Jezebel: gma

First Female Citadel Cadet Reflects 15 Years Later

Margaret — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:40:00 EST

Though she's left the military, today on GMA Shannon Faulkner said fighting for admission to the Citadel was worth it because, "It's not for all women, but the fact that they have that choice. That's my prize." Clip at left.

Concussions Much More Likely In Young Female Athletes

Margaret — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:40:00 EST

Today, GMA reported teenage girls are much more likely to suffer concussions than boys. Now lawmakers are pushing for national guidelines on concussions because many young athletes return to the field before they've healed, causing brain damage. Clip at left.

Chris Brown "Still Has Love For" Rihanna

Margaret — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:20:00 EST

In GMA's preview of Chris Brown's 20/20 interview, he apologizes again for assaulting Rihanna, but Robin Roberts questions his sincerity. He replies: "People see me smiling and kind of nonchalantly giving answers... I'm like, really hurting inside." Clip at left.

GMA On Too Early For Leashes, Simulated Oral Sex

Margaret — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST

Good Morning America has canceled an Adam Lambert appearance scheduled for tomorrow. An ABC News spokesperson explained: "Given his controversial live performance on the AMAs we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning." [Mediabistro]

Nadya Suleman Says She May Have More Children

Margaret — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:20:00 EST

This morning, GMA previewed Nadya Suleman's upcoming documentary, in which one of her older kids throws a screwdriver at her face. In an interview, Nadya defends having octuplets saying, "Which one should I have murdered? Noah? Isaiah?" Clip at left.

Gayle King: Public Is Grief-Stricken About Oprah Ending

Margaret — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:20:00 EST

Today on GMA, Gayle King said people were "literally weeping" due to the "tremendous sense of loss" they feel about Oprah's show ending, and reported Oprah's "very much alive and happy." They know she's not dying, right? Clip at left.

Kate Moss "Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels" Backlash

Margaret — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

Today GMA asked women about recent statements by Kate Moss that seem to endorse anorexia. Said one woman: "Skinny sells. We can be upset about it and we can disagree, but it's not going to change anything." Clip at left.

Martha Stewart Is "Pissed" About Prison Stint, Rachael Ray

Margaret — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:20:00 EST

Prison really hasn't softened Martha Stewart. GMA previewed tonight's Nightline interview, in which Martha says she doesn't kick herself for jeopardizing her company because, "there are other people to be kicked." Like Rachael Ray, apparently. Clip at left.

GMA Reports More Single Women Are Freezing Their Eggs

Margaret — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:20:00 EST

Today GMA visited fertility clinics where women can freeze their eggs. So far the procedure has only led to about 1,000 births worldwide, but reporter Kate Snow says, "for a lot of women, this is empowering." Clip at left.

GMA Goes "Inside The Secret World Of Cat Ladies"

Margaret — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST

Today GMA previewed tonight's 20/20 on the documentary Cat Ladies. Elizabeth Vargas notes that one woman's "16 feline friends aren't making it easier for her to find a man," and claims, "99% of cat hoarders are women." Clip at left.

Earlier: "Are There Cat Gentlemen, Too?"

Domestic Violence Survivors Speak Out On "The Rihanna Effect"

Margaret — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:20:00 EST

Today on GMA abuse survivors reacted to Diane Sawyer's Rihanna interview. "She's acknowledging being beaten," said one woman, "It makes me so angry when people think about abuse as an isolated incident. It's a pattern of behavior." Clip at left.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Blames Media For Jon Gosselin's Behavior

Margaret — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:20:00 EST

Following his public discussion with Jon Gosselin last night, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach told Good Morning America that the "circus that those who find themselves in the media spotlight experience," may have made Jon emotionally abuse his girlfriend. Clip at left.

Local News Starts Sweeps Month With Topless Breast Self-Exam

Margaret — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:30:00 EDT

ABC's Washington, D.C. affiliate WJLA aired a segment showing a partially nude woman giving herself a breast self-examination this week. Today on ABC's Good Morning America, two WJLA journalists denied that it was just a ratings stunt. Clip at left.

Sawyer Makes Personal Political With Shriver, McCain

Margaret — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:40:00 EDT

Meghan McCain and Maria Shriver appeared on GMA today from The Women's Conference in California. Diane Sawyer asked McCain about work/relationship balance, and questioned Shriver on Schwarzenegger's response to her cell phone debacle. Clip at left.

Teacher Says Her Life Was "Ruined" By Student's Sex Accusation

Margaret — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:20:00 EDT

Today on Good Morning America, Nicole Howell, who was recently acquitted of having sex with her 16-year-old student, says she "blew off" his explicit texts because she received similar messages, "on a daily basis from other students." Clip at left.

Ivanka's Trump Card: Turning Down Anna Wintour

Margaret — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT

On GMA today Ivanka Trump revealed one of the business tips from her book The Trump Card, namely, that if Anna Wintour calls offering you a position at Vogue on the eve of your graduation, say no. Clip at left.

10-Year-Old Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Is "Triple Negative. It's Environmental."

Margaret — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EDT

Today Good Morning America checked in with 11-year-old Hannah Powell-Auslam, the youngest person diagnosed with breast cancer. GMA celebrated Hannah completing chemotherapy treatment by giving her American Girl dolls and introducing her to the Jonas Brothers. Clip at left.

Earlier: 10-Year-Old Girl Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

"You Don't Call Jessie A Monkey. That's My Daughter"

Margaret — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Earlier today, Good Morning America previewed TLC's special My Monkey Baby, which airs on Sunday.

In the clip above, we meet meet monkey Jessica Marie's "parents" and a psychologist who argues monkeys are like babies (until they start flinging poop.)

Earlier: Primetime Exposes The Dangers Of Satisfying Baby Lust With Monkeys

Did Phillips' Revelation Help Incest Victims?

Margaret — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:20:00 EDT

Though some are questioning Mackenzie Phillips' motivation for revealing her incestuous "relationship", including her stepmothers, Good Morning America reports it's having a positive effect: Calls to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network's hotline jumped 26%. Clip at left.

Conservationist Argues We Should Let Pandas Die Out

Margaret — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:40:00 EDT

BBC nature host Chris Packham has questioned whether pandas deserve to survive, as they're not bright and aren't very good at reproduction. In the clip at left, Good Morning America anchors force Chris Cuomo to declare he's staunchly anti-panda killing.