President Barack Obama defended his 10-year, $900 billion health care plan to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday (September 9) – watch full video. House Republican expressed their disagreement with disrespectful signs and waving health care bills in objection but South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson went too far shouting “You Lie” during Obama’s speech.

Obama was explaining that his health care proposal would not cover illegal immigrants when Wilson shouted “You Lie”, which was followed by responses like “Shame on you!” and “Throw him out!” from the Democratic side while First Lady Michelle Obama seemed to mouth a drawn-out “damn” (watch video below).

Rep. Joe Wilson quickly issued the following apology: “This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President’s remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill. While I disagree with the President’s statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the President for this lack of civility.”

In conclusion, politicians just don’t know how to behave and we wonder what is wrong with the world. It’s a complete lack of respect. Are we in high school again!?! It’s a speech (to inform, the basic form of human communication!) not a debate!

When Obama told the chamber that the “death panel” lie was, in fact, a lie, a Republican member said loudly enough to be heard in the press gallery, “Read the bill”. And when Obama told the chamber that he had “no interest in putting insurance companies out of business,” a Republican member responded with a loud, “Ha!”

“Nineteen years, never, never have I seen anything like this,” said a furious Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) after the speech.

“I thought it was very inappropriate behavior, to hold up signs. None of us ever would have done that,” said Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.). “I don’t think in the Congress of the United States there ought to be catcalls, or people standing up and yelling comments or holding up signs.”

Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), the longest serving member in House history, said he was not impressed by the GOP antics. “Well, you’ve got to understand: They’re Republicans. They’re just doing what comes natural,” he told HuffPost.

Joe Wilson “You Lie” Video

UPDATE: This type of incident is not without precedent. Former President George W. Bush was also booed by Democrats during his 2005 State of the Union address (watch video below).

According to Newsweek reporter Richard Wolffe in “Renegade: The Making of a President“, Barack Obama has also accused Bill Clinton of promoting “bald-faced lies” during the 2008 presidential campaign.

George Bush Booed At 2005 State Of The Union Video

Obama Health Care Speech FULL Transcript
Obama Health Care Speech Video

Barack Obama Back-To-School Speech (FULL Transcript + VIDEO)

UPDATE: Joe Wilson Shouts “You Lie” At Prez Obama (Video)

President Barack Obama delivered an almost hour-long speech about his plans for a reformed health care system to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday (September 9). Read FULL transcript here>>

Barack Obama Back-To-School Speech (FULL Transcript + VIDEO)

Earlier tonight we announced that Ellen DeGeneres will be replacing Paula Abdul as the 4th judge on American Idol.  Feedback on that news has been mixed to say the least.  So what do you think of the selection: Match made in heaven or the beginning of the end of Idol?

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And the fourth American Idol judge is going to be…Ellen DeGeneres. I am still hoping this will turn out to be false, but Ellen made the announcement at the taping of her talk show today. See the video above.

I love Ellen as much as the next person, but what a bad casting choice here. I was not the biggest Paula Abdul fan, but I am already missing her. The two most recent additions to Idol, Ellen and Kara DioGuardi, have been bad calls in my opinion.

So as it stands now, the four judges for next year will be Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, and Ellen DeGeneres.

VOTE: LOVE or HATE Ellen as New American Idol Judge

Be sure to comment below and give us your thoughts on this.

Below is the full text (transcript) of President Barack Obama’s ‘Health Care’ speech to joint session of Congress on September 9th, 2009:

“Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, and the American people:

When I spoke here last winter, this nation was facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We were losing an average of 700,000 jobs per month. Credit was frozen. And our financial system was on the verge of collapse.

As any American who is still looking for work or a way to pay their bills will tell you, we are by no means out of the woods. A full and vibrant recovery is many months away. And I will not let up until those Americans who seek jobs can find them; until those businesses that seek capital and credit can thrive; until all responsible homeowners can stay in their homes. That is our ultimate goal. But thanks to the bold and decisive action we have taken since January, I can stand here with confidence and say that we have pulled this economy back from the brink.

I want to thank the members of this body for your efforts and your support in these last several months, and especially those who have taken the difficult votes that have put us on a path to recovery. I also want to thank the American people for their patience and resolve during this trying time for our nation.

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	Votes	Record	Prvs.
1. Florida Gators	140	1-0	-
2. Texas Longhorns	86	1-0	-
3. Alabama Crimson Tide	74	1-0	-
4. Southern California Trojans	72	1-0	-
5. Oklahoma State Cowboys	24	1-0	-

Others Receiving Votes: Penn State (10), BYU (8), Ohio State (4), Notre Dame (2), California (2)

Voters: Holmes, Kiki, Watson, Williams, Nix, Cox, Schafer, Robison, Brown, Shaul, Michael, Lea, Coleraine, Arney

Want to be a BS College Football Top 5 voter? If so, email me at Bumpshack@gmail.com for more info.

