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more about #seanpenn more comments → jasonelias: I've got to say I've noticed that musicians are often the worst music reviewers ever. It's nothing but pat phrases, lack of insight and often a startl... more » Trai_Dep: Err, we ARE talking about the editorial page of the freaken' Wall Street Journal, correct? As a launchpad to suggest that bringing in people not on th... more » OMG! Ponies!: I have to say, James Franco's writing was self-important claptrap. After the first paragraph, I found myself asking, "Mr Franco, why should I care ab... more » Tremonius: "But wait. The women. Look at the women. All is not well. I'm thinking about the women. This is Iran." This is Toro, crawling across the ring to retr... more » snugbug: Actually, Bono's worst op-ed piece to date was an interminable "ode to Berlin" that he penned for the NYT for the 2oth anniversary "of the wall's fall... more » TheologicalSong: that's all well and good, but how does "aging midget who wears sunglasses indoors" buttress your point, exactly, Ravi? an example of responsible, inci... more » Tweezergal: But even worse than your-average-run-in-the-mill celebrity "authors" are business-people, anchors, and politicians who hire academics, reporters, or i... more » AzureTexan: "I'm confused. Suzanne Somers is famous, and SHE'S a good writer." — Kim Kardashian, in Sunday's London Times more » Banjo-Sea Kitten: What's been worse is the speaking Sean Penn--on Larry King especially. He cannot form an articulate sentence to save his life. At least Sarah Palin is... more » Tweezergal: Hooray Ravi Somaiya, for exposing what everyone knows but few want to admit, that "celebrity writer" is an oxymoron. The fact is, even edited pieces b... more » If_I_Had_a_Poodle: Are you suggesting that writing is a craft and a skill that requires effort and practice? This is an interesting topic. I would like to subscribe to y... more » MrInBetween: Sean Penn is emultating Hemingway. Try again, nitwit. more » Pope John Peeps II: what happened to: *celebrities are dumb more » Lymed: I can't say anything bad about a person who is in denial about the loss of a pet. more » secretagentman: Jesus George, I said I was sorry, next time I will warm my hands first. My man is so indiscreet. more » -
#journalismism
Why Celebrity Op-Eds Suck
Pretty much anything Bono or Sean Penn write is a festival of crap that would never be tolerated from another contributor. Even James Franco sounds like a moron in today's Wall Street Journal. Here's why:
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#gossiproundup
Jessica Simpson and the Tale of the Dead Bitch
Jessica Simpson hopes a coyote returns her dog. Bill hoped that Hillary would be Al's vice-president. And Jude Law's baby-mama hopes to make a buck. Good morning, and welcome to your Wednesday morning Gossip Roundup! More » -
#gossiproundup
Leighton Meester's Obnoxious Behavior Causes a Scene in the Hamptons
Leighton Meester acts obnoxiously in a fancy Hamptons restaurant, Bernie Madoff boned his secretaries, Shania Twain is an Idol judge, NeNe was a stripper, Erin Andrews gets dirty for GQ, Madonna turns 51, and Sean Penn's marriage is officially over. More » -
#brooklynbabbleson
As Exciting As Stroller Set Gossip Gets
Amy Sohn's new book sure does have some some hot dish: Sean Penn's bad in bed, Robert Downey Jr. cheats, and Kate Hudson is an evil bitch... in her mind. The celebs don't care, but the New York Post does! More » -
#gossiproundup
Farrah Fawcett, Rumored Again to be Near Death, Accepts Proposal From Ryan O'Neal
Farrah finally agrees to marry Ryan before she dies, FHM names Megan Fox the hottest woman in the universe, Paris Hilton finds a new animal to ride, Jake and Reese dress up alike and a Fox News divorce. More » -
#mysteries
Did a Blind Item Prophesy Sean Penn's Sabbatical?
Sean Penn has pulled out of two films, Variety reports today. While he's saying he needs the time to work on his (continually) troubled marriage to Robin Wright, a blind item last week is fueling speculation that it's drug-related. More » -
#gossiproundup
Real Housewives' Kelly Bensimon Hates Being Kelly Bensimon
Kelly Bensimon comes to the stark realization that she was on a reality TV show, a Vogue intern gets a stripper's digits, and Brittney's still getting her cashflow juiced by everyone. More » -
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#gawkerstalker
Sean Penn, Friend of the People: 160 Central Park S
[Submit your own Gawker Stalker sightings to stalker@gawker.com] May 12 @ 11am There's a work stoppage at the essex hotel. mr. penn happened to be there filming a movie, saw his brothers and sisters protesting. More » -
#gossiproundup
One of These Top Gun Stars Is Gay. Well, One is Openly Gay.
Sean Penn and Rihanna are in the midst of breakups; Elizabeth Edwards is reflecting on her awful near breakup and Kelly McGillis found out she's lesbian after two marriages. More » -
#casting
Sean Penn's Addition to Three Stooges Movie Does Not Make It Oscar Bait
Sean Penn will play Larry, alongside Jim Carrey as Curly and Benicio del Toro in the Farrelly brothers' Three Stooges movie. While some had assumed/hoped this would be a classy biopic, it's not. Just slapstick. More » -
#traitors
Sean Penn Wanted to Be Cut from a Film Because He Loves the Ayatollahs So
Sean Penn is in bed with the ayatollahs, as everyone, but especially the New York Post, knows. He loves evil Iranians so much that he had himself cut from a movie which depicted them negatively. More » -
#traderoundup
Mr. Popper's Penguins and Other Adventures
Michael J. Fox is working again. As is Rebecca Romijn. Sean Penn and Melissa Leo make post-Oscar plans, and a great stage vet gets a potentially good role. More » -
#gossiproundup
Vanity Fair Oscar Party Obliterates Competition
The Vanity Fair Oscar party was, this year more than ever, the center of the celebrity vortex, devouring other party-throwers Prince, Elton John, Madonna and adorable twitterering couple Demi and Ashton. More » -
#clips
Top Ten Moments of the Oscars
An on-stage musical extravaganza. Two epic gay rights speeches. Sean Penn's upset win for Milk. The 2009 Oscars were easily the gayest yet. More » -
#beautifulawards
'You Commie Homo-Loving Sons of Guns'
With Slumdog Millionaire sweeping the Academy Awards — eight Oscars including best picture — and Kate Winslet taking best actress for The Reader, only Sean Penn's best actor win for Milk managed to surprise. -
#thethreestooges
Has Sean Penn Hired A Voice Coach To Master The Nyuk-Nyuk?
The Farrelly brothers' adaptation of The Three Stooges has been hit with about as many casting rumors as the upcoming, unwritten Batman sequel. Now, though, there may be proof that Sean Penn is suiting up. More » -
#seanpenn
Warring Oscar Hopefuls Mickey Rourke and Sean Penn Sign Historic Poolside Treaty
Having second-guessed his nearly disastrous decision to squeeze into a spandex battlesuit (as Oscar-poisonous as a latex fatsuit) and climb into the Wrestlemania ring, Mickey Rourke is now onto stop #2 of his redemption tour: More » -
#gossiproundup
Katie Holmes' Chemical Moment With Sean Penn
Everyone's experimenting with a new crowd: Katie Holmes hangs with the bad boys; Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie try a new neighborhood and Gene Roddenberry's remains enter a whole other orbit. More » -
#gossiproundup
Paris Hilton's MySpace Man, New Sex Tape
Paris Hilton made out with the CEO of MySpace, everywhere, and maybe made another sex tape. Tom Cruise has wanted to kill since he was a child. More »
