Article Archive: September 2008    

9/30/2008 8:03 PM

Bush Makes Threats About Bailout Failure

President George W. Bush gave another address to the nation today, and hopped it up with stark warnings about Congress' failure to pass a bank bailout package. Bush said that the nation is "facing a choice between action and the real prospect of economic hardship for millions of Americans. What is he, behind?

9/30/2008 8:01 PM

In Memory Of Chief Warrant Officer Corry A. Edwards

Chief Warrant Officer Corry A. Edwards of Kennedale, Texas died on September 18th in Tallil, Iraq, when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was in went down. He was 38 years old.

9/30/2008 7:41 PM

Rachel Maddow Pumps Up MSNBC's Ratings

Rachel Maddow officially took over MSNBC's 9 pm timeslot from Dan Abrams on September 8th, and since then an average of 1.64 million viewers have tuned in for the show - more than double the number of those who watched the same hour in the first eight months of the year, according to the LA Times.

9/30/2008 7:59 PM

The Duggars Are Having Baby Number 18

For some reason I am fascinated by this show. The Duggars series Seventeen Kids And Counting just premiered on TLC last night. The show is about Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, an Arkansas couple that has 17 children, plus one on the way.

9/30/2008 7:39 PM

Who Let Paris Hilton Behind A Microphone Again?

I don't know why I'm torturing you with this, but it's funny in an awful, eardrum-blistering type of way. Paris Hilton recorded a new song for her reality show called My BFF. What is she, 12 10 8?

9/30/2008 7:24 PM

Sienna Miller Socks It To The Paparazzi

I don't know of any other actress who's won more suits against the paparazzi. It looks like they'd run the other way when they saw her coming. The thing is Sienna Miller is actually suing the publishers and winning.

9/30/2008 7:24 PM

HSM3 Cast Answers Fan Questions

The Cast of High School Musical Three in conjuntion with MTV will be answering fan questions. You ccan ask any PG-13 rated question that your little heart desires. Just go to MTV s Movies Blog and leave your question in the comments.

9/30/2008 7:09 AM

Pelosi Fumes, Bailout Fails, Americans Win

You broke it, you bought it! The bailout is bullsh*t! These were the chants heard on Wall Street last week as over 500 protestors gathered to voice their opposition of George W. Bush's proposed $700 billion bank bailout measure. The good news? The bailout has been struck down after mover than two-thirds of Republicans voted against it.

9/30/2008 7:07 AM

In Memory Of Sgt. Daniel M. Eshbaugh

Sgt. Daniel M. Eshbaugh of Norman, Oklahoma died on September 18th in Tallil, Iraq, when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was in went down.

9/30/2008 7:05 AM

California's Prop 2 To Protect Animals, Food Supply

The majority of you have voted in our poll that you want to see more politics on this site...so we're listening! And many of you also wanted to read about animal rights issues, and this measure combines both of these subjects. Californians have the opportunity to vote for Prop 2 on November 4th. The measure would stop cruel and inhumane treatment of animals in meat market farms; it would also go after downed animal practices.

9/30/2008 7:03 AM

15 Reasons To Question John McCain

We were going to do a recap and critique of Saturday's debate between Senator's John McCain and Barack Obama, which drew astonishing viewership at 52.4 million. However most of you are probably over it by now since the MSM hammered it to death, so instead I'm going to present a list of 15 things to question about John McCain - some arisen from the debate, some not.

9/30/2008 7:00 AM

Eminem Rumored To Have Album In The Works

The UK's News Of The World is reporting that Marshall Mathers III, aka Eminem, aka Slim Shady, is planning a new album called King Mathers by Christmas-time.

9/30/2008 6:58 AM

FOX Is Shocked That Ron Paul Was Right

Congressman Ron Paul was on FOX News again discussing the economic crisis in the States and how it's having an international effect. The FOX News anchor referred to Congressman Paul as a 'genius in this,' and probed him about the inside talks regarding the proposed (and now struck down) $700 billion bank bailout.

9/30/2008 6:56 AM

Kucinich Standing For Those Facing Foreclosures

We've been waiting for some Dennis Kucinich news, since the Congressman launched his impeachment campaign against President George W. Bush over the summer.

9/30/2008 6:52 AM

Drew Carey And Craig Ferguson, Reunited

So much video news today! Funnyman from our native Cleveland, Ohio, Drew Carey, was on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson over the weekend.

