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Lynda Carter is making headlines this week after she made a gruesome discovery. While she was rowing on the Potomac River in Washington she found the body of a woman , later identified as Helen Johnstone, floating face down.

Carter immediately flagged down nearby boaters who then called paramedics, but they could not revive the woman. Investigators are trying to figure out just how Helen Johnstone ended up in the river.

Lynda Carter, 56, is an actress and singer, famous for her lead role as Wonder Woman in the hit television series. Her latest big career move was in 2005 when she played the role of “Mama Morton” in West End London’s Chicago production which eventually let to a cabaret act tour.

Trista and Ryan Sutter made headlines after appearing on the popular reality show “The Bachelorette.” During the show the world watched as Trista searched for love and eventually found it, choosing Ryan to spend the rest of her life with.

The romance captured so much attention that at during the height of their popularity Trista and Ryan’s televised wedding ceremony was watched by over 26 million viewers. The couple had their first child, Maxwell Alston Sutter, last summer.

Martha Stewart is now considering teaming up with the Sutter’s to create a home improvement show, but no official announcements have been made.

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray has been caught in a storm of controversy for a fashion choice made by a stylist during a Dunkin’ Donuts commercial shoot.

The advertisement that appeared on the web featured the talk show host in a fringed black and white scarf that resembles the black and white checkered Kaffiyeh which is the traditional Palestinian scarf.

The similar scarf represents murderous Palestinian jihad and has been worn by Muslim terrorists during hostage videos. Rachael Ray wearing the scarf in the ad suggested to some the symbolic support for Muslim extremism and terrorism.

Dunkin’ Donuts has made the decision to pull the ad and has stated that “absolutely no symbolism was intended.”

Academy Award winning film director, Sydney Pollack died, May 26, 2008, at the age of 73 after a 9 month battle with cancer. Born July 1, 1934 in Lafayette, Indiana, Pollack studied and taught acting before becoming involved in directing and producing films.

During his long and successful career he directed many classic movies including “Out Of Africa,” “The Firm,” and “The Way We Were.” He also acted in several of the films that he directed, and will be remembered for his role in the hit film “Tootsie.”

Sidney Pollack has also made numerous movie and television appearances over the years, sometimes even playing himself. His love for good films will live on in the many great movies he’s helped to create during his lifetime.

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18-year old British actor, Rob Knox, landed a small role in the sixth Harry Potter movie, “Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince.” But unfortunately he didn’t live to see the movie released.

The young actor was fatally stabbed during a random bar fight outside of a London pub. Four other men were injured in the brawl and taken to hospital.

Rob Knox played the role of Marcus Belby, a Ravenclaw student, and news of his stabbing has spread quickly throughout the web. As you can see by the discussion on this online forum it has even created somewhat of a debate.

For further updates on this story visit CNN.com.

It was down to the final two 2008 American Idol contestants, David Cook and David Archuleta, and after much anticipation it was David Cook, that was voted the next American Idol.

During the music filled two hour American Idol season seven finale episode, stars like Donna Summers, The Jonas Brothers, and George Micheal performed, and there were even guest appearances from well loved comedians like the Love Guru (Mike Myers) and Jack Black!

It was a great show packed full of fantastic musical talent and great comedic skits.

You can expect to see both David Cook , who won by 12,000 million votes, and second place winner David Archuleta continue on with their musical career as they ride their wave of stardom.

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Oprah Winfrey has decided that her successful new show “Oprah’s Big Give ” will not be continuing on for a second season.

Even though the show where contestants compete to be the most effective giver was an instant hit among viewers and with the ABC Network, Oprah has made the decision to end the show with season one.

Although Oprah Winfrey has not yet stated the reason for the decision publicly, ABC has said that a second season of “Oprah’s Big Give” was something that she didn’t want to do.

Oprah has appeared in several movies and television specials during the years in addition to the “Oprah Winfrey Show ,” but this was her first attempt at a prime time show.

Whitney Thompson is the winner of America’s Next Top Model. The 20-year-old student from Florida is the first plus-size model to ever win the coveted title of “Top Model.”

The CW Television Network reality show is hosted by Tyra Banks and puts potential supermodels through various difficult modeling related challenges to find out which young woman has what it takes to become “Top Model.”

Each week the judges choose one contestant to eliminate from the competition based on their challenge photographs, performance, and overall attitude.

As the winner of the competition, Whitney Thompson will receive a fashion spread in Seventeen Magazine and a contract with Elite Modeling Management.

She hopes that her size 12 frame will set a new, more realistic standard of beauty for girls struggling with negative self image issues.

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Jenna Bush looked absolutely stunning on her wedding day, Saturday, May 10, 2008. The ceremony took place at the Bush’s Prairie Chapel Ranch in Texas.

Jenna Bush and Henry Hager became engaged exactly one year prior to their wedding date on May 10, 2007.

Many wondered whether or not the president of the United States’ daughter would choose a White House Wedding but the high profile couple opted for a more private ceremony.

The happy newlyweds will be settling down in Baltimore, Maryland.

Jenna Bush and her mother Laura Bush recently wrote a book for children titled “Read All About It!” that was published last month.”

You can view more of Jenna Bush’s wedding photos at PopCrunch.com, and for more information on her writing career visit the HarperCollins website.

Actor Gary Dourdan, who plays the role of crime scene investigator Warrick Brown on the hit television crime show CSI, has been charged with felony possession of cocaine, ecstasy, and heroin.

Dourdan, 41, was arrested April 28,2008, after Palm Springs police noticed him asleep in his parked car, and found him to be in possession of a variety of narcotics.

The popular actor who also has a passion for music and martial arts was voted the “sexiest CSI actor on TV” in 2008 by TV Guide.

A few weeks ago fans were disappointed by news of Gary Dourdan leaving the CSI show.

The initial rumor was that Dourdan was fired by CBS, but recent news reports state that the star and CBS have a mutual agreement in regards to his departure.