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TV producer admits trying to shake down David Letterman

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees laughs during his visit to ‘The Late Show with David Letterman,’ on Feb.

Olpe knocks off Railers

By DAVE BERGMEIER Editor HERINGTON - Before a capacity crowd, Herington wanted to send its boys’ team to the Class 2A State Tournament this week.

‘Mayne Street’Kenny is a tad tired

“Kenny, we’re on in five.” And that’s when the problems begin. Can Scott Van Pelt save “SportsCenter” after Mayne gives shout-outs to the Beatles, Michael Jackson and Ike? Watch Kenny’s blog SportsNation More Polls Watch and participate with “SportsNation” TV, weekdays on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. and midnight ET.

Cowboys fall to Hayden

By CHRISTIAN D ORR Sports Editor TOPEKA - The Abilene Cowboy basketball team built an early lead in its sub-state championship game against Topeka Hayden Saturday night, but the Cowboys could not hold the lead and allowed the Wildcats to come from behind for a 37-30 victory.

Peyton Manning’s understudy signs with Giants to be brother Eli’s backup

After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton’s brother Eli.

Sports Briefs

Diante Garrett scored five points in overtime and Iowa State stunned Kansas State to snap a 21-game losing streak against ranked teams.

And the Oscar goes to…Wallingford

This post originally appeared on Wallyhood , the Wallingford, Seattle neighborhood blog.

Richter calls ‘Tonight’ exit frustrating, says concert tour for Conan O’Brien a possibility

Andy Richter, Conan O’Brien’s sidekick at “The Tonight Show,” is acknowledging some ill will toward NBC and Jay Leno in the wake of the network’s late-night upheaval.

Alex O’Loughlin Set For "Hawaii Five-0"

It’s official, Aussie hunk Alex O’Loughlin has scored the lead role of Detective Steve McGarrett in CBS’ “Hawaii Five-0″ remake says Headline Planet .

‘Jersey Shore’ looks for digs in Miami Beach

Does South Beach need Snooki? That’s the question facing hotels, night clubs and tourism boosters as MTV considers filming its hottest and most frowned-upon show in Miami Beach this spring.

Susan Sarandon Heads Into A "Big Valley"

Susan Sarandon is in talks to join a film version of classic late 60’s Western TV series “The Big Valley” for Panther Entertainment says The Hollywood Reporter .

Artist Spotlight: George Clayton Johnson

When George Clayton Johnson was 15, he ran away from home with his mother’s permission.

On TV

MTV’s docu-series “16 and Pregnant” is back for a second season starting Tuesday.

‘Top Model’ Becomes Model Spokesperson for National Eating Disorders Association

America’s Next Top Model Winner Whitney Thompson Joins NEDA’s Mission to Promote Positive Body Image and Awareness of Eating Disorders.

CSIS fights to keep Tommy Douglas spying file under wraps

COLIN FREEZE From Thursday’s Globe and Mail Published on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 10:06PM EST Last updated on Thursday, Feb.

Jon Stewart enters ‘no spin zone,’ tells Bill O’Reilly that he’s the voice of sanity on Fox

Comic Jon Stewart told Bill O’Reilly that the “no spin zone” ringleader had become the voice of sanity on Fox News Channel, although “that’s like being the thinnest kid at fat camp.” The host of “The Daily Show” and Fox’s kingpin exchanged some good-natured shots Wednesday during Stewart’s appearance on a network he relishes mocking.

Recovery concerns Fed chief

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concerns Wednesday about the economic recovery during a ceremonial swearing-in for another four-year term.

Clear Channel interested in signing Howard Stern

Clear Channel Communications is interested in signing radio shock jock Howard Stern.

Clear Channel looking to sign Howard Stern

Clear Channel Communications is interested in signing radio shock jock Howard Stern.

Network Follies

Late-night talk-show host Conan O’Brien, may be settling with NBC for up to $50 million - including severance packages for his Tonight Show staff - by the end of the day on Monday.

Source: O’Brien’s staff is sticking point in talks

Although discussions also focused on whether NBC would keep the rights to familiar O’Brien comedy bits including Triumph, O’Brien’s focus was ensuring severance deals for his “Tonight” staff and crew, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the talks were intended to be private.

Springsteen, Jay-Z, Urban join Haiti telethon

Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Keith Urban and Alicia Keys are just a few of the performers who will be featured, according to MTV Networks, an integral partner in the two-hour event.

FNC #1, CNN #2 In All Categories As Last Weeka s Haiti Coverage Ends

Cable news ratings, January 15, 2010: Check out the highlights, and see the full ratings below: a Fox News Channel was the top cable news network, as usual, in total viewers and the A25-54 demographic, in total day and prime time, with CNN as the #2 in all categories.

Polanski lawyers: Time served is proper sentence

The comments came in a legal brief filed Tuesday in which attorneys urged a full hearing with witnesses testifying on allegations of official misconduct in the handling of Polanski’s 32-year-old sex case.

