Summary: Last week a number of respected journalists who have won praise after decades of reporting the news actually wound up in the headlines themselves. First Brian Williams, the anchor of NBC Nightly News was suspended for six month by the network when allegations arose that he exaggerated his experiences while reporting on the Iraq War. Then, esteemed New York Times media columnist David Carr suddenly died after collapsing in the newsroom leading to an outpouring of condolences.<br> Ironically, overshadowing both of these events was an announcement from Jon Stewart, a self-professed “fake journalist” that he would be leaving “The Daily Show” after 17 years as it’s host. Such news must have executives at Comedy Central reeling, since it comes on the heels of Stephen Colbert’s departure from the network.<br> On the other hand, Spider-Man isn’t going anywhere. He’s going to stay at Sony, however will be loaned to Disney for appearances in Marvel’s multi-character movies. The studio also plans to once again reboot the Spider-Man franchise by recasting the role.<br> Of course, we also cover the week’s top entertainment news stories including the huge opening weekend for “Fifty Shades of Grey”, Netflix heads to Cuba and the latest awards season winners.<br> <br> ‘Fifty Shades’ Heads for $235M-Plus World Domination<br><br> <a title="'Fifty Shades' Heads for $235M-Plus World Domination" href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/global-box-office-fifty-shades-770990" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/global-box-office-fifty-shades-770990</a><br> ‘Fifty Shades’ Box Office: Country-by-Country Breakdown<br><br> <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fifty-shades-box-office-country-773600" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fifty-shades-box-office-country-773600</a><br> ‘Fifty Shades’ Release Canceled in United Arab Emirates<br><br> <a title="'Fifty Shades' Release Canceled in United Arab Emirates" href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fifty-shades-release-canceled-united-773879" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fifty-shades-release-canceled-united-773879</a><br> ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Banned in Russia’s North Caucasus<br><br> <a title="'Fifty Shades of Grey' Banned in Russia’s North Caucasus" href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fifty-shades-grey-banned-russia-772804" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fifty-shades-grey-banned-russia-772804</a><br> Women Behaving Badly at “Fifty Shades” Screenings<br><br> http://celluloidjunkie.com/2015/02/17/women-behaving-badly-fifty-shades-screening/<br> B&Q ‘Memo’ Tells Staff to Read Fifty Shades of Grey To Prepare for Surge In Bondage Prop Sales<br><br> <a title="B&Q 'Memo' Tells Staff to Read Fifty Shades of Grey To Prepare for Surge In Bondage Prop Sales" href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/bq-memo-tells-staff-to-read-fifty-shades-of-grey-to-prepare-for-surge-in-bondage-prop-sales-10033883.html" target="_blank">http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/bq-memo-tells-staff-to-read-fifty-shades-of-grey-to-prepare-for-surge-in-bondage-prop-sales-10033883.html</a><br> WGA Awards: The Winners List<br><br> <a title="WGA Awards: The Winners List" href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wga-awards-winners-list-773595" target="_blank">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wga-awards-winners-list-773595</a><br> ‘Birdman’ Takes Top Film Trophy At ASC Awards: Winners List<br><br> <a title="'Birdman' Takes Top Film Trophy At ASC Awards: Winners List" href="http://deadline.com/2015/02/ascaward-winners-2015-american-society-of-cinematograhpers-awards-winner-list-1201373498/" target="_blank">http://deadline.com/2015/02/ascaward-winners-2015-american-society-of-cinematograhpers-awards-winner-list-1201373498/</a><br> Jon Stewart Leaving ‘The Daily Show’<br><br> <a title="Jon Stewart Leaving ‘The Daily Show’" href="http://variety..."></a>
