Question: Is Lisa Edelstein leaving House? I read about that and I’m sad. —Camila
Ausiello: I assume you’re referring to comments Edelstein made to Jewish Exponent that seemed to suggest she was planning to move on next season when her contract expired. Well, relax. Edelstein’s not going anywhere. “The question behind that quote was regarding life after House,” she clarifies. ”I’m not planning on leaving, I just don’t count my chickens before they hatch. Since I’m only owned for seven years at the moment, seven is what I said. However, if they want me for more I’m raring to go. I love my job!” Glad that’s settled.

Question: Where will Wilson’s ex-wife (Cynthia Watros) be living when she shows up on House? I can’t imagine she’ll be shacking up with House and Wilson.—Dana
Ausiello: “She hasn’t moved in, but she’s around a lot,” says Robert Sean Leonard, who reveals that Watros’ meatiest scenes are actually with Hugh Laurie. “I have the least to do in a way [of the three of us]. The whole dynamic of this is: the first wife returns, House hates her, and wants to start spying. I’m kind of the guy in the middle trying to keep peace. But it’s a lot of fun to watch Cynthia and Hugh tear into their scenes.”

‘Gossip Girl’ star joins Hugh Laurie in indie dramatic comedy

Leighton Meester of “Gossip Girl” will star in indie dramatic comedy “The Oranges” opposite Hugh Laurie.

Production companies are Media Rights Capital, FilmNation and Olympus Pictures. Anthony Bregman, FilmNation’s Glen Basner and Leslie Urdang of Olympus are producing.

Script by Jay Reiss and Ian Helfer centers on a man’s romantic relationship with the daughter of a family friend, which turns their lives upside down. Julian Farino will direct, with shooting expected to begin in April in New York City. Catherine Keener’s also been cast.

Meester will be seen next in Warner’s “Date Night” and upcoming Screen Gems thriller “The Roommate.” She’s repped by WME and Leverage Entertainment.

House star Hugh Laurie will be heard playing piano on the next Meat Loaf album.

While the House star is best known for his acting he has had a few music roles over the years. He appeared in the Kate Bush video for the 1986 single ‘Experiment IV’ and was also seen in Annie Lennox’s clip for ‘Walking On Broken Glass’.

Meat Loaf is about to release his new album ‘Hang Cool Teddy Bear’ and apart from Laurie the album also features Queen’s Brian May, Jack Black, Just Hawkins from the Darkness, Steve Vai and songs written by American Idol judge Kara Dioguardi.

‘Hang Cool Teddy Bear’ is a concept album based on a short story by Killian Kerwin about a man wounded in a war.

The album will be released on April 23.

Meat Loaf will be in Australia next week to talk it up.

House MD 6.15 “Private Lives” Global Promo

Olivia Wilde Behind The Scenes

House MD 6.15 “Private Lives” Promotional Pictures

Screencaps from the promo of episode 6.15 Private Lives

House MD 6.15 “Private Lives” Promo

Laura Prepon (“That ‘70s Show”) Guest-Stars

House and the team take on the case of an avid blogger (guest star Prepon) admitted with sudden bruising and bleeding. From her hospital bed, the patient blogs about her symptoms, doctors and prospective diagnoses to her dedicated band of followers and solicits their advice on a course of treatment. Such openness leads the team to contemplate the value of privacy, especially after House and Wilson uncover secrets from one another’s past. Meanwhile, Chase is coaxed into testing out the dating scene in the all-new “Private Lives” episode of HOUSE airing Monday, March 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX sptv050769. (HOU-615) (TV-14 D, L, S)

Cast: Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House; Lisa Edelstein as Dr. Lisa Cuddy; Omar Epps as Dr. Eric Foreman; Robert Sean Leonard as Dr. James Wilson; Jennifer Morrison as Dr. Allison Cameron; Jesse Spencer as Dr. Robert Chase; Peter Jacobson as Dr. Chris Taub; Olivia Wilde as Thirteen/Dr. Remy Hadley

Guest Cast: Laura Prepon as Frankie, Adam Rothenberg as Taylor; Gonzalo Menendez as Stuart; Catherine Kresge as Joan; Elena Evangelo as Belinda; Christina Vidal as Sandy; Tracey Esposito as Leeanne; Anise Fuller as Melodie; Tonya Kay as Chloe; Annie Weirich as Dionne; Alexandra Cramer as Grace; Lindsay Halladay as Nicole; Tina Sanchez as Elizabeth; Pamela Rooney as Mary