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| Sarah Palin Questions Obama's Experience At Republican National Convention Posted: 03 Sep 2008 10:10 PM PDT Speeches by Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee also go on the offense.
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — A week ago, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was barely a blip on the national political map. But with one biting address to the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, Palin rose above the din surrounding her low profile and emerged as one of the new stars of the Republican Party. On Tuesday night, President Bush praised presumptive Republican presidential candidate John McCain as a maverick unafraid to go his own way and who makes decisions that don't toe any party line. And on the day three of the convention, the most important out-of-the-box choice the Arizona senator has made in his campaign so far — the selection of his little-known running mate — was in the spotlight. Given the intense scrutiny the self-described former "hockey mom" has fallen under since her surprise addition to the ticket last Friday, Palin's speech at the Xcel Center felt more like a coronation than a public introduction.
"I'm not a member of the permanent political establishment," said Palin, who appeared a bit humbled and nervous after she was greeted with a two-minute standing ovation, but quickly settled into a confident, often sarcastic rhythm as she repeatedly took aim at Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. "And I've learned quickly, these past few days, that if you're not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here's a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion; I'm going to Washington to serve the people of this country." The line was a summation of two of the three major talking points that have emerged from the convention this week: that the digs against Palin are part of a smear campaign from the liberal media and that she is a reformer in the vein of McCain. Rather than focusing on her gender or the controversy surrounding her selection, Palin spent nearly 40 minutes painting a picture of herself as an average American who, like McCain, has bucked the status quo. "I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town," Palin said, reiterating her status as a hockey mom in the PTA. "When I ran for city council, I didn't need focus groups and voter profiles, because I knew those voters and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a 'community organizer,' except that you have actual responsibilities." The latter criticism, a dig at Obama's years as a community organizer in Chicago, was echoed by the other speakers on a night when Republicans really began to take the offensive against Democrats while trying to solidify the image of their own unconventional ticket that will promote change in Washington. Palin took many swings at Obama, saying he talks "one way in Scranton and another in San Francisco." She claimed he had never authored any substantive legislation and never used the word "victory" except to refer to his campaign. She also accused him of wanting to grow government and raise taxes, and of being afraid that when Al Qaeda threatens to attack America, "someone won't read them their rights." With a slight tilt of her head and a knowing, folksy grin, Palin delivered her applause lines flawlessly, drawing lusty shouts of "I love you, Sarah!" and "USA!" At one point, one supporter in the rafters shouted of Obama, "He's never done anything, never run anything, he's useless!" After nearly a year of claims from Republicans that Senator Obama was not qualified enough to lead the country, McCain backers were quick to jump to Palin's defense when questioned about her lack of national political credentials. Citing her six years of stewardship as mayor of the small Alaskan town of Wasilla and her nearly two years as governor, the McCain campaign's spokespeople have been touting Palin as having more executive experience than both Obama and his VP choice, Senator Joe Biden, combined. Even before Palin took the stage Wednesday night, one-time Republican presidential candidate and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani defended Palin on CBS' "The Early Show," saying, "I would say Barack Obama has never governed a city, never governed a state, never governed an agency, never run a military unit, never run anything. ... Sarah Palin's been a mayor, she's been a governor. She has a record of reform. She has a record of leadership. She's run a budget. So why all these questions for her? Has anybody ever asked Barack Obama, 'Can you bring up your two kids and be president of the United States?' They're asking, 'Can she be vice president and be a mother?' " During his speech Wednesday, Giuliani mocked Obama as a "celebrity senator," calling him the "least experienced candidate for the presidency of the United States in the last 100 years." He also drew huge applause when he claimed to agree with Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton about Obama not being fit to answer a phone call at 3 a.m. After ticking off a list of what he said were Obama's flip-flops on issues such as Israeli security and campaign financing, Giuliani — backed by a sunset image of the New York skyline — joked, "If I were Joe Biden, I'd want to get that VP thing in writing." Palin's speech attempted to appeal to working-class voters, frequently referring to her motherhood and rise to the governorship and stressing her ethics reform. She touted such just-folks gestures as selling the governor's luxury jet on eBay, driving herself to work and getting rid of the office's personal chef. Pointing to McCain's war service during Vietnam, Palin said near the end of her address that "There is only one man in this election who has ever really fought for you!" Palin arrived in Minneapolis on Sunday and was reportedly huddled in a hotel room for much of the week working on her speech, with input from the McCain campaign's