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The Great Ruse: The comedic genius who rocked wrestling updated: Sat Apr 07 2012 10:54:00

Andy Kaufman danced around the wrestling ring in a ridiculous outfit and jumped up and down like an ape. The star of the hit TV show "Taxi" pointed to his head and mocked the Memphis crowd.

Olbermann tells Letterman he "screwed up" on Current TV dealupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 10:12:00

Days after a very public termination from the Current TV network, controversial on-air personality Keith Olbermann admitted he "screwed up," in an appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" Tuesday evening.

South Korea's K-pop takes off in the westupdated: Fri Feb 10 2012 23:10:00

When pop sensation Girls' Generation recently provided the grand finale to the Late Show with David Letterman, a top slot on US television, it signalled that South Korea's entertainment industry had broken out of Asia and is now looking to make it big in the west.

People.com: David Letterman Fires Back at Death Threat - with Jokesupdated: Tue Aug 23 2011 08:50:00

The host says he wishes he had a nickel for every time someone wanted to cut his tongue out

People.com: David Letterman Gets Death Threatupdated: Thu Aug 18 2011 13:29:00

The Late Show host has been targeted after joking about an Al Qaeda leader

People.com: Jason Segel's Weight Loss Motivation: Himselfupdated: Sat Jun 25 2011 15:29:00

The actor tells David Letterman about his Taco Bell-covered low point

People.com: Cameron Diaz Still Laughing About Alex Rodriguez Popcorn Photoupdated: Wed Jun 22 2011 16:12:00

The actress explains the famous pic of her feeding a piece to her boyfriend at the Super Bowl

People.com: Neil Patrick Harris Photographs His Twins in Silly Costumesupdated: Fri Jun 10 2011 14:30:00

"We're doing a calendar, so that when they're older, we can humiliate them," the Tony Awards host says

People.com: Courteney Cox: Yes, David Arquette Hit on Me at Disney Worldupdated: Thu Apr 14 2011 15:20:00

"You don't have the Fast Pass right now. Not to that ride!' " the actress told her estranged husband

People.com: Selena Gomez Blushes Over 'Prom' Date with Justin Bieberupdated: Thu Mar 17 2011 11:59:00

She calls a photo of her and the singer "cute," but remains coy about a relationship

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.

People.com: Tony Romo Engaged to Candice Crawfordupdated: Fri Dec 17 2010 16:08:00

The Dallas Cowboys quarterback popped the question to her on her birthday

Chilean miner says he ran 'to beat destiny'updated: Thu Nov 04 2010 15:49:00

One of the Chilean miners rescued after more than two months underground regaled reporters with an Elvis Presley tune Thursday as he prepared for this weekend's marathon in New York City.

The 10 wackiest David Letterman interviews everupdated: Fri Sep 24 2010 17:32:00

This week Joaquin Phoenix went on "The Late Show with David Letterman" -- clean-shaven and once again good-looking -- to apologize for the stunt he pulled when he appeared on the show in character for the flick "I'm Still Here."

People.com: Joaquin Phoenix Returns to David Letterman with an Apologyupdated: Thu Sep 23 2010 11:53:00

"I hope I didn't offend you in any way," says the actor, now clean-shaven and lucid

Review: 'I'm Still Here' paints a sad picture of Joaquin Phoenixupdated: Wed Sep 08 2010 16:46:00

On Feb. 11, 2009, when Joaquin Phoenix made his infamous monosyllabic, grunged-out appearance on "Late Show With David Letterman," it inspired an orgy of media gossip fueled by a basic question: Was Phoenix having some sort of mental breakdown -- or was his whole shambling, beatnik-derelict routine an elaborate hoax?

People.com: Landon Donovan Jets Back to the Statesupdated: Tue Jun 29 2010 18:50:00

The soccer star, who may have fathered a child with a British woman, returns to the U.S. to tape Letterman

People.com: Salma Hayek: I Love Eating Bugs!updated: Wed Jun 23 2010 06:12:00

"Look, I'm salivating," Salma Hayek tells David Letterman of ants, grasshoppers and worms

People.com: David Letterman Is Putting His Marriage Back Togetherupdated: Fri Apr 30 2010 16:49:00

The CBS star says calls his affairs "stupid behavior" and looks to a brighter future

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.

