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George W. Bush on Kanye West: "Disgusting"
Matt Cherette · 11/08/10 09:00PMTonight, NBC aired Decision Points, its interview of former President George W. Bush by Matt Lauer. When the topic of Hurricane Katrina—specifically, Kanye West's "George Bush doesn't care about black people!" outburst—came up, Bush got angry. Really angry.
Listen to a Full Song From the Upcoming 30 Rock Soundtrack: "Lemon's Theme"
Whitney Jefferson · 11/08/10 05:34PM"Lemon's Theme" is an actual song recorded by Tina Fey and Christopher Cross that will join the likes of "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah" and "Muffin Top" on the show's soundtrack debuting on November 16th. Hear the entire cheesy duet inside.
Pregnant Woman Bikini Contest? Pregnant Woman Bikini Contest.
Matt Cherette · 11/08/10 03:45PMWe've heard of contests for moms-to-be, and we've heard of bikini contests, but we've never heard of a bikini contest for moms-to-be. Watch as some very pregnant women strut their stuff for a San Diego radio station's audience.
Dina Lohan: Lindsay Is an Addict
Matt Cherette · 11/08/10 02:20PMWatch a Middle School Football Team's Stunning Trick Play
Matt Cherette · 11/07/10 10:46PMHere's a video from a recent football game featuring the squad from Driscoll Middle School in Corpus Christi, Texas, pulling off what's arguably one of the most epic trick plays in teenage history. Watch the quarterback's insane, impressive stunt inside.
Is This the Most Amazing Solve in Wheel of Fortune History?
Matt Cherette · 11/07/10 10:08PMOn Friday's Wheel of Fortune, something crazy happened. You see, a woman named Caitlin solved a seven-word, 27-letter puzzle with only one letter filled in, stunning Pat Sajak (and everyone else in the studio). Watch the unlikely feat inside.
What Does George W. Bush Like to Read on His iPad?
Matt Cherette · 11/07/10 07:05PMFormer President George W. Bush's interview with Matt Lauer airs on NBC tomorrow night, but tonight's Nightly News gave us a tech/gossip-focused preview. Apparently, Bush has an iPad—he likes to read gossip on it! Find out what inside.
Bill Maher's Harsh Critique of the Stewart/Colbert Rally
Matt Cherette · 11/05/10 11:39PMTonight, Bill Maher criticized last week's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, saying, "If you're going to have a rally... you might as well make it about something," before detailing his specific problems with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's efforts.
Chilean Miner Makes His American TV Debut on David Letterman's Couch
Whitney Jefferson · 11/05/10 10:00AMEdison Pena, one of the 33 men trapped inside a mine in Chile, made an overwhelmingly enjoyable appearance on last night's Late Show. Despite having to speak through an interpreter, he managed to be funny and perform an Elvis impression.
Larry King's Awkward Janet Jackson Interview
Matt Cherette · 11/04/10 09:00PMJanet Jackson was the guest for the hour on Larry King Live tonight. In two of the interview's most awkward moments, King a) told Jackson that her album title was "self-crediting," and b) didn't understand one of her obvious jokes.
Joel McHale Mocks Kathie Lee and Hoda to Their Faces
Bryan Ridgell · 11/04/10 07:30PMOn The Soup, host Joel McHale often mocks Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford's fourth hour of The Today Show. This morning, he was a guest and couldn't resist making fun. Click through for their reaction to his teasing.
Tina Fey Resurrects Her Sarah Palin Impersonation on the Late Show
Matt Cherette · 11/04/10 12:10PMYesterday, Tina Fey stopped by the Late Show for a chat with David Letterman. When the topic switched to Sarah Palin, Fey confessed that she barely remembered how to do her famed impersonation before busting it out one last time.
Jersey Shore's Hypocritical "It Gets Better" PSA
Matt Toder · 11/02/10 02:20PMVinny from MTV's Jersey Shore has had with all the bullying and hate speech so he's teaming up with MTV and Facebook. Too bad his show completely exemplifies that behavior. How completely? See for yourself.
Willow Smith's Ellen Debut Surprises, Satisfies
Matt Cherette · 11/02/10 01:44PM10-year-old Willow Smith made her TV/live performance debut on Ellen today, performing a snippet of Rihanna's "Only Girl" before bringing the house down with her new hit single, "Whip My Hair." It was shockingly mature—and good. Watch inside.
Generations of Saturday Night Live's Women Unite For a Real Housewives Reunion Spoof
Whitney Jefferson · 11/02/10 12:49PMWhat subject can years of SNL's female players agree is funny? The Real Housewives franchise! Andy Cohen moderates the reunion show that kicked off last night's two-hour retrospective called The Women of SNL. Tina Fey as Danielle Staub, inside!
Is This the Worst Opening of a Newscast Ever?
Matt Cherette · 11/01/10 10:38PMHere's the first minute of San Diego ABC affiliate Channel 10's 11:00 AM newscast from September 12*, video of which hit the web yesterday. Everything that could have gone wrong did. Everything. Yes, folks—worst newscast ever. Watch inside.
Jon Stewart: Democrats May Be Delusional, but Fox Is Downright Dangerous
Matt Cherette · 11/01/10 10:22PMTonight, Jon Stewart opened with a focus on tomorrow's midterm elections. Stewart first mocked Democrats for the "delusional" thought that they'd retain a Congressional majority, and then blasted Fox News for trying to make President Obama seem racist. Video inside.
Did Jon Stewart Finally Get Through to Keith Olbermann?
Matt Cherette · 11/01/10 08:37PMDuring tonight's Countdown, Keith Olbermann made a major announcement: effective immediately, he's suspending the show's "Worse/Worser/Worst Person in the World" segment, with an aim at eventually killing it altogether. What brought Olbermann to this decision? Jon Stewart, naturally! Watch inside.
Jon Stewart's Closing Rally Speech: "If We Amplify Everything, We Hear Nothing"
Matt Cherette · 10/30/10 04:00PMJon Stewart and Stephen Colbert's Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear wrapped up this afternoon with one of its only serious moments—Jon Stewart's 12-minute closing address—that was also its most important/poignant one. Video of Stewart's full speech, inside.