All the Women in the World Are Equally Good and Nothing Else Matters
What do former First Lady Laura Bush, IMF chief Christine Lagarde, Cambridge classicist Mary Beard, and comedian Mindy Kaling have in common? They are all women. And... and??
Unlikely Trio Laura Bush, Colin Powell, Dick Cheney Appear in Same-Sex Marriage Advocacy Advertisement
The former First Lady's feathers have been ruffled. An advertisement supporting same-sex marriage used a clip of Laura Bush without her permission, and she is very upset. The soundbite captured by Respect for Marriage Coalition is from a 2010 interview on CNN's Larry King Live, where Mrs. Bush said, "When couples are…
A Visual History of White House Christmas Decorations
Last night Michelle Obama unveiled this year's White House Christmas decorations and the first family lit the National Christmas Tree. It's no Rockefeller Center, but it's something! In honor of the holiday season taking over the country's most prestigious domicile here's a look at how 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, has…
George W. Bush, Just Eatin' Souffle With His Buddies
George W. Bush, fresh off of his personal killing of Osama bin Laden with a golden six-shooter for which he deserves all credit, has finally commented in public about the dead Al Qaeda leader. The old galoot was booked at "a conference of hedge fund managers in Las Vegas" on Wednesday, and while he and the other…
Laura Bush, Left-Wing Radical, Supports Kagan's Supreme Court Nomination
Laura "Tania" Bush recently revealed her deep love for gay abortions and Rastifarianism. But did you know she also supports the Supreme Court nomination of softball-playing, family-hiding Jew Elena Kagan? Basically, she just restarted Baader-Meinhof. Click through for left-wing propaganda.
Laura Bush: Homo-Loving Abortionist
Former First Lady Laura "American Wife" Bush was promoting her book on Larry King's basement radio program last night and confessed to supporting choice and, sheepishly, gay marriage. She disagreed with George on these points, but they never fought. Aw.
Laura Bush Is a 'Secret Rastafarian'
Jenna Bush says her mom is a "secret Rastafarian" because she loves Bob Marley. "We sit around and we talk and we laugh and we do puzzles and we get in bed by 9:00," says Jenna. Sounds "Rastafarian" to us.
Laura Bush vs. German Chef: Was She Actually Poisoned?
In her new memoir, Laura Bush wonders if she was poisoned while in Germany in 2007. The chef who cooked her food says she's crazy. Simple stomach flu, or al Qaeda poison conspiracy? Whom do we believe?! The chef, probably.
Was Laura Bush Poisoned? and other Exciting Questions from Her Memoir
The Times snagged a copy of Laura Bush's memoir Spoken from the Heart a week before its release, and they've got the goods: Possible presidential poisoning! Peeved political potshots! And details on her fatal, "mysterious" high-school car accident.
Happy Birthday
Break out the Cristal. Mr. Sean Combs turns 40 today. Perhaps he'll get together later to celebrate with Bethenny Frankel of the Real Housewives of New York: She's turning 39. Others blowing out candles today: Matthew McConaughey is turning 40. Kathy Griffin is turning 49. Laura Bush is 63. Survivor host Jeff Probst…
Obama's Next News Cycle: A Breakdown
Barack Obama went into this Labor Day weekend amid a firestorm of controversy over his back to school speech. That firestorm was fanned a bit by Van Jones' resignation. So, what can Obama expect as the news cycle begins anew?
Sad Criminal President Settles Into a Life of Suburban Desperation
The Washington Post has published a detailed, massive report on George and Laura Bush's post-White House life, and it's like Revolutionary Road with war crimes.
Sarah Palin Ready For Her Very Own Book
Finally, Wasilla resident Sarah Palin has taken a concrete step towards "telling her story" without the distorting filter of the mainland media and mousy comedians. She's looking for a big fat book deal!
Bushes, Obamas Share Caffeine
Barack and Michelle Obama are having coffee with George and Laura Bush right now! It's an inaugural tradition — and wouldn't you know that those hick Clintons screwed it up last time?
The Bush Book, Matthews' Future, Pay Cuts at the Voice
• Laura Bush either received $1.5 million for her memoir or $3.5-5 million, depending on who you believe. Either way, it's a lot less than Hillary Clinton's $8 million advance for Living History. [NYP, WSJ]
• Chris Matthews is not running for Senate, according to his brother. [P'ticker]
• A new buyer has emerged for…
Laura Bush's Memoir Worth a Paltry Sum
First Ladybot Laura Bush sold her memoirs yesterday, and the speculation was that she'd get more than Hillary Clinton's $8 million advance, because of...inflation? But apparently she got way less.
What To Expect From Laura Bush's Memoir
Made-of-wood First Lady Laura Bush has finally sold her memoirs! Scribner bought them for an undisclosed sum—probably close to $10 million. What will we see in this thrilling volume of history in action?
Bush Memoir Sold, New Ads for the Times
• Scribner won the non-race to publish Laura Bush's memoir. [AP]
• The Times is now selling ads on the front page of the paper. [NYT]
• Movie ticket sales totaled $9.6 bil. in 2008, down 1 percent from '07. [NYT]
• Is HuffPo worth $200 million? Not so much, says Simon Dumenco. [AdAge]
• Publishing companies are…
Right-Wing Radio, Laura Bush's Memoir, Year-End Lists
• Conservative radio is expecting a big boost once Obama takes office. Also, Fred Thompson, not Rudy Giuliani, will take over Bill O'Reilly's slot. [NYT]
• Publishers don't seem to be very interested in Laura Bush's memoir. [NYer]
• After a three-day blackout, China has unblocked the Times' website. [NYT]
• Is Chris…
Pat Wexler Talks Politics
So in light of the inevitable squeeze on cosmetic enhancement spending, how's everyone's favorite diminutive derm Patricia Wexler doing? Just fine, she tells Wowowow: Not only are her patients still coming in for treatments, they "feel it is critical to keep up appearances right now," although some are cheeky enough…