9/26/2008 6:39 PM

Clock Ticks Down On Bank Bailout

Perhaps in confidence that the financial bailout will proceed, Senator John McCain as revoked his 'suspension' of his campaign and is back on schedule for tonight's debate with Senator Barack Obama at the University of Mississippi. (Or it could be because Sen. Obama's campaign made it crystal-clear that the debate was on whether McCain showed up or not.) But despite some reports to the contrary - mostly via investors with their fingers crossed - the $700 billion bank bailout plan has not yet been approved.

9/26/2008 6:38 PM

In Memory Of Staff Sgt. Anthony L. Mason

Staff Sgt. Anthony L. Mason died on September 18th in Tallil, Iraq, when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was in crashed. Seven other soldiers were killed in the accident. Anthony was 37 years old.

9/26/2008 6:35 PM

Al Gore Calls For Civil Disobedience

I never imagined Al Gore as the protesting type, but the former Vice President is now urging America's youth to protest against coal-fired plants that aren't effectively eliminating their carbon output.

9/26/2008 6:34 PM

'McCain Wins Debate' Before Debate Begins

Gee, we wonder if John McCain's camp could have anything to do with this? The search phrase 'McCain wins debate' has bounced around in the Top 10 Searched items on Google Trends today, and the debate hasn't even started yet.

9/26/2008 6:32 PM

Nicole Richie Reaches Out For Kids In Need

So many people stepping it up to help kids in need lately! We told you this week that Mariah Carey is becoming a Global Hunger Ambassador. And now Nicole Richie - who has already had a foundation for kids for a while now - visited Beyond Shelter recently and was touched by the 175 children with families there, playing in a concrete courtyard and taking turns playing in a rec room that allows only ten kids at a time.

9/26/2008 6:30 PM

Marijuana Arrests Reach All Time High

I guess everybody is cutting back these days. It seems that drug users are returning to marijuana with a vengeance. According to the FBI arrests for cocaine and heroin are on the decline. In the meantime bookings for possession of marijuana accounted for 89% of arrests.

9/26/2008 6:30 PM

Will Smith's Legendary Prequel

Will Smith has signed on to star in the prequel to I Am Legend. Since they killed Will off in I Am Legend they had to do a prequel or a ghost story. Since Warner Bros grossed an estimated $584 million on the film they had to figure out some way to capitalize on it's popularity.

9/25/2008 1:56 PM

The Bank Bailout: Telling Congress NO

Did everyone get to see President George W. Bush give his address to the nation last night regarding the economy and his proposed $700 billion big bank bailout? If not, you didn't miss much. Basically he said that we all have lots of questions about how we got here - which, those of us who have been following the national deficit since the Iraq invasion really don't.

9/25/2008 1:49 PM

In Memory Of Sgt. Maj. Julio C. Ordonez

Sgt. Major Julio C. Ordonez of San Antonio, Texas died on September 18th when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was in went down in the vicinity of Tallil, Iraq. He was 54 years old.

9/25/2008 1:48 PM

McCain Pays Makeup Artist Big Bucks

When I saw John McCain on 60 Minutes recently, I thought, Wow, somebody put a thick layer of good makeup on that man, because he does not look like that. I thought right.

9/25/2008 1:46 PM

David Letterman Ticked That McCain Cancelled

David Letterman may actually have gotten more out of John McCain cancelling his appearance on The Letterman Show than he would have if McCain actually showed up! In his intro last night, Letterman was none too pleased with the snub.

9/25/2008 1:45 PM

Google Commits $10 Million To New Project

Yay - we love a chance to make a difference! It is Google's 10th Anniversary, and in honor of the landmark the internet giant has put together Project 10100: a call for ideas to change the world by helping as many people as possible.

9/25/2008 1:43 PM

Celebrating One Hit Wonders

Hmm. I always thought one-hit wonder was hyphenated. I guess its subjective. Anyhow, paging Benny Mardones, Devo, Joey Scarbury, Bow Wow Wow, Soft Cell, Thomas Dolby, Peter Schilling, Club Nouveau, Bobby McFerrin, Calloway, Deee-Lite, and many, many more: today is National One Hit Wonder Day, believe it or not.

9/25/2008 1:42 PM

PETA's Breast Milk Ice Cream Proposition

I think PETA is a great organization and they've done some clever marketing campaigns lately. I mean, the I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur campaign was brilliant marketing. Even getting Pam Anderson involved was a good move. They get tons of great press and a lot of people respond positively to it. But I think they've crossed the line this time.

9/25/2008 1:41 PM

Rear Window Vs. Disturbia

A lawsuit has been filed against Dreamworks, Viacom and Universal. The suit alleges that Steven Spielberg was essentially doing a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window and did so without getting permission from the copyright holders.

9/24/2008 6:38 PM

Ron Paul Calls You To Action Over Bank Bailout

The following message was written by former Republican presidential candidate and Congresman Ron Paul regarding the big bank bailout package currently before Congress.

9/24/2008 6:34 PM

Ron Paul Calls You To Action Part II

Although the present bailout package is almost certainly not the end of the political atrocities we'll witness in connection with the crisis, time is short. Congress may vote as soon as tomorrw. With a Rasmussen poll finding support for the bailout at an anemic seven percent, some members of Congress are afraid to vote for it. Call them! Let them hear from you! Tell them you will never vote for anyone who supports this atrocity.

9/24/2008 6:32 PM

In Memory Of Chief Warrant Officer Brady J. Rudolf

Chief Warrant Officer Brady J. Rudolf died on September 18th in Tallil, Iraq when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was flying in crashed. He was 37 years old.

9/24/2008 6:31 PM

Polar Bears Starving, Drowning For Lack Of Ice

This is really, really sad. This week we told you about how Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin used her role as Governor in Alaska to sue the George W. Bush administration for its decision to list polar bears as an endangered species. This decision was made after summer sea ice - the polar bears' much-needed habitat - sank to a record low last year.

9/24/2008 6:28 PM

Nick Hogan To Be Sprung Early

It's more than the 82 minutes Nicole Ritchie served, and longer than the four hours Khloe Kardashian spent in jail...but then again, they didn't permanently incapacitate anyone. Nick Bollea aka Hogan was sentenced to serve 8 months in prison for driving under the influence, crashing, and putting passenger - Marine John Graziano - into a coma from which he still hasn't awakened.

9/24/2008 6:26 PM

Mariah Carey Becomes Global Hunger Ambassador

Go Mariah! Tomorrow Mariah Carey will be named the Global Hunger Ambassador for the Yum! Foundation's World Hunger Relief Campaign to raise money for the United Nation's World Food Programme.

9/24/2008 6:24 PM

Piggy Bank Theft Now A Felony Offense

Ryan Mueller of Sheboygan, Wisconsin was convicted of felony burglary after he swiped $20.00 from a two-year-old's piggy bank. Her mom caught him in the act. He's been sentenced to six years.

9/24/2008 6:24 PM

Kanye Channels Jim Henson

Kanye West is working on a project with Comedy Central. It's being described as a hip hop version of The Muppet Show. Jackhole Productins, Jimmy Kimmel's company is behind it.

9/23/2008 6:54 PM

Senators May Actually Fight Bank Bailout

I don't know - I heard a lot of noise from the Democratic Senators regarding the Iraq invasion, but five years later, we're still there. So we'll see if they stick to their guns this time. The George W. Bush administration wants to give $700 billion to big banks and financial institutions as a bailout for bad mortgages and investments. But considering the banks are the ones who actually got the foreclosed properties back - leaving the former homeowners with nothing but debt - Democrats are taking pause at bailing out the banks and not the middle class families who were affected. And it's not just the Democrats, either.

9/23/2008 6:52 PM

In Memory Of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

Cpl. Michael E. Thompson of Harrah, Oklahoma died on September 18th in Tallil, Iraq, when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter he was in crashed. He was 23 years old.

9/23/2008 6:51 PM

Over 4.5 Million Iraqi Refugees Need Help

Every day we post a memorial to a U.S. soldier that has died in the Iraq War, but we certainly are aware that the Iraqi's are suffering as well. Over 43,000 Iraqi security forces and civilians have died since the U.S. invaded.

9/23/2008 6:49 PM

Save The Cows - We Are THIS Close!

As we've said before, at least 13 of the 16 cases of mad cow disease in North America have come from downed animals. Cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and equines who are injured or sick and are called downed, and when they are let into the food supply it has disastrous consequences (including the largest beef recall in U.S. history earlier this year).

9/23/2008 6:47 PM

Rather Vs. CBS Will See Jury Trial

CBS Corp and Dan Rather were back in court yesterday, where CBS again attempted to have Dan Rather's $70 million lawsuit against the media giant dismissed.

9/23/2008 6:45 PM

Who Goes Home On Dancing With The Stars

For the first elimination, though, I'm going to give my prediction for the bottom three only (although Samantha will probably do the whole in no particular order schtick). Jeffery Ross. He's hilarious, and he's paired with the uber-gorgeous Edyta Sliwinska. But I just don't think he's made for dancing. Chef Rocco DiSpirito is a hot-tie, paired up with Karina Smirnoff - and as much as I'd like to see him stay, I don't think he has the fan base a lot of these stars came on with. And finally Maurice Greene, paired with Cheryl Burke. I think he'll be out soon, too.

9/23/2008 6:44 PM

Reba McEntire's October Schedule

Reba McEntire will be given ASCAP's Golden Note Award during their awards ceremony on October 13th. Others who have received the award include Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Tom Petty, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. Are we noting a lack of female artists here

9/23/2008 6:42 PM

Warner Bros Loses Hari Puttar Suit

No, it's not a Harry Potter misspelling. Bollywood Studios has actually made a film by the name of Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors. The Hari in this story has an imaginary friend and is trying to thwart a couple of hoods who are attempting to steal a computer chip. It's like the Hindi version of Home Alone.

9/22/2008 5:02 PM

Why Animals Fear Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin. No, we are not just talking about a woman who likes to hunt. Put aside the fact that polyester can be spun into faux fur stoles, muffs, and coats, and that there's no good reason to continue to cut the skin from animals to steal their coats. We're talking about a woman that has every intention of converting her anti-environment plight into legislation. She wants to drill in waters that whales call their only home. She wants to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve.

9/22/2008 4:56 PM

In Memory Of Army Pfc. Leonard J. Gulczynski I

Army Pfc. Leonard J. Gulczynski I of Carol Stream, Illinois died on September 17th in Baghdad, Iraq from injuries sustained when his vehicle was involved in an accident. He was 19 years old.

9/22/2008 4:55 PM

Are You OK With Giving Big Banks $700 Billion?

If only this got as many headlines as the tabloid trash. As you may know, President-not-for-much-longer George W. Bush is tacking on another insult to taxpayers in addition to the $9 trillion national deficit before he makes his exit: he's asking Congress to agree to pay around $700 billion (out of your pockets) to banks and financial institutions in the U.S. to bail them out of defaulted mortgages, foreclosed real estate, and other bad investments.

9/22/2008 4:53 PM

Kylie Minogue Backing Charity Drive

Kylie Minogue has joined with Childline and the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children in England to help raise $93 million.

9/22/2008 4:51 PM

Giorgio Armani Breaks The Deal

You remember how much crap PETA gave the Olsen twins for wearing fur? Well that's going to look like a love letter by the time they're through with Armani.

9/22/2008 4:49 PM

Kathy Griffin No Longer D-Listed?

Rumor has it that Kathy Griffin has been getting a ton of offers and not from Bravo. It's being said that other networks are offering late night talk shows, award shows and a continuation of her reality show and comedy specials.

9/22/2008 4:49 PM

JFK Vs. Richard Nixon

If you're sick to death of watching the same old campaign commercials check out livingroomcandidate.org. They've got commercials for every race back to 1952. The Living Room Candidate list everything from Dwight Eisenhower vs. Adlai Stevenson to Jimmy Carter vs. Gerald Ford.

9/19/2008 9:23 AM

North Korea Chooses Nukes Over Deal

This is the kind of thing that drives me crazy, because the U.S. went to war with Iraq over a false lead that Iraq might have nuclear weapons. Yet today North Korea is saying they do not care to be taken off the United States' terrorism blacklist, and refuse to abide by a nuclear disarmament deal.

9/19/2008 9:21 AM

In Memory Of Pvt. Jordan P. P. Thibeault

Pvt. Jordan P. P. Thibeault of South Jordan, Utah died on September 5th at Forward Operating Base Hammer in Iraq from injuries sustained in what the Department of Defense (DOD) said was a non-combat related incident. He was just 22 years old.

9/19/2008 9:20 AM

Where Hillary Goes From Here

Hillary Clinton will now be one of - probably the - most powerful Senators in the United States, after running for President on the Democratic ballot but bowing out to Senator Barack Obama. But is there more in store for the former First Lady?

