‘RACIST’ FINGER-POINTING

And Now For Nicki Minaj’s Latest Beef, Rapper Calls Steven Tyler ‘Racist’

By Jacob Wittich

ONLY TWO MONTHS INTO HER NEW GIG AND HIP HOP STAR Nicki Minaj has already detonated two of American Idol‘s loudest controversies.

Just as talk of the feud between current Idol judges Minaj and Mariah Carey has subsided, former judge Steven Tyler revived the drama by adding his own two cents about the clash.

DENY DENY DENY

TMZ Shoots Down Report It Wants A Spy Drone

By Elizabeth C.

WHAT ARE MEL GIBSON, DAVID HASSELHOFF, BRITNEY SPEARS, CHARLIE SHEEN, LINDSAY LOHAN AND PARIS HILTON ALL DOING TODAY? We suspect wiping sweat from their brows (and maybe changing their pants) after TMZ denied reports that it was seeking permission to fly a news-collecting drone.

TEARS ARE UNACCEPTABLE

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: STFU

By Karen Malmquist

FINALLY! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hils are morphing from ladies who lunch into the mean girls Bravo was hoping for. While Brandi and Kim are playing nice-nice Monday, Adrienne makes a condescending comment, and it’s becomes less clear why these women keep agreeing to dinner parties together.

GOING FOR CHEAP LAUGHS, GETTING MORE THAN SHE BARGAINED FOR

Alleged Comedian Takes Easy Aim At Chris Brown

By Jacob Wittich

IS THERE ANY POINT IN THE Chris Brown-Rihanna timeline that isn’t full of fireworks?

The controversial singer-songwriter Brown deleted his Twitter account Sunday after being provoked into a Twitter fight by an insult comedian. The exchange between Brown and Jenny Johnson turned obscene when Johnson replied to a tweet of Brown’s about looking “old as f-k!.” Johnson retorted, “I know! Being a worthless piece of s—t can really age a person.”

WE’RE ALL COMPLICIT

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117 Bangladeshis Die For Americans’ Right To Cheap Clothing

By Elizabeth C.

I HATE TO BE THE DEBBIE DOWNER, BUT I FEEL COMPELLED TO POINT OUT THAT MORE THAN 117 Bangladeshi factory workers died for Americans’ right to buy cheap Polo shirts, fleece jackets and T-shirts this holiday season.

The workers were employed at the “high risk” Tazreen Fashions factory operated by Li & Fung Ltd., which produces clothing for American clothing brands such as Sean Combs’ ENYCE, Wal-Mart’s Faded Glory, Dickies and the Sears line True Desire.

A NATURAL

Dannielynn Birkhead Is Modeling For Guess

By Elizabeth C.

THE GENETICALLY BLESSED DAUGHTER OF ANNA NICOLE SMITH makes her debut for Guess, the same fashion company for which her troubled mother modeled. And as much as it pains us to admit, Dannielynn is a natural.

Smith was the beautiful loser who became a a symbol for our White Trash Nation,” and later, her own drug-induced dysfunction.

PURRFECTLY WONDERFUL

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The Seven Best Christmas Gifts For The Discriminating Cat

By Elizabeth C.

THIS POST IS FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO COUNT THE ENTIRE CAT POPULATION AS THEIR BEST FRIEND.

No, we are not all crazy hoarder cat ladies, although they’re included too. We are the boys and girls, men and women, who share space with presumptuous furry felines.

Yes, we know that half the time these furballs act more highfalutin than Donald Trump on Twitter. But it’s the pittance we pay for their discriminating company.

That’s why while everyone else is compiling “best gift lists” for moms and dads and bosses, we’ve scoured the web for the very best gifts for the purrfect pet companion.

Merry Catmas.

SEASON FIVE, EPISODE FOUR

Real Housewives Of Atlanta: Butt Calls Don’t Lie

By Karen Malmquist

IT’S THE MYSTERY OF THE PHANTOM DONKEY BOOTY! On Sunday’s Real Housewives of Atlanta, Phaedra’s famous behind accidentally drops a bomb on Cynthia, seemingly without Phaedra even knowing. A butt-dial to Cynthia reveals Phaedra — or Phaedra’s butt — saying some not-so-nice things about the model.

INSPIRING LOVE & LOYALTY

After Larry Hagman’s Death, Extraordinary Accolades From Friends

By Elizabeth C.

WE’RE USED TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY lauding the dead, but there’s something extraordinary about the accolades coming from Larry Hagman’s friends.

The Texas native who snared worldwide fame after starring in two television shows — the 60s’ comedy I Dream Of Jeannie and the 80s’ prime soap hit Dallas — died Friday from complications of throat cancer. Since then, former costars have released evocative words of praise and friendship about Hagman.

CAPTIVATING THE WORLD

Gangbusters Gangnam Style Bests Bieber’s Baby On YouTube

By Elizabeth C.

THE NEWS IS REVENGE FOR THIRTYSOMETHINGS EVERYWHERE WITH A PAUNCH: Psy’s Gangnam Style has bested pop prince Justin Bieber by having the most-watched video ever on YouTube. Since being released July 15, the fantastical phantasmagoria has netted 816,175,123 million views as of 10:40 am Central time on Nov. 25.

Biebs’ Baby now officially sits in the number two spot, with 804,669,690 hits. That video was first posted back in February 2010.

But Bieber shouldn’t cry in his milk: both numbers are stratospheric and illustrate how the Internet is transforming and shrinking our world. Can you remember the last time that an 18-year-old Canadian boy and a 34-year-old South Korean starred at the same party?