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Apparently self-deprecating is the new sexy!

First a bashful Blake Shelton joked that “y’all must be running out of people” after he was named this year’s Sexiest Man Alive. And now it seems one of People’s picks for Sexiest Newsmen also can’t quite fathom the power of his own sex appeal.

Anderson Cooper, he of the distinguished snow-white hair, tells People he sees himself as more “super-pale” salamander than silver fox.

“I see myself as when you lift a rock and see a salamander who has not seen the light of day — that’s how I view myself,...

Is Toni Topaz a friend or foe?!

That's the question on every Riverdale fan's mind tonight after watching this week's all-new episode, "Chapter 17: The Town That Dreaded Sundown," when Toni showed off her surprisingly vicious side to Jughead, Betty and Kevin during their crack-the-code study session.

After trying to spend some extra alone time with Jughead outside of the Red and Black, and throwing a particularly pointed jab at Betty's ponytail, (Gasp, not the "iconic" ponytail!) Toni unleashed a verbal avalanche about the "fake news" out there that demonizes the Southside Serpents.

"Oh, yeah?" Toni sneered when Betty claimed that she doesn’t hate the Serpents. "Then why is it that your boyfriend here lies about the fact that he sits with us at lunch?" Whoa, girl!

Ok, Toni -- we see you trying to slither your way in between Betty and Jughead's relationship! To find out what Toni's true intentions really are, we caught up with...

Twin Peaks Recap is a weekly column by Keith Uhlich covering David Lynch and Mark Frost's limited, 18-episode continuation of the Twin Peaks television series.What's an FBI Special Agent to do after being locked away for 25 years in unearthly purgatory? Episodes three and four of Mark Frost and David Lynch's revived Twin Peaks, which aired on Showtime this past Sunday in a two-hour block (aside from September's two-part finale, it's all single, hour-long episodes from hereon out), follow our besuited, Black Lodge-incarcerated hero Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) as he reintegrates into modern terrestrial society. So this is basically Peaks doing Rectify, just with a sterile death row replaced by an infernal hellscape out of Clive Barker. Or David Lynch, really. What's becoming more and more evident as the new Peaks progresses is that the series is, in large part, a repository for Lynch's subconscious, past and present.

As its planned Big Bang Theory spinoff begins to fall into place, it’s been revealed that CBS has already cast a young actor to play the 12-year-old Sheldon Cooper.

That’s according to Jim Parsons himself, who confirmed as much to Entertainment Tonight at last night’s 2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Parsons stopped short of revealing the identity of said youngster, but we understand he’ll be headlining a series that is “very different” to The Big Bang Theory. Entitled Sheldon, much of the spinoff will chronicle his unusual upbringing in Galveston, Texas and, ultimately, how he became the snarky, razor-sharp theoretical physicist fans know and love.

Parsons, who has played Cooper for a whopping ten years, then went on to tell Et that although CBS brass and the show’s producer Steve Molaro spent time sifting through scores of auditions, the final choice is someone he believes to be “really special.

The Big Bang Theory may well become the textbook example of a slow-burner in the modern TV landscape. When Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady’s science-heavy sitcom premiered almost a decade ago, CBS’ newfound drama was hampered by mixed reviews, and it wasn’t until the show’s sophomore run that The Big Bang Theory started to reverse its fortunes.

Following its tenth year on the airwaves, Lorre and Prady’s brainy sitcom remains one of the most successful shows in the medium, and it’s small wonder why Warner Bros. TV and CBS issued the go-ahead for a spinoff series back in November, one designed to focus on the inimitable theoretical physicist known as Sheldon Cooper. Now in active development, it’s understood the planned offshoot will focus on a 12-year-old Sheldon who spends his youth growing up in Galveston, Texas. Jim Parsons may leave some mighty big boots to fill,...

Round 2 of the presidential debates between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton offered plenty of fireworks — and moderators Martha Raddatz and Anderson Cooper got caught in the crossfire.

As the Republican and Democratic nominees traded vicious barbs, Raddatz and Cooper tried to maintain order, telling the rowdy audience several times to settle down and interrupting each candidate to move on. But Trump clearly felt like he was being ganged up on; he even muttered under his breath that this debate felt like it was “one-on-three.”

