Walters is going to get her chance at needling former Alaskan governor, Sarah Palin, but not before the controversial woman sits down on Oprah in an episode airing on November 16, 2009. 

To compensate, Walters’ interview will be aired in five parts on Good Morning America and will likely focus on Palin’s failed run for the White House (as John McCain’s vice president) as well as her new book, Going Rogue: An American Life.

It’s November sweeps, folks, so I’m not surprised that these two are scrambling to sit down with Palin.  I’m not sure how much we are going to learn, though, since it’s hard to know whether Palin is telling the truth about anything. 

I’m not saying that negatively but I just feel like there’s so much drama and secrecy surrounding her life.  It would be interesting to see what she says, though.

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Therefore, I’m not surprised to learn that Good Morning America has hired the comedian to be a regular contributor over the next several months.  What will he talk about – relationships and parenting, of course!  His first appearance will be this Wednesday, August 19, 2009 so make sure you set your DVRs!

He’s also going to interact with at-home viewers via Skype and ABCNEWS.com.  That should be interesting!  I know that some of his advice comes off as being chauvinist so I wonder if he’ll get any live feedback from people who don’t like what he has to say!  Should be interesting!

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• Bonnie Hunt – Kim Kardashian, Peter Facinelli and Joshua Radin
• Dr. Phil – The Deadly Teen Choking Game
• Ellen – Patricia Arquette, Megan Joy and Wayne Hoffman
• Martha – The Man Show
• Oprah – The Families Behind the Heartbreaking Mistaken Identity Case
• Rachael Ray –  Jimmy Fallon & America’s Smartest Savers
• Regis and Kelly – Jon Hamm and Kate Gosselin
• The View –  Tyler Florence, Susie Cover and Lisa Lillien
• Tyra –  Sugar Daddies
• Wendy Williams – Antonio Sabato Jr. and Ingrid Hoffman

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One piece of advice that stood out was that we should try on everything and not just assume that a particular style or cut isn’t going to look right.  I know that I immediately dismiss swimsuits based on what I think won’t work on my body type. 

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On January 29, 2006, Woodruff and Canadian cameraman, Doug Vogt, were riding in an Iraqi army tank when a bomb exploded.  Woodruff suffered a serious brain injury (Vogt was also struck in the head by shrapnel and sustained a broken shoulder), part of his skull was removed and he was kept in a medically-induced coma for 36 days to help facilitate his recovery. 

Since leaving the hospital, he has been a strong and loud voice for those who have been injured in the war.  He and his wife, Lee, who is an an editor at Family Fun Magazine, chose to write a book titled In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing.  It’s a detailed account of what it was like for him right after the injury (he didn’t remember his twin daughters or even some basic every day words) right through his rehabilitation.

During his absence from ABC News, Good Morning America hosts, Diane Sawyer and Charles Gibson, took turns covering the evening newscast with co-anchor, Elizabeth Vargas.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Woodruff is on a reporting trip that left Washington with Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff… and is staying on U.S. military bases while he is in Iraq.”

I hope that everything goes well for him.  I’m not sure I would have the courage to go back there!

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Instead of allowing the police to conduct their investigation, the Jackson family patriarch is talking to as many people as he can about his belief that the King of Pop’s death was the result of foul play. 

I’m very surprised that he could be so convinced considering the fact that Michael’s drug use is well documented and is likely the main reason he died.  Of course, you might accuse his doctor’s of negligence and malpractice but I’m not sure there is enough evidence (yet) to make such public accusations.  I’m not saying this wasn’t a homicide but I do think that it can be harmful to a case if family members say too much to the media.

Anyway, here’s what he said on GMA this morning: “We are still awaiting corroboration from the coroner’s office as to cause of death. That is going to be very dependent on the toxicology reports that are due to come back," Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton told CNN. "And based on those, we will have an idea of what it is we are dealing [with]: are we dealing with a homicide or are we dealing with accidental overdose?"

He also had some things to say about his grandchildren, Prince Michael I, 12, Paris-Michael Katherine, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7, who is affectionately known as Blanket.  "Their grandmother — Katherine — and I" should raise them. "Yes, there’s no one else to do what we can do for them. We should keep them all together and then make them happy, feed ‘em like they’re supposed to be fed, and let them get rest, plenty of sleep and grow up to be strong Jacksons."

