Most athletes are well known, make lots of money and are frequently in the public eye. But there are some athletes who are known more for being famous than for the sports they play.

Ryan O'Connor is a tough man to pin down. When I first approached O'Connor to do an exclusive one-on-one interview, it was for my "Break-Out Internet Star" piece, but his busy

Two weeks ago, nerds, geeks, and those "just going to San Diego for the weekend to check out the beaches" poured into Comic-Con 2008 in all their "Babylon 5"-clad glory.

Whitney Cummings boasts both brains and beauty. An Ivy League graduate, she resides in Los Angeles, performing stand-up comedy and is currently touring the U.S. with her improv act. She has appeared on shows like Punk'D, VH1's Best Week Ever, What About Brian, and Tell Me You Love Me.

With no end to the writer’s strike in sight, viewers are going to be stuck with dozens of repeats and reality shows. Blech. One way to battle the TV blues is to turn to DVDs for entertainment. The holidays are quickly approaching, so it’s perfect timing to watch, buy, or put on your wish list some of your favorite TV shows while waiting for new episodes to air.

In My Name Is Earl's second seaon, there's an episode incorporating clay animation, an homage to "Cops," a two-parter set in Latin America, and a Tarantino-style whodunit. Also on DVD: season one of The Unit, season three of Numb3rs, season five of Grounded For Life, season nine of The King Of Queens, and What About Brian the complete series.

Take one listen to the music of Matt White and you're hooked. His songs are relatable—you'll think of the one who got your heart, the pains and pleasures of growing up and the remarkable journey in discovering just who the heck you are.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Vartan considers himself a guy's guy - just as much as the next guy's guy. He swears like a sailor, likes fast cars and enjoys a good high-testosterone action flick. ''I can't wait to see the next Jet Li movie!'' he says.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Amanda Detmer, who starred in ABC's ''What About Brian,'' is seeking a divorce from her husband of less than three years. Detmer cited ''irreconcilable differences'' as the reason for her split from Bernardo Targett, in court papers filed Friday.

Take one listen to the music of Matt White and you're hooked. His songs are relatable—you'll think of the one who got your heart, the pains and pleasures of growing up and the remarkable journey in discovering just who the heck you are.