Technically speaking we could also title this 'Our Most Popular Posts Ever!' or alternately 'Our Most Popular Posts Of The 2nd Half Of 2009' since Mediaite actually didn't come into existence until July of this year. Regardless, either or any way you slice it these were our most popular posts in 2009 reposted here with their original excerpts and links. Before you dive in a few fun things that aren't reflected here: Glenn Beck (how that is possible, all things considered, is a really a traffic mystery) (Glenn Beck's vagina: less of a mystery); Megan Fox (boobs and otherwise); Twilight; and Tiger Woods(!). Go figure. With that said, we had a great year here at Mediaite (all six months of it!) And we're looking forward to the one ahead. So, happy New Year to you and may we present our most popular posts (again). (more...)

exclusive Mediaite has learned that Carlos Watson, anchor of MSNBC's 11 a.m. weekday show, "Live with Carlos Watson," will no longer be anchoring that hour on the network. An MSNBC spokesperson confirmed the rumor, which we learned via Mediaite columnist Danielle Belton on her website, The Black Snob. MSNBC spokesperson Alana Russo said that yes, Watson's hour had been canceled, but that he will remain a contributor with MSNBC. (more...)

VIDEO Remember Michael Jackson coverage? Well it's back today in a big way. All the cablers are covering the news Jackson's mother was granted custody of his children, but on MSNBC's Live with Carlos Watson this morning, another debate took place - about calling Jackson a "pedophile." (more...)

VIDEO Mediaite Publisher Dan Abrams appeared on a number of television shows today to promote his new website Gossip Cop. During a segment on Live with Carlos Watson, Abrams got into a bit of a kerfuffle with Nation publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel, revealing the torturous management style we at Mediaite have to endure. (more...)