Invisible Children Linked to Anti-Gay Groups

Staff / Truthdig Mar 14, 2012 Invisible Children has received donations from known anti-gay groups for its Kony 2012 campaign; a US soldier went on a killing spree in Afghanistan; meanwhile, our tax dollars are being used to transmit Rush Limbaugh's show to U troops abroad These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tracy Morgan Makes Nashville Stop on Apology Tour

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2011 At least he's being thorough. Shamed "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan, who sparked anger with a homophobic rant at a standup gig in Nashville, Tenn., on June 3, returned Tuesday to the scene of his comedic crime to say he's sorry. Seriously. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fey: No ‘Rock’ Boost From Playing Palin

Staff / Truthdig Apr 6, 2011 She may have nailed her impersonation of Alaska's foremost she-grizzly, Sarah Palin, and big snaps to her hairdresser while we're at it, but Tina Fey says in her new ingeniously titled memoir, "Bossypants," that playing Palin didn't amount to big ratings for her main act, "30 Rock." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Palin ‘Going Rogue’

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2008 Is Sarah Palin's recent drop in popularity due to the laws of political gravity, or are McCain-Palin campaign advisers to blame? Whatever the reason, Palin is said to be growing frustrated with certain aides and taking her own direction in her latest speeches, with her eye on the White House in 2012 . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Palin and ‘SNL’ Hug and Make Up

Staff / Truthdig Oct 19, 2008 It's hard to make fun of someone to their face, although Alec Baldwin made an effort when Sarah Palin stopped by "Saturday Night Live" for some free PR. Tina Fey managed to dodge a direct confrontation with the woman she has so ably mocked. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tina Fey on Playing Sarah Palin

Staff / Truthdig Oct 18, 2008 This campaign season has been a boon to "Saturday Night Live," and to returning alumna Tina Fey in particular, who was doing quite well flying solo before the Sarah Palin phenomenon brought her back to her former comedic stomping ground. Here, she talks about adopting Palin's accent -- or "Alaskan windsong," as she affectionately puts it -- with David Letterman. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Palin to Exact Comic Revenge on ‘SNL’?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 7, 2008 The McCain-Palin campaign team might soon borrow a page from the celebrity crisis management handbook (see Chap. 11: Poke Fun at Yourself on a Late-Night Comedy Show), if the rumor that Sarah Palin is considering an appearance alongside her "Saturday Night Live" doppelgänger Tina Fey comes true before the Nov. 4 election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fey Takes On Palin, Take Two

Staff / Truthdig Sep 28, 2008 "Saturday Night Live" alumna Tina Fey returned once again to fulfill her comedic duty on the Sept. 27 episode of NBC's comedy show, spoofing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's one-on-one interview with CBS anchor Katie Couric earlier in the week. Fey's fellow "SNL" comedian Amy Poehler dropped her Hillary Clinton act to play Couric in this clip. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )