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On Friday, Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon apologized for her post mocking the huge funeral of an NYPD officer, writing, “I deeply regret the meme I recently shared on Twitter that included a photo of Officer Jason Rivera’s funeral.” “I reacted quickly to the picture without connecting it to a police funeral and I realize now how insensitive and deeply disrespectful it was to make that point at that time,” she added. “’I sincerely apologize to the family of Officers Rivera and Mora for causing additional pain during their time of grieving.” On Tuesday, Sarandon sparked rage on social media after...

Obama-backer Bening pillories PalinBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Actress Annette Bening thinks the Republican party is practicing "bizarre" politics if it seriously believes that the naming of Alaska governor Sarah Palin as John McCain's vice-presidential running mate will win over large numbers of former Hillary Clinton supporters. Bening, a prominent member of the Hollywood liberal elite, made her comments at a news conference promoting her latest film, The Women, which opens Sept. 12. "I think it's exciting to see a woman chosen to be on a major ticket," Bening said. "But the idea that people, who voted for Hillary, who tend...

Bill and Teddy Will Be Heavyweight Opening Acts for Kerry - Hollywood contingency will be strong at Democratic Convention By Maria L. La Ganga, Times Staff Writer BOSTON — Former President Clinton will get the coveted primetime speaking slot on opening day of the Democratic convention here, while hometown favorite Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will speak during primetime on Day 2. Ben Affleck, Sean Astin, Larry David and two Baldwin brothers, Billy and Alec, are set to headline a sizeable Hollywood cast that also will be on hand, helping John F. Kerry accept his party's nomination for president next month....

Gibson on FoxNews this evening interviewed Lori Bardsley who started a great petition called "Citizens Against Celebrity Pundits". It has over 17,000 signers. I urge all freepers to sign this petition who want to rid of the idiotic Hollywood libs. You can find it on "stophollywood@yahoo.com". I found it on Yahoo by typing in "Citizens Against Celebrity Pundits".

Oliver North writes about "the animosity Hollywood celebrities are displaying toward America," noting that "Hollywood didn't always hate America" ("Tinseltown tirades," Commentary, Sunday [10/20/02]).Yet most of the actors whom Mr. North quotes do not say anything against America - it is President Bush they cannot stand. Julia Roberts says she finds Mr. Bush "embarrassing," not America. Ed Asner, an adviser to Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting, accuses Mr. Bush of "desecrating" America, a statement that makes no sense unless one holds America to be sacred. Bill Cosby is called unpatriotic for making a campaign contribution to an anti-war politician. Since...