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Acura found itself in a bit of hot water this week when it was revealed that a casting agency in Los Angeles only desired light-skinned African-American actors for the company's Super Bowl commercial featuring Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld.

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People.com: Gwyneth Paltrow: My Family Has Never Cooked for Meupdated: Thu Apr 14 2011 16:42:00

The Oscar winner and kitchen guru has now published her first solo cookbook

Slander suit against Jerry Seinfeld dismissedupdated: Fri Feb 25 2011 19:58:00

A New York judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit Friday against actor-comedian Jerry Seinfeld over comments he made in 2007 about an author who accused his wife of copyright infringement.

Seinfeld's 'Uncle Leo' dead at 88updated: Thu Feb 17 2011 04:48:00

Veteran actor Len Lesser died in his sleep Wednesday morning in Burbank, California, of complications from pneumonia. He was 88.

SI.com: Steve Rushin: Super Bowl XLV proves sports are a waiting gameupdated: Wed Jan 26 2011 20:28:00

At this stage of winter, when life consists principally of waiting for the Super Bowl, think about how much time you spend waiting -- in traffic, on hold, at the doctor's office. "It's called a waiting room," as Jerry Seinfeld said. "There's no chance of not waiting."

Political Circus: Seinfeld's master of his White House domainupdated: Wed Nov 24 2010 13:08:00

Politics is serious business -- but not all of the time. From the halls of Congress to the campaign trail to the international stage, there's always something that gets a laugh or a second glance. Here are some of the things you might have missed:

Real-life 'Soup Nazi' reopens shop in Manhattanupdated: Tue Jul 20 2010 16:30:00

Get in line, have your money ready and move to your extreme left -- Al Yeganeh, "the Original SoupMan," is back. He reopened his famed soup store Tuesday in midtown Manhattan.

Real-life 'Soup Nazi' reopening famed shopupdated: Mon Jul 19 2010 17:59:00

Get in line, have your money ready and move to your extreme left -- Al Yeganeh, "the Original SoupMan," is back and re-opening his famed soup store Tuesday in midtown Manhattan.

Lady Gaga: Innovator or imitator?updated: Thu Jun 24 2010 10:26:00

Is Lady Gaga a pop star genius or a creative copycat? Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson reports.

Appeals court upholds ruling in Seinfeld cookbook caseupdated: Thu Apr 29 2010 13:04:00

The author of a children's cookbook cannot copyright ideas for slipping vegetables into children's food, a federal appeals court said in upholding a ruling in favor of the wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld in a copyright infringement case.

Jerry Seinfeld wants to save your marriageupdated: Mon Apr 19 2010 09:37:00

Slouching over coffee in a booth at a New York diner, Jerry Seinfeld looks so...Seinfeldian, you might think he was shooting a scene from the old sitcom.

People.com: Madonna to Appear on TV's The Marriage Refupdated: Sat Feb 13 2010 20:46:00

The twice-divorced pop star will weigh in other people's home problems

Jessica Seinfeld wins plagiarism case against herupdated: Fri Sep 11 2009 00:10:00

A federal judge on Thursday threw out an author's claims that Jessica Seinfeld, the comedian's wife, plagiarized from her cookbook, but the judge left open claims of defamation against Jerry Seinfeld himself.

People.com: First Peek at Seinfeld Cast Reunionupdated: Thu Aug 27 2009 14:54:00

The old gang, looking about the same, reunites on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm

People.com: Julia Roberts Among the Stars for Paul Newman's Charity Fundraiserupdated: Tue Jun 09 2009 17:17:00

The late actor encouraged fun, Julia remembers at a Hole in the Wall gala

Blood, elephants and naked cyclists: 10 Cannes movie publicity stuntsupdated: Tue May 19 2009 10:25:00

Competition in the movie business is cut-throat at the best of times, and even more so when it comes to Cannes.

Grab a webcam and give lifecasting a tryupdated: Thu Apr 30 2009 13:15:00

When I first heard of Justin.tv, I was insanely jealous. The idea was so brain-dead simple that a lot of people -- including me -- wondered how we hadn't come up with it first.

Eight successful people grateful they got cannedupdated: Fri Feb 13 2009 12:17:00

In our tough economic climate, it's worth reminding ourselves that losing a job might not be the end of the world. Sure, it never feels good, but for these well-known folks, getting the boot from their gigs provided the impetus for them to reach even greater successes.

