Robin Gibb Diagnosed With Cancer
Singer and songwriter Robin Gibb, 61, best known for performing with his late brothers Maurice and Barry in the pop band The Bee Gees, has recently been diagnosed with liver cancer according to a report from The Daily Mail. The diagnosis is believed to have been given several months ago, and since then Gibb has canceled many public appearances, including a meeting in late October with U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron.
Gayle King Leaves OWN Network
Oprah Winfrey’s pal Gayle King is leaving her talk show on Oprah’s OWN Network and joining a new morning television show on CBS. King will join longtime PBS talk show host Charlie Rose and anchorwoman Erica Hill in the new program scheduled to debut on Jan. 9, 2012.
Although the format has not yet been fully developed, the 7–8 a.m. program will likely focus on hard news versus the traditional early-morning show slant on lighter celebrity and lifestyle topics, according to The Wall Street Journal.
With a vacancy now left at OWN, Winfrey is said to be making a return back in front of the camera also in January 2012 with a show titled Oprah’s Next Chapter, which will feature on-location interviews with celebrities.
Regis Philbin Retires
Iconic American television personality and talk show host Regis Philbin, 80, signed off from his run of 28 and a half years on ABC’s Live! With Regis & Kelly.
The always-wisecracking Philbin was humbled on his last broadcast last Friday morning, with so many touching tributes and well wishes. Among the many accolades offered, the ABC network honored Philbin with a plaque emblazoned with his name and face, which will be posted outside the ABC studio’s building. The plaque was given by President and Chief Executive Officer of the Walt Disney Company Robert Iger.
Kelly Ripa will continue on to host the show solo, with guest co-hosts filling in.
Elijah Wood Dishes on ‘The Hobbit’
