Looks like David Letterman may be sticking around late night after all.

The “Late Show” host has been in talks with CBS to extend his contract for a while, but it looks like a final deal should be solidified in the near future.

The New York Times reports:

According to executives who have been involved in discussions with Mr. Letterman’s production company, Worldwide Pants, a deal to remain on the air until 2014 is imminent.

Last year, buzz swarmed about the long-time host bidding adieu to his show in the next few years.

If Letterman’s deal does go through 2014, he will surpass the 30-year run of idol Johnny Carson as the longest running late-night host in history.

Drew Barrymore is so happy with news, she may just do this again.

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Rihanna was one of the handful of stars who won People's Choice Awards but were unable to accept their trophies in person on Tuesday night.

But unlike Katy Perry or Lady Gaga, Rihanna was right around the corner watching the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Miami Heat at Staples Center, Ball Don't Lie points out.

In the end, it was probably a smart decision.

Clips-Heat was a thriller, with LA winning 95-89 in overtime and LeBron James turning in one of his token collapses.

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Once again this year the Sundance Film Festival is taking their show on the road.

For one night only, the Sundance Film Festival USA will pay a visit to nine cities across the U.S. Filmmakers will travel from the festival in Park City, Utah on Thursday, January 26 to introduce and screen their films and participate in a Q&A with audience members in participating cities.

“Bringing new voices in independent cinema to communities across the country at the same time they’re breaking for the first time at the Sundance Film Festival is an exciting proposition for artists, audiences, and for us,” said Robert Redford.

Below is a list of movies, filmmakers, and cities participating in the program. All tickets can be purchased directly through the theaters' box office.

Ann Arbor, MI – The Michigan Theatre

For A Good Time, Call... / U.S.A. (Director: Jamie Travis, Screenwriters: Katie Anne Naylon & Lauren Anne Miller) — Lauren and Katie move in together after a loss of a relationship and a loss of a rent controlled home, respectively. When Lauren learns what Katie does for a living the two enter into a wildly unconventional business venture. Cast: Ari Graynor, Lauren Anne Miller, Justin Long, Mark Webber, James Wolk.

Boston, MA – Coolidge Corner Theatre

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Celeste and Jesse Forever / U.S.A. (Director: Lee Toland Krieger, Screenwriters: Rashida Jones, Will McCormack) — Celeste and Jesse met in high school, married young, and at 30, decide to get divorced but remain best friends while pursuing other relationships. Cast: Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Ari Graynor, Chris Messina, Elijah Wood, Emma Roberts.

Brooklyn, NY – BAM

Robot and Frank / U.S.A. (Director: Jake Schreier, Screenwriter: Christopher Ford) — A curmudgeonly older dad’s grown kids install a robot as his caretaker. Cast: Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Liv Tyler.

Chicago, IL – Music Box Theatre

2 Days in New York / France (Director: Julie Delpy, Screenwriters: Julie Delpy, Alexia Landeau) — Marion has broken up with Jack and now lives in New York with their child. A visit from her family, the different cultural background of her new boyfriend, an ex-boyfriend who her sister is now dating, and her upcoming photo exhibition make for an explosive mix. Cast: Julie Delpy, Chris Rock, Albert Delpy, Alexia Landeau, Alex Nahon.

Houston, TX – Sundance Cinemas Houston

Bachelorette / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Leslye Headland) — Ten years after high school, three women reunite on the eve of their friend’s New York City wedding. A bachelorette party unfolds into a wild night of drugs, alcohol, men, and strippers that threatens to destroy the wedding and sends the girls on a comedic odyssey to fix the damage. As the girls race to save a friendship and a wedding, they ride a thin line between jealousy and loyalty in what might be the most important night of their lives. Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan, James Marsden, Adam Scott, Kyle Bornheimer.

Nashville, TN – Belcourt Theatre

West of Memphis / U.S.A. (Director: Amy Berg) — Three teenage boys are incarcerated for the murders of three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. 19 years later, new evidence calls into question the convictions and raises issues of judicial, prosecutorial and jury misconduct – showing that the first casualty of a corrupt justice system is the truth.

Orlando, FL – Enzian Theater

Arbitrage / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Nicholas Jarecki) — A hedge-fund magnate is in over his head, desperately trying to complete the sale of his trading empire before the depths of his fraud are revealed. An unexpected, bloody error forces him to turn to the most unlikely corner for help. Cast: Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling, Nate Parker.

