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Lisa Whelchel on Survivor: Will Her Faith Play a Role in New Series?
Actress Lisa Whelchel, who played Blair on "The Facts of Life," is a born-again Christian who has incorporated her faith into the entertainment industry. She recently participated in a season of CBS' hit series "Survivor," which she says was "one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life."
Valedictorian Denied Diploma After Saying 'Hell' in Speech
Kaitlin Nootbaar earned the title of Valedictorian at her high school in Oklahoma but was reportedly denied her diploma after using the word "hell" in her graduation speech. School officials withheld the certificate until Nootbaar apologized, sparking a debate as to the use of the term.
Tony Scott and Brain Cancer: Could Disease Have Caused Suicide?
It has been revealed that director Tony Scott, who leaped to his death in Los Angeles, had inoperable brain cancer. A source close to Scott admitted to ABC News that the situation was grim and could have influenced Scott's decision to end his own life.
Katie Couric's One Regret? Not Having More Children
Katie Couric has been on TV more years than she can remember, and the host has said in a new interview that she truly only has one major regret: not having more children. "Sometimes I think I should have had six kids!" she recently told Good Housekeeping.
Tony Scott, 'Top Gun' Director, Leaps to Death; Hollywood Remembers Legend
Director Tony Scott has died after reportedly jumping from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles. The director had helped create classics such as "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder," and "Beverly Hills Cop II." Hollywood has reacted to the news with a great deal of sadness and shock.
Farrah Abraham Music Video Released Along With Memoir (VIDEO)
"Teen Mom" sensation Farrah Abraham has released her first music video in conjunction with her personal memoir. The 20-year-old reality star is seeking to cement her place in the entertainment industry now that "Teen Mom" has concluded its final season.
Parents Fear Palm Scanning in School Could Start 'Mark of the Devil'
Palm scanning could be coming to Moss Bluff Elementary School if Principal Charles Caldarera gets his way. Some parents, though, are not happy with the decision and cite religious beliefs as the reason for their opposition and wanting to exclude their children from the process.
Two Tacoma Boys Missing After Altercation With Caregiver
The Tacoma, Washington community is rallying around two families after their young boys went missing on Wednesday. Zabian Welcome, 9, and Jeffery Zupan, 11, reportedly ran away from Zabian's home after a fight with their female caregiver.
Jesse Jackson Jr. in 'Deep' Depression, Reports Patrick Kennedy
Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. has been on medical leave since June 10, and former Rep. Patrick Kennedy has now visited with Jackson and spoken to the press about Jackson's current condition.
White House, 'Biden Still on Ticket,' Clinton Not a Replacement
As soon as Paul Ryan was announced as Mitt Romney's choice on the Republican ticket, rumors began flying that President Obama would replace current Vice President Joe Biden with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the next election. The White House has issued a formal statement contradicting those claims and assuring the public that Biden will remain Vice President.