top strategists, who also briefed her on the senator's policy positions. In addition to telling her story and taking shots at the Obama campaign's stances, Palin promoted her vision for energy independence in the United States. "Our opponents say, again and again, that drilling will not solve all of America's energy problems — as if we all didn't know that already," she said, as the members of her delegation again sported their orange safety vests and helmets that read "Drill Here." The appeal to search for more oil in the United States also drew a humorous chant of "Drill, baby, drill" during Giuliani's comments. "Here's how I look at the choice Americans face in this election," Palin said. "In politics, there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers. And then there are those, like John McCain, who use their careers to promote change." One of the issues the media has seized on this week is the fact that Palin has hardly ever left the United States. She traveled to Germany, Iraq and Kuwait last summer, to Canada one other time, and took a personal trip to Mexico. Though reporters — from national and international newspapers and networks to the tabloid press — have been swarming on every aspect of the Palin story, the governor has been almost entirely out of view since accepting McCain's offer to join the ticket. To date, she has done just one interview — with People magazine on the afternoon her selection was announced — but has not spoken to any reporters in nearly a week. Given the frenzy set off by the announcement that her 17-year-old unwed daughter is five months pregnant, the decision to hold a photo opportunity Wednesday morning on the tarmac of the Minneapolis International Airport with the entire McCain and Palin families — including 18-year-old father-to-be Levi Johnston — appeared to counter the message from the campaign that the Palins' personal lives were not a relevant topic in the campaign. Though Palin did not mention the pregnancy, Johnston was with the family onstage at the end of the speech and was greeted by McCain, who came out for a surprise appearance. Smiling and waving, McCain whipped the crowd into a frenzy after Wednesday's speeches by asking, "Don't you think we made the right choice for the next vice president?" During his address, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee said that the reporting of the past few days has been "tackier than a costume change at a Madonna concert," reiterating that McCain doesn't support gay marriage, abortion or raising taxes. Another one-time Republican presidential nominee, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, used the phrase "liberal" more than two dozen times to set Republicans apart from their rivals, exhorting the crowd, "We need change all right — change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American who wants change in Washington — throw out the big government liberals and elect John McCain."
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| It's Official! Britney Spears Will Appear At VMAs This Weekend Posted: 03 Sep 2008 02:31 AM PDT 'I'm excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated,' singer says.
Will she or won't she? For weeks, that's been the buzz, and some of the most hard-core Britney Spears watchers have weighed in with opinions about what an appearance at this weekend's VMAs might do for the singer's career. Well, now it's official: Britney will appear at Sunday's VMAs, which take place at Paramount Studios in Hollywood and begin at 9 p.m. ET. Although the pop star will not be performing, she will open the show. The singer — who has been nominated for many VMAs but has not yet won one — will be on hand to see if this year is her year. She's nominated for three awards: Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, and Video of the Year for "Piece of Me." "MTV has long played an important role in my career," Spears said in a statement. "How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs? I'm excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated." It's unclear exactly what Britney has up her sleeve, but based on the singer's previous VMA appearances (check out some of Britney's past VMA performances right here), it's sure to leave people talking. "Britney has done everything from perform with a snake, lock lips with Madonna and prove that what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas," said Van Toffler, president of MTV Networks Music/ LOGO/ Films Group. "I can't wait to see what she does to kick off this year's show." (Check out video of Britney shopping for the VMAs in 1999, John Norris' recollections of visiting the singer in her Louisiana hometown that same year, and MTV News correspondent James Montgomery's predictions for a big Britney VMA win this weekend.) Earlier this week, MTV News had some longtime Britney observers weigh in on whether the singer should appear at the awards, and nearly all of them agreed that, as in previous years, if she wants to make an impression, the VMAs is the place to do it. "If you want to make a big splash," Carson Daly said, "what better platform than the VMAs?" Perez Hilton agreed, saying that all Britney needs to do is show up and smile. "That's what people want," he said. "They want to see her smiling. Even if all she does is smile and wave, I say that's mission accomplished." Now that you've helped us pick the nominees for this year's Video Music Awards, head to VMA.MTV.com to vote for your favorite in the Best New Artist category, check out the latest additions to the performer and presenter lineups, see the best (and worst) of VMA fashion and much more. Then tune in this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET for MTV News' "Opening Act" on the red carpet, followed by the big show, live from Hollywood at 9 p.m. ET. Related Videos Related Artists | ||
| Slipknot Beat The Game With First <i>Billboard</i>-Topping Debut, Contrary To Early Report Posted: 02 Sep 2008 11:25 PM PDT Metallers' All Hope Is Gone bests L.A.X. by under 2,000 scans.
