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Archive for December, 2008
December 17, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, Beverly Hills, gossip girl, Michelle Obama, obama, One Tree Hill, TCM, the hills on December 17, 2008 by sizzlemaker
Which do you prefer?
90210: The “competition” with Gossip Girl continues, thanks primarily to the media. How about we choose neither and go with the original Beverly Hills, 90210 instead!
TCM: Beyond moving tribute to all the wonderful actors we lost this year.
The Hills: They’re cursing us with syndication. Lord help us!
Obama: Last month we showed you what Michelle might wear to the inauguration. Now we’ve got some options for the big man himself!
SIZZLED OUT: One Tree Hill (Felix)
STILL SIZZLING: Important announcement tomorrow!
December 16, 2008 Pt. 2
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Ashlee Wentz, Britney Spears, Jack Black, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Jossip, Jr., Kate Hudson, Michael Copon, MTV, Nielsen, Nip/Tuck, Pete Wentz, Robert Downey, Ryan Murphy, Sean Avery, Selena, The CW, The Howard Stern Show, The Office, twilight, Usher on December 16, 2008 by sizzlemaker
Jennifer Lopez and the only good movie she starred in!
Britney Spears: Comeback kid of the year, says MTV. Wait, we thought that was Robert Downey, Jr.?
Kate Hudson: Says she wants to be single as long as possible. Like that’ll ever happen.
Pete Wentz: Wowwwwww. He revealed way TMI about his (sex) life with Ashlee on (where else?) The Howard Stern Show.
Jennifer Lopez: Blessing us once more with her acting skills. To be fair, Selena was pretty amazing.
The CW: Screwed over by a change in the Nielsen ratings counting procedures. They always pick on the little ones, don’t they?
Jessica Alba: Joining Jack Black on the Superbowl ep of The Office.
Usher: Holding a contest to let an under-18 fan shoot his next video.
Ryan Murphy: A show about high school glee clubs doesn’t sound promising but with Murphy (Nip/Tuck) at the helm, we have a little faith.
Jossip: Woah! Major site redesign with practically no explanation! So not okay!
SIZZLED OUT: Sean Avery
STILL SIZZLING: Michael Copon, rumored to be taking over the role of Jacob in Twilight, got a big break when he starred on this show–one of our favorites!
December 16, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Brandon Lee, Facebook, gossip girl, Guy Ritchie, Jack Black, Madonna, Mark Schwahn, Matt Lauer, Melrose Place, One Tree Hill, OTH, Prison Break, Rachael Ray, Superbowl, terminator, The Crow, The Office, Tom Cruise on December 16, 2008 by sizzlemaker
We admit it: this totally turns us on!
Tom Cruise: Admits he was “arrogant” in his infamous Matt Lauer interview. We forgave him a long time ago, but we know we’re in the minority.
Madonna: Will pay Guy Ritchie between $72 and $96 million. Well, which is it? There’s a big difference between the two!
OTH: Hmmmm. Supposedly even with a Melrose remake, One Tree Hill could get a seventh season–with Schwahn! We’ll keep our fingers crossed.
Gossip Girl: The book series’ author hates the way the show depicts Aaron, Serena’s new beau. Considering he gives us the creeps, we completely agree!
Prison Break: We watch and we watch and we’re still confused. Totally frustrating.
Rachael Ray: If you looked forward to the chatterbox having no voice for several weeks, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Surgery has been called off for now, as a new treatment for her sore vocal chords seems to be working.
The Crow: One of our favorite cult movies is being remade! But we really can’t see anyone but the late Brandon Lee playing the lead! Lee was killed during film when a real bullet accidentally dislodged from a prop gun. So sad.
The Office: Here’s one more reason to watch the post-Superbowl episode: Jack Black will be on it!
Facebook: Decreased in value by more than $15 billion! What do you think it’s worth?
SIZZLED OUT: Terminator
STILL SIZZLING: This athlete was just kicked off his team–more fallout from trash-talking a rival and former actress-girlfriend.
