AP - Pop quiz: Why has John Cusack jumped into the political arena with a video saying John McCain is a clone of President George W. Bush who would continue policies the actor says benefit war profiteers?

Reuters - Actress Katherine Heigl, a surprise Emmy winner last year for her role on hit TV drama "Grey's Anatomy," has bowed out of this year's race in an apparent swipe at producers for diminishing her presence on the series.

AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Katherine Heigl won't be chewing her manicure at this year's Emmy ceremony: She says she didn't seek a nomination because "Grey's Anatomy" failed to deliver the goods for an award-worthy performance.

AP - It took four seasons, but a woman finally took the top spot on Bravo's "Top Chef."

Reuters - Brad Garrett is making his foray into digital entertainment with "Dating Brad Garrett," an online reality show he is starring in and executive producing.

E! Online - Top Chef is reducing its serving size. And server size.

E! Online - Attention, Upper East Siders: "Little J" has not left the building.

E! Online - Dirt just bit the dust.

E! Online - Arsenio Hall's comeback is on.

AP - City Councilman Chris Monzel has publicly apologized to Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn for using his mug shot in a campaign ad on crime.