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Oprah Winfrey Has (Finally) Left the Building

CHICAGO (AP) – In the end, it was just Oprah. For the final episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” taped Tuesday, the talk show queen appeared alone on her Chicago stage, talking to viewers about what they’ve meant to her

New Palin Doc from Conservative Filmmaker to Premiere in June… in Iowa

Interesting developments broken over at Real Clear Politics: Shortly after Republicans swept last November to a historic victory in which Sarah Palin was credited with playing a central role, the former Alaska governor pulled aside her close aide, Rebecca Mansour,

Rosie O'Donnell: 'This Republican Guy' Arnold Has No Right to the Kennedy Legacy

Why, does the incredibly deep-thinking Rosie O’Donnell believe (quasi-)Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger has no right to the Kennedy legacy? Wait for it… Because of an extramarital affair! This radio clip comes pre-satirized: [youtube 8lt2ms_X2V0 nolink] Transcript via Newsbusters: ROSIE O’DONNELL: There

Jerry Bruckheimer Talks Being Conservative in Hollywood

From Fox News: “It is always about the work and if you do good work, people will honor you and work with you again. It is never about your politics.” Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com HANNITY: How did you

Danish Film Maker 'Repulsed' by Von Trier's Nazi Comments

From AFP: Danish film director Nicolas Winding Refn said on Friday he was ‘repulsed’ by remarks by fellow Danish director Lars von Trier, who was banned from the Cannes film festival for saying he had “sympathy” for Adolf Hitler. Nicolas

Sean Penn Calls Osama Killing 'Vengeance' While in France

From Agence France-Presse: Actor Sean Penn on Friday described the killing of Osama bin Laden by US troops as an act of “vengeance”. Penn, famous for his political and social activism, was at the Cannes film festival to present a

RIP: Wrestler Randy 'Macho Man' Savage Dies in Fla. Car Wreck

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) – The professional wrestler known as Randy “Macho Man” Savage has died in a car crash in Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol says in a crash report that the 58-year-old former wrestler–whose legal name is Randy Mario

Rob Lowe: Conservative Politics Built on Logic

Actor Rob Lowe appeared on Fox News’ “Hannity” program last night to discuss his new book “Stories I Only Tell My Friends.” The actor discussed how his political leanings have drifted right-ward. Lowe, who is now a registered independent, had

Campaigns Start to Save 'America's Most Wanted'

Associated Press: RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Hours after “America’s Most Wanted” was canceled, a small, passionate campaign emerged online to save the Saturday night staple that allowed anyone with a television set to become part of a nationwide manhunt. The

Danish Film Director Makes Pro-Nazi Comments at Cannes

From AFP: Danish film director Lars von Trier stunned his audience at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday by saying that he sympathized with, and understood, Adolf Hitler. “OK, I’m a Nazi,” he told a news conference, which reacted with

Mickey Rooney Speaking Out on Elder Abuse

From KGET Bakersfield, CA: Mickey Rooney has made more than 200 movies during his long career as an actor, but when the limelight faded a shadow was cast over his personal life in the form of elder abuse. He says

Today's Open Thread: #23 Rita Hayworth

Counting down my 50 favorite actresses born prior to 1934 — JN Sorry the countdown was delayed. Epic computer problems. Lost the list.

Why Does Roger Ebert Equate 'Food Stamps' With 'Coded Racism'?

—– Dana Loesch at Big Journalism: In a conversation about race, when one immediately thinks of black Americans when one hears food stamps, is not that a clear indicator of prejudice and stereotyping? If you said yes, then check out

'Weekly Standard': David Mamet – A F***ing Republican

Playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and Pulitzer Prize Winner David Mamet has a book of essays coming out June 2nd, The Secret Knowledge: On the Dismantling of American Culture. The fact that Amazon recommends it next to Ann Coulter’s upcoming “Demonic” and

Ashton Kutcher to Replace Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men'

From Deadline: We’ve just received word that negotiations have concluded, marking That ’70s Show co-star Ashton Kutcher’s return to television after a brief movie career. He is replacing Charlie Sheen in Two And A Half Men. The deal made sense

Lindsay Lohan Pleads No Contest to Jewelry Theft

From the Associated Press: The troubled actress didn’t admit to stealing a $2,500 necklace last February, but her no contest plea does go on her record as a conviction.

Update: Despite Outrage, Common Performs at White House

UPDATE: This post originally excerpted an article from the Daily Caller saying Common was scratched from his White House performance. From Politico: Rapper and poet Common may have incited controversy this week when the White House invited him to perform

Whitney Houston Voluntarily Enters Rehab

From the Associated Press: A representative for Whitney Houston said Monday that the singer had voluntarily entered rehab and is undergoing treatment. Houston is in an out-patient program for drug and alcohol treatment. More entertainment-related videos at BBTV.

Schwarzenegger, Shriver Split

From The Associated Press: Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, announced Monday that they are separating. More entertainment-related videos at BBTV.

Digital Technology Helps Drive-In Make a Comeback

From WITI, Wisconsin: “We’re tryin’ to keep the tradition of the drive-in alive, and it’s a lot of work, and it’s very expensive, but it’s very rewarding. This is the only business I’ve ever been in where people actually thank