December 15, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized with tags 27 Dresses, Barnes and Noble, Bush, Chicago Tribune, Christian Bale, David Paterson, Facebook, FBI, Gawker, George W. Bush, Jesse McCartney, Justice Department, Mark Schwahn, Melrose Place, Michael Phelps, One Tree Hill, OTH, Rod Blagojevich, SNL, The Dark Knight, The Media is Dying, Twitter on December 15, 2008 by sizzlemaker
He will never NOT look good!
Michael Phelps: “Out of shape” but “having fun.” Can’t blame the guy. That’s how we live!
Bush: Who knew throwing shoes was an insult? We’ll have to try that sometime!
David Paterson: No idea why he was targeted on this week’s SNL. Totally uncalled for.
The Media is Dying: One of our favorite Twitterers is getting some press play. Love the irony.
OTH: Nooooooooo! Why is Mark Schwahn signing on for the Melrose Place remake? We don’t want anything to take him away from One Tree Hill!
Facebook: At Barnes and Noble yesterday, we saw a bunch of how-to books. Still to come: a book on the social network’s founding–and possibly, a movie!
Gawker: Putting its own spin on the year-end top 10 lists with the worst pop culture bits. Pretty dead-on except we actually liked 27 Dresses!
Chicago Tribune: Here’s a good test of journalism ethics. The paper actually knew about the Blago stuff back in October but held off on going public to help the FBI. That ended, obviously, this past week–too soon, if you ask the Justice Department who wanted them to keep quiet for longer. Who was right and who was wrong? Tough calls all around, we thinl.
SIZZLED OUT: Jesse McCartney
STILL SIZZLING: Christian Bale will have his hands full now that this movie series is moving forward. And, no, it’s not a Dark Knight sequel!
December 13, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, American Idol, Chicago Tribune, E!Online, Eminem, Facebook, Family Entertainment Awards, Gawker, Idol Gives Back, John Ritter, Jonathan Safran Foer, Matt Roush, New York Times, Rod Blagojevich, Stan, Tara Reid, The CW, The WB, Tommy Hilfiger, TV Guide, TVGuide.com, Watch with Kristin on December 13, 2008 by sizzlemaker
One of the best songs ever. Try to convince us otherwise!
90210: If we dislike the new show show so much, how come we get chills every time we see a promo for its January return?
The CW: Notoriously shut out from awards, just like its predecessor The WB. So Kristin over at E! Online is holding her own CW-only awards. Pretty cute.
TV Guide: We don’t get this AT ALL. TV Guide the magazine and TVGuide.com the web site are now owned by different companies. So one of our favorite writers, Matt Roush, will no longer be on the site. WTF?
Eminem: Denying reports that his new album will include a follow-up to one of our favorite songs, Stan.
Tara Reid: Checked into rehab but no word on what she’s there for.
Tommy Hilfiger: Reportedly got married last night. Most interesting to us: he gave his fiance an 8.2 carat engagement ring! So how sparkly is the wedding band?!
American Idol: If they cancel their hugeeeeeee charity event, Idol Gives Back, will they lose credibility? Or will people understand given the economy?
Economy: Who has a clever name for the current recession/depression/doomsday? The New York Times are looking for it!
Gawker: Can now comment on their blog through your Facebook accounts. Kudos actually goes to FB, we think.
Rod Blagojevich: Deleted his Facebook account after his arrest–but not before getting slammed with insults from other users.
Rod Balgojevich Pt. 2: The Chicago Tribune has a pretty funny animation based on the governor’s profanity-laded conversations.
John Ritter: Got a really good tribute on last night’s Family Entertainment Awards, 5 years after his death.
SIZZLED OUT: Jonathan Safran Foer (schadenfoer!)
STILL SIZZLING: This musician says he wants to follow in Justin Timberlake’s footsteps. With his own hit song last summer and writing a hit for another new star, we don’t think he’ll have any problem finding more success.
