Before the House of Representatives voted on impeachment yesterday, I was letting my mind wander about all of the other criminal, deplorable, inappropriate and disgusting things Donald Trump has done over the past five years. It’s remarkable that he’s only been impeached twice. Not to be a bummer! Most of those crimes were committed well within the statutes of limitations, so fingers crossed that he’s charged with a lot of that sh-t.

So, to sum up: Donald Trump was impeached for a second time. He was re-impeached. The Sequel Impeachment. Impeachment Deux. Dos Impeachments, as Hilaria Baldwin would say. Trump is the only president to be impeached twice. The second impeachment was for Donald Trump’s incitement of a violent insurrection on the Capitol, both verbally (in a speech to the Stop the Steal rally) and in writing (all of those threatening tweets). At the end of the day, 10 Republicans joined the Democrats to impeach, putting the vote at 232-197. 232 was also the number of Electoral College votes Trump received. *cough* Here are some of the short statements made by House members:

And here’s how it ended:

The vote to impeach passed the Democratic-controlled House 232 to 197, with 10 Republicans voting against the president. pic.twitter.com/NnzsGJJGCT

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) January 13, 2021

Of course there were dingbats, wingnuts and idiots among the 197 Republicans with Stockholm Syndrome, who actually stood up and cast their vote to reject the second impeachment, because they’re not sure if Trump actually did incite a mob of terrorists to attack the Capitol just minutes after his speech. But what about Madonna saying words? Not even that. So, yeah, I’m not going to give those dumbasses any breath.

As for what’s next… President (elect) Biden has made it clear to his former Senate colleagues and to Speaker Pelosi that he definitely believes that articles of impeachment should proceed to the Senate trial, but he wants it to happen on his watch, during his presidency. Considering the Senate is adjourned until the 19th, that’s what will happen. Mitch McConnell has told the press that the Senate trial will not start until next week.

McConnell also said that we/they should spend the final week of the Trump era “completely focused on facilitating a safe inauguration and an orderly transfer of power.” Which… I agree? I have to think that the national security and domestic terrorism briefings Congress has been receiving have scared the bejesus out of them. There is a very real fear that white supremacist terrorists are going to attack all 50 state capitols, federal buildings and everything in Washington DC. Stay safe, everybody.

Look at the protection Speaker Pelosi is rolling with these days. And someone got her Speaker’s podium back!

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Back in May of last year, Mary-Kate Olsen and Olivier Sarkozy were the first big-name couple to have a messy pandemic split. It seemed like MK and Sarko were already having issued pre-pandemic, and the pandemic just heightened everything to a crazy degree, especially regarding money and property. Even though they are both wealthy, they were renting in Manhattan, and Sarko basically let the lease lapse without telling MK. That was the reason their divorce became public knowledge – MK and her lawyers had to make some moves and there was a flurry of reporting about their marriage. MK was probably horrified by that most of all, that the peasants knew about her personal drama. By last summer, MK and Sarko had managed to find a way to keep themselves out of the tabloids. MK ran off to the Hamptons and Sarko went God knows where. They quietly worked on their divorce, and on Wednesday, they reached a deal in their divorce settlement:

Mary-Kate Olsen and estranged husband Olivier Sarkozy have reached a settlement in their divorce, their lawyers said Wednesday.

“As of this morning, we reached a final agreement,” Sarkozy’s lawyer Michael Mosberg told a judge during a Manhattan Supreme Court video hearing. Mosberg said the parties would have a finalized and signed copy of the agreement to the judge by next week.

Justice Lori Sattler asked Olsen’s lawyer, Nancy Chemtob, if she agreed. “Yes, your honor, that is correct, everything is resolved,” Chemtob said. “We’ve been working very hard. We do have a settlement.”

Sattler pushed the lawyers to finalize the settlement. “Until I actually see the proof, I’m going to hold your feet to the fire a little bit,” the jurist said. “I do trust and believe that this is happening, however, I’m going to keep control of the case to make sure this gets done and get them divorced.”

[From Page Six]

As soon as MK filed for divorce last year, it was widely reported that she has an “ironclad prenup,” a necessity to protect her businesses and her substantial assets. So my guess is that whatever divorce settlement they worked out, it wasn’t that much money or anything. Maybe she threw $10 million at him to get him to sign a nondisclosure agreement, something like that. Plus, it didn’t even sound like they owned much, if any, property in New York, so it’s not like they had to negotiate real estate issues or anything – as I said, they had been living in a leased apartment in a posh area. Which is so bizarre – MK has enough money to buy some prime New York real estate. Maybe that’s what she’ll do now.

