Photo: AP
Blago is Entertaining
Blago, when asked about the language on the tapes, said "I would've watched my language if I knew someone was listening." Ha. He probably wouldn't have obstructed justice (or whatever he's charged with) if he knew someone was listening, too.
Photo: AP
Photo: AP
Recession This N That
A 93 year old man freezes to death in his home because the electric company shut off his power.
Oy. More layoffs announced. Including Home Depot, Sprint and Caterpillar. Pfizer is buying Wyeth, and then cutting 8,000 jobs. Ain't that nice.
Senate approves Geitner to run the treasury although he screwed up his own taxes. We won't give a sh*t about the tax thing as long as he can help this country.
Oy. More layoffs announced. Including Home Depot, Sprint and Caterpillar. Pfizer is buying Wyeth, and then cutting 8,000 jobs. Ain't that nice.
Senate approves Geitner to run the treasury although he screwed up his own taxes. We won't give a sh*t about the tax thing as long as he can help this country.
Blago on TV
Soon-to-be impeached Illinois Governor Blago was on The View this morning, and Larry King tonight. I betcha the women of The View ask Blago tougher questions than Lar.
Elisabeth wasn't there for the interview. Not sure if that was on purpose or not. By this photo, it looks like he is quarantined and talking via another room. But on a clip I've seen he is sitting on the couch with Whoopie, Sherrie and Joy.
Look who's talking to Blago after he left The View. Geraldo.
He also sat down with Diane "likes a few inaugural drinks" Sawyer. Maybe she showed him her fancy boots.
Elisabeth wasn't there for the interview. Not sure if that was on purpose or not. By this photo, it looks like he is quarantined and talking via another room. But on a clip I've seen he is sitting on the couch with Whoopie, Sherrie and Joy.
Look who's talking to Blago after he left The View. Geraldo.
He also sat down with Diane "likes a few inaugural drinks" Sawyer. Maybe she showed him her fancy boots.
SAG Talk
Meryl Streep, winning for Doubt, running to the stage with her hands in the air was pretty funny. Perhaps she's a non-stuck-up type. Although, she seemed surprised by the win saying "I didn't even buy a dress", implying she only dresses up if she thinks she'll win?
Sean Penn seemed nervous as he accepted the Best Actor statue for Milk. He made reference to the dog fight between him and Mickey Rourke that the media has started.
The supporting winners will probably be the same as for the Oscars- Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight, Kate Winslet for The Reader.
Alec Baldwin said, while accepting for Best Actor/Comedy TV, "I don't know who I want to make out with more tonight – Tony Hopkins or Diane Lane? Tony looks so good!" He looks good? I mean, skinny- yes. Make out with him over Diane Lane? Uh, no.
Tina Fey won 2 for 30 Rock- Best Actress, and Best Ensemble.
Best TV Drama went to Hugh Laurie for House and Sally Field for Brothers and Who Watches This Show? Mad Men won Best Ensemble.
What was the blob on Amy Adams dress?
That is Alec Baldwin's daughter. She's 13. I was going to make a comment about how the daughter forgives her dad now that he's winning awards and mom hasn't made a movie in years but maybe the daughter has always liked him. Who am I to say.
Sean Penn seemed nervous as he accepted the Best Actor statue for Milk. He made reference to the dog fight between him and Mickey Rourke that the media has started.
The supporting winners will probably be the same as for the Oscars- Heath Ledger for The Dark Knight, Kate Winslet for The Reader.
Alec Baldwin said, while accepting for Best Actor/Comedy TV, "I don't know who I want to make out with more tonight – Tony Hopkins or Diane Lane? Tony looks so good!" He looks good? I mean, skinny- yes. Make out with him over Diane Lane? Uh, no.
Tina Fey won 2 for 30 Rock- Best Actress, and Best Ensemble.
Best TV Drama went to Hugh Laurie for House and Sally Field for Brothers and Who Watches This Show? Mad Men won Best Ensemble.
What was the blob on Amy Adams dress?
That is Alec Baldwin's daughter. She's 13. I was going to make a comment about how the daughter forgives her dad now that he's winning awards and mom hasn't made a movie in years but maybe the daughter has always liked him. Who am I to say.
SAG Red Carpet
Ok, I'm not saying Brad Pitt wouldn't talk to Mickey Rourke if it wasn't for Mick's comeback. But Kate? Me thinks it helps he's a nominee.
Slummy cast and director.
Laura Linney
Anthony Hopkins lost weight.
Alec and his daughter. That's what the photo caption says. I can't tell if it looks like her or not. I thought she was younger. Update: This is her, she is 13!
Oy. Paula.
Oh dear.
Scary Hatcher that is some bad hair.
Slummy cast and director.
Laura Linney
Anthony Hopkins lost weight.
Alec and his daughter. That's what the photo caption says. I can't tell if it looks like her or not. I thought she was younger. Update: This is her, she is 13!
Oy. Paula.
Oh dear.
Scary Hatcher that is some bad hair.
