Gratuitous People of the Day

In a world where life is fair, good people get rewarded for doing good things and bad people are punished for their misdeeds, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt would be working at a Taco Bell, not posing for the paparazzi at the fast food chain's drive-thru window.  The pair, who have never met a photo opportunity they didn't love, worked the drive-thru window to raise money for World Hunger.  Check out the TMZ video, where a pap asks Heidi whether Jesus loves Taco Bell and her response is, "Jesus loves everything."

Doing My Duty

Hollywood is not messing around with the upcoming election.  Tons of the Hollywood elite, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Forest Whitaker, Dustin Hoffman, Jonah Hill, Sarah Silverman and many, many more got together to make this little video guilting you into voting (or at least registering to vote.)  It's totally non-partison.  And it's effective.  I almost went to register and I've been registered for years.  Who wouldn't want to after seeing Courtney Cox whine about not having friends, Sarah Silverman take off her bra, Ellen wonder about your porn watching habits, etc.  Watch the video above.  Tell 5 of your friends.  And so on and so on.

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Begging hasn't worked.  Ordering hasn't worked.  Telling people they'll be cool if they do it hasn't worked.  The world coming so much closer to destruction hasn't worked.  So now, it appears, Jessica Alba is trying to scare us into voting in this year's election.  Guess even Alba can't pull off the Hannibal Lector look.

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Is it just me or aren't gay men supposed to get more attractive after they come out of the closet?  Isn't that the rule?  If so, someone forgot to give the handbook to the newly outed Clay Aiken.  Cause there are just so many things wrong with his post-Spamalot look.

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Mischa Barton was in Italy this weekend, and apparently, she was in a Goth state of mind.  The black clothes, the black eyeliner, the "I hate the world (or the paparazzi)" grimace.  Our little Marissa has most definitely left "The O.C." far behind.

The Presidential Debates - Part 1

As no one can argue that the upcoming election is just as entertaining and drama-filled as any reality television program, I feel that last night's election deserves a little talking about.  It wasn't the all-out brawl I was hoping for, but there were some interesting points that deserve a little mention or two.

"Debate" actually means "debate" - For some reason, McCain and Obama had a very difficult time grasping the meaning of "debate" last night.  No matter how hard Jim Lehrer tried, the two absolutely refused to talk directly to each other on the matters at hand.  They clearly preferred the "Tell Obama that I said he doesn't know anything about foreign policy," "Tell McCain that he's George Bush's lapdog" approach.  I guess they wanted to say mean things, but they were both taught not to say them to each other's faces.

The SNL angle - When watching debates, I catch myself wondering how SNL will be parodying them the next day.  My guess?  Regarding McCain, they'll pick up on his snickering when he didn't like an answer, his constant refrain of, "What Senator Obama doesn't seem to understand is...." and his snapping at Lehrer when the moderator asked him to direct his answer to his opponent.  As far as Obama goes, my guess is  his signalling that he'd like to interrupt McCain every ten seconds, his constant refrain of, "That's not true" and his almost, but not quite forgetting the name of the soldier whose bracelet he was wearing.  I also think they might have Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton storm the stage at some point.

The Financial Crisis- I think what we learned from the generic answers to very specific questions about the current financial crisis is that these guys don't know what to do about it, either.  Lehrer restated his question four times in four different ways and again, no matter how heard he tried, neither man was willing to directly answer the question about how they would handle the crisis or how it will affect their plans as president.  Hmmm, that can't be good.

Foreign policy- Where the real meat of the debate was supposed to be centered.  What I basically got out of it was that McCain loves him some General Patreaus and that I'm a little scared he'll jump out of his seat and bitch-slap a world leader that he doesn't like the look of.  And from Obama, I got that he wants to end the war while not sacrificing programs in the US, but may have to rely on Joe Biden for some serious help in the foreign arena.... Hmm, well, those things aren't great either.

Who won?- Got me.  I'm biased and already know who's got my vote.  According to the rest of the web world, though, sounds like it was a pretty even tie.

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No, they're not dating in real life.  Yes, Jim Halpert and Pam Beesley are fictional characters.  But you tell me two fictional characters who seem more realistic than those two?  Which makes it all the better that they got engaged last night.  And that Ryan is now the Dunder Mifflin receptionist.  Congratulations, Jam!

Don't Piss Off Dave

There are few people in this world that a presidential candidate can't blow off.  Maybe the current president.  Maybe their campaign manager.  And apparently, David Letterman.

John McCain made a BIG mistake by cancelling an appearance on "The Late Show" at the very last minute.  It's clear from the video (which you can watch above) that being stood up was a big enough offense in the host's eyes to warrant a 5 minute talking down by the gap-toothed host.  But then, McCain made an even bigger mistake. 

It turns out the presidential candidate, who claimed to have cancelled his Letterman appearance to return to Washington to help with the economic crisis, had actually double-booked and was prepping for an interview with fellow CBS host, Katie Couric.  And when Letterman found that out, the sparks really started to fly.

So, political lesson #1, don't stand up arguably the most popular late night host of the past couple of decades.  Cause he's not going to let you off the hook and he's going to take his audience with him.

