Lindsay Lohan received a lot of criticism for her Saturday Night Live hosting job, but there’s one sketch that’s worth mentioning. There’s no need for me tell you why “The Real Housewives of Disney” was so great, just watch below and judge for yourself. I imagine that if Disney characters were real, that’s exactly how they would actually behave.
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Barbara Walters Rips The Bachelor — “He’s an Ordinary Guy With Bad Hair”
I’d like to take this moment to remind all of America how much I love Barbara Walters. And in case you’re wondering why my love is especially present today, please watch the clip below, in which the Queen of all Media rips Ben Flajnik and the entire Bachelor enterprise. She started her rant by saying, “I love ABC, I’m very happily employed, but I think this show is such a degradation to women.” She then went on to question why any women would want this man, calling him, “An ordinary guy with bad hair.” Thank you, Barbara for saying everything we are all thinking on a very public platform. This has to be the worst season in the history of the show and the least likable Bachelor.
Donald Trump’s Children Kill Animals For Sport — Outrage Ensues
Pictures surfaced of Donald Trump’s children on a hunting trip in Zimbabwe proudly smiling beside a freshly killed elephant, crocodile, kudu cat and water buck. In response to the public’s outcry over the disturbing photos, Trump Jr. simply said, ” I have no shame about [the pics]. I HUNT & EAT game … I’m a hunter, for that I make no apologies.” Though I understand the hypocrisy of eating meat and criticizing hunters, it’s the nature of the pictures that sparked the outrage. Food is a necessity, but smiling beside a freshly killed animal with pride is disgusting and morbid.
Elle MacPherson on Howard Stern — Makes Anti-Semitic Remark?
Unless you’re a Jew, you’re not allowed to comment on the cultural stereotypes of Jews. That’s a lesson Elle MacPherson needs to learn after an interview-gone-wrong with Howard Stern, when she told Stern he sounded “absolutely Jewish” after he asked if her children mind seeing naked photos of their mother in her house. “You sound like a Jewish mother,” she said. Stern then said he saw a naked picture of his own mother once and was traumatized, which was quickly followed by MacPherson’s quip that she can certainly imagine that if “she looks like [him].” Stern took a swipe back and referenced her failed relationships, saying, “Now I understand why these guys leave you.” MacPherson laughed it off — but I didn’t. I’m a Jewish Dishmaster. And I’m not happy. Judging from Stern’s abrupt end to the interview — he wasn’t happy either. Listen below and fast forward to the end to hear the comment in question. Further Reading: Howard Stern Responds to Elle Macpherson Backlash.
Quote of the Day — Lady Gaga’s Ex-Boyfriend Luc Carl Breaks Silence
“I was fat and miserable, but her career was blossoming. I couldn’t even watch reruns of Seinfeld without seeing her singing in her underwear. I was happy for her, of course, but I didn’t need my ex shoved down my throat. I basically had no choice but to run. And run I did. I used to get more women when I was broke, flabby and completely wasted all the time – but those women were sloppy 22-year-olds, the kind of women who messed up my sheets and asked for cab fare in the morning.” Lady Gaga’s ex-boyfriend, Luc Carl, on what it was like when she became famous and his decision to get in shape.
James Denton on ‘The View’ — Discusses ‘Desperate Housewives’ Lawsuit
James Denton appeared on The View to discuss his character’s demise on Desperate Housewives, and he surprisingly mentioned Nicollette Sheridan’s lawsuit against series creator Marc Cherry. In fact, he even made fun of it, saying, “He slapped me!” as a joke in reference to Marc Cherry. He also discussed a story he wasn’t allowed to tell during trial because of the opposing counsel’s objection. Without getting into the very complicated rules of evidence that took me years to fully understand in law school, let me just say that it’s not surprising that the judge ruled in favor of excluding his story. Furthermore, because Denton wasn’t present in Nicollette’s trailer when she alleges Marc Cherry slapped her, I find it in poor taste for him to take a side. And despite his proclamation otherwise — trust me — he’s taken a side.
Kim Kardashian v. Jon Hamm — Kim is Pissed!
