Mayim Bialik promoted to regular
  Mayim Bialik (Amy Farrah Fowler) has been promoted to a regular on The Big Bang Theory, according to Entertainment Weekly. The contract means she'll appear in most episodes this season, but won't necessarily appear in every episode or in future seasons.

CBS running a Soft Kitty contest
  CBS is running a contest where you have the chance to attend a live taping of The Big Bang Theory. All you have to do is upload your own rendition of Soft Kitty, the more creative the better. Enter the contest at CBS.com (terms apply).

Vote for The Big Bang Theory at the People's Choice Awards
  The Big Bang Theory & Jim Parsons are both nominated for the 2011 People's Choice Awards. Cast your votes now over at PeoplesChoice.com.