Mindy McCready is the fifth Celebrity Rehab death, and Dr. Drew is enduring an astounding amount of negative feedback as a result. One such comment came from singer Richard Marx, who said, “I think ‘Dr.’ Drew Pinsky should change his name to Kevorkian. Same results.” While my love for Dr. Drew spans decades, this revelation begs a more important question than whether he is a successful addiction medicine specialist. The real question lies in his moral compass. Is it acceptable to put addicts on television? Is someone in the throws of addiction really able to give knowing consent to cameras?
Pinsky has addressed the legal questions of consent, simply saying it’s up to the lawyers to work out the details. But that doesn’t answer the moral question. Though we are all intrinsic voyeurs, is it okay to watch someone deteriorate before our eyes? Is it even acceptable to witness a process that is historically predicated on anonymity? There’s no doubt that Dr. Drew is skilled, and there’s also no doubt that when one’s profession revolves around addicts, many won’t make it — no matter how capable the doctor. But watching Steven Adler’s first season relapse moved my inquiry from a rhetorical question to a certain answer. It’s not okay. And for the purpose of consistency — neither is ‘Intervention’ — Emmys or not.
It was only a matter of time. Despite Khloe’s status as America’s favorite (or most tolerated) Kardashian, the reality star got sacked from X Factor. To put it simply, she wasn’t qualified. She flubbed her canned lines, she lacked chemistry with Mario Lopez, and the quick-wit she’s known for was nowhere to be found. Live television is a tough game, and it takes a well-versed veteran to make it happen. Having said all that, I vote to can Mario Lopez too. He’s a wax figure, and robots are just as annoying as reality stars.
There’s an underlying lesson here for Simon Cowell. The public can smell desperation, and when you pick people solely on the basis of popularity rather than talent — they’ll know — and your format will suffer because of it.
Hell hath no fury like a little boy scorned. Despite Kris Humphries adamant attempts at delaying his Kim Kardashian divorce trial, the court pounced on the emotional pipsqueak today, claiming he’s had enough time to prepare and setting the trial for May. Humphries has feverishly pushed for an annulment based on fraud, and Kardashian has continuously pushed back, claiming there’s no evidence, and insisting she married for love, not ratings.
There’s a lesson to be learned here, folks. If a man is willing to marry on television, his intentions are likely not pure. And if a woman is willing to marry on television, her intentions are likely not pure. In summary, two tainted television whores do not belong tying the knot.
For the first time since season one of Desperate Housewives, I look forward to that special day each week where I watch the greatest new show on television. Check out the clip below to see a sneak peak from tomorrow’s all new episode of Elementary.
Of all the television finales I’ve ever watched, this was by far the best. After years of dedication to a little show with a cult following, Gossip Girl went out in style, uniting its central characters and revealing the real Gossip Girl behind the computer. It was a blissful love-fest, and I’d like to send a personal thank you to the writers for delivering the ending of which I dreamed. And if anyone from Weeds is reading this, allow me to take this opportunity to encourage you to watch the Gossip Girl finale and then send me an apology. I.HAVE.NOT.FORGOTTEN.
This has to be one of my favorite sketches in Saturday Night Live history. Jamie Foxx addressed the Twinkie controversy while dressed as a Ding Dong, and even Jamie Foxx couldn’t help but laugh. It was just so good. Watch below to see Foxx actually utter the words, “snack profiling.”
I realize I don’t write a fashion blog, but it’s worth noting that any Late Night television show is formal enough to justify actually putting a little effort into one’s look. Knits are great, but not for Jimmy Fallon. And furthermore, it’s safe to say that Tom Cruise had nothing to do with Katie Holmes personality, considering she’s exactly the same now as she was pre-divorce. So lay off Tom Cruise. Anyhow — watch the interview below.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. There is no better choreographer on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ than Derek Hough. He’s original and incredible. Sure his samba lacked substantial samba content, but with a dance like that, the rules should be rewritten. Watch below to see his performance with Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas.
