Hollywood “News”
Hollywood in a nutshellà
1. Gwen Stefani is preggers with her second child. – The thing about this story is that this kid is going to be one of the most well dressed children in all of Hollywood.
2. Angelina Jolie is possibly Preggers—who knows if this is true but she needs a new stylist because that dress she wore was nothing more than a fancy bed sheet from bed bath and beyond.
3. Britney’s intervention—this is a very interesting story because who knows what is really happening. I thought it was strange how Britney was seen walking her dog late at night, crying. I think that her manager, Sam Lufti sent Britney’s “boyfriend” text messages to leave Britney alone. Also, Britney’s dad supposedly hates Lufti and has gotten in fights with him. I think this is the beginning of more madness. I hope that there isn’t a head shaving part 2.
4. SAG Awards Fashion— EWWWWW…. Whoever designed the dresses for this year’s ceremony need to recover from all their eye infections (or whatever hampers their vision) because the dresses were hideous! I am hoping that the Oscars and Grammy dresses look like dresses and not fancy bed sheets or necklaces that look like freeze-dried fruit.
5. The Oscars shall go on—The Oscars will be happening whether the writers are there or not. I don’t think it will make any difference because last year’s Oscars killed time with shadows.
6. NKOTB REUNITED!—That’s RIGHT!!! New Kids on the Block are coming together for a tour! I’m just as surprised as you! Haha!
7. Oprah chooses her new book— Yeah, that’s all well and good. However, the book that I am actually reading is Comeback Season By Cathy Day. She was my professor at Pitt and one of few professors who had faith in my writing ability. Check it out because it actually is a very good book and I hate reading books…. Hahaha!
8. Conan shaves his strike beard!—ok, so I am a little disappointed that Conan didn’t keep the beard till the strike was over. I am actually going to be in the audience on Monday! I can’t wait!
9. Rob and Big as Golden Girls?— If you didn’t see this week’s episode you MUST check it out! Not only does Meaty receive his own ad campaign but Rob and Big choose to become women in order to catch the attention of an organic cereal company. Check it out!!
Slim Shady Got Fat From a Big Mac
I recently read that rapper Eminem was taken to the hospital over the holidays. That isn’t the “scandal”. The scandal is that there are reports that Eminem’s weight has skyrocketed since he has been out of the spotlight for a while. Now, I am not going to make any comments regarding Eminem gaining weight because I am smart and don’t want to be made fun of in his next album. Everyone falls off the wagon sometimes. All Eminem has to do is higher a trainer and set down the bag of chips. He is a successful man and I know that he will get himself back into shape in no time. I mean, he is friends with 50 Cent and look at that guy! No worries for Eminem. I would worry if I were Star Magazine, E! News and all the other tabloids who made fun of Eminem for gaining weight. At least he isn’t anorexic like all the hosts of those damn red carpet shows. Watch what you say because I’m sure he is paying attention to all the comments and making notes off all the jagoffs making fun of his weight gain. Personally, I can’t wait till he makes fun of Billy Bush in a song because that guy is an ass.
** A portion of the title is courtesy of Shannon M.**
Classic Nickelodeon Shows
I miss cartoons. I wonder why it is that once you are a grown up you aren’t supposed to watch cartoons. I know that it’s ok to watch shows like South Park and Family Guy but I still like to watch cartoons from way back in the 1990’s… haha! I’m talking about the classic Nicktoons like Ren and Stimpy, Rugrats, Rocko’s Modern Life… good shows. I hate the cartoons that are on TV now. I don’t understand what has happened to Nickelodeon! I used to love those shows and watch them like it was my job. Now I see demented barnyard animals talking to eachother and wondering to myself how this crap is on television.
Clarissa Explains it All- Good Show! Ferguson… awesome annoying little brother. Why is there nothing like this on TV? I know that Nickelodeon is struggling right now because of the Jaime Lynne bombshell pregnancy however, why don’t you put on shows that will enrich children’s lives instead of make them functioning retards in society? I want to see more shows like Yo Gaba Gaba. Have any of you ever seen this show?! It’s insane to say the least. There are four characters dressed in costumes (the audience can see the zippers) and the characters dance around and sing songs. It is a very strange program but I think it is clever because it teaches children life-lessons but it is also entertaining for the parents and babysitters. It is so dumb it’s genius.
