So I opened last week’s Variety and discovered the article about The CW’s new spy television show, ‘Nikita.’ Before even reading the story, I noticed a picture of Maggie Q. in a bikini looking seriously under weight. It’s no secret that I favor curvy girls (and no that’s not because I have a gigantic ass), but shouldn’t you have some muscle on you when you’re a spy? Even Jennifer Garner had some meat on her bones when she did ‘Alias.’ I think that CW president Dawn Ostroff has a hard-on for skinny chicks, as the 90210 girls (Shenae Grimes, Jessica Stroup, and AnnaLynne McCord) garnered the same criticism that I’m giving Maggie Q. I’m surprised Maggie Q. even took this job, given that she’s been a movie actress (remember that red dress in Mission Impossible III?). I’m sure The CW paid her bank though, and after all, Martin Sheen made a shit-ton of money on ‘The West Wing.’ Hopefully she’ll eat some burgers to beef up for this role (pun intended). Watch a preview of the show below.
Author: The Dishmaster
‘Jersey Shore’ News – Sammi and Ronnie Are Still Together
Jersey Shore fans rejoice! The tumultuous couple that is Sammi and Ronnie are back together – or at least still fooling around. Radar Online has a picture of the two kissing on South Beach, which makes me very happy. Next to Rob and Amber Mariano of ‘Survivor,’ these two are my favorite reality couple. To see the pic, click below.
Grey’s Anatomy Finale: My Review
I confess that I’ve been picking on Shonda Rhimes a lot lately for being too dark. But if there is anything I’m able to do, it’s admit when I’m wrong. This Thursday’s finale was extremely dark, but still enjoyable, and it ties the series finale of ‘Six Feet Under’ as one of the best episodes of television that I’ve ever seen in my life. I’ll also let you in on a little secret: I read the spoilers before watching the show. Why? Because I wanted to know who died before I saw it (I was scared of Shonda Rhimes scarring me for life). Throughout the episode I kept asking myself who deserves an Emmy. There were so many stand-out performances that I can’t pick just one. Here’s my list of Emmy worthy scenes:
Sandra Oh: Cristina telling Meredith that she can’t enter the operating room while she operates on Derek.
Ellen Pompeo: Meredith’s plea for the shooter to kill her instead of Derek, followed by her collapse to the floor when she believed that Cristina let him die (per the shooter’s wishes).
Chandra Wilson: Dr. Miranda Bailey’s freak-out realization that Percy would die, followed by the strength of pulling it together for him.
Sarah Drew: Her monologue to the shooter about being “somebody’s daughter” was gut-wrenchingly good. She also navigated the freak-outs without getting annoyingly over the top. She’s actually getting mixed reviews on the internet for her performance, much like Katherine Heigl did when she cut Denny’s LVAD wire. I think she’s on her way to some very great opportunities.
Michael O’Neill: Ah, the evil shooter. He clearly wins the entire episode. Whoever the casting director is that found this guy and decided he’d be right for this role, deserves a huge raise and promotion. When I first saw him on the show I knew he was a decent actor, but who knew he was capable of this?
Hollywood Truth or Myth: Does Bret Michaels Have Fake Hair?
With the slew of Bret Michaels news recently, there is one question that I keep getting asked: does Bret Michaels wear a wig? The answer? His hair is both real and fake. Though what you see is most of his real hair, he has extensions also. Micheals once said in an interview to promote ‘Rock of Love,’ that he has “the best hair extensions money can buy.” I have no idea what the percentages are, but I imagine that his natural hair is pretty thin. I think he’s stuck with these extensions for life though, given that we all like to think of him during the days of ‘Poison’ with his long fluffly locks.
Celebrity Apprentice Finale Spoiler – Who Surprises Bret Michaels
Liza Minelli Sings ‘Single Ladies’ for ‘Sex and the City 2’
The first time I played this song I laughed so hard I got a cramp in my side. I cannot believe that this cut made it to the actual movie soundtrack. Yes I understand that it will likely be played at Marcus and Stanford’s wedding, and the gays love Liza, but I draw the line at ‘Single Ladies.’ Plus, well . . . listen for yourself. I’ll refrain from getting too mean on this one.
Justin Long and Drew Barrymore’s New Movie: ‘Going the Distance’
Have they even confirmed that they are in a relationship yet? Anyways, real life lovebirds Drew Barrymore and Justin Long star in a new movie about long distance relationships and the trailer looks . . . eh. My experience with romantic comedies though, is that bad trailer = good movie and good trailer = bad movie. Got it? Watch the trailer below and start making predictions.
Simon Cowell on Oprah – Watch the Clips
Simon Cowell made an Oprah appearance, as a send off to his last season on ‘American Idol.’ He acknowledged many of the criticisms that we’ve all been talking about, which reminds me of why I like Cowell so much in the first place. He’s real. He blamed the sinking ratings on Paula’s exit, but I’m sure he bit his tongue on many of the other complaints. Watch some clips below.
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Gossip Girl Spoiler: Does Chuck Live!??