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The last accessory you expect to see on Carrie Bradshaw's arm is a bundled up toddler.  But contrary to popular belief, Sarah Jessica Parker is not actually our beloved sex columnist and she does have an adorable little offspring, James, with her hubby, Matthew Broderick, whom she took for a walk in New York yesterday.

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I get very excited whenever I have a Kirk Cameron sighting.  Remember when he was considered a television bad boy?  Man, that was a long time ago.  No, he hasn't joined the firefighters.  He's just plugging his new movie, "Fireproof," about a fireman who challenges his wife to a Love Dare.  No, really.

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Someone please explain to me the "magic" of David Blaine?  His latest trick involves him hanging upside down over Wollman Rink in Central Park.  So is the magic watching his head explode from an overflow of blood to the noggin?  Or watching him go splat when the wire breaks and not being able to ice skate for the rest of the season?  Tada!

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And the winner is...30 Rock.  30 Rock.  30 Rock.  30 Rock!  Even Alec Baldwin knows enough to bow to a television goddess like Tina Fey, who cleaned up at the Emmy's last night.  Go Liz Lemon!

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Sarah Jessica Parker looked like a dominatrix.  Cynthia Nixon looked like the belle of the ball.  Kim Cattrell looked like...well, Samantha.  But Mario Cantone is the only one at the "Sex and the City" DVD release party at the New York Public Library who threw Manolos.  And that is why he has the honor of the gratuitous picture of the day.

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No, this is not a celebrity.  But considering the state of politics, the state of our banks and finances, the state of entertainment and basically, the state of the world at large, I think it is important to take note when pigs actually start flying.

Reality TV School

Wonder how to "Rock of Love" and "Flavor of Love" girls learn how to get in each other's faces just so?  Think you have what it takes to be an "American Idol," but just can't make it out of the starting gate?  Finally, there's a school to educate you in all of the ins and outs of reality television casting.  For the low, low price of $139, you too can degrade yourself for small amounts of money on national television.  Get the full story here.  (and check out the founder of the Reality TV school on The View in the clip above.) 

So, who's enrolling with me?

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No, this is not the newest cast member of "Gossip Girl."  It's little Dakota Fanning.  All grown up and promoting the movie, "Hounddog," which has also been christened with the charming nickname, "The Dakota Fanning Rape Movie."  They grow up so fast, don't they?

Are Heidi and Spencer In On The Joke?

No matter how I feel about my current relationship status, I can be sure that there are worse things in this world.  Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt celebrated her birthday by throwing the fakest "private" picnic I've ever seen.  Watching "The Hills," watching Heidi's latest videos or Pratt's smarmy talk on various entertainment-based shows, I can't help but ask... "Is this all an elaborate Punk on the entire world? Cause these two aren't even trying to pretend like they're not doing all of this for the cameras." 

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So here's the pitch.  "Evita 2."  Eva Peron returns from the dead in the form of a sometimes stereotypical Italian mobster.  She/he sends orders to have Che Gueverra "sleep with the fishes" before being gunned down by some Argentinian peasants.  You don't like it?  Well, Robert DeNiro did.  That's the only explanation for him doing an Evita impression at the premiere of "Righteous Kill"

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Sarah Silverman taking a bite out of crime?  Checking to see if her Emmy award is pure gold?  Trying to see how much she can actually fit in her mouth at one time?  You be the judge.  All I know is that it is unbelievably awesome that she won an Emmy for her Jimmy Kimmel song, "I'm F***ing Matt Damon."  (I've embedded both her song and Kimmel's reponse above.  You've probably seen them, but watch them again.)

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You may not agree with her personal choices.  You may not like her music.  You may think she's the greatest thing since sliced bread or devil span.  But one thing is sure.  You cannot deny that Madonna (at Wembley Stadium during her Sticky and Sweet tour) looks pretty damn good for 50.  Certainly better than Britney did in that same black bikini get-up a year ago.

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A small pause from gossip.  A picture of buildings that represent a day and people we always need to remember, no matter how hard it might be.  But not the way they were that day.  This is the way I think to remember them.  Sitting in my dorm room window watching the sun set behind the towers.

Another Simpson Forgets Her Lyrics

The Simpson girls (Jessica and Ashley, not Lisa and Marge) need to do a little work on memorization techniques.  What with Ashley's SNL debacle and Jessica's "9-5" debacle at The Kennedy Center, you'd think Poppa Joe would've invested in a memory class or two.  But no such luck.  Jessica appeared on The Today Show and managed to not only forget the lyrics to a song she's been singing for several years, but also to take the classy route, like her little sister and blame the band.  (Watch it all unfold above)

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No, that's not a strange foreign man cuddling with Mark Ruffalo at a Q&A for "The Brothers Bloom".  That's Oscar winner Adrian Brody displaying some questionable man-scaping in the form of a scruffy beard.  Here's hoping it's for a role that brings him back to Oscar glory.  Because that is the only acceptable excuse for it.

One last Ebert and Roeper Review

Yes, "At the Movies with Ebert and Roeper (and Siskel)" may be a thing of the past now.  But "Entourage" provided a goodbye to the show that the networks weren't classy enough to give.  Would've been better if Roger Ebert had been around to give the thumbs down personally, but we'll make the best of what we've got.  Click above to see Richard Roeper and Michael Phillip's review of the Entourage movie, "Medellin" and enjoy.

