Naveen Andrews (pictured at right), a.k.a. as Sayid on TV’s Lost, has offered TVGuide.com a preview of the “constantly surprising” episodes of the show’s fourth season, which premieres in less than seven hours.Photo: E! Online.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
State of Disgust
Per the Entertainment Tonight Web site, “Out of respect for Heath Ledger’s family, ET and The Insider have decided not to run the Heath Ledger video which has been circulating in the world media.”
How big of them. I’m sure “respect” played a big part in the shows’ decision-making process.
It’s rather disgusting what has been and is going on in entertainment news these days.
The bar has been lowered so much it’s just a stick on the ground.
Granted, celebrities don’t help the situation any, what with their drunk driving and their flashing of the crotches and their overall disregard for propriety, but journalists have a responsibility when it comes to reporting.
Paparazzi not so much – I get that.
When the ETs and the Insiders of the world media get to run a horrifying promo, though, sensationally touting old footage of a recently deceased actor, only to be granted access later on at, say, the Oscars – you know that’s going to happen – well…there’s just something wrong with that.
Whatever happened to class?
Why is this sordidness happening? Why is an after-the-fact statement saying a show no longer intends to do something that’s just ethically, morally, and socially questionable, even an option? Why can’t Ledger rest in peace?
And by the way, world media, I don’t care about Britney Spears. I stopped caring about her two CDs, 13 meltdowns, and one intervention ago. Let it will be, already.
Per the Entertainment Tonight Web site, “Out of respect for Heath Ledger’s family, ET and The Insider have decided not to run the Heath Ledger video which has been circulating in the world media.”How big of them. I’m sure “respect” played a big part in the shows’ decision-making process.
It’s rather disgusting what has been and is going on in entertainment news these days.
The bar has been lowered so much it’s just a stick on the ground.
Granted, celebrities don’t help the situation any, what with their drunk driving and their flashing of the crotches and their overall disregard for propriety, but journalists have a responsibility when it comes to reporting.
Paparazzi not so much – I get that.
When the ETs and the Insiders of the world media get to run a horrifying promo, though, sensationally touting old footage of a recently deceased actor, only to be granted access later on at, say, the Oscars – you know that’s going to happen – well…there’s just something wrong with that.
Whatever happened to class?
Why is this sordidness happening? Why is an after-the-fact statement saying a show no longer intends to do something that’s just ethically, morally, and socially questionable, even an option? Why can’t Ledger rest in peace?
And by the way, world media, I don’t care about Britney Spears. I stopped caring about her two CDs, 13 meltdowns, and one intervention ago. Let it will be, already.
Photo: TheCinemaSource.com.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh – Here They Come
Are the New Kids on the Block getting back together?
The massively successful boy band from the late-1980s and early-90s are said to be planning a reunion to be announced quite soon.
A new untitled ballad already can be heard when you visit the group’s offical Web site, with a video teasing, “Are you ready?”
I say yeah.
And admit it – “Hangin’ Tough” was fun. These guys were everywhere – on TV...on the radio...on lunchboxes. They were It.
Are the New Kids on the Block getting back together?The massively successful boy band from the late-1980s and early-90s are said to be planning a reunion to be announced quite soon.
A new untitled ballad already can be heard when you visit the group’s offical Web site, with a video teasing, “Are you ready?”
I say yeah.
And admit it – “Hangin’ Tough” was fun. These guys were everywhere – on TV...on the radio...on lunchboxes. They were It.
Photo: SMH.com.au.
Behold the Power of Green
According to a poll conducted by In Style magazine and SkyMovies, the stunning green dress that Keira Knightley wears in Atonement has been chosen as the best costume in the history of cinema.
The dress, fashioned by costume designer Jacqueline Durran, plays a pivotal role in the Academy Award-nominated film…but I’m not sure it’s No. 1 material.
I mean, it got more votes than the classic black Givenchy Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
That’s just…not right, is it?
According to a poll conducted by In Style magazine and SkyMovies, the stunning green dress that Keira Knightley wears in Atonement has been chosen as the best costume in the history of cinema.The dress, fashioned by costume designer Jacqueline Durran, plays a pivotal role in the Academy Award-nominated film…but I’m not sure it’s No. 1 material.
I mean, it got more votes than the classic black Givenchy Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
That’s just…not right, is it?
