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Eartha Kitt's Publicist Lashes Out Over Oscar Snub

February 25th, 2009 12:07pm EST Post a comment

Late actress/singer Eartha Kitt's former publicist has lashed out at Oscar producers for omitting her from a segment paying tribute to stars who had passed away over the past year.

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Wed Feb 25 2009 14:08:36 By: Agent Smith (

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They didn't show George Carlin either during the tribute and his publicist isn't complaining.

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Wed Feb 25 2009 14:22:58 By: 2sugha (

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I would be complaining too. She paid her dues.

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Wed Feb 25 2009 15:27:59 By: nicerack (

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i guess the producers thought it would be weird having a dead woman talking about dead people.

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Wed Feb 25 2009 16:45:27 By: Marcus Garvey (

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i didnt see it, but if it was all people who did as much for film as heston, newman, and pollack then she doesnt deserve to be on it

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Wed Feb 25 2009 20:28:08 By: winstons_mom (

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Not only did Eartha Kitt get snubbed but the producers in the memorials . Beyonce
Kowles fliped
off Etta James with a snippet of " At Last"

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Thu Feb 26 2009 08:27:03 By: Kreamie (

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Eartha Kitt should have been included.

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Thu Feb 26 2009 08:29:52 By: Kreamie (

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The deceased all contributed to FILM and the making of FILMS. She did that. No matter what role you may think she has played (and you never know, hello producers). You know her name right? Ok then. She died last year and she contributed...she should have been included. George Carlin was a comedian. I hardly think he could have ever been an oscar contender...Let's keep it real folks.

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Thu Feb 26 2009 10:22:16 By: Kreamie (

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WM, yes Beyonce totally was being an X@@##! by rubbing Etta's face in it. That was not called for..

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Thu Feb 26 2009 12:11:13 By: 2sugha (

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Big Bounce can sing "At Last" all day and never sound as good as Etta. I can't stand her.

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Thu Feb 26 2009 17:33:14 By: lolav (

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Almost every year someone gets left out. That's sad.

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Thu Mar 5 2009 19:55:03 By: ehblancz (

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Join Eartha Kitt fans in celebrating her life at www.earthakittimstillhere.com