These days ESPN reporter Erin Andrews has become ultra-famous for being secretly videotaped naked in a hotel room. This, of course, has skyrocketed her celebrity worth, turning her into instant paparazzi bait.
TMZ got a hold of a 911 call made by Andrews in which she complains about a couple of paps (at least one of them is apparently handicapped???) in their car peeping through the window of her home.
In the call, she refers to the photographers as "jerks", "assholes" and even compares her life to that of a certain head-shaving, Kevin Federline-marrying tabloid star. But Our favorite moment comes when Andrews barks at her mother, who is apparently blatantly peering back at the paps through window, in an overly annoyed tone saying "mom, you're totally being obvious."
Click here to listen to the call in its entirety.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Paparazzi Peep In on Erin Andrews
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Glenn Beck: Obama Hates White People, Doesn't Hate White People
Glenn Beck loves saying anything sensational that will likely stir up his fan base. But really, who can blame him? After all, it's simply job security for him. So what's the latest thing to come out of his mouth as estrogen-laced shrieks?
Beckster was chatting with America's three BFF's on Fox & Friends yesterday and accused President Obama of having "a deep-seated hatred for white people or the white culture."
Most surprisingly it was Brian Kilmeade, he of the pure races and ethnics speak, who challenged Backster on the accusation, pointing out that there are lots of whites that work for him in the White House.
"I'm not saying he doesn't like white people," Beck said. "He has a problem. This guy is, I believe, a racist."
So let me get this straight. Beck believes that Obama has a "hatred for white people," but on the same token he's "not saying (Obama) doesn't like white people."
Me thinks someone is contradicting himself.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Picture of the Day: The Coop on a Bike
Why so sad, Coop? Maybe it's the hat. Yeah, it's definitely the hat.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Walter Cronkite Was a Friend To the Gays
Mark Segal, a gay rights activist, first met Walter Cronkite when he crashed a live broadcast (it's too bad these kind of peaceful protests no longer occur in the US) of the CBS Evening News way back in 1973 protesting discrimination of gays. Segal remembers the late anchor:
He was the kind of man who believed in human rights for everyone," Segal said of Cronkite. "I am amazed and humbled by his willingness to reach out to me. He was a bridge between the gay movement and major media. We remained friends, and it was a privilege knowing him."But it was Segal himself who convinced the news icon to report on the emerging gay rights movement on CBS. And it worked. A few months after barging in on his newscast, Cronkite was on live TV reporting that "Part of the new morality of the '60s and '70s is a new attitude toward homosexuality."
Another reason why Cronkite was truly a one of a kind newsman.
[Pic via Towleroad]
Friday, July 24, 2009
Maybe She Should Just Change Her Name To Rachel Mannish
It seems like so many people only want to talk about rachel Maddow's "mannish" look. There's a new interview with the MSNBCER in The Village Voice and in it, the Maddow is asked (yet again) about her appearance. So we hear yet for the umpteenth time what the the Ira Glass look-alike thinks about what people think about her "mannish" look.
According to the butch lesbian, "It's not like (she's) trying to be girly and failing." This is just who she is. She also adds that, "Being on TV, you're inviting people to be preoccupied with (your appearance). Since I first started doing TV, no matter what I said, the only thing anyone would talk about was what I was wearing and what I looked like. It's a visual medium, so that's part of it. But I don't think it's me more than others necessarily."
Well it certainly seems like it is.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
And That's The Way It Is: Bill O'Reilly Disgusted That Erin Andrews Video Didn't Involve a Loofah
- Bill O'Reilly will air just enough of the infamous Erin Andrews peephole video to show what constitutes "criminal intent." And, of course, enough to titillate.
- WITN meteorologist Skip Waters allegedly messed around with a 16-year old boy and serving him drugs and alcohol. The teen is now an adult and suing him for $120,000.
- Americans trust Jon Stewart over any of the three members of the Justice League.
- Click here for a slideshow of the newsies who attended Walter Cronkite's funeral today.
- John Waters on Anderson Cooper: "I always said there are only two reasons to have television: war and pornography. So I guess if it's war, I'd look at him. And I guess if I had to look at any newscaster in a porno film, I'd pick him." Heaven for Waters must involve watching a XXX film starring Coop set in the deserts during the Iraq War.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Brian Kilmeade Apologizes to Unpure Ethnics and Other Species
Remember when Brian Kilmeade said that "(Americans) keep marrying other species and other ethnics," "Swedes have pure genes" and "in America we marry everybody?" Turns out it took him a couple of weeks to realize that those poor choices of words may have offended a good chunk of the unpure (read: non-white) American populace. Kilmeade finally took to the airwaves and apologized.
