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Carrie Prejean Inspires Flare-Up On ‘The View’

The ladies of “The View” heated up on Thursday morning over Carrie Prejean’s controversial appearance on “Larry King Live,” where the former pageant queen took off her microphone and threatened to walk off the show after he asked why she settled a lawsuit with the Miss California Organization.

“He just wanted to know, ‘Why did you settle [your lawsuit]?’ That would not be illegal to do that,” Joy Behar said.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Heading Back To ‘The View’ After Maternity Leave

ABC says Elisabeth Hasselbeck will be back on “The View” on Oct. 19.

Hasselbeck has been off the daytime talk show since Aug. 7 — two days before she gave birth to her third child, Isaiah Timothy. She’s married to former NFL player Tim Hasselbeck.

Heidi Montag To Guest Co-Host On ‘The View’

Heidi Montag is temporarily leaving her husband, King Spencer Pratt (aka: the man voted the AH Nation’s ‘Biggest Reality TV Bitch’), for a little girl time.

The reality starlet is slated to guest co-host on the “The View” on October 1 sitting in for Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who is on maternity leave until mid-October, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

Whoopi Goldberg Slams Suzanne Somers Over Swayze Chemotherapy Comment

Whoopi Goldberg took aim at Suzanne Somers on Tuesday for comments she reportedly made about the late Patrick Swayze, claiming the actor’s chemotherapy — and not his cancer — was what killed him.

Kara DioGuardi Heading To ‘The View,’ Talks Ellen On ‘Idol’

With Elisabeth Hasselbeck still out on maternity leave, “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi is the latest star to sign up for a guest co-hosting slot on “The View.”

Kara will guest co-host the show alongside regulars Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Sherri Shepherd on October 15. The appearance will be the first time Kara has co-hosted the show, but will mark her second visit to “The View’s” halls.

Lisa Ling To Sub As A Co-host On ABC’s ‘The View’

Lisa Ling, a former co-host of “The View,” will be back as a guest co-host for two days next month.

ABC said Thursday that Ling will sit alongside Barbara Walters, Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd for the Oct. 5 and 6 broadcasts of the weekday talk show.

Whoopi Goldberg: Patrick Swayze ‘Never Thought Of Himself As Someone Who Was Dying’

The passing of Patrick Swayze on Monday was deeply felt by Hollywood, especially his “Ghost” co-star and friend, Whoopi Goldberg.

‘The View’ Lines Up La Toya Jackson As Guest Co-Host

ABC says LaToya Jackson will be a guest co-host on “The View” Sept. 16 and 18.

Having previously co-hosted the ABC daytime talk show in 2003, Jackson is the latest celebrity to be named as a substitute for Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who is on maternity leave until mid-October.

Nickelodeon’s ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Reaches A Milestone: 10 Years

At a festival in Germany, when six women walked by wearing specially-created “SpongeBob SquarePants” shirts, Stephen Hillenburg’s wife nudged him: Why don’t you tell them who you are?

Whoopi Goldberg Gives Heidi & Spencer Pratt A Stern Warning On ‘The View’

Whoopi Goldberg took a shot at being the voice of reason for reality couple Heidi and Spencer Pratt on Monday’s “The View,” warning the newlyweds that if they aren’t more cautious, tough times may lie ahead.

Daytime Emmy Nominations Snub Lucci, ‘The View’

Often snubbed for a Daytime Emmy in the past, Susan Lucci has been jilted as a nominee this year.

Missing along with the “All My Children” veteran is “The View,” overlooked as a best talk nominee, though that ABC show’s five panelists (Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd and Barbara Walters) are sharing a nomination for best host, competing against Ellen DeGeneres, Rachael Ray and “Live!” co-hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa.

‘About Elly,’ ‘Racing Dreams’ Win Top Honors At Tribeca Film Festival

The Iranian drama “About Elly” and documentary “Racing Dreams” won top honors at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Awards for the eighth annual festival, co-founded by Robert De Niro, were announced Thursday.