That is what Nickelodeon used to be. Dumb but genius. Salute Your Shorts, Hey Dude, Double Dare (I’m not talking about the ripoff version Double Dare 2000… that show sucked!), Guts, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Alex Mack, Adventures of Pete and Pete, Kablam, Wild and Crazy Kids, David the Gnome… the list can go on forever. I am saying that Nickelodeon used to be so amazing with Nick News and SNICK! What happened?! Why is everything so damn PC? I want to see some poop jokes and Artie from Pete and Pete! This is an outrage and I need support! There are so many Nick channels on my TV and none of them play these shows I just listed. Why would you have a Nicktoons channel and not play Rocko?! This is insane to me! There needs to be a “Classic Nickelodeon” channel. This is my idea. Hopefully some of you out there reading this will also believe that this needs to happen. I want to see these shows. Why is it that our parents can see all their favorite shows on Nick at Night and we never get to see the shows that we all grew up watching? That’s age discrimination.
I miss the old Nick shows because the crap on TV today sucks. I like certain shows like South Park and The Office but sometimes you like to remember the good times. Sometimes you want to be able to watch Hey Dude or Double Dare. When your parents want to watch I Love Lucy all they have to do is turn on Nick at Nite. That’s crap! I’m 22, damn it! I want to be able to watch the shows that made me laugh when I want to!
”Heyyyyyyyyy Duuuuuuuuuuuude!” 
http://www.freewebs.com/oldnickelodeonshows/ — this is a pretty awesome website with all the classic Nick shows.
Rob and Big
I know that I said I really don’t like MTV right now but, I think one show needs some serious attention— Rob and Big. Rob Dyrdek and Christopher “Big Black” Boykin could be the greatest combo of all time. Their show is an exaggerated version of everyday skateboarding lifestyle. I must say that when I’m feelin’ down and I see that Rob and Big is going to be on, a little smile comes across my face.
Rob not only skateboards but also runs several companies, is a spokesperson for Red Bull and Monster Energy drinks but also owns a mini horse and bulldog. I don’t think you can get any cooler than that. Mini and Meaty are certainly the breakout stars of the show. Mini with his wild antics and Meaty chewing everything in sight. Rob also has an alter-ego, Bobby Light. He sings about a chick that just can’t stop cheating on her boyfriend. It’s a terrible song but awesome if you need a good laugh.
Big Black is a private security guard for Rob. Rob was being harassed by cops and security guards when he was trying to skate and so he decided that he needed some type of security… Big Black. Rob and Big became close friends and now they ride around Hollywood on scooters shooting webguns at Spiderman impersonators. Big Black also has his own music group, “the Chunky Boys”. There music can be heard on their Myspace page. Big also has a clothing-line available at Finishline. These two guys know business and that’s why I respect them. They worked from the ground up and didn’t have famous last-names to fallback on.
The show itself is a riot. Rob tortures his poor cousin/ assistant, Drama. Meaty is just awesome. Mini bucks and kicks and bites but is still cool cause, well, he’s a miniature horse. Bam Bam is Big Black’s buddy and also a member of the Chunky Boys. Random pro skaters appear in episodes. It’s just a whole lotta fun. Plus, the catch phrases are amazing. “Is you good?”, “Time to do work, son”, “Tough in the streets!”, “Time to take a dump”. If you want to watch a show that will simply make you laugh, watch Rob and Big. It’s a quality program.
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/rob_and_big/series.jhtml — MTV homepage for Rob and Big where you can view full episodes of the show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiBkkr8UGhM — this is video of a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. This is apparently where Big announces that he was recently married and that he moved out of the house.
Christina vs. Nicole…. Baby Wars!
