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“IDOL GIVES BACK” KICKS OFF DURING “IDOL” RESULTS SHOW FEB 25, ON FOX (Read More)	BARBARA WALTERS BIDS ADIEU TO HER ANNUAL OSCAR NIGHT EDITION OF "THE BARBARA WALTERS SPECIAL (Read More)	WYCLEF JEAN TO RECEIVE VANGUARD AWARD DURING LIVE BROADCAST OF “41^ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, ON FOX (Read More)

ABC AND HARPO PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF "THE OPRAH WINFREY OSCAR SPECIAL," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3       (Read More)

The CW Announces Early Pickups for Five Series       (Read More)

NBC ANNOUNCES SEASON FINALE DATES       (Read More)

NBC EXTENDS PREMIERE OF NEW PRIMETIME GAME SHOW 'MINUTE TO WIN IT' TO TWO HOURS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (7-9 P.M. ET)       (Read More)

NBC TEAMS UP WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA'S FAMILY STRENGTHENING INITIATIVE FOR THE PARENTHOOD PROJECT       (Read More)

QUOTABLES FROM "LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON" February 8 - February 12       (Read More)

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Things You Didn't Know About 'Survivor' "       (Read More)

“IDOL GIVES BACK” KICKS OFF DURING “IDOL” RESULTS SHOW FEB 25, ON FOX

Los Angeles, Ca., February 17th, 2009.               AMERICAN IDOL’s Kris Allen will travel to Haiti with the United Nations Foundation to raise further awareness of the country’s continuing needs after last month’s earthquake. During the IDOL results show on Thursday, Feb. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), Allen will perform and will share footage of his trip to raise awareness and funds that will benefit those in need via one of this year’s IDOL GIVES BACK beneficiaries, the UN Foundation.

During the show, viewers will be asked to support the efforts in Haiti by donating much-needed funds. Donations will be accepted online and via text-messaging, and proceeds will go to the IDOL GIVES BACK Foundation to help the UN Foundation and their work in Haiti.

“It is heartbreaking to see the devastation that Haiti is currently facing,” said Allen. “I am truly honored to be traveling to Haiti to see the UN’s relief efforts firsthand and to help out in any way that I can.”

“We are proud to partner with the IDOL GIVES BACK Foundation, FOX and AMERICAN IDOL on this special episode,” said Kathy Calvin, CEO for the United Nations Foundation. “We are working directly with the UN to help Haiti address the medium and long-term challenges of reconstruction. The UN needs our support so it can continue to provide food, water, shelter, medicine, security and economic opportunities to the earthquake victims. The UN and Haiti are rising to the challenge and we all have a chance to help them rebuild their future.”

Since the earthquake, the United Nations has been working hand-in-hand with Haitians to help them recover. In the months ahead, the UN’s life-saving work will continue, including delivering food and water to millions of Haitians, providing opportunities for employment to more than 200,000 people and ensuring women and children are safe from mitigating diseases such as measles and malaria.

In addition, it was announced today that News Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola, AT&T and ExxonMobil will return as corporate sponsors of IDOL GIVES BACK and will generously donate to the historic Emmy Award-winning television event airing during the Top 7 Results Show on Wednesday, April 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The brainchild of Simon Fuller, this special music event will raise awareness and funds to benefit five charities, including Children’s Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and the United Nations Foundation.

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BARBARA WALTERS BIDS ADIEU TO HER ANNUAL OSCAR NIGHT EDITION OF "THE BARBARA WALTERS SPECIAL

New York, N.Y., February 16th, 2010.               This year's 2010 Oscar special will be her last, Barbara Walters announced on the February 16th broadcast of "The View". This year's Special will feature Academy Award Best Actress nominee Sandra Bullock and Academy Award Best Supporting Actress nominee Mo'Nique, along with a comprehensive retrospective of the Special that has become a true Oscar tradition. The last installment of the Oscar Night edition of "The Barbara Walters Special" will air on Sunday March 7 at 7:00 p.m., ET and immediately following the Academy Awards on the west coast on the ABC Television Network. The Special has aired for the past 29 years on Oscar Night.

