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Seinfeld to Sit in Regis' Chair

Evann Gastaldo — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:10:05 CDT

Jerry Seinfeld is the new Regis … at least for a few days. Regis Philbin departs from his hosting gig on Live! on Nov. 18, and Seinfeld will join co-host Kelly Ripa from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Seinfeld, the first scheduled guest host, will...

LiLo, ScarJo Plug Jimmy K's 'Humpilates'

Matt Cantor — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:16:05 CST

Jimmy Kimmel’s annual post-Oscar special featured a bevvy of Hollywood ladies: Lindsay Lohan, Scarlett Johansson, and a host of other celebs appeared in a lengthy "infomercial" for Hollywood workout program "Hottie Body Humpilates." Created by "Jimmy K," the regimen transformed the likes of Sofia Vergara from “a disgusting hippopotamus” into...

Regis Philbin Leaving Live

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:27:05 CST

After 28 years as host, Regis Philbin is signing off. The talk-show veteran announced his retirement from Live With Regis and Kelly at the beginning of today’s show, the AP reports. "It's been a long time,” he said, “and it was the biggest thrill of my life to come back...

Letterman Opens Up About Cheating Scandal

Nick McMaster — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:45:00 CDT

David Letterman is dead set on repairing his marriage after the infidelity that led to an extortion attempt last year, People reports. Appearing on Live! With Regis and Kelly, Letterman likened the events of last year to "an explosion," saying, "You're looking at the shards and you say, 'Well, can...

Bryant Gumbel Has Lung Cancer

Harry Kimball — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:37:50 CST

Bryant Gumbel is being treated for lung cancer and had part of his lung removed last month to excise a malignant tumor. The TV host and sportscaster, 61, revealed his condition today on Live! With Regis and Kelly , when he turned down an exhortation to dance and then explained why,...

Happy 35th Birthday, Hello Kitty

M. Morris — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:11:52 CST

She can't blow out the candles, but Hello Kitty turns 35 today. Launched by the Japanese greeting card firm Sanrio in 1974, the mute, mysterious feline made her US debut in 1976 and is now an international style icon. "Who doesn't love Kitty?" fashion entrepreneur Kimora Lee Simmons asks. "Everyone...

The 2009 Best-Dressed List

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:56:39 CDT

Vanity Fair ’s 2009 International Best-Dressed List is as glamorous as ever, but the magazine didn’t ignore the global pinch of the recession. A sampling of the honorees, along with their favorite recession-friendly bargain-hunting locale or item: Michelle Obama: J. Crew Barack Obama : Secret Service employees’ store Alicia Keys: Barneys...

Ripa, Hubby Deny Split Rumors

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:00:00 CST

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos firmly denied break-up rumors, saying that the National Enquirer has “reached a new low,” E! Online reports. The tabloid ran a story claiming Consuelos, who snagged a correspondent spot on Oprah this year, has decided to set up shop permanently in Chicago and has other...