Grey’s Anatomy Season 9 Episode 2 Sneak Peak — Recycled Storyline

Be careful, Grey’s Anatomy. If you don’t quickly abort ship with the Derek’s-bum-hand storyline, you’re tedering on copying your own Preston Burke’s-bum-hand storyline. I know it’s been some time and there’s only so many ways to write conflict, but this one seems way too close for comfort. Get creative and pull the plug quickly. Watch a preview of this Thursday’s show below.

Adele’s James Bond Theme Leaks — Listen Now

There’s no bigger Adele fan than The Dishmaster. That being said, I’m not crazy about the James Bond theme. When asked about her decision to sign on for the film, Adele said, “There’s a lot of instant spotlight and pressure when it comes to a Bond song. But I fell in love with the script and Paul had some great ideas for the track and it ended up being a bit of a no-brainer to do it.” I get it. The theme is tough to write. But it’s just a little boring for my taste.

Interview: Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real

I discovered Lukas Nelson by accident. I stumbled across Willie Nelson’s cover of Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe,” and I noticed the very unique voice of the man singing with him. I immediately wanted an interview and was shocked to discover that the man in question is actually Willie Nelson’s son. I then found out that Lukas fronts his own band called Lukas Nelson & The Promise of the Real. After listening to his latest record, “Wasted,” I reached out to his team and he kindly agreed to answer a few of my questions.

Can you tell me a little about how you connected with your current band?

I met Anthony at a Neil Young concert, and we became surfing buddies. He’s known our bass player for years, and I’ve known our percussion player from Hawaii. We’ve all known each other for a while.

Is it true you wrote Wasted while you were wasted?

Yes, I was pretty drunk [laughs].

I heard you’re not undergoing that songwriting formula anymore.

No. I quit drinking for a year. I’ve taken it way easier. I took a year hiatus from everything.

Has that helped your creative process?

I don’t think it made a difference. It’s not better or worse. There’s not a universal way [of writing].

I read that your dad gave you a guitar at 14.

I was eleven. And I started playing in his band at 14.

Do you think it was an innate interest being a son of a musician?

I think being around it kept my interest high. It was nature and nurture. I was immersed in that world, so it became second nature to me.

I know you grew up around so many legendary musicians. Did you know at the time that you were around such greats?

I always had a lot of respect for them. But it’s still just hanging around the house with dad’s friends. If I didn’t think of it that way it would get awkward. They’re just people, but they’re really inspiring people so they have good conversations that makes it really interesting to be around them.

I imagine you get really good advice with all those resources. I read that Neil Young told you to record this live to tape?

He told me about digital recording, actually. He said if you’re going to record digitally, do it to the highest resolution. But when we mixed the original tracks, we mixed it to analog tape. So we did both.

Do you often go to Neil Young for advice about your records?

I try not to bother him too much. I usually go to him for technical advice. I really try hard to figure it out on my own first, because I have a lot of respect for his kind, and he probably gets thousands of emails a day. I’m just another kid.

Are you partial to this album with that different recording process?

I like this one as much as all the others. But in terms of recording, it’s definitely a more mature recording.

I saw your performance on Jimmy Fallon with your dad. You looked so relaxed. Do you get nervous at all anymore?

Sometimes. I’m just better at not showing it. I try not to stress too much.

I know in a lot of interviews you get asked about living in your father’s shadow. I read something great that you said about how you don’t feel pressured to prove yourself. How do you get to that space in your head? Was it ever an issue?

No, it never was. I just don’t really think about it. If I spent my time wasting my energy on crap like that, [which] doesn’t really matter, I wouldn’t be the musician that I am trying to be. I’m still growing and learning, and I don’t really think about that stuff. I have to just keep writing and keep playing and getting better.

Do you get along with your father on the road?

We’re buddies. I’ve never had an argument with my dad. That’s not the relationship we have.

Listen below to Lukas’ record.

Arnold Schwarzenegger on 60 Minutes — Smiles Through Remorse? — WATCH

I never understood Maria Shriver’s relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger and apparently, neither did Maria Shriver. In a lazy attempt to clean up his image, Schwarzenegger sat down with Lesley Stahl to answer some softball questions about his astounding affair and subsequent love-child. Judging by this tell-all interview, the only thing the guy feels sorry about is getting caught. It’s nearly sociopathic. Sure he can articulate remorse with complete sentences, but can the guy actually be remorseful? Here’s my advice: if you’re going to privately humiliate your wife, perhaps you should withhold from publicly humiliating her too by recounting very personal marriage details in your memoir. I realize he has an interest in image-cleanup, but hasn’t he caused his ex enough pain? And furthermore, why didn’t Lesley Stahl ask the one question everyone wants to know: Why would he sleep with someone that unattractive?

Tabloid Gossip — Weekend Rundown — Everything You Don’t Need to Know

  • Is Simon Cowell dating Carmen Electra? PopSugar
  • Have Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart reconciled? ICYDK
  • Antonio Sabato, Jr. got married. Wonderwall
  • JWOWW confirmed her engagement. Wet Paint
  • Kristin Cavallari debuted her baby. People
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger had an affair with Brigitte Nielson. TMZ
  • Britney Spears’ ex-manager from hell won’t go away. CDAN
  • Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth might be in a twitter fight. The Inquisitr

 

 

Anderson Cooper v. Teresa Giudice: “GROW UP!”

I’m not sure how to feel about Anderson Cooper’s public scolding of Teresa Giudice’s behavior during the Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion show. On one hand, it’s enjoyable to watch an extremely intelligent person slap the hand of an unintelligent child. That being said, isn’t Anderson Cooper the same guy who travels to war-zones for CNN? My brain cannot fully process the downgrade. Watch below.

Justin Bieber Performs on Dancing With the Stars — In a Onesie?

Who would have thought that I’d yearn for the day when Britney Spears strutted around the stage with a snake on her shoulders. The standards sure have changed for lip-syncing pop-tarts. Watch below.

Julia Louis Dreyfus & Amy Poehler Swap Speeches — OoPs!

Original Emmy speeches deserve a standing ovation, especially when all the comedy at the awards is painfully canned. Watch what happened when Julia Louis Dreyfus accepted her award only to find out that she was accidentally reading Amy Poehler’s speech. I particularly enjoyed the shared spotlight for the nominated ladies.

Howard Stern on Dr. Phil’s Dina Lohan Interview: “He’s a Bloated Bully”


“Dr. Phil is such an asshole. It’s like he’s beating up a retarded person. How are you helping that woman by lecturing her on television and telling her what a moron she is? He’s such a fucking bull shit artist. If she had any brains, she would have said, “Are you a real doctor?” At least Dr. Drew is good at pretending he cares. Dr. Phil doesn’t even pretend he cares. He’s just a fucking asshole. It’s not like he’s exposing Watergate. He took a woman who is obviously disturbed . . . . You fuck. Let’s take every disturbed person and you can sit there with that smug, fat, bloated look on your face. He’s a bully. He’s beating up on a woman who’s a complete mess. He’s like a parent who just lectures you to death. I can’t stand that prick. I want him to come on here so I can yell at him. Let’s see him stand up to me.” Howard Stern’s hilarious and appropriate on “Dr.” Phil.