Talk show host, Regis Philbin, reacted to the deaths of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson yesterday. 

According to Entertainment Tonight, Regis said (of Jackson’s death):  "It was a tremendous shock.  I know his health probably wasn’t the greatest but I didn’t expect him to go this soon… I remember him on the Joey Bishop show years ago, he must have been nine or 10 years old and I’ve been watching him ever since.  He came on the show and just electrified people. It’s a big loss."

Of Fawcett’s death to cancer yesterday, Regis added: "I interviewed her over the years.  She was a great beauty. She really hung in there and defied all the odds."

What a sad day in Hollywood.  I’m happy to see the outpouring of love and support, though.  How have you reacted to these celebrity deaths?  I couldn’t stop thinking about it all last night.

Tomorrow night, daytime talk show host, Regis Philbin, will present the Top Ten List on The Late Show with David Letterman.  That should be funny!  The show’s guests include Denzel Washington (The Taking of Pelham 123) and The Jonas Brothers.

Daytime talk show host, Regis Philbin, attended the Disney & ABC Television Group Summer Press Junket at the ABC offices in Burbank, CA over the weekend and I think he looked really spectacular.  I’m not sure I would have picked those colors but he looks tanned and healthy.  It’s hard to believe that we all thought he might retire last year after he had heart surgery.  I’m happy he’s looking so well and is working as hard as ever!

At last, the nominees for this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards have been announced! Of course, some of our favorite talk shows and talk show hosts have been nominated so here is a list of some of the categories and nominations.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show has by far taken the crown for the most amount of nominations this year with over six of them! Rachael Ray and Dr. Phil got a good amount as well. Who are you rooting for? I have no idea who’s going to win for Outstanding Talk Show. It’s quite a close match, so it should be interesting to see who takes it!

This year Vanessa Williams will be hosting the awards show! Make sure to catch the event on August 30th at 8 pm E.T on the CW Network!

OUTSTANDING MORNING PROGRAM

• “Good Morning America”
• “The Early Show”
• “The Today Show”
  

OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW / ENTERTAINMENT

• “Live With Regis and Kelly”
• “Rachael Ray”
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”

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Regis Philbin arrived for work at the Live! With Regis and Kelly studios looking really great.  I love that he has his classic style but he adds modern touches with those sunglasses and the purple accents.  Way to keep it hip, Regis! 

After the shocking and tragic death of Natasha Richardson yesterday, daytime talk show hosts and other celebrities (and us common folks) began remembering the actress who was fatally injured in a skiing accident near Montreal, Quebec on Monday.  Here are some of the quotes I’ve heard/read:

Oprah Winfrey: "I just want to say how deeply saddened I am, we all are, by the sudden passing of actress Natasha Richardson yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Liam Neeson, their two sons, the rest of their family and friends. Yet another reminder of how fleeting life can be and how precious. We need to value every moment."

Kelly Ripa: "She was a lady. I can’t tell you enough what a good person she was, and fun and vivacious and the most full of life."

Martha Stewart (via Twitter): "Just heard the tragic news about poor Natasha Richardson. Her family must be devastated. My sincerest condolences to all."

Regis and Joy Philbin: "They live around the corner from us. It’s such a surprise. She’s a lovely woman. Liam and those two little boys are great. They’re a lovely family."

The Today show also aired a segment about Natasha Richardson’s rich and vibrant life.  She will be missed.

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On today’s episode of Live with Regis and Kelly (it was a repeat but I hadn’t seen it before), host Regis Philbin learned that he is a cousin of the newest American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi.  She brought a genealogy chart and everything (Regis flipped out – it was hilarious!). 

Regis and Kelly also asked her about how she got into the business (she was pre-law but decided she wanted to be a singer and dropped out of school).  Kara explained that she is not on Idol to replace Paula Abdul but then Regis pulled out a quote where Simon Cowell said that “one girl is bad enough, two is unbearable.”  Wow, what a gem!

After they showed a clip of her audition, Kelly asked why Bikini Girl was in a bikini.  Kara suggested that maybe the girl, whose name is Katrina Darnell, meant to show up at the Hawaiian Tropics audition.  Too funny!

Here’s a video (forgive the subtitles):

Daytime talk show co-hosts, Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin, will be appearing as guest stars on the ABC series, Brothers and Sisters.  One of the main characters, Kitty Walker (Calista Flockhart) goes on Live with Regis and Kelly to promote her new book. 

They are set to be in the episode titled “Sibling Rivalry” which is scheduled to air on December 14, 2008.

Two of our favorite talk show hosts are celebrating birthdays today! 

Rachael Ray turns 40 today.  I think she looks great!

Regis Philbin is 77 years old today!  How fantastic!  I can’t imagine working that hard so late in life.  What an example!

Talk show co-hosts, Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, are set to guest star on the season opener of Ugly Betty.  Kelly’s very adorable husband, Mark Consuelos, will also make an appearance but I’m not sure if it is in the same episode.

The third season begins on September 25, 2008.