When Kim Kardashian responded to Jon Hamm’s comment calling her “stupid,” I thought, “Wow. She’s not as dumb as I thought.” In an interview with Elle UK Hamm said, “Whether it’s Paris Hilton or Kim Kardashian or whoever, stupidity is certainly celebrated. Being a f—ing idiot is a valuable commodity in this culture because you’re rewarded significantly.” In response, Kardashian said, “Calling someone who runs their own businesses, is a part of a successful TV show, produces, writes, designs, and creates, ‘stupid,’ is in my opinion careless. I respect Jon and I am a firm believer that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and that not everyone takes the same path in life. We’re all working hard and we all have to respect one another.” To be fair, I never actually thought Kim Kardashian was stupid. She’s one of the only reality stars (aside from Bethenny Frankel) to launch a multi-million dollar empire, and you never see her showing her crotch while stepping out of a car (yes, my standards are low). And furthermore, we don’t seem to mind when our friends get their foot in the door because of connections, yet we point fingers at famous people who do the same. It’s not what gets your foot in the door — it’s what you do once you’re there that’s important.
Howard Stern Quote of the Day — What if The Beatles Were All Still Alive?
The Lumineers Interview — Self-Titled Debut Album
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The Lumineers did not come across The Dishmaster’s desk by accident. I’m on a constant hunt for new music, which includes an overloaded news feed flooded with music blogs and magazines. But with all that research, I rarely find anything worth listening to. You can therefore imagine my shock and happiness when I found The Lumineers. I discovered them through Paste Magazine, who voted them one of “The 20 Best New Bands of 2011.” I immediately listened to their EP, followed by playing their Daytrotter session on repeat. When I reached out to their team for an interview, I was elated when they invited me to their “Ho Hey” video shoot, which was filmed at a broken-down, old hospital that is also the home of some familiar movies, including Saw and Pearl Harbor. Though I was briefly afraid that ghosts might attack me, my nerves were immediately calmed when I met the band. They had been shooting all day and somehow still managed to sustain their fun, laid-back energy. I’m told by their manager that they revved up their dedicated, suspender-wearing extras with a live performance prior to the shoot, and it’s no surprise that everyone loved it. These guys are good. Our interview took place a few days later. They answered all my questions with the right amount of humility and honesty. In fact, after forty minutes I said, “I’ll let you off the hook. I’ve kept you way too long.” The band then said, “No, ask us anything. Keep going if you have more questions.” I took their bait and held them hostage even longer. Their self-titled debut album hits stores April 3rd. Enjoy the interview, and watch their “Ho Hey” video below.
As the daughter of a dentist, I’m intrigued by your name. How did you come up with it?
Wesley Schultz (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano): We stole it. We were playing at a place in Jersey City and they accidentally called us the name of a band performing the following week.
Why the move from New York to Denver?
Wesley: We wanted to move to the middle of nowhere and write songs. It was pretty random. We wanted to go somewhere new and cheap. It’s an absurd proposition to tour and live in New York. We wanted a low overhead. But we didn’t expect to find the really great music scene [in Denver]. There was a huge community of musicians.
How did Neyla join the band?
Neyla Peckarek (Cello, Piano): I just finished school and I had nothing on my plate and didn’t know what was next. I got a teaching degree and they don’t hire a lot of teachers in [December]. I checked the musicians page of [a Craigslist ad]. They sent me a couple of tracks and it was a pretty natural fit right away. I wasn’t looking to be in a band at all. It forged naturally. They wanted to go on tour, and I said yes.
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Taylor Armstrong & Dana Wilkey Hosted a Crisis Center Fundraiser
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I had the pleasure last night of putting on my “real reporter” hat to attend Taylor Armstrong & Dana Wilkey’s fundraiser to support the 1736 Family Crisis Center. Aside from the obvious points about their philanthropy, I’d like to take this moment to point out how good these Real Housewives look in person. I realize that’s a superficial take on an important evening, but The Dishmaster is admittedly superficial — and I simply couldn’t help myself. Seriously though — it was a great night with some very kind ladies. Armstrong gave a brief speech at the event, joking that the tabloids have done a good job of explaining why she’s involved. Because I’m music-obsessed, my favorite part of the evening came from X Factor finalist Drew Ryniewicz, who sang two original songs. I officially understand why Simon Cowell took such a liking to her. She’s got the kind of potential that will flourish with the right team behind her. I’ve posted one of her X Factor performances below.