"Extra" correspondent Jerry Penacoli dished with "Desperate Housewives" cast about their final season -- and he's got the inside scoop.

The women of Wisteria Lane are going to be doing what they do best: covering up a murder. Star Eva Longoria, who plays sultry Gabrielle Solis, explained. "It kind of goes back to one mystery connecting all four of us. And this murder of my stepfather provides for so much drama, but so much comedy -- and all of us trying to keep it a secret."

Say goodbye to the women of Wisteria Lane. The ABC show "Desperate Housewives" will end its series run in May 2012.

Deadline Hollywood reports ABC will make the announcement Sunday at the Television Critics Association press tour, but that key cast members -- including Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and Eva Longoria -- are saddened and shocked, since they expected to continue until 2013, after longtime showrunner Marc Cherry said he wanted the show to go 9 seasons.

Attention "Desperate Housewives" fans! Bree, Susan, Lynette and Gabby return tonight for the season premiere -- with new housewife Renee (Vanessa Williams) and hunky handyman Keith (Brian Austin Green).

"Extra" has a peek at some upcoming moments from the new season. Check 'em out!

Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross and Teri Hatcher have released a collective statement regarding Nicollette Sheridan's allegations against "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry, in which they say the show has been a "blessing."

The statement reads: "It would be irresponsible of us to let the public believe that being a part of this show from its inception has been anything but a blessing. We have no first-hand knowledge of what Nicollette may or may not have experienced, but we would never characterize our set as a hostile environment. It is, in fact, the opposite. The friendships and support that Marc Cherry, the cast, the crew and the producers have shared for the past six years have made this a wonderful job that we are grateful for every day."

An all-star team of celebs have joined Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) and serve as a public voice for the organization. Plus, SU2C is bringing together over 300 leading researchers, clinicians and patient advocates from institutions all over the world for a Dream Team.

New members of the celebrity ambassador team include "Desperate Housewives" star Marcia Cross, actress Kirsten Dunst, "Brothers and Sisters" star Sally Field, singer Mandy Moore, "Brothers and Sisters" star Dave Annable, actress/author Fran Drescher, "Desperate Housewives" star Dana Delany, "Watchmen" actor Patrick Wilson, actress Sofia Vassilieva, and recording artist David Archuleta.

The cutting edge Dream Team includes: Dr. Lewis C. Cantley, Dr. Charles L. Sawyers, Dr. Gordon B. Mills, Dr. Craig B. Thompson, Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff, Dr. Daniel Haber, Dr. Mehmet Toner, Dr. Stephen B. Baylin, Dr. Peter A. Jones, Dr. Joe W. Gray and Dr. Dennis Slamon.

Since its launch in May 2008, SU2C has raised more than $100 million to fund translational cancer research programs.

Diamonds are a celeb's best friend, and Geneva-based Avakian has become the jeweler of choice for Ashley Tisdale, Nicollette Sheridan, Jessica Simpson, Rihanna and Madonna. With stores in Beverly Hills, London and Moscow, Avakian's exquisite jewelry is always ready for its red carpet close-up.