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Robert Bork Dies; Supreme Court Nominee Was 85

Robert Bork, whose long political career was most noteworthy for his controversial rejection from the Supreme Court in the 1980s, has died at the age of 85. Son Robert H. Bork Jr. confirmed his father died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va. The son said Bork died from complications of heart ailments . The brilliant, blunt Bork’s confirmation hearings helped draw the modern boundaries of cultural fights over abortion, civil rights and other issues. The Senate denied him confirmation and a spot on the court, 58-42. Earlier in life, Bork was accused of being a partisan hatchet man for Richard Nixon. As the third-ranking official at the Justice Department, he fired Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox in the “Saturday Night Massacre” of 1973. Attorney General Elliot Richardson resigned rather than fire Cox. The next in line, William Ruckelshaus, refused to fire Cox and was himself fired. But it was Bork’s drubbing during the 1987 Senate nomination hearings made him a hero to the right and a rallying cry for younger conservatives. The experience embittered Bork and hardened many of his positions, even as it gave him prominence as an author and popularity on the speaking circuit. Kenneth Weinstein, head of the Washington think-tank Hudson Institute where Bork was a distinguished fellow, said in response to his passing: “Robert Bork was a giant, a brilliant and fearless legal scholar, and a gentleman whose incredible wit and erudition made him a wonderful Hudson colleague.” Known before his nomination by Ronald Reagan as an expert on antitrust law, Bork became widely known as a conservative cultural critic in the ensuing years.

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Melissa Gorga to Pen Marital Advice Book, Mayan Prediction Takes Step Closer to Reality

In the latest sign that the Mayans have been correct all along, another member of The Real Housewives franchise will soon come out with her very own book. First, Taylor Armstrong used her estranged husband’s death to pen ” Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss, and Finding the Courage Within .” Next, Brandi Glanville will release some nonsense called ” Drinking & Tweeting and Other Brandi Blunders .” And now we can confirm that Melissa Gorga has signed a deal for “Love, Italian Style: The Secrets of My Hot and Happy Marriage.” “I can’t tell you how many times Joe and I are approached by fans asking how they can have a marriage like ours,” Gorga lies to tells Us Weekly . Melissa adds that the memoir will give readers “practical strategies on how to strengthen their marriage, amp up the passion, and the secrets that make my marriage as sexy and hot as it is warm and loving.” Well… okay then. Sounds like a must-not read! Will you purchase this book?   Yes, can’t wait! Of course not! View Poll »

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New Year’s Eve Premiere Face-Off: Ashton Kutcher vs. Zac Efron

New Year’s Eve stars every big name in Hollywood. We’re not kidding: Lea Michele, Josh Duhamel, Ryan Seacrest, Michelle Pfeiffer, Katherine Heigl, Hilary Swank. Seriously, check out the New Year’s Eve trailer now. So the Los Angeles premiere of the romantic comedy was an especially hot ticket last night, in more ways than one. Two of the studliest actors in the film, Ashton Kutcher and Zac Efron, are featured below in the latest edition of a THG Fashion Face-Off. Both wore a similar colored suit for the occasion, but only one can be chosen as the winner. Vote now. (Editor’s note: We apologize, Zac. This will be the last time we ever compare you to Ashton.)

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New Year’s Eve Premiere Face-Off: Lea Michele vs. Katherine Heigl

Lea Michele and Katherine Heigl are two of about three dozen huge star who make appearance in the new romantic comedy, New Year’s Eve . Both the Glee star and the former Grey’s Anatomy star spend the movie looking for love in New York City. Will they find it?!? Buy a ticket and find out. However, you need not pay a dime to determine the winner of the following Fashion Face-Off. Just click your mouse one time to cast a vote between the beauties. Then, head over HERE and do the same in a matchup between a pair of Michele and Heigl’s New Year’s Eve castmates.

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Taylor Armstrong Releases Book Cover, Tells Abuse Victims: Learn From Me!

Yes, Taylor Armstrong really is coming out with a memoir that details the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of late husband Russell Armstrong. It will be titled “Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss and Finding the Courage Within,” and Taylor unveiled the book cover last night on Bravo: “My book takes readers behind the glamour of Beverly Hills to show them the terrible violence I suffered, and the slow and painful process of rebuilding my shattered life,” Armstrong said in a statement. “I want readers in abusive relationships to learn from my suffering and use my book to help them find their own courage within.” Yes, fellow abuse victims, you can learn a lot from Taylor, namely: if you are rich and famous and have a televised platform from which you can promote, you, too, can profit from the suicide of your estranged husband. What do you think of Armstrong releasing this book?

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Brooke Mueller Arrested in Colorado for Drug Possession, Assault

Brooke Mueller is in trouble again with the law. Big trouble. Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife – and the mother of his twin sons – was arrested last night in Aspen, TMZ reports . Law enforcement officials say Mueller was booked on suspicious of felony cocaine possession, along with third degree assault. Not many details are known at the moment, but Mueller was released from Pitkin County Jail early this morning on $11,000 bond. Brooke has been involved in numerous drug-related incidents over the years, but the last few months have seen her grow close again to Sheen , while – seemingly – staying sober. Updates to come on this story…

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Taylor Armstrong to Write Memoir, Profit from Husband’s Suicide

She’s already given numerous interviews about the suicide of her estranged husband. She’s released hospital photos aiming to prove he beat her. So is anyone really surprised by the following fact? Taylor Armstrong will release a memoir in February. The 272-page book will be titled “Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss, and Finding the Courage Within,” and, of course, Armstrong claimed she is writing it to raise awareness of domestic violence. “It will be a memoir and the abuse she endured while married to Russell, as well as another abusive relationship she was in the past will all be detailed,” a friend tells Radar Online. And all profits will go toward domestic violence causes, right? To help with such an important, personal issue? Not according to any sources, no. As seen above, Taylor and Russel’s marital problems have disgustingly taken center stage on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills this season. He was found dead in his Los Angeles home on August 15.

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