Archive for the ‘Celebrity Humor’ Category
Friday, May 28th, 2010
Another American Idol season has come to a close and, once again, the wrong contestant won. Yes, the nervous guy, Lee DeWyze is the new American Idol, besting beating out the far superior singer, Crystal Bowersox. I’m disappointed, but not surprised. Why am I not surprised? I explain in my latest two-verse limerick:
American Idol’s Problem … Crystallized
By Madeleine Begun Kane
American Idol is done,
And sadly, the weaker guy won.
The Bowersox voice
Was a far better choice.
Crystal’s vocals sure hit a home run.
And here’s what has made me quite vexed:
It’s the power of youngsters who text.
They have time on their hands
To be diligent fans
And decide who will win the crown next.
Tags: American Idol, Contestants, Crystal Bowersox, Fans, Fox TV Humor, Lee DeWyze, Music Humor & Verse, Music Limerick, Simon Cowell, Singing Voice, Talent Contests, Television Review, Texting, Youngsters
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Limericks, Media Humor, Music Humor & Verse, Television (TV) Humor | Comments Off on American Idol’s Problem … Crystallized
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Saturday night hubby Mark and I went to see Kathleen Madigan perform in New York City’s Gramercy Theatre. It was actually one of two performances that were taped for Madigan’s upcoming DVD.
Kathleen Madigan’s act was hilarious, and her special guest, Lewis Black, was his usual angry/funny self.
Limerick Ode To Kathleen Madigan
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Here’s a gal with the comedy gene:
Surname Madigan, first name Kathleen.
I laughed the full hour.
Not once did I glower.
My fav’rite? Her Oprah routine.
Tags: Comedians, Comedy Limerick, Entertainment Limerick, Kathleen Madigan, Lewis Black, New York City Verse, Reviews
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, New York Limericks & Haiku, Night On The Town, Public Figures, Standup Comics, Theater Reviews | Comments Off on Limerick Ode To Kathleen Madigan
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
As I’ve mentioned before, my husband and I recently vacationed in Las Vegas. I’ve already reviewed Cher’s show and Cirque du Soleil’s LOVE via limerick. Well, now it’s time for a far less positive review:
An Unmagical Night of Magic (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
David Copperfield’s show on the Strip—
Neither clever, nor witty, nor hip.
He acted quite bored,
Which is rather untoward.
When in Vegas, avoid him’s my tip.
Tags: Celebrities, David Copperfield, Entertainment Limerick, Las Vegas, Magician, Reviews, Travel Humor, Vacation Verse
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Public Figures, Theater Reviews, Travel Humor, Vacation Humor | Comments Off on An Unmagical Night of Magic (Limerick)
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Limerick Ode To Betty White
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The comedy legend named White
Hosted SNL Saturday night.
She managed to sell
Ev’ry line oh so well,
Even those that lacked humor and bite.
Betty’s sassy and charming — a pro.
How she does what she does, I don’t know.
Her timing is great.
She’s a young eighty-eight,
Who’d enhance any movie or show.
Tags: Actresses, Betty White, Comedy Limerick, Entertainers, Funny Performers, NBC, Saturday Night Live, SNL, Television Humor
Posted in Aging Humor & Verse, Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Media Humor, Public Figures, Television (TV) Humor | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
When I posted my Cher limerick last weekend, I promised more limerick reviews of Las Vegas shows. So here’s my love limerick to the Beatles-inspired Cirque du Soleil show LOVE.
Mad About LOVE
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Once again, I must say hip-hooray
To the wonderful Cirque du Soleil.
It’s spectacle LOVE
Is a few cuts above.
Like the Beatles? Then see it today.
While I’m on the subject of Cirque Du Soleil, hubby Mark and I saw “O,” Mystere, and Zumanity on previous trips. “O” and Mystere were great, but we both disliked Zumanity.
Tags: Beatles, Celebrities, Cher, Cirque Du Soleil, Entertainment Limerick, Las Vegas, Music Humor & Verse, Reviews, Singers, Travel
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, Public Figures, Theater Reviews, Travel Humor, Vacation Humor | 1 Comment »
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
Sorry to have been so quiet lately. I’ve been traveling — family stuff in Dallas, followed by a wonderful vacation in Las Vegas.
Here’s the first in a short series of limerick show reviews:
Limerick Ode To Cher
By Madeleine Begun Kane
The singer and actress named Cher
Looks amazingly good nearly bare.
Her singing is great.
Her show is first rate.
And costumes? Elton John should beware.
