Tailrank: Top 100 Posts for the Last Week

For Some Ohioans, Even Meat Is Out Of Reach

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:40:39 GMT

Angelica Hernandez (left) and her mother, Gloria Nunez, struggle to make ends meet on a very limited budget. She says a car accident 17 years ago left her depressed and disabled, incapable of getting a job. The rising cost of food means their money gets them about a third fewer bags of groceries - $100 ...

Batman star in holy dust-up

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:15:55 GMT

BATMAN star Christian Bale was freed tonight on bail after he was quizzed by cops over assault

Jennifer Garner Is Pregnant!

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:39:55 GMT

Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck are expecting another baby, Garnerâs former Alias co-star Victor Garber confirms to Usmagazine. "Yes, she is," Garber - who officiated the couple's 2005 wedding - told Us when asked if recent speculation was true that the couple is expecting. Jennifer Garner ...

Obama's Visit Renews Focus on Afghanistan

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:06:35 GMT

Barack Obama stopped on a high-profile foreign trip in a country that is increasingly the focus of his clash with John McCain.

Electrical Risks at Bases in Iraq Worse Than Previously Said

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:12:49 GMT

Shoddy work by private contractors is causing more deaths and injuries on U.S. military bases in Iraq than previously acknowledged, according to documents.

Op-Ed Columnist: It's the Economic Stupidity, Stupid

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:07:14 GMT

Were voters forced to actually focus on John McCain's response to our economic crisis, the prospect of his ascension to the Oval Office could set off panic.

Salma Hayek's wedding isn't happening

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:08:21 GMT

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Kenosha News Online

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:06:10 GMT

RANDALL - Country music fans are probably the toughest music critics around. Jessica Simpson performs at Country Thunder in Randall on Saturday. Her first foray into country music was met with a mixed reaction from Saturday's crowd. The Texas native's first pop single "I Wanna Love You," debuted in 1999.

Tom has a shot at second Gun

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:43:42 GMT

Tom Cruise has been asked to dust off his aviator shades for a Top Gun sequel

Britney Ends Fight to Win Back Custody

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:59:33 GMT

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Au Revoir, New York 'Literary' Scene

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:31:22 GMT

An M.D. Trades Medicine for Apple Rumors

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:18:26 GMT

My Son, the Blogger: An M.D. Trades Medicine for Apple Rumors

Best Acne Creams

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:22:30 GMT

With all of the various acne products available on the market today, it can become somewhat difficult to decide which product is best for you. Each has its benefit and skin type that it works best on. When choosing the best acne treatment for yourself, you should always remember your skin type and the ...

HOLY FRAK! Moon transits Earth!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:48:30 GMT

Regular readers know I am deeply impressed with astronomical imagery, and I tend to be a little over-the-top on occasion when describing it. However, having said that, let me be very clear: the following is just about the coolest thing I have ever seen . ...

Influx of Voters Expected to Test New Technology

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:57:01 GMT

Influx of Voters Expected to Test New Technology

Amazon S3 outage causes SmugMug outage [UPDATED: 1:20pm PST]

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:05:40 GMT

Amazon's S3 service, SmugMug's primary storage provider, is currently experiencing problems. As a result, a large portion of the photos and videos stored on SmugMug are currently offline. Historically, Amazon has been very stable. ...

A night of unexpected heroes at '08 ESPYS

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:39:09 GMT

After presenting with Kate Walsh, Terrell Owens came to our reporter's rescue on the streets of Los Angeles. The crowd grew to include friends, like Page 2 columnist LZ Granderson, and strangers (one vagrant offered to wipe the blood from my arms with his shirt; another asked me for change). I remember ...

Batman star held over 'assault'

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:06:18 GMT

Batman star Christian Bale is bailed by police after being questioned about allegations he assaulted his mother and sister.

Scoop: Miley might be gunning for racy film role

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:29:12 GMT

According to insiders, that racy Vanity Fair photo shoot might have been a blessing in disguise if Miley Cyrus wants to move her career into adulthood. She reportedly wants to star in the more grownup "Undiscovered Gyrl. ...

Now in Living Rooms, the Host Apparent

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:49:09 GMT

For clues about who might be next to get a show on MSNBC, look no further than Rachel Maddow.

