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George Harrison Documentary Wins Emmy
September 17, 2012 The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held over the weekend and George Harrison's documentary went home a winner.
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Barack Obama Gets Coveted Endorsement From Jeff Bridges as ‘The Dude’
Although he says “Everyone’s got their opinion, man,” Jeff Bridges is pretty quick to back that up with “Obama’s the man” in this interview with CNN. Bridges will be performing at the Democratic National Convention to try to gain support for his efforts to end childhood hunger in America. But what kind of news anchor would somebody be if they didn’t ask him to impersonate his character from ‘The Big Lebowski’ and talk a little bit about politics?
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Jewel Staite — Crush of the Day
Jewel Staite first nabbed our attention playing the sweet, sexy and loveable space mechanic Kaylee on ‘Firefly,’ ‘Avengers’ director Joss Whedon’s celebrated but short-lived sci-fi show. Staite reprises the role for the show’s big screen spinoff, ‘Serenity,’ showing fans a tougher, and somehow hotter, side of Kaylee.
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Jerry Nelson, the Man Behind the ‘Sesame Street’ Count, Has Passed
It’s a sad day for lovers of ‘Sesame Street’ everywhere — Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer who gave Count von Count his voice passed away Thursday of unspecified causes at the age of 78.
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‘The Office’ Season 9 Will Officially Be the Last; Will Steve Carell Return?
Ever since the departure of Steve Carell from ‘The Office,’ rumors have swirled that the series would either reboot, or close its doors entirely, particularly after the show struggled to find its footing absent its headlining star in season 8. Stars departed, a spin-off geared up, and now the verdict has officially arrived that ‘The Office’ season 9 will indeed be the show’s last. But, will any major characters return? And what’s the big twist?
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‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ Star Ron Palillo Dies At 63
Sad news to report today, as former ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ star and noted acting teacher Ron Palillo died this morning of a heart attack, at the age of 63. Palillo was reportedly found by his lifelong partner Joseph Gramm early this morning in their Beach Gardens home, before being taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. The news was reported by one of Palillo’s close personal friends.
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Slash May Be Getting A New Address [VIDEO]
August 14, 2012 Slash may be getting a new address, but he's not moving. He's looking to go to where the sunny days sweep the clouds away where everything's A-OK. Friendly neighbors there that's where he'll be. Sound familiar?
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NBC Defends Horrible Closing Ceremony Coverage
August 14, 2012 NBC is firing back at those that criticized their coverage and handling of the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. Here's what they had to say for themselves.
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Fans Irate Over Bumped Closing Ceremony Performances
August 13, 2012 Did you sit through the boring over hyped spectacle that was the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games just to see the The Who and The Kinks only to go to bed disappointed that they got bumped from the prime time coverage? You're not alone.
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Frank Zappa’s First Appearance on TV [VIDEO]
August 10, 2012 Frank's spirit kind of floats through the hallways here at The LOON and infects just about everything we do, and in this vintage Steve Allen Show clip from 1963, you can see the beginnings of Franks unique style, sense of humor and his adventurous music.
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What Will Bret Michaels Do Next?
August 7, 2012 Bret Michaels broke up with fiance Kristi Gibson last week, he's not doing another Rock of Love, but still has reality TV aspirations. Where will he go next?
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Will Bret Michaels Do Another ‘Rock of Love’?
August 3, 2012 Following his breakup with fiance Kristi Gibson, rumors are swirling that Bret Michael will do another season of his hit VH1 reality show.