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Actor Ernest Borgnine Dies At 95

Jon Michaels — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:42:46 +0000

Oscar winning actor Ernest Borgnine whose career spanned six decades has passed away at age 95. Borgnine did work in movies, television and cartoons. He provided the voice of Mermaid Man in the series Spongebob Squarepants.Borgnine was a decorated World War II veteran and made his Broadway debut in 1949. He appeared in movies like [...]

Alex Trebek Suffers A Mild Heart Attack

Jon Michaels — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 02:04:40 +0000

Alex Trabek is said to be in “good spirits” after he suffered a mild heart attack on Saturday. The 71-year-old is under going further testing at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. This isn’t Trebek’s first heart attack. Back in December 2007, he suffered another, but bounced back and returned to host Jeopardy! just [...]

Well, Duh! New Study Confirms That TV Inspires Kids to Eat More Junk Food

Don Deane — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:30:09 +0000

In a study confirming what most of us have probably suspected all along, researchers have found that television encourages young people to eat more junk food and paves the way to obesity and other significant health issues. Scientists Leah Lipsky and Ronal Iannotti at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human [...]

Steven Van Zandt Says Television Success Was 'Unexpected'

Matt Wardlaw — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:57 +0000

If Steven Van Zandt is forever best known as the guitarist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, he’ll be perfectly fine with that. After all, the checks associated with that distinction are probably more than okay, right? When asked if he was enjoying his new career, Van Zandt tells the A.V. Club in [...]

Mishka the Talking Siberian Husky Profiled on 'Today' [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:21:12 +0000

Ever wonder what a dog would say if it could speak? Turns out, it’s nothing less than what you’d expect from man’s best friend. ‘Today‘ profiled Mishka, a “talking” Siberian Husky and internet sensation with her own YouTube channel, Facebook page and online store. A YouTube video in which the dog howls the words “I love [...]

5 TV Show Remakes That Didn't Stink

Kirthana Ramisetti — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:47:02 +0000

ABC Hollywood loves to crank out remakes of beloved TV shows, and this season is no exception. Television viewers will be treated to new versions of 'Charlie’s Angels' and 'Prime Suspect.' More often then not, though, these reboots fail, but there are a few success stories. Here are five TV remakes that were actually successful [...]

Tom Hanks on Kevin Bacon: Best-Smelling Actor Ever [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:15:04 +0000

Jon Stewart asked Tom Hanks a hilariously random question Wednesday night on ‘The Daily Show.’ In particular, Stewart wanted Hanks to name the sweetest-smelling actor he’s ever encountered.

“In your experience, and I think this is very important, is the best-smelling actor that you’ve worked with?” asked Stewart.

Nick Charles, CNN's First Sports Anchor, Dead at 64

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:14:17 +0000

Sportscaster Nick Charles has died of bladder cancer at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was 64.

As CNN’s first sports anchor, his work with Fred Hickman on the nightly-roundup show ‘Sports Tonight’ sometimes drew a larger audience than even that of sports network ESPN.

'King of Infomercials' Don Lapre Arrested

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:18:06 +0000

Looks like Don Lapre finally found an audience who wouldn’t buy what he was selling.

After the self-proclaimed ‘King of Infomercials’ failed to appear for his Wednesday arraignment on 41 counts (including conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud and promotional money laundering), a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Deputy US Marshals caught up with him the next day in Tempe, AZ.