Fewer than 2,000 maggots made all the difference. Masked Iowan metallers Slipknot had never debuted at #1 on the Billboard albums chart, and needed their fans — affectionately dubbed "Maggots" — to hit their local record stores in force, if they were ever going to get All Hope Is Gone to the top. That's because West Coast rapper the Game released his latest, L.A.X., on the very same day, and with two consecutive #1 openings under his belt, he'd be a tough foe to best. Earlier Wednesday (September 3), MTV News had reported that Game did in fact beat Slipknot to #1, based on sales figures released by Nielsen SoundScan. That sales information was incomplete, however, according to a representative for SoundScan, who added that the long holiday weekend caused delays in sales data. The spokesperson said that the company would be looking into why those erroneous numbers were posted on SoundScan's Web site. In the end, it turns out that Slipknot will debut at #1 on next week's top 200. While it's the band's first chart-topping debut, All Hope Is Gone could not outsell Slipknot's previous outings. With just under 240,000 sold, it ranks third in first-week sales behind the band's 2001 effort, Iowa, which opened at #3 with 255,000 sold, and 2004's Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses), which entered at #2 with 243,000 scans. The Game's latest enters the chart at #2, selling more than 238,000 copies; his previous efforts sold significantly better. His 2005 LP The Documentary entered the chart on top with 587,000 scans, while the 2006 follow-up, Doctor's Advocate, sold more than 358,000 units, to open at #1. While the chaotic metal outfit and the hard-knocks MC were clearly the matchup of the week, theirs weren't the only new albums to make an impact on next week's chart. A total of 23 new releases crack the top 200, with two others debuting in the top 10. The Now That's What I Call Country compilation enters at #7 with 50,000 scans, and Solange Knowles' Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams bows at #9 with 46,000 sold. Those new kids join a group of releases that are beginning to seem like old standards on the chart: Kid Rock's Rock N Roll Jesus finished at #3 (with 89,000 sold), followed by the Jonas Brothers' A Little Bit Longer at #4 (80,000), the "Mamma Mia" soundtrack at #5 (78,000), Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III at #6 (54,000), Sugarland's Love on the Inside at #8 (47,000) and Coldplay's Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends at #10 (44,000). Elsewhere on the chart, we find DragonForce's Ultra Beatdown opening at #18 after selling 24,000 copies and the Verve's Forth entering at #23 with 21,000 scans. Coming in at #63, with 9,000 sold, it's the Tropical Thunder compilation, which features tracks by Sean Paul, R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes, Beenie Man and more. Rapper V.I.C. 's Beast follows at #73, scanning nearly 7,000 units, while Motörhead's Motorizer trails at #82, with 6,000 first-week scans. Lastly, finishing out the week with 4,000 sold, Matthew Sweet's new album, Sunshine Lies, enters the chart at #162. Related Artists | ||
| Britney Spears Wins Video Of The Year -- And Other VMA Predictions, In <I>Bigger Than The Sound</I> Posted: 03 Sep 2008 03:03 AM PDT Jonas Brothers, Tokio Hotel, Paramore, Lil Wayne also look promising, but trying to predict VMA winners is a losing proposition ...
