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November 15, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Facebook, Family Guy, Hugh Jackman, Israel, Justin Timberlake, obama, You Tube on November 15, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Hugh Jackman...all wet.

Fall TV: Can’t deny the season has been a major disappointment. Every year we think it will be better and every year it, well, isn’t.

Hugh Jackman: In a new interview with Playboy, he admits not only did he wet himself on stage once, but a woman also ran up to the stage and flashed him!

Justin Timberlake: So Is JT still saying New York is the realest city? He might not think so now that he and his restaurant are being sued by employees for back wages and tips. Tsk, tsk.

Israeli Politics: Did an Israeli Prime Minister candidate steal Obama’s web site design? It sure looks that way.

Obama: The president-elect will truly bring change to America: fireside chats via YouTube.

Facebook: So they won’t be making layoffs but they still won’t reach their goal of 1,000 employees. A hiring freeze isn’t necessary when there isn’t anyone that wants to be hired!

SIZZLED OUT: Family Guy and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

STILL SIZZLING: This hip-hop superstar has given the media a lot to talk about lately. The latest: being arrested (and not charged) again (!) for an altercation with a papparazzo.

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November 14, 2008 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Animayer, Changeling, Degrassi, Fahrenheit 9/11, Hilary Duff, hollywood, Jennifer Aniston, Joe Jonas, John Mayer, jonas brothers, Justin Timberlake, Lizzie McGuire, Michael More, nbc, obama, Paula Abdul, PEOPLE, Taylor Swift, The View, Wall-E on November 14, 2008 by sizzlemaker

We know we're not one to talk but obsessions are NOT HEALTHY, people!

John Mayer: Jennifer Aniston sent some praise his way, and now he’s doing the same for her. He told PEOPLE: “It’s really nice to have somebody in life have your back. That girl knows me … so whether I go to bed alone or not, to have somebody who knows you in this world, that’s a really nice thing.” Sweet or gag-inducing?

Paula Abdul: More disturbing information is being released about the shocking death outside the Idol’s home. All it really shows: too little action taken too late.

Joe Jonas: After several weeks of bad press thanks to ex Taylor Swift, the middle Jo Bro used his MySpace to set the record straight. This is getting a little too Degrassi for our liking.

Hollywood: Cutting back on the holiday party extravagance and we don’t feel bad one bit.

The View: For the very first time the show is number 1 in the daytime ratings but now that the election’s over we doubt’ll last.

Changeling: We still haven’t seen this movie, and though this article kind of spoils it, we’re even more fascinated now that the real-life mystery has been solved.

Hilary Duff: The former Lizzie McGuire signed a deal with NBC to develop and star in a new TV show. No news yet if it’ll be part-cartoon.

Obama: The first sit-down is coming and it’s with 60 Minutes. Expect it to air as soon as this Sunday.

Lip-Syncing: Don’t try it in China. Soon it’ll be against the law!

Wall-E: When the hit comes out on DVD next week, there’ll be a short film starring Burn-E. Yeah, we don’t remember him either.

Michael Moore: The filmmaker was originally planning a sequel to his Fahrenheit 9/11 but instead will focus on the economy. New times, new problems, more movies.

Justin Timberlake: Called New York City the “realest in the world.” Is realest even a word?! And what makes NYC any more real than the thousands of others?

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November 14, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags AP, Desperate Housewives, EW, Full House, Gawker, James Bond, Jodie Sweetin, Joe Scarborough, Live! With Regis and Kelly, MSNBC, obama, One Tree Hill, OTH, palin, Parents Television Council, PEOPLE, Prison Break, Quantum of Solace, Stephanie Tanner, Time, twilight on November 14, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Sucking the blood out of EW

James Bond: In honor of the release of Quantum of Solace (how many times can YOU put ‘of’ in a sentence?), take a stroll down memory lane by revisiting Bond’s sexual puns and theme songs.

Reality TV: What’s the difference between ‘reality’ and ‘unscripted’ television? This article attempts to explain it but we’re still not sure we understand.

Desperate Housewives: The rumor of the day is that Sarah Palin will appear on Wisteria Lane. Says the show’s creator: “There is no way!” Whew. Close one.

EW: As expected, the ax came down today on some unlucky staffers at Entertainment Weekly. We’ve become numb by this point.

Gawker: Kudos to them for taking a swipe at the ridiculous hysteria surrounding Twilight and, yes, EW’s absurd obsession with the series.

PEOPLE: And while, yes, we are numb, this did make us cry a little.

Joe Scarborough: His morning show on MSNBC will now have a 7-second delay. That’s what happens when you drop the F-bomb!

OTH: We could not be more excited for One Tree Hill’s 1940s-themed episode next week and we are so glad its getting the media attention it deserves!

AP: The people at Associated Press have too much time on their hands. (Then again, so do we.) They’ve decided with a new election, comes new style changes.

