Sharpton, Jackson, Others Respond to N-Word Revelation - Posted July 17, 2008
The broadcast news divisions and cable news networks have been talking today about TVNewser's report that Rev. Jesse Jackson used the N-word while chatting with a guest before an appearance on Fox & Friends. On The Early Show, CBS's Harry Smith, interviewing Rev. Al Sharpton, called the comment "disheartening." Sharpton agreed: I... [TVNewser]

Breaking: What Else Jesse Jackson Said on That FNC Tape - Posted July 16, 2008
Exclusive: TVNewser has been sent the transcript of what Jesse Jackson said Sunday morning July 6, as he prepared for an interview on Fox & Friends Weekend. Below is the partial transcript we received in our tips box, and confirmed to be authentic by Fox News Channel representatives. Barack...he's talking down to... [TVNewser]

Breaking: What Else Jesse Jackson Said on That FNC Tape - Posted July 16, 2008
Exclusive: TVNewser has been sent the transcript of what Jesse Jackson said Sunday morning July 6, as he prepared for an interview on Fox & Friends Weekend. Below is the partial transcript we received in our tips box, and confirmed to be authentic by Fox News Channel representatives. Barack...he's talking down to... [TVNewser]

Breaking: What Else Jesse Jackson Said on That FNC Tape - Posted July 16, 2008
Exclusive: TVNewser has been sent the transcript of what Jesse Jackson said Sunday morning July 6, as he prepared for an interview on Fox & Friends Weekend. Below is the partial transcript we received in our tips box, and confirmed to be authentic by Fox News Channel representatives. Barack...he's talking down to... [TVNewser]

Michael Vick-- Nobody's Best Friend - Posted July 20, 2007
Nike and the NFL have riled up local dog lovers by refusing to dump Atlanta Falcons Michael Vick, who has been indicted for running a dog fighting operation. Nike did suspend the Zoom Vick V shoe , but activists say "too little, too late" and are mass emailing contact info... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 07.20.07 - Posted July 19, 2007
Good morning Washington. Trader Joe's is the favorite grocery stop. An NBC release announced that "Meet the Press with Tim Russert" "was the No. 1 Sunday morning public affairs program, winning the week ending Sunday, July 15, 2007." On Sunday, "Meet the Press" attracted 2.693 million total viewers, 16% more than ABC's "This Week"... [FishBowlDC]

NABJ: Keep Imus Off The Air - Posted July 19, 2007
Al Sharpton might okay with it, but the National Association of Black Journalists has wee bit of a problem with Imus' rumored return to the airwaves. Says NABJ president Bryan Monroe: "NABJ and America applauded in April the decision of national broadcasters to remove his language from the national airwaves. We would... [FishBowlNY]

Al Sharpton Protests TMZ's Beyoncé 'Roboho' Post - Posted July 10, 2007
'Roboho' no-no? It's been awhile, but we finally have another post-Imus media sensitivity moment: Al Sharpton has launched a protest campaign against TMZ. TMZ's staff referred to Beyonce Knowles' BET Awards outfit [above] as her "Roboho" costume in a fashion parody piece. In a sad day for fashion bloggers everywhere, TMZ has... [FishBowlNY]

Imus Producer Takes On Sharpton: 'You Terrorized These Spineless, Thumbsucking Executives' - Posted May 14, 2007
Bernard McGuirk, Don Imus' longtime producer who lost his job in wake the Imus' "nappy-headed 'hos" firestorm, on Fox News' Hannity & Colmes, facing off against Al Sharpton: "These words did hurt these girls. [But] until you, Reverend Al, got involved, they probably never would have heard of it. They would have... [FishBowlNY]

Star Columnist: Imus Gave 'Black People An Excuse' - Posted April 13, 2007
We've read dozens of articles and received thousands — thousands — of e-mails on the Imus scandal this week, each seemingly with its own take and, like our poll, pretty much evenly-divided in terms of support. At this point, we're hard-pressed to read anything that's a fresh perspective. This column, by... [FishBowlNY]

Imus Snipping Back At Sharpton? - Posted April 12, 2007
Barely 12 hours after being fired from MSNBC... 6:12 AM: On Imus' radio program (no longer simulcast on MSNBC) this morning, Chris Carlin, who covers sports for the program, discussed yesterday's dismissal of charges against the Duke lacrosse players. (rough transcript) DON IMUS: When will Al Sharpton be apologizing to them? (LAUGHTER) CARLIN: I'm unaware of... [FishBowlDC]

Obama: Fire Imus - Posted April 11, 2007
Heat on Imus Dealing with Al Sharpton is one thing. But, when it comes to the court of public opinion, though, African-American presidential hopeful and media darling Barack Obama could be a death blow. "I understand MSNBC has suspended Mr. Imus," Obama told ABC News this afternoon, "but I would also say that... [FishBowlNY]

Jews, Mexicans, Blind Black Musicians: Imus' History Of Hate Talk - Posted April 9, 2007
The Imus-'Nappy 'Hos' incident on April 4 may have shocked people like Al Sharpton, but it shouldn't have shocked WFAN, MSNBC or the show's listeners whatsoever. A recent history [via Media Matters] of hate-talk: March 27 Former Imus sports announcer Sid Rosenberg appeared on the program and referenced a story in the New... [FishBowlNY]

Imus: 'I Am Not A Racist' - Posted April 9, 2007
That's what Don Imus said on his radio show (simulcast on MSNBC) this morning. Over the weekend, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson were among the growing chorus calling for Imus' head on a platter. Imus, who is scheduled to appear on Sharpton's radio program today at 1:00PM EST, also said he... [FishBowlNY]

Who Will Win Pundit March Madness - Posted March 13, 2007
From the Baltimore Sun: Talking Head Division Inside the Beltway Arena, Washington, D.C. Robert Novak (1st seed) vs. Newt Gingrich (16th seed) - He may have helped to "out" CIA operative Valerie Plame, but he's not flaming out. Top-seeded Bobbie "The Bulldog" Novak, despite some troubles this season, is supremely confident, as usual, as... [FishBowlDC]

James Brown's Gold Casket Arrives In New York - Posted December 28, 2006
AP: Pallbearers lifted the gold casket carrying "Godfather of Soul" into a horse-drawn carriage on Thursday for a procession through Harlem to the historic Apollo Theater, where thousands of fans waited to pay their respects to the late James Brown. We assume Al Sharpton was relieved: "It's going to be a royal day... [FishBowlNY]