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1. Rachael Ray employee claims anorexia bias
By Associated Press - July 3, 2008
NEW YORK -- A former accountant for Rachael Ray's TV cooking show has filed a $1 million lawsuit saying he was forced out of his job because he has an eating disorder.Aaron Ferguson says in papers filed in Manhattan's state Supreme Court that he has suffered from...
2. Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dead at 83
By JOHN ROGERS - July 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Larry Harmon wasn't the original Bozo the Clown, but he was the real one. Harmon, who portrayed the wing-haired clown for more than half a century, died Thursday of congestive heart failure, said his publicist, Jerry Digney. He was 83.As an entrepreneur,...
3. Priestley says music industry 'a mess' but works
By Associated Press - July 3, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jason Priestley says he got a crash course on the Nashville music industry while directing a reality series about the Canadian band the Road Hammers.Priestley, 38, followed the group to Nashville as they sought a record deal."I got there as an...
4. Tears flow at `Army Wives' screening
By MICHAEL WEINFELD - July 3, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Tears flowed freely when two of TV's "Army Wives" met the real-life women they portray on the Lifetime series.Sally Pressman, who plays Roxy, and Brigid Brannagh, who plays Pamela, recently watched an upcoming episode with Army wives and service members at...
5. Sheriff says Discovery Channel won't film at jail
By Associated Press - July 3, 2008
DALLAS -- Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez says the Discovery Channel has changed plans and will not do a documentary about the jail after a judge blocked filming.A judge agreed Wednesday with Dallas County commissioners and granted a temporary restraining order to halt...
6. Sheryl Crow urges preservation of wild mustangs
By Associated Press - July 2, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Sheryl Crow is urging people to get involved in saving America's wild horses."I think it will be a real shame when we look back and we don't have these incredible species, and I guess my best hope would be that people, individuals, step up at this...
7. Auto racing is No. 1 on cable TV
By The Associated Press - July 2, 2008
Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 23-29. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:1. Auto Racing: Sprint Cup (Sunday, 1:59 p.m.), TNT, 3.87 million homes, 5.49 million viewers.2. "WWE Raw" (Monday, 10 p.m.), USA, 3.79...
8. Haysbert: Prez role on `24' may have helped Obama
By SCOTT SONNER - July 1, 2008
RENO, Nev. -- Dennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American U.S. president on Fox's "24" may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama."If anything, my portrayal of David Palmer, I think, may have helped open the eyes of the American...
9. Dr. Drew: Addicted celebs need more time in rehab
By Associated Press - June 30, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood has a serious drug problem, and isn't committing the time it takes to fix it, according to Dr. Drew.Not only are substances plentiful and socially acceptable in most celebrity circles, but stars who seek treatment often opt for abbreviated...
10. `SNL' alum Chris Kattan weds model Sunshine Tutt
By Associated Press - June 30, 2008
NEW YORK -- Chris Kattan, a former cast member of NBC's "Saturday Night Live," tied the knot with model Sunshine Tutt in Yosemite Valley, Calif., on Saturday, his publicist, Jill Fritzo, said Monday. Kattan, 37, appeared on "SNL" from 1996 to 2003. His screen credits...
11. Political focus helps make MSNBC more competitive
By DAVID BAUDER - June 29, 2008
NEW YORK -- Phil Griffin, the NBC News executive who oversees MSNBC, is a coiled mass of energy who needs little provocation to do battle. Now he's got something to fight for.MSNBC is a player in the cable news competition in a way it hasn't been before. The surge in...
12. Japanese game shows coming to America
By MATT HURWITZ - June 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- A grown man wearing a diaper is spun around until he can barely stand, then is made to try an obstacle course carrying pitchers of milk without spilling any. Another man, dressed like an insect, flings himself onto a giant-sized "windshield" with a...
13. VMAs would consider second chance for Spears
By DERRIK J. LANG - June 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- MTV isn't ruling out giving viewers more Britney Spears at this year's Video Music Awards. "Everyone deserves a second or third chance, right?" Van Toffler, president of MTV Networks Music Group, playfully told The Associated Press during a telephone...
