'Animal Practice' doomed by low ratings

NBC said it's pulling the low-rated sitcom "Animal Practice," with the last episode to air Nov. 7, The Associated Press reports. The series stars Justin Kirk ("Weeds") as a veterinarian at a New York animal hospital. "Animal Practice" had the dubious distinction of annoying Olympic viewers: NBC interrupted the Summer Games' closing ceremony to air the sitcom's debut episode. This week, the show drew less than 4 million viewers. It will be replaced by "Whitney," starring Whitney Cummings, which returns for its second-season debut Nov. 14.

'DANCING WITH THE STARS' DANCERS CALL MARRIAGE QUITS

Professional dancers Anna Trebunskaya, left, and Jonathan Roberts of "Dancing With the Stars" are divorcing, Newsday's Frank Lovece reports. "We have enjoyed more than a decade of a very loving, loyal and happy relationship, but after much soul searching, we have decided to end our marriage. We are committed to staying friends and dance partners. We have immense respect for each other as people and performers," the pair said in a joint statement on Wednesday. Trebunskaya, 31, has partnered with Drew Lachey, Steve Guttenberg, Sugar Ray Leonard and others, reaching second place with both Jerry Rice and Evan Lysacek. Roberts, 38, has partnered with Marie Osmond, Rachel Hunter, Heather Mills and Macy Gray.

Mega home for megastar Spears

Britney Spears has moved into a new $8.5 million mansion in Thousand Oaks, Calif., TMZ.com reported yesterday. The pop star and her fiance, Hollywood talent agent Jason Trawick -- who grew up in Holbrook and attended Sachem North High School in Lake Ronkonkoma -- will live in the 8,456-square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-bath home, the site said, adding that the mansion includes a wine cellar, a home theater and a large infinity pool.