The Critics Weigh In on Letterman: 'Brilliant TV': VIDEO
It was, at least according to The Associated Press, a “brilliant hour of TV.” David Letterman’s televised revelations of the employee affairs that led to a $2 million Extortion attempt stunned CBS viewers Thursday night. Slate calls it a “deeply personal, bizarre monologue.” Video clips of the 10-minute segment almost instantly appeared on YouTube. “The medium has come close to moments like this before

Stephanie Birkitt ( Photos ) David Letterman Affair
During his "Late Show" broadcast on Friday night, David Letterman confessed that he'd had sexual relations with female members of his staff and he had become the victim of an Extortion plot because of it. One of the women involved in the Letterman Extortion plot is Stephanie Birkitt , a former assistant to the CBS Late Show host, according to TMZ . Birkitt, who was featured on the show regularly, lived with alleged blackmailer Robert "Joe" Halderman , who was arrested yesterday. Halderman, a...

Joe Halderman Lived with Letterman's Former Assistant, Stephanie Birkitt: PHOTO
Last night, David Letterman revealed that he was a victim of an Extortion plot over his admitted sexual affairs with coworkers, including his former assistant Stephanie Birkitt. Now, the alleged Extortionist has been revealed: it's 51 year-old Robert Joe Halderman from Connecticut, a producer for the CBS news show 48 Hours.

David Letterman's Late Night confessions: PHOTO

David Letterman Gives Extortion Details and Admits Affair with Stephanie Birkitt: PHOTO
David Letterman announced on his show that had a sexual affair with Stephanie Birkitt (pictured with Dave above, and below), and allegedly four other females who worked on his show, all while dating Regina Lasko. Letterman started dating Lasko in 1986, and married her in March. Letterman tried to play down the fact he was having sex with staff, but he was also having affairs behind his girlfriend’s back. Letterman also announced that Robert Halderman (pictured below), a CBS News producer,...

Stephanie Birkitt, Woman Reportedly Involved in Letterman Scandal, in a Revealing 2004 Interview: “He's Just Playful”: PHOTO
David Letterman's sex Extortion revelations have turned a bit player on the "Late Show" into a national media figure. Stephanie Birkitt, the woman that Letterman had an affair with, gave a 2004 interview to the Fort Worth Star Telegram that's revealing in hindsight.

Stephanie Birkitt, Robert -Joe' Halderman, and the David Letterman Scandal: VIDEO
Meet Stephanie Birkitt who is embroiled at the center of the David Letterman affairs along with CBS employee Robert (Joe) Halderman. Who are these people and what do they have to do with the king of late night talk shows, our dear friend Dave. We have some biography information and pictures too. Photos: Stephanie Birkitt (Left), David Letterman (Center), Joe Halderman (Right)

Update: Letterman's Suspected Extortionist
The "48 Hours" employee who attempted to extort money from David Letterman is Robert Halderman, also known as Joe, a 51-year-old Emmy Award-winning producer.

Another Girlfriend for David Letterman?: PHOTO
Apparently, David Letterman really did get around. On Thursday, the Late Show host admitted on his show that he'd had relationships with several female staffers, and had become the victim of an Extortion plot because of it. It was later revealed that former assistant Stephanie Birkitt was the woman at the center of the plot. And now, TMZ reports, another woman has come forward to claim that she and Letterman had illicit relations. Former intern Holly Hester —who interned on the show in the...

David Letterman: Extortion Revealed, Wife Regina Lasko Photos
David Letterman confessed on his late night show earlier tonight that he had sexual relationships with his female employees and Letterman was the victim of a $2

All is forgiven; McCain returning to Letterman
David Letterman and Senator John McCain will get a chance to make up. The Republican presidential candidate is scheduled to appear on Letterman's Late Show on Thursday. It will be McCain's 13th visit to the CBS program but his first since he angered Letterman by canceling last month. Letterman was unhappy when McCain sat for an interview with Katie Couric instead of him on September 24. At the time he said he first felt like a "patriot" to let McCain off his commitment to deal with the economy but "

Letterman Says He Was Blackmailed Over Workplace Affairs
Los Angeles -- David Letterman acknowledged on Thursday's show that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someone tried to extort him over the affairs.

