Celebrity

Making Money at Any Cost

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 01.29.2009 | Living


Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Once we produce billionaires without values, there is no telling where their voraciousness will stop.

Did Sharpton Seal the Deal for Caroline Kennedy?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 01.20.2009 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

This is a hard pill for some to swallow but Sharpton has been a pathway for a lot of Democrats and would-be Democratic politicians to go through for years to get and stay on the political radar.

Celebrities and Dog Lovers Come out to Support Animal Fair's Third Annual Toys for Dogs Event and Upcoming PSA

Wendy Diamond | Posted 01.19.2009 | Living


Wendy Diamond

Shelter animals need our help now more than ever! Families can visit the shelter; kids can donate a dog toy and look at all the adorable animals up for adoption!

Notes on Where Some of the Money Went

Roderick Spencer | Posted 01.02.2009 | Living


Roderick Spencer

The thick, gaudy bubble of privilege has so distorted the view of some, that no amount of control, comfort, security, and entitlement seems enough. My wish for them, in the New Year, is a heaping helping of real-life anxiety.

A Scathing Look at "Celebrity"

Colleen Perry | Posted 12.08.2008 | Style


Colleen Perry

It dawned on me: this is why celebrities have trouble giving up "celebrity." They're so accustomed to someone hanging on their every word; ready to fulfill every wish and desire.

Maroon 5's Raw Vegan Halloween Desserts from Ani Phyo

Ani Phyo | Posted 12.01.2008 | Style


Ani Phyo

Ani Phyo is serving up her raw vegan sweet treats at the Maroon 5 Halloween bash tonight in the Hollywood Hills.

Palin Has Bright Future as Over-Hyped, Under-Talented Celebrity

Jane Devin | Posted 12.01.2008 | Home


Jane Devin

There have always been people of little or dubious talent who make it into the rarefied life of the rich and famous by virtue of charisma, connections or plain dumb luck. Sarah Palin may be next.

Sarah Palin: An Insult to Celebrities

Lauren Cahn | Posted 11.28.2008 | Entertainment


Lauren Cahn

What I am certain of now is that whether or not Sarah Palin is an insult to women, she is clearly an insult to celebrities.

Celebrity Buzz Belies The Cost Of Teen Motherhood

AP | DAVID CRARY | Posted 11.24.2008 | Style


Teen motherhood has gained a bit of celebrity allure with the pregnancies of Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin, but front-line professionals see a s...

Levi Stubbs, No Tears, Just Thanks

David Wild | Posted 11.18.2008 | Entertainment


David Wild

Hearing of the Levi Stubb's passing after years of being very ill, I find myself not moved to tears, but to a sense of appreciation for his enduring voice and his inspiring example.

No Race Card This Time in O.J. Verdict

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 11.04.2008 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Even if there were blacks on OJ's jury, it wouldn't have changed the fact that this time around there was no race card to play.

Fans Not Going to Work Because Clay is Gay?

Michelle Renee | Posted 10.26.2008 | Entertainment


Michelle Renee

To Clay Aiken, I would say your honesty is a great way to start your new and amazing life as a parent.

MediaBizBuzz on Democrats, Republicans, Gustav and Ike

Jerry Weinstein | Posted 10.09.2008 | Home


Jerry Weinstein

Click for News, Photos and all the links to major press coverage of the Republican Convention and for the Democratic reaction. This past week could ha...

How a Pro-Life VP Will Make You Feel Fat

Leslie Goldman | Posted 10.04.2008 | Living


Leslie Goldman

Isn't there a strong parallel between other people dictating my right to reproduce and other people dictating what I should look like?

Friday Talking Points [45] -- Lessons Democrats Should Learn From Obama's Speech

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I know that just about the entire blogosphere is talking about John McCain's pick of Sarah Palin (who?) for his running mate, but I, for one, refuse t...

Friday Talking Points [44] -- McCain House Party!

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.22.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

John McCain said something ridiculous to a reporter yesterday. I hasten to point out that the previous sentence should have been a major media headlin...

Coming from 'NYT' on Sunday: Why McCain's Attacks on Obama as 'Celebrity' May Backfire

Greg Mitchell | Posted 09.21.2008 | Politics


Greg Mitchell

In a piece coming this Sunday in The New York Times magazine, Matt Bai suggests that, despite recent gains in the polls, John McCain's charge that Bar...

Seth Colter Walls

Paris Hilton Ad Helped Internet Fundraising, McCain Campaign Manager Says

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 09.15.2008 | Politics


On a Friday morning conference call with reporters, McCain campaign manager Rick Davis revealed that the Republican nominee pulled in approximately $2...

The Dumb Politics of "Celebrity"

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 09.11.2008 | Media


Sounds like "celebrity" applies to both these men who happen to be running for president, spending millions to reach out to voters who see them every day on TV, in the papers, and staring up from magazine covers. But otherwise, totally anonymous.

Creative Brits Are The Talk Of The Town

Vicky Ward | Posted 09.11.2008 | Entertainment


Vicky Ward

British talent excelling in Hollywood is not a new phenomenon. But as the downturn takes hold there are fewer roles and fewer quality films: that makes British success all the more striking.

Seth Colter Walls

Obama's Celeb Ad Adopts McCain Line Of Attack

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 09.11.2008 | Politics


For good or for ill, the "celebrity" meme is here to stay in the presidential race. After John McCain's campaign attacked Barack Obama on the grounds...

Friday Talking Points [42] -- Get Up, Stand Up, Barack

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.08.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I have to assume if you're reading this that you're sick of the Olympics already. Wow, that was fast. Is NBC's coverage going to be twice as bad as ...

Friday Talking Points [41] -- The Silly Season

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.09.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I have a confession to make. I actually watch the network news. Maybe I should enter into a twelve-step program or something. But I don't watch the ...

Why the Right's Messaging is Working

Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | Posted 08.07.2008 | Politics


Logan Nakyanzi Pollard

Why is the young brilliant upstart Obama only ahead by single digits. At least part of the reason is this: John McCain knows how to control his message.

Amy Winehouse Punches Fan (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 07.08.2008 | Entertainment


Full-time tabloid star and occasional musician Amy Winehouse is known for her outrageous behavior. Recently, she was the talk of celebrity gossip fans...