People.com: Amanda Peet Welcomes a Baby Girlupdated: Fri Apr 23 2010 11:30:00

Molly June is the second child for the actress and husband David Benioff

People.com: David Letterman Thanks Authorities in Blackmail Caseupdated: Wed Mar 10 2010 13:08:00

The extortion case "was handled professionally, skillfully and appropriately," he says

People.com: Nicole Richie & Joel Madden Getting Married!updated: Tue Feb 16 2010 11:52:00

"Yep. i'm engaged," Joel Tweets. "Very happy. Yeah we've been engaged for a while"

'Late Show' producer on Leno-Letterman Super Bowl spotupdated: Mon Feb 08 2010 12:35:00

EW talked to "The Late Show" executive producer Rob Burnett about David Letterman's surprising decision to include Jay Leno in a promotional spot during the Super Bowl.

People.com: Joaquin Phoenix Shaves Beard! New Look for Videoupdated: Fri Jan 22 2010 19:09:00

His beard gone, the actor spoofs his Letterman gig while promoting suicide awareness

People.com: Happy Anniversary: 10 Years After David Letterman's Quintuple Bypassupdated: Fri Jan 15 2010 08:27:00

PEOPLE's TV critic picks the late-night host's most heart-tugging moments of the last decade

People.com: David Letterman Jumps into Late-Night Frayupdated: Wed Jan 13 2010 09:28:00

"I knocked off another competitor," the talk show host quips about the NBC shakeup

The 'Simpsons' comedy treeupdated: Tue Jan 05 2010 13:54:00

It's probably not stretching the point to call "The Simpsons" a distillery of all things pop culture. After all, what other show has managed to work in comedic references to Tennessee Williams, Ayn Rand, Alfred Hitchcock, "The Great Escape" and bombastic Broadway musicals, all in one episode ("A Streetcar Named Marge")?

People.com: BUZZ: Are Kate Hudson and A-Rod Splitting Up?updated: Tue Dec 15 2009 10:33:00

They seemed happy enough just days ago, but breakup reports swirl after Rodriguez's party weekend

'Up in the Air' starlet on newfound fameupdated: Wed Dec 09 2009 14:11:00

Actress Anna Kendrick's days are now full of life-changing moments. She's quickly becoming famous.

People.com: Is Adam Lambert a 'Role Model' or 'Nightmare'?updated: Thu Nov 26 2009 11:30:00

The controversial singers refuses to tone down his act, but CBS doesn't mind!

People.com: Penélope Cruz Dodges Engagement Questionsupdated: Wed Nov 18 2009 11:10:00

Asked by David Letterman if she plans to wed Javier Bardem, she replies, "I choose not to share some things."

People.com: David Letterman Suspect Seeks Dismissal of Caseupdated: Wed Nov 11 2009 07:46:00

But the TV host is fully prepared to testify at trial, says his attorney

Female writer says Letterman show had 'hostile work environment'updated: Wed Oct 28 2009 17:25:00

The persistent sexual politics behind the scenes at late-night talk shows is far from a joke, believes former "Late Night with David Letterman" writer Nell Scovell.

People.com: Ex-Staffer: Letterman Show a Hostile Work Environmentupdated: Wed Oct 28 2009 08:27:00

The second female writer ever hired said women advanced their careers by sleeping with superiors

Letterman producer defends host to women's groupupdated: Thu Oct 22 2009 17:02:00

The executive producer of the "Late Show with David Letterman" defended the company's treatment of women in response to a letter from the president of the National Organization for Women, who said the star's actions created a "toxic environment."

Paul Shaffer's 'Swingin' ' message for the kidsupdated: Fri Oct 16 2009 12:10:00

"Late Show With David Letterman" bandleader Paul Shaffer is a walking Wikipedia of rock 'n' roll history -- and now he's added his own story to the mix.

People.com: Inside David Letterman's Love Lifeupdated: Fri Oct 16 2009 08:47:00

As the TV host fights to save his reputation - and marriage - a history of messy romances emerges

Women's group blasts Letterman over sexual affairs with staffupdated: Thu Oct 08 2009 11:29:00

The National Organization for Women has sharply criticized comedian David Letterman, accusing him of promoting a hostile, uncomfortable work environment.

NOW slams Lettermanupdated: Thu Oct 08 2009 11:29:00

NOW President Terry O'Neill tells HLN's Joy Behar that David Letterman is fostering a 'toxic workplace.'

Viewers still in Letterman's cornerupdated: Wed Oct 07 2009 18:14:00

David Letterman may be under attack from some quarters after the revelations that he had sexual affairs with staffers, but he still has the support of a number of notables, as well as TV viewers.

