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Tiki Barber Abandons NFL Comeback Bid

Denied the opportunity by all 32 NFL teams to make a comeback, Tiki Barber is “flabbergasted” but apparently content to move on with his life. “This is the last time I am speaking on this subject in any way, shape or form,” said Barber’s agent, Mark Lepselter, to the New York Post . “You can’t worry about the things in life you can’t control and Tiki has moved forward accordingly.” Sports Illustrated ‘s Peter King reported Monday that Barber didn’t get a single call over the weekend as teams began finalizing their rosters. “I hear he’s devastated,” wrote King, who also talked to Lepselter, who told him: “We are flabbergasted that Tiki has not had an opportunity with any NFL team, especially when rosters were at 90 players this year (during training camp).” “I certainly thought some team would be intrigued to see what he had left.” Barber’s professional life imploded a few years ago when he divorced his pregnant wife and began seeing 23-year-old intern Traci Lynn Johnson (above). The Today personality then likened himself to Anne Frank , which was lame. [Photo: WENN.com]

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Eddie Murphy Confirmed as Academy Awards Host

The rumor has become fact: Eddie Murphy will host the 20120 Academy Awards. “Eddie is a comedic genius, one of the greatest and most influential live performers ever,” says Brett Ratner, who will produce the telecast and who directs Murphy in Tower Heist . “With his love of movies, history of crafting unforgettable characters and his iconic performances – especially on stage – I know he will bring excitement, spontaneity and tremendous heart to the show Don and I want to produce in February.” Murphy was nominated for an Oscar in 2006 for Dreamgirls . Think he’ll make a good host?

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