Tags: Actresses, Celebrities, Cher, Elton John, Entertainment Limerick, Fashion Verse, Las Vegas, Music Humor & Verse, Reviews, Singers, Travel
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Fashion Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Music Humor & Verse, Public Figures, Theater Reviews, Travel Humor, Vacation Humor | 4 Comments »
Friday, April 2nd, 2010
I don’t know about you, but I’m not buying Jesse James’ (or Tiger Woods’) rehab ploy:
Rehab For Serial Wife-Cheating? Bullox! (Double Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
A bike-loving fellow named James
Had affairs with some numerous dames.
Though wife Sandra’s a winner,
He’s trying to spin her:
Addiction’s the problem, he claims.
Now he’s paying a whole lot of loot
For therapy — Tiger Woods’ route.
But rehab won’t fix
Those wife-cheating pricks.
My advice — just give both guys the boot.
Tags: Addiction Humor, Celebrities, Celebrity Marriages, Elin Nordegren, Feminism Humor, Jesse James, Motorcycles, Rehab, Sandra Bullock, Serial Cheaters, Tiger Woods
Posted in Addiction Humor, Battle of the Sexes, Behavior & Personality, Celebrity Humor, Feminist Satire, Limericks, Marriage Humor, Public Figures | 7 Comments »
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
I just realized that today, March 25th, is the birthday of one of my favorite singer/song-writers, the great Sir Elton Hercules John.
I still have vivid, wonderful memories of the day so many years ago when hubby Mark and I saw Elton John perform in New York’s Central Park, outrageous duck costume and all.
Birthday Limerick For Elton John
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Happy birthday, dear Elton H. John.
Love your tunes and your duck suit. Sing on!
You can never go wrong
With a Taupin-teamed song.
Yes, your music’s a sine qua non.
Tags: Bernie Taupin, Celebrity Birthdays, Central Park, Elton John, March Holidays, Popular Music
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, Public Figures | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
I’m on Team CoCo, as you can tell from my Conan-Leno talk show wars limerick.
But unlike many Team CoCo members, I put most of the blame on NBC … and not on Jay Leno. NBC, after all, has been treating both O’Brien and Leno like two very pricey pawns. And doing it incompetently, to boot.
Jay’s been taking quite the beating in the press. So I watched Jay’s Monday night attempt to repair his image and set the record straight with interest. Unfortunately, I found his humble, nice guy shtick overdone and just a wee bit nauseating. Methinks Leno has gotten some really bad public relations advice.
And speaking of advice, here’s some advice for Jay Leno in limerick form:
Dear Jay
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Jay, you sure poured it on thick.
You’re a poor, lowly country-boy hick?
You just do what your told?
Merely one of the fold?
Give your PR adviser a kick.
Tags: Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Late Night TV, Media, NBC, Team Co-Co, Team Conan, Television Humor, Tonight Show
Posted in Advice Humor & Poems, Business Humor, Celebrity Humor, Conan O'Brien Verse, Entertainment Humor, Jay Leno Humor, Limericks, Media Humor, Television (TV) Humor | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
A limerick in honor of Conan O’Brien’s Solomon-like decision about the Tonight Show — not to “seriously damage what [he considers] to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting,” (I wrote it both as a fan and as a recovering lawyer.)
Go, Conan!
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Conan, I’m glad you refused.
By your Network, you’ve sure been abused.
You’re right to be teed.
You’re a class act, indeed.
NBC’s breach can not be excused.
Update: I haven’t seen Conan’s contract. But here’s NBC’s argument, as I understand it: NBC can legally air The Tonight Show with Conan at 12:05 a.m. after a new half-hour Leno show, because O’Brien’s contract doesn’t specify a time. I don’t buy it.
Following NBC’s argument to its logical conclusion, NBC could air The Tonight Show at 4:00 a.m., or even at noon. In fact, by NBC’s reasoning, Conan could have stayed at his old 12:35 a.m. slot and Jay could have kept his original 11:35 p.m. Tonight Show slot. All NBC would have had to do would be to change the names of the shows: Conan’s to the Tonight Show, and Jay’s to the Jay Leno Show. Sorry, NBC, this doesn’t pass the straight-faced test.
One more point: Rumor has it that Jay’s contract specifies a 10 p.m. time, and that (the argument goes) this weakens Conan’s position. I disagree. Conan O’Brien was being promoted to a show that already existed in a specific time slot, whereas Jay’s show was being created from scratch. So they are not analogous situations.
