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Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 02/27/2013

Stone Temple Pilots fires Scott Weiland; perhaps because he’s doing their songs without them?
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And apparently he got the pink slip via a press release.

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Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 02/21/2013

In other news: Shia LaBeouf bails on Broadway debut; Metta World Peace’s fake hostage crisis
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What happens when things get a little too theatrical.

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Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 02/20/2013

In other news: Patricia Cornwell wins $51 million from former money managers
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The bestselling crime author claimed the firm mismanaged her fortune.

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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 02/08/2013

In other news: Labrador staffer loses job over tweet; James Cromwell arrested in protest
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A congerssional aide is out of a job after an accidental tweet. The ‘Babe’ star protests animal research.

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Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 02/06/2013

Chris Brown brings Rihanna to court date
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A judge is still deliberating whether his community service records are complete.

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Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Chris Brown off the hook for Frank Ocean case, but may need re-do on Rihanna sentence
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L.A. prosecutors claim Virginia police failed to verify the pop star did his required hours for his ’09 assault conviction.

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Posted at 07:18 PM ET, 02/04/2013

In other news. . . : Donald Trump sues Bill Maher
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Wants $5 million from a public bet the comic made last month

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Posted at 07:01 PM ET, 01/28/2013

In other news: British foreign minister hosts dinner for Clinton; Mikulski ups Super Bowl ante with hair spray
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You were probably not on this elite U.K. guest list. And the Md. senator places an unusual bet.

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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 01/28/2013

In other news: Chris Brown investigated in fight; Rick Ross wrecks Rolls fleeing gunfire
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A rough weekend for the giants of hip-hop.

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Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 01/27/2013

In other news: Randy Quaid can’t stay in Canada
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The bizarre saga of the fugitive actor seems likely to take another turn.

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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 01/18/2013

In other news: Official inaugural stylists? Not so fast; anti-Beyonce petition pulled
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Strange odds and ends in the countdown to the inauguration.

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Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 01/17/2013

Michelle Obama’s birthday: New Twitter, new bangs
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A couple of change-ups just in time for the inauguration.

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Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 01/14/2013

In other news: Kate Middleton’s due date; Malik Obama goes into politics
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Carrying on the family business.

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Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 12/19/2012

In other news: Sam Donaldson arrested; Shaun White cuts his hair
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Donaldson is charged with a DUI; the snowboarder cuts his signature hair.

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Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 12/19/2012

In other news: Lara Logan battled breast cancer
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The CBS correspondent battled breast cancer after returning from Egypt last year.

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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 12/18/2012

In other news: London Fletcher’s family in Browns stadium melee; celebrity hacker sentenced
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The Redskin’s family got into a scuffle with Browns fans; the hacker of celebrity emails gets his sentence.

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Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 12/15/2012

In other news: Your love letters are worthless, Charlie Brown
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Charles Schulz’s rare letters to a younger woman failed to find a bidder at auction.

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Posted at 07:02 PM ET, 12/10/2012

In other news: Gerard Depardieu moves to Belgium; Beyonce signs with Pepsi
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The French movie star is being blasted as a tax exile; the singer’s soda deal is worth $50 million.

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Posted at 04:43 PM ET, 12/05/2012

In other news: Alan Simpson puts an end to Gangnam Style
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The former senator pushes young people to help with the national debt.

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Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Dick Cheney to write book on heart disease
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The former VP is penning “non-political” memoir with daughter Liz and his cardiologist.

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Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 11/29/2012

In other news: The latest Lindsay Lohan arrest
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The actress was charged on two coasts in connection with a car crash and an assault.

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Posted at 04:56 PM ET, 11/28/2012

In other news: Women fight over Hector “Macho” Camacho at boxer’s funeral in Puerto Rico
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What happens when two women both claim to be the deceased’s girlfriend?

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Posted at 06:47 PM ET, 11/27/2012

In other news: Lenny Kravitz to star in Marvin Gaye biopic
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It will be Kravitz’s first leading role in a major film.

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Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 11/27/2012

In other news: Jill Kelley loses honorary consul title
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She loses ceremonial title due to scandal

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Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 11/08/2012

In other news: Jermaine Jackson seeks small but conspicuous name change
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The artist formerly known as Jermaine Jackson wants to be known as Jermaine Jacksun.

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Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 11/04/2012

In other news: John Cusack to play Rush Limbaugh
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Liberal actor tackles right-wing icon

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Posted at 06:22 PM ET, 11/01/2012

In other news: Bruce Springsteen applauds Chris Christie; no charges in Gene Hackman’s fight with a homeless man
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The Boss lauds Christie’s handling of Hurricane Sandy, and Hackman is cleared of all charges.

