Today in our brief survey of the small furry things the Web has left at our digital doorstep we examine what makes a sexy dancing man--and not. We'll also check in with the vast sea of supplicants pleading with Stephen Colbert to restore their faith in not taking things so seriously anymore, and see who Read More
Evidently still in a snit even after apologizing for multiple uses of the "n-word" on her radio show, Dr. Laura Schlessinger announced tonight that she will not renew her talk radio contract, which expires later this year.
Schlessinger made her announcement during an interview on CNN's Larry King Live. She said she was done with radio Read More
Larry King's presumed successor Piers Morgan was on The Tonight Show last night, where he kept mum about any future job with CNN but was eager to sing the praises of his former boss Rupert Murdoch.
After making a joke about how his job at The Sun involved picking the topless Page Three girls—a joke Read More
Piers Morgan, host of America's Got Talent and a former British tabloid editor, will likely sign a deal to take over Larry King's 9 p.m. timeslot on CNN in the coming days, according to Brian Stelter and Bill Carter.
NBC has agreed to share Mr. Morgan with CNN, according to The Times. America's Got Talent Read More
Outgoing Larry King, and the idea of niceness in general, found an unlikely defender today in Washington Post Style columnist Tom Shales.
Mr. Shales, who isn't known for taking it easy on people, wrote today:
King was indeed chided over the years for lobbing "softball" questions. Controversial guests would appear on King's show above Read More
Larry King is giving up the nightly show he has hosted on CNN since 1985. He told viewers Tuesday night that he will stay on at the network to host "Larry King specials."
"I’m incredibly proud," Mr. King added, "that we recently made the Guinness Book of World Records for having the longest-running show with Read More
There are plenty of rumors circulating about CNN right now.
There were three alone on today's Page Six: Is Eliot Spitzer going to take Campbell Brown's 8pm spot? Is Larry King out? Will former British tabloid editor Piers Morgan replace him?
All good questions, but no answers yet.
Other good questions, courtesy of Mr. King's Read More
Obama to cancel offshore drilling projects. [ABC]
Larry King: CNN's best, troubled asset. [NYT]
No more "Countess Louise J. Esterhazy" at Stefano Tonchi's W.[NYP]
"Shamed Dutchess of York Sarah Ferguson steps out post-scandal to hawk her new books in New York" [NYDN]
James Bond closes on Tribeca penthouse [WSJ]
Schumer Read More
Willie Nelson went on Larry King Live and -- spoiler alert -- he was Read More
On The Daily Show, Jon Stewart explains why Tea Partiers get a bad Read More
Lest history forget the days leading up to the Moment Everything Changed--Forever...a k a iPad Saturday...a k a The Day We Decided to Unplug Completely for 24 Whole Hours Straight, here are a few of our key findings from the week that was.
Not only is CNN getting trounced by partisan outlets like MSNBC and FOX News, but the middle-of-the-road network is often getting beat in the ratings by its sister network, Headline News, reports The Times this morning.
To wit: CNN's low-riding Larry King lost to HLN newcomer Joy Behar 21 times in her first quarter on Read More
The Best of the Best from TV news interviews, August 28 to September 4:
On CNN, Larry King asked Chris Brown about assaulting his ex-girlfriend Rihanna. "What do you think caused you to be violent?" said Mr. King. "I mean, that's—that's relationships," said Mr. Brown. "I wouldn't say it's O.K. I think in—just in relationships Read More
Colin Powell, George W. Bush’s first Secretary of State, was just on Larry King endorsing Michael Bloomberg.
Here’s a transcript of Powell’s remarks (courtesy of the Bloomberg campaign):
KING: So you leave New York, but New York never leaves you. Therefore, do you have a thought about the Mayor's race?POWELL: Of course, yes. Read More
No need to channel-surf! Here's a list of notables on late night tonight. We'll post each weekday, for your convenience!
The Late Show with David Letterman (CBS, 11:30 p.m.): Daniel Radcliffe, ballet dancer Veronika Part, Levon Helm.
The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien (NBC, 11:35 p..m): Larry King, Zooey Deschanel, musical guest Playing for Change.
Jimmy Kimmel Read More
