Meredith Viera...fesses up to Jay Leno! Morning show not her style!

Meredith Viera (the poor man's Katie Couric who I often confuse her with) fessed up tonight on the Jay Leno show that she is exiting her once-popular morning show because it is not her "style".

Not suited to her talents is more like it.

As I noted in a post earlier today, in respect to an interview she  conducted with Jack Black, Ms. Viera fielded a couple of silly questions she thought were probing, in a bold-faced effort to stir up some controversy for her gab fest on a major network trying to rustle up ratings.

Post:  05/24/2011

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Judging by nervous demeanour on Jay's talk-show tonight, I expect that Meredith's excuses were not on the up-and-up.

Just maybe, she couldn't cut it.

Or, perhaps her bosses were unhappy with a lacklustre ratings performance in recent months?

I guess Meredith failed to deliver up the golden egg, eh?

"But, I still have the hosting job on Millionaire," she quipped quickly on the uptake.

Same old same old.

Uh-huh!

In spite of the spandex, at least one of her co-workers still remains popular with the American viewing audience, for sure.

So, what fate befalls Ms. Viera now outside of the trivia fluff?

News at 11!

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John Mayer...on diarhhea of the mouth! Identity springs forth from creation!

Sporting cool fancy pants etched in a red check pattern - and teamed with yellow designer "t" - sexy pop crooner John Mayer struck up a pose as he unveiled a couple of catchy tunes from his new album on a morning Network show.

According to grizzly-faced Mayer, a myriad of life experiences were the inspiration that drove the poetic musical musings along.

During an interview with Matt Lauer (the co-host of the talk show which revs up at the crack-of- dawn) the popular sex symbol appeared to be leaning toward the role of "philosopher".

"I have learned that you shouldn't talk to see if you have something to say," he chuckled .

Was he slyly referring to the tendency to open up his yap in the past - without thinking about the ramifications - which has landed him in hot water consistently in the rocky past?

If you recall, running off at-the-mouth about intimate scorching sexual relations with sweetheart Jessica Simpson (between-the-sheets) caused many to burn their CD's (well, not quite) and label the scandalous "kiss 'n tell" stage performer a cad.

But, there is still a lot respect for Mayer, the artist.

Starting with his distincive gravelly voice.

The excited female fans in the front rows didn't find the dude difficult to take a gander at either!

"Artists feel insigniicant when they're not doing art," he confided to a slightly balding Lauer.

"The creation provides an identity," he summed up.

And, I expect a healthy libido, the swagger in a man.

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John McCain...Matt Lauer puts Senator on hot seat on Today Show! Sarah Palin vetting issue...

That John McCain is a piece of work!

On the heels of the announcement that Sarah Palin has been signed on to be a commentator on Fox News, Matt Lauer put John McCain on the hot seat this morning in respect to allegations set forth in Harry Reid's (Senate Majority leader) just-published book that accuses the Senator of failing miserably in respect to the vetting of the VP hopeful.

The interchange became particularly hostile when Lauer pointedly inferred that Senator McCain didn't even bother to properly research Palin's background before selecting her as a running-mate.

When quizzed about the specifics, John McCain tried to weasle out of the dilemma, by flatly denying any knowledge of any action his staff may have taken in that regard.

"I wouldn't know," he shrugged, as he shifted uncomfortably in his perch on the set.

Lauer was so taken aback by the response, that he was inclined to probe further for additional answers.

"I am surprised," Lauer quipped.

"You were the presidential candidate."

In so many words, McCain proceeded to assert for the record that the former beauty Queen allegedly energized the party.

In addition, he beamed that he was not only proud of Sarah Palin, but proud of the campaign they waged.

In a bold-faced attempt to shut down the line of questioning, McCain was quite adamant that he wasn't going to Sunday morning quarterback at this juncture.

"I have no intention of looking back over what happened a year ago," he smugly retorted.

"I'm sorry, you'll have to get others to comment on it."

Maybe Lauer can dial in to Fox's "O'Reilly Factor" tonight and ask Palin directly, when she makes her first appearance as a news commentator for the controversial Fox network.

News at 11!

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Michael Phelps...smoking a doobie tough to fess up to!

Michael Phelps has been keeping a relatively low profile since he "bombed" big time over a dope-smoking incident at a University campus last fall.

Amid quite a bit of hoopla - the Olympic Gold Medalist turned up at NBC at the crack of dawn this morning - ready to fess up - right?

Well, kinda.

In his first appearance on a major network talk show since the scandal hit, "Today" talk-show host Matt Lauer tried reaching for the brass ring, but fell short.

As much as the smooth broadcaster tried, it was a difficult task pinning the twenty-something stud down, in so many words.

For instance, when Lauer asked Phelps point blank if he smoked dope, America's once-shining hero avoided fessing up with a definitive "yes".

"It was a big mistake," he admitted somewhat painfully.

"It"?

For those who were clueless (duh!) he clarified his evasive response a smidgen.

"And, we all know what I am talking about."

Tough to chew on, when you consider that the celebrated Olympic Gold Medalist's strokes are always so precise.

Just remember one thing at this stage of the game, Michael.

The truth will set you free!

Breakfast of Champion pot smokers!

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Democrats...2 1/2 candidates, according to Today Show pundit!

When Matt Lauer asked a pundit - Tim Russert - appearing on the Today show as a guest, how the field was shaping up for both the Republicans and the Democrats after underdog Mitt Romney's big "Win Tuesday", he opined,

"The Republicans have about 3 or 4 potential candidates. And, the Democrats have about 2 1/2 or 3."

A half? - Lauer quizzically responded...

So, who was the pint-sized candidate Russert was referring to, when he "misspoke"?

John Edwards losing muscle?