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Celebrities Heart Mary Janes

Whit Honea — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:24:00 GMT

It would appear that Hollywood is finally moving out of the dark ages of footwear (see, Crocs and Uggs) and embracing the classics. We've had more Mary Janes on this blog than most playgrounds.

Guess who the lastest mom is to dress her daughter in stylish tradition. Come on, guess. You'll heart the answer over at Droolicious.

Sarah "Barracuda" Palin and the Heart of the Matter

Whit Honea — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:24:00 GMT

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 possibly my least favorite song ever- or at least second, sandwiched between Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit," and the entire catalog of Jethro Tull.

Last night at the conclusion of the Republican National Convention the McCain-Palin ticket blared Heart's song "Barracuda" into the arena. Obviously they were playing on Palin's nickname and yada, yada, yada, we get it.

Heart also got it, and they didn't like it. The sent a cease and desist letter to the GOP and contacted Entertainment Weekly to voice their grievances.

A quick aside- when are politicians doing to start asking for permission? This has been happening more and more, usually to the Republicans as they are using music created by the stereotypical leftness that is the recording artist. It can't be good to have celebrities bust your chops every time you turn on the stereo. I'm sure John Rich would love to provide the entire soundtrack. Maybe some Jethro Tull?

Perhaps you may think, as the GOP must have, that the Wilson sisters, both working mothers (Nancy had twin boys in 2000 with husband Cameron Crowe) would be delighted to have their hit played behind Sarah Palin and, according to Wolf Blitzer, "an excellent balloon and confetti drop," but no, they weren't.

Here is their statement:

"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."

They then told EW, "Sarah Palin's views and values in NO WAY represent us as American women. We ask that our song 'Barracuda' no longer be used to promote her image. The song 'Barracuda' was written in the late 70s as a scathing rant against the soulless, corporate nature of the music business, particularly for women. (The 'barracuda' represented the business.) While Heart did not and would not authorize the use of their song at the RNC, there's irony in Republican strategists' choice to make use of it there."

What do you think? Is the artist entitled to say who can listen to their music and where, or is a large, organized and televised event subject to the same rules that govern other TV shows?

To be fair, Obama also used a song without permission, but the artists in that case, Brooks and Dunn, chose to be flattered despite not endorsing the politics of it.

Here's my humble opinion, I think that Brooks and Dunn rolled with it because the use of their song at the DNC probably opened them up to a new audience. I think Heart is upset because a) it's Sarah Palin, and b) the best way to stretch their thrust back into the spotlight is to grab said spotlight. There is no such thing as bad publicity and even though their anger may be geniune and justified, the cynic in me knows a good marketing ploy when I see it.

I just hope "Barracuda" doesn't go back into heavy rotation.

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Vetting Sarah Palin: Like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, but Funnier: UPDATED!!

Whit Honea — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:01:00 GMT

There is some speculation in the media, by which I mean the real media- that being people with neckties and make-up artists, not unshaven bloggers in their underwear (and some men, too) that John McCain's team dropped the ball regarding the vetting[1] process of Sarah Palin.

We're inclined to agree.

That's why we here at FameCrawler, home of all things fameish and crawlesque have decided to help you, the voter. We've done some pretty extensive ~~drinking~~ vetting ourselves over the weekend (McCain, you owe us a house each) and have some interesting information on Mrs. Palin, some of which is actually true!

Here is a list of the items we uncovered without ever stepping foot in Alaska (not that there is anything wrong with that):

The Original Palin Post: John McCain Picks Sarah Palin as VP

Bristol Baby: Sarah Palin's Teen Daughter Pregnant!

Bristol Palin's Baby Daddy Identified!!!

Bristol Palin's Baby Daddy - I Don't Want Kids (Oops!)

Pregnant Teen Bristol Palin - Photos

Bristol Palin Pregnancy Scandal: Babygate Lives! (Photos)

Bristol Palin Pregnancy: Is Sarah Palin's Baby Really Her Daughter's? (Photos)

Sarah Palin in a Bikini!

