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Clint Eastwood Announces Retirement from Acting

His illustrious career in Hollywood has spanned more than a half-century, and according to 78-year-old movie legend Clint Eastwood, that’s enough. At least in regards to acting. Just a few days ago the Tinseltown icon announced that he plans to retire from acting. “You always want to quit while you are ahead,” Eastwood told Britain’s Sunday Express. “You don’t want to be like a fighter who stays too long in the ring until you’re not performing at your best.” Fortunately, there is some good news to report: Eastwood says by stepping away from acting projects he will have more time … Continue reading →

Splitting and Quitting in Hollywood

SPLITTING Don’t look at Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the handsome duo say they aren’t responsible for the split between Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman. The late-night TV host and his funny gal ladylove of five years just confirmed that they are no longer a couple much to the chagrin of a few magazine publishers who had pegged the two as one of the most solid couples in Hollywood. Insiders say the parting of ways comes on the heels of 39-year-old Kimmel’s admission that he would like to be a father “some day soon.” Silverman, 37, has long joked that … Continue reading →

Tom Brokaw Meets the Press

Did you hear that? The high pitch screams came from NBC bigwigs after veteran news anchor Tom Brokaw agreed to moderate NBC’s “Meet the Press” through the November election to fill the vacancy created by the death of Tim Russert. Did you hear that? It was the nation breathing a collective sigh of relief. Simply put no one can replace the highly revered and dearly beloved Russert. However, if anyone can help fans deal with Russert’s tragic and untimely death while still holding presidential candidates responsible for their words and actions it’s Tom Brokaw. Brokaw will begin his moderating duties … Continue reading →

Tim Russert Dead at 58

The hardest working man in television news has died. NBC political guru and host of “Meet the Press,” Tim Russert died at work this afternoon. According to reports, the famous TV journalist and political heavyweight collapsed while he was recording a voice-over at NBC’s Washington news bureau. He was 58 years old. The New York Times is reporting that an ambulance rushed to the studio and at one point Russert was reportedly briefly revived, but according to witnesses, the broadcasting giant apparently passed away either on the way or at a local Washington D.C. hospital. About an hour ago former … Continue reading →

Anchors Unite

You may have thought you were in the middle of a bad commercial if you tuned into the network morning shows yesterday. In a rare moment of unity the main anchors from all three network evening newscasts—NBC’s Brian Williams, CBS’ Katie Couric, and ABC’s Charlie Gibson—gathered on air to promote a fundraiser for cancer research. “Stand Up to Cancer” will air simultaneously on all three major networks on September 5th. The telethon will run commercial-free for an hour during primetime and will feature a host of musical performances and celebrity appeals. The rare simultaneous broadcast is reminiscent of the benefits … Continue reading →

Pretty Girls Guest on “Ugly Betty”

They might be pretty on the outside but two big name divas preparing to make their debuts on ABC’s “Ugly Betty” this month have track records that call into question their inner beauty. First up: Supermodel Naomi “I-use-my-cellphone-to reach-out-and-touch-people-in-all-the-wrong-ways” Campbell. The former jailbird reportedly felt right at home on the fashion-friendly “Ugly Betty” set. But forget about how Campbell felt, I’m more interested in knowing how her notorious reputation preceded her on the job? Shockingly, nary a bad word was uttered about the diva’s guest stint. According to series regular Michael Urie, Campbell was “awesome” the entire time she shot … Continue reading →

Is CBS Cutting Couric?

Even if that were their plan they certainly wouldn’t spin it that way. Instead, the brass at the eye network would make it appear to viewers that Katie Couric herself made the decision to leave her cushy anchor job for greener pastures. Enter the Wall Street Journal. The paper recently ran an article in which it quotes CBS News executives and a select group of Couric’s inner circle saying what insiders predicted was bound to happen sooner rather than later: The former “Today” show host is expected to leave her post at CBS Evening News shortly after the January 2009 … Continue reading →

Roe Messner Remarries

The husband of Tammy Faye married on December 7th in Las Vegas and some thought it a bit shocking. Roe Messner is best known as the second husband of Tammy Faye Bakker. Tammy Faye was the well known and beloved wife of televangelist Jim Bakker – best known as the mastermind behind the PTL Network and the Christian theme park Heritage USA. Roe Messner was the contractor who built the popular Heritage USA resort and a friend of the Bakker’s. But things turned ugly in March 1987, when Jessica Hahn said Bakker had raped her then staff member Messner paid … Continue reading →

The Good, the Bad, and the UGH-ly

THE GOOD In a rare (and what will likely be brief) appearance under the “good” headline, singer Britney Spears is lending a hand to help those in need. The mother of two just announced that she is planning to aid the underprivileged children of the world by donating money to UNICEF. Spears is teaming up with photo agency X17 to raise money for the relief organization by auctioning an autographed copy of her latest CD, Blackout, on eBay. “I think it’s important to give back and with the release of Blackout, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to give the … Continue reading →

Bad News for Hot Hollywood Celebrities

After 34 years of marriage Carlos Santana and his wife have decided to part ways. If you read Deborah Santana’s 2005 memoir “Space Between the Stars” you might have seen this coming. In fact, you might have wondered how the marriage survived as long as it did. In her book, Deborah described her award-winning guitarist husband as being “repeatedly unfaithful.” Apparently, she had enough because according to court documents filed last week, Deborah is asking a judge to dissolve the couple’s marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. For his part, Carlos Santana, admitted to making mistakes in his marriage. “I sincerely apologized … Continue reading →