NEW YORK – The ghost of Princess Di appeared on the cover of Newsweek.

Tina Brown appeared on “Morning Joe”  to discuss how the ghost of Princess Diana appeared on the of Newsweek.

Brown and the magazine have been taking fire from all sides for taking a picture of Diana’s Ghost, who has been spotted hundreds of times since her untimely death.

A Newsweek photographer was in the “right time, right place” when the Ghost of Princess Di appeared walking next to Kate Middleton.

Newsweek readers have passionately and relentlessly expressed their discontent on Facebook and in comments sections around the web.

BUT, Tina Brown, told the Morning Joe audience that the photograph was “not a digital manipulation” as many assumed.  “This is a real picture, our photographer captured a picture of Di’s ghost. This is conclusive proof of what many have thought for years – Di is still walking among us, as a ghost.”

Many think it is a hoax, especially because Diana would have just turned 50 years old.  But Brown said that Dian’s ghost has been spotted a lot more recently – and that’s not Newsweek‘s doing.  “Diana seems to be making more ‘appearances’ now that she’s turned 50.  And we were lucky enough to capture one such appearance.”

Kate Middleton has confirmed that she has seen Princess Di’s ghost “many times.”  She said that she even thought she saw Princess Di on her wedding night.  “You would think that would be creepy.  But she was lovely.  She just watched William.  I think she even gave him some tips.  And I think they worked – it was the best night of my life.”

Princess Di’s Ghost has been spotted mainly in England, but in the last few months she has been seen across America – and sometimes she is with Michael Jackson.

Stay tuned…

CHICAGO, IL – With the economy continuing its roller-coaster ride this week, retailers are expecting a different type of crowd.

Interplanetary shoppers are anticipated to make up as much as 74% of Black Friday shoppers.  Americans are tightening their belts and keeping their wallets pocketed this holiday season as bonuses are cut and lay-offs looming right around the corner.

“Typically we have a good amount of shoppers the week leading up to Thanksgiving,” Wal-Mart manager Susiana Thornward told reporters.  “But this year we haven’t noticed a dramatic spike in sales in November.  We’re a little worried about Friday.”

Experts don’t share Thornward’s skepticism.  Although big box retailers like Wal-Mart and Best Buy have not seen significant growth during the financial crisis, online retailers of those same companies, as well as Amazon.com have noted that interplanetary and intergalactic sales are booming.

Brian Dipther, consumer trend specialist for Newsweek Online said, “Since Black Friday deals are only available in stores, we expect to see large numbers of aliens flocking to stores to snatch up the incredible deals being offered by big box retailers.”

“If you thought it got ugly when hundreds of mid-westerners rush around a store trying to grab up sale items, just wait until six-armed, three-headed, slime-covered 14-foot tall aliens are fighting over a Tickle-Me Elmo.”