Scary Face

Welcome back to daytime TV, Kathie Lee Gifford. We've missed you. But why do you look so... different? Something just isn't the same about your eyes. And your mouth. And your skin. Hmmmm. Check out Kathie Lee on the 4th hour of The Today Show and see what you think.

Jimmy Fallon Named as Conan O'Brien's Late Night Successor

Jimmy Fallon has officially been named as the new host of NBC's Late Night, succeeding Conan O'Brien when O'Brien heads to The Tonight Show to take over for Jay Leno in 2009. The announcement was made today as part of NBC's upfront presentation. The premiere date for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon will be announced at a later date.

Dennis Farina Arrested On Gun Charges

Actor Dennis Farina was arrested on gun charges today at the Los Angeles Airport. The actor, currently in theaters in What Happens in Vegas, was going through a security checkpoint when screeners found a pistol in his briefcase. The gun was not registered or licensed to the actor. Farina was arrested on felony charges and posted $35,000 bail.

Iron Man Still Number One

Iron Man grossed an estimated $50.5 million this weekend to take first place at the box office again. Second place went to the critically panned Speed Racer with $20.2 million. Following close behind in third place was the Kutcher/Diaz comedy What Happens in Vegas with $20 million. Fourth place belonged to Made of Honor, which took in $7.6 million. Rounding out the top five is Baby Mama, with $5.8 million.

DMX Arrested

Rapper DMX was arrested today in Phoenix on drug and animal cruelty charges after the police raided his Arizona home. The rapper, who was born as Earl Simmons, was previously arrested in 2006 for carrying a concealed weapon.

Top Ten Singles

From Billboard's Hot 100...

10. Leavin... Jesse McCartney
9. Love Song... Sara Bareilles
8. Pocketful of Sunshine... Natasha Bedingfield
7. Touch My Body... Mariah Carey
6. 4 Minutes... Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake
5. Sexy I Am... Ray J. Featuring Yung Berg
4. Love in this Club... Usher Featuring Young Jeezy
3. No Air... Jordin Sparks Duet with Chris Brown
2. Lollipop... Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
1. Bleeding Love... Leona Lewis

Amy Winehouse Arrested

Amy Winehouse was arrested today on suspicion of drug possession. The arrest is linked to the video that came to light in January after the British tabloid The Sun printed still pictures from the video, showing Winehouse inhaling fumes from a pipe. More details to follow.

TV Ratings

The top rated television shows for the week ending May 4th:

1. American Idol - Tuesday
2. American Idol - Wednesday
3. Dancing with the Stars
4. Dancing with the Stars - Results
5. CSI
6. Desperate Housewives
7. Grey's Anatomy
8. NCIS
9. CSI: Miami
10. House

Finally: Kobe Bryant Named MVP

After 12 years of playing professional basketball, Kobe Bryant has finally been honored as the NBA's MVP. Bryant will receive the his trophy tomorrow night. Congrats!

Britney Spears Granted Extended Visitation with Her Children

Britney Spears was granted extended visits with her two sons after a hearing today in Los Angeles. Ex-husband Kevin Federline will retain custody of the boys, but Spears will be allowed longer visits with them. Lets hope Britney continues on this good path!

Scary Face

Remember Loni Anderson? The former Mrs. Burt Reynolds and co-star of WKRP in Cincinnati is now 62 years old and fighting every year. It looks she may have been pulled back a few inches too far and her lips could be Botoxed a bit much. What do you think?

Beverlee McKinsey, Famed Soap Actress, Dead at 72

Actress Beverlee McKinsey died in Los Angeles on May 2nd from complications due to a kidney transplant. Best known for her work in daytime television, Ms. McKinsey appeared on Broadway in the original production of Neil Simon's, Barefoot in the Park, and in the London production of Edward Albee's, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? But it was her work in NBC's Another World and Texas as Iris Carrington and later on CBS's Guiding Light as Alexandra Spaulding that gained Ms. McKinsey legions of fans. For those who never saw her work, here is a small sample from Guiding Light:

Iron Man Sequel Set for April 2010

Well, that didn't take long, did it? Marvel Studios announced today that Iron Man 2 will be released on April 30, 2010. Also announced were Thor, out June 4, 2010; The First Avenger: Captain America, out May 6, 2011; The Avengers, in July 2011; and Ant Man, with no release date.

Iron Man made $104.2 million in the States since opening, and $201 million worldwide.

Iron Man is Box Office Gold

Iron Man scored an impressive $100.7 million in it's first weekend at the box office, making it the second best non sequel premiere in history. Made of Honor gathered up $15.5 million to come in second. Last week's #1 movie, Baby Mama, dropped to 3rd place with $10.3 million. 4th place belonged to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, bringing in $6.1 million. Rounding out the Top 5 was the Harold & Kumar sequel with $6 million.

Amy Winehouse Won't Record New Bond Movie Theme Song

Amy Winehouse won't be recording the theme song to the new James Bond film after all. Producer Mark Ronson states that Winehouse "is not ready to record any new music." Ronson, who produced most of Winehouse's Grammy winning Back in Black, was interviewed for Sky News yesterday.

Top 10 Singles

From Billboard's Hot 100...

10. With You... Chris Brown
9. Forever... Chris Brown
8. Love Song... Sara Bareilles
7. Touch My Body... Mariah Carey
6. Sexy Can I... Ray J & Yung Berg
5. Love In This Club... Usher Featuring Young Jeezy
4. 4 Minutes... Madonna Featuring Justin Timberlake
3. No Air... Jordin Sparks Duet With Chris Brown
2. Lollipop... Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
1. Bleeding Love... Leona Lewis

Barbara Walters Had Affair with Married Senator

Barbara Walters has revealed her affair with a married senator. Appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show in an episode set to air on Tuesday, Walters disclosed she carried on an affair with Senator Edward Brooke, the first African American to be popularly elected to the Senate. The affair lasted for years and ended in 1978.

Mariah Carey Married????

Yesterday we mentioned reports that Mariah Carey was engaged to Nick Cannon. Today, the rumors are flying that the two lovebirds married in the Bahamas on Wednesday. Still no comment from either Carey or Cannon...