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MSNBC Anchor: Just Say "No" To Paris

GiggleSugar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:00:00 -0700

Perhaps MSNBC anchor Mika Brzezinski was doing this more for show, but kudos to her for saying enough is enough. Somebody had to show their distaste for all this "Paris gets out of jail" coverage. Um, hello...there's a war going on and a presidential election we gotta start thinking about. But like crack, the media seem to be addicted to all things Paris. Sigh.

87% of Fox Viewers for McCain: News Watchers Discriminate?

CitizenSugar — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:00:03 -0700

Though media may or may not be biased (depending on your perception of it) viewers it seems might be. In a recent Rasmussen poll, the cable network of choice was a big indicator of how a viewer plans to vote in November.

The network that was most closely tied to a candidate? Fox News, with 87 percent of viewers saying they're likely to vote for John McCain. (The results are similar to 2004 when 88 percent favored Bush.) Though Fox has an anecdotally popular niche among conservatives, they're not the only ones with pals; other networks lined up as well. Over at CNN, 65 percent said they'll vote for Obama compared to 26 percent for McCain, and at MSNBC it's 63 percent to 30 percent for McCain, with the major networks showing similar results.

The results do bring up an interesting question about coverage - to see what it is, read more.

Do networks cover stories in a way to cater to one population or another - or do people seek out coverage they feel closely allies with their own beliefs? Or as one blogger at NewsBusters asks, "Chicken and egg question: which came first, Obama supporters or pro-Obama media coverage? Did all the glowing, sycophantic, journalistically unprofessional coverage of Obama by CNN, MSNBC, and the nets create this support?" What do you think? Any merit to this musing? When you pick your news source, what do you look for?

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Briefing Book! Fox News Unveils New Post-Election Promo

LibertySugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:30:55 -0800

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Networks: What would MSNBC's look like? Fox News debuts first post-election promo. - 23/6
Abstinence: Practicing what they preach? Chicago abstinence teachers save first kiss for the alter. - Jezebel
Schools: Patriotism or brainwashing? Most US voters want kids to say the pledge of allegiance every day. - Donklephant
Tech: Would you upload video suggestion of how to improve your city? SF Mayor Gavin Newsom gets a YouTube page, and asks for videos but disables comments and ratings. - SFist

Four More Years For Olbermann - Are You Counting Down?

LibertySugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800

MSNBC President Phil Griffin announced yesterday that Countdown with Keith Olbermann has been renewed for at least the length of Barack Obama's term. He said:

"Keith Olbermann is at the core of MSNBC's current success. Countdown is our signature program and I'm thrilled that we're going to be able to bring it to Keith's loyal viewers for another four year term."

The often incensed and always passionate newscaster, who went on The View yesterday and admitted to not voting as a symbolic gesture of objectivity, will be on board for more of his Special Comments (surely to be creatively engineered after Bush leaves). Olbermann will also play a prominent role in MSNBC's coverage of all major news events. Is this announcement music (or noise) to your ears?

Chris Matthews Stays on MSNBC, Howard Dean to CNBC?

CitizenSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:24:01 -0700

Chris Matthews has renewed his contract with MSNBC to stay on another four years. That means we'll be treated to Chris's totally unbiased (wink) political coverage during the 2012 election!

Meanwhile, a new cable news personality is being born on CNBC. Perhaps ready to trust in someone other than Jim Cramer, CNBC has signed on Howard Dean as a regular contributor for business news.

Dean, like Cramer, is infamous for enthusiastically screaming into the camera, and he worked on Wall Street for a bit after graduating college. Dean also was an early critic of business practices that help create the financial crisis.

Both Matthews and Dean have dreams of public office - Chris hinted at a Senate run, and we all know Howard was willing and able to serve in the Obama administration. Are you happy to see these two on TV instead of in office?

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Lighten Up: Chris Matthews Cuts a Rug On Ellen

CitizenSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:00:18 -0700

OK, Liberty's going to kill me (she loves her MSNBC) but I'll just have to risk it - everyone's favorite tangerine news man, Chris Matthews was on Ellen yesterday - dancing like his spray tan depended on it. (Oh, OK! "Healthy Glow." Sorry Liberty. The orange must be just my TV.)

