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Aired June 12, 2008 - 23:00:00   ET

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A.J. HAMMER, CO-HOST: Angelina Jolie opens up like never before about her sex life with Brad Pitt and thoughts on marriage. I`m A.J. Hammer in New York.
BROOKE ANDERSON, CO-HOST: And my hilarious chat with Kathy Griffin. You`ve just got to hear her on Hulk Hogan, Britney Spears, Denise Richards. I`m Brooke Anderson in Hollywood.

HAMMER: TV`s most provocative entertainment news show starts right now.

On SHOWBIZ TONIGHT, Hulk Hogan`s in jail? Tonight, the mind-boggling reason Hulk`s own wife now wants him tossed in the same jail as their son. And just when you thought this drama could not get any hotter, the bizarre story of how Hulk is being linked to a dangerous fire hazard. Tonight, SHOWBIZ TONIGHT with the brand-new Hogan dramas. And we also ask, do you feel sorry for the Hogans?

HAMMER: But first, you won`t believe who wants Hulk Hogan thrown in jail - his own wife. And she wants him thrown in the same jail as their son. Now, if you think that`s wacky, wait until you hear why. Tonight, SHOWBIZ TONIGHT with a brand-new Hogan fiasco making news right now.

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(voice over): Hulk Hogan is understandably bummed that his son, Nick, is in jail. Now, SHOWBIZ TONIGHT can tell you, Hulk`s soon-to-be ex-wife Linda is preparing an early Father`s Day gift to help Hulk get over being apart from Nick. Her solution? Have Hulk thrown in the slammer also. Gosh, Linda, Father`s Day necktie would have done nicely, too.

KATIE DARYL, TMZ TV: It`s actually a bonding sort of thing, because if Hulk goes to jail, then he gets to be closer to his son.

HAMMER: It`s the latest round in Hulk and Linda`s nasty divorce fight. This is what the Hogans are fighting for this time - a $4.2 million penthouse at the Palms in Las Vegas. The couple was in the process of buying it before Linda filed for divorce last year.

DARYL: The judge had said that they have to continue to pay and close on this property and that property kind of go into the community little pot and they would decide who gets what later on down the road after the divorce is finalized.

HAMMER: But according to Linda, Hulk failed to do his part to close the deal on the new pad. And what was Linda`s perfectly reasonable reaction to this evil transgression?

DARYL: "Well, I think my hubby should go to jail.:

HAMMER: SHOWBIZ TONIGHT has for you Linda`s court filing where she asks a Florida judge to find Hulk in contempt and to incarcerate him in the Pinellas County Jail; that`s the same jail where her son, Nick, serving an eight-month sentence for the alleged racing crash that severely injured his friend, John Graziano. Maybe Hulk could bunk with Nick and his current cell mates.

DARYL: Can we not set our differences aside and focus on the tragedy at hand?

HAMMER: TMZ`s Katie Daryl tells SHOWBIZ TONIGHT this is not the time for the Hogans to be fighting over property.

DARYL: John Graziano is still in the hospital. Nick is in jail. The public is outraged at how the Hogans are handling the whole situation. Hey, why don`t we sling some more mud, yes!

HAMMER: Linda fired her shots just a day after Hulk broke down talking about is family`s troubles as on "LARRY KING LIVE."

HULK HOGAN, WRESTLER AND REALITY SHOW STAR: If you would have told me a couple of years ago we`d be sitting here and this would have been how my life unfolded, I would have thought you were crazy. Yes, it`s been hard.

HAMMER: But SHOWBIZ TONIGHT can tell you, Hulk`s statements of sadness and contrition aren`t impressing Graziano`s family.

DARYL: They base their calling BS on it.

HAMMER: On SHOWBIZ TONIGHT, the Graziano family attorneys told me they are not moved by Hogan`s words.

KIM KOHN, GRAZIANO FAMILY ATTORNEY: The fact of the matter is, nothing that the Bollea family is going through whatsoever even the most minutely compared to what John Graziano and his family are going through. So no sympathy from me.

HAMMER: Those are some fired-up attorneys. And speaking of fire -

HOGAN: Hulk Hogan`s Ultimate Grill.

HAMMER: The Hulk Hogan Ultimate Grill that he`s hocked in TV infomercials is under a voluntary recall. In announcing it, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Committee said, quote, "Cooking oils or sprays applied to the grill can cause the oil to ignite and/or flare up." Somewhere George Foreman is smiling.

DARYL: It`s a recall. A new owner`s manual has been released to the public.

People are mad at him and he`s having grill trouble, his son`s in jail and his ex wants him locked up, too. It is not shaping up to be the best Father`s Day for the Hulkster.

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And I cannot imagine that the Hogans battling over a $4.2 million party pad in Vegas is going to help them win any sympathy at all.

