Celebritology Live: Joaquin Phoenix; Jessica Simpson; Nadya & Angelina

You've Been Served... a Heaping Plate of Gossip

When stars shave their heads, marry (or divorce) inadvisedly, 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 weekly Chatological Humor discussion and serves as co-proprietress of post.com's "Lost" Central.

Celebritology Live Archive

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Liz Kelly: Afternoon. We're on our third straight day of sunny, warm weather in D.C. and I'm feeling spring feverish today. And with the Oscars only a week away, I know spring can't be far behind.

But we may have to put our warm fuzzy feelings on hold for a little while. It's been a tough week in our field of study. Last weekend's Grammy fest -- usually ground zero for some seriously interesting fashion choices -- was marred by Chris Brown's alleged assault on girlfriend Rihanna. I say "alleged" because he still hasn't actually been charged with assault and it has not yet been confirmed that Rihanna was the victim. But all signs do seem to be pointing to that having been the case. I'm interested in your thoughts -- has Chris Brown's budding career been nipped in the bud? Should Rihanna -- if she was attacked -- have issued some kind of statement by now? Some are saying it is an opportunity for a celebrity to shine a much-needed light on domestic abuse. But, I don't know, the woman deserves some time to heal and get over what must have been a pretty horrifying experience.

And what of octo-mom Nadya Suleman? We talked about the implications of her bringing 13 children into the world earlier this week in Gene Weingarten's chat, but today we should tackle the larger issue: is this woman really trying to emulate Angelina Jolie in both looks and family life?

Finally, we'll be posting a poll shortly (I hope) asking you to weigh in on the ever more bizarre antics of Joaquin Phoenix. If you missed his strange appearance on last night's "Late Show," go ahead and take a few minutes to watch.

Okay, let's get started... (and please hold all "Lost" questions until the 3 o'clock hour).

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Anonymous: Who directed the first Broadway production of "The Glass Menagerie"?

Liz Kelly: And you're asking me this because...?

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washingtonpost.com:

Liz Kelly: And here's the poll, courtesy of Producer Paul.

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Surgery in Brazil: So Tom Cruise makes a holiday visit to a Brazilian plastic surgeon's secret island, this week Usher's wife almost dies down there for plastic surgery. What secret non FDA approved thing is going on down there?

Liz Kelly: I'm not sure I like what you're implying here. Just because Tom Cruise happened to be in country when Tameka Foster's lipo went screwy doesn't mean he's engaging in some kind of sorcery/pseudo-science to keep his youthful looks.

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Rockville, Md.: I was at an airport newsstand last week and saw no less than four magazines covers devoted to Jessica Simpson and her weight issues, including a screaming headline about 'Jessica's Agony.' Dearest Liz, as a celebritologist, can you please explain why the ballooning of Jessica Simpson merits this kind of hysterical coverage?

Liz Kelly: Because that's what the tabloids do. This is no different from the fascination with Lindsay Lohan's weight loss (though that actually is pretty fascinating) or the gazillion "baby bump" false alarm pix we see every time Kate Moss or some other reed eats a taco. So, short answer: The mags your seeing make their cabbage by sensationalizing everything -- so don't think of Jessica as a victim here. It's not personal. She's just the latest target. They'll move on soon enough.

But just because it's on my mind -- do we really think she's overweight? She has definitely gained a few pounds, but I don't think it is what makes the pix going around so unattractive. What makes them so bad is the god awful outfit she's wearing. That double-belt thing has got to go.

Earlier today I was watching "America's Next Top Model" (research, ya know?) and one model was dismissed as a potential catwalk model for a designer because the designer in question doesn't do plus size. The designer then went on to say the model was wearing a size 10. When did size 10 become pluz size?

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Chris Brown: I understand that official people want to remain silent for the sake of due process, but I wish someone from the camps would say something that would stop some of the ridiculous and offensive rumors that are circulating. I feel like being silent might actually be doing more damage.

Liz Kelly: Right -- the latest debunked rumor is the one that had Keisha Chante as the woman who sent Brown an alleged text message that may have been the catalyst for the incident.

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Arlington, VA: So are you going to ditch us early yet again to get to your next chat? Beginning to feel a little short-changed...

Liz Kelly: You feel short-changed by three minutes? Okay, in that case I will stay the whole hour. My bladder will just have to stop being such a sissy.

