Five young adults charged in burglaries of celebrity homes

They’ve been called the Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch and the Bling Ring. Now, five of the six young adults accused of burglarizing celebrity homes can be known as “booked.” “Shooting began several days ago [on the pilot] and will continue for the next few weeks,” E! told CNN

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Letterman producer defends host to women’s group

The executive producer of the “Late Show with David Letterman” defended the company’s treatment of women in response to a letter from the president of the National Organization for Women, who said the star’s actions created a “toxic environment.” “Since we started as a company in 1993, we have taken very seriously the issues you raise regarding respect for women in the workplace,” Rob Burnett wrote in a letter dated October 15.

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‘Sextortion’ is latest issue pushing Letterman into spotlight

For someone who seems to go to great lengths to keep his private life away from prying eyes, late-night talk show host David Letterman has seen a great deal of his personal life become public. Heart problems, a troubled stalker and a plot to kidnap his son have all landed Letterman in the news and provided fodder for jokes, including some of his own

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Bomb note found on plane forces emergency landing

An American Airlines flight out of Florida made an emergency landing Thursday night after a written bomb threat was found in a bathroom, officials said. Scam artists are calling veterans and posing as VA workers who need credit card information to update prescription information, as part of a scheme that fraudsters have recycled over the years.

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Brazil’s soap operas linked to dramatic drop in birth rates

The love-triangles, family feuds and paternity mysteries of Brazil’s telenovelas have commandeered the nation’s airwaves for decades and generated a fortune for Globo — the powerful TV network that produces many of the genre’s most popular shows. But aside from lining the pockets of television executives, evidence is emerging that the telenovelas have had a surprising impact on the fabric of Brazilian society.

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