Time.com: Seinfeld Ad Draws Negative Reviewsupdated: Fri Sep 05 2008 18:00:00

The software giant's new ad starring Jerry Seinfeld has drawn largely negative reviews online after premiering Thursday night during NBC's broadcast of the National Football League's season kickoff game

Time.com: Seinfeld: The Right Man for Microsoftupdated: Fri Aug 22 2008 18:50:00

Technology writer Josh Quittner explains why comedian Jerry Seinfeld is the perfect person to promote the computer and software company's beleaguered Vista operating system

Time.com: Seinfeld to Be Pitchman for Microsoftupdated: Thu Aug 21 2008 18:00:00

Seinfeld will be a key pitchman in a planned $300 million fall advertising campaign for Microsoft

People.com: Jerry Seinfeld to Be Microsoft's New $10M Pitchmanupdated: Thu Aug 21 2008 15:00:00

The comic will debut Sept. 4 in ads meant to compete with Apple's popular Mac Guy

People.com: Carlin Remembered: He Helped Other Comics with Drug Problemsupdated: Tue Jun 24 2008 14:07:00

Plus: Jerry Seinfeld and Joan Rivers recall their unsentimental friend

Seinfeld: Carlin was 'the total package'updated: Tue Jun 24 2008 10:11:00

George Carlin was "the total package of what a comedian's skills could be," Jerry Seinfeld said Monday in a "Larry King Live" tribute to the comedian.

People.com: Sarah Jessica Reveals Best Part About Sex in New York: The Fans!updated: Wed May 28 2008 14:36:00

The fashion-savvy foursome return to their hometown for big premiere

People.com: Jack Black Kung-Fu-Kicks Off Cannesupdated: Wed May 14 2008 11:16:00

The actor playfully poses with 40 faux pandas to promote his new movie

Commentary: The ugly Mexican-American immigration debateupdated: Mon Apr 14 2008 10:46:00

In an episode of the television show "Seinfeld," Jerry Seinfeld worries that his dentist has converted to Judaism so he can tell jokes about Jewish people. Someone asks Seinfeld, "And this offends you as a Jewish person?" No, he says, "it offends me as a comedian."

People.com: Jerry Seinfeld Walks Away from Rollover Car Crashupdated: Thu Apr 03 2008 14:17:00

The comedian escaped injury after his brakes failed in the Hamptons Saturday night

People.com: Tom Cruise & Jerry Seinfeld Pal Around in New Yorkupdated: Fri Jan 18 2008 08:44:00

Tom Cruise and Jerry Seinfeld have been spending some quality time together in New York lately.

People.com: Cookbook Author Accuses Jerry Seinfeld's Wife of Plagiarismupdated: Tue Jan 08 2008 09:28:00

Jessica Seinfeld, cookbook author and wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, is being sued by the author of another kitchen how-to, accusing her of copyright infringement and defamation.

Long line of Jewish comedians ahead of Seinfeldupdated: Fri Dec 28 2007 09:30:00

Handed down since Moses was kvetching about having to cross the desert in his bare feet, Jewish humor emanated from Eastern Europe where the Hebrews overcame some seriously hellacious circumstances on the way to the Promised Land. "Laughter through tears," they called it.

People.com: VIDEO: Jessica Seinfeld Denies Rival's Veggie Talesupdated: Mon Nov 19 2007 15:49:00

Video courtesy ABC The upside of being married to one of the world's most famous comedians: You've got a leg up on getting publicity for your cookbook. The downside, according to Jessica "Mrs. Jerry" Seinfeld, author of the bestseller Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food, is that the success of the cookbook also brought accusations of plagiarism.

Moviefone Unscripted: 'Bee Movie'updated: Tue Nov 06 2007 12:49:00

Moviefone ''Unscripted'' talks with Jerry Seinfeld and Renee Zellweger about their new animated comedy ''Bee Movie.''

'Gangster' tops box officeupdated: Mon Nov 05 2007 10:13:00

A heroin pusher and a honey bee put some sting back into the movie business.

LKL Daily: Jerry Seinfeldupdated: Fri Nov 02 2007 08:55:00

CNN's Larry King interviews Jerry Seinfeld about the latest buzz for his new animated movie.

Review: 'Bee Movie' worth the buzzupdated: Fri Nov 02 2007 08:55:00

"Bee Movie" is agreeably skewed fun.

People.com: Jerry Seinfeld Defends Wife Against 'Vegetable Plagiarism' Claimupdated: Tue Oct 30 2007 17:03:00

Video courtesy Late ShowJerry Seinfeld turned his wife's recent cookbook controversy into a comedy bit Monday night, telling David Letterman he and Jessica Seinfeld are paying no mind to the "wackos."

People.com: QUOTED: Bee Movie star Jerry Seinfeld Is Obsessed with Flyingupdated: Sat Oct 27 2007 13:22:00

"It's pretty neat. I've always had a childhood obsession with wanting to fly and I think is the closest I'm going to get because I'm playing a character that can just take off and fly wherever he wants. I don't think I'm going to get the superman part."

