The New Burlesque ''That old bump-and-grind -- tasseled pasties, unsubtle comedy and all -- has made a comeback in the past few years,'' reports ''Newsday.'' Reconsidering Friends ''The kids-in-the-city sitcom just wanted to be liked, not admired. But in spite of itself, it helped redefine the idea of normal family life,'' says ''TIME.''
Janet Jackson Spoofs "Wardrobe Malfunction" on "SNL" The singer flashed it again while hosting "Saturday Night Live." (ABC News) "Weird Al" Parents Found Dead at Home Carbon monoxide poisoning blamed. (ABC News) Going That Extra Yard: Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry The comedy stars of "The Whole Ten Yards" get together for an interview. (U-Daily) Matthew Perry Says He Was Always a Clown "The Whole Ten Yards" actor speaks of his comic streak. (ABC News) Stiff Fine for Howard Stern Clear Channel radio stations ax the radio comedian in FCC crackdown. (USA Today) "Damn Yankees" Movie Update in Works The 1955 Broadway musical-comedy, filmed in 1958, will be contemporized by Miramax for the big screen. (Playbill) Write Humor at Your Own Risk "Salt Lake Tribune" columnist Robert Kirby, conferring with Dave Barry, devises a list of the top groups who can't take a joke. Humor Is No Laughing Matter Overseas Danger looms in flip comments in different cultures. (CNN) Conference Honors Humor of Erma Bombeck Annual convention of humor writers met to salute the late author and talk shop. (Hattiesburg American) Unhappiness Is the Key to Richard Lewis' Humor The veteran comedian is interviewed and profiled. (Richmond Times Dispatch) The Pink Panther Celebrates 40th Birthday The cartoon star is the center of numerous marketing campaigns to spiff up his image -- and make money. (Hollywood Reporter / Reuters) Kids' Choice Awards: A Good Slime Was Had by All Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz hosted the 17th annual Nickelodeon event. (USA Today) "Idol" Reject William Hung Set to Release Debut Album The unlikely cult hero and Internet darling sings again. (USA Today) CNN Red-Faced Over Letterman Error Funny sleepy kid clip at a George W. Bush rally is real, not a fake, as CNN reported. (USA Today) Roseanne Confesses: "I Faked It!" She says her reality TV show was phony. (TV Guide) Ashton Kutcher "Punks" Audience In flip-flop, MTV's practical joke show returns with new episodes. (ABC News) Jon Stewart: Who's Your Daddy? "The Daily Show" host to become a father. (E!) "Simpsons" Cast Strikes Again Voice actors holding out for more dough! (E!) Peter Ustinov's Talent and Wit Delighted in Many Forms USA Today Cartoon Network Drawn to Seth Green Zap2it "Family Guy" Rises From the Dead Zap2it Stand-Up Comedy Television Channel Coming AP / Yahoo Big-Screen "Toy Story 3"? Reuters
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