The Sex-Trafficking Model Scout
Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire financier who the FBI believes molested around 40 underaged girls, was assisted by a prominent modeling agent and scout. Here’s what we know about Jean Luc Brunel.
It's Not Katie Couric's Fault
Katie Couric's tenure as the anchor of The CBS Evening News is once again in question. If she goes, will it because the sexagenarians who watch network news don't believe a lady can have gravitas?
They Like Mike: Cher, Calista & Candice Celebrate Nichols At AFI Event
The 38th AFI Life Achievement Award at Culver City's Sony Pictures Studios honored legendary director, comedian (and, ahem, University of Chicago alum) Mike Nichols. Obviously, everyone came out to honor him: not just Beatty and Spielberg, but Portman, Parker, Cher...
Whitney Comments On Terrible Show; "Drunk & Disorderly" Kiefer Kicked Out Of Club
- Whitney Houston is having daily prayer meetings to get her through this difficult time. She has said of her imperfect show in Birmingham:
WaPo TV Critic Tom Shales Has A Lady Problem
Washington Post TV critic Tom Shales isn't done hating on Christiane Amanpour: His follow-up is trashing her haircut. Actually, a retrospective suggests Shales' assessment of female journalists often hinges on whether or not he wants to sleep with them.
Lily Allen Talks About Life After Miscarriage; Brittany Murphy Had "Staggering" Number Of Prescriptions
- Lily Allen has spoken about her miscarriage, which she describes as "the worst time of my life." She says:
Jimmy Kimmel Hates GMA Now That Diane Sawyer's Been "Fired"
In the only break from two hours of teary-eyed tributes, late-night comedians bid Diane Sawyer funny farewells on her last day at Good Morning America. "I don't know why they fired you," said Jimmy Kimmel, "But I hate everyone there."
Did Lindsay & Jason Segel Hook Up? Is Madonna Adopting Again?
- Wait wait wait wait. Did Lindsay Lohan spend the night at Jason Segel's house?
Kristen Meets Rob's Parents; Levi Talks About His "Alaskan Pipeline"
- Robert Pattinson took Kristen Stewart to a "secret" dinner with his parents. So secret that this Britloid knows about it!
Domestic Violence Survivors Speak Out On "The Rihanna Effect"
Today on GMA abuse survivors reacted to Diane Sawyer's Rihanna interview. "She's acknowledging being beaten," said one woman, "It makes me so angry when people think about abuse as an isolated incident. It's a pattern of behavior." Clip at left.
In Separate Interviews, Chris Brown And Rihanna Open Up About Domestic Violence
Last night, both Chris Brown and Rihanna sat down for separate interviews—Brown with Sway of MTV and Rihanna with Diane Sawyer on ABC's20/20—to discuss domestic violence, Brown's assault, and their hopes for the future. Clips after the jump.
Rihanna's Interview, Part Two: "[Chris] Had No Soul In His Eyes"
In the second part of her interview with Diane Sawyer, Rihanna reveals that she doesn't hate Chris Brown, and that she hopes he takes his assault on her as an opportunity to "grow up."
Rihanna On Chris Brown: "I Fell In Love With That Person — That's Embarrassing"
On today's Good Morning America, Rihanna, who sat down with Diane Sawyer for a 20/20 segment airing tomorrow, offered her advice for young domestic violence victims: "Don't react off of love. Eff love."
Rihanna Speaks; Angie Shops Stella For Gap
- In an exclusive interview with Glamour, Rihanna discusses the year she's had: "I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears." She also talks about the picture released by cops:
Sawyer Makes Personal Political With Shriver, McCain
Meghan McCain and Maria Shriver appeared on GMA today from The Women's Conference in California. Diane Sawyer asked McCain about work/relationship balance, and questioned Shriver on Schwarzenegger's response to her cell phone debacle. Clip at left.
"You Don't Call Jessie A Monkey. That's My Daughter"
Earlier today, Good Morning America previewed TLC's special My Monkey Baby, which airs on Sunday.
Christiane Amanpour To Go It Alone On New CNN Show
Diane Sawyer isn't the only TV newswoman getting her own show — Christiane Amanpour is now slated to host a talk show for CNN starting this month.
Lady Gaga's Ladyflower Speaks; Chris Brown's Career Is "Done"
- Lady Gaga on those nasty hermaphrodite rumors:
Dan Rather Takes Morning Joe Hosts To Women-In-The-Newsroom School
This morning on Morning Joe, Mika Brzezinski said viewers wouldn't accept a woman anchor, Joe Scarborough stammered about double standards, and Dan Rather schooled them both.
The Nightly News: Now That It's Not "Interesting" Women Get To Run It
Come January, two of the three big nightly newscasts will be anchored by women. But are women taking over the evening news only as it sinks into irrelevance?
