I stumbled across a re-cap of the wrap up show recently and was surprised to discover that no one seems to know if Lange will return. Gary Dell’Abate, the producer for the show, said that Lange’s return is dependant on whether Stern re-signs with Sirius, indicating that Lange won’t be returning within the year (Stern’s contract is up in January, 2011). He also said that Artie is “not good but better.” Since Stern has yet to use guest hosts for Lange’s chair, I’m guessing that Stern hasn’t decided if Lange will return. That could be because Stern isn’t sure if he would allow Lange to return, or he simply doesn’t know if Lange is physically or mentally capable of returning. Let’s hope Artie Lange makes a full recovery. Listen to Dell’Abate discuss the situation below.
Kendra Wilkinson Sex Tape Screencaps – I’m Traumatized
So I stumbled across some screencaps from the Kendra Wilkinson sex tape and it’s fair to say that I wish I hadn’t. The man she’s having sex with in the tape is so absolutely horrifying. Can my male readers please explain to me how you could possibly get sexually aroused from watching Kendra Wilkinson have sex with the grossest guy on the planet? At first I thought – there’s no way she’d released this. She’d be too humiliated. But then I thought – there’s no way he’d released this. He’d be too humiliated. It’s all so confusing. Click the link below at your own risk.
Kendra Wilkinson Sex Tape
It’s Official: Miley Cyrus Has Gone to the Dark Side – Forgets Her Pants
If you thought Miley Cyrus had any semblance of youthful innocence left, think again. It’s no secret that she’s been trying to transition into a more “adult” fan base since the Vanity Fair photo debacle, and I think she’s achieved precisely that. No more Hannah Montana for her. Are there any tweenie boppers left?
Bill Carter is Working on a Sequel to ‘The Late Shift’
If you’ve never read a book by Bill Carter, it’s time to start. I just finished reading ‘Desperate Networks,’ which kept me in solitary confinement for the past week because I couldn’t put it down. Carter is most famous for penning ‘The Late Shift,’ which chronicled the very ugly Leno/Letterman transition of ‘The Tonight Show’ when Johnny Carson left. So I naturally wondered if he is going to write another book about the Leno/Conan debacle, and I am happy to report that it is in the works. Carter told the New York Times that he is trying to get the book out as “as soon as [he] can,” and he is “reaching out to all sides” so that he has an unbiased point of view.
Barbara Walters Turned Down Jesse James Interview
I have no idea why this didn’t occur to me earlier. Jesse James allegedly approached Barbara Walters for his image clearing interview, and she turned him down out of loyalty to Sandra Bullock. I noted in my previous post that I thought the interviewer that he chose, Vicki Mabrey, came off as judgmental and certainly didn’t help him plead his case. At the time, I thought that he should have chosen Babs, but now I realize that Babs rejected him!
New York Magazine Calls Out Lost – "You Betrayed Us"
Emily Nussbaum of New York Magazine wrote a very long, detailed article about everything that ‘Lost’ did wrong. It’s getting a lot of attention, mainly because she’s merely reiterating the fan backlash about the final episode. The main complaint is that the creators of the series did not properly map out the storyline, as they had promised. All along they told us that they had a plan in mind, while they were instead making it up as they went along. That’s the argument anyways. Personally, I stopped watching the show after Season 1. I seem to be the only person on the planet that got angry about it being science fiction. Apparently, the intention from day one was to make the show science fiction, and I didn’t get the memo. Anyways, read the article at your own risk (I’ve posted the link below). It’s pretty harsh, but as ‘Lost’ showrunner Damon Lindelof has said, “if you get to close to the sun, you are going to get burned.”
The Women of Sex and the City on The View (video)
I just stumbled on this interview and I had to post it. This is one of my favorite promotional interviews for the movie, because the women actually say some real, down to earth things, instead of all the “we’re so grateful for our success” crap. Kim Cattrall is my favorite. I’ve never seen her this open in an interview. She says some pretty revealing things while still keeping it light. I posted the full show, so go to the eight minute mark to start the interview.
Carly Simon Sues Starbucks – Again
Carly Simon is once again in a battle with Starbucks. In her first lawsuit, Simon claimed that Starbucks did not hold up their end of the bargain when she released her 2008 album, ‘Their Kind of Love.’ She released it exclusively through Starbucks’ Hear Music label, and claims that they failed to promote the album. Apparently, Starbucks scaled back on their label right after Carly signed her deal, and they neglected to inform her about it. The judge through the lawsuit out, but she amended her complaint and has filed again. Remember when Canada boycotted Alanis’ acoustic version of ‘Jagged Little Pill’ because she exclusively released it through Starbucks and they were pissed? Who knew Starbucks could cause so much controversy? At least they have part-time health insurance.
‘Sex and the City 2’ is a Box Office Hit – Proves Critics Wrong
‘Sex and the City 2’ took in close to $50 million at this weekend’s box office, and everyone is using it as an example of how film critics are irrelevant. First of all, I don’t think anyone is surprised that the film did well despite the negative reviews. Women are loyal to the series, so as long as you write anything where these four characters are involved, you’re set to go. If they hope to do a third film though, I imagine that the quality of the second movie will play a role in its success. That being said, there is no excuse for lazy writing, and I think that is what happened here. They threw something together and put it on screen. They wanted a quick release of a sequel at the expense of the quality.
Kevin Eubanks Says Farewell to the Tonight Show (video)
Kevin Eubanks has officially left ‘The Tonight Show.’ Leno played some clips of his favorite Eubanks moments as a tribute, and it actually served as a reminder that Eubanks used to play a more pivotal role in the show. I’m not sure when he transitioned to just being a Leno laugh track, rather than a participant in some of the show’s skits. I will miss seeing him though. He seemed to be a genuinely nice guy that wasn’t too affected by Hollywood.