14. 'The Wire' among Emmy Award semifinalist nominees
By LYNN ELBER - June 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- The Emmy nominations could mark a breakthrough for shows as varied as "The Wire," "Mad Men" and "Family Guy." The programs are among the 10 drama series and 10 comedies that emerged as the semifinalists in balloting by Academy of Television Arts & Sciences...
15. Mr. Big out, Goldblum in for `Criminal Intent'
By LYNN ELBER - June 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Mr. Big is out, and Mr. Goldblum is in. Jeff Goldblum will be joining "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" while Chris Noth -- Mr. Big in the "Sex and the City" TV show and movie -- is leaving after three seasons, a series spokeswoman said Thursday...
16. I want my candidate on MTV!
By DAVID BAUDER - June 26, 2008
NEW YORK -- MTV has been active in trying to get its young viewers interested in politics. Now the network is looking to profit from it.MTV is selling time for political spots this election season, meaning pictures of Barack Obama and John McCain may turn up among the...
17. Forehead bruised, Colbert fights `face violence'
By JAKE COYLE - June 26, 2008
NEW YORK -- With a bruised forehead, Stephen Colbert has found a new cause celebre: fighting the glamorization of "face violence."As he did after breaking his wrist last year, Colbert has transformed a real-life injury into a mock crusade. Colbert was injured Saturday,...
18. Nicole Richie to guest-star on NBC's `Chuck'
By Associated Press - June 26, 2008
NEW YORK -- As Paris Hilton's sidekick on "The Simple Life," Nicole Richie showed a flair for comedy -- and an impish glee at cracking jokes at others' expense. The 26-year-old celebutante will again display a caustic streak in an upcoming guest spot on NBC's "Chuck,"...
19. Drew Carey orders pizzas shipped cross-country
By Associated Press - June 26, 2008
PARMA, Ohio -- Drew Carey really, really loves the pizza from Antonio's -- so he's having UPS deliver dozens of the pies from Ohio all the way to Los Angeles. The Cleveland native often stops at the Parma pizzeria for a pepperoni slice when he visits town. But this time...
20. Settlement in NY lawsuit over NBC's 'Predator'
By Associated Press - June 26, 2008
NEW YORK -- NBC Universal has settled a $105 million lawsuit brought by a woman who claimed a televised sex sting by "Dateline NBC: To Catch A Predator" drove her brother to kill himself."The matter has been amicably resolved to the satisfaction of both parties," said a...
21. 43 grand for the blood of Tony Soprano
By Associated Press - June 25, 2008
NEW YORK -- One used, black and beige short-sleeve polo shirt, a tank top and black pants: $43,750. Inflation run amok? Nope -- just the premium you pay for the blood of Tony-Soprano.Twenty-five outfits worn by James Gandolfini's alter ego raised $187,750 at auction...
22. Brown and Springer to co-host Miss Universe pageant
By Associated Press - June 25, 2008
NEW YORK -- Jerry Springer and Melanie Brown will co-host the 2008 Miss Universe pageant, which will air live from Nha Trang, Vietnam, on July 13.Springer, 64, is host of NBC's "America's Got Talent," and Brown, 33, is a special events correspondent for "Access...
23. Ben Affleck takes journey to Congo
By DAVID BAUDER - June 25, 2008
NEW YORK -- "Nightline" will focus on the humanitarian crisis in the Congo with the help of an unusual correspondent -- Ben Affleck. The 35-year-old actor took a "Nightline" crew on his recent fact-finding mission to Africa with the goal of spreading the word on a story...
24. 'Singing Office' scans the help for entertainers
By DERRIK J. LANG - June 25, 2008
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- It's not a typical day at the airport. Melanie Brown, the season five "Dancing with the Stars" runner-up, is traipsing around with a camera crew in tow, begging JetBlue employees to croon "Like a Virgin" a cappella.No need to alert the Long Beach...
25. Alec Baldwin heard on NYC homelessness group ad
By Associated Press - June 25, 2008
NEW YORK -- Alec Baldwin is lending his voice to critics of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's homelessness policies.The "30 Rock" actor narrates a public service announcement released by the Coalition for the Homeless, a charity blasting Bloomberg's follow-through on a...
