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Following new series orders for the 2015-16 season — and cancellations of “ Forever ,” “ Cristela ,”“ Resurrection ” and “ The Taste ”  — ABC has handed over renewals to a slew of returning series. Marvel's Agent Carter  has been renewed for a second season starting in 2016 Most shows on the bubble will be coming back including “ Castle ” for Season 8, “ Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD ” for Season 3, “ Marvel’s Agent Carter ” for Season 2 and “ Nashville ” for Season 4. Also returning is “ Once Upon A Time ” with its fifth season. Still up in the air is Stana Katic‘s status for the eighth season of “Castle,” which has locked down her male lead Nathan Fillion and will be seeing a shift in showrunner for the new episodes, as David Amann will be stepping away from the show, as will former showrunner Andrew Marlowe, who still served as exec producer for Season 7. The Shonda Takeover Continues...

Robin Roberts to be first in a series of celebrity guest judges on  "Dancing With the Stars." Good Morning America  host  Robin Roberts  announced she'll be the first-ever celebrity guest judge on ABC reality show  Dancing With the Stars . Roberts made the announcement  Tuesday on the morning talk show. "I am nervous ... but you got to step outside of your comfort zone," said said. "I think I am going to take the perspective of those who normally watch at home." And on Twitter... Very excited/nervous about being a guest judge next week on  #DWTS . If you have any tips..let me know.  #Yikes !  @GMA :  pic.twitter.com/7iLw2GLwBf — Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) March 25, 2014 Roberts' appearance on  Dancing With the Stars  will kick off a series of guest judges on upcoming episodes, including Julianne Hough, Ricky Martin and LMFAO's Redfoo. Roberts is the first of many celebrity guest ...