Pamela Anderson's feathers are quite ruffled over a mere stamp. The babe of Baywatch fame is up in arms (wings?) over KFC's request to put a picture of the Colonel on a stamp. Anderson has frequently spoken out against KFC for its treatment of the C in its name. A well-known member of PETA, Anderson is no stranger to using her .assets. to help our fellow members of the animal kingdom.Anderson wrote in a letter to Postmaster General John E. Potter, "Honoring a man whose legacy involves breaking animals' bones and scalding animals to death in defeathering tanks is contrary to the values of most compassionate citizens, and I hope that you'll deny KFC's request."



Rosie O'Donnell, apparently not content with ticking off the Donald, lashed out on ABC's The View against the caustic commentary of American Idol's judges this year, calling them, "three millionaires, one probably intoxicated."

Paula Abdul, as usual, denied any form of intoxication, instead saying she was confused by an audio problem in which she heard questions from two reporters at once. Goodness knows this could absolutely confuse the poor gal. She and the other judges, however, continue to deny claims that they're any crueler this year than before. The Brit that just won't quit (showing up as an un-funny cameo, that is) Simon Cowell said of his persistent persecution of contestants, "If you don't want to hear that, don't show up."

Viewers don't seem to be especially turned off by the abuse (terribly bad) contestants receive on the show; 37 million viewers tuned in for the first two episodes, as well as ushering the show into its sixth successful season. Producers understand that degradation is the shortest route to ratings.

Most poignantly, judge Randy Jackson referred to the infamous William Hung, whose ear-wrenching rendition of "She Bang" earned him both the judge's ridicule and a record deal: "Do you think that William Hung is mad that he came on the show?" asked Jackson.