Discussing why she made this decision, Ms. Walters said: "ABC has asked me to keep doing these specials as they have been so successful - and I'm thrilled we have such great stars and have such a wonderful show for this last one - but to be honest, I feel like I've 'been there, done that.'" Ms. Walters will continue to do her other annual ABC news special, "The 10 Most Fascinating People," as well as "The View" and her other assignments.

Ms. Walters launched her Oscar Night Special in 1981 with interviews from Hollywood Superstar Brooke Shields and her mother, Teri, Country singer Loretta Lynn, "Dallas" actress Linda Gray, music icon Ringo Starr and model/actress Barbara Bach.

"When we first started this special, I don't think any of us knew exactly how much of an Oscar Night staple it would become," said Ms. Walters.

Since then, Ms. Walters has sat down with powerhouse stars including Catherine Zeta Jones, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Cruise, Ben Stiller, John Travolta, Mike Meyers, Michael Douglas, George Clooney, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, Oprah Winfrey, Shirley MacLaine, Sophia Loren, Anthony Hopkins and Michelle Pfeiffer, to name just a few.

Ms. Walters has covered a scope of celebrities that no other journalist can rival: Academy Award nominees, hosts, winners and colossal talents have all sat down to discuss career highs, career lows, breakouts, always with some surprises, all for the annual Oscar Night edition of "The Barbara Walters Special."

"This special has been a labor of love for 29 years. I will always remember when Hugh Jackman gave me a private lap dance, or sitting down with the legendary Bette Davis, or being taught to tango by Al Pacino," said Ms. Walters. "It's those priceless moments that have made this Special the Oscar tradition that it has become, but I truly feel enough is enough."

Ms. Walters will revisit many of these special moments when she says goodbye in a complete look-back of her Oscar Night edition of "The Barbara Walters Special." The retrospective will span interviews with the many superstars Ms. Walters has interviewed over the years, including Cher, Anthony Hopkins, Steven Spielberg, Halle Berry, Renee Zellweger, Diane Keaton, George Clooney, Sophia Loren, Helen Mirren, President & Mrs. Reagan and Kim Basinger.

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WYCLEF JEAN TO RECEIVE VANGUARD AWARD DURING LIVE BROADCAST OF “41^ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, ON FOX

Los Angeles, Ca., February 16th, 2010.               Grammy Award-winning songwriter/musician/producer and humanitarian Wyclef Jean will be honored with the prestigious Vanguard Award at the 41^ST NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, broadcast live from Los Angeles’ historic Shrine Auditorium, Friday, Feb. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

The NAACP Vanguard Award is presented to a person whose groundbreaking work increases understanding and awareness of racial and social issues. Previous honorees include Tyler Perry, Russell Simmons, Aretha Franklin, Prince, Stanley Kramer and Steven Spielberg.

“The NAACP is proud to honor Wyclef Jean with this year’s Vanguard Award for his continued activism and dedication,” said NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous. “His passion for social justice and helping those in need should be applauded. It was Wyclef who was on a plane shortly after the devastating earthquake hit his homeland of Haiti, and it was his dedication to the people of Haiti that helped spur all of us to donate what we could and keep the people of Haiti in our hearts and prayers.”

A founding member of the pioneering hip-hop group the Fugees and a prolific solo artist, Wyclef Jean has effortlessly crossed genres, generations and geographic boundaries with his music. Jean’s musical journey began in Haiti where he first sang in his father’s church at age 3. At 10 years old, he moved with his family to the United States, where he formed his first serious musical collaboration, the Tranzlator Crew, with his New Jersey classmates Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel. By 1994, the Tranzlator Crew had become the Fugees, and the group enjoyed its first critical acclaim with its debut album, “Blunted On Reality.”

