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Oprah's a Hypocrite, and Her New Network Proves It

Winfrey preaches one thing, practices another, writes Nancy Franklin

(Newser) - Oprah Winfrey has always been a sort of contradiction: A person who touts “the betterment of the species,” yet frequently features guests like, well, Jenny McCarthy; a person who is interested in “spirituality and personal growth,” yet connects with her audience through very, very expensive gifts....

Miss America's WikiLeaks Answer Made No Sense

Teresa Scanlan gave a 'rambling,' somewhat incoherent response

(Newser) - By now you’ve probably heard of Teresa Scanlan, the 17-year-old Nebraskan who was crowned Miss America on Saturday. But you may not have heard that Scanlan's answer during the question category is one for the books . When asked about WikiLeaks—how to balance government security with the people’s...

Ricky Gervais Went Missing for an Hour Last Night...
Ricky Gervais Went Missing
for an Hour Last Night...
golden globes mystery
Jan 17, 2011 7:19 AM CST

Ricky Gervais Went Missing for an Hour Last Night...

After monologue offended many, host disappeared

(Newser) - After Ricky Gervais’ insult-filled Golden Globes monologue last night, the host left the stage—for nearly an hour. Twitter lit up with speculation that he’d been fired—or worse. “Hosts always get trimmed in the second half of awards shows,” wrote one. “Ricky Gervais hasn't been...

Nazi Email Haunts King's Speech Before Oscars

George VI didn't want Jews to emigrate to Palestine during WWII

(Newser) - Golden Globes Best Actor Colin Firth could be headed to a big Oscar win for The King's Speech. But his chances and the film's may be clouded by an email circulating now about the alleged Nazi sympathies of the beloved stuttering British king Firth portrays in the critically acclaimed movie....

The Social Network , Glee Win Big at Golden Globes
The Social Network, Glee
Win Big at Golden Globes
golden globes 2011
Jan 16, 2011 10:21 PM CST

The Social Network, Glee Win Big at Golden Globes

Surprise presenter Michael Douglas presents final award

(Newser) - The Golden Globes ended with a heartwarming surprise: A healthy-looking Michael Douglas , who presented the final award of the evening and noted that there must be "an easier way to get a standing ovation." That award, for best motion picture drama, went to the night's top winner: The ...

Ricky Gervais Insults... Basically Everyone
Ricky Gervais Insults...
Basically Everyone
golden globes 2011
Jan 16, 2011 9:30 PM CST

Ricky Gervais Insults... Basically Everyone

But sadly, his Mel Gibson joke got axed

(Newser) - Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr., Cher: No one was immune when it came to host Ricky Gervais’ zingers at the Golden Globes. Watch part of his monologue in the gallery, courtesy of Mediaite , or check out some of the best lines, via People and E! :
  • "It's gonna be a
...

Globes Red Carpet: The Good, the Bad, the Whaaa?!
Globes Red Carpet: The Good, the Bad, the Whaaa?!
golden globes 2011
Jan 16, 2011 7:22 PM CST

Globes Red Carpet: The Good, the Bad, the Whaaa?!

Let's just say, one star actually wore unmatching shoes...

(Newser) - Ahhh, the Golden Globes: An awards show where the red carpet is equal parts glam and goofy. Over at New York magazine , the always entertaining Fug Girls live-blogged the best and worst fashions. Check out some highlights in the gallery, complete with select Fug-or-Fab commentary, or click for more Golden...

Inside the Glitzy Life of a Red Carpet Escort

Chris Gaida gets paid to squire celebs around high-profile events

(Newser) - Chris Gaida is a celebrity escort—no, not the kind of escort Charlie Sheen favors , the kind that gets paid to squire celebs down the red carpet. “He's reliable and fast and trustworthy,” says Queen Latifah’s executive assistant, and "he's not bad-looking either.” An escort’...

Celebrity Apprentice Includes Survivor, Housewife, La Toya

Not to mention former juicer Jose Canseco

(Newser) - Yes, it’s time again for Celebrity Apprentice, and some noteworthy “celebrities” are joining The Donald this time around. E! reports that competitors this season, which starts March 6, include: La Toya Jackson, Dionne Warwick, Gary Busey, Jose Canseco, Dancing With the Stars alum Marlee Matlin, large-lipped Lisa Rinna,...

8 Most Shocking Kennedys Scenes
8 Most Shocking
Kennedys Scenes
Jan 14, 2011 10:54 AM CST

8 Most Shocking Kennedys Scenes

Let's just say, there's a lot of sex

(Newser) - Word is the Kennedys miniseries got axed because some of the actual Kennedys didn’t like it —and now the Daily Beast has a better idea why that might be so. The site got an early copy of the script, and reports on eight salacious scenes:
  • Joe Kennedy Sr.
...

