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Comedians Dave Attell and Jim Norton remember when men were wildupdated: Fri Aug 12 2011 09:42:00

No strangers to late-night debauchery, Dave Attell and Jim Norton have pretty much seen it all. And then some.

People.com: David Duchovny and Téa Leoni Separateupdated: Wed Jun 29 2011 15:30:00

The couple have been married since 1997, though they separated briefly in 2008

Jerry Seinfeld puts his 30 years of comedy onlineupdated: Fri May 06 2011 14:25:00

Jerry Seinfeld has launched a website, which serves as a warehouse for pretty much everything he's ever performed.

Forget 'Friday' -- here are 4 viral Web tunes we actually likeupdated: Mon Mar 28 2011 07:05:00

We're two weeks in and Rebecca Black "Friday" fever shows no signs of breaking.

George W. Bush to visit Facebook for live video Q&Aupdated: Mon Nov 29 2010 07:40:00

Former U.S. President George W. Bush's book tour will stop at Facebook's headquarters in Palo Alto, California, on Monday, with the social networking site announcing a "Facebook Live" event for 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.

SI.com: Related Galleries (June 28, 2010 issue)updated: Mon Jun 21 2010 16:05:00

Related galleries for the June 21, 2010 issue

People.com: Jodie Foster's Advice to Kristen Stewart: Don't Go Crazyupdated: Wed Jun 02 2010 15:31:00

"She's on the right track," the actress says of the Twilight star. "She's a good girl"

People.com: Heidi Montag Doesn't Want Men Telling Her What to Doupdated: Sat Mar 20 2010 21:07:00

The Hills star explains why she recently fired her husband and a psychic as her manager

People.com: First Look: Betty White's 'Hot' New TV Showupdated: Fri Mar 19 2010 10:31:00

The 88-year-old comedian cracks jokes about Nazis and marijuana on Hot in Cleveland

People.com: Why Betty White Is Perfect for SNLupdated: Wed Mar 17 2010 17:07:00

White showers with Hugh Jackman, impresses Will Forte and leaves Kristen Wiig starstruck

People.com: Don't Let Simon Cowell Fool You - He's Just Shy, Says Friendupdated: Tue Mar 16 2010 14:28:00

Amanda Holden says Cowell has fallen "hook, line and sinker" for Mezhgan Hussainy

People.com: Conan O'Brien Taking His 'Prohibited' Act on the Roadupdated: Thu Mar 11 2010 15:36:00

The comedian promises "music, comedy, hugging and the occasional awkward silence" during his 30-city tour

People.com: PEOPLE's TV Critic Sizes Up Jay Leno's Returnupdated: Tue Mar 02 2010 14:13:00

After the wreckage NBC wrought, the former Tonight host is back home again

People.com: Jay Leno Returns to the Tonight Showupdated: Tue Mar 02 2010 09:47:00

"It's good to be home ... at least for a while," the host says in his monolgue

People.com: Conan O'Brien Has a New Show - on Twitterupdated: Thu Feb 25 2010 12:14:00

"Today I interviewed a squirrel in my backyard … then threw to commercial," he says

People.com: POLL: What Do You Think of Shaun White's New Muppet-Inspired Nickname?updated: Thu Feb 18 2010 17:11:00

The snowboarder is ditching the Flying Tomato for a new moniker - but what do you think?

People.com: Kevin Eubanks: I'll Be Back, But Doing Less on Tonight Showupdated: Thu Feb 18 2010 11:50:00

The longtime bandleader Tweets he still doesn't have a "definite plan" with Jay Leno

People.com: Is Kevin Eubanks Leaving the Tonight Show?updated: Wed Feb 17 2010 09:27:00

Jay Leno's longtime musical sidekick reportedly plans to move on after the show returns to late night

Conan O'Brien's farewell has lasting impactupdated: Tue Feb 16 2010 11:08:00

If all else fails, Conan O'Brien just may have a shot at becoming a life coach.

People.com: Jay Leno Felt Sucker-Punched by Jimmy Kimmelupdated: Fri Jan 29 2010 06:48:00

The NBC host tells Oprah he could have edited it out of the show but opted to leave it in

Leno to Oprah: 'This was a huge mess'updated: Thu Jan 28 2010 12:45:00

If you're looking for someone to blame for NBC's late-night horror show, take aim at the network, Jay Leno told Oprah Winfrey on Thursday in an exclusive interview.

5 places Conan should go on vacationupdated: Tue Jan 26 2010 17:19:00

Conan O'Brien, the now former host of "The Tonight Show," needs to recharge his batteries and forget his battle with NBC. Here are some destinations the redheaded funnyman might like best.

Expect more late-night talk show dramaupdated: Tue Jan 26 2010 09:09:00

Magnanimous in defeat, which could turn into victory, Conan O'Brien bequeathed "The Tonight Show" back to Jay Leno Friday after first thanking NBC for at least putting him on the map.

People.com: Conan O'Brien Jokes About Next Career Move: I Will Do Nudityupdated: Sat Jan 23 2010 20:35:00

"Like everything in life, the fun has to come to an end a decade too early," he quips during his final Tonight Show

Will Team Coco stick with O'Brien?updated: Sat Jan 23 2010 15:28:00

They've rallied, made T-shirts and have donned all-orange in support of their favorite late-night host.

Conan fans speakupdated: Sat Jan 23 2010 12:38:00

Conan O'Brien fans give their reaction to his last appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'

CNNMoney: Conan's exit: 'It is the right business move'updated: Fri Jan 22 2010 17:18:00

The high-profile squabble that captivated late-night television for weeks comes to a close Friday, when Conan O'Brien makes his final appearance as host of "The Tonight Show."

Is Jimmy Fallon next in line for 'Tonight'?updated: Fri Jan 22 2010 11:30:00

Now that Conan O'Brien is out as "Tonight Show" host and Jay Leno is back in, Jimmy Fallon may have quietly positioned himself to be next in line to take the behind-the-desk throne.

Intriguing people for January 22, 2010updated: Fri Jan 22 2010 08:53:00

Conan O'Brien The flame-haired comedian has signed a deal with NBC to walk away from "The Tonight Show." The Wall Street Journal reported that the pact -- some $45 million for O'Brien and his staff -- contains a "non-disparagement clause" for both O'Brien and the network, which means they can't say nasty things about each other in public.

Leno to headline White House correspondents' dinnerupdated: Fri Jan 22 2010 06:30:00

Comedian Jay Leno will headline the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in May, the group said Friday.

CNNMoney: Conan O'Brien inks severance deal with NBCupdated: Thu Jan 21 2010 17:25:00

Conan O'Brien and NBC reached a deal Thursday to terminate the comedian's contract just seven months after he was named host of "The Tonight Show."

People.com: POLL: What Should Conan O'Brien Do Next?updated: Thu Jan 21 2010 16:16:00

Since his reign on The Tonight Show is over, where can he land his next big audience?

Celebs weigh in on Conan, Lenoupdated: Thu Jan 21 2010 12:50:00

Celebrities at the Golden Globes give their thoughts on NBC's late night woes.

NBC, O'Brien reach deal to end his 'Tonight Show' tenureupdated: Thu Jan 21 2010 12:50:00

Conan O'Brien will vacate his "Tonight Show" seat to make room for former host Jay Leno, NBC confirmed Thursday.

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