Jean’s talents as a producer and performer have led to myriad successful projects over the past two decades, including collaborating with Bono on “New Day” and Shakira on the Grammy-nominated international smash hit “Hips Don’t Lie,” as well as writing and producing Carlos Santana’s Grammy Award-winning “Supernatural” and Whitney Houston’s “My Love Is Your Love.” Jean is currently working on his seventh solo LP, “Wyclef Jean,” which returns Wyclef to his musical roots and will be released this summer via Carnival House/Columbia Records/Sony Music.

In 2005, Jean founded Yéle Haiti, a grassroots movement inspiring change in Haiti through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment, to provide aid and assistance to his native Haiti. The organization’s community service programs include food distribution and mobilizing emergency relief. The term “yéle” was coined by Wyclef in a song and means “a cry for freedom.” After the devastating earthquake in January, all programs now focus on the relief and reconstruction of the island nation.

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ABC AND HARPO PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF "THE OPRAH WINFREY OSCAR SPECIAL," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3

New York, N.Y., February 12th, 2010.               In celebration of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, "The Oprah Winfrey Oscar Special" returns to ABC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Oprah once again brings together Hollywood's biggest stars to interview each other in casual, intimate settings, capturing moments seldom seen. The hour-long primetime special will air in the week leading up to the Academy Awards on Sunday, March 7 (5:30 p.m., PT / 8:30 p.m., ET), which will also be broadcast on ABC.

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The CW Announces Early Pickups for Five Series

Los Angeles, Ca., February 16th, 2010.               The CW Network has given early pickups to five series for next season, including four signature dramas and the reality hit AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL. All five shows will return in Fall 2010.

The series receiving early renewals include this season’s breakout hit THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, The CW’s most-watched show (4.6 million viewers) and the network’s number one show among adults 18-34 (2.5/8). THE VAMPIRE DIARIES premiere generated the largest audience in network history for a series debut (5.7 million total viewers). THE VAMPIRE DIARIES has improved The CW’s performance Thursday at 8:00 p.m. by 114% among women 18-34 this season. The network also renewed fan favorite SUPERNATURAL, which will enter its sixth season next year. SUPERNATURAL has one of the most loyal audiences of any show on television and does heroic work in a perennially tough time period. It has improved over last season among women and adults 18-34 (29% and 8%, respectively) this season, a remarkable accomplishment for a fifth-year show.

Also given early pickups for next season are The CW’s Monday night sensation GOSSIP GIRL,which is The CW’s number one show among its target demographic of women 18-34, and Tuesday’s trend-setting drama, 90210, which sees some of TV’s largest percent increases from DVR playback, nearly doubling its women 18-34 live-only ratings once live+7 data is included. Wednesday anchor AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will also be back for cycles 15 and 16 with superstar Tyra Banks and new groups of aspiring models. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL continues to rank second in the competitive Wednesday 8:00 p.m. hour among young women 18-34 (3.4/10).

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NBC ANNOUNCES SEASON FINALE DATES

Universal City, Ca., February 8th, 2010.               NBC announced today season finale dates for a variety of shows that extend all the way to Tuesday, May 25 with the season's climactic episode of "The Biggest Loser" (8-10 p.m. ET).

In chronological order, the season finales include (all times ET): "Trauma" (Monday, May 10, 9-10 p.m.); "Mercy" (Wednesday, May 12, 8-9 p.m.); and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (Wednesday, May 19, 10-11 p.m.).

Also among NBC's season finales are all of the Thursday night comedies, including: "Community" (Thursday, May 20, 8-8:30 p.m.); "Parks and Recreation" (Thursday, May 20, 8:30-9 p.m.); "The Office" (Thursday, May 20, 9-9:30 p.m.); "30 Rock" (Thursday, May 20, 9:30-10 p.m.); "The Celebrity Apprentice" (Sunday, May 23, 9-11 p.m.); a two-hour "Chuck" (Monday, May 24, 8-10 p.m.); "Law & Order" (Monday, May 24, 10-11 p.m.); and a two-hour "The Biggest Loser" (Tuesday, May 25, 8-10 p.m.).

