Every once in a while, the world of entertainment outdoes itself in douche-yness, even beyond its standard level of douchedome. Last night was just the night for such heights of douchery. Ok, I think I’ve given “douche” its props.

KANYE WEST (all caps, just the way he likes it) is well known for being an opinionated, obnoxious ass, but he went too far last night during Taylor Swift’s acceptance for “Best Female Video” for her hit song, “You Belong With Me.” Taylor, who had just begun her gracious speech was saying, “I always dreamed about what it would be like to win one of these one day. I never thought it would happen.”, when Kanye burst on to the stage, grabbing the mic from the startled Swift and dropped this gem, “Hey Taylor, I’m really happy for you, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time.”

There was all the requisite booing and hissing from the audience and poor, sweet Taylor (she really does seem sweet, hence why we’ve never talked about her on Glosslip) was clearly confused and embarrassed.

I am sure there are a million blogs blabbing about this incident today in defense of Taylor and outraged by Kanye, but this is hardly a one-time moment of stupidity for West. West has made a cottage industry off of his boorish, loutish and garish displays of arrogance, inhumanity and a general lack of appreciation for his fellow artists. Dude is an A-ONE ASSHOLE. So much so, I know many people who refuse to listen to his otherwise good music because they JUST CAN’T STAND HIM.

There is a place for assertiveness and confidence, but that place is not during someone else’s acceptance speech — and this was hardly U2’s Bono up there accepting their billionth award. This was a young woman (19) who is at the beginning of what will hopefully be a long career. In the world of bad role models for girls, Taylor Swift is like a breath of fresh air, with her tasteful and girlish appeal and seemingly genuine sweetness. I am no country music fan, but I have nothing but good things to say about Swift and her music.

What Kanye West did was single-handledly dismiss a young woman who WRITES HER OWN SONGS, PLAYS HER OWN INSTRUMENTS and CAN PACK ARENAS. And it’s not just kids who like her, lots of adults dig her too.

No offense against Beyonce, who was herself very gracious by calling Swift on stage with her during her acceptance for “Best Video Of The Year,” but this doesn’t change the fact Beyonce is manufactured entertainment, NOT a musician. Here’s Beyonce’s moment of true class:

There is a real difference between an artist like Swift and Beyonce, whether folks want to admit it or not. And keeping in true form, West was clearly not stricken with any sense of shame, even after being admonished by fiesty singer Pink. More from MTV’s blog:

His protest against Swift, however, was not well received. West stood briefly on the stage after his comments as the crowd was silent. Audience members then began to clap in support of Swift after West left the stage.

According to reports from inside the house, once cameras cut away from the action, West flipped off the crowd and returned to his seat. Wale then said to the crowd, “You can’t blame a man for speaking his mind.” His words were met with boos, and Wale then said, “Kanye, I tried.” During the next commercial break, Pink walked by the rapper and appeared to shake her head in disgust before security escorted her away. West remained steadfast amidst the commotion as he kissed his girlfriend Amber Rose.

The testament of a true artist (and human for that matter) is the ability to see the world around you and recognize your place in it, and hopefully learn from your mistakes. Kanye is clearly incapable of learning, growing or maturing from his. I hope the ghost of his deceased mom, the only person who seemed to have any influence over his bloated ego, visits him and slaps the crap of him and tells him it’s NOT ok to disrespect women. That’s Chris Brown’s job DAMMIT.

*The use of caps was Kanye approved for this post!

Kayne West, the world’s most famous tone-deaf singer, has a new “lady” in his life, and let’s just use the term “lady” very loosely here, shall we. The leggy, blonde, closely shorn lass accompanying Mr. West is Amber Rose, West’s new girlfriend. Why yes, she is a “former” stripper thanks for noticing. What gave it away? The classy way she holds her cigarette? Her stylish 4-inch heels with two-inch shorts, or perhaps the whole ensemble which looks like something a four-year old would put together from a bag of rags?

I’m not pointing fingers, but I’m pretty sure she stole those shorts from my son. He’s five and outgrew them about two years ago, because even HE thought they were getting too small for him. Me thinks Amber Rose has been digging through my trash.

Look, far be it for me to disparage a working “lady” (there’s that word again) but if homegirl is going to be accompanying a fashion icon, and the “voice of this generation” around, couldn’t he maybe spring for some new duds? May I suggest shorts NOT found in the toddler section of a second hand store? Julia Roberts is NOT impressed.

There’s breaking new territory and then there’s plain stupid and unflattering, and unfortunately for Amber Rose (yeah, I bet that’s her real name) the above outfit is both. Even Britney Spears wouldn’t be caught dead in that outfit.

Oh well, you know what they say, you can take the girl out of the strip club, but you can’t take the stripper out of the girl.