Photo: EW.com.
Update: From Feb. 1-March 1, the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation will hold an auction of this dress to benefit Variety - The Children’s Charity of Southern California. Now, that is quite right.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Fierce
I never say “fierce,” but if I did, I certainly would say Kylie Minogue’s new video, for “In My Arms,” is something fierce.
La Minogue, who recently beat breast cancer, is back and better than ever – with a new album, X (due out in the United States in March), and an upcoming tour – following a two-year absence from the music scene.
Welcome back, cutie.
I never say “fierce,” but if I did, I certainly would say Kylie Minogue’s new video, for “In My Arms,” is something fierce.La Minogue, who recently beat breast cancer, is back and better than ever – with a new album, X (due out in the United States in March), and an upcoming tour – following a two-year absence from the music scene.
Welcome back, cutie.
Photo: en.EpochTimes.com.
Get Smart
Before Sarah Jessica Parker serves up the hot, hot dish that is going to be the Sex and the City movie, she will whet our appetites by co-starring alongside Dennis Quaid, Thomas Haden Church, and Ellen Page (Juno) in the Sundance Film Festival entry Smart People (out on limited release on April 11).
Quaid plays a widowed professor who realizes, upon receiving an unexpected visit from his adopted brother (Church), that his self-absorbed ways are getting in the way of a shot at a new love (Parker) and of his daughter’s (Page) happiness.
Alrighty then – a feel-good movie. Count me in.
Before Sarah Jessica Parker serves up the hot, hot dish that is going to be the Sex and the City movie, she will whet our appetites by co-starring alongside Dennis Quaid, Thomas Haden Church, and Ellen Page (Juno) in the Sundance Film Festival entry Smart People (out on limited release on April 11).Quaid plays a widowed professor who realizes, upon receiving an unexpected visit from his adopted brother (Church), that his self-absorbed ways are getting in the way of a shot at a new love (Parker) and of his daughter’s (Page) happiness.
Alrighty then – a feel-good movie. Count me in.
Photo: Miramax Films.
Beefing Up G.I. Joe
Dennis Quaid and Channing Tatum (pictured at right) have been cast as the leads in G.I. Joe.
Quaid will play team leader Gen. Hawk, and Tatum will play Duke Hauser, the lead soldier who works closely on missions with fellow team member Ripcord (Marlon Wayans).
Also cast Sienna Miller, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rachel Nichols (TV’s Alias), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (TV’s Lost), and Said Taghmaoui.
G.I. Joe is due out in theaters in August 2009.
Dennis Quaid and Channing Tatum (pictured at right) have been cast as the leads in G.I. Joe.Quaid will play team leader Gen. Hawk, and Tatum will play Duke Hauser, the lead soldier who works closely on missions with fellow team member Ripcord (Marlon Wayans).
Also cast Sienna Miller, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rachel Nichols (TV’s Alias), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (TV’s Lost), and Said Taghmaoui.
G.I. Joe is due out in theaters in August 2009.
Photo: MaleModelsCollection.blogspot.com.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Dimming Now
Oh, Mandy Moore,
How did you know that “All good things /
Come to an end.”
Oh, Mandy Moore,How did you know that “All good things /
Come to an end.”
Photo: Music.MSN.com.
Madonna’s Going to “Save the World”
Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are in London to shoot Madonna’s new video for the song they co-wrote and co-produced for her, “4 Minutes to Save the World,” the first single off the Queen of Pop’s upcoming new album.
Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are in London to shoot Madonna’s new video for the song they co-wrote and co-produced for her, “4 Minutes to Save the World,” the first single off the Queen of Pop’s upcoming new album. M recently also shot the cover art for the album (said to be called Give It to Me) with frequent collaborator Steven Klein. Her stylist, B. (just B.), has said the singer’s look “is going to be more edgy, more fresh – no more disco.”
The album is due out this spring.
Photo: NYMag.com.
SAG Awards Bring Glamour Back to Hollywood
Yesterday’s 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards celebrated the outstanding performances of 2007.
The show gave Hollywood a shot in the arm in terms of glamour and managed to surprise – something that even in this unusual awards season was quite welcome.
Firstly, though, how cool was it to see the stars all decked out and on the red carpet? Becki Newton (TV’s Ugly Betty), you’re just gorge. And way to fuel the pregnancy rumors, Brangelina.