26. Michaela McManus joining `Law & Order: SVU'
By Associated Press - June 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Michaela McManus, who played book editor Lindsey on "One Tree Hill," is joining "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" as an assistant district attorney.McManus, who follows Diane Neal in the prosecutor's role, joins a cast headed by Mariska Hargitay and...
27. 'American Idol' winner Studdard weds in Alabama
By Associated Press - June 25, 2008
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Former " American Idol" Ruben Studdard has married Surata Zuri McCants at a church in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. But there was no singing during the 30-minute ceremony -- just an exchange of vows, prayers and music provided by a string ensemble....
28. D.L. Hughley on Obama: `He's like a tall Urkel dude'
By MIKE CIDONI - June 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- If Barack Obama ever planned to show up to Tuesday's BET Awards, he'd have done well to prepare for a roasting by host D.L. Hughley."He does look like the dude from 'Mad' magazine," Hughley joked of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee in an...
29. Locklear seeking treatment for anxiety, depression
By Associated Press - June 24, 2008
NEW YORK -- Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for anxiety and depression. "Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression," publicist Sarah Fuller said Tuesday in a statement."She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical...
30. Don Imus: Race comment was misunderstood
By SAMANTHA GROSS - June 23, 2008
NEW YORK -- Months after returning to the radio with a pledge to mend the wounds caused by his comments about a women's basketball team, Don Imus is once again defending on-air remarks regarding race.During an on-air conversation Monday about the arrests of suspended...
31. Carlin's `7 words you can't say on TV': Overheard?
By FRAZIER MOORE - June 23, 2008
NEW YORK -- More than 30 years after George Carlin pronounced "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television," some of those words have lost their sting.Some of those words still aren't welcome on the public airwaves (or, for that matter, in print) and they are still being...
32. Big box on `The Sopranos'
By Associated Press - June 23, 2008
NEW YORK -- A a 30-disc box set with every episode of the HBO series "The Sopranos" weighs in at nearly 10 pounds.It'll go on sale Nov. 11 with a list price of $399.99, HBO Video said Monday.Besides seven seasons worth of episodes, the set has two bonus DVDs that include...
33. Jokes from Carlin's career in standup comedy
By The Associated Press - June 23, 2008
From ranting about religion to musing about life's quirks, George Carlin reveled in getting down and dirty:___On euphemisms for aging and death:"'Older' sounds a little better than 'old,' doesn't it? Sounds like it might even last a little longer. ... I'm getting old. And it's OK. Because thanks to...
34. MTV moves Video Music Awards to Los Angeles
By Associated Press - June 23, 2008
NEW YORK -- The MTV Video Music Awards are going Hollywood.After broadcasting from Las Vegas last year, the awards will air live from Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles on Sept. 7, MTV announced Monday.MTV said it plans for the first time to enlist its Web-savvy,...
35. T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Barack Obama rule the BET Awards
By SANDY COHEN - June 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- T-Pain and Lil Wayne have owned the music scene over the past year: It seems as if T-Pain's voice has accented half the hits on urban radio, while Lil Wayne, another ubiquitous collaborator, has appeared on the rest.In addition, Lil Wayne just this month...
36. Life different for documentary unit in `reality' world
By DAVID BAUDER - June 22, 2008
NEW YORK -- In filming a sequel to a 2000 series about Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, ABC News producers found that reality television had changed how they could present reality on television.The network's six-part series following the lives of doctors and...
37. Ellen DeGeneres planning dream wedding
By DERRIK J. LANG - June 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have set a wedding date, and to hear the talk show host tell it, the ceremony is going to be a doozy.DeGeneres, who won her fourth consecutive Daytime Emmy for talk show host Friday night, told reporters backstage at the...
38. 'Gladiators' stars' twins born to grandma, 52
By Associated Press - June 20, 2008
GOODRICH, Mich. -- A 52-year-old Michigan woman gave birth to her own twin grandchildren after serving as a surrogate mother for her daughter and son-in-law, contestants on NBC's "American Gladiators." Crystal Sirignano delivered the babies, a boy and a girl, Wednesday...
39. Philly TV station denies fired newscaster's claims
By Associated Press - June 19, 2008
PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia television station has denied claims that it maliciously damaged the reputation of a former newscaster.Alycia Lane is suing KYW-TV. She says it deliberately got her personal life into the news to get free publicity.The station said Friday...