Critics Consensus: Zombieland Is Bloody Good
This week at the movies, we've got zombie zaniness ( Zombieland , starring Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg ); derby dolls ( Whip It , starring Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page ); funny falsehoods ( The Invention of Lying , starring Ricky Gervais and Jennifer Garner ); financial follies ( Michael Moore 's Capitalism: A Love Story ); and a pair of Pixar classics ( Toy Story and Toy Story 2 , both in 3-D). What do the critics have to say? 89% Fresh Zombieland For those who think there's nothing...

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Simon Cowell silenced by new judgeIt seems Simon Cowell has met his match on American Idol in the form of new judge Kara DioGuardi."I can't get a word in edgeways. She never shuts up," he told Extra.Kara joins resident Idol judges Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon himself for the next season of the popular US talent series, and has already made her mark at the show's auditions.Simon said that, despite early reports, everything is 'fine' on the judging panel between Kara and Paula."You know

Jon Gosselin Explains Why He Pulled The Plug On “Kate Plus 8″: VIDEO
Jon Gosselin was on CNN’s Larry King Live last night to explain his reasons for pulling the plug on TLC’s “ Kate Plus 8 .” Gosselin, who was accompanied by his lawyer, Mark Jay Heller , told King “It's not healthy for my kids to be on the show… it's detrimental to them. It's my right as a parent and as a father of my kids to determine whether the show is good for my family. I don't think it's healthy for them because we're going through a Divorce...

Guest list: Kate Gosselin on 'Today'; Lisa Ling, Kelly Clarkson on 'The View'
Mondays guest list could produce some headlines.Jon Gosselin last week on CNNs Larry King Live said he wanted to Jon Kate Plus 8 to end. He made that announcement after

John McCain “The Late Show With David Letterman” Appearance October 16
It looks like Senator John McCain and late night host David Letterman have kissed and made up. The Republican presidential candidate is scheduled to appear on The Late Show this Thursday, October 16. The interview will be McCain’s first with Lettermane since the comic publicly expressed his disdain with the senator for pulling out of his September 24 appearance on the show. SSenator McCain backed out of the appearance, citing a rush to fly to Washington to deal with the nation’s economic situation, on

Kate Gosselin And TLC Strike Back At “Self-Destructive” Jon: PHOTO
It didn’t take long for either Kate Gosselin or TLC to react to Jon Gosselin ’s legal threats against Kate Plus 8 . “I’m saddened and confused by Jon’s public media statements,” Mommy Dearest said in a statement. “Jon has never expressed any concerns to me about our children being involved in the show and, in fact, is on the record as saying he

John Travolta's lawyer: Paramedic in extortion plot thought actor 'intentionally killed' his son: PHOTO
An ambulance driver azenly tried to blackmail John Travolta because the medic thought he had evidence the star "intentionally killed" his 16-year-old son, the actor's lawyer testified Thursday.

American Idol - Simon Cowell Contract Details + ANOTHER Cowell Show!: PHOTO
Simon Cowell is finishing up getting his New contract for American Idol squared up with Fox.

Article: CBS News Employee Robert J. Halderman Indicted In Alleged Blackmail Plot Against Letterman: PHOTO
NEW YORK, New York -- A CBS News employee has been indicted in an Extortion plot against David Letterman , who was forced to acknowledge sexual relationships with female staffers on his show after the man tried to blackmail him for $2 million, the Manhattan district attorney said Friday.

CONFIRMED - Jon Gosselin & Hailey Glassman END It (Photos)
It has been confirmed by Haliey Glassman herself, Jon Gosselin is history.

'Jon & Kate Plus Eight' relaunches as simply 'Kate Plus Eight'
TLC announced today that its popular Reality show tracking the daily lives of the large Gosselin family will return in November with husband Jon Gosselin largely out of the picture. Renamed "Kate Plus Eight," the program will focus mostly on wife Kate Gosselin's experiences as a single mother raising eight children. The change comes after the couple's very public break-up this summer . Jon Gosselin will continue his "exclusive relationship" with the...

McCain set for 'Letterman'
NEW YORK---- David Letterman and Sen. John McCain will get a chance to make up.