Wait. Didn’t he already do this? The host of Comedy Central’s Colbert Report attempted to get on both the Democratic and Republican presidential primary ballots in his home state of South Carolina, and failed.

Instead his consolation prize will be to appear in the Spider-Man comic book as a major candidate on a make-believe ticket in Spider-Man’s world. It’s also fitting since Stephen Colbert recently had a species of spider named after him!

The issue of Marvel Comics’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is out on Oct. 15th.

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Oprah Winfrey’s mom, Vernita Lee, says she shouldn’t have to pay a bill of close to $156,000 that the high-end fashion store, Valentina says she owes. She’s claiming that the boutique shouldn’t have extended credit to her.
The company has sued, saying Lee fell behind in minimum monthly payments of $2,000.

Lee then filed a counterclaim contending that Valentina took advantage of her “lack of knowledge, ability, and-or capacity” when creating her credit account.

Court papers say Lee resolved a 2002 case with the company over a $175,000 bill. So how did she then go about racking up another huge read more ....

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Naomi Watts knows how to ring in a milestone birthday. Over the weekend, her husband Liev Shreiber threw Naomi an all out bash for her 40th birthday. What a sweet hubby! But that’s not all! He also presented her with a new Mercedes-Benz Bluetec, the luxury eco-friendly SUV that isn’t out until next month. Wow – swanky, soccer mom-y, AND eco-friendly. Oh, and with a hint of exclusivity, since the car isn’t even for sale yet!

The fun continued this week, as the pregnant mom headed off to dinner with friends in LA – but not before stopping off with read more ....

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Country star Mindy McCready will begin serving a 60-day jail sentence today, for violating probation on a drug-related charge.
Once she’s done with that time, Mindy has met all of her obligations under her probation sentence,” Attorney Lee Ofman revealed. “We worked very hard to get her a deal, so we didn’t have to have a probation violation.”

McCready - known for her albums “Ten Thousand Angels” and “If I Don’t Stay the Night” - was originally convicted of prescription drug fraud in 2004 and placed on parole. She’s already served time for another parole violation in 2007, and in read more ....

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The insurance company under which Heath Ledger held a life insurance policy is being sued for not paying $10 million in benefits to his daughter, claiming the actor may have committed suicide. Police ruled the death of the 28-year-old star was accidental, from an overdose of painkillers and other medicines.

But lawyers for the ReliaStar insurance company, have claimed his death was suspicious and possibly a suicide, which would nullify the policy.

Ledger’s daughter with actress Michelle Williams, Matilda Rose, 3, was named as the beneficiary in the policy.

ReliaStar apparently wants  to investigate the possibility of suicide, but read more ....

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Usually I feel that when someone famous dies, it’s no more sad than when someone who was not a household name passes away - family and friends have still lost a loved one. But for some reason I’ve taken Paul Newman’s death a little more seriously. I’m sure he wouldn’t say his life was worth more than anyone else’s yet he contributed so much to the world. I think he’s a truly great example of how those who have much to give can really make a difference.

A Newman spokesman said memorial services for the actor, who died on Friday read more ....

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We’ve got one more mugshot to add to the celeb hall of shame. Heather Locklear was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance in Santa Barbara authorities said Sunday.

The 47-year-old complete mess was pulled over after a resident reported seeing the actress leaving a parking lot and “driving erratically,” patrol spokesman Tom Marshall said.

The officer noticed Locklear’s car was actually parked on a state highway and blocking a lane. “In talking with her, (the officer) determines that she seems to be under the influence of something,” Marshall said.

Locklear was taken to the read more ....

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Here’s a guy who would be better entering the legal profession rather than football or acting, given the amount of time OJ Simpson spend in court these days! OJ’s court appearances are steadily out numbering those of Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown and Judge Alex put together. 

Simpson’s latest debacle sees him facing charges of robbery and kidnapping that could land him in prison for life if convicted.

But with a secret tape having been played to the jurors this week in which law enforcement officials can be heard laughing at the arrest of Simpson and the ridiculing of read more ....