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Oh, Edward Norton.  So intense.  So angry.  So dreamy.  Hulk Smash.  Why won't you be mine?

Knocking Oasis Down

Even when they're not fighting with each other, the members of Oasis can't seem to stay out of trouble.  During a performance last night, a disgruntled "fan" jumped onto the stage in the middle of Oasis's set and knocked Noel Gallagher right off his feet.  Observing the video above, you'll notice that Liam makes some very macho gestures that appear as if he'll reciprocate the attack, but determined roadies seem to have kept that from happening.  Noel was admitted to the hospital after the fall resulted in him possibly fracturing a few ribs on a monitor speaker.  Sympathies to Noel for the incident, but isn't it nice to know that the Gallagher brothers can put their differences aside when it comes to other people beating them up.

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There are too many captions to choose from here... The blonde leading the blonde?  The MTV VMAs usher in the fifth sign of the apocalypse?  Oh, how a year changes things... Show me up.  What caption have you got for the momentous onstage meeting of Britney and Paris?

Born Free By Way of Youtube

It was only a matter of time before we started getting word that internet sensations like "Chocolate Rain", LonelyGirl15 or Chris Crocker were going have their stories translated for the big screen.  The film community is still in the process of deciding how best to translate viral video into multiplex major money.  Now, according to Reuters, they've taken a first step towards solving that problem.  And it's a good one.

The reunion of Christian the Lion, the big cat that was purchased from a London department store and was raised by humans, and his former owners,  has been one of the internet sensations of the year.  And now, that 2:30 Youtube video and the story behind it will head for the big screen. 

Something tells me "March of the Lion Cubs" isn't far behind.

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There are many, many talented and famous actors in Hollywood that have never received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  When the Walk of Fame committee dug into their grab bag and pulled out a name (who, granted, was ready with the funds to pay for that shiny star in the sidewalk), of course it was Howie Mandel.  No really.  The guy that opens suitcases for a living.  Who used to wear a rubber glove on his head.  Yeah, life's fair.

Reasons to Love Jon Stewart

Not that anyone needs more than one reason to love Jon Stewart, but "The Daily Show" coverage of both the DNC and RNC have been on the exceptional side this year.  I was really hoping to post the bizarrely hysterical interview between Stewart and news anchor Brian Williams (who has repeatedly displayed that he missed his true calling as a sketch comedian), but unfortunately, the YouTube community doesn't seem to have appreciated that interview as much as I do.  Instead, enjoy Stewart's interview with Newt Gingrich.  Watch as he actually talks Gingrich into the ground and then spins him a couple more times, just for good measure. (BTW- No offense is meant to anyone with different political beliefs than myself.  I just think this is some impressive journalism from someone who is not a journalist.)

Gratuitous Picture of the Day, Part 2

It seems the mustache was just the beginning of Robert Downey Jr's tour o' wackiness.  He celebrated the Japanese premiere of "Iron Man" with a strange man dressed in what, I assume, is the Asian version of Iron Man armour as the pair broke a large bottle of sake together.  I smell a hit new Japanese game show in the making.

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This is either the work of a really mean-spirited paparazzi who was purposefully trying to see up Anne Hathaway's fluffy skirt - or Anne's PR people really need to talk to her about getting a good shot from any angle.  Anne's awkward moment was captured during a screening of her new movie, "Rachel Getting Married" at the Venice Film Festival.

The Bitch is Back

Yes, it is an admittedly easy headline to go to.  But there is no other way to describe the uneasy "banter" that went on between GQ Award hosts singer Lily Allen and original bitch Elton John.  As Allen got more and more intoxicated onstage, John got more and more annoyed until a full-fledged cat fight emerged.  Lily, you shouldn't even try.  Above is a video of the pinnacle of the evening.  But you can catch the full battle at TMZ.com (Much as it pains me to link to TMZ).

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Apologies for the logos all over the picture, but this was a little too good to pass up.  Breaking News - Donnie Wahlberg, former and current member of "New Kids On the Block" has mastered "here is the church, here is the steeple."

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Seems like everyone (with the possible exception of John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston) is deliriously happy with babies and weddings galore.  This weekend, it was "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini's turn, as he wed former model Deborah Lin in Hawaii.  Who knew the mob man could get so mushy?

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Is it really surprising to anyone that Sharon Stone managed to snag herself a boyfriend that is literally half her age?  One of the original cougars and her man, Chase Dreyfous, who I'm guessing has watched the interrogation scene from "Basic Instinct" more than one, were snapped hanging out by a car.

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Why does "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively look so surprised by the paparazzi's glare outside "Late Night With David Letterman"?  Because she forgot her pants, of course.

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There is nothing not funny about "30 Rock."  There is nothing not funny about Will Arnett.  Therefore, this means that any "30 Rock" episode featuring Will Arnett must be frickin' hilarious.  And if we need further proof, Arnett was snapped yesterday filming an episode from the new season and it's already got me giggling.

