“Jeopardy!” needed a host in 1984, and Lucille Ball had an enthusiastic suggestion for creator Merv Griffin: The debonair Canadian who was emcee of the “High Rollers” game show. Decades later, filling the void left by Alex Trebek’s death involves sophisticated research and a parade of guest hosts doing their best to impress viewers and the studio that will make the call. The possible contenders include Mayim Bialik, Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric and “Jeopardy!” champs Ken Jennings and Buzzy Cohen. Among those yet to emcee is LeVar Burton. Taping for next season is expected to begin later this summer.
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Huma Abedin has a memoir coming out this fall. The close aide to Hillary Clinton and estranged wife of disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner wrote "Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds.” Scribner told The Associated Press on Thursday that the book will be released Nov. 2. Clinton has spoken of Abedin as a second daughter. And former President Bill Clinton officiated her 2010 wedding to Weiner. But Weiner’s career collapsed […]
