News Roundup: Bristol Palin Hits Bar With 'Dancing' Partner Mark Ballas, Snooki Writes a Novel and More
What happens in Vegas might stay there, but what happens in Alaska won't -- at least if your name is Bristol Palin.According to E! Online, Alaskan authorities are investigating Palin's bar trip with 'Dancing With the Stars' partner Mark Ballas. Why? Because Palin is 19 years old and Alaska law states that people under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an of-age spouse or legal guardian. As far as we know, Ballas is neither her spouse nor her guardian.
Authorities aren't commenting on the investigation into the teen mom's bar trip, though Palin was not observed drinking -- only eating nachos.
In other TV news ...
• NBC picked up a Jack Black-produced half-hour comedy called 'My Life As an Experiment.' The show, written by Cathy Yuspa and Josh Goldsmith, is based on the best-selling book 'Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life As An Experiment' by A.J. Jacobs. [Deadline]
• Snooki is writing a book. Yes, that Snooki. The 'Jersey Shore' star's novel, 'A Shore Thing,' is about "a girl looking for love on the boardwalk (one full of big hair, dark tans, and fights galore)." It will be released in January. [Vulture]
• Joe Giudice, husband of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Teresa, was released from jail yesterday. The reality star was arrested for DUI in January, and served eight days of his 10-day sentence. [E! Online]
• TBS has released the official logo for Conan O'Brien's new show, 'Conan.' It features an orange silhouette of the comedian's trademark hair on a black background with "Conan" spelled out in uppercase letters. [The Hollywood Reporter]

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