Kilborn quits ‘Late Late Show’

Los Angeles — Craig Kilborn has decided to quit CBS’ “Late Late Show” after five seasons, leaving the network to find a new host for the hour that follows “Late Show with David Letterman.”

“It was easily the greatest job I’ve had, and CBS was very generous in their offer to re-sign me,” Kilborn told Daily Variety. “But I simply want to try something new. I can now focus on writing and producing different television projects I haven’t had time for.”

Not one to pass up a gag, Kilborn added: “And this is cool: I will continue to wear makeup in my everyday life.”

He likely will wrap up his tenure by within a month, according to a source close to the production, Variety reported Friday. CBS, which learned of Kilborn’s decision Thursday, had no comment on his replacement, a CBS spokesman said Friday.

Horn evaluated at rehab center

Englewood, Colo. — Nearly a year after being mauled by a tiger, illusionist Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy was evaluated at a hospital that specializes in spinal cord and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.

Dave Kirvin, a spokesman for Horn, declined to say how long Horn was expected to stay or what treatment he was receiving. Horn arrived at Craig Hospital earlier this week and was being evaluated Thursday.

Horn was able to walk again in March, five months after being mauled by a 300-pound white tiger in Las Vegas. The tiger attacked him during a sold-out performance at The Mirage hotel-casino.

Horn’s partner, Siegfried Fischbacher, has downplayed Horn’s injuries, describing the illusionist’s wound as “a little punch hole” on the left side of his neck.

Barbie makes bid for White House

New York — Barbie thinks she knows who can make a difference in this year’s presidential race — girls — and she’s the one who is going to represent them.

The Mattel doll has thrown her hat into the ring as the candidate of the Party of Girls! She unveiled her platform Thursday at the Toys “R” Us store in Times Square.

She has pledged a campaign that will concentrate on creating world peace, helping the homeless and poor, and taking care of animals. Her platform was chosen by girls across America through the Barbie.com Web site.

Barbie for President dolls will be available exclusively at Toys “R” Us stores.