Did Steve Jobs Come Clean About His Illness?
The LA Times isn’t totally convinced.
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Pat Hingle: The Forgotten Oscar Madison
Who knew? Character actor Pat Hingle, who died on Saturday, actually played slobby sportswriter Oscar Madison in the original Broadway run of The Odd Couple.He wasn’t the first Oscar, mind you. Walter Matthau originated the role in 1965. He was replaced after eight months by Jack Klugman, who played Oscar for three months or so before Hingle took over.
“India,” First Cat, Dies at White House
It’s been quite a month for White House pet news.First the hubbub about a new dog for the Obama family.Then the poor health of Socks, the former First Cat favored by Chelsea Clinton.
Steve Jobs Has a “Hormonal Imbalance”
Apple computer CEO Steve Jobs has a hormonal imbalance. The subtext: He’s not dying of something else.
Bill Richardson Out as Commerce Secretary
Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico has withdrawn his name as nominee for Secretary of Commerce, says NBC News.NBC says Richardson cited “a pending investigation into a company that has done business with his state” as the reason. The network also says that president-elect Barack Obama accepted the withdrawal with “deep regret.”
Obama Arrives for Haunted Honeymoon
The Obamas are now staying at the historic Hay-Adams Hotel. Supposedly it’s haunted:”Staff housekeepers have reported someone unseen calling their names and the sensation of invisible arms around them.
Yikes! Jett Travolta Dead at Age 16
The son of actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston died after having a seizure in The Bahamas, says CNN.
Mumbai 2009 vs. London 1859
“One of Dickens’ biggest influences was the growth of London as a Victorian city, and the extremes being created as it expanded. The poverty and enormous wealth — it felt like a city in fast-forward, and that’s what Mumbai felt like when I was working there.”Still more from Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle.
Danny Boyle on Slumdog Millionaire
“The way you make the best decisions is not when you get to the end of the script. At the end of the script it’s a terrible place to decide, because then all the other questions come in like: who can we cast? What’s with the money? Who can we do the deal with?
What Do Dick Clark and Denzel Washington Have in Common?
Both were born in Mount Vernon, New York, a quarter-century apart: Clark in 1929 and Washington in 1954.
Art Bell Joins the Radio Hall of Fame
A story we missed in 2008: Eerie radio host Art Bell was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.It happened in November. Here’s his show card from the HOF, plus a bonus photo of Bell signing his poster next to a large dish of mixed nuts.
Obama’s Puppy is Not The Top Pet Story of 2008?
A 44-pound housecat is supposedly more vital to the national psyche.
John Daly Guesses He Has Been Suspended for Six Months
Wild-man golfer John Daly says he has been suspended from PGA tournaments for six months. He doesn’t seem clear on the details.Well, he’s a fascinating guy. When he’s not losing millions gambling, or getting threatened with a steak knife by his wife, he still plays golf at a pretty high level for a guy who weighs 300+ pounds and surely doesn’t practice much.
Michael Cera to Play Gilligan in a Movie Remake?
So say the NY Daily News and AHN.(With Beyoncé as Ginger!)Jossip helpfully suggests Christopher Walken as The Millionaire.
You Can Relax, Dr. Chu – Hamsters Are On the Job
“The hamster has to run flat out for 45 minutes to shred one sheet of A4 paper.”Reports The Daily Telegram.
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MTV suggests new names for Bristol Palin’s baby.
Three-State Catfight For the Lincoln Bicentennial
Speaking of the upcoming Abraham Lincoln bicentennial: No surprise that Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana all have special websites for the event.Everyone wants a piece of the old railsplitter.
SuperNerd Becomes Mister 3300
Energy Secretary nominee Steven Chu is Who2’s 3300th profile. His profile went live yesterday.More about this amazing man in a later blog post.
“I Don’t Like Touching Jerry Minor’s Feet!”
We’re getting lots of searches for actress Rebecca Romijn the last few days… presumably looking for this video.That’s her real-life husband, Jerry O’Connell, playing Mr. Romijn.
Bristol Palin Gives Birth to a Baby Boy
Bristol Palin has given birth to a 7-pound, 4-ounce baby boy, according to People and The New York Post.The boy’s name is reported as Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston.