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THG Asks: Did the Casey Anthony Jury Get it Right?

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Welcome to THG Asks, a feature in which two of our celebrity gossip experts debate topical issues in the entertainment world and you decide who wrote the winning argument! Today, THG Asks : Did the jury in the Casey Anthony case get it right? YES by Hilton Hater I firmly believe Casey Anthony is guilty. But I don’t know this for a fact. I wouldn’t bet my life on it. Would you? That’s the decision jurors were faced with in this case; heck, in any court case. A strong suspicion isn’t enough, a hatred for the defendant doesn’t suffice, a number of lies and conflicting stories don’t add up to the one key element missing here: EVIDENCE. Can you tell me how Caylee died? Is there DNA that links Casey to the scene? Is there anything beyond (admittedly grotesque) stories of how Casey partied soon after her daughter disappeared and her searches for terms such as “chloroform” online? Our court system places an extreme burden of proof on the prosecution because the last thing anyone wants is for an innocent person to be convicted. Jury members are instructed to take the words “beyond a reasonable doubt” very seriously. A killer has almost definitely walked free. Nancy Grace has been given opportunities to rant like an attention-starved lunatic. Both results are regrettable. But, given a lack of hard evidence, I’m not sure what we could do to change them.

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THG Asks: Did Scotty McCreery Deserve to Win American Idol?

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Welcome to THG’s new feature, in which two of our celebrity gossip experts debate topical issues in the entertainment world and you decide who wrote the winning argument! Today, THG Asks : Did Scotty McCreery deserve to win American Idol? YES by Free Britney Two words: 122 million. That’s the number of people who crowned the newest American Idol this week. Not exactly a small sample size. We could keep playing the numbers game – how many songs, how many aspirants he bested – but you get the idea. Some will say Pia Toscano was ousted too soon, and she probably was. Ditto James Durbin. But can anyone really dispute Scotty McCreery ‘s worthiness? Many of this year’s eliminations were controversial, but only relative to some of the contestants who outlasted them – not to Scotty specifically. He’s got an outstanding voice perfectly suited for country, and he proved it time and again. What he lacks in flair, he makes up for with talent. Slow, smooth and steady won this race, and deservedly so. NO by Hilton Hater Scotty McCreery is a fantastic singer. If I were going purely by voice, he’d have earned my vote as American Idol champion after his first audition. But forget what the judges say: This is not purely a singing competition. There are, and there should be, other factors at work. The legitimacy of Idol itself is at stake, especially with new competition such as The Voice and The X-Factor. It really needs to crank out a successful winner, and Lauren Alaina stands a better chance at sustained success than Scotty does. For whatever reason, male victors simply don’t do well on the charts. Kris Allen? David Cook? Lee DeWyze? Can anyone name a top 10 single by any of them? As evidenced by her duet with Carrie Underwood , Alaina has a long way to go. But she’s tough. She overcame a sprained throat to compete in the finals. She clearly wants this and I have no doubt she has more potential to be the next Carrie than Scotty has to be more than a one-month wonder. THG Asks you … did Scotty deserve to win?

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THG Asks: Does Teen Mom Glorify Teen Pregnancy?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Comments Off on THG Asks: Does Teen Mom Glorify Teen Pregnancy?

Welcome to THG’s new feature, in which two of our celebrity gossip experts debate topical issues in the entertainment world and you decide who wrote the winning argument! Today, THG Asks : Does Teen Mom glorify teen pregnancy? YES by Free Britney Consequences? What consequences? By paying the Teen Mom cast more than most of us make in a year, MTV effectively rewards irresponsible behavior. Look no further than the fact that Amber Portwood is a tabloid mainstay. So nice to see MTV supports her underage alcoholism and violent tendencies. Yes, the show realistically depicts the personal problems teen moms can experience, but it fosters the notion that you can be a star through pregnancy. MTV will put ANYthing on the air for ratings. It will also recruit a new cast of pregnant teen moms who saw season one and see their ticket to fame. NO by Hilton Hater Does tabloid coverage of Teen Mom glorify teen pregnancy? Absolutely. It makes girls into celebrities for no reason other than getting knocked up at a young age. But the show itself simply chronicles the daily struggles of teens such as Farrah, whose boyfriend died in a car accident prior to the birth of their son; and Maci, who tries to juggle school and a custody battle with raising little Bentley. Indeed, while Bristol Palin simply talks about abstinence – while acting as if the only real consequence of pregnancy is an increased bank account and a spot on TV’s highest rated show – these teen mothers prove the old saying to be true: Actions speak louder than words. And I challenge anyone to watch Amber Portwood in action and not rush out to purchase a lifetime supply of condoms. THG Asks you … does Teen Mom glorify teen pregnancy? Who won this debate?

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