Idol Gossip | The Butcher’s Sister | Irony for Luther Vandross Idol Gossip: Oprah Visits the Set Yesterday I had the unusual experience of spending the day backstage at American Idol. I’m sure it’s quite a scene on a regular day, but yesterday was off the scale because Oprah Winfrey …
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WASHINGTON – The Los Angeles City Council’s latest move to force companies seeking contracts with the city to disclose whether they ever earned profits fromslavery (search)has reparations opponents sounding off. On May 16, the city council unanimously voted to have the city attorney draft a new ordinance dictating full disclosure …
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And now the most intriguing two minutes in television, the latest from the wartime grapevine: FOX Fans: Missed the Grapevine? Watch it in the Screening Room! Saddam’s Next Move? Exiled Iraqi military generals now returning to Iraq warn thatSaddam Hussein (search)from inside the country is plotting to regain control of …
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It’s a given.Mickey Mouse is as American as theUSO (search). And for decades Walt Disney World resorts have been synonymous with family fun. But what you may not know about the popular vacation destinationis that, at the right price, it can be as posh as any place in the world. …
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The issue of dissent in this country, particularly from those from other countries, is a very hot topic now. Joe and Sandy C., e-mail: “What do you tell Native Americans (search)who say the same thing, leave? The only way anything ever gets better is through dissent. The love-it-or-leave-it is crap.” …
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And now some fresh pickings from the political grapevine: FOX Fans: Missed the Grapevine? Watch it in the Screening Room! Repercussions for Her Remarks Ohio Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur accuses malevolent political hacks of misconstruing remarks in which she compared Usama bin Laden to America’s founding fathers. The Toledo Blade published …
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Dear Viewers, The Scott Peterson preliminary hearing is finally “moving.” On the stand on Thursday was the lead detective. There were some funny moments – they occur even in the tragic cases. For instance the D.A. [District Attorney]started to ask the lead detective if he “interviewed” the Peterson dog. The …
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Polanski Victim on Oscar Campaign? |Oh Yoko: Peace At Last?|What Suits John Mayer| Polanski Victim on Oscar Campaign? The woman Roman Polanski raped 26 years ago may be the key to his getting an Academy Award this year. Samantha Geimer, whom Polanski had sex with when she was 13 and …
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LOS ANGELES – Heidi Montag has certainly been vocal about her support for Republican presidential candidate John McCain, but it turns out that “The Hills” hottie was like, totally honored that famed artist/curator Steven Corfe went to the trouble of mocking her and her chest region. Corfe’s fellow companion in …
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It was a tie. Both candidates stuck to their positions, neither rattled the other, and there was plenty of SOS, same old stuff. Of course, the tie helps Obama because McCain has been hurt by the brutal economy and he needed to lift himself up big time Tuesday night. But …
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