Issue: August 23, 2012 (Archive)

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TV plug to be pulled at The Office
Award-winning comedy The Office will end its run on US television after eight years as part of a "creative decision" caused by the departures of several key cast members, executive producer Greg Daniels said.

Funnymen get serious for viewers
Jimmy Kimmel will go head to head with Jay Leno and David Letterman, sparking a fight for viewers among the three comedians.

Brothers take on Simpsons in Homer beer battle
Two Colombian businessmen are engaged in a legal battle with 20th Century Fox over their right to produce beer inspired by the long-running animated series The Simpsons.

Road-rage actor delivers his Paris punchline
French actor Gerard Depardieu has filed a complaint against a car driver who he punched in the face during a traffic altercation in Paris.

Familiar role beckons for brave star
Actor Michael J Fox, who stepped back from full-time acting in 2000 to focus on fighting Parkinson's disease, will star in a new TV comedy loosely based on his own life suffering from the illness.

Raucous comic goes out with smile
Comedienne Phyllis Diller, the former housewife whose raucous cackle and jokes about her own looks made her one of America's first female stand-up comedy stars, has died in her sleep at the age of 95.

Elton fears challenges ahead for son
Elton John said in an interview published yesterday that his son Zachary's childhood is going to be "very difficult," battling homophobia and the impact of his father's fame.

Lennon killer tries to win parole for seventh time
Mark David Chapman, the disturbed man who killed John Lennon, is up for parole for the seventh time, with a decision expected later this week.

Sales gold for Olympic performers
Artists who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony have reaped the benefits of appearing in front of millions of television viewers, with Emeli Sande, Ed Sheeran, Elbow and Jessie J all selling more albums.

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