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The article discusses comedian Bill Cosby and accusations against him for drugging and sexually assaulting several women. Topics include the decisions of the television (TV) network TV Land to cancel airings of "The Cosby Show" and of the streaming service Netflix to postpone the release of a special featuring Cosby, the support of Cosby from his wife Camille, and Cosby and his lawyer Martin Singer's decision to not address the allegations. A diagram is presented which displays Cosby's accusers, including his first accuser and Temple University basketball staff member, Andrea Constand.

Profiles baseball player Roger Maris, whose record for the most homeruns in a single season was broken in 1998 by St. Louis Cardinals player Mark McGwire. How the stress of baseball effected Maris; His baseball career; Friendship with Mickey Mantle; Marriage; Relationship with his children; Death; Reaction of his family to his record being broken.

Discusses the evolution of jazz, a uniquely American form of music that began emerging in the early years of the 20th century. Description of jazz from Edward Kennedy `Duke' Ellington; Combination of two American musical styles of the late 1800s, blues and ragtime; Where the earliest jazz bands originated; Feature of improvisation in New Orleans jazz; Development of the `hot' soloist in the jazz band; Ellington's jazz career; Ellington's band; Roots of swing; More.

The article reports that country musician Shania Twain was accompanied on a recent visit to New York City by Frederic Thiebaud, described as a longtime friend. Thiebaud is the ex-husband of Marie-Anne Thiebaud, whose affair with Twain's former companion Robert Lange was at the center of that couple's breakup in May, 2008.

This article discusses the suicide of Paula Goodspeed, who died of an apparent drug overdose in front of the home of singer Paula Abdul in Sherman Oaks, California on November 11, 2008. Goodspeed had auditioned for the television program "American Idol," which Abdul co-hosts. She had reportedly been obsessed with Abdul.

A caption is presented to a photograph of Jerry and Jessica Seinfield with actress Sarah Jessica Parker.

The article reports that actress Fran Drescher, who was the lead in the television comedy "The Nanny" in the 1990s, has expressed interest in the U.S. Senate seat in New York state currently held by Hillary Rodham Clinton. Clinton will resign that position in 2009 as she has been nominated to be U.S. Secretary of State by President-elect Barack Obama.

An interview is presented with actress Lindsay Price. Price states she is allowed to keep some of the clothing worn by her character in the television program "Lipstick Jungle." She believes the program presents a positive presentation of professional women. Price says the cast members of the program are socially close.

News briefs on celebrities are presented. Actor John Stamos delivered aid to a choir member who fainted during a 50th anniversary celebration at Disneyland. Actress Mary-Kate Olsen watched a fireworks display with boyfriend Nate Lowman. Actors Rosario Dawson and Taye Diggs attended the opening of a hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

A caption is presented to a photograph of popular musician Britney Spears at her 28th birthday party.

A chart is presented evaluating the romantic status of various celebrity couples.

A caption is presented to a photograph of television personality Paula Abdul.

A chart is presented of a reader poll on pop musician Britney Spears.

An interview with actor and country singer Kevin Costner is presented. Costner describes his inspiration for forming his country rock band Modern West, and making their album "Untold Truths." The actor discusses his relationship with his wife Christine, and the child they are expecting in February 2009. Costner describes singing to his son.

The article offers news about celebrities such as singer Justin Timberlake, who brought his actress girlfriend Jessica Biel home for the holidays to meet his mother Lynn Harless and his stepfather Paul. Singer Nick Lachey dressed up as Santa Claus for Cincinnati, Ohio's Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Model Naomi Campbell and singer Lenny Kravitz were spotted at the Miami, Florida nightclub LIV.

The article reports on the ecologically-friendly nightclub the Ecco Lounge in Los Angeles, California, that hosted a group of actors including Kate Hudson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tobey Maguire on its opening night. The club features light-emitting diode lighting and an organic cuisine menu. Actress Lindsay Lohan also attended the opening.

The article describes the birthday party thrown for professional dancer Marabeth Hough in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her brother, Derek, could not attend the party as he was doing publicity for his win on the "Dancing With the Stars" reality television program. Marabeth's sister Julianne has also performed two seasons on the dance show.

The article presents quotes from actress Reese Witherspoon concerning the holiday rules she has for her children Ava and Deacon. She states that her children are only allowed one major gift for Christmas and that they have to write a letter to Santa to get it. Witherspoon states that she is trying to give her children the discipline and love she had as a child.

The article reports that actress Winona Ryder, who was convicted of shoplifting in 2001, was loaned a diamond bracelet and ring to wear to the 2008 Marie Claire Prix de la Mode fashion awards in Madrid, Spain. Ryder left the jewels in her hotel room when departing, as requested, but officials were unable to find them when they went to retrieve the jewels.

The article reports that U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has been dating Las Vegas, Nevada cocktail waitress Caz Pal for two months, and took her to meet his family in Baltimore, Maryland for the 2008 Thanksgiving holiday. Pal, who is a part-time fashion model, was meeting Phelps's family for the first time.

The article offers a quotation from video producer and singer Amy Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who stated that he introduced Winehouse to heroin and crack cocaine and that he has to let her go to save her life.

The article reports on entertainment industry pregnancies. Television talk show host Carson Daly and girlfriend Siri Pinter are expecting a child in spring 2009. Also expecting in the spring are actresses from the television show "How I Met Your Mother," Cobie Smulders with her boyfriend Taran Killam, and Alyson Hannigan with her husband Alexis Denishof.

The article reports that country singer Kenny Chesney is dating Amy Colley, a nurse and former Miss Tennessee USA winner. The couple has been seen vacationing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Malibu, California and in the Bahamas.

The article offers a description of the relationship between singer Madonna and baseball player Alex Rodriguez. Included are details concerning their assignations in Los Angeles, California, Mexico City, Mexico, Miami, Florida, and East Hampton, New York. The couple's appearances in Mexico City caused entertainment industry sources to announce that the couple is no longer hiding their relationship.

The article offers a first person narrative from actor Patrick Swayze about the chemotherapy treatments he has undergone to treat pancreatic cancer.

The article offers anecdotes about celebrities. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio attended GQ's Men of the Year ceremony with actress Kate Bosworth. Actor and singer Joaquin Phoenix gave a rap performance at a nightclub. A photograph of actor and singer Jesse McCartney bowling at the Lucky Strike Lanes is also presented.

The article presents photographs of celebrities such as actress Mary-Kate Olsen and actress Misha Barton at the opening of the Atlantis Palm Jumeirah hotel.

An interview with country singer Taylor Swift is presented. She explains why she chose to add the music single "Forever and Always" at the last minute to her music album "Fearless." She comments on her break up with musician Joe Jonas. She discusses how she feels about love and states that she does not yet feel ready to date again.

This article offers anecdotes about celebrities. Musician Travis Barker celebrated his 33rd birthday with his ex-wife Shanna Moakler and their two children in Los Angeles (L.A.), California on November 14, 2008. On the same day, actress Katherine Heigl and her husband, Josh Kelley, went on a double-date with actor T.R. Knight and his boyfriend, Mark Cornelson, in L.A. Also on that day, singer Miley Cyrus dined at Arnie Morton's The Steakhouse in L.A. with her mother and boyfriend Justin Gaston.

Photographs are presented of celebrities in attendance at a ball held in New York City on November 13, 2008 to raise funds for the Keep a Child Alive foundation, co-founded by singer Alicia Keys, including singer Justin Timberlake, model Tyra Banks, and singer David Bowie.

This article reports that comedian Wanda Sykes acknowledged that she is gay at a rally on November 15, 2008 in protest of Proposition 8 in California, legislation that rescinded same-sex marriage rights in the state. It is stated that Skyes has been married since October 25, 2008. A photograph is included of Skykes at the rally.

This article presents a statistic on the percentage of readers that plan to watch the fifth season of the television program "The Hills," featuring Audrina Patridge and Lauren Conrad.

This article reports that actress Nicole Richie and her former stylist, reality television star Rachel Zoe, were seen speaking cordially at the opening of an Alberta Ferretti store in Los Angeles (L.A.), California on November 12, 2008. Their relationship had reportedly been previously strained over a disagreement about Richie's weight.

