Rod Blagojevich News

Rod Blagojevich gets 14 years

Dec 7, 2011, 19:26 GMT

Former governor and ex reality TV star Rod R. Blagojevich was sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in federal prison for 18 felony corruption convictions, including trying to sell or trade the Senate seat once held by President Obama. ... more

GUILTY: Rod Blagojevich 17 out of 20 counts

Jun 27, 2011, 19:47 GMT

Not even a gig on reality television can save former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. ... more

Teflon Rod Blagojevich perfect for reality TV, if he avoids jail

Aug 22, 2010, 18:40 GMT

Ex Governor Rod Blagojevich is a shoe-in for more reality TV, as the Pol beat the rap and was found guilty of lying, but defeated the weightier charges that would have really sent him away. ... more

Teflon Rod on 'Today' with Meredith Vieira Friday Aug. 20

Aug 19, 2010, 20:19 GMT

NBC and Rod Blagojevich continue their media love affair. ... more

Rod Blagojevich jury deadlocked

Aug 12, 2010, 6:51 GMT

Reality TV star and one time Illinois state Governor Rod Blagojevich's jury are deadlocked. ... more

Celebrity Apprentice recap, Selita chopped, Johnson excused and Lauper's Obama pass

Apr 12, 2010, 12:32 GMT

Nobody can accuse the NBC 'Celebrity Apprentice' of being boring this year.  Everybody's jumping ship before the Donald tell's them 'you're fired.' ... more

Rod Blagojevich interview, 'Apprentice' behind him, the Gov. pleads his case

Apr 7, 2010, 19:15 GMT

NBC's 'Celebrity Apprentice' saw the ex Governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, get the chop Sunday night. ... more

Rod Blagojevich wears everybody out finally, Celebrity Apprentice fires him

Apr 5, 2010, 17:30 GMT

Watching 'Celebrity Apprentice' for me is a no miss Sunday night event. I have been fascinated by this season, as I was last season with Joan Rivers and her Whore Pit Viper nemesis. ... more

Darryl Strawberry interview, exhaustion takes over Celebrity Apprentice

Mar 30, 2010, 22:13 GMT

'Celebrity Apprentice' serves up star power back-biting and interesting body language cues as the chosen famous are pit against each other for their favorite charities.  ... more

NBC 'Celebrity Apprentice' first peek, video of the new Trump crew

Jan 8, 2010, 19:47 GMT

NBC and mogul Donald Trump are set to make news as former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Ozzy's old lady Sharon Osbourne topline on 'The Celebrity Apprentice.' ... more

Prosecutors concerned over Blago's 'Celebrity Apprentice' stint

Oct 20, 2009, 15:59 GMT

Rod Blagojevich needs money to pay lawyers and the bills. ... more

Blago picks Pacquiao, claims innocence and puts money on Dickinson at NBC press day

Apr 25, 2009, 17:43 GMT

Ex Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich answered Monsters and Critics' questions at the NBC press day at the Langham in Pasadena, including who was the ex Golden Gloves contender picking for the upcoming Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao fight? ... more

Judge Zagel will not let Rod Blagojevich 'Get Out of Here'

Apr 22, 2009, 2:00 GMT

Rod Blagojevich's hopes for a reality-series career have been smashed to pieces. ... more

Rod Blagojevich signs six-figure book deal

Mar 3, 2009, 8:38 GMT

Publishers have no scruples. Just like the subject at hand, they’re all about the money. ... more

Gov. Rod Blagojevich considered Oprah for Senate seat

Jan 26, 2009, 13:43 GMT

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey was considered for President Obama's replacement in the Illinois senate. ... more

Blagojevich plays the victim card

Jan 24, 2009, 18:11 GMT

Gov. Rod Blagojevich claims to be a victim in his FBI sting scandal. ... more

Governor Rod Blagojevich's Chicago cojones

Dec 20, 2008, 15:39 GMT

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will not go gently into that called for resignation, requested by President-elect Barack Obama and Illinois state officials. ... more

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's alleged hubris

Dec 9, 2008, 16:14 GMT

Allegations of shakedowns, 'pay for play', rescinding funding to a children's hospital, horse race betting, and raw hubris to auction off President-elect Barack Obama's vacant senatorial seat have exploded in the news this morning. ... more