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Trump this: Newt secures coveted Gallagher endorsement

Self-proclaimed comedian Gallagher announced Friday he is endorsing Newt Gingrich for president. Gallagher said the former speaker shares his concerns about America’s cultural drift. “Like me, he’s opposed to people naming their girl-children Sam and Toni instead of acceptable names like Evelyn and Betty: Just give her some little lesbian tendencies!” Gingrich would re-open Guantánamo [...]

The most painful talk show you’ll ever watch

Starring SNL alum and tea partier Victoria Jackson:

Filed under: Obnoxious celebrities, tea partiers

Things I don’t understand

The enduring popularity of Steven Tyler. foursquare. I thought I’d receive some sort of tangible reward for check-ins. Don’t think I’ll be changing my business cards to add “Mayor of Taco Mac.” Wolf Blitzer as a TV commentator. It takes him 10 minutes to break news, what with all the stammering and qualifiers. The fascination [...]

Annoying celebs named Russell join forces

Russells Brand and Simmons are annoying enough on their own. Now they’ve aligned, annoying me even more.
Filed under: Obnoxious celebrities, The 10 Most Annoying People of 2011, The Occupants

Washed-up rock stars who look like old lesbians

In retrospect I should have titled this post, “Dude Looks Like an Old Lady.”
(via The Regular Guys)

Filed under: men who look like old lesbians, Music, Obnoxious celebrities, The sexes

The 10 Most Annoying People of 2011: Lady Gaga

And a moron shall lead them. I know, she’s done a lot of work against bullying and on behalf of gay marriage, but that’s just playing to the base. Let’s not confuse building an audience with courage. Regardless, self-aggrandizing phonies annoy me. More annoying people of 2011 here — check back for THE most annoying [...]

The 10 Most Annoying People of 2011: Celebs named Russell

Partying with Gaddafi Jr., defending venal celebs, ripping off poor people, co-opting Occupy Wall Street … how does Russell Simmons find the time? (sources) Meanwhile, I’m afraid there will be even more opportunities for Russell Brand to annoy me in 2012. Give me Nipsey Russell. More Annoying People of 2011 here. Filed under: Obnoxious celebrities, [...]

The 10 Most Annoying People of 2011: Moves like Jagger, sounds like Christopher Cross

I was going to single out Adam Levine as a triumph of bland, inoffensive pop. Then I heard that “Moves Like Jagger” song and was very offended — and annoyed. Click here for the rest of the still-populating list.
Filed under: Music, Ob…

Gays, stop making celebs role models

Ex.: Rosie O’Donnell, who perpetuates the prevailing wisdom that gays need to be protected, defended and patronized. We’re not all victims, and asking for that kind of treatment will lead to a state of perpetual dissatisfcation. And lots of feuds. Letterman: “It’s not okay for you to say unfunny jokes where the bottom line is, [...]

Making fun of Rosie O’Donnell does not make you anti-gay

Just anti-obnoxious: A week ago, following the announcement that Rosie was engaged to Michelle Rounds, Letterman mocked the speed of this decision during his show’s monologue, saying: “The woman she is marrying, her fiancee, was driving… and her car broke down. And guess what happened? Rosie pulls up right behind her in her tow truck.” [...]

Fox conspiring to destroy the animated sitcom

Fox has bought TWO new series featuring Russell Brand, the UK’s answer to Adam Sandler (or, as Heinrich suggests, the Brits’ idea of payback for Madonna). Besides an unscripted late night show on FX, Katy Perry’s husband has been tapped to appear in an animated comedy about himself. It’s written and produced by the team [...]

The Malcontent’s artist spotlight

You know that Brian Austin Green is a fantastic actor, but as a rapper his skills are often overlooked.
Not on my watch.

Filed under: Music, Obnoxious celebrities

The 2011s: Lamest defense of an undeserving celebrity

JUDD APATOW: “Tim Allen did 200 episodes of Home Improvement. He was in three of the highest-grossing movies of all-time. And his latest [Toy Story 3] just crossed the one billion mark … Leave Tim Allen alone.” By Apatow’s logic Sly Stone shouldn’t speak ill of Soulja Boy because Soulja Boy has sold more records. [...]

Robert DeNiro’s descent into the abyss continues

Pretty people rhapsodizing about the mythic qualities of New Year’s Eve, from the garbage recyclers who brought you “Pretty Woman” and “Valentine’s Day”:

Filed under: Film, Obnoxious celebrities

Barbara Walters is easily fascinated

Barbara Walters has named talent-show tycoon Simon Cowell, New York Yankees star Derek Jeter and pop singing sensation Katy Perry as three of the year’s “10 Most Fascinating People.” Also on the list are businessman and TV personality Donald Trump, the Kardashian reality TV family, plus Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet, the onscreen couple [...]