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March 9th, 2010

UPDATE - 6:15 PM - David Letterman made remarks during tonight’s “Late Show” taping, following the successful prosecution of his extortionist. Read more...

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November 14th, 2009

"David Letterman has moved out of his family home after failing to patch things up with his outraged wife," claims the National Enquirer. So are they done for good? Read more...

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November 10th, 2009

UPDATE: As Gossip Cop had reported earlier, the TV producer, Robert “Joe” Halderman, accused of trying to shake down David Letterman for $2 million today asked a New York judge to dismiss the extortion charge. What was his reasoning? Read more...

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October 21st, 2009

The National Enquirer is doing its part to keep the David Letterman 'sextortion' scandal going, even if it means resorting to the old trick of promising something exists when no one can prove otherwise. In this case: a supposed sex tape. Read more...

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October 9th, 2009

Gossip Cop often takes issue with TMZ for its intrusive videos and occasional inaccurate reports. Nevertheless today we support TMZ founder Harvey Levin, whose phone records -- thanks to a warrant -- were obtained by the Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. Why? Read more...

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October 7th, 2009

The latest twist in the David Letterman "sextortion" scandal isn't true. Late this afternoon TMZ reported that Stephanie Birkitt, the woman at the center of the storm, has "been banned from setting foot on the CBS set where the 'Late Show' is filmed." The site goes on to say, "sources tell TMZ that security at CBS is well aware of Birkitt's ban from the set." Read more...

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October 4th, 2009

It was another wild week in Hollywood! Gossip Cop takes a look at the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. Read more...

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October 2nd, 2009

Four years ago, Gossip Cop crossed paths with David Letterman at a bus stop. And Stephanie Birkitt - the woman at the center of today's sex extortion shocker - was there. Exclusive details inside. Read more...