The tale of "Balloon Boy" is increasingly bizarre--a missing kid, a runaway homemade helium-filled balloon, accusations of a hoax, all from this twister-chasing family featured on "Wife Swap." Oh, and Mr. and Mrs. Balloon Boy claim to be descended from aliens.
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Halloween's still 15 days away, but there's no reason to hold off on a little spooky fun. Or a little planning ahead, even, so your Tricks and Treats are crafty and sweet. Five ways to work a little more October into your weekend. Yes, there's booze, candy, and The Simpsons.
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The average citizen's time spent on the Internet was about 68 hours in Sept. This pales in comparison to TV, which recently weighed in at 141 hours/month. Seems people simply aren't goofing off on the Internet enough at home. Here are some sites that can help rectify that.
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As if on cue from nervous entertainment executives, the weather has suddenly become chillier and foreboding, entreating us to come inside and take refuge on our couches in front of the television set. Thankfully, there are some decent offerings this new fall television season.
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Tyra Banks' breathless utterance during the opening montage of America's Next Top Model elicits an almost Pavlovian response from those of us who have loved it since its inception. But why love it? Easy: it's like a virtual high school revenge fantasy.
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When TLC, known for its voyeuristic “reality” television, emerged with a new show in 2006, couch potatoes everywhere rejoiced. Jon and Kate Gosselin were just like you, and we had a great villain in Mady. But the fun, the laughter, the drinking games, screeched to a halt all too soon.
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What we'll miss most about Paula on 'Idol'—her blissful ability to stand up and shake her aging booty to the tuneless stylings of the likes of Sanjaya Malakar then offer him incoherent but kind words of wisdom. Like the drunk aunt at the wedding who made the staid affair a little bit more interesting....
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Re-advised: Grinched in Iowa