NBC Won’t Allow Conan to Appear on ‘Idol Gives Back’

Looks like NBC will keep Conan on lock-down as long as possible.  Conan was asked to appear on ‘Idol Gives Back,’ but NBC said no.  Conan’s contract with NBC expires in May, and I guess they didn’t want him to appear on the very network that they will likely be competing with in the future.  So much for charity.

Steven Spielberg Discusses his Reunion with ‘Jurassic Park’s’ Joe Mazzello on ‘The Pacific’

Steven Spielberg reunited with ‘Timmy’ from Jurassic Park for his new $200 million HBO 10 part mini-series.  The point of this story is the adorable reunion, and not the ghastly cost of the mini-series, which I have absolutely no idea how HBO will recoup.  Anyways, Spielberg described the reunion in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly.  He said he had no idea that the casting director was bringing Mazzello in to audition, until he randomly saw his name on the list and got really excited.  Adorable. 

Tiger Woods First Interview Since the Scandal Will Air Tonight

Tiger Woods is allegedly sitting down for a one-on-one interview with ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi Sunday (tonight) at 7pm.  The interview was supposed to be hush-hush, but the story was leaked, probably as a ploy to boost ratings.  I’m actually not sure why an interview would air without any promotion whatsoever.  What is the point of doing an interview if no one knows to tune in?  I guess Tiger didn’t take Barbara Walters’ advice when she said not to do an interview.  Ironically, I was hoping that if he agreed to do a sit-down interview, it would be with Babs herself.  I think he wanted the ESPN sports audience to tune in in time for the Masters.  See Barbara Walters give advice to Tiger below.

Nygel Lythgoe is Upset with Paula Abdul

Nygel Lythgoe has finally explained why Paula Abdul never made an appearance on ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’  After her ‘American Idol’ negotiations fell through, Nigel tried to get her for SYTYCD.  Regarding his efforts Nigel said, “I spent an entire season wooing her and if she was ever going to do it, she would have. The timing was perfect for her.  I was rather shocked she didn’t pick up and join us at any point. I mean, Katie Holmes was there, Jennifer Lopez was there. I know we don’t have Idol money and so does Paula, but at the end of the day I do plenty of things for no money because I want to support dance.  And as an dancer/performer/choreographer, I would have thought she’d like to support us.”  It sounds like Abdul needs to sack her new manager.  She hired David Sonenberg as a manager early last year right around the time she made all of these erratic career choices.  First she loses her ‘American Idol’ gig, then she turns down SYTYCD, and her recent ‘Star Search‘ negotiations fell through.  It’s time to get a new team Paula. 

Lance Armstrong and Tony Kornheiser (A.K.A Mr. Douchebag) Kiss and Make-Up

Lance Armstrong professed his forgiveness of Tony Kornheiser on his twitter page, after they had a “decent chat” about Korneiser’s cyclist hater comments.  To review, this is what Tony Korn-hole said: “They don’t share the road. They dominate the road. They dare you to run them down. Then when you do, they get angry. What is that about? So you tap them. I’m not saying you kill them. I’m saying you tap them. Tap them once. If you’re not rubbing, you’re not racing right? So you pop them a little bit and see what happens.”  If you are unfamiliar with Mr. Korn-tard, he is the ESPN jerk-off who was suspended for making comments about co-worker Hanna Storm’s wardrobe.  Here’s what he said about her: “Hannah Storm is in a horrifying, horrifying outfit today. She’s got on red go-go boots and a catholic school plaid skirt. Way too short for somebody in her 40s or maybe early 50s by now. And she’s got on her typically very, very tight shirt. So she looks like she’s got sausage casing wrapping around her upper body. I mean, I know she’s very good, and I’m not supposed to be critical of ESPN people, so I won’t … But, Hannah Storm, come on now! Stop! What are you doing? … [She’s] what I would call a Holden Caulfield fantasy at this point.”  Can someone please fire this guy?

Richie Sambora Launches Clothing Line – Heather Locklear Attends Fashion Show

Don’t get too excited about a reunion between these two.  Although Heather Locklear attended his fashion show yesterday in Los Angeles, Richie wasn’t even there.  He was “stuck in Canada.”  If you haven’t heard, Richie Sambora collaborated with designer Nikki Lund for their fashion line called ‘White Trash Beautiful.’  Heather and Richie’s daughter Ava Sambora, modeled at the show.  Perhaps that is why Heather was there.

Kara DioGuardi’s Father is Running for Senate

Joe DioGuardi, the father of ‘American Idol’ judge Kara DioGuari, is hoping to secure the Senate seat currently held by Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand.  He is up against two other Republicans for the nomination, and he isn’t afraid to use Kara’s name to help him.  She is set to appear by his side whenever she can.  Hmm….does this mean Kara is a Republican?  Who knew?

Dear Ke$ha – Go Fu$K Yourself

Ke$ha has once again taken the time out of her very busy schedule to insult Britney Spears.  In her new horrendous song entitled ‘Styrofoam,’ there is a lyric that says “In 10 years, Britney Spears…Britney, who?”  Worry about your terrible career and stop trying to garner attention by mentioning the Britney Spears.  It’s transparent and disgusting.  Maybe you can draw something else on your face instead.  Listen below.  

It’s Official: Freida Pinto is the Next Bond Girl

Slumdog Millionaire’s Freida Pinto should be throwing a big party as we speak.  She has landed the role opposite Daniel Craig in the next Bond film.  The film is set in Afghanistan, and it will be directed by ‘American Beauty’s’ Sam Mendes.  Mendes hopes to reinvent the genre, considering that 2008’s ‘Quantum of Solace’ largely underwhelmed at the domestic box office.  Pinto will make motion picture history as the first Indian Bond girl.