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Spencer Vs. Al, Round 2

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:06:14 CST

The inexhaustible Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are at it again, re-fueling their feud with Al Roker and campaigning for their own show. Pratt insulted Roker via Twitter (“WEATHERMAN I thought you were out of town today getting your stomache [sic] stapled again?” among other gems) when the couple’s interview...

'Drunk' Ewoks Storm Today Show, Blogosphere

M. Morris — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:50:08 CST

The weekend's hottest viral video is a Today show segment that began with Halloween decorating tips and ended with a pair of Ewoks running wild. The Star Wars- themed show saw the Return of the Jedi supporting players earn a leading role by fighting, moonwalking, swilling a Boo-tini, and humping...

Celebs' Fave Smartphone Apps

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:58:34 CDT

Got a smartphone, but just not sure where to start with the apps? New York magazine has the faves of some famous New Yorkers: Jimmy Fallon, Bionic Eye for iPhone: “Basically, you aim your camera down the street and it will show you floating graphics of where, say, the nearest...

Speidi to Roker: We Forgive You

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:54:54 CDT

Heidi and Spencer Pratt still aren’t sure exactly who Al Roker is, but they forgive him for taking them to task yesterday on Today . “I forgive you,” Heidi told Roker through Us . “It’s OK. The devil gets into all of us sometimes. You’re forgiven. It’ll be a sunny day tomorrow,...

Speidi vs. Al Roker: It Is On

Harry Kimball — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:32:45 CDT

An interview with Al Roker on NBC’s Today show took a lot out of Heidi and Spencer Pratt, RyanSeacrest.com reports. “I'm still trying to figure out, was the weatherman asking us questions?” Spencer asked, befuddled. “I thought we were getting interviewed by Matt Lauer or something.” Heidi concurred. “He...

Rutgers Coach Fires at Imus

J. Kelman — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:31:26 CDT

Rutgers coach Vivian Stringer struck back at Don Imus in a press conference today, calling his comments " deplorable, despicable and unconscionable"—but confirming that her players will meet with the foul-mouthed radio host. Stringer says her players are "valedictorians, future doctors, musical prodigies," not the' "nappy-headed hos" Imus so artfully...