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Okay, maybe not gratuitous.  And no, this is really isn't the celebrity baby blog.  But who would've thought that Jack Black could produce such a cute baby?  Looks like Black, with his wife, Tanya and son, Samuel were having a little fun getting muddy in the park.  At least, I hope that's the case.  Otherwise, I don't want to know what the brown stuff on Black's leg is.

Jo Jo Goes D'oh

Remember the R&B group K-Ci and Jo Jo?  '90s group.  Had that one hit, "All My Life?"  Well, apparently, they still perform.  But maybe they shouldn't.  During a performance in Sydney, Australia, something went a little wrong with Jo Jo (right around the minute mark in the video, you start to see the trouble) and before they reach the next chorus, he's on the floor.  But clearly, K-Ci lives by the "show must go on" mantra cause he didn't flinch.  I'm not sure what's more disturbing about it - that they let Jo Jo lie there for so long or the little marionette routine at the end.  Definitely worth a viral video watch.

New York, I Love You

No, I'm not talking about VH1's queen of "reality" histrionics.  There's a trailer out for a new compiliation film, a companion piece to 2006's "Paris, je'taime".  After spreading the love in the City of Lights, Hollywood has decided to turn its heart to the Big Apple and it's brought along a lot of celebrities to help.  There are so many famous people in this trailer (see above), it's impossible to keep track of them all.  But here's a rundown of just some of the featured players: Shia LaBeouf, Cloris Leachman, Blake Lively, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christiansen, Christina Ricci, Orlando Bloom, Kevin Bacon, Robin Wright Penn, Ethan Hawke, Olivia Thirlby (is there any movie this girl isn't in this year?), James Caan, Bradley Cooper, Chris Cooper, Drea de Matteo, Goran Visnjic, Eli Wallach and Julie Christie.

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Today's picture may not be exciting to anyone in the world but me.  But "Hello Dolly" has a special place in my heart.  And Debra Messing (this is a shot from an upcoming episode of her show, "The Starter Wife") is kind of a dead ringer for Carol Channing.  Who knew?

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Just when you think Heidi Montag couldn't get any more desperate for publicity, she adds another 13.2 seconds of fame to her star with her new video "Overdosin'" featuring Montag in a series of pop culture parodies including this salute to Olivia Newton John's "Physical." Oh Lauren Conrad, what hath you wrought upon us?

Best Song Title of the Month

I may be a little slow getting to the party with the song "The World Should Revolve Around Me" by Little Jackie, but I"ve got to give it a plug.  It's bouncy, it's catchy, it bizarrely has a cameo appearance by Rosie Perez.  And it really is quite the catchy hook and title.  Just try not to bounce when you see it. (check out the video above)

Healthiest Divorce in Rock & Roll?

Who's having the healthiest divorce in rock?  Is it possible that it might Pink???  The wild child pop star pokes fun at the months following a serious break-up and comes to the conclusion that she's cool with it all.  But even cooler?  Her very recent ex-husband Cary Hart appears to be in on the joke.  He's in the video.  As himself. (see the full video above)

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Leighton Meester of "Gossip Girl" fame.  Auditioning for a role in the upcoming "Plate Head"?  Hoping to check her reflection in styrofoam?  Or just over the paparazzi's glare?

World's Tallest Leprechaun?

Will Farrell decked himself out in green while walking the streets of Dublin, Ireland.  Farrell, who recently discovered Irish descendents in his close family, was clearly out to either 1) blend in with the locals, who must obviously wear green all the time because they're Irish or 2) to research his role as The Leprechaun in the remake of the classic '80s horror flick.  Discuss.

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Ahhh, Jessica Simpson.  Still milking the dumb blonde bit for all it's worth.  Except that now, she's encouraging her teeny-bopper fan base to drink heavily.  There is so a space in the next Surreal Life house just waiting for her.

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Okay, I caved.  Suri looks so uncomfortable in most of the paparazzi shots that I just feel bad posting one.  But when she starts waving to the camera, all bets are off.  World, cute little Suri Cruise.  Cute little Suri, world.

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Okay, not so gratuitous.  But this is a cute pic of Amy Adams in Amelia Earhart mode, flanked by Ben Stiller in museum guard mode.  The pair are in the middle of filming that eagerly awaited by 10-year-olds sequel "Night at the Museum 2."

World Peace Picture of the Day

 If ever there was an argument for why world peace is unequivocably possible - the Jolie/Pitt brood is it.  Pax, Viv, Zahara, Knox, Shiloh and Maddox (as pictured by lucky People Magazine) can get along.  Why can't we?

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Could you ask for two better soulmates?  Who else but Borat's mate, Isla Fisher, would not think twice about turning cartwheels when the paparazzi are hanging out nearby.

Heroes: Villains

I know I'm not the only one who can't wait for "Heroes" (how many years has it been since we last saw an episode of this show?)  To wet our appetites, here's the latest trailer from NBC.

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I guess those "Parents Worst Nightmare" ads for "Gossip Girl" were no joke.  This pic from the upcoming season sure looks like they're jumping right into the cat fights and mayhem.  It's like Dynasty, for kids!

Muppet Olympics

I'm a sucker for anything involving the Muppets (or puppets in general).  So imagine my excitement when I caught wind of Kanye West's newest video, "Champion," (see above) which features the ego-tastic singer in all his Muppet glory.