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Usher's wife almost dies down there for plastic surgery: didn't that happen to his mom? Who's mom was that?

Liz Kelly: That was Kanye West's mom, Donda, and she actually did die last year from complications following plastic surgery. But her surgery took place right here in the U.S. of A. and the surgeon was later found to be somewhat sketchy.

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Wee Tom's youthful looks: So if he's not having surgery, what's your explanation?

Liz Kelly: I didn't say he wasn't having surgery. I said I doubted he was injecting Tameka Foster's fat into his face. Or kinda said that.

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A Different Liz: I envy Liz Lemon so very very much because Jon Hamm is her new love interest and he's as dreamtastic with his floppy, dry-haired look as he is a brooding, slick-backed Don Draper.

"30 Rock": I want to go to there.

Liz Kelly: Me too. Tune in tonight at 9:30 for the next Hamm-y episode.

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Inglorious trialer: It looks like Grindhouse meets Dirty Dozen. Meh.

Liz Kelly: Yeah. That trailer didn't really do it for me either. Maybe it relied too heavily on Brad Pitt.

I wish Quentin would quit goofing around and make another "Kill Bill" movie already.

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Alexandria, Va.: Is it just me, or does Mom-of-octuplets look like a warmed over Angelina Jolie. Does anyone know if she's had medical procedures on the top half to change her looks?

washingtonpost.com:

Separated at birth?

Liz Kelly: Oh totally. And Ann Curry -- in a rare instance of actually asking a burning question -- broached this topic with Suleman in the Dateline interview. Suleman denied knowing much about Jolie. I don't think anyone is buying that answer, tho. Especially since she's already lied about receiving government assistance.

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That double-belt thing has got to go. : I think they thought they could hide a pouch with them, but they only served a brigt arrows directing attention to the high waisted mom jeans

Liz Kelly: Right. It was just a bad bad fashion choice altogether. I'm not sure anyone -- even waify Agnes Deyn could have pulled that look off.

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You feel short-changed by three minutes? Okay, in that case I will stay the whole hour. My bladder will just have to stop being such a sissy. : You can show up to the "Lost" chat three minutes late, can't you? We need you here. With us. The celeb-a-holics.

Liz Kelly: Yeah. I heart you guys. Those Losties can suck it. (To quote Liz Lemon)

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Octo-mom: What do I think of Nadya Suleman? I think the Mormon Church should pay to raise her children. I can't comprehend the mindset that thinks that it's an affront to all that is decent and holy for two gay guys to get married in San Francisco, but there's nothing illegal about a nutcase single mom with 14 IVF kids under age 7. Imagine if all the facts were identical here but Ms. Suleman turned out to be a lesbian? How quickly would people demand that the children be taken away? Yesterday?

Liz Kelly: I have nothing to add.

And has everyone seen Nadya's new Web site? If you're so inclined, you can donate money to her online via credit card or Paypal.

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overweight? no: If she'd picked a better outfit, most people probably wouldn't have noticed - and those who did would have in a "she's looking healthy" way, with healthy not a euphemism for anything.

Liz Kelly: Right -- because it isn't as if she suddenly gained 20 pounds overnight. She's been out and about for the past several months at Cowboys games and whatnot and no one called her chunky until she went for the mom jeans.

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Hi Liz: You are a pet lover, following of celebrity trends and generally a smart and lovely person with valuable insights at the intersection of these issues. My question - why do the handlers at Westminster wear sneakers with their dresses? The men look wonderful in suits and nice shoes but the women - shee! - frumpy dresses and sneakers. If I were a dog, I would be appalled.

Also, who is the Stump of the celebrity world? Clint?

Liz Kelly: I read the beginning of your question quickly and thought at first you'd accused me of being a pot lover. Ha.

I'm not an expert on the art of dog handling, but I would guess the sneakers are practical. They enable the handlers to run around the ring with their pups without twisting an ankle. But I do see your point. I'm sure a more subtle pair of Naturalizers or Clarks would do the same thing and look less "Working Girl."

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washingtonpost.com:

Julianne Hough, left, reacts to hearing her name read as a nominee for top new female vocalist by the Academy of Country Music during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. The ACM awards show will be held April 5, 2009, in Las Vegas. Jessica Simpson is at right. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

washingtonpost.com:

Julianne Hough, left, reacts to hearing her name read as a nominee for top new female vocalist by the Academy of Country Music during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. The ACM awards show will be held April 5, 2009, in Las Vegas. Jessica Simpson is at right. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Liz Kelly: Producer Paul has posted this recent pic of Jessica taken yesterday in Nashville. That's her on the right. For the record, he still thinks she's hot.

