When I first saw a headline in the news similar to mine, I wanted to puke at the thought of Sarah Palin’s daughter getting an acting gig on TV!!! Oh wait, I do feel a little puke starting to make it’s way still!
Breitbart.com says Bristol Palin will make her acting debut playing ‘herself’ on the ABC TV show “American Teenager”. Bristol will be “dealing with the consequences of teen pregnancy”. Molly Ringwald is in this show! She was hot in all of the 80’s John Hughes movies, but this puts her stock wayyyy low. So what- ABC needed to hire Bristol Palin to get ratings and make people puke??? Well done ABC.
I just can’t stand how Bristol’s Mom Sarah Palin runs her mouth and constantly blogs about comedians/entertainers/writers who make fun of her. At first it was about how she couldn’t handle David Letterman poking fun at her on his show in his opening act, and now she won’t shut up about a “Family Guy” episode poking fun at down syndrome. Check out that “Family Guy” story if you haven’t! See it here.
Since it was shown on Sunday, an episode of the Fox animated comedy “Family Guy” has drawn the repeated condemnation of Sarah Palin, the former Republican governor of Alaska and 2008 vice-presidential nominee.
In the episode, the teenage character Chris dates a girl named Ellen, who has Down syndrome, and who tells him over dinner that her mother is “the former governor of Alaska.” Ms. Palin, whose son Trig also has Down syndrome, has said that the “Family Guy” show “really isn’t funny” and was the work of “cruel, cold-hearted people.” Ms. Palin’s daughter Bristol has written that the “Family Guy” writers were “mocking my brother and my family,” and called them “heartless jerks.”
Andrea Friedman
One person who supports the “Family Guy” staff is Andrea Fay Friedman, the 39-year-old actor and public speaker who played Ellen in that episode. Like the character, Ms. Friedman also has Down syndrome.
In an e-mail message sent on Thursday to The New York Times, Ms. Friedman wrote:
I guess former Governor Palin does not have a sense of humor. I thought the line “I am the daughter of the former governor of Alaska” was very funny. I think the word is “sarcasm.”
Tina Fey can add another Emmy to her awards case but she might need to thank former Gov. Sarah Palin for this one.
The writer/actress was awarded an Emmy (her sixth – yikes!) for Guest Actress in a Comedy Series on Saturday for her portrayal of the former vice presidential candidate. As we all remember, Fey’s appearances on Saturday Night Live had the entire country talking. Many even suggest that Fey’s impression led to serious doubts about Palin’s electability. And we all know how that turned out.
In her speech, Fey said, “Mrs. Palin is an inspiration to working mothers everywhere because she bailed on her job right before Fourth of July weekend. You are living my dream. Thank you, Mrs. Palin!”
Fey also thanked her parents, who are lifelong Republicans, for their patience.
Fey’s hit show, 30 Rock, is up for a record 22 Emmy awards next week.
Ted Kennedy, a senator who was truly one of the most popular, most accomplished men in his profession, passed away last night. He was the last of the Kennedy brothers, an elder statesman and a legend in American politics. While not a celebrity per se, his impact on this country is massive. Accordingly, his colleagues and fans are sending their support to the Kennedy family at this time.
Some choice reactions:
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger: “Maria and I are immensely saddened by the passing of Uncle Teddy. He was known to the world as the Lion of the Senate, a champion of social justice, and a political icon. Most importantly, he was the rock of our family: a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He was a man of great faith and character.”
George H.W. Bush: “Ted Kennedy was a seminal figure in the United States Senate – a leader who answered the call to duty for some 47 years, and whose death closes a remarkable chapter in that body’s history.”
Sarah Palin: “I would like to extend our sympathies to the Kennedy family as we hear word about the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy. He believed in our country and fought passionately for his convictions.”
Listen, I’m no fan of Sarah Palin. At the same time, it really seems like Levi Johnston, her almost son-in-law, seems to be milking his relationship with her.
Levi, who was Kathy Griffin’s date to the Teen Choice Awards (which I still find weeeeeeeird), talked to RadarOnline.com about Palin’s recent exit from the governorship of Alaska. He thinks she did because of marital problems.
