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Behind the Keith Olbermann Firing: What Went Down? What’s Next For Host?
2 years ago
In the 36 hours since the surprise announcement that MSNBC fired Keith Olbermann, his abrupt exit from a network he helped transform has raised questions.
Why fire a guy with such undisputed value to the network, a figure who – love him or hate him – became one of the best-known figures of the cable news era?
Insiders say no single event got him axed, but for all his eloquence, on-air presence and broadcasting skill, Olbermann was just too difficult to work with.
According to the Washington Post, Olbermann often clashed with his employers, condemning – often publicly – directives with
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Sarah Ferguson trapped in sting selling access to ex-husband Prince Andrew
2 years ago
(HMG) – The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson (Fergie), has been humiliated and reportedly on suicide watch, after she was caught on tape agreeing to sell access to her ex-husband Prince Andrew, who serves as Britain’s special representative for international trade and investment, in exchange for $724,000. The scandal was first reported by News of the World, who orchestrated a sting with one of it’s reporters, posing as a wealthy businessman. According to the News of the World, its reporter met the duchess twice, in New York on May 13 and in London last week. Fergie “promised” to introduce the
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