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Plenty of 'love' around after Simon Cowell fires Paula Abdul and 2 others from …

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Also feeling left out today are "X Factor" judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul after a big shake-up at the musical competition show. Other news includes the push from stuntmen to get their own Oscar, and Ryan Seacrest and Clear Channel inking a

Paula Abdul is the latest victim in a major "X Factor" shakeup.

The judge, mentor and host won't be back for season two of the Fox reality competition.

BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Today at The X Factor there was a bloodbath which just claimed its biggest name. Not only are host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Sc.

Paula Abdul is the latest victim in a major "X Factor" shakeup.

Peyton Manning Says He Has No Plans to Retire

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

After working with Colts standout quarterback Peyton Manning for 10 seasons, Caldwell will turn his attention toward improving Ravens QB Joe Flacco and teaming with offensive coordinator Cam Cameron to strengthen Baltimore's passing game, which ranked

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Yes, yes, yes another report about Peyton Manning and his status with the Colts. Get used to them because more will surface. Peyton Manning's health and future in the NFL are the story this week, not some little game that is

After working with Colts standout quarterback Peyton Manning for 10 seasons, Caldwell will turn his attention toward improving Ravens QB Joe Flacco and teaming with offensive coordinator Cam Cameron to strengthen Baltimore's passing game, which ranked

INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning says he has no plans to retire and that his recovery from neck surgery is on schedule. Manning told a group of reporters that he threw on Tuesday morning and the session went well.

Colbert super PAC rakes in $1 million

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

By Aaron Mehta, iWatch NewsPat Magroin, Ibin Yerkinoff, and Frumunda Mabalz – these are among the supporters of comedian Stephen Colbert's super PAC, "Americas for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow," which reported

Colbert said. The primary disclosure form, which runs through Dec. 31, lists donations of $825475, which means Colbert raised almost $200000 in the month of January alone. In a statement posted to the super PAC's website, Colbert said the money had

By Josh Lederman and Rachel Leven – 01/31/12 05:00 AM ET There's a new phenomenon in Washington: the Hispanic super-PAC, which aims to give political voice to the nation's fastest-growing demographic. Two have cropped up since the beginning of the year

NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert's sway in the presidential election might be a joke, but he's got some real financial muscle. The comedian disclosed Tuesday that his Americans for a Better Tomorrow "super" political action

Father of Jon M. Huntsman Jr., and executive chairman, the Huntsman Corporation This super PAC was created by the comedian Stephen Colbert, and it ran advertisements in his home state, South Carolina, before the primary there in support of Herman Cain,

A tearful Kristen Bell gets a sloth for her birthday

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

When Dax Shepard surprised his fiancee with her favorite animal, Bell had a "full-fledged panic attack"

For Kristen Bell's 31st birthday, fiancé Dax Shepard decided to surprise her with a visit from her favorite animal, the sloth. The excitement of the introduction was too much for Kristen to handle and ended up sending her into a

When Dax Shepard surprised his fiancee with her favorite animal, Bell had a "full-fledged panic attack"

Actress Kristen Bell loves sloths. When she stops by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Tuesday (Jan. 31), she tells Ellen about what happened when her fiance Dax Shepard introduced her to one for the first time, and if it's too

Actress Kristen Bell loves sloths. When she stops by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Tuesday (Jan. 31), she tells Ellen about what happened when her fiance Dax Shepard introduced her to one for the first time, and if it's too

After Florida primary, it's Nevada – and a rough month for Newt Gingrich

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Former US Senator Rick Santorum trails in the polls heading into Florida's primary election and is turning his attention to upcoming contests in other states. Santorum is the first Republican candidate to appear in Missouri in advance of its Feb.

The final FiveThirtyEight forecast model for Florida shows Mitt Romney winning the primary by 15 points.

The political world is squarely focused on the Florida primary Tuesday, where Mitt Romney is expected to win the latest contest for the Republican nomination. But if you want to get a sense of where the health policy debate is going in this election

Former US Senator Rick Santorum trails in the polls heading into Florida's primary election and is turning his attention to upcoming contests in other states. Santorum is the first Republican candidate to appear in Missouri in advance of its Feb.

Florida Republicans cast ballots as Newt Gingrich tries to hold off Mitt Romney's march to the party's presidential nomination. Jim Rutenberg reports.

Jackie Robinson's Birthday: Remembering A Pioneer

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Most people know Jackie Robinson as the man who famously broke baseball's color barrier when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, but what else do you know about Jackie Robinson? Born on January 31, 1919,

Happy Birthday Jackie Robinson! Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium Jackie Robinson Today is Jackie Robinson's birthday! Here is my post two years ago on Jackie Robinson's birthday:

Today marks the 50 th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Before we talk of hot stove, spring training, or anything else, let's take a moment to reflect on the life and career of this great man and Dodger.

