Eminem the WWE Superstar?!
I heard a rumor on my way home from work this afternoon about Eminem training for the WWE (world wrestling entertainment). I don’t know whether to believe it or not. I can’t imagine Eminem sinking so low to become a wrestler… it doesn’t seem right. It’s been stated that Eminem was hospitalized late last year and he has gained a significant amount of weight but could it be because he wants to be a spandex wearing wrestler? To my knowledge this is simply a rumor. I sure hope this is a joke and he is really recording a new album.
MTV’s Hit a New LOW.
This weekend MTV is broadcasting 24hrs of Jackass. I thought this was a joke when I first heard about it but no, it’s real. I turned on the TV this afternoon around 1 and there was Johnny Knoxville scrubbing what looked to be shampoo into another man’s hair…. harmless enough, right? wrong. It was Nair. The man taking this abuse was giggling as some other Jackasses pulled hair out of his head. The man’s scalp was bleeding and a studio audience was horrified. Are you serious that MTV is so hard-up for ideas that they have to show these undiagnosed retards on daytime television. I think whoever at the network thought this was a good idea needs to be fired. I can’t believe after all the slack Jackass got back in 2000-01 for their show that MTV would take a chance at not just bringing the show back but showing the Jackasses LIVE for 24hrs straight. Jackass is a dumb show and I must admit that I find it amusing but how can the network think this is a good idea?! Jackass movies are fine because viewers are supposed to be 17 or older… which most aren’t. I’m not trying to sound preachy at all but I’m trying to figure out how MTV could be so stupid to put these men on tv for 24hrs. I wrote about MTV not playing videos and I think if the network is hurting so badly for show ideas they need to go back to the classic MTV formula…… SHOW VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MTV has hit a major low in the past five years (maybe more) with their terrible programming. I can’t stand the Real World anymore. The only Real World seasons that were any good were Miami, Seattle and Hawaii. Those were all back in the 90s. Daria was a quality, scripted show but NOOOOOOOOOOO MTV decides they need to show whores prancing around in underwear, drunk off their asses making out with random guys…. sure that’s great TV… NOT! MTV either bring back the videos because I thought MTV stood for MUSIC TELEVISION or start airing scripted television. I seriously think MTV needs some major help because your channels are going down and fast. Nickelodeon is cashing in on the Jaime Spears pregnancy by not pulling the show. Nick is supposed to be a kids channel and you are promoting a show because the ratings are high. That’s low.
I always wondered why Disney was so big lately and I know figured it out… Disney is for kids and they stick by that. Hannah Montana may be a dumb show but it’s not a bad show. Disney even sticks by their clean image with their movies too. “Enchanted” was a well-written film. Why can’t Nick have movies that the entire family can enjoy?
I don’t get it. I want to know why MTV has sabotaged itself? TRL sucks, reality dating shows are sick and the VMAs like to exploit their “past stars” (Britney Spears). MTV, I really hope you figure out your network because having Johnny Knoxville bust his “manparts” on a bike is not appropriate TV for anyone… especially 13-year-olds watching your channel at 1 in the afternoon.
6 Million Dollar Babies?!
J. LO is preggers and apparently her children (who aren’t even born yet) are fetching offers up to 6 million for the first pics. People Magazine is offering the former fly girl and her butt-faced husband this amount. Jennifer checked in a long island hospital earlier this evening so I am sure paparazzi will be surrounding the place until Jennifer takes her new bundles of joy home.Why is it that People would offer J. LO this much money for baby pics? I don’t understand the fascination because isn’t the job of the parent to protect their children and not thrust them into the public eye? I find this incredibly irresponsible if she chooses to sell the pics. I also heard about the hospital running drills earlier this month in preparation for the J. LO babies’ arrival. This is because of threats of abduction. Why the hell would Jennifer want to exploit her babies when the damn hospital is prepping their staff in case of a threat?! How stupid can you be?
