TV in the news...

Last week had some great TV-related news that I feel I must share.

First up is South Park vs. Scientology. I hope it's a fight to the death and they both lose, but man, has this been a funny little feud. First Isaac Hayes leaves the show with a big ole tisk-tisk:

"There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins."

South Park co-creator Matt Stone isn't buying it:

"This is 100 percent having to do with his faith in Scientology...He has no problem - and he's cashed plenty of checks - with our show making fun of Christians."

Then Comedy Central pulled the offending Scientology episode (available on YouTube here) on Wednesday in favor of some Chef-friendly episodes. Of course Stone and partner Trey Parker didn't take that lying down. Here's their OFFICIAL press release regarding the snubbing:

"Scientology, you may have won THIS battle, but the million-year war for Earth has just begun! Temporarily anozinizing our episode will NOT stop us from keeping Thetans forever trapped in your pitiful man-bodies. Curses and drat! You have obstructed us for now, but your feeble bid to save humanity will fail! Hail Xenu!!!
-- Trey Parker and Matt Stone, servants of the dark lord Xenu"

I almost peed my pants reading that! I will be keeping my eye on this and will keep you guys informed on the latest.

Next is this little gem: Osama bin Laden's Niece to Star in Reality TV Show . No kidding. Apparently the girl is an aspiring singer who has agreed to be followed around while seeking stardom.

"Her story will bridge the gap that people feel exists between the cultures she has lived in," ReganMedia President Judith Regan said.

"She is also a young woman who falls in love, has her heart broken, worries about her looks, doesn't always listen to her mother, and hasn't spoken to her father in years," Regan said.

She's also smokin' hot, but I'm sure that has nothing to do with it. I'm not sure if this one will get off the ground, it doesn't look like any network has been brave enough to pick it up yet, but it should be interesting to see what the general reaction of the American public will be. Personally, I don't mind the niece of the world's most notorious terrorist starring in her own reality show. I just wish it were about something half way interesting.

Finally, The Donald and his disgustingly hot wife have a bouncing baby heir, I mean, boy. Somehow, Melania managed to squeeze an 8 1/2 pound baby out of her tiny, stick-like body. I would pay to see her struggling with some baby weight. Then I would be almost convinced that she's not a Fem-Bot. Anyway, congratulations Trumps. May his milk always stay down, his clothes always stay clean and his nanny always well rested.