TIME.com: People in the News (August 12, 2003)

For the week of AUGUST 11-17, 2003

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COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.

CHAT'S ENTERTAINMENT
Suddenly everybody in Hollywood is working on a talk show. Even Orlando Jones — the 7 Up guy! Do these stars have what it takes?

The Star: Sharon Osbourne
Why Her?: She's tough, and she speaks her mind
Chat Chance: Unlikely, but hey — she survived cancer. And Ozzy

The Star: Jennifer Lopez
Why Her?: Actually, her sister Lynda will do most of the hosting, with J. Lo making cameos
Chat Chance: It's so crazy, it just might work. Think of it as The View, but with bling

The Star: Ellen DeGeneres
Why Her?: She's smart and funny. But sponsors may not want a Gay Leno
Chat Chance: It's currently hip to be queer, and before she came out, she did play straight

The Star: Britney Spears
Why Her?: She has a bubbly personality and plenty of fans. Ooh, and a midriff
Chat Chance: Oops. She'll be racing Chevy Chase for the land speed cancellation record

— Lev Grossman

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FROM THE AUGUST 18, 2003 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED AUGUST 11, 2003