Anderson Cooper

Where in the world is Casey Anthony? No one knows.

Where is Anderson Cooper? No one knows that, either ... at THG, at least. He wants you to figure out, using only this message and photo on Twitter!

"I’m off for a few days. From this photo can you guess where in the world I am? Exact location?" he wrote, adding that he is NOT at any sort of spa.

He also ruled out the Dead Sea, but did say "If you’re a world traveler the picture I just tweeted out should be enough of a clue for my location."

Well? Where do you think Anderson Cooper is? Do you wish you were there with him, shirtless and covered in mud? Discuss both topics below.

He's known as the Silver Fox.

But, to Playgirl spokesman Daniel Nardicio, Anderson Cooper is more akin to an endangered, beautiful species. For that reason, Nardicio confirms that his magazine has offered $10,000 for a naked picture of the CNN anchor.

"He's got this charisma that a lot of our readers are attracted to, plus now he's all muscled, [so] he's not only smart but also hot," Nardicio says. "Both our male and female readers love Anderson."

Cooper tops Playgirl's list of "Top 10 Guys We Want To See Naked," which will headline its March issue. The tabloid hasn't released any other names on that list yet, but we're gonna go out on a crazy limb and say Justin Bieber might be included.

What do you think of the publication's offer? How much would you pay to see Anderson Cooper in the buff?

Anderson Cooper has Tweeted out a response to the unsettling news about Lara Logan and her attack at the hands of Egyptian protesters.

The CNN anchor, who left the country soon after he and his crew were also assaulted while covering that nation's recent uprising, simply wrote: "Sickened and saddened by the attack on Lara Logan. She is in all of our thoughts and prayers.”

Logan is a native of South Africa and has worked as the CBS Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for years.

In the wake of this February 11 incident, she was flown home and hospitalized. She is now resting at home in the D.C. area with her husband and two kids.

Anderson Cooper i a lucky man and he knows it.

The CNN anchor, who was attacked in Egypt last week, appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman last night and detailed his experience in the volatile nation. Responding to what it was like to be "pummeled," Cooper said he and his crew tried to speak with Hosni Mubarak supporters.

They responded by hitting, slapping and even trying to tear the clothing off female crew members. As the Silver Fox says here, though, it could have been a lot worse...

Anderson Cooper on The Late Show

Anderson Cooper got up close and personal with the political upheaval in Egypt this week. A bit too up close and personal, it turns out.

While reporting from Cairo - where demonstrators loyal to embattled President Hosni Mubarak were protesting - Cooper and his camera crew were "pushed and shoved and punched in the head" by attackers, CNN reports.

Luckily, no one was hurt.

Anderson Cooper in Egypt

Says Anderson, who was reportedly bludgeoned 10 times: "The instinct is try to punch back... but in a situation like that you really can't because that just inflames the crowd all the more... so all we could do is just try to walk as quickly as possible, stay together and seek a safe location, which is where we are now."

Thank goodness. If those crazies damaged a single hair on the Silver Fox's head...

The Dilemma is an upcoming movie that stars Vince Vaughn and Kevin James. In a trailer for the comedy, Vaughn's character uses the word "gay" in a derogatory fashion.

Upon seeing this promo, Anderson Cooper shared his concern over such a quote, going off to Ellen DeGeneres over how language plays a critical role in the mindsets of impression children.

"I was shocked that not only that they put it in the movie, but that they thought that it was okay to put that in a preview for the movie to get people to go and see it," he told Ellen.

Added Cooper:

"We've got to do something to make those words unacceptable because those words are hurting kids... the words people use and the things people say about other kids online, it enters into their internal dialogue."

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Looks like the Silver Fox is not just a nocturnal animal.

Anderson Cooper has announced plans to host a daytime talk show in 2011, saying of the gig:

“It’s fun and interesting to work in daytime television. The format is unique and you can really go in-depth on a wide range of fascinating and compelling stories. With this new program I hope to relay important information and relate to people and the audience in a completely different way. It’s an exciting opportunity to show another side of myself and create something worthwhile and special in daytime."

Anderson, who will continue on CNN as well, will help fill the void left by Oprah Winfrey after her run comes to an end next year.

Will you tune in for his talk show?

Diane Sawyer will succeed Charlie Gibson as anchor of ABC's World News in January, making her the second woman to hold the lead role on a network newscast.

The move, announced today by ABC, will leave a sizable void at Good Morning America, and has triggered renewed interest in one of Diane's classic moments.

Here's Diane Sawyer, drunk (or on really strong cold meds), at President Obama's inauguration in January in what may be the height of unintentional comedy:

Diane Sawyer Drunk

But, just so we aren't accused of ripping on Diane Sawyer exclusively, here's another apparently drunk newscaster broadcasting that same day - Anderson Cooper:

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Which video do you like better?

Move over, Al Roker. Another TV journalist has taken hilarious, cheap shots at Heidi Montag and sparked venomous a retort from her slimy husband Spencer.

Earlier this week, CNN's Anderson Cooper called the recent Miss Universe performance by Heidi - whoever she is - a "fresh new way to embarrass herself."

With a clip of the epic crap-fest playing in the background, Cooper said he doesn't know "who this person is, nor why she is pretending to be a singer, nor why anyone should actually listen to her, but apparently, she's famous." Point, AC!

In reference to Heidi thanking God after her performance, Cooper said that "I really don't think God had anything to do with this. If God had time to work on this production, if this is the best God can do, then we're all in trouble."

He also noted that Heidi could not remember the lyrics to her own song ... while lip-synching. Classic, and quite true. But Spencer Pratt was not amused.

"Between health care, CIA interrogation techniques and the economy, I think it's funny how the Silver Coyote spent four minutes discussing someone who he claims to not know exists," Spencer said, even though it was closer to one minute.

Pratt added that Cooper is "trying to get a piece of Speidi's fame."

"It's our pleasure to help out anyone whose ratings are in need," Spencer said. "We appreciate every second people spend talking about the greatest performance in television history, which over a billion people saw."

EDITOR'S NOTE: A billion people did not watch. Six million did in the U.S., plus a few million more elsewhere. So he's right, give or take 990 million.

Why let facts stand in the way of a good press release, right Spencer? Then again, he also compared her to Michael Jackson earlier this week. Sigh.

Here's Anderson Cooper's commentary on Heidi's "singing" ...

Anderson Cooper on Heidi

Sure, it's kind of the nature of The Bachelorette, but Anderson Cooper did not hold back when asking Jillian Harris about juggling so many men on the show.

Filling in on Good Morning America, AC sat down with Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski to discuss the just-completed fifth season of the ABC reality series.

His first question: "How many men did you have sex with?"

Clearly uncomfortable with the line of questioning, Ed Swiderski tried to defer to his fiancee, and said that like everything else in life, "you get used to it."

Jill didn't bite on some of the more risque questions, but did give us a little insight into all the kissing that went on over the course of three months.

Jillian Harris: "I kissed, um, 10 guys, but only four of them with tongue."
Anderson Cooper: "You know what, I just threw up in my mouth."

Check out a portion of the funny, awkward interview below ...

Anderson Cooper: Bachelorette Grilling!