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Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 10/29/2012

In other news: Tom Cruise’s neighbor gets tasered
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A surprise awaited an intruder on the actor’s property.

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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 10/29/2012

In other news: Clintons celebrate Hillary’s 65th in Connecticut; Lil Wayne grounded by illness
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Bill and Hillary surprised a wedding party at a quaint resort. The rapper suffered a severe migraine.

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Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 10/25/2012

In other news: Justin Timberlake’s wedding video leaked, retracted
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A pal apparently thought it was hilarious to get wedding wishes for the star from homeless men on the streets of L.A.

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Posted at 09:00 PM ET, 10/18/2012

In other news: Eva Longoria, Drake, Flavor Flav
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The actress/Obama fundraiser tweeted recklessly. The rapper graduated high school.

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Posted at 04:22 PM ET, 10/10/2012

In other news: Beyonce bails on Eastwood; Polanski’s victim speaks
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The star will not join Clint Eastwood’s new take on “A Star is Born”; Samantha Geimer is writing a book.

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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 10/04/2012

In other news: Spielberg to speak at Gettysburg
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Gives keynote address right after “Lincoln” movie opens

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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 10/03/2012

In other news: NSO honors old Washington establishment leaders
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The gala honored businessfolk who have outlasted the transient pundits-and-pols scene here.

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Posted at 04:32 PM ET, 09/23/2012

In other news. . . : Arnold Schwarzenegger describes breakup with Maria; Billie Joe Armstrong to rehab; Imelda Marcos shoe collection destroyed
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All of these folks have seen better days.

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Posted at 05:35 PM ET, 09/20/2012

In other news: Fiona Apple arrested for drugs in same Texas town where everyone gets arrested for drugs
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You’d think they’d learn eventually.

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Posted at 07:27 PM ET, 09/17/2012

In other news . . . : Amanda Bynes and Shaun White on wrong side of the law
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A bad weekend for aging child prodigies.

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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 09/16/2012

Smithsonian names acting director after American History’s John Gray is hospitalized
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Director John Gray remains hospitalized

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Posted at 05:11 PM ET, 08/29/2012

In other news: MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry loses home to storm
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The cable commentator had just bought the blighted property a month ago with plans to renovate it.

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Posted at 02:46 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Quoted: Sarah Palin on why she accepted the GOP nomination
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The former VP candidate responds to Dick Cheney’s criticism.

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Posted at 06:39 PM ET, 07/26/2012

In other news: Russell Brand sentenced to community service
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The comedian will serve twenty hours following a scuffle with a photographer.

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Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 07/24/2012

In other news. . .: Jackson family feud heats up
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It seems to be the siblings vs. the lawyers, with the kids in between.

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Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 07/19/2012

In other news. . . : Fred Willard’s bad day
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Arrested, then fired.

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Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 07/17/2012

In other news: Charlie Sheen pledges $1 million to USO, will fund new Ft. Belvoir and Walter Reed centers
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They’ve already received the first $250K.

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Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 07/12/2012

In other news: Financier Leon Black revealed as buyer of “The Scream”
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Black, who sits on the board of both the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, purchased the painting for $120 million.

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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 07/11/2012

In other news: Arne Duncan shoots hoops in Georgetown’s summer league
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The Secretary of Education hit the court with Georgetown’s Kenner League on Sunday.

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Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 07/09/2012

In other news: Denise Rich gives up U.S. citizenship
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The songwriter/fundraiser is expected to save millions in taxes with her move.

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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 07/09/2012

In other news...: Blago’s brother has a book, too
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But he’s not in prison

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Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 07/04/2012

In other news: Brad Paisley to play the White House’s July 4th party
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The country star will perform a private concert for service personnel and relatives.

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Posted at 05:00 AM ET, 07/03/2012

In other news. . . .: Who knew? Alec Baldwin and Hilary Rosen dated in college!
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How did we not know this?

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Posted at 07:14 PM ET, 06/27/2012

In other news. . .: R. Kelly falls ill, cancels Union Station appearance
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Sorry, girls. The R&B star, who was supposed to do a book-signing in D.C., has canceled all appearances this week.

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Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 06/25/2012

In other news. . . : Alex Trebek recovering after mild heart attack; Dylan McDermott’s mother’s death ruled a murder
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Somewhat dark news from the world of showbiz today.

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Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 06/23/2012

In other news: Michelle Obama to lead U.S. Olympic delegation
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She’ll be joined by medalists Brandi Chastain, Dominique Dawes, and Grant Hill among others. Sasha and Malia are staying home, though.

