Celebritology Live: 'Rock of Love'; The Nats; A Faux Belafonte

Get the Scoop on the Latest Gossip Making Waves on the Web

When stars shave their heads, couch-jump, spend countless minutes in jail, commit a fashion faux pas and/or other random acts of ego-inspired inanity, washingtonpost.com Celebritology blogger Liz Kelly is on the job. Every weekday, Liz shares the buzz, offers perspective and provides crucial links to juicy alternate news sources and, of course, takes your reaction in her daily blog.

Join Liz LIVE every Thursday at 2 p.m. ET to gab about the latest celebrity pairings (and splittings), rising stars (and falling ones), and get the scoop on the latest gossip making waves across the Web.

In her pre-celeb obsessed days (as if!), Liz ran washingtonpost.com's Discussions section, where she enjoyed talking to really interesting people -- sometimes even Post reporters -- on the phone. She still produces Pulitzer-prize winner Gene Weingarten's Chatological Humor discussion.

Celebritology Live Archive

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Liz Kelly: Despite my best intentions, I'm running late. But in the interest of inciting you to pack up and bail from work early today, I want to share my chatting environment with you:

I'm sitting with my feet up in an Adirondack chair on my screened in porch. My doggie, Page, is sprawled on her dog bed to my left and Andy the cat is watching squirrels through the screen and making cat I-want-to-kill-you clicky mouth noises. It feels like 70 in the shade and I can smell freshly cut grass from the park about a block away.

Get the picture? Time to develop some kind of gastro problem and jet out. In fact, it's probably not too late to get tickets and head to this evening's Nats game. That's where I'll be, which is funny, since I don't know a bat from a wombat.

Oh, one more thing -- Rocci the producer has just hooked Margaret Cho for an audio interview tomorrow morning and he's in need of questions for her. So, send them here and we'll funnel them to Margaret's page when it's built.

Let's get started...

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Inquiring Minds: You mentioned a party last week. Will Gene be coming? If he shows up dressed as Joan Crawford please post a pic.

Liz Kelly: I think of Gene as more of a Louis B. Mayer... tho I suppose he could be Franchot Tone in a pinch.

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Some thoughts on Rock of Love: I find this show positively transfixing -- can't explain it, though I think it's mainly that Bret has this unexpected sweetness which somewhat tempers his partier rock star persona.

But. DAISY. I could not loathe her more. She is so stupid, manipulative, and represents everything I hate about groupies, boob jobs etc. That said, she did have my favorite line of the season, when she was questioning Destiny about if she really cared about Bret, or would have been on a show for any celeb. And she asked, "Would you feel the same if you were here for Jon Bon Jovi? Or John Stamos?"

Whaaaaa? These are the two other random famous guys she thinks of?

Liz Kelly: Re: Bret -- I get what you're saying and I don't know if it's sweetness so much as he's just really funny and not at all phony. Well, unless wearing Barbie hair on his head counts as phony. When Mr. Liz and I were watching on Sunday I had an epiphany: Bret Michaels needs his own talk show. I have no use for Dr. Phil, The View, Tyra, Ellen -- but Bret Michaels daytime TV? That I could watch.

And I don't think just any aging rocker would be able to carry off this show. We've entered into a pact with Bret -- we've agreed to pretend along with him that "Rock of Love" is real. That's the only way it has any actual interest -- if we can truly play matchmaker for Bret. But, of course, we know that "Rock of Love" like "Flavor of Love" is just a TV show. These girls are selected -- not because of their appropriateness as dates -- but for their potential to stir up a little drama. So we had Cristy Sue or whatever her name was and Angelique, who Bret couldn't possibly have taken seriously.

Which brings us to Daisy... I like her. I don't know why. She's not the average skanque. She's got the hair, the tan, the rack -- but she's also a little quirky and she's so channeling Spicoli. You don't expect that voice and those mannerisms to come out of that mouth.

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Joe Simpson is so transparent: Ashlee gets engaged. Ashlee has album coming out soon. Mariah album (which will be a million times better than Ashlee's) is coming out same day. Ashlee desperate for publicity. Anything at all. This is what they come up with. Blech.

Liz Kelly: Are you trying to say that what Ashlee and Pete Wentz have isn't true love?

