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O Brien Web Celeb

2010-03-11T08:01:12Z

FILE - In this April 13, 2008 file photo, Conan O'Brien appears on stage at Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars" special in New York. In early March 2010, Sarah Killen had three Twitter followers. A week later, she h...

O'Brien shakes off "Tonight Show," hits the road

2010-03-11T13:15:13Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien on Thursday unveiled plans to poke fun at being barred from television in a live comedy show that will tour U.S. and Canadian theaters starting next month.</p><p>The 30-city tour, titled "Legally Prohibited From Being ...

Conan O'Brien will take his show to theaters

2010-03-11T10:18:22Z

<div id="subtitle">Without a TV show, Conan O'Brien taking his show on 30-city tour beginning next month</div><div><p>Without a TV show to do every night, Conan O'Brien is taking his act on the road.</p><p>The former host of "The Tonight Show" announced a 30-city theater tour on Thursday. Sidekick Sarah Killen, right, and fiancee, John Slowik Jr., browse the internet at their home in Conway Township, Mich. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. In early March 2010, she had three Twitter followers. A week later, she has 20,000 - as well as the new computer and offers to help pay for a dre...

Andy Richter calls 'Tonight' exit frustrating

2010-03-09T20:16:28Z

<div id="subtitle">Richter calls 'Tonight' exit frustrating, says concert tour for Conan O'Brien a possibility</div><div><p>Andy Richter, Conan O'Brien's sidekick at "The Tonight Show," is acknowledging some ill will toward NBC an...

late show

2010-03-09T18:02:56Z

Liev Schreiber outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre for the 'Late Show With David Letterman' New York City, USA - 08.03.10

late show 2

2010-03-09T18:02:41Z

Jim Gaffigan outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre for the 'Late Show With David Letterman' New York City, USA - 08.03.10

Letterman's scandal is over, but can he beat Leno?

2010-03-09T16:30:16Z

<div id="subtitle">Letterman's scandal is over, but what everyone wants to know now is, Can he beat Leno?</div><div><p>Dave Letterman can heave a huge sigh of relief after the guilty plea Tuesday of a TV producer charged with trying to extort him.</p><p>No time-consuming legal mumbo-jumbo will be dogging Letterman. No more messy, embarrassing public revelations of his sexual affairs — real and alleg...

TV Leno Returns

2010-03-07T20:33:30Z

In this image released by NBC, former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is shown along with with host Jay Leno, left, on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in

letterman celebs

2010-03-05T19:34:48Z

Tom Hanks outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre for the 'Late Show With David Letterman' New York City, USA - 04.03.10

Copyright 2010 Tonight Show' appearance, Favre says he hasn't decided about playing next season</div><div><p>Brett Favre said Thursday he still hasn't decided whether he'll play again next season — and doesn't expect to make an announcement anytime soon.</p><p>Appearing on ...

celebs at letterman 2

2010-03-04T18:01:18Z

Jerry Seinfeld outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre for the 'Late Show With David Letterman' New York City, USA - 03.03.10

TV Martha Stewart's Help

2010-03-04T16:01:00Z

In this publicity image released by The Martha Stewart Show, host Martha Stewart makes monogrammed coat hooks during "The Martha Stewart Show" Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/The Martha Stewart Show, Nick D.)

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Viacom to drop Jon Stewart, Colbert Report from Hulu

2010-03-04T10:00:25Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Viacom Inc's Comedy Central is withdrawing its popular comedy shows "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "Hulu might have to charge fees, but paid videos come with own problems</div><div><p>Hulu's days as a free online video site could be ending soon.</p><p>Comedy Central's decision to yank two of the most popular shows on Hulu — "The Daily Show" and "

johnny weir live

2010-03-03T17:50:14Z

Johnny Weir American figure skater outside ABC studios after appearing on 'Live With Regis and Kelly' New York City, USA - 02.03.10

Hulu losing `Daily Show,' `Colbert Report'

2010-03-03T07:00:07Z

<div id="subtitle">Comedy Central pulling `Daily Show,' 'Colbert Report' from Hulu over revenue issue</div><div><p>The popular video Web site Hulu is losing two of its most popular offerings: "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report."</p...

Hello again to Jay Leno, back as 'Tonight' host

2010-03-03T06:45:10Z

<div id="subtitle">There was barely time to say goodbye to Jay Leno, and now he's back as host of NBC's 'Tonight'</div><div><p>A lot of things in the world have changed since May. But not Jay Leno hosting "The Tonight Show."</p><p>Oh, sure, there was that awkward nine-month lapse bet...

Sarah Palin's new gig: late-night comedian

2010-03-02T18:45:48Z

<div id="subtitle">Sarah Palin pokes at Tina Fey, White House, in stop on Jay Leno's show</div><div><p>Sarah Palin says she's going to play Tina Fey in an upcoming Las Vegas show.</p><p>Just kidding.<...