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Posted at 04:36 PM ET, 06/21/2012

In other news. . . : Prince William turns 30, claims inheritance
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On his birthday, the heir gets half of his mother’s estate.

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Posted at 04:32 PM ET, 06/20/2012

In other news: Alec Baldwin vs. paparazzi heats up
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It’s going to be a long, hot summer in New York.

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Posted at 05:41 PM ET, 06/19/2012

In other news: White House press corps has interesting view in Mexico
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Right next door to a swinger’s resort!

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Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 06/18/2012

In other news...: NBC-4 weatherman Doug Kammerer’s busted face explained
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The weatherman took a hand to the face during a pickup basketball game.

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Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 06/17/2012

In other news: Site of Chris Brown, Drake bar brawl shut down by NYC officials
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Meanwhile, officials mull bottle service regulations.

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Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 06/14/2012

In other news. . .: NYPD probes bar brawl involving Drake and Chris Brown
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Want to take sides? Go ahead.

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Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 06/13/2012

In other news. . . : Bill backed by J.D. Salinger’s heirs vetoed in N.H.
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So go ahead, wear that Salinger t-shirt.

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Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 06/12/2012

In other news: Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter makes Olympic team
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The equestrian team, not surprisingly.

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Posted at 05:44 PM ET, 06/11/2012

In other news: David Cameron accidentally leaves daughter at a pub
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Who among us can’t relate?

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Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 06/07/2012

In other news: Lauryn Hill charged in federal tax case
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She allegedly neglected to file returns for 2005-07.

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Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 05/24/2012

In other news: Lady Gaga, Will Smith, Sharon Stone
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A tweet, a kiss and a nanny gone wrong.

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Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 05/23/2012

In other news: Nancy Reagan injured; Michael McKean struck by car; Rafaello Follieri heads home
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Rough news for a lot of VIPs today.

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Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 05/19/2012

In other news. . .: Will Smith is latest star to slap someone on red carpet (video)
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Seems to be going around these days.

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Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 05/16/2012

In other news...: Saudi prince visits space shuttle Discovery
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Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdel Aziz Al-Saud paid a visit to the shuttle, which he flew on in 1985.

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Posted at 12:00 AM ET, 05/16/2012

In other news. . . : Lady Gaga concert scuttled in Jakarta amid protests
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Hard-line conservatives had threatened violent protests.

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Posted at 03:21 PM ET, 05/14/2012

In other news: Queen’s cousin, Prince Michael, got $500K from Russian oligarch
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What for? It’s hard out there for a prince.

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Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 05/10/2012

In other news: Reese Witherspoon’s parents in court battle over second marriage
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The actress’s mother fears her estranged husband is being taken advantage of.

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Posted at 05:16 PM ET, 05/08/2012

In other news...: Trouble Funk sue the Beastie Boys; Linda Evangelista reaches child support agreement; Justin Bieber graduates high school
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The D.C. go-go act alleges that the New York hip-hop trio sampled their songs without permission.

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Posted at 08:50 PM ET, 05/02/2012

In other news...: Cate Edwards leaves father’s trial in tears
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Former aide testifies about public fight between her parents

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Posted at 06:55 PM ET, 04/30/2012

In other news: Judge rejects fraud lawsuit against ‘Three Cups of Tea’ author Greg Mortenson
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Of course, he has bigger fish to fry.

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Posted at 09:14 PM ET, 04/24/2012

In other news: Romney horse disappoints at World Cup; Watergate dinner is big Sidwell auction bid
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Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 04/24/2012

In other news: Chuck Brown cancels May concerts
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The 75-year-old go-go legend is in the hospital.

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Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 04/19/2012

In other news...: Gwen Ifill just hosting, not endorsing
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Media critics thought Ifill was getting a little too cozy with the HHS Secretary, but she says it’s all business.

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Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 04/13/2012

In other news: Thomas Kinkade struggled with alcoholism, criticism; Robin Gibb and Ryan O’Neal are both ill
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His brother told the San Jose Mercury News that his brother was tormented in final years.

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Posted at 05:35 PM ET, 04/12/2012

In other news. . . : ‘Inhaled’ poster yanked at National Press Club
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Organizers are claiming “censorship,” club officials are saying they didn’t go through the proper review.

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Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 04/10/2012

In other news...: Miss Universe to allow transgendered contestants; ‘Texts from Hillary’ creators meet their inspiration
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Vancouver contestant Jenna Talackova, who changed genders at 19, will get her shot at the title; the Secretary of State had a meet and greet with her meme’s makers.

