TINA FEY - FEY NAMED ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

FEY NAMED ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Comedienne TINA FEY is ending 2008 with a bang after being named The Associated Press' Entertainer of the Year.
The 30 Rock star was chosen by newspaper editors and broadcast producers across the U.S. to receive the annual honour.
Fey, 28, came ahead of Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. and late actor Heath Ledger, who were listed second and third respectively.
The award ends a blockbuster 2008 for Fey, who won three Emmys for her critically acclaimed sitcom 30 Rock which she created, stars in and writes.
She also made her big screen debut in the comedy Baby Mama, which grossed $60 million (GBP40.5 million) at the domestic box office, and she shocked American audiences with her impersonation of Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin on comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live.
Fey has also received nods for the 2009 Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe Award ceremonies.
In a statement, the newswire says: "Fey was selected by AP members as the performer who had the greatest impact on culture and entertainment in 2008."
Last year's AP Entertainer of the Year gong was awarded to comedian Stephen Colbert.