Newsday‘s Verne Gay reports that NBC and Matt Lauer are closing in on a new deal to keep the “Today” co-anchor on the NBC morning show for at least two more years. As expected, Lauer is getting a massive jump in pay, with Gay reporting that the new contract may be worth $25 million a […]
Read moreHBO host Bill Maher launched an unlikely defense for Rush Limbaugh Tuesday evening, urging liberals to back off from the much maligned radio host. “Hate to defend #RushLimbaugh but he apologized, liberals looking bad not accepting,” Maher wrote on his Twitter page. “Also hate intimidation by sponsor pullout.” Maher has his own share of misogynistic […]
Read moreKirk Cameron is responding to the massive backlash he received after calling homosexuality “unnatural… detrimental, and ultimately destructive” last week on “Piers Morgan Tonight.” In a statement furnished to ABC News, the “Growing Pains” actor (and prominent born-again Christian) says that when asked by Morgan to share his views on homosexuality and gay marriage, “I […]
Read moreAs the controversy grew over Rush Limbaugh’s latest incendiary comments — he called law student and birth control advocate Sandra Fluke a “slut” on Wednesday — his show’s advertisers began to flee in droves. The Associated Press reported on Sunday that seven companies have backed away from the show. Mortgage lender Quicken Loans, mattress retailers […]
Read moreMSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow and Al Sharpton are featured in the April issue of Vanity Fair. Sharpton, interviewed by George Wayne, talks about his weight loss, his famous hair, and his early introduction to speaking in public. “I knew from the age of four I wanted to preach,” Sharpton said. “I didn’t even consider it […]
Read moreQuite an eclectic mix of guests on “The View” this morning, summed up best by one of them … “CBS This Morning” co-anchor Gayle King: “You guys, you should see back there. It says Gayle King, Lyle Lovett and Israeli president Shimon Peres. I was with him backstage and I just think, wow, this is […]
Read moreTVSpy reports Denver news anchor Kyle Dyer, who was bitten by a dog live on the air earlier this month, was on “Today” this morning. “It was a bad morning, but ever since I got in good hands and with my family and friends … I’ve never been freaked out, or worried or scared I […]
Read moreCall him Mr. ABC News. George Stephanopoulos has his regular duties on “Good Morning America,” but he also subbed on “World News” for Diane Sawyer last week before heading down to Washington, D.C. to host “This Week” Sunday. And he was back in on “GMA” this morning. Don’t be surprised if you see him turn […]
Read moreA New York City penthouse reportedly owned by Oprah Winfrey is up for sale. According to Zillow.com’s real estate blog, a Midtown apartment owned by Oprah or her best friend and “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King has been listed for $7.9 million. The penthouse on the 36th floor of Place 57 tower has three […]
Read moreOn Twitter, Donald Trump wrote “David Letterman’s show has become so boring and mundane. Somehow, every time I look, I can’t help thinking of his world-shattering poor performance at the Academy Awards a number of years ago. Anyway, I hope he gets it together. @LateShow.” The remark comes after Letterman mocked Trump’s endorsement of GOP […]
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