When asked if Sarah and Todd Palin have issues within their marriage, Levi answered “Oh yeah. There have been from day one.” He then said he thought that was her reason for stepping down. He also added that he thinks she’s going to try and make as much money on the speaking circuit as she can. Anything else we need to know about their union, Levi? Well, he doesn’t think anyone actually cheated. Phew. Now I can sleep at night.
I don’t know what Levi will reveal next and I really don’t know if I can believe it but it’s entertaining nonetheless. I hope that the kid gets his own TLC show or something.
Comedian Kathy Griffin brought a date to Sunday’s Teen Choice Award and it was none other than Sarah Palin’s almost son-in-law and Bristol Palin’s one-time fiance, Levi Johnston. And that’s not the weird part. The weird part is that they looked happy.
Griffin and Johnston walked the carpet together and held hands. The young Alaskan even kissed the cheek of Griffin several times and told the press how much of a fan he was of her. This is a publicity stunt right? There’s no way these two could possibly date, right? Right?! What’s going on?!
Whatever the purpose behind the pairing, I think it’s awesome. I hope they fall in love, get married and are invited to the Palin family reunion. That would prove to be incredibly awkward and hilarious.
David Letterman has beatenConan O’Brien in the ratings again. Last week, The Late Show with David Letterman beat The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brienby more than 800,000 viewers. This is Letterman’s best run since 2000 when he recovered from heart surgery. He’s had a great guest list, including Sacha Baron Cohen and, most recently, Paul McCartney. Also, his publicized feud with Gov. Sarah Palin boosted his ratings even more. Things have really been going well for Mr. Letterman.
Not that Conan’s doing poorly. He is well-received by the critics and seems to be keeping his fanbase intact. Indeed, Conan is cleaning up when it comes to the coveted 18-49 age demographic. That means that while my dad watches Letterman, I’m watching Conan. As we all know, advertisers are constantly aiming to attract young viewers so NBC is quite happy with Conan’s ratings. Of course, I’m sure they’d like to be number one.
A little late night competition never hurt anybody. For viewers, it’s a win-win either way. David Letterman is hilarious and an obvious influence on Conan O’Brien, who delivers great comedy night after night. As a late night viewer, I’m happy with both shows. We can all exist in harmony! Still, it’s fascinating to watch this little back and forth ratings battle.
Former Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is stepping down as governor of Alaska, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Palin announced today that she intends to resign as Alaska’s chief executive by the end of the month and will not seek a second gubernatorial term in 2010.
Palin, who was elected governor in 2006, was recruited by Arizona Senator John McCain to be his running mate in the 2008 Presidential Election.
The Republican governor said she plans to transfer authority to Lt Gov. Sean Parnell, who will be sworn in on July 25.
“She thinks she has accomplished goals she has set forward,” a source told CNN. “She sees what a positive influence she has had on people’s lives from traveling the country in the last year.”
We’ve been following this saga from the beginning. Real quick: David Letterman made a joke about Sarah Palin and her 14 year old daughter (Dave meant it to be about her 18 yr. old daughter) being “knocked up.” That joke did NOT stomach well with some people, so those people have been offended. Palin is outraged, and she told the “Today” show that ‘Dave owes women around America an apology’. Now people are trying to get Letterman fired! It’s all blown out of proportion! Watch Dave’s apology video and you will learn the entire week-long back story, and hear his apology from last night.
Whoa. This joke that David Letterman said about Sarah Palin has really gotten ridiculous! The joke Letterman made about Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and her daughter was this: “Sarah Palin’s daughter got “knocked up” by New York Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez during their recent trip to New York.” Read the whole story here.
An enraged Sarah Palin, then told the “Today” show that she thinks Letterman owes ‘Women across America’ an apology.
Because David is SUPER COOL, he has now decided to apologize to Sarah Palin on the “Late Show” airing tonight Monday. He didn’t have to, but he did for people that can’t take a joke! David is reported (by our writer Brandon) to have said this:
[Sorry] “to the two daughters involved, Bristol and Willow, and also to the governor and her family and everybody else who was outraged by the joke.” Letterman will also say that he confused the two Palin daughters and should have stuck with making fun of Rudy Guiliani instead.
NOW! PROTEST TO FIRE DAVID LETTERMAN TUESDAY! OMG! THERE IS A WEBSITE DEDICATED TO THIS P.O.A.! SICK!
Do not! I repeat do not, mess with our boy. This is absurd. You people protesting Dave can shove it…
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