Prison Break: It’s almost a sure thing this season will be the last. Fox just commissioned two more episodes–likely to serve as some sort of wrap-up.

Jodie Sweetin: The Full House star may have spilled to PEOPLE all about her meth addiction but apparently, there’s lots more to share. Like a whole book’s worth. Stephanie Tanner is writing a memoir!

Obama: Time’s Person of the Year. Not like we didn’t see that coming.

SIZZLED OUT: Live! With Regis and Kelly

STILL SIZZLING: The Parents Television Council says these two shows–one animated, one not–are the worst and best for kids, respectively.

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November 13, 2008 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, Anthony Kiedis, Ben Stiller, Bryan Fuller, Daniel Craig, Dave Grohl, EW, Facebook, foo fighters, HBO, Ian Ziering, James Bond, Lindsay Price, Lipstick Jungle, MAD TV, Meet the Parents, Monopoly, Pushing Daisies, Red Hot Chilip Peppers, Robert Downey Jr., shannen doherty, Thomas Beatie, Top Chef on November 13, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Linsday, didn't you know there's a price to pay for bad ratings? Get it--Price?!

Britney: New York music station KTU has six tracks of Brit’s upcoming album. Not gonna lie, we’re hoping for a full-fledged Britney comeback.

90210: People are already talking about next week’s ep. The preview clip shows Brenda admitting to frenemy Kelly that she slept with Ryan, Kel’s current flame. Hold up! Didn’t Shannen Doherty say she didn’t want to do high school love triangle stuff again? We call for a rewrite.

Lipstick Jungle: And now that this show is canceled, will Lindsay Price make an appearance on 90210? If she does, Ian better be with her!

Mad TV: It’s a mad, mad world when this show is also canceled! Or is it?

Pushing Daisies: Might be next on the chopping block. And if it happens, creator Bryan Fuller says you can expect the series to be wrapped up in a comic book. Oddly fitting for an odd show.

Monopoly: Coming to a theater near you. How exactly, we’re really not sure.

Anthony Kiedis: Can a rock star’s childhood make for a red hot TV series? That’s what this Chili Pepper thinks. And HBO, too, apparently. They’ve greenlit his life story as an hourlong drama.

Foo Fighters: Who knew Dave Grohl was such a foodie? He and his bandmates will be guest judges on Top Chef.

Daniel Craig: Being James Bond is painful? And here we thought the loads of money made up for that.

Ben Stiller: There could be a third film in the Meet the Parents series, Stiller says. We wouldn’t object but we’re not sure who’s left to meet.

Facebook: One of EW’s entertainers of the year? Really? (Top honors go to Robert Downey Jr.)

Thomas Beatie: The pregnant man is pregnant again!

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November 13, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Arrested Development, B.J. Novak, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Carrie Underwood, Christopher Nolan, CMA Awards, Country Music Association, InDecision 2008, Jeffrey Tambor, Kanye West, Kenny Chesney, Mets, New York Times, palin, Prison Break, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shania Twain, The Dark Knight, The Office, Wentworth Miller on November 13, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Crazy? Quite possibly.

Sarah Palin: Wishes she did more interviews during the campaign. Yeah, ’cause that would’ve changed the results!

NYT: Does the paper that has all the news that’s fit to print practice censorship? One writer thinks so. The word in question? Bitchassness.

NYT Pt 2.: And what happens when the paper that has all the news that’s fit to print is spoofed? Unsuspecting New Yorkers are scammed, as happened yesterday when a fake–albeit very convincing–issue was handed out.

The Dark Knight: Holy Batman! A city with the same name as the caped crusader is suing filmmaker Christopher Nolan for royalties. Does Gotham have a new joker on its hands?

InDecision 2008: Seems not everyone was happy with Comedy Central’s election coverage. Or so says the whiny chick who got screwed out of being in the audience.

Arrested Development: There’s been a lot of he-said, she-said regarding the possibility of a movie adaptation. And now cast member Jeffrey Tambor has taken things further: he says the film is a go!

Kanye West: Somebody get this guy some help! He told reporters that he’s an “alien,” that he blames himself for mother’s death and that “it’s lonely at the top.” We’d say something clever if we weren’t so baffled.

CMA Awards: Kenny Chesney = Entertainer of the Year, Carrie Underwood = Best Female Vocalist, Shania Twain = first appearance post-split from her cheating husband. Is it just us or do you think country music after-parties are probably a lot of fun?

B.J. Novak: The Office actor is going on sabbatical, leave or whatever it is they call it in the working world. In actuality, he’s just making a movie and will presumably return to the show at a later, yet to be determined, date.

SIZZLED OUT: Wentworth Miller (Prison Break) and Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

STILL SIZZLING: This daytime show, nearing its 21st season, is asking viewers to compose its new theme song. The winner will receive $100,000 in addition to other prizes.

