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Audrina Patridge Eliminated Early From DWTS — I Blame Tony Dovolani

Every single time someone prematurely gets eliminated from a television competition, people speculate that viewers assumed the contestant would be safe, and therefore didn’t vote.  This conspiracy theory includes Audrina Patridge and Tony Dovolani, who were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars, despite Audrina’s very obvious talent as a dancer.  So what’s the real reason she was eliminated?  Well, it isn’t just about talent alone, and I’m surprised I have to explain this after so many seasons of the show.  It’s about the personality of both the professional dancer and the celebrity, and without a strong combination, they’re doomed.  There’s a reason that the same professionals win every year, and it isn’t luck.  On Monday’s show, Tony Dovolani further confirmed his disdain for the judges, and I think it was enough to piss off the voting public.  When the judges told Audrina that she “lacked passion” on her face, Tony said that he knew the judges missed it, but he’s certain the viewers at home saw it and will vote for him.  Big mistake.  Don’t insult the judges.  Neither Tony nor Maksim Chmerkovskiy have won Dancing With the Stars, and both of them have a history of talking back to the judges.  America wants to see that you are deserving of the trophy, which includes being able to accept criticism.  Until then — you’ll continue to lose — no matter how talented your partner.


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Was Marissa Jaret Winokur Fired From ‘The Talk’? — All Signs Point to Yes

There’s something very suspicious going on over at CBS. The network’s new talk show, also known as a rip-off of ‘The View,’ started off with six hosts, and now their down to five. So who’s missing? It’s Melissa Jaret Winokur, who was announced as a co-host and then mysteriously disappeared after day two. So was she fired? All signs point to yes. Leave it to Hollywood executives to debut a television show and sack a co-host with no explanation. Did they think that no one would notice? If they did, they were right, because no other bloggers seem to be inquiring about her departure, which is either good news or bad news for ‘The Talk.’ I guess the two people watching the show didn’t notice that someone was missing. As an aside, this poor girl can’t catch a break. She was also allegedly fired from her hosting gig at Dance Your Ass Off, because the producers felt she was too overweight for the job. Come to think of it — she probably dodged a bullet. Something tells me ‘The Talk’ won’t be on the air for long.  Further reading: Marissa Jaret Winokur leaves The Talk — my prediction was correct.

UPDATE: She’s still on the show, but I predict someone is going to get kicked off that show sooner or later.  There is an unnecessary amount of women.

Joy Behar on Sharron Angle: “This B*tch is Going to Hell”

The View discussed Sharron Angle’s racist new ad, and Joy Behar didn’t mince words, calling Sharron Angle a “bitch,” and saying she will “go to hell.”  She also invited her to “show the ad in New York,” because New Yorkers might have a different reaction than Nevada.  I admit I had not seen the ad until watching The View, and I was shocked at how disgusting it is.  It’s obvious that just about anything goes these days, including racism.  Watch below and judge for yourself.  Will Sharron Angle “go to hell,” as Joy Behar suggests?

Why NPR Should Not Have Fired Juan Williams

NPR commentator Juan Williams was fired for telling Bill O’Reilly that he gets nervous when Muslims get on an airplane in “full garb.”  Many are outraged over his firing, accusing NPR of being “too politically correct.”  Here’s my feeling on this issue.  It’s not okay for people to group all Muslims in the same category as terrorists.  That being said, people do.  Many people would have the same reaction as Juan Williams, but just don’t want to say it out loud.  I don’t think he’s a bigot for having those feelings, but I do think that we need to find a way to have an open discussion without firing people.  When you squash those conversations, you move this from being an overt issue to being a covert issue, and that certainly doesn’t help us find a solution.  Furthermore, as Barbara Walters (also known as the Queen of my world) pointed out on The View, Williams is a commentator and not a journalist, which means he’s paid to express his opinion, liked or not.

Stephen Colbert Walks Off The View

Stephen Colbert appeared on The View to promote his “Keep Fear Alive” Rally, and he stormed off the set in honor of Bill O’Reilly.  He also said that “fear is useful,” because “our ancestors who were not afraid of snakes did not reproduce.”  If you don’t understand what I just said — you’re not alone — but I laughed very hard.  Watch below.

The View Discusses Bill O’Reilly Incident — Whoopi & Joy Still Act Like Children

The ladies of The View had a very candid discussion about Thursday’s Bill O’Reilly incident, and their discussion indicates that Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar learned nothing from the experience.  Whoopi said that if she didn’t exit the stage she would have “lost it,” and Joy likened her walk-out to a scene in 12 Angry Men, when the jurors stood up and faced the wall to express their disapproval of their bigoted fellow juror.  I have a few things to say about this.  First, Whoopi indicated that O’Reilly “started in with her” as soon as he sat down on the couch.  Nice try.  O’Reilly addressed Whoopi directly because she stared at him with a disapproving scowl on her face, which she always does when she doesn’t like the guest.  You can’t blame O’Reilly for his inappropriate attempt to lighten the mood.  Second, Joy and Whoopi should be capable of having a calm conversation.  The ladies also indicated that O’Reilly said during the break that the conflict would “help their ratings,” which angered the ladies, including Babs, who said, “we are doing fine without your help.”  Did it occur to these women that O’Reilly was probably itching for a statement to break the tension and failed miserably?  In closing, I would like to reiterate a point I eloquently made in my previous post: If Joy and Whoopi are correct in how they behaved, then what do they suggest Barbara Walters should have done when she interviewed Fidel Castro?  Should she have stood up and faced the wall?