San Francisco, CA – Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

Liberal Arts / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Josh Radnor) — Bookish and newly single Jesse Fisher returns to his alma mater for his favorite professor’s retirement dinner. A chance meeting with Zibby – a precocious classical music-loving sophomore – awakens in him long-dormant feelings of possibility and connection. Cast: Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, Allison Janney, John Magaro, Elizabeth Reaser.

Tucson, AZ – The Loft

GOATS / U.S.A. (Director: Christopher Neil, Screenwriter: Mark Jude Poirier) — Ellis leaves his unconventional desert home to attend the disciplined and structured Gates Academy. There, he re-connects with his estranged father and for the first time questions the family dynamics. Cast: David Duchovny, Vera Farmiga, Graham Phillips, Justin Kirk, Ty Burrell.

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The rebuilding efforts for the devastating Haitian earthquake have been ongoing for two years. The island nation is still in tatters and volunteers are on site helping with the process.

According to her Twitter, former Baywatch star and Playboy Playmate Pamela Anderson is pitching in by selling her personal Range Rover and donating all proceeds to Haitian relief.

The eBay sale is currently live. Her white Range Rover, which is surprisingly stock and in a tasteful color combination, has an asking price of just $30,000.

Her supercharged model has just over 75,000 miles and was also featured on the cover of DUB Magazine.

Unfortunately, the eBay site explicitly states that the DUB Magazine isn't included and, even worse, there will be no chance for the buyer to meet Ms. Anderson.

Still, we commend Ms. Anderson for putting up her Range Rover for a good cause.

Now take a look at some booth babes from Detroit >

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Airbnb's office was inspired by various listings on the site. This meeting room is modeled after a tree house apartment a member posted for rent.

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Bloomberg's headquarters has one of two curved escalators in the world.

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This week, Emma Stone stormed the People's Choice Awards and "The Artist" swept the Critic's Choice Awards.

And it has been that way for at least the past five years. The proof is in the charts.

NOW: Best Motion Picture Award Winner for 2011 By Box Office Earnings

THEN: The Past Five Years of Best Picture Comparisons

NOW: Best Comedy or Musical Award Winner for 2011 by Box Office Earnings

Although Joseph Gordon-Levitt's dramedy about a cancer patient in "50/50" brought in a cool $35 million in theaters, it can't compare with comedy queens Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig.  The funny female summer blockbuster raked in nearly five times the amount that "50/50" did.

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EXCLUSIVE

Larry King is launching a "huge" online initiative backed by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, TheWrap has learned.

Two individuals close to King confirmed that the venture was underway, though details remain sketchy.

Privately, individuals close to King said the venture would be online, which is an interesting departure for the former CNN host, who has spent the entirety of his career in broadcasting.

King has not picked up a new full-time job since December of 2010 when he left the cable news network after 25 years.

Also Read: As Larry King Signs Off, a Look at 5 Fantastic Interviews (video)

King’s lawyer Bert Fields told TheWrap, “I can confirm that there have been discussions in which I participated.”

None of the individuals would go into more detail about the deal because it is not yet finished and thus they did not want to violate their clients’ confidence. It appears Slim in particular wants to muffle any leaks until he is ready to formally announce the project.

Also Read: NY Times to Pay Back Carlos Slim Early

Forbes ranks Slim, a telecom magnate whose media holdings also include a sizeable stake in the New York Times, as the richest man in the world with a net worth of $74 billion.

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Regis and Joy Philbin sold their Greenwich, Conn. home for $3 million, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The couple, who purchased the home 20 years ago, originally listed the home at $4.195 million; it was later reduced to $3.8 million.

The house sits on six acres of land. Inside it features, four bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

The Philbins still own a second Greenwich home, which they purchased more recently.

Regis' old house was a French-Colonial style home

Inside it's very quaint, Regis and Joy weren't very opulent in their decorations

A very bright, yellow room

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The actor was allegedly hit by a car while riding his bike in the Florida Keys. 

Florida Highway Patrol told TMZ that Hackman suffered injuries to his head and body. He was then apparently air-lifted to the hospital.

The accident occurred around 3:00 PM local time and is currently being investigated. The 81-year-old actor is reportedly in stable condition. 

Update:

TMZ is reporting that Hackman has been released from the hospital and is fine, after having spoken to the actor's representative. 

The rep said Gene "suffered bumps and bruises after a woman bumped him from behind in her vehicle."

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed baby Blue into the world this week, everyone joined Tebow Nation, and first lady Michelle Obama started tweeting.

From Ellen Degeneres to Katy Perry- here's what you need to know from this week in the Twitterverse.

Tebow jokes carried on all week with Jimmy Fallon getting in on the fun

Tim Tebow's Tweet after his ridiculous 80-yard touchdown in OT against the Steelers

See the winning play here.

