So I crawled into bed at the end of my very long day to watch one of my favorite girly, guilty pleasures: ‘The View.’ Much to my horror, I discovered that the ABC full episode player is not working. Now you might ask yourself why didn’t I just watch ‘The View’ on HULU? Well, good question. Because ‘The View’ is on a one day delay on HULU, and I’m the fucking DISHMASTER! I can’t watch shows on a one day delay! (note to self: calm down). Anyways, I was forced to go to the worst website on the planet known as ABC.com. In case ABC or any other network is wondering why HULU is so popular – I will enlighten you. It is not because it provides streamlined access to free television shows. It is because the video player actually works! Did I mention that HULU, unlike ABC, does not make me click a million ridiculous buttons before getting to the episode player? I apologize for wasting my readers time with this, but I simply have no other choice. I have emailed ABC directly about this problem numerous times, to no avail. And since I have personal knowledge of the fact that networks get their panties in a tizzy over negative bloggers, I had to use this oh so powerful blog to express my dismay. DONE!
The New York Post Hates Elliot Spitzer: Haven’t You Both Paid Ashley Dupre?
The New York Post has had a lot of fun launching grenades at Elliot Spitzer, and the news of his CNN gig is no exception. Though there is no outright name-calling, just take some time to read between the lines. They often refer to Spitzer as a “disgraced” former Governor, along with a needless explanation about his liason with a hooker/Ashley Dupre. Here’s my issue: aren’t you the same guys that hired Ashley Dupre to write your sex column? The Post presumably hired Dupre to write ‘Ask Ashley’, because Rupert Murdoch allegedly hates Spitzer, and likely thought that keeping Dupre in the public’s consciousness would prevent him from ever running for office again. While that’s pretty crafty on Murdoch’s part, you’re both paying Dupre for services rendered. That’s not to say that the Post has a problem with hypocrisy. I’ve attached two example articles below, and I’ve labeled them “exhibits” so that I can at least get some use out of this whole being-a-lawyer thing. Sigh . . .
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Seth Rogen v. Entourage – Who Started it?
TV Guide revealed that Seth Rogen was initially considered for the role of Turtle on Entourage. This news is so fascinating because of the contentious relationship Rogen has with the show. You might remember an Entourage episode where Turtle referred to Seth Rogen’s ugliness as “oddly fascinating.” Rogen wasn’t pleased with the mention, and subsequently called Executive Producer Doug Ellin, a “moron” and an “asshole.” The TV Guide article drew my attention though, because it exposed that Seth Rogen is actually responsible for starting this feud in the first place. It all began with a 2008 interview with GQ, when Rogen said that Entourage “isn’t funny,” which obviously angered Ellin enough to write an episode about Rogen’s “ugliness.” I’m not sure why Rogen would feel the need to gratuitously insult a show he has nothing to do with. I also don’t know why Rogen played the victim regarding this episode, given that he started it. What happened to the good old days when men used to fist fight? Do you think these guys cried to their mommies at some point during this “feud”?
Virginia Madsen Calls-Out Neal McDonough on ‘The View’
Virginia Madsen was on ‘The View’ to promote her new television show, ‘Scoundrels,’ and she discussed the recent controversy surrounding Neal McDonough’s last-minute recasting. You might remember that McDonough was recast because his religion prevented him from doing sex scenes. Madsen shed some new light on the controversy. She said that it was clear in the pilot script that the actors had to be sexual on screen, and McDonough withheld his aversion to doing so until the last minute, presumably to land the role in hopes of changing the script once he got it. Yikes! That’s pretty shady if it’s true. Hats off to Madsen for actually answering the question.
Blog Daily Roundup
- Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, hates Khloe Kardashian. [Popcrunch]
- Robert Pattinson defended Kristin Stewart about her “rape” comment. [Popeater]
- Gossip Girl spoiler: Is Georgina really pregnant? [TV Fanatic]
- The Bachelor’s Jake Pavelka’s ex-girlfriend is not surprised about his break-up with Vienna. [Radar Online]
- Bristol Palin makes her acting debut. [Movieline]
- Val Kilmer apologizes to New Mexico? [The Celebrity Cafe]
- Chynna Phillips says that filing for divorce helped save her marriage to Billy Baldwin. [Pr-Inside]
- The performance of Tom Cruise’s new film, Knight and Day, might affect whether Paramount kills MI4. [Deadline]
- Jeremy London’s brothers says that he needs help and he questions whether Jeremy was actually kidnapped. [Digital Spy]
- Dennis Quaid will play the reverend in the remake of ‘Footloose.’ [Yahoo!]
