Sarah, We Hardly Knew Ye. Some Suggested New Jobs For an Ex-Maverick

Andy Ostroy, 07.04.2009

New York City-based political analyst

Happy Birthday America, from soon-to-be ex-Gov. Sarah Palin. She's given you the ultimate gift.

Beach Blanket Babylon: People Who Give A Damn

Greg Archer, 06.22.2009

BBB is quite possibly the most unforgettable emotional roller-coaster ride of camp and bone-tickling fun.

Becoming Invisible

Lea Lane, 06.21.2009

Author, six books; editor, sololady.com

To rephrase Dylan Thomas, I'm not going gently into that good night. I will rage against the dying of the light. At least some of the time.

Rihanna and Chris, You Are Not Alone: Troubled Musical Couples

Shawn Amos, 04.19.2009

Editor-in-Chief for GetBack.com and Host of 'Retro Minute'

While Rihanna and Chris are getting their heads on straight, here's a list of troubled relationships for them to study.

Will Chris Brown Win the Publicity Battle?

Touré, 03.22.2009

Chris Brown's battle to return to viability began this weekend when he expressed his contrition and promised that the public story was not what it seemed. But is the battle winnable?

We Need a Rehab Program for Spenders

Don McNay, 02.24.2009

Award-winning financial columnist, author, commentator and personal finance guru

The nation's economic system has also gotten addicted to shopping.To turn the economy around, Americans need to find a spender's version of rehab.

Dog Ears Music: New Year's Playlist

Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin, 06.25.2009

Featuring songs from William Shatner, Jimi Hendrix, Nat "King" Cole, Billie Holiday, Otis Redding, Hank Williams, Scissor Sisters, Prince, The Flaming Lips, Springsteen and many, many more.

Joe the Plumber Vs. Lilly Ledbetter

Beverly Wettenstein, 12.05.2008

When Obama mentioned Ledbetter in a debate, McCain muttered that it would create "a trial lawyers dream." He claims lawyers could take advantage of women who allege discrimination.

Grieving Family Blames Amy Winehouse for Overdose Death

Isaac Skelton, 10.27.2008

While I understand Mr. Preece's anger and search for explanations for his grandson's death, pointing a finger at celebrity drug use will do nothing to change the situation.

Finding the Toilet in Stockholm

John Sauer, 09.27.2008

Last week a mix of water and sanitation experts gathered for World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden to mull over the world's biggest public health crisis. The problem is that not enough people paid attention.

Hair, Hubris and Humility: What John Edwards' Actions Say to Today's Teens

Tina Wells, 09.17.2008

Amidst the turmoil of Russia attacking Georgia, the anticipation of the oncoming presidential election and the triumph of Michael Phelps making Olympi...

Girls Hating Girls

Vanessa Richmond, 07.11.2008

Pop Culture Critic

While a story about a drug-addicted man is likely to focus on or even celebrate his expected return, coverage of female celebs is more likely to focus on her (self-inflicted) demise and act as "cautionary tales."

Gee, What's Amy Winehouse Up To Today?

Ken Levine, 07.09.2008

Emmy-Winning Writer/Director/Producer, MLB Announcer

I like Amy Winehouse. But I worry that her behavior will finally catch up with her, that her record label will drop her, her fortune goes up in smoke or her nose, and one day I get that inevitable call.

The Facination with Celebrity Women in Crisis

Melissa Silverstein, 07.09.2008

Writes about Women and Pop Culture

Our culture is obsessed with celebrity and when famous women are in crisis, our interest is only heightened. But don't you think we've had enough?

Just Say No To Winehouse

Michael Lewittes, 07.01.2008

I cannot in good conscience circuitously support her horrible drug habit. And neither should you. Simply, we, as her audience, are filling her crack coffers.

Hillary's Campaign Was Her Iraq War

Lee Stranahan, 06.12.2008

Filmmaker, Writer, Photographer

Even four years of Hillary Clinton could create a butterfly effect that leads to an obliterated Middle East, thirty-eight dollar a gallon gas and a federal ban on blow-jobs.

Amy Winehouse At Cambridge

John Lundberg, 06.09.2008

No, she wasn't actually staggering around the hallowed halls. But a Cambridge English professor caused quite a stir last week when a question on his ...

Why Should Brad and Britney's Issues Dwarf the Legacy of Richard Widmark and Jules Dassin?

John Farr, 04.10.2008

Writer, editor and lecturer on timeless film

Whatever movie Richard Widmark was in, he projected a unique quality, an innocent smirk that could spell death, either for him or someone else.

Top 10 Celebrities Who Need A New Cause

Kerry Trueman, 04.04.2008

Co-founder of EatingLiberally.org

Once she's bounced back from her latest crack-up, I'd love to see Amy Winehouse put her beehive'd head to work on raising awareness of colony collapse disorder, the mystery disease that's killing bees all over the U.S. and Europe.

Duffy -- A New Old Voice

Matt Budd, 03.28.2008

I just got my hands on an album sampler from Duffy the other day and lucky, lucky me. I had heard about her from various sources, but it was last Saturday afternoon when I first heard her voice.

Diablo Cody and Amy Winehouse Agree to Morph; Agent Envisions "New Standard of Cool"

Dave Hanson, 01.12.2009