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Virginia Beach, Va.: Are you as troubled about Artie's blowup and resignation as I am?

Liz Kelly: Rut roh -- please explain. I haven't listened to today's show yet. What happened? Was High Pitch Mike a factor?

Apologies to the non-Stern fans out there.

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Tatoos and you: Hey Liz:

As a supporter of body ink what is your take on Carly's husband's Maori-style face art?

Liz Kelly: I'm not a big fan of the face tattoo. Once knew a girl with a Maori style chin piece and it just looked like she had messily slurped a bottle of ink. I do, however, like Kat Von D's stars along the brow line.

Oh, and sadly, was not a fan of Destiney's dad's (from "Rock of Love") head circling animal print tat, may he rest in peace.

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Washington, D.C.: Hi Liz --

Is there ANY truth to the rumor about Beyonce and Jay-Z getting married? ANY at all?

Let us know what you know!

Liz Kelly: Dude, they're married. They tied the knot Friday in New York amid something like 150,000 white orchid blossoms flown in from Southeast Asia especially for the occasion. Check Monday's Morning Mix.

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Section 215, Row A: A Nat's game? Did Mr. Liz rope you in or are you doing a stranger in a strange land visit?

Liz Kelly: Friends have company tickets and invited us along. Hey, I'll try anything once.

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Olney, Md.: As a born and bred Marylander, I'm personally offended by Joel Madden dating Paris Hilton. Ew! Can't they find a nice Maryland girl to date? Where's the love?

Liz Kelly: I've been planning on writing about this and haven't yet struck upon the right note. Has anyone asked J. Freedom Dulac in his chat about this couple? He did a lengthly article about Good Charlotte in the Post Magazine last year and spent serious quality time with the Madden boys. I think he, more than I, would have some insight into the Madden boys' chances for happiness with Paris and Nicole.

And, wait, isn't Paris with Benji and Nicole with Joel?

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Woodbridge, Va.: I read that Lindsay Lohan is going to do full frontal nudity in a movie titled "Florence" to show the world she is a serious artist. The Marilyn Monroe pictures were a flop (in more ways than one) so is she really desperate to get hired for a film?

Liz Kelly: I read a similar story with one important difference -- that the director had declined her offer of nudity. That must've been an uncomfortable meeting.

"Ummm, thanks but no thanks Lindsay."

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Speaking of celebrities...: Is Weingarten going to take his Pulitzer and run for the buyout?

Liz Kelly: Well, I'm not the first person to note that the work he did to create a Pulitzer-worthy story left him a broken shell of a man. And really, he is soooooo old. Like even ancienter than Ambre, as Daisy would say.

I'm sensing a "Rock of Love" themed chat.

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Katie's Comeuppance: Why did she fail at CBS? Because she's a woman? Because she was the wrong woman for the job? Because her TV background was infotainment, not real news?

Liz Kelly: Actually, her background wasn't purely infotainment. Back during the first Gulf War, Katie was a Pentagon correspondent for NBC news and -- at least according to my pops -- was universally liked by Pentagon brass despite the fact that she was a good reporter. And that reporting showed in her early years on "Today" where she seemed to be more comfortable nailing politicians to the wall than gladhanding with Martha Stewart.

Sadly, though, she chose to give in to the dark side and become America's sweetheart. I guess we don't like sweethearts on the evening news.

I don't think this is about her being a woman, no.

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Bethesda, Md.: I have one seemingly simple question for you -- is Fergie pregnant or not?

There's been a veritable flip-flop bonanza over the past 4 months (reminiscent of the Sex in the City episode where Carrie couldn't decide if Aidan was a friend or boyfriend):

1. Performing on Dick Clark's (Ryan Seacrest's) Rockin' New Year's Eve Party, she really looked pregnant in a pink flowey number (pregnant).

2. Around the same time we learn she's engaged (pregnant).

3. There's a shot of her in a silky tight skirt, with a noticeable bump -- note to self: do not wear silk skirts! (pregnant).

4. She says she's not pregnant (not pregnant).

5. At her birthday bash last week, she wasn't drinking and was purported to be sick all weekend in a hotel (pregnant).

6. On AI Gives Back last night, she wore tight pleather shiny pants (not pregnant).

What gives?

