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Howard Stern Spears Britney as 'X Factor' Judge

The 'America's Got Talent' judge continues to stir the pot and slam egos

By Kenny Herzog May 11, 2012 9:35AM
Sometimes, when you're a writer, you have to adjust your voice for different readers. As an actor, you present different sides of your talent depending on the intended audience. And if you're Howard Stern judging "America's Got Talent," you understand that the gig requires a softer touch than your uncensored radio persona. 

We intimated as much after the Parents Television Council's preemptive strike against Stern's participation in "AGT," and during a press conference on Thursday (as reported by ourselvesWashington Post and others), Stern himself acknowledged, “I respect what ‘America’s Got Talent’ is. It is a family show. I know the rules.” That concession was just about his only diplomatic opinion during said conference. 
 
 
He did exactly what NBC hired him in part to do: Go after the competition. Stern first trained his attack on newly announced "X-Factor" panelist Britney Spears, deadpanning, “I think it’s a wonderful decision. Britney still thinks the Earth is flat.... Listen, I think we’re going to tune in to see her, if she can sort of function through the thing ... I think Britney is going to stand there and eat a lollipop and wear a sexy outfit. I don’t anticipate great opinions out of her.


Howard even dragged "American Idol" into his critical tangent, adding, “I think [Britney]’s going to sit there like J.Lo and [say], ‘Oh, you’re wonderful. You’re terrific. Do you think I could get a perfume endorsement out of this? You think I could perform on the show?’ I think that’s what it’s about."

 

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Gotta love Howard's careful, self-acquitting emphasis on the words "I think" throughout his accusations. Love him or merely put up with the guy, his honesty is what's has always led people to champion Stern's career, and it's been missed by those of us without satellite radio.


No rebuttal yet from either Brit-Brit or Ms. Lopez, although we suspect this did not give Jennifer "goosies."


"America's Got Talent" premieres May 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Season 2 of "The X Factor" will premiere this fall on FOX.
9Comments
May 15, 2012 1:36PM
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Wait.  It'll happen.  Maybe not on the first show, or the second.  Nobody can predict

but habits are hard to break.  What may be acceptable on the late night TV just

might happen on family Tv by a slip of the tongue, or just a sudden impulse.  Remember the

family show some years back called the "SUPER BOWL"  In one split second, it went from

family to Adults only, and, oh boy, did the late nite comics have a field day on that one. 

Is there no one left to judge talent?  Go back to the days of Red Skelton, or Jackie Gleason,

and yes, even standing today Bill Cosby.  That is the caliber of people who should judge

the future of entertainers.  Like the words of Al Jolson, "You ain't seen nuttin yet."

May 15, 2012 1:35PM
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Wait.  It'll happen.  Maybe not on the first show, or the second.  Nobody can predict

but habits are hard to break.  What may be acceptable on the late night TV just

might happen on family Tv by a slip of the tongue, or just a sudden impulse.  Remember the

family show some years back called the "SUPER BOWL"  In one split second, it went from

family to Adults only, and, oh boy, did the late nite comics have a field day on that one. 

Is there no one left to judge talent?  Go back to the days of Red Skelton, or Jackie Gleason,

and yes, even standing today Bill Cosby.  That is the caliber of people who should judge

the future of entertainers.  Like the words of Al Jolson, "You ain't seen nuttin yet."

May 15, 2012 1:34PM
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Wait.  It'll happen.  Maybe not on the first show, or the second.  Nobody can predict

but habits are hard to break.  What may be acceptable on the late night TV just

might happen on family Tv by a slip of the tongue, or just a sudden impulse.  Remember the

family show some years back called the "SUPER BOWL"  In one split second, it went from

family to Adults only, and, oh boy, did the late nite comics have a field day on that one. 

Is there no one left to judge talent?  Go back to the days of Red Skelton, or Jackie Gleason,

and yes, even standing today Bill Cosby.  That is the caliber of people who should judge

the future of entertainers.  Like the words of Al Jolson, "You ain't seen nuttin yet."