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Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 04/09/2012

In other news...: Barbara Mikulski inspires supernova name
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Some people get a bridge, others get an exploding star.

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Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 04/05/2012

In other news...: White House screens “To Kill a Mockingbird”
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The first family is holding the viewing in honor of the film’s 50th anniversary.

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Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 04/03/2012

In other news...: Russian spy rumors shot down; Levi Johnston to be a dad again; delegate Ashley Judd
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Today the FBI debunked a news story which claimed that back in 2010, Anna Chapman, or one of her Russian spy colleagues, got cozy with a member of President Obama’s cabinet.

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Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 03/28/2012

In other news. . . : ‘The Lorax’ goes missing; ‘House of Cards’ holds casting call in D.C.
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A statue of the storybook creature was stolen from the home of Dr. Seuss’s widow. The Kevin Spacey miniseries is looking for “elegant Washington types.”

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Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 03/27/2012

In other news. . . : Jane Fonda tapped to play Nancy Reagan
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Well, how about that!

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Posted at 05:14 PM ET, 03/25/2012

In other news. . . . : Miss Canada Universe contestant disqualified over sex change
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Every one of these beauty pageant scandals is special and unique.

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Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 03/21/2012

In other news: James Patterson donates his own books to troops
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It’s the thought that counts.

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Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 03/20/2012

In other news: Ashton Kutcher buys a space flight
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A mere $200K for a two-and-a-half hour flight.

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Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/19/2012

In other news: UK gift to Obama — made in China?
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Another diplomatic gift gaffe. Sweet ping-pong table, though.

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Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 03/19/2012

In other news: Cee Lo sort of apologizes, sort of doesn’t, for singing that song at Obama fundraiser
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“All of you heard the song a thousand times so don’t get all saint on me.”

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Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 03/18/2012

In other news...: Sarkozy scolds veggie-throwing son
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“He was wrong.”

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Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 03/12/2012

In other news...: ‘Homeland’ actor Damian Lewis to attend state dinner
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Lewis blabbed about his invite during an appearance on the “Graham Norton Show” last week.

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Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 03/07/2012

In other news: Forest Whitaker may play White House butler; Rush wants songs off Rush Limbaugh’s show
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The Oscar winner now seems like the leading candidate to play the late Eugene Allen. Also: Rush vs. Rush.

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Posted at 06:26 PM ET, 03/06/2012

In other news: Morrissey disses William and Kate; Mike Tyson stars in one-man show
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The Smiths frontman makes a statement about the Falklands situation. The boxer returns to Vegas.

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Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 02/28/2012

In other news: DSK behind on D.C. property taxes
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On top of everything else.

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Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 02/21/2012

In other news. . . : Prince Pierre Casiraghi beaten in nightclub brawl; Mark Kelly to write children’s book
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The grandson of Grace Kelly got on the wrong side of another clubgoer. The astronaut is writing about a “Mousetronaut.”

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Posted at 05:22 PM ET, 02/16/2012

In other news: Kevin Costner to speak at Whitney Houston’s funeral
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Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will perform, too.

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Posted at 11:00 PM ET, 02/14/2012

Jeremy Lin inspires 'Linsanity' trademark claims
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Two California men filed separate applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to sell merchandise or services using the phrase.

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Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 02/13/2012

In other news. . . : Whitney Houston investigation continues; White House to honor the blues
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Police confirm she was found underwater in her hotel bathtub. Mick Jagger among the stars slated to perform at the White House.

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Posted at 02:31 PM ET, 02/07/2012

In other news...: Queen Elizabeth celebrates 60 years on the throne; Lana Del Rey cancels tour
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Six decades wearing the crown has made her the oldest reigning British Monarch.

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Posted at 03:08 PM ET, 02/06/2012

In other news: Randy Travis arrested for being drunk in public
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We’ve all heard that song before.

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Posted at 11:00 PM ET, 02/05/2012

In other news...: Ayla Brown paid to sing for dad’s campaign
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The senator’s daughter got $9,500 to perform at three events

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Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 01/31/2012

In other news: Wills and Kate’s new puppy can’t inherit the throne
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Despite the recent overhaul in succession rules, the dog cannot be king.

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Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 01/25/2012

In other news. . . : Hodierne wins short-film prize at Sundance
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The 25-year-old D.C. native hopes to turn his drama about Somali pirates into a feature-length film.

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Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 01/25/2012

In other news: Demi Moore and the showbiz plague of ‘exhaustion’
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Which, well, who knows what it means.

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Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 01/19/2012

In other news: Rupert Murdoch’s company settles phone hacking cases
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The billionaire’s News Group has forked over more than $1 million in damages.

