Alaskan Diplomacy

Several bloggers found out on Tuesday that they're on Sarah Palin's shit-list, and thus were banned from attending a Going Rogue event in Wasilla. Sarah's black list includes three known Alaskan-based bloggers, and a mysterious fourth. [Gawker]

McCain Defends Palin's Blacked-Out Visor

"Sarah said she wanted to be a little bit incognito," said John McCain on Fox News yesterday, "Are we in such a world now... [with] all these issues that are going on... that we worry about Sarah Palin's visor?" [Politico]

Notes On A Sartorial Scandal

Perpetual victim Sarah Palin has cut her vacation short, because, she says, the Sharpie-incident kept her from remaining "incognito." "I am so sorry if people took this silly incident the wrong way. I adore John McCain," she explained. [Politico]

Pattinson Survives Swine Flu Attack; Judge: Jon Can't Use Guns At Gosselin Home

• Robert Pattinson freaked out when a fan jumped out of a car at a red light and kissed him explaining, "My mom wouldn't pull the car over to let me out because I'm just getting over the swine flu…"

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Lingerie Football Fumbles • Sarah Palin's Favorability Is Rising

• As if there wasn't already reason enough to abhor the Lingerie Football League: The league has filed a lawsuit against a group of former players, who complained that the league reneged on promises to pay medical bills. •  More »

Rupaul Is Going Vogue

Posing for this shot is an awesome way to remind us that the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race begins February 1. [WoW, Logo]

"I Can't See Russia From Here"

[Hawaii, December 16. Image via Splash]

Politics Of Fashion

Sarah Palin's former stylist is doling out money-saving (and incredibly boring) fashion advice, but there's one cheap-chic trick she forgot, and it involves a Sharpie. Is this a childish insult, or a clever disguise? [MSNBC & BuzzFeed]

Condom Contest Kicks Off In NYC • Americans Love Michelle Obama

•  In attempts to "keep people excited about condoms," New York City has announced a contest to design the next official condom wrapper. Fancy yourself a Rembrandt? The winner's art will be displayed on hundreds of thousands of condoms. • More »

Sarah Palin Drops By The Tonight Show To Seek Revenge On William Shatner

Seeking "revenge" on William Shatner for his readings of Going Rogue on The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien, Sarah Palin showed up on the program herself last night to read a few excerpts from Shatner's autobiography. Clip after the jump. More »

Palin Hears Echos Of Going Rogue In Obama's Speech • Cheating Is Illegal For Minnesota Wives

• Is Obama pulling inspiration from Going Rogue? Sarah Palin seems to think so. After his speech yesterday in Oslo, Palin said she recognized some familiar sentiments: More »

Sarah Palin Gets Fleeced; Roberto Cavalli Enjoys "Primitive" Africa

• Laura Ingraham is auctioning Sarah Palin's fleece from her Going Rogue cover. Let's take up a collection and shoot a real Going Vogue. [Facebook]
• Givenchy was the winning bidder for Audrey Hepburn's How To Steal A Million LBD. [WWD]

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Sarah Palin's Memoir Reconsidered As Actual Excrement-Covered Garbage

The comedy troupe Landline made this video about the "sanitation crisis" that is Going Rogue, noting that they only actually bought one. Funny, but why does the lady throw up on her kid? [MediaBistro]

"She's Not Conformed To Speaking Planned Speech": What Sarah Palin Means For Women

For those who can't bear to watch Palin supporters talk about what Sarah Barracuda means for women, we've got a few choice quotes after the jump. Warning: be ready for vagueness and discussion of "life principles." More »

Listicle Reveals Top 10 Political-Sartorial Moments Of The Year

Michelle Obama's royal cardigan incident, Sarah Palin's glasses, Aretha Franklin's hat, and Sonia Sotomayor's judicial collar — "Oliver Cromwell meets Whistler's Mother," in the New Yorker's inimitable parlance — all make this list of 2009's memorable fashion statements. [New Yorker]

Jess Is "Smitten" With Billy Corgan; Viggo Warns Palin's "Not Going Away"

• A photo has surfaced of Jessica Simpson out with Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins on Friday night. A source says they're "officially dating... she has fallen hard and is smitten."

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Levi Johnston On Being A Gay Icon: "It's Great"

Sarah Palin's near-son-in-law Levi Johnston was on Joy Behar's HLN talk show last night (along with Palin-hating blogger Andrew Sullivan), where he talked about the Palins' frosty home-life, his gay following, and gossip about the governor in his upcoming book. More »

Are You "A Make-Up Kind Of Girl?"

Shane Watson of the London Times uses Sarah Palin's makeup as a jumping-off point to claim that "you either are or you aren't a make-up girl," a bit of armchair sociology that may hold a grain of truth. More »

Cow Licks "Tasty" House, Homeowner Complains • Sarah Palin Says Kids Must "Obey"

• Headline of the day: "Tenn. Man Says Neighbor's Cows Licked $100 In Damage To His House; Home's Tastiness A Mystery." Also, according to the article, his insurance won't cover the damage because it was an "act of cow." • More »