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C.J.

C.J.

Columnist  |  The Dish

Phone: 612-332-TIPS

E-mail: cj@startribune.com

C.J. is a columnist in the Star Tribune's Twin Cities section. Her column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Recent content from C.J.

  • Kruse has been Covert regarding their divorce
    Thanks to FM107's format change, which brought about a website redesign, yakster Colleen Kruse's bio no longer contains a fib about her marital status.
    Feb 8, 2010
  • Dishin'
    A local website, apparently a favorite among TV news photogs, allowed the anonymous posting of an untrue item about a married, high-profile Twin Cities broadcaster and an unmarried subordinate. The broadcaster told me it was mainly painful to his/her spouse. The ugly item was removed.
    Feb 6, 2010
  • Down, but maybe not out
    "It's all about ratings. It's not about finding a date or anything like that," Shauna Raisch said, explaining her unforgettable TV energy with Bravo's repugnant "Millionaire Matchmaker."
    Feb 6, 2010
  • SheWearsYourTee.com is part of her body of work
    Tanaya Henry is working hard to be a new generation's Model-Tee.
    Feb 3, 2010
  • It's doubtful the Vikings' Bryant McKinnie is a hair more mature
    Bryant McKinnie's hair transformation couldn't make an adult out of him.
    Feb 1, 2010
  • DISHIN':
    A couple of broadcasters apparently got yanked for criticizing service at a burrito spot. Now they'll probably stick to yammering about pop culture and leave restaurant reviewing to food critics.
    Jan 30, 2010
  • Wanted: A crazy family
    A major network is trying to cast one "fabulous, outrageous, funny" Minnesota family for a Docu-Series.
    Jan 30, 2010
  • Are Brett and Tiger tight? It doesn't seem all that Favre-fetched
    If Brett Favre's Mississippi home in fact has been opened up to Elin Nordegren while she supports her cheating husband's alleged stint in sex rehab, this is more proof that the NFL's reigning Hamlet loves himself some drama.
    Jan 27, 2010
  • Prince's 'fight' song sounded familiar - and led to a familiar result
    Thanks a lot for the rousing "Vikings fight song," Prince.
    Jan 25, 2010
  • Favre is no pantywaist
    "It is horrible," said Tom Zenner of Brett Favre's "Pants on the Ground" performance, which has become a Youtube.com sensation.
    Jan 25, 2010