40. 'My Little Pony' gets star treatment for charity
By Associated Press - June 19, 2008
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- LeAnn Rimes is putting her own stamp on My Little Pony. The singer is among celebrities and artists who've agreed to design some new versions of My Little Pony, the plastic toy that has captivated girls since the 1980s.Pawtucket-based Hasbro Inc. will...
41. Williams to do `Meet the Press' Sunday
By DAVID BAUDER - June 19, 2008
NEW YORK -- Top NBC anchorman Brian Williams will host the next "Meet the Press" but the network hasn't chosen who will permanently replace Tim Russert, an NBC News spokeswoman said Thursday. The guests will be Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Joe Biden, D-Del., who...
42. Lawmakers fail to gag celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay
By ROD McGUIRK - June 19, 2008
CANBERRA, Australia -- A Senate panel rejected calls Thursday to ban certain swear words on Australian TV following an inquiry prompted by a popular series on restaurant kitchens with foul-mouthed British chef Gordon Ramsay.The series "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares,"...
43. Seinfeld's lawyers see humor, not defamation
By LARRY NEUMEISTER - June 18, 2008
NEW YORK -- Jerry Seinfeld claims a cookbook author is cooking up some fancy semantics by calling him an actor rather than a comedian to minimize the humor in statements she says defamed her. Lawyers for Seinfeld say Missy Chase Lapine's lawyers resorted to the switch...
44. Lake fires back at AMA for childbirth statement
By ERIN CARLSON - June 17, 2008
NEW YORK -- Ricki Lake is firing back at physicians groups that have singled her out for bringing attention to at-home childbirth. The 39-year-old former talk-show host is named in a recent statement by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that says...
45. Joan Rivers booted from British TV over curse word
By Associated Press - June 17, 2008
LONDON -- Joan Rivers' salty tongue got her booted from a British daytime talk show in the middle of its live broadcast. Rivers used two expletives while talking about Russell Crowe as a guest host on the live gab-fest "Loose Women." She was asked to leave during a...
46. 'Star Trek' star George Takei to marry partner
By LAURA E. DAVIS - June 17, 2008
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- "Star Trek" star George Takei is ready to "live long and prosper" with his partner of 21 years. Takei will marry 54-year-old Brad Altman on September 14th in Los Angeles.The 71-year-old actor, known for his role as Sulu on the "Star Trek" sci-fi...
47. George Takei of `Star Trek' gets marriage license
By LAURA E. DAVIS - June 17, 2008
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- "Star Trek" star George Takei is ready to "live long and prosper" with his partner of 21 years. Takei will marry 54-year-old Brad Altman on September 14th in Los Angeles. The 71-year-old actor, known for his role as Sulu on the "Star Trek"...
48. Cyrus says he was surprised by Vanity Fair photo
By Associated Press - June 17, 2008
NEW YORK -- Billy Ray Cyrus says he wasn't around when Annie Leibovitz photographed his 15-year-old daughter, Miley, wrapped in a sheet with her back exposed, for the June issue of Vanity Fair magazine."I wasn't there at the time," the 46-year-old country star said in an...
49. Replacing Tim Russert tough task for NBC News
By DAVID BAUDER - June 16, 2008
NEW YORK -- Still reeling from Tim Russert's death, NBC News must now contemplate replacing the man who not only dominated the Sunday morning talk shows, but served as chief political commentator and ran the Washington bureau.The "Meet the Press" host had what was...
50. Restaurant owned by Paula Deen reopens after fire
By Associated Press - June 16, 2008
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- A restaurant owned by well-known Southern chef Paula Deen reopened for lunch Monday following a late-night fire.Savannah Fire and Emergency Services Capt. Matt Stanley said firefighters responded to a blaze about 11 p.m. Sunday at The Lady & Sons eatery....
51. Dozier hopes book will help others returning from Iraq
By DAVID BAUDER - June 15, 2008
NEW YORK -- When Kimberly Dozier accepts a Peabody Award Monday for her "CBS News Sunday Morning" story about two female veterans who lost limbs in Iraq, it will be a big step in her transition from blown-up journalist to journalist.Even sweeter, from Dozier's...
