Heart’s Nancy Wilson Responds to Sarah ‘Barracuda’ Palin
Thursday afternoon, “Heart” e-mailed out a statement regarding vice-presidential candidate Sarah “Barracuda” Palin’s use of their similarly monikered song at the Republican National Convention. “The Republican campaign did not ask for permission to use the song, nor would they have been granted that permission. We have asked the Republican campaign publicly not to use our music. We hope our wishes will be honored.” Kapow! That’s going to leave a mark. But

Cindy McCain’s $300k Outfit!
One of the persistent memes in the Republican line of attack against Barack Obama is the notion that he is an elitist, whereas the G.O.P. represent real working Americans like Levi “F-in’ Redneck” Johnston. It caught our attention, then, when First Lady Laura Bush and would-be First Lady Cindy McCain took the stage Tuesday night wearing some rather fancy designer clothes. So we asked our fashion department to price out their outfits. Laura Bush Oscar de la Renta suit: $2,500 Stuart Weitzman heels:

McCain, Obama Speeches Big TV Draws
U.S. presidential nominees Barack Obama and John McCain drew 41.9 and 41.6 million TV viewers, respectively, with their acceptance speeches, figures show.... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/news/entertainment/article_212170108.shtml"><b>More</b>

McCain, Obama, job-losses: 'Tough times'
"These are tough times... tough times,'' Republican John McCain said on the campaign trail in Wisconsin today, relaunching his bid for the White House with Sarah Palin by his side. Democrat Barack Obama, waging his own campaign for the White House, maintained today that McCain is insensitive to the current turmoil of the American economy. "I don't think this is because John McCain is a bad person,'' Obama told his campaign audience today. "I just think he doesn't get it.' Not only getting it, but also

Ratings: McCain Has Slight Edge on Obama; Could Be Decided by Supreme Court
More than 41 million Americans watched John McCain deliver his acceptance speech Thursday night, essentially reaching the same number of viewers that Barack Obama did last week, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Political Quote Of The Day: Barack Obama’s Surge Revisited
“I think that the surge has succeeded in ways that nobody anticipated,” Obama said while refusing to retract his initial opposition to the surge. “I’ve already said it’s succeeded beyond our wildest dreams.” Nobody? Like George Bush. Like John McCain. Like, nobody..? Share and Enjoy: Posted: 6th, September 2008 | In: Anorak In New York, Barack Obama, George Bush, John McCain, Politicians, Race For The White House, War O

Breaking: McCain beats Obama by 500,000
John McCain has won the ratings race. The Republican nominee beat Democratic challenger Barack Obama's record-setting convention speech viewership by 500,000. McCain's address at the...

Obama, McCain To Join For 9/11 Anniversary
U.S. presidential rivals John McCain and Barack Obama will mark the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks together, their campaigns announced Saturday.... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/news/breakingnews/article_212170112.shtml"><b>More</b>

Sarah "Barracuda" Palin and the Heart of the Matter
 According to Sarah Palin's sister (CNN interview) the VP nominee's nickname of Barracuda was a result of tenacious d. on the hardwood (we're talking basketball, not Jack Black).Ann and Nancy Wilson, the sisters/mothers/working women behind the rock band Heart have a different opinion of the name, and as such wrote a little song about it (Like to hear it? Here it go!).  The song "Barracuda," as anyone that has ever been in the same room as me and a radio can attest, is quite

Sarah Palin: Now She's a Racist?
 Obviously I'm not impressed with the GOP choice of Sarah Palin.  That's the burden of common sense.  However, even I'm getting tired of writing about her.The thing is, ours is to cover celebrity and parents and poke the fun.  Sarah Palin, with all apologies to the Jolie-Pitts, is the most famous parent in the world right now and therefore warrants our attention.  The constant soap opera that surrounds her is just too much to ignore.  Too much.Now there is a server

FNC Ties Palin's Speech Ratings As Top in Cable History
It's official — more people watched Sen. John McCain accept the Republican nomination that watched Sen. Barack Obama accept the Democratic nomination. And just as the first two nights, more people watched the McCain speech last night on Fox News than any other network, broadcast or cable. FNC had 9.2 million viewers tune in last night at 10pmET, the same as the night before for Gov. Sarah Palin's speech. That means that, just as last night, last night tied the FNC mark for highest-rated conven

McCain Speech Breaks Ratings Records
Republican Presidential candidate John McCain edged out his opponent, the Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama, in the Nielsen TV ratings, according to Reuters. While almost 40 million viewers watched both men accept their party's nomination, slightly more watched the Republican nominee, with 38.9 million tuning in to McCain, while 38.3 million watched Obama's speech. McCain's talked-about VP choice, Sarah Palin, attracted almost as many viewers as the Presidential nominees -- 37.2 million viewers

Best of FameCrawler: 9-05-08
 Seven Things You May Not Know About Sarah PalinBritney Thanks Daddy, Confirms VMASarah Palin's Dark Secrets! Photos! Updated! Vetting Sarah Palin Palin Pregnancy Scandal! Photos! Casey Anthony Re-Arrested Sarah Palin's Acceptance SpeechMeet Bristol's Baby Daddy Usher's Wife Pregnant and Splitting Sarah Palin Was a Beauty VP

