Rather Confirms: He's Leaving CBS, Soon [TVNewser]
"Finishing details are being worked out for me to leave CBS News after 44 years," Dan Rather told Television Week today. He said the situation will be resolved sooner rather than later.

Wemple Not Going to Village Voice [FishbowlDC]
Crazy, huh? The Village Voice just announced that newly-hired editor Erik Wemple has decided to stay in Washington. FBNY: Executive editor Michael Lacey's e-mailed spin to Voice staff.

Corddry To Leave Daily Show? [FishbowlNY]
Overlooked in the barrage of nerd-bent one-liners and Prince-gawking at the Webby Awards Monday night was host Rob Corddry's admission he may not be able continue on the Daily Show now that his pilot, The Winner, produced by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, has been picked up by Fox. Said Corddry: "It's not clear whether I'll have time."

Who Might Buy The L.A. Times? [FishbowlLA]
With yesterday's letter from the Chandlers to Tribune causing everyone to chatter about what might happen to the Times, a few local billionnaires keep popping up as potential buyers. We thought it might be useful to keep a tab of candidates.

Virgin Books To Open NY Office? [GalleyCat]
That's what Gayle Feldman reports today at the Bookseller after a recent conversation with managing director KT Forster — who says the publisher is "following in the footsteps of Bloomsbury" in its approach to setting up a New York office "in the next few months."

Where Mike Tyson's Neck Meets Mick Jagger's Tiger Face [UnBeige]
If you've got any free time in the next couple of days and you're in New York, we highly suggest scooting right over to the 401 Projects gallery, where, until Saturday, they've got a collection of photographer Albert Watson's work.

How To Take Your Copywriting Portfolio To The Next Level [MBToolbox]
John Kuraoka: First, eliminate the fake ads. All those killer ads you wrote on spec, for a portfolio class, or for fun? Well, they did their job. It's time for you and your book to move on. Nothing screams "I have no real experience" like a book full of fake ads. If the ad didn't run, then it's time to take it out.