Madonna in meltdown

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:58:24 GMT

THE stresses and strains of the past month are taking their toll on Queen Of Pop

E. J. Dionne Jr. - Gore's Energy Oomph

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:15:42 GMT

A plan to ease our climate, energy and economic woes all at once.

Hillraisers Donated Less Than $20,000 To Obama In June

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:53:59 GMT

By now, most political junkies know that Barack Obama raised a lot of money in June. But his campaign's $52 million dollar take for the month becomes all the more impressive when considering the utter lack of help he received from Hillary Clinton's high-dollar fundraising machine. ...

Academy of Television Arts

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:27:41 GMT

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Christian Bale Arrested on Assault

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:00:35 GMT

Christian Bale walks the red carpet at the UK premiere of The Dark Knight held at the Odeon, Leicester Square on Monday. The Dark Knight star allegedly lashed out and assaulted his mother and sister at London's Dorchester hotel on Sunday, where he has a suite. ...

Britney Agrees to Sole Custody for K-Fed

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:56:06 GMT

Britney Spears has agreed to hand the parenting reins over to Kevin Federline. K-Fed's longtime attorney, Mark Vincent Kaplan, exclusively tells E! All the issues that would have been addressed at trial have been settled," Kaplan told E! "Can't speak to the exact terms of the deal, [but the] orders in ...

Broken Man Makes Lovely

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:38:11 GMT

Bon Iver: Enough has been made out of the cool side of the pillow. Enough with it. It's just an unused side, nothing more and nothing less. A pillow with potential. It's just lying there, naked by the headboard. ...

Phils reach agreement on Blanton

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:42:14 GMT

The Phillies have reached an agreement with the Oakland Athletics to acquire right-handed pitcher Joe Blanton. "Philadelphia was aggressive," Oakland assistant GM David Forst said. "They made it clear they needed a starting pitcher to help out and we were able to get the deal done. The 27-year-old Blanton, ...

Jessica Simpson Booed at First Country Concert

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:36:27 GMT

Jessica Simpson performing at The Big Event - Presented by Miller Lite - Day 4 on July 19, 2008 on Shadow Hill Farm in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Audiences booed and clapped as the singer, 28, opened for Sara Evans on Saturday at the Country Thunder USA festival in Randall, Wisconsin. "I don't know what ...

Sarah Jessica Parker lands show at Bravo

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:41:04 GMT

The Elves defected from "Runway" when the duo signed an overall deal in May with Bravo's parent company NBC Universal. Facing the loss of its top-rated show, Bravo has said it will significantly increase its development slate this year by about 45%, including opening up a fourth night of original programming ...

Nate Robinson Is a Summer League Icon

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:42:32 GMT

Filed under: Knicks , Eastern , NBA Awards , Summer League Notes from a trip to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas . That's Nate Robinson 's jersey hanging from the wall here at UNLV's Cox Pavilion. ...

Jinsei Game of Life pedometer

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:28:21 GMT

Are pedometer-based toys the next big thing? Now that the "brain trainer" craze has died down, and all of this stationary game playing is making us fat and lazy, games are now forcing us to get off the couch and go somewhere. ...

Comic-Con '08 Preview

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:47:12 GMT

It's an R-rated, $100 million adaptation of the smartest, most subversive superhero story ever created. Published by DC Comics in 1986 and routinely hailed by even mainstream critics as a literary masterpiece, Watchmen is many things - a jittery expression of Cold War anxiety, a chilling meditation on ...

Car Security and Car Surveillance

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:35:13 GMT

Playback on a PC with provided software allows the user to view recorded video simultaneously with GPS data including the date, time and location of the vehicle. This device's unique sensors detect speed, breaking, acceleration and activate recording so you will be sure to capture all important events ...

Business bankruptcies soar, reflecting economic woe

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:00:14 GMT

WASHINGTON - Driven by a sour economy and skittish consumers, U.S. business bankruptcies saw their sharpest quarterly rise in two years, jumping 17 percent in the second quarter of 2008, according to an analysis by McClatchy. ...

Saturday 19th July 2008

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:08:30 GMT

11.30pm Tim Montgomerie on CentreRight: Has Iraq's PM just endorsed Obama? 8pm Seats and Candidates : Watford candidate arrested 7pm Andrew Lilico on CentreRight: House prices and wealth 5. ...

