Category Archives: Entertainment News

Say goodbye to crazy: Glenn Beck to exit Fox News **UPDATED**

Posted on April 6, 2011 by jreid

It turns out you can’t sustain a show without advertisers and on madness alone … even on Fox News.

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I live in a world where Glenn Beck has a cable TV show … and Keith Olbermann doesn’t

Posted on January 22, 2011 by jreid

… and you do too. Here’s Keith’s sign-off: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy And here’s the back-story …

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DWTS voters put Baby Palin in a corner

Posted on November 24, 2010 by jreid

Jennifer Grey proves that in the end, talent does count for something. (Cheer up, Mediaite. I’m sure Glenn Beck will have something good and right wing for you to adore tomorrow…) And no, I never watched five minutes of the … Continue reading →

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The ‘Idol’ shuffle

Posted on July 30, 2010 by jreid

With Simon gone, and now that Ellen has Twittered herself on out, and apparently, annoying Kara is gone, too (apparently, to be replaced by an older guy who has curiously similar hair…) and with J.Lo reportedly set to park her … Continue reading →

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The Pixies are terrorists, too? (plus: three cheers for the Israeli Naval reserves)

Posted on June 6, 2010 by jreid

The rock group the Pixies have canceled an upcoming performance in Israel, joining a growing number of performers who don’t feel right about performing in a country that deploys its military against civilians. And the reaction from the promoter? Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Cowardly Youtube pulls Badu’s ‘Window Seat’

Posted on April 3, 2010 by jreid

More proof that America is more prudish and hypocritical than ever. We allow over-sexualized teens to parade across Nickelodeon, and produce the most violent, sex-filled movies and television programs, not to mention video games, but a music video where a … Continue reading →

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Happy Monday entertainment round-up: Oscars and SNL

Posted on March 8, 2010 by jreid

I haven’t seen most of the movies that were nominated for Oscars, but still enjoyed the telecast last night, for the most part. On the list to see now: “The Hurt Locker” (first woman to win a directing Oscar, not … Continue reading →

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Bumbaclot! Buju Banton arrested on drug charges

Posted on December 13, 2009 by jreid

(and not that drug, either.) From the Miami Herald, proof that some controversies never die: Buju Banton, the Jamaican reggae star whose anti-gay lyrics have drawn international criticism, is in a federal lockup in Miami, facing drug conspiracy charges. Drug … Continue reading →

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Pimpin’ ain’t easy: the Rachel Uchitel files

Posted on December 9, 2009 by jreid

The Daily Beast posts a terrific article about the deconstruction of Tiger Woods’ carefully manicured image. … and Rachel Uchitel sells … I mean tells … a tabloid that she’s not a tramp. Well thank goodness for that! She does, … Continue reading →

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Elin v. Tiger: why ‘she bust the windows out his car’

Posted on December 3, 2009 by jreid

TMZ claims to have the scoop on just what went down at Chez Tiger on the night of his now-infamous wreck. And it involves a reversal of what the original side dish claimed in public … Rachel Uchitel has publicly … Continue reading →

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