- Conan O’Brien attacks Lance Armstrong on twitter. [Page Six]
- Former ‘American Idol’ contestant, Kellie Pickler, is engaged. [Hollywood Life]
- Elliot Spitzer gets his own show. [The Wrap]
- Joan Rivers’ ex-manager is suing her. [TMZ]
- Lindsay Lohan says Bravo set her up to make her look bad. [Ear Sucker]
Mike Love Says Brian Wilson Will Not Rejoin “The Beach Boys”/His Cover Band
Mike Love tells the New York Times that Brian Wilson will not be re-joining his crappy little tribute band. For those of you that are fuzzy on your Beach Boys history, the band was founded by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Wilson’s brothers, Carl and Dennis. Brian Wilson is the unequivocal genius behind the band, and he joins Mike Love and Al Jardine as the only surviving members. Love and Wilson have sued each other many times, which may have something to do with Wilson’s absence from the tour. I’ve said this before and I will say it again: when only one of the original members remain, you can no longer refer to yourself as “The Beach Boys” (hear that Axl Rose?). You are merely a cover band, and a bad one at that – considering the heart of your band is not even on the tour. I suppose this would not anger me so much, if Love’s statement didn’t reek of arrogance. Here’s what he said:
“The Beach Boys continue to tour approximately 150 shows a year in multiple countries. At this time there are no plans for my cousin Brian to rejoin the tour. He has new solo projects on the horizon and I wish him love and success. We have had some discussions of writing and possibly recording together, but nothing has been planned. I, as I’m sure he is, am proud and honored that The Beach Boys music has endured these 50 years, but felt the need to clarify that there are no current ‘reunion’ tour plans.”
His “cousin Brian”? Seriously? And how about the shameless self-promotion in his response. We weren’t asking for the tour information of your cover band. We were asking if Brian Wilson, the guru of music, would be there. But thanks, anyways.
Kim Kardashian Sparks Breastfeeding Outrage – Leave Her Alone!
Kim Kardashian took to twitter to express her outrage about a mother that was breast-feeding her child in public without a cover. Before I explain my position on this controversy, I’d like to give you an example to help illustrate my point. I have a close girlfriend that was a professional dancer her entire life (no – not a stripper). Every time I go to her house, she gets naked for one reason or another. The last time I saw her, she asked me to get to her house an hour before we were set to go dancing, to help her pick out an outfit. What happened next? You guessed it. She got naked and started fishing through her closet. While I was initially shocked by this whole thing, I now understand it. My friend has been getting naked at random moments her entire life for shows. Last minute changes, a million different outfits, etc . . . She’s desensitized. I equate this same syndrome to mothers that breast feed in public without covers. You are so used to whipping the boob out, that you no longer think it could make the people around you uncomfortable. It’s still a boob though. And it still will make people uneasy, especially at a restaurant. There is a way to cover the boob without suffocating the baby, so do it. No one is being insensitive to motherhood by saying so. Furthermore, Kim Kardashian explicitly took issue to the lack of a coverage, and not to the act of breast feeding in public altogether, so just be sure to get the story straight.
Jerry Seinfeld Calls Lady Gaga a Jerk – I Agree (Listen)
Jerry Seinfeld revealed during a radio interview with Steve Somers what he thinks of Lady Gaga’s behavior at Shea Stadium. “She’s a jerk,” he said. And he doesn’t understand how giving the finger gets you upgraded to better seats. Specifically, his seats. Furthermore, Seinfeld takes issue with the middle-finger use altogether, saying it’s not only an out-dated form of expression, but it’s also only two fingers away from the thumbs-up, which doesn’t make much sense. He also said that all publicity is not necessarily good publicity and, “you could die of exposure.” Well, there you have it. Next time you act like an asshole, I think it’s best to take the box of someone a little less well-known and comedically crafty. All I had to lead with was the A-word. He’s definitely better at this game. If you want to hear his full interview, click the link below. You have to fast forward to the very end though to hear the Gaga talk.
Seinfeld Interview
Cyndi Lauper is Co-Writing a Book – Without a “Ghost Writer”
Cyndi Lauper appeared on Howard Stern and revealed that she’s co-writing a book. I would like to give Cyndi major props for foregoing the “ghost writer” route. Celebrities often pen memoirs with co-writers, and the co-writer goes unmentioned in an effort to portray the celebrity as an actual writer. I’ve made it clear time and time again that I am majorly against doing so. “Ghost-writing” is just a fancy form of plagiarism, and it’s also incredibly selfish not to credit someone that helped your success. A great example of this is Neil Strauss, who became extremely well-known after writing Motley Crue’s story, ‘The Dirt.’ Why not afford other writers that same opportunity? I imagine Strauss would not have stood for the ghost-writing suggestion, but if he was given the same opportunity in the current climate of writing – who knows. I think writers these days are just happy to have a paycheck, so they don’t mind having their name left off the byline. It’s time to bring an end to this though. And I’m happy to report that Cindy Lauper agrees.
Blog Daily Roundup
- ‘Party of Five’ actor Jeremy London and his wife have lost custody of their son. [Radar Online]
- ‘American Idol‘ lowered its age limit to 15. [TV Squad]
- Singer Vanessa Carlton announced that she’s bisexual at the Nashville Pride Festival. [The Celebrity Cafe]
- Phil Jackson told Chris Rock to keep his mouth shut at the Lakers game. [Peach FM Online]
- Chuck Bass Gossip Girl Spoiler. [Entertainment Weekly]
- Glee may become a movie. [Movieline]
- Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are engaged. [Huffington Post]
- Eddie Cibrian’s wife may be holding up their divorce. [E! Online]
- Chace Crawford has a new girlfriend? [TMZ]
- Betty White says there are no nude photos of her. [ABC News]
- Lady Gaga sports guns on the new Rolling Stone cover. [Celebuzz]
- Eminem’s new album, ‘Relapse’, is getting great reviews. [Chron Entertainment]
- Miley Cyrus dressed like a slut at the Much Music awards. [The Superficial]