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Meghan McCain Looks For Fight, Finds Many, Now Wants Sympathy?
25 May 2012 1:18 PM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
MSNBC contributor Meghan McCain appeared on Rev. Al Sharpton’s program on Thursday where she said that the Republican party, of which she is a member, treats her like a “freak” and a “mutant” simply because she holds some moderate views on divisive social issues. McCain has often made herself out to be a victim of close-minded conservatives who simply reject her for her less-than dogmatic policy preferences. But McCain forgets that she has made a career of being a contrarian – her vehicle for getting air time consists entirely of starting fights with Republican pundits and lawmakers. »
- Noah Rothman
Al Sharpton Explains His Trayvon Martin Coverage On MSNBC’s PoliticsNation
23 May 2012 1:57 PM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
Despite our earlier report to the contrary, Rev. Al Sharpton actually has mentioned the Trayvon Martin case since the emergence of new evidence in the case against accused murderer George Zimmerman. He did it Monday night, and the segment he devoted to it goes a long way toward explaining why the progressive media's coverage of this case has waned for the moment. »
- Tommy Christopher
MSNBC Thursday, May 17 nighttime lineup
17 May 2012 4:04 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Tune in alert for MSNBC Thursday, May 17, 2012 .Hardball with Chris Matthews. (Live 5-6 P.M. Et, Re-airs 7-8 P.M. Et) Tonight.s Highlights: Gop Pac plans Jeremiah Wright-themed attack on Obama with Chuck Todd, NBC News Chief Wh correspondent and Major Garrett, National Journal; Romney tries to use Clinton as wedge . will it work or backfire with Alex Wagner, MSNBC host and Howard Fineman, Huffington Post Video Clips: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036697/ Blog: http://hardballblog.msnbc.msn.com/ .PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton. (Live 6-7 P.M. Et) Tonight.s Highlights: Rep. Steve King (R-ia); Fighting for the Voting Rights Act with Rep. Steny Hoyer, (D) Maryland, House Minority Whip; Romney.s False Equivalency: Bain & The Auto Bailout with Steve Kornacki, Salon.com and Erin McPike, Real Clear »
- April MacIntyre
Run-d.M.C. Member's Awesome McA Memory
9 May 2012 9:29 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
At last night's gala benefit for The Moth, a non-profit dedicated to the art of storytelling, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels shared a few memories of Adam "McA" Yauch with The Huffington Post.
In the early 80s, McDaniels' group, Run-d.M.C., and Yauch's group, the Beastie Boys, were label-mates on Def Jam Records -- and tag-team partners locked in combat with music's status quo. Today, both groups are safely ensconced in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but it wasn't always obvious that they were destined for immortality.
"You know, it was early, so people thought Run Dmc's a fad, Beasties is a fad, you know, all of this is a fad," McDaniels said. "Run-d.M.C., we crossed over with the rock -- but then it was Run-d.M.C. and the Beastie Boys that took it to venues. We started playing Madison Square Garden, L.A. »
- Michael Hogan
Al Sharpton Reenacts The Gop’s Endorsements Of Mitt Romney…Using Child Actors
9 May 2012 8:53 AM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
Yesterday on PoliticsNation, Rev. Al Sharpton argued that the awkward and hesitant way the former Gop rivals have begun endorsing Mitt Romney reminds him of schoolyard children. He imagined the turnarounds, which some have seen as "creepy," to be like little kids forced to make up and play nice by their parents. So, as anyone would, he hired a bunch of child actors to give dramatic interpretations. »
- Jon Bershad
Al Sharpton, Caroline Manzo full interviews on Fallon, (Videos)
26 April 2012 6:48 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton was a guest on Jimmy Fallon's chat show last night. Sharpton has been speaking out on the Trayvon Martin and has pleaded with supporters to remain peaceful and let them work the justice system to find resolution to the February shooting of the teenager in Sanford. At a press conference in downtown Washington a few days ago, Sharpton said "Trayvon's name must not be tarnished" by violence -- in either words or deeds -- in response to the killing of Martin by Neighborhood Watch volunteer George Zimmerman. "We are not in the business of revenge. We are in the business of justice," said Sharpton, speaking at a convention for the National Action Network, his »
- April MacIntyre
Tribeca Review: 'Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie' Is The Sleaze-Filled Celebration He Deserves
21 April 2012 12:44 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
A charlatan, a ringmaster, and, at his most charitable, an irresponsible pig. This was Morton Downey Jr., and “Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie” is probably the film he deserves. Destined to provoke knowing nods from his fanbase, and predictable tsk-tsks from his detractors, 'Evocateur' examines the seeds that were planted in the late eighties when “The Morton Downey Jr. Show” hit the airwaves to a cacophony of pop culture noise.
