Today's Evil Beet Gossip

Praise Jesus! You Guys Are FINALLY Getting Over ANTM

Look, it was amusing for the first few "cycles," but when you're turning to trannies as a ratings ploy, I believe you've officially jumped the shark. Time to move on, Ty-Ty baby. The CW had strong Monday and Tuesday nights with the Gossip Girl and 90210 premieres, but the premiere of America's Next Top Model: Tranny Edition crashed and burned. Ratings were down 11% from last February's cycle, and down 32% from last September in the adult demo. Among the network's all-important 18-34 demo, ...

Nobody from the Spears Clan Sent Any Baby Gifts to Bristol Palin

"I just got off the phone with Lynne. I can tell you that she hasn't sent her any gifts, but that she does support Sarah and, of course, can empathize with their situation," says Curt Handling, Spears' publicist at the Thomas Nelson publishing company. This is contrary to news reports that circulated yesterday that Jamie-Lynn and Co. had sent a bunch of baby shit from Petit Tresor to Bristol Palin. How would any of the Spears clan have time to send anything to Bristol Palin? They're al...

David Spade Is a Daddy, Doesn’t Seem to Much Care

A Playboy Playmate that David Spade had sex with, like, twice popped out his child in Missouri last week, and he'd like everyone to know that, at some point, he will get around to seeing this child. "David and Jillian [Grace] have been in close contact throughout her pregnancy and he plans to go see the baby during his first break from shooting Rules of Engagement," said David's rep. I just feel like this is a statement that could have been better phrased. Like, the first part just kind...

Lynne Spears in New Book: “I Was a Terrible Mother”

Okay, okay, so she doesn't actually say that, but if the Daily Mail is to be believed, it's pretty much the underlying message of Lynne Spears' new tell-all about what a trainwreck Britney was growing up. The Mail claims they were leaked a copy of the book, Through The Storm: A Real Tale Of Fame And Family In A Tabloid World. Here's some of what they have to say about its contents. Lynne Spears claims Britney was drinking not long after joining joined Disney's Mickey Mouse Club, a U.S. var...

Gorgeous!

Ever since dumping that crazy conman Rafaello Follieri, Anne Hathaway's fashion choices have been phenomenal. How freakin' amazing does she look at the Venice Film Festival premiere of her new film, Rachel Getting Married? And it's not just the dress that's getting rave reviews! The film is already generating Oscar buzz for Anne, who plays a drug addict who leaves rehab to attend her sister's wedding. "An award-worthy Anne Hathaway gives the story a clear central focus," wrote the...

Jennie Garth Discusses Her Young Daughter’s Illness

Oh, poor Jennie Garth! I had no idea she'd been going through something like this. Apparently her 5-year-old daughter, Lola, recently got very sick and no one could figure out what was wrong with her. "I was basically locked in a closet with her for three months." Leaving all vanity behind, "I didn't exercise or eat healthy," she adds. "I had been a 27 in my jeans after Dancing With the Stars and I was so excited. But it really went back quickly. I definitely gained inches and a size." Finally, doctors were able to diagnose her daughter's ailm...

Sarah Palin Speaks at the Republican National Convention

Eh, you have to admit, she's quite likable when she's talking, and she's got that whole adorable Tina Fey look going on and that cute little Alaskan accent. Another observation: between Bristol "Juneau" Palin and her hottie boyfriend, Meghan and Cindy McCain and Sarah Palin's hot librarian look, this has gotta be one of the most physically attractive Presidential tickets in the history of the United States. I mean, the Obama camp has Michelle, who is admittedly quite beautiful, but can she really hold up all alone against the sheer photogenicism of the McCain/Palin ticket? I can't help but think that McCain must have taken all this into consideration as he was choosing Palin -- the McCain and Palin families standing together, well, they sure do look pretty. And I have to make yet another observation -- I know many (not all!) of you are fond of getting chatty in the comments about how I should stay away from politics because I don't know anything about it. And I'll happily admit to the latter. I don't know much about politics at all. But you know what, motherfuckers? I'm an adult citizen of the United States who has never been convicted of a felony (thanks to my awesome lawyers!!) and my totally uninformed ass can march to the polling center and vote however I damn well want, and it will count every bit as much as Bill Clinton's or Karl Rove's or your vote in the general election. And you know what else, motherfuckers? Most people in this country know even less about politics than I do. They have their opinions -- either deeply or loosely held -- about things like gay marriage and stem cell research and the war in Iraq and Roe v. Wade or whatever, but, when it comes down to it, they understand the short- and long-reaching impact of economic and foreign and domestic policy decisions even less than I do. But you know what's super duper funny? Their vote counts! Yes! It does! Just as much as yours, Mr. Genius Political Ingenue Who Occasionally Enjoys Leaving Unpleasant Comments on Celebrity Gossip Blogs. So, frankly, the fact that my understanding of politics -- or lack thereof -- is representative of the majority of Americans actually makes my opinions more valuable than the opinions of people who know big words and important-sounding phrases and statistics and history and read The Economist and whatnot. Because I'm going to make my decision based entirely on what I see and hear and think on the surface, because I'm not equipped with the economic, historical or international framework to delve a whole lot deeper than that. And that makes me unique among American voters only to the extent that I am willing to admit that publicly. That's kind of one of the grotesque beauties of politics in a functional democracy: I don't have to know what I'm talking about for my opinion to matter more than the people who do know what they're talking about. I'm just saying. /> Eh, you have to admit, she's quite likable when she's talking, and she's got that whole adorable Tina Fey look going on and that cute little Alaskan accent. Another observation: between Bristol "Juneau" Palin and her hottie boyfriend, Meghan and Cindy McCain and Sarah Palin's hot librarian look, this has gotta be one of the most physically attractive Presidential tickets in the history of the United States. I mean, the Obama camp has Michelle, who is admittedly quite beautiful, but can she ...

Alicia Sacramone Punching Some Dude in the Face

Sick of politics? Then sit back and enjoy this lovely video of Olympic gymnast and all-around hottie Alicia Sacramone punching a guy in the face at Brown University. /> Sick of politics? Then sit back and enjoy this lovely video of Olympic gymnast and all-around hottie Alicia Sacramone punching a guy in the face at Brown University. ...

Jamie-Lynn Spears Sent Baby Gifts to Bristol Palin???

A spokesperson for Petit Tresor is reporting that teen mom Jamie-Lynn Spears wanted to give Bristol Palin a little support while she's taking heat these days. The 17-year-old “Zoey 101” star and new mom sent a gift of $60 pink burp cloths to the pregnant, unwed, 17-year-old daughter of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin -- and along with it, a message of teen mom solidarity. A spokesperson for Petit Tresor, the Los Angeles baby boutique from which the gift was bought, told AB...

Britney’s Coming Back to the VMAs!!!

They're giving her a second chance! Britney Spears has confirmed that she will open the VMAs once again this year -- although in what capacity, it's not clear. "MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs?" says Brit in a statement. "I'm excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated." Okay, Britney. It's been a year. A lot of shit's gone down, but everyone still seems to be rooting for you. Don't fuck this up. ...