News Roundup: Chris Harrison Gets Miss America Hosting Duties, 'Battlestar' Vet Headed Back to TV and More

Chris Harrison is adding another program to his hosting roster: The Miss America pageant.

The 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelorette' host will emcee the live pageant on Jan. 15, 2011 from Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

"Hosting the Miss America Pageant is a job all TV hosts dream of one day holding," Harrison said in a statement. "It was a thrill to make that dream come true when I hosted the 2004 pageant. It's a true honor to be invited back to host on such a momentous occasion as the 90th anniversary."

In other TV news ...

• Edward James Olmos has booked his first TV role since 'Battlestar Galactica.' According to TV Guide Magazine, Olmos will guest on 'CSI: NY' as a former gang leader who has just gotten out of prison. The episode will air in October.

• Russell Brand is heading to Springfield. The 'Get Him to the Greek' star will voice himself on an episode of 'The Simpsons,' according to TV Guide Magazine. Brand will lend his voice to the episode, 'Angry Dad - The Movie,' alongside Halle Berry and Ricky Gervais.

• 'Glee' star Patrick Gallagher has joined the cast of 'Men of a Certain Age.' According to TheWrap, Gallagher will play a mechanic at the car dealership owned by star Andre Braugher's character. Details are still being hammered out, it's unclear at this time whether Gallagher's role will be recurring.

• Whitney Port, star of MTV's 'The City,' has been cast in the web series 'Hollywood is Like High School.' The series is produced by Alloy Entertainment, the folks behind 'Gossip Girl' and 'Pretty Little Liars.' According to Vulture, Port will appear in one episode and have her clothing line featured on the series.

• Christopher McDonald has joined the cast of David E. Kelley's 'Harry's Law' in a recurring capacity. According to Ausiello Files, McDonald will play Tommy Jefferson, a fast-talking and attention-loving lawyer.

• Look for two more DC Comics characters to pop up on 'Smallville' this season. According to KryptonSite, Sahar Biniaz has landed the role of Shayera, also known as Hawkgirl. Look for Bradley Stryker to pop up as Floyd Lawton, known to many as Deadshot of the Suicide Squad.