From the directing team of Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller and Jeremy Newberger, 'Evocateur' highlights Downey’s immodest beginnings, as the liberal son to a crooning father and a mistreated starlet wife. Downey tried music, and even dabbled in poetry before finding his calling, as a hard-right entertainer taking on the guise of a “voice of the people.” 'Evocateur' takes great pains to illustrate that Downey wasn’t the first to welcome on-air confrontation with obnoxious braggadocio, nor is he the last, »
- Gabe Toro
Trayvon's Parents react to George Zimmerman's verdict - MSNBC full interview transcript, video
12 April 2012 10:02 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Following last night.s announcement of the second-degree murder charges being brought against George Zimmerman, the parents of Trayvon Martin discussed the outcome of the case and their thoughts with MSNBC.s Rev. Al Sharpton during .Hardball with Chris Matthews.. The full transcript and embeddable video from MSNBC.s .Hardball' were sent to Monsters and Critics. When asked by Sharpton what he.d say to George Zimmerman if he had the opportunity to speak with him, given the verdict/situation, Trayvon Martin.s father, Tracy Martin said this: · .I would ask him did he have any regrets, did he realize he destroyed a life, he destroyed a family and that had he second guessed it, would he just stayed in the car. Most »
- April MacIntyre
Trayvon Martin’s Mother Following Zimmerman Arrest: ‘The Heart Has No Color’
11 April 2012 3:58 PM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
Following the announcement from special prosecutor Angela Corey that George Zimmerman would be charged with second degree murder as well as lengthy speeches from Rev. Al Sharpton and family attorney Benjamin Crump, the cameras turned to the parents whose son was killed, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin. Fulton, who spoke first, reminded the attendant audience that all they had wanted this whole time was for there to at least be an arrest. She began with a simple statement; "Thank God." »
- Jon Bershad
Al Sharpton On Trayvon Martin: ‘We Are Not Running A Hate Campaign, This Is A Love Campaign’
11 April 2012 11:15 AM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
Hours after Attorney General Eric Holder promised that his Department of Justice will take action in the case of Trayvon Martin if there is evidence that a civil rights crime had been committed in that case, MSNBC host and president of the National Action Network, Rev. Al Sharpton, held a press conference with the family of Trayvon Martin to condemn threats of violence against unindicted but alleged shooter George Zimmerman. “We are not running a hate campaign; this is a love campaign,” said Sharpton just after he demanded the immediate arrest and detention of Zimmerman. »
- Noah Rothman
Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally join Americans for Marriage Equality campaign -- Exclusive Video
11 April 2012 7:30 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are the latest celebrities to show their support for gay and lesbian marriage by filming a video ad for the Human Rights Campaign (Hrc), the nation’s largest Lgbt civil rights organization, and its Americans for Marriage Equality project.
Offerman, who wed Mullally in 2003, begins, “You know, the night Megan and I got married, she actually thought she was marrying Cedric the Entertainer.”
“I sure did,” Mullally says.
Watch their plea below.
This is the eighteenth video released by Hrc for the Americans campaign. Among them are spots from Kristen Bell, Josh Charles, Cybill Shepherd, »
- Mandi Bierly
Al Sharpton Analyzes New George Zimmerman Video: Not A Man Beaten ‘Within An Inch Of His Life’
29 March 2012 4:48 PM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
The new George Zimmerman surveillance video, released by the Sanford Police Department, is the latest in the ongoing release of information in the Trayvon Martin case. Upon seeing the footage, many said Zimmerman looked unharmed, contrary to claims on the police report. On his show Thursday evening, Rev. Al Sharpton argued just that. It's clear from the video, he said, that Zimmerman wasn't hurt — and certainly not hurt enough to shoot in self-defense. »
- Meenal Vamburkar
MSNBC Pres. Defends Al Sharpton’s Role In Trayvon Case: We Didn’t Hire Him To Be ‘Neutered’ News Presenter
29 March 2012 1:31 PM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
Last weekend, CNN's Howard Kurtz took issue with the dual role Rev. Al Sharpton is playing in the Trayvon Martin case. While he is an MSNBC anchor, Sharpton has also been an activist who "has claimed a starring role in the Trayvon Martin case." On a Reliable Sources segment, and then in a Daily Beast piece, Kurtz said even commentators have rules to abide by, but Sharpton has "obliterated" any such boundaries. In a recent Associated Press piece that tackled the same topic, MSNBC head Phil Griffin openly stated, "We didn't hire Al to become a neutered kind of news presenter." »
- Meenal Vamburkar
Cenk Uygur Defends Al Sharpton Against Howard Kurtz: ‘God Bless Rev. Sharpton’
28 March 2012 11:07 AM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
Over the weekend, Reliable Sources host Howard Kurtz slammed MSNBC for allowing Rev. Al Sharpton to cover the Trayvon Martin story, while leading rallies and protests at the same time. Rev. Sharpton picked up an unlikely ally Tuesday night, as The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur, who has been sharply critical of The Rev in the past, came to his defense, saying "God bless Rev. Sharpton. He’s bringing to light an issue that needed that light, that needed that attention." »
