Cancellation of the ‘King Charles’ show CNN’s King Charles showcased Gayle King and Charles Barkley discussing current events. Only weeks ago, I flagged it as the most cringe-inducing talk show since Fox’s The Magic Hour with Ervin “Magic” Johnson. In fact, the ratings for King Charles were anemic from the first episode. Moreover, it remained on life support until CNN finally pulled the plug last week. The CNN weekly prime time talk… Read more.
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‘King Charles’: Barkley Sounding Too Much Like Kanye
‘King Charles’ Charles Barkley is both informative and entertaining when discussing basketball. Clearly, CNN assumed he’d be equally so when debating politics and social issues. Spoiler alert: CNN couldn’t have been more wrong. I’ve watched several episodes of his show, King Charles. Suffice it to know that it came across as the most cringeworthy attempt by a sports star to host… Read more.
King Charles Upstages Hospitalized Kate’s Sympathy Parade: Jealousy Reigns
Princess Kate hospitalized The Princess of Wales shocked the world earlier today with this breaking news: The Princess of Wales is to stay in hospital for up to two weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery. Kensington Palace said the procedure was planned and successful but the princess is not expected to resume royal duties for months. (BBC News,… Read more.
Harry and Meghan Get the ‘South Park’ Treatment
Will Harry and Meghan Attend the Coronation? Charles Looks Like a Dithering Hamlet
Speculation is rife about whether Harry and Meghan will attend Charles’ Coronation. But this is detracting from joyful anticipation of it. It’s as if the Coronation is all about them, not him. Will Harry and Meghan Attend the Coronation? Charles delivered a very moving first speech as king. He even made a point of wishing… Read more.
Harry and Meghan Release Netflix Documentary – ‘Hear It from Us [Again]’
Harry and Meghan just released their Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan. It’s all about them whining again. But now they’re doing so in dramatic fashion. Harry and Meghan release Netflix documentary Their documentary features Meghan asking, ‘Doesn’t it make more sense to hear our story from us?’ It does, of course. But they’ve been peddling their story over and… Read more.
The ‘Harry & Meghan’ Docuseries: Should Charles Reply?
The ‘Harry & Meghan’ Docuseries? No, he should not. That is unless Meghan and Harry issue a public apology. One that expresses regret for all the distress they’ve caused. Until then, Charles should treat them with regal silence. He should keep calm and carry on – as if they do not exist. What about stripping them… Read more.
Harry’s Memoir – ‘Spare’ Yourself! You Can Judge This Book by Its Cover
Harry’s memoir – spare yourself! The title Spare says all anyone needs to know. Because it’s nothing more than the self-pitying tales Harry has been telling for years. And all because he was not born the first royal son. Sad. Sick. Proceeds to charity? Don’t bet on it The Washington Post reported yesterday that: Financial… Read more.
Courtiers: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Featuring Harry and Meghan
Publishers will release Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown by Valentine Low on October 6. Low is the royal correspondent for The Times of London. His book unveils the intrigue, ambition, and power players at Buckingham Palace. And Harry and Meghan are at the center of all of them. Courtiers: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Buckingham Palace launched an… Read more.
Farewell Tribute to the Queen…and the Monarchy
Podcast Episode 89 My affection for the queen was always tempered by my contempt for the Monarchy. As the “reprobate” son of a preacher man, however, I am all too mindful that this smacks of the canard of hating the sin, not the sinner. But I think you’ll find the explanation I offer for my… Listen.