I take back what I said about Abdul’s management team. It seems she finally made a good decision since leaving ‘American Idol.’ Radar Online reports that she will be starring in the hit Broadway show, ‘In the Heights,’ as Priscilla Lopez. The show’s story revolves around the lives of Dominican Americans that live in the Washington Heights area of New York City. It won the Tony for Best Musical in 2008, and a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album that same year. See a performance from the show below.
New Promos for this Monday’s ‘Gossip Girl’
‘At the Movies’ is Cancelled
This is a sad day. ‘At the Movies’ with A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips, has been canceled. The source of my sadness is really attributed to the memory of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert in their heyday on this show. It began with the title, ‘Siskel and Ebert at the Movies,’ and later became ‘At the Movies with Ebert and Roeper,’ after Siskel’s death. When Ebert had to exit the show due to health reasons, it went through various incarnations until it became what it is now. Many people are attributing the cancellation to the changing movie critic tide. Personally, I would like to think that the magic of Siskel and Ebert just couldn’t be recreated. Also, Ebert took his thumbs with him when he left. And there’s no one like Ebert.
Demi Lovato and Boyfriend Joe Jonas Sing ‘Make a Wave’ on ‘American Idol’
People Magazine v. Us Magazine: Who Ripped Who Off?
I’m not sure which magazine you will buy this weekend, considering they are exactly the same! I realize that all of the tabloids are covering Sandra Bullock, but Us Magazine and People Magazine pretty much have the exact same cover, right down to the picture of Sandra Bullock. How is it possible that out of all the Sandra Bullock pictures out there, the two leading magazines picked the same one? Someone is guilty, and I want to know who it is. Even the color choices are the same! Click on the links below and judge for yourself. As an aside, this issue was addressed in the film ’13 Going on 30′ once, and the magazine names were changed for the film. Fast forward to the 3:30 mark in the clip below to see what I am talking about.
People Magazine
‘300’ May be Re-Released in 3D
You might have noticed that many of my posts consistently bash 3D . . . until now! A theatrical re-release of ‘300’ in 3D is in the works, and the idea of Gerard Butler popping out of the screen (no pun intended) makes me very happy. So for this . . . I will make an exception to my anti-3D policy. No word yet on the date of the re-release. The film isn’t even finished being converted.
Say Goodbye to ‘The Hills’ – This is the Last Season
I have to admit I am pretty bummed that the Kristin Cavallari takeover didn’t work out. I never really liked Lauren Conrad much, but apparently the rest of America preferred her. Since Kristen came on, the ratings have declined, and Mtv is pulling the plug. This upcoming season will be the last. It should be pretty good though. Heidi will see her mother for the first time since her plastic surgery, Kristin will address the drug abuse rumors, and Audrina will appear with her current boyfriend, Ryan Cabrera. Regarding Spencer Pratt, series creator Adam Divello confirmed that he is “dealing with some stuff right now,” but he will definitely appear in the final season at some point.
Lady Antebellum is #1 Again
Lady Antebellum’s album has already sold 93,000 copies, and their single, ‘Need You Now,’ is #1 on the Billboard charts. That is a pretty big deal, considering their album has been out for 8 weeks now. Times sure have changed in the music industry though. Years ago, selling 93,000 records was nothing to write home about. To put things in perspective, Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ album sold 110 million copies. I realize he is the best of the best, but Britney Spears’ debut album sold 25 million copies. How’s that for some perspective? See them perform the song at the Country Music Awards below.
‘Team Sandra’ Shirts Sell-Out at Kitson
I guess this is what happens when you cheat on a Hollywood sweetheart. The whole country will turn against you eventually. Kitson, a clothing store on Robertson that has become well known because of celebrity shoppers, has started selling ‘Team Sandra’ T-shirts, and they are predictably lucrative for the store. Kitson is also well-known for their previous Team Aniston and Team Angelina T-shirts in the midst of the Brangelina scandal. Though I didn’t like the Aniston v. Angelina nonsense, this ‘Team Sandra,’ shirt is an idea I can get behind.
Puck – Former Real World Cast Member Hospitalized
Real World San Francisco cast member David Rainey, also referred to as ‘Puck,’ is hospitalized after a serious car accident. Puck was on one of Mtv’s most memorable seasons, with the late Pedro Zamora. He is actually one of my favorite cast members of all time. I found him extremely compelling, at a time when Mtv actually used compelling people for ‘The Real World.’ Now it’s just a drunken, idiotic mess. Rainey was with his son at the time, and both are expected to recover. The accident was caused when he swerved to avoid a deer.
Update: TMZ reports that he was driving drunk and without a license. How horrible.