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    • Gary Coleman’s Estate Being Fought Over

      Gary Coleman with ex-wife Shannon Price (WireImage)"Diff'rent Strokes" actor Gary Coleman died in 2010 at the age of 42. While it was commonly believed that Coleman died with little or no money, nearly two years later, two women are battling over his estate.

      In a court in Provo, Utah, Coleman's ex-wife, Shannon Price, asked a judge for Coleman's estate. Several facts complicate her request. First, she and Coleman were divorced in 2008, though they continued to live together. And second, Coleman named a different woman, his ex-girlfriend Anna Gray, as the beneficiary of his estate in 2005.

      So, if Coleman died nearly broke (he auctioned off a pair of his pants on eBay to help pay his medical bills), then why are the women fighting over his estate? According to ABC News, the fight isn't necessarily as much over Coleman's assets as it is over intellectual property, book rights, movie rights, and Coleman's likeness.

      Gray's then-attorney spoke to ABC News several years ago and said, "It's not just his present assets anybody is fighting

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    • The End of 'Khloe and Lamar'

      Sitting down? Good. Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's reality show is kaput.

      The news comes from several industry sources, including Us Weekly and TMZ. Apparently, Khloe and Lamar are no longer interested in filming their show after two seasons on E!.

      According to a source that spoke to TMZ, Odom wants to refocus on his hoops career. Indeed, his game could use some attention. The onetime Los Angeles Laker had a disastrous season after his trade to the Dallas Mavericks. Odom posted career-low numbers, averaging 6.6 points per game and just 4.2 rebounds. He is currently on the team's inactive list.

      Odom is likely to be a free agent next year. Odom is owed $8.2 million for the upcoming 2012-13 season. It is doubtful the Mavericks want to pay that. A clause will allow the team to buy him out for $2.4 million.

      An insider told Us Weekly: Khloe and Lamar "have decided he should train all off season... and she's exhausted from filming!"

      Fans of the

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    • Richard Simmons Dishes on David Letterman

      WENN.comRichard Simmons, the outrageous fitness enthusiast and "Sweatin' to the Oldies" icon, is never subtle. In a new interview with Men's Health, Simmons comes out swinging at David Letterman.

      [Related: Richard Simmons Slams 'Biggest Loser' methods]

      Fans of Letterman may have noticed that Simmons, once a frequent guest on "The Late Show," hasn't been on the program since 2006. According to Simmons, there's a reason -- Letterman isn't very nice to him.

      [Related: Richard Simmons at LAX security]

      In the interview, Simmons said he loves Letterman, but called him "more complicated than any of them." When Simmons visited the show, he said he wasn't "allowed to talk" to Dave. Simmons said, "He's very standoffish. Then the commercials are over and you're back, you sit down again and finish the show. Maybe that's just how he is with me, I don't know. But I've never even had a chance to say goodbye to him."

      [Video: Letterman's top 10 reasons this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is the best

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    • Anderson Cooper Giggles Over Dyngus Day

      Anderson Cooper is a professional journalist -- a professional journalist who gets the giggles. The CNN anchor broke down in another laughing fit while talking about a Polish American holiday called Dyngus Day.

      While speaking into the camera during his show's "RidicuList" segment, Cooper explained the history of the post-Lent holiday and some of its traditions. One Dyngus Day ritual dictates that young boys sprinkle bits of water on girls they like. Girls apparently "strike back with a tap from a pussy willow."

      It was then that Cooper lost it and began giggling like a third-grader who just heard the words "Lake Titicaca" for the first time. Cooper tried to compose himself several times but failed, even going so far as to stand up and walk around the stage.

      After sitting back down (and still laughing), Cooper muttered to himself, "This is so stupid." Some took offense to the remark, believing that Cooper was in some way disparaging Dyngus Day. Not so, says Cooper. He tweeted an

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    • Steven Seagal, Ponytail Turn 60

      Steven Seagal, the ponytailed action star of the '90s, is turning 60 years old.

      The master of the monotone one-liner was born on April 10, 1952 in Lansing, Michigan. Seagal has starred in a slew of martial arts movies, many of which had three-word titles. "Above the Law." "Hard to Kill." "Marked for Death." "Out for Justice." And the list goes on. While his status as an A-lister faded as his hairline receded, Seagal is still very much in the public eye.

      He currently stars in "True Justice," a fictional Seattle-based cop show (what else?) that airs on ReelzChannel. Several years back, he headlined "Steven Seagal: Lawman," a bizarre reality series in which he was a real enforcer of the law in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Sample line from the show: "My name's Steven Seagal. That’s right. Steven Seagal, deputy sheriff."

