Anna Nicole Smith, 39, Found Dead

A woman of many ups and downs, Anna Nicole Smith was the Marilyn Monroe of our generation--even in her death. Earlier this afternoon, the former Playmate was found unresponsive in her hotel room at in Hollywood, Florida. Pronounced dead upon her arrival to Memorial Regional Hospital, her cause of death is still unknown.

To pay tribute to the sex symbol turned reality star, I would like to share this video clip, starring Anna Nicole herself. I think this video of the former Playmate is a perfect example of the excessive and sultry persona that was, and still is, Anna Nicole Smith.

The End of Sam

From the very first episode, viewers of Sam Has 7 Friends knew that Samantha Breslow was going to die today.The eighty-episode "season" of Sam Has 7 Friends is the collaborative effort of four separate directors, each of whom weaves his own story line into the overarching plot; the series follows Sam’s acting career, her best friend, her cheating boyfriend, and her ex whom she still loves. Read more

Ed Bradley Dies

Ed Bradley , 65,died yesterday at Mount Sinai Medical Center of complications from chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

According to doctors, Bradley learned of his leukemia “many years ago,” but his condition had rapidly deteriorated over the last few weeks.

The longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent fought a silent battle. Close colleagues, including Mike Wallace, did not know that Mr. Bradley had leukemia.

Winner of 19 Emmy’s and a lifetime achievement award, Bradley reported on war, scandal, and devastation. His most notable interviews include Timothy McVeigh, Michael Jackson, Robin Williams, and Lena Horne.

Rome Hartman, the Executive Producer of CBS news announced this morning on "First Look" that Lesley Stahl and her "60 Minutes" team are working on a story on Bradley's career for tonight's newscast.