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Kathy Griffin Brings Her Brand of Comedy To The Holiday Season

Kathy Griffin is getting ready for the holidays in her own special way.

“Suckin’ It For The Holidays,” the scathing new comedy CD from the stand-up provocateur, is in stores today.

Recorded live during Kathy’s sold-out show at the Borgota Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 6, 2009, the “Suckin’ It For The Holidays” CD includes a full-color booklet featuring Kathy Griffin and Santa Claus in a winter wonderland.

Dish Of Salt: Emmy Blog Part II (Backstage & HBO After Party)

The rest of Laura Saltman’s backstage and HBO after-party blog… after the jump!

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12:35 - And that’s a wrap on Emmy’s ‘09

12:15 - The stunning Mariska Hargitay arrives and is immediately accosted by Andre Leon Talley for a photo. At the same time Chevy Chase sneaks out of the party.

11:51 - Jane Krakowski arrives and chats with Kathy Griffin.

11:50 - ‘New Moon’ hottie Kellan Lutz arrives to the HBO party. He’s yummy.

Kathy Griffin Continues Irreverent Creative Arts Emmys Tradition, This Time As Host

Kathy Griffin has a history with the Creative Arts Emmys. She once gave an acceptance speech so provocative that the Catholic League condemned it.

So naturally, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences invited her back — as host.

Kathy Griffin Channels Kate Gosselin For ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Jimmy Kimmel has made a habit of making waves with his hilarious skits involving celebrities for his “Jimmy Kimmel Live” late night show, and it appears he’s done it again.

Jimmy Kimmel has recruited Kathy Griffin and George Takei for a new parody titled: “Kate Is Enough: The Kate Gosselin Story.”

Demi Moore Defends Herself Over Plastic Surgery Debate

Demi Moore is angry she is being criticized in the media after telling France’s Marie Claire magazine she has not had plastic surgery.

“All this garbage that came out today about me is nothing more than an effort to diminish not just me but all women,” Demi Tweeted on Monday afternoon.

Kate Gosselin To Guest Co-Host On ‘The View’

Jon Gosselin isn’t the only member of the TLC reality family headed to New York – Kate Gosselin is slated to guest co-host on “The View” next month.

ROLL CALL: Renee Zellweger Returns From Spanish Getaway With Bradley Cooper – Will ‘Brenee’ Live On?

Plus, is Levi Johnston going to pose nude? Is Amy Winehouse back with her ex - via Fabebook? And, why was Kara DioGuardi celebrating in Boston?

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Kathy Griffin’s Teen Choice Awards Date: Levi Johnston! 

Kathy Griffin went the cougar route for her date to the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday night.

The star brought Levi Johnston, the teenage ex-fiance of Bristol Palin.

‘Twilight’ Sinks Fangs Into Teen Choice Awards

“Twilight” didn’t suck at the Teen Choice Awards.

The adolescent vampire drama dominated Sunday’s ceremony with 11 wins, including choice movie drama, romance, liplock, rumble and soundtrack. Kristen Stewart won the movie drama actress category while Robert Pattinson picked up two surfboard-shaped trophies — one for movie drama actor, another for male hottie.

‘D-Lister’ Kathy Griffin Insists She’s Still ‘On The Outside Looking In’

Kathy Griffin has won two Emmys for “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,” now in its fifth season on Bravo. Her stand-up shows often sell out. Her 2008 comedy album, “For Your Consideration,” was nominated for a Grammy (George Carlin won the award posthumously). And her memoir comes out in September.

But the 48-year-old actress-comedian insists she’s on the outside looking in.

Stars Protest Prop 8 Ruling In West Hollywood Streets

On Tuesday morning, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8 — the gay marriage ban passed back in November 2008 — and on Tuesday night some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities joined thousands of protesters in the streets of West Hollywood to voice their anger, frustration and hope of a future overturning of the proposition.

Ellen DeGeneres, Lance Bass & More React To California Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Gay Marriage Ban

On Tuesday, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8 — the gay marriage ban — and celebrities are already voicing their opinions against the ruling.