Topic: Late Show with David Letterman

Keith Olbermann: the cautionary tale of why he was fired, again

Keith Olbermann has added yet another acrimonious exit to his résumé. He tells David Letterman: 'You're always telling me how big my head is.' Media experts agree his problems are self-made. 

Michelle Obama on 'Letterman' tonight. Can she get Dave to work out? (+video)

In recent TV appearances, first lady Michelle Obama competed with Ellen DeGeneres in a push-up contest, and she tried to get Jay Leno to eat something healthy. On Monday's 'Letterman,' maybe she can get her host to take part in a sack race. 

Letterman threat on Al Qaeda website is no laughing matter

Letterman threat, by a blogger on an Al Qaeda message board, is being investigated by the New York Police Department and the FBI. The talk show host and comedian had joked about Al Qaeda leaders killed in US attacks, reportedly prompting the Letterman threat.

David Letterman earns jihadist death threat: What did Letterman do?

David Letterman has inflamed the ire of a jihadist web forum by a gesture he made on 'Late Show with David Letterman.'

A rocking summer: Supertramp touring, Steven Tyler and Aerosmith recording, and a new album for Yes

There aren’t any signs that classic rock is going away anytime soon, and summer is the time of year when things usually start to happen in the music business. The band Supertramp is touring in Canada, and after finishing with his first season as an American Idol judge, Steven Tyler will join the rest of Aerosmith in the recording studio.

Jerry Seinfeld wins right to tell jokes after cookbook libel case

Jerry Seinfeld has prevailed in a libel case, winning his First Amendment right to call a woman 'wacko' after suing his wife for what he calls 'vegetable plagiarism.' Jerry Seinfeld's attorney called the decision a victory for 'right of comedians to tell jokes.'

Why so coy about 2012, Mitt Romney?

Mitt Romney's political strategy, for the moment, includes a lot of TV appearances, gentle words about Sarah Palin, and building a war chest. But he's cagey about a 2012 GOP presidential bid.

Zorrilla not a cross between a zebra and a gorilla, unfortunately

Instead, the zorrilla is some sort of smelly weasel that inhabits sub-Saharan Africa and David Letterman's shirt.

Obama on 'The Tonight Show': Six famous presidential TV cameos

Which other sitting presidents have appeared on TV?

Christine O'Donnell: Take our quiz

Intensely religious and uncompromisingly conservative, Christine O'Donnell rode a wave of anti-establishment anger to secure the GOP nomination for Delaware's Senate election. But how much do you really know about her? Take our quiz and find out.

President Obama's week of wooing younger Democrats

All week President Obama has been trying to reenergize the youth vote for the Democrats. Comedians Jon Stewart and David Letterman had some suggestions for President Obama as he works to combat the Democrats' apathy.

Top 10 Ways Obama Can Boost His Popularity with Younger Voters

On Wednesday night, David Letterman gave viewers the "Top 10 Ways Obama Can Boost His Popularity with Younger Voters," on "The Late Show."

President Barack Obama's been courting youth all week. He's visited the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisc., shared his iPod playlist with "Rolling Stone," and called for education reforms such as a longer school year.

Really? Shortening the Summer vacation is going to win over the youth vote?

Obama apparently not only needs to energize the Democratic party as a whole, he's got to reconnect and ignite the young Democrats that helped get him elected in 2008. A recent ABC/Washington Post Poll found that only 55 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds say they are “absolutely certain” to go to the polls this year, as opposed to 78 percent of 50- to 64-year-olds and 77 percent of those over age 65.

Enter Letterman. His satirical adjustments, include changing Obama's name to Bajustin Obieber, might be more of a crowd pleaser than a "Yes we can" chant.

We think the Justin Bieber crowd may be a bit too young to vote. But you decide.

Check out our photo illustrations of Letterman's recommendations for connecting with young voters.

Bristol Palin briefly impersonates mom on Dancing with the Stars debut (VIDEO)

Bristol Palin cha-cha-chaed her way through 'Dancing with the Stars' in a power suit and red-fringed dress.

Christine O'Donnell and Sarah Palin: Top 5 comedic comparisons

What do Christine O'Donnell and Sarah Palin have in common? Here is a list of the top five ways the two compare.

Mel Gibson tapes are comic gold; Mel Gibson is "gift that keeps on giving"

Mel Gibson is providing comedians with non-stop material. Letterman writer says Mel Gibson is the "gift that keeps on giving."

Can Letterman survive being the butt of his own joke?

Despite ratings spike for the Indiana-born funnyman, harassment concerns could dog Letterman's contract negotiations with CBS.

Lesson of Letterman extortion, other blackmail cases: come clean

David Letterman, John Travolta, and Rick Pitino all foiled alleged extortion plots by going public and turning to police.

Obama speech: innovation key to future US jobs

Amid a blitz of public appearances, Obama touts government initiatives in education and energy as part of an economic strategy.

Gibbs says Obama’s Sunday talk show blitz not game changer

The Jay Leno Show and the rise of political humor

Jay Leno's new show debuts tonight and features a Washington-based political correspondent.