Newsstand Friday: Entertainment Weekly

Cover Story
5 rules to keep "Ugly Betty" looking good.
How "Ugly Betty" became ABC's breakout hit and five golden rules we say the underdog series needs to follow to stay in fashion for the season to come.

Spotlight
Andy Richter returns, snooping for a hit.
With his new "Andy Barker, P.I.," the ex-"Late Night" star Andy Richter hopes his third try at a primetime series registers a hit.

American Idol
Taylor Hicks' chart performance stuck in idle.
Taylor Hicks may have snagged the top prize, but why isn't his newest CD selling like an Idol?

Ask the Critic
What franchises benefited and suffered from getting new directors? Check out this week's Ask the Critic question, then post your own.