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I said I doubted he was injecting Tameka Foster's fat into his face. : Gross! I didn't think that's what that post meant.

Liz Kelly: See, I'm full of surprises!

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Octo-mom/Chris Brown: I wonder which one is going to be less marketable after last week?

Liz Kelly: I wonder which one will score a reality show first.

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What about Me?: What about those of us who are both celeb-aholics and Losties? You just made me exclaim "yeah! suck it!" against myself. I think it's best if you just make yourself available to all of us at all times.

(Please don't tell my boss that I use two hours every Thursday doing this!)

washingtonpost.com: Or mine.

Liz Kelly: Or mine. Oh wait -- actually, do. I might get a bonus.

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Quentin: But...she killed Bill...

Liz Kelly: Well there's always life after Bill or a prequel. It's the magic of Hollywood, baby. My point was that he hasn't made a good movie since then.

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J to the Fee to the Nix: Not enough chronic in the world can make that get-up look "hip hop."

Kenley Collins did a better job with Leanne Marshall on "Project Runway."

Liz Kelly: I thought maybe Joaquin was going for the Rick Rubin look. And Rick, it should be recalled, started Def-Jam and produced Jay-Z's "99 Problems."

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washingtonpost.com:

In this photo released by CBS, actor Joaquin Phoenix, left, waives to the audience from the set of the "The Late Show with David Letterman," in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 as host David Letterman watches from the desk. (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Flio)

washingtonpost.com:

In this photo released by CBS, actor Joaquin Phoenix, left, waives to the audience from the set of the "The Late Show with David Letterman," in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 as host David Letterman watches from the desk. (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Flio)

Liz Kelly: Actually, to be perfectly honest. This is pretty much what Mr. Liz's look was when we started dating. The beard was gone within a month.

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lotsa kids: Sooooo....what I really want to know is, who was watching her kids when the Octuplet Mom was on talk shows? I sweat hard to get a babysitter for a couple of hours for my 2 munchkins.

Liz Kelly: Well she's got her mother -- who strikes me as equally unbalanced and I'm sure she could buy plenty of baby sitters with the supposed $300,000 fee she received for the interview.

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Arrgh!: Will people stop actually COMPARING that freak to Angelina Jolie? It's one thing to say that she is TRYING to look like her (hair, lips, etc) but to imply that she is succeeding is ridiculous. Furthermore, Jolie has six children, spaced in age except for the twins, some adopted from third world countries, and there is no question whatsoever that she--and her partner--can afford to give them a good life. Apples and oranges, folks.

Liz Kelly: Carm down. I don't think we're comparing her to Angelina, who is in my opinion a pretty fabulous mom and so thoroughly herself I can't imagine her ever having surgery to look like anyone else. What we -- and a lot of other brainiacs -- are saying is that Suleman has some kind of delusion that she is emulating or copying Angelina's life. The look -- the kids. No, of course she's not succeeding, but that doesn't mean the woman doesn't have some kind of weird fixation with Angelina.

It's kind of like how Producer Paul keeps asking me to call him Andy.

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Nadya's had work: TMZ posted before and after pictures. Perhaps she saw a Brazilian doctor...

washingtonpost.com: I couldn't find those, but I really hope this TMZ picture is fake (though I love the headline: OctoMom -- It Was a Very Goodyear

Liz Kelly: How could you even stand up straight with that thing under your skin?

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re: Tarentino: Some would argue he hasn't made a good movie since -before- "Kill Bill"...

Liz Kelly: Some would be wrong then, wouldn't they?

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Rihanna: I think if Rihanna decides she wants to do a public service announcement or warn women in some other way about the dangers of domestic abuse she should be allowed to heal first if that's what makes her comfortable.

As for Chris Brown, I'm sure his attorney's have told him in no uncertain tersm to keep his mouth shut. And for all we know he's appalled w/his own behavior since he's spoken about abuse issues in his family in the past.

Liz Kelly: I'm sure he is appalled. He was outspoken in his condemnation of the abuse he claims his mother received at the hands of her boyfriend. And, aside from that, remorse is a pretty normal response for an abusive person. They lose control, then feel bad after the fact.