Guiliana Interviewing Angelina is Painful
Guiliana started out giddy when first interviewing Angelina. And Angelina ain't making it easy for Guiliana. Just giving her a deep stare. And not elaborating on answers. Once she nodded as her answer.
After Angelina left, Brad got on the podium for an interview. He seems like a cool guy.
After Angelina left, Brad got on the podium for an interview. He seems like a cool guy.
Saggy Night
SAG Awards tonight. Not that we really care. Of course, I'll watch.
A few people on the red carpet already.
Lisa Rinna honoring Heath Ledger's Joker with her face work.
The woman from Mad Men, whose bust enters the room 5 minutes before she does.
Jenna Fischer from The Office.
The Shat.
Dexter and sister/wife.
A few people on the red carpet already.
Lisa Rinna honoring Heath Ledger's Joker with her face work.
The woman from Mad Men, whose bust enters the room 5 minutes before she does.
Jenna Fischer from The Office.
The Shat.
Dexter and sister/wife.
What Do You Think Coop's Drink of Choice Is?
I'm just guessing Coop was enjoying some Inaugural Beverages, as he is barely able to complete a sentence on Wednesday.
Drunk Diane?
As a former Nixon employee, I'm not sure if she drank out of sadness or happiness. Assuming she's drunk, of course. See for yourself:
Thanks Mo.
Thanks Mo.
Vicky Cristina Barceboring
Another over rated Woody Allen movie. Not funny, not interesting. While watching you get the idea that Woody made this movie just so he could watch Scarlett have sex scenes.
Surprisingly this movie is an Oscar nominee, Best Supporting Actress for Penelope Cruz. What am I saying? This isn't surprising, the academy loves all his lame stuff.
Surprisingly this movie is an Oscar nominee, Best Supporting Actress for Penelope Cruz. What am I saying? This isn't surprising, the academy loves all his lame stuff.
Did Someone Say Stem Cell Research
I believe it has been given the go ahead. Yeah for science!
Photo: AP
Photo: AP
NY Governor Finally Makes a Decision
The news pundits are saying even disgraced governor Blago from Illinois showed more competence in choosing a Senator than Patterson (not necessarily in who he chose, but the pace of it).
Did you even know Joe Biden's senate seat from Delaware was filled? Or a Colorado seat was filled? It was done quickly. Hillary has been running for president for two years. Shouldn't the governor have thought of what to do with her seat if she won?
Kirsten Gillibrand is the new senator. I heard someone compare her to Tracy Flick (which I think is Reese's character in Election).
Photo: AFP
Did you even know Joe Biden's senate seat from Delaware was filled? Or a Colorado seat was filled? It was done quickly. Hillary has been running for president for two years. Shouldn't the governor have thought of what to do with her seat if she won?
Kirsten Gillibrand is the new senator. I heard someone compare her to Tracy Flick (which I think is Reese's character in Election).
Photo: AFP
Oscar Noms
It's been one year since Heath Ledger died. And he got an Oscar nomination (which most likely will lead to a win).
Best picture
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,”
“Frost/Nixon,”
“Milk,”
“The Reader,”
“Slumdog Millionaire.”
Best director
David Fincher, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”;
Ron Howard, “Frost/Nixon”;
Gus Van Sant, “Milk”;
Stephen Daldry, “The Reader”;
Danny Boyle, “Slumdog Millionaire.”
Best actor
Richard Jenkins, “The Visitor”;
Frank Langella, “Frost/Nixon”;
Sean Penn, “Milk”; Brad Pitt,
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”;
Mickey Rourke, “The Wrestler.”
Best actress
Anne Hathaway, “Rachel Getting Married”;
Angelina Jolie, “Changeling”;
Melissa Leo, “Frozen River”;
Meryl Streep, “Doubt”;
Kate Winslet, “The Reader.”
Best supporting actor
Josh Brolin, “Milk”;
Robert Downey Jr., “Tropic Thunder”;
Philip Seymour Hoffman, “Doubt”;
Heath Ledger, “The Dark Knight”;
Michael Shannon, “Revolutionary Road.”
Best supporting actress
Amy Adams, “Doubt”;
Penelope Cruz, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”;
Viola Davis, “Doubt”;
Taraji P. Henson, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”;
Marisa Tomei, “The Wrestler.”
Photo: Reuters
Best picture
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,”
“Frost/Nixon,”
“Milk,”
“The Reader,”
“Slumdog Millionaire.”
Best director
David Fincher, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”;
Ron Howard, “Frost/Nixon”;
Gus Van Sant, “Milk”;
Stephen Daldry, “The Reader”;
Danny Boyle, “Slumdog Millionaire.”
Best actor
Richard Jenkins, “The Visitor”;
Frank Langella, “Frost/Nixon”;
Sean Penn, “Milk”; Brad Pitt,
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”;
Mickey Rourke, “The Wrestler.”
Best actress
Anne Hathaway, “Rachel Getting Married”;
Angelina Jolie, “Changeling”;
Melissa Leo, “Frozen River”;
Meryl Streep, “Doubt”;
Kate Winslet, “The Reader.”
