As the “sextortion” plot involving David Letterman continues to unfold, chit-chat about sex and the workplace — always a water-cooler favorite — is getting extra play. That’s good news for Nicole Williams, a career expert and author of the in-stores-next-week “Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success.” The media storm surrounding Letterman, she says, is bringing to the forefront an issue that’s as relevant and pervasive as ever.
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Letterman makes in-studio apology to wife, staffers
Late-night talk show host David Letterman offered a “heartfelt” apology before a live studio audience Monday to his wife and female staffers over last week’s “sextortion” revelations, fans at the taping said.
Arrest of Letterman extortion suspect shocks family
As Richard Smith chatted over the phone with his nephew late Tuesday, he noticed something was off. “He was slightly down,” Smith said about Robert “Joe” Halderman.
‘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
Obama mixes policy, humor with Letterman
President Obama mixed policy discussion with personal reflections on his daughters and, yes, a few jokes in an appearance on CBS’s “Late Show With David Letterman,” taped Monday afternoon.
Beloved New York diner begins move south
There’s no shortage of diners in New York City, but one of its most beloved will soon be taking up residence in Alabama.
Jessica Seinfeld wins plagiarism case against her
A federal judge on Thursday threw out an author’s claims that Jessica Seinfeld, the comedian’s wife, plagiarized from her cookbook, but the judge left open claims of defamation against Jerry Seinfeld himself. “This is a complete victory for Jessica Seinfeld,” said Orin Snyder, Seinfeld’s lawyer.
Foxworthy on Letterman: ‘It was a flawed joke’
David Letterman has been taking some heat and issuing some apologies for the off-color joke he made last week about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s daughter, but he found a sympathetic critic in comedian Jeff Foxworthy on Monday