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November 12, 2008 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Adam Sandler, Alanis Morrisette, anne hathaway, Billy Joel, Brad Garrett, Cody Linley, dwts, Elton John, Jennifer Aniston, Joe Jonas, jonas brothers, Maurice Green, Ne-Yo, Raffaello Follieri, Rosie O'Donnell, Taylor Swift on November 12, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Will daddy's little twin make room for baby?

American Idol: A failed contestant, reportedly obsessed with judge Paula Abdul, committed suicide outside the singer’s home. Will the show be softer with its criticism now? Sadly, we doubt it.

Idol Gives Back: Guess not everything they do is bad. They raised $64 million for international charities.

Adam Sandler: Remains the only man in his family since his wife just gave birth to a baby girl. This makes a second mini-me for the funnyman. His older daughter looks just like him!

Rosie O’Donnell: The first details about Ro’s variety special are slipping out: Alanis Morrisette and Ne-Yo will both perform. After all, she’s the Queen of Nice and she can have whatever she likes.

Jennifer Aniston: Throws around phrases like “this is going to be a hayride and a half.” No wonder she’s still single. She also says she and ex John Mayer “adore one another.” Hmmmm…

Billy Joel: Going on tour with Elton John…for two years?! At least, says the piano man. He also claims ticket prices won’t be high. Yeah, we’ll believe it when we see it.

DWTS: Was there some poor sportsmanship at last night’s elimination? After Maurice Green got the ax, the audience burst out into cheers. And that was audience consisted of teens happy that hottie Cody Linley was still in the game.

Raffaello Follieri: Anne Hathaway’s ex wants to change prisons because the jail he’s in now is too “unsanitary.” What, you thought you were going to a country club?

Joe Jonas: Poor Taylor Swift! Not only did the Jo Bro dump her in such a we-must-still-be-in-high-school way, but he’s also already moved on! Sketch!

Brad Garrett: Everybody doesn’t love Brad. Or the papparazzi. The result: a criminal investigation into battery. Oh boy.

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November 12, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, ABC News, Bones, Bush, Dallas, Elizabeth Banks, gossip girl, Grey's Anatomy, Isaiah Washington, James Brolin, Jason Priestley, Nirvana, One Tree Hill, OTH, Role Models, The Simpsons, The Sopranos, TRL, twilight, W., Zack and Miri on November 12, 2008 by sizzlemaker

You want a movie? Fuggedaboutit!

The Simpsons: Will get the honor of a crossword puzzle in The New York Times that’s all about them. You didn’t know 4 across? D’oh!

The Sopranos: Still waiting for a movie? Don’t hold your breath. Be happy with a 33-disc DVD set instead. Yay consolation prizes!

Jason Priestley: We totally agree with you here that it wouldn’t make sense if Brandon was Kelly’s babydaddy. But how can you say here that you guys “were never bestowed any awards”? Perhaps you’ve forgotten your two Golden Globe nominations! That’s right, Jason. True 90210 fans remember everything!

Dallas: Yes, people do actually still care about this show. How much? Enough to pay $1,000 to meet the stars and then bitch after about what a disaster it was. Bizarre? Yes. But it still doesn’t top the “this was all a dream” finale.

ABC News: In an interesting journalistic choice, ABC News is taking an up-close look at its parent company’s (ABC, d’oh!) decision to “de-gay” Grey’s Anatomy.

Isaiah Washington: Should someone fired from Grey’s Anatomy for a gay scandal of his own really be talking smack about the recent “de-gay”-ing? Isaiah, do you ever learn?

Gossip Girl: That season 3 ratings boost? Gone. The show is steadily slipping. And One Tree Hill is still doing better! Score!

TRL: The series finale is starting to sound more like a reunion and we couldn’t be more excited. Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Nelly and lots of others will make appearances. The show doesn’t air til Sunday, but we’re getting our TiVo ready now!

Nirvana: It’s been 17 years since Nevermind was released. More memorable than the music itself? The cover art of a naked baby in a pool. Well, that boy is–you guessed it!–17 years old now and has re-created the photo.

Elizabeth Banks: Seems like she’s everywhere lately! First W, then Zack and Miri and now Role Models. Banks will try something new next: producing a sci-fi. We’re just as perplexed as you are.

Classic Movies: Chosen by TCM to be put in a DVD set according to genre. And by classic, they also mean old. Hardly any are from the past 20 years.

Twilight: Try Twilight Zone instead! A San Francisco event for the movie was canceled after thousands more fans than expected showed up. The result? Bloody chaos! Good thing we’ve managed to remain completely uninterested in all the hoopla!

Bush: Did he like his depiction in W.? Yes, surprisingly, says portrayer James Brolin.

