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Marilu Henner

TV Alert: "My Boys" finale is on TBS tonight

Before being a lesbian was “hot,” I had a collection of straight guy friends — most were guys I worked with. For a while there, I had the best of both worlds: The “girls” invited me to their nights out and the “boys” invited me to theirs. It was seriously fun.

But as the straight world started learning more about lesbians (sort of), both genders got a little nervous around me. The men realized that I was actually a woman. I’m not sure what the women realized, but they obviously were uncomfortable. Maybe they thought I’d attack them in the restroom or something.

I think that’s why I don’t love My Boys — I’m jealous. I want to be P.J. (Jordana Spiro), hanging out at the bar, going to the comic store and drinking beer at ball games with the guys. … continue reading

 

"Celebrity Apprentice": now with even less reason to watch

Maybe I'm asking too much, but I think reality shows with "celebrity" in the title should be required to feature actual celebrities. You know, people who are well known, preferably for something besides appearing on reality shows. This, for example, is not a celebrity.

I'll give Omarosa credit for making the most of losing the Apprentice, but please. She's not even good at being bitchy. Maybe Donald Trump's ego has convinced him that she is a celebrity and that's why she's one of the "stars" on the upcoming Celebrity Apprentice. But I beg to differ.

How about this next contestant — do you recognize the face? (Yes, I want you to look at her face.) … continue reading

 

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