Today would have been Jackie Robinson's 92nd Birthday. Now he may not have played for my team (despite my better judgement I am a life long Cubs fan, I wish I could say my son has learned from my mistakes but he is a Mets fan) but I think we can all

Jackie Robinson, who would have been 93 today, one said that "a life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives," Jackie Robinson said. By that measure, his own life was monumental.

Full Force's Unsung is Actually Fun!

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

by Roman Wolfe January 30th, 2012 @ 2:10pm (AllHipHop News) Veteran Hip-Hop band Full Force will be the subject of a special episode of “Unsung” tonight Jan.

On the other end of Super Bowl Village, the Kinect NFL Play 60 FanDome near Bankers Life Fieldhouse gives an immersive 360-degree inflated dome with full-body gaming on Kinect for Xbox 360. Looking north up Meridian Street, the massive Super Bowl XLVI

So, if you don't know much about this week's featured group, Full Force, you might assume this is going to be another illuminating, bittersweet narrative about fame lost and bitterly mourned. "Unsung: The Story of Full Force" is actually one of the

Full year financial projections have also been revised downward, mainly attributed to a delay in recovery to ICT spending both inside and outside Japan, the Thai flood aftermath and lower demand for semiconductors and electronic components.

Full Force's rise to stardom as producers is chronicled as their work with artists like Backstreet Boys, Lil Kim, Lisa Lisa, Britney Spears, Rihanna, James Brown and a young Nicki Minaj is highlighted, since she was part of theby

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Each year on February 2, Groundhog Day, the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether spring will arrive early or late. How accurate is Phil for 2012?

Groundhog Day may be two days away, but in the European Union, every day isoh forget it. Here's the bottom line. The private-sector deal is not where the trader focus is: Even if it happens, Greece is so far off its budgetary targets that it will

Groundhog Day may be two days away, but in the European Union, every day isoh forget it. Here's the bottom line. The private-sector deal is not where the trader focus is: Even if it happens, Greece is so far off its budgetary targets that it will

It's been an unseasonably warm winter thus far, but will the mild conditions continue? All eyes turn to the small town of Punxsutawney and its famous groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil will make his weather prediction Thursday,

All about Groundhog Day [video]. Posted Jan 30th, 2012 at 5:49 PM and seen. times. Tweet. Media_httpfarm8static_eijdg. Yes, it's that time of year again when you kick yourself for not finding a sitter for the kids early enough to spend a

Reba McEntire falls victim to death hoax

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Martin Sheen, Marisa Tomei, Blair Underwood, Reba McEntire, Rob Lowe, Helen Hunt, Rita Wilson, Edie Falco, Rashida Jones, former NFL running back Jerome Bettis, Jason Sudeikis and Paula Deen will be featured on the series executive produced by Lisa

NASHVILLE artist REBA McENTIRE will appear on the third season of the NBC-TV series on genealogy, "WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE." McENTIRE's episode will air FRIDAY MARCH 2nd, at 8p (ET). To watch a preview for

JOHNSTOWN — Reba McEntire, multi-platinum recording artist and inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, will perform at 7:30 pm March 14 at Cambria County War Memorial Arena. One of the most successful country entertainers, McEntire has sold over

If you were like me, you were shocked, but highly skeptical last night when news of Reba McEntire's death started circulating around Twitter and Facebook. Unfortunately for Reba and her followers, she was the victim of a fake

JOHNSTOWN — Reba McEntire, multi-platinum recording artist and inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, will perform at 7:30 pm March 14 at Cambria County War Memorial Arena. One of the most successful country entertainers, McEntire has sold over

The Bachelor: Ben Flajnik Skinny Dips With Courtney in Puerto Rico

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

The second item is super juicy but the first one relates to our beloved The Bachelor Season 16. #1 – “Which Bachelor contestant from this season went through horrible drug withdrawals for much of her filming on the show.” #2 – “What soon to be A list

1 Non-Sports TV Program in Adults 18-49, ABC's “Once Upon A Time” Attracts its Biggest Audience in 11 Weeks and the Series' 2nd-Best-Ever Teen Number With increasing returns for “The Bachelor” and “Castle,” ABC's registered as the No.

In episode 5 of "The Bachelor," Ben Flajnik goes skinny dipping with Courtney, plays a baseball game with the ladies, and cuts Elyse and Jennifer.

'The Bachelor' star Ben Flajnik eliminates Elyse Myers and Jennifer Fritsch. The Bachelor star Ben Flajnik eliminated two bachelorettes and narrowed his love search to nine women during last night's broadcast of the ABC

ABC released new Bachelor 2012,episode 6 revealing spoilers. ABC and Reality Steve recently dropped a couple of revealing spoilers for the upcoming Bachelor 2012 episode 6,and it definitely appears that Courtney will stay,despite that promo,making it