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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Freshest Of ‘08: Britney Spears

This year’s freshest award goes to veteran pop star Britney Spears, who made a public comeback by appearing at MTV’s VMAs and then topping charts with her new album (Circus). Gossip Girl hottie Blake Lively took second place.

Scandalist Mobile Winner: Britney Spears.

POSTED BY Matt Muro AT 5:49 am | No Comments

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Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Bristol Palin’s Baby Due In Two Days

Apparently Sarah Palin’s dad is a big blabbermouth, as he revealed to some site called Grandparents.com that his granddaughter, Bristol, is having a baby boy. Cuteness! We kinda miss the Palins for all their family drama - we hope the Governor threw some baby clothes for her grandson into that pile of crap she bought for thousands at Saks this summer!

Bristol is due on December 20th, which is just two days away! We can’t wait for the Alaska’s Baby of the Year to be born. Will Bristol follow in her parents’ footsteps and name it something weird, or will she define herself as a more traditional Palin? We’d guess her tot’s name will put Bronx Mowgli Wentz to shame. Fingers crossed, of course.  [NYP. Getty Images]

POSTED BY Kate Spencer AT 11:32 am | No Comments

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Monday, December 15th, 2008

John McCain Can’t Say He’d Vote For Sarah Palin In 2012

Sarah Palin, just take that “White Oprah gig” already—in national politics, you’re already losing your biggest fan. John McCain, while still grateful for her executive experience, campaign re-invigoration, and all the other neato stuff the most unpopular vice-presidential candidate ever brought to his ticket last fall, he couldn’t promise he’d vote for her in 2012 on Sunday’s episode of This Week.

I can’t say something like that. We’ve got some great other young governors. I think you’re going to see the governors assume a greater leadership role in our Republican Party.

Well, yes, because Republicans are greatly outnumbered by Democrats in the House and Senate. But there you have it. McCain, the man who refused to hear a negative word about Palin during the election, would rather nod at potential nominees Tim Pawlenty and Bobby Jindal than suggest he’s in her pocket for the 2012 Republican primary. Where’s the team spirit, guys?

POSTED BY Anthony Miccio AT 1:18 pm | No Comments

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Friday, November 21st, 2008

Sarah Palin Talks, Turkeys Die

Worried about an awkward thanksgiving? Three days full of dry turkey leftovers and family bickering? Just be glad you’re not giving a TV interview while birds are slaughtered behind you, like Sarah Palin did.

The Alaskan governor must have been embarrassed enough at the actual photo-op, where she “pardoned” a Wasilla turkey and read a speech about how Ben Franklin loved turkeys or something. But when she stepped out of the coop to give an interview, no one bothered to halt the execution of the other prisoners. Watch in the above clip as a reporter asks about “programs on the chopping block”—as a farmer shoves a turkey into a throat-slitting cylinder (at 1:16). Palin goes on to explain why she’s there (at 2:05):

You need a little levity in the job, especially with so much that has gone on that has been so…political, obviously, it’s nice to go out and do something to promote a local business. To just participate in something that isn’t so heavy-handed politics that invites criticism! Certainly we’ll probably invite criticism by doing this too, but at least this was fun.

Check out Palin pardoning the lucky bird after the jump. Warning: listening to her talk for several minutes while surrounded by turkeys may make you envious of those that were already dead.

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POSTED BY Anthony Miccio AT 1:04 pm | 2 Comments

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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Funniest Of ‘08: Vote Now!

You might think that presidential politics and a crashing economy would have kept folks from laughing in 2008, but thanks to these four comedians - intentionally or not - there were plenty of chuckles to go around. Amy Poehler kept reaming the headlines on SNL’s Weekend Update all the way through her very noticeable pregnancy, while Steve Colbert showed TV pundits just who had the lock on “truthiness.” Tina Fey got a perfect chance to bring new audiences to the underwatched sitcom 30 Rock when a certain politician with a physical resemblance leapt into the limelight: Sarah Palin. And while Palin might not be trying to crack us up, how could would we celebrate these three jokesters without acknowledging the failed VP nominee that provided them with so much great material?

More categories. Vote now!

POSTED BY Anthony Miccio AT 7:56 pm | 3 Comments

Tags: | | Tina Fey | Stephen Colbert | Amy Poehler

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Sarah Palin’s Humiliation Gets Even Worse

While Democrats hungry for schadenfreude are going to love the latest examples of Sarah Palin’s post-election humiliation, we have to admit: no Vice-Presidential nominee has ever had to deal with this level of crap.

For instance, if John McCain had won, it’s hard to imagine that porn director Cezar Capone would be offering Joe Biden $2 million dollars to appear in a porn film. In an open letter on palinsupermilf.com, the self-proclaimed “KING of all ‘MILF’ films” invites the Alaskan governor to help him create “a glossy, adult production starring a beautiful mother recognized by all of America as well as the rest of the world -the most desirable woman over 40!” Being a gentleman, Capone will even throw in another $100,000 if Todd will cum along (yeah, we went there). “Please do not take this offer in jest, as it is completely legitimate,” says Capone. “We at Cezar Capone are prepared to put the money in escrow immediately.” For some reason, we think she’ll stick with preparing for a 2012 presidential run.

