Posted Thursday, February 7th, 2008 at 9:26 am | 7 Comments »
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The stars turned out in full force last night in New York City for Madonna’s big Malawi fundraiser, sponsored by Gucci.
But Madge’s BFF Rosie O’Donnell wasn’t wearing Gucci. “I believe it’s an Eileen Fisher. I don’t believe Gucci makes a size 18,” Ro revealed. “I don’t shop there. It’s very expensive.”
Meanwhile, it appears O’Donnell says she’s given up the bottle.
The opinionated media personality revealed her life change on her blog after telling one fan she’d lost weight by giving up beer.
This lead to one reader asking: “So, Rosie, alcoholic or not? Just spit it out! Don’t go all Star Jones on us here. What led to you stopping the beer? You’ll only help someone else.”
Rosie’s response? ” ‘Cause I was drinking too much, ’cause I didn’t want to any more, ’cause it is hard to lose weight when drinking, ’cause I can never have only one.”
Way to go, Ro. Your health (not to mention your kids!) thanks you.
Posted Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 at 8:53 am | No Comments »
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Broadway’s biggest fan, Rosie O’Donnell, was on hand last night to cut the ribbon to kick off the Kids’ Night on Broadway Fan Festival, which gives kids a chance to enjoy live theater and to participate in special activities hosted by the cast and crew of participating Broadway shows, at Madame Tussauds New York.
Keep up the good work, Ro!
Posted Thursday, January 31st, 2008 at 11:49 am | 10 Comments »
Filed under: Britney Spears, Rosie-ODonnell
Once again, Rosie O’Donnell is using her blog to talk about how the Spears family could never have foreseen her future troubles when Britney first became famous.
Says Ro: “They could not have known at the start that this would be the result. It is sold as the answer,” while adding, “she wanted it, the mothers always said, as way of both apology and explanation.”
Rosie also expresses her desire to help Britney: “If I had a magic wand, I would will her the strength, Windex all windows, watch the sun warm her soul.”
Rosie concludes by writing: “All together now, we pray.”
To check out O’Donnell entirely cryptic haiku dedicated to Brit, CLICK HERE!
Posted Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 at 1:13 pm | 11 Comments »
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Rosie O’Donnell was so touched by Monday night’s episode of Intervention – “So sad!” — featuring Tressa, a lesbian shot-putter who turned to cocaine and crystal meth, that the celebrity blogger says in a new post she’s giving Tressa a Rosie Family Cruise for four.
Ro invited the rebabilitating athlete and three other pals to come along on the next trip, leaving from New York in July.
All aboard the Rosie gravy boat!!!
Posted Monday, January 28th, 2008 at 4:35 pm | 23 Comments »
Filed under: Heath-Ledger, Rosie-ODonnell
Rosie O’Donnell has finally thrown in her two cents on the Heath Ledger tragedy via her blog.
The opinionated media personality posted a video yesterday, called Rosie’s Canvas. The clip shows her manipulating a photo of Heath from the cover of the New York Post as Broadway’s Spring Awakening sings The Song of Purple Summer.
After covering the deceased actor’s face in yellow mustard (ok, it’s paint), she quickly pulls the cover away to reveal only his face.
Deep.
Posted Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 at 8:01 am | 6 Comments »
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The always modest and reserved Rosie O’Donnell is sharing her real feelings about America’s 41st outgoing president. (Shocking, I know.)
At a fundraiser for her For All Kids foundation, she told the crowd: “George Bush is a war criminal, and thereby instantly turning the auction into a political pulpit.
What’s more? Ro told the audience that she’s officially registered as an independent, so she can vote for New York mayor Michael Bloomberg for prez, even though he has made no indication that he plans to run for office.
This is very good news for the Democratic party!
Posted Monday, November 19th, 2007 at 10:15 pm | 4 Comments »
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The stars turned out in half force last night for the 10th Anniversary of Rosie O’Donnell’s For All Kids Foundation at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
Launched in 1997, the nonprofit charity aims to fulfill Rosie’s childhood dream of helping kids in need. Through a combination of contributions from Rosie-sponsored products and events and contributions from generous people who care about kids, the Foundation has raised approximately $60 million, over half of which has been contributed to providing real care and solutions for kids.
Attendees at the star-studded fundraiser included Joan Rivers, Joanne Worley, Linda Dano and, of course, Rosie’s stunning wife, Kelli Carpenter.
Posted Thursday, November 8th, 2007 at 7:46 am | 7 Comments »
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Rosie O’Donnell announced on her blog yesterday that talks for her reported MSNBC deal are over.
In her trademark cryptic haiku style, the controversial talkstress wrote:
we were close to a deal
almost done
i let it slip in miami
causing panic on the studio end
2day there is no deal
poof
my career as a pundit is over
b4 it began
and on we go
And don’t think for a second that it was because Ro mentioned the negotiations last week in public that MSNBC scotched the deal. In the end, it was about money.
The network couldn’t afford to make a deal for Rosie just based on a nighttime show. It would have to have been tied into something else on daytime. The problem with that? Rosie doesn’t want to return to a grueling daytime schedule while her kids are in school.
Posted Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 at 10:11 am | 21 Comments »
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Rosie O’Donnell has yet to blog about her possible television deal with MSNBC, but during her opening act at New York’s Comedy Festival last night, the controversial former talk show diva had a lot to get off her chest — including hints at a new TV project.
Here’s a little summary:
Rosie on her TV future: “You know I did a TV show last year. And we’re not gonna talk about it. It’s over! It’s over! It’s a new year, a new beginning. I’m talking to an unidentified network, and I was told I’m not allowed to mention this. You don’t tell me what I’m not allowed to say because I can’t help but say it. So when they said to me, ‘Don’t mention it,’ ” she paused, “No, I can’t. Men in suits called people I know and yelled. There’s nothing scarier than men in suits.”
Rosie on the internet: “I remember when I started my show and I said we needed to get online. ‘What do you mean “get online”?’ said the guy from Time Warner. Yeah … a little foreboding.”
Rosie on money: “If you have $100 million, and you want $100 million more, I think you’re wasting your life.”
Rosie on parenting: “Our oldest boy is 12, and Kelli is much better at discipline.” When her son struggled with an algebra problem, “I said to him, ‘Honey, there is no way to solve these problems. Your teacher is playing a joke on you.’ ”
Rosie on religion: “I always wanted to be a Jew. Five years ago (with Madonna’s guidance), I started studying Kabbalah. At first I thought it was a cult — what the hell is this? What’s the red string? Turns out that string is $32. And I gotta tell you, as a Jew, I was offended.”
Posted Monday, November 5th, 2007 at 4:40 pm | 12 Comments »
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According to this report from the New York Times, Rosie O’Donnell is in talks to get her own TV show on MSNBC.
The fearless diva will take Dan Abrams’ 9 PM slot, which would pit her against Larry King Live on CNN.
NBC execs, however, say that the deal is not sealed.
Fingers crossed!!
