Today is April 1, the worst news day of the year? Why? Because hundreds of news organizations play “tricks” on their viewers and readers, and inevitably some fall through the cracks and are taken seriously. The network morning shows are no exception. NBC’s “Today” opted not to trick viewers, and instead had a surprise flash […]
Read moreThe veteran journalist addressed retirement rumors on “The View” on Monday, shooting down speculation that she would announce her plans this week. “There were many reports last week saying that I was retiring from ABC and there was an assumption that I would be making an an announcement today,” began Walters, noting that paparazzi were […]
Read moreThe Catholic League would like Bill Maher‘s bosses at Time Warner to have a “serious talk” with him about the “vile and obscene” ways he speaks about the Catholic church. Pointing to his history of “anti-Catholicism,” a letter from the League says they’ve had enough of it. The letter, signed by the organization’s president Bill […]
Read moreKim Kardashian appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Thursday, and the chief topic of conversation was the reality star’s pregnancy. Asked whether she and Kanye West had planned to have a child at this time, Kardashian described it as a “pleasant surprise.” Leno was curious about possible baby names, especially given the […]
Read moreBarbara Walters is set to retire from broadcasting in May 2014, a person familiar with her plans told The Huffington Post. There will be a years’ worth of specials about Walters’ storied broadcasting career before then. The news followed a report in Deadline that said Walters would announce her retirement this May. Walters is 83 […]
Read moreEmbittered “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno mocked NBC executives for the second consecutive week on-air, after reports emerged that the late night veteran will be replaced by “Late Night” host Jimmy Fallon. Leno, on his way out despite being the No. 1-rated late night talk show host on television, got sarcastic: “Folks, listen to this. […]
Read moreAnderson Cooper is being eyed as a possible replacement for Matt Lauer as “Today Show” host, according to multiple reports. The CNN anchor, whose own daytime talk show is ending this year, has reportedly been approached by NBC to discuss potentially taking over for Lauer, although the exact timetable and specifics have not been made […]
Read moreOn his radio show this afternoon, Rush Limbaugh took a swipe at Bill O’Reilly after the Fox News host and his guest said the opponents to same-sex marriage have no “compelling” argument besides “thumping the Bible.” On The O’Reilly Factor last night, guest Megyn Kelly explained that she finds the social conservative argument against same-sex […]
Read moreHollywood mega-agent Ari Emanuel and his brothers Rahm Emanuel (the Mayor of Chicago) and Zeke Emanuel (a doctor and bioethicist) were interviewed on “Rock Center.” The segment itself was pretty innocuous, and the three brothers come out of it looking great. Ari, however, didn’t think so. According to the New York Post, Emanuel sent a […]
Read moreBlake Shelton performed “Cool” on Tuesday’s “Today Show,” the first single off his new album “Based on a True Story.” Savannah Guthrie asked the “Voice” judge how he manages his busy schedule while maintaining a constant presence on Twitter, noting, “And you don’t apparently have any rules about being sober when you tweet.” Shelton replied, […]
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