Liz Kelly: On one of the evening entertainment shows last week -- I believe it was "Access Hollywood" -- she flat out denied being pregnant and the skin tight outfit she was wearing during the interview seemed to back that up.

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RE: Current workspace: Liz, how did you get your job? I love the Washington Post and would also love to be working from a porch right now, but that part is negotiable.

It seems like there are a lot of youngish staff at the Post (and that's just visible people, nevermind the behind the scenes editors and nearly nameless chat producers). I know the Post has that phenomenal internship program, but if you are out of school and therefore ineligible, what to do? Find a small paper somewhere and try to work your way up through the ranks and scoot over to washingtonpost.com? I have seen a few washingtonpost.com jobs posted in the past few months, but an enormous number of people must be applying and I have no idea how to cut through. Guessing "OMG ILU" is not it.

Thanks so much for any tips! Also, gossip, right, yes, too bad about Mary Louise Parker's breakup, she deserves to be with a nonjerk who makes her happy. Too bad Denny wasn't it.

Liz Kelly: Hmm, good question. I can't speak to the print side, but I've been in Internet news since 1995 bouncing around this area -- there's a lot of cross pollination between AOL, USA Today, washingtonpost.com and other online news outfits. There's also a healthy amount of plucking from government related publications, the Army Times, etc.

My best advice -- if you're interested in the online side, try to get your foot in the door somewhere doing online news production and maybe start trying to freelance on the side to get a clip file built up.

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Virginia Beach, Va.: Ooh, it was bad... Artie was arguing with Teddy, his assistant, in the hallway, so Howard called Teddy in to talk it out on the air. They started fighting, it got personal, and Artie ended up trying to full-on attack Teddy. He had to be held back by staffers in the studio, who pushed him into the green room to calm down. He came back and said he was a horrible person and had to resign. Howard accepted, and he left. It was awful!

Liz Kelly: Yeesh. I'll have to listen to the replay after I'm done here.

Poor Howard -- first Jackie, now Artie. And Artie's a great guy, but he's been teetering for a long time now. My candidate for replacement: Greg Fitzsimmons.

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Face tats to support: George Clooney in "From Dusk till Dawn" He had the tat that went side of the face down neck, maybe all the way to shoulder and arm? whatever, it was delicious.

Usually, though, I find them visually unappealing, but psychologically sexy.

Liz Kelly: Yes, but George Clooney could make acne scars look sexy.

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Melanie Brown: When did she get married? I'm still not over the Eddie Murphy paternity thing. Or am I getting my gossip mixed up?

Liz Kelly: Umm, last summer I think. I don't remember the exact date, but do recall that she married on the sly and we didn't find out till some months later.

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Reston, Va.: Okay, I'm getting animosity vibes from you regarding Gene. Tell us the truth once and for all -- do you love or hate the man?

Liz Kelly: Oh my gosh -- I was totally kidding. I love the guy. Absolutely and with no reservations.

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Artie Lang: I was steamed at my worthless assistant, Teddy. He's a shiftless sponge. But steamed for me is like a nuclear meltdown for normal people.

Liz Kelly: Oh, Artie, if only you could spell your last name correctly.

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Some of Us Heart Liz More Than Gene:1. I love that cat noise. It is so odd. And their whole tail sort of shivers.

2. You will love the Nats game. Noah's pretzels are vegan, FYI. Where are your seats? If you are in club level (we are, Section 210, and it is worth every penny), there is a wider array of food. You also can bring any food in you want, so feel free to bring a picnic. So just relax and have a fabulous time. (and do NOT say "O" during the National Anthem. Please. That is for Orioles)

Liz Kelly: Oh cool -- so we can bring our own food? And thanks for the heads up about the pretzels. I love pretzels, so I will definitely seek one out.

Ummm, who are we playing?

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Tampa, Fla.: Katie's departure from CBS?

Well, I always thought that making her anchor was a bad fit. She would be great as an anchor on a newsmagazine show like 20/20 or Primetime. If they had wanted to specifically give the job to a woman, Andrea Mitchell or Judy Woodruff would have better choices, in my opinion.

Liz Kelly: Agreed, there are tons of women that would've been a better fit. Christian Amanpour, too.

