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  1. Keith Olbermann Settles $50 Million Current TV Lawsuit (Exclusive)

    7:30 pm PDT 3/12/2013
    • Matthew Belloni
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    UPDATED: In a joint statement, both parties confirmed to THR that a settlement deal has been reached. Terms will not be released. READ MORE

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  2. THR, Esq.
    Olbermann Seeks Summary Judgment in Current TV Case As Key Mediation Nears

    Olbermann Seeks Summary Judgment in Current TV Case As Key Mediation Nears

    7:56 pm PST 3/8/2013
    • Matthew Belloni
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    The former 'Countdown' host, who says he's owed at least $50 million, files new court documents that are heavily redacted for confidentiality. READ MORE

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  3. Live Feed
    Keith Olbermann Wants to Return to ESPN (Report)

    Keith Olbermann Wants to Return to ESPN (Report)

    1:44 pm PST 3/4/2013
    • Michael O'Connell
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    The broadcaster, off the air since his abrupt Current TV exit in 2012, has reportedly met with network president John Skipper. READ MORE

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  4. Live Feed
    Keith Olbermann Makes Large Donation to Student-Run Radio Station

    Keith Olbermann Makes Large Donation to Student-Run Radio Station

    6:00 am PST 1/16/2013
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    The Ithaca-based WVBR-FM, where the TV anchor got his start as a student at Cornell, will move into a new facility named after Olbermann's father Theodore and late classmate Glenn Corneliess. READ MORE

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  5. In the Magazine
    How Jeff Zucker Can Make CNN Less Boring (Analysis)

    How Jeff Zucker Can Make CNN Less Boring (Analysis)

    9:30 am PST 12/6/2012
    • Andrew Tyndall
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    Andrew Tyndall writes for THR that the news network needs essential programming that viewers can't help but share, instead of playing it safe. READ MORE

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  6. San Francisco Giants Sweep World Series: What Hollywood Is Saying

    San Francisco Giants Sweep World Series: What Hollywood Is Saying

    9:56 pm PDT 10/28/2012
    • THR Staff
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    "Evidently, some giants won a contest. So unfair," quips Steve Martin, while "The Book of Mormon" star Josh Gad joked that the team "made the last two weeks unbearably boring with [their] dominance." READ MORE

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  7. Live Feed
    Keith Olbermann Offers Special 'Special Comment' Over Romney's 47% Gaffe (Video)

    Keith Olbermann Offers Special 'Special Comment' Over Romney's 47% Gaffe (Video)

    8:32 am PDT 9/18/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The former MSNBC and Current anchor sent out a web video providing his giggly take on the latest campaign controversy. READ MORE

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  8. Keith Olbermann Mocks Joe Scarborough's Reported Presidential Ambitions

    Keith Olbermann Mocks Joe Scarborough's Reported Presidential Ambitions

    5:26 pm PDT 9/11/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    "Oh Sweet Jesus. John Edwards has a better chance of being elected President. THIS year," the liberal media personality tweeted. READ MORE

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  9. Watch Video Hollywood Slams Paul Ryan's Rape Comments (Video)

    Hollywood Slams Paul Ryan's Rape Comments (Video)

    4:48 pm PDT 8/28/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    Patton Oswalt and Keith Olbermann were among those angered by the Republican congressman, who described sexual assault as a "method of conception." READ MORE

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  10. Conservative Media Pounces After ABC News Blames Tea Party For 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooting (Video)

    Conservative Media Pounces After ABC News Blames Tea Party For 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooting (Video)

    12:43 pm PDT 7/20/2012
    • Paul Bond
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    UPDATED: The definition of a "nano-second," says Mark Steyn subbing for Rush Limbaugh, "is the time between a mass shooting and some guy from the left blaming it on talk radio, or Sarah Palin, or Fox News." READ MORE

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  11. Los Angeles Kings Win First Stanley Cup: What Hollywood Is Saying

    Los Angeles Kings Win First Stanley Cup: What Hollywood Is Saying

    9:01 pm PDT 6/11/2012
    • THR Staff
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    Matthew Perry, Alyssa Milano, Kevin Smith and Keith Olbermann are among those celebrating the NHL team's defeat of the New Jersey Devils in their first championship title Monday night. READ MORE

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  12. Live Feed
    Joy Behar Joins Current TV

    Joy Behar Joins Current TV

    7:51 am PDT 6/11/2012
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    UPDATED: The comedian will launch her own 6 p.m. show in September. READ MORE

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  13. Eliot Spitzer's 'Viewpoint' Ratings Predictably Plummet Since Olbermann's Current Exit

    Eliot Spitzer's 'Viewpoint' Ratings Predictably Plummet Since Olbermann's Current Exit

    5:14 pm PDT 5/3/2012
    • Michael O'Connell
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    Four weeks after the "Countdown" host abruptly and dramatically left the network, viewership in his old hour is down 68 percent, though the network now courts a more affluent audience and sees growth in other times. READ MORE

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  14. Keith Olbermann Reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's White House Correspondent's Dinner Slam

    Keith Olbermann Reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's White House Correspondent's Dinner Slam

    10:08 am PDT 4/29/2012
    • Jane Kellogg
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    The ousted Current TV host was not amused by Kimmel's jokes; compares him to Bill O'Reilly. READ MORE

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    Eliot Spitzer Wishes Keith Olbermann Well Following Current TV Drama

    Eliot Spitzer Wishes Keith Olbermann Well Following Current TV Drama

    11:31 am PDT 4/24/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The "Viewpoint" anchor praises his predecessor but also firmly aligns himself with network co-founder Al Gore. READ MORE

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  16. Current TV Taps Gavin Newsom for Weekly Show

    Current TV Taps Gavin Newsom for Weekly Show

    10:44 am PDT 4/18/2012
    • THR Staff
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    On the heels of Keith Olbermann's messy departure, the cable channel hires the California politician to headline a new talk show. READ MORE

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  17. THR, Esq.
    Current Files Cross-Complaint Vs. Olbermann, Cites 'Persistent' Breach of Contract

    Current Files Cross-Complaint Vs. Olbermann, Cites 'Persistent' Breach of Contract

    11:20 am PDT 4/6/2012
    • Matthew Belloni
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    Olbermann filed a lawsuit against the cable network Thursday. READ MORE

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  18. Live Feed
    Matt Lauer Announces New Contract on 'Today,' Al Roker Lampoons Keith Olbermann (Video)

    Matt Lauer Announces New Contract on 'Today,' Al Roker Lampoons Keith Olbermann (Video)

    8:21 am PDT 4/6/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The long-running host of the No. 1 morning program re-upped at NBC on Thursday, and was humble and cheerful during the Friday broadcast. READ MORE

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  19. THR, Esq.
    Keith Olbermann Files Lawsuit Against Current TV (Read the Complaint)

    Keith Olbermann Files Lawsuit Against Current TV (Read the Complaint)

    1:46 pm PDT 4/5/2012
    • Matthew Belloni
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    UPDATED: The suit was filed Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles Superior Court. Olbermann is seeking between $50 million to $70 million in damages. READ MORE

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  20. Current Denies It's in Danger of Being Dropped by Time Warner Cable

    Current Denies It's in Danger of Being Dropped by Time Warner Cable

    11:16 am PDT 4/5/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The struggling network fires back at a report claiming that it is on the precipice of defaulting on its contract with the carrier. READ MORE

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