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Conor Knighton looks at the star of 'Rock of Love' getting nailed during the Tony Awards in his weekly roundup of the crazy world of 24-hour media madness. This week he also looks at Spencer and Heidi Pratt's love of God on 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here,' 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels,''Brooke Knows Best,' 'Kendra,' 'Denise Richards: It's Complicated,' 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,' Dolly Parton, 'Bridezillas,' Cap'n Crunch and David Carradine.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Conor Knighton looks at the star of 'Rock of Love' getting nailed during the... more
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The body of American actor David Carradine, best known for the 1970s TV series ``Kung Fu,'' was found in a hotel room closet with a rope tied to his neck and genitals, and his death may have been accidental suffocation, Thai police said Friday.The body of American actor David Carradine, best known for the 1970s TV series ``Kung... more
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BANGKOK, Thailand — After violent protest that left 120 people injured 14 anti-government leaders (red shirt) were arrested including a former prime minister.BANGKOK, Thailand — After violent protest that left 120 people injured 14... more
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Anti-government demonstrators forced the cancellation of a summit of Asian leaders Saturday when they invaded the meeting site in a Thai resort town.Anti-government demonstrators forced the cancellation of a summit of Asian leaders... more
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Bangkok, Thailand — A summer storm uprooted trees and billboards causing traffic accidents in the country’s capital.Bangkok, Thailand — A summer storm uprooted trees and billboards causing traffic... more
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A fireman turned superhero when he dressed up as comic-book character Spider-Man to coax a frightened eight-year-old from a balcony in Bangkok.
Teachers at a special needs school alerted authorities when an autistic pupil, scared of going to lessons, sat out on the third-floor ledge and refused to come inside.A fireman turned superhero when he dressed up as comic-book character Spider-Man to... more
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A blaze at a top Bangkok nightclub killed 59 people and injured more than 100 others as people celebrating the New Year stampeded out of the burning building, police said on Thursday.
The cause of the fire was under investigation with witnesses saying it was caused by fireworks and media reporting it was due to an electrical fault. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva visited the injured at one hospital and at the charred building, saying firecrackers should not have been brought inside the club.A blaze at a top Bangkok nightclub killed 59 people and injured more than 100 others... more
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A fire at a high end Bangkok nightclub killed at least 59 people and injured more than 200 shortly after midnight Thursday as revelers were celebrating the new year.A fire at a high end Bangkok nightclub killed at least 59 people and injured more than... more
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Police have begun an investigation into the exact cause of a fire which gutted the popular Santika club in Thai capital Bangkok on New Year's Eve. It is thought the blaze was started when firecrackers were let off inside the club. The current death toll stands at 59 with 200 others injured including four Britons.Police have begun an investigation into the exact cause of a fire which gutted the... more
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A fierce fire ripped through a popular nightclub in the Thai capital Bangkok early Thursday as people were celebrating New Year, killing at least 60 people and injuring 212, rescuers said.
The blaze broke out after a pyrotechnic display at the Santika club in the city's Ekkamai district, a thronging entertainment area frequented by locals and tourists. It was not clear if any foreigners were among the dead.
The two-storey club was completely gutted by the fire, with the front of the building blackened and partially collapsed, an AFP correspondent said. Around 30 charred bodies were still inside the structure hours after the inferno.
"It appears that the fire started from the area of the stage where a band was playing. There were some pyrotechnics and it appears that they started the blaze," Police Lieutenant Colonel Prawit Kantwol told AFP.
"Most of the victims died from suffocation but some were also killed in a stampede when people were trying to get out," he said.
Almost all the dead were on the ground floor, where the stage was located.
A Bangkok emergency services headquarters official said the death toll had risen to 60 after another person died in hospital, while 212 were injured. Police earlier gave a toll of 59, saying 53 were confirmed dead at the scene.
The injured were rushed to 14 hospitals around the capital suffering burns and smoke inhalation.
The club, which is popular with Bangkok's elite, has a capacity of 1,000 people but it was not clear how many were in there at the time of the blaze.
Fire brigade officials said the death toll was made worse because there were few exits from the building and because windows on the upper floors had iron bars across them.
"There was only one main way to get out from the front. People who worked there were able to escape from the back because they knew the exits but the others had no chance," senior fireman Wacharatpong Sri-Saard said at the scene.
Some victims were trapped in the basement of the club, which was accessed via a narrow stairwell, he said. The roof of the building had also collapsed during the blaze.
Police said the fire broke out between midnight and 1:00am, shortly after revellers had celebrated the passing of the New Year, but had now been extinguished.