My favorite attention whore, Kanye West, was on American Idol last night and one thing we’ve learned about Kanye in the last few months is dude can’t sing. He can rap, he can create some great, catchy songs, he can be a fashion icon, but homey can’t sing.

Remember that cringe-worthy performance on SNL a while back? This was ALMOST as bad, but at least on AI he had some backing vocal tracks to cover up his pitchy, screeching and in general lack-luster performance?

You know, upon reflection, we should thank people like Kanye (and Joaquin). Without their pure, raw talent in the world, us mere mortals would feel unworthy and forlorn. Hey, if Kanye can become a superstar, perhaps you can too!

You know, when I got up this morning, the first thought on my mind was not, “Wow, I really have to pee,” or, “Gee, it’s cold in here,” or even, “Where’s my Pop-Tart?  Did one of you stupid kids eat my Pop-Tart?”  No, the first thing on my mind was, “I don’t feel that I am being adequately represented with someone who is my voice for my generation.”

But then, like an angel from the Heavenlies, comes the voice of an archangel, otherwise known as Kanye West, to make sure that my generation’s voice echoes throughout the ages of time:

Kanye West says he has cemented his place in history as the “voice of this generation”.

The Stronger hitmaker – who has never been one for modesty – believes he is the greatest rapper of all time.

He says, “I realize that my place and position in history is that I will go down as the voice of this generation, of this decade, I will be the loudest voice.

“It’s me settling into that position of just really accepting that it’s one thing to say you want to do it, and it’s another thing to really end up being like Michael Jordan.

“There were people who had the potential to do it but they went on vacation, so when Justin went on vacation I made albums. And it just came out to be that.”

So, in one breath he simultaneously disses both Michael Jordan and Justin Timberlake, proclaims himself the greatest rapper of all time, and says he is our voice.  Could someone please order some self-esteem classes for Mr. West, because obviously he has a poor self-image.

I sat here and tried to think of just what Kanye has done to make this dubious claim…I tried and tried to think of just what it is that he has said that is so profound that it literally cements his place in history.  This is the best I could come up with:

Thanks for being my voice, Kanye.  I’m going back to bed now.

Here’s a video for Kanye West’s song, “Flashing Lights”.  Yep, this stuff is what Kanye recieves Grammy Awards for.

And Natalie Cole had the balls to say Amy Winehouse didn’t deserve her Grammys?  I mean, they’ve actually given Kanye awards for this sort of thing?

“I feel like a brand-new artist that just signed yesterday,” West said before playing his video on a large wall via projector. West, who co-directed the clip with Spike Jonze, said that “every piece of the video is me, what I represent now.”

The video is a hodgepodge of sex appeal, brashness, grace and humorous storytelling. Basically, the short revolves around a lady taking out her frustrations on a bound-and-gagged West in the harshest way.

Let’s just say that in the part where Kanye raps about his girl saying, “Where are you, Yeezy?,” he apparently didn’t have a good enough answer.

“The video is f—ing incredible!” Nas said. “Nobody wants to be different. Everybody wants to be the same, and Kanye always comes with some other sh–. He’s not afraid to be different.”

So exactly just what is it that you represent now, Kanye?  Fur coats, half-naked women, material excess, violence? 

(btw, they’re saying this isn’t the “real” video, just a teaser.  Still.)

UPDATE:  The always zexy Michael from dlisted has this little article about the girl featured in the video.  Apparently you can buy her dirty panties, straight off her website.  (what did you think I was gonna say?)  She’ll wear them long enough to impart her “natural scent” to them and then let you purchase them for your viewing pleasure.

Oh yeah, I’ll bet Kanye’s mother is so proud of him right about now.

This may be a controversial comment, but I’ve never shied away from speaking my mind.  So here goes:

Kanye West knew beforehand that Grammy Award winners get a certain amount of time to give their acceptance speeches.  So perhaps he should have thanked his mother first, instead of making arrogant comments about the Grammys being his “personal residence” and how other artists should time their albums better so as not to coincide with the year he releases one.

You’re just one or two career missteps from Hammertime, just like anyone else in the public eye.  Nobody’s immune, Kanye.  You’re not curing cancer or anything, just making CDs, so grow up and get over yourself.  Just because your mother died doesn’t make you any less of a pompous diva.

And there you go.

Above we bear witness to the consummate performer Kanye West, as he becomes overwhelmed with the sadness of losing his mother. During his concert in Paris, Kanye attempts to sing his tribute song “Hey Mama” and can’t get through it without breaking down. The crowd tries to support him as do his bandmates, but something we face alone. I hate to sound all sappy, but this really breaks my heart.

It’s really hard to remain cynical about a guy like Kanye, so often full of bravado, to appear so weak and vulnerable — it reminds us no one is immune to loss and sadness. Not even rappers. Then again, I like Kanye, his infectious grooves, AND all his pomp and circumstance. So here’s to you Kanye, every day you will feel a little “Stronger.”