People.com: Renée Zellweger on Leaving L.A. and E-Mailing George Clooneyupdated: Tue Oct 23 2007 12:22:00

In a business dominated by big cities and bright lights, Renée Zellweger says she'll take one but not the other.

Workers of the world, unite -- by teleconferenceupdated: Fri Oct 12 2007 10:57:00

Alexander Graham Bell had it right from the beginning. "Mr. Watson," he called to his assistant through the first working telephone, "come here -- I want to see you."

Time.com: Jerry Seinfeld Goes Back to Workupdated: Wed Sep 26 2007 17:30:00

Nine years after his sitcom, he's about to resurface. Is there life after fame, wealth and yada yada yada?

Seinfeld's 'Bee' among buzzworthy fall filmsupdated: Mon Sep 03 2007 23:09:00

Hollywood may not have a Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Shrek or Capt. Jack Sparrow on its upcoming lineup. Yet the fall and holiday schedule does offer filmgoers a chance to catch up with some familiar characters, stories and movie-making teams.

Fall film previewupdated: Mon Sep 03 2007 23:09:00

Fall film preview

Huge 'Seinfeld' DVD boxed set in worksupdated: Wed Aug 22 2007 21:54:00

One of the most popular TV series of all time is about to go out with a bang -- again.

Fortune: Do CEOs make lousy dads (and moms)?updated: Wed Jun 13 2007 11:21:00

Here's to dads! With Father's Day almost here, Monster.com surveyed hundreds of working fathers and found that 58% think their employers should do more to accommodate the demands of fatherhood; 71% of those with a child under age 5 took a paternity leave when it was offered. The poll also found that, if money were no object, 68% of fathers would consider being stay-at-home dads.

Fortune: It came from Los Angelesupdated: Fri May 25 2007 13:52:00

Launched in Los Angeles two years ago by a failed restaurateur and a former nightclub bouncer, Pinkberry could become the next hot franchise. This purveyor of tart-yet-sweet swirled yogurt is dubbe...

Workers of the world, unite!updated: Mon Apr 09 2007 14:59:00

Alexander Graham Bell had it right from the beginning. "Mr. Watson," he called to his assistant through the first working telephone, "come here?I want to see you." Fifty years later, the first television transmission made his words literal. And now, 130 years later, the pieces are falling into place to finally let us all be seen.

Money Magazine: They Got Older Tooupdated: Thu Mar 01 2007 00:01:00

• GRACE SLICK, 67 CAPTAIN, JEFFERSON AIRPLANE SMART MONEY MOVE: "Politically I'm just a little bit to the left of a Sandinista, but for financial stuff I always listened to my father, a Republican ...

SI.com: Fed-up fanupdated: Tue Feb 20 2007 12:45:00

To borrow Lloyd Bridges' immortal line from Airplane, if you're a sports fan, you picked the wrong year to give up sniffing glue. Or maybe the wrong era.

CNNMoney: Green ogre = greenbacks for DreamWorksupdated: Mon Nov 06 2006 09:16:00

The tale of a pair of cartoon rats and their adventures in the sewers of London wasn't enough to beat out Kris Kringle and a faux Kazakh journalist at the box office this past weekend.

You can't escape the Man of Steelupdated: Wed Jun 28 2006 14:46:00

Look! Everywhere! It's ... Superman!

EW Review: Merv gets his dueupdated: Wed Apr 12 2006 11:51:00

Let us now praise Merv Griffin, who doesn't get the old-school talk-show-host veneration that Johnny Carson received or the classy-act kudos that have sustained Dick Cavett's reputation. Griffin, now 80, presided over truly chatty chat shows on NBC and in syndication, in the evenings and afternoons, off and on from 1962 to 1986.

showbuzzupdated: Wed Nov 16 2005 15:10:00

Michael Jackson has stirred a small controversy in the United Arab Emirates by entering the ladies room in a shopping mall.

EW review: 'Cosby Show' holds upupdated: Thu Jul 28 2005 13:33:00

As a kid, I never missed an episode of "The Cosby Show." Then again, I never missed an episode of "She's the Sheriff," so it was with some trepidation that I approached this season 1 set. Was the show as fresh and funny as I remembered, or merely a convenient excuse to ditch homework for 30 minutes?

EW review: 'Kinsey' lacks passionupdated: Mon May 16 2005 16:32:00

For a movie completely about sex, it's surprising that what "Kinsey" lacks most is passion.

