Can someone please explain to me why celebrities need to be complete assholes and insult other celebrities? Modern Family’s Ed O’Neill recently said, “I love Jane, honestly I do . . . but I don’t think she should have gotten the Emmy for that part. [Sue Sylvester] is just a one-note character.” So who put the stick in O’Neill’s ass, and why did he feel the need to gratuitously insult Lynch (who I have on very good authority is one of the nicest women in the business)? Here’s my educated guess: Ryan Murphy (the creator of Glee) recently insulted Modern Family for their portrayal of the gay couple on the show, saying it’s ridiculous that the two men never kiss. Modern Family creators were pissed at Murphy for his statements, though they suspiciously executed a gay kiss shortly thereafter. Perhaps O’Neill wants to keep the war going, and therefore decided to take a dig at Glee? Oh yeah — and Sofia Vargera lost the Emmy to Jane Lynch.
Tag: Glee
Dear Glee, Where the Fu*K is John Stamos?!
Glee fans everywhere should be up in arms. We were promised John Stamos, and Ryan Murphy has yet to deliver. So where is he, and why is his character always mentioned yet he never appears? Stamos made a cameo on this week’s episode, but it was very unsatisfying. First, I imagine that Stamos is being paid per episode, which means that he was given a full salary for that little thirty second appearance. It baffles me that Murphy would waste a Stamos episode on such a small appearance. Let me break this down for everyone so my point is clear. A show only has a certain budget for guest talent, and it’s possible that Stamos is only being paid to appear on 5 episodes. As a way to keep his character in the show for a long period of time for a limited cost, the characters keep discussing him, yet he never appears. Translation? — it’s a cheap ploy to keep Stamos around as long as possible. Literally — cheap. So when he finally showed up for an episode, I was devastated to discover that his salary was blown on such a short appearance. At least make him sing and dance if you’re gonna pay him.
Dina Lohan Needs to Lighten Up — Pissed at Glee
The first thing Lindsay Lohan needs to do when she exits rehab is fire her mother, Dina Lohan, as her manager. She perpetuates Lindsay’s negative image in the press, by continually discussing her daughter’s issues. Lindsay would have a much better chance of rehabilitating (no pun intended) her career if her mother would zip-it. On this week’s Glee, Gwyneth Paltrow’s character discussed Lindsay’s rehab stints while teaching her Spanish class. The bit was funny, and Lohan’s camp should laugh it off. Unfortunately for Lindsay, her camp includes her horrendous mother, who is threatening to sue Glee for defamation. Allow me to put this esquire thing to use for just one second — it’s not defamation to call someone “loca.” So get over it Dina. Watch the clip below to see what all the fuss is about.
Gwyneth Paltrow on Glee — I’m Officially a Lesbian
Gwyneth Paltrow’s performance on Glee was a defining moment in her career (and no, I’m not exaggerating). She’s a respected film actress that demands major Hollywood bucks, and yet this is my favorite role of her entire career. Why? Because she sang, she danced, and most importantly, she let her hair down. Paltrow has always come across in the press as guarded and frigid, almost bordering on curmudgeon. After last night, I’ve officially changed that classification. She stole the show, and proved an incredible range of talent. Her presence was so striking, I would even say that she might have stolen the show for good. Where do you go from here? Do you snag her as a series regular, and keep her story-line going? Though I’d say yes (and apparently Ryan Murphy is working that out as we speak), she’s definitely upped the ante to a point of no return. Watch her sing Cee-Lo’s Forget You below. It’s already number one on Itunes — she’s blowing up the charts!
Television Rule: You Can’t Bash a Show You Never Liked to Begin With — Hear that TV.com Glee Bashers?
I read a scathing review of this week’s Glee on TV.com and halfway through the review the writer disclosed that he hates the show. That brings me to my new rule about television critics: if you were never a fan of the show to begin wtih, then you don’t get the privilege of bashing it. Why? Because no matter what they do you won’t like it, which means you’re just a biased prick that likes to arbitrarily bash television shows for sport. It’s okay if it’s not your cup of tea. It’s not okay if you spend two pages of a review explaining why you hate the show, when it was never meant to appeal to you. In case you’re wondering, I did not come up with this brilliant theory on my own. I’ve spent many hours of my life watching television interviews (in training to become the next Barbara Walters), and Mariah Carey brought this up years ago while promoting one of her albums. She was asked if critics bother her, and she said that they only bother her if they are fans of her music, but didn’t like a particular album. She said there is one specific critic that has never been a fan, so no matter what she does he won’t enjoy it, which means it’s pretty senseless to take his critique seriously. And there you have it. Thanks to Mariah for the idea, and thanks to myself for expressing it in a genius way. Alright — my next post will be self-deprecating — I promise.
Katie Couric Insults Glee Photo-shoot — What Would Dan Rather Say?
I’ve certainly noted my objection to the sexy Glee photo-shoot for GQ Magazine, but must Katie Couric discuss this on her CBS newscast? Isn’t she supposed to be reporting “real news?” I wasn’t aware that hard-hitting news had now become about Glee actresses posing in their underwear. I wonder if Dan Rather saw the video below, and wept.
Dianna Agron on Glee GQ Photo-Shoot: “Everyone Else Does it”
Dianna Agron wrote a ridiculous apology on her blog, and it clearly proves that she still doesn’t understand the problem with the GQ photo-shoot. She apologizes and then says, “in the land of Madonna, Britney, Miley, ‘Gossip Girl,’ other public figures and shows that have pushed the envelope and challenged the levels of comfort in their viewers and fans… we are not the first.” I’m going to break this down for both Dianna, and for GQ Magazine, who defended their uncreative photographer by saying, “these ‘kids’ are in their twenties and should be able to “do what they want.” Here goes. The problem is not that Glee is a family show, and young children will be exposed to the magazine. The problem is that women in the entertainment industry are consistently sexualized by men, and yet they continue to pose nearly naked. Do you ever see Reese Witherspoon on the cover of a magazine in her underwear? She’s the only celebrity that has spoken out about her deliberate choice to keep her clothes on in photo-shoots. It isn’t necessary, and the next time the photographer comes up with the unoriginal idea, perhaps Lea Michele and Dianna Agron should stand up for themselves.
Dear Celebrities, Stop Asking Us To Focus on “More Important” Things
In response to the outrage over the Glee GQ cover, bad-boy Mark Salling said he thinks it’s “not a big deal,” because “people are starving,” and “there’s more important things to worry about in the world.” Can celebrities stop making this argument when trying to circumvent tabloid criticism? I’m fully capable of focusing on world peace and a slutty GQ cover at the same time. Isn’t it funny how much information my pea-sized-brain can actually handle? How about I focus on those things and stop watching Glee altogether (since that other stuff is so much more important)? The cover was gross and unnecessary. Accept responsibility and move on.
Glee Cast Strips for GQ Photo-Shoot — Is this Necessary?
What do you do when your show is successful? Take pictures of the female cast members in their underwear, of course. Dianna Agron and Lea Michele took some very racy pictures for GQ Magazine, presumably because the photographer is an unoriginal pervert who could only think of taking sexual photos. I’m curious how the conversation went. Here’s what I imagine: “Hey Lea and Dianna, you know what would be really great? If you just stripped down to your underwear and posed with a come-fu*k-me face.” This isn’t the first time Lea Michele has posed in her underwear, so I’m guessing she’s comfortable with it. For the life of me I’ll never understand why actresses feel the need to sexualize themselves in the entertainment industry. Reese Witherspoon might be the only celebrity that refuses to do it, and I’m sure she’s endlessly propositioned. By the way, isn’t Glee a family show? To see the pictures in question, click the link below.
Mark Salling Releases Video — Glee Mystery of His Firing is Solved
About one month ago, I single-handedly broke the story that Mark Salling had been fired from Glee for recording an album in violation of his contract. Because The Dishmaster is a newly launched blog, my story didn’t get any legs until the new season of Glee began to air, and folks started to notice that Salling was missing in action. They arrived at my blog after Googling his whereabouts, and then other (more known blogs) ripped my story off as though it was their own (are you listening Hollywood Life?). Salling’s camp publicly denied the story, ensuring that he’d be back for episode six. I can only guess that his camp worked it out internally, and he was merely forced to sit on the bench for a few episodes as punishment. I stewed about my story being ripped off (with no credit) for days, and then picked myself up off the floor, and began to read the news again. Today, I stumbled across Salling’s new video, and it finally occurred to me why Ryan Murphy was so pissed at Mark Salling for his album, yet he’s fine with the other cast members releasing their own music. Salling’s album isn’t “Glee-rific” to put it kindly. Listen below, and let me know if you can read between the lines.
Update: The video has been completely removed. Gee, I wonder why.