Eavesdropping In: Lakers Blow It, Phil Jackson Retires; Pink Taco's Pink Donkey Scandal; Meredith Vieira Leaving "Today"; Rob Pattinson Pretended To Be Royalty; "CSI" Star Calls Bieber "A Brat"

by Emily Green · May 9, 2011

    The Lakers lose to the Mavericks after a 4-0 defeat in the Western Conference semifinals, Phil Jackson retires. [LATimes]

    Animal rights activists picket outside Pink Taco in Century City for tying a shaved donkey painted hot pink in front of the restaurant as a promotional stunt on Cinco de Mayo. [KABC]

    Meredith Vieira will leave her position as "Today" show host next month, Ann Curry to replace her as Matt Lauer's co-anchor. [HuffPo]

    Robert Pattinson pretended to be a member of the royal family and know Prince William when he first moved to the U.S. as a ploy to make connections. [PE]

    "CSI" star Marg Helgenberger says when he was on set for his guest star appearance, Justin Bieber was "kind of a brat." [TMZ]

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    Today Show• Ann Curry• Matt Lauer• Robert Pattinson• Justin Bieber• Prince William• Lakers• Phil Jackson• Rob Pattinson• Marg Helgenberger• Meredith Vieira• Mavericks• Justin Bieber CSI• Meredith Vieira leaving Today show• Pink Taco• Pink donkey at Pink TAco