The title says it all. Remember the days when HIMYM was “on the bubble” and fans would anxiously await news of its renewal?

Congratulations to the cast and crew.

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Nominations have been announced for the People’s Choice Awards 2011, which airs on January 5th.

Neil has been nominated for Favorite TV Comedy Actor for HIMYM and Favorite TV Guest Star for Glee. HIMYM has also been nominated for Favorite TV Comedy. Congratulations also to Alyson Hannigan for her nomination for Favorite TV Comedy Actress.

You can cast your votes here until December 7th.

Watch With Kristin talked to Neil at CBS’s fall premiere party about what’s coming up on the show.

Neil Patrick Harris is probably teasing us when he says that Jennifer Morrison’s new character on How I Met Your Mother is a villain. Probably, but not definitely…

NPH teases that Morrison’s character’s “contentious” relationship with Ted (Josh Radnor) is what “makes the sex great.” Heck, maybe Morrison is both the mother and a villain.

Press play above for more from NPH on season six of HIMYM, including news about guest stars, some eyebrow-waggling innuendo (our favorite kind) and a little chit-chat about Marshall (Jason Segel) and Lily’s (Alyson Hannigan) mission for the season!

HIMYM season six premieres tonight at 8/7c on CBS.

How I Met Your Mother returns to CBS on 20th September. Alan Sepinwall has posted a lengthy transcript of a conversation with show creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas which looks back at some of season five’s missteps, and ahead to what we can expect in season six (hint: probably not the identity of the Mother).

As Sepinwall states in his introduction, spoilers for S6 are vague but read ahead at your own risk.

“HIMYM creators promise a return to emotion and romance.”

If you were watching the Superbowl last night, you will have seen Barney Stinson inviting you to call him. If you called the number during the Superbowl, you’ll have heard Neil’s voice and this recorded message:

“That, Lebron, is how you shoot a free throw. Hey, Barney Stinson speaking. A recording? No, this is really me! Anyway, glad you called ’cause you sound really special. Let’s get to know each other. What are your hobbies? Oh my god, I like that too! Wow, I’m really feeling a connection here. You know, I never do this but what the heck. Let’s meet up at MacLaren’s Bar at oh, say, 3:45 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, 2016. I can’t wait to meet you. I love you.”

It has been pointed out by a few people that there are some inaccuracies in the message – Lebron James & free throw is a basketball term, and Monday October 12th 2016 is a Wednesday. Based on Barney’s previous history – his “dear resident” letter from Ted Mosby, Architect for one – I’d say both of these things are on purpose, and I’d guess it’s not the first time Barney has used this message! Expect a reference to this in tonight’s last new episode of HIMYM before the Winter Olympics. ETA: People have mentioned that everybody who called got a different random date. So it was probably incorrect on purpose because it was randomized.

You can listen to a recording of the message here.

Now for the news roundup I promised:

• Michael Ausiello from Entertainment Weekly reports that CBS has signed off on Neil’s guest appearance on FOX’s Glee. The only remaining hurdle is making sure that it can fit into Neil’s already hectic schedule!
• Popeater is reporting that Neil is being lined up to star in a new revival of “Barnum” on Broadway. Neil has talked many times about his interest in that role, though he has stated that he’s still too young for it. This new report reveals that Neil is the producer’s “only choice” – what isn’t clear, however, is the timescale in question. It’s likely this won’t be taking place imminently, but simply that whenever it does, Neil is a shoe-in for the part.
• The Superbowl is on CBS this year (this coming Sunday, Feb 7) and there’s some HIMYM related cross-promotion happening on Twitter. Craig and Carter go into a little more detail in this interview from the time of the 100th episode promotion.
• The Best and the Brightest, which Neil shot this summer, is now on Twitter and you can become a fan on Facebook. They’re calling it a “social media explosion” and they’ve been posting pictures and holding contests so far, so check them out!

Finally, there’s a lot of talk in the media that Neil should replace Simon Cowell as a full time judge on American Idol when he leaves at the end of this season. His guest stint was loved by the critics, but what do you think about him taking on the role full time? I think that without Simon, and knowing that Neil is good friends with both Ellen and Kara, there might not be enough differences of opinion to keep it interesting. And that’s before you even think about working it into his schedule, especially now with the news that HIMYM has been renewed for season 6.

The Hollywood Reporter confirms that CBS has officially picked up How I Met Your Mother for a sixth season, hot on the heels of Craig & Carter signing a 3 year development deal with 20th Century Fox.

Zap2it have posted up an interview & video from the 100th episode event at the Paley Center last week, discussing Neil’s HIMYM directing gig.

Neil directs the 101st episode, “Jenkins”, which airs tonight on CBS at 8/7c.

Neil directs the January 18th episode of HIMYM, which guest stars Amanda Peet.

Really, what can’t you do in the entertainment industry?
Give me something to try to do and I’ll see what I can make of it. It’s a great business. I’m a huge fan of the process of it

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The HIMYM cast have filmed a newly released PSA for the TJ Martell Foundation, one of the world’s primary funders of innovative, early stage cancer and AIDS research that leads to practical, effective treatments in the near term.

To donate $5 for the fight against cancer, text TJ to 90999. The one-time donation will be added to your monthly phone bill.