Robert “Joe” Halderman, the man accused of attempting to extort $2 million from late night talk show host David Letterman, has revealed his defense. Simple Explanation Really Halderman was simply trying to sell a script not extort money, when he delivered a one-page screenplay proposal and other evidence to David Letterman in September about Mr. Letterman’s affairs with women who worked for him,... 

David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart, and other late night talk show hosts are now facing additional competition in their time slots. Comedians George Lopez and Wanda Sykes are set to launch their own late night talk shows this month. George Lopez, who is well-known for his self-titled TV sitcom and stand-up comedy specials, says his show “Lopez Tonight” will appeal to people...