Here’s a scary thought: Vetertan journalist Lou Dobbs is considering a run for the White House in 2012.
During an interview with Washington’s WTOP Radio Monday, the former anchor — who abruptly abandoned his nearly 30 year post at CNN two weeks ago — further fueled rumors that he’s eyeing the Oval Office.
“Well, I’ll tell you this much — it’s one of the discussions that we’re having,” Dobb, 64. “For the first time, I’m actually listening to some people about politics. I don’t think I’ve got the nature for it,” he added. “[But] we’ve got to do something in this country and I think that being in the public arena means you’ve got to be part of the solution.”
In September, Dobbs, a controversial and outspoken critic of the nation’s immigration policy, told police that an unknown assiliant fired several shots at his rural New Jersey home.
What kind of noodle noggins does J-Hoe take us for? The “Louboutins” star is putting an interesting spin on her fall at Sunday night’s American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
“Did I trip a little bit? I don’t even remember,” she laughed while discussing her performance with Ryan Seacrest Monday morning. “I meant to do that! What are you talking about? That was part of the choreography,” Jennifer joked. “The measure of things is not what happens when you fall — it’s how you handle it when you fall.”
The singer wasn’t the only one who took a spill during the ceremony. Controversial crooner Adam Lambert also tumbled at last night’s show.
Rolling Stone snagged several shots of rock n’ roll wildchild Courtney Love working on her new single, “Nobody’s Daughter,” at Electric Lady Studios in New York City last month.
Vegetarian Leona Lewis is considering launching an animal friendly fashion line with designer Stella McCartney.
The “Happy” singer, who in 2008 was voted the “World’s Sexiest Vegetarian” by animal rights group People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals, met with designer Stella – who shares Leona’s views on the use of animal products in fashion – to discuss the possibility of her releasing her own collection products. Read the rest of this entry »
P. Diddy spent $3 million celebrating his 40th birthday over the weekend. The hip-hop star celebrated the day with Jay-Z, Bono, Nelly and Denzel Washington during a star-studded Garden of Eden-themed bash in The Grand Ballroom of New York’s Plaza Hotel.
Artist of the Year Taylor Swift may have been the night’s big winner, but The King of Pop broke the record for the artist with the most American Music Awards ever at the ceremony in Los Angeles Sunday night. Michael Jackson posthumously won awards for both Favorite Pop/Rock artist and Favorite Male Soul/R&B artist at the 2009 AMA. The two awards brought Michael’s lifetime total to 23.
Wearing a glittery white glove as a tribute to his late brother, former Jackson Five crooner Jermaine accepted the awards on his brother’s behalf, thanking Michael’s fans and reminding them to never forget “Michael’s message…of love.”
The CMA Entertainer of the Year is also the AMA Artist of the Year. The King of Pop was honored with four American Music Awards on Sunday night, but it was 19-year-old country star Taylor Swift who was honored as “Artist of the Year”.
The “Fearless” star won five of the six awards she was nominated for at tonight’s ceremony at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, even beating out Michael Jackson for the top prize in the fan-voted awards show.
“Music has never been ultimately about competition, and to be mentioned in a category with Michael Jackson is an incredible honor.” She also thanked the Jackson family after receiving the night’s biggest honor.
Singer Adam Lambert performed onstage during the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday night. The performance precedes the release of Adam’s eagerly-anticipated debut album, For Your Entertainment, debuting this Tuesday.
Rihanna — who will release her fourth studio album Rated R this Monday, after a turbulent year of headlines and scandal — turned in a live performace of her new singles “Wait Your Turn” and “Hard” at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles Sunday.
New York’s own Jay-Z and Alicia Keys got World Series champ Alex Rodriguez — better known these days as Kate Hudson’s manbag — to introduce their live performance of the Big Apple’s new anthem, “Empire State of Mind,” at the 2009 AMAs Sunday.
Luckily for everyone, there were no guest appearances from Lil Mama.
