Hot Topic: Anderson Cooper To Become ‘Even Pickier’ About the Gays He’s Not Actually Dating

Last week was, as always, another dizzying frenzy of gossip and media-related news. We gave you our up-to-the-minute take, but we’re far more interested in your reactions. Please continue to send us your comments, and every Monday we’ll recap the burning issues and a sampling of your “colorful” responses in “Hot Topics.”

Issue: Anderson Cooper is pulling in some serious bank
You said: “Yay! More great reporting, wit, stylish pinstripe suits and those pensively sexy AC360 ads on CNN.”

Issue: Britney Spears has a brand new ex-boyfriend, to go along with her new grandma-inspired wardrobe
You said: “Sofa jacket? K-Mart sunglasses? Am I alone in feeling nostalgic for Britney’s fashion-forward days of MILF t-shirts, and cutoff jean shorts?”

Issue: Rosie disses Randy, Paula and Simon, calling the American Idol judges rich and possibly alcoholic
You said: “‘Three millionaires, one probably intoxicated.’ Geez, Rosie better watch out! I hear Paula can be one angry drunk…”

Issue: Shawn Hornbeck’s family turns his childhood trauma into a cash cow
You said: “I don’t think what they did was wrong. The reality is that Oprah’s interview will do more for the cause of missing children than any other interviews. If Brangewhatever their names can sell photos of their baby for a cause, what is wrong with asking interviewers, if they want an interview, to do this?”

Issue: Fergie and Josh Duhamel may be secretly engaged
You said: “Not only is Fergie wholly untalented, but her face has more nooks and crannies on it than one of those Thomas’ English muffins.”

Issue: Time Inc. cuts 289 jobs, notifies newly terminated employees via speakerphone
You said: “[Time Inc] is sending off departing-exec Carrie Welch with a party at Tonic. Which is also billed as a “morale booster” for staff. Talk about tact.”

Issue: American Idol continues to attract throngs of untalented losers
You said: “As a lifelong Seattle native, I can assure that this was in fact an extremely accurate representation of Seattle, and the talent (or lack thereof) of the folks who live here. For once, Simon was right!”

Issue: Katie Couric suddenly “remembers” that she’s the only female primetime news anchor.
You said: “Give Katie a break! She just turned 50, it’s perfectly normal that she’s started to become a bit senile.”