9/19/2008 9:18 AM

Obamans Turn Out For Lake Orion McCain Rally

Senator John McCain was in Lake Orion, Michigan this week and met with an unexpected surprise: of his ticketholders, some with Barack Obama shirts, pins, and chanting managed to get it.

9/19/2008 9:16 AM

A Few Things Going On This Month

This month is chock-full of activists' holidays and grassroots events. So what are you waiting for? Get on over to our forum and sign up so that you can view past, present, and upcoming calendar events being celebrated across the nation!

9/19/2008 9:11 AM

Protestors Follow Katie Holmes To Broadway

This is so American. Speaking of protests, Katie Holmes made her Broadway debut last night in All My Sons, and according to the AP was accompanied not only by hubby Tom Cruise, but also by about 30 protestors of Scientology.

9/19/2008 9:09 AM

Elisabeth Hasselbeck May Change View To FOX

The source here is the National Enquirer, so take that for what it's worth (although they did unveil the whole Rielle Hunter / John Edwards saga). Their source reports that Elisabeth Hasselbeck has been offered a spot on FOX News, and is considering leaving ABC's The View to take it.

9/19/2008 9:08 AM

David Sides Plays Lollipop

This automatically makes it a great Friday. David Sides posted a new video, y'all! We found out about the talented pianist last month when we stumbled upon his cover of T-Pain's Buy You A Drink. David's latest is a cover song of Lollipop by Lil Wayne.

9/19/2008 6:22 AM

Media More Concerned With Lipstick Than Politics

Not that this is much of a surprise, but the mainstream media has been more focused on Barack Obama's 'lipstick on a pig' comment in the past week than anything remotely politically-related. FreePress.net has put together this amusing (albeit hair-pullingly ridiculous) series of clips of just how wild the MSM went for those four words. And if you're a member of our forum, you got to see it first!

9/19/2008 6:20 AM

In Memory Of Sgt. Wesley R. Durbin

Sgt. Wesley R. Durbin of Hurst, Texas was killed on September 14th in Tunnis, Iraq, from wounds sustained during a performance review in a shooting incident that the Department of Defense (DOD) labeled 'non-hostile.' No further details were made available, but Army Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson also died in the incident.

9/19/2008 6:18 AM

Barack Obama Tribute Video

For the Barack Obama fans out there, here is a tribute video called American Prayer that Dave Stewart put together with oodles of celebrities: Forest Whitaker, Macy Gray, Jason Alexander, Colbie Caillat, Whoopi Goldberg, Joss Stone, Barry Manilow, Margaret Cho, Pamela Anderson...just to name a few.

9/19/2008 6:16 AM

Elizabeth Edwards Opens Up To Detroit Free Press

Look, I've never been one to care about politican's personal lives per say. I'm of the belief that what goes on behind their closed doors is their own business, whether it's in Texas or the White House or anywhere, when it comes to...personal relations. But despite wanting to see public interest in her husband John Edwards' affair go away, Elizabeth Edwards spoke to the Detroit Free Press in an in-depth interview published this week.

9/19/2008 6:14 AM

Denzel Wants A Better World For Your Kids

Is there any wonder that he earned our coveted Heart of Gold Award? (Speaking of which, we haven't given one out in a while...if there's anyone you'd like to nominate, just leave it in the comments section!) Denzel Washington has paired up with Shaquille O'Neal, Martin Sheen and Wesley Clark to help the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

9/19/2008 6:13 AM

A Red White And Blue What?

Funny stuff! A visitor to WorthALaugh thinks the new emblem for the U.S. Government should be a red white and blue condom. To find out why, click here (not for kiddies!).

9/19/2008 6:13 AM

Japanese Vending Machines Are Putting Us To Shame

So in June we told you about Japanese cigarette vending machines that check your wrinkles to find out if you're old enough to smoke. And now, Otaku International has published a list of the top 10 types of vending machines in Japan...and it gets much more interesting!

9/17/2008 6:30 PM

Congressional Transparency Tool Tracks Big Money

Remember MAPLight? They were the ones who unearthed the records of House members who changed their vote to support the FISA Bill (with immunity for telecoms included) after receiving an average of $8,359 in PAC contributions from Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. And now, MAPLight has announced their new Committees Tool, which tracks the river of money that flows through the U.S. Congress, revealing campaign contributions given to all committee members.

