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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Rain stays bright in the spotlight
He’s gone from being a backup dancer to the biggest thing in Asian pop culture, an actor and singer who has sold millions of albums.
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.
French minister says he won’t resign over sex with ‘boys’
French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand said Thursday he will not resign over his admission in a book that he paid to have sex with “boys” in Thailand.
Blackface ‘Jackson Jive’ skit shocks Connick
Movie star and singer Harry Connick Jr.
‘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
France passes tough anti-piracy measure
French lawmakers passed a tough new measure to crack down on illegal downloading. The legislation would impose fines of up to 300,000 euros — the equivalent of about $440,000 — as well as possible prison terms for the illegal download of films or music
Scam targets veterans’ credit card info, VA warns
Watch out for the latest scam targeting veterans and their credit card numbers, the Department of Veterans Affairs warns.
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.
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.