Best supporting actor
Josh Brolin, “Milk”;
Robert Downey Jr., “Tropic Thunder”;
Philip Seymour Hoffman, “Doubt”;
Heath Ledger, “The Dark Knight”;
Michael Shannon, “Revolutionary Road.”
Best supporting actress
Amy Adams, “Doubt”;
Penelope Cruz, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”;
Viola Davis, “Doubt”;
Taraji P. Henson, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”;
Marisa Tomei, “The Wrestler.”
Photo: Reuters
These Are Not Costumes
Don't they look like mascots?
These are real pandas.
They are the same pandas from this pic:
Photos: AP
These are real pandas.
They are the same pandas from this pic:
Photos: AP
Obama is Gettin' Things Done
On his first day in office, Obama implemented salary freezes for some staff, and rules for lobbyists.
Now this looks right.
On his second day, Obama signed an order to close Gitmo. Oh, and he banned torture.
Hillary became Secretary of State.
The Obamas welcome people touring the White House. I think, just regular people.
Now this looks right.
On his second day, Obama signed an order to close Gitmo. Oh, and he banned torture.
Hillary became Secretary of State.
The Obamas welcome people touring the White House. I think, just regular people.
Buh-Bye
I don't think I gave a proper goodbye to these fools.
Dimwit and Darth ponder their future life without such power.
Bush looks 80.
Fedora's were the inauguration accessory.
Gawker said Cheney looked like a nazi who looked at the ark of the covenant. Ha.
Dimwit and Darth ponder their future life without such power.
Bush looks 80.
Fedora's were the inauguration accessory.
Gawker said Cheney looked like a nazi who looked at the ark of the covenant. Ha.
Oscar Noms Tomorrow
Best Picture predictions (and Directors will match):
Slumdog Millionaire
Frost/Nixon
Milk
Benjamin Button
Dark Knight
Slumdog Millionaire
Frost/Nixon
Milk
Benjamin Button
Dark Knight
Inauguration Talk
I know it's not nice to make comments about the handicapped, but...how funny/odd is it that the day Cheney is out of power he is in a wheelchair?The power fueled him. Or, satan help keep him on his feet, and now has no use for him. It's something like that. Also, he hurt his back moving stuff. Would this be documents that we should have on file? Dead bodies? Skulls of puppies he ate for lunch? What?
I would rather stuff a hundred hand warmer thingys in my pants then wear that hat.
It's purple scarf time! 
That's not a hat, it's a Rockefeller tree decoration.
You knew Oprah would be there.I liked Jill Biden's look. I'm sure someone, somewhere is saying it's too young of a look for her.
Obama Retakes the Oath
Today, Obama said the oath again. Fer reals.Chief Justice Roberts couldn't remember the oath on Tuesday (or he was nervous...or he did it on purpose as part of some Dick Cheney Darth Vader conspiracy). If you remember, he said it out of sequence and flustered Obama, who clearly had it memorized.
Obama would've become president at noon on January 20 regardless of being sworn in right at that moment or not. So a few words out of place don't mean he wasn't president yesterday (and yes, Fox News is already trying to spin it).
After the re-swearing in, Obama joked about going to 12 more balls.
The Constitution is clear about the exact wording of the oath and as a result, some constitutional experts have said that a do-over probably wasn't necessary but also couldn't hurt. Two other previous presidents have repeated the oath because of similar issues, Calvin Coolidge and Chester A. Arthur.
If you want to read exactly what needed to be fixed in the oath, more here.
Introducing...David Baldwin
Maria Menenunuwhatever might be drunk. She is interviewing celebrities for MSNBC outside the Creative Coalition Ball and couldn't identify Billy Baldwin, saying "We have a Baldwin in our presence...say hello to David."It appeared as though she thought he was David Baldwin. I think Billy thought the same thing as he turned beet red, wondering how his career went so off track that now he's not even being mistaken as an actual Baldwin (Alec, Stephen, Daniel) but as David.
She never calls him Billy. If this was Joan Rivers, I would understand. Finally, Maria makes another mention to David. Aha, he's the guy back in the studio behind the desk. Billy looks relieved that the David reference was not to him. Billy leaves, with some shred of dignity.
Then, Maria whips out the name "Cheryl Hines". How she knew that name and not Billy Baldwin I don't know. Perhaps the producer in her ear is a Curb Your Enthusiasm fan. Maria then tells Cheryl that Michelle Obama changed outfits from ball to ball. Uh, no. She is dancing to 'At Last' over and over and over, in the same white dress. After a whopping two interviews, Maria hands it over to the studio.
David Shuster then says about Cheryl Hines: "I've never seen anyone so bubbly at 12:20 in the morning." Really?
Obama!
Saving the snarky talk for tomorrow (like- who killed that dead thing on Bush Sr.'s head? Probably Barbara!).
Enjoying the great energy of the day.
Peace out!
Enjoying the great energy of the day.
Peace out!
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