Update 2: Is this a slam dunk for Conan? No. But as a “recovering lawyer” who litigated my share of contract disputes, I’d rather take Conan’s case to a jury.
Tags: Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Late Night TV, Law Humor, Media, NBC, Team CoCo, Team Conan, Television Humor, Tonight Show
Posted in Business Humor, Celebrity Humor, Conan O'Brien Verse, Entertainment Humor, Jay Leno Humor, Legal & Lawyer Humor, Limericks, Media Humor, Television (TV) Humor | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
“Insult judge” Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol at the end of this season. How will I ever survive?
Simon, Say It Ain’t So! (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Dear Simon, your snark’s sometimes mean,
But on Idol you’re surely the dean.
Your vocal critiques
Are the smartest most weeks.
Will I watch it post-Cowell? Not keen!
Tags: American Idol, Fox TV Humor, Music Limerick, Simon Cowell, Talent Contests
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, Television (TV) Humor | 1 Comment »
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
I can’t imagine that too many guests have stormed off a Larry King interview. But “author,” sex tape star, and former Miss California Carrie Prejean tried to … and failed.
Donald Trump must be so proud! (You can find my Carrie Prejean limerick and a link to the Larry King video here.)
Tags: Beauty Pageants, Carrie Prejean, Interview Humor, Larry King Live, Miss America
Posted in Authors & Playwrights, Celebrity Humor, Donald Trump, Entertainment Humor, Feminist Satire, Interviews, Media Humor, Public Figures, Television (TV) Humor | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
What’s with prominent celebrities and pols whose last names begin with “W”? Joe Wilson, Kanye West, and Serena Williams have all made unspeakably rude public asses of themselves during the last few days. And so the worlds of politics, entertainment and sports have all come together in a sad celebration of awful behavior followed by inadequate apologies.
Here’s my limerick tribute to their unseemly public tirades:
Ode To Incivility
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Must pols and celebs be so rude?
And display a despicable ‘tude?
Misters Wilson and West
And Ms. Williams, it’s best
To attempt not to act so unglued.
Tags: Bad Behavior, Beyonce Knowles, Insincere Apologies, Joe Wilson, Kanye West, Kim Clijsters, Moonman, MTV VMA's, Rudeness, Serena Williams, Singers, Sportsmanship, Taylor Swift, U.S. Open
Posted in Apology Humor, Behavior & Personality, Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, Public Figures, Sports Humor | 4 Comments »
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Since American Idol is one of the few TV shows I watch regularly, I’d be remiss if I didn’t comment on the finalists and write a limerick for finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert:
An Ode To The American Idol Finalists
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Many kudos to Adam and Kris!
Having Allison there would be bliss.
But it could have been worse.
I am Gokey-averse,
And he’s one guy I surely won’t miss.
Tags: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, American Idol, Danny Gokey, Idol Finalists, Idol Judges, Kris Allen, Music Limerick, Television Review
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, Television (TV) Humor | 2 Comments »
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
I awoke today to the sad news that the great Paul Newman has died. Paul Newman has always been one of my favorite actors. So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I encountered him many years ago in a New York bar. At least, I’m pretty sure I encountered him, but you be the judge. Here’s a column I wrote about the incident way back when:
OGLING EYES
I was ogled last night by a very handsome, classy looking, much older man. Now most women (and I’m no exception) are secretly gratified by the occasional gawker … unless catcalls and droopy drawers are involved. (Okay, maybe not the sponsors of the Anti-Ogling Addendum to the ERA.)
Unfortunately, I’m such an unobservant person, that I usually have to trip over an ogler to notice him. Here’s a recent exchange with hubby Mark:
Mark: Did you see that guy leering at you?
Me: What guy?
Mark: The one you just stepped on … over there on the stretcher.
However, even I couldn’t fail to catch last night’s ogling. It lasted forty-five minutes, well beyond the flattering stage into the “keep your lascivious eyeballs to yourself, buster” stage.
But here’s the thing — I’m almost positive (although not lie detector positive) that those ogling eyes (and the rest of him) belonged to Paul Newman.
Yes, I know that sounds unlikely, if not downright absurd. What would Paul Newman be doing anywhere near me? And even if we did briefly and serendipitously share the same piece of real estate, surely he could find something better to eye. And why wasn’t he busy dodging hordes of autograph hounds pestering … and ogling … him? … (Ogling Eyes is continued here.)
