Tim Russert came into homes on Sunday mornings as host of Meet the Press and night after night during this election and so many before. His sudden and early death shocked us all on June 13. Even from this side of the screen, Tim's love for his job, politics, and life was palpable, and Americans came to feel like they knew him. His death was a how-can-this-be moment that dominated the news so Read more

Star Trek star George Takei and his longtime partner Brad Altman received a marriage license in LA yesterday, in preparation for their September 14th wedding. — E! Online Joan Rivers was kicked off of British talk show Loose Women after using expletives to describe Russell Crowe. She then issued an apology saying she was "f-ing sorry" and hadn't realized the show was live. — Read more

As expected after yesterday's first weddings, today marks the first full day California will be issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. — CitizenSugar Amy Winehouse remains in the hospital following her fainting spell yesterday; all tests have proved inconclusive thus far. — People Billy Ray Cyrus spoke out about Miley's infamous Vanity Fair scandal on Today, saying he wasn't aware Read more

I'm at a loss this morning, in the span of time usually devoted to coffee and Tim Russert on Meet the Press, his absence is deafening. This morning, in lieu of the regular show, they're running a tribute to Russert. The long-running show began in 1947, and Russert has helmed the ship since I can remember. I've been reading some of the poignant tributes to Russert this morning, and pouring Read more

I couldn't be more sad to report that Tim Russert of NBC's Meet the Press has died of a heart attack. The New York Times reports they heard the news from Russert's family. Upon announcing the news, Tom Brokaw said, “this news division will not be the same without his strong, clear voice.” Russert is survived by his wife Maureen Orth and their adult son, Luke. He was 58 years old. Source Read more

Barack Obama's full hour on Meet the Press is just starting where I am — are you watching? Did you see it already? Earlier this week Politico called the appearance "a potentially decisive broadcast." Is it? Did anything strike you? Source Read more

On Meet The Press this morning, Ralph Nader, perennial third-party candidate, said he's running for president of the United States. Launching his third bid in as many races, Nader said, Dissent is the mother of ascent. And in that context, I have decided to run for president. Shunning the notion that he serves as nothing but a spoiler for a Democratic party victory, Nader shot back, Not a Read more