Tag Archives: CNN

How Humiliating!

As much as I feel sorry for her, there is no way in the world I would want to switch places with CNN anchor Kyra Phillips right now. If you weren’t familiar with her name prior to Tuesday, it’s likely that you are now (you and probably half the world). To put it mildly, Phillips “unwittingly upstaged President George W. Bush’s speech in New Orleans with an on-the-air analysis of her husband and the marriage of her brother” from the inside of a CNN ladies room. Basically, she left her anchor chair to take a bathroom break while the president … Continue reading →

CNN Loses Anchor To Higher Calling

She’s been known (and bashed) for being radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh’s former love interest, but now CNN veteran anchor Daryn Kagan says taking herself out of the media spotlight. After a 12-year run on CNN, Kagan is quitting her high profile job to concentrate on a “higher calling.” Kagan told fellow reporters that she wants to find out “if there’s a business in good news.” The anchor is planning to depart CNN in September and turn her attention to creating a website devoted to showcasing inspirational stories. “I think there is a void in the straight news business … Continue reading →

Brad Pitt—Actor… Father… Mr. Generosity??

He’s a new dad, a loving companion to Angelina Jolie, named by PEOPLE magazine as “The Sexiest Man Alive,” and now Brad Pitt can add a new title to his ever-growing collection of monikers. Pitt was just named one of “15 People Who Make America Great” by Newsweek magazine. The magazine credits Pitt for using his megawatt star power to shine the spotlight on neglected causes in Africa. Props to Pitt for using the paparazzi to his advantage! He is the focus of intense media scrutiny, but doesn’t let it get him down. Rather, as the target of photographers, Pitt … Continue reading →