Author: The Dishmaster
Sarah Silverman Drops Jimmy Kimmel Bombshell on Howard Stern
The news of Sarah Silverman’s Howard Stern interview is largely focused on the revelation that Louis C.K. used to masturbate in front of her WITH her consent. She chalked it up to mutual freakdom and thought nothing of it, but she made it clear that because they were both up-and-coming at the time, there was no objectionable power dynamic that blurred consent. While that’s certainly interesting, I’m far more intrigued by her more subtle revelation about Jimmy Kimmel.
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Jane Curtin is a Serious Badass on WWHL
Jane Curtin is a badass. As an original cast member on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ she’s a pioneer who paved the way for many of the women who came after her, and by all accounts, she’s normal. If you ever read ‘Live From New York’ written by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales, you’d learn more about her legendary status, with one select quote from Rosie Shuster, a writer on the long-running series who later married Lorne Michaels.
HBO’s ‘The Sentence’ — A Gripping, Powerful Documentary
‘The Sentence,’ a new documentary by Rudy Valdez airing today on HBO, is one of the most powerful pieces of filmmaking I’ve seen in years. The documentary focuses on Cindy Shank, a woman who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Though the cocaine belonged to her boyfriend at the time, she broke the law by not reporting it. Her boyfriend was later murdered.Continue reading “HBO’s ‘The Sentence’ — A Gripping, Powerful Documentary”
Lena Dunham on WWHL – Good ‘Girls’ Gossip + Calvin Harris Call out
As someone fascinated by the early exit of actors from successful series, I’ve long been curious about Christopher Abbott’s abrupt departure from HBO’s Girls in season 3. Though he returned for a cameo in the final season, the speculation has always pointed to a stark creative difference with Lena Dunham. On ‘Watch What Happens Live,’ Andy Cohen got to the bottom of it, and Dunham confirmed their cantankerous relationship, saying Abbott once said he felt “stuck on a sitcom.”
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Kenan Thompson: Kanye West “Held the SNL Cast Hostage”
In a finite period of time on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Kenan Thompson made some very astute points about Kanye West’s political rant on SNL, and they’re worth noting. For starters, absent the insanity of West’s actual argument, Thompson points out that he made the cast uncomfortable and essentially “held them hostage.” He gathered them around for his rant without revealing his intentions, which awkwardly puts them beside him without their prior consent. Furthermore, though “we are all entitled to our opinion,” according to Thompson, that is “not the time” to voice it. And if you’re going to voice it, at least let people know before you comission their presence. Watch below.
Florence + The Machine Slays at The Hollywood Bowl
AN UNFORGETTABLE ENTRANCE
I’ve been to a lot of shows at the Hollywood Bowl and it’s not my favorite venue (I prefer The Greek). But if you ask non-concertgoers in Los Angeles, they will overwhelmingly endorse the Bowl. It’s legendary. Plus, it certainly helps that the Bougie wine-and-cheese crowd can pay a little extra to sit inside a glorified box. It was not until seeing Florence + The Machine that I finally realized the true value of that venue. At approximately 9:15 p.m., Florence Welch entered the stage in unison with her very talented musicians, and it was as if the heavens opened up and released a gift from G-d amidst the stars and the mountains. The aesthetics of a show are often overlooked, and she optimized every inch of available space. Her staging was impeccable, with perfect lighting and a background that made the large area feel incredibly intimate.
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Kirsten Bell Smokes Weed in Front of Sober Dax Shepard
Not too long ago in Los Angeles I saw Kristen Bell on a panel promoting ‘The Good Place,’ and I distinctly remember a weed joke. At the time, my first thought went to Dax Shepard, who is honest about his sobriety. “Should she be smoke weed when her husband is sober?” I thought.
While on ‘The View,’ Bell addressed the issue again, saying, “If you’re not using your critical thinking skills and you can’t give me the benefit of the doubt in a situation and you just come at me, I don’t have time for that, I just don’t. I respond to positive things.” Furthermore, Dax likened it to “asking a diabetic spouse [not to] ever eat sugar in front of me.”
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‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser’ — Soundtrack Out Now
My inner tweenie is elated by today’s release of ‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser,’ especially on the heels of my two favorite Netflix rom-coms, ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ and ‘The Kissing Booth.’ It’s an exciting time for teen flicks, and it’s especially exciting that Netflix has introduced us to some new stars, including the very endearing Noah Centineo, who seems to have stayed humble on the heels of his massive shot into the fame stratosphere.
THE STARS OF SIERRA BURGESS
The film also stars Shannon Purser, Kristine Froseth, and RJ Cyler. Directed by Ian Samuels and written by Lindsay Beer, the story centers on Sierra (Shannon Purser), an intelligent teen who does not fall into the shallow definition of high school pretty but, in a case of mistaken identity that results in unexpected romance, must team with the popular girl (Kristine Froseth) in order to win her crush (Noah Centineo).
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All the News I’ve Missed — Your List of Links
David Arquette and Courney Cox came together for Coco. Too Fab
Kendall Jenner and Anwar Hadid are heating up. Hollywood Life
Alexander Skarsgard and Charlize Theron might be an item. ET Online
Khloe Kardashian doesn’t care what you think of her relationship. The Stir
Kourtney Kardashian’s sisters clearly don’t like her ex-boyfriend. TMZ
Katie Lee (Billy Joel’s ex-wife and resident foodie) remarried. E Online
The stars of Flipping Out had a falling out. Radar
Is Roseanne Barr moving to Israel? Jezebel
Bachelor Nation has a new couple. People
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have matching tattoos. Blemish
Michael Lohan and his lady love are leaving their marriage behind. D Listed
Hilary Swank tied the knot. Wonderwall