Sarah Palin Compared To Angelina Jolie

Diddy on Palin: Good Intentions, Bad Script, Ugly Production

Sarah Palin's Days as a Sportscaster...Video!

Sarah Palin Is A Hunter! Photos!

Seven Things You Might Not Know About Sarah Palin

Vice Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin was Runner Up in 1984 Beauty Contest

Sarah Palin's Husband Arrested For DUI

Sarah Palin Being Investigated (Child Custody,Threats & Lies)

Lindsay Lohan Blogs About Sarah Palin

NUDE! Sarah Palin Naked Photo?!

Bristol gets her drink on

Sarah Palin's Dark Secrets (Photos)!

Proof that Baby Trig is NOT Sarah Palin's Baby!?

Palin's First Baby Daddy to Attend Republican National Convention: Will Bring Mullet

Trig and Bristol: Palin Family Names Run Amok

Political Nanny: Obama Offended by Implied Link to Palin Family Rumors

'Palin Should Go Back to the Kitchen' and 4 More WTF Comments About the VP Pick

McCain, Palin oppose teen pregnancy aid and sex education

Sarah Palin's acceptance speech at the RNC video

Palin family online: real or fake

Piper & Trig Palin: A Pretty Cute Video

The "Barracuda" Scandal(ish)

9 Most Disturbing Beliefs

Palin on Newsweek (and a dead bear)

Palin Affair?

Affair is False!

Robin Williams is Still Funny?!

When Hairy Met Pali

Sarah Racist?

Trailer Trash?

Todd Palin Subpoenaed!

Tina Fey is Sarah Palin on SNL! Video!

This list will be updated for your browsing and vetting pleasure. McCain, we're serious about the houses!

[1] From Wikipedia:

Vetting is a process of examination and evaluation. Specifically, vetting often refers to performing a background check on someone before offering them employment. In addition, in intelligence gathering, assets are vetted to determine their usefulness.

In the United States, a party's presidential nominee must choose a vice-presidential candidate to accompany him or her on the ticket. Prospective vice-presidential candidates must undergo thorough evaluation by a team of advisers acting on behalf of the nominee. In later stages of the vetting process, the team will examine such items as a prospective vice-presidential candidate's finances, personal conduct, and previous coverage in the media.

To vet was originally a horse-racing term, referring to the requirement that a horse be checked for health and soundness by a veterinarian before being allowed to race. Thus, it has taken the general meaning "to check."

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Frasier is Okay!

Whit Honea — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Star of set and screen Kelsey Grammer is out of the hospital (again). Grammer had a hear attack in May and was in the hospital last week after another health scare.

According to his publicist Stan Rosenfield, "Kelsey Grammer is out of the hospital, feeling great and about to resume normal activities at home.

"He and his wife Camille want to thank everyone who expressed concern. They appreciated the kind words."

Glad to hear Kelsey is okay. He stood in line by me at Disneyland one time and never once asked me to stop touching him. That's a good guy.

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Shocker: Sienna Miller Still Snogging Balthazar Getty!

Karen — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:03:00 GMT

So much for promising to love, honor and cherish over again. Slimeball Balthazar Getty is still sleeping with Sienna Miller.

The Sun reports:

Sources said before leaving the hotel, Sienna appeared nervous and upset — and was arguing on her mobile.

One said: “She looked ragged. Her hair was a mess and she was chain-smoking.

“She was arguing on the phone, talking about her and Balthazar being caught together in Italy.”

Another source added: “Rosetta has a lot of friends in Hollywood. People are turning their backs on Sienna because of this.”

The pair had already been spotted snogging outside a Malibu grocery store on Sunday.

Uh huh. I'm SOOOO not surprised. The two of them are selfish, and obviously stupid enough to get caught. He needs to get real and end his marriage instead of being a slimy jerk.

An aside: I love the British tabloids with their 'snogging' and 'shagging.' Too cute.

