Letterman: I was extorted after sleeping with "Late Show" staffers
David Letterman confessed to the affair and extortion during Thursday's "Late Show" taping. "This morning, I did something I've never done in my life," Dave told his audience. "I had to go downtown and testify before a grand jury." As Variety reports, "the host first received a package three weeks ago from someone who claimed to have information about alleged sexual relations he has had with female employees of the 'Late Show.' The individual threatened to go public with the allegations unless Letterman paid him $2 million. Letterman told his audience on Thursday that he contacted the Manhattan District Attorney's Special Prosecution Bureau." PLUS: Dave's mom says Regina Lasko called to break the news to her.
Police arrested the alleged extortionist: "48 Hours" employee Robert Halderman, 51
Jon: TLC only paid us $1M/year; Lawyer says TLC made $186M on "Jon & Kate"
"A million dollars — $500,000 after taxes," Jon Gosselin told Larry King. "And that's divided by 10 (the 10 members of the family) — that's what I made." Jon also said he doesn't get along with the people of TLC, and added that they threatened to have him put under virtual house arrest with 24/7 bodyguards. PLUS: Report: TLC threatens to sue over Larry King interview and Jon says he was going to quit before being fired.
Dennis Hopper OK after leaving the hospital
After exhibiting flu-like symptoms, the "Crash" star was treated for dehydration.
Thanks to Leno, NBC affiliates see their 11 o'clock news ratings drop
The top five markets of New York, LA, Chicago, Philadelphia and Dallas have all seen double digit ratings declines since Jay Leno took over the 10 o'clock hour.