52. Tim Russert warmly remembered on 'Meet the Press'
By FRAZIER MOORE - June 15, 2008
NEW YORK -- Tim Russert's chair was empty on "Meet the Press" on Sunday, two days after his unexpected death.But Russert was very much present on the full-hour tribute to this giant of political journalism who hosted NBC's public-affairs program for more than 16...
53. Tim Russert's unlikely path to TV stardom
By FRAZIER MOORE - June 14, 2008
NEW YORK -- Whether mapping the latest twist in the campaign trail or predicting what was likely to be next, Tim Russert was the newsman people in power watched carefully -- along with the nation's viewers.Adding to Russert's credibility as Washington's most prominent...
54. Voight to play villain on Fox's '24' next season
By Associated Press - June 13, 2008
NEW YORK -- Jon Voight has been cast as the villain on the upcoming season of the Fox drama "24." The seventh season kicks off in January, though Voight will make his first appearance during a two-hour "prequel" episode to air in November, Chris Alexander, a spokesman...
55. Russert and his Sunday morning grilling
By CALVIN WOODWARD - June 13, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Public figures brought their talking points to "Meet the Press." Tim Russert brought his laser intensity, a skeptical gaze and facts they'd rather forget."Let's watch," Russert would say week after week, the Sunday morning chef about to make the powerful...
56. Reaction to Tim Russert's death
By The Associated Press - June 13, 2008
Reaction to NBC News moderator Tim Russert's death:"I think I can invoke personal privilege to say that this news division will not be the same without his strong, clear voice. He'll be missed as he was loved -- greatly." -- Tom Brokaw, NBC News anchor emeritus.___"We have lost a beloved member of...
57. Biographical information on Tim Russert
By The Associated Press - June 13, 2008
NAME -- Tim Russert.AGE-BIRTH DATE-LOCATION -- 58; born May 7, 1950, in Buffalo, N.Y.EXPERIENCE -- Moderator, NBC News' "Meet the Press," 1991-2008; Washington bureau chief, NBC News, 1988-2008; reporter, NBC News, 1984-88; counselor, New York Governor's office in Albany, N.Y., 1983-84; special...
58. NBC's Tim Russert dies at 58 of heart attack
By DAVID ESPO and LAURIE KELLMAN - June 13, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Tim Russert, a political lifer who made a TV career of his passion with unrelenting questioning of the powerful and influential, died of a heart attack Friday in the midst of a presidential campaign he'd covered with trademark intensity. Praise poured in...
59. NBC bringing up 'Baby Borrowers' buzz
By DERRIK J. LANG - June 13, 2008
HIDDEN HILLS, Calif. -- It has all the trappings of a chatty viewing party for "The Hills," but with an after-school-special twist.In Sam Weidman's living room, the 17-year-old high school senior and about 20 of his friends have gathered to nosh pizza, drink soda and...
60. Huckabee joining Fox News as political commentator
By ANDREW DeMILLO - June 13, 2008
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Mike Huckabee, a former Republican presidential hopeful, has been hired by Fox News Channel as a political commentator."Gov. Huckabee's campaign experience and knowledge of politics makes him a great addition to our ongoing election coverage," Bill...
61. Musicians union sues `American Idol' producers
By Associated Press - June 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- A musicians union has filed a federal lawsuit against the producers of "American Idol," claiming musicians were underpaid because the show's live music was re-recorded for reruns.The American Federation of Musicians filed the suit seeking unspecified...
62. Fox News refers to Michelle Obama as `baby mama'
By DAVID BAUDER - June 12, 2008
NEW YORK -- Fox News Channel referred to Michelle Obama as "Obama's baby mama" in a graphic on Wednesday, the latest in a trio of references to the Democratic presidential campaign that have given fuel to network critics.The graphic "Outraged liberals: Stop picking on...
63. `Top Chef' finale cooks up a first for Bravo
By ADAM GOLDMAN - June 11, 2008
NEW YORK -- It took four seasons, but a woman finally took the top spot on Bravo's "Top Chef." Stephanie Izard, a 31-year-old, mild-mannered chef from Chicago, beat out 15 other contestants to win popular reality show "Top Chef," designed to test a cook's...
