Katherine Heigl Breaks Up with her Emmy, but Brad Garrett Needs a Date

Katherine Heigl won an Emmy last year for her work on Grey's Anatomy. However, she's decided not to defend her title in the 2008 race.

In a statement released by her publicist on Wednesday (June 11), Heigl said, ''I did not feel that I was given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination and in an effort to maintain the integrity of the academy organization'' she decided against competing. ''In addition, I did not want to potentially take away an opportunity from an actress who was given such materials.''

That sounds fair but a tad saccharine... her statement reads like a dig to the Grey's Anatomy writing staff. Maybe she's trying to wiggle her way out of her remaining contract, after all. Still, it's somewhat refreshing to see an award-winning actress openly acknowledge that her work has not been up-to-par.

In creepy-and-disturbing news from TV land, formerly respected "Everybody Loves Raymond" star actor Brad Garrett is desperately looking for a date.

Brad Garrett's looking for love in all the online places.

"An online dating show seemed like a logical choice given that I'm in the midst of a mid-life crisis, and adverse to pain," Garrett said. "And since I'm not picky about my choices, I hope women of all sizes, shapes and colors will be compelled to submit their videos."

Sad or genius? You decide.

UPDATE (6/13/08) - Who knew the Katherine Heigl comments would spark so much controversy?