Arianna Huffington, 11.15.2009
Prepare for the latest Palin media onslaught. An hour with Oprah, a multi-parter with Barbara, and appearances all across the country. An initial read shows Going Rogue doesn't reveal much. No surprise there. This isn't about the book, it's about the book tour -- which includes a politically convenient stop in Iowa -- and the money. Besides, it's not like there's much we haven't already learned about Palin since she burst onto the national scene. We even know when her water broke during her last pregnancy. Talk about overexposed. In the end, I expect this will be one of the most mocked books of the year -- and one of the biggest bestsellers. Palin fans will find much to love, but I doubt a single doubter will be converted. It's a 400 page Rorschach test. With no index.
Earl Ofari Hutchinson, 11.14.2009
Political Analyst and Social Issues Commentator
In September 2008, Oprah Winfrey was the reigning queen of daytime TV chatter. She flatly said no to any talk about then Republican Vice Presidential ...
Lisa Guest, 11.13.2009
Lisa is a guest on the planet...
I remember first hearing the following phrase: "Women give sex to get love. Men give love to get sex." Back then I didn't agree or disagree with this concept. I think it registered more as a curiosity. Is this true?
Patricia Handschiegel, 11.12.2009
Patricia Handschiegel is a serial entrepreneur
Let's face it. It takes a lot of guts to put your neck out and launch a startup. It takes a lot of courage to walk into a major VC firm like Lightspee...
Laurence Hughes, 11.12.2009
Book Flack, Writer
"Do you think we can get Oprah?" Generally asked by an author whose book is wildly inappropriate for Oprah and who has never actually seen Oprah, but who's heard that Oprah sells books.
Stephen Viscusi, 11.13.2009
America's Workplace Guru
By Stephen Viscusi
Every day I hear from hundreds of people top men and woman in their field, who have, in their words "not had a bite...a nibble...
Charlotte Safavi, 11.12.2009
Anglo-Iranian-American Journalist
Only yesterday Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. announced the closure of the magazine fondly known as Met Home to the urban, sophisticated home decor cognoscenti.
Matthew Filipowicz, 11.11.2009
Comedian, Cartoonist, Satirist
Leading Scientologists, and Cruise's lawyer have disputed the claim. And now, in this exclusive video, Tom Cruise himself discusses the explosive charges. Take a look.
Dr. Susan Albers, 11.11.2009
Author, "50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food" and "Eating Mindfully"
Men have eating disorders too. This cowboy, who rides horses and wears a hat, wasn't ashamed to admit that overeating is more than just annoying. It was a major problem that was jeopardizing his health.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks, 11.11.2009
Sun-Times columnist Bill Zwecker gives the scoop on Oprah's diabolical plan to sell out Chicago and cuddle with celebrities and skinny people in California.
Sharmine Narwani, 11.09.2009
Sharmine Narwani is a Senior Associate at St. Anthony's College, Oxford University.
While both groups embrace Islamic values as their core ideology and driving principle, their political actions appear to be driven more by realpolitik than Quranic mandate.
Michael Henry Adams, 11.13.2009
Writer, Lecturer, Historian and Activist
Almost every African-American knows, is related to, or is acquainted with a Precious Jones or her mother, Mary.
Mark Blankenship, 11.09.2009
Pop Culture Critic
Warning: Major spoilers ahead
I loved the movie Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire because it told me two moving stories at once.
The ...
Scott Mendelson, 11.10.2009
Film Critic and Pundit for Film Threat, Huffington Post, and Mendelson's Memos
The festival-circuit darling Precious has debuted with $1.8 million on just 18 screens. Yes, that's $100,000 per screen for three days. That's the twelfth-biggest per-screen average of all time.
Stephen Viscusi, 11.07.2009
America's Workplace Guru
Economists tell us that the recession may soon be ending. "Recession" is an economic term. The "NY Times" tells us "if statistics went back as far,(u...
Shelly Palmer, 11.06.2009
President, National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, NY
Oprah announced that she will exclusively air her flagship program on the Oprah Winfrey Network beginning 2011. The move finds Oprah walking...
Melissa Silverstein, 11.05.2009
Writes about Women and Pop Culture
can Precious become this year's Slumdog Millionaire?Slumdog was about kids from another country. But Precious is about this country.
Geoffrey Dunn, 11.07.2009
Award-winning journalist, filmmaker and historian
Palin's mention of Alaska "personalities" Bob & Mark for her upcoming book tour conjures up a truly shameless moment from Palin's past.
Brad Balfour, 11.06.2009
Veteran Interviewer and Pop Culture Chronicler
For a total newcomer like Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe to find a starring role in any film was beyond comprehension. But to find one where her ultra plus-s...
Stephen Viscusi, 11.03.2009
America's Workplace Guru
By Stephen Viscusi
I am a headhunter ... and the author of the global HarperCollins bestseller "Bulletproof Your Job" ... some people call me th...
Mario Almonte, 11.13.2009
PR Strategist and Pop Culture Analyst
For a man who almost single-handedly revolutionized the broadcasting industry, Stern continues to be spectacularly disrespected by the media that he so radically transformed.
