I agree with Meghan McCain and she is indeed very likable and she was actually a good influnece for the McCain campaign. But what you also need to know if that McCain only registered as Republican to support her father who was running so she doesn't share many values that other GOP minded people have.

So, Oprah is doing a special on domestic violence which will air on Thursday and I will definitely watch it and report on it.

Also in celebrity news Ashlee Simpson is joining the cast of The CW's new version of Melrose Place Simpson previously acted for two seasons on 7th Heaven but left the series to focus on her "music career." As of now I am keeping an open mind and an open heart towards it, I'll judge when I see it.

"Dancing With the Stars" premiered last night to the highest rated episode ever, with 22.5 million people watching. We'll see if the viewers stick around but I feel that this season is definitely buzzworthy with Nancy O'Dell and Jewel being forced to withdraw due injuries while Holly Madison (who people really like from "The Girls Next Door") and the jilted first choice from "The Bachelor" taking their place. Lil' Kim who is a contestant on the show dedicated her first dance to the women at the prison where she served 10 months for perjury. I say good for her and wish her luck on the show.

According to some published reports 20th Century Fox is hoping to revamp "The Fantastic Four" after the success of "Iron Man" and "The Dark Knight" by giving it more relevance in the modern world. This newer, gritier true-to-life reinterpretation also means a new cast, which would leave Jessica Alba without the ability to reprise her role.

Kelly Clarksons new album "All I Ever Wanted" was released today and as a Kelly Clarkson fan in "American Idol" I downloaded it off of iTunes this morning. Since "My Life Would Suck Without You" is such a great song I was excited for the album in its entirety and I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED! This is her best album yet and my second best album to be released in the last 12 months (Circus is obviously first). Every song is sheer perfection and every song has a different flavor taking Clarkson in a slightly different direction musically. Literally, every song could be a single and when she tours I am TOTALLY going to try and go because this album has restored my absolute love of her! Great job Kelly and I know it is going to be one of your most successful albums, if not THE most successful of the four albums.

So LK what do you think?

Jade Goody got quite a scare when an intruder broke into her hospital with a hammer. some crazy woman broke into London's Royal Marsden Hospital with a hammer. What is wrong with people?! I really can't decide what I think about the whole Goody thing. I think if its what she wants to do--then it's what she wants to do. She's only "exploiting" herself, if you want to use that word and she's not doing any harm; she's making money for her sons.

Julia Roberts and Clive Owen are starring in "Duplicity" this month. I love Julia--I mean how can you not? And since the kids she's joined the all star mommy league and stopped making so many films, (sad but understandable); so I am excited to see her in this semi-sexy role. Clive and her were of course in "Closer" together, which had Julia saying dirty, dirty things. Much like Kate Winslet in "Romance and Ciggerettes", but for whatever reason, maybe because everyone has seen her naked 6 million times, it doesn't feel as unnatural and weird when Kate does it. haha! In other movie news, as expected The Watchmen owned the box office this weekend, despite its 2 hour and 45 minute runtime. Comic fans are split on the movie, but it's rated as fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. I wanna see this movie; and it's adding to me growing ever so impatient for a Wonder Woman flick! come on, Joss! "Sunshine Cleaning" opens this weekend with Emily Blunt and Amy Adams and many of the people from "Little Miss Sunshine." I can't wait for this movie. It looks like it has all the elements of the original--hilariously funny moments, parts that will make your eyes tear. I love Emily and Amy and though I'd have to see it to make an official call...this movie has Oscar written all over it. Go Amy!

Dancing with the stars premeires tonight with its ever changing cast. Jewel and Nancy O'Dell stepped out of course, leading Holly Madison and Bachelor alum Melissa to join the cast. In other TV news, Frank, have you seen "Dollhouse?" It's Buffy creator Joss Whedon's new show staring Eliza Dushko. She plays a girl who is part of a secret agency who erases its agent's minds and injects their heads with different memories, creating a new person, essentially. They make her into a wife for a crazed husband, an agent for a man who wants to get his daughter back from kidnappers. It's awesome, and she is fantastic as Echo, who when she's not playing a role, has the mind of a child, clear thoughts. It's such a good show--Joss Whedon is a genius.

Chris, Rihanna and the rest of the headlines

The biggest story going on is obviously Chris Brown and Rihanna's altercation. And, I agree with Frank. Chris Brown is so young to be abusive. I hope they deal with this, and to be quite honest, I really hope Rihanna leaves him. Relationships like this are never healthy and it's probably best for both of them. However, the morning after the incident, the couple was seen leaving the London hotel. Together. Apparently, Chris Brown has hired Mark Geragos, according to People.com, for his defense. Geragos has such famous clients as Scott Peterson, Michael Jackson and Winonna Ryder. I know how you feel about MJ, Frank, but that a side, I'd say in general hiring Geragos is more or less and admission of guilt. Make sure you post details as you here them, Frank!

Bar Refaeli, the super model who on again and off again steals the love of my life (Leo), has been chosen for the cover of Sports Illustrated famed Swimsuit Addition. She is gorgeous, as Leo tends to go for the hottest super model at the time, (Giselle), and is perfect for the cover. Good choice, SI. And, Leo, I guess if you're not going to be with me or Kate Winslet in real life, she's a good choice for you, as well.

Reportedly, Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are back together. I like them, they seem like they'd be a fun couple to hang out with. Sandra Bullock called being a wife and a mother her greatest joy in life, and hasn't ruled out having kids of her own. She is 44, get on that, Sandy! I like Sandra Bullock, I think she caught a lot of flack for marrying Jesse James, the motorcycle bad boy, but it seems to be working really well for them. So, good for them. Thoughts on the couple buzz, Franklin?

Frank, I gotta say I think Paula Abdul is the next Anna Nicole. She looked like a crazy person at the Grammys and I think her sanity is slipping away. Incidentally, it has been 2 years since the media circus of Anna Nicole's tragic death. DaniLynn is the cutest little girl, but I do think Larry Birkhead needs to stop exploiting her. It's going to be hard enough for the kid to grow up without being on the cover of magazines and on E! Specials at age 2.

Dancing with the stars of course announced their cast the other day. Here's who we've got this time: Jewel and husband Ty Murray, but not together, Wild child, Lil’ Kim, former go-go Belinda Carlisle, country singer Chuck Wicks, comedian David Alan Grier, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, NFL legend Lawrence Taylor, ”Access Hollywood” co-anchor Nancy O’Dell, actress Denise Richards, Jackass' former train wreck, Steve-O and actor Gilles Marini.
..thoughts?