McCain vs. Obama

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Television, Rivalries, Editorials

Presidential contender John McCain isn’t going to let pithy messages from Paris Hilton keep him from the goal - making competitor Barack Obama seem like the lesser of two choices.

Today, many are busy laughing at Hilton’s recent comeback to John McCain’s political ads, but already the republican has issued a new anti-Obama spot. The new TV spot is in the same vein as the one which came before, wherein McCain likens Obama to celebrities like Hilton and Britney Spears.

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Entertaining Politics

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Rivalries, Videos, Editorials

Politicians are not celebrities. Celebrities are not politicians. ...Or, are they? The fur is really starting to fly in the election. Presidential candidate John McCain has likened Barack Obama to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. Rappers who support Obama have released tracks dissing John McCain. What happens when politics and celebrity mix? Nothing good.

In one of his political ads, McCain seems to be trying to undermine Obama as a presidential contender - calling him a star instead of the vehicle of change Obama claims to be. It isn’t odd for politicians to use celebrities to further their own cause, and it isn’t even odd for celebrities to decide to become politicians.

So maybe it’s even the norm for celebrities and politics to mix…but should they? Sometimes, celebs can do much more harm than good when they back a certain candidate. 

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Sharks Don’t Like Ryan Seacrest, Either

Posted by Kathleen Kane
Categories: Music, Television, Red Carpet, Editorials, Features

Even though I’m quite guilty of refreshing the E! Online site every five minutes or so, I felt utterly compelled to share a story that they actually consider noteworthy.

The short article centers about none other than their very own, multi-talented, workaholic Ryan Seacrest. Earlier today on his Los Angeles KIIS FM talk show, the American Idol host recalled his recent weekend “shark scare” with listeners: “I was bitten by a shark. It swam up to me, and it took a bite, and then he left.”

As if this couldn’t get even more exciting, Ryan revealed that the “predator” was about the size of a cat and that the incident occurred a whopping four feet from the shore.

Unsure of whether the writer’s sarcasm was lost to me on their site or not, Peter Gicas ends the news flash with a near-mocking “Proof positive that nothing—even a fanged fish—can keep our man down.” Thanks a lot for nothing, Mr. Jaws.

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What’s Wrong With Young Hollywood?

Posted by K.C. Morgan
Categories: Movies, Music, Child Stars, Editorials

Miley Cyrus is showing off too much skin in pictures and making viral YouTube videos. Disney darling Vanessa Hudgens weathered scandal for sending pics to another young star. Lindsay Lohan fell so far from grace so fast we still can’t find her career, and let’s not even start talking about the deterioration of Britney Spears.

What’s wrong with young Hollywood?

Many of them appear on the scene as cute kids, all smiles and freckles and age-appropriate movie roles. But as the years pass and adolescence sets in, they’re suddenly seen in clubs, car crashes and mug shots - even before they can legally vote in some cases. When kids who aren’t famous get into trouble, it’s easy to say it’s the fault of the parents or that society puts too much pressure on them - maybe it’s some flaw in the educational system. When kids who are in the spotlight get into trouble, it’s media fodder.

And it’s almost guaranteed to make the spotlight shine on them just a little bit brighter. 

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Christian Bale’s Marriage Is Solid Despite Assault Allegations

Posted by Kathleen Kane
Categories: Movies, Break-ups, Red Carpet, Legal Issues, Meltdowns, Parties, Editorials, Rumors

While both Batman and Balehead fans alike have been on high-alert for their hero’s recent family troubles, they need not fear for his marriage!

Christian Bale and his gracious wife of eight years, Sandra “Sibi” Blazic, are “solid,” reveals a source close to the couple. No one could really deny the claim, as the two were all smiles at Wednesday’s Barcelona premiere of The Dark Knight.

Then again, why wouldn’t the pair be all smiles upon hearing the news of The Dark Knight surpassing the $200 million mark within a record-breaking span of five days?