He's apparently holed up in Vegas where I'm sure a team including his manager, publicist and a lawyer or two are keeping him totally under wraps.

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Best Theory for Phoenix's Letterman stunt: I think Gawker nailed it.

Liz Kelly: That is a pretty good theory. Even if he's not serious in his quest to become a hip-hop artist, there has to be some kind of mental misfiring going on in that tumbleweed of a head to think this is a good idea. Why else would he think going from the to of the Hollywood heap to an Andy Kaufman retread would be a good idea?

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Simpson and Weight, Va.: I think the problem is that there need to be more normal sized stylists. Normal women know how to hide a pouchy belly without calling attention to it, or bigger thighs or whatever the body issue may be.

Also, there is no way a size 10 is plus size. In fact, isn't that under the average woman's size in this country? (I believe it's a 12) I wear a size 10 and I doubt there are many looking at me who would call me fat or plus size. I cannot wait for reality to finally sink in to designers. People are not coat hangers. Just save on the modeling costs and have a walking robotic pole with a coat hanger affixed to the top.

Liz Kelly: Right. Reality hasn't hit the runways, though it has definitely hit the retail market. Not only are larger sizes more available, but vanity sizing is increasingly increasing (shuddup) sizes -- so yesterday's size 10 maybe be wearing an 8 or even a 6 now.

I think the next season of the "Rachel Zoe Project" should be a chronicle of her being strapped to a hospital bed and force-fed until she reaches a normal weight.

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D.C. all the way: If Joaquin is pulling a Andy Kaufman he should stop. Part of me thinks he's in character but then I don't recall hearing him ever get in character before. So why now.

Liz Kelly: Because he's a whackadoodle?

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Jessica Simpson: Clearly this was a publicist's brainstorm, right? The point of which was to get Simpson (whose career was in its death throes) back in the tabs. Plus, if the hook is weight gain, it could lead to a weight-loss plan endorsement deal down the road.

Liz Kelly: If it was anyone's brainstorm, it would be papa Joe Simpson's. Would he do that to his own daughter?

Of course.

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Aussie celebs and tragic Fires: Those Victoria fires are horrific and tragic. I'm kind of surprised we haven't seen an appeal from the likes of Keith Urban, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman or the guy on "The Mentalist" to give to the Australian Red Cross or something...

Liz Kelly: I wouldn't be surprised to learn they are speaking up in Australia.

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OH MY GOD: Why didn't you post a warning before the link to the Octo- Mom? I think that is the most disgusting thing I have ever seen. Seriously.

Liz Kelly: That's the most disgusting thing you've ever seen? Oh the links I could send you.

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Arlington, Va.: Thanks for sticking with the full hour! I've had a bad day (client pulling out of a contract which costs us over $40,000), so feeling a bit needy.

I miss hearing about real celebrities passing out in their cars, screaming at crew members, etc., not about sick people popping out babies. Talk about needy!

Joaquin's "performance" on Letterman blows Farrah's appearance by a mile. Is this a full blown nervous breakdown that we're seeing? Is he on the level?

Liz Kelly: Make sure you vote in the poll asking just that. I wonder if Producer Paul or anyone else out there could find footage of any of Andy Kaufman's appearances on Letterman as Tony Clifton so we can see how it was done by an actual professional.

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Atlanta: A bonus? You mean there's a newspaper in the U.S. that still gives out bonuses?

washingtonpost.com: We work for a news media organization that publishes across several platforms. What's a newspaper?

Liz Kelly: Thanks for shattering my little delusion. Sheesh.

And, yes, we are a multi-tasking, multimedia dynamo. For all I know, you're reading this on your microwave.

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methinks: Jessica Simpson's apparent weight gain--she's a size 10 or 12 now instead of a 6??--doesn't concern me as much as Mischa Barton or LL looking like they were just liberated from Dachau.

Also, no amount of lipo in the world will make Tameka Foster look like she should be married to Usher. She looks like she could be his mom.

Liz Kelly: Oh come on -- that's a low blow. If Usher and Tameka are happy, good for them.