The Sound of Music 2?

Is it possible that Barack Obama is putting in a bid to play Maria Von Trapp in "The Sound of Music 2"  Sure looks that way to me.

A Trailer About a Doc About a Movie that Doesn't Exist

Everyone's excited for "Tropic Thunder" (released last night).  But I'm more excited for the mockumentary "Rain of Thunder," a "Heart of Darkness" making of about the making of the movie in "Tropic Thunder."  I don't care how good or bad the actual movie is.  This trailer makes me giggle.

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Robert Downey Jr.

Sporting a porn mustache?

Preparing to play Inigo Montoya in a "Princess Bride" remake?

You be the judge.

Legitimately Fierce

Well, it's about time.  After years of calling strong-featured contestants on "America's Next Top Model" drag queens, Tyra has finally gone out and found herself a real transsexual.  Isis (pictured above) is 22 and still has her male body parts intact.  She also out-modelled several of last cycle's contestants during the homeless picture shoot.  You know she's going at least top 6.

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I don't think I was alone in not being jazzed about the upcoming videogame movie, "Prince of Persia" starring Jake Gyllenhaal.  But I may have to rethink my stance after seeing this pic of Jake with sweetie Reese Witherspoon.

Going to the Source

Aintitcool.com

Entertainment Weekly

TV Guide.com

EOnline.com

Gawker.com

The Daynabase.com

Cinema Spy

DeNiro's Getting Serious

Finally!  Several years after Robert DeNiro declared (through "Meet the Parents" and "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle") that he would only continue his career playing a parody of his former self, there's a chance for a return to DeNiro greatness.  And the man to help him?  Martin Scorsese, of course.

According to Aintitcool News, DeNiro will team up with the man who created the DeNiro legend in the first place, for the movie, "I Heard You Paint Houses," written by Steven Zallian, who also wrote "Schindler's List" and Scorsese's "Gangs of New York."  DeNiro will play mobster Frank "The Irishman" Sheehan, who claimed that he was the one to murder and dismember Jimmy Hoffa.  So we've got an Oscar-winning legendary director, an Oscar-winning screenwriter, a high pedigree mob drama and DeNiro.

What could possibly go wrong?

Runway Rundown- Episode 12

Spoiler Alert- If you haven't seen the episode, don't bother looking.

Episode Title: Nature Calls

Challenge -  Create an evening gown inspired by nature.

Designer quote of the show -"Korto.  I don't like anything she does.  I don't like what any of the designers do.  I think Jarrell throws a bunch of glamorous s*** together and it looks like a craft project.  Leann does pleated details with a muted color palate.  It's been done." tied with Jarrell again - "Korto, Leanne and Jarrell at the tent.  At the tent."

Judge quote of the show-Kenley's dressing down by all three judges.  Heidi called her annoying.  Nina called her rude.  Michael asked if she gave a damn.  And Kenley's response was an eye roll.  Of course.  Tied with - "Imagine her response to if a buyer says, "I don't like that sleeve."  What's she gonna do?  Take out a knife and kill them?" - Michael Kors regarding Kenley's attitude

Tim Gunn quote- "It's therapuetic unless you're Joan Crawford.  And a control freak.  And you don't want the bloom to fade." - regarding gardening

Oddball moment: Am I the only one that thought all of the dresses were kind of ugly?  tied with all of the designers bursting into tears both before the show and during judging.  They must have seriously deprived them of sleep.  I haven't seen that much crying since Andre left the runway in season 2.

Winning designer:Jarrell

Winning look:

Losing designer: No one.  LAAAAAAME.  It's not a surprise when you did the SAME thing with Chris French and Rami last year.

"Celebrity" Apprentice is Back

Not that "The Apprentice" has been the "number 1 show" (as Donald Trump is so fond of saying) for several years, but the new cast of "Celebrity Apprentice" was announced today and it's just wacky enough to merit a little proclimation.

Coming off of last year's Marilu Henner/Gene Simmons/Stephen Baldwin/Trace Atkins mega-season, who could Trump possibly bring in to grovel at his feet?  Let's take a look

Claudia Jordan - Deal or No Deal suitcase girl/former Barker's Beauty on The Price is Right

Brian McKnight - Singer of romantic R&B smash hits

Tom Green - Former "Tom Green Show" host and all-around annoying dude.  I'm actually excited to see him try to pull Trump's toupee off.

Khloe Kardashian - Famous for being the less famous sister of a girl who is famous for having a big butt and a sex tape.  Yeah, she's a celebrity.

Dennis Rodman - Former basketball player/tallest cross-dresser since RuPaul

Joan Rivers - Comedianne/Red Carpet commentator/record holder for most plastic surgery done on a single person

Melissa Rivers - Daughter of Joan.  Red Carpet commentator/spokesman for Nepotism "R Us

Andrew Dice Clay - Shock comedian who would probably seem pretty tame by today's standards.

Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins - Former member of "TLC" - one of the saner ones

Herschel Walker - Widely considered one of the greatest college football players of all time.  That's all I've got.