Spying on the Neighbors: 9-05-08
 I just had a Pumpkin Spice Latte and it's 97° outside.  Still felt like autumn in my belly.Celebrity baby playlists (Celebrity Baby Blog) Xtina Vs. Britney (The Superficial) Sofia and Romy (Celebrity Baby Scoop) The Women cast (Celebrity Moms) Palin helps Obama (Perez Hilton) The Sandler girls (Knocked Up Celebs) Early Halloween for Beckhams (Jezebel) Tina Fey or Sarah Palin? (Scanner)

Cancer telethon takes over US network TV
Cancer research advocates and more than 60 celebrities ranging from Jennifer Aniston to the US presidential candidates have made history with a live telethon that aired simultaneously on America's three television networks. Jack Black, Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves and presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama were among those participating in Stand Up to Cancer, an hour-long, commercial-free fundraising show spearheaded by entertainment-industry heavyweights whose lives have been touched by the disea

Hello??? Is this mic on???!! duh!
Wall Street Journal columnist and former Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan and former John McCain adviser, Time columnist, and MSNBC contributor Mike Murphy were caught on tape disparaging John McCain’s selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential running mate. “It’s over,” Noonan said. When Chuck Todd asked her if this was the most qualified woman the Republicans could nominate, Noonan responded, “The most qualified? No. I think they went for this, excuse

Bristol Palins baby daddy: ” I dont want kids “
Levi Johnston, Bristol Palin of high school love and the father of her unborn child May not be ready for fatherhood any time. Bristol, 17, daughter of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, is five months pregnant. Palin announced the pregnancy in a statement to Reuters on Monday. She also took the opportunity to expose, Bristol and [...]

‘Thrown Away Flags’ Story False, Dem Convention Official Says
Days before September 11, on the same morning that John McCain and Barack Obama released a joint statement pledging to avoid politics in light of the anniversary of the terrorist attacks, McCain’s campaign accused Democrats of throwing away 12,000 American flags. "The campaign says the flags were recovered from Invesco Field after the Democrats concluded their convention there," Fox News reported, "and they are going to be used as part of the warm-up ceremonies before McCain takes the stage" for a

Philip DeFranco ‘I Picked A Girl’ Video
YouTube personality Philip DeFranco is out with a political parody to Katy Perry's hit single 'I Kissed A Girl'. The 'I Picked A Girl' track makes light of Republican presidential nominee John McCain selecting the little known Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his runningmate. The video opens with DeFranco goofing on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' bizarre reaction to the Palin selection - which the Bad Boy Records boss has since apologized for. Watch it below. Tags: Katy Perry | Posted on S

Heart Pissed at RNC For Using ‘Barracuda’
Female rock group Heart is pissed off about the Republicans using their song “Barracuda” last night as Sarah ‘Barracuda’ Palin and her family joined Republican presidential nominee John McCain on stage after his acceptance speech. Nancy Wilson, of Heart, had this to say in response to their song being used by the elephants last night: “I feel completely f—ed over.” She and sister Ann Wilson then e-mailed the following exclusive statement: “Sarah Palin’

Sarah Palin Is "Trailer Trash" - Photo Proof!
  The photo after the cut proves what a lot of people have been talking about - Governor Sarah Palin is "trailer trash."  I didn't believe it either, but after seeing the pic, this pretty much confirms it.Photos after the jump!Forget Troopergate and Babygate - this is way worse that.  Palin is being called "trailer trash," because - get this - she wore hoop earrings when she accompanied John McCain to Miss. to speak about Hurricane (impending at the time) Gustav.W

Rage against the McCain performs in the crowd!!!
AWESOME FOCKING BIDEO OF Rage Against the Machine!!!!!!! SHECK IT OUT!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYwzW2QFnwo

Monkey Menace Panders to McCain/Palin Crowd [FNFF]
The damned moneys. Despite the warnings, the hundreds and hundreds of warnings, everyone insists on treating these near-human masterminds of evil as being just like us! After all, they can handle firearms, but they are also breeding with our innocent pigs. Now that John McCain and scandal-bot Sarah Palin are wooing the family values crowd—while forcing that crowd to disown everything they every said—the monkeys have found a way into the heart of the Christian Right. The little wicked creatures are MARRY

Diddy Says McCain is Buggin’ Out
Diddy has a video blog on YouTube and in the latest entry he is going off on John McCain and Sarah Palin and it’s in the press a lot right now. In fact, it’s gone viral. He practically flips out over McCain’s choice of vice presidential running mate, Sarah Palin. Here’s the original clip. (Be warned that the language is raw): [video source] And here’s his apology: [video source] "); } //OBEND:do_NOT_remove_this_comment //--> Share This Related StoriesDiddy H

Mr. Lif - Presidential Report Vol. 2
First single in a new Mr. Lif series packed with cutting edge political commentary. Presented in a completely unprecedented manner, Mr. Lif will write and release 1-2 songs every three weeks until Election Day (November 4), following which he’ll release one more single based on his post electoral thoughts. This single will preface the release of the I Heard It Today (Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises) full length on Inauguration Day (January 20, 2009). The album will feature additional unreleased track