I hate to pick on these two, especially since I actually like both of them, and I plan on seeing Just Go With It. But judging from the interview below, they might want to stick to the script. Moviefone does an “unscripted” interview format, where the actors ask each other questions, and it inevitably goes awry. Actually, it never goes awry, which is why it turns out so darn boring. Perhaps there needs to be a trained interviewer to guide the conversation? I’m not sure. All I know is that a whole lot of nothing gets said, and there’s a lot of senseless giggling. Watch below at your own risk.
Category: General
Today’s Rule: Stop Calling Romantic Comedies “Predictable”
It’s called a romantic comedy for a reason. If the two main characters don’t get together in the end, then it’s not a comedy. And if you use My Best Friend’s Wedding as an example I might throw something. Sure that film was “unpredictable,” but it was also horrible. Furthermore, I don’t pay good money to walk into a theater expecting a laugh, and leave the theater crying because the lead actress got hit by a bus. So what inspired this hateful tirade? Well, I saw the film No Strings Attached, which was surprisingly mediocre. I use the term surprising, because I expected it to be terrible, and left feeling pleasantly complacent. In Dishmaster land, complacent is equivalent to cheerful bliss. After I left, I read the reviews, and I kept seeing the word “predictable.” What exactly were the critics expecting? There were certainly issues with the movie, but predicting the ending was not one of them.
Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry Act Like Little Children
You know what’s worse than going through a divorce in public? It’s going through a public divorce and taking shots at your ex in the press. The war between Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry gets more horrible by the second, and now Halle’s camp is claiming that Aubry used to call her the N-word, and he often became enraged when others would refer to their child as black. First of all, if it’s true that Gabriel Aubry is racist (which I doubt), I’m more confused about Halle Berry’s poor judgment. Who has a child with a racist man? Second, I find the timing of this battle curious, especially since the exes traveled together for Halle Berry’s most recent movie after they had already broken up. Aubry recently filed for a custody arrangement in court, which is when the shit hit the fan. And lastly, what on earth is wrong with these people? Must you use the press to launch grenades about your personal life? If it’s not in court and a matter of public record, then it’s no one’s business. No wonder they say everyone in the business is crazy. Grow up.
Gisele Bundchen Says Sunscreen is Poison — So is Gisele Bundchen
Unless there is some sort of language barrier I’m unaware of, there is no excuse for Gisele Bundchen’s behavior. Her most recent idiocy occurred at the launch of her own organic skin care line, when she said that she doesn’t use sunscreen, because she won’t “put that poison on her skin.” This marks the third time Gisele has gotten herself into trouble while speaking, and I suggest she stop talking altogether. She once said that all mothers should be legally required to breast feed their babies. She also said she didn’t need an epidural while giving birth, and instead opted for “yoga and meditation.” I’ll call my mother and ask what she opted for during childbirth, considering I turned out so incredible. I’m guessing she didn’t meditate.
Howard Stern on David Letterman — Proves He’s a Legend
There’s no entertainer that I respect or love more than Howard Stern. I listen to him daily, and if we weren’t alive at the same time, I would insist I was a reincarnated version of him. He’s an angst-ridden, neurotic Jew with overbearing parents, and he always says what’s on his mind no matter how controversial. I often watch his old interviews, and his David Letterman appearances are legendary. He recently appeared on Letterman to promote the new Sirius phone app, and true to form, he hijacked Letterman’s show. Because Stern is the greatest interviewer on the planet, he’s incapable of being interviewed himself, and he basically turns every appearance into an extended version of his own radio show. In the interview below, he told Letterman that his staff needs to stop writing books and producing movies and start focusing on how to beat Jay Leno in the ratings. He also said that no one gets fired at CBS except for him, and he cited Letterman’s staff member “shenanigans” as an example. Stern said he asked all the women backstage if they’ve slept with Letterman. Watch below. It starts at minute five.