Nicole Richie is one of those socialites that makes a million bad decisions and hopefully something positive will happen in the end. I don’t know if the drunk driving is done or if she gave up drugs but I hope for her child’s sake she is on a new path to a healthy, happy lifestyle. However, can you blame Christina for being pissed that this chick took her thunder on the day she was supposed to have her baby? (No, I think this feud is stupid and hopefully false). I think that Christina and Nicole are only worried about taking care of their new babies.
I just hope that they don’t turn out like Britney in court every three weeks just trying to see her kids. What a hotmess that is!
MTV— Where Did All the Videos Go?!
There are so many songs that sound exactly the same on the radio that play in constant rotation and I am sick of it! I need variety and the music industry doesn’t know the meaning of that word. I am a commuter so I listen to the radio often. However, it is not just the radio that I have a problem with. MTV, VH1 all those music channels play the same videos with the same songs with the same beats and cheesy video effects. I don’t understand why guys in bands these days all look like chicks? I thought that girls were supposed to wear makeup but whatever. I personally find it amazing that most of the people who made fun of the pop music craze are fans of these emo-like bands that all sound exactly alike singing about their terrible lives and whatever. At least Nsync had choreography. Mtv has gone so downhill since the 90s because not only do they not even show videos anymore( the only time you can semi-view a video is on TRL… Blah!). Their programming blows. I can’t handle watching anymore Real World episodes or dating shows. They are all based on the fact that people will do anything to be on TV. The only show that is amusing on MTV is Rob and Big. The show is clever because it isn’t about a “nobody”– Rob Dyrdek is actually quite the businessman. He runs his own companies, is a sponsor for several products (Red Bull, DC shoes) and he is a pretty awesome skater. Christopher “Big Black” Boykin” is also a businessman with his own security agency. I think that MTV made a smart choice to show people who don’t have famous last-names and drug addictions on TV just having fun. Rob and Chris are seriously smart guys. However, I do miss scripted television like Daria, My So Called Life, 2Gether…. and VIDEOS! It’s not a very good thing to have your network resting on the shoulders of ONE successful show. MTV got lucky with the success of Rob and Big but that show won’t be on forever. The network needs to get some new ideas and quick.
Vh1 follows the same basic principle except all their stars are has-beens. Take their NUMBER ONE success— FLAVOR FLAVE! Are you serious?! Think of all the shows that spun-off from the Surreal Life… My Fair Brady, Flavor of Love 1 and 2, Charm School, That show Flavor did with Bridgette, I love NY 1 and 2 (and a ton of reunion shows!) This is insane that a 50 year old rapper is what makes Vh1 a success. That is simply sad. And then you have all the other shows that cast has-been stars (Celebrity Fit Club, Scott Baio 45 and Single, Celebrity Rehab, Surreal Life… ) it’s craziness! Vh1 needs to play VIDEOS! And the thing is that the videos need to be different. The art of the music video is to encompass the meaning of the song. Too bad all the songs out today either deal with giant asses and getting drunk at the club or pretending to be the next Axl Rose.
The music industry needs help and fast. MTV is struggling because the music today sucks. I am only 22 and I find myself listening to my high school CD’s because I can’t handle anymore songs by FERGIE! It makes me sad that when i switch stations I can only hear three different songs and they are all from Chris Brown. Don’t get me wrong, Chris Brown is a very talented young man but I can’t stand his music anymore! The first 100 times of hearing wall to wall was enough! Where did all the music executives go that signed Mariah, Christina, Toni Braxton, Justin Timberlake, Matchbox 20, Eminem, Missy Elliot, Gwen Stefani…. the list can go on forever. I need some variety on my radio dial!
MTV please listen to my pleas and go find some writers and directors and make shows that may help the youth of America since your fan-base is seriously 13-25. I really don’t think many parents would be too pleased to know that their children are watching a three-some in a hot-tub. Just sayin’. Once the music industry and MTV get their heads out their asses then possibly I will be able to return to listening to a variety of Today’s hit music. Until then, I’m stuck with my Cd’s from 2000.
