Phil Robertson Suspension Is Over So much for taking a stance. According to TMZ: The “Duck Dynasty” war with A&E is over — the network just announced Phil Robertson is no longer suspended … and filming will resume in a few months. The network says their strong sense of integrity caused them to react quickly to Phil’s GQ interview … and after consulting with numerous advocacy groups they made a decision to bring him back. The network adds, “As a global media content company, A+E Networks’ core values are centered around creativity, inclusion and mutual respect. We believe it is a privilege for our brands to be invited into people’s home and we operate with a strong sense of integrity and deep commitment to these principles.” The network says they plan to roll out a new PSA campaign on their network in the wake of what happened … promoting unity, tolerance and acceptance. A&E adds, “Duck Dynasty is not a show about one man’s views. It resonates with a large audience because it is a show about family… a family that America has come to love.” So he makes racist and anti-gay comments and gets to keep his job? Clearly he has the complexion for the protection.
Bristol Palin is following in her famous mother’s footsteps, voicing support for Phil Robertson and publicly standing by the embattled Duck Dynasty patriarch. In a new blog post, the 23-year-old laments how the “hypocritical” LGBT community expects “every single flippen person to agree with their life style.” “This flies in the face of what makes America great … people can have their own beliefs and own opinions and their own ways of life,” adds Palin. Last week, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin slammed A&E for its suspension of Phil Robertson following his anti-gay comments in GQ magazine. Now her daughter is following suit with a photo (above) captioned, “I support Phil Robertson and his right to express his faith and beliefs. Shame on A&E.” In her post, entitled “Leave Phil Robertson Alone!”, Bristol Palin says “everyone needs to treat others like God would, with love. It goes both ways.” The one-time Dancing with the Stars finalist concluded that, “If I were Duck Dynasty, I would take my show to another channel. So much disrespect.” The Robertson clan may end up doing just that. Following the suspension, the Duck Dynasty cast issued a statement criticizing the statement and saying that they can’t imagine going on without Phil. This past weekend, Phil Robertson reportedly insisted he’s a lover, not a hater … but also doubled down on his remarks and rationale for them. The controversy started after the Duck Commander founder, 67, was asked about his definition of sinful behavior in an interview for January’s GQ . “Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there,” he said. “Sin becomes fine. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman, that woman, that woman and those men.” “Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers … ” “They won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.” On Wednesday, the network put Robertson on an indefinite hiatus, saying it was disappointed about his remarks and sparking a national controversy.
Dot-Marie Jones has an extra special reason to feel gleeful this holiday season. The actress, who has recurred on Glee for years as Coach Beiste, married long-time partner Bridgett Casteen at their home in Los Angeles last night. According to People, the ceremony was attended by close friends of the couple, who believed they were simply attending a holiday party. But Jones and Casteen then shocked their loved ones by actually exchanging vows! Pretty cool, huh? Jones proposed to Casteen at Disneyland in October, leading to the following precious Tweet from the actress’ betrothed: “Thank you @dotmariejones for making me the happiest woman in the world.” This will be the first marriage for both and you can watch Glee online to see plenty more of Jones as the lovable Coach Beiste.
Ever wonder what Miley Cyrus does backstage at a concert? Pretty much the same thing she does on stage, it turns out. In a video posted to Instagram by Cheyne Thomas – the same Cheyne Thomas who mocked Demi Lovato’s drug use this month – we se Miley in her dressing room at a Jingle Ball concert in Sunrise, Florida on Friday night. And, as you might expect, she’s Twerking up a storm while slapping her own butt a few times. Check out the footage now: Miley Cyrus Slaps Own Butt Backstage For more naughty Miley Cyrus, watch her video tease for the single “Adore You” and try to decide: Is that a nipple flash ?!?