Does he make you want to "get up off that thing?" Ooh, plus! Here's a fun contest: who's the better Ellen dancer? Chris, or Barack?

Chris Matthews Discusses "White Ethnic" Vote

LibertySugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:00:40 -0800

Now that the dust has sort of settled from Junior Super Tuesday, and 24-hour cable news is no longer playing in my head while I sleep, one thing I heard Tuesday night just won't go away. I heard Chris Matthews of MSNBC talk about the "White Ethnic Vote" a group he described as white Americans who do not have a four-year college degree.

The use of the term "ethnic" to refer to someone's level of education boggles my mind. I am all for "whites" celebrating their specific immigration histories, and identifying themselves as something more than the nondescript term "white."

I just don't understand what Chris Matthews was talking about when he called whites without a college degree "white ethnics." Why can't he just call them whites without a college degree? It dangerously implies that whites, without higher education are different than other whites, and somehow, because they are less educated, they are more like minorities, who he thinks are also less educated. Why are we obsessed with demographic politics in the first place?!

The term may be an off-the-cuff slang term tossed around by political strategists, but the lazy and stereotypical characterization does not need to be repeated or perpetuated on national television. This isn't the first time Matthews has gotten in trouble for his irresponsible reporting style. He had to apologize for saying on air that "the reason she's [Clinton] a U.S. senator, the reason she's a candidate for president, the reason she may be a front-runner is her husband messed around." The thing is, I really like watching Hardball. I just wish he wouldn't be so unnecessarily ridiculous. Do any of you find Chris Matthews' use of the term "white ethnic" offensive?

Robert, Kristen, and the New Moon Cast Pause to Party

PopSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner were together for last night's special NYC screening of New Moon along with their many costars. It looks like they split up for the afterparty, though, with Robert and Kristen spotted afterward looking far more casual on their way out of a lounge in the city's Meatpacking District. The official afterparty was held in a different neighborhood at The Box, where Ed Westwick and Jessica Szohr were spotted making a hasty retreat in the rain. Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, and Peter Facinelli were also there to party with a select group, and he even stopped to pose with fans on the way out. Elizabeth Reaser and Taylor had to rest up for an appearance this morning; he headed to The Today Show, so check his interview out after the jump.

To see lots more photos and Taylor's video, just read more.

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Robert Pattinson Talks Teeth and Love on Today Show

PopSugarUK — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:09:06 -0800

Robert Pattinson showed us lots of his many facial expressions during his visit to the NBC Studios in New York City yesterday for his appearance on The Today Show. He chatted about his teeth, Edward's love story, and joked that every rumour about him is true: check out a video of his interview after the jump, as well as his appearance on Regis and Kelly. Robert and his New Moon costars have been taking over the TV schedules in the US this week in the lead up to the film's release today, with their visit to Jimmy Kimmel showing tonight, but now the movie's finally out there the stars will get to enjoy a well-deserved rest. To help deal with Robert-withdrawal symptoms, check out the trailer for Remember Me, watch his interview with David Letterman, and drool over all these pictures of his day in NYC yesterday: enjoy!

To watch Rob's interviews on The Today Show and Regis and Kelly, and see LOADS more pictures of all his adorable facial expressions at the TV studios, just read more.

Robert on The Today Show

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Robert on Regis and Kelly Part 1

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Front Page: Oprah Opens Up About Interview With Sarah Palin

TresSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:06 -0800

After wrapping up her interview with Sarah Palin, which will air next Monday, Oprah gave fans an idea of what to expect. - Twitter
At least 4,000 swine flu deaths have been reported in the US. - MSNBC
Balloon Boy's parents, Richard and Mayumi Heene, are expected to plead guilty to criminal charges. - NPR
Recent sales suggest the art market is rebounding. - Blomberg
President Obama will not accept a plan for Afghanistan unless it involves details for a US exit. - ABC News
After Lou Dobbs revealed he was leaving CNN, the network announced John King will replace him. - Huffington Post