Scott Hamilton - Olympic Champion figure skater.  Not to be confused with Mark Hamill (AKA, Luke Skywalker)

Annie Duke- Female poker playing champion.  Bet she could kick Trump's butt with her poker face

Clint Black - Country singing stud.  Will take the requisite "Good ol' country boy" spot

Natalie Gulbis - Hot golfing girl that I have absolutely no knowledge of.

Brande Roderick - Former "Baywatch" babe that never quite reached Pamela Anderson or even Nicole Eggert levels of fame

Jesse James - Host of Monster Garage and husband of Sandra Bullock.  He's going to get ripped to shreds if he doesn't force her to appear on the show.

Robin Gets His Time to Shine

Poor Robin.  The Boy Wonder always gets the short shrift in the superhero world.  First, there are the rumors about his fling with Batman.  Then they cut him out of the original Batman films.  When they finally do bring him into the fold, he's partially blamed for the destruction of the Batman franchise.  And then they cut him out of the Dark Knight series again.

Well, Robin may be about to get his due.  Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson, the creators of the Clark Kent-centric "Smallville" have identified their next high school superhero and it's Dick Greyson, AKA, Robin.  The show, entitled "The Graysons" will follow young "DJ" through his formative years, before he meets up with the Dark Knight.  It sounds as though the production will stray from the Batman mythology, as they did with the characters of "Smallville."  Greyson will most likely not be a circus performer this time around.  Which is kind of a shame, as who doesn't enjoy seeing the boys of the CW twirling around in tights?

Weirdest Remake of the Year Award Goes To....

Remember when Lisa Bonet decided to break the Cosby ranks and made that bizarre movie, "Angel Heart" with Mickey Rourke?  You know, the one that involved sacrificing chickens and voodoo and lots of blood and sex and things that Cosby kids shouldn't be doing?

Well, even though the original film was by no means a box office smash, producer Michael DeLuca ("21") has decided to give "Angel Heart" a second shot.  Deluca claims that the original novel is filled with levels of depth that the original movie failed to bring to the plate.  No word yet on whether DeLuca will try to bring Rourke, who's having a career renaissance thanks to his role in Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler", Bonet or Robert DeNiro will take part in the new film.

But I'm thinking it's time to wreck another child star's career.  Who should play the voodoo queen originally tackled by Bonet?  Dakota Fanning?  Miley Cyrus?  Hilary Duff?  Ravon Symone?  So many wonderful possibilities.

Scar Jo and R. Rey Tie the Knot

Alanis Morrisette officially has material for another album.  Over the weekend, ridiculously good-looking couple Scarlett Johansson and (Alanis ex) Ryan Reynolds tied the knot.

The seriously press shy couple didn't share any details on the marriage, but we do that it happened in Canada less than a year after the couple's engagement.  Which shouldn't be a surprise considering that the couple became engaged 4 months after they began dating.

Adding insult to injury, Reynolds was engaged to Morrisette for several years, but never actually made it to the alter.  I smell material for "You Really Oughta Know"

Heather Locklear D.U.I.

Once upon a time, Heather Locklear played a cop alongside T.J. Hooker.  She battled criminals and slid across car tops in her skin tight policelady uniform.  Oh how times have changed.

Locklear was arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence - although what the influence was is still in question.  The sitcom superstar has had a rough couple of months battling rumored depression with a shortned stint at a rehab facility.  Perhaps she should've stayed there a bit longer.

Witnesses reported watching Locklear repeatedly drive and back over a pair of sunglasses in the middle of a busy California street.  When followed further, Locklear was reported to have stepped out of her car into a busy intersection and stumbled around.  When police arrived on the scene, they determined that the cause of Locklear's strange behavior was not alcohol, but possible some sort of drug.  So now you can add Heather Locklear's really terrible mugshot to the list of other celebs like Mel Gibson, Nick Nolte, Lindsay Lohan, Hugh Grant, etc. etc.

Hollywood Loses a Legend

Sad, sad news out of Hollywood today.  After a long battle with cancer, Hollywood legend Paul Newman has died.

The 10-time Oscar nominated actor was 83 years old, and died at home surrounded by his friends and family.  Newman was one of the last hold-outs of the golden age of Hollywood - an actor that combined grace, sexiness and tough-guy appeal in a rare package that was loved by men and women alike.  His roles in films like "The Hustler," "Cool Hand Luke," "Exodus," his Oscar-winning turn in "The Color of Money" and many, many, many other roles forever cemented him as one of the great leading men.

Even more impressive, Newman was a member of the most exclusive club in Lala-land - the happily married men brigade.  Newman and his wife Joanne Woodward have been happily married since the 1950s and remained a shining example of the fact that some Hollywood marriages can end in "happily ever after."

Newman will be remembered not only for his indelible mark on the Silver Screen, but as an avid race car driver, maker of salad dressing and tomato sauce & all-around good guy.  Long before Brangelina was saving the world, Newman was donating the profits from his lucrative line of condiments to causes around the world.

Bruno Baron Cohen Takes to the Runway

Sacha Baron Cohen is at it again.  He may have retired Borat, but Bruno, his equally un-PC, extremely gay alter ego, has taken his place annoying unsuspecting civilians around the world.

