Focus on the Candidates – Donald Trump

This blog is part of a series that focuses on the candidates who are running for President of the United States in the 2016 election. This blog focuses on Donald Trump. According to his official website, Donald J. Trump is a graduate of Wharton School of Finance. He is the author a popular business book called The Art of the Deal. You might recognize his name from Trump Tower, the Trump International Hotel, or his “Celebrity Apprentice” TV series. Unlike the other Republican candidates, Donald Trump does not have any background in politics. He has never held an elected position. … Continue reading

Donald Trump Calls Rihanna a Loser

Apparently it takes one to know one… Not that she cares what he thinks; that means nothing to the unmuzzled Donald Trump, who is sharing his thoughts about Rihanna’s decision to forgive Chris Brown for allegedly assaulting her last month. Trump told TV’s “Inside Edition” that “she better get the hell out… If she goes back, she’s a loser and she doesn’t deserve to have any future success.” Nothing like cutting to the chase… As cut-throat, and perhaps, inappropriate as his comments may be, Trump is certainly not the only star sharing his two-cents worth on the whole Chris Brown … Continue reading

Good News for Donald Trump and Jennifer Hudson

The good news for Donald Trump: He actually convinced Hollywood-types to appear on the next installment of “Celebrity Apprentice.” The bad news: “Celebrity” is a relative term and some of the individuals cast in the new season of Trump’s reality TV show will not be recognized by half the audience. Even more bad news: The pathetic state of the economy is forcing NBC to cut the cost of its primetime schedule, which means viewers will have to suffer through two hours per week of “Celebrity Apprentice.” So who are the “celebrities” The Donald talked into competing for their charities of … Continue reading

Star Updates: Trump NOT Buying McMahon’s House

If you thought that Donald Trump’s recent bid to buy TV star Ed McMahon’s Beverly Hills mansion was part of a massive publicity stunt… you might be right. A couple of weeks ago the real estate mogul turned TV host offered to lend a hand to McMahon as he fought off the threat of foreclosure on his $5.75 million six-bedroom home. The Donald’s move, which at the time seemed benevolent, made headlines around the country. Many expressed admiration for the Trumpster and his goodwill gesture of buying McMahon’s property and leasing it back to the 85-year-old celeb. But, now word … Continue reading

Donald Trump Saves Ed McMahon from the Streets

Who knew Donald Trump was a softie? The man whose acerbic comments made him Rosie O’Donnell’s No. 1 enemy is Ed McMahon’s new best friend. Or at least his landlord. The real estate mogul announced that he just shelled out more than $3 million to save Johnny Carson’s sidekick’s Beverly Hills mansion from foreclosure. According to reports, Trump bought the home for an undisclosed amount and plans to lease it to McMahon so he and his wife don’t have to find somewhere else to live. Eighty-five-year-old McMahon went public a few months ago with his tales of financial woe. The … Continue reading

Returning to the Airwaves: Joan and Genie

She’s baaaack! If would rather undergo root canal than hear Joan Rivers’ cackle then you might not want to tune into the upcoming season of “The Celebrity Apprentice.” The 75-year-old comedienne says she has signed up to become real estate mogul Donald Trump’s next slackee. Though, producers for the NBC primetime show say they cannot confirm Rivers’ appearance until the show’s airdate gets closer. The reality TV series’ new season is set to be taped this fall and is scheduled to air next January. According to Rivers, Trump asked her to appear on last season’s show, but scheduling conflicts prevented … Continue reading

Coming Soon to a Small Screen Near You

If you thought Carmela’s homemade pan of ziti was heavy then you haven’t seen the new 30-disc box set with every episode of HBO’s “The Sopranos.” The hefty collector’s item weighs in at nearly 10 pounds… and that’s not the only shocking number associated with the DVD set. When the seven seasons worth of episodes (plus two bonus DVDs) hits shelves on November 11th it will be priced at a whopping $400. The bonus discs include an interview with creator David Chase by Alec Baldwin. Plus, die hard fans of the show (likely the only ones who will be willing … Continue reading

Rosie O’Donnell Under Fire for Grabbing Son

Here we go again. Rosie O’Donnell’s back in the headlines for something she says she didn’t do and Donald Trump is there to add his two-cents worth on the entire ordeal. The latest Rosie rant started last week when The Globe ran a cover story with the headline “Abusive Rosie Bullies Son, 12.” The photos that accompany the article show an angry O’Donnell in an apparent argument with her pre-teen son Parker (who by the way has grown a LOT since I last saw him—-heck, he’s nearly as tall as Rosie). In one particular shot the former talk show host … Continue reading

Wedding Bells Ring for Trump

Will the fourth time be the charm for Ivana Trump? Frankly, I could care less, yet I still felt compelled to blog about The Donald’s ex-wife’s weekend nuptials. And no, it’s not because this is the 59-year-old’s fourth trip down the aisle. Nor is it because she is marrying a guy she could have theoretically given birth to. (Trump’s newest husband is Rossano Rubicondi a 35-year-old Italian model-actor who she has dated since he was in his late 20s.) The reason I’m compelled to write about the Saturday soiree is because of where it took place and who helped foot … Continue reading

Dumped Trump + Doofus Bachelor = Gag, Cough, Wheeze…

Did you see it too? During a break from the ballroom action on Monday night’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars” the show’s director cut to a two shot of a uniformed Naval officer with his arm around a familiar aging blonde. I couldn’t believe my eyes. And if I hadn’t heard rumors of their hook up from my brother who saw them frolicking on a beach together in Honolulu a few weeks ago I wouldn’t have believed that former “Bachelor” Andy Baldwin and Marla Maples (a.k.a. the woman that got impregnated with Donald Trump’s second daughter, married for money, … Continue reading