Up in Alaska, and surrounded by handlers, Palin can probably ignore this kind of mockery. But what she can’t ignore are the RNC representatives waiting for her to return all the clothes they bought her family. There might be a problem, though—according to her father, some items might be lost. Like the kids’ underwear.

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POSTED BY Anthony Miccio AT 5:23 pm | 4 Comments

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Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Palin Threw Tantrums, Made Staffers Cry, Plans To Torment Liberals Forever

A pretty ugly portrait of Sarah Palin is materializing as behind-the-scenes rumors continue to flood from the McCain camp. Yesterday, we revealed dirty details about her lust for designer duds. Today rumors are flying that she would mull over press clippings each morning, and proceed to throw tantrums of a magnitude that reduced her staff to tears.

Despite her alleged horribleness and proven ignorance on major issues, we may see her again come 2012… this time in the Republican driver’s seat. We have a few hot tips for the presidential hopeful:

  • Take some improvisational speaking courses. Notecards may not go with some your fancy outfits.
  • Join Piper in her geography class sometime. Africa is, in fact, a continent.
  • If ever again questioned about your daily reading habits, keep the name of at least one newspaper on the back burner, Washington Post will do.
  • Drop the “I can see Russia from my house” bit. Or the wrath of Couric will again be unleashed.
  • NAFTA does not stand for Never Arrest Fur Trading Alaskans.
  • Minimize winking.

[Photo: Splash News Online]

See a clip from The O’Reilly Factor after the jump, where Fox News Chief Political Correspondent Carl Cameron spills some insider Palin gossip:

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POSTED BY Lauren Deiman AT 3:34 pm | No Comments

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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Sarah Palin Shopping Spree Even Larger Than We Thought

The election might be over, but the bills still have to be paid. Remember that $150,000 shopping spree for Sarah Palin that was being pinned on overzealous aides? According to Newsweek, the Palin clan may have spent more—and held more responsibility—than was originally let on. Here are some of their juicier accusations.

  • “Nicolle Wallace had told Palin to buy three suits for the convention and hire a stylist. But instead, the vice presidential nominee began buying for herself and her family—clothes and accessories from top stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.”
  • “Palin also used low-level staffers to buy some of the clothes on their credit cards.”
  • “One aide estimated that she spent ‘tens of thousands’ more than the reported $150,000, and that $20,000 to $40,000 went to buy clothes for her husband. Some articles of clothing have apparently been lost.”

They also suggest that John McCain was kept from the truth, out of fears that it might enrage him. According to a Palin spokesperson, “nasty and false accusations following a defeat say more about the person who made them than they do about Governor Palin.” If they’re true, though—it would go a long way to explaining why the campaign wouldn’t let her speak last night. “Get thee to an igloo!”

POSTED BY Anthony Miccio AT 12:35 pm | 3 Comments

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Friday, October 24th, 2008

Sarah Palin Stripper Contest Manages To Offend Everyone

We at Scandalist try to be “fair and balanced” when it comes to covering the more scandalous aspects of this campaign season, so we appreciate it when strip clubs do likewise. You’d think that Club Paradise’s decision to hold a Sarah Palin look-a-like contest featuring exotic dancers would mostly infuriate Republicans and those who hate to see the Vice Presidential candidate treated in such a lurid, objectifying way. But the good people at CP found a way to make sure everyone could “wtf” equally, right and left.

Early in this clip from TMZ, the announcer reveals that Barack Obama is in the club—or rather, a black midget in a suit. With a ponytail. Who looks nothing like Barack Obama except for the fact that he’s black. Impressive work, Club Paradise! I think that takes care of everyone.

The winner received $10,000 and a trip for two to Washington D.C for the Inaugural Address. If Obama wins, maybe she should bring along the midget.

POSTED BY Anthony Miccio AT 4:06 pm | No Comments

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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Sarah’s Seriously Expensive Clothes

Sarah Palin may be a politically polarizing figure, but her outfits are something all Americans can support. The Alaskan governor rocks cute lady suits, sexy heels, and trendy jackets like nobody’s business, and she puts Hillary Clinton’s multi-colored pant suit collection to shame. So really, was anyone surprised to discover that her closet of cute threads cost the Republican party a pretty penny or two?

The total cost of dressing Sarah and the Palin clan since September is clocking in at around $150,000, which is $25,000 more than her yearly salary as governor. Some lucky aide even got to go crazy at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York and St. Louis (spending $49,425.74) and the Minneapolis Neiman Marcus store ( where $75,062.63 was spent). Little baby Trig now rolls in a  pimped out $295 stroller, and in September alone, $4,716.49 was spent on hair and make up.

Sarah’s look has been the talk of the campaign trail for months, and it seems silly to revel in her sexy heels one minute and then recoil in horror when it’s discovered that they cost $600. You can’t put lipstick on a pitbull and expect it to cost any less than $35. Smart dogs dig Chanel!  [Politico. Photos: GettyImages, AFP, NHL]

POSTED BY Kate Spencer AT 10:19 am | 2 Comments

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