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CAA Inks Etheridge-Hating Savage

Michael Savage vs. Melissa EtheridgeHollywood powerhouse talent pimps, Creative Artists Agency, has signed nationally syndicated homophobic radio host Michael Savage for representation in all areas.

Savage, whose real name is Michael Alan Weiner, hosts the conservative radio program "Savage Nation," and just this week, he lashed out against breast cancer survivor/Oscar winner Melissa Etheridge -- for thanking her wife, Tammy Lynn Michaels and their kids during her Academy Awards acceptance speech. Savage said, "I don't like a woman married to a woman. It makes me want to puke. I want to vomit when I hear it. I think it's child abuse."

He further commented on homosexuality saying, "There are people who are sexually confused, who think that they're men when they're women. They're not normal."

Savage's anti-gay tirade, although typical for his radio show, is especially troubling considering Etheridge is also a CAA client! Besides Savage and Etheridge, CAA reps some of the biggest names in the business, including Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise.

Calls to CAA reps were not immediately returned.



Tags: Melissa Etheridge, MelissaEtheridge, Michael Savage, MichaelSavage

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16. We're here, we're queer.....and we aren't going anywhere......

America on a whole must'nt feel that way, or else Ellen Degenerous wouldn't have been hosting the show.....or is it only OKAY, when we smile big and play it down???

Posted at 1:51PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Brooklyn chick

17. It's people like him that make me sick. I was raised in the church but now am a believer without a organized church because TOO many people are judgemental. Let them live and be happy and quit judging is what I say. They should get rid of him already!!

Posted at 2:13PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Team Birkhead

18. Why do we give him air time to allow him to discuss his hatred? When other well known personalities express their homophobias in a public format, they are threatened with losing their jobs. (i.e. the guy from Grey's Anatomy, Mr Washington and the famous basketball player, Mr. Hardaway.)
This does nothing for anybody. The only purpose this person serves is to fuel hatred for people who live a different life style other than his own. This isn't what a well adjusted person says about other human beings. I hope he looks inward and really searches for the reasons he hates gay people.
As for his comment on child abuse? I wouldn't let my kids listen to his show. Abuse comes in many shapes, sizes, and radio formats.

Posted at 1:51PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Maryann

19. Shame on CAA! Evil will destroy this agency because of Savage. The devil is out in force.
His name is Savage! Full of hate-just like Satan. Out to destroy-steal- and wants all of you to burn in hell. Oh, Savage lives in Hell by the way. A cruel heart- a cruel mind- an ugly soul.
God has turned his face away from Savage. Bin Laden is a nicer man!

Posted at 1:52PM on Mar 1st 2007 by martha ryan miller

20. Free speech

Posted at 1:53PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Linda

21. Congratulations to Melissa's wife that she is married to such a wonderful person that thinks of her contributions to their success. Shame on this vindictive, horrible, despicable hateful and hate-filled man.

Posted at 1:54PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Kathleen

22. I hope Melissa's people raise holy hell over this at CAA.

Posted at 1:53PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Grins

23. Here we go again. Anytime someone disagrees with homosexuality and expresses the opinion that it's wrong, out come the "you must be a hiding queer" comments.

Get it thru your heads, not everyone thinks it is normal behavior and he has the right to say so. Just like you have the right to promote it, he has the right to speak against it.

Posted at 2:14PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Brenda

24. Another closet case,that surely is in denial. Sounds like he's got a problem. I say LIVE AND LET LIVE. Thats my motto!

Posted at 1:55PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Rosalee Ruiz

25. This guy has issues!!! Must be brain damage!!!!!!! When was the last time he walked on water?

Posted at 6:21PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Donna

26.
I love that michael savage is not afraid to speak his mind RIGHT ON!!

Posted at 2:15PM on Mar 1st 2007 by jaime mcninch

27.
I love that michael savage is not afraid to speak his mind RIGHT ON!!

Posted at 11:06AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by jaime mcninch

28. He has a fantastic show. It's funny and smart and it's what most of us are thinking, but can't say. MOST of the US don't think faggotry is the highest calling of human existence. LOL. But his show is about a lot more than just that; it's great.

Posted at 1:58PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Seattle

29. It's people like him that make me sick. I was raised in the church but now am a believer but stay away because of all the judging that goes on. Let them be happy and live their lives. I say get rid of him and his view's. Bleh!!

Posted at 1:58PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Team Birkhead

30. Don't be so hypocritical, he has the right to his opinion. Last I checked, there was freedom of speech. And at least he is being honest, many people think the exact same thing, but do not feel that they have a right to voice their opinion.

Posted at 1:58PM on Mar 1st 2007 by Emm

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