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Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) and Justice John Paul Stevens are both in the news today: Byrd, the longest-serving senator in U.S. history, died early this morning, and Stevens has appeared for the last time as a member of the Supreme Court.

This isn’t the first time the two men’s lives intersected on the national stage.

On Dec. 9, 1975, Byrd, as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, was among those who questioned Stevens during the then-nominee’s confirmation hearing. Many of his questions are reminiscent of those that senators are likely to ask Elena Kagan this week, in her confirmation hearing to succeed Stevens on the Court.

A Rumors spread on the Web  saying that Carnie Wilson collapsed while taping her TV quiz show, “The Newlywed Game,”

But as per the Reports  she said “I feel great,” she says. “I’ve never passed out on the set at any time and I have no idea why any such reports exists. I’m healthy, happy and excited about hosting ‘The Newlywed Game.’”

Mary Ann Jarou pics heat up on news that Steve Lavin is St Johns’ new head coach.

As Los Angeles looses Mary Ann Jarou (and UCLA lost Lavin 6 seasons ago), this year it gains Layla Kiffin (yes, different sport, and wearing Trojan red, not Bruin colors).

Lavin most recently was anchoring action on ESPN. But as reported , Lavin is joining St Johns and getting paid $1.6 to $1.8 million per year for six seasons. It’s been seven years since Lavin’s exit at UCLA.

Actor Star Jones is recovering in a New York City hospital after undergoing heart surgery  this week.

“On Wednesday, March 17th, a pre-planned cardiac surgery was performed on Star Jones,” a statement from the rep read. “This recent surgery is a follow-up to the thoracic surgery she had 30 years ago. The procedure was successful and she is recovering well with her family. Star is grateful for everyone’s thoughts and prayers.”

Star turns 48 on Wednesday, March 24.

She has been a model, a pop star, a fashion designer and even a pole dancer, and now Kate Moss has set her sights on becoming a ballerina. The supermodel is working on a duet with ”Sex And The City” star Mikhail Baryshnikov, who is regarded as one of the great ballet dancers of the modern era, reported Daily Mail online.

Moss will star in a short film with the 62-year-old Russian, with the working title ”Baryshnimoss”, made by the renowned choreographer and director Michael Clark. The 36-year-old has been taking private ballet lessons with Clark and is set to embark on a gruelling three-month training regime before filming starts in Marseille in July.

Music legend Paul McCartney hopes the recording studio The Abbey Road, famously used by the Beatles, can be saved after it was put up for sale by record label giant EMI. The Abbey Road recording facilities in North West London became synonymous with the Fab Four, with the band even naming their 1969 album after the building, BBC online reported. The record’’s cover shot featured the Beatles crossing the road outside.

Fans across the world have since flocked to the landmark, and the studio has also been used by music greats including Michael Jackson, U2, Green Day and Pink Floyd. Bosses at EMI, who own the studios, have decided to try and recoup money lost in recent years by selling the property, which is expected to be worth an estimated USD 20 million.

Michael Jackson will seemingly give evidence from beyond his grave at his own death trial.

His personal doctor Conrad Murray, who is set to face involuntary manslaughter charges over the singer’s death, will reportedly use old video footage featuring the King of Pop as the star witness for the defence.

Murray has been at the centre of the probe after he confessed giving the powerful sedative propofol to Jackson hours before his death.

The medic and his legal team will purportedly show the video to demonstrate the depth of Jackson’s drug habit to claim Murray cannot be held guilty over the tragedy.

The reality Octomom, Kate Gosselin will now with the ladies of “The View”.

Kate  will co-host the ABC gabfest on Thursday, March 11.

She is no stranger to “The View.”

Kate first The reality Octomom for three days last September.

As per reports in “The Chicago Sun Times” Bill Zwecker, The Brazilian-born model Jesus Luz recently Breakup  with Madonna.

The reason behind their ended relationship was cited their age difference and busy schedules.

“It not only was totally amicable, but it was Luz who initiated the split. Apparently, the 23-year-old Brazilian realized their age difference (she’s 51) and overall lack of mutual interests nixed a long-term relationship,”written in the news.

Their relationship began  when they met on the set of photoshoot for ‘W Magazine.’ after Madonna  divorced from British director Guy Ritchie

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper will appear on “The TODAY Show” on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

They will promote MAC’s AIDS Fund, which has raised over $150 million since 1994.

Singing superstar and ’80s icon are sharing spokesmodel duties.

Chole Sevigny, Christina Aquilera, Missy Elliot,Pamela Anderson and Fergie were Previous MAC AIDS spokesmodels.