Rant

NICKI MINAJ: DO YOU REALLY WANT TO SMELL LIKE HER?

We used to get a kick out of Nicki Minaj’s imaginative fashion sense and bold style. But it seems the more we get to know her, the less we like her. Her gangster-mouth tirade against Mariah Carey was uncalled for and to her credit, Mariah never stooped to Nicki’s level of vulgarity. Now she’s publicly embarrassed Steven Tyler by calling him a “racist” simply because he questioned her ability as a judge on American Idol. He openly apologized, but shouldn’t have, because she isn’t worthy of a response. Nicki is simply displaying her lack of education and upbringing – another candidate for charm school. (Above Nicki is in Sydney launching her perfume “Pink Friday.”

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CHARLIE SHEEN: AMERICANS WILL PAY TO SEE A TRAIN WRECK

WHO is buying all these tickets to see Charlie Sheen in person? Aren’t we in a recession? He’s selling out across the USA and even filled 6000 seats for two shows at Radio City Hall in New York. The ticket prices are $79.50 to $519 and for $750 the buyer can meet Charlie backstage. He calls his act “Charlie Sheen Live: My Violent Torpedo of Truth,” but what is the audience going to SEE? Charlie, seated in a chair, ranting like he did on TV and the internet? Will the goddesses or pornstars be featured in some entertaining way? Who is rehearsing this act with Charlie? We picture disgruntled young guys paying for the tickets, looking to feel better about themselves. Will they be satisfied with Charlie’s show?

EVEN REHAB CAN’T SAVE MEL GIBSON’S REPUTATION AND CAREER

Usually a long and seemingly sincere visit to rehab is the first step for Hollywood celebrities hoping to clear up their reputations – and it generally WORKS. People love to forgive. Mel Gibson’s handlers (what’s left of them) are certainly trying to talk him into rehab right now, but when the arrogant actor is in the throes of his addiction (to alcohol and possibly other substances) and he’s in denial. (Dr Drew of Celebrity Rehab is probably licking his chops as we write this.) Gibson has insulted and offended just about everyone – women, Jews, Latinos, gays, journalists, blacks, cops, non-Catholics, – and he’s already blown his chances for redemption. Rehab isn’t enough. We suggest he move back to Australia and live on a farm out of the limelight.