I think we've all heard about the homeless guy who has these great pipes and then there's a video by the side of the road in Columbus, then there's a job offer from the Cavs, acceptance of work from MSNBC and Kraft, then there's also visits to the "Today Show". All the time, my spider-sense is tingling (well, maybe my cynical side) about this guy's past.

I mean, no one ever stepped up immediately and said, yeah, used to work with him, a peach of a guy, but he fell on some hard times. Nothing. Not one peep. Now, the truth is coming out bit by bit and no one wants to pee on the parade. I guess, because these feel-good stories sometimes have a dark side to them. And no one wants to admit that.

I get that this has an "Only in America" feel to it, but jeezy creezy.

I think the worst part was other local media outlets looking for talent among our homeless. Shameless.

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A very special episode of "The Tonight Show". Clips show Johnny Carson in a visit to LA before the permanent move a few years later.

Cable TV doesn't really like Netflix. They will be denied lots of content.

Fireworks. Hooray.

More Top 10 Movies. Love for "Scott Pilgrim".

Italy bans plastic bags. Only biodegradable going forward.

Who knew they still gave out the People's Choice Awards? Looking at the winners, it may be time for an overhaul.

Rich vs. poor. The poor do not exist in the eyes of the rich.

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The upcoming BCS National Championship Game is the best-selling game in StubHub history. They had to pull the game, because of some sellers who didn't have tickets.

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