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Katie or Rosie? Maury Povich, New King of Daytime, Predicts Who Will Succeed
Posted Jul 6th 2011 at 09:00 AM by Rob Shuter
Maury Povich knows a lot about hosting a successful syndicated daytime talk show, and after 13 seasons is finally at the top of the rankings, based on number of viewers, and tied for No. 1 based on number of households. Now Maury is telling me who he thinks has the best shot of all the new talkers to have a n Oprah-sized influence. Anderson Cooper, Rosie, Katie Couric or Jeff Probst? "In ...
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RFK's Granddaughter Nabs Aaron Sorkin Role
Posted Jul 4th 2011 at 09:17 AM by Christine Fenno
Aaron Sorkin ('The West Wing') has created a big break in the acting world for a member of the U.S. Kennedy political dynasty. Insiders say Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, 23, daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has just been cast in Sorkin's HBO pilot 'More As This Story Develops.' The new project will reportedly co-star Olivia Munn, Emily Mortimer, Jeff Daniels, and Dev Patel ('Slumdog Millionaire), ...
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Maria Shriver Files for Divorce
Posted Jul 2nd 2011 at 08:21 AM by Christine Fenno
It's Independence Day for Maria Shriver, who filed for divorce on Friday in Los Angeles from Arnold Schwarzenegger after 25 years of marriage. Her divorce petition cites "irreconcilable differences." According to multiple reports, there is no prenup. The news comes six weeks after the former California governor, 63, publicly acknowledged that he fathered a child with a housekeeper. Mildred ...
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Charlize Theron: Marriage Isn't Important to Me
Posted Jun 29th 2011 at 05:50 PM by Kelly Fisher
Charlize Theron once declared she wouldn't marry until gay marriage was legalized in the U.S., but now she says she's swearing off marriage altogether. In a new interview on CNN's 'Piers Morgan Tonight,' the Oscar-winning actress discussed her stance on gay marriage and revealed that she doesn't see marriage in her future. "I'll be the first to say, here on your show, marriage -- before I ...
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Bristol Palin: Michele Bachmann 'Dresses a Lot Like My Mom'
Posted Jun 28th 2011 at 10:50 PM by Rob Shuter
EXCLUSIVE: Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, says her mom has already made up her mind about whether to run for the White House in 2012 -- but will leave the big announcement up to her. That said, Bristol is more than happy to reveal what she thinks about someone who has announced they are running, Michele Bachmann, who Bristol believes has stolen her mom's look! "I ...
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Celebrities Push to Pass Marriage Equality Bill in New York
Posted Jun 24th 2011 at 05:45 PM by Kiki Von Glinow
It certainly has been a groundbreaking yet nail biting week for marriage equality in New York as same-sex marriage advocates have come within one Republican Senate vote to pass the marriage equality bill -- although the vote still has yet to take place. But the hesitation to bring the bill to a vote -- on behalf of Republicans -- is not for the lack of trying and persuasion from our ...
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Danger! Ann Coulter on Mobs, Palin and Being Ignored
Posted Jun 22nd 2011 at 12:47 PM by Nicki Gostin
She's back! Conservative (and controversial) author and columnist Ann Coulter has a new book out called 'Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America.' It's a delightful tale about a teenage girl from Washington State who falls maddeningly in love with a centenarian vampire who's totally dreamy and ... wait, you say that's 'Twilight'? Right! In 'Demonic,' Coulter sets out to portray ...
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Arnold Schwarzengger Pays Child Support Before Filing for Divorce
Posted Jun 21st 2011 at 12:40 PM by Kiki Von Glinow
Even though Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver both have yet to officially file for divorce, following the shocking news of Schwarzenegger's secret love child, the former governor of California is already paying a hefty child support to Shriver, according to Radar Online. A source close to the couple told Radar that 'The Terminator' is paying "a significant amount of child support. Arnold ...
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Bristol Palin Reveals She Lost Virginity While Drunk
Posted Jun 18th 2011 at 02:24 PM by Christine Fenno
Bristol Palin trashes the father of her 2½-year-old son Tripp, calling Levi Johnston 'the Gnat' in her new memoir 'Not Afraid of Life: My Journey So Far.' The 'Dancing With the Stars' finalist reveals she lost her virginity to Johnston when she got drunk for the first time on wine during a camping trip, then woke up in a tent with no memory of the blackout sex. Though she and Johnston ...
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Is Frankie Muniz Eyeing a Career in Politics?
Posted Jun 18th 2011 at 09:01 AM by Christine Fenno
After 'Malcolm in the Middle' ended in 2006, star Frankie Muniz showed Hollywood who's boss by putting acting on hold to pursue racecar driving, and drumming in a rock band. Now, the onetime teen star has cast himself in an entirely new role, tweeting: "I'm going to be a politician. I'm running for public office. I will be announcing soon." Muniz, 25, resides in Scottsdale, Ariz. -- about 40 ...
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Michelle Obama Tapes 'iCarly' Guest Appearance (Video)
Posted Jun 15th 2011 at 06:15 AM by Kelly Fisher
Michelle Obama has gone from the White House to Nickelodeon. The First Lady will appear as very special guest star on the hit Nick show, 'iCarly.' According to E! Online, Obama dropped by the set Monday to film her guest spot, which she hopes will shed light on Joining Forces, a program dedicated to helping and honoring U.S. military families. The episode revolves around Carly (played by ...
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Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore: 'Leave Sarah Palin Alone'
Posted Jun 14th 2011 at 11:25 AM by Kiki Von Glinow
Although Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are admittedly not the biggest fans of Sarah Palin, they are championing her right to privacy. The celeb power couple are appalled when it comes to the recent release of nearly 25,000 pages of emails to an over-excited media, chomping at the bit to find any artful down-home language or Paul Revere-like revisions of history with which to skewer the politician ...
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Queen of the Carpet: Kate Middleton Dazzles in Crystal Gown (Photo)
Posted Jun 9th 2011 at 04:50 PM by Kiki Von Glinow
Forget echoing sentiments of 'the people's princess,' Kate Middleton looked every bit the part of a royal goddess as she arrived at a Kensington Palace charity gala on Thursday. Wearing a blush-tone, floor length Swarovski crystal Jenny Packham gown, Middleton was only half of the dapper couple -- Prince William looked debonair in his black tuxedo. Not only did the pair steal the show as ...
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Ben Affleck Sought Role Advice From Anthony Weiner
Posted Jun 9th 2011 at 01:40 PM by Kiki Von Glinow
Anthony Weiner is the last person who should be handing out do's and don'ts, now that he's the subject of the infamous "Weinergate" scandal, but that wasn't always the case, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The photogenic New York Congressman was the go-to guy for Ben Affleck when the actor was researching his role for the 2009 flick, 'State of Play.' During the time Affleck spent with ...
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Alec Baldwin 'Wouldn't Rule Out' Run for NYC Mayor
Posted Jun 8th 2011 at 01:15 PM by Kiki Von Glinow
Are we in for another dose of 'will I or won't I?' Donald Trump-style celebrity politics or is Alec Baldwin legitimately planning a run for Mayor of New York. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the '30 Rock' boss may be interested in throwing his hat into the New York mayoral election ring now, more than ever, that Rep. Anthony Weiner's Twitter scandal has most likely deterred him from running. ...
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