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NBC EXTENDS PREMIERE OF NEW PRIMETIME GAME SHOW 'MINUTE TO WIN IT' TO TWO HOURS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 14 (7-9 P.M. ET)

Universal City, Ca., February 16th, 2010.               NBC adds more family fun to its upcoming Sunday night line-up by extending the premiere episode of its new primetime game show "Minute To Win It" to two hours on the previously announced date of Sunday, March 14 (7-9 p.m. ET).

The two-hour premiere episode of the third season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" will immediately follow from 9-11 p.m. ET.

"Minute To Win It," hosted by All-American chef and television personality Guy Fieri ("Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives"), features competitors participating in a series of simple, yet nerve-wracking, games that can lead to a $1 million prize.

In each one-hour episode competitors will face 10 challenges that escalate in level of difficulty using everyday household items. Each game has a one minute time limit and failure to finish the task on time will eliminate the contestant. At various points throughout the game, the competitor can walk away with the money earned up to that point - but it'll take nerves of steel to complete all 10 tasks to win $1 million.

The competitors, who come from all walks of life, are shown over 60 games prior to the competition and are encouraged to practice these one-of-a-kind challenges at home. Some of the challenges include:

HANKY PANKY - Using only one hand, the competitor must pull tissues out of a tissue box one-at-a-time until the box is empty.

JUNK IN THE TRUNK - A belt with an empty tissue box is attached around the competitor's waist and positioned against the contestant's back with the hole facing outwards. Ping-pong balls are placed inside the tissue box and the competitor must jump and wiggle to shake the balls out of the box without letting his hands touch the ground. All balls must be out of the box within the minute time limit to successfully complete the challenge.

EGG ROLL - Contestant must move three eggs across the floor and into a target area only by "fanning" the eggs with an empty pizza box.

BOBBLE HEAD - A pedometer is attached to the competitor's head and he must move his head to rack up a total number of steps to complete the game.

MOVIN' ON UP - Contestant is given a stack of 49 blue plastic cups with a red cup on the bottom. He must race to move the one red cup to the top by holding the stack and continuously moving the cups, one-by-one, from the top to the bottom through the entire stack.

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NBC TEAMS UP WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA'S FAMILY STRENGTHENING INITIATIVE FOR THE PARENTHOOD PROJECT

Universal City, Ca., February 10th, 2010.                NBC has teamed with Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Family Strengthening Initiative -- a campaign committed to providing resources to families -- to launch The Parenthood Project (www.parenthoodproject.com), a collective effort that asks stars and consumers to dialogue about what parenthood means to them today. For the first 5000 individuals who complete the sentence, "Parenthood is---," on the site, NBC will make a 20 dollar financial donation to the Family Strengthening Initiative.

Talent participating in The Parenthood Project include the stars and executive producers of many of NBC's programs, including: Ron Howard, Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Craig T. Nelson and Mae Whitman (NBC's new series "Parenthood"), NBC News' Brian Williams and David Gregory, Joel McHale and Ken Jeong ("Community"), Robert Knepper ("Heroes"), Michelle Trachtenberg ("Mercy"), Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Ellie Kemper, Angela Kinsey and Phyllis Smith ("The Office"), Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones and Nick Offerman ("Parks and Recreation"), Tom Papa ("The Marriage Ref"), Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott ("Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood"), Mel B, Lisa Ann Walter and Shayla Hudson Williams (Oxygen's "Dance Your Ass Off"), Patti Stanger (Oxygen's "The Millionaire's Club"), Bill Powers (Bravo's "Work of Art") and Bob and Courtney Novogratz (Bravo's "9 By Design").

"The Parenthood Project and our partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America will provide insight into contemporary views on parenting and the broad concept of parenthood," said Adam Stotsky, President, NBC Entertainment Marketing. "This effort is a sociological study which elevates our overall marketing campaign to another level and allows for stars and viewers to come together on this relatable, important and universal topic."

"Parents and caregivers are the primary sources of influence for children and often determine how they experience life," said Jose Cruz, Boys & Girls Clubs of America's director, Family Strengthening. "The Parenthood Project furthers our efforts to reach beyond our walls to support families in order to promote the success of our young people."