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Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 01/18/2012

In other news: Kareem Abdul Jabbar at State Department; Jill Biden to write children’s book
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The NBA great is the latest global cultural ambassador; the veep’s wife is the latest political celebrity to write a kid’s book.

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Posted at 03:10 PM ET, 01/18/2012

In other news: Aretha Franklin tries to cast her own biopic; DSK’s wife takes Huffington Post job
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But who does Aretha want to play Aretha? . . . Anne Sinclair lands a job.

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Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 01/10/2012

In other news...: Rouge 24 chef to undergo heart surgery; Lisa Baden returns to the airwaves
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Chef R.J. Cooper will be out for six to eight weeks, but he’s lined up some special guest chefs to hold down the fort.

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Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 01/09/2012

In other news: Delonte West could have gone to the White House, Mark Cuban dons a suit
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Or so says the Secret Service, denying the Marvericks player’s claimed that he was “banned” because of his 2009 weapons arrest.

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Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 01/05/2012

Joe Kennedy III considers run for Congress, first of fourth generation in politics
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The Massachusetts prosecutor is eyeing Barney Frank’s seat.

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Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 01/03/2012

In other news. . . : Sorry, that wasn’t Wendi Deng Murdoch on Twitter
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You must be horribly disappointed.

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Posted at 05:28 PM ET, 12/21/2011

In other news: Hillary Clinton to lead U.S. delegation to Vaclav Havel funeral; Lou Reed remembers late Czech leader
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The Velvet Underground frontman wishes he could have updated the Velvet Revolution leader on the Occupy movement.

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Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 12/20/2011

In other news. . . : D.C. man sues over ‘Avatar’ concept
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Bryant Moore claims James Cameron stole his idea.

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Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 12/20/2011

In other news. . . : Sean Penn and Maria Conchita Alonso in political shouting match at LAX
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Penn’s long-ago co-star from “Colors” had to know she was playing with fire. But what a story.

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Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 12/19/2011

In other news. . . : Louis C.K., James Franco, Maya Angelou and Common
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The first is hosting a media-political dinner; the second is triggering dispute at NYU; the latter two are beefing over a new song.

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Posted at 09:50 PM ET, 12/18/2011

In other news...: First lady asked to Marine Ball
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Here’s taking the Marine celebrity-date fad to the next level.

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Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 12/15/2011

In other news: Virginia first lady and daughter take roles in ‘Lincoln’
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The lieutenant governor turned down a part, though.

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Posted at 06:05 PM ET, 12/06/2011

In other news: Mitt Romney theme song; Lady Gaga at White House; Chris Matthews’s brother; Alec Baldwin deplanes
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Romney has selected “Born Free,” by redneck rocker Kid Rock, as his campaign song.

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Posted at 03:37 PM ET, 12/05/2011

In other news: Giuliana Rancic will have mastectomy
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The E! host is opting for aggressive cancer treatment.

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Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 11/29/2011

In other news: Diddy’s son Justin Combs, Pippa Middleton, sign deals
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More good news for the global 1 percent.

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Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 11/23/2011

J.R. Martinez congratulated by Leon Panetta on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ win
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The defense secretary called the burned Iraq vet-turned-soap star a worthy rep for the “next greatest generation.”

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Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 11/21/2011

Ronan Farrow, son of Mia and Woody, lands Rhodes Scholarship
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Not bad, even for a guy who graduated from Yale Law School at 21.

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Posted at 09:55 PM ET, 11/20/2011

In other news...: Mila Kunis attends Marine ball
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Now the novelty factor is gone, so it probably won’t work again.

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Posted at 02:11 PM ET, 11/16/2011

Justin Bieber paternity suit dropped
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Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 11/15/2011

In other news...: Patti LaBelle sued over alleged tantrum
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The diva supposedly hurled expletives and H2O at a mom and toddler.

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Posted at 03:47 PM ET, 11/14/2011

In other news: Jay-Z’s “Occupy All Streets” t-shirts still for sale
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But they’re on back order until December.

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Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 11/09/2011

Twittersphere mistakes Ruby Dee for Heavy D
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Reports of the 87-year-old activist’s death have been greatly exaggerated.

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Posted at 12:30 PM ET, 11/07/2011

In other news: Ashley Biden will wed in Delaware; Lindsay Lohan out of jail already
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So much for a Naval Observatory wedding. So much for Lindsay’s latest time in the slammer.

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Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 11/02/2011

In other news: More bad luck for Anna Chapman, Lindsay Lohan
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Come on, ladies, keep it together!