Tags: Actor Humor, Celebrity Encounters, Flirting, Paul Newman Humor
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertainment Humor, Humor Columns & Humorous Essays, Public Figures | 3 Comments »
Friday, March 7th, 2008
Rising-star raves,
Hype, sticks and stones, has-been whispers:
Celebrity press.
(This haiku was prompted by sticks and stones and rising. And speaking of prompts, I just posted a new limerick and haiku prompt. Its theme is age and/or life stages.)
Tags: Celebrities, Media, Press Humor, Writing Prompts
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Haiku & Senryu, Media Humor, Poetry & Prompts | 7 Comments »
Thursday, September 13th, 2007
Some Dishy Verse
By Madeleine Begun Kane
“We’re discussing our favorite dish,”
Said the gal. “Please chime in if you wish.”
“You mean Paris and Trump
And that singer’s big rump?”
“Oh my no, sir! Our topic is fish.”
(You can find more of my food and drink limericks and humor here and my Donald Trump humor here.)
Tags: Celebrity Dish, Donald Trump, Favorite Dish, Food Limerick, Food Verse, J.Lo, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Donald Trump, Entertainment Humor, Food & Drink Humor, Limericks, Wordplay | 4 Comments »
Friday, August 17th, 2007
Yesterday I wrote this post in my other blog: Selling Tickets To Brooke Astor’s Funeral: Scam Or Satire. My post includes a haiku, a limerick and a one-liner about Brooke Astor and the uproar over a Craigslist ad purporting to sell two tickets to Astor’s funeral for $500. My post also tells the saga of how I came to be quoted in this Gannett Journal News article, Ticket sales for Astor funeral branded a hoax.
Tags: Astor Funeral, Gannett Daily, Brooke Astor, Craigslist Ad, Funeral Tickets, News Journal Westchester
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertaining New Yorkers | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
Without planning to, I seem to have launched an “Entertaining New Yorkers” series of limericks. (First there was O’Donnell V. The Donald, and next came my limerick about Stride Pianist Judy Carmichael.)
Today’s entertaining New Yorker limerick is a tribute to my good friend Fran Capo, an author, comedienne, motivational speaker, voiceover artist, actress, and adventurer. She’s also a Guinness world record holder — the world’s fastest talking female, clocking in at 603.32 words per minute:
Ode To The Can-Do Comic, Fran Capo (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Comic Capo (I know her as Fran)
Lives her life by the motto: “I can!”
She’s a fast-talking head.
(So the Guinness guys said.)
I’m a friend of hers—also a fan.
UPDATE: Here’s a recent four minute video clip of Fran Capo on CNN International.
Tags: Actresses, Adventurers, Authors & Playwrights, Comediennes, Comic Limericks, Fast Talking, Fran Capo, Guinness World Record Book, Motivational Speakers, New York Comic, Voiceover Artists
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertaining New Yorkers, Entertainment Humor, Limericks, New York Limericks & Haiku | Comments Off on Ode To The Can-Do Comic, Fran Capo (Entertaining New Yorkers Series) Updated
Sunday, May 6th, 2007
I live in New York City, so my husband Mark and I often catch great musical acts, plays, art shows, and other entertainment and cultural diversions in the Big Apple.
Why don’t I write about our New York fun? I keep meaning to, but quickly forget to. Blame ADD, a bad memory, or just being a wee bit disorganized.
Anyway, I’ve decided to launch a new posting category — Night On The Town — in which I’ll write more regularly about our Manhattan adventures … in theory, anyway.
And what better way to start, than with the wonderful Judy Carmichael! We caught her stride piano act Friday night at the Knickerbocker Bar and Grill, and she was excellent, as always. Mark and I own every one of her recordings!
For those who don’t know what stride piano is, it’s a musical style that originated in Harlem early in the 20th century. And nobody does it better than Judy Carmichael. In fact I love her playing so much, I’ve written her a limerick:
Ode To Judy Carmichael (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Judy Carmichael’s known for her stride.
She’s a pianist of note far and wide—
A female Fats Waller.
You’ll whoop and you’ll holler
With joy at her musical ride.
Tags: Art Shows, Big Apple, Entertainment, Fats Waller, Jazz Pianist, Judy Carmichael, Knickerbockers Bar and Grill, Musical Acts, New York City, Plays, Stride Piano
Posted in Celebrity Humor, Entertaining New Yorkers, Entertainment Humor, Leisure Time Humor, Limericks, Music Humor & Verse, New York Limericks & Haiku, Night On The Town, Recreation & Fun Humor | 1 Comment »