Balthazar Getty and Wife Rosetta Want to Work Things Out for the Sake of Their Children

Karen — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:02:00 GMT

Sienna Miller has been left devastated after billionaire boyfriend Balthazay Getty has decided to go back to his wife Rosetta, and their four children: Cassius (8), Grace (7), Violet (4), and 10 month-old June.

What did she expect from dating a married man anyway?

Miller is now seeking solace at the home of her father Ed, a retired American banker who now lives in a sprawling mansion in the Virgin Islands.

Meanwhile, the billionaire was spotted going into his family home in Los Angeles home on the weekend, and said: 'I can’t comment. When I’m ready, I’ll issue a statement. It’s because of the children.'

He previously said he was officially splitting from his wife, but for whatever reason, his tune has changed. Whatever happens, I hope the children are protected from anything hurtful.

Shocker: Balthazar Getty Is Officially Splitting From his Wife

Karen — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:04:00 GMT

After being photographed kissing Sienna Miller in Italy, Balthazar Getty has released a statement regarding his marriage:

"The breakdown of a marriage is a very difficult and painful experience especially when children are involved," he said in a statement released Monday. "In light of the fact that many pictures have surfaced in print and on the Internet which has caused myself and my family great embarrassment, I felt it necessary to at least acknowledge publicly that yes indeed my wife and I have separated and I will not be commenting any further."

A friend told People recently that Getty's wife is humiliated by the public affair. "It's humiliating," a friend said. "Rosetta left the country to protect the kids, and he continues to see Sienna publicly."

In the name of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, I hope to hell this doesn't go any further publicly for the sake of those 4 kids.

Who Is This Homewrecker?

Karen — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:02:00 GMT

Can you guess?

It's none other than Sienna Miller, who was formerly engaged to Jude Law. Now she's vacationing in Italy with a new boy toy: Balthazar Getty.

Getty is a married father of four. He even has a tattoo of his wife's name, Rosetta, over his heart.

An insider said: “They were all over each other for the whole afternoon.

“They had no qualms about showing the world they were together There was lots of kissing and cuddling.”

If you're keeping track, Miller broke it off with Jude Law to take up a relationship with Matthew Rhys. Rhys introduced Miller to Getty.

I need a drink.

Iron Man is a Lakers Fan

Whit Honea — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:07:00 GMT

Tony Stark, aka, Iron Man, aka, Robert Downey, Jr., and his son Indio, aka... just Indio, went to a NBA playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz.

It's good to see Downey on top of his game, and judging by his seats, the Lakers' game as well.

BTW, did I mention that Iron Man was awesome?

Robert Downey, Jr., Wants More Iron Babies

What Is Up With Gwyneth And All Those Hooker Shoes?

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Spying on the Neighbors: 4-11-08

Whit Honea — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:24:00 GMT

Just a minute, Grace. MILF Island is on.

Julia Roberts and son Henry (Celebrity Baby Scoop)

Nicole Richie's SUV hearse (Jezebel)

Sean Penn and Robin Wright back on (Gabby Babble)

Britney Spears donates my mortgage to American Idol Gives Back (Just Jared)

Tom Cruise's son Connor to act in movie with Will Smith (TomKat Crazy)

Jon Voight talks Angelina Jolie's pregnancy (Hollyscoop)

Anthony Edwards and daughters walk the dogs (Celebrity Baby Blog)

Fergie still no pregnant (Fergie Freak)

Fergie: As Pregnant As A One-Armed Circus-Performer

HerBadMother — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:03:00 GMT

You were still maybe hoping that Fergie was - despite all the denials - pregnant? Well, maybe her spinning across a stage in a cycle of cartwheels will relieve you of your delusion.

According to People.com, she told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show Tuesday morning that she stepped up her exercise game in preparation for Fox's Idol Gives Back special to hopefully squash the rumors. Perhaps to prove it – and also to show off her love of gymnastics – she performed a one-handed cartwheel during Sunday's taped performance with the group Heart. (The show will air Wednesday.)

