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Heaton + Basic Math = Painful TV

Plus, Penns are still separated, and more

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 18, 2009 9:05 AM CDT

(Newser) – Patricia Heaton of Everybody Loves Raymond embarrassed herself and everyone watching last night on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Gawker reports. She acted as if her simple question—“If a euro is worth $1.50, five euros is worth what? Thirty quarters, 50 dimes, 30 nickels, or 90 pennies”—was rocket science, then Regis had to walk her through the simple arithmetic—even after using her lifeline. Elsewhere:

  • Sean Penn may have withdrawn his separation application, but Robin Wright Penn has no plans for a reconciliation, she tells More.
  • Brad Pitt’s kids will finally be able to see one of his movies: The actor will voice a superhero in upcoming animated film Oobermind, People reports.
  • Erin Andrews is in a new set of “dirty” pictures—this time for GQ, the New York Daily News reports. The ESPN sportscaster and victim of a recent nude video scandal got muddy for a recent mag spread.
  • The latest celeb to take Paula Abdul’s seat on American Idol: Shania Twain, E! reports. The singer will join the three regular judges for two days this week.
  • Céline Dion, 41, is pregnant with her second child, reports the Montreal Gazette, citing an article in the Journal de Montréal. Dion reportedly conceived with the help of fertility doctors.

In this Feb. 22, 2009 file photo, Robin Wright Penn, left, and Sean Penn arrive for the 81st Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
In this Feb. 22, 2009 file photo, Robin Wright Penn, left, and Sean Penn arrive for the 81st Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)
Executive producer Brad Pitt attends the world premiere of 'The Time Traveler's Wife' at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009.
Executive producer Brad Pitt attends the world premiere of 'The Time Traveler's Wife' at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
This is a July 15, 2009 file photo showing Erin Andrews arriving at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.
This is a July 15, 2009 file photo showing Erin Andrews arriving at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
Shania Twain arrives at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
Shania Twain arrives at the 42nd Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Celine Dion, son Rene-Charles and husband Rene Angelil, pose after he received the Ordre National du Quebec from Quebec Premier Jean Charest during a ceremony June 17, 2009 at the Quebec legislature.
Celine Dion, son Rene-Charles and husband Rene Angelil, pose after he received the Ordre National du Quebec from Quebec Premier Jean Charest during a ceremony June 17, 2009 at the Quebec legislature.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot)
Actress Patricia Heaton waves to the crowd during the IRL 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2008.
Actress Patricia Heaton waves to the crowd during the IRL 500 Festival Parade in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 24, 2008.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Patricia Heaton discusses her new television series The Middle at the ABC Disney Summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009.
Patricia Heaton discusses her new television series "The Middle" at the ABC Disney Summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 6 comments
Rocket448
Aug 18, 2009 9:50 AM CDT
You just HAD to get that said. Thanks for the laugh!
OliviaDC
Aug 18, 2009 6:49 AM CDT
proof that not only do Americans have the best health care in the world but the best education to boot.
RobN
Aug 18, 2009 5:27 AM CDT
I could see getting a math problem on national tv and just freezing up completely. Even a really simple one. You'd start to be aware of how stupid you look and then the panic would start, and at that point you're pretty much done.

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