December 12, 2008 Pt. 2
Posted in Uncategorized with tags 3-D, ABC, Academy Awards, Alexis Bledel, Andy Samberg, anne hathaway, Australia, Bronx Mowgli, CSI, DreamWorks Animation, Gilmore Girls, GQ, HSM, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Aniston, Lauren Graham, Laurence Fishbourne, Lonely Island Boys, Madagascar, New York Times, Newspapers, NYT, obama, Oscars, Pete Wentz, Ron Howard, Sexiest Man Alive, Showtime, SNL, Spike Lee, Sting, Tim Robbins, Vanessa Hudgens, Way Out, zac efron on December 12, 2008 by sizzlemaker
We want a reunion!
Jennifer Aniston: Says her GQ photo spread wasn’t to “make any kind of statement.” She’s lying, and we all know it but it’s okay because the statement was much-needed.
HSM: Disney won’t appreciate this: Zac and Vanessa taking pics with fans in what appears to be a sex shop!
Pete Wentz: Wrote on his blog that he doesn’t “want to go down that road” of selling Bronx’s baby pictures. We have a feeling that will change eventually.
Hugh Jackman: Having a bittersweet month: deemed Sexiest Man Alive, Australia fails and now named the host of the Oscars. Still a pretty good life overall, no?
Hugh Jackman Pt. 2: So this pretty much guarantees that Australia won’t get any Oscar nods. They wouldn’t have a host whose movie is in contention, right?!
Lauren Graham: Our favorite fast talker/Gilmore Girl is coming back to primetime! An untitled show is in the works on ABC. Would love to see an Alexis Bledel cameo!
Laurence Fishbourne: Predictions of a rise in black actors on TV (thanks to Obama’s win) will get its first test this week as Fishbourne joins the cast of CSI.
Showtime: We think this will be a disaster but we know they don’t care what we think (but you do! Thanks, guys!) The cable channel is launching a show called “Way Out” where cameras film closeted gays telling the truth to their families.
Andy Samberg: Releasing an album with the rest of the Lonely Island boys from SNL. We just don’t get the appeal. Who wants to explain it to us?
Obama: Among the stars and musical guests expected at inauguration events: Anne Hathaway, Sting, Tim Robbins, Ron Howard and Spike Lee.
DreamWorks Animation: Planning Madagascar 3 and movies in 3-D.
Newspapers: Will not be bailed out by the government. For your First Amendment rights and ours, that is a good thing!
NYT: Would a merger with Google be the answer to their financial problems? Only if you’re willing to throw away family history.
December 12, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Pie, Broadway, Bush, Chicago, Chris Weitz, Cosmetic Surgery, DVD, EW, Full House, George W. Bush, gossip girl, Harry Potter, HBO, KB Toys, Maggie Gyllenhaal, McDonald's, Museum of Science and Industry, New York, Oscars, Peter Sarsgaard, Starbucks, The Dark Knight, Toys R Us, twilight, Will Ferrell, Will Smith, YouTube. Gawker on December 12, 2008 by sizzlemaker
The family that works together, stays together?
EW: Rumors about it going on-line only are false, says the mag. That makes us happy, even if we knock them every now and again.
The Dark Knight: If the DVD is flying off the shelves, why would anyone go to see it again in theaters?
Full House: Last week we heard about a remake and now it’s not happening. Consider us bummed.
Gossip Girl: And don’t be fooled. This spin-off isn’t happening, either!
Twilight: New director will likely be Chris Weitz. His previous credits include American Pie. Just sceams family-friendly, doesn’t it? On the flipside, he was once nominated for an Oscar. Screams talent? You decide.
Harry Potter: If you love the books/films so much, you might want to book a trip to Chicago. The Museum of Science and Industry there will have a HP exhibit through September.
Will Ferrell: And if you can’t make it to New York, too, to see his show “You’re Welcome, America. A Final Night with George W. Bush,” stay tuned to HBO which will do a live telecast in the somewhat near future.
Maggie Gyllenhaal: Mixing business with pleasure, she and babydaddy Peter Sarsgaard (what’s with the double As?) will star together in an off-Broadway show. Let’s hope this doesn’t mean doom for the couple, for the kid’s sake at least.