Charlie Sheen is TAKING IT to Phil Robertson, saying he had better apologize for his crude anti-gay comments or face a media storm like he wouldn’t believe. As reported earlier, A&E made the controversial decision to suspend Robertson from Duck Dynasty largely because of the gay employees at the network. Clearly, Sheen agrees with that move, but he’s not satisfied. Days after Phil likened called gays immoral sinners (among many other things, in much coarser wording) in GQ, the actor tore into him in a Twitter tirade : “Hey Mallard brained Phil Robertson! you have offended and hurt so many dear friends of mine, who DO NOT have the voice or the outreach that I do.” “Well news flash shower-dodger, I will speak loudly and clearly for ALL of them.” “So, just when your desperately sub evolved ass thought the pressure was off, you are in the crosshairs of a MaSheen style media beat down.” (I’ll try to keep the big words to a minimum as not to confuse you).” “Your statements were and are abhorrently and mendaciously unforgivable.” “The idea that you have a job outside of dirt-clod stacking is a miracle. the only ‘Dynasty’ you are attached to might be the re-runs of that dated show.” “The only thing you should ever be in charge of building is a hole in the ground the exact size of your head.” “Perhaps your beard would fit as well if you plucked out the army of scabies and bull weevils sequestered deep in it’s sarcophagus of dander and weasel pelts.” “Shame on you. You’re the only surviving brain donor I’ve ever known.” Sheen, 47, concluded by demanding that Robertson, 67, make “serious amends” to those he “radically offended,” and that he is “repulsed” by him. Duck Dynasty Cast Issues Statement, Stands By Phil Robertson Phil Robertson Suspension, Anti-Gay Backlash A&E suspended Phil Robertson over the comments made in the January issue of GQ, in which he shared his thoughts on homosexuality and morality. “Everything is blurred on what’s right and what’s wrong,” he said. “Sin becomes fine. Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. “Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men.” “Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers.” “They won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.” The extremely popular Duck Dynasty cast has since issued a statement insinuating that they won’t keep doing the show without patriarch Phil at the helm. Robertson has been suspended, not fired, and the show has not been canceled. Several marathons are taking place this holiday season, in fact. If we had to guess, the network is hoping Phil will apologize for his remarks – not his religious believes, but the way he packaged them in this case. Clearly, Charlie Sheen is among those who think that should be a given. What do you think: Should Phil apologize for his comments? Yes. I respect his free speech and religious views, but he offended people. No. It’s his opinion! Don’t bow to the pressure, Phil! View Poll » And choose your side : Team Charlie Team Phil View Poll »
Charlie Sheen is TAKING IT to Phil Robertson, saying he had better apologize for his crude anti-gay comments or face a media storm like he wouldn’t believe. As reported earlier, A&E made the controversial decision to suspend Robertson from Duck Dynasty largely because of the gay employees at the network. Clearly, Sheen agrees with that move, but he’s not satisfied. Days after Phil likened called gays immoral sinners (among many other things, in much coarser wording) in GQ, the actor tore into him in a Twitter tirade : “Hey Mallard brained Phil Robertson! you have offended and hurt so many dear friends of mine, who DO NOT have the voice or the outreach that I do.” “Well news flash shower-dodger, I will speak loudly and clearly for ALL of them.” “So, just when your desperately sub evolved ass thought the pressure was off, you are in the crosshairs of a MaSheen style media beat down.” (I’ll try to keep the big words to a minimum as not to confuse you).” “Your statements were and are abhorrently and mendaciously unforgivable.” “The idea that you have a job outside of dirt-clod stacking is a miracle. the only ‘Dynasty’ you are attached to might be the re-runs of that dated show.” “The only thing you should ever be in charge of building is a hole in the ground the exact size of your head.” “Perhaps your beard would fit as well if you plucked out the army of scabies and bull weevils sequestered deep in it’s sarcophagus of dander and weasel pelts.” “Shame on you. You’re the only surviving brain donor I’ve ever known.” Sheen, 47, concluded by demanding that Robertson, 67, make “serious amends” to those he “radically offended,” and that he is “repulsed” by him. Duck Dynasty Cast Issues Statement, Stands By Phil Robertson Phil Robertson Suspension, Anti-Gay Backlash A&E suspended Phil Robertson over the comments made in the January issue of GQ, in which he shared his thoughts on homosexuality and morality. “Everything is blurred on what’s right and what’s wrong,” he said. “Sin becomes fine. Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. “Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men.” “Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers.” “They won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.” The extremely popular Duck Dynasty cast has since issued a statement insinuating that they won’t keep doing the show without patriarch Phil at the helm. Robertson has been suspended, not fired, and the show has not been canceled. Several marathons are taking place this holiday season, in fact. If we had to guess, the network is hoping Phil will apologize for his remarks – not his religious believes, but the way he packaged them in this case. Clearly, Charlie Sheen is among those who think that should be a given. What do you think: Should Phil apologize for his comments? Yes. I respect his free speech and religious views, but he offended people. No. It’s his opinion! Don’t bow to the pressure, Phil! View Poll » And choose your side : Team Charlie Team Phil View Poll »