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At first glance, the combination of Raddatz...

Whether he likes it or not, Johnny Depp is going to be a part of this year's Awards Season for his mesmerizing portrayal of Whitey Bulger in "Black Mass" (See my review right here).

The actor, previously nominated for "Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl," "Finding Neverland," and "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street," infamously told BBC Newsbeat that he "doesn't want to win one of those things ever." Well, guess what? He maybe nominated and perhaps win! Why? Because he's just been baptized by the Palm Springs International Film Festival with its Desert Palm Achievement Award. And that's a good sign as we traverse Awards Season.

This is in my hood and I'll give you reports from the red carpet! Here's the complete press release:

Palm Springs, CA (November 17, 2015) . The 27th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (Psiff) will present Johnny Depp with the Desert Palm Achievement Award,...

The 27th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (Psiff) will present Johnny Depp with the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor at its annual Awards Gala for his performance in “Black Mass.” Each year the festival selects an actor and actress to receive this award. The Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart and presenting sponsor Entertainment Tonight, will be held Saturday, January 2, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs January 1-11. Above Amber Heard and husband, Johnny Depp, at 2015 Hollywood Film Awards – Nov 1 “Johnny Depp is one of the most versatile and dynamic actors of our time,” said Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. “In his latest film, Black Mass, Depp, in a stunning transformation, creates a gripping and multi-layered portrait of infamous gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger. He delivers an astounding performance that has earned raves from both critics and audiences and is sure to garner awards attention. It is our...

Friday will mark the one-year anniversary of Joan Rivers' death due to complications from a surgical procedure, and on Tuesday, her daughter, Melissa Rivers, revealed that she has scattered some of her mom's ashes in a place that holds fond memories for her family.

Melissa told Entertainment Tonight that she scattered some of the comedy legend's ashes in Wyoming last month. It's where Joan, Melissa and her son, Cooper, 14, would vacation each year.

"Coop and I took our annual family vacation to Wyoming. [The] first without my mom and scattered some of her ashes there so we can still be...

With the one-year anniversary of Joan Rivers' death a few days away, daughter Melissa Rivers has revealed how she and son Cooper ultimately laid the legendary entertainer to rest. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the Fashion Police host explained that the two scattered some of her ashes during their annual family trip to Wyoming last month. "[It was the first one] without my mom, and we scattered some of her ashes there so we can still be together every August as a family," she explained. And when asked how she and Cooper are coping with the upcoming anniversary of Joan's death this coming Friday, Melissa told the show that she's just focusing on staying...

It’ll be a family reunion every year. Just days before the first anniversary of Joan Rivers’ death, Melissa Rivers reveals where she scattered her mother’s ashes last month. Melissa, 47, told Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday, Sept. 1, that she and her son, 14-year-old Cooper, went on their annual family vacation to Wyoming last month, and that’s where they decided to sprinkle some of her comedian mother’s remains. “[It was the first one] without my mom, and scattered some of her ashes there so we can still be together every [...]...

Mariah Carey is more than just a performer—she's a lifesaver! One of her backup singer, Deborah Cooper, opened up in an interview with Entertainment Tonight about how the diva quite literally saved her life, making her the ultimate "Hero." When Cooper was diagnosed with cancer, Carey helped pay for holistic treatments, which she believes restored her health. "Mariah Carey definitely saved my life," Cooper told Et. "They told me that I only had a few months to live, so when Mariah heard about it, she was like, 'Umm... Where do I send the money?'" Cooper played a big role in Carey's performances in the early '90s, singing backup on classic songs such as...

Finally, something to brighten up our January! Celebrity Big Brother is back tonight, and we can't wait to see who's about to go into the house. Host Emma Willis has promised a stellar lineup, so we're expecting big things.

We're just getting our popcorn ready, but join us from 9pm when the show starts on Channel 5 for all the action from the glamorous Borehamwood bungalow...

23:05Right, that really is it from us - thanks for joining us!

22:58Ooh, a snippet of live footage. Perez is speaking to Katie, which is presumably straining her ability to be nice. Although they are talking about her (and her horrible fat-shaming show) so maybe not...