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NYC Housewives Hired Help: Scene: Bethenny and Countess LuAnn take a driver to some restaurant. The driver is Bethenny's bf's driver. So she introduces LuAnn as LuAnn. And LuAnn calmly freaks out, and "teaches" Bethenny that you always would you "Mrs. Deldkjglasdjkg" when introducing to the help.

Ummmmmmm......??? I don't have a comment, cause I can't put words to my thoughts, but just wanted to share.

Liz Kelly: I watched that episode earlier today. It was the first thing Mrs. DeLesseps has done that made me dislike her. I don't know, it just reeked of a prefab situation designed to create some drama around her. She was just too perfect and down to earth.

Tho her niece -- the one she parties with in the Village -- needs to stop wearing Tonto straps around her head.

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TV versus movies: I love The Office. But can I say that I think sitcom actors don't always cross over well? Dan in Real Life? I tried, really I tried. And now I have License to Wed from Netflix and I think I am dreading it. Leatherheads doesn't look good either.

Stick to TV, folks!

(That being said, I am looking forward to Steve Carrel in Get Smart.)

Liz Kelly: I recently read an interview with John Krasinski in EW in which he admitted that "License to Wed" was a huge mistake. It was one of the first movie roles offered to him when he was suddenly being "discovered" as one of "The Office's" gems in the making. So we'll forgive him that indiscretion. And despite the fact that it doesn't interest me in the least, he's gotten some kudos for his work in "Leatherheads" with George Clooney.

Ya know, it just occurred to me that "leatherheads" is a great moniker for people who have submitted to too much fake baking -- George Hamilton, Phyllis Diller, Angelique, etc.

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Washington, D.C.: So this isn't really related to celebrities, but I just wanted to tell you that after looking at the picture of your rather handsome cat last week, and noting that he appeared to be in a really nice looking kitchen (you can tell we're remodeling -- that's one of the first things I notice in pix), I had a dream that I was over at your house for a dinner party. You insisted on feeding me chicken, even though I'm a vegetarian. I just found it a funny dream. No worries, I'm not a stalker and I don't know where you live. It was just a really nice looking kitchen...

Liz Kelly: Thanks. I got a lot of emails from folks who let me know that I inadvertently had linked to my full flickr stream. Oh well, at least there aren't any nudie pix in the mix.

By the way, as a vegan myself, you wouldn't be likely to get served chicken here. Unless you asked to eat the cat's food, that is.

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Woodbridge, Va.: Is it true that "Lost" is going to do a 14th episode this season?

Liz Kelly: Here's what Jen Chaney, my partner in Lostness says:

"No, but they announced there will be additional hours in the subsequent seasons to make up for what got cut this time around."

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Some tips: Liz, this A to Z Guide about the Nats Park is actually helpful, if you want to check it out. There is a lot there and it helps you figure out what you want to do.

Nats Ballpark

Liz Kelly: Okay, but who are we playing?

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Liz Kelly: Note how I said "we" like I'm suddenly a true blue fan. Ha.

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We are playing: the Florida Marlins, dear. Just have a good time. You will love the Presidents Race.

Liz Kelly: Ahhh, excellent. Presidents Race? Vas is das?

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Like Kat Von D's stars along the brow line. : Those make her look like a lizard lady from Star Trek Next Generation.

Liz Kelly: Nut unh.

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Gene's Voice, argh: Well, we heard Gene on NPR the other night. His voice is horrendous, as he notes. It was made worse by the fact that the utterly mellifluous-voiced Robert Segal was interveiwing him. The comparison was really rather cruel. You might pass on the Gene that we do still love him, but he should stick to print.

Liz Kelly: I've worked closely with Gene for seven years now. His voice would never be described as "gravelly" or "deep" I think it tends to get a little more shrill when he's nervous or excited -- which would be the case during his PP speech and his NPR interview. It's honestly not so bad in day to day life.

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Mel B's hubby: Is he any relation to Harry Belafonte? Both men are hot in my book!

Liz Kelly: I just had Rocci the producer look this up and, oddly, it seems that he is not an actual Belafonte. In fact, one article says he was previously named "Stephen Stansbury." And Harry Belafonte's bio only mentions David, Gina and Shari. Curiouser and curiouser.

