Rosie O'Donnell from Drop Dead Diva

Outspoken stand-up comedienne Rosie O'Donnell first made a name for herself with her nasal, Long Island-accented stand-up and later as the affable star of films and, most notably, her popular daytime TV talk show, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” (1996-2002). Just before leaving her cushy TV gig, the comic came out of the closet, revealing both her homosexuality and a whole other side to her “Queen of Nice” personality. Taking on everything from the NRA to the President of the United States to the government of the Bahamas, O’Donnell let the fur fly, speaking her mind as she had always done – only

Rosie Caught in Cat Fight While Promoting Rosie Live

TV | Nov 24, 2008 | Comments () | Recommended ()

Poor Rosie O'Donnell.

Imagine doing a conference call with a bunch of reporters on the line to promote a variety show you've been trying to get on the air for years -- and it turns into gossip fodder about The View.

When a…

Rosie O'Donnell To Host Thanksgiving Special On NBC

Oct 02, 2008 | Comments () | Recommended ()

It officially feels like fall after a spate of unseasonably warm weather in Seattle, so it feels like the right time to announce that Rosie O'Donnell has signed on for a Thanksgiving special on NBC called Rosie's Variety Hour.…

Rosie O'Donnell vs. Barbara Walters: Round 3

TV | Nov 21, 2008 | Comments () | Recommended ()

Another day, another Rosie feud. Rosie O'Donnell visited Late Night With Conan O'Brien yesterday to promote her Rosie Live! variety special on NBC, but couldn't help stoking the publicity fire generated by her remarks about former…