Several dozen relatives, friends and bystanders remained outside what was left of the venue, trying to get information about loved ones from the emergency services.
Fire brigade officials and forensic police could be seen entering the club in an effort to establish exactly what had caused the fire, as the remains of charred furniture and equipment littered the ground outside.
A billboard advertising the club's New Year party with the logo "Goodbye Santika" and the names of DJs playing at the event was still displayed on the street outside hours after the blaze.
The fire was the latest in a series of deadly blazes at nightclubs around the world in recent years.
In 2003 a pyrotechnics display during a rock concert at the Station nightclub in Rhode Island in the United States set off a blaze that killed 100 people.A fierce fire ripped through a popular nightclub in the Thai capital Bangkok early... more
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Thailand's main international airport has officially resumed full operations, two days after anti-government protesters left the site.
Flights have been leaving Suvarnabhumi since Wednesday, but thousands of passengers still face long delays as the backlog is cleared.
An airport spokeswoman said a flight to Moscow officially marked the resumption of full airport operations.
Meanwhile, Thailand celebrated its king's birthday amid political turmoil.
In an unexpected move, King Bhumibol Adulyadej did not give his traditional speech to the nation on Thursday, the eve of his 81st birthday.
Crown Prince Varjiralongkorn went on the radio instead to say his father was a "little sick".
Thais had been looking forward to hearing from their much-loved monarch, who has long been looked to for guidance in times of turmoil.
The most recent focus of that turmoil was two airports outside Bangkok, where anti-government protesters camped for more than a week to force the prime minister to resign, stranding thousands of travellers as all air traffic was stopped.
"Thai Airways TG971 bound for Moscow officially marked the full and smooth resumption of the airport."
There were puppet shows and dance performances as Thailand tried to inject an air of celebration into the re-opening, says the BBC's John Sudworth in Bangkok.
However, hundreds of passengers are still facing uncertainty about when they can return home as not all airlines are operating a full service.
Some passengers are being told that it may take as much as another week before they can be guaranteed a seat.
For the country, the crisis itself is very much unresolved, our correspondent adds.Thailand's main international airport has officially resumed full operations, two... more
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The Constitutional Court dissolved the three ruling parties coalition, effectively dissolving Prime Minister Wongsawat's government and forcing him to resign. Business is to resume and return to normal at Bangkok's airports in a few days.The Constitutional Court dissolved the three ruling parties coalition, effectively... more
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After the week of mass protests which forced the closure of two of Thailand's main airports, a constitutional court has banned the country's prime minister Somchai Wongsawat from having any involvement in politics for five years, dissolving his ruling party.
The president of the court, Chat Chalavorn made a diploimatic stand saying: "The court has decided to dissolve the party to set a political standard and an example. Dishonest political parties undermine Thailand's democratic system."
They court came to their decision after considering "a case of voting fraud against the ruling People's Power Party and its executive members."
The unrest at the country's airports continued with one protester killed and another 22 injured after a grenade was fired from a nearby flyover.After the week of mass protests which forced the closure of two of Thailand's... more
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A grenade blast wounded 46 anti-government protesters in Bangkok, hospital officials said on Sunday, the latest escalation in the country's increasingly violent political crisis.
The blast occurred around midnight at Government House, where thousands of supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), who have occupied the prime minister's compound since August in a bid to unseat him, were attending a rally.
A spokeswoman for the Erawan Medical Centre said at least 46 people had been wounded.
Channel 3 television showed footage of the wounded being rushed to hospital in pickup trucks. It said at least two people were in critical condition.A grenade blast wounded 46 anti-government protesters in Bangkok, hospital officials... more
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Thai anti-government protesters blockade near Bangkok's old airport where government officials work.Thai anti-government protesters blockade near Bangkok's old airport where... more
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Thailand's premier said Friday that talks are under way to persuade anti-government protesters to leave Bangkok's main airports before a potentially bloody crackdown.Thailand's premier said Friday that talks are under way to persuade... more
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Thai anti-government protesters shut down Bangkok's second airport on Thursday, further crippling the kingdom as tourists scrambled to leave and fears grew the crisis was deepening.Thai anti-government protesters shut down Bangkok's second airport on Thursday,... more
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Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has declared a state of emergency for Bangkok after protesters from the People's Alliance for Democracy shut down Bangkok's second airport. They are demanding that the prime minister step down. The protesters have already shut down Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand's main international airport and port of entry. The situation is a disaster for Bangkok's huge tourism business.Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has declared a state of emergency for Bangkok... more
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