Jason Giambi Eschews Your Petty Shot Glasses [Jason Giambi]

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:15:34 GMT

The 'Stache must be sated. And sated ain't coming from a glass. Seriously though, does Giambi not have a buddy with him to point out that a night never ends well that begins with swilling straight from the bottle of JD? ...

Zimbabwe introduces $100 billion banknotes

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:41:58 GMT

Zimbabwe's troubled central bank introduced $100 billion banknotes Saturday in a desperate bid to ease the recurrent cash shortages plaguing the inflation-ravaged economy.

Rush & Molloy: A-Rod's pout at home

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:09:16 GMT

He's been branded as a heartless adulterer, but friends of Alex Rodriguez claim the Yankee slugger is actually an "emotionally abused" husband whose wife, Cynthia, gave him permission to see other women. ...

Nahla Aubry: First Pictures of Halle Berry's Daughter!

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:24:52 GMT

Here are the first pictures of Halle Berry 's four-mouth-old daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry ! Mama Halle , 41, was seen carrying Nahla around Los Angeles on Thursday. Halle 's mother, Judith Ann , was also around to lend a helping hand. ...

Hamas TV Bunny Assud Is Tempted by Satan to Steal and Is Sentenced by Children Viewers to Have His Hand Chopped Off

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:01:35 GMT

Al-Aqsa TV (Hamas/Gaza) - Duration: 00:03:12 - July 11, 2008

Source Tells KOCO OKC NBA Team To Be Named Thunder

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:45:17 GMT

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Sean Connery's a dick

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:22:35 GMT

Sean Connery's a dick Sean Connery isn't leaving his son shit when he dies. Connery's worth something around $170 million, and according to his ex-wife Diane Cilento, his son Jason won't be seeing any of it. ...

Comic-Con '08 Preview

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:37:02 GMT

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Essay: I'm Y.A., and I'm O.K.

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:17:13 GMT

When is a novel for adults really a novel for children? When a publisher and its marketing department decide it is.

Studios eye box office record

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:57:46 GMT

The record holder for best nonholiday weekend is the weekend of July 7-9, 2006, which brought in $218. 4 million in total domestic box office grosses, led by the $131. Based on the enormity of tracking and advance ticket sales, "Dark Knight" has a shot at opening as high as "Dead Man's Chest," although ...

Katie Holmes' Meet-up with Mom

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:16:55 GMT

Katie Holmes gets picked up and escorted home by husband Tom Cruise after spending some time with her mom in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday. The 29-year-old actress has been shooting for her guest spot on Eli Stone . ...

Obama Gets Look At Afghan War Zone

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:24:39 GMT

KABUL, July 19 -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama got his first look at deteriorating conditions in war-torn Afghanistan on Saturday, meeting with U.S. military commanders and local officials and touring part of the country by helicopter on the first day of a highly anticipated vis...

Mississippi Remains Most Obese State, CDC Reports

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:01:58 GMT

Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee lead the nation when it comes to obesity, a new government survey reported Thursday.

Reminder: Startup Happy Hour Tonight!

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:49:37 GMT

I won't be on much more today, so I thought I would remind everyone about the Startup Happy Hour tonight. Hope to see you there. Please RSVP: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/918048/?ps=2

'The Dark Knight' nabs biggest opening ever

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:28:09 GMT

3 million from Friday through Sunday, according to early estimates, to score the biggest three-day opening in box-office history, while leading the way on a weekend for the record books. It scored the biggest three-day opening weekend of all time (beating Spider-Man 3's $151. The Dark Knight is already ...

Hollywood Insiders Working on Screen Adaptation

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:26:23 GMT

Would 'Rathergate' Make a Good Movie? Hollywood Insiders Working on Screen Adaptation

Shannen Doherty Returns to 90210

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:45:58 GMT

Brenda is back in her old zip code! "Shannen Doherty will be returning to 90210," Gabe Sachs, executive producer of the CW's new spin-off, said during the Television Critics Association press tour in Beverly Hills on Saturday. ...