Etta James Has Leukemia, Dementia
Etta James Has
Leukemia, Dementia
Jan 14, 2011 9:22 AM CST

Etta James Has Leukemia, Dementia

Singer's condition comes out during court case

(Newser) - Legendary singer Etta James is suffering from dementia and leukemia, court documents show. The 72-year-old’s illnesses came to light during a civil case involving her husband, who wants control of more than $1 million of her money, and her son, who wants the money to be overseen by a...

Computer Squashes Men in Jeopardy Test Match

Not surprisingly, a few Terminator jokes were made

(Newser) - First, computers took all the fun out of Sudoku —could Jeopardy be next? Watson, a computer designed by IBM specifically to compete on the game show, beat two legendary champs yesterday in its first public test: Ken Jennings, who won a record number of games, and Brad Rutter, who...

Can an Almost-30 Britney Really Make a Comeback?
Can an Almost-30 Britney
Really Make a Comeback?
OPINION
Jan 13, 2011 10:26 AM CST

Can an Almost-30 Britney Really Make a Comeback?

The pop starlet needs to wise up and offer some introspection

(Newser) - Britney Spears, and of course her handlers, seem to think she’s ready for a full-on comeback—and judging by the success of new single "Hold It Against Me," she's giving it a good go. But is a Britney comeback possible in the new world of pop, where...

Oprah: Why I Once Ate 30 Pounds of Mac and Cheese

It all has to do with a very evil doll...

(Newser) - Oprah Winfrey was not happy when her 1998 film Beloved got trounced at the box office by, of all things, Bride of Chucky. "I didn't even know what 'Chucky' was,” she tells Piers Morgan in an outtake from their interview . “So, I asked my chef at the...

Stephanie Seymour Photos With Son Peter Brant II Not Incestuous, so Stop Calling Them That, Begs Mary Elizabeth Williams
Stephanie Seymour Photos Aren't Incestuous
OPINION
Jan 12, 2011 11:41 AM CST

Stephanie Seymour Photos Aren't Incestuous

It's sad that we can't recognize maternal affection

(Newser) - The media is in a tizzy over the pictures of bikini-clad supermodel Stephanie Seymour frolicking on the beach with her “young, handsome, impeccably torsoed” … son. Immediately, websites and commenters alike were referring to their “incestuous” behavior, without stopping to consider that maybe Seymour was simply “engaging...

Mila Kunis: I Was Blind in One Eye
Mila Kunis:
I Was Blind in One Eye
Jan 12, 2011 10:15 AM CST

Mila Kunis: I Was Blind in One Eye

Nobody knew, she tells Cosmo

(Newser) - Mila Kunis certainly knows how to keep the details of her life under wraps —and now the Black Swan actress reveals a longtime secret to Cosmopolitan . “I was blind in one eye for many years, and nobody knew,” says Kunis, who suffered from chronic inflammation of the...

Dennis Hopper's Wife Yanks Art From Auction

Battle rages over late actor's estate

(Newser) - Dennis Hopper's estranged wife has yanked a portion of his art collection from an auction. The artwork is at the center of a heated battle over the late actor's estate. Hopper began divorce proceedings against his fifth wife,Victoria Duffy, and obtained a restraining order against her as he lay...

How 50 Cent Made $9M From One Weekend of Tweeting

Rapper bumped up stock of headphones distributor H&H Imports

(Newser) - Headphones distributor H&H Imports enjoyed a 240% increase in stock value over the weekend, thanks to … 50 Cent. The rapper plugged one of the company's headphone brands Friday, then went on to tweet all weekend about the stock, Business Insider reports. The result: HNHI, a penny stock, gained...

Vanilla Ice: Madonna Was 'a Great Lover'

But 'slutty' book made them break up

(Newser) - Ahh, the ‘90s: a time when Vanilla Ice was still famous … and, apparently, sleeping with Madonna. The rapper reveals to News of the World that they were a couple when he was 24 and she 33, Digital Spy reports. She was “a great lover,” he says,...

Owen Wilson, Girlfriend Expecting Baby

And it could come soon, say reports

(Newser) - Owen Wilson is going to be a dad—any day now. Wilson and his girlfriend of more than a year, Jade Duell, “are happy to be expecting a baby,” the actor’s rep tells Entertainment Weekly . No other official details are being given, but PopEater notes that various...

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