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Peter Gabriel quits Oscar gig: Um help me out here, but this guy hasn't been in demand since circa '91 -- I would think he'd be grateful for the exposure, and not snippy that he has to sing with other artists in a medley. Carm down indeed!

washingtonpost.com: Peter Gabriel Pissed At Oscar Producers And Won't Perform At Academy Awards (Deadline Hollywood Daily)

Liz Kelly: He may be making a wise move, anyway. I'm not sure how many people would end up even seeing the performance considering how fewer and fewer people tune in for the broadcast each year. The Academy is even asking presenters to skip the red carpet so that we will be forced to watch the actual awards show to see what everyone is wearing. It will be interesting to see which stars can actually resist the allure of a red carpet and a wall of cameras.

As for Peter Gabriel -- yes, he should get over himself.

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I thought he was just faking it: until I read the Gawker thing. He's faking it, but he's so far gone on whatever he's smoking that he thinks the faking it is a really great idea. How is he going to get out this one when he wakes up and realizes we all know he's a complete idiot?

Liz Kelly: Exactly -- but if he is faking it and thinking it is a good idea because he is drug-addled, where does that leave Casey Affleck -- who has been chronicling all of this? Is he similarly addled or just plain dumb?

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Amen on the force-feeding of Rachel Zoe!: Between Bravo TV having Zoe tell women they need to be 12 pounds, the Matchmaker lady warping their minds on dating, and the Real Housewives showing them how to abuse/ignore their families once they are married, I think the channel has a very weird view of women.

Liz Kelly: Seriously -- the force-feeding thing would be way more interesting than watching Rachel buy another couch for her living room or spend $20,000 on another raggedy old fur vest.

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To be honest...: There are very few healthy weight examples. Hollywood's examples tend to be underweight, and "Main Street's" tend to be overweight. A women's current, typical size 12 in the U.S. is actually overweight for many women - and 10 is close to the edge for many, too (not all, a lot depends where the weight is carried, height comes in to play, too). Comparing one's size to the country average is not the way to find a healthy weight.

Liz Kelly: Send me in some healthy examples. Kate Winslet has to be at the top of the list, yes?

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Ordway St., NW - Mickey Rourke Oscar date derby: We're putting a pool together in my office - candidates right now include: his chihuahua, Bai Ling and Courtney Love. Bonus points if his outfit is crazy-stranger than his date.

Liz Kelly: Well rumor has it he's dating Courtney Love right now, but I'm thinking the winner may be his hand.

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Jefferson City, Mo.: All of this reminds me of the Jackson Brown/Daryl Hannah beating.

She never pressed charges or made any public statements. He vehemently denied beating the crap out of her after an uncle (?) took her to the hospital and spoke to reporters of just how bad she'd been beat.

That was 17 years ago and people seemed to have forgotten that Brown was a women beater, all because Hannah never said anything.

How did it impact his career? His career was over by then so, it didn't hurt.

Liz Kelly: Good point -- and I suspect we will hear something from Rihanna. But right now not only does she need to heal, but the DA needs to actually press charges. It might be a bad idea to speak out before the cops have even sorted out their case.

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Speaking of crazy: Are you watching American Idol this season? Are they going to keep that crazy Tatiana around or is she just comic relief for the early part of the season?

Liz Kelly: Nope, not watching. It's all I can do to keep up with "Lost," "Big Love" and "Intervention."

Does Lisa de Moraes still track "Idol?" If so, she's up tomorrow.

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...I think the channel has a very weird view of women.: I'm old enough to remember when BRAVO was the nerd channel for the fine arts with ballet, opera. I bet those old Bravos staffers (surely long gone) are choking at the reality shows on bravo now.

Liz Kelly: I remember when A&E was the nerd channel and was only on at night. During the day a kids' channel aired on the same station.

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New York, NY: As someone who is apparently "plus-size" (gee, thanks, media) and dating a D-list celeb, I have to agree with you...couples like Usher/Tameka and Pierce/Keely are the only thing that keeps me going. Leave 'em alone!

Liz Kelly: Wait -- you're dating a D-List celeb? Spill! Out yourself. We're all friends here.

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Oscar night: If they made it a manageable lenght--like, say, under four hours--I would love to watch. But some of us have to work the next morning. Early. Why does the ceremony have to be so long?!

Liz Kelly: Because it is the industry's prom. And I agree -- maybe what we need is an edited broadcast, shown the following night. An hour or two Oscar Highlights special.

Broadcasting this entire thing -- right down to the snoozy technical awards -- is akin to televising gala night at a plastics convention. Just with prettier people.

No offense to those in the plastics industry. I'm sure you're all lovely.