Did Christina’s baby pics sell more magazines? I highly doubt it. I think if J. LO is dumb enough to sell pictures of her children she should at least donate the money to a charity. That’s just what I think.
http://movies.aol.com/celebrities/hot-celeb-gossip-photos?deeplink_level0=0
Pittsburgh– Part 1
There are many things Pittsburgh is known for: Three rivers, ketchup, the steel mills and the steel curtain. Many of these very things can be seen in the essence that is Pittsburgh at a hole-in-the-wall bar named Zippys. This could be one of the greatest places to really experience what it is to live in Pittsburgh. Sure, you can come here for a Steeler game and see all the tailgating madness but Zippys is different. Zippys allows you to see the day-to-day life of Pittsburghers. This is a place where you see the wear and tear of the people of this city. The bar itself is very small but it is semi-clean. Haha! I must say that the best the thing about the people is the realness. The patrons are people that work a day-to-day life as contractors or whatever other blue-collar jobs there are in this town. Pittsburgh is an interesting city that isn’t spoken about too often besides our football team. Our football team is one thing about Pittsburgh that makes this city like no other— STEELER NATION.
Steeler nation is probably the most annoying thing about this city besides the overflow of senior citizens. Steeler fans are like no other because they display their team’s pride not just during the football season but also year round. There are cars with Steeler license plate covers, window decals and little toppers for their antennas. In Pittsburgh, it’s ok to cut someone off if you have an “I’m a Big Ben Fan!” decal in your back window because you’re a Steeler fan. I can’t stand how during the regular and post season the news’ top stories all revolve around the Steelers. Like are you fucking serious that you need to tell me about Big Ben’s thumb at the start of the news instead of some murder or even a weather report?! The parties are all wild and the beer is awful. If you go to a true Steeler party, you will be drinking some of the grossest beer in the world— Iron City. You know you are talking to a true Steeler fan when they are drinking Iron City beer whilst eating a plate of perogies.
Another thing Pittsburgh is famous for are it’s terrible roads. This varies however, depending on where you live and where you want to go. If you live south of the city, you’re basically screwed. The roads from the south to Pittsburgh are so old and worn that it makes it impossible to get anywhere in less than an hour. The roads are also too narrow. There is one intersection in particular that contains seven lights and they all change at different times. You always know the out of towners because they always stop when it’s red and then they are caught in the middle of the intersection with people blaring their horns at them. If you live north of the city, it is an easy way into work because there are HOV lanes, wider roads, and just a much more pleasant experience. The south hills experience is more genuine because this includes mill towns. Mill towns are depressing because you know that the entire economy of these cities relied on steel and once the mills closed, the cities now rely on Dollar Generals and Rite Aids.
Old people have taken over the town. Pittsburgh drivers range from college students to father time. Old people drive their Buicks and Lincolns around town at 30mph in a 60mph speed limit. I don’t understand how these people get to keep their licenses because they are more of a hazard than teenagers talking to the friends on the cell phones with the radio blasting and their friends all hanging out of the windows. Old people drive so cautiously that they cause more accidents. There are also so many old people that there is an old folks home around every corner. Nursing is the top profession because there are so many hospitals.
Pittsburgh is an interesting place to live I must say. More to come tomorrow…. There’s so much more to say, believe me.
Funny Video
I am a fan of Matt Lauer from the “Today Show” but last night I gained so much respect for him. Matt showed up on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” without a voice and gave a performance of a lifetime. This is the video of Matt making fun of the dreadful Meredith Viera by “signing” his feelings about the woman to Conan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oQkL_H0zEs — check out this hilarious video!
The Writer’s Strike is OVER!!
Breaking News!!– The Writer’s Strike is OVER! I must say that I couldn’t be happier not just for the writers who are now receiving fair compensation for their work but for the fact that I can finally try to get a job in the entertainment industry. A little selfish, I know, but I really do need a job. I can’t work in retail forever because I will simply lose my mind.Television has been pretty terrible in the reality TV front. I can’t handle anymore game shows. I am a fan of the Price is Right and that’s it! I can’t stand the Deal or No Deal bullshit with people still losing with 10 million dollar cases. I also find that lie detector show on Fox one of the most retarded shows ever put on TV. There is a ten minute dramatic pause when the people running the show already know the answers to the questions. If you want the show to be a little more exciting you need to strap the detector on the contestant in front of the crowd and the thousands at home watching and if the person is lying they should get shocked by an electric contraption. I don’t have all the logistics figured out but I think I would check out a show where people get electrocuted.
