Maksim & Hope Skip DWTS Post-Show Interviews — Did ABC Ban Them?

Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Hope Solo skipped their Dancing With the Stars post elimination tour, and I have a feeling ABC had something to do with it. Though there’s speculation that Solo and Chmerkovskiy are “sore losers” for their absence on Jimmy Kimmel and Good Morning America, it’s likely that these post-elimination appearances were built into their contract, which means they are either in breach, or ABC decided that their sour attitude would make for bad publicity. The latter makes more sense. It’s also startling that Chmerkovskiy feels so comfortable soiling his status with ABC, especially considering his per-episode payday. Given the headache he’s caused the show, I would not be surprised if he wasn’t picked-up for next season. Here’s hoping he’s saved his money.

Barbara Walters Questions Justin Bieber’s Virginity

How dare the ladies of ‘The View’ insult Barbara Walters’ question-asking. She’s a genius — so when she asked whether Justin Bieber is a virgin, I thought: “That’s Brilliant!!! I want to know too! Why didn’t I think of that?!” Too bad she was shot down by her co-hosts. Watch below.

Quote of the Day – Eva Longoria

“I can’t walk in this f-cking dress! This is Victoria Beckham, and so you know, it’s a size negative four. I can’t breathe. I think the zipper is about to go swoosh!” The very funny Eva Longoria discussing the perils of fashion at an event honoring photographer Randall Slavin.

Elizabeth Hasselbeck Attacks Bill Maher — Wildly Inappropriate

It’s time for Elizabeth Hasselbeck to leave the television business. She hogged Bill Maher’s entire segment on The View to address a joke he once made about her, insisting that “she knows funny” and “that wasn’t funny.” The joke in question involved journalist Lara Logan who was captured while covering Hosni Mubarak’s resignation in Egypt. At the time, Maher said that they should trade Hasselbeck for Logan. When she asked if Maher would say that joke again knowing what he knows now, Maher said, “if I knew I’d have to dedicate my entire segment to discussing it, then no.” Their fight reminded me of a bad relationship argument, where the man apologizes for “hurting” the woman, who then insists that she’s incapable of being hurt as some ploy to feign strength. I have to congratulate Bill Maher for being an extremely kind gentlemen to Hasselbeck. Personally, I would have told her to piss-off and stop chirping in my face. She should have just admitted that she can’t get over the boy who pushed her on the playground. Might I also point out that this isn’t the first time Hasselbeck has taken a comedian to task that’s insulted her. Remember when she awkwardly confronted Kathy Griffin? Did she not learn her lesson? I also have a message to The View’s producers. If you invite a guest on your show, then instruct your whiny host to keep her mouth shut. You don’t invite a guest to your party only to set them on fire.

Justin Timberlake Attends Marine Corps Ball — Where Was Mila Kunis?

There’s something highly suspicious about Justin Timberlake’s attendance at the Marine Corps Ball. Where was Mila Kunis? Did she flake? Timberlake has received a considerable amount of positive press for attending, but there’s been no mention of Kunis, who accepted the invite long before Timberlake. In fact, it was Timberlake who encouraged Kunis to attend the event during the promotion for their film, ‘Friends With Benefits.’ So where was she, and why hasn’t the press either confirmed her attendance or explained her absence? Though I’m not sure of the explanation, allow me to say that I’ve heard from numerous inside sources that Justin Timberlake is one of the nicest guys in show business. It’s good to know that my sources were confirmed by Corporal Kelsey De Santis.

UPDATE: It’s been brought to my attention by a very kind reader that Mila Kunis was invited to a different ball, which takes place this Friday in Greenville, North Carolina. Major apology to Mila for The Dishmaster flop.

Quote of the Day — Jerry O’Connell

“I feel bad leaving my wife alone with those two crazies.” Jerry O’Connell on his wife, Rebecca Romijn, staying home with their twins while he performs his play in New York.

‘The View’ Discusses Joe Paterno — Makes No Sense

There’s only one sane person on The View, and that’s Whoopi Goldberg. When discussing the Joe Paterno scandal, Sherri Shepherd indicated that Joe Paterno is not a “bad person,” because  he’s not the one who engaged in the child abuse. Um — Did Sherri Shepherd drink the crazy juice today? This was followed up by the even crazier Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s assertion that it’s “unfortunate” that Joe Paterno’s legacy will be about what he didn’t do instead of all the good he’s done. Who are these clowns on The View? I’d write a long statement about what constitutes evil, but it’s unnecessary. I’d rather just bash the ladies of The View. Watch the exchange below, and feel free to fast forward through Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s mundate account of the one thing she remembered from her high school psychology class.


 

 

Kris Jenner Cheated on Robert Kardashian — Let the Book Sales Begin!

At what point will the Kardashians realize they have crossed the fame-whore line? Do they even understand their own “reality” at this point? As part of Kris Jenner’s book promotion, she disclosed having cheated on her late husband, Robert Kardashian. Of the affair, Jenner said, “his name was Ryan, and he was a producer. We had wild sex everywhere, all the time.” Wow — it sounds like she really regrets it. If Robert Kardashian were alive, I imagine he wouldn’t be pleased with such a public revelation of a painful time. And since her children are alive to see this morally-inept behavior, I wonder if they’re okay with their mother publicly admitting to having cheated on their father. I understand that when you write a book about your life, honesty is important. That being said, something tells me that when Kris Jenner sat down with her publisher, the conversation went something like this: “Hey, Kris. What juicy gossip can you disclose to sell more books?” “Oh! I cheated on my ex-husband! Isn’t that wonderful!? We have something great to write about!”

Howard Stern to Replace Piers Morgan on ‘America’s Got Talent’? — Bad Idea

Howard Stern’s insane success and career longevity is largely due to knowing his limitations. So when I heard that he’s in talks to replace Piers Morgan on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ I became immediately bothered. Sure it’s a good gig that pays a lot, and he’d likely be great at it. But he has an identifiable brand to uphold, and if he starts to take jobs outside of his coveted radio show, he risks ruining that brand. Plus, the Stern fans are an underground community of devoted followers and I don’t want a cookie-cutter audience getting a piece of my man. Hands off, NBC.

Tabloid Gossip — Week-in-Review — Who Knew?


 

 

  • Ashton Kutcher quit tweeting because he can’t think of himself. SheKnows
  • Jennifer Lopez is dating her back-up dancer, Casper Smart. Astrochicks
  • George Clooney contemplated suicide. MSNBC
  • Chelsea Handler and Andre Balazs split up! Just Jared
  • Kim Richards admitted to being on prescription medication. ICYDK
  • Zoe Saldana and her fiance split up after 11 years together. People
  • Justin Timberlake kept his promise and attended the Marine Corps ball.  Huffington Post
  • Denise Brown said Kris Jenner is lying about her sister’s murder. The Superficial
  • Kim Karadshian is suing her ex-publicist who claims her wedding was a sham. Reuters