Isaiah Washington

Actor Isaiah Washington has lashed out at his former bosses of hit TV series Grey’s Anatomy. He decided to stand up against their decision to write Brooke Smith’s character out of the show, which he felt was simply “disgusting”.

Washington’s contract on the ABC medical drama was halted from being extended. He has allegedly used homophobic language during a 2006 on-set row with co-star Patrick Dempsey.

And this time he has launched a campaign in defence of Smith after bosses announced her character, who’s engaged in a lesbian storyline in the show, would be written out.

He says, “I looked at a brilliant actress, whom I have adored since I first saw her in Silence of the Lambs. For her to be treated this way, I find very interesting…”

“The fact is that, just before the holidays, you have a mother, a wonderful actress removed from a steady income without the proper reasoning behind it… You look at the way another consummate professional (is) being treated because her character, her storyline (has) potentially made producers uncomfortable.

“Now that I see what they’re doing to a show that I love and I care about, I think it’s disgusting. The fact that (creator) Shonda (Rhimes) has been put in this position is extremely unfair. It’s unfortunate because it was probably, at the time, the most progressive show on television. Now I see it (being) systematically torn apart.”

But despite his disagreement with the show’s new direction, Washington insistantly admitted that he was keen to return to the series. Asked if he’d consider reprising his Dr. Preston Burke character, he thrillingly says, “Absolutely!”

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Samantha Ronson

DJ Samantha Ronson, Lindsay Lohan’s girlfriend  has been attacked by animal rights activists. She had criticized Californians’ decision to pass an animal rights bill but maintain a  ban on gay marriage.

After a vote in the state last week, Propositions 2 and 8 were both passed which means a massive improvement in protection for farm animals will be on its way and, at the same time, outlawing same sex marriage.

The lesbian DJ responded curtly to the results. She  posted a message on her MySpace.com page which read, “I just think it’s frightening that people show more compassion for tomorrow’s dinner than for the chef.”

Animal rights supporters and activists are fuming after the note circulated high and low. Ronson’s note prompted outrage and she sure is in the hit list for fanning more fire through her mails.

She is refusing to apologize, adding a new message that reads, “I apparently offended some animal lovers. Um, really people? I love animals as much as anyone, I don’t eat pork - so, for those of you fighting that good fight against me.., shut up! Her message is quite clear and speaks volumes. All she meant was fairness. Her recent statements sure reflects frankness and fairness in all forms. She did not mean to hurt the sentiments of the Animal lovers because she is one herself.

“I was just pointing out the fact that people in California seem to care more about animal rights than human rights? I’m not running around killing chickens for fun or firing a slingshot at a squirrel.”

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