Mandel Out of Hospital After Fainting Spell

These guys get no respect, and they deserve it

(NEWSER) - You rarely see Carrot Top or Gallagher anymore, but showbiz is still full of guys who just aren’t funny. Sarah Bell of Newsweek points out the worthiest tomato targets:

• Larry the Cable Guy: A really, really poor man’s Jeff Foxworthy, minus any actual jokes.
• Carlos Mencia: Makes a living mocking mentally handicapped people and “beaners.” Dave Chappelle, he ain’t.

Game show offer actors new showcase

(NEWSER) - With game shows making a dramatic comeback, agents and their star clients looking to revive flagging careers are angling to get in on the action, reports the New York Times. Executives at cable's Game Show Network are being peppered with resumes, tapes, and pitches. The latest crop of new hosts include actors Richard Karn and Alfonso Ribeiro. More»

Prez's Deal or No Deal appearance latest in low-brow pol appearances

(NEWSER) - Increasingly overshadowed by the presidential campaign, George W. Bush got a bit of exposure last night—on a TV game show. The commander-in-chief appeared via satellite on Deal or No Deal to root for a soldier back from Iraq who was gunning for a million dollars in a suitcase, reports Reuters. "I’m thrilled to be anywhere with high ratings these days," joked the president. More»

Singer allegedly hit photographer outside mall

(NEWSER) - A sweet trip to the mall with his girlfriend took a turn for the criminal for Justin Bieber yesterday, or so says a paparazzo. The Los Angeles Times reports that police are investigating the photographer's claims that the Biebs hit him after he took a photo of the singer and Selena Gomez at Calabasas Shopping Center around noon. In legalese, Bieber is under investigation for possible misdemeanor battery. TMZ has more details, of course. It reports that the photographer called 911, and told arriving police he felt pain in his upper torso. He was admitted to a local hospital, and later released. More»

Spears dogged by rumors that she stormed out of taping

(NEWSER) - New judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato had their first X Factor taping yesterday, and of course there were rumors of bad behavior. TMZ reports that Spears stormed off the set upset after a contestant did a less-than-stellar version of her song "Hold It Against Me," forcing the next four contestants to audition in front of the remaining judges while her seat stayed empty. But Spears tweeted a denial, the New York Daily News reports: "#Britneywalksoff??? LOL was just taking a little break, people. I am having the BEST time!!!" More»