22:56But for now, that's your lot! Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side is coming up if you want even more house action, but we'll be saying bye on this blog for now. Thanks for joining us,...

Joan Rivers -- who made the world laugh for over 50 years with her jokes, put-downs and one-liners -- has died in NYC ... a week after her heart suddenly stopped beating during vocal cord surgery. She was 81.Joan's daughter Melissa Rivers took her mom off life support so she could pass comfortably in a private room. The death has been reported to the NYC Medical Examiner's Office -- and officials tell TMZ the office will open...

Joan Rivers, the raucous, acid-tongued comedian who crashed the male-dominated realm of late-night talk shows and turned Hollywood red carpets into danger zones for badly dressed celebrities, died Thursday. She was 81.

Rivers died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, surrounded by family and close friends, daughter Melissa Rivers said. She was hospitalized Aug. 28 after going into cardiac arrest in a doctor's office following a routine procedure. The New York state health department is investigating the circumstances.

"My mother's greatest joy in life was to make people laugh," Melissa Rivers said. "Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon."

Under the immobile, plastic surgery-crafted veneer that became Joan Rivers' unapologetic trademark as she aged, her wit remained as vibrantly raw and unruly as when she first broke her way into a comedy world belonging largely to men.

New York City – There are legends, and then there is Joan Rivers. The comedian and show business survivor had a life journey as an influential star from the 1960s all the way to the end of her life. Joan Rivers died on September 4th, 2014, in New York City after suffering respiratory failure last weekend.

Joan Rivers, Forever Young

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Joan Alexandra Molinsky was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Barnard College. As she developed her comic act, her agent at the time – Tony Rivers – suggested a name change, so Joan took his last name as hers. She was fired by Rivers as a result. Her training in comedy included a seven-month stint at The Second City in Chicago, but she got her feet wet in the comedy clubs in New York City in the 1960s, which included fellow comedy performers like George Carlin,...

There’s a moment in the excellent documentary, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, that has nothing to do with show business. Joan and her grandson Cooper are riding in the backseat of her town car on Thanksgiving morning, delivering a hot meal to a homebound woman with multiple sclerosis. Cooper tells his grandmother that he got his video-game console from a classmate who had three PSPs and gave him one. “Does he have a single grandfather?” Rivers jokes to the camera. In the small, warm silence that follows, Joan picks up her grandson’s hand and squeezes it. “I love your hands,” she tells him. “They’re good hands.” Cooper reaches over with his other hand and squeezes back. Joan soars.It never once occurred to me that Joan Rivers could die. Like everyone else, I can’t remember a time in which she wasn’t around. Joan has...

Some sad news today as it has been reported that legendary comedian Joan Rivers has died at the age of 81 following complications from a recent medical procedure. Rivers was perhaps best known as a red-carpet personality who spared no one when it came to her opinions on fashion. While often strident, Rivers was widely recognized as an equal opportunity offender who could absolutely take whatever she dished out (and probable then some). She also served as a guest host under Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show and was an accomplished stand-up comic in her own right. Her life's journey was both chronicled and roasted in the 2010 documentary Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work. While she appeared in numerous films, often playing herself, I was first exposed to her as Dot Matrix in Mel Brooks' comedy classic Spaceballs. A statement from daughter Melissa Rivers follows below. Here is Melissa Rivers...

Joan Rivers, the legendary comedian, TV personality, actress, and red carpet host, passed away Thursday after over a week long struggle in which she was kept alive on life support and put into a medically induced coma. She was 81.

“It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17pm surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother,” Rivers’ daughter Melissa wrote on Rivers’ personal website.

Deadline reports that Rivers was rushed to a hospital after undergoing a minor procedure, during which time she stopped breathing. Her status throughout the week had been updated to “stable,” but she remained in critical condition.

“Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and...

Joan Rivers has passed away.

Legendary comedian Joan Rivers, known for her acerbic wit, boundless energy and tenacious work ethic, has passed away at the age of 81. Rivers was a trailblazing performer and writer who redefined Hollywood and society's expectations for women.