Britney’s “Boyfriend”
Ok, so I have no idea who this paparazzi thinks he is. I was watching TV last night and there was an interview with the guy who has been seen walking around and kissing and canoodling with Britney. First of all, he ha absolutely no communication skills at all. He thinks he is hot shit with his dramatic pauses and glares. Personally, I think he is a no-good liar. He says that there is more to Britney Spears and that the public doesn’t want to see her happy and yada yada yada. I think he is a danger to Britney because he is obviously trying to make a profit off this “relationship”. There are some rumors circulating that he is trying to sell photos of the two to magazines and websites. I believe those rumors because he WAS a paparazzi for years admitting that he used to photograph Britney before she was even married to K-Fed. This guy is a creep.
Britney seriously needs intervention and soon. This poor girl is spiraling down and she has so much ahead of her. I hate when people (or in this case, leeches) tell her that she is great and nothing is wrong with her. She needs help and soon. The people around her like her manager, Sam Lufti need to be banished from the country. All they do is fill her head with lies and let her be more of a train-wreck because she is their meal-ticket. Hollywood is a sad place if a celebrity doesn’t take care of their career or themselves. This crap needs to stop. There is so much coverage today dealing with entertainment news and whatever and I think there are much better things in life to worry about…. Maybe the health of this poor girl who is also a mother. I worry about the children in this case and also in cases like Heath Ledger. I’m very saddened that he passed away but it is terrible for his 2 year old daughter that no longer can see her father. This town is brutal.
Britney needs to get rid of this loser of a boyfriend and start fighting for power over her own life. She’s not a stupid person. The girl made a lot of money because she made decisions in her career. I think that after the marriage she listened to too many people (bad people) and now we are witnessing a spiralling effect of this young girl’s career and life before our eyes.
http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/01/57757/index.html – interview from Entertainment Tonight.
80th Annual Academy Awards
The Oscar nominations were announced early this morning and I must say that I’m not too surprised about the nominees. I am quite pleased to see Johnny Depp receive a nomination for his portrayal of Sweeny Todd. I also thought that it was nice to see a fellow blogger, Diablo Cody receive a nomination for best original screenplay for “Juno”. I didn’t get to see the film just yet but I did read the script and it is well-developed and witty. I also think that “Ratatouille” will win the best animated film. I was surprised to see how much of an impact Disney had on this year’s nominations. ”Enchanted” is nominated three times for best original song. I saw that film and I thought it was clever and funny. I don’t know if it will win, though. I am a little disappointed that Amy Adams didn’t receive a nomination for her role in “Enchanted”. That movie was clever and cute but also a well-developed script for being an animated film. Here is the link to the official Oscar website with all the nominees. Congrats to all the nominees.
The Simpson Family- Joe, Jessica and Ashley
The Simpson family is one of those families that boggles my mind. I think it’s hilarious that these two girls are famous for having zero talent. Behold the power of the stage parent.
Why is it that a lip-syncing fraud that gets a noticeable nose job is famous? I don’t get it. Ashley Simpson is one of the least talented people in all of the entertainment business. I just watched her new video that is nothing less than a cheap imitation of a Gwen Stefani video. If you notice, she is “acting” as if she is crazy and everyone wants to know about her. Newsflash…. No one cares about your personal life because your boyfriend looks more like a chick than you do! I seriously think that Ashley is only famous by default. Britney Spears, Christina, Mariah all haven’t put out new material in years (with the exception of Britney. However, you all know about that sad tale). This leaves Ashley to reap the benefits of a slumping MTV network and record sales. People are now searching out Indy bands and classic rock. That is how sad the record industry is. People will buy an Ashley Simpson record in hopes it won’t be like all the copycat rap songs that are constantly played on top 40 radio stations. I also read recently in OK! Magazine that Ashley Simpson’s father is planning on making a deal with MTV for a reality dating show (as if we don’t have enough on TV). Joe Simpson could be one of the biggest sleazebags in the entertainment industry.