On The Record: Commence The Nonsense Picking a winner at the Video Music Awards is a lot like trying to comprehend Courtney Love's MySpace blog or explain this photo of Metallica's James Hetfield. It's impossible to do because it follows no discernable logic. From the ever-evolving field of categories (Ringtone of the Year, you will be missed) to the methods by which the nominees and winners are selected, the VMAs have managed to spin a wholly singular world for themselves in which reality does not always apply. And in the process, they've also created a legacy that makes writing things like "2006 Video of the Year: Panic at the Disco's 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies,' " and "multiple-award winner Ricky Martin" possible. Of course, it has also made for some fantastic things too — like some of the winners of Best Rap Video and Best New Artist. And this year, things are threatening to make even less sense than usual, because fans have done a lot of the picking (note: the Best New Artist poll is open until September 7), a move that has opened the awards to an even less reality-based realm: the world of online fandom. The results include things like Britney Spears — whose appearance at the VMAs was just announced — and the Pussycat Dolls landing Video of the Year nods, the Jonas Brothers and Tokio Hotel going head-to-head for Best Pop Video, and Danity Kane have as many nominations (two) as Rihanna and Mary J. Blige ... combined. When I looked at this year's list of VMA nominees, I was confused — so, naturally, that meant I had to write a column about it. And since I am a glutton for punishment, I decided to try the impossible: apply some logic and attempt to predict the winners of the 2008 Video Music Awards. Please note that I have no advance knowledge of any VMA winners. The way 2008 is shaping up, maybe we'll just have everyone win. Nominees Logic Would Dictate: Since T.I. went to the trouble to make a solid, simple (and really pretty powerful) video, he'd be the one to take home the Moonman. But Illogically: Hey, Wayne's clip has half-naked dancers and a party bus in it! And it takes place in Vegas! And there's this one part where he sorta plays guitar, too! Plus he sold a million albums in a week! WOOOOOO! So, The Winner Is: I'm gonna say that substance trumps style here and T.I. comes out on top. Of course, that means I will be wrong and Flo Rida will win. Also, did you know that in 1985, Bruce Springsteen won this award? That thud you just heard was me slamming my head against my keyboard. Nominees Logic Would Dictate: Mariah's album and Jordin's solo career aren't exactly setting the world on fire, and Britney Spears is barely known as a recording artist anymore, so that's 60 percent of the category eliminated right there. It's really a toss-up between Rih-Rih, who's arguably the hugest pop star in the world right now, and Katy Perry, who, based on the ubiquity of "I Kissed a Girl" (seriously, it's like a zombie at this point — it cannot and will not be stopped until it feasts on your brains) is quickly becoming the Jonathan Stewart of the VMAs: She's a definite sleeper pick. But Illogically: OMG, did you know Mariah and Britney have been nominated for something like 384 VMAs but neither of them has ever won an award?!?! These transgressions must be rectified! So, The Winner Is: I think Britney gets her win later in the night, and Rihanna makes too much sense here, so hey, let's just go ahead and give it to Katy Perry. She kissed a girl, after all. And she liked it! Nominees Logic Would Dictate: I'm still trying to figure out why this category isn't called Best Dance Video anymore. Quickly realizing that the question is moot, I'll move on to the begrudging confession that this is a pretty solid field, and realistically, four of the five noms have a legitimate shot at winning here (sorry Ne-Yo). Perhaps the sympathy vote swings to Madonna, if only because she somehow managed to avoid shattering her hip in "4 Minutes" (five minutes might be a different story ...) But Illogically: Chris Brown is hot! PCD and Danity Kane are hot! Everyone is hot! Advantage: Push. So, The Winner Is: In a pinch, I'll say PCD. One of them can stick her leg straight up in the air. Which one? Does it even matter? Nominees Logic Would Dictate: Slipknot rock way harder than any of the other nominees here (probably more than all of them combined) and they made a killer video (that could probably actually kill you), so they win going away. However, do not discount the Foos wrangling the grizzled old dude (read: over 30) vote ... er, who am I kidding? Over-30s don't vote in these things! But Illogically: FOB have Pete Wentz. Paramore have Hayley Williams. Linkin Park are arguably one of the 10 biggest rock acts on the planet (wait, that's actually logical). The Foo Fighters are old. Slipknot are too scary. So, The Winner Is: Paramore. They've blasted out of nowhere and a win here is icing on the cake. Also, it's about time a female-fronted band won this award. Nominees Logic Would Dictate: Mary J's video is completely batsh-- crazy, so it would be awesome if she won. Kanye could win, if only because show producers are probably hoping to avoid a full-blown hostage situation backstage. Weezy is probably the biggest name in hip-hop right now, so it would make sense for him to take home the Moonman. Also, Lupe Fiasco's name-recognition doesn't come close to any of the others here, so he's out. But Illogically: Lupe is your favorite rapper's favorite rapper! He's the truest hip-hop cat