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Additional evidence of Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson’s anti-gay views has surfaced in the wake of his controversial GQ interview and suspension by A&E. Video of a sermon given by Phil at Pennsylvania’s Berean Bible Church’s Wild Game Supper in 2010 shows Robertson as fired up as ever on the topic. The Duck Commander founder can be seen dressed in camouflage, literally thumping a Bible, talking about sexual deviants and the lack of morality in America. Phil Robertson Sermon “First they say, ‘There is no God. Get him out of your mind,'” he says in the sermon. “Then they bow down to birds, animals and reptiles, and each other.” “And the first thing you see coming out of them is gross sexual immorality. They will dishonor their bodies with one another, degrade each other.” “Uh, is that going on in the United States of America? Look around. God’s not there… And boy is there some immorality going on around here. Does it get worse?” “Women with women, men with men, they committed indecent acts with one another, and they received in themselves the due penalty for their perversions.” “They’re full of murder, envy, strife, hatred. They are insolent, arrogant, God-haters. They are heartless, they are faithless, they are senseless, they are ruthless.” “They invent ways of doing evil. That’s what you have 235 years, roughly, after your forefathers founded the country. So what are you gonna do Pennsylvania?” “Just run with them? You’re doing to die. Don’t forget that.” The above video definitely fits the portrait painted by GQ , and raises the question of whether A&E is being dishonest for condemning Phil now. Duck Dynasty Cast Issues Statement, Stands By Phil Robertson He’s certainly unfiltered, and has been long before Duck Dynasty was the highest rated show in cable history. Did they expect anything less from him? Then again, as essentially an employee of their network, his crude comments to GQ are surely looked at differently than those from a 2010 sermon. In GQ , Phil said homosexuality is a sin and likened it to bestiality. Still, he insists that as a Christian he does not judge, nor would he incite hatred. “We never, ever judge someone on who’s going to heaven, hell,” he said. “That’s the Almighty’s job. We just love ’em, give ’em the good news about Jesus.” “Whether they’re homosexuals, drunks, terrorists,” Robertson went on, he said, “We’ll let God sort ’em out later, you see what I’m saying?” After public outcry over the interview, A&E suspended Robertson indefinitely from the reality series due to his comments about the LGBT community. The controversy has led to many people, from celebrities to regular people, choosing sides and taking to social media to support or lash out at Robertson. In response to the controversy, the Robertson family issued a statement, essentially saying the show won’t go on without patriarch Phil at the helm. Should Phil have been suspended for his comments? Yes, obviously. He was way over the line. Maybe. I can see why A&E decided to. No way. He’s just stating his opinions, people! View Poll »
Conservative media personality Glenn Beck says that if A&E cancels Duck Dynasty, which some believe is inevitable, he’ll bring it to his network The Blaze. The hit reality show getting axed would’ve seemed unthinkable only 48 hours ago, but Phil Robertson’s suspension made it a very real possibility. Duck Dynasty: Phil Robertson Under Attack Over Anti-Gay Comments Comments about homosexuality, gay sex, sin and other topics earned him an indefinite hiatus from the show and set the web (pardon the pun) ablaze. In the event that this gets Duck Dynasty canceled by A&E, Beck offered the family a place on his network, writing “[All the other networks] will fold to pressure.” “They will all fold to sponsors. They will all fold to money … the only reason why Phil was put on hiatus and not the rest is because it is a money-printing machine.” Beck said as he sees it, the Robertson family has a choice to make, and that is how to react to the backlash over the patriarch’s anti-gay comments . “If I am in the Robertson family, I sit down with my family and say, ‘Is this the way we’re going to [let] him be treated? Is this who we are?” Beck opined. “Are we going to [be] quiet because he has an opinion about the scriptures?’” Beck said that based on what he knows about the popular family from West Monroe, La., they’re not going to continue as though nothing happened. He went so far as to suggest that the entire family call GQ , where Robertson’s comments appeared, and tell them nothing but, “I agree with Phil.” “You will either be out, or you will be the most powerful people the country has ever seen on TV … You already have all of the juice you’re ever gonna get.” “And if you take a stand and they fire you … we’ll be on the phone.” Time will tell if that day ever comes … but comment/vote below: Did Phil Robertson deserve to be suspended? Yes, obviously. He was way over the line. Maybe. I can see why A&E decided to. No way. He’s just stating his opinions, people! View Poll » Should Duck Dynasty be canceled by A&E? Yes. There’s no going back from this low point … No! Bring back Phil and quack on! View Poll »
Tuesday night on MTV, Awkward Season 3 Episode 18 saw Jenna persevere in her journey to right past wrongs, dial back the past and chart a new course. Valerie wasn’t exactly game for a total do-over, however. “Old Jenna” tried her best to backtrack after realizing the error of her ways, and that the grass is not necessarily greener on the other side, even if you can smoke it. Basically, she’s trying to get things back to the way they used to be, even if that means some bumps in the road. How did it play out for our girl last night? Watch Awkward Season 3 Episode 18 below and see … Watch Awkward Season 3 Episode 18