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Aussie Aid:

Kylie and Dannii Minogue are on it, as is Natalie Imbruglia

washingtonpost.com: Celebrities, sports stars dig deep for Australian fire victims (AFP)

Liz Kelly: Thank you!

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dog show attire: Clinton and Stacy did an episode of What Not Wear in which they made over a woman who showed dogs. They got her some practical yet stylish shoes to wear with her dress.

I love Clinton and Stacy.

Liz Kelly: Me too. They rock.

A friend of mine dated Stacy in 8th grade. She broke up with him and broke his heart.

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Boodleville, Md.: "The Glass Menagerie" answer appears to be Eddie Dowling and Louis J. Singer. Got no clue whatsoever why that person asked; however, we know he/she never heard of Wikipedia.

Please, carry on.

Liz Kelly: Thank god we can all get through the rest of our day without worrying about that now.

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Joaquin Phoenix, Ariz.: I'm pretty sure he was putting on an act. The best part (which I can't tell whether it's in the clip because of a work filter) was at the end when Letterman says "Well Joaquin, sorry you couldn't be with us tonight" and Phoenix slightly breaks character by smiling and almost starting to laugh, then tries to recover with a subdued "good joke, that was funny" or something similar. Made it pretty clear.

Liz Kelly: Right.

But if this is actually a put on, he's not even good at it. He's boring.

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Mandy Moore: Has dated Wilmer Valderrama, Zach Braff, Andy Roddick, DJ AM, and is now engaged to Ryan Adams. I see no common thread here...

Liz Kelly: Hmmm...

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Conflicted in DC: I am a little conflicted about the Chris Brown/Rihanna incident. I am totally against domestic violence not matter the gender of the abuser.

While I do believe that the incident occured, I think the lack of information about from either camp causes me to not jump on the Rihanna sympathy bandwagon and feel sympathy for Chris Brown in this situation.

I would like Chris Brown and Rihanna both to get some help no matter what happens to their relationship. I also think it is sad that Chris Brown's career is pretty much over just based on the allegation.

Liz Kelly: Well said and I think we can all agree that it is best to withhold judgment until we get the whole story. Or at least more than we've got now, which is like a shred.

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Los Angeles: I happened to be visiting the Grammy Museum on Grammy Day. While in the museum, I overheard people talking who had been watching the rehearsals who mentioned how Justin Timberlake had become a last minute replacement for Rhianna. If I ever hear a scoop like that again, if that something you could use?

Liz Kelly: I'm always open to scoopage -- liz.kelly@washingtonpost.com.

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Washington, D.C.: Speaking of plastic surgery mishaps, has Paul Stanley been seeing Michael Jackson's plastic surgeon? That's one scary death mask he's wearing.

Liz Kelly: Speaking of Jacko, is his face really infected with MRSA? I am so all over that story.

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Healthy Hollywood actress: Would Christina Hendricks from Mad Men qualify - or is she just busty?

washingtonpost.com: VERY, very healthy.

Liz Kelly: Calm down, Paul.

Yes, she qualifies.

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Above the Apple Store: Someone with a healthy body-image who will do wonders for little girls everywhere (especially minorities): Michelle Obama. By the way, me and my friends have a total girl-crush on her.

Liz Kelly: Add me to that club.

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Arlington, Va.: Positive body examples: Scarlett Johansson

washingtonpost.com: Word.

Liz Kelly: Maybe I should commission Paul to do a detailed study of this topic.

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Aussie Fires: "Aussie Aid:

Kylie and Dannii Minogue are on it, as is Natalie Imbruglia."

Where's Yahoo Serious when you need him?

Liz Kelly: Hopefully locked in the same basement as Carrot Top.

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Central Mass.: Hi Liz,

Here's what I don't understand about the Christian Bale rant: where was the lovely Welsh lilt to his voice? Was he berating the guy while in character? He sure sounded like an American during that rant.

Liz Kelly: He was in character -- he's a method actor; stays in character (in this case an American) both on and off set until a project is finished.

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Washington, D.C.: What's MRSA?

Liz Kelly: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

And on that note, I have overstayed my welcome here by one entire minute. Take that Losties.

Okay, now let's talk Lost. Meet you in the other chat room.

For you celebbies, see you here next week.

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washingtonpost.com: Please join Liz and Jen for the 'Lost' Hour

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