Martha Stewart is trying something new.

Maybe she thinks if she makes fun of herself, others will stop?

Either way, she's added a new "comedy series" to the Fine Living network. Stewart is trying to appeal to a younger audience.

The show, which is titled Whatever, Martha!, will debut on September 16th and will mock clips from her 1990s cooking and craft show.

And Martha likes to keep it all in the family.

The show will feature two co-hosts, one being Martha's daughter, Alexis Stewart. The other is Jennifer Koppelman Hutt, the daughter of the chairman for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.

Of the show, Martha says, “They promised not to be mean, and I had to trust them. I’m not going to have a heart attack. I take what I do very seriously, and I think there is a lesson to be learned in every segment. But contrary to popular opinion, I do have a sense of humor.”

Each show will have its own theme, such as “Knitting With Children” and “Painting the Porch” in which Martha wears a "hideous" outfit.

Stewart adds, “I think that 20-somethings and 30-somethings will watch this show and laugh along but still come away learning something. My die-hard fans might get upset. If they do, then they just shouldn’t watch it.”

Martha Stewart has die-hard fans?

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Ever the diplomat, Martha Stewart has taken to her blog to calmly talk about not being allowed in the U.K.

she says:

"Because I cannot yet go to England because of my visa situation, I am leaving Warsaw to go to Prague for a bit of sight-seeing, exploring, and research. We are hoping that the visa situation will be cleared up in time for me to fulfill my business obligations in England next week. We will keep you posted. "

That's it????

You're not a little bit pissed????

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File this under WTF?

The queen of crudité, Martha Stewart, has been refused entry into England!

The reason?

Because of her criminal convictions four years ago for obstructing justice.

Shizz, Martha did her prison time and paid her 'debt' to society.

Why the eff should that be held against her?

Martha was reportedly planning to speak at the Royal Academy and to hold meetings with several figures in the fashion and leisure industry.

A spokesperson for the jack of all crafty trades said, "Martha loves England and hopes this can be resolved and that she will be able to visit soon."

A British government official has said, "It is a bit silly given some of the other people allowed into the country."

The UK Border Agency said it would not comment on individual cases.

A spokesman went on to say, "We continue to oppose the entry to the UK of individuals where we believe their presence in the United Kingdom is not conducive to the public good or where they have been found guilty of serious criminal offences abroad."

Martha not 'conducive' to the 'public good'?

Ha!!!!

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Martha Stewart posted this photo of a very frail-looking Paul Newman on her blog, from an event a week ago.

According to multiple reports the actor is dying of lung cancer.

Newman and his family have not commented on the reports.

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Click here to check out Martha Stewart's blog - with pics - on the White House Correspondent's Dinner, featuring cameos by the Jonas Brothers and Perezzz!

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First, Oprah's beloved Cocker Spaniel Sophie passed away late last month.

Now, Martha Stewart's Chow Chow, named Paw Paw, passed away this Sunday, Martha reports on her official blog.

Paw Paw was 12 years old when he passed.

We can't imagine ever losing Teddy!

Our condolences to Martha.

CLICK HERE to read Martha's touching tribute on Paw Paw's passing….after the jump.

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While Madonna has her own Sunsilk ad…..

Mariah Carey will debut a commercial for Macy's next week.

The Touch My Body singer is featured in the spot with Martha Stewart, Carlos Santana and Halle Berry babydaddy Gabriel Aubry.

Like we've said before, Mimi needs a new stylist!

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In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Barack Obama said he knew who he'd want to portray him in a movie or skit. Who? Will Smith.

Good choice!

The Presidential hopeful said, "Will Smith and I have talked about this, because he has the ears. He's better looking than me, but we both have those."

He's also a generally liked and bankable star.

According to a recent Zogby poll, most people (33%) thought that Denzel Washington should play Obama. In second place came Will Smith, followed by Don Cheadle.

As for John McCain, the majority of the people thought Tommy Lee Jones would portray him well, followed by Clint Eastwood.

And who would play Hillary Clinton? None other than Martha Stewart! Followed by Ellen DeGeneres, and at a far distant Reese Witherspoon and Madonna with 8% each of the vote.

Hey, that's a good thing.

Because, as Tina Fey says, "Bitch is the new black!"

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Martha Stewart has just expanded her media empire and become much much richer.

M. Diddy is buying out the competition!

Stewart's company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimdedia Inc. announced Tuesday that it had purchased the rights to the Emeril Lagasse franchise of cookbooks, television shows, and kitchen products for a total of $45 million in cash and another $5 million in stock at closing.

The acquired assets generated an estimated $14 million in revenue in 2007.

Although Stewart's company acquired much, they did not acquire Emeril's Homebase, which includes 11 of his restaurants and Lagasse's corporate office.

Now if only Martha would buy out Rachael Ray and just make her go away!

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