Stephen Colbert named AP Celebrity of the year

take that, Hannah Montana!

http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_7770917?nclick_check=1

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Colbert failed to get onto the primary ballot in his home state of South Carolina, dooming his hopes for the White House. And his show went 0-for-4 at the Emmy Awards, including an especially painful loss to Barry Manilow.

But Colbert did win one honor: He was voted AP Celebrity of the Year by newspaper editors and broadcast producers who said Colbert had the biggest impact on pop culture in 2007.

He finished just a nudge above J.K. Rowling, who authored the final book in her enormously popular "Harry Potter" series. Finishing third was Al Gore, whose year included an Oscar, an Emmy, a Nobel Peace Prize and the global concert Live Earth.

Voting was otherwise spread out across many entertainers, including pop star Britney Spears, "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus, rapper Kanye West, comedy director and producer Judd Apatow and country singer Kenny Chesney.

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and TDS.

Of course he's going to complain about this--might as well save myself some time.



:eyes:
rocknation

"In receiving this award, I am pleased that I was chosen over two great spinners of fantasy — J.K. Rowling and Al Gore. It is truly an honor to be named the Associated Press' Celebrity of the Year. Best of all, this makes me the official front-runner for next year's Drug-Fueled Downward Spiral of the year. P.S. Look for my baby bump this spring!"

And he beat out JK Rowling. Just imagine what a field day "Stephen Colbert" (the TV character) would have with that. A week-long gloatfest! And the actual guy has got to be pretty happy about it, too. JKR gives very few interviews, so she would likely decline any invites to the show (though you never know, since Colbert can be pretty charming plus he's a big-time fantasy geek). But Al Gore might accept. That would be quite funny ... the two of them could do some sly Bush-bashing, with a few Harry Potter jokes thrown in ...

Yes, I know we'll have to wait until after the strike to see that. But it's fun to imagine it.

One good thing about the work stoppage ... Stewart and Colbert get to spend some time at home with their families. They are probably making the most of it ...