Former reality star Nicole Richie has just announced on her official website that she finally gave birth to her second child, a healthy baby boy named Sparrow James Midnight Madden on early Wednesday (September 9).

Nicole wrote: “In the middle of night, the very early hours of September 9, 2009 Sparrow James Midnight Madden was born to Nicole Richie and Joel Madden.

“He weighs 7lbs 14oz. Nicole, Joel, Harlow and Sparrow are all doing well. Thank you for all of your good wishes.”

Nicole and longtime boyfriend Joel Madden already have a daughter Harlow Winter Kate Richie Madden, who was born in January 2008. Interesting baby names! Nicole and Joel must be big fans of “Pirates of the Caribbean” or didn’t anyone notice, baby Sparrow was named after Captain Jack Sparrow?? Right!?!

Congratulations to the happy family!!

Nicole Richie Family Pictures

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Janet Jackson is on the cover of the October 2009 issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine. In the magazine, which hits stands September 19th, she discusses the loss of her brother Michael Jackson, her memories of him, how she is comping, as well as her taste in fashion.

Janet has avoided watching television so she won’t have to hear all the negativity and theories about her brother’s death.

“It will drive you crazy,” she says. “People can have rhinoceros skin, but there’s a point when something’s going to hurt you. Not everyone is stone, stone. I haven’t watched the news in weeks. I had to ask my chef, How’s Obama doing? I haven’t read a newspaper. On top of that, [we've lost] a family member.”

She has been filming Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too in Atlanta and is also working on material for a new studio album.

I am sure there was a good bit of airbrushing, but Ms. Rhythm Nation still looks great on the cover.

Canadian-born Bollywood actress/model Lisa Ray started a new blog “The Yellow Diaries” where she revealed she was recently diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer, Multiple Myeloma.

Lisa wrote, “I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma on June 23rd. Started my first cycle of treatment July 2nd. Not long ago. For me, it was a relief to hear what was wrong. The plasma cells in my bone marrow were rampaging, multiplying, sqeezing out the red blood cells and it was time to begin doing something about it. You just know when something is kosher with your body. When I got the news, I didn’t react and didn’t cry. I am an actress, believe me, I can be dramatic.”

“It’s a relatively rare cancer of the bone marrow that affects about 6000 Canadians. Every year, approximately 2100 more cases are diagnosed,” she wrote adding, “But only with an ever expanding toolbox of treatments and awareness can this Cancer be beat. So I’m going to do everything I can to wrench the spotlight onto Myeloma and Cancer Awareness. I believe it can be cured.”

The 37 year-old actress is keeping a very positive attitude and believes she can be cured while still trying to be “sexy”. In The Yellow Diaries, Lisa promises to give people an insight into her life and the difficult journey ahead.

Lisa Ray Pictures

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The “Sex And The City” movie sequel started filming in New York last week. The fabulous SATC girls, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis are back for new adventures in the city. If you don’t to be completely spoiled, do not read any further.

*Sex And The City 2 Spoilers*

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mr. Big (Chris Noth) will end up moving to Charlotte and Harry’s house after they lose a tremendous amount of money in the recession. Big will travel to the Middle East to recover his fortune.

Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) thinks her husband Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler) is cheating on her and leave their apartment with their two daughters (Lily and Rose) to find out later Harry is seeing a contractor to build her dream house.

Miranda Hobbs (Cynthia Nixon) leaves her career as lawyer after being sued for malpractice to open a restaurant with husband Steve Brady (David Eigenberg). While Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) is reportedly taking hormones because she is finally ready to be a mom. Smith Jerod (Jason Lewis) is now a super famous actor and he is ready to repair his relationship with Samantha.

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Sex And The City Secrets Video

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The banned Pamela Anderson PETA commercial where she plays the role of sexified and half-nakified airport security guard. The video has cameos from a few other B-listers like Steve-O, Andy Dick, and Carol Leifer.

The message of the PSA is no fur, no leather, no wool, and no animal skins.

The video was banned at airports and on airlines in the United States.

Hollywood celebrity journalist Army Archerd has died at the age of 87 in Los Angeles. Archerd died from mesothelioma cancer that came from asbestos, that he was likely exposed to in the Navy during World War II.

Archerd wrote for the Hollywood movie paper Variety for 56 years and with a daily column for 52 of those years.

Archerd was one of the first writers to link AIDS to a celebrity when he wrote a piece detailing, amid denials from the actor’s publicists and managers, that Rock Hudson was undergoing treatment for AIDS.

For 47 years, Archerd was the official greeter of the Academy Awards, serving as emcee and interviewer of stars on Oscar’s red carpet.

He was also co-hosted and produced the People’s Choice Awards from its inception and often appeared on E! during the 90′s to discuss celebrities and gossip news.

Archerd is survived by his wife Selma, three sons and five grandchildren.

Army Archerd paved the path for what many of us do now.  He always did it in a first class and professional way. He was rarely confrontational and always treated celebrities with respect, even when they didn’t deserve it.  Army became as big a celebrity over his 60 years in the business as those he covered.

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