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Presidents Race? Vas is das?: New around here, ain't ya?

Liz Kelly: Well, duh.

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A better female news anchor at CBS...:...would've been Gwen Ifill of the PBS News Hour.

Liz Kelly: I have to agree with you there. Speaking of Gwen, she'll be online for her monthly discussion here next Thursday at Noon.

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Va.: Medium -- Patricia and Rosanna together this week. Rosanna showed why she's the movie star sister, eh?

Liz Kelly: I saw the previews. Couldn't bring myself to watch. You know how I despise Diane Keaton? Okay -- well, take that hatred and multiply it by 1,000 and you have my feelings about Rosanna Arquette.

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McLean, Va.: I think we know why Minnie Driver's keeping the identity of her baby's daddy a secret. It's just too horrifying for words. TMZ was saying yesterday that it might be Criss Angel after all. (blech blech blech) I thought he had dumped her. Is she craaaazy?

Liz Kelly: I saw that, but I chose to ignore that particular rumor hoping it would go away. I mean really Minnie -- how could you? Criss Angel?

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She was just too perfect and down to earth. : meh, the first clip I ever saw where she makes sure everyone understands she's above cooking parties, but she'll grace you with her presence, but she's too good to actually lift a finger showed her true colors.

Liz Kelly: I forgot about that. Good point. She puts on an awful lot of airs for someone named Luann.

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Baltimore Md.: Re online journalism: Interesting that, even though the medium is purely electronic, you told the questioner to "get a clip file built up." That term is pure print journalism, no?

And a great piece on George Clooney in the latest New Yorker. Who knew that one of his best friends was Richard Kind, now on Broadway but best known to the general public as the big, goofy mayoral press aide on Spin City. They've known each other since meeting in the cast of a failed sitcom pilot 20 years ago. When Kind's father died in New Jersey some years back, Clooney surprised him by chartering a private plane and bringing a bunch of Kind's West Coast friends east for the funeral.

Liz Kelly: Ya, though at this point, my clip file is a list of links to my pieces online.

Question: Can George Clooney in fact make a false move or is he perfect? (And no, giving Fabio the finger does not count as a false move.)

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: Jason Colodne, the boyfriend of Bethenny Frankel, the only unmarried "housewife," was fired from his Wall Street job because he appeared on the TV show.

"He cannot be on television because the firm is very private," said one source.

Colodne is suing his former employer, Patriarch Partners LLC, for $55 million for allegedly ousting him without cause. Colodne, who served as the company's president for two years, until Jan. 22, filed suit last month in Manhattan federal court.

A lawyer for Patriarch confirmed the company was "horrified" when it discovered that Colodne appeared on the show, and sent him a letter of termination.

Liz Kelly: Yep, I included this in the blog somewhere earlier this week. Too bad for Jason. Well, at least he can live off of Bethenny Bakes while he's looking for a new gig.

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Comment of the week last week: OK -- I am the one who said that Alex has the hair of a scarecrow and should be able to get a decent haircut last week. I would like to add to that this week and recommend she see a good cosmetic dentist -- her teeth are like niblets of corn.

And now for a question that reeks of the obvious: Why are these women with their singularly unattractive men?

And lastly, why would anyone want to get back together with someone who, when asked if they should move in together says that he wants to talk about it later? Just goes to show that smart, sucessful women don't necessarily have common sense. Thanks for the opportunity to rant.

Liz Kelly: Well, I'm not going to get into addressing most of this, but as to your question about why Bethenny would get back together with Jason after he said he wanted to talk about it later? Why would he want to get back together with someone who tried to take their relationship to the next level in the glare of a reality show camera?

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Belafonte imposter: He apparently changed his last name to Belafonte because he does resemble them somewhat (forehead, anyone?), but really only wanted the buzz that comes with the name.

Liz Kelly: Wow, what a DB.

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NBC News: We'd love to take Katie back on the Today show. We're willing to trade Kathie Lee and a player to be named later (That's baseball speak, Liz) for Katie.

Les, have your people call my people.

Liz Kelly: I'm sure Rocci the producer would be happy to give up Ann Curry for Katie.

