Category: Television

Emily Maynard & Jef Holm Confirm Breakup — The World Weeps

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So much for true love. The schmaltzy sweethearts that fell in love during Emily Maynard’s second try for a reality-television-relationship have officially ended their engagement. Here’s their statements.

20121012-151030.jpg“>Jef Tells People:

“Meeting Emily on The Bachelorette was an incredible experience, we’ve had quite the journey. I’ve never loved someone so much in my whole life, Emily is the best person and mom I have ever met. She opened up her world to me and I fell in love with her, [her daughter] Ricki, her family and the Hendricks.

“She has a great group of people who surround her. What we shared was completely genuine and real and it breaks my heart but we have decided to break up.

“Emily will always have a special place in my heart. I don’t regret a single second I spent with her or Ricki. They both have been a huge part of my life. Who knows what tomorrow will bring but we are moving on to the next chapter of our lives.

“Emily and I are great friends and I hope we can continue to be friends forever. Everyone wants a salacious story to break, but the truth is we are just two people who fell in love and tried our hardest to make it work. I will always love her.”

Emily Tells People:

“I am sorry to tell you that Jef and I have, indeed, parted ways,” Maynard says. “It was a very difficult and heartbreaking decision.

“As you know, at first I wasn’t sure that I should even be The Bachelorette, but I am a hopeless romantic and I do believe in the show. I have no regrets because I did find love and shared an incredible journey with a really special person – and you know what, we tried our best because the love between us was so real.

“I have nothing but respect and love for Jef and his family, but ultimately we are just at different points in our lives.

“I’ve learned so much and I’m grateful for all of the support I’ve received. I’m excited and hopeful for the next chapter in my life with my daughter, Ricki. I do hope that you will respect our privacy and allow us the time we need to heal.”

For once can someone actually give a tangible explanation as to what the hell happened? Until then, I’ll leave you with a quote from my very wise mother: “Relationships that start out hot-and-heavy never last.” And there you have it. The rose has wilted.

Gilles Does Bollywood — Paula Abdul Does Bruno

Proving her star-power, Paula Abdul executed one of the funniest moves I’ve seen on the Dancing With The Stars judging panel in some time. She actually imitated Bruno Tonioli’s ridiculousness. As for Gilles’ Bollywood routine, there are no words. But here’s one: I want to hang him on my wall and stare at him for eternity (wait . . . was that more than one word?).

Bristol & Mark Have Lovers Spat — Dancing With the Stars

A industry insider who’s familiar with Dancing With the Stars once told me, “Everybody’s f*cking.” When I asked for specifics, he refused to elaborate, but I couldn’t help thinking about it when I saw Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas fighting in the clip below. It sure looks like love to me (or lust — depending on how you see it).

Liam Neeson & Ethan Hawke Reenact The Real Housewives — WATCH

Only Andy Cohen could successfully merge reality television and serious acting without threatening an actor’s A-list brand. Watch Liam Neeson & Ethan Hawke hilariously reenact The Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion on Watch What Happens Live.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 9 Episode 2 Sneak Peak — Recycled Storyline

Be careful, Grey’s Anatomy. If you don’t quickly abort ship with the Derek’s-bum-hand storyline, you’re tedering on copying your own Preston Burke’s-bum-hand storyline. I know it’s been some time and there’s only so many ways to write conflict, but this one seems way too close for comfort. Get creative and pull the plug quickly. Watch a preview of this Thursday’s show below.

Howard Stern on Dr. Phil’s Dina Lohan Interview: “He’s a Bloated Bully”


“Dr. Phil is such an asshole. It’s like he’s beating up a retarded person. How are you helping that woman by lecturing her on television and telling her what a moron she is? He’s such a fucking bull shit artist. If she had any brains, she would have said, “Are you a real doctor?” At least Dr. Drew is good at pretending he cares. Dr. Phil doesn’t even pretend he cares. He’s just a fucking asshole. It’s not like he’s exposing Watergate. He took a woman who is obviously disturbed . . . . You fuck. Let’s take every disturbed person and you can sit there with that smug, fat, bloated look on your face. He’s a bully. He’s beating up on a woman who’s a complete mess. He’s like a parent who just lectures you to death. I can’t stand that prick. I want him to come on here so I can yell at him. Let’s see him stand up to me.” Howard Stern’s hilarious and appropriate on “Dr.” Phil.

Weeds Says Goodbye — Worst Finale Ever

The finale of Weeds broke my heart into a million pieces. The show fast-forwarded into the future to find the vivacious, take-no-prisoners Nancy Botwin turn into a sad and lonely woman who lost her best friend and the respect of her children. It was certainly a realistic ending, but I watch television to escape from reality, not to be slapped in the face with it. For years I had hoped that Andy and Nancy would unite, thinking that the reason she turned him down was because she didn’t want to sacrifice the friendship. And in the second to last episode, I found hope when the two shared their most authentic on-screen moment in the history of the show. But true to form, the writers blew the ending. So if anyone responsible is reading this — just know that I want my money back.

Hayden Panettiere Covers Women’s Health Magazine

Hayden Panettiere covers the October issue of Women’s Health Magazine to promote her upcoming television series, Nashville. Though most of the interview is relatively boring, there is one funny quote about her form of exercise involving avoiding elevators to appease her anxious friend. Read below.

Hayden on having inner- and outer-beauty

“People can tell when you’re happy with being you and when you’re not. It’s only cheesy because it’s true. As I’ve gotten older and grown into my body, I’ve started realizing that the way you carry yourself and that light coming out of your eyes are the most attractive things about you.”

Hayden on why she does her own vocals for Nashville

“I always said if I was ever going to do music again, I’d do country. There’s honesty and truth in it.”

Hayden on the camaraderie among country singers

“L.A. is more cutthroat, but in Nashville they want you to do well. You see it with the stars. When they’re performing, they’re all cheering for each other.”

Hayden on being physically criticized by the media at 16

“I was mortified. It gave me such body dysmorphia for so long. But I remember reminding myself that beauty is an opinion, not a fact. And it has always made me feel better.”

Hayden on getting over her fear of the ocean to swim with humpback whales

“When you’re there and you’re in it, it’s less intimidating. ”

Hayden on how she amps up her beauty routine

“You wouldn’t wear baggy clothes on top and baggy on the bottom. If I do smoky eyes, I go for soft pink lips.”

Hayden on her work with the Whaleman Foundation

“I like to dedicate myself wholeheartedly to a cause so that I have more impact. My goal is to shed light on the beauty of the ocean and how important it is for our planet.”

Hayden on how she creatively works out

“My best friend, Amy, has an elevator phobia, so we always take the stairs. We will walk 12 flights. It’s less embarrassing than getting into an elevator with her.”

Hayden on detoxifying her body and mind with Bikram Yoga

“It can be tough, but you’re sweating out toxins and water weight.”

Hayden on counting her blessings, not calories

“I find out that when I’m overly concerned about what I eat, I stress out my body and put on weight.”

Grey’s Anatomy Season 9 Promo — Did Anyone Survive?

The only thing clear about the promo for Season 9 of Grey’s Anatomy is that nothing is clear. My guess is that everyone else survives. Why? Because I don’t know any actors that would consent to a guest appearance after not having their contract renewed. Shonda Rimes would have had to terminate them at the end of last season. Watch the ridiculously vague promo below.