This is definitely worth taking the time to watch. I’m not sure I realized just how challenged Gosselin is at the art of dance until I watched Fallon’s impersonation. I’m still rooting for her though. Watch it below, and click on the second video if you want to see Gosselin’s original performance.
Category: Television
Nicollette Sheridan v. Marc Cherry: More Details Revealed
Nikki Finke of Deadline, revealed more details about the dispute. Here’s her coverage in a nutshell: Marc Cherry did in fact slap Nicollette, but only to reenact a scene in which Neal McDonough’s character was supposed to slap her, because Cherry wasn’t satisfied with how she was reacting. As far as Teri Hatcher goes, she allegedly denied having ever badmouthed Cherry to ABC. You can read the rest of the deets on Deadline, but here are my thoughts. I would guess that Cherry and Sheridan did not get along while she was on the show, and as a result, he chose not to renew her contract. Sheridan claims to have been fired in her suit for complaining about Cherry. The thing is – she was on the show for a five full years, which is the standard length of these contracts. Once her contract was fulfilled, it wasn’t renewed, which is different than being “fired.” Whether Cherry was actually abusive, who knows. I would guess we would have heard this from insiders on the set that usually leak this stuff to the press (remember when Isaiah Washington referred to T.R. Knight as a “faggot” on the Grey’s Anatomy set and the press got wind?).
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Beats ‘American Idol’
For the first time ever, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ beat ‘American Idol’ in the ratings race. Monday’s ‘DWTS’ had a total of 23 million viewers, while ‘Idol’ had 21.8 million viewers on Tuesday. In defense of ‘Idol,’ it still has more viewers in the coveted 18-49 category, which is all advertisers really care about. Why? Because back in the day when certain networks were losing in the ratings race, they created this arbitrary 18-49 category, arguing that it is better to win the ratings race with younger viewers rather than total viewers overall. Apparently, younger viewers are more likely to buy new products, as they are less set in their ways. It’s all hogwash if you ask me. ‘Idol’ is going downhill no matter how you play it. Ever since producer Nigel Lythgoe left the show to start ‘So you Think you Can Dance,’ it simply hasn’t been the same.
[Remember the good old days when Paula was there?]
John Stamos performs with "The Beach Boys" on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ – Where’s Brian Wilson?
In the clip below, you will see John Stamos performing with a group referred to as “The Beach Boys.” I have said this before and I will say it again: a band should not be referred to by its original name if only one of the original members is in the group. Otherwise, it’s just a sad tribute band. ‘The Beach Boys’ were originally comprised of Brian Wilson, his brothers Carl and Dennis, their cousin Mike Love, and a friend named Al Jardine. Carl and Dennis both died in the 80s and Al Jardine left the band shortly after that. Because Brian Wilson was absent at the ‘DWTS’ performance below, that makes Mike Love the only original member. I’m not sure why Brian Wilson wasn’t there, especially since he was the primary writer of all those timeless songs they continue to sing. I know Wilson is alive and well, considering we go to the same Los Angeles Starbucks. I’ve heard through the coffee talk rumor mill that he is peeved about “The Beach Boys” touring without him, but who knows if it’s true. All I know is, I’d be peeved. Watch below.
Update: One of my readers brought it to my attention that Mike Love has sued Brian Wilson multiple times, which explains why Wilson would be peeved and wouldn’t tour with them.
Kate Gosselin is my Favorite on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
I realize that Kate Gosselin is not always a fan favorite, but I love her. She’s the only person on DWTS that doesn’t have prior performing experience so I give her a lot of credit. Watch her performance below. There is also a lot of talk about her fighting with her dance partner, Tony Dovolani. Watch them bickering in the second video (it stops at the 3:20 mark). I actually feel sorry for Kate in the video. I think Tony is frustrated that teaching Kate is such a challenge, so he lost it on her. I’m obviously not the only one eager to see Kate dance, considering that the show put her performance last, which means they were trying to keep viewers tuned in until the very end.
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Kate Gosselin Really Wants to Stay on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
In a recent interview with People, Kate Gosselin said how much she hopes to stay in the dancing competition, because she “really likes it.” Though I’m sure Gosselin is enjoying herself, the real reason most of these celebrities hope to stay as long as possible, is that they get paid per episode. The longer they stay, the bigger the check. Since Gosselin has eight children to support, and she is no longer generating income from TLC, I would imagine that she is trying pretty hard. I’d like to see her stay too, given that she seems to be the only non dancer/performer/athlete.
Katherine Heigl has Officially Left Grey’s Anatomy
Entertainment Weekly confirmed what has long been speculated: Katherine Heigl and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ are over. I must say I am glad to hear it. I was pretty sick of all the negative press surrounding the show and her contract, and perhaps now things will move in a more positive direction. This often happens with actors that have film careers take off while they are on a successful television show. They want out of their contracts, and the show doesn’t want to release them, because the show benefits from the actor’s film success. Summation? It becomes a big huge mess. So long Izzie. It was fun while it lasted.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Has its Largest Audience Ever
It looks like ABC made some changes for the better. Last night’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ drew the largest premiere audience since the show began. Something tells me Samantha Harris won’t be coming back anytime soon. I think Brooke Burke as the new host probably helped with the numbers. Also, who can beat watching Pamela Anderson dance around like a crazy person? Watch below.
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