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Actor Tracy Morgan arrives at the premiere of the film "Rio" at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California April 10, 2011.

Tracy Morgan Homophobic Rant to Air on ’30 Rock,’ Should NBC, Tina Fey Rehash Controversy?

Last summer, comedian Tracy Morgan went on a lengthy rant which showcased some homophobic sentiments he harbored during a Nashville stand-up gig, causing a major backlash from fans and the media. While many have forgotten about the offensive anti-gay tirade or have simply moved onto criticizing other celebrities, NBC has plans to rehash the controversial rant and air as a part of its hit show, 30 Rock, written by Tina Fey.
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Chelsea Handler Book: 5 Sitcoms Based in Real Life

Chelsea Handler Book: 5 Sitcoms Based in Real Life

Chelsea Handler's new sitcom Are You There, Chelsea? premieres Wednesday on NBC and is based on her three best-selling memoirs. The comedian plays the role of her older sister in the sitcom based on the 36-year-old's life. However, Handler isn't the first celebrity to turn fact into sitcom fiction
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Michael Philbin: Joe Philbin’s Son Drowned, Preliminary Autopsy Finds

Autopsy results revealed that Michael Philbin, the 21-year-old son of Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin, drowned. The Oshkosh Police Department issued a preliminary report on Wednesday saying the cause of death was fresh water drowning, though no foul play is suspected.
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Kodak Shares Jump as Company Files Lawsuit Against Apple, HTC

The Rochester-based company's complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission argues that some of Apple's iPhones, iPads and iPods, along with some of HTC's smartphones and tablets infringe on Kodak patents involving technology for transmitting images.
First lady Michelle Obama now has an official Twitter account, @MichelleObama

Michelle Obama on Jodi Kantor Book: I'm Not an 'Angry Black Woman'

The first lady told CBS This Morning anchor Gayle King she hasn't read Jodi Kantor's new book on the Obamas, which describes tensions between her and her husband's staff. But she still took offense to reports she clashed with White House top brass as well as grew frustrated with the constraints of being a president's wife.

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