Never underestimate the power of hatred. Loathing someone so much, can unite even those who don’t flip over “each other” too much. Hatred motivates you. It propels you. It drives you. There’s a lot of hatred in the Democratic National Convention and it’s focused on one man:George Bush (search). I’ve …
Read More »Oscar Actress Shortage?
Oscar Actress Shortage?| Brando: Schmearing Superman’s Dad| Is Tomorrow D-Day? Oscar Actress Shortage? Almost eight full months have passed in 2004, and there’s one constant discussion among the entertainment press: Who will be the best actress nominees? More than ever, there appears to be a shortage of candidates for women …
Read More »Time to Rethink Preventative Detention
In New Jersey earlier this year, a police officer noticed a man who appeared to be of Middle Eastern descent dressed in business clothes near a vital bridge. The officer approached the man and found out he was wearing a wet suit under his business suit and carrying a knife …
Read More »The Truth Hurts
OK, I’m warning you right off: What I’m about to say will tick you off — some of you a lot. But I figured that since politicians aren’t leveling with you, I will. So, here goes: Social Security (search)is broken and it needs fixing. Either we hike the retirement age, …
Read More »Amber Frey a 'Bottom Feeder'?
Want Greta’s blog delivered directly to your e-mail box? Click here to sign up! Dear Viewers, As for the show Thursday night, I wish I had Ted Willaims’ email address….if I did, I would be tempted to give it to you. Why? Because HE made the “bottom feeder” comment about …
Read More »'Troy': Oy! Is Brad Pitt a Movie Star?
‘Troy’|Tom Hanks|Mrs. Springsteen ‘Troy’: Oy! Is Brad Pitt a Movie Star? The news on Warner Bros.’s big early summer blockbuster, “Troy,” is both good and bad. If the studio’s numbers are correct, then a lot of people in Europe and Asia really liked the story of Brad of Troy — …
Read More »Donald Rumsfeld and George Tenet
The “Talking Points Memo” this evening concerns the billoreilly.com poll aboutDonald Rumsfeld (search)andGeorge Tenet (search). Now we asked the question, should these two guys be out? About 40,000 of you responded, a huge number for an entertainment poll, and here’s what you said. Only Tenet should be fired. 39 percent. …
Read More »The Devil and Andy Rooney
According to a brand new Fox News/Opinion Dynamics poll, 75 percent of Americans support stricter rules regarding nudity and sex on television. Just 19 percent say no. And 56 percent say the Jackson-TimberlakeSuper Bowl (search)exposition was disrespectful. Twenty-nine percent disagree. Andy Rooney is with the 29 percent. The 85-year-old CBS …
Read More »Look Out Ted Koppel … Grrr!
So I get this e-mailthe other day from someone who is apparently a career consultant. “Oh, and get a new picture up there,” he writes.”If you want anyone to take you seriously, a ‘Queer Eye’ ‘glamour shot’ probably isn’t the best impression to give them.Have a good ‘un … Adam …
Read More »Courtney Love Fights for Career, Daughter
Courtney Love|Vanity Fair|Tom Cruise Courtney Love Fights for Career, Daughter Courtney Love is fighting for her life right now, and it’s a damned hard fight. Her new album, ironically titled “America’s Sweetheart,” has sold a paltry 65,000 copies since its release a month ago. She’s temporarily lost custody of her …
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