9/17/2008 6:28 PM

In Memory Of Sgt. Darris J. Dawson

Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson of Pensacola, Florida was killed in Tunnis, Iraq on September 14th from wounds sustained in a shooting incident. The Department of Defense (DOD) is calling it a non-hostile event. He was 24 years old.

9/17/2008 6:26 PM

Palin Had Alaskans Paying For Rape Kits

Sarah Palin, the Republican Vice Presidential candidate and overnight celebrity, has become one of the most blogged-about topics on the 'net. And that includes yours truly. We still haven't gotten into our opinion on her hunting and aerial-killing history, but we'll save that for another day and just leave it at: I think I may go for Halloween as Sarah Palin with a bloody caribou over my shoulder (fake, of course). And I don't think I'll be the only one.

9/17/2008 6:24 PM

Michael Moore Gives New Film To Fans For Free

You know that we've followed Michael Moore for a long time. And the legendary filmmaker is now giving us the best news of all: his new film, Slacker Uprising, is being given out free of charge.

9/17/2008 6:23 PM

Shia LaBeouf Talks About Eagle Eye And Aliases

In a recent interview Shia LaBeouf admitted that he had to step up his game to work with Michelle Monaghan in Eagle Eye. You'd think that after filming Transformers and Indiana Jones he'd have been up for it. Michelle, who is ten years older and wearing high heels was running as fast as the 22 year old LaBeouf.

9/17/2008 6:21 PM

Jordin Sparks Elaborates On Purity Rings

We're sure you've all seen the clips by now of Russell Brand poking fun at promise rings and the Jonas brothers at the VMA's, and Jordin Sparks responding at the podium by saying 'not everybody, guy or girl, wants to be a slut.' The American Idol winner went on Hannity & Colmes and explained in more detail her feelings on promise rings.

9/17/2008 6:19 PM

Hong Kong Disneyland Under New Management

With attendance numbers falling (at least they were falling when Disney was releasing attendance numbers) Hong Kong Disneyland has hired a new Managing Director.

9/17/2008 6:17 PM

The Controversial Madonna Interlude

So there's been some noise in the press regarding a portion of Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour in which John McCain is shown in a film strip along with Adolf Hitler, tanks, antiwar protests, and various other very serious scenes.

9/17/2008 6:17 PM

Marilyn Monroe Video Up For Auction

In 1959 a US naval officer was invited to the set of Some Like It Hot starring Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis. While he was there that day he brought along his trusty 8mm and shot a 2.5 minute long video of Marilyn and Tony on the set. Billy Wilder, the director, appears as well.

9/12/2008 6:17 PM

Memorial, Services Remember September 11th

As family and friends gathered to remember those we lost seven years ago today in the tragedy of September 11th, 2001, builders revealed the design for a new entrance pavilion at the 9/11 memorial.

9/12/2008 6:14 PM

In Memory Of Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Mayne

Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Mayne died on September 4th in Baghdad, Iraq from wounds sustained when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device (IED). He was 29 years old.

9/12/2008 6:13 PM

Joy Behar Discusses Sarah Palin On Larry King

Joy Behar, cohost on ABC's The View, was on Larry King Live this week discussing Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, and various political subjects. Joy is a supporter of the Barack Obama campaign and often clashes with fellow host Elisabeth Hasselbeck, the outspoken Republican on the show.

9/12/2008 6:10 PM

Hilarious Campaign Video

This is too funny. Not that we agree with all of it, of course, but the comedic value is near priceless. A flash brainiac at JibJab.com has created a campaign video featuring Barack Obama, John McCain, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. There's even an appearance by Bill and Hillary Clinton.

9/12/2008 6:07 PM

Clay Aiken Talks Malaria In Somalia

Before his new bundle of joy arrived, Clay Aiken was in Somalia doing humanitarian work as part of his role as a UN Goodwill Ambassador. UNICEF USA has now posted a video of Aiken in Africa, and he's discussing the epidemic of malaria.

9/12/2008 6:05 PM

Lauren Conrad's LA Candy

Lauren Conrad just signed a three book deal with Harper Collins. No joke! The first book is called L.A. Candy and will be out in the summer of 2009.