I must say that I enjoyed some of the late night talk shows. I thought the “Feud” between Colbert, Conan and Stewart was a clever way to fill monologues and the top of their shows. All three are talented guys and I must say I was impressed with their ability to come up with ideas and guests when actors weren’t going on their shows. Conan was the most creative, however because he was able to make an interview with Ann Curry funny. Who knew? haha! I think writers have a very difficult job and I’m sure they are glad to go back to their tiny offices with their trash piling up and drinking obscene amounts of coffee at 3am. It’s the kinda life I dream of having.
I can’t wait for my favorite sitcoms to return like The Office and South Park. I can only imagine what kind of ideas Trey Parker and Matt Stone have been coming up with since the strike began. I’m sure they will have an episode referencing the strike.
We must not forget about the “all-powerful” Oscars that will be hosted by Jon Stewart later this month. I think that it will certainly be better than when Ellen hosted last year. Jon Stewart at least doesn’t take himself so seriously.
I am so happy that the writers are back!! Congrats on the new contract! Now I can start sending out some resumes!! Haha!! :)
Who Created Huckabee?
As I said earlier this week, I was in the audience for Late Night with Conan O’Brien this past Monday when Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert showed up at NBC. This got me thinking about who really did create Huckabee. Now, I will be the first to say that I am not a big fan of Huckabee but I find this tiff between Conan and the Comedy Central goons pretty amusing.
If you think about it, the feud began when Conan claimed he created Huckabee because of Conan’s use of the Chuck Norris Lever on his show. Chuck Norris supports Huckabee ergo Conan created Huckabee. A valid argument but then Colbert stuck back. Colbert claimed he created Huckabee and then threatened Conan that he would come over to NBC and kick his translucent white ass. Conan retaliated claiming his ass is not translucent but white with pink streaks. (haha!) Conan then ,made fun of Colbert by being French and stating that Colbert is the temporary host of The Colbert Report. He also said that he made Colbert by just showing a Comedy Central clip on his all-powerful network TV show.
This remark didn’t sit well with Colbert and he got his Comedy Central buddy, Jon Stewart to assist Colbert in his fight for Huckabee. Jon Stewart brought some “Evidence” that was quite intriguing. Jon Stewart had a show on MTV back in the early 1990s and Conan O’Brien was just starting out as host on Late Night when he was a guest on Stewart’s show. This was supposed to end the feud. Little did I know that this feud would spill over and Conan would call out the two on his show this past Monday.
Conan was sitting at his desk and stated that he actually created Stewart and Colbert by bringing them into the world by showing a picture of Conan delivering two babies, one with Colbert’s head and the other with Stewart’s head. Conan said that it did make him about 80 years old but that claim should end the bitter feud between the late night comedy hosts. Too bad that it didn’t and Conan claimed that he would in fact kick some Comedy Central ass if he saw either one.
The door opened and Colbert entered then two seconds later Stewart walked into the studio. I didn’t think Stewart had a chance because Conan is a giant Irishman and Stewart is about 4ft tall. Conan, outraged (as he should be) that the two came onto his turf. He then grabbed a baseball bat and all three marched into the hallway outside the Late Night studio and began beating the crap out of eachother.
The fight lasted a good while with Conan following Stewart and Colbert with a blow torch. Stewart was thrown down a flight of stairs. Conan was launched through boxes onto a carefully place gymnastic mat. It was a bitter fight but at the very end there is no declared winner. Huckabee then shows up on the monitors and delivers a message that this great nation created him not the Late Night hosts. Well, my defense is that I wouldn’t even know who Huckabee was if it wasn’t for the Late Night comedy host, Conan O’Brien.
