Heidi Montag sat down with Cynthia McFadden to discuss her insane plastic surgery, and she is singing a much different tune than she initially did. She says she did not feel properly informed by her plastic surgeon, who presented the surgery to her as if he was “selling cookies or something.” Though I’ve always found Heidi Montag moderately compelling, I have trouble believing anything she says. She and Spencer Pratt have masterminded cheap ways to keep their name in the press, and because it’s gotten so manipulative, I wonder if this interview is just another ploy to stay on the air. Although her plastic surgeon died in a car accident and is not alive to defend himself, he did encounter a lot of controversy immediately following Montag’s surgeries, and he said at the time that he didn’t think they were risky procedures and it’s not uncommon to do it all at once. If she’s trashing her dead surgeon’s name to extend her fifteen minutes, I imagine she’ll rot in hell. That being said, I’m in favor of trashing gratuitous plastic surgery. I’d also like to congratulate MTV, who might have had a hand in destroying her life, which they can add to their list of accomplishments, along with destroying Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey’s marriage. Hats off, folks! Watch the interview below. Perhaps she is being genuine.
Category: General
Did You Know: Michael Crichton Created ER?
I came across this information today, and I had to post it. I confess that despite my inordinate amount of useless entertainment knowledge, I had no idea that Michael Crichton created ER. He created the series in 1993 while working with Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Park. Crichton said in an interview that he was shocked by the show’s success, but he attributed it to the real-life format, as a healthy alternative to the “Charlies Angelized” television shows that were on at the time. Crichton died of cancer in 2008 at the age of 66. The movies based on his books have grossed over $1 billion. That’s a lot of success for someone who died much too young.
Happy Turkey Day — Blogging Vacay!
Vintage Movie Clip: A Streetcar Named Desire — “Hey, Stella!”
I watched A Streetcar Named Desire during a Screen on the Green in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. When Marlon Brando yelled, “Stella,” the entire audience erupted in applause, including people in surrounding houses that heard the line through their windows. I had obviously heard the famous line uttered in the past, but when I saw the movie for the first time, I’m not sure I entirely understood why it became so famous. Perhaps it’s the quality of the movie as a whole, coupled by Brando’s dreamy six-pack? Or maybe when a man screams out a woman’s name, an audience remembers it? That theory would certainly explain the historical prowess of “Adrian!” Elia Kazan directed the film, and Vivien Leigh played Brando’s wife. Kazan also directed the original Broadway show, and all of the cast members except Leigh starred in the Broadway show. The interesting thing about the film is that Tennessee Williams’ original play left the ending ambiguous as to whether Stella and Stanley stayed together, but the movie ending made it clear that she left him. In Tennessee’s memoirs, he said the movie was “marvelous,” but only “slightly marred by a Hollywood ending.”
Julie Chen is Damn Beautiful
Every time I watch The Talk, I find myself incredibly distracted by Julie Chen’s looks. You know when you have a crush on a guy and you invite your girlfriends out as your wing-women? Yeah — if Julie Chen was my my girlfriend, I’d tell her to stay home for fear of competition. No one needs a hot chick as their wing. I can’t imagine sitting on that panel with her everyday and listening her to her say things like, “I miss my 20 year old body.” Chen is married to Les Moonves, who is the head of CBS, and Moonves allegedly starting dating Chen while he was still married. Chen hosted The Early Show on CBS at the time. They married 13 days after his divorce was final. Something tells me it was love at first sight.
Kid Rock — My Favorite Performance at the AMAs
Did You Know: The Osbournes Have a Third Child Named Aimee Osbourne?
Most people don’t know that Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne spawned three children, not two. We all know about Kelly Osbourne and Jack Osbourne, but what about Aimee, and why wasn’t she ever featured on The Osbournes? The story is somewhat interesting. Aimee hated the idea for the show, and she refused to appear in it. She predicted that it would ruin her father’s public image, and she later said the show turned him into a “laughing stock.” She said it was edited to make Ozzy look a “clown” and a “stuttering alcoholic.” She also indicated that it was all her mother’s idea, and Sharon ultimately “won,” by becoming extremely successful. But Aimee still objects because her mother’s success was at the expense of her fathers image, saying, “after all those years of hard work and touring, this is how he’ll be remembered and appreciated.”
Dear Celebrities Everywhere — Fire Your “People”
There’s a big secret in Hollywood that many outside Tinseltown don’t know. When you hear about a celebrity being an asshole, it’s usually their handlers that are assholes, and the celebrity gets blamed. I went to a party last night and I tried to score a picture with an A-lister (whose name I won’t mention). This is something I never do, but because the event warranted picture-taking, it seemed fine to ask. He was surrounded by his handlers, who told me that he wasn’t taking any pictures. I found that suspicious, and I told them that I’ve heard through the Hollywood grapevine that he’s the nicest guy in the business, and I’m certain he wouldn’t mind. They still said no, until I dropped some names, which peaked their interest. They assured me they’d ask. I then noticed that they were instead escorting him out of the event altogether. I was snowed. I’m less annoyed that I didn’t get my coveted picture, and more annoyed by his handlers. Unfortunately, this isn’t my first experience with this type of thing. I once tried to get Brad Pitt to speak at an event I was hosting. Without getting into details, I was certain he’d be interested. I went through the proper protocol by first contacting his publicist. She wrote me back “no” within seconds, making it clear that she never even asked him. I was therefore forced to call in reinforcements, and I used connections to actually get the invitation to Pitt. It turns out he would have said yes, but his shooting schedule overlapped. And there you have it. I’m sure Pitt still has that publicist. George Clooney once discussed this issue, admitting in an interview that he’s had to fire people in his camp, because they act like assholes while throwing his name around. That’s probably why Clooney has managed to uphold his nice-guy reputation. I’m told through the rumor mill that Christopher Walken is the only celebrity that specifically instructs his “people” to extend every single offer his way (which includes student films). I’m sure that’s how he ended up in that Fat Boy Slim video. As a tribute to Christopher Walken, who I think consistently gets it right, I’ve posted the Fat Boy Slim video below.
Vintage Interview Clip: Chelsea Handler Gets Told by Chris Matthews
I randomly saw this clip, and I had to share it. One of my complaints about late night shows today is that the initial guest exits after their interview. Some of the greatest moments happen when the first guest stays for the second interview, and they share a couch someone they have nothing in common with. The camera often pans to their face, and the result is comedic magic. Watch below to see what I mean.
Blog Weekly Roundup — Tabloid Review
- Tony Parker cheated on Eva Longoria with his teammate’s wife. Astrochicks
- Kate Winslet and her hot model boyfriend broke up. Ok! Magazine
- Teri Hatcher quit Desperate Housewives. Hollywood Life
- Lindsay Lohan was replaced in the Linda Lovelace biopic. Us Magazine
- Natalie Portman has a great ass. The Superficial
- Sean Connery is one of 26 people that have to deposit a $86 million dollar bond as part of a property scam. Real Bollywood
- Portia De Rossi refused to be interviewed by men. Monsters and Critics
- Britney Spears and Beyonce have something in common: their parents are reuniting. E! Online
- Taylor Momsen blames her parents for her meltdown. The Hollywood Gossip
- Wesley Snipes is going to jail for tax evasion. Bloginity
- Jessica Simpson’s fiance isn’t a mootcher after all. Trending Daily
- Anne Hathaway admits that actors sometimes have real sex in movies. Radar Online