People are talking about Kelly Clarkson and the fact that she practically “let herself go” in terms of how many pounds she has gain. Kelly appeared on the finals of “American Idol” and folks were wondering if she is with child. And while this buxom image of Kelly is still fresh in our minds, Elle magazine had to go put her on the cover looking as if they stuck her head on one of the Olsen twins body. Critics are screaming that it is a Photoshop job, but of course Kelly may dispute it if ever asked about it. That’s Hollywood for you. Superficial as can be.

Julia Roberts’ little niece Emma Roberts is really the perfect choice to play “Nancy Drew” in the upcoming movie. She may be young but she’s like an old soul with her acting skills. I remember owning oodles and oodles of Nancy Drew crime solving books. I even had dreams that I was like her too when I was younger. It will be truly rewarding to see how Emma plays this out.

Rosie O’Donnell caved to brat Elisabeth Hasselback on TV’s “The View” and took early retirement as a result of an online fight between the two. Now people are wondering about who would be Rosie’s replacement. I’ve been hearing that they Whoopi Goldberg may be the pick for the show, although it is reported as a rumor. Whoever they decide to put in Rosie’s chair, I want that person to make Ms. Hasselback cower to the point where she’d either keep her mouth shut or quit the show.

If the media decides to go “no coverage” for both Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan, then they won’t try to do funny stuff to get in the news in the first place. Particularly Britney, she is aware that bad press is still news and it seems like she’s trying to get attention to pick up her tired career. The shaving the head, the nonsensical ramblings, the overpriced concert …. its all to catch our attention and more so that of the media. It keeps them connected it would seem because if they don’t act the fool, then there would be nothing to write on. So I’m calling for all journalists to stop publicizing Britney and Lindsay especially when the news you are reporting on them can’t help the rest of the world.

Although few people may not know it, there is a barrage of celebrities who have Caribbean island parentage or lineage. For instance, Corbin Bleu who plays Chad on Disney’s “High School Musical” is of Jamaican parentage and so too is “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino whose father is Trinidadian. Other famous people with Caribbean roots include Keisha Knight-Pulliam (ex-Rudy on “Cosby Show“), Persia White (Lyn on “Girlfriends”), Sheryl Lee Ralph and even former secretary of state Colin Powell.

Word is that Eddie Murphy has a baby by Posh Spice of the now defunct British singing group The Spice Girls. Typical man that he is, Eddie is adamant that the baby isn’t his. But what I want to say to Murphy is that if he did not sleep with her in the first place and without a condom to boot, there was no way she could have linked him to the child. Which brings me to this. For some men it’s easy for them to allow their private parts to stand erect for lust and for tasting a woman, yet when that woman gets pregnant and there is a possibility that the baby could be theirs, they call for paternity test. Not because you have moved on with Babyface’s leftovers Eddie it gives you the right to disown a child. I used to love your movies and your comedy acts but I don’t anymore. Shame on you!

I’m not a fan of “The View” or Rosie O’Donnell by extension, but this young girl on the show by the name of Elizabeth Hasselback disgusts me. Who in the hell is she? Why is she on my TV and why does she have an opinion? Wasn’t she just a contestant on “Survivor?” Recently Hasselback attempted to outdo Rosie in an on-air battle about President Bush which forced Rosie to take an early retirement from the show. And as much of an insult that Rosie is, Hasselback’s behavior was uncalled for, pregnant or not. She should be removed from the show for the simple fact that she comes across immature and uneducated. Hey Hasselback, get off my TV!