We’re pretty much at the point now where oft-troubled stars are required to redeem themselves in the public image by parodying themselves on network tv, but what started with events like Hugh Grant appearing on “Leno” to talk about soliciting sex and Bob Dole making a couple simple wisecracks at himself on “SNL” has mutated into this bizarre publicity quest for whatever the hell celebrity did whatever the hell wrong and wants to appear on whatever the hell show that needs whatever the hell short-term ratings boost.
The next thing you know, here’s Naomi Campbell playing charity softball in an episode of Ugly Betty. I sure am convinced now — maybe she’s not a terrible, dangerous human being! Can someone give Amy Winehouse the number for Grey’s?