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Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 10/26/2011

In other news: Amy Winehouse death ruled alcohol poisoning
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British authorities have concluded an accidental “death by misadventure.”

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Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 10/25/2011

In other news: Lindsay Lohan in talks with Playboy
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So this is the state of Lindsay Lohan, circa late 2011.

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Posted at 05:02 PM ET, 10/24/2011

In other news: Michele Norris takes leave from NPR hosting job, the latest political spouse to make career shift
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Just the latest political spouse in journalism to shift duties because of possible conflict.

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Posted at 06:23 PM ET, 10/20/2011

In other news: Labor Secretary Hilda Solis gets a birthday serenade
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The a cappella group On a Sensual Note stopped by the U.S. Department of Labor to belt out some hits for Solis’ birthday.

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Posted at 03:27 PM ET, 10/19/2011

In other news. . .: Lindsay Lohan, Naomi Wolf and Soulja Boy all get cuffed, in separate incidents
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Stars behind bars.

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Posted at 03:08 PM ET, 10/17/2011

In other news: Raheem DeVaughn; Susan Sarandon
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The R&B singer got arrested in an Occupy DC protest. Susan Sarandon just called the pope a Nazi.

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Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 10/13/2011

In other news: Alice Walton arrested for DWI
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The Walmart heiress is the tenth richest person in America.

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Posted at 04:44 PM ET, 10/12/2011

In other news: FBI arrests Christopher Chaney in ‘Operation Hackerazzi’ case
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Seems like there’s one guy behind this spate of starlet-hacking.

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Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 10/10/2011

In other news. . . : Book deal for Amy Winehouse’s dad; beauty queen was Bulger tipster; Brad Pitt movie set raided
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Little bits of news.

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Posted at 05:38 PM ET, 09/30/2011

In other news: Harry Reid’s wife diagnosed with breast cancer
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Landra Reid is expected to recover.

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Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 09/29/2011

In other news: Dominique Strauss-Kahn meets accuser Tristane Banon
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As prosecutors decide whether to pursue charges.

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Posted at 06:11 PM ET, 09/22/2011

In other news...: John Grisham; Bill Clinton; Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Everybody’s got a book.

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Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 09/12/2011

In other news: Giffords to participate in ABC special, but no interview confirmed yet
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The wounded congresswoman will decide later whether she’ll sit for an on-camera interview with Diane Sawyer.

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Posted at 12:32 PM ET, 09/08/2011

In other news: John Galliano convicted, spared jail time; Mos Def changes name
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Paris magistrates were lenient with the designer after he apologized for his drunken rant. Start calling the rapper “Yasiin” in 2012.

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Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 09/07/2011

In other news: Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky in Beijing
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Lunching at Beijing’s best French restaurant.

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Posted at 04:41 PM ET, 08/11/2011

In other news...: George Soros; Huma Abedin; Rebecca Black
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The billionaire is in dutch with his 28-year-old ex; Abedin attended the White House’s Ramadan dinner.

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Posted at 10:05 PM ET, 08/07/2011

In other news: Big Boi arrested on drug charges
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Ecstacy and Viagra — go figure.

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Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 08/05/2011

In other news: Buzz Aldrin sues stepdaughter; Coheeed and Cambria oust troubled bassist
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A couple messy parting-of-ways.

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Posted at 06:28 PM ET, 08/04/2011

In other news: Jerry Lewis abruptly splits with Muscular Dystrophy Association
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There were hints of turmoil when he spoke with TV critics last week.

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Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 08/03/2011

In other news...: Serbian tennis player flies to the wrong Carlsbad for tournament
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D’oh!

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Posted at 05:11 PM ET, 08/01/2011

In other news: Kings of Leon cancel U.S. tour
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After the lead singer got abruptly sick midway through a Dallas concert. Draw your own conclusions.

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Posted at 10:00 PM ET, 07/31/2011

In other news...: Newt and Callista Gingrich gets support from fellow cruisers
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Shipmates on the luxury cruise call them “a nice couple.”

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Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 07/28/2011

In other news...: Scarlett Johansson turns down YouTube date to the Marine Ball, but sends champagne
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Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake are going, though.

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Posted at 02:13 PM ET, 07/27/2011

In other news: Alexander McQueen makes big bequest to pet dogs
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That was a nice gesture.

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Posted at 05:12 PM ET, 07/26/2011

In other news...: Christopher Schwarzenegger released from hospital
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He’s going to be fine.

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Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 07/23/2011

In other news: Nancy Pelosi splurges on cupcakes for Giants’ visit
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We should all try to get ourselves on this lady’s mailing list.

