Harlem Memorializes Michael Jackson at Apollo Theater

Lauri Lyons, 07.08.2009

Freelance editor, producer and photographer

The Apollo Theater's memorial tribute to Michael Jackson might as well have been Mardi Gras in Harlem.

We Don't Blame Michael Jackson Because We Blame Ourselves

Etan Bednarsh, 06.26.2009

Yes, it is sad that Jackson died as broken shards of a person, but it's sadder that he was once one beautiful whole who cracked under the pressure of our glare.

The New Power Girls Episode 4: How to Turn What You Love Into A Business With Celebrity Journalist Sal Morgan

Patricia Handschiegel, 06.30.2009

As Australia's number one celebrity journalist, Sal Morgan successfully turned a love for tinseltown into a bonafide business career.

In Bid to Stay Current, Ayatollah Joins MySpace

Andy Borowitz, 06.22.2009

BorowitzReport.com

"If you can't beat them, join them," the Ayatollah said. "Having said that, we will also continue to beat them."

Pattinson Romance, Kate Gosselin in Trouble, and the Hottest Bachelor Is...

Mark Pasetsky, 06.17.2009

Editor, CoverAwards.com, OK! Consultant

Let's take a closer look at the just-released cover stories of the week!

Stop Picking on Miss California

Matt Littman, 06.07.2009

Miss California will end up walking away from this with her head held high. Will the people who picked on her be able to say the same?

Deeply Superficial

B. Jeffrey Madoff, 05.23.2009

Founder of Madoff Productions

The internet is like an amusement park: There are rides that get lots of attention then fade in popularity as something newer and faster shows up. The newest attraction on the fairground is Twitter.

Twitter: More Addicting Than Facebook?

Anne Naylor, 05.19.2009

Twitter has me hooked - up to a certain point. This reminds me of the famous, good-looking Antiguan cricketer who, when asked if he was married, told me: up to a point.

Rubbernecking: Another Ten Reality Shows I'd Like to See

Holly Cara Price, 05.03.2009

Agent Provocateur

Ketch Me If You Ketchikan - in which ex-Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska travels around the state trying to stay one step ahead of the law now that the f...

Michael Jackson Springs into Summer with Santa (Video)

Tom Gregory, 06.25.2009

Actor, radio personality, and Tony nominated producer

The magnifying glass under which Michael Jackson has lived his entire life has exacted an obvious price. Still as we berate him we can't stop watching him -- no matter how often we think we've seen it all.

Will Rihanna Be Victimized Twice?

Jay Marose, 04.19.2009

www.theredcarpetbagger.com

The next abusers of Rihanna are likely to be her young, female fans.

The High Rollers of Hypocrisy

Sam Greenfield, 04.17.2009

Phelps didn't do anything except smoke pot. Would anyone like to bet their house -- if you still have one -- that Lauer never smoked pot? Of course not.

The New Muckrakers: Can Celebrity Gossip Outlets Fill in for our Failing Newspapers?

Lisa Dale Norton, 04.16.2009

Author and Story Expert

Is it possible that in this midst of the rubble in the collapsing newspaper industry we are witnessing the rise of the new muckrakers?

Twitter...Life in 140 Characters or Less

Brooke-Sidney Gavins, 04.09.2009

And as interesting (or not) as this whole conversation about what Twitter is, the better question to ask is why are people using it? Why has Twitter caught on?

HuffPost Reviews: Kelly Clarkson All I Ever Wanted / Gin Blossoms Playlist Your Way

Mike Ragogna, 04.08.2009

Music biz vet, entertainment writer

Right from the opening guitar riffs of the megahit "My Life Would Suck Without You" (ours too, Kelly), we are hooked on Clarkson's poppy, essential album that features tons of likely chart shredders.

Britney, Tom, Michael Jackson and the Case Against Second Acts for Famous People

Jason Notte, 04.07.2009

Editor-turned-freelance writer

Not everyone deserves a comeback just because they're famous.

"Leave Limbaugh Alone"

John Amato, 04.07.2009

Creator of CrooksandLiars.com

Since Limbaugh is running the GOP now, I thought that he could use a little backup from us lefties, right?

Britney Spears for Governor? Is Star Power All It Takes?

Phil Bronstein, 04.03.2009

Executive Vice President and Editor-at-Large, San Francisco Chronicle

Breathless, glam-heavy MSM stories and TMZ.com just by themselves could help propel Gavin Newsom all the way into the governor's chair.

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?

American Values and the Financial Meltdown

William Fisher, 01.30.2009

Most of us live overstressed lives and enjoy relaxing with music, sports, even the mindless mischief of Paris Hilton. But is this really what we mean by The American Dream?

Not Just Kid Stuff: From Kidz Bop to The Fuzzy Stones

Mike Ragogna, 01.29.2009

Music biz vet, entertainment writer

When did children's music get so awful? It wasn't always as painful to listen to. Some historic recordings, though not exactly classified as "children's," have been cherished forever.