Conservative blogs are jumping on comments that Samuel L. Jackson made to Ebony magazine. "I voted for Barack because he was black," Jackson said."Cuz that's why other folks vote for other…
On the blog Weeping Elvis, Patrick Ferrise interviewed R.E.M.'s longtime manager Bertis Downs, who was so associated with the group that he became known as the fifth member of the band. But he got…
Al Pacino, Mel Tillis and Andre Watts are among the honorees at the White House today as President Obama awards the National Medal for the Arts. Also receiving honors are painter Will Barnet, poet…
"Halftime is over," Clint Eastwood declares, in the "Saturday Night Live" parody of Chrysler's "It's Halftime in America" Super Bowl spot that was meant to promote national unity but ended up…
President Obama's visit to Hollywood to raise money this week comes as studio chiefs threaten to withhold support in the fallout over the White House response to anti-piracy bills in Congress. In my…
For the record, I'm reluctant to start regularly paying attention to original web content for all kinds of reasons, not the least among them that it threatens to dramatically add to my work load…
Americans Elect is gathering signatures to get an independent candidate on the ballot in all 50 states, hoping to break the partisanship that has plagued the two major political parties. Unlike past…
Nancy Pelosi is trying to drum up support for the DISCLOSE Act, which would make more transparent the flood of donors investing in SuperPACS, so to draw attention she's released a new video that…
For me, "The Apprentice" jumped the shark when its celebrity edition became a regular part of the franchise instead of just a garnish, and Donald Trump jumped it when his addiction to fame prompted…
President Obama's reelection campaign unveiled the list of songs it's using at campaign rallies and other events, including Al Green's "Let's Stay Together." Obama sang a few verses of the song at a…
Pete Hoekstra's attack on rival Debbie Stabenow in Michigan is spoofed by Funny or Die. Which one is the parody? Controversial Racist Pete Hoekstra Ad – watch more funny videos