Marc Webb to direct next ‘Spider-Man’

Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios announced Tuesday that the ” Days of Summer” director will helm the next “Spider-Man” film following the departure of Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire, the director and star who worked on the previous three Spidey films.

"Jay Leno Show" future uncertain

Are Jay Leno’s days in primetime numbered? The future of NBC’s “The Jay Leno Show” is in question as Web reports Thursday triggered all sorts of scenarios for the troubled program.

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Man jailed after punching police dog

A Safety Harbor man is jailed on numerous felonies including punching a police dog.

Man charged with posing as Secret Service agent

Federal authorities have arrested and charged a man for entering U.S. Health and Human Services headquarters by posing as a U.S. Secret Service agent who needed to meet with Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

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The infamous couple who gate-crashed the White House are planning a Las Vegas nightclub outing, but this time they’re definitely on the guest list.

Gatekeeper of weird Chuck Shepherd stays busy chronicling the global freak show that is modern life

“When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” - Hunter S. Thompson Chuck Shepherd might know the vibe in the iconoclastic Thompson’s observation better than anyone.

The E-Block: New movies; how ‘Avatar’ was made & ‘Lost’ at Disney?

Normally, January can be a pretty boring month at the box office, but that is not true this weekend.

Snowdrift saves Chinese woman who fell from 18th floor

A Chinese housewife escaped with her life after falling from the balcony of her 18th floor Beijing flat when she landed in a snowdrift, national media said on Friday.

Teacher’s aide resigns over nude photo

A Pennsylvania teacher’s aide who’s nude photo has been circulating among the student population has resigned.

Gadgets and gizmos on display at 2010 CES

If you’re a big gadget fan or you’re the kind that “has” to have the latest toys you’ll probably want to know what’s happening at the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show.

NYC’s real ‘Law&Order’ DA retires after 35 years

Robert Morgenthau has been cast in many roles during his decades in office. The inspiration for the district attorney on TV’s “Law&Order.” A taker-on of mobsters, misbehaving celebrities and corrupt CEOs.

Fox, Time Warner Cable announce broadcast deal

Football fans and “American Idol” devotees can breathe a sigh of relief. Fox and Time Warner Cable have reached a deal in principle that will keep the network on the cable provider after Fox threatened to pull the plug over a fee dispute.

Philly’s first black DA set to take office Monday

Philadelphia’s first black district attorney will take the oath of office on Monday.

Richard Preston Howe

Richard Preston Howe, 63, died, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. He was born in Detroit, Maine on Oct.

Do women make better CEOs?

Last year may go down as the best year yet for female CEOs of large companies, but those corporate chiefs want to make it clear their success has nothing to do with chromosomes.

Obama says it himself: Flight 253 attack linked to al Qaeda. Weekly address transcript

In his weekly address, President Barack Obama discussed his solemn responsibility to protect the nation and the steps the administration has taken to that end.

Clean living keeps Estelle Parsons on the go at 82

Estelle Parsons questioned her sanity after landing the role of the ruthless matriarch of a crumbling Oklahoma family in the Tony Award winning play “August: Osage County”. Entertainment “I called my agent and said, ‘What am I, the lamb being led to the slaughter here, that this show is impossible?’” the 82-year-old Parsons told Reuters.

Ricky Gervais headed to HBO in an animated series

HBO says Ricky Gervais will be a star voice in a 13-episode animated comedy series early next year.

John V commented on John V’s group ‘ABQ Drumming’

I got into drumming through serendipity — watching a nomadic musical group called The Psalters play at Solid Grounds coffee house.

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Published 2 hours, 25 minutes ago at Last week’s issue of the Jesuit magazine America contains a troubling essay on defamation by innuendo which opens with Glenn Beck ending his Oct.

Questions Still Remain in Tiger Woods’ Accident - ET

Entertainment Tonight Headlines Tiger Woods has reportedly been released from an Orlando, Florida hospital after his Cadillac SUV was found stuck in a tree near his home, but questions still remain regarding the cause of his injuries.

David Archuleta fans moved to tears at Ann Arbor Symphony concert

David Archuleta’s performance Friday night with the Ann Arbor Symphony was full of many high points, breathtaking moments and tear-jerking melodies.

Saturday Afternoon at the Opera

Saturday Afternoon at the Opera, with host Bill Richardson Saturday November 28, 2009, 1:00 - 5:00 PM on CBC Radio 2 The Canadian Opera Company is pleased to announce that for the first time in almost 20 years, the COC’s mainstage season will be broadcast across Canada.

Phil Rosenthal: Winfrey’s long goodbye

Queen of multimedia empire plans to end Chicago-based talk show in 2011 after quarter-century on national TV Phil Rosenthal Media November 20, 2009 It’s what made her rich, famous and, if not a kingmaker, then perhaps the maker of a U.S. president.

Slow growth indicated

A private forecast of economic activity over the next six months edged up less than expected in October, signaling slow, bumpy growth next year.

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