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Emily Ratajkowski Is Too Sexy for Acting – She Complains

Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 8:19 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Emily Ratajkowski thinks Hollywood is blackballing her because she’s too sexy. But that’s like Donald Trump thinking Washington is blackballing him because he’s too smart. Both of them are as clueless as they are narcissistic. Ratajkowski is ‘too sexy’ for acting Ratajkowski personifies confused millennials. One day, they’re clamoring for safe spaces in public places. The next day, they’re exposing themselves on social media, too… Read more.

Paris Bans Skinny Models – Other Cities Should Too

Friday, May 26, 2017 at 8:34 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Most French women are skinny. Yet even Paris is telling skinny models to fatten up. That’s saying a lot. Paris bans skinny models The fashion industry has been idolizing skinny women since the days of Twiggy. And that was the 1960s. I’ve been decrying that idolatry since I launched this blog in 2005. Except that… Read more.

CNN Peddling “Fake News” about Michael Jackson’s Death

Friday, February 24, 2017 at 8:14 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

The ‘King of Pop’ was found dead in his home under mysterious circumstances. What did Michael Jackson’s children and trusted staff witness prior to his sudden death? Did his personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, cause Jackson’s demise? Some suggest Jackson took his own life and others claim he was murdered by those who thought Jackson’s… Read more.

Malibu Billionaires Must Open ‘Private Beach’

Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 7:53 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

For years, billionaires have used their influence to keep ‘riffraff’ off their section of Malibu beach. They’ve been trying to buy private access to public beaches. I decried these efforts a decade ago in my post titled “Rich Snobs Trying to Keep Public off Public Beaches,” April 18, 2005.  The media pilloried entertainment mogul David Geffen for leading their futile efforts back… Read more.

A Black James Bond is Unrealistic Says Roger Moore

Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 5:19 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

A Black James Bond has become a meme. But, like most memes, I hope it amounts to nothing more than a fleeting fancy. A Black James Bond is unrealistic Interestingly enough, Sony executives themselves raised the prospect of a Black James Bond. Last year, leaked e-mails revealed they were considering Idris Elba to replace Daniel Craig. I registered my take in “A… Read more.

A Black James Bond? No, Hell No!

Friday, December 26, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

The media have published the latest batch of leaked Sony e-mails. It includes executives discussing Idris Elba replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond. That, of course, would make Elba the first Black James Bond. And that prospect has caused near-universal excitement. A Black James Bond? Mind you, other leaked e-mails outed these same executives as closeted Hollywood racists. That makes their… Read more.

Maya Angelou, Legendary Poet and Author, Is Dead

Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 5:44 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Everyone is eulogizing Maya Angelou. And they’re doing so as if she were more a living saint than a poet laureate. Michelle and I join millions around the world in remembering one of the brightest lights of our time — a brilliant writer, a fierce friend, and a truly phenomenal woman. (President Obama, whitehouse.gov, May 28, 2014)… Read more.

Dr. Oz in Fat Suit? Why Not Blackface, Doctor?

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 5:51 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Dr. Oz in a fat suit No doubt you’ve seen actors on TV wearing fat suits. They pretend it’s to empathize with fat people. But skinny bitches like Gwyneth Paltrow and Courtney Cox do little more than make fun of them. That’s why actors wearing fat suits are just as offensive as those wearing blackface.  Of course, Dr.Oz should know… Read more.

Proof Michael Jackson Was a Pedophile; His Brothers Venal Parasites

Monday, July 1, 2013 at 8:23 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

It is self-evident that Michael Jackson was a serial Pedophile. Even worse, though, is that his brothers enabled him. And they did so because they are venal parasites. Based on HIStory, I used to be a big fan. I regarded Jackson as the most talented performer in the history of entertainment. But prosecutors charged him in 2005 for… Read more.

Taylor Swift Breaks Up with Harry Styles

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

We are a doomed civilization. Only that can explain why news about pop star Taylor Swift breaking up with her latest trophy boyfriend competes with breaking news about NFL football. Taylor’s swift break-up Her latest hookup was with Harry Styles, the Mick Jagger wannabe from the British boy band One Direction (aka 1D). It lasted only 65 days, which… Read more.