When I read yesterday on TMZ.com that ultimate pitchman Billy Mays would be posthumously pitching for Mighty Tape, my initial reaction was that it was a bit tacky, that the company behind the product, Media Enterprises, was potentially profiting from the death of well-known personality. Now I don’t know what Mighty Tape is and I’ve…

Many celebrities do really nice things for charity, but every once in a while they not only take on a cause, but they’re willing to get uncomfortable doing it. Such a sacrifice will be made next week above New York City’s Madison Square Garden marquee, which not only raised money but also set a wonderful…

We like to keep things positive here at Idol Chatter. The intersection of pop culture and faith is a dynamic and inspiring corner of the blogosphere. But I’m struggling to find what’s positive or inspiring about Sasha Baron Cohen’s latest film, “Bruno.” From “The Pink Panther” to “Monty Python,” “Blazing Saddles ” to “Ace Ventura,”…

Well, we borrowed “American Idol” from Britain, and I say it’s time to borrow another TV show. This one’s from, of all places, Turkey! It’s designed to do something you’d never think is possible in a country like that–nor ours for that matter. The goal: religious conversion! How’s that for reality TV? Reuters is reporting…

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