27-year-old Manson, a Phlebotomist from Escondido, became the first little person to appear on CBS’s hit show during the 24th installment of “Survivor: One World” which aired on February 15. Despite assumed disadvantages, Manson fought his way through 10 episodes, proving to viewers all over the...

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Late night talk show host Conan O'Brien met with students on campus as part of Sixth College’s 10th Anniversary. For the school founded on culture, art and technology, O’Brien had a motivational message to inspire his “Team Coco” following, delivered seamlessly alongside the quips and jabs.

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With Jessica Sanchez’s “American Idol” future on the line Wednesday, Chula Vista is in full “Idol” worship mode, from electronic and handmade signs to viewing parties, an online get-out-the-vote campaign and even stumping by the mayor for the city’s hometown sweetheart.

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Taylor Armstrong stars in the Bravo reality TV series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and is using her celebrity to change women’s lives around the world. Armstrong’s new book Hiding From Reality: My Story of Love, Loss and Finding the Courage Within is an autobiographical account of her p...

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Whether you’re a sports fanatic, serious foodie or on the path to spiritual enlightenment, there is a place for you in the local Twittersphere. Discover five cool San Diegans to follow on Twitter...

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The Oscars can be absurdly glamorous, abundantly self-aggrandizing and achingly stodgy. Thankfully, there's Twitter. During the Academy Awards broadcast, an entirely unsanctioned commentary streams across the social media site, offering parody to the pomp...

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Season 20 of The Amazing Race premiered on Sunday, Feb. 19 on CBS, debuting two promising teams with deep San Diego roots. Now back in town, I spoke with Misa and Maiya Tanaka to get the Insider scoop on their short yet significant Amazing Race experience...

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In a new local celebrity interview series, DiscoverSD.com selects two San Diegans who are experts in their field and orchestrates a meeting of the minds. First up, our guest editor Greg Strangman interviews the man of the moment, Jon Mangini...

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While you wait for the official local celebrity interview video, check out behind-the-scenes photos laced with a few of my favorite quotes from the industry pros, Greg Strangman and Jon Mangini...

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In her new book Life Is Not a Reality Show, Kyle Richards reveals how she embraces success without getting stuck up, and shares tips on how you too can live a guilt-free life full of glitz, glamour, love and happiness. Calling all wannabe San Diego housewives, Richards is breaking out of the 902...

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