May 15, 2012 1:34PM
avatar

Wait.  It'll happen.  Maybe not on the first show, or the second.  Nobody can predict

but habits are hard to break.  What may be acceptable on the late night TV just

might happen on family Tv by a slip of the tongue, or just a sudden impulse.  Remember the

family show some years back called the "SUPER BOWL"  In one split second, it went from

family to Adults only, and, oh boy, did the late nite comics have a field day on that one. 

Is there no one left to judge talent?  Go back to the days of Red Skelton, or Jackie Gleason,

and yes, even standing today Bill Cosby.  That is the caliber of people who should judge

the future of entertainers.  Like the words of Al Jolson, "You ain't seen nuttin yet."

May 15, 2012 1:20PM
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Wait! It'll happen.  It will be "slip of the tongue" and the firestorm will begin.

Habits are hard to break.  From late late night to prime time, Remember the family show

called the "Super Bowl" sometime back.  In one brief second, it went from family to "adults Only"

But did the late night hows do their spin off on that.  So will this go. 

Apparently no one is left or capable to judge talent. 

May 11, 2012 8:19PM
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This coming from him like he will be any better?  Put a hot woman in a sexy outfit with her boobs and butt hanging out and she can sound like she has throat cancer and Howard would vote for her.
May 11, 2012 5:59PM
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I used to listen to Howard. I was a fan and even purchased Surius. But Stern show has become a bitter bitter disappointment. He is a shill for AGT. Just one big commerical for AGT. Stern sold out and is only concerned with hom many shickels he can collect. He does not put any effort into the show. He let Billy West and Jackie leave because he wanted the 500 million dollar pay day for himself only.

Billy and Jackie made a real contribution to show now we only have no talent Sal and Richard on the show. Stern has gone Hollywood and he has absolutely no talent. He can't dance, sing or act.

I HOPE HIS MODEL WIFE LEAVES HIS **** AND TAKES ALL HIS MONEY.  He only works three days a week, but complains about the fact that he has to fly, stay in 5 star hotels when he is on the road for AGT. You ripped of all of your fans and soldout.  Hope you die soon.

May 11, 2012 5:57PM
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 used to listen to Howard. I even purchased Surius. But Stern show has become a bitter bitter disappointment. He is a shill for AGT. Just one big commerical for AGT. Stern sold out and is only concerned with hom many shickels he can collect. He does not put any effort into the show. He let Billy West and Jackie leave because he wanted the 500 million dollar pay day for himself only.

Billy and Jackie made a real contribution to show now we only have no talent Sal and Richard on the show. Stern has gone Hollywood and he has absolutely no talent. He can't dance, sing or act.

I HOPE HIS MODEL WIFE LEAVES HIS **** AND TAKES ALL HIS MONEY.  He only works three days a week, but complains about the fact that he has to fly, stay in 5 star hotels when he is on the road for AGT. You ripped of all of your fans and soldout.  Hope you die soon.

May 11, 2012 5:56PM
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I used to listen to Howard. I even purchased Surius. But Stern show has become a bitter bitter disappointment. He is a shill for AGT. Just one big commerical for AGT. Stern sold out and is only concerned with hom many shickels he can collect. He does not put any effort into the show. He let Billy West and Jackie leave because he wanted the 500 million dollar pay day for himself only.

Billy and Jackie made a real contribution to show now we only have no talent Sal and Richard on the show. Stern has gone Hollywood and he has absolutely no talent. He can't dance, sing or act.

I HOPE HIS MODEL WIFE LEAVES HIS **** AND TAKES ALL HIS MONEY.  He only works three days a week, but complains about the fact that he has to fly, stay in 5 star hotels when he is on the road for AGT. You ripped of all of your fans and soldout.  Hope you die soon.

 

 

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