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M Street NW, Washington, D.C.: Fine, you were right; Gene says so. Man crush isn't what I thought it was. How can I argue with a Putzlier Prize winner?

Liz Kelly: Ah, thanks for reminding me. I'd just like to say: nyah nyah!

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Project Runway: PR is moving to Lifetime? Something about that just doesn't seem right. I don't even know what channel Lifetime is! I seem to stick to the higher numbers....

And to top it off, Lifetime is going to stop airing Golden Girls. That would be like TBS stopping Saved by the Bell reruns.

Liz Kelly: Right -- additionally shocking Lifetime content: Dermot Mulroney, Gretchen Mol and Emily Watson teamed up for a movie version of "The Memory Keepers Daughter" on Lifetime. What's going on over there? I smell new blood in the programming office.

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Benji Madden and Paris: Aren't there some people you go out with just because you have the chance and it'll look good in the memoir? Paris would be that kind of person -- you date her celebrity not her.

Liz Kelly: Okay, but this doesn't explain why Paris would go for Benji.

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President's Race: Oh, Liz, you are in for a treat

President's Race Washington Nationals

Liz Kelly: Oh, good god. Freakishly large heads running around the field. What next? Clowns in every bathroom stall?

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Angelina: Do we know where she is staying?

Liz Kelly: No, freaky stalker, we don't.

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Daisy: is the real-life version of Janice from Electric Mayhem.

Liz Kelly: True true.

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Rosanna Arquette: Why do you hate her so?

Liz Kelly: Just cuz. I'll have to actually give this some thought. I don't want to diminish my hatred with a hasty answer.

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How can I argue with a Putzlier Prize winner?: Okay, but does Gene get to work from a sunny backyard with Page and Andy?

Liz Kelly: No, though he gets to work from a dank basement with Murphy and rat poison.

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Re: take that hatred and multiply it by 1,000 and you have my feelings about Rosanna Arquette. : Oh my that is serious! You must not like my absolute favorite movie "After Hours."

Liz Kelly: Actually, I do like that movie. But more for the bizarre cameos, like Teri Garr as the woman with the rat traps around her bed.

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Bethenny: Totally dissed Gold tequila. Pretty funny, I like the stuff okay myself. I would like to have a figure like hers -- it's just not fair.

Liz Kelly: Gold Tequila? Is that Tila Tequila's sister?

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Brit watch: So has she suddenly become sane? Or is everyone tired of her?

Liz Kelly: She's not "suddenly sane," but I think we can safely say that Jamie's ongoing control of her life is doing nothing but good for the woman. I've been so happy to largely retire the "Spears Watch" from the Morning Mix. In fact, if things keep going at this rate she may just remain a part of the larger mix.

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Tampa, Fla.: President's Race -- in Pittsburgh (I lived there for about 6 years), it's a race with these weird looking pierogies. The fans get all excited about it. Go Figure.

Liz Kelly: Wait -- Peroghies? I'm so confused. I think you're all having me on because you know I know ZERO about baseball and baseball game traditions.

Though, as a half Eastern European, I can eat me some peroghies.

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Best typo of the chat: Putzlier! Would Gene say that he's putzlier than most?

Liz Kelly: Ha, I missed that. I think he would, tho.

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Why Paris would go for Benji: She likes trying different "types" of guys. The wealthy Greek heir, the football player, the grungy rocker. Next she'll be with that Napoleon Dynamite dude, or a perhaps a boxer. She's collecting, not dating.

Liz Kelly: Oooh, good one -- who should Paris date? She and Napoleon Dynamite would make a great couple. They could double date with Napoleon's brother and his Internet girlfriend.

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Loathing Rosanna: I help you start, I hate her voice. Ok, now you go.

Liz Kelly: Okay, her goofy facial expressions.

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Washington, D.C.: So who is throwing the hottest afterparty following the White House Correspondents Dinner this year?

Liz Kelly: Well, I think Vanity Fair may be the party to reckon with. Though what do I know? It isn't as if I get invited to these things.

Speaking of which, Perez Hilton has joined the ranks of those that will be in attendance at this year's dinner. He'll be a guest of Bloomberg.

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We heard Gene on NPR : We also heard Tom's (re noise at restaurants) and it was smooth....