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Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 07/22/2011

Christopher Schwarzenegger injured in swimming accident
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The youngest son of Arnold and Maria is said to be in intensive care.

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Posted at 07:15 PM ET, 07/21/2011

In other news. . . : Anita Hill joins D.C. law firm; Jose Antonio Vargas loses license
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Hill may only be a limited presence here, since she remains on the faculty at Brandeis. Our former colleague Vargas lost his license after a state investigation.

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Posted at 06:00 PM ET, 07/20/2011

In other news...: Kim Kardashian is suing Old Navy over look-alike
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The clothing company used a model that looks exactly like her.

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Posted at 06:21 PM ET, 07/19/2011

Piers Morgan denies MP’s phone-hacking claims
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British lawmaker cited the CNN host’s memoir of his tabloid days ... but a check of the book finds no such reference.

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Posted at 04:32 PM ET, 07/18/2011

In other news...: Ja Rule is headed to prison
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The rapper has been sentenced to 28 months in the clink for failing to pay his taxes.

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Posted at 06:47 PM ET, 07/14/2011

Famous faces at the Dalai Lama’s Kalchakra
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It’s not just Richard Gere.

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Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 07/13/2011

In other news...: R. Kelly faces foreclosure
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The crooner is in trouble with the bank over payments on mansion in the Chicago ’burbs.

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Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 07/11/2011

In other news: Coheed and Cambria bassist arrested; Placido Domingo Jr. denounces Scientology
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The musician allegedly stuck up a pharmacy for drugs; the operatic scion says he’s felt pressured by the church.

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Posted at 04:56 PM ET, 07/07/2011

Love, etc.: Bow Wow welcomes a daughter, Roy Williams sues to get his ring back
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The rapper kept her a secret for a while. The Cowboys receiver shouldn’t have tried a proposal-by mail.

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Posted at 03:16 PM ET, 07/07/2011

In other news...: Mark Foley has prostate cancer; judge rejects Willie Nelson marijuana plea deal
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Cancer “minor” said the former rep, judge says singer is getting special treament

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Posted at 09:00 PM ET, 06/30/2011

In other news: Max Baucus sidelines honeymoon plans for debt crisis
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Hopefully, his fiancee is a very understanding woman.

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Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 06/30/2011

In other news: Anthony Weiner headed into rehab
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But State Department officials deny a report that his wife is taking time off too.

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Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 06/28/2011

In other news: Tom Petty complains about Michele Bachmann playing his song; Michelle Yeoh deported from Myanmar
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It must be the start of campaign season.... Officials wouldn’t say why Yeoh is on the country’s blacklist.

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Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 06/27/2011

In other news...: Bristol Palin clarifies “stolen virginity” charge
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She says she does not accuse Levi Johnston of rape.

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Posted at 06:44 PM ET, 06/23/2011

In other news...: Missy Elliott has Graves’ disease; Justin Bieber attacked in NYC
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The disease has caused the hip-hop star to keep a low profile; don’t worry, the hair-helmet teen star is just fine.

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Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 06/22/2011

In other news. . . : Glen Campbell, John Galliano, Ryan Dunn
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Sad outcomes for three former stars.

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Posted at 03:56 PM ET, 06/21/2011

In other news: Mark Kelly retires, will write memoir with Gabrielle Giffords; Tracy Morgan apologizes in Nashville
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The astronaut and the congressman have a book deal with Scribner. The comedian gave a somber news conference.

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Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 06/19/2011

In other news...: Cate Edwards leaves legal job to start foundation honoring her mother
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She started her career as a lawyer just last October in D.C.

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Posted at 03:06 PM ET, 06/13/2011

In other news: Clarence Clemons suffers a stroke
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The 69-year-old Springsteen saxophonist is in a Florida hospital.

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Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 06/12/2011

In other news: More fallout for Tracy Morgan’s anti-gay rant
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Add Tiny Fey, Chris Rock to the list of critics

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Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 06/09/2011

In other news...: Mark Shriver to pen book about his father Sarge Shriver
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The former Maryland delegate’s book will be released next spring.

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Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 06/09/2011

In other news...: Leona Helmsley’s very rich pup dies; Flo Rida arrested
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Trouble leaves behind most of a $2 million estate. The rapper was allegedly drunk-driving.

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Posted at 07:24 PM ET, 06/06/2011

In other news...: Denzel Washington movie films in D.C., without Denzel; Q’orianka Kilcher charges dropped
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Instead, we got the talented Mr. Brendan Gleeson shooting scenes here.

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Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 06/02/2011

In other news: Police called to DSK’s house
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False alarm, though.

