Since Feb. 3, Melissa Rycroft has worked as a special correspondent on Entertainment Tonight. Last summer, she was a special contributor for Good Morning America.

While at ET, she’s hosted the “Valentine’s Day” premier, interviewed Valerie Bertinelli and Betty White on the set of “Hot in Cleveland” and tried her hand at “Wipeout.”

Before then, though, she was a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and a contestant on “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars.”

I think Rycroft has a great personality, and she’s probably a great person and an incredibly hard worker, and, maybe, amazingly humble. However, I must say, I’m a bit disappointed with ET and GMA. The rest of their line-up sports journalism grads, pros, Diane Sawyer. And they all started at little, hole-in-the-wall news stations and fought their way up. Rycroft may possess natural camera ability. She may bring in good ratings. For current big-time broadcast hopefuls, however, the news probably doesn’t come well.

For, among the former cheerleader/reality show star’s first couple of gigs – a spot alongside Mary Hart.

If only Mary Hart knew my name!

The 1930’s welcomed Humphrey Bogart’s successful start. The 1940’s allowed the showcase of Judy Garland’s talented vocals and girl-next-door charm. And anyone who reflects on the 1950’s can’t pass up a laugh, courtesy of “I Love Lucy’s” Lucille Ball.

In your opinion, who is the among the most talented actor/actress of today? I’d appreciate your thoughts and response!

Kim Kardashian, girlfriend of Saints running back Reggie Bush, and Girl’s Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson, married to Colts wide receiver Hank Baskett, swapped a friendly spat on Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS-FM radio show today.

“Let’s meet up, and I’ll poison your coffee, and you can give it to Hank,” Kardashian joked. Though, later, Wilkinson wondered who would hold the baby while she’s on the field at the end of the game, running and jumping around.

True, it might seem catty. But it was all in good fun. No hair was pulled. No feelings were hurt. And the interview lasted almost 10 minutes long – therefore, the girls spoke of a wide variety of topics. At the end, the pair agreed to a trip to the mall.

Read the same story, however, on any entertainment gossip Web site, and headlines read: “I’ll poison your coffee!” Stories suggest a full-out cat fight. Quotes are taken out of context.

It’s unfortunate, really, that we buy into it; that many entertainment coverage venues publish altered dialogue for the sake of staying afloat, earning an extra buck. Maybe, one day, stricter regulations will be put into play. Until then, I’ll be rooting for the Colts. (Does that mean I’m pulling for “Team Kendra,” too?)

Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron, was crowned Miss America Saturday. She won a crown, banner, $50,000 scholarship and a year dedicated solely to the organization.

For her talent, she belted Beyonce’s “Listen.” For the interview question portion of the competition, she was asked how the prevalence of child obesity should be decreased.

“We need to get our kids back outside, playing with sticks in the street like I did when I was little,” she said. “Expand your mind, go outside and get to see what this world is like.”

At the beginning of last December, the judges were announced via a press release on missamerica.org. According to the release, this year’s panel of seven esteemed judges included a Miss America turned opera singer and philanthropist; an accomplished actress; an Olympic gold medalist; a six-time Grammy nominee; the most listened-to radio talk show host in America; a successful comedian and an “American Idol” finalist.

Interesting.

I can see why a former Miss America would judge a Miss America pageant. Perhaps, even, an accomplished actress. But Rush Limbaugh? Really?

What does a talk show host, or an Olympic gold medalist, or a comedian or an American Idol finalist know about a pageant?

Many women spend their entire lives in preparation for such an event, putting their goals in the hands of a slew of strangers. Ideally, they’d be judged by those who did the same, or, at least, those who’ve had experience as a participant, coach or seasoned judge. After this year’s pageant, however, even those who walked away with nothing were left with the comforting realization that, truly, a different night and a different set of judges could have resulted in a completely different outcome.

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday, though Lady Gaga’s outfit changes probably caused the most hype. Below is a list of winners in each major category. For a complete list, visit grammy.com. To reflect on Gaga’s garb, however, click here.

Record of the Year: “Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon

Album of the Year: “Fearless” – Taylor Swift

Song of the Year: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On it)” – Beyonce Knowles

New Artist: Zac Brown Band

Pop Vocal Album: “The E.N.D.” – The Black Eyed Peas

Female Pop Vocal Performance: “Halo” – Beyonce Knowles

Male Pop Vocal Performance: “Make It Mine” – Jason Mraz

Rock Album: “21st Century Breakdown” – Green Day

Rock Song: “Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon

R&B Album: “BLACKsummers’night” – Maxwell

R&B Song: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” – Beyonce Knowles

Rap Album: “Relapse” – Eminem

Rap Song: “Run This Town” – Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: “Run This Town” – Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West

Country Album: “Fearless” – Taylor Swift

Female Country Vocal Performance: “White Horse” – Taylor Swift

Male Country Vocal Performance: “Sweet Thing” – Keith Urban

Latin Pop Album: “Sin Frenos” – La Quinta Estacion

Contemporary Jazz Album: “75″ – Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate

Classical Album: “Mahler: Symphony No. 8; Adagio from Symphony No. 10″

Traditional Gospel Album: “Oh Happy Day” – various artists

Dance Recording: “Poker Face” – Lady Gaga

Electronic Dance Album: “The Fame” – Lady Gaga

Alternative Music Album: “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix” – Phoenix

Source: goldenglobes.org

Cecil B. DeMille Award: Martin Scorsese

Best Motion Picture – Drama: “Avatar”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Sandra Bullock – “The Blind Side”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Jeff Bridges – “Crazy Heart”

Best Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical: “The Hangover”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical: Meryl Streep – “Julie & Julia”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical: Robert Downey Jr. – “Sherlock Holmes”

Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Mo’nique – “Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire”

Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Christoph Waltz – “Inglourious Basterds”

Best Animated Feature Film: “Up”

Best Foreign Language Film: “The White Ribbon (Das Weisse Band – Eine Deutsche Kindergeschichte)” (Germany)

Best Director – Motion Picture: James Cameron – “Avatar”

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture: Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner – “Up In The Air”

Best Original Score – Motion Picture: Michael Giacchino – “Up”

Best Original Song – Motion Picture: “The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart)” – Crazy Heart

Best Television Series – Drama: “Mad Men” (AMC)

Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series – Drama: Julianna Margulies – “The Good Wife” (CBS)

Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama: Michael C. Hall – “Dexter” (SHOWTIME)

Best Television Series – Comedy Or Musical: “Glee” (FOX)

Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series – Comedy Or Musical: Toni Collette – “United States Of Tara” (SHOWTIME)

Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Comedy Or Musical: Alec Baldwin – “30 Rock” (NBC)

Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television: “Grey Gardens” (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Drew Barrymore – “Grey Gardens” (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Kevin Bacon – “Taking Chance” (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Chloë Sevigny – “Big Love” (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: John Lithgow – “Dexter” (SHOWTIME)