64. Heigl says no thanks, Emmy, it's undeserved
By LYNN ELBER - June 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Katherine Heigl won't be chewing her manicure at this year's Emmy ceremony: She says she didn't seek a nomination because "Grey's Anatomy" failed to deliver the goods for an award-worthy performance. Heigl, who was honored as best supporting actress in a...
65. Rodney King to appear on VH1's `Celebrity Rehab'
By Associated Press - June 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Rodney King will appear in the next installment of VH1's "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew." The show features famous people dealing with drug and alcohol problems aided by celebrity addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky. King, whose 1991 beating by Los...
66. Inside 'Swingtown': The Me Again Decade
By DERRIK J. LANG - June 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Grant Show is proud of his mustache.When asked about the authenticity of his facial hair, the former "Melrose Place" heart throb is quick to boast that it's 100 percent real. Show sprouted the Burt Reynolds-style whiskers and a shaggy hairdo for his role...
67. John Cusack takes on McCain in political ad
By JOHN ROGERS - June 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Pop quiz: Why has John Cusack jumped into the political arena with a video saying John McCain is a clone of President George W. Bush who would continue policies the actor says benefit war profiteers? "I know my opinion doesn't matter more than anyone...
68. Councilman apologizes to Rip Torn for campaign ad
By Associated Press - June 11, 2008
CINCINNATI -- City Councilman Chris Monzel has publicly apologized to Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn for using his mug shot in a campaign ad on crime. Monzel, who won re-election last November, said a black bar covered Torn's eyes in the TV ad. The photo, available on...
69. Patrick Swayze to begin shooting cable series
By Associated Press - June 10, 2008
NEW YORK -- Patrick Swayze is going back to work. The "Dirty Dancing" actor, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year, will begin shooting his new A&E series "The Beast" in Chicago this summer, the cable network announced Monday. A&E ordered 13...
70. BBC to offer live coverage of NFL's Wembley game
By Associated Press - June 10, 2008
LONDON -- The BBC will offer live television coverage of the Oct. 26 regular-season game between the San Diego Chargers and the New Orleans Saints at Wembley Stadium.Last year's live telecast of the first NFL regular-season game played outside North America, between the...
71. Tori Spelling gives birth to baby girl Stella
By Associated Press - June 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott are parents again. The " Beverly Hills, 90210" alum and McDermott welcomed their second child -- 6-pound, 8-ounce Stella Doreen McDermott -- at a Los Angeles hospital Monday, her publicist, Meghan Prophet, said in...
72. Pamela Anderson to part with prized car for PETA
By SANDY COHEN - June 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Pamela Anderson may have a need for speed, but her favorite charity has a need for funds. That's why the former "Baywatch" babe is selling her prized Dodge Viper and donating the proceeds to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. "I've been working...
73. Behind the scenes of `The Colbert Report'
By JAKE COYLE - June 8, 2008
NEW YORK -- The walls of "The Colbert Report" studio are plastered with letters and artwork of the show's fearless leader submitted by loyal fans. In one painted portrait, Stephen Colbert, astride a horse, is substituted for George Washington.Outside Colbert's office...
74. Behind the scenes of `The Colbert Report'
By JAKE COYLE - June 8, 2008
NEW YORK -- The walls of "The Colbert Report" studio are plastered with letters and artwork of the show's fearless leader submitted by loyal fans. In one painted portrait, Stephen Colbert, astride a horse, is substituted for George Washington.Outside Colbert's office...
75. Clinton's exit a preoccupation for reporters
By DAVID BAUDER - June 8, 2008
NEW YORK -- Now that Hillary Clinton has ended her bid for the presidency, political journalists are suddenly deprived of one of their favorite stories: When is she going to drop out?A study shows the only campaign topics that got more attention the past two months were...
76. Leaders of No. 2 union OK Hollywood labor contract
By ROBERT JABLON - May 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- Leaders of Hollywood's second-largest actors union approved a new contract with studios that grants actors more money for Internet work -- an issue that sparked a crippling writers strike this year.The board of the American Federation of Television and...
