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No action taken following postgame exchange

The Big East has decided not to take any action following Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma's postgame exchange with a Syracuse player last week.

Review: Holocaust too messy for the sterile ‘Reader’

I’ve generally been a defender of the films of Stephen Daldry, but seeing “The Reader” made me understand why some people hated his previous movie, “The Hours.” That film, they said, was fussy and airless, tamping down truth and humanity in favor of the brand of dry “culture” that lures certain segments of the moviegoing public with the promise of a tastefully prim Sunday matinee.

Tidbits: Lohan dad calls Dina’s honor ‘a joke’

Once again Michael Lohan is blabbing to the media about his ex-wife, Dina, but he may actually have a point this time. Turns out Lindsay’s pop, like much of this gossip-reading world, finds Dina’s accolade as one of the “Top 20 Long Island Mothers of Celebrities” a bit of a head scratcher.

George Michael to Tour North America

Ladies and gentlemen, George Michael is giving North America one more try.

George Michael Signs Big Book Deal

In what his publisher calls a record-breaking deal, British pop superstar George Michael is working on a memoir to come out in the fall of 2009.

George Michael to Face Driving Charges

George Michael is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 11 on charges of being unfit to drive, Metropolitan Police said.

Richards, Offended Club Guests to Meet

Michael Richards will apologize in person to the four black patrons he targeted in a tirade of racial slurs during a recent comedy club performance. A retired judge will mediate the meeting and determine whether he should act further to resolve the matter, Richards' spokesman and an attorney for the customers said Friday.

'Kramer' Apologizes, Hires Crisis Expert

First he went on national television to apologize for his racial tirade against two black hecklers. Now Michael Richards is taking his contriteness to the next level: he's hired a public relations expert with deep contacts in the black community.

Richards Apologizes for Racial Slurs

Michael Richards said Monday he spewed racial epithets during a stand-up comedy routine because he lost his cool while being heckled and not because he's a bigot.

Fox Laughs Off Criticism of Ads

Michael J. Fox laughed off criticism of his appearance in recent political ads in support of embryonic stem cell research, but said his mother was not as amused.

Michael Says Marijuana Keeps Him 'Sane'

George Michael praised marijuana and apparently smoked a joint during a recently taped television interview, prompting criticism from anti-drug campaigners Friday.

Jackson Angry at GQ for Spoof Photos

A recent GQ article spoofing Michael Jackson has the singer demanding the magazine apologize and pull the issue from circulation.

George Michael Is Reportedly Arrested

Singer George Michael was arrested in London on drug charges after being found slumped at the wheel of his car, according to a British tabloid newspaper report.

Michael Jackson's Katrina Song Said Ready

Eight days after Hurricane Katrina hit, Michael Jackson announced he would release an all-star charity single within two weeks.

New Michael Jackson Album Due Next Year

Michael Jackson has returned to the studio and plans to release a new album next year for a record label owned by the son of Bahrain's king.

Communicating an Apology: 101

Apologies are a funny thing. Some are accepted and some aren't. Certain apologies are accepted by some, and not others. We have seen and heard a lot of apologies in the past few weeks.

'Judge Mazz' getting TV show
Source: recordonline.com

TOWN OF NEWBURGH — Look out, Judge Judy. Judge Mazz is hitting the street, and he's coming to a station near you.

Sheriff: No Charges for Michael Phelps in Bong Photo Case
Source: Fox Sports

"I'm glad this matter is put to rest. But there are also some important lessons that I've learned," Phelps said in the statement. "For me, it's all about recognizing that I used bad judgment and it's a mistake I won't make again.

Marijuana Legalization Movement Should Seize Moment (UPDATED 2/11)

(UPDATE 2/11/2009: An article posted at notes that hemp-friendly Seattle Chief of Police Gil Kerlikowske has apparently been offered the helm of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, more commonly known as the "drug czar." Drop by  …

" Suspension Just May Help An Olympic Great Grow Up."

World's top swimmer Michael Phelps was suspended from competition for three months because of a photo showing him inhaling from a marijuana pipe.

