L.A. Times - News — State Sen. Leland Yee was stripped of his post as assistant president after voting against the budget. Connie Conway lost her post as Assembly Republican Caucus chairwoman.State Sen. Leland Yee (D- San Francisco) and Assemblywoman Connie Conway (R-Tu... more info

Perez Hilton — And it was in front of the President! While attending the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's 33rd Annual Awards Gala in D.C. on Wednesday, Eva Longoria and Tony Parker got a little hot and heavy at dinner. President Obama and Michelle looked... more info

Perez Hilton — The Rev. Al Sharpton is coming to TV with his own show! Our only question is: what took him so long? Tomorrow, at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 40th Annual Legislative Conference, the good reverend will officially announce the launch of... more info

L.A. Times - News — Proceedings slated for House members Maxine Waters and Charles Rangel could create a rift between the Congressional Black Caucus and other Democratic leaders. ... more info

All About Jazz — Canada, China, Mexico, Russia and Spain have been named the "top- priority countries" with inadequate intellectual property enforcement by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), who co- chair the Intl. Anti-Piracy Caucus, as well... more info