Joining me tonight in New York, founder of Spotlight Communications, Maggie Gallant; also Carolina Bermudez, senior editor for "In Touch Weekly."

Guys, I think here`s a couple that need to take a big time reality check here. I mean we`re in a time where nearly one at out of 10 Americans are facing foreclosure on their homes. Carolina, I would have to believe that people watching the Hogans fighting over a $4 million condo in Vegas are going to have less than zero sympathy for them. This is just unbelievable.

CAROLINA BERMUDEZ, SENIOR EDITOR, "IN TOUCH WEEKLY": It is unbelievable. But you know what they say, A.J., the more money you have, the more problems you have. And that seems to be the case here with the Hogan family.

The last thing they should be doing right now is airing more dirty laundry. We`ve already seen what their family life is like. And instead of saying, "We`re going to concentrate on getting our son out of jail and trying to get this marriage back together," they`re concentrating on money. It`s ridiculous. And people aren`t going to have sympathy for them because they see them as what they are, that`s the reality.

HAMMER: I love that you`re quoting Biggy Smalls on my program, "Mo` money, mo` problems."

BERMUDEZ: You know, that`s how I roll.

HAMMER: Well, add to this, the absurdity of Linda wanting to clog up the jail system with Hulk`s body because of this $4 million condo. I mean, Maggie, talk about bad timing.

MAGGIE GALLANT, FOUNDER, SPOTLIGHT COMMUNICATIONS: It`s extremely bad timing. I mean here he is going on "LARRY KING" trying to put some context around this horrible phone conversation that`s made everyone collectively sick. And the next day practically, she`s talking about this multimillion dollar complex while her soon-to-be ex-husband is talking about the horrible life that Nick will have for the rest of his life. I mean, there`s just - it`s just horrible all around.

HAMMER: Yes, it doesn`t make a whole lot of sense. And we all know that Hulk Hogan was definitely hoping his appearance on "LARRY KING LIVE" would have changed some hearts and minds, perhaps gotten his family some sympathy, particularly at the time when he teared up. Let`s bring that up full, Charles.

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HOGAN: Yes, it`s been hard.

LARRY KING, HOST, "LARRY KING LIVE": It`s OK. I mean this is hard, isn`t it? Who could ever imagine?

HOGAN: I don`t know. The main focus is my son, my children and John Graziano. It has been a tough one, Larry.

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HAMMER: I`m not going to deny that it has been a tough one for Hulk Hogan and his family, regardless of the extenuating circumstances. But the day after that Larry King interview, we had to ask in our SHOWBIZ TONIGHT question of the day, "Hulk Hogan Finally Speaks: Do you feel sorry for him?" Look at this one-sided response. Only 17 percent of those who responded said yes. A whopping 83 percent said no. Carolina, are you at all surprised that this vote was just so lopsided?

BERMUDEZ: Not at all, A.J. Very few people get the fame and the celebrity and the money these people had. You know who I feel sorry for and that people have failed to talk about? It`s Brooke Hogan. Here`s a 20-year-old girl that`s trying to get her career started and her family is crumbling all around her. If there`s anybody that I feel sorry it`s that girl right there. Otherwise, Hulk Hogan, Nick Hogan and Linda Hogan - they`ve have exposed themselves and they`re the ones that are cause of this problem.

HAMMER: Well said. A lot of E-mails keep on coming in, and on both sides, I should point out. I want to read you one that comes from Cheryl in Arizona. Cheryl writes, "Hulk Hogan just reinforced my opinion of him and his selfish family on "LARRY KING LIVE." There is still no remorse for the family`s actions. It is a huge pity party for his poor `child` Nick."

I want to read this one from Kimberly in Mississippi, too, who writes, "The Hogan Family has been victimized simply because they are famous. Please leave this poor family alone."

Maggie Gallant, what do you think? Is Kimberly right? Should we leave this, quote, "poor family alone?"

GALLANT: Well, it`s hard to say we should leave them alone when he`s appearing on national television with Larry King trying to tell his side of the story. He obviously wants his voice heard. And it almost seems like this family with a new drama every day unfolding, it`s almost like they want another reality show. It`s hard to feel sorry.

HAMMER: Yes, we`d love to stop talking about it, by the way. I should point that out. You know, we`re taking no pleasure in it, but this is what`s going on and they keep coming out with all of this new stuff. What do you think, Carolina, is it too much to hope that they`re going to drop off and under the radar, which I believe is what they really need to do at this point?

BERMUDEZ: I agree with you. I think they need to stop doing whatever it is that they`re doing. Obviously, they`re making mistakes and Hulk should just stick to hosting a show, "American Gladiators." Brooke should start working on her music career. And Linda, leave the little boys alone, OK, sweetheart. Otherwise - you know, just stay out of the tabloids, and then people will stop talking about you. Yes.

