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Regis Philbin in drag! Hoda Kotb is Yoda!

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:33:49 -0700

From 'Real Housewives' to 'Star Wars,' daytime TV personalities dressed up for Halloween a day early. (Oct. 30)

Charlie Sheen, Mariska Hargitay Among TV's Highest Paid Stars

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:13:14 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Charlie Sheen is at the top of the scripted TV heap, according to TV Guide.

The mag reported that the "Two and a Half Men" star takes home $875,000 an episode for his role as Charlie Harper on the CBS sitcom.

'Law & Order: SVU' Fan Gets Invited To Visit Show After Helping Catch Alleged Crook

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:55:12 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A 24-year-old "Law & Order: SVU" fan helped cops in New York City catch an alleged robber by using techniques she saw on the NBC show.

Justine Faeth, an assistant at the television production company, City Lights Media in New York City, was working away in the lobby of her office on June 15, when a man came in asking to pitch an idea for a new show.

Mark Lester Claims He Could Be Father Of Jackson's Daughter

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:57:26 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Former child actor Mark Lester says it's possible he could have fathered Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris.

Lester, who has also claimed to be the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children, appeared on NBC's "Today" show Friday morning, and told Matt Lauer he provided the singer with his sperm.

Survivor Champ Richard Hatch in Jail Again

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:56:25 -0700

His sister says it's because he did an interview on the Today show

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:46:17 -0700

BOURNE, Mass. -- Original "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch is behind bars in Bourne, Mass., Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Hatch was taken into custody by the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday afternoon, just hours after an interview with "Today's" Matt Lauer, and hours before one with Access Hollywood's Tony Potts, aired on television.

Couple Confirms Squirrel Photo Is The Real Deal

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:21:03 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A Canadian squirrel found itself the subject of e-mails and blog posts across the world after it popped up into a couple's vacation photo.

Katherine Jackson's Attorney: Custody Agreement For Jackson's Children 'Close'

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:42:19 -0700

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Katherine Jackson's attorney said a custody agreement for Michael Jackson's children with Debbie Rowe is "close" and could be reached prior to the scheduled August 3 hearing.

Jermaine Jackson Recalls Kids Last Moments With Father

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:50:20 -0700

The children said goodbye at the hospital with the help of a therapist, he says

Shia LaBeouf Makes A 'Love Connection' With 'Today' Show Fan

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:09:10 -0700

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- One of Shia LaBeouf's biggest fans' dreams came true when she met the "Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen" actor during his appearance on NBC's the "Today" show Thursday morning.

As the show went to commerical, Matt Lauer was outside, where he put a sign-toting fan on camera, who said she would love to meet the "Transformers" star.