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Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 05/31/2011

In other news: Steve Martin is victim of art-forgery ring; Naomi Campbell protests chocolate ad
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The comedian/collector says he’s learned to be very, very careful when buying paintings. The supermodel doesn’t like being compared to a bar of chocolate.

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Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 05/25/2011

In other news: Ed Schultz suspended at MSNBC for calling Laura Ingraham the s-word; Kerrigan’s brother; Salahis’ PR rep
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Ingraham fired back on Facebook. Jury found the skater’s brother guilty of assault but not manslaughter. The man who sued the Salahis ends up on their press release.

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Posted at 06:03 PM ET, 05/24/2011

In other news: Rep. Gerry Connolly plays matchmaker in high school prom stunt
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Our first, and last, prom stunt story.

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Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 05/19/2011

In other news: Lars Von Trier ejected from Cannes; Jeff Conaway in a coma
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Who knew you could get thrown out of Cannes? The star director did, for a mortifying joke about Nazis. Even worse news, though, for star of “Taxi.”

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Posted at 06:05 PM ET, 05/17/2011

In other news: Newt Gingrich’s six figure Tiffany tab
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Gingrich ran up an imposing bill at the posh jewelry store.

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Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 05/12/2011

In other news: Mary Tyler Moore has brain surgery; Donald Trump explains his mirthless WHCD demeanor
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The actress, 74, has a benign tumor known as a meningioma.

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Posted at 05:28 PM ET, 05/10/2011

In other news: Fox News and Sarah Palin in a flap over Common's White House appearance; Wills and Kate head to the Seychelles for royal honeymoon
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The rapper is taking part in an evening of poetry; the newlyweds are off to paradise.

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Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 05/05/2011

In other news...: Hillary Clinton’s allergies, William and Kate coming to U.S., Laura Bush to head Mall fundraising; Gingrich, Santorum off Fox
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The Secretary of State said she was trying not to cough in the Situation Room

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Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 05/04/2011

In other news: Charlie Sheen demands $1 million for interview; Mariah Carey releases twins names
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He didn’t get it, though. Carey and Cannon meet the high bar for curious showbiz baby names.

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Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 05/03/2011

In other news: Big numbers for WHCD speeches; Wills and Kate back to business
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Obama’s speech breaks C-SPAN’s records.

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Posted at 05:56 PM ET, 04/28/2011

In other news: Katie Holmes accepts apology, settles Star lawsuit
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The tabloid says it ‘s sorry if you thought they implied she’s a drug addict.

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Posted at 06:32 PM ET, 04/25/2011

In other news: McGreevey’s ordination deferred; Levi Johnston signs book deal
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The ugly divorce is the issue for the ex-N.J. guv. The ugly breakup is the selling point for the Wasilla babydaddy.

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Posted at 09:56 PM ET, 04/24/2011

In other news...: Emma Watson leaves Brown, Lindsay Lohan “angry” about jail time
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The Ivy League is better than jail, but not enough to stay there.

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Posted at 03:29 PM ET, 04/19/2011

In other news: White House Easter Egg Roll entertainers; royal wedding set for YouTube streaming; Paz de la Huerta arraigned
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Willow Smith and Kelly Ripa will do egg-rolling duties. Yet another way to watch the royal wedding. HBO starlet disses MTV starlet.

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Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 04/13/2011

In other news: Catherine Zeta-Jones seeks mental-health treatment
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It’s been a tough year.

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Posted at 06:30 PM ET, 04/11/2011

In other news: Winklevoss twins lose appeal in Facebook lawsuit
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They’ll have to get by on $160 million

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Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 04/10/2011

In other news: Bob Dylan plays Vietnam; Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels to be auctioned
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And yes, the Communist government had to sign off again on the set list.

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Posted at 05:02 PM ET, 04/07/2011

In other news: Bobby Titcomb, school pal of Obama, arrested in Hawaii; LeBron James’s mother arrested in Miami
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The president’s school chum was caught up in an undercover sting; Gloria James was apparently caught up in an annoying wait for her car.

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Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 04/05/2011

In other news: Bristol Palin’s big paycheck, a forgotten German chancellor, more charity woes for Madonna
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Teen pregnancy yields $252K salary, Kohl gets overlooked, FBI investigating one of the singer’s charities.

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Posted at 05:33 PM ET, 03/28/2011

In other news: Ina Garten to meet with sick fan after blog scolding
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The Internet won’t let you get away with anything.

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Posted at 07:01 AM ET, 03/28/2011

In other news: Bret Michaels sues the Tony Awards for on-stage head injury
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We never made the connection. We feel bad now for laughing.

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