Liz Kelly: Ya, Sietsema has a great voice. He used to be on WTOP all the time, too.

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But, about Brit....: What happens when the guardianship ends in July? She is not any more capable of taking care of herself now than she was before. Jamie is controlling every aspect of her life (money, what she wears, where she goes, who he sees). Once he stops, why do we think she will know how to do all of it herself? It is a well-known problem that manic depressives stop taking meds regularly because the effects are not great and they LIKE being manic.

Liz Kelly: Right. I also have a feeling we haven't seen the last of the pink wig, but I dunno -- I guess I want to hope for the best at this point.

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Pierogies: No, Liz, this is common. The Milawaukee Brewers have a giant sausage race. It is fun and part of the carnival atmosphere of the game.

Liz Kelly: Sausage race.

Is it also a requirement to drop acid on your way into the ball park?

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But Rosanna: Arquette was in one of my favorite 80s movies of all time -- Desperately Seeking Susan. I mean who wouldn't leave her dweeby hot tub selling husband for Aidan Quinn in the 80s? And Madonna was far less annoying then...

Liz Kelly: Dude, Aidan Quinn was way too good for Rosanna Skanquette.

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Detroit Tigers: And in Detroit they have the giant sausages race -- the Italian Sausage, the German Bratwurst, and American Hot Dog (maybe a 4th one, I can't remember).

See what you've been missing?

Liz Kelly: As a vegan, I'm not sure how I feel about this. Does anyone do a vegetable race?

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Movie-of-the-Week: How long before there's a movie about the polygamist compound in Texas? Think of all those look-alike starlets in the floor-length dresses, long underwear and pinned up hair? And the marital bed in the temple? Maybe Chris Cooper as the patriarch? Or Christopher Walken if they play it broader?

Liz Kelly: Well, really, we've been watching all of this dramatized on "Big Love" for a couple of years now.

First thing I thought when I saw the news footage of the women being led out of the compound: HBO really got that prairie look down.

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Marina Del Rey, Calif.: Hi Liz,

I just got a rather large tattoo on my hip and I am having moments where I think I might regret it. Too late! I was wondering if you ever had such moments when you first got your babies tattooed on your arm?

Liz Kelly: Nope, but the arm is an entirely different thing than the hip. The hip is prone to weight fluctuations -- which can have a big effect on your tattoo's integrity. So, just maintain your current weight from here on out. Okay?

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Rosanna: Her overbite? (I don't loathe her; I'm just trying to help.) Still better than Patricia's awful teeth -- and acting. (And I say that even as a regular "Medium" viewer.)

Plus, I've always loved the Toto song (which was actually about her, you know).

Liz Kelly: Great, now I've got that song stuck in my head for the rest of the afternoon. Maybe the President's Race will knock it out at the game.

Do they ever do Vice Presidents? I'd like to see a big-headed Cheney effigy hoofing it around the field.

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Your cat's not a vegan?: Interesting that you feed chicken to your cat, Liz! I am neither a vegetarian/vegan nor a pet owner, so I hadn't thought about the repercussions. Do you have any moral compunctions about feeding animal products to your animals? I guess the chickens that go into cat food are just as cruelly treated as the chickens that feed humans, right? Hmm.

Liz Kelly: Not a'tall. Cats are carnivores and need that protein to remain healthy. Cats denied animal protein are basically malnourished -- unless you want to go to the trouble of forcing supplements into your kitty. Which is kind of like trying to force a football into a tiger's mouth.

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Britney, Sp: I am also glad that she seems to be doing better. However, they did show of photo of Brit yesterday, walking into a McDonalds to use the bathroom. What is it with her affection for skanky public toilets?

Liz Kelly: She's a woman of the people.

Or, you can take the girl out of Louisiana, but you can't take the Louisiana out of the girl.

Disclaimer: I once lived in Louisiana for an entire 12 months. So, it isn't like I'm baselessly dissing the state. I know whereof I speak.

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Loathing Rosanna also:: In repose, she looks like a weasel.

Liz Kelly: See, I hadn't even thought of that one. Thank you.

And I think I'll sign off on that note. Don't forget to send your questions here for Margaret Cho.

See you here next week. Oh, and stay tuned for a good Friday list tomorrow.

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