CNN's Quest joins legends of comedyupdated: Tue Apr 26 2005 05:24:00

"Saying don't worry is a stupid thing. You're gonna worry anyway. Everybody worries."

CNNMoney: 'Seinfeld' inspiration offers soup lineupdated: Fri Apr 22 2005 08:40:00

The soup chef made famous in an episode of "Seinfeld" isn't saying "No soup for you" anymore. In fact, he's trying to bring his creations into homes across America.

Business 2.0: How to ... Spot Great Chief Executivesupdated: Fri Apr 01 2005 00:01:00

Sizing up management talent is always a valuable skill, but to money manager Ron Baron and his investors, it's worth millions. As manager of the Baron Partners Fund--the best-performing diversified...

Fortune: Commuters Beware: Road Rage Can Make You Sickupdated: Wed Mar 23 2005 09:05:00

Driving to work can be extremely stressful -- and unhealthy. A stress-management expert tells six ways to calm down and protect your sanity.

Fortune: THE HOTTEST THING ON DVD? OLD TVupdated: Mon Dec 13 2004 00:01:00

WHEN HOLLYWOOD DEVELOPED THE digital videodisc a decade ago, no one expected TV shows on DVD to amount to much. Television series hadn't sold well on videocassette, in part because good shows staye...

Is success just dumb luck?updated: Tue Dec 07 2004 13:25:00

Have you wondered why some people get all the breaks? It's not that they were born under a lucky star, but they seize opportunity when they see it.

Prime-time vocabularyupdated: Wed Nov 24 2004 08:04:00

As television heavyweight "Seinfeld" returns to prime time this week, viewers are reminded of the impact sitcoms have on pop-culture psyche -- and their contributions to our vocabulary.

CNNMoney: AMEX taps DeGeneres, DeNiro for adsupdated: Fri Nov 05 2004 09:57:00

American Express has tapped comedian Ellen DeGeneres and actor Robert DeNiro to star in one of its largest advertising campaigns in recent years, said a newspaper report Friday.

CNNMoney: 'Soup Nazi' looks to expand his turfupdated: Fri Sep 10 2004 15:55:00

"No soup for you!"

Fortune: 15 things I like about Vegasupdated: Mon Jun 28 2004 00:01:00

1. Knowing that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but that I don't have to.

Business 2.0: Must I Wear The Santa Suit? How to boost employee morale without sinking your own. Plus: Can you stop a updated: Mon Dec 01 2003 00:01:00

Q I recently took over a department full of employees who expect me to do what their last boss did: Dress as Santa for our holiday party. I'd rather die. How do I wiggle out of this duty without hu...

Fortune: July It's getting hot out there! So take off all ... the days you possibly can. Dell gathers in Austin, online updated: Mon Jul 07 2003 00:01:00

1 Call your assistant and tell him you're out of pocket for all July. Really, it's been far too long since you've properly celebrated Lasagna Awareness Month. While you're at it, send a shout-out u...

Money Magazine: Ultimate Lunch Clubupdated: Wed Aug 01 2001 00:01:00

They've got to rank as the most expensive business lunches ever: $54,000 each. That's the price per meal paid by an anonymous bidder at a recent charity auction for "A Year with the Titans"--10 lun...

Fortune: Heard the One About The Standup Broker? At one comedy contest, a few Wall Street wags discover that the markets are no laughing updated: Mon Nov 27 2000 00:01:00

Bob Anzel is visibly worried. Here it is, 7 p.m. already, and the comedy club where he works, Stand-Up NY, is virtually empty on this crisp autumn evening. Maybe it's the presidential debates airin...

Fortune: Stop This Horrible Scourge Before It Destroys Us All! AMERICA'S WAR ON IRONYupdated: Mon Oct 11 1999 00:01:00

"I can't, uh, really define irony," says Winona Ryder in the 1994 movie Reality Bites, "but I know it when I see it!" Thus this spokeswoman for her generation launched the decade's tradition of mis...

Fortune: SHOW THEM THE OPTIONS THE SEINFELD AND HOME IMPROVEMENT GANGS MAY RATE A BIG RAISE. EVEN SO, YIELDING TO THEIR DEMANDS MAY HURT updated: Mon Mar 31 1997 00:01:00

If TV imitates life, look for these plot lines in prime time next season. On NBC's Seinfeld, Jerry puzzles over the value of the stock options he gets from a network TV mogul. On ABC's Home Improve...

Fortune: BOOMERS WILL SET THE TEMP IN 1993updated: Mon Dec 14 1992 00:01:00

Maybe it's the acceptance of middle age and the spread that can go with it, but eating well (see table) and wearing more comfortable clothes -- including grunge, as in downright ratty, or what WASP...

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