September 28th, 2012
11:56 AM ET
540-pound contestant wows 'X Factor' judgesAs Freddie Combs took the stage on Thursday’s episode of “The X Factor,” judges L.A. Reid and Simon Cowell appeared to lock eyes with each other. The 540-pound, wheelchair-bound minister from Greeneville, Tennessee, who said he almost died in 2009 when he weighed in at 920 pounds, dedicated his rendition of “Wind Beneath My Wings” to his wife of almost 16 years. 
September 28th, 2012
11:01 AM ET
'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' hits ratings highTLC is probably pretty pleased right now. Following the network’s decision to order additional episodes (and “HOLLAday” specials) of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo,” Wednesday’s mid-season finale earned the series’ highest ratings yet. A record 2.8 million people tuned in to watch Alana, the former "Toddlers & Tiaras" star, and her family on the reality show’s one-hour episode, according to TV by the Numbers. “Honey Boo Boo,” which was the source of controversy even before it premiered, has averaged 2.4 million viewers since its August 8 premiere. 
September 28th, 2012
10:26 AM ET
Kirstie Alley defends Lady Gaga amid scrutinyAfter years of gaining and losing weight under Hollywood’s microscope, Kirstie Alley is no stranger to defending her body. And now, as Lady Gaga takes heat for packing on about 25 pounds, Alley is coming to her defense, as well. 
September 27th, 2012
06:00 PM ET
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September 27th, 2012
03:56 PM ET
Lil Wayne passes Elvis Presley's Hot 100 recordLil Wayne is now the solo artist king of the Billboard Hot 100 charts, knocking The King of Rock and Roll out of the top spot. Billboard reports that the rapper has tallied 109 hits on the Hot 100, setting a new standard - and surpassing the record previously held by Elvis Presley. Since the chart's start in 1958 through 2003, Presley racked up 108 entries on the Hot 100. 
September 27th, 2012
12:45 PM ET
Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth welcome son TennesseeHollywood's baby boy boom continues as Reese Witherspoon and her husband Jim Toth welcome their newest family member. The actress, 36, gave birth to a son on Thursday, a rep for Witherspoon tells CNN. "Both mom and baby are healthy, and the entire family is thrilled," the rep said. |
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