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Gingrich Lashes Out at ABC News Interview With Ex-Wife

Newt Gingrich denounced an ABC News story during a debate Thursday, calling it "trash" and earning applause from the audience at a South Carolina Republican debate, reports the Los Angeles Times. The "Nightline" story included an allegation by his second…

Studios Go on the Attack to Support SOPA, Despite Opposition From Google, Wikipedia and Most of the Republican Candidates for President

The Motion Picture Association of America and its member studios are pushing back after this week’s high-profile campaign against Internet piracy legislation, and are pledging $3 million to a print and online ad campaign to support the Stop Online Piracy…

‘Godfather of Rhythm & Blues’ Dies

"Johnny Otis, the musician, bandleader, songwriter, impresario, disc jockey and talent scout often called ‘the godfather of rhythm and blues,’ died on Tuesday at his home in Altadena, Calif.," The New York Times reports. He was 90. The Times article…

Fascinating Chart Shows Which Movie Star Is Favorite Among Various Political Groups. And We’ll Bet You’ll Be as Surprised as We Were to See Which Star Is #1 Among Republicans, Conservatives and Independents (as Well as Liberals)

WHICH MOVIE STAR IS #1 AMONG DIFFERENT GROUPS? From a Poll done by Harris Interactive Group Favorite Movie Star Men Clint Eastwood Women Johnny Depp     Republican Johnny Depp Democrat Denzel Washington Independent Johnny Depp     Conservative Johnny…

Renewal of Two Syndicated Shows — Including TV’s Longest-Running Court Show — Through 2014

Two syndicated shows have been renewed, including TV’s longest-running court show. Twentieth Television announced today that the two stalwart syndicated shows have been renewed through the 2013-14 season. Announcing the pickups of “Divorce Court” and “Judge Alex” was Paul Franklin,…

‘American Idol’ Debuts With a Thud — Premiere Sees Its Biggest Ratings Drop Ever

Fox’s season 11 premiere of “American Idol” saw the singing competition endure a significant drop in the ratings from the year-ago debut episode — down 24%, the biggest dropoff in series history, Entertainment Weekly reports. “Idol” pulled in a 7.4…

One of the Oldest Fortune 500 Companies Files for Bankruptcy

One of the oldest Fortune 500 companies has filed for Chapter 11 protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, USA Today reports. The filing by Eastman Kodak Co. was expected since news surfaced that the company was in trouble, as we…

Internet Blackout Produces Staggering Numbers, as 4.5 Million People Sign Petition

Wednesday’s blackout of some Internet sites, led by Wikipedia, produced impressive results, CBS News reports. The protest of two pending anti-piracy measures, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), “sent a loud message to Congress,”…

Is Seacrest on the Way Out as ‘American Idol’ Host?

The end could be in sight for Ryan Seacrest’s run as host of Fox’s “American Idol,” according to a report by the New York Post. But show producer producer Nigel Lythgoe may come to Seacrest’s rescue, according to another media…

‘Nightline’ Interview With Bitter Ex-Wife of Newt Gingrich Could Deal Setback to His Presidential Hopes

Newt Gingrich’s campaign team is bracing for the worst as ABC’s “Nightline” prepares to air an interview with his ex-wife, the New York Post reports. Marianne Gingrich, who is described as “bitter,” has reportedly threatened to derail her ex-husband’s presidential…