9/12/2008 6:04 PM

Countdown To House MD

We're in the home stretch. House will be showing all new episodes beginning next Tuesday September 16th. I can't wait to see what happens after that tear jerker of a finale last season.

9/10/2008 6:30 PM

Paul, Nader Urge Voters To Go Third Party

Republican Congressman Ron Paul and Independent / Green Party candidate Ralph Nader were just on CNN's Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer discussing the U.S. presidential election. Paul continues to have many thousands of supporters that are turning to him for advice on the 2008 election, and although in the past Paul said that Barack Obama was the candidate with the closest opinions to his own, he is now saying he cannot endorse either Obama or John McCain.

9/10/2008 6:28 PM

In Memory Of Pfc. Bryan R. Thomas

Pfc. Bryan R. Thomas of Battle Creek, Michigan was killed on September 4th in Baghdad, Iraq from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised exposive device (IED). He was 22 years old.

9/10/2008 6:26 PM

Charlotte Ronson's Fur Free Fashion Show

Yay...we so want one of these pins! The Humane Society of the US (HSUS) teamed up with designer Charlotte Ronson to debut a fur-free runway show at New York Fashion Week. Lindsay Lohan, Sean Lennon, and Emma Roberts were among those who attended the fashion show with Ronson's Spring/Summer 2009 line.

9/10/2008 6:25 PM

If The Public Ran The Tabloids

OK! Magazine has a section of their website where people can upload their photos to see how they would look on the cover of the magazine. They choose their own title as well.

9/10/2008 6:23 PM

Sarah Palin Action Figures Now Available

Business Pundit is reporting that Sarah Palin action figures are now available at HeroBuilders.com. I wonder what took them so long. I mean, she's been a candidate for like what, ten whole days already. Sheesh!

9/10/2008 6:23 PM

South Park Banned In Russia?

Russian prosecutors are working diligently to get South Park off the air in their country. They say the show is extremist in nature.

9/9/2008 10:56 AM

Bush To Announce Troop Withdrawal Surge

According to various media reports, President George W. Bush is set to announce today that between three and five thousand (most put the number right at 4,000) troops will be withdrawn from Iraq. But there's a catch: they're not going home; they're going to Afghanistan. Plus an additional 500 - 1,500 Marines.

9/9/2008 10:55 AM

In Memory Of Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez

Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez of Spotswood, New Jersey died on August 28th in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered by an improvised explosive device (IED). He was just 20 years old.

9/9/2008 10:52 AM

Rosie Compares Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sarah Palin

You know that Rosie O'Donnell was almost entirely absent from her blog last month, and we missed her combination of art, wit, and politics while she was gone. But she's back with a renewed vigor, and in new blog post entitled simply September, Ro compares former View cohost Elisabeth Hasselbeck with John McCain's vice presidential running mate, Sarah Palin.

9/9/2008 10:49 AM

Federer, Williams Win US Open, Announcers Lose

The extremely talented Roger Federer of Switzerland won the 2008 US Open in tennis over the weekend with a final of 2-6, 5-7, 2-6 against Andy Murray of the UK. Serena Williams of the US beat out Jelena Jankovic from Serbia with scores of 6-4 and 7-5. Congratulations to the supreme athletes.

9/9/2008 10:44 AM

The Wait Is Almost Over For Metallica Fans

Get ready to get excited, because the countdown clock below will be at zero before you know it. Not only is Metallica beginning their tour on October 21st, the band is releasing their much-anticipated and brand new album, Death Magnetic, on September 12th.

9/9/2008 10:39 AM

Kanye Vs. MTV Boycott Mysteriously Ends

We're sure you all remember Kanye West being upset last year: both about his lack of moonman awards, and his opinion that MTV instead used Britney Spears for ratings, whom Kanye pointed out hasn't had a hit record in years.

9/9/2008 10:37 AM

The Courageous Journey Of The Lost Boys

Barbara Youree recently published her book, Courageous Journey. It wasn't with an easy road and one publisher actually told her that they wouldn't publish it because Americans don't care what's going on in Africa.

9/9/2008 10:35 AM

The Courageous Journey Of The Lost Boys, Part 2

Both Beny and Ayuel walked for months across Sudan to arrive at separate refugee camps in Ethiopia. Beny was 9 and Ayuel 7. Later Beny came to Panyido where he met Ayuel. They spent 4 years there and 10 in Camp Kakuma, Kenya. They came to Kansas City in the summer of 2001. At first I thought it was an interesting story that people would be interested in. But as we progressed their goal became mine: to get the story out about the crisis in Sudan where 2 million people died and many more are displaced so that the world community may know and use their resources to help.

