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Grease Fire Kills Olivia Newton-John

  Tragedy struck the tight-night world of show business today as legendary singer Olivia Newton-John was killed in a grease fire at her residence in Florida. Reports indicate that Ms. Newton-John was cooking a meal for husband, John Easterling whe the fire broke out. Instead of placing a cover on the pan and smothering the […]

Bert Murdered; Ernie in Custody

Popular television personality Bert was found dead today in the house she shared with his good friend Ernie.  Police have arrested Ernie and charged him with homicide. From a distance the Bert and Ernie story seemed like a rare Hollywood success story:  A stable, long-term relationship.  But upon closer inspection a seedy underside came into […]

My Exclusive Interview with Juan Williams

  As a responsible journalist pay me to lie for you I often get a chance to talk with my fellow journalists about important issues of the day.  And so in that spirit I am pleased to introduce to my readers Fox news contributor Juan Williams. MI:  Juan, it is a pleasure to have you […]

E-Trade Baby Enters Rehab

  The baby made famous in the the E-Trade commercials has entered rehab, citing an addiction to “poop” brought on by “stress and dehydration.” “It’s true” said the baby’s agent. My client is going through a very rough patch in his life right now.  The stress of his career, the fame, all this came on […]

My Exclusive Interview with Buzz Lightyear

  Today at Manhattan Infidel I am pleased to interview the ever popular toy, Buzz Lightyear. MI:  Buzz it’s good to have you here. BL:  Did you just call me a tool? MI:  No you misunderstood me.  I called you a toy. BL:  I don’t follow.  Why did you call me a toy? MI:  Because […]

Mets to Open Casino

  Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, owners of the New York Mets, have announced plans to open a casino next to Citi Field. “Hey, we’re the Mets” said Wilpon.  “We’re broke.  No one comes to our games.  We need the money.  I’m just being honest here.” The Southampton-based Shinnecock Indian Nation has signed on to […]

An Intimate Conversation with Tony Bennett

  I had previously written about Tony Bennett (My Exclusive Interview with Tony Bennett) but the man is such a fascinating personality I had to have another, more intimate chat with him.  Mr. Bennett was kind enough to oblige me and we met for drinks and conversation. MI:  Tony!  It’s good to see you again. […]

My Exclusive Interview with Soledad O’Brien

Today at Manhattan Infidel I have the pleasure of interviewing Soledad O’Brien, late of CNN’s “Starting Point” show and veteran of many years in the news industry. MI:  Ms. O’Brien thank you for meeting with me. SOB:  The pleasure is mine. MI: You’re too kind. SOB:  Well, we news professionals with hit cable shows have […]

NFL Signs Sandy Hook Children’s Choir to Exclusive 20-Year Contract

  Fresh off their moving experience at Super Bowl XLVII, the National Football League today announced that it has signed the Sandy Hook Children’s Choir to an exclusive contract. “Seeing these children like this sent chills down my spine” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The crowd reaction to the kids was amazing.  Of course they […]

Spock Renounces Vulcan Citizenship

  Following in the footsteps of Gerard Depardieu and Tina Turner, both of whom recently renounced their citizenship with their birth countries, Commander Spock of Star Fleet announced today that he is renouncing his Vulcan citizenship. “My taxes are too high” said Spock. To tax me at such a rate makes no sense.  It discourages […]