Anderson Cooper is ‘Very Happy’ at CNN, But Says ‘It Would be a Dream’ to Work with Kelly Ripa

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Anderson Cooper is “very happy” at CNN, but says “it would be a dream” to work with Kelly Ripa

Andy Cohen pressed his CNN pal on Watch What Happens Live on whether he’d be willing to replace Michael Strahan on Live, especially since reports say he’s one of her top choices. “Look, I’m very happy at CNN,” Cooper told Cohen, adding cryptically: “It would be a dream to work with Kelly, but nobody’s offering anything, so…” PLUS: Mario Lopez hints to Ellen he might replace Strahan, and Ripa surprises Strahan by bringing up his divorces this morning on Live.


Michelle Obama will appear on The Voice the night before her NCIS cameo

The first lady and Dr. Jill Biden will be promoting their Joining Forces Initiative on both shows next week.


The Punisher gets a Netflix series order

Jon Bernthal’s Daredevil spinoff is officially happening.


Patton Oswalt pays tribute to his late wife Mary McNamara

“She wrote lines that stung & hummed,” he tweeted. “13 years in her presence was happily humbling.”


Nike founder gives Stephen Colbert his own “Col-pair” of shoes

The Colbert shoe pair tells the story of Colbert’s work in late-night.

TiVo has been acquired for $1.1 billion

TV guide listing company Rovi not only purchased TiVo, but will also be taking the TiVo name for its company.


Seth Meyers’ female writers make their own Lemonade video

Watch the female Late Night writers find inspiration from Beyoncé.


The Daily Show
’s Roy Wood Jr. raps Donald Trump quotes as “Black Trump”

The Black Trump rap song “They Love Me,” using actual Trump quotes, is “surprisingly believable” and “unnervingly catchy.”


Syfy becomes the first network to create a skill for the Amazon Echo

Your Echo can no answer burning questions about 12 Monkeys.


Syfy announces Season 2 premiere dates for Killjoys and Dark Matter

Both shows return on July 1.


Conan enlists Seth Rogen and Zac Efron for Clueless Gamer

Watch the Neighbors 2 stars battle it out for frat-house stakes on Mario Kart 8.


The Wheel of All Time is set to become a TV series

Now that legal issues over Robert Jordan’s book have been settled, The Wheel of Time is poised to become a “cutting edge TV series,” said Jordan’s widow, Harriet McDougal, in a statement. “Look for the official announcement coming soon from a major studio.”