Auction of Colbert’s desk helps raise $800K for schools

NEW YORK — Money from the auction of the desk and set of “The Colbert Report” will help thousands of school kids in comedian Stephen Colbert’s native South Carolina.

Colbert announced on Thursday that, along with donations from Share Fair Nation and ScanSource, $800,000 has been raised to fund every classroom project South Carolina teachers listed on the DonorsChoose.org site.

DonorsChoose.org is a crowdfunding nonprofit where teachers list projects and donors can support them. The money will help pay for nearly 1,000 projects from more than 800 teachers at more than 375 South Carolina schools.

Colbert, a native of Charleston, is a member of the DonorsChoose.org Board of Directors. The set and his desk were auctioned after “The Colbert Report” ended last December.

source: entertainment.inquirer.net

TV host’s wife barred from set

The producer of the popular noontime show “Eat Bulaga” has filed a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Ana Lyn Manalo, wife of one of its hosts, comedian Jose Manalo.

Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE) has asked a Quezon City court to issue an order barring Ana Lyn Manalo from “approaching Jose at his workplace and from performing any and all acts that would prevent Jose from effectively performing his duties.”’

However, a hearing scheduled Friday was deferred after the respondent could not be found at her given address.

TAPE also asked the court for Ana Lyn to pay them P100,000 for nominal damages, P250,000 for moral damages and P100,000 as attorney’s fees and litigation expenses.

Based on their complaint, TAPE accused Ana Lyn of harassing its talent, resulting in losses for the show’s producer.

According to the complaint, Ana Lyn, in several instances had physically and verbally abused the host, accusing him of having extra-marital affairs, among others.

“These unfounded imputations against Jose wreak havoc not only on Jose’s image and reputation, but also reflect negatively on the long-standing reputation and goodwill of ‘Eat Bulaga,’” the complaint added.

source: http://entertainment.inquirer.net/33743/tv-host%E2%80%99s-wife-barred-from-set

Comedian Gallagher hospitalized after suffering heart attack

The comedian Gallagher is hospitalized in stable condition after suffering a heart attack at a Texas bar before going on stage for a show.

Gallagher's promotional manager, Christine Scherrer, says the 65-year-old is sedated and "slowly recovering" after collapsing Wednesday night.

Marc Cummins, the manager of Coach Joe's Hat Tricks, says says the club's promotions director performed CPR on Gallagher before paramedics arrived.

Last March, the comedian best known for smashing watermelons with a sledgehammer suffered a minor heart attack after collapsing during a performance in Minnesota. His full name is Leo Anthony Gallagher.

source: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/03/15/comedian-gallagher-hospitalized-after-suffering-heart-attack/

Patrice O’Neal Passed Away At The Age Of 41

Actor comedian Patrice O’Neal has passed away Tuesday from complications of a stroke he suffered several weeks ago. O'Neal passed away at the age of 41.

Patrice O’Neal was known for his stand-up comedy. He appeared in several films. He made regular appearances on the The Opie & Anthony Show. O'Neal also performed on Comedy Central's Roast of Charlie Sheen back in September which seemed to bring him more media exposure in a single night.