Said Kilmeade:
"I made comments that were offensive to many people. That was not my intention, and looking back at those comments, I realize they were inappropriate. I sincerely apologize. America is a huge melting pot and that is what makes us such a great country."
I get it. Newscasters have a lot of pressure to fill up hours of live television and many times they end up saying things they regret. It happens all of the time. But this was more than just a slip. This came from someplace deep within his belief system and that scares the bejesus out of me.
Apology (most likely written by an FNC PR guy or gal) is after the jump.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Interviewing Brian Williams is “Like being at the Newseum”
I look forward to any late night talk show in which Brian Williams is a guest. The newscaster, whose clean cut look seems to come straight from the pages of 1950's GQ and who has a very professional demeanor, is surprisingly quick-witted, smart, funny and oftentimes edgy. He’s pretty much exactly what a talk show host looks for in a guest.
Williams has ended up opposite Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show" several times before (with hilarious results) and last night’s visit was no exception. Topics ranged from gonorrhea, Walter Cronkite, Mark Sanford and Stewart also managed to compare Williams The Newseum. But our favorite zinger came from the NBCer that involved Stewart and the comedian everyone loves to hate, Carrot Top.
This is the kind of banter I live for. It's actually funny and smart. Watch it after the jump.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Quote Of The Day: Anderson Cooper's Mom Still Embarrasses Her Middle-Aged Son
"He said that the seven most horrifying words you can hear from a mother are, 'I'm going to write an erotic novel.'" Gloria Vanderbilt on what her son, Anderson Cooper, said to her after she told him she'd be writing sex-drenched novel, Obsession: An Erotic Tale.
Friday, July 17, 2009
And That's The Way It Is...
There have been reports for weeks aurrounding the health of Walter Cronkite. Sadly those rumors turned out to be true as reports came in tonight that the legendary CBS newsman, who adopted the popular catch phrase "And that's the way it is," died Friday night at his home in New York home following a long illness. He spent his 92 years living a long, highly-respected and satisfying life. RIP.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Glenn Becks Screams Like a Girl
2009 has seen Glenn Beck's year. Ever since the loquacious conservative talker jumped from CNN to his more fitting home over at Fox News, where he has seen his star skyrocket. Beck's starting to become more popular than Bill O'Reilly and now he's even beginning to use some of the No Spinster's trademark insults, such as the ever-endearing word "pinhead."
Beck recently reamed a caller on his radio show (a one "Kathy from Massachusetts") shouting back at her to "Get off my phone, you little pinhead!"
It's a bit of a meltdown but the true breaking point comes at minute 2:22. His "get off my phone" sounds like a shrieking Wicked Witch of the West.
The clip, via Media Matters, after the jump.
Picture of the Day: Christiane Amanpour is Va Va Voom!
Christiane Amanpour, sheds her signature safari jacket and glams it up in the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar. But, hard-core Amanpour fans shouldn't be too concerned. You won't see the CNN foreign correspondent decked out in Donna Karan and Christian Louboutin while reporting about a suicide bomber on the streets of Jerusalem.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Fox & Friends Are America's Friends
Current TV's Conor Knighton brings the country a reminder that Fox News isn't all about watching deafening temper tantrums from the channel's biggest marquee names, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity and all-star rookie Glenn Beck. No, there are three anchors you can turn to while you're eating your American eggs and non-French toast: the kind-hearted trio of Fox & Friends, Gretchen Carlson, Steve Doocy, anti-interspecies marriage advocate Brian Kilmeade.
Knighton points out the softer side of FNC by highlighting who he refers to as his three best friends. He also manages to unearth some pretty sweet ancient footage of former Miss America Carlson sporting shoulder pads that would make any NFL linebacker jealous and a black polka dot dress that looks as if it was stolen straight off the set of Steel Magnolias.
Watch the clip of Knighton making a strong case for his new television BFFs after the jump.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
WUWA Might Be My New Guilty Pleasure
We just finished watching the 4 1/2 minute interview TVNewser conducted with Al Roker and Stephanie Abrams whose show, "Wake Up With Al," will start airing later this month on The Weather Channel. We're truly not sure what to make of the unlikely twosome. They have a great chemistry with one another; a very odd chemistry.
Roker and Abrams talk about "going to Mars," and then proceed to do some cringe-worthy jazz handsy-type dance. This is followed by a strong reassurance that Al will (thankfully) wear pants during his broadcast and then, finally, the kooky pair sign off with an overly-enthusiastic "WUWA!"
