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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 →

Country Music’s New Home and Bruce’s Big Gig

COUNTRY MUSIC’S NEW HOME Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Brenda Lee… they are just a few of the big name country entertainers whose work has a new home today. A two-story brick structure rich in history is now the home of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The new Hall of Fame shares space with students enrolled in a songwriting major at Belmont University. Which is just fine by Parton. “It’s nice to know now we have a home… it was a long time coming,” the legendary singer/songwriter told reporters at an event promoting the new Hall of … Continue reading →

10 Hot News Items for the Week of August 21st

Here are some news and gossip items you may or may not have heard about. 10. Jackie Mason Sues the Jews for Jesus First Mel Gibson, now this! Comedian Jackie Mason is suing the missionary group Jews for Jesus because, well, frankly, he’s too Jewish to be on their brochure. Oh yeah, and they forgot to ask permission to use his image. 9. Sci-Fi Kills Stargate SG-1 It’s true, the Sci-Fi channel pulled the plug on the longest running science fiction series on American television. I bet Stargate devotees get no sympathy from original Star Trek fans. 8. CBS Execs … Continue reading →