Watch Letterman's 2nd apology — he says sex with staff is "in the past"
"I would just like to set the record straight: No, I am not having sex with these women," Dave said on tonight's "Late Show. "These episodes are in the past. So my apologies to subjecting them to that vulnerability and being browbeaten and humiliated." As for his relationship with his wife, Letterman says, "I've got my work cut out for me."
Craig Ferguson defends boss Letterman
"If we are now holding late-night talk show hosts to the same moral accountability as we hold politicians or clergymen, I'm out," said the "Late Late" host. "I'm gone."
"Idol Gives Back" is coming back
After a one year hiatus, "Idol's" charity benefit will return on April 21st for the To 7 results show.
Donny Osmond nearly makes out with "Dancing" judge Bruno
"Turn to the dark side! Come to the dark side," said Bruno as Donny held him in his arms after kissing him on the cheek. Said Osmond: "I don't think they're going to love me back in Utah anymore." PLUS: Paula Abdul pops up in the "Dancing" audience.
Bravo orders D.C., more N.J. "Real Housewives"
"The Real Housewives" of New Jersey" will return for a 2nd season, while the Washington "Real Housewives" is set to premiere next year.
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Report: Letterman banned alleged extortionist from "Late Show" parties
The New York Post says that Robert Halderman started growing incensed with David Letterman years ago when he began dating Stephanie Birkitt, but wasn't allowed to attend "Late Show" staff parties with her. "He wanted Stephanie there, not Halderman — he didn't like him," a source tells The Post. Halderman reportedly started dating Stephanie earlier this decade, not long after Dave and her broke up.
CBS has yanked Letterman's apology video from YouTube
Letterman has a secret Ed Sullivan bedroom, with fold-out couch and a kitchen
Suspect's lawyer dodges questions, calls Letterman a "master at manipulating"
Late-night comics go easy on Dave // "SNL" tells Letterman joke
Will CBS launch an investigation? // Dave and Larry David share awkward moment
Deconstructing the defense // Can women forgive Letterman?
Will Letterman address the scandal on tonight's show? As a joke?
Howard Stern criticizes Letterman, confirms his wife did not sleep with Dave
Stern calls his friend Dave's shenanigans a "bad, bad decision," adding that the "Late Show" host left the impression that you can "suck off the boss" to get ahead in the workplace. Stern also points out that his wife, Beth Ostrosky Stern, was working for Letterman as a "Late Show" model when they first began dating in 2000. When their relationship was revealed, Stern says Beth lost her job on "The Late Show."
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Kate Gosselin: Jon took $230,000 from our joint account
Kate went after Jon on the "Today" show: "He took $230,000 of the $231,000 we had,” Kate told Meredith Vieira. “I have a stack of bills. The last thing I wanted was to do this show and end up not being able to pay our bills." PLUS: Kate tells "The View": "My kids are upset that it's on hold, that the opportunities that they did have."
Jon responds, calls Kate's claims "a total fabrication. I withdrew $22,000 last Thursday"
Kate tells "The View": "I can tell you that my kids are upset" that the show is on hold
Writing finally commences on the "Arrested Development" movie script
Mitch Hurwitz expects to begin filming next spring.
DJ AM's realty show will premiere 1 week from today
"Gone Too Far," the intervention series that Adam Goldstein finished filming days before his death, will debut next Monday "after careful consideration" from his family.
Swine flu shuts down "Bones"
David Boreanaz is among those who have been afflicted by swine flu, according to show creator Hart Hanson. "First time in Bones history we are shut down from production,” he tweeted. “Damn swine flu! That’s gonna cut into Christmas hiatus.”
Hulu could begin charging for shows if Comcast takes over
The cable company despises the Hulu model, and if it merges with NBC Universal it would have the clout to begin charging for some of Hulu's popular shows.
"SNL" is now bashing Obama
According to David Zurawik, "Saturday Night Live" took on "the president's record and said many of the things the mainstream press can't or won't say about the lack of accomplishments. The timeliness was great in coming off the president's Olympics embarrassment. It is good to see 'SNL' is on the case taking on ALL politicians." PLUS: Should "SNL" ditch the sketches and become music-only?
Lady Gaga says the S-word on "SNL"
The season premieres F-word was followed last weekend by the S-word during Lady Gaga's performance of "Paparazzi." PLUS: Watch "SNL's Madonna vs. Lady Gaga catfight.
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Could "Big Bang" become No. 1 sitcom? (And why CBS rejected it the 1st time)
"The Big Bang Theory" already beats the No. 1 sitcom, "Two and a Half Men" in the all-important 18-49 demo, but it's inching closer to the ratings of the Charlie Sheen sitcom. “There’s a lot of ambivalence,” says Chuck Lorre, creator of both shows. “It’s ‘Yeah!’ then ‘Awww.’ But it’s all good. I can’t claim to understand how this works; I’m just thrilled that it’s working.” The ratings, though, aren't bad for a show that had to be retooled after CBS rejected it. The result was a much-improved Penny, and the casting of Kaley Cuoco to fill the roll, replacing another actress. PLUS: Howard & Raj get their epiosde tonight.
Arrest made in Atlanta "Real Housewives" death
The man who allegedly beat up Ashley "A.J." Jewell outside the strip club he co-owns is in the hospital.
Guests at Simon Cowell's 50th birthday bash were served Simon soup
Waiters wore Simon masks and a 30-foot high image of Cowell graced the $1.5 million party for Cowell, who turns the Big 5-0 on Wednesday.
Ricky Gervais: I'd like to revive "Extras"
"The reason I'd like to do 'Extras' again," he says, "is because whenever I go to an awards ceremony like the Golden Globes or the Emmys, just ridiculous people come up to me and say they'd like to do Extras and I phone up Steve (Merchant) and say, 'Oh man, you'll never guess who wants to be in Extras now.'"
Is reality TV in decline?
Reality shows aren't doing too well this fall, including "Dancing with the Stars," which was the only reality TV program to rank in the Top 20 in the key 18-49 demo during premiere week.
British government hires "The Simpsons" to promote healthy eating
The UK's Department of Health is spending $1 million on an ad campaign featuring Homer and his family eating junk food that morphs into something more healthy.
Showtime renews "Californication"
The David Duchovny series will return for a 4th season next year.
"Sherri" is reality TV for Sherri Shepherd
"This character is based on me and my stand-up," "The View" star says of her Lifetime sitcom, debuting tonight. "I look at it like I had lemons dumped in my lap and managed to make lemonade for everybody. There was infidelity in my marriage. The other woman got pregnant. I had to deal with it."
Sad part is it's based on real life // Shepherd deserves better
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