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We are less than a week away from the inauguration of our 46th President of the United States of America. On January 20th, Joseph R. Biden will swear his oath. My gawd, will we make it until then? I know we will. And it’s historic for so many reasons. Even if we set the traitorous uprising aside (which we can’t), we will swear in our first female vice-president, our first Black-Indian vice president and the first inauguration to take place while most of the country is in lockdown due to a virus. Not to mention it means the end of the term of one of if not the worst president in our history. It’s a bigger deal now because DC is taking unprecedented safety measures, with public monuments being closed as a security risk and companies like Airbnb cancelling all reservations and returning deposits for those dates since they can’t properly vet the renters. Because of the uncertainty with both the pandemic and the very recent insurrection, many of the inaugural events will look different this year. In addition to a virtual parade, the Biden team has orchestrated a Primetime special for the evening of the Inauguration. In lieu of at least one of the balls that would have normally taken place, a bevy of Hollywood stars and recording artists will perform to celebrate the event. And it will be hosted by none other than America’s Dad, Tom Hanks.

The unprecedented inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will feature a Jan. 20 primetime TV special hosted by Tom Hanks, following a day of ceremonies, in what the inaugural team is calling a “capstone” to “showcase the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together.”

The 90-minute program will air on the major broadcast and cable news networks, except for Fox, who is streaming it instead, according to a news release from the inauguration team.

The special will include speeches by both President-elect Biden, 78, and Vice President-elect Harris, 56, as well as celebrity performances.

Ant Clemons, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Justin Timberlake will all perform. Clemons and Timberlake will sing their “Better Days,” which they wrote.

Biden’s inaugural team said the special “will highlight the strength of our democracy, the perseverance of our people, and our ability to come together during trying times and emerge stronger than ever before.”

“The program will celebrate American heroes who are helping their fellow Americans through this crisis, including frontline workers, health care workers, teachers, citizens giving back, and those who are breaking barriers,” organizers said in the news release.

The Hanks-hosted TV special will air at night, after Biden and Harris participate in a military ceremony and Biden attends a wreath-laying with other former presidents.

[From People via Just Jared]

Of course Fox is sitting this one out. It is appropriate that Hanks is hosting. Hanks, of course, is the safe choice and I’m sure it will all feel like a big hug. I have no interest in watching Justin Timberlake do anything. Honestly, I can’t say I’m really that amped about this special at all. I have nothing against it, I appreciate the team is working with what they have. And I applaud them for not making any selfish choices that involve in-person events. I hope we get a firework display somewhere but I guess that’s a gathering risk too, so I can wait.

I will tune in for Biden and Harris’ speeches, though. Hearing them make promises once in power will be the real warm blanket I need. The image I can’t wait for is when they take the oath and swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America. I fantasize about that moment, when those words are spoken and the 45th administration is done, over, finished. Here’s to the 46th.

1 week. pic.twitter.com/hCrGGEGWMS

— Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) January 13, 2021

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One of my favorite actresses is nearing her centennial birthday. The best Betty is turning 99 Sunday, January 17th, and it would seem that she hasn’t aged much since her Golden Girls years. Betty White has become somewhat of national treasure these last four decades and sprinkles joy wherever she goes. And I have been wondering about her secret to good health and a long life.

Betty is interviewed in People where she gives us some good sage advice. She says that the key to a long life and good health is a sense of humor and staying positive. Betty said not to take yourself seriously because you may be able to lie to others but you can’t lie to yourself.

“I don’t like the other side,” White tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “The positive side is a lot more fun.”

“I am blessed with good health,” she notes simply, “so turning 99 is no different than turning 98.”

One thing that keeps her going?

“A sense of humor,” she adds. “Don’t take yourself too seriously. You can lie to others — not that I would — but you cannot lie to yourself.”

While her birthday will be a quiet one this year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, she says she’s looking forward to “visiting with close friends and bringing food to my animal friends” once life begins to return to normal and she can socialize again.

Now nearing the century mark, she shares this simple advice for a long and happy life.

“Again, having a sense of humor,” she says. “Just looking at the positive side and not dwelling on the downside. Takes up too much energy being negative. Also having a good agent who keeps me busy all the time.”

[From People]

Due to Coronavirus and the fact that Betty is in a high risk group, she won’t be able to celebrate her birthday with flare but I am glad to hear she will spend some time with some of close two-legged and furry friends. In an ET interview Betty also said that she was trying to get her syndicated 70s show, The Pet Set, rereleased and feeding the two ducks that come to her house every day. I mean how cute is that? I giggled out loud when she said that the other thing that keeps her living long and healthy is a good agent that keeps her busy. That sounds so much like Betty.

Betty has been delighting us for several decades and I am so happy she is still with us. To me she is the best Betty out of them all and I hope she will be around for several more years. I believe her when she says laughter and a positive attitude is the anecdote for a long healthy life. Betty said it takes too much damn energy to be negative. I feel many people need to hear those words. There is just way to much negativity in the world. Social media can be a cesspool of negativity and toxicity. (Some of it well deserved though of course.) The one thing I would like to add that Betty didn’t say is that having a good heart goes a long way toward being healthy too. And it would seem our girl Betty has all of these qualities in spades. Happy birthday Betty.