The Stranger | Slog | SNL on Michael Phelps
Source: slog.thestranger.com

Clip from SNL, Seth Meyers/ REally?/Michael Phelps. Very funny and he makes some validpoints.

Steele Confuses Stephanopoulos: Claims Government Jobs "Aren't Jobs," Private Sector Jobs Never Go Away
Source: The Huffington Post

There is certainly a political debate to be waged over whether or not government spending can effectively create jobs.

Some Serious Ethics Questions Concerning Michael Steele
Source: The Washington Post

Serious allegations are being raised concerning the misuse of funds from Michael Steele's previous campaigns.In one of his allegations, Fabian points to a February 2007 payment by Steele's Senate campaign of more than $37,000 to Brown Sugar Unlimited, the company run by Steele's  …

Phelps acknowledges photo using pot pipe on Yahoo! News
Source: Yahoo! News

Michael; Phelps speak (war cries?) out of British Press, following global wide cricitism. (AP)

Sex offender gets jail for faking stabbing
Source: Press Republican.com

PLATTSBURGH — A Plattsburgh man will spend more than a year in jail for faking a high-profile city stabbing and violating the terms of his sex-offender registration.

Senate GOP leader says party must change
Source: MSNBC

The top Republican in the Senate is warning that the GOP risks remaining in the minority unless it does a better job of explaining its core principles to one-time faithful and new loyalists.

Senate GOP leader says party must change
Source: MSNBC

The top Republican in the Senate is warning that the GOP risks remaining in the minority unless it does a better job of explaining its core principles to one-time faithful and new loyalists.

Why The Obsession With Caylee Anthony?
Source: villagevoice.com

Excerpt: Isn't it time we got over our fixation on slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony? Aren't there thousands of other crime stories that could be filling the airwaves and seizing our brain cells instead of this same old one over and over again?

In Moore Trouble Again
Source: FOXNews.com

Michael Moore uses someone's photo in a way is was informed was not the intent of the photo. The photographer tried to contact Moore to fix the issue on Moore's website. Moore ignored him, and he is now suing for copyright infringement.

The Real Heroes of the Bush Years

The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award, recognizes exceptional meritorious service. The medal was established by President Truman in 1945 to recognize notable service in the war. In 1963, President John F.

Colorado's new senator relatively unknown
Source: MSNBC

Barack Obama knows Colorado's new senator better than most state voters do.

John Travolta's Son Dies
Source: tmz.com

Rand Memorial Hospital in the Bahamas tells TMZ the son of John Travolta died today. We're told 16-year-old Jett was vacationing with Travolta and wife Kelly Preston. We do not know the circumstances of his death.

BBC Deny Pulling Paul McCartney's Michael Jackson Impression: Exclusive - GIGWISE
Source: gigwise.com

Excerpt: The BBC has tonight (December 31st) denied pulling an interview in which Sir Paul McCartney apparently made "unsuitable" comments about Michael Jackson.

Recession Woes Lead To Holiday Shoplifting Spike
Source: WCBSTV.com

NEW YORK (CBS) -- The bad economy has been particularly hard on retailers, but now they are getting hit again -- this time by shoplifters. There has been a shoplifting surge across the country.

Michael Jackson camp denies health problems
Source: Reuters

"Concerning this author's allegations, we would hope in the future that legitimate media will not continue to be exploited by such an obvious attempt to promote this unauthorized 'biography,'" said the statement attributed to Tohme.

Michael Jackson 'close to death'
Source: express.co.uk

Excerpt: Michael Jackson is suffering from a rare lung condition and needs to undergo an emergency transplant operation, according to a writer who is penning a new biography on the singer.

Investigators Search Anthony Home After Remains Found
Source: WFTV.com

---Video links contained within article.--- ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Investigators searched through the home of George and Cindy Anthony, Thursday night, after a child's remains were found near their home in the morning.

Pop King, Michael Jackson visits Hrithik Roshan in LA!
Source: Zee News

Mumbai, Dec 10: Looks like Bollywood's light-eyed hunk, Hrithik Roshan has some Hollywood bigwig fan following. The actor was recently visited by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson himself. Now, that's some pleasant surprise for someone who's a big time Jacko fan.

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