According to E!Online, while filming his next movie, "Bruno: Delicious Journeys Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Male," Cohen stormed the runway of Italian designer, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada during Milan fashion week.  Cohen somehow managed to make it all the way down the runway before being escorted out of the building.

I'll give it to the man.  He is not scared to put himself in the path of bodily harm to make a point.  (Watch the video above for a full few of Cohen's craziness on the runway)

Harry's a Hit!

Last night marked the opening of Daniel Radcliffe's Broadway bow in "Equus," the tale of a boy and his horse.  Sort of.  While most people purchased tickets to this show (which was a hit on London's West End due to large amounts of Harry Potter nudity), it turns out, the critics actually think the show is pretty good (or rather, they think Radcliffe and his co-star, Richard Griffiths are).  Check out what some of New York's more respected critics had to say:

NYTimes.com (Ben Brantley) - "The young wizard has chosen wisely. Making his Broadway debut in Thea Sharrock’s oddly arid revival of Peter Shaffer’s “Equus,” which opened Thursday night at the Broadhurst Theater, the 19-year-old film star Daniel Radcliffe steps into a mothball-preserved, off-the-rack part and wears it like a tailor’s delight — that is, a natural fit that allows room to stretch."

The Daily News (Joe Dziemianowicz) - "Let's get right to it - Daniel Radcliffe, the marquee man-boy and the reason "Equus" has trotted back to Broadway.  Yes, he's terrific and gives a passionate performance as Alan Strang, the 17-year-old stable hand who worships - and blinds - six horses. Yes, he's nude in a scene, but not gratuitously. And yes, he's (at least partially) in good company in the revival of Peter Shaffer's play, which intrigues but shows its age"

New York Post (Clive Barnes) - "Despite his almost total lack of stage experience - seven years of Potter in his magic kingdom suggest Shirley Temple rather than Laurence Olivier - Radcliffe, with his luminously intense eyes and fragile but wiry body, looks wonderfully right as Alan, the 17-year-old British boy besotted by everything equine.  His acting, beautifully understated and withdrawn, has just the right manner for this horribly mixed-up adolescent, at the prey of a wayward religiosity and a twisted sexuality cemented together with suburban hypocrisy"

So, it's official.  Daniel Radcliffe is going to turn out to be a good actor.  And if you haven't already purchased tickets to Equus (like yours truely), you sure aren't going to get them now.

Buffy's Back!

In a perfect world, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" would've lived on indefinitely and we never would've had to wonder whatever happened to Sarah Michelle Gellar.  But things happen and Joss Whedon is off doing a show with the other slayer now.  So what is Sarah Michelle Gellar up to?

After a series of progressively less successful and less interesting movies ("The Grudge," "The Grudge 2," "The Return," "Southland Tales"), Gellar has finally decided to come back to the place that loves her best: television.

The former Buffy has signed on to star in the new HBO pilot, "The Wonderful Maladys," a script that sounds more "Cruel Intentions" than "Buffy."  Gellar will be one of three adult adult siblings who lost their parents at an early age.  Gellar's character is the least mature of the three, like "a drug addict - with a to-do list."

Here's hoping things work out for this show.  Lord knows Freddie Prinze Jr. isn't bringing home any moviemaking bacon lately.

Gervais to Take Over the Oscars?

There is no doubt that Ricky Gervais's back-and-forth, highly uncomfortable banter with Steve Carrell during last week's Emmy Awards was one of the highlights of the evening.  Such a highlight, in fact, that it immediately started a flurry of gossip about the British funnyman being offered a hosting gig of a much higher calibre for next season.

Reports earlier stated that Gervais had already been offered the hosting gig - passing by former hosts like Jon Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, Steve Martin and Billy Crystal (please, Billy, just host once more?  For old times sake?)  However, Oscar producer Larry Mark says that the rumor simply isn't true.  He says, "There hasn't been a single phone call.  There has been no reaching out."

No matter.  We can still imagine the unbelivable awkwardness that might occur if Gervais were to host the ratings-challenged show.  Telling directors that they're overrated.  Accepting awards on behalf of actors that are in the audience.  Or maybe just claiming them all in the name of "Extras."  Let the Oscar fun begin!

Depp+Burton+Alice=Perfection

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are one of the best matched, weirdest Hollywood teams around.  Their strange, dark sensibilities mesh so well together that even the most nonsensical choices make sense when they present them.  Which makes their participation in the latest remake of "Alice in Wonderland" (itself one of the darker, more nonsensical children's stories of all time) seem like a no-brainer.

During a major presentation by Disney, the company announced that, as rumored, Johnny Depp will be taking on the role of The Mad Hatter in Burton's 3-D take on the story of the girl who falls down the rabbit hole.  If they couldn't cast Tom Petty in the part, there seems no better casting than Depp, who is obviously comfortable sporting wacky looks for Burton (see Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Ed Wood, etc.)

Strangely, in addition, the company announced that Depp will also be taking on the role of Tonto in their "Lone Ranger" remake.  I'm not so interested in that.

I am interested in who else Burton will snare for the remake of one my favorite children's books.  I'm thinking Kathy Bates as the Queen of Hearts.  Seth Rogan as the Caterpillar.  And how much would I love to see Steve Carrell as the hyperactive White Rabbit?  What do you think?