How is it that a former preacher becomes one of the most powerful entertainment managers? Joe Simpson exploits his family for the all mighty dollar. Maybe there is a connection after all (haha!). Joe Simpson is one of those men who searches for the dollar anyway he can even if that means exploiting his own children and ruining their marriages and careers. Poor Jessica and her simpleton ways. She is a dope but I think she needs to gain some more confidence because she obviously has a slumping music career. Her latest album didn’t even go platinum. Jessica needs to take some advice from someone who doesn’t comment on the size of her breasts (i.e. her father). Jessica is a lot better off than other fallen starlets like Britney, Lindsay and Nicole are however if she wants to have an actual career she needs to drop her father as her manager. Jessica needs to realize that yes, she does make a damn fine shoe (check www. macys.com … they are awesome shoes)I do think that she does have a decent chance of making a musical comeback as long as she doesn’t worry so much about being seen with her Dallas Cowboys QB. I read that Jessica, Tony Romo (her new love) and her PARENTS went on a trip TOGETHER to Mexico! Holy hell is that weird! Joe Simpson needs to back off. I think he is a less-insane version of the stage parent but not by much. Sure Jessica and Ashley aren’t in a custody dispute or dealing with alcohol abuse but they have been forced to change who they are at the sacrifice of friendships and marriage. Who knows if Nick and Jessica would have lasted if they didn’t do an MTV reality show where cameras followed their every move? I think they would’ve had a chance at success. I think the lurking Joe Simpson pissed Nick Lachey off too many times and finally Nick had enough. I think the isolation of “stars” in the beginning of their careers is what leads to their downfalls. Jessica seemed so sweet and innocent before she was married and once that Chastity Belt was ripped off all hell broke loose. She was swearing, wearing more scandalous clothing and possibly cheating on her then husband with Bam Margera (EW!) and Johnny Knoxville. I mean, that’s insane to me. How can Joe Simpson hate Nick so much to allow his own daughter tamper with a VD cesspool that is Bam Margera? Why the hell did he make her wait to have sex if she was going to cheat? What’s the point in marriage then? Can someone please explain that to me?
Now Jessica is supposedly dating Tony Romo who seems very similar to Nick (which I like). Tony seems simple yet the ever-lurking Joe Simpson makes sure that the public knows Tony and Jessica are an item. The paparazzi are following the new couple wherever they go and this causes such speculation that Jessica is the reason the Cowboys lost their playoff game to the NY Giants. I think that is giving Jessica a little too much credit. I don’t think that Jessica Simpson could make an entire football organization collapse just because she is watching the game from a luxury box. Get real, people! This is seriously just another publicity stunt by the stage dad, Joe Simpson.
Ashley Simpson on the other hand, is a strange tale. She grew up wanting to be a dancer yet she is releasing her third album? I don’t quite understand that. I think she is a watered-down version of J-Lo, personally. At least J-Lo dances when she performs. Ashley simply bounces around and does retarded ho-downs. If Joe Simpson is hell-bent on creating the next Jackson family, he needs to adopt some kids. Ashley is nothing more than a talentless ninny who needs to either go back in the studio and record with more background vocals or hope that 7th Heaven comes back on the air and she can be Simon’s girlfriend again. I really think Ashley needs to forget about making any kind of “splash” on the music scene with this new album because all it simply is is a cheap knockoff of Gwen Stefani, Madonna and J-Lo. Way to ruin what we had of the music industry Joe Simpson. I hope you’re proud of yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5UoVKV1VsY take a look at the biggest Gwen Stefani rip-off. This video is terrible and the song is worse.
http://www.starmagazine.com/celebrity_news_gossip/entertainment/10756 – this is a recent article about Jessica and Joe Simpson.
Entertainment Weekly
Go and check out this week’s issue of EW. It is amazing! Conan is on the cover but it’s his strike diary that makes the issue so hilarious. He comments about life during the strike and when he wasn’t filming his show. He poses for pictures with a chimp. Who could ask for more? haha! Check it out!!http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20172074,00.html — Link to an excerpt of the “diary”
