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Robert Pattinson Continues To Dodge Kristen Stewart Romance Questions

On the eve of the premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” Robert Pattinson continues to be grilled about reports that he’s dating co-star Kristen Stewart – and the actor is doing his best to avoid answering.

‘Law & Order’ Takes Inspiration From Letterman Scandal

David Letterman has had a year of big headlines.

There was his triumph in the ratings over “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien,” his much-publicized jokes and backlash about Sarah Palin’s daughter, and most recently, it was the alleged blackmail scandal over his sexual relationships with junior “Late Show” staffers. And now it seems, Letterman’s latest column inches are inspiring an episode of “Law & Order.”

ROLL CALL: Spencer Pratt Considered A Vasectomy

Kristin Cavallari is dating another Audrina ex! Madonna is not ready to meet het boy toy’s mama! And, what did you think about the “Gossip Girl” threesome?

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Letterman Scheme Suspect To Ask Court To Drop Case

A lawyer for the TV news producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman plans to ask a judge to dismiss an extortion case that prompted the late-night comic to acknowledge affairs with staffers.

Robert J. “Joe” Halderman is due in a Manhattan court Tuesday. His defense attorney, Gerald Shargel, said he planned to challenge whether the evidence presented to a grand jury was sufficient and ask a judge to dismiss the attempted first-degree grand larceny charge against his client.

Letterman Alleged Extortion Scandal Inspires ‘Law & Order’ Episode

“Law & Order” is taking inspiration from David Letterman’s alleged extortion scandal, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Executive Producer Rene Balcer of the popular long-running television drama, known for pulling from the headlines, told Access Hollywood last month the show was already working on an extortion plot story for the show when the Letterman scandal broke.

Former ‘Letterman’ Staffer Describes Atmosphere Inside Show Staff

Nell Scovell, a former writer for “Late Night With David Letterman,” has penned an essay about her experiences working for the CBS program.

In an article for VanityFair.com, Scovell, who notes she was “the second female writer every hired at ‘Late Night,’” and one of only seven female writers reportedly hired in total at the show, said when she worked at the show, many of the things Letterman revealed in his recent address to the public were happening in the late ‘80s.

Rosie Opens Up On Relationship With Kelli, Comments On Oprah Gay Rumors

In a candid new interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” Rosie O’Donnell opened up publicly for the first time about her relationship troubles with partner Kelli Carpenter, took aim at “Late Show” host David Letterman and talked about TV talk queen Oprah Winfrey and the gay rumors.

‘Glee’ Gets Into The Groove With Madonna Catalogue

“Glee” has featured the hits of some of music’s biggest stars, including Rihanna, Amy Winehouse and Kanye West. And now, Madonna will get an entire episode devoted to her music.

Tina Fey Explains Being A 24-Year-Old Virgin

“30 Rock” creator and star, Tina Fey, has a slew of Emmys under her belt, but she also has the distinction of being grouped with supermodel Adriana Lima, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Brooke Shields – all alleged members of the celebrities who remained virgins until their 20s club!

Court Files Opened In David Letterman Extortion Case

The newsman accused of blackmailing David Letterman about his sexual affairs told the TV host that his “world is about to collapse around him,” according to newly released court documents.

CBS News producer Robert J. “Joe” Halderman allegedly told Letterman in a package of materials he sent that he had “a lot more” documents to back up his threat and needed to “make a large chunk of money,” the court files say.

Conn. Prosecutor Wants Search Warrants Kept Sealed In Extortion Case Involving Letterman

Jon Hamm Hints At Past In ‘Movies That Would Appear Late Night On Cinemax’

Before he was Don Draper, Jon Hamm was involved with some far racier projects, the “Mad Men” star confessed on “The Late Show With David Letterman” on Friday.

“There’s always that fallow period in any actor’s life,” he explained. “My most proud moment in that phase of my life, I worked behind the camera on some special projects – as a set dresser. So I would move all the props around. It was sort of on the low end of the Hollywood spectrum.”