Is Letterman return Valentine surprise?
Is David Letterman planning a Valentine's Day return?His representatives weren't commenting on reports that the "Late Show" host, who is recovering from heart surgery, will return Feb. 14.
"We suspect Dave will be back sooner rather than later," spokesman Steve Rubenstein said. "He's been doing great. But no date has been set."
Letterman paid a surprise visit to his office Monday and talked with staffers about his first show back. He's since left the country on vacation, Rubenstein said.
Center marking jazzman's birthday
Jazz at Lincoln Center is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Louis Armstrong's birth, taking advantage of the doubts over just when that is.
Armstrong celebrated his birthday on July 4 and said he was born in 1900. But some scholars put it at Aug. 4, 1901.
So starting on July 4 this year, Lincoln Center will honor three aspects of Satchmo's career for 13 months: his virtuoso trumpet playing, his understanding of how to play the blues, and his role as an international ambassador and humanitarian.
"Trumpeters will be coming from all over the world to play his music, in their own style. Trying to play like Louis Armstrong would be a waste of time," said Wynton Marsalis, artistic director.
Prince Rainier does well after surgery
Prince Rainier of Monaco is recovering well after an operation to remove part of his lung. The palace issued a statement saying "the evolution of (Rainier's) health is very favorable."
Doctors at the Heart and Lung Center in Monaco successfully removed part of Rainier's lung Wednesday. It was the second time in less than two months that the 76-year-old prince has had surgery; an aneurysm in his abdominal aorta was repaired in December.
Georgia's Senate lauds country star
Long hair and a flashy purple jacket may seem a little out of place in Georgia's Senate chamber but not when they belong to country star Travis Tritt.
Tritt, who was born in Marietta and now lives in Paulding County, was honored by the Senate this week for his musical accomplishments and his charitable work. He said he's proud that "not only did I get started here, but I still live here and will for as long as I'm around."
Sens. Phil Gingrey and Nathan Dean sponsored the resolution. "Travis sort of epitomizes to me what every celebrity should stand for," Gingrey said. "He is a great family man, great husband and a great father."