“I feel like ‘embattled’ or ‘disgraced’ will always follow my name. It’s like that black football player who recently came out. He said, ‘I just want to be known as a football player. I don’t want to be known as a gay football player.’ I know exactly what he’s saying.” Paula Deen, on how her media struggles relate to the NFL’s first openly gay prospect, Michael Sam.
‘Fake or Florida’ — Did Seth Meyers Rip off Adam Carolla?
In case you enjoyed Seth Meyers most talked-about sketch of his new season, the new late night host debuted, ‘Fake or Florida,’ where he asked contestants to determine if the ridiculous news story was either fake, or something that happened in the strange state of Florida. The only issue? Adam Carolla did it first! I’m shocked the discovery has yet to surface, but as a long-time Carolla fan, I immediately noticed the overlap. Carolla’s had a moderate variation, calling his game, ‘Germany or Florida,’ but it’s clear there’s a culprit involved. I’m guessing that someone on Seth Meyer’s writing staff is a fan of Adam Carolla. Enjoy both games below and judge for yourself.
American Idol Top 13 Performs With Serious Sound Issues
For a show that’s all about music, they certainly had issues with their sound. On last night’s American Idol, Harry Connick Jr. suspected that the performers were singing out of tune because they had trouble hearing themselves. That probably the case, since I also had trouble hearing them, as did the rest of America. In fact, Randy Jackson’s pre-performance advice could not even be heard over the applause. Perhaps the producers can make this sound less like a garage and more like a stage. I’ve attached the only listenable performance below.
Andi Dorfman Dumps Juan Pablo — Rudest Bachelorette Ever
Despite popular belief, there is a classy way to dump someone, and listing your suitor’s flaws isn’t one of them. The Bachelor’s Juan Pablo certainly has some issues, but Andi Dorfman’s are far superior. In case you missed last night’s episode, Dorfman told Juan Pablo that she felt certain he was not “the one” after their fantasy suite and then curtly reviewed everything he did wrong, along with pointing out that he should eliminate “it’s okay,” from his vocabulary because, “It’s annoying.” It’s clear Juan Pablo cannot give Andi Dorfman what she needs in a relationship, but that’s more about incompatibility than fault. Dorfman is a successful, Jewish lawyer and Juan Pablo is a Venezuelan, Catholic, retired soccer player. If she thought this would work this long in the process, she needs a little more self-awareness. Relationships tend to thrive when people actually have things in common. And that’s no one’s fault.
The Saturday Evening Post Interviews ‘Mad Men’ Cast
The Saturday Evening Post sat down with series creator Matt Weiner, Jon Hamm and five other key cast members to celebrate the final season of Mad Men. Below are some excerpts from the piece.
John Hamm on Don Draper
“Don Draper is a guy that looks good in all appearances and yet is essentially a disaster.”
January Jones (Betty) on fans’ reactions to her character
“People come up to me, and they straight up say that they dislike me.”
Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell) on his wildest post-fame purchase
“The wildest thing I’ve bought is a Japanese toilet, a Toto, a fancy and expensive toilet … The Ferrari of toilets.”
John Slattery (Roger Sterling) on seeing his audition tape recently
“You watch yourself on the audition tape and flashback, ‘Oh my God, I started out and my kid was six years old, and he’s in high school now.’ You change, especially physically. I feel like I’m 100 years older than when we started.”
Elizabeth Moss (Peggy Olson) on character judgments
“The only time I heard a problem was people questioning my character’s choices in dating. Which I have in real life as well. But I’m always like, ‘Really? You never made a mistake in who you dated?’ And that’s Peggy’s story. She keeps making her mistakes over and over unfortunately.”
Christina Hendricks (Joan Harris) on the new attention focused on her
“I’ve had days of anxiety or panic about being looked at or being talked about, and that’s made me just want to stay home.”
Executive Producer and series creator Matt Weiner on fans’ investment in the show
“It’s been an education for me to realize that what a lot of people find entertaining is feeling superior to the activity that’s going on on the screen. They want to have their values reaffirmed; they want to have this sort of narcissistic gratification of ‘I know what’s going to happen.’ ‘I know how this world is going to work out.’ Or, ‘Thank God I’m not like that.’”
Hamm on the secret to the show’s success
“There are so many variables. At any point in the development of the show, somebody could have made a decision that ruined it. They could have put a flaw in it and magnified over time, but it didn’t happen. Instead, everybody made the right decisions, because everybody is in it for the right reasons.”
Travel to the Famous Scenes in the Oscars’ “Best Pictures”
The folks at CheapOair are offering travel deals to cities where this year’s Oscar-nominated movies for “Best Picture” were filmed, and I thought that idea was just creative enough to post. Destinations include New York City (Wolf of Wall Street), London (Philomena), Boston (American Hustle), Los Angeles (Her), and New Orleans (Dallas Buyers Club), where fans can visit and tour the exact locations where major scenes were filmed in some of this year’s most stimulating movies.
Los Angeles (Her)
Los Angeles is the base-setting for this futuristic love story. During your stay, head to Dockweiler State Beach which is the location where Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) and Samantha (Scarlett Johansson) shared a romantic date. Afterwards, go to San Pedro Harbor, where Theodore sails to Catalina Island in the movie. CheapOair is offering a vacation package to Los Angeles, California for a 4 night/5 day stay at Omni Los Angeles starting at $613 per person.
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Boston (American Hustle)
Begin your vacation by purchasing tickets to a live dance or music performance at Boston’s Wang Theatre, which is home to several of the film’s casino scenes. The theatre is also where Rosalyn Rosenfeld (Jennifer Lawrence) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) fought over Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) after discovering the love triangle he had gotten himself into with his wife and mistress. CheapOair is offering a vacation package to Boston, Massachusetts for a 4 night/5 day stay at the Boston Omni Parker House Hotel starting at $802 per person.
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New York City (Wolf of Wall Street)
When vacationing in New York City, make sure to catch lunch at Top of the Sixes, a skytop restaurant on the 41st floor of 666 Fifth Avenue, the actual building in which the LF Rothschild firm was housed. This is the location where the famous scene in which Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) gets taken out to lunch by his boss, Mark Hanna (Matthew McConaughey) on his first day on the job and is taught the “key” to being a successful and powerful investment banker. Afterwards, head over to the World Financial Center overlooking the water, to see the backdrop of where Belfort’s yacht was docked in a scene where he was getting investigated by the FBI. CheapOair is offering a vacation package to New York, New York for a 4 night/5 day stay at the Hilton Manhattan East starting at $824 per person.
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New Orleans (Dallas Buyers Club)
Movie buffs across the country should add New Orleans to their list of desired locations. Known for being a city used in various Texas-set films, including the Oscar nominated “Dallas Buyers Club.” Producers made the “Big Easy” look like the “Big D” in many scenes. CheapOair is offering a vacation package to New Orleans, Louisiana for a 4 night/5 day stay at the Le Pavillon Hotel starting at $601 per person.
Sample rate listed is for travel from Dallas to New Orleans between March 6, 2014 and March 10, 2014, based on availability. Additional dates and locations available. Taxes and service fees included. For reservations, visit HERE.
London (Philomena)
As you begin your adventure to London, fly into Stansted Airport where they filmed several emotional scenes between Philomena (Judi Dench) and Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan) at a number of locations around the terminal. CheapOair is offering a vacation package to London, UK for a 4 night/5 day stay at the Park Plaza County Hall London starting at $1,380 per person.
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Dr. Drew’s Daughter Discloses Bulimia Battle
Though society often gets blamed for the unreasonable standards placed on women’s bodies, the sad truth is that the culprit often lives in one’s home. In a touching, brave, and bold article, Dr. Drew’s daughter, Paulina Pinsky, revealed her long battle with bulimia and anorexia. She also disclosed some deep parental problems, most notably when she first told her mother about her illness, to which she responded, “Well, get your teeth checked.”
Paulina Pinsky’s article isn’t just brave because she exposed intimate details about her personal struggle, it’s also brave because she revealed the deep family strain that contributed to her illness. And since her father is the famous Dr. Drew, the risks of the public’s reaction are exponentially increased.
While Dr. Drew has publicly stood by his daughter’s disclosure, I can only imagine that behind the scenes, he is struggling. First, his daughter exposed Drew’s complacent status surrounding her mother’s barbs, and second, the article is deeply critical of his wife. Paulina certainly states that she’s on the road to repairing the relationship with her mother, but it’s quite clear that her mother played an essential role in her illness.
The real lesson to be learned from Paulina Pinsky’s article isn’t about social shame, it’s about how we treat our children. As kids, we will always be surrounded by bullies and bigots who make it their mission to make our lives miserable. That won’t change. But it’s up to our parents to arm us with the necessary emotional equipment to protect ourselves. Without that, we don’t stand a chance.
Tabloid Gossip — Get this Week’s Dirty Dish
Snooki is pregnant. Pop Eater
The reviews are in for Miley Cyrus Bangerz tour . Contact Music
Cheryl Burke and Josh Hopkins are dating. People
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester are married. Wet Paint
Jason Patric’s ex-girlfriend wants a gag order. MSN
Megan Fox and Brian Austen Green had another baby. Pop Sugar
Amy Adams talked about Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death. Celebuzz
Kimora Lee Simmons got married. What’s New
Christina Aguilera is pregnant and engaged. Us Magazine
Shayne Lamas is recovering from her tragic miscarriage. ICYDK
Miley Cyrus and Jared Leto are hooking up. HUFF PO
Jason Biggs and his wife welcomed a baby! TV Guide
Michelle Rodriguez is dating Cara Delevingne. Stuff
Pete Wentz is going to be a dad again. MTV
Julianne Hough has a new boyfriend. ABC News
Simon Cowell shared pictures of his son. LA Times
Brooke Burke got canned from Dancing With the Stars. Entertainment Weekly
Harry Connick Jr. is “One Fine Thing” — WATCH NOW
Aside from Harry Connick Jr.’s status as a piano prodigy, he also has some hypnotizing pipes. Plus, he’s easy on the eyes. If you haven’t seen him on American Idol yet, be sure to tune in. This might be the first year in history that the judges give actual criticism instead of useless analogies. Watch Connick sing ‘One Fine Thing’ below.
Barbara Walters Sacks her “Selfie” — Vibrates Off-Topic
Sometimes when people know they’re about to retire, they up the ante in ways never seen before. Such is the case with Barbara Walters, who has managed to not only stay fresh in an ever-changing format, she’s topping her team. Watch Walters attempt to explain away the news-making revelation that she uses a vibrator named “selfie.”