The glory wore off in wash

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:07:26 GMT

iPhone 2.0: The glory wore off in wash

Watch How Faithful Watchmen Will Be [Watchmen]

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:49:00 GMT

Watchmen star Patrick Wilson wants to reassure fans worried about Zach Snyder's adaptation of the famous graphic novel that everything's okay; they can still expect a Cold War-era downbeat ending when the movie gets released next year. ...

Please Welcome New Staffer Moe Tkacik

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:32:55 GMT

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T-shirt depicts 'pathetic and brutal legacy'

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:14:50 GMT

What T-shirt should you wear when you need to blend in with terrorists? Incredibly, we have an answer to that question.

Britney Spears rages at those closest to her in new songs

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:14:07 GMT

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Must Watch: Zack Snyder's Watchmen Trailer - Absolutely Stunning!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:40:31 GMT

It's finally here! On the eve of the debut of The Dark Knight , the first official full length trailer for Watchmen has arrived. The first time I watched this trailer, it took my breath away. Years of anticipation, set visits , and so much more has finally led to this debut of the very first real ...

Balthazar Getty's Wife 'Humiliated' by His Affair with Sienna Miller

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:52:41 GMT

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EW Previews Star Trek Comic Con Posters - With First Cast Photos

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:33:46 GMT

Today Star Trek got a whole lot realer. In their Comic Con Preview edition, Entertainment Weekly has a sneak peek at some posters that are going to be given way at Comic Con next week…and for the first time ever we have images of actual cast members from JJ Abrams Star Trek. ...

The New York Times

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:46:05 GMT

Gotham Town Showdown

Peaches has a drugs overdose

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:32:41 GMT

PEACHES Geldof was given mouth-to-mouth & could have died after an overdose in her flat

Young Republicans, Blue About the Prospects Ahead

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:58:10 GMT

David All glanced around Top of the Hill bar and saw the future of the Republican Party. It looked dim. A who's who of young conservatives had gathered, but they were few, and they were frustrated.

Britney Spears Joins Generation Rescue Squad

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:45:01 GMT

Britney Spears comes out to support comedy couple Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy as they hosted Generation Rescue's celebrity fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday. Generation Rescue is an international movement of scientists, physicians and parents focused on research and treatment to recover ...

Jennifer Garner is Pregnant Again

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:15:13 GMT

Rachel Bilson For DKNY Jeans

Big Orange Roundtable Vol. III

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:27:05 GMT

It's that time of the week again, time for the Big Orange Roundtable to meet. This week Joel at Rocky Top Talk is the host site. This time the questions are fun and difficult. I would have had my answers posted sooner but I was to busy throwing full jars of baby food at homeless people who were wearing ...

Christian Bale Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Mother, Sis

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:21:35 GMT

While audiences were shattering weekend box-office records in the U.S., Christian Bale was in London, where his mother and sister reportedly leveled assault allegations against the star of "The Dark Knight" that have yet to become clear. ...

EarthStones Beautiful Slave Bracelets

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:57:37 GMT

You need only be a slave to fashion to enjoy this new collection of Beautiful Slave Bracelets! I actually own a slave bracelet something like this in RL and it's so much fun to wear, I just had to bring them to SL for you! ...

The happiest day of your life . . .

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:15:36 GMT

I don't understand why Will Wilkinson finds this so surprising : children don't make you happy, even though society tells you it does. Surely, a great deal of our raising involves society tricking you into doing things that are not in your immediate self-interest. ...

There's only one Katie Couric

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:46:41 GMT

But this particular woman is none other than Katie Couric, who is referred to as "the biggest fish in the American television news pond. She spent 15 glamorous years as the host of "The Today Show," the NBC network's morning news program, where she achieved unprecedented ratings records. To interview ...

Brangelina Go Greek!

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:45:25 GMT

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News Analysis: Talks Signal Mideast Shift

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:13:57 GMT

The United States, Israel and some of their European allies have begun to recognize that trying to defeat their enemies in the region by isolating them has failed.

Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:22:32 GMT

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Britney Spears Makes Surprise Appearance at Jenny McCarthy Fundraiser

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:56:04 GMT

Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey and Britney Spears arrive at Generation Rescue's Event Hosted by Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey on July 19, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Britney Spears made a surprise appearance at a fundraiser for Jenny McCarthy's autism charity Generation Rescue Saturday in Los Angeles. ...

