Saturday, January 22, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Olbermann and MSNBC: a failing relationship (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 12:57 PM PST

This frame grab from MSNBC video, shows Keith Olbermann on 'Countdown' on Jan. 21, 2011. Olbermann returned from one last commercial break on 'Countdown' to tell viewers it was his last broadcast, and read a James Thurber short story in a three-minute exit statement. Simultaneously, MSNBC e-mailed a statement that 'MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract.' The network thanked him and said, 'we wish him well in his future endeavors.' Neither MSNBC President Phil Griffin, Olbermann nor his manager responded to requests to explain an exit so abrupt that Olbermann's face was still being featured on an MSNBC promotional ad 30 minutes after he had said goodbye. (AP Photo/MSNBC) NO SALES, MANDATORY CREDITAP - Keith Olbermann's exit from MSNBC appeared abrupt to viewers of his show, but the talk-show host and his network were involved "in a relationship that's been failing for a long time," an NBC Universal executive said Saturday.

Franzen, Patti Smith among nominees for critics awards (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 02:52 PM PST

AP - Jonathan Franzen is back in the awards circle.

Winfrey promises to spill family secret Monday (AP)

Posted: 21 Jan 2011 04:04 PM PST

FILE - In this May 3, 2010 file photo, Oprah Winfrey arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)AP - Oprah Winfrey has staged many a family reunion on her talk show. But on Monday's episode, she promises, the drama will be about her.

Halle Berry's Ex-Husband Eric Benet Engaged To Prince's Ex-Wife (omg!)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 02:37 PM PST

omg! -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Six years after his divorce from then-wife Halle Berry was finalized, Eric Benet is ready to settle down again.

Nicki Minaj Kicked Out Of London Hotel After Fan Invasion (omg!)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 02:00 PM PST

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- London loves Nicki Minaj. In fact, they love Ms. Minaj a little too much!

The 26-year-old rapper was forced to leave a London hotel on Friday after massive crowds of Nicki's fans (AKA "Barbz") and paparazzi posed a security threat and disturbed the hotel patrons.

Oprah to Spill "Family Secret" That "Shook Me to My Core" (omg!)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 01:23 PM PST

omg! - "This, my friends, is the miracle of all miracles," she hints

At 83, Harry Belafonte still sings of justice (omg!)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 01:02 PM PST

omg! - Reuters - At age 83, his days of singing calypso tunes to thousands of fans are behind him, but Harry Belafonte says he still has one song to sing for people around the world -- his song of justice.

Backlash Continues For MTV's 'Skins' As Advertisers Pull Their Support (omg!)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 11:23 AM PST

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The backlash against MTV's shockingly provocative TV show "Skins" continued on Friday as chewing gum giant Wrigley yanked their ads from the controversial series.

"Wrigley has decided to suspend any advertising during MTV's 'Skins' as it is never our intent to endorse content that could offend our consumers," a rep for Wrigley told Access Hollywood on Friday evening. "Any ads that previously aired during the show were part of a broader advertising plan with the network."

George Clooney: I Won't Get Married Again (omg!)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 10:49 AM PST

omg! - "I gave it a shot," he says of his failed marriage to actress Talia Balsam

Topless Megan Fox Shows Off Angelina-Esque Back Tattoos (omg!)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 09:31 AM PST

omg! - Wearing skintight jeans, she's a doppelganger for Jolie in a sexy new Armani ad

Plea deals reached in actress sham marriage case (AP)

Posted: 21 Jan 2011 05:31 PM PST

FILE - In this photo taken Dec. 1, 2010, Mexican actress Fernanda Romero listens during an interview in Mexico City. Romero, who lives in the U.S., is in Mexico to work on the play 'Orol, el Surrealista Involuntario' in 2011. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini, file)AP - A Mexican actress has agreed to plead guilty to lying in an immigration proceeding and will avoid a retrial on charges that she engaged in a sham marriage to remain in the United States.

Roger Ebert to debut facial prosthesis on new show (AP)

Posted: 21 Jan 2011 03:23 PM PST

This January, 2011, photo provided by Roger Ebert shows the famous film critic wearing a silicone prosthesis over his lower face and neck. Ebert said in his Jan. 19 blog that he will wear the prosthesis for the 'Roger's Office' segment of the new television show 'Ebert Presents at the Movies,' which debuts Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. Ebert, unable to speak since , (AP Photo/Ebert Productions, David Rotter)AP - Roger Ebert is debuting a facial prosthesis along with his new public television show on film criticism.

Olbermann and MSNBC: a failing relationship (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 12:57 PM PST

This frame grab from MSNBC video, shows Keith Olbermann on 'Countdown' on Jan. 21, 2011. Olbermann returned from one last commercial break on 'Countdown' to tell viewers it was his last broadcast, and read a James Thurber short story in a three-minute exit statement. Simultaneously, MSNBC e-mailed a statement that 'MSNBC and Keith Olbermann have ended their contract.' The network thanked him and said, 'we wish him well in his future endeavors.' Neither MSNBC President Phil Griffin, Olbermann nor his manager responded to requests to explain an exit so abrupt that Olbermann's face was still being featured on an MSNBC promotional ad 30 minutes after he had said goodbye. (AP Photo/MSNBC) NO SALES, MANDATORY CREDITAP - Keith Olbermann's exit from MSNBC appeared abrupt to viewers of his show, but the talk-show host and his network were involved "in a relationship that's been failing for a long time," an NBC Universal executive said Saturday.

'Man on Wire' director takes chimp film to Sundance (AFP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 01:31 PM PST

Director James Marsh attends the AFP - Two years after taking home an Oscar for the tightrope documentary "Man on Wire," British director James Marsh has come to Sundance with a heartbreaking tale about a chimp raised to be human.

At 83, Harry Belafonte still sings of justice (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 01:02 PM PST

Reuters - At age 83, his days of singing calypso tunes to thousands of fans are behind him, but Harry Belafonte says he still has one song to sing for people around the world -- his song of justice.

MSNBC and anchor Keith Olbermann abruptly part ways (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Jan 2011 08:31 PM PST

Reuters - U.S. cable news television network MSNBC and its top anchor, Keith Olbermann, abruptly parted ways on Friday, less than three months after the liberal broadcaster was suspended for campaign donations to Democrats.

Who Will Design Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress? (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 01:46 PM PST

ContributorNetwork - With the world looking to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding later this year, soon-to-be Princess Kate will need a wedding dress that exemplifies her new royal status, as well as reflect a modern and youthful Britain. Middleton is no stranger to the fashion world as she has been seen as a trendsetter and fashion icon in the U.K.
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