- Tommy Christopher
Roland Martin Slams Fmr. NAACP Pres. For Criticism Of Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson In Trayvon Case
27 March 2012 5:51 PM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
On her show Tuesday night, Erin Burnett spoke to Rev. Cl Bryant (former NAACP president) and CNN analyst Roland Martin about Bryant's criticism of Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson — and their involvement in the Trayvon Martin case. Martin told Bryant to let him know when he goes to Chicago to address black-on-black violence, instead of just criticizing others. Accepting the challenge, Bryant said, "I throw down the gauntlet tonight." »
- Meenal Vamburkar
Sinbad Joins Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson To Talk Trayvon Martin, Tells Parents: ‘I Will Fight For You’
26 March 2012 5:12 PM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
As the Trayvon Martin case receives more and more national attention, a number of famous entertainers and non-political celebrities have come out to take a stand and call for further investigation into the teenager's death. This has sometimes resulted in rather unorthodox cable news panels, like tonight's on PoliticsNation, where host Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson and comedian Sinbad, who told the group he felt obligated to speak up as someone with a spotlight on himself. »
- Frances Martel
Sinead O'Connor pens open letter to family of shot teen Trayvon Martin
26 March 2012 8:36 AM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Sinead O'Connor has penned an open letter to the family of slain American teenager Trayvon Martin. The unarmed 17-year-old African-American was shot to death by Florida neighbourhood watchman George Zimmerman in late February. There have been allegations that race played a role in the killing, but Zimmerman has claimed he was simply defending himself. Zimmerman has thus far not been charged in relation to Martin's death. Diddy, Spike Lee, Reverend Al Sharpton and Will Ferrell have all called for Zimmerman's arrest in the past few weeks and now O'Connor has weighed in with a post on her website. She wrote: "I would like to extend my very deepest sympathies to the family and other loved ones of murdered teenager [Trayvon] Martin. "I am very sad today (and am certain the whole of Ireland is) to learn of poor [Trayvon's] (more) »
- By Justin Harp
Aretha Franklin, Clive Davis Recording New Album
25 March 2012 6:59 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
New York — Aretha Franklin has a lot more than her 70th birthday to celebrate: She's reuniting with one of her musical mentors, Clive Davis, for a new album.
In an interview at her swanky birthday party on Saturday, Franklin said she and Davis, who helped engineer her comeback in the 1980s, would be working on new music.
"I have re-signed with Clive Davis, so I'm recording with Clive again," said Franklin of the music mogul, who is associated with Sony Music Entertainment.
Franklin said that after Davis' birthday next month, "we're going to sit together and decide what it is we're going to record."
Davis sat next to Franklin for most of the night at the soiree at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, which included a sit-down dinner, a dance performance and a mini-concert that featured rising jazz pianist Kris Bowers.
Other guests included Diane Sawyer, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Willie Wilkerson, »
- AP
Celebrities React To Trayvon Martin's Killing
23 March 2012 1:45 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Many celebrities -- from director Spike Lee to "View" co-host Sherri Shepherd and rapper Chuck D -- have used social media to speak out against the murder of Trayvon Martin, a Florida teenager whose killing has become a national news story.
Basketball star LeBron James recently tweeted a picture of the Miami Heat wearing hoodies, with their heads bowed in support of Martin.
Meanwhile, Reverend Al Sharpton recently spoke at a rally for Martin in the teen's hometown. At the protest, Sharpton, joined by Martin's parents, adressed the upset crowd. "Trayvon could have been any one of our sons," he said. "Trayvon could have been any one of us."
Sharpton said the following in a Huffington Post editorial:
The race/ethnicity of Zimmerman or any citizen in this type of scenario doesn't matter, because at the end of the day, it is the race of the victim -- Trayvon -- that does matter. »
- The Huffington Post
Al Sharpton Outraged Over Handling Of Trayvon Martin Case: Body Left In Examiner’s Office ‘Like He Was Nothing’
21 March 2012 5:56 AM, PDT | Mediaite - TV | See recent Mediaite - TV news »
The Rev. Al Sharpton stopped by Morning Joe on Wednesday to speak in depth about the case of Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old who had been shot to death by a self-appointed community watchman named George Zimmerman. After noting that Zimmerman had made over 40 calls to 911, the group focused on whether Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law holds up in this particular case, as well as whether local Sanford, Florida authorities have been handling this case properly. »
- Alex Alvarez
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