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Conan O'Brien follows one Twitter user at random
(CNN) – Ousted NBC host Conan O'Brien has been laying low since his short-lived Tonight Show gig ended in January. But he has popped up on Twitter @ConanOBrien and fans have flocked to the page. Conan's been having a little fun, too.
On Friday he tweeted this: "I've decided to follow someone at random. She likes peanut butter and gummy dinosaurs. Sarah Killen, your life is about to change."
After that, Sarah's Twitter account @LovelyButton exploded and she just broke 20,000 followers. She and her fiance, John Slowik, joined us on Wednesday's American Morning.
How the Pentagon helps movie makers
(CNN) – The military is a major theme in the race for Oscar gold this year. Often the producers of war movies turn to the Pentagon to help spice up their special effects.
But as our Barbara Starr found out, the relationship between the military and Hollywood goes way back.
Leno returns to late night
(CNN) – He's about to become the sixth host in the history of the "Tonight Show," and he was also the fourth.
Tonight, Jay Leno makes his return to late night after a PR disaster that saw NBC kick Conan O'Brien to the curb. The big question is, even though Jay is back, will his audience be? Our Kareen Wynter has the report.
Gaga and Lauper talk about sex
By Erica Fink, CNN
Two musical icons known for sending messages with body paint, outrageous ensembles and 9” heels are taking on a serious cause, with a message coming directly from the lips. Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper sat down with us yesterday to explain their new mantra: buy our lipstick and fight AIDS.
Gaga and Lauper are the new spokespeople for MAC’s VIVA GLAM campaign. They both have a MAC lip color named after them, and the full sales from each goes directly to the MAC AIDS Fund.
“We’re spreading word of mouth to protect yourself … that in the heat of the moment, you can do what the boy scouts do: always be prepared,” Lauper told CNN’s Alina Cho.
VIVA GLAM is focusing on the issue of women and AIDS. While the overall rate of new HIV infections worldwide has dropped, the number of women infected is growing. And the number of women living with HIV in the United States has tripled since 1985. HIV infection is a leading cause of death among black women aged 25-34 in the U.S., according the Centers for Disease Control.
“There’s a common misperception that HIV does not affect women,” said Nancy Mahon, the executive director of the MAC Aids Fund, citing a survey of women MAC conducted recently in which 75% of the participants did not know their status.
Judge to Jackson's doctor: 'I don't want you sedating people'
Michael Jackson's doctor is free on bail today. According to his lawyer, Conrad Murray is ready to resume practicing medicine.
Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson's death. Yesterday, he pleaded not guilty as Jackson's family looked on. Our Ted Rowlands was there and has this report.
Related: Joe Jackson: Dr. Murray 'a fall guy'
Video: Which ads topped Super Bowl?
The game was great, but as usual, many people are talking about the Super Bowl commercials. One of the most popular was a "Snickers" ad featuring the legendary Betty White and Abe Vigoda in a pick-up football game. Watch the video below for some of our picks.
Complete coverage: Saints win first Super Bowl
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