The "parenthood is---" statement can be from the perspective of a parent, aunt, uncle, daughter or son. Running :20 seconds or less in length, submissions should celebrate and showcase the many facets of family life, whether they be emotional, serious, witty or fun. Entries can also be made in a text format - 10 words or less - or by submitting a photo. Participants do not need to be parents. For further details, please visit www.parenthoodproject.com.

The primary goal is to compile a robust list of stars and everyday people who share their "parenthood is---" statements --and ultimately increase understanding of what parenthood means today.

In addition to submitting entries at www.parenthoodproject.com, users will be able to submit statements via Twitter by using the hash tag #parenthoodis and at Parenthood Project booths located in the lobby of New York and Los Angeles area movie theaters the weekends of February 12 and 19.

Examples include, "Parenthood is---":

? Hearing "I Hate You!" -- and knowing you are doing something right ? Having 9-1-1 on Speed Dial ? Balancing Ambition and Guilt ? Paying More for the Babysitter than the Movie ? A Complete and Total Privilege

As a part of the program, the initiative will be launching a user-generated consumer hub on parenthoodproject.com that will allow consumers to upload their "parenthood is..." statements. The site will showcase many of the entries that have been collected.

Boys & Girls Club Family Strengthening Initiative provides effective strategies to help parents participate fully in their children's lives. Through programs like Family PLUS (Parents Leading Uniting, Serving), Clubs are introduced to factors that affect the family unit and methods of providing parents with resources. Activities such as the Family Strengthening Virtual Symposium, set to begin March 2nd, will lead parents and caregivers through Web-based seminars designed to strengthen the whole family. Parents and caregivers can visit http://familyplus.bgca.org/symposium <http://familyplus.bgca.org/symposium> to find out more and register for a session.

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QUOTABLES FROM "LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON" February 8 - February 12

"You guys feeling good?! Oh man, there's been some rough weather on the East Coast. The snowstorm left more than 300,000 people without power. Those people included many in Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and Peyton Manning."

"Did everybody watch the Super Bowl? It was a great game. And everybody's happy for New Orleans. In fact today, FEMA announced plans to congratulate them in about two weeks."

"People in New Orleans wanted this win badly. In fact, I heard they actually sent a boy in Louisiana home from school because he was wearing an Indianapolis Colts jersey. Afterwards, the boy said, "I love the Saints. I just hate school."

"Did you hear about this? On Saturday, Sarah Palin looked at notes written on her hand during a speech at the Tea Party Convention in Tennessee. Oddly enough, she was reading, "Hi. I'm Sarah, Palin."

"There's some big Tiger Woods news. I read that Tiger is planning to play in the Masters this April. Tiger said he's just focused on winning another green jacket - while his wife is focused on receiving half of a green jacket."

"This could be big. There are rumors swirling that the New York Times is planning a "bombshell story" about Governor David Paterson that could ruin his election chances. Paterson couldn't believe it - he was like, "I still have election chances??"

"Check this out, Saudi Arabia says a Pakistani man named Akbar Zib cannot be ambassador to their country because in Arabic his name means "biggest penis." I know that seems like a terrible name, but he's way luckier than his brother, "Pencil Zib."

"Hey this is important, a new study found that drinking beer can help stop osteoporosis and build stronger bones. Beer makers have already come out with a new ad campaign, "Screw milk! Got beer?"

"I love this story. On Thursday, a woman went into labor at a taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Man, talk about a surprise under your seat. "You're having a baaaaabby!"

"And finally, the Museum of Sex here in New York City has a new exhibition called "Rubbers," featuring dresses made from condoms. Or what Lady Gaga calls her "comfy clothes."

"Hey, you guys feeling good tonight?! Oh man, there's some horrible weather coming. There's supposed to be so much snow in New York, people might even get stranded at work. Which means Governor Paterson gets at least ONE more day in office."

"Yeah, New York City is expecting 18 inches. When Governor Paterson heard that, he was like, "Come on, it's like six, seven inches tops. Wait, what are we talking about?"