Can I just say that I am in complete agreement with the mother, Katherine, raising the children since that is what Michael wanted, according to his will.  His father was not mentioned as a caregiver for his kids which might have something to do with the fact that he was so afraid of Joe that he would throw up when he was around him, even as an adult!

I’m also horrified by the mere implication that those kids might become the Jackson family’s newest entertainers.  He said: "I don’t know — I keep watching Paris.  She & wants to do something… And as far as I can see, well, they say Blanket, he can really dance."

Really?  He keeps watching Paris?  The little girl who is mourning her father?  Something tells me she’s not singing and dancing right now.  Sure, she touched the world with her brief heartfelt speech at Michael Jackson’s memorial earlier this week.

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The track is a bit of a departure from what we’ve come to expect from the High School Musical star – it’s a little edgier with a slightly heavier rock sound.  I think it’s great that she’s trying to experiment with a new sound and expand her talents.  I wouldn’t say that I love the song or the performance but I know that it’s a little hard when a song is still new and the artist hasn’t gotten used to singing it (plus, it was early in the morning although you wouldn’t know it by how much energy Ashley had!).  My only comment is that I hope she does try to become too sexual in an effort to shed the Disney image.  Check it out and tell me what you think:

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As the mother of two teens, I have tolerated the music of the Jonas Brothers for the past little while but I have to admit that this newest album (particularly the single) is actually pretty good.  It’s a new, more serious sound for them and I think it suits their post-puberty voices (sorry, it had to be said). 

In addition to “Paranoid,” the boys performed some other songs from their new album (“Poison Ivy” and “World War III”) as well as their older hit “Burnin’ Up.”  Watch the videos after the jump!

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With a group this experienced, I’m not surprised that they did a good job (plus, I think GMA has a really good stage).  The other songs they performed were current single “Know Your Enemy,” “21st Century Breakdown” and “Longview.”

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show has by far taken the crown for the most amount of nominations this year with over six of them! Rachael Ray and Dr. Phil got a good amount as well. Who are you rooting for? I have no idea who’s going to win for Outstanding Talk Show. It’s quite a close match, so it should be interesting to see who takes it!

This year Vanessa Williams will be hosting the awards show! Make sure to catch the event on August 30th at 8 pm E.T on the CW Network!

OUTSTANDING MORNING PROGRAM

• “Good Morning America”
• “The Early Show”
• “The Today Show”
  

OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW / ENTERTAINMENT

• “Live With Regis and Kelly”
• “Rachael Ray”
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”

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OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW / INFORMATIVE

• “Dr. Phil”
• “The Doctors”
• “The Tyra Banks Show

OUTSTANDING TALK SHOW HOST

• “Live With Regis and Kelly” – Regis Philbin & Kelly Ripa
• “Rachael Ray” – Rachael Ray
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” - Ellen DeGeneres
• “The View” -  Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd, Barbara Walters

OUTSTANDING DIRECTING IN A TALK SHOW / MORNING PROGRAM

• “Rachael Ray”
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
• “The View”

OUTSTANDING LIFESTYLE PROGRAM

• “Clean House”
• “Peter Perfect”
• “The Martha Stewart Show”
• “This Old House

OUTSTANDING PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT – EPISODIC

• “2008 Video Music Awards Host Campaign”
• “All My Children”
• “Dr. Phil”
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
  

OUTSTANDING PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT – INSTITUTIONAL

• Comedy Campaign
• International Election
• Noggin Parent Directed Image Spots
• “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
• “Tu Pride”

OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW HOST

• “Cash Cab” - Ben Bailey, HOST
• “Deal Or No Deal” - Howie  Mandel, HOST
• “Jeopardy!” – Alex Trebek, HOST
• “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” – Meredith Vieira, HOST

OUTSTANDING LIFESTYLE / CULINARY HOST

• “30 Minute Meals With Rachael Ray”
• “Barefoot Contessa”
• “Grill It! With Bobby Flay
• “Peter Perfect”
• “Simply Ming”

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