Get your picket signs ready. Mtv plans on replacing the entire cast of ‘Jersey Shore.’ What will Snooki do now? No reason was given for the decision, but my guess is it’s more financial than creative. Mtv probably attributes the show’s success to the concept rather than the specific cast members, and they think they can strike gold twice with less overhead. They know that the current cast will request a major salary increase at the end of Season 2, and so they figure they’ll sack them and get some cheaper nobodys. Big mistake guys.
Ramin Satoodeh Defends his Newsweek Article – He’s Still a Doofus
Ramin Satoodeh finally responded to the uproar about his review in Newsweek of ‘Promises, Promises.’ As you might expect, his explanation is even less coherent than the review itself. He basically said that he stands by his complaint that Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth don’t have chemistry. Because Mr. Satoodeh doesn’t seem to understand what this outrage is really about, I’m going to break it down for him in the most basic terms possible. The problem isn’t that you said Hayes and Chenoweth lack chemistry and don’t seem in love, it’s that you blamed that lack of chemistry on Hayes being gay, as if it’s impossible for an openly gay man to successfully play straight. I thought Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler had no chemistry in ‘The Bounty Hunter,’ yet I don’t think either actor is a homosexual. Do you? Watch his explanation.
Taylor Momsen Promotes her Album in England – Wearing Lingerie
Taylor Momsen appeared on “This Morning” show in England to promote her band, ‘Pretty Reckless,” wearing a disturbing outfit for a 16 year old. First of all, I’m not sure why her band is touring at all when she’s sixteen. Second, I don’t even think that outfit would look good on a 25 year old let alone a young teenager. She looks pretty out of it, and the interview takes an uncomfortable turn when she says that she’s had a rough life and music “saved her.” I’m not sure what is going on behind the scenes, all I know is that the interview slightly unnerved me. Watch below.
A New Show About "JAPS" is in the Works – I’m Offended
Shows based on offensive stereotypes never bothered me much – until now. Why? Because I’m jewish and they are making a show about “JAPS.” I’m admittedly a hypocrite. I remember in college when my friend freely threw around the word “JAP.” So when I told him it’s an offensive term, he turned to my Japanese roomate for confirmation that I was being ridiculous. I think you could guess her response. Apparently I need to make some phone calls and explain to a few more people why that is a disgusting word. An unnamed production company is in search of “super Jappy groups of friends” for a new reality show. If you also feel the need to educate these producers, please email info@jennhoffman.com. I wonder if they made up that email address to dodge criticism.
Sarah Jessica Parker Insists that She and Kim Cattrall Don’t Hate Each Other
In Sarah Jessica Parker’s new interview with Marie Claire, she was asked the invetiable question. Is it true that she and Kim Cattrall hate each other? No, insists Parker. So why the rumors? “Because the press has to put women in these boxes,” says Parker. “Rather than show them as the movie portrays them: working together and being powerful.” While it’s true that the press is filled with some blood sucking maggots, this particular rumor happens to have some merit. There was a time when the ‘Sex and the City’ film was shelved, and Kim Cattrall was to supposedly to blame. In fact, Kristin Davis admitted on Letterman that everyone was on board for the original film except one person. Cattrall’s camp even released statements to the press that she had no interest in doing the film. Cattrall said that she turned it down because “the timing wasn’t right.” Though I’m guessing she was either offered more money or she realized that it was probably a good career move to continue the franchise.
‘The City’ Spoiler – Olivia is "Dead"
Yes I am aware that I am loading my website up with spoilers, much to the dismay of some of my readers who hate them. The good news? I love them, and here at justTHEdish I get to do what I love. Tonight’s episode of ‘The City’ looks especially juicy, with Kelly Cutrone’s proclamation that Olivia Palermo is “dead.” It looks like Olivia is pissed that Erin circumvented her attempt to shun Whitney from Elle, so she refuses to interview her for Elle online. That leads Erin to confess to Whitney that Olivia never liked her line. This show sure is juicy!
‘Glee’ Spoiler – Who is Puck’s New Love Interest?
You have to hand it to the ‘Glee’ writers. They’ve managed to execute every possible love combination on the show. Judging from the clip below, it looks like Puck’s got the hots for “the black girl from Glee Club whose name [he] can’t remember.” I found that humor a little offensive, but I’m admittedly an uptight prick. Watch the clip to see what sparks Puck’s interest.
Christina Aguilera Performs on Oprah – Watch the Video
Christina Aguilera performed her new single on Oprah, ‘Not Myself Tonight,’ and the irony is that it’s the same old Christina Aguilera. Is it me or does she sing every song exactly the same way? We know you have a good voice, you don’t have to show it off every other note. She takes every song and trills to the point of destroying any semblance of the original melody. We know that when you started in the business you were being compared to all those lip-syncing pop stars and felt you had something to prove to set yourself apart. Stop and take a look around – those days are gone. Just sing it straight for goodness sakes!
Julianne Hough is Returning to ‘Dancing With the Stars’
I think Julianne Hough finally got the memo. When you want to break into country music, performing (even as a dancer) on the biggest show on television might help you out a little. Julianne quit the show because she wanted to be taken more seriously as a country music singer, and now she’s coming back. The last time we saw her on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ she was dancing with her then boyfriend Chuck Wicks. They have since broken up. I’m guessing that DWTS will pair her up with the fattest, oldest celebrity just to punish her a little.
Barbara Walters is Having Heart Surgery – Watch her Announcement
Barbara Walters announced she is having heart surgery on ‘The View.’ I’m posting the clip because I am a huge Babs fan, so I’ll be devastated to see her absent from the panel. The only entertaining part of the clip below, is the annoying inquisition from her fellow panelists about everything under the sun. Didn’t they brief the ladies on not asking The Queen a bazillion questions?