Alec Baldwin rejoins Twitter. Still hates air travel.

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PETA's latest ad in its "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign features actress/model/comedian Olivia Munn in her birthday suit.

Or at least it appears to.

When I clicked through to the images in PETA's press release -- purely for professional research reasons, you understand -- I was confused.

I thought Olivia Munn was a 31-year-old woman with freckles, cute laugh-lines under her eyes, and honey-tanned skin.

The woman in PETA's ads is freckle- and wrinkle-free, and appears to be an adult-oriented CGI outtake from the recent Tintin movie.

So I poked around on the interwebs and it didn't take long before I found a couple of photos of Munn looking like a normal human being.

When you put them next to PETA's ads, you have to wonder why they went to the effort of obtaining Munn's support for the cause if they didn't want to use her image as currently constituted. It's not as if Munn lacks the physical attributes for the job -- she's probably the most photogenic woman in the U.S. (And how depressing is it that someone at PETA thought a naked Munn wasn't cute enough to be published as is?)

Here's what her face, in a similar pose, looks like when it's not retouched by digital editing software:

Here's the horizontal version of Munn's new PETA ad ...

And here's how she looked at Comic Con in 2009

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If you've got a witty line for this image you could win a $50 Amazon gift certificate (and the envy of your workmates).

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Ricky Gervais toned down his insult-heavy hosting act while George Clooney and Seth Rogen brought the jokes.

People who have never seen "The Artist," "The Iron Lady" or HBO's "Enlightened" and "Cinema Verité," have made mental notes to do so, while Rob Lowe has vowed never to get a spray tan again.

We told you this year's Golden Globe awards would be entertaining, and they delivered.

Ricky Gervais hates Kim Kardashian

Second-time host Ricky Gervais came out of the gates with not one, but two, digs at Kim Kardashian during his opening monologue.

The one-two punch:

1.) "The Golden Globes are to the Oscars what Kim Kardashian is to Kate Middleton. A bit louder, a bit trashier, a bit drunker and more easily bought. Allegedly. Nothing's been proved."

2.) "What's with all the divorces? What's going on? Arnold and Maria, J.Lo and Marc Anthony, Ashton and Demi. Kim Kardashian and some guy no one will remember. He wasn't around long. Seventy-two days. A marriage that lasted 72 days. I've sat through longer James Cameron acceptance speeches."

Tina Fey photobombed Amy Poehler

During the announcement for Best Female Actress in a Comedy Series, Tina Fey photobombed her BFF and fellow nominee, Amy Poehler. Too bad they both lost to Laura Dern for her role in HBO's "Enlightened."

Rob Lowe got a bad spray tan

As if it weren't bad enough that Julianne Moore and Rob Lowe had to present the award for Best Mini-Series or TV Movie together with those varying skin tones, the teleprompter then froze, leaving the duo stranded and forced to adlib.

At least Lowe was quick on his (orange) feet, saying, "How about that? When's the last time you did a cold reading in front of Steven Spielberg?"

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Isn't everyone at these Hollywood awards shows supposed to be friendly to their competition? Or at least pretend to be?

Such was not the case during last night's Golden Globes between fellow Best Original Song nominees, Elton John and Madonna.

When speaking with Carson Daly before the show, Elton told the red carpet host that Madonna's song for "W.E." "doesn't have a f***ing chance."

Later in the show, Elton ate his words, and unabashedly glared his evil eyes, as Madge walked away with the Golden Globes statue in her seriously toned arms.

But it didn't stop there.

Elton John's longtime partner, David Furnish, then took to his Facebook page to write: "Madonna. Best song???? F–k off!!! Madonna winning Best Original Song truly shows how these awards have nothing to do with merit.”

Furnish added that Madge's acceptance speech “was embarrassing in it’s [sic] narcissism...her critisism [sic] of Lady Gaga shows how desperate she really is.”

Those are fighting words!

But despite being able to physically take Elton any day, Madge took the high road, stating: "He’s known to get mad at me, but I adore him... so he’ll win another award, and I don’t feel bad.”

Watch Elton get snarky below:

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If you guessed Carey Mulligan— you are correct!

While Mulligan fully strips down and proudly displays herself in the shower in her latest film, "Shame," in real life, the 26-year-old actress says she is extremely coy.

"I don't wear a bikini on the beach. I walk around my house in pyjamas," Mulligan revealed to The Guardian. "I haven't seen myself naked in the mirror for probably a decade. I'm very prudish."

As for getting in touch with her inner exhibitionist in "Shame," Mulligan says she put her own insecurities aside.