People.com: Report: Letterman's Alleged Lover Cheated on Boyfriend with Daveupdated: Tue Oct 06 2009 16:27:00

Stephanie Birkitt's diary reportedly says she and the TV host were still involved while she was living with Joe Halderman

People.com: Alleged Letterman Extortionist's Lawyer Clams Up on TVupdated: Mon Oct 05 2009 14:38:00

Joe Halderman's attorney, Gerald Shargel, says he's still investigating the case

People.com: Source: Letterman Had a Fling with Another Stafferupdated: Sun Oct 04 2009 12:07:00

The talk show host carried on a relationship with a co-worker before Stephanie Birkitt, says a source

People.com: The Woman at the Center of the Letterman Scandalupdated: Sat Oct 03 2009 13:07:00

Stephanie Birkitt, a former intern, was a Late Show regular who grew closer to the host

People.com: Defendant in Letterman Extortion Case Pleads Not Guiltyupdated: Fri Oct 02 2009 22:07:00

Bail is set at $200,000 for CBS producer Joe Halderman, accused of blackmailing the TV host over sex with an employee

People.com: Details of Letterman Blackmail Plot Revealedupdated: Fri Oct 02 2009 18:48:00

The suspect, a CBS producer, allegedly met with the TV host's lawyer three times to hash out a deal

Letterman: I faced extortion over sexual affairsupdated: Fri Oct 02 2009 01:55:00

David Letterman told his audience Thursday that he is the victim of an alleged extortion attempt and admitted to having sexual relations with several members of his staff, according to a press release from his production company.

People.com: Madonna Would Rather Get Hit by a Train Than Marry Againupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 12:27:00

The singer makes a sassy return to David Letterman's show

Obama on Lettermanupdated: Tue Sep 22 2009 11:42:00

President Obama talks about racism, his family and more on the "Late Show With David Letterman."

Obama mixes policy, humor with Lettermanupdated: Tue Sep 22 2009 11:42:00

President Obama mixed policy discussion with personal reflections on his daughters and, yes, a few jokes in an appearance on CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman."

People.com: Anne Heche Disses 'Lazy' Ex on Lettermanupdated: Thu Aug 27 2009 16:27:00

"I divorced you! I don't want to hang around with you," the Hung actress says of ex-husband Coley Laffoon

People.com: Renée Zellweger's On-Air Explosionupdated: Fri Aug 21 2009 13:13:00

The actress and David Letterman attack a piñata - and guacamole comes gushing out

People.com: Britney Spears and Jason Trawick: Keeping Their Relationship Casualupdated: Wed Aug 19 2009 16:29:00

The pop star's agent beau is "a great friend" to Spears, a source tells PEOPLE

People.com: Britney Spears Does Top 10 List on Lettermanupdated: Wed Aug 19 2009 13:50:00

Returning to the late-night show, she wears a bikini and jokes how life would be different with her as president

People.com: Britney Spears to Present Letterman's Top 10 Listupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 18:58:00

She makes her first appearance on The Late Show since 2006

McCartney rocks the rooftopsupdated: Thu Jul 16 2009 12:36:00

Paul McCartney plays on top of the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York for a taping of the 'Late Show with David Letterman.'

McCartney performs on Ed Sullivan Theater roofupdated: Wed Jul 15 2009 22:17:00

Paul McCartney has come to New York and he wants to shout it from the rooftops.

A few questions for TV on the Radioupdated: Thu Jun 25 2009 13:33:00

Even though Brooklyn's TV on the Radio formed in 2001, the group really started to break out just last year.

People.com: David Letterman Apologizes to Sarah Palinupdated: Tue Jun 16 2009 10:27:00

"I told a bad joke," the late-night host says of his quips about the governor's daughter

People.com: David Letterman & Sarah Palin: War of Wordsupdated: Thu Jun 11 2009 11:32:00

Alaska's governor reacts angrily to jokes made by the Late Show host

People.com: Matthew Broderick Nervous About Twin Girlsupdated: Sat May 09 2009 18:07:00

Sarah Jessica Parker's hubby says their son is "pretty excited" about getting two sisters

People.com: Dolly Parton Recalls Being Propositioned in New Yorkupdated: Thu Apr 30 2009 14:24:00

The country legend says she was mistaken for a prostitute on her visit to the city

People.com: Taylor Hanson: My Wife Handles 'Craziness' of Four Kidsupdated: Wed Apr 22 2009 18:06:00

Natalie Hanson is "amazing" while her husband on the road with his new band Tinted Windows

People.com: David Letterman Marries Longtime Girlfriend Regina Laskoupdated: Tue Mar 24 2009 15:00:00

The talk show host tells his audience the couple barely made it to a Montana justice of the peace

David Letterman marries longtime girlfriendupdated: Tue Mar 24 2009 08:47:00

Late-night talker David Letterman married his longtime girlfriend, Regina Lasko, last week, according to a transcript of the taping of his Monday night show.