Secondly, it was nice to see that the night had at least one surprise in store, which came in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category when Ruby Dee (American Gangster) pulled an upset over front-runners Cate Blanchett (I’m Not There) and Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone).
And thirdly, kudos to the guild for favoring TV couples (i.e., undeniable chemistry): Tina Fey (pictured at right) and Alec Baldwin, both of TV’s 30 Rock, and Edie Falco and James Gandolfini, both of HBO’s The Sopranos, took home trophies for their work on their series.
For a complete list of winners, click here.
Yesterday’s 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards celebrated the outstanding performances of 2007.The show gave Hollywood a shot in the arm in terms of glamour and managed to surprise – something that even in this unusual awards season was quite welcome.
Firstly, though, how cool was it to see the stars all decked out and on the red carpet? Becki Newton (TV’s Ugly Betty), you’re just gorge. And way to fuel the pregnancy rumors, Brangelina.
Secondly, it was nice to see that the night had at least one surprise in store, which came in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category when Ruby Dee (American Gangster) pulled an upset over front-runners Cate Blanchett (I’m Not There) and Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone).
And thirdly, kudos to the guild for favoring TV couples (i.e., undeniable chemistry): Tina Fey (pictured at right) and Alec Baldwin, both of TV’s 30 Rock, and Edie Falco and James Gandolfini, both of HBO’s The Sopranos, took home trophies for their work on their series.
For a complete list of winners, click here.
Photo: People.com.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Just Because, Pt. 11
Oh dear, I’m sooo rocking out to Lindsay Lohan’s “First,” I’ve got to simma.
Oh dear, I’m sooo rocking out to Lindsay Lohan’s “First,” I’ve got to simma. Don’t judge me.
Photo: MTV.com.
It’s a Wrap
OMG, y’all – May 30 just got a lot of a heck closer.
Filming on the Sex and the City movie already wrapped, and so, a fresh-from-Sundance Sarah Jessica Parker (pictured at right) shot some print ads for the project in Manhattan this week.
Trend Alert: Oversize puffy everythings are in for spring.
SJP is not the only fashionista rocking the look. Lucy Liu (TV’s Cashmere Mafia) stepped out in an attention-grabbing Valentino in Paris a couple of days ago.
So bigger is better.
OMG, y’all – May 30 just got a lot of a heck closer.Filming on the Sex and the City movie already wrapped, and so, a fresh-from-Sundance Sarah Jessica Parker (pictured at right) shot some print ads for the project in Manhattan this week.
Trend Alert: Oversize puffy everythings are in for spring.
SJP is not the only fashionista rocking the look. Lucy Liu (TV’s Cashmere Mafia) stepped out in an attention-grabbing Valentino in Paris a couple of days ago.
So bigger is better.
Photo: People.com.
Under Construction
Anyone who has seen Cloverfield has seen it – the teaser trailer for J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the Star Trek franchise, due out on Christmas Day.
The movie will follow the early days of James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and Mr. Spock (Zachary Quinto), their first meeting at Starfleet Academy, and their first outer space mission.
The buzz-maker features steel workers putting the finishing touches on the starship Enterprise – something that has Trekkie tongues wagging.
Now, I don’t know the first thing about Star Trek, so the obvious question is: Are you excited?
Anyone who has seen Cloverfield has seen it – the teaser trailer for J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the Star Trek franchise, due out on Christmas Day.The movie will follow the early days of James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and Mr. Spock (Zachary Quinto), their first meeting at Starfleet Academy, and their first outer space mission.
The buzz-maker features steel workers putting the finishing touches on the starship Enterprise – something that has Trekkie tongues wagging.
Now, I don’t know the first thing about Star Trek, so the obvious question is: Are you excited?
Photo: Paramount Pictures.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Lose Yourself
Are you ready to get Lost again?
The hit cult TV show will return a week from today with a new season of questions – just what is the story of that huge four-toed statue of a foot (pictured at right), anyway? – and, I hope, answers.
I can hardly wait…I wish I could flash-forward to 8 p.m. on Jan. 31 now.
Are you ready to get Lost again?The hit cult TV show will return a week from today with a new season of questions – just what is the story of that huge four-toed statue of a foot (pictured at right), anyway? – and, I hope, answers.