Lea Michele Poses for Cosmo in Revealing Shirt — These Glee Kids Don’t Get It
Alright. I’m going to take a moment to explain to the stars of Glee why it is inappropriate to pose on the covers of sex-based magazines in shirts with plunging necklines. My problem is not that I’m prude (even though I am). The issue is that Glee is meant to appeal to kids, and the actors need to uphold the brand. I’d make the same argument if the star of a popular Kids comedy appeared as a guest star in Dexter. It hurts the brand. Sure, actors are real people with a career to maintain. They want life after Glee, and they are starting the transition process early. But it doesn’t matter. While getting paid your hefty episodic fee, keep your clothes on, and think twice before you make appearances that contradict the character you portray on television.
Ronnie Dunn’s New Song — Bleed Red — It’s Incredible
It’s no secret that The Dishmaster loves country music. So it’s only an added benefit that a close family friend writes country music for a living. When I heard he wrote Ronnie Dunn’s new single, I almost fainted. If you don’t know Ronnie Dunn, then you’re not a country music fan, and if you’re not a country music fan, then I feel sorry for you. Dunn recently split from Brooks and Dunn, and he’s releasing a solo record. The first single off the record, Bleed Red, is incredible. The song was written by Andrew Dorff and Tommy Lee James. Dunn said that when he first heard it he noticed it “sounded like U2” and he thought, “Okay, so what if Conway Twitty were to come in and put a vocal on this anyway and cut the song?’” You can download the song starting February 8th, and the album will be released later this year. Take a listen.
MTV Ditches Lauren Conrad’s Show — Conrad Issues Angry Response
Lauren Conrad sure knows how to bite the hand that feeds her. MTV isn’t moving forward with her show and Conrad responded to the news, saying, “MTV felt the subject matter was too high brow for their audience and offered me the opportunity to change the show by incorporating more of my personal life. We agreed going into the project that this show would be an aspirational one, focusing on my career and my goals and not my personal relationships. We delivered the show that we sold and are sorry MTV didn’t feel their viewers were savvy enough to appreciate it.” May I just say that it’s extremely unprofessional for someone in the business to insult a network for not picking up a show? Good luck getting another deal with MTV, Conrad. I’d also like to point out that MTV probably let Conrad down easy by saying it was too “high brow.” I imagine that if they said what they really meant, the conversation would have ended at, “Lauren, you’re a little too boring for our network, so we’ve nixed you.”
Am I Too Old for ‘The Real World’ or Does it Just Suck Now?
MTV’s The Real World has been deteriorating for years, and I often wonder if my new hatred for the show has to do with my age. Perhaps I’m outside their target demographic, and I no longer find drunken fighting endearing? But just before I sink into a self-loathing depression, I remind myself that I love Jersey Shore! After all, nothing pleased me more than watching Snooki roll around on the floor in over-sized slippers while trying to punch Angelina in the face. When Jersey Shore became popular, the cast of The Real World tweeted angry statements about how they weren’t invited to an MTV awards show and the Jersey Shore crew was. Gee, I wonder why they weren’t invited? There’s a simple answer here. The cast of The Real World has sucked since Las Vegas, and no one wants to watch a bunch of soul-less neanderthals clean their toilet with their roommate’s toothbrush. And I’m not the only person to think this. The ratings have been steadily declining, and yet MTV is sticking with their ludicrous casting formula. So good luck, Real World. Your tired franchise can only last so long.
Derek Hough Leaves Dancing With the Stars — I’m Devastated
If you’re a fan of my blog, then you know how much I love Dancing With the Stars, and you might also know that Derek Hough is my favorite professional dancer on the show. He’s by far the most talented dancer and the best choreographer. Remember when all of the professional dancers except Derek Hough needed outside choreographers for help with their free-style routine? Perhaps you can guess who won that season. Hough sadly announced that he’s leaving the show to pursue his movie career, but he says he’ll definitely return. As a tribute to Hough, I’ve attached some of his best dances below. Enjoy!