9/9/2008 10:34 AM

The Trailer King Dies At Age 68

Most of us go into the theater and plop down with our extra large popcorn and some Sugar Babies. We watch the trailers and try to pick out what we think we'll be watching next time we come. You probably never thought to wonder who was talking on those trailers. While most of us may not recognize Don LaFontaine's name but you'll recognize his voice.

9/9/2008 10:33 AM

Replace Robert DeNiro?

Just a short while into filming The Edge of Darkness, Robert De Niro quit the movie. His spokesperson stated Sometimes things don't work out; it's called creative differences.

9/3/2008 7:49 PM

Ron Paul's Rally Rivals RNC Next Door

It breaks my heart that I couldn't attend Ron Paul's Rally for the Republic in St. Paul, Minnesota yesterday...the above video of Paul being introduced to the sold-out crowd of 11,320 had tears falling down my cheeks.

9/3/2008 7:48 PM

In Memory Of Staff Sgt. David L. Paquet

Staff Sgt. David L. Paquet of Rising Sun, Maryland died on August 20th at Combat Outpost Vegas in Jalalabad, Afghanistan of undetermined causes while conducting patrol to support Operation Enduring Freedom. He was 26 years old.

9/3/2008 7:46 PM

Humane Society Rescues Pets In Path Of Gustav

Over the Labor Day weekend, scores of big-hearted Humane Society (HSUS) workers spent their 3-day vacation working as emergency responders in Louisiana, helping evacuate thousands of pets from the path of Hurricane Gustav.

9/3/2008 7:44 PM

The Video NBC Was Afraid For You To See

The Pickens Plan is a community that focuses on the economy, the environment, and national security, but primarily on utilizing a plan for clean natural gas to reduce dependence on foreign oil.

9/3/2008 7:44 PM

The New 90210 Is A 9021-No

Shame. We tuned into the CW's new spin-off of Beverly Hills, 90210 last night. After anticipating the series for most of the summer, I lasted exactly 18 minutes, and couldn't go on. In my late 20's, I have fond memories of growing up to the first series, produced by the late Aaron Spelling.

9/2/2008 5:48 PM

RNC Sees 10,000 Protestors In St. Paul

At the Democratic National Convention in Denver last week, there were a little over 1,000 protestors marching in the streets. But at the Republic National Convention (RNC) this week, the number of people marching in protest made that look like nothing. Police and reporters estimate that there were 10,000 people marching in St. Paul, Minnesota on the grounds where the RNC is being held.

9/2/2008 5:46 PM

In Memory Of Pfc. Tan Q. Ngo

Army Pfc. Tan Q. Ngo of Beaverton, Oregon died on August 27th in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered in Zabul Province, Afghanistan when his mounted patrol came under small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire. He was just 20 years old.

9/2/2008 5:44 PM

Students For McCain Need To Study Harder

Most of the news talk about John McCain and his camp today is surrounding Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and, unfortunately, her 17-year-old daughter's pregnancy. Since I cannot stand to see children being involved in the nasty world of politics, we're going to ignore that media circus completely and focus instead on this pen.

9/2/2008 5:36 PM

The Song I Cannot Stand

Perhaps I wouldn't hate this song so much were it not for the fact that last night I was cuddled up in a blanket, vanilla candles burning and throwing shadows across my walls, my plush long-haired cat on my feet, prepared to read an enthralling but slightly overly-intellectual novel, and could not get past a single sentence due to a neighbor blasting Ray J's Sexy Can I until 1:00 in the morning.

9/2/2008 5:34 PM

The Half Blood Prince Release Date Changed

The new release date for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is July 17,2009. As of this writing that's 317 days 13 hours 49 minutes and 9 seconds from now. If you want to know how long it is from when you're actually reading this buzz on over to hpana.com and check out their countdown.

9/2/2008 5:34 PM

Josh Hartnett Is Under Surveillance

The problem was he didn't realize he was being watched. Evidently, Josh Hartnett and a lady friend slipped into the library of a rather upscale hotel, pulled the curtains and began to get friendly. Thing was they didn't realize the whole place was wired for sound and video too.

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