Today on The STR (1-12-2010)

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*Sarah Palin: Fox News move widely discussed in US media
News that former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is to be a contributor to the Fox News Channel is widely discussed in the US media, largely for what it might say about the beaten Republican vice-presidential candidate's hopes for a shot at the presidency in 2012.
For ABC News' Rick Klein the move "appears to be a step away from elected office".
"While the Fox job will leave room for other pursuits, it's also the latest sign that Palin... is looking for ways to build upon her political brand in ways that don't necessarily include a run for the presidency in 2012.
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• Simon Cowell leaving "American Idol"
In 2002, Simon Cowell quickly made a name for himself as the tough, sometimes overly critical judge on Fox's talent competition. He appeared alongside original co-judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.

• 'Bachelor' Jake Pavelka: 'I was so hurt'

While it's okay for The Bachelor to date a dozen women or so at a time, it's not okay for one of them to date someone else. Namely, a show staffer. On last night's episode of The Bachelor, we saw Rozlyn Papa kicked to the curb by host Chris Harrison for "inappropriate" behavior with a producer.

• Get ready to re-experience Jimi Hendrix with new album

Nearly 40 years after his death, Jimi Hendrix remains not only rock's most iconic and influential guitarist but perhaps its most prolific ghost.
Valleys of Neptune, containing a dozen previously unreleased studio tracks recorded mostly in 1969, arrives March 9 to kick off Sony/Legacy's massive reissue campaign.


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