Nimby and the Dimension Hoppers

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:50:39 GMT

I like my sky clear and blue and my city free of the thunder of cars and jackhammers. So I found a robe and slippers and stumbled down to the kitchen, got some coffee from one of the nipples and milk from another, waited for the noise to recede into the bicycle fields and went outside and knocked on ...

Think in Technicolor

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:42:49 GMT

Silver or black, black or silver, black and silver -- oftentimes these seem to be the only color options when it comes to tech gadgets. We've decided to take matters into our own hands, and round up our favorite tech products that tend to look a little out of the ordinary. From shocking pink and metallic ...

Pay to have fish nibble the skin off your feet

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:44:57 GMT

Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your tootsies in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.

An Abramoff Connection Among McCain's 'Bundlers'

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:49:16 GMT

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Don't ever forget who the Nats are

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:13:12 GMT

According to the opinion polls, there are about 350,000 people out there who are thinking what you're thinking. These are the people who, heedless of the enormous biosecurity implications, illegally released the rabbit-killing calicivirus into New Zealand - and then laughed at the efforts of the authorities ...

How to Mix Vintage Accessories with a Little Black Dress

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:24:13 GMT

The little black dress is a wardrobe staple that will never go out of style. You can credit Audrey Hepburn with this must have basic. She was always chic and demure and millions of fashionable women since have run out and added a little bit of Audrey to their wardrobes. ...

Suri Cruise is an American Girl

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:09:22 GMT

Britney Spears Joins Generation Rescue Squad

Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:27:05 GMT

White's counter move draws battleground

Kevin Reach a Custody Settlement

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:14:05 GMT

Britney Spears and her ex Kevin Federline have reached a custody settlement in their epic court battle over their two sons - averting a scheduled trial. According to the agreement, which still needs to be signed off on by the court, Federline retains sole custody of the couple's two sons, Preston, 2 ...

Courtney Love: Ryan Adams Stole $858k From Frances Bean

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:49:48 GMT

Courtney Love, one of rock's great OG bloggers , posted another brilliant (not brilliant) open letter on MySpace. In it she accuses fellow blogger/musician Ryan Adams of using ,000 of Frances Bean Cobain's money to fund his 2003 album Rock n Roll , "one of the worst records i can think of in rock ...

skin appétit nutri-moisture balm stick

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:24:37 GMT

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Kill Calluses and Soften Feet with AB Skin Care Happy Feet

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:03:23 GMT

I wear shoes that rub, I cram my feet into Irish dance shoes and pound them around for hours on end, and sometimes I cram them into ice skates. Because Glycolic Acid is a great exfoliator, it works quite well at assisting in callus removal. Lose diamonds and you cry, but find loose diamonds and they ...

Project Runway Season 5. "Holla Atcha Boy, Tim!" Memorable Quotes from the First Episode.

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:22:34 GMT

So, we've come full circle! As we tipped you off earlier this week, last night's episode revolved around an innovative materials challenge. After briefly meeting the colorful new characters, we got down to business. ...

Win Leon's Anti-aging Beauty Secrets e-book Worth $15

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:08:09 GMT

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Ego's Bentley laptop is gonna make you so cool, we swear

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:45:52 GMT

Filed under: Laptops You know what's cool, right? Big, luxurious, fast cars. Those are cool. And then, you know, when you put a car logo on a laptop, and maybe a bit of leather upholstery? You're bordering on seriously cool levels, people. ...

Appealing to Bloggers' Influence, Gore Asks for Help in Promoting Energy Challenge

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:40:15 GMT

Al Gore received an enthusiastic welcome at Netroots Nation, the annual conference of progressive bloggers.

Celebrity Side Dish

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:28:48 GMT

Alec Baldwin turned down Larry King and other interviewers because he wanted to talk first with Diane Sawyer about his divorce memoir, "A Promise to Ourselves." But the "30 Rock" star is said to have turned testy when Sawyer had to reschedule because of husband Mike Nichols' heart surgery. ...

Angelina Jolie, Twins Discharged From Hospital

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:42:01 GMT

A statement posted today on the official website of the Fondation Lenval hospital in Nice, France -- where Angelina Jolie delivered fraternal twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline one week ago -- says that both mom and babies were discharged early this morning. ...