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Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in a new HBO Max film, Locked Down, that I really want to see. They’re a couple whose relationship is all but over when they find themselves quarantined together. Somehow, they end up stealing a three million pound diamond from Harrods and I guess there’s a murderous mafia boss to boot. It looks funny and chaotic and I love the cast. Anne is doing promotion for the film and swung by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Apparently, she hasn’t been there in some time because Jimmy was congratulating her on her second baby, who is already a year old now. 2020 was such a time loop.

The interview was cute, if not very deep. Anne called in from what looks like her family room, which is big and airy and makes for terrible acoustics. Jimmy asked Anne what he should call her. It’s a good question because I’ve noticed that when Anne quotes people talking to her, she always has them calling her Annie. So what does Anne like to be called? Anything but Anne, that’s for sure. And the reason is pretty relatable. She’s only gets called Anne by her mom when she’s in big trouble.

Turns out, fans have been calling Anne Hathaway by the wrong name for her entire career! The 38-year-old Oscar winner appeared on Tuesday’s The Tonight Show where host Jimmy Fallon noted that he’d heard Hathaway’s close friends refer to her as “Annie.”

“Call me Annie, everybody, everybody, call me Annie, please,” Hathaway begged before getting into the confusion over her name.

“When I was 14 years old, I did a commercial, and I had to get my SAG card and they asked me, ‘Well, what do you want your name to be?’” she explained. “And I was like, ‘Well, it should be my name. My name’s Anne Hathaway.’ So that seemed like the right choice, but it never occurred to me that for the rest of my life, people will call me Anne.”

Hathaway added that it’s jarring to be called “Anne” by fans when they approach her in public.

“The only person who calls me Anne is my mother and she only does it when she’s really mad at me, like really mad,” the Locked Down star shared. “So every time I step out in public and someone calls my name, I think they’re going to yell at me.”

“People are like, ‘Anne!’ And I’m like ‘What? What did I do?!’” she joked. “People are so lovely they don’t want to be presumptuous and so I think they come up with workarounds on set because the truth is nobody’s comfortable with calling me Anne ever. It doesn’t fit. I’m an Annie. People call me H, people call me Hath, so feel free, call me anything but Anne.”

[From ET]

I totally feel Anne on this name thing and ironically, I kind of don’t know how to refer to her as I write this. It’s even funnier to me in her case because Anne Hathaway is a famous historical person, so there’s already connotations/stigmas when people hear the name. But I’m weird about my name too so I get it. My mom named me something that was very popular the year I was born. She claims it was a nod to my paternal grandmother, since it’s a version of her middle name, but that’s a tenuous connection at best. My dad asked for a girl’s name that could be shortened to a boy’s name and as a result, no one in my family has ever called me anything but the shortened version of my name. My real name never seemed to fit me, so my friends called me by my initials. I write under pseudonyms and that’s what those communities call me. So, like Anne, when someone uses my legal name, I assume there’s a problem. I’m a mess in doctor’s offices.

I’m posting both clips of Annie’s segments below. The first one because it’s relevant to the story and the second because I thought it was fun. They play one of Jimmy’s games and Anne revealed her first celebrity crushes were Leonardo DiCaprio and Eddie Vedder – that’s quite a combo. I can’t talk, though – mine were Shaun Cassidy and *mumbles* Scott Baio. Don’t worry, I replaced him very quickly with Harrison Ford! Jimmy’s story about trying to schedule a fight in middle school due to extracurricular activities is pretty funny. Locked Down premieres today.

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Jodie Turner-Smith is the ELLE January digital cover and everything about this is excellent – from how she’s approaching playing Anne Boleyn to the colours that are popping in these photos and the styling and her face, her ridiculous beautiful face. And I can watch this video of her posing for hours…

Jodie Turner-Smith is the ELLE January digital cover and everything about this is excellent – from how she’s approaching playing Anne Boleyn to the colours that are popping in these photos and the styling and her face, her ridiculous beautiful face. And I can watch this video of her posing for hours…

Jodie Turner-Smith is the ELLE January digital cover and everything about this is excellent – from how she’s approaching playing Anne Boleyn to the colours that are popping in these photos and the styling and her face, her ridiculous beautiful face. And I can watch this video of her posing for hours…

Hi Duana!We’re trying to settle on a Slavic or international name for our baby girl, but struggling to find a name that feels “right.” We want a name that isn’t super popular, but also one that both our Balkan families and English-speakers can pronounce alike without much difficulty. Last name is 2…

Hi Duana!We’re trying to settle on a Slavic or international name for our baby girl, but struggling to find a name that feels “right.” We want a name that isn’t super popular, but also one that both our Balkan families and English-speakers can pronounce alike without much difficulty. Last name is 2…