"Yeah, this snow could be bad. I was reading that a man in Colorado was rescued after his SUV got stuck in the snow for three days. Toyota drivers were like, "At least your SUV stopped."

"Any Saints fans in the audience? Well, New Orleans held its Super Bowl victory parade today. Of course, New Orleans during a parade isn't any different than New Orleans any other day, it just means everyone is getting drunk in the same direction."

"That's what a victory parade in New Orleans is all about. Making incredible memories and not remembering ANY of them the next morning."

"There's a lot going on in Washington. President Obama just held his first monthly bipartisan meeting and said that working together on jobs would be "a good place to start." Hey, you know where else would be a good place to start? A YEAR AGO."

"I thought this was interesting. A new study found that different colors can actually describe different moods. For example, gray means sad, yellow means happy, and orange means Snooki."

"Speaking of Snooki from "Jersey Shore," she has a boyfriend! And, I don't know how serious it is, but I hear she's already moved into his hot tub."

"And finally, First Lady Michelle Obama just launched a campaign to combat childhood obesity called "Let's Move." And this evening, obese children started their own program called "Let's Not."

"How are you guys feeling? Are you warm? Thank you for braving the snow out there. It's really piling up. Of course, I spent the storm the way I always do - shoveling Kathie Lee's parking space."

"The entire east coast is covered with snowbanks and snowdrifts - or as Toyota drivers call them, "cushions."

"It was so cold out there, the writing on Sarah Palin's hand said, "Economy, Jobs, Put Gloves On, Stupid!"

"Today New York City cancelled public schools for only the third time in six years. That's crazy, right? Only three times in six years - or what the Knicks would call, "a win."

"The UN here in New York was also closed because of the snowstorm. That could be bad. I mean if the UN is closed, who's gonna "do nothing?"

"Things are even worse for travelers. Airports all over the East Coast are facing flight cancellations. In fact, under each departure time, it says, "Are you freaking kidding me??"

"I don't know if you heard this. Yesterday, President Obama told White House reporters that his meeting with bipartisan congressional leaders went, quote, "well." When asked why he was being so vague, he was like, "Because."

"Did anyone see Michelle Obama on Larry King last night? Michelle said, "The American people don't care about the president's anger or frustration." And they don't care about the Vice President."

"I was reading that Hillary Clinton leaves for Qatar and Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Which helped me identify the voice mail I got today saying, "Party at my house, Saturday night."

"I have some big "Jersey Shore" news for you guys. In People magazine, Snooki's new boyfriend, Emilio Masella, says they're exclusive. And Snooki was like, "Aww, he's so cute when he makes up words!"

"Check this out. An elementary school in Britain has banned Valentine's Day cards because kids aren't mature enough to think about relationships. And then boys were like, "Whoa! Not so fast! Who said anything about a relationship? I mean, we go out, we have a couple juice boxes, we see what happens, alright?"

"And finally, last night a hotel hosted "Yappy Hour" - an event for single dog owners to meet other single dog owners. Some of the girls were nice, but I heard a lot of them were total bitches."

"You guys feeling good? Valentine's Day is only 3 days away. And get this -- officials at an airport in the Netherlands found 20 pounds of cocaine hidden in shipments of roses. Looks like Amy Winehouse has a boooooyfriend!"

"Did anyone see this? Joe Biden was interviewed on Larry King last night and said some of Sarah Palin's recent comments "are just too far out there," he doesn't "know where they come from." Biden was like, "Who the hell is she, ME???"

"Pixar just announced that "Cars 2" is coming to theaters June 2011. It was supposed to come out in 2010, but there were some problems with the brakes."

"Yeah, Toyota's had a rough month, but President Obama predicted that they will bounce back from this crisis. Didn't he say the same thing about Tiger Woods? Maybe Tiger and Toyota should team up for a come back with the slogan: "Tiger and Toyota, we swear we can stop."

"Oh, this is bad. American Airlines could face a 10 million dollar fine for safety violations - over the wiring on its MD-80 fleet. It's a pretty big deal - in fact, Toyota's calling it "the mechanical failure story of the year that people should focus on."

"This is pretty interesting. Michelle Obama said that childhood obesity impacts national security because obesity is a common disqualifier for military service. That's great info for moms. "Honey, you have two choices: you can eat that donut and play video games or you can eat this salad and go to Iraq."

"Check this out. A new survey found that the average person has sex 103 times a year. When I heard that, I was like, 103?!?! I mean, only 103?"

"This is kinda weird. A new study found that the Reebok Classic is the most popular shoe worn by burglars. The second most popular shoe worn by burglars: yours."

"During a routine car search, border patrol agents in Texas found a stash of marijuana in a framed portrait of Jesus. Yeah, the guys in the car were like "Uh, it's a miracle?"

"And finally, this is just a crazy story - an ambassador in the United Arab Emirates has called off his wedding after he found out that his future wife is bearded and cross-eyed behind her veil. On the bright side - I think we found Bin Laden!!"

"It's Friday! How are you guys feeling tonight? Hey, the Olympics are here, you guys! I love it. Yeah, right now, Vancouver is the home of the Winter Olympics. In the summer, it'll go back to its old name: the home of righteous weed."

"Here's some weird Olympics news. I read that the U.S. Curling team has its own official condom. Yeah, but it's still not as good as the most effective method of birth control - being a member of the U.S. Curling team."

"President Obama has a lot of stuff coming up. I heard that he's going to give the commencement address at the University of Michigan on May 1. Obama plans to open with some bipartisan gratitude - "I'd like to thank Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, John McCain. (LOOKS AT PALM) Sarah Palin."

"This is pretty interesting. A new Gallup poll found that 44 percent of Americans would vote for President Obama in 2012 - while 42 percent would vote for a Republican candidate. If you're wondering about the other 14 percent, let's just say "Bieber Fever's" gotten a little out of control."

"This whole situation with Toyota is not good at all, you guys. Toyota is still out there apologizing for this massive recall. I was like, "You know what, Toyota? We appreciate the apologies, but you can stop now. No really, stop. STOP! STOP!"

"Listen to this. A company in Israel has a new machine that can shrink man boobs by 40 percent. That's crazy, right? Yeah, it's called "a treadmill."

"I was reading that there's a new program in Washington, D.C. that gives free BlackBerries to smokers - so they can call a quit-smoking hotline whenever they want. So far the program has helped over 1,000 smokers get a free BlackBerry."

"This is just bizarre. A company in Japan has a new sneaker that adjusts to the changing shape of a woman's foot according to the balance of her hormones. That's gonna lead to some fun arguments with your girlfriend. "Why can't you understand me like my sneaker does???"

"And finally, there's a new trend in Australia, "kangatarians" - people who only eat vegetables and kangaroo meat. Meanwhile, kangaroos have given them another name: a-holes."

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Things You Didn't Know About 'Survivor' "

(Click Here to Watch the "Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains" Top Ten List on Wednesday's LATE SHOW)

As presented by 10 castaways from "Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains" on the Wednesday, Feb. 10 broadcast

10.       Jerri Manthey: None of us have ever paid taxes on our winnings.

9.         Russell Hantz: 90% of all contestants are bartenders, the other 10% - cocktail waitresses.

8.         Stephenie LaGrossa: Many contestants go on to do great things, like host boat shows.

7.         Parvati Shallow: We use our wits, our stamina, and any 4-star hotel in the area.

6.         Rob Mariano: A scorpion once climbed up my pants and stung me in the nuts.

5.         Tom Westman: Appearance on the show was a condition of my parole.

4.         Cirie Fields: Winner gets $1 million; everyone else gets a tote bag and ringworm.

3.         James "JT" Thomas Jr.: To compete with "Lost," we've added a hatch, a polar bear and a really fat guy.

2.         Colby Donaldson: Being on "Survivor" is almost as hellish as being on Letterman.

1.         Rupert Boneham: Several contestants later posed for Playboy - and I'm one of them.

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