Either way, I’m happy. I mean, would you really want to see such an adorable couple like them break up? Didn’t think so.

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Mario Lopez: People’s Hottest Bachelor

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Television, Break-ups, Editorials

What could possibly be worse than finding out that your boyfriend cheated on you? Finding out that he’s considered People‘s Hottest Bachelor! (Sorry, Karina.)

While I’m certain the magazine selected Mario Lopez long before tales of cheating ways were revealed (that’s if you don’t count Ali Landry’s experience), his inclusion just goes to show that any guy with a dimple can come off as charming.

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Tila Tequila Credits Herself For Legalization of Gay Marriage

Posted by Kathleen Kane
Categories: Music, Television, Style, Kind Acts, Legal Issues, Editorials

According to loathsome MTV star/personality Tila Tequila, the people of California have her to thank for lifting the ban on gay marriage in the Golden State.

“It is because of me — I definitely think [my show] has helped the movement,” she claimed in an interview.

Yes, because the politicians, lobbyists, and judges involved in lifting the ban are prone to watching a reality show that is so contemptible that contestants are forced to eat pig vaginas to prove their love to a female who blatantly exploits her “bisexuality.”

“Before it came out, everyone was still a little apprehensive about [same sex relationships]. Then they realized, ‘Wow, everyone is really into this stuff, and it is fine.’ The next thing you know, [gay marriage] is legal,” she later elaborated.

Really, Tila? Really? I thought I heard plenty of asinine remarks from Jessica Alba and Katherine Heigl, but this? I’m not sure whether to laugh or feel very sorry for her.

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Billy Ray Cyrus’ Creepy Nashville Star Ad

Posted by Kathleen Kane
Categories: Music, Television, Child Stars, Clothing, Photos, Editorials

Perhaps I just can’t quite shake that disturbing father-daughter pose out of my head. Perhaps something is just a bit wrong in my head? Whatever it is, I cannot quite get over how disturbing this Billy Ray Cyrus ad appears to me.

The ad, hyping up the Hannah Montana star’s new gig hosting the talent show Nashville Star (he replaced Jewel, who is now a judge on the series), just comes off as incredibly creepy to me! I looked over at my Pandora tab, and there it was.

Am I just wanting to imagine that the girl in the bathing suit is his daughter, Miley Cyrus, intensely looking at her father as he seductively looks in return? Honestly, if you remove the boy to the left and the flags, could it not look more like a romantic getaway on the beach? Why does it have to be at the beach, where the girl is wearing barely nothing? When I think of an “All-American Summer,” I think of the park, barbecues, backyards and such—why the beach?

Okay, so maybe I just need help. I blame the tabloids!

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Demi Moore and Rumer Willis: The Creepy Look-Alike Photos

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Movies, Photos, Editorials

Even though Rumer Willis is, of course, one of Demi Moore‘s three girls, I’ve only recently started noticing the similarities in their features.

But there’s something that really disturbs me about the following sets of photos. I can’t seem to decide: Is the 19-year-old trying to look like her mother...or is the 45-year-old trying to look like her daughter?

(Demi and Rumer at a Beverly Hills event in February.)

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Jessica Simpson’s New Country Music Single

Posted by Veronica Santiago
Categories: Music, Editorials

Realizing she will never have Christina Aguilera’s chops or Britney Spears’ popularity, Jessica Simpson has decided to try a new route: country music.

According to father/manager Joe Simpson, the album - which is due out in September - is Jessica’s way of getting back to her Texas roots. (I’m sure her ‘coincidental’ relationship with Tony Romo is considered a bonus.)

While I’m admittedly not a Simpson fan, I must admit - this genre may suit her well. Long gone are the breathy vocals, annoying runs and forced sexiness. Plus, she gets some nice backup vocals to support her.

If you like what you’re hearing, you can find Jessica performing ‘Come On Over’ at your local fair sometime this summer.

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