My claim is that Conan, indeed created Huckabee because he does have the “all mighty network show”. I don’t really watch the news so I must say that Colbert and Stewart did assist Conan in the creation of Huckabee. If it wasn’t for this fued the American people (well, the college students that stay awake to watch Conan) wouldn’t even know who Huckabee was. I am not voting for Huckabee. But the mere creation of his campaign is because of Conan using the Chuck Norris lever. Simple as that. Conan is winner in my eyes. Congrats Conan.
http://www.nbc.com/Late_Night_with_Conan_O’Brien/video/index.shtml#mea=213670 — This is a link to the fight between Conan, Colbert and Stewart.
Life Sucks After College.
I am feeling like a scatterbrain today so I am just going to ramble for a bit and attempt to organize my thoughts. I am currently one month post-graduation and still confused as hell. I recently received my diploma that looks like a manila folder with calligraphy. I’m so glad that I paid thousands of dollars for a piece of paper that has yet to help me find a job in my field. All I want to do is write for a TV show where I can learn about the business and someday have my own show. I am just frustrated that I am back in retail after working so hard in college. Like what the hell?
I think a lot of this negativity is coming from the fact that I just returned from New York City and had so much fun that I didn’t want to leave. When I was in New York, I felt more at home. I felt like I could achieve more just by being in the city. When I’m in Pittsburgh, I feel like I’m stuck in a rut. I don’t feel like I can do anything but work in retail. I went on a few job interviews and all of them were for retail or childcare. I turned down a couple jobs thinking I would be able to get a job in the field right after graduating. Boy was I wrong. I went to an entertainment job fair about a three weeks ago and was simply told by a radio station that I didn’t have a shot in getting job in the business. I simply told them that I hope their station is re-programmed and that I am actually a Kiss listener. I am sick of people telling me I can’t do something. They don’t know. I know that people in Pittsburgh all have the dream of career, marriage and kids. That’s all well and good for them but that’s not exactly what I’m looking for right now. I am only 22 and I want to make a mark on the entertainment business and not by making an ass out of myself by exiting a car sans panties or checking into rehab 5 times within a year. That kind of crap doesn’t deserve opportunities. If you are given a chance to write a script or be anywhere near your idols you need to do everything in your power to not screw it up. Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan…. The list goes on of “Fallen Stars”. I’m sick of reading about these people that should not even be near a camera making millions of dollars for being skanks. You should have to prove that you deserve to be in the business. If they were in the real world and pulling this drug use, drunk driving and abuse their asses would be in jail and out of the job. This is bullshit that these people get second, third, forth chances when someone nobody would be sitting in a jail cell with their roomy named Bernice.
I think the fact that I despise shows like The Hills and The Simple Life is because these girls are nothing but prissy bitches and this is the crap that kids are aspiring to be when they grow up. That’s a scary thought. I don’t want my little sister thinking it’s ok to make out with random guys, drink booze and smoke weed but it all being ok. This crap isn’t ok. I worked extremely hard in school to be competing with these prissy bitches. These girls are up till dawn partying while I’m up till dawn writing papers, stories and scripts. You should have to earn that lifestyle not have it handed to you because you’re friends with designers and actors.
I just read that Kirsten Dunst checked into rehab. Now this surprises me because I thought she cared about her work. I think that the people in this business that have all these issues is because the media is so crazy with up-to-the-minute-news. I don’t care who wore what to the Oscars or what. I find humor out of the tabloids making a big deal out of nothing. I think it’s funny that they create feuds between celebrities that don’t even know eachother. We need to celebrate the business by awarding those who do stay up all night to work on the craft and not their hairstyles.
If I have to work months in retail while I apply for jobs like crazy and write more that’s what I’ll do because I want to make people happy with my scripts and make them laugh. I’m sorry that I’m so angry in this entry but this crap really bothers me. I didn’t work hard for four years to be shoved to the side for some size 0 bitch with zero talent to get a job. I will continue to work hard, believe me.
