The ability to cry on command is confounding, but that’s why Hollywood stars get paid the big bucks. I can only imagine the endless opportunities for emotional manipulation at the hands of actors like Bryce Dallas Howard, who was deeply impacted Conan O’Brien’s very sad monologue about Home Depot. Watch her daunting skills below.
RAVEN-SYMONÉ NAMED CO-HOST OF “THE VIEW”
As a longtime fan and recent defector of ‘The View,’ I’ve left the loop on the co-host craziness. You can therefore imagine my surprise to discover that Raven-Symone has nabbed a coveted new spot on the panel. During her testing time on the show, Symone has often landed in hot water, most notably for a comment regarding Univision’s Rodner Figueroa likening Michelle Obama’s looks to ‘Planet of the Apes.’ At the time, Symone said, “Michelle, don’t fire me for this right now, but some people look like animals. Is that true?…I look like a bird. Can I be mad if somebody calls me Tucan Sam?” She also infamously told Oprah in 2014, “I’m not an African-American; I’m an American.” And let’s not forget her insistence that Harriet Tubman should not be on the $20 bill.
I can only assume ‘The View’ is taking a left-of-center approach to its casting choice in hopes of shaking up a challenged format. Their musical chairs choices can only suggest a desperate need for reinvention, and this might do it. Like her or not, Symone generates headlines, which hasn’t happened since the Elisabeth Hasselbeck days. Good luck, guys.
Prince Royce’s New Video: Featuring Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull
While I love some sexy JLO moves, her appearance in Prince Royce’s video alongside Pitbull is slightly tame for my taste. I’d like to see more complicated choreography, rather than a tired, open-mouthed gaze and stagnant posing. As for the song itself, it’s a little less catchy than it seems. His melody is so clipped it’s nearly impossible to dance to. If you don’t believe me, attach a snake to your arms and slither around your apartment like Britney (have I revealed too much?). Watch below.
Tabloid Gossip: Your Week of Links
Ariana Grande wasted everyone’s time with an annoying speech about her independence. Billboard
K-Fed really loved Britney Spears. Fish Wrapper
Derek Hough and Kate Hudson might be dating again. Wet Paint
Jason Alexander finally explained Susan’s Seinfeld death. NYDN
Amy Schumer is a dick magnet. Jezebel
Nicki Hilton is getting hitched. US MAG
Iggy Azalea is engaged. Yahoo!
George Clooney wants babies. Reuters
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield are back together. Contact Music
Amber Rose is a bad bitch. Digital Spy
LA Reid hated X Factor. Music Week
ZARA might be racist and anti-Semitic. The Frisky
‘SPY’ Movie – Official Review
Melissa McCarthy can carry a film, and her talented cohorts came to play. That stellar supporting cast includes a shockingly funny performance by an always serious Jason Statham, some James-Bond-Spoofing via Jude Law, and an uptight, evil-diva throwdown with Rose Byrne.
‘Spy’ opens with Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy), a capable CIA Analyst who is happy to lead in-field agents to safety from the comfort of her desk. When one such agent (Jude Law) disappears and the top agents’ identities become compromised, Susan Cooper is the only option to take down a deadly arms dealer before a disastrous trade is made. Her fieldwork is made even more complicated by another top agent (Jason Statham), in his many bungled bids to help an unwanting Cooper in the field. Statham won’t take no for an answer, which results in some unprecedented pitch monologues about his toughness, including swallowing and pooping out enough microchips to make a computer.
Now in their third partnership writer-director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids and The Heat) and Melissa McCarthy have established a new language of comedy, with endless improvisational jokes, action-packed stunts, and some zingers I will recycle and use on all my enemies. Talented directors bring out the best in their players, and Paul Feig elegantly choreographs each scene like a master conductor, executing each beat with ease. It’s of particular note that the leading ladies in this film don’t need any rescuing from their male counterparts, and the jokes have zero gender bias. In fact, all mess-ups are attributed to the men, which is a welcome reminder that both female and male audiences will accept women as funny and flock to the theaters for a good film.
‘Spy’ is a rare comedic film that warrants a Sunday trip to the theater for date night, family night, or a simple lone trip for a needed laugh. This film might not look like the standard action comedy, but it’s not supposed to. And that’s what makes it great.
RATING: 5/5 DISHES
Florence + The Machine Performs “Ship to Wreck” — WATCH NOW
Judging by Florence Welch’s I-Kick-The-Shit-Out-of-All-My-Peers performance on Jimmy Fallon, she is not in fact “losing touch,” and is instead setting a precedent for all of today’s performers. Her album, ‘How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful’ is available for purchase now, and she does not disappoint. Florence + The Machine took the right amount of time between records, and her rejuvenated spirit shows. Watch below to see “Ship to Wreck.”
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation — WATCH New Trailer
Tom Cruise returns with his thrill-seeking franchise, in a more ageless, ambitious, impossible mission than ever before. When photos hit the internet with Cruise dangling from beside a plane, it became immediately clear that our last great action star will literally go above-and-beyond his previous missions to impress his loyal audience. Watch the new trailer for Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.
Melissa McCarthy on Howard Stern: LISTEN NOW
As a pioneer in women’s comedy and a cinematic superstar, Melissa McCarthy’s detailed sit-down with Howard Stern is a must-listen. The ‘Spy’ star effortlessly addresses all controversy surrounding her career, from her weight to her critics, while also providing an inside look at her behind-the-scenes relationship with the very successful Paul Feig. McCarthy continues to prove that women can carry a movie without chasing a man, and that females are a force to be reckoned with. Listen to her interview below.
Jon Stewart Criticizes the Media’s Caitlyn Jenner Coverage
Jon Stewart took aim at the media’s Caitlyn Jenner coverage, suggesting that the commentary focused too much on Jenner’s looks. While I tend to agree that women bear a larger burden when it comes to outward appearance, perhaps a corset and lingerie is not the best pick if Caitlyn cared to avoid that feedback. Furthermore, if Jenner always identified as female, then the looks are the last part of her journey, given that she’s lived internally as a woman for her entire life. Watch the video below.
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Mariah Carey’s New ‘Infinity’ Video: Tit’s Out, High Notes Abound
The tits-out, glitter-fested image is tired, and instead of replacing her idea-men in favor of a fresh, younger focus, Mariah Carey will continue the untouchable diva routine into eternity. And while the melody is mildly satisfying, ‘Infinity’ won’t chart the way a Carey single should.
As a devoted Mariah Carey fan through every phase of her career, my advice is a serious PR, management overhaul with insiders accustomed to the music industry’s new model. Carey recently denounced ‘American Idol,’ in a funny move bringing her closer to a more authentic image, but that’s just the start, and her new video takes many steps back. Joining Match.com inside your new release is an embarrassing, dated move. Couldn’t she at least join Hinge? If you’re going to insert a bad idea, at least make it current. Watch the ‘Infinity’ video below.