The inaugural Oblivion of the Year awards are upon us. And from Paris Hilton’s (search) sexcapades to Ashlee Simpson’s (search) lip-synching to Michael Moore’s (search) political satire, the categories are not lacking for nominees. So without further ado, the five top Oblivions up for the award are listed below, and …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Brazile’s Briefing Complaint No sooner had Tony Snow finished his first briefing as the president’s press secretary than Democratic activist and CNN contributor Donna Brazile was on the phone to April Ryan, who covers the White House for the Urban Radio Network. …

Take a look at the cover of The New York Daily News today, huge publicity. Ann Coulter‘s publisher is dancing down the street. The controversy is all about Ann writing that four 9/11 widows are liberal pawns and are craven. Says Coulter, “these broads are millionaires lionized on TV and …

Madonna Out, Simon Cowell In | Stones’ Wood: Rehab Was Inevitable | Jackson Wedding Would Be Dream for Nanny | Kirsten Dunst Takes ‘History’ Course | Kiss Manager Saga Cont’d; Frasier’s Girl Forbes Magazine: Madonna Out, Simon Cowell In Fame is fleeting, and so is money. That’s the word from …

“I’m the guy who pulled the trigger and shot my friend.” Try for a moment to put yourself in Vice President Cheney‘s shoes. In an interview today with Brit Hume — that airs tonight on “Special Report” at 6 p.m. ET — the Vice President of the United States spoke …

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: What Have You Done for Me Lately? Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he’ll consider dropping out of the International Atomic Energy Agency if the nuclear watchdog cracks down on the country’s uranium enrichment program. In a rare news conference, the Iranian leader …

NEW YORK – “Here comes the bride, all dressed in white …” Actually, scratch that. It’s not a bride you see strolling down the street — just a hip gal wearing what’s trendy this spring. You don’t have to tie the knot to don all white this season. Strange as …

Paris Hilton | Motion Picture TV Fund | Art Garfunkel Paris Hilton: No Reservations About Her Exclusive: Saturday night, under the carport of the Beverly Hills Hotel. It’s 1:30 a.m., and a white luxury SUV pulls up. The passenger-side back door slides open, and a long leg, finished with a …

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court’s decision last week upholding the current congressional redistricting plan in Texas wouldn’t have helped four former colleagues of Texas Rep. Chet Edwards, the only Democrat to survive the state GOP’s targeted redistricting in 2003. But the high court’s ruling so far hasn’t slowed Edwards, who …

“A billion here, a billion there. Pretty soon it adds up to real money.” The late Senator Everett Dirksen commenting on Washington’s propensity to speak of large sums as if they’re not large at all. And he was talking about it back in the 1960s! A billion was a big …