      Watch a clip from Seagal's current TV show, "True Justice":


      Longtime fans of Seagal know him as a man of many passions. In addition to acting and martial arts, Seagal,

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    • The Rolling Stones' 1964 Rice Krispies Commercial—As Almost Seen on 'Mad Men'

      On Sunday night's episode of "Mad Men," Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and Harry Crane (Rich Sommer) attempt to recruit the Rolling Stones for a commercial for Heinz beans.

      While backstage at a concert, Don and Harry run into a couple of female fans who scoff at the idea that the Stones would sell out and do a commercial. Cool guy Don replies that they already did an ad in England. Take that, co-ed!

      Knowing that show creator Matt Weiner is a stickler for authenticity, fans may be wondering what commercial the Stones actually did. Wonder no more. You can watch it below:

      Back in 1964, the mega-band did a commercial and tune for Rice Krispies, of all things. You don’t actually see the band (instead, the black-and-white ad features contestants on a pseudo game show), but you do hear the Stones. "Wake up in the morning, there's a snap around the place, wake up in the morning, there's a crackle in your face. Wake up in the morning, there's a pop

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    • Aubrey O'Day Will Stay on 'Celebrity Apprentice'

      Who doth dare to diss the Donald? Aubrey O'Day does! The singer and reality star walked out on "Celebrity Apprentice" last night after sitting through a particularly brutal boardroom session with fellow contestant Arsenio Hall.


      Following a brutal back-and-forth, O'Day had had enough. "I don't want to be around all the negativity anymore," she said. "The environment is so ugly. I just don't know if this is the right place for me."

      O'Day then left the room, leading many to wonder if the Danity Kane singer had quit the show. Apparently she just needed some fresh air. She later tweeted: "I stay! lol. I went 2 church!"

      Following the outburst, Yahoo! searches on "aubrey o'day quits" and "aubrey o'day celebrity apprentice" both skyrocketed. Clearly, fans of the show wanted answers. 

      One can't fault O'Day for needing a break. During her verbal spat with Hall, most everyone in the room seemed to side with Arsenio. Aubrey

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    • Michelle Duggar Doesn't Believe in Overpopulation

      Michelle Duggar, reality TV star and mother of 19, doesn't believe in overpopulation. In a Web interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network, the star of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" remarked that the idea of overpopulation isn’t accurate.

      ”Well, first off, the idea of overpopulation is not accurate because really the entire population of the world, if they were stretched shoulder to shoulder, could fit within the city limits of Jacksonville,” Duggar said. The land area of Jacksonville is between 758 and 885 square miles. The world population is a little over 7 billion, which would equal about 8,500,000 people per square mile.

      But overpopulation, according to experts, isn't just about the number of people on a piece of land. James Hopkins' site on the human population crisis states, "Overpopulation applies much more so to the number of people in an area exceeding the resources and the carrying capacity of the environment necessary to sustain human activities."


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    • Katie Couric to Guest-Host on 'Good Morning America'

      Katie Couric to Guest Co-Host 'Good Morning America' Next WeekKatie Couric is returning to morning television, but only for a limited time and not (repeat: NOT) on the "Today" show where she spent 15 years.

      Katie Couric is returning to morning television, but only for a limited time and not (repeat, not) on the "Today" show where she spent 15 years.

      Next week, Couric will sit on for a vacationing Robin Roberts on ABC's "Good Morning America." Ouch. Feel the burn, NBC. The move comes at a time when "Good Morning America" is close to overtaking the "Today" show in the ratings. With Couric sitting in, it might be enough to push "GMA" over the top. This would be a huge deal in the morning TV news world. "Today" has been the top dog for 800+ weeks.

      We spoke to Jeffrey Schneider, senior vice president of communications at ABC News. He said Katie's one-week gig is "very exciting." He continued, "The show ("GMA") has had great momentum over the past several months. We're closing the gap between us and the "Today" show." Indeed, the gap is getting

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    • Lady Gaga Talks to Oprah About Her Infamous Meat Dress [Video]

      It's been a year and a half since Lady Gaga wore her infamous meat dress at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, but people still want to talk about it. Oprah Winfrey is no exception. Oprah sat down with Gaga for an interview and, naturally, the raw beef ensemble came up. Gaga confirmed to Oprah what we all suspected: The dress did get a little stinky. Oddly, though, Gaga didn't mind.

      To find out why, watch the clip below. And be sure to tune in to "Oprah's Next Chapter" this Sunday, March 18 at 9 PM on OWN for more on the wild world of Lady Gaga.

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