Gossip Girl fans can finally take a breath. Chuck lives! The CW released spoilers for the next season, which starts off in Paris. So what happens to Chuck? According to the spoiler, “Season four will open with a radiant Serena and Blair enjoying their grand and romantic summer in Paris…until Chuck mysteriously arrives in town with a new girlfriend and a new identity. Blair swore off Chuck forever but will this changed man woo Blair into having a change of heart, or will Queen B set her sights on ruling Columbia University? And as for that baby…?” Yikes! I can’t wait!!
Megan Fox v. Michael Bay: The Quote Showdown – A Timeline
In honor of Megan Fox’s departure from Transformers 3, I have listed all of the quotes from both Michael Bay and Megan Fox, to illustrate just how much these two hated each other. Grab your popcorn and start reading!
Megan Fox on ‘Transformers’ in General – Entertainment Weekly Interview (June 2009):
“The humans are secondary to the robots because it’s a movie about robots… People are well aware that this is not a movie about acting. And once you realize that, it becomes almost fun because you can be in the moment and go, ‘All right, I know that when he calls Action! I’m either going to be running or screaming, or both.'”
Michael Bay Responds to Megan Fox’s Entertainment Weekly Interview – Wall Street Journal Interview (June 2009)
“Well, that’s Megan Fox for you. She says some very ridiculous things because she’s 23 years old and she still has a lot of growing to do. You roll your eyes when you see statements like that and think, “Okay Megan, you can do whatever you want. I got it.” But I 100% disagree with her. Nick Cage wasn’t a big actor when I cast him, nor was Ben Affleck before I put him in “Armageddon.” Shia LaBeouf wasn’t a big movie star before he did “Transformers”—and then he exploded. Not to mention Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, from “Bad Boys.” Nobody in the world knew about Megan Fox until I found her and put her in “Transformers.” I like to think that I’ve had some luck in building actors’ careers with my films.”
Megan Fox on what it’s like to work for Michael Bay – Wonderland Magazine interview (September 2009):
“God, I really wish I could go loose on this one. He’s like Napoleon and he wants to create this insane, infamous mad-man reputation. He wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is. So he’s a nightmare to work for but when you get him away from set, and he’s not in director mode, I kind of really enjoy his personality because he’s so awkward, so hopelessly awkward. He has no social skills at all. And it’s endearing to watch him. He’s vulnerable and fragile in real life and then on set he’s a tyrant. Shia and I almost die when we make a Transformers movie. He has you do some really insane things that insurance would never let you do.”
Michael Bay’s Crew Responds to Megan Fox’s “Hitler” Comments – His Website (September 2009)
“When facing the press, Megan is the queen of talking trailer trash and posing like a porn star. And yes we’ve had the unbearable time of watching her try to act on set, and yes, it’s very cringe-able. So maybe, being a porn star in the future might be a good career option. But make-up beware, she has a paragraph tattooed to her backside (probably due her rotten childhood) — easily another 45 minutes in the chair!”
(Read the rest in full here)
Michael Bay Takes Down His Crew’s Nasty Letter and Posts a New Comment (September 2009):
“I don’t condone the crew letter to Megan. And I don’t condone Megan’s outlandish quotes. But her crazy quips are part of her crazy charm. The fact of the matter I still love working with her, and I know we still get along. I even expect more crazy quotes from her on Transformers 3.”
Michael Bay’s Letter to Megan Fox When he Announced the Date for Transformers 3 (October 2009):
“P.S. Megan Fox, welcome back. I promise no alien robots will harm you in any way during the production of this motion picture. Please consult your Physician when working under my direction because some side effects can occur, such as mild dizziness, intense nausea, suicidal tendencies, depression, minor chest hair growth, random internal hemorrhaging and inability to sleep. As some directors may be hazardous to your health, please consult your Doctor to determine if this is right for you”
Michael Bay Insists he Likes Megan Fox – Interview With USA Today (November 2009):
“I love her,” the man responsible for the blockbuster franchise told USA TODAY’s Andrea Mandell. “It’s just, she’s young. Everyone’s got to give her a break, she only…23? It’s just hard. I’ve traveled around the world with her and she’s just like this world symbol now, you know?” So he brushes her diatribes under the carpet? “Absolutely,” he said. “She called me (after the Hitler comment) and goes, ‘It’s all bullsh—t, Mike.’ The press, they just like to prey, and stalk, and pounce and find a good little juicy thing. But she’s always wanted to do these crazy comments. That’s just her. She’s great.” He also said, “She’s got a great part in Transformers 3,” and he said he’s currently working on the script. So Bay’s not planning on getting revenge by, say, killing her off? “No, no. no,” he said, dismissing it. “She gets enough of that already.”
Megan Fox on Michael Bay making her tan- Allure magazine interview (May 2010):
“I had been tanning a lot so that Michael would be happy with my skin tone. Every spare moment of sun that was outside, I had to be in it,” the 24-year-old actress lamented in Allure magazine. “It’s not going to happen again because of the damage and the possible skin cancer.”
Deadline Hollywood Reports that Megan Fox Got the Axe (yesterday):
Nikki Finke reports: “I’ve just learned that Paramount won’t be picking up Megan Fox’s option on Transformers 3 — and that it was “ultimately” director Michael Bay’s decision.”
Megan Fox Insists She Quit Transformers and Wasn’t Fired:
“It was her decision not to return. She wishes the franchise the best.”