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Patrick Swayze in Hospital with Pneumonia

TheInsider — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:23:00 GMT

"The Insider" breaks the news that Patrick Swayze has checked himself into the hospital, suffering from pneumonia. Swayze's rep confirmed to "The Insider" that the beloved actor had been hospitalized for the respiratory illness. Abbe Raven, President & CEO, AETN told assembled press at the Television Critics Association conference that he had checked into a hospital after coming down with pneumonia as a result of his chemotherapy treatments. DeBitetto told the TCA crowd that illnesses are a part of chemo and that Swayze was sorry he was unable to attend and he will get back to promoting his new A&E show, "The Beast," as soon as he is on his feet. DeBitetto went on to say that Patrick asked him to tell TCA journalists that he is unbelievably proud of the work he has done on "The Beast" and he thanks everybody for the outpouring of support he has received. "The Beast" premieres on January 15 on A&E at 10:16 p.m.

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Lara's Look for Less: Shop Smarter!

TheInsider — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:08:00 GMT

WEBISODE 1/9/09 "Insider" Style Guru Anya Sarre has your inside track to shop smarter! Today, she's got a yellow dress for so much less: Lara Spencer's borrowed David Meister sample (waaaay over our price range) hasn't even hit the stores yet, and now you can steal that style with a Forever XXI dress for just $7.99! Crazy! LARA'S COUTURE LOOK: Dress: David Meister - www.davidmeister.com Shoes: Ralph Lauren - www.ralphlauren.com Bracelet: Bebe - www.bebe.com LARA'S LOOK FOR LESS: Dress: Forever XXI - www.forever21.com Earrings: Forever XXI - www.forever21.com Bracelet: Target - www.target.com Belt: Ann Taylor - www.anntaylor.com

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'Dexter' Stars Get Married!

TheInsider — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:26:00 GMT

Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter, who play brother and sister on "Dexter," have tied the knot! Hall and Carpenter wed in California on New Year’s Eve, says the Associated Press, adding they’ll walk down another aisle together on Sunday -- the Golden Globes red carpet! The happy couple have been dating for a year-and-a-half, says the AP.

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Countdown to the Golden Globes!

TheInsider — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:45:00 GMT

The countdown to the Golden Globes is on! After last year's gala celebration was sidelined by the WGA strike, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is gearing up for one of the most exciting shows ever -- and ET is on the front line for all of the detailed preparations! Held annually at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the 66th Annual Golden Globe Award Show will take place Sunday night, airing live on NBC. From the "Insider" and Entertainment Tonight red-carpet platforms and our exclusive One-on-One post-award interview rooms being constructed, to the ballroom set-up and the In Style/Warner Bros. after-party stylings, we've got an inside look at what it takes to bring you full coverage of one of the year's biggest awards shows. Watch "The Insider" for all the highlights of the Golden Globes!

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Lara & Kris Fire Up 'The Gossip'!

TheInsider — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:46:00 GMT

Lara Spencer and Kris Jenner take "The Insider" stage to bring you all "The Gossip"! First, the latest on Lindsay Lohan -- is she apartment hunting? Then, the lowdown on Kim Kardashian’s favorite nail salon – and her upcoming “How I Met Your Mother” appearance! Finally, Ripped Rib -- the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” hunk!

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Buzzworthy: Was Tina Fey Unfair to Sarah Palin?

TheInsider — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:18:00 GMT

In a new interview with filmmaker John Ziegler, former VP nom Sarah Palin speaks candidly about how she feels she was treated by the media, specifically saying she felt her family should have been left alone -- including the infamous Tina Fey SNL skit. See the video clips at www.howobamagotelected.com/ and tell us your thoughts: Was Tina Fey unfair to Sarah Palin? Give us your comments below -- and they may be read on-air during "The Insider" on TV tonight!

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