Tabloid Review — This Week in Celebrities

  • Camille Grammer’s new show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, exposes Kelsey Grammer’s affair with now girlfriend, Kayte Walsh. Astrochicks
  • Mel Gibson’s baby mamma, Oksana Grigorieva, has hired a grand total of 39 lawyers in her fight against Mel. TMZ
  • Dina Lohan is looking to Kris Jenner for parenting advice. Hollywood News
  • Rosie O’Donnell defends Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg’s choice to walk off The View. Popeater
  • The CW released a promo for Tim Gunn’s Gossip Girl appearance. TV Fanatic
  • Jon Gosselin continues his fight to keep his children off television. D Listed
  • Christina Aguilera is apparently a lesbian. The Superficial
  • David Arquette had his post-marriage-fling, Jasmine Waltz, fired as the face of his new club. The Blemish
  • Something very strange is going on with Mariah Carey. ICYDK
  • Colin Farell and his Baby Mamma have broken up. Socialite Life
  • Nick Cannon and Chelsea Handler are in a twitter fight. Zap2it
  • Tyra Banks is being sued. Bossip
  • Shia LeBeouf threw coffee on a paparazzo. Celebslam
  • Kendra Wilkinson is leaving her husband, Hank Baskett to move back to Los Angeles. Hollyscoop
  • Vince Vaughn defends his gay joke. The Fab Life
  • Bret Michaels is disappointed he wasn’t chosen as a new American Idol judge. Limelife

Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar Walk off The View — Act Like Children

Bill O’Reilly appeared on The View, and when the subject of the mosque came up, O’Reilly insulted President Obama for not publicly denouncing it.  When Behar and Goldberg insisted that the mosque was okay because “this is America,” O’Reilly said that 70% of Americans don’t approve of the mosque, especially because “Muslims killed us in 9/11.”  His statement outraged Goldberg and Behar, who insisted that it was Muslim extremists and not Muslims who are responsible for 9/11, and O’Reilly said, “aren’t Muslim extremists considered Muslim?”  His response caused Behar and Goldberg to walk off the set, which seriously pissed off Barbara Walters (who I often call “the Queen”).  Walters said that they should be able to discuss issues without her co-hosts screaming and exiting the set.  I agree.  For goodness sakes, isn’t it Walters that interviewed Fidel Castro?  Should she have bludgeoned him with a stick during the interview?  I imagine that Behar and Goldberg will get a serious tongue lashing from Walters, who previously scolded Hasselbeck for the same thing during a discussion on abortion, which angered Hasselbeck so much that she ripped up her flashcards during the interview. Watch the heated exchange below.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy Teaches Brandy by Slapping her Ass? — Sign Me Up

Alright, the title of this post is a bit misleading, because I’m about to actually insult Maksim, but I’m torn between being repulsed and turned on.  The very hot Maksim Chmerkovskiy danced the Samba with his partner on Dancing With the Stars, and part of his “teaching method” included slapping her on the ass.  When Len Goodman pointed out that it was extremely inappropriate, Maksim got defensive and the two argued back and forth.  I’m uncertain how this actually made it into the package, considering it doesn’t portray them in the most flattering light, and the producers should probably scold him for it.  Isn’t this supposed to be a fun, dancing show?  Since when did these professionals start taking themselves so seriously?  Is he going to start beating her with a stick next?  Watch below.

UPDATE: When asked about the controversy, Brandy said she “likes the spanking,” because “it gets [her] going a little bit.”  As a high school teacher once told me, “it’s only sexual harassment if it’s unwanted.”  Oops — did I just confess that?

Actors Who Turn Down Hit Roles — The Occupational Hazard

JOHN TRAVOLTA — Richard Gere might want to send John Travolta a bouquet of flowers for his career. Gere snatched up four major roles  Travolta turned down. Those include: An Officer and a Gentleman, Days of Heaven, American Gigolo, and Chicago. Travolta was once asked if regretted turning down those roles, and he said, “not every movie I make has to be a hit.” If I were Travolta, I might say, “yes, and if you notice that my manager mysteriously disappeared, don’t come looking for me.”

ROB LOWE — Rob Lowe turned down Patrick Dempsey’s role in Grey’s Anatomy, and unlike John Travolta, Lowe willingly admits his mistake. He said, “I coulda been McDreamy! It’s an occupational hazard. It happens to everybody. The great thing is that Patrick Dempsey is so great in that part and he’s such a great actor. If I’d have done that I wouldn’t be doing this great part and having this fun on Brothers And Sisters. It all works out.” The irony of that quote is that Lowe eventually left Brothers And Sisters amidst speculation that he hoped to be more of a leading man. He also left The West Wing during the height of its success, in favor of The Lyon’s Den, which was canceled after just six episodes. Perhaps the ensemble cast is the way to go, after all.

MARY LOUISE PARKER — Mary Louise Parker turned down Teri Hatcher’s role in Desperate Housewives. While promoting Weeds on The View, the panel of yentas asked Parker if she regrets her decision, and she simply said, “no, it wasn’t my role.” She was then accosted with the same question fifty more times. Parker held firm, and repeated that “it wasn’t [her] role.”  The truth is, this really did work out for everyone involved. What would Weeds be without Mary Louise Parker?

DENZEL WASHINGTON — Denzel’s career has taken a bit of a beating in recent years. But then again, so has Hollywood in general. He admitted in an interview that he turned down the role in I, Robot, which later went to Will Smith. Personally, I didn’t like the film, but it made a killing at the box-office.

WILL SMITH — I’m closing this post with Will Smith, who might be guilty of the worst choice in movie history.  He turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix, in favor of Wild Wild West.  Enough said.