Celebrity death, a new judge on American Idol, and a new dating show. Let’s dive into your Dirty Laundry.

Actor Sherman Hemsley Dead At 74

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Actor Sherman Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas. He was 74. Our sister station Lite 98.7 says the Philadelphia native apparently died of natural causes. First seen as the Bunkers next door neighbor on All in the Family, the short-tempered and short-statured actor became so popular that he and his TV wife were spun off into their own series. The Jeffersons quickly joined All in the Family near the top of the prime-time ratings and ran 11 seasons.

 

Five Stars Of Modern Family Heading To Court

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Five stars of Modern Family are trying to get out of their contracts with the hit show. In a recently filed lawsuit, the stars claim their contracts with ABC violate a California law prohibiting personal service contracts from extending for more than seven years. They're asking a judge to rule the contracts are illegal and should be voided because they prohibit the actors from other work.

 

Meet New Judge Mariah Carey

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Mariah Carey will reportedly earn about $18 million as the newest American Idol judge. That makes her the highest paid judge on any reality show.

 

Trebek Is Back

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Alex Trebek was on the Jeopardy! set yesterday for his first taping since suffering a heart attack last month. "He is in good health and already planning home improvement projects," a rep said.

 

Would You Date Kate Gosselin?

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Kate Gosselin is looking to return to TV. The single mother of eight has signed on to do a dating show and is now looking for a network to pick it up.

 

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