Politics

Stephen Rivers, PR Guy and Friend, Dead at 55

I am so sorry to read about the passing of my friend, Stephen Rivers. He was 55 and died after a long bout with...

“Variety” Revives Ancient Greek Legislator in Headline

Variety, ever hoping to stay current, has revived an ancient Greek politician in their headlines today. The lead story in the Hollywood trade mag may...

Exclusive: Helen Thomas’s Rabbi- Interviewer Speaks

The rabbi-journalist who got the explosive interview with veteran reporter Helen Thomas spoke to me tonight exclusively. Rabbi David Nesenoff is a journalist and filmmaker...

Helen Thomas Self Destruction: Rabbi Has More on Tape

Has Helen Thomas destroyed her career after 50 years of covering the White House? It doesn't look good. I am told the Rabbi who videotaped...

Sean Penn in Haiti: His Wealthy, Mysterious Backers Also Want American Idol

Sean Penn has been in Haiti for five months doing killer work as a Good Samaritan. Vanity Fair has an elucidating piece on him...

MIA aka Edgar Bronfman’s Daughter-in-Law: Phony, Yet Catchy

I can't overemphasize how much I loved Lynn Hirschberg's piece on rap singer M.I.A. in the May 25th New York Times Magazine. It is...

Greta van Susteren is a Hypocrite about Sarah Palin

Greta van Susteren has posted a picture of Sarah Palin's new badly built fence on her blog (no link, sorry). The wobbly structure, which...

Hot New Film Shows Doctors Without Borders, Literally

Did you ever wonder what those Doctors Without Borders actually do? Now we know, thanks to director Mark Hopkins. "Living in Emergency" is Hopkins' unprecedented...

Hello Dalai: Richard Gere Bringing Tibetan Leader to Radio City

Richard Gere puts his money where his mouth is, and he's consistent. One of the last great movie stars, Gere is underwriting appearances later this...

Oliver Stone Sets South American Dictators (Er, Presidents) Film Tour

Oliver Stone is a busy man. On Friday, May 14th, he'll debut "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps" at the Cannes Film Festival. But he...