1. The final countdown
George Clooney and Britney Spears on the same side of a debate — is Thanksgiving coming up or Armageddon?
2. Shop safely
Right now there’s a bitter war being waged over Earth’s most precious resources. So, please, show some restraint. There are enough tubs of Cool Whip for everyone.
3. Grand finale
One of Oprah’s “favorite things” this year is a dessert called the Perfect Endings Cupcake. Um, I’m not sure “perfect” is the right word to describe how one of those ends up.
4. Pound for pound
Suddenly, finishing off your leftover turkey doesn’t seem as daunting.
5. Wanna get away?
Patrick “McDreamy” Dempsey says he’d be happy working on a farm. Translation: I’d be happy wherever leopard print-wearing soccer moms can’t mob me with cell phone cameras and tousle my hair.
6. Thin line
Sienna Miller is set to star in the live-action G.I. Joe movie. Apparently central casting was looking for actors the actual size of the dolls.
7. ‘F’ for effort
Am I reading this right? The latest “Bachelor” didn’t even pick a woman to be engaged to in the finale? Are they even trying anymore?
8. Guess who
Singer Neil Diamond has revealed the woman who inspired his “Sweet Caroline” was Caroline Kennedy. Join us next week for more “Secrets of Your Favorite Drunken Karaoke Songs — Revealed!”
9. Next top C-lister
Life & Style Weekly is reporting that “Charles in Charge” star Scott Baio is the father of a new baby girl. Whether it’s true or not, VH1 already has signed the child to a six-show contract.
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