Of course, if you follow Nicole Kidman's epic-jogging, maniacal-workout-focussed pregnancy, you might not find cartwheels convincing. But still: Fergie is not liking those pregnancy rumors and will perform acrobatics to stop them. So maybe give that some thought.

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In Which David Beckham Shows His Heart

Whit Honea — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:03:00 GMT

Not that he is normally mean or anything, but the whole Becks and Posh thing gets so overblown that it would be easy for David Beckham to believe the hype like the rest of us do (with all apologies to Public Enemy) and put himself above the little people. It happens.

Beckham traveled to Shanghai with the L.A. Galaxy for an exhibition match with the local club, and rather than sit back and practice pouty faces in the mirror all day he paid a visit to leukemia patients at the Xinhua Hospital. I can only assume that he, like myself and pretty much every parent I've ever met, has a terrible ache in him at the sight of sick kids, not that non-parents are stoic in the matter, but being able to equate something so scary to your own children, that is just gut-wrenching.

Apparently his arrival caused such a commotion that the hospital had to shut down a wing for a couple of hours and cancel a donation ceremony. People went all kinds of crazy.

Still, it was worth it, just look at these faces- not a pouty one in the bunch.

Photos: Gossip Girls

John Travolta Kisses the Hell Out of Some Kirk Douglas

Whit Honea — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:33:00 GMT

A couple of things come to mind when I look at this picture of John Travolta putting some man-love on Kirk Douglas. First, my heart goes out to Mr. Douglas. He looks like he may very well have a heart attack, which is to be expected. It's not every day that a big ol' star like John Travolta comes all the way out of the closet to plant a wet one. Normally he just sticks his wigless head out, sees his shadow and goes back in for 6 more years of denial. This is big.

Then I thought, wait- maybe John Travolta is a hero! Could it be that he saw the frailness of Douglas and thought he needed some sort of assistance? It's possible that Travolta was performing mouth-to-mouth and actually saved Kirk Douglas' life or a fate worse than Travis Barker. That's huge. I think someone just earned themselves a fruitbasket.

The thing is, Travolta only knows one way to do things, and that's crazy. It could have been anything, but I'm guessing it was the limoncellos.

Photo: StarOffenders

How Teri Hatcher Plans to Steal Christmas

Whit Honea — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:39:00 GMT

Teri Hatcher held up a copy of Dr. Seuss' classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The obvious joke here is to compare Teri and the Grinch, but despite the obvious physical similarities I'm going to take the high road. You see, my heart just grew roughly two sizes and I'm really not feeling mean right now.

Besides, despite her being on "Desperate Housewives" she's actually done some good television. Who can forget her stint as Lois Lane on TV's "Superman" (Dean Cain version)? Then there is my favorite, her role as Nina on "Just Shoot Me." She was great.

Emerson knows what I'm talking about.

Photos: dlisted

Jessica Seinfeld Knows the Way to Oprah's Heart is Through Her Feet

Whit Honea — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:11:00 GMT

Jessica Seinfeld knows books and bees. Her husband Jerry has the Bee Movie opening soon, after 8 years of commercials and teasers. Jessica has a sneaky little cookbook, Deceptively Delicious. It's good times in the Seinfeld hive.

Jessica has really landed on her feet. Oprah hasn't pimped a book and its author this hard since James Frey.

So how do you thank the richest woman in the world for helping you out? Shoes of course. It's gotta be shoes.

$18,000 worth of shoes to be exact.

Hey, Seinfeld, I'm pimping your book too. I wear a size 12.

Photo: Celebitchy

Amanda Peet in Stripes with Frances

Whit Honea — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:02:00 GMT

Amanda Peet must have known that I'm a big Stripes fan. I loves me the quotes. As a matter of fact, some of the best lines are by the character Frances, but I'm not going to use them here, because he was a psycho, and this little girl is a sweetie.

See, I have a heart.