SIZZLED OUT: Bones

STILL SIZZLING: AOL Television has started its 50 Sexiest Men and Women countdown. These two stars, best known for kicking some serious ass, got the backhanded compliment of being number 5-0 on their respective lists.

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November 11, 2009 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Blake Lively, Brad Pitt, Desperate Housewives, Donald Trump, George Clooney, Hannah Montana, Jaden Smith, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Hudson, Jesse Metcalfe, Kanye West, Leighton Meester, obama, SoapNet, The Karate Kid, Tom Hanks, Will Smith, World Music Awards on November 11, 2008 by sizzlemaker

It's not easy being pretty

Donald Trump: Who knew the billionaire had a heart? He’s been housing Jennifer Hudson and her relatives in his super-elite building in Chicago.

Brad Pitt: Even grown men want to cop a feel off Bradley! Pitt was “manhandled” by his own security guard at his own movie screening. Can’t say we blame the guy.

Jennifer Aniston: And how’s this for understatement of the year: Jen says Angelina’s homewrecking ways were “uncool.” We were expecting something a little more colorful.

Blake Lively: Has landed on the cover of yet another magazine. Among the so-called revelations in the interview: she has 60 handbags (in two closets), actually gets along with Leighton Meester and can memorize a 4-page scene instantly. Sadly, no dish on her and Penn. Now that would be revelatory!

Forbes: They have a new top-10 list: most influential stars. No one on it is really surprising: Clooney, Jolie, Hanks, blah, blah, blah.

Jesse Metcalfe: After disappearing from the public eye, this is surely an attention-grabbing way to make your comeback. The former Desperate Housewives star fell 40 feet off a balcony at a party for the World Music Awards. Thankfully, he wasn’t too injured but is still under a hospital’s care.

Jaden Smith: No longer content appearing alongside dad Will in bit parts, the 10-year-old will take a starring turn in a remake of The Karate Kid. Good thing he already knows karate!

SoapNet: If the channel is planning 3 new scripted series, what will happen to the daily repeats of our are favorite shows?! On the brightside, we would have about 6 extra hours in our day…

Beyonce: Also know now, apparently, as Sasha Fierce, has her whole album up on MySpace, a week before you can get it in stores.

Kanye: His elite coolness factor just went down a few notches. He’s debuting his new single on tonight’s 90210. Barf.

Obama: If you’re offering to organize a special event for the president’s kids, you should probably tell him. Disney says Malia and Sasha have a standing invitation to appear on every tween’s favorite show, Hannah Montana, but the soon-to-be first family say they have no knowledge of this. Someone’s getting fired!

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November 11, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 50 Cent, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Cyndi Lauper, gossip girl, Keith Olbermann, Lost, Madagascar 2, PEOPLE, Perez Hilton, Priviledged, The CW on November 11, 2008 by sizzlemaker

I'm man enough to admit this: I'm addicted to gossip blogs!

The CW: We guess they’re going for a guest star bonanza: last night, Cyndi Lauper popped up on Gossip Girl and tonight’s Privileged promises an appearance from Perez Hilton.

Speidi: How I Met Your Mother officially jumped the shark. Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are guest-starring. Like these two need any more television exposure!

Lost: Can a very complicated show become simpler thanks to musical recaps? You decide.

50 Cent: Namedrops…blogs? Yep. Perez, Gawker and more. At least he has fairly decent taste.

Keith Olbermann: Can you cover an election and not actually vote? Yes, says Mr. MSNBC.

PEOPLE: The staff cuts have begun. There goes our future. We feel like crying.

SIZZLED OUT: Ben Still and Chris Rock

STILL SIZZLING: The set of this investigative series went ablaze last week. No injuries, thankfully, and maybe they’ll get a new plotline out of it!

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November 10, 2008 Pt.2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, britney, gossip girl, jennie garth, Jennifer Hudson, Oprah, PEOPLE on November 10, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Britney and a healthy Jayden

Britney: While on that first family trip, tragedy almost struck. Son Jayden, 2, spent the night in the hospital after suffering an allergic reaction. He’s “fine” now.

Jennifer Hudson: Though he still hasn’t been charged with any crimes, Hudson’s brother-in-law will remain in jail on a parole violation. His girlfriend told cops he told her he was involved in the murders.

Gossip Girl: They say the show is like a chess game. And their inspiration? You can thank William Shakespeare for that. What either of these things have in common with GG we’re still not sure.

Jennie Garth: In a preview story for tomorrow’s episode of 90210, Garth tells the New York Post that Kelly’s trip with Dylan didn’t go so well and now she’s ready to start a life without him. Can’t they do anything to make original viewers happy? Garth cites her loyalty to longtime fans but this certainly isn’t showing it.

Oprah: Launching an on-line store. Will she be giving away cars with that?

PEOPLE: Marking its 35th anniverary and the 35th People’s Choice Awards with a new category: hottest star under 35. And we thought they said age was nothing but a number…

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