Yeah. There's nothing else left to say but head on over to TVNewser for the clip.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Alycia Lane Heads West
What do you do after you've allegedly bedded a prince, emailed pictures of yourself in a bikini to a married man, punched a female cop, get arrested and then fired from your prestigious job and top everything off by ruining a former co-worker? If you're Philly tabloid queen Alycia Lane the next natural step is to move to Hollywood. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lane has followed her long-time boyfriend to the West coast and set up shop in LA to look for work. Said they:
"(Lane) is joining beau Chris Booker, who last month started hosting afternoons on L.A.'s KAMP, a Top 40 station. He was morning man on Philly's Q102 when they started dating in fall 2007."
Welcome to our fair city, Lane. You and your bikini fit right into our TMZ, sun-filled and celebrity-obsessed world.
Friday, July 10, 2009
"Ugly Yellow Dress" Not a Hot Deal
We usually love all things Meredith Vieira. We love her even more because she can be very brutally honest and sometimes so very, very inappropriate.
After the jump, watch the perfect example wherein MV tells one of her very own guests that she's wearing an "ugly yellow dress." What's even funnier (or, depending on how you look at, kinda sad), is that said guests laughs off the insult.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Drudge Fudge: Obama's Stimulus
Matt Drudge hasn't been that kind to Barack Oabama since he took office. He's even taken to criticising First Lady Michelle's choice of wardrobe.
The fedora-loving Internet journo has picked a photo to run on his site above the fold which shows our President possibly sneaking a peak at some not too shabby looking female Italian booty. Most interestingly though, Drudge chose this photo to run alongside the headline about the rumored "second stimulus package" American taxpayers might see sometime later this year.
Ooooh, Drudge and his double entendres. He's so clever and so daring.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Brian Kilmeade Might Be Suffering From Dementia
Apparently, being single or widowed in middle age greatly increases the chance of someone developing dementia or Alzheimer's during their life. Or so says a study conducted by by Swedish researchers.
Brian Kilmeade spoke about said study on "Fox & Friends" and said he simply doesn't think the study applies to those of us in the good ole USA. And why's that? Oh, because, according to Kilmeade, "we keep marrying other species and other ethnics." While I agree that people in the US do marry other "ethnics" (though we would have used another word), but different species? Last I checked, none of us were able to marry goats, ducks, dolphins, or turtles. Maybe, he's been spending too much time at the FNC cafe with Bill O'Reilly.
I echo Gretchen Carlson's reaction to her co-anchor's riveting speech: "Are you sure you're not suffering from the causes of dementia right now?
Picture of the Day: Weatherman Rob Marciano Enjoys the Hot Florida Weather
We've seen candid photos of CNN weatherman with scantily clad ladies in the past. Remember these pics? Well this time the women aren't the only ones who are scantily clad as Rob doffs his shirt and poses for a picture during Fourth of July vacation somewhere on the beaches on Florida.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Don Lemon Not complaining About 24 Hour Jackson Coverage
Are you sick of the endless coverage of Michael jackson's death? Many people are tired of turning on the telly seeing nothing but news coverage of the King of Pop's death. Putting aside whether or not he was actually a child molester, Jackson was one of the biggest stars in the world.
So when Howard Kurtz asked CNN's Don Lemon if the news stations were overdoing it with their coverage, he had this to say:
"No, I don't feel it's overdoing it. And I don't -- and when I hear people say that, I have to be very honest with you, Howie, I think it's elitist. I don't remember -- I'm sure there was some criticism when there was the coverage of Princess Diana's death, but I don't think that there was this sort of criticism that we're having with Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson is an accidental civil rights leader, an accidental pioneer. He broke ground and barriers in so many different realms in artistry, in pictures, in movies, in music, you name it. So, no, I don't think it's overkill."
It's not everyday such an iconic star dies so we're not going to wine about the coverage. After all, this is a huge news story. That said, accusing those who criticise the wall-to-wall coverage of being elitist is quite a bit of a stretch.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Steve Ryan is Our New Hero
Las Vegas KTNV reporter Steve Ryan was doing a live broadcast about Michael Jackson from Freemont Street in Las Vegas, when one of the city's many loud, sloshed tourists stepped into his live shot. Not a good idea. Ryan and his cameraman tried their best to avoid the Shrek-like nuisance but to no avail. That is until Ryan slapped him right in the face.
Take a look at the expressions on the faces of the two anchors when the shot cuts back to the studio. You couldn't have gotten a better look of complete shock if you'd hooked the two of them up to an electric chair.
Also, we like to think Ryan's "Yeah, you like Michel Jackson, too, don't you?" should become the new taunting threat on the tough streets of Sin City.
The clip as well as a screencap of the anchors' faces after the jump.
PS: We're still on vacation, so posting will be sporadic.
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