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    Jay Leno Speaks Glowingly of His 'Old Friend' Dave

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 9th 2010 10:30AM
    Whatever hard feelings exist between Jay Leno and David Letterman melted away last Tuesday when the two old friends -- plus Oprah Winfrey -- gathered in New York to shoot a much buzzed-about Super Bowl commercial. Both comedians talked about the ad on their respective shows Monday night, but it was Leno who spoke on a personal level about the meeting.

    At his desk, Leno described walking into Letterman's office at the Ed Sullivan Theater: "I see Dave and he puts his hand out and we shake hands ... and you know, whatever happened in the last 18 years disappeared. It was great to see my old friend again." Letterman talked about the encounter as well, but instead cracked wise about "the actors" that played Leno and Winfrey. Watch:



    Mom of 'Precious' Actress Sings in NYC Subways 'To Pay The Bills'

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 9th 2010 10:19AM


    Although Gabourey Sidibe recently earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in last year's 'Precious,' her mother is still singing underground in New York City subway stations to make money. Alice Tan Ridley shows up at least three times a week to sing her heart out and wow commuters with her R&B act. "My name is not on Gabby's paycheck," Ridley told The NY Post. "For a while, I was teaching and doing the singing, burning the candle at both ends to support my family," Ridley said. And now she has turned singing into her full-time career to put food on the table each night. Watch after the jump.

    Ali Walks Out on 'Bachelor,' but Was It Planned?

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 9th 2010 09:00AM
    Ali Fedotowski'Bachelor' contestant Ali Fedotowski was forced to choose between her job, reportedly at Facebook, and staying on the show to win Jake Pavelka's love.

    After a heart-to-heart with Jake, during which he wouldn't promise her she'd be the one to receive the final rose, Ali ultimately decided to choose her job and leave the competition, sending shock waves through the audience.

    But was this drama created? PopEater thinks so.


    Barbra Streisand Turns Down Massive Vegas Payday

    By Rob Shuter  Posted Feb 9th 2010 07:53AM
    Barbra Streisand obviously doesn't need much money thanks to her ridiculously successful career, but to hear that she turned down a $100 million Las Vegas contract ... that takes some chutzpah! The songstress was apparently offered a Celine-like gig for three years on the Strip, but ditched it to do what she does best -- a normal tour. You go, Babs! Details on Barbra, plus scoop on who will replace Martha Stewart after the jump!

    Angelina Jolie Is Heading to Haiti

    By PopEater / Wire Services  Posted Feb 9th 2010 07:52AM
    The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says its goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie is heading to Haiti to meet with earthquake victims. UNHCR spokesman Andrej Mahecic said Jolie would travel to Haiti later Tuesday. He provided no details of her planned itinerary for security reasons.

    The Hollywood star spoke with hospitalized Haitian survivors in the neighboring Dominican Republic on Monday.

    Dario Manon is a spokesman for the Dario Contrera Hospital in the capital of Santo Domingo, where dozens of survivors of the Jan. 12 earthquake in neighboring Haiti are receiving medical help.

    Letterman's Arm Sends Biff Henderson to Hospital

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 9th 2010 07:26AM
    David Letterman has shown some verbal muscle in the past month during his tussle with Jay Leno, and on Monday he showed some physical strength as well when he knocked over long-time stage manager Biff Henderson with a football toss, sending him to the hospital.

    While waiting on-set for the arrival of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who was stuck in traffic, Letterman fired a pass to Henderson. "I caught it," he said, according to the NY Daily News, before falling off the stage and nearly into the laps of several 'Late Show' audience members.

    Gary Coleman Gets Birthday Gift: Guilty Plea, No Jail

    By PopEater Staff  Posted Feb 9th 2010 06:55AM
    Gary Coleman spent his 42nd birthday pleading guilty in a Utah courtroom to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April. A deal was made to shed the original charge of domestic violence assault. His lawyer, Randy Kester, said that the argument between Coleman and his wife, Shannon Price, "was just a disagreement" that got out of hand.

    The 'Diff'rent Strokes' actor was sentenced Monday to 31 1/2 days in jail, but will serve time only if fails to complete a course in domestic violence and pay a $595 fine.


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