I can hardly wait…I wish I could flash-forward to 8 p.m. on Jan. 31 now.
Photo: GuideLive.com.
Nostalgia, Pt. 17
Before Wyclef Jean ever sang “Shakira, Shakira” and her hips didn’t lie, Shakira sang gloriously en español.
Just last week, a friend reminded me of this when he hummed a little bit of “Estoy Aqui,” the Colombian pop star’s first hit single.
And this morning, I heard it on the radio – and it stung a little, especially when she sang “Si aún piensas algo en mà / Sabes que sigo esperándote.”
Am I ever.
Before Wyclef Jean ever sang “Shakira, Shakira” and her hips didn’t lie, Shakira sang gloriously en español.Just last week, a friend reminded me of this when he hummed a little bit of “Estoy Aqui,” the Colombian pop star’s first hit single.
And this morning, I heard it on the radio – and it stung a little, especially when she sang “Si aún piensas algo en mà / Sabes que sigo esperándote.”
Am I ever.
Photo: WorkShopLive.com.
What a…Cute Name
And the official title of the new James Bond movie is…Quantum of Solace.
Up until recently, the project was known as Bond 22.
Daniel Craig – swoon – will reprise his role as James Bond in the film, which picks up where 2006’s Casino Royale left off, with 007 contemplating revenge after his betrayal by his true love, Vesper Lynd (Eva Green).
Here’s to hoping Quantum of Solace, like Casino Royale, features a smoldering scene or two of Craig on a beach. (I mean...take a look-see at right.)
And the official title of the new James Bond movie is…Quantum of Solace.Up until recently, the project was known as Bond 22.
Daniel Craig – swoon – will reprise his role as James Bond in the film, which picks up where 2006’s Casino Royale left off, with 007 contemplating revenge after his betrayal by his true love, Vesper Lynd (Eva Green).
Here’s to hoping Quantum of Solace, like Casino Royale, features a smoldering scene or two of Craig on a beach. (I mean...take a look-see at right.)
Photo: MGM/Columbia Pictures.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
What a Way to Start a Relationship
In the upcoming romantic comedy What Happens in Vegas (opening on May 16), Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher are going to have to pick a side and stay there when they realize they’ve gone and done the Vegas thing – getting drunk-married, natch – and one of them has hit a $3 million jackpot on the other’s quarter.
What is a couple in a situation such as this one to do?
Undermine each other to try and get all the money? Perhaps.
Fall in love? Definitely.
Check out the trailer for this one here.
In the upcoming romantic comedy What Happens in Vegas (opening on May 16), Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher are going to have to pick a side and stay there when they realize they’ve gone and done the Vegas thing – getting drunk-married, natch – and one of them has hit a $3 million jackpot on the other’s quarter.What is a couple in a situation such as this one to do?
Undermine each other to try and get all the money? Perhaps.
Fall in love? Definitely.
Check out the trailer for this one here.
Photo: 20th Century Fox.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
R.I.P. Heath Ledger
I am saddened and shocked: 28-year-old Heath Ledger was found dead in his New York City apartment this afternoon.
Police say the death may be drug-related.
The Academy Award-nominated Brokeback Mountain actor leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter, Matilda, from his relationship with co-star Michelle Williams, and a much-too-short repertoire.
Ledger will be seen one last time on the big screen as the Joker in July 18’s The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins.
I am saddened and shocked: 28-year-old Heath Ledger was found dead in his New York City apartment this afternoon.Police say the death may be drug-related.
The Academy Award-nominated Brokeback Mountain actor leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter, Matilda, from his relationship with co-star Michelle Williams, and a much-too-short repertoire.
Ledger will be seen one last time on the big screen as the Joker in July 18’s The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins.
Photo: Warner Bros. (The Dark Knight).
Attention Academy
Dear Oscar voters,
You have to vote for “Falling Slowly” from Once in the Best Song category.
You just have to.
XOXO
Dear Oscar voters,You have to vote for “Falling Slowly” from Once in the Best Song category.
You just have to.
XOXO
Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures.
It’s Oscar’s Time
Click here to see who may (or may not – I’m looking at you, writers strike) turn up at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland for the 80th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 24.
Click here to see who may (or may not – I’m looking at you, writers strike) turn up at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland for the 80th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 24.Photo: Oscars.org.
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