Runway Rundown- Episode 11

Spoiler Alert- If you haven't seen the episode, don't bother looking.

Episode Title: Rock N' Runway

Challenge -  Create a look based on a musical genre for a fellow designer

Designer quote of the show -"Yo.  Kenley's gonna make an outfit for me.  She better not make it look like nineteen fif-ty." - Leann's rap

Judge quote of the show- It was all about the expressions.  LL Cool J's look when Leann came down the runway and when Kenley took off her vest.  Nina's grimace after Kenley gave her attitude.  Heidi's stare at the crotch on Leann's pants.

Strangest fun fact - Not only is Suede a slightly deluded designer, he also happens to be a classically trained cellist and pianist who's dressed a lot of pop stars in his day.

Oddball moment: Kenley's bizarre war with Tim Gunn.  How could she possibly continue to argue with Tim Gunn.  He could crush her with his well-manicured pinkie.

Weirdest look: Suede's runway hair.  He really did look like he should be in the drag queen challenge.

Winning designer: Korto

Winning look:

Losing designer:

Losing looks:

Drew's Got Something to Gossip About

This just in.  D just broke up with SuperMac, but our hip chick doesn't waste time.  Spotted. D. canoodling with none other than Chuck Bass.  You know you love me for that news.  XOXO.

Or, for those that don't speak Gossip Girl - Drew Barrymore has a new boyfriend and he's familiar to fans of the CW show.  Drew is continuing her trend of dating younger, uber-hipster types like Justin Long, Zach Braff, Fabrizio Moretti, etc. etc by picking up with Ed Westwick, who plays the baddest boy on Park Ave.

For photographic proof of this slightly bizarre, but not unexpected hook-up, check out this article.

And now for the real question of the day.... When are uber daters Drew and John Mayer going to get together?  If there was ever a match made in serial monogamy, I think it's that one.

Brace Yourselves: Lynn Spears Has a Point

Since Britney is working on keeping up the sanity thing and Jaime Lynn is busy taking care of her three-month old, Lynn Spears is stepping up to make sure that her family doesn't have to endure a moment out of the spotlight.  The elder Spears is currently on a press tour promoting her book, "Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World" AKA "How to Screw Up Your Daughters in 10 Easy Steps."

During the tour, Spears talked to Newsweek about some of the issues facing her famously screwy children and she did actually manage to make a good point.  As witnessed in the above paragraph, the media and public have not been kind to the Spears family about Jaime Lynn's situation.  And yet, when Sarah Palin's daughter, who is a year older than Jaime Lynn, came forward with her own teen pregnancy, the reaction was markedly different.

Spears comment on the situation was this, "It's a totally different reaction. It's as if [Sarah Palin] became celebrated. I mean, the mother, Palin, was celebrated for this. Every woman in the world has applauded her strength and her convictions and poor little old Jamie Lynn—you saw how she was crucified. Everybody did, firsthand ... I just feel like it's been a very hypocritical situation."  And when asked if she had any advice for the potential VPs family, she said, "I really can't give advice. I wouldn't give advice because everybody's situation is different. I would never tell anybody else what to do with their child. I would never attempt to make them think I knew more about their child. Even if they were to ask, I would tell them dig deep, what do you think?"

It is not untrue that kid gloves are being applied in a major way to Bristol Palin's pregnancy.  Should Lynn Spears and her family be treated any differently for being dropped in the middle of the same situation?  Interesting, considering that probably a few short months ago, the Spears family would've been right on top of the Palin bandwagon.  A touchy topic, I know, but an interesting question to ask.

"American Psycho" Sings

When you think Broadway musical, the first thing that comes to mind is probably not decapitation by chainsaw, eating people's brains or graphic violence against women.  Unless you're talking about "Sweeney Todd."  Or "Jeckyll and Hyde."  Or "Evil Dead: The Musical." Actually, come to think about it... Maybe "American Psycho" was destined for the Great White Way.

Bret Easton Ellis's controversial novel about serial killer/yuppie Patrick Bateman had a hard enough time coming to the screen in the form of a quasi-satire that eventually made Christian Bale a big ol' star.  Women groups protested, Hollywood protested, everyone protested.  And yet now, when Broadway has decided that the only way to make money is to bring already filmed material to the stage and add a little singing and dancing to it, Bateman's story seems like a not so illogical choice.

Part of the serial killer's M.O. is to murder his victims to choice '80s tunes by Huey Lewis and the News, Phil Collins and Whitney Houston.  Why shouldn't he big singing the songs when he chops 'em up?  Who wouldn't be curious to see the infamous business card throwdown as a full-fledged musical romp.  I'm warming up to this idea the more I think about.

So now that serial killers are headed to Broadway again, can the stage version of the "Buffy" musical be far behind?

It's About Time

That scream you heard outside your window that sounded like, "I TOLD YOU SO!!!"  That was Kathy Griffin's triumphant yell (or at least the one I imagined she gave) after seeing the cover of this week's "People" magazine. 

According to PerezHilton.com, Clay Aiken is on the cover of the current issue where he gives Claymates a first look at his new child, as well as outs himself to the country.  Alth