‘Ugly Betty’ has been cancelled, it has been announced.

Shakira is set to have a cameo as herself in the new series of US sitcom 'Ugly Betty' after being mentioned regularly throughout the show, which follows Mode magazine worker Betty, played by America Ferrera.

Scottish actress Ashley Jensen is walking away from her regular role on 'Ugly Betty' to play Jenna Elfman's best friend in another US sitcom.

Stars of hit TV shows 'Ugly Betty', 'Without a Trace' and 'Wizards of Waverly Place' are leading the nominations for the 2008 American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Awards with three nods each.

Staff working on hit US TV show 'Ugly Betty' have been made redundant on the same day the programme was re-commissioned for a third series, according to reports.