David Letterman marriesupdated: Tue Mar 24 2009 08:47:00

David Letterman announces that he's finally married his girlfriend of two decades.

New York names street 'U2 Way'updated: Tue Mar 03 2009 16:30:00

U2 fans braved the frigid cold serenading each other with old hits as they waited hours for the band to show up Tuesday. They were not disappointed.

SI.com: Cory McCartney: Blue-collar approach has put Ball State's football program on mapupdated: Tue Oct 21 2008 19:12:00

Ball State's place in popular culture had been established by its most famous alum, David Letterman, so it would stand to reason that for many, the mere mention of the school conjures up thoughts of Paul Shaffer, Stupid Pet and Human Tricks and Rupert Jee.

People.com: John McCain to David Letterman: 'I Screwed Up'updated: Fri Oct 17 2008 20:25:00

The GOP presidential nominee apologizes to the late-night host for canceling a previous appearance

People.com: VIDEO: David Letterman Grills Anne Hathaway on Ex-Boyfriendupdated: Thu Oct 02 2008 08:57:00

In an often-uncomfortable interview, the actress nervously jokes about the high-profile split and its aftermath

People.com: Jessica Simpson Makes Grand Ole Opry Debutupdated: Mon Sep 08 2008 12:21:00

Loretta Lynn tells her to "keep doing what she's doing," but some fans wish she had covered up

James Brown rollers auctionedupdated: Fri Jul 18 2008 02:01:00

Lola Ogunnaike gets a preview of the personal items belonging to the late James Brown up for auction at Christies.

People.com: Mary-Kate Olsen & Spencer Pratt Feud Started in High Schoolupdated: Tue Jul 01 2008 11:26:00

Long before she dissed him on Letterman there was mutual antipathy between them

People.com: Shia LaBeouf: Pimple Cream Led to Arrestupdated: Tue May 13 2008 16:55:00

The Indiana Jones star explains how he got busted in a Chicago drugstore

People.com: Paris Hilton's Film: Not So 'Hottie'updated: Mon Feb 11 2008 09:23:00

Paris Hilton may be known for saying, "That's hot" – but early returns for her new film certainly are not.

People.com: VIDEO: David Letterman Apologizes to Paris Hiltonupdated: Sun Feb 03 2008 12:26:00

Paris Hilton's Friday night guest appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman differed from her last, in September, when the CBS host couldn't stop badgering her about her just-finished jail sentence.

People.com: Paris Hilton: Baby Harlow Looks Like Both Her Parentsupdated: Thu Jan 31 2008 08:04:00

Daddy Joel Madden already said that his new daughter, Harlow Winter, looks "so much like her mom it's crazy." But Nicole Richie's pal Paris Hilton thinks the newborn takes after both her parents.

People.com: Katie & Suri's Toy Store Shopping Spreeupdated: Tue Jan 15 2008 10:42:00

Katie Holmes has arrived in New York to talk up her new film Mad Money. But before the actress hit the talk show circuit, she made sure to spend some quality time with her family.

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.

People.com: Leno, Letterman Return to the Airupdated: Thu Jan 03 2008 18:22:00

Video courtesy CBS It took two presidential candidates to help the two late-night kings of television return to the air Tuesday: Republican hopeful Mike Huckabee, with Jay Leno, and Democratic contender Hillary Clinton, with David Letterman.

People.com: Golden Globes Seek Deal with Writersupdated: Thu Jan 03 2008 07:42:00

The Golden Globes called on striking Hollywood writers Wednesday for a deal to allow the show to be aired without picket lines.

Criticizing Carsonupdated: Fri Nov 30 2007 09:05:00

Matthew Weiner, the Executive Producer of `Madmen' criticizes Carson Daly for resuming production.

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.

People.com: Late Night Talk Show Hosts May Returnupdated: Fri Nov 16 2007 10:23:00

There may be good news for night owls.

Time.com: Carey Is New Price Is Right Hostupdated: Thu Jul 26 2007 05:35:00

Genial comic Drew Carey was tapped Monday to replace silver-haired legend Bob Barker on the CBS daytime game show The Price Is Right

People.com: Drew Carey to Host The Price Is Rightupdated: Tue Jul 24 2007 16:42:00

Drew Carey, come on down! The comedian will replace Bob Barker as the new host of The Price Is Right.

'The Price is Right' for Careyupdated: Tue Jul 24 2007 01:09:00

'The Price is Right' for Carey

McCain says he misspoke in saying U.S. lives 'wasted'updated: Thu Mar 01 2007 19:02:00

Republican Sen. John McCain on Thursday became the second presidential contender to back away from saying the war in Iraq had "wasted" the lives of U.S. troops.

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