Coming of age in an era where women were quickly making inroads in the workplace, Rivers forged her own road in the male-dominated world of comedy, breaking the glass ceiling of late night television by becoming the only permanent guest host for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. She then went on to become the first and only woman to ever host her own late night network show, The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers.

Photos: Joan River's 16 Best Quotes

Multi-talented Rivers didn't limit her career to comedy -- she acted, wrote hugely successful books, hosted Fashion Police and Live from the Red Carpet on E!, and starred on the WeTV reality series Melissa and Joan:...

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Today, September 4, 2014, we lost comedic icon Joan Rivers. Despite being released from the ICU yesterday, TMZ reports the comedian has passed at 81, a week after she stopped breathing during throat surgery. We’re still in shock over losing “a simple girl with a dream” who changed the world of comedy and made our days a little brighter.

Her beloved daughter and partner in crime Melissa Rivers released a written statement today, saying: “She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother.”

Joan made her way into our hearts by taking things to levels no one else would dare go. She brought laughter to the world and touched the lives of many. In the 2007 throwback clip below, Best Week Ever...

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Today, September 4, 2014, we lost comedic icon Joan Rivers. Despite being released from the ICU yesterday, TMZ reports the comedian has passed at 81, a week after she stopped breathing during throat surgery. We’re still in shock over losing “a simple girl with a dream” who changed the world of comedy and made our days a little brighter.

Her beloved daughter and partner in crime Melissa Rivers released a written statement today, saying: “She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother.”

Joan made her way into our hearts by taking things to levels no one else would dare go. She brought laughter to the world and touched the lives of many. In the 2007 throwback clip below, Best Week Ever...

Joan Rivers passed today away after complications during vocal cord surgery. Joan’s daughter Melissa Rivers took her mom off life support so she could pass comfortably in a private room reports TMZ.

“It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17pm surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother. Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received from around the world. They have been heard and appreciated. My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon.”

The Emmy-winning comedienne...

Joan Rivers, the acerbic comedian, Emmy-winning TV host, red-carpet fashion critic and “celebreality” star, died Thursday in New York City following complications from surgery last week.

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Rivers, 81, had been in a medically induced coma at New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital since her heart stopped beating during a doctor’s office procedure on her vocal cords. She had been moved to a private room on Wednesday, and was reportedly taken off life support this afternoon.

“It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers,...

Joan Rivers, a raucous and often-ubiquitous comedic presence on TV and nightclubs since the 1960s, has died. She was 81. "It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers," daughter Melissa said in a statement obtained by People. "She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother. Cooper and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received from around the world.

In what might be the craziest pairing on "Celebrity Wife Swap" yet, Joan and Melissa Rivers are pairing up with Bristol and Willow Palin to have Melissa and Bristol swap lives for a week.

The dichotomy is set up right off the bat, with the Rivers household looking composed and a little fancy, with Joan's sit-down dinners every night and their fashion plate wardrobes. Whereas the Palins are much more down 'n dirty (even though they live in some pretty swanky digs in Alaska) and son Tripp is much rowdier than Rivers' son Cooper -- though Cooper is 12 and Tripp is four, so.

Bristol is definitely more out of her comfort zone than Melissa because while Melissa is dealing with housework, an unruly four-year-old and moose meat, Bristol is at a dinner party full of Joan and Melissa Rivers' friends and while they aren't "attacking" her exactly the way she acts like they are,...

"Celebrity Wife Swap" has outdone itself this summer. When the series returns on Sunday, June 23, audiences will get a double swap: Bristol Palin and her sister, Willow -- the daughters of politician Sarah Palin -- will trade places with Joan and Melissa Rivers.

The results may be explosive.

For the episode, Melissa Rivers will head to Wasilla, Alaska to spend a week living with Willow Palin and Bristol's four-year-old son, Tripp. Bristol Palin, meanwhile, will head to Los Angeles for a week with Joan and Melissa's 12-year-old- son, Cooper. Two very different lifestyles will be on display for the show.

At the Palin household, it seems that Tripp is in charge. Melissa will have to deal not only with snow (not a big thing in La) but also with Tripp's energy and lack of discipline. Willow isn't likely to be much help with this as she is more often Tripp's co-conspirator.