This article reports that it is rumored that actress Kate Hudson is dating actor Jason Statham, who stars in the film "Transporter 3." Hudson and Statham were seen drinking martinis together at the Hotel Bel-Air in California on November 10, 2008. Hudson was previously rumored to be dating professional basketball player Baron Davis.

This article reports that country music singer Shania Twain made her first public appearance since May, 2008 at the Country Music Association Awards (CMAs) on November 12, 2008. Twain divorced from her husband, music producer Robert "Mutt" Lange," in the spring of 2008. It is rumored that she may be working on a new music album.

This article reports that the singer and actress Jennifer Hudson is privately coping with the murders or her mother, brother, and nephew that took place in October, 2008. Comments are included from singers Queen Latifah and and Alicia Keys, who costar with Hudson in the film "The Secret Life of Bees."

This article presents a quote from singer Britney Spears about her career, from the documentary television program "For the Record," to air on the Music Television (MTV) television network on November 30, 2008.

An interview is presented with retired professional football player and "Dancing With the Stars" television program contestant Warren Sapp. Sapp discusses the debate in his family over who taught him how to dance. He states that his colleagues from the National Football League (NFL) have been supportive. He comments on the nerves he feels before filming.

This article reports that the rap musician Eve celebrated her thirtieth birthday at the Murano Restaurant and Lounge in West Hollywood, California on November 7, 2008. Two hundred of her friends and family members were in attendance. A photograph is included of the singer holding a bouquet of pink roses.

This article offers anecdotes about celebrities. Sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton celebrated the nineteenth birthday of their brother Barron at the restaurant Les Deux in Los Angeles, California on November 7, 2008. Rap musician Jay-Z was present at a birthday celebration for actress Dania Ramirez in New York City on November 8, 2008. Actress Anne Hathaway was seen drinking a Dos Equis beer prior to presenting at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles on November 9, 2008.

This article discusses an event held to celebrate the third anniversary of the night club Tao in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 8, 2008. Celebrities in attendance are listed as including actresses Lindsay Lohan, Jenna Fischer, and Stacy Keibler. Photographs are presented of additional celebrities in attendance, including actresses Amanda Bynes, Ellen Pompeo, and Denise Richards.

This article presents statistics on the percentage of readers that would like to babysit different children of celebrities, including Violet Affleck, Suri Cruise, and Kingston Rossdale.

This article reports that the 21-year-old actress Evan Rachel Wood is not dating the 52-year-old actor Mickey Rourke. Woods and Rourke appear together in the film "The Wrestler." Woods previously dated the 39-year-old musician Marilyn Manson. Photographs are included of Woods with both Rourke and Manson.

This article discusses the relationships of two past girlfriends of "Playboy" magazine publisher Hugh Hefner. Kendra Wilkinson is engaged to professional football player Hank Baskett. Holly Madison is dating magician Criss Angel. Both women appear on the reality television program "Girls Next Door."

This article discusses rumors that actress Kate Hudson is dating Los Angeles, California Clippers basketball player Baron Davis. Events including Hudson's attendance of a Clippers game and a dinner that the two attended at the restaurant Bardot are cited to bolster the rumor. Davis has denied the rumors, claiming that he and Hudson are friends.

This article reports that the two-year-old son of singer Britney Spears, Jayden, was taken to a hospital on November 9, 2008 after having a negative reaction to something he ingested. The incident occurred during a trip taken by Spears with her two sons to her home state of Louisiana, the first time Spears was allowed to take such a trip since she lost a custody battle.

This article reports that nineteen-year-old singer Joe Jonas is dating 22-year-old actress Camilla Belle. Jonas ended a relationship with eighteen-year-old singer Taylor Swift in October, 2008. A photograph is included of Jonas with Belle on the film set for the music video "Lovebug," by the Jonas Brothers.

The article looks at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The author notes that the hotel's restaurant has banned cellular telephones and BlackBerrys to help ensure the privacy of their famous patrons. The hotel also features multiple exits to confuse paparazzi. Celebrities known to frequent the hotel are mentioned, including George Clooney and Drew Barrymore.