Archive for Posts Tagged ‘Media’
CNN: The Most Trusted Name in News
March 15, 2009 | Pop Culture
Good to see CNN has its reporting priorities in order:
Screw the Iraq election and Space Shuttle launch. I want to know about CNN’s #2 story: flying stilettos!
Tags: Media
It’s The Scandal That’s Rocked The Nation…
March 8, 2009 | Political Humor, Pop Culture
First Lady Michelle Obama dares to — GASP! — flash her arms!
Good to know that in a time when the U.S. unemployment rate has skyrocketed to the highest level in 25 years and North Korea is preparing to test-fire a missile that could potentially hit Alaska, the media is investigating the issues that REALLY matter!
Tags: Candy Goes to Washington, Media, Michelle Obama
Sam Donaldson Retiring, Looking Forward to Finally Taking Advantage of Early-Bird Specials
February 18, 2009 | Political Humor, Pop Culture
ABC News veteran Sam Donaldson, one of the most recognizable figures in political television broadcast journalism, will retire from full-time work at the end of next week after 41 years as an investigative reporter, network news anchor and talking head, the Washington Post reports.
“Some people leave the business bitter, feeling they’ve been cast out,” Donaldson said. “Or they hang on too long. I don’t ever want to get in that position.”
Many ceremonial events are planned to celebrate the career of the Emmy-winning 74-year-old newsman. In fact, CandyKirby.com has learned that ABC plans to retire Sam’s microphone, while the National Geographic Museum wants his eyebrows.
Tags: Media
Philosophical Question of the Day
January 30, 2009 | Pop Culture
I don’t know about “Mall Cop,” but this article has certainly taught me something: the USA Today layoffs clearly didn’t claim the right reporters.
Tags: Media
Brangelina Hates to Be Called “Brangelina”
November 21, 2008 | Pop Culture
In a not-so-shocking report, the New York Times today discussed Angelina Jolie’s “carefully orchestrated image,” for which she has manipulated the media — just like any other PR-savvy celebrity.
Some of the juicier revelations:
As part of their $14-million cover deal with People, Angie and Brad insisted the magazine only feature positive coverage of them, not merely in that instance but, like, forever.
Of course, that shouldn’t be too hard for the same magazine that’s featured an angelic-looking post-prison Paris Hilton on the cover — she actually glowed! — with the sidebar: “Negative influences Hilton says she’s cutting from her life and what she plans to do next.” In fact, insiders say People is considering changing its name to Celebrity Ass Kisser. True story!
Tags: brangelina, Media
‘60 Minutes’ with Obama Equals Big Ratings
November 17, 2008 | Political Humor
Barack Obama earned big ratings for 60 Minutes last night, giving the CBS show its largest audience in almost a decade, according to “preliminary Nielsen ratings.”
Obama chatted about his plans for Guantanamo Bay (get rid of it), Osama bin Laden (see if we can track him down on Twitter), no longer being anonymous (sucks in general, but good for long lines at Disney) and the appointment of a Republican to his Cabinet (hint: it won’t be Palin).
But, of course, what most Americans want to know is… WHAT ABOUT THE FREAKIN’ DOG?!
Not getting one till early spring, said Michelle. *COLLECTIVE SIGH OF DISAPPOINTMENT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD*
But in the meantime, President Clinton offered to stand in and chase plenty of tail.
Tags: Barack Obama, Media