in this category! He's got the cred and ... ah, who am I kidding? So, The Winner Is: Wayne. This is his moment, even though I am 85 percent sure he's not even aware that he's living in it. Nominees Logic Would Dictate: By far the most heated category of the night, particularly if you're a 13-year-old girl or a cat-hair-coated shut-in, Best Pop is either gonna go to the squeaky clean Jonas boys or the follically fabulous Tokio Hotel. For they are the Highlanders of tween pop, and there can be no other way. But Illogically: Hey, Britney's in this category, and stranger things have happened. And the most illogical move would be to give this to Panic, so you can't count them out either. So, The Winner Is: The Jonas Brothers. The unstoppable, hormonally charged train rolls on — which is a shame, because Tokio Hotel's acceptance speech could've been the most amazing thing of all time. Have you ever seen a porcupine-boychild weep with joy? Nominees Logic Would Dictate: Miley, Miley, Miley. And more Miley. She's a ginormous, borderline frightening global brand at this point, and I actually like her song, so she'd be the logical, smart choice. Although Tokio Hotel fans are beyond fanatical, and since online voting is determining BNA, they might actually be the favorites here. Taylor Swift is legitimately talented, but hey, don't hold it against her, voters! But Illogically: Jordin Sparks is a very nice, very sweet girl. She won "American Idol." People seem to like her. Her dad played in the NFL. So ... uh, did I mention Katy Perry likes kissing girls? So, The Winner Is: I'm saying Miley, but it could very well be Tokio, too. Regardless, tweenage hearts will be broken. Nominees Logic Would Dictate: This is a category supposedly dedicated to honoring the most amazing, iconic video of the year, yet it features the Jonas Brothers, PCD and Britney Spears. (Also, three of the song titles have the word "up" in them. Wonder what that means ...?) Logic does not apply. But Illogically: If you've been paying attention, you've probably heard that poor Britney has been nominated 19 times for a Moonman, but she's yet to win a single one. Add to that, the last few years have been rather rough on her. Redemption and validation: Can you think of two more compelling story lines to carry on through to the very last award of the night? So, The Winner Is: In a year without a singularly iconic video, you've gotta give Video of the Year to the biggest icon in the group. So I'm picking Britney Spears to win. Partially because of everything I've just written, but also because I can't think of a more illogical way to cap off the night. Questions? Concerns? VMA Picks Of Your Own? Send 'Em To Me at BTTS@MTVStaff.com. [This story was originally published at 4:52 pm E.T. on 9.3.2008] Related Videos Related Artists | ||
| Posted: 03 Sep 2008 03:31 AM PDT 'Project Runway' guru Tim Gunn isn't sold on the JoBro style: 'They look like they came out of a box of crayons.'
With the VMAs right around the corner, we asked a few of the fashion industry's best to try to predict what some of the contenders might be sporting on the red carpet. The answers — much like the outfits — were very unpredictable. "Project Runway" guru Tim Gunn had some interesting advice for Ms. Britney Spears, whose appearance at the VMAs was announced on Wednesday (September 3). His fashion suggestion? "A straitjacket." He continued, "I'm sorry! Well, she's a mess. I mean, I know she's getting better. I'm woeful about her. I'm dubious about how much she wants to succeed. I think she's in a bubble, but I don't trust it will last. I don't mean to be mean, but she's difficult." Meanwhile, Heatherette designer Richie Rich had some more helpful advice: "Just show off her body. She's looking great these days. I think Britney needs to show it off. [That's] what she's the best at. ... Everybody wants to root for her. It's gonna be good!" Stylist June Ambrose agreed, telling MTV News all Britney needs this year is clothes. "She was naked last year, so clothes," she explained. "I think she should accentuate her legs, show soft cleavage — not overt cleavage — and less sparkle. ... Go more matte and mod, more '40s pinup. It can be hot for her." The stylists also had a lot of fun advice for Jonas Brothers, who will make their VMA debut this year. "They look like they came out of a box of crayons," Gunn said. Ambrose voiced a different opinion: "I think they are the hottest cool retro kids out, and [I like] the way they interpret, like, old men's vintage clothing and make it look hot." Richie Rich gave the boys his own brand of advice, saying, "I hope they'll just be who they are. They're cute guys. It's a new phenomenon. They should wear Hannah Montana. Well, I don't mean her — I meant T-shirts with her face on them! Jeez! This is a PG show!" Now that you've helped us pick the nominees for this year's Video Music Awards, head to VMA.MTV.com to vote for your favorite in the Best New Artist category, check out the latest additions to the performer and presenter lineups, see the best (and worst) of VMA fashion and much more. Then tune in this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET for MTV News' "Opening Act" on the red carpet, followed by the big show, live from Hollywood at 9 p.m. ET. [This story was originally published on 9.3.08 at 4:35 p.m. ET] Related Videos Related Artists | ||
| Ne-Yo Wins $700,000 In Lawsuit Against R. Kelly Tour Promoter Posted: 03 Sep 2008 07:23 AM PDT Rowe Entertainment, which did not answer lawsuit, is ordered to pay R&B singer.
