speaking fees

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, still atoning for his role in an illegal dog-fighting ring, reportedly asked for $100,000 to address the Animal Friendly Association at Richard Stockton College. It's completely untrue, but like all gossip, the lie has spread faster than Vick can evade a tackle.

The grim economy is hurting even those golden beings we call celebrities, as meeting and convention organizers cut back on speaking fees. Companies are keeping a tighter lid on costs for meetings, and in some cases opting to hold video conferences rather than in-person gatherings. That means less...

Talk is cheap. Or is it?Last week Bill and Hillary released their tax returns from the years after they moved out of the 1600 Pennsylvania Ave and the numbers were big: Since 2000, the democratic duo have brought in $109 million, some $52 million of which came from President Clinton's numerous...