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Obama: Ratings Gold

Staff / Truthdig Aug 30, 2008 If you're going to be accused of being a celebrity, you might as well enjoy some of the perks, too, as Democratic nominee Barack Obama did on Thursday night, when some 40 milion Americans tuned in to watch his momentous acceptance speech at Invesco Field. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The End of ‘American Idol’?

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig May 6, 2008 That might be going too far for a show that still averages 28.7 million viewers, but ratings are down. In part, the cause is the presence of an even more exciting reality show on television, and it's not even really a show. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Gingrich Hints at White House Bid

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2007 Reiterating his belief that U.S. troops should withdraw from Iraq "as rapidly as possible," Newt Gingrich told "Good Morning America" anchor Diane Sawyer on Monday that there is a "great possibility" that he'll announce his candidacy for president in late September. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘American Idol’ Tackles Poverty

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 24, 2007 There's something obnoxious about a hugely popular TV show suddenly developing a social conscience, but it could be worse -- they could just go on not giving a damn. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Glenn Beck Propositions Female Guest

Staff / Truthdig Mar 2, 2007 While discussing the Internet's racy photos of "American Idol" contestant Antonella Barba, CNN "Headline News" host Glenn Beck abruptly said to his guest, US Weekly's Dina Sansing, "Dina, I've got some time and a camera. Why don't you stop by?" After a few seconds of stunned silence, Beck said "No? OK." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )