In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Zac Efron discussed why he turned down Footloose, saying that it’s the kind of movie everyone would expect of him, and he wanted to do something challenging for the right reasons. Though I’m absolutely fine with Efron’s rejection of what will likely be a painful remake, I’m not so sure it would have been the “type-casting” he fears. After all, the man can sing and dance . . . so why not sing and dance? Just because two roles involve the same talent, doesn’t mean you’re being “type-cast.” Gene Kelly spent most of his career singing and dancing, and he’s a legend. In fact, I challenge Efron to single-handedly revive the movie-musical for good. You can still die in a Nicholas Sparks movie too, I promise.
Ali is the Classiest Bachelorette in History
Though The Bachelorette is barely watchable, I simply can’t turn away. In the midst of my eye-rolling over the cheesy dialogue, I saw that Ali rejected Chris prior to the final rose ceremony, which is a first for the show. I’m not sure whether this was her idea, or a creative twist from the producers, but the choice benefited everyone involved. Let’s not forget when Deanna Pappas’ delay led to Jason Mesnick’s one-knee descent. Or how about when Brad Womack knew prior to the final rose ceremony that he would not choose either woman, and claimed that the producers contractually forced him to continue. I’m embarrassed by my own knowledge of the show, but lets just keep it between us. I’d like to blame my trainwreck obsession on the lack of summer show choices, and beg every network to come up with something even moderately entertaining. Anyways, congratulations to the happy couple, may your six months of “amazing” post-show bliss bring you much happiness.
Gisele Bundchen Wants Breastfeeding Law — She’s a Doctor Now
Can models everywhere please refrain from talking out loud? Not all internal monologues are worthy of disclosing — especially the dumb ones. In a new interview, Gisele Bundchen, best known for her beautiful Victoria Secret breasts, thinks that there should be a breastfeeding law, as it’s not good to give your child chemical food at such a young age. Also — it helped her loose weight — which I presume was her real motivation. This is not the first annoying comment from Bundchen. When discussing her son’s birth, she said it was “painless” and that she substituted an epidural with “yoga and meditation.” If you believe that quote, she must be some kind of superhero. Either that, or her vagina is made of steel.
Actress that Must Make Comeback: Yasmine Bleeth
During her Baywatch heyday, Yasmine Bleeth went toe-to-toe with Pamela Anderson, and proved that the prettiest brunette will always win-out over the prettiest blond. Sure my hair color makes me biased, but I’m The Dishmaster and favoritism is allowed. So what happened to Bleeth’s career? At the height of her success, she suffered from cocaine addiction, which resulted in a rehab stay followed by an arrest, along with a much-publicized mug shot. She later wrote an article for Glamour Magazine detailing her plight into cocaine addiction, but her career never seemed to recover. That’s either because she did too much damage, or because most of the Baywatch babes had a short shelf-life. But Bleeth’s recent Milk ad proves she’s still got it — so I’d like to officially submit my vote for Dancing With the Stars. If anyone can use that reality show to resurrect their career, it’s her.
Damon Lindelof Is a Good Sport — Offers Angry ‘Lost’ Tweets
Damon Lindelof, one of the creators of Lost, recently proved that not only is he a good sport, but that Twitter serves a very constructive purpose. While accepting Lost’s TV Critics Association Award for Best Drama Series, Lindelof read his angriest tweets about the Lost ending. New York Magazine compiled the best ones, and I’m recycling it, because it’s just that good. I like a guy that has a sense of humor about himself. This isn’t the first time that Lindelof mentioned his detractors. He also discussed Howard Stern bashing the ending on his radio show, and said that while it’s difficult to hear someone you idolize bash your show, it’s also very exciting to hear someone you idolize mention your name at all. Read the twitter-hatred below.
• “Hey, douche! Instead of backpacking in Europe or whatever the fuck you’re doing, how about you give me six years of my life back?”
• “My very first tweet. I started this account just to let you know how disappointed I am in you.”
• “Has anyone accused you of being an emotional terrorist yet? And research these words: closure and actual explanations.”
• “You suck. Please don’t ruin Star Trek by ending it in Klingon purgatory.”
• “You’re a dirty liar. You never knew, you made it all up, you betrayed us all. You betrayed me and I hope you rot, motherfucker.”