"I tend to clamp up on camera, but this meant working with no inhibitions," Mulligan revealed.

But it appears Mulligan is just a product of how she grew up. When asked if her family is more comfortable in the nude, she responded, "No, no, no, no, no, no. I would scream if I saw any of my family naked, and vice versa."

We wonder if that includes new fiancé, Marcus Mumford?

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DC Comics is set to unveil a new logo (at right) that makes little reference to its comic book heritage -- and designers are already complaining.

The new marque features a sans serif font underneath a stylized "DC" icon in which the D is peeling back from the C. The design appears to be a visual pun on the idea of turning a page or tearing off an outer layer to unveil a secret identity.

It's a sharp break with DC's previous all-American past, in which the logo has variously featured stars, swooshes and even the word "Superman," the company's greatest brand. (The previous logo is featured below.)

The design blog Brand New discovered the logo at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, where it has been filed for 19 different properties. The redesign follows a controversial decision to "reset" DC's entire catalog of superhero story lines back to issue #1, giving their writers a fresh start on all their story lines. Brand New did not like the new design:

There is nothing superhero-ish about it; it could be for any book publisher or sticker maker, and this doesn’t mean the logo has to have a shield or an insignia or swooshes but for a logo working in an industry full of rich visual cues, it’s a shame it can’t draw from it.

Commenters liked it even less, with one calling for a protest:

Please contact DC corporate at the two following contacts and let them know your thought. Time to be activists. This is over the line.

DCComicsAdvertising@dccomics.com

http://www.dccomics.com/sites/...

In fact, the new logo harks back to DC's original logo, which featured only plain type. It was only in 2005 that the logo was given a "comic" feel.

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Mad Men's new season five poster is so eerily stark -- it doesn't even have the hit show's title -- that those uninitiated in the cult of Don Draper probably thinking that March 25th is national suicide prevention day.

But to the 2.92 million viewers who have been anxiously sipping on their scotch since the summer, anticipating the hit show's delayed return, the image of a suited man falling head first into the red and black text "March 25" is crystal clear.

Mad Men is back. And it's about time. Or else we'd be ready to fling ourselves out of a window, too.

The summer show was delayed due to contract negotiations between creator Matthew Weiner and AMC.

The Jon Hamm directed premier will be two hours long and, as Weiner told the Hollywood Reporter, "It’s a Mad Men movie -- I don’t think anyone’s going to think it’s two episodes spliced together. There is a story that starts in the middle of it [but otherwise] it’s one story. The beginning and the ending are related to each other.”

March 25. Prepare Yourself.

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Kanye West is currently a 34-year-old, Grammy-winning, throne-sitting, fashion-designing artiste, but back at 19-years old, Yeezy was just a skinny kid with a microphone.

DDotmen.com just posted this rare video footage from 1996 of Kanye performing with his partner in rhyme, Phenom, at the Double Door club in his hometown of Chicago.

What would Kanye's current leather kilt-wearing self think of that ill-fitting white Polo shirt and those light wash baggy jeans? The horror!

Check the video here:

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The most mind-boggling fact inside the lawsuit that The Velvet Underground has filed against The Warhol Foundation is that in the 45 years since "The Velvet Underground & Nico" was released neither the band nor Andy Warhol, who designed the LP cover, bothered to trademark or copyright the banana design.

According to the suit, Warhol supplied the famous artwork in return for a split of the $3,000 advance that MGM paid the band to record the album.

In the intervening years, no one bothered to formally file intellectual property rights to the image, John Cale, Lou Reed and the rest of the band allege in a suit filed in a New York federal court.

The Velvets admit in their court papers that they do not own the banana. They say that the image has long since passed into the "public domain" -- meaning anyone can reproduce it -- but that because the Velvets have been using it on merchandise and retrospectives, in addition to continuing to sell the original record, that the banana has acquired a "secondary meaning as a mark of the VU."

Enter the iPhone: The Warhol Foundation, which controls licensing rights to Warhol's work, recently decided to sell a line of iPhone and iPad cases with the banana on. The Velvets allege:

"The Warhol Foundation has sought to justify its unlawful licensing activities involving the Mark by asserting that it has a copyright interest in the Banana design, despite the incontrovertible fact that the Banana design, insofar as copyright rights are concerned, is in the public domain."

The foundation has admitted it doesn't outright own the banana, according to the Velvets' suit. In pre-litigation correspondence, the foundation asserted that it “may have a copyright interest in the Banana design.” (The original design as supplied by Warhol is pictured at right.)

That's a long way from actually owning it.

The foundation has yet to file a response.

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