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Hollywood Baby Bump Watch Continues

It looks like the third time is the charm for The View’s Elisabeth Hasselbeck. After struggling to get pregnant with her 3-year-old daughter Grace and 15-month-old son Taylor, the outspoken former Survivor contestant says baby No.3 came as a complete surprise. “We were thoroughly happy with the surprise of it,” Hasselbeck told fans on Thursday’s edition of The View. “I didn’t even know for two months.” The 31-year-old stalwart Republican claims she had no clue that she was pregnant. Rather, she says she thought her fatigue and nausea were results of the hoopla generated by the presidential election. Hasselbeck’s newest … Continue reading →

So This is Why They Call Her a Crybaby

Perhaps, it’s her age… or maybe she’s pregnant again. Either way “The View” co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck was in tears again on national TV last week when things got heated at the “Hot Topics” table. And you thought all the drama was reserved for the soaps that air immediately following the daytime chatfest. So here’s how it all went down: On Thursday’s show Hasselbeck’s fellow co-hosts, Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepard were discussing Jesse Jackson’s recent use of the n-word while preparing to tape an interview on FOX News. Goldberg and Shepard, who are both black, maintained that the word has … Continue reading →

Celebrity REAL or RUMOR—Barry Wasting Away and Jennifer Running Away

BARRY WASTING AWAY “Rumor, rumor, rumor,” claims Barry Manilow’s reps in regards to reports that the legendary singer is wasting away. Numerous publications and websites have been running photos of the emaciated crooner in recent weeks with captions that made fun of his frail and skeletal appearance. The rabid media speculation prompted Manilow’s reps to issue a statement denying stories that the singer is dying and weighs in at less than 100 pounds. The public statement reads in part, “[Barry] is pretty trim but 100 pounds? Give us a break… and no, he’s not ill.” Manilow’s rep also urged fans … Continue reading →

Michelle Obama to Visit the View Today

I have never fully understood the interest we seem to take in Prospective First Ladies. Particularly when it comes to their faux pas. It’s almost as if the wife of a potential candidate makes the elections more palatable for those who would rather not think about the economy or National Security. While I certainly understand the position of First Lady to be one of much influence–they are not actually running for President. But that’s just my opinion. However, in a subtle attempt to soften her image, Michelle Obama will be co-hosting The View today. Michelle Obama is not exactly a … Continue reading →

Sappiest Ballads of All Time

Oh, you know the songs I am talking about – the ones that are really, really sentimental and foolish, but you often secretly listen to them anyhow because they are just so dang catchy. Let’s take a look at what I think are some of the sappiest ballads of all time: “Lost in Your Eyes” by Debbie Gibson She may be Deborah Gibson now, but nothing can ever separate her from this cheesy ballad that contained lyrics such as “I get weak in a glance, isn’t this what’s called romance?” and “Ooh, when I first knew, was when I first … Continue reading →

Oprah: “Obama the Bomb!”

Well, that didn’t take long. Just hours after hearing news that her “main man,” Illinois Senator Barack Obama, clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, queen of talk Oprah Winfrey released a statement to the media. “I’m euphoric, I’ve been doing the happy dance all day,” the 54-year-old media mogul said. “I’m so proud of Barack and [his wife] Michelle Obama and what this means for all of us … the new possibilities for our country. And if he wants me to, I’m ready to go door to door,” added Winfrey, who has been on the campaign trail with the candidate and … Continue reading →

McCain Cooking Up Controversy and “The Boss” Backs Barack

In a previous blog I discussed first lady Laura Bush’s upcoming gig as guest host on NBC’s “Today” show. Now it appears ABC is following suit by inviting Cindy McCain to join the ladies on “The View” – for a day. The wife of Republican candidate John McCain is scheduled to serve as a co-host on the daytime chatfest next Monday… and resident Republican host Elisabeth Hasselbeck couldn’t be more thrilled. Frankly, I’m surprised Cindy McCain is appearing on the show when her husband was there just last week. (John McCain has been on “The View” four times since it … Continue reading →

Do You Own a Flip Camera?

About 300 fans of “The View” can now answer that question with a hearty “YES!” On Monday, the ABC daytime chatfest gave Flip cameras to everyone in the audience. If you are a parent of a teen or are part of the YouTube generation yourself then you know the importance of having one of these snappy pocket-sized video cameras with the stylish exterior. The basic Flip video camera retails for about $120 and can hold about 30 minutes of video. It features a one-touch recorder that allows instant playback of video on your TV or PC, with no required software … Continue reading →

Your Chance to Dance with a Soap HUNK and How to Get Paid to be a Couch Potato

The hottest actor on daytime TV (at least in my opinion) is giving you a chance to learn his smooth moves… on the dance floor. Cameron Mathison has come up with an ingenious way to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, an industry-based HIV/AIDS fundraising organization. He’s putting himself up for auction and hoping all his female fans will fight for the chance to shimmy up to his hot bod. Where is that lottery payout when you need it? The 38-year-old star of the ABC daytime soap opera “All My Children” is offering private dance lessons and the opportunity … Continue reading →

Helio says Hello to Single Life

Carefully calculated plan by a bitter blonde or just the way the cookie crumbles? That’s the question many are asking today following the weird way newly-crowned “Dancing with the Stars” champ Helio Castroneves announced his split from his fiancée, Aliette Vazquez. Okay, it’s the question I’m asking today. Just hours after Castroneves and his pro partner (and now two-time champ) Julianne Hough raised the disco-ball trophy in triumph on Tuesday’s “Dancing” finale (and I finished dancing around my house in delight) the couple hit the talk show circuit. First stop ABC’s “Good Morning America.” That’s where the 32-year-old race car … Continue reading →