Now the Associated Press is getting in on the year-end honors, and it has named Betty White its Entertainer of the Year.
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White had quite a remarkable 2010, hosting “Saturday Night Live” and starring in a highly rated sitcom, “Hot in Cleveland.” And she had everyone laughing at her awards-show appearances, which included a SAG win in January and an Emmy win in September.
“It’s ridiculous,” White said of the AP’s honor. “They haven’t caught on to me, and I hope they never do.” In the past, entertainers including Taylor Swift, Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert have topped the list.
White beat out the cast of “Glee” by two votes, placing them at #2. Conan O’Brien, James Cameron and Apple’s iPad all tied for #3. Jon Stewart came in after them. Ballots were cast by 102 representatives of the AP’s U.S. news organization members. They voted on who had “the most influence on the entertainment world and culture” this year.
White gave “SNL” a ratings boost when she appeared on the show in May. In the days prior to her appearance, she revealed that she was looking forward to appearing on the show with Jay-Z. “I’m thrilled to meet him. I’m thrilled to hear he’s going to be on the show because he’s the hottest thing since sliced bread, but I certainly enjoy him. I hope we’ll get along well,” White said. “Yes, [I have listened to his music] … I have no idea [if we’ll work together]! But I’m game to try anything. This is an adventure!”
White also showed her signature sass when she joked that she had no hard feelings toward Sandra Bullock, who chose to kiss Scarlett Johansson and not her at the MTV Movie Awards in June. “No! To each his own!” she joked. “Anywhere you’re near Sandra Bullock, you’re in good shape!”