HAMMER: Nineteen years old, but yes. And we have an expression we love to bring up from time to time here on SHOWBIZ TONIGHT, just zip it! Maggie Gallant, Carolina Bermudez, thanks for being here.

And now we want to hear from you. Sound off on our SHOWBIZ TONIGHT question of the day. If you haven`t already, let us know - "Hulk Hogan Finally Speaks: Do you feel sorry for him?" Go to CNN.com/ShowbizTonight, that`s where you vote. Or you can E-mail us, [email protected]

HAMMER: But first, remember, you can watch SHOWBIZ TONIGHT video anytime. We`re always posting new stuff for you to check out at our Web site at CNN.com/ShowbizTonight. And among the videos playing right now, the shocking stories behind Hulk Hogan dating a much younger woman and his soon-to-be ex-wife Linda dating a 19-year-old guy.

ANDERSON: You know, I think Kathy Griffin is one of the funniest people out there. I couldn`t stop laughing when I sat down with her. You`ve got to stick around to hear her really go off on Hulk Hogan, Britney Spears, even Denise Richards and Kim Kardashian. It`s the interview you`ll see only right here on SHOWBIZ TONIGHT.

ANDERSON: Is there anything that Kathy Griffin says that isn`t absolutely hysterical? You have got to stick around for my revealing chat with her. She`s got so much to say about Hulk Hogan, Britney Spears, even Denise Richards and Kim Kardashian aren`t safe. It`s the interview you`ll see only right here on SHOWBIZ TONIGHT.

ANDERSON: Look out, Oprah and Ryan, Kathy Griffin is on to you. I`ve got to tell you, Kathy had me in stitches when we sat down together. Just wait until you hear what she had to say about everybody from Denise Richards to Hulk Hogan to Kim Kardashian. That`s straight ahead in the interview you`ll see only on SHOWBIZ TONIGHT.

Remember you can watch SHOWBIZ TONIGHT video anytime. We are always posting new stuff for you to watch on our Web site. That`s CNN.com/ShowbizTonight. Among the videos now playing, Hulk and Linda Hogan dating.

ANDERSON: And another fellow reality show star, Hulk Hogan. Sadly he`s recently been in a freefall. His divorce from his wife, his son, Nick, in jail. And all the controversy.

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GRIFFIN: What`s bad about the son, there are so many moments on the reality show where they make light of the kid at 15 taking the car. You know, I mean that`s serious stuff. And also, the victim, Graziano, at first, I think we thought he was sort of injured. I didn`t know we were talking vegetable. I mean that`s - I believe that`s millions of dollars of care a year, and this is a young man. Then you lay on the Iraq War hero and stuff. I mean it`s obvious Nick Hogan didn`t do this on purpose. Nobody`s saying that. Boy, that`s a tough situation.

ANDERSON: Well, the Hogans - You`ve also got Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson. And then there were the couples Carmen Electra, Dave Navarro. And also "Meet the Parkers -"

GRIFFIN: I got divorced during my show. Yes. You don`t know what`s going to happen during a reality show, at least on my show.

ANDERSON: Is there a curse?

GRIFFIN: Maybe the other one got scripted - That`s one of the things with the show - You know, I watch the show every single night with the four boxes. And oh, I know all the themes.

ANDERSON: Thank you for watching -

HAMMER: Well, the fallout continues from Hulk Hogan`s "LARRY KING" interview. And we`ve been asking you to vote on our SHOWBIZ TONIGHT question of the day - "Hulk Hogan Finally Speaks: Do you feel sorry for him?"

Please continue to vote at CNN.com/ShowbizTonight. You can always E- mail us, too, [email protected]

OK. We`ve been asking you to vote on our SHOWBIZ TONIGHT question of the day - "Hulk Hogan Finally Speaks: Do you feel sorry for him?" Let`s take a look at the vote so far - 17 percent of you say yes; 83 percent of you say no. Here are some of the E-mails we received.

Karen from Florida writes, "The whole Larry King thing looked like a bad performance, crocodile tears and all."

Marilyn from Texas says, "This same thing could have happened to any parent and is such a tragedy for both families."

HAMMER: I`ve got to tell you, purely on the humanitarian level, I feel badly for anybody who`s going through a rough time like Hulk Hogan. But, man, I just can`t get past some of the things he`s said. Just can`t do it.

ANDERSON: I know. It`s unfortunate for everybody involved. You know that they`re really suffering - everyone.

HAMMER: Definitely, Brooke. Well, that`s it for SHOWBIZ TONIGHT. Thanks for watching. I`m A.J. Hammer in New York.

ANDERSON: And I`m Brooke Anderson in Hollywood. Remember, you can always catch SHOWBIZ TONIGHT on the 11:00s - 11:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific. And in the morning, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. The latest from "CNN HEADLINE NEWS" is next.

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