“I Mean…What?!?” – Abe Gurko

From here on, Eminem is officially, M&M. The Sunday night, completely inappropriate, ass-in-face stunt turns out to have been planned and rehearsed. I guess M&M likes that position after all…the position of being mocked and made to look like a fool. So many people thought that the whole situation was unfortunate. In hind sight (literally), it is an abomination that this kind of immaturity rules and is the bane of MTV’s existence. Wanna bet the Bruno movie will feature a song by M&M? There is always some sort of cross-promotional deal in the air with MTV. They are the masters of that universe. I’ve received so many emails since my “M&M ass-in-face” blog entry by people simply horrified that this is what kids are reduced to watching. And when you find out that it was planned, I think now the shame is on M&M, who’s new slogan is: Bruno melts in his mouth, not in his hand.

And now for other riveting news. Richard Wolfe…bloviator extraordinaire, in an effort to deepen his bloviatorhood, has written a book about the Obama’s marital problems in 2000. A whole book? I mean…what?!? I am sure everey couple could write a book about their relationship issues…the thing is, we don’t because…IT IS NOT INTERESTING. And just because they are the Obama’s, whether he snores or doesn’t squeeze the toothpaste from the bottom or forgets to put the seat down…it not news or book worthy.

Angelina Jolie tops the the Forbes list of most powerful celebrity. Actually, this IS riveting for the mere fact that she was selected NOT for being the largest earner, but for the power she yields by sheer publicist weight alone. And what’s the fiercest part of this, from my perspective, is that she is her own publicist. She is her strategic marketing consultant. She could put me out of business any day cause she is uber-beyond.

A new art show just opened in Paris called “Controversies: A Legal and Ethical History of Photography”. Who doesn’t love controversial images? I hope this show comes to New York City. We have become so politically correct and uptight, that we could use a few of these kinds of images to shake things up.