Ne-Yo has settled a $700,000 lawsuit filed in January against tour promoter Rowe Entertainment after he was dropped from an R. Kelly tour in late 2007, according to The Associated Press. The young singer claimed that he was dropped from the tour after just two shows because he was upstaging R. Kelly; a rep for Kelly denied that claim and maintained that the matter was a contractual issue between Ne-Yo and the promoter. Kelly was not named in the lawsuit. After Rowe Entertainment failed to respond to the lawsuit, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Malcolm Mackey ordered the company to pay Ne-Yo $700,320 last week. Promoter Leonard Rowe gave a statement following Ne-Yo's departure from the tour, saying, "It was decided that in the best interest of all involved, since I was unable to receive the fully executed contract, I had no other alternative but to release Ne-Yo from the tour. From a business perspective, it would have been extremely difficult for me to continue under this cloud of uncertainty." Ne-Yo claimed in the suit that the lack of signatures shouldn't have been an issue because all the material terms were agreed upon orally. "The parties understood that the oral agreement was binding and would be binding even if a formal written agreement was never executed," the lawsuit read. Consequently, Ne-Yo said, both sides proceeded as if he were on the tour. He hired musicians, dancers, security and other personnel, conducted rehearsals and did promotions, while Lowe used his name, voice and likeness for print, radio and television ads to promote the tour. Related Artists | ||
| Lily Allen And Elton John Get Into Catfight At London's <i>GQ</i> Men Of The Year Awards Posted: 03 Sep 2008 09:58 AM PDT Pop icon reportedly called out his young co-host for drinking too much during the show.
Lily Allen and Elton John got into a verbal scuffle while co-hosting Tuesday's GQ Men of the Year Awards at London's Royal Opera House, The Times of London reports. The music veteran called out the 23-year-old pop singer for swearing and slurring her way through her dialogue as she drank champagne, according to the Times. "What, you are going to have another drink?" John asked. That's when the real catfight got under way. "F--- off, Elton," Allen responded, while celebs like TV chef Gordon Ramsay, producer Mark Ronson, actress Thandie Newton and model Elle MacPherson looked on. "I'm 40 years younger than you. I have my whole life ahead of me." John, 61, quipped, "I could still snort you under the table." Allen then tried to play it off, saying, "I don't know what you are talking about." She continued to steal the spotlight when Tony Bennett took the stage to accept the Inspiration Award. As John introduced the 82-year-old crooner, Allen announced, "I'll still f--- him." Later in the night, Allen had some good news for the press. She revealed that her younger brother, actor Alfie Owen-Allen, is engaged to actress Jaime Winstone, introducing her as "my very soon-to-be sister-in-law." At the magazine's annual ceremony, Led Zeppelin took home an Achievement Award for their comeback concert, Ronson received the Maverick Award, and Primal Scream were named Band of the Year. Related Artists | ||
| Bristol Palin's Boyfriend, Levi Johnston, To Attend Republican National Convention Posted: 03 Sep 2008 06:55 AM PDT Fiance of vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin's pregnant daughter headed to St. Paul, his mother says.
Levi Johnston, the boyfriend of Governor Sarah Palin's pregnant 17-year-old daughter, Bristol, will reportedly attend the Republican National Convention in St.Paul, Minnesota, according to The Associated Press. The 18-year-old's mother, Sherry Johnston, said that Levi left Alaska on Tuesday morning to join the Palin family at the convention, where the first-term governor will be speaking Wednesday night (September 3) as the vice-presidential running mate of Senator John McCain.
Johnston admitted that she is nervous about the pressure the media scrutiny will put on her son, as planning to be a teenage father is difficult enough without the whole world watching. She added, however, that the couple had been planning to get married before they discovered Bristol was pregnant. "This is just a bonus," she said. Johnston confirmed that Levi, a former high school hockey player, is no a longer student, but she wouldn't confirm any more details about her son. "This is out of my league," Sherry said. "I'm just a country gal, and I want to keep it that way." Meanwhile, a Palin relative spoke to People magazine about Bristol and Levi. "He's a good guy," the source said. "They'll be good together." The relative added that the pregnancy had not been a secret to those closest to the couple. "They kind of let everyone know [last May], and word traveled quick," the relative said. "We were surprised, but everyone is positive."
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