Here at The Dishmaster, I watch a lot of interviews. And there’s no one better to interview than Jennifer Lopez. First, she’s insanely beautiful with a great sense of fashion. And second, you can’t trip her up. She stays honest, while still managing to keep her privacy intact. It’s a delicate dance, and she’s mastered it. Watch her discuss her relationship with Marc Anthony while promoting Q’Viva.
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Cynthia Nixon Clarifies Her Gay Comments
This whole Cynthia Nixon “is-being-gay-a-choice” debacle has my head spinning. Though I think sexuality is genetic, I’m actually not sure it’s relevant. What if it’s not genetic? What if I made the conscious choice to be attracted to the opposite sex from the age of two (which is actually when I remember my first crush on a boy)? Choice or not, I should be able to share my life with whoever I see fit. So when Cynthia Nixon enraged the gay community with her assertion that she “chose” to be gay, she was forced to clarify. Read her long-winded explanation below.
“My recent comments in The New York Times were about me and my personal story of being gay. I believe we all have different ways we came to the gay community and we can’t and shouldn’t be pigeon-holed into one cultural narrative which can be uninclusive and disempowering. However, to the extent that anyone wishes to interpret my words in a strictly legal context I would like to clarify:”
“While I don’t often use the word, the technically precise term for my orientation is bisexual. I believe bisexuality is not a choice, it is a fact. What I have ‘chosen’ is to be in a gay relationship.”
“As I said in the Times and will say again here, I do, however, believe that most members of our community — as well as the majority of heterosexuals — cannot and do not choose the gender of the persons with whom they seek to have intimate relationships because, unlike me, they are only attracted to one sex.”
“Our community is not a monolith, thank goodness, any more than America itself is. I look forward to and will continue to work toward the day when America recognizes all of us as full and equal citizens.”
I actually think that forcing the gay community to label their sexuality does even more damage. We don’t all fit into pre-defined buckets, and Cynthia Nixon should not have to define her sexual preference.
Paula Abdul Talks ‘X Factor’ Firing — Handles it With Class
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To be fair, Paula Abdul was not technically “fired” from X Factor. Her option was not renewed, which in Hollywood is a fancy way of saying that the network doesn’t want someone’s services for the following year. To be “fired,” you’d probably have to bad-mouth a producer (see Charlie Sheen). But the sad fact remains the same — Paula Abdul, whom I love, won’t be returning. And to prove why my love for her is valid, here’s what she said about her departure:
Yes, it’s true; I won’t be returning to The X Factor next season. I’ve learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations. Simon and I, along with Fox and Fremantle, have been communicating about this for a while now, and I have absolute understanding of the situation.
Simon is, and will remain a dear friend of mine and I’ve treasured my experience working this past season with my extended family at Fox and Fremantle. I want nothing more than for The X Factor to exceed ALL of their wildest dreams. This truly has been a blessing and I am most grateful.
Goodbye for now, Paula. It’s the end of the Simon/Paula era and it’s mighty sad. But I’m certain she’ll be fine.
Quote of the Day — Octavia Spencer on her Weight
Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, & Steve Jones Fired from X Factor — Gasp!
Well, folks — it’s the time of year when The Dishmaster says, “I told you so.” According to reports, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, & Steve Jones have all been fired from X Factor (or as Hollywood puts it — their options were not picked up). Though I love to pat myself on my back, this prediction was an easy one. Jones received criticism for months and Scherzinger was not only a terrible host, but she also caused outrage for eliminating Rachel Crow. Also, Simon took a legitimate swipe at her on the air, which proved true the rumors of animosity. As for Paula Abdul, I’m sad to see her go, but it had to happen. Choosing her made the panel look like a poor man’s American Idol.
Q’Viva Debuts — It’s Amazing!
When I heard the ratings report on Q’Viva I thought its success was largely attributed to the curiosity surrounding Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s post-divorce interaction. Then I watched the show. And it’s very good. Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony travel the world looking for talent, and they definitely find it. There’s a certain type of magic and grit obtained when watching performers in their native country that is impossible to capture otherwise. This show has heart. It might have single-handedly revived my talent-show fatigue. Watch below.
Spelling Bee Contestant Can’t Spell “Heron” — Cheater?
Howard Stern played this clip, and it was so funny I had to post it. When a spelling bee contestant didn’t know how to spell heron, he asked the moderator to repeat it numerous times. He repeated it back incorrectly, which forced her to continue. My guess is that he was secretly trying to turn her pronunciation into spelling hints, which ultimately worked. She basically gave it away. Watch below.
Jennifer Lopez on ‘The Today Show’ — Discusses Marc Anthony
Bachelor Ben Flajnik Scolds Samantha — He’s a Jerk!
Ever since Ben Flajnik was eliminated on Ashley Hebert’s season of The Bachelorette, I’ve been saying he has anger issues. And he proved my point on last week’s show when he eliminated Samantha. She asked him why she has yet to receive an alone date and he scolded her for the inquiry. He called her highly emotional and impatient and then curtly told her to leave. Sure she seemed slightly nuts, but he’s an arrogant douche who should thank his lucky stars that a woman would even feign interest in him. Don’t pick on someone weaker than you, Ben. It’s just poor form.
H&M Copies Independant Artist? — Thieves?
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Don’t think you can rip people off in the blogging generation and get away with it. When a graffiti artist named Tori LaConsay discovered that her graffiti design on an unused billboard had been reproduced by H&M, she immediately contacted the company, only to get a standard reply, saying, “We employ an independent team of over 100 designers. We can assure you that this design has not been influenced by your work and that no copyright has been infringed.” When the public got wind and subsequently pounced on H&M’s facebook page with angry comments, they decided to issue a lengthier apology:
We apologies [sic] if anyone should think we have copied, which has never been our intention and also not allowed. We have merely been inspired, after seeing many different varieties with different text messages, to create something similar in a different font, with the use of big and small brackets and the placement of the shaped heart. We are truly sorry if we have led someone to believe that we intentionally should have copied someone else’s creation.
Since the above quote is what I like to call a “non-apology-apology” it’s no surprise that it only fanned the flames. The debacle forced H&M to take it seriously, and they are now doing some serious damage control. Most intellectual property cases in fashion get dismissed because there’s often no way to prove that an item was copied. Perhaps both designers think alike? But this case is different. H&M copied words, handwriting, and even that adorable little heart. Hopefully this will set a precedent for large corporations taking advantage of the little guy. They should have just apologized and paid her for the design.