Jon Favreau on Mel Gibson: “Hopefully Talent Wins Out”
Iron Man director Jon Favreau discussed Mel Gibson on Howard Stern, and he didn’t seem too disturbed by Gibson’s rants, saying he’s “not in a position to judge anyone.” He described Gibson’s descent as a “rough patch” and affirmed that he’s one of the most talented directors out there. Am I missing something? Does Gibson have incriminating tapes on Favreau that we don’t know about? Favreau’s main point was Gibson’s talent, and that it would be a shame if his personal life permanently ruins his career. But would it really be a shame? I don’t know about you, but the idea of Mel Gibson’s personal life tanking his career is fine by me. For some reason Hollywood consistently caters to douchebags, and justifies it by citing their “talent.” Sometimes mediocrity isn’t so bad, especially when it avoids giving paychecks to abusive Anti-Semites.
Blog Daily Roundup — Hello Sunday
- Levi Johnston’s ex-girlfriend says the baby is not his and she feels sorry that Bristol Palin was dragged into this. Us Magazine
- Chelsea Clinton got married to a nice Jewish boy. Jerusalem Post
- Laurence Fishburne’s 19 year old daughter will star in a porn — because it might make her famous. The Superficial
- Heidi Montag filed for divorce from Spencer Pratt. Popeater
- Roseanne star Sara Gilbert came out of the closet. Allieiswired
- Leonardo DiCaprio dropped out of Mel Gibson movie. Screen Rant
- Inception star Tom Hardy says, “I’m an actor, of course I’ve had gay sex.” Huffington Post
- George Clooney’s girlfriend implicated in cocaine scandal. Radar Online
- The Bachelor’s Melissa Rycroft is pregnant. The Hollywood Gossip
Project Runway Premieres — But No One’s On the Show Yet?
The Season 8 premiere of Project Runway made me laugh — and I’m not sure I was supposed to. The “twist” was that the cast was not picked yet, and the first episode was an audition process to see who makes it on the show. Confused? That’s because it makes no sense. Everyone on the first episode is technically on the show already, considering it’s on the air. So when the contestants whined about how they had to excel in the challenge to “make it on the show,” I thought to myself — you’re actually buying this crap? I suppose it’s a masterful mind-fuck. Aside from that, I’d like to note that Selma Blair made for a great guest judge, and Tim Gunn’s commentary did not disappoint.
Are John Cusack and Jeremy Piven Still Friends?
The Jeremy Piven/John Cusack love affair began when they were children. They both grew up in Evanston, Illinois, and started acting together in the Piven Theatre Workshop, which was founded by Piven’s parents. When Cusack got famous, he always put Piven in his films, including Grosse Point Blank and Say Anything. So when did things take a turn for the worse? According to Piven, Cusack became Jealous when Piven’s career took off. When asked about Cusack, Piven said “No comment. I mean, you could fill in the blank, I bet. It just says so much about a person if he has space for other people’s success. I have always been so proud of my friends’ success.” Cusack denied any jealously saying “It’s quite the contrary. I am very happy for Jeremy. I wish him the best and I always have.” So what’s the truth? Judging from the quotes I imagine that Piven thinks Cusack’s jealous, and Cusack thinks Piven’s fame turned him into a douche. Further Reading: John Cusack Proves that Celebrities Need to Get off Twitter.
Jennifer Lopez on American Idol — Career Suicide?
When I heard Jennifer Lopez was joining the American Idol judging table, my furrowed brow caused a permanent dent in my forehead. What on earth is she thinking? I know that American Idol has gained some serious respect and big names over the years, but judging a reality competition is where a star goes to die. It is only good to launch an unknown’s career, but for someone that is already famous, it’s inevitably a step backward. When Paula joined, she was a well-liked has-been that people wanted to see in front of the camera again. She won a Grammy during her once-upon-a-time success, and was lovable train-wreck. But Jennifer Lopez is still too relevant to make this move. Deadline reports that her career is actually in the toilet, so she was courting American Idol for the opportunity. Her recent film, The Back-Up Plan, tanked at the Box Office, and her record label dropped her. So perhaps she isn’t as relevant as I like to think she is, and this is the boost she needs. I suppose we’ll have to wait and see.