YouTube: 40 inspirational speeches, all cut from movies, in 2 minutes. Awesome.
Gawker: Unveiled a redesign late yesterday. It’s okay. We’re not big fans of change, though.
Cosmetic Surgery: Do you feel like women’s mags are endorsing it? We’ve never really thought about it, so guess that’s a no for us.
McDonald’s: Trying to start an ad war with Starbucks and we kind of like it.
KB Toys: Going out of business. So that means Toys R Us is all that’s left, right? Good thing that was our favorite!
SIZZLED OUT: Will Smith
STILL SIZZLING: We love this whimsical writer but people seem to be bagging on him lately. (Hint: You can use the last name to make play on the word shadenfreude!)
December 11, 2008 Pt. 2
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Blagojevich, EW, Gawker, Google, Google Book Search, hollywood, Home Alone, Indianapolist Colts, Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCarprio, Macaulay Culkin, Newsweek, obama, Oprah, PEOPLE, Ricky Martin, Titanic, Tom Cruise, Usher on December 11, 2008 by sizzlemaker
How great is this?!
Usher: Just last month he confirmed he’s having another kid, and now the son is here!
Macaulay Culkin: The Home Alone actor is just the latest to face a family tragedy: his sister died this week after being hit by a car!
Obama: Stuck answering Blagojevich questions. So not fair.
Newsweek: Times change and so does Newsweek apparently. In store: circulation and staff cuts, as well as a new writing style. Guess they also plan on losing respect, too.
Gawker: This post is hilar. A picture of the new PEOPLE cover that features Tom Cruise, Ricky Martin and Oprah with the headline ‘The PEOPLE Closet Issue.’
Indianapolis Colts: Taking stadium sponsorship to a new high (or is that low?) with in-house washing machines, airplane seats and gas pumps. What ever happened to just enjoying the game?
Top 10: Tired of hearing all about 2008? Well, how about the top movies of 2009?!
EW: There are scripts just sitting around Hollywood, waiting to be produced, and it’s, like, a really big deal–or so says the mag about this “black list.” Why do we need to care (or want to be teased?!) if there’s no guarantee they’ll be made? We’re much more interested in the Kate-Leo (Titanic reunion, duh!) cover story!
Google: Not sure yet whether this is a blow or an aid to the magazine industry, but through Google Book Search, you’ll now be able to read certain titles on-line.
December 11, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized with tags 3-D, 50 Cent, 90210, Barney, DMX, Gawker, Golden Globes, Guantanamo Bay, James Frey, Jay Leno, National Public Radio, NBA, nbc, NPR, obama, Oscars, sag, Tori Spelling, TV Squad, Valentine's Day on December 11, 2008 by sizzlemaker
Saying 'Take that, Angie!'?
90210: Still in “talks” with Tori Spelling. We don’t even care anymore.
Jennifer Aniston: We love when she talks about Brangelina! Here’s a new gem: “‘The funny thing is, people don’t realize we all go away to The Hamptons on the weekends,” jokes Aniston. “That’d be hysterical: I’ve got Zahara on my hip, and Knox…'” Great sense of humor!
Golden Globes: Nominations are out. Oscar noms still to come. What’s the difference? Not much.
50 Cent: “Addicted” to success, he says. And if there were a rehab for it, he’d go. Somehow we doubt that.
James Frey: Interned for Gawker yesterday. Doesn’t get much more random than that.
SAG: The strike could come as soon as January! The 120,000 members will receive authorization ballots in the mail.
NPR: Cutting seven percent of its staff. We should probably just change careers now.
TV Squad: Believes eliminating piracy–aka allowing “illegal” downloads–could save the industry. Interesting logic.
Jay Leno: His primetime deal could usher in an era of even more less-scripted TV. After all, now NBC will have more hours of talk shows than any other kind.
NBA: You can watch basketball in 3-D on Valentine’s Day if you don’t have a date. Or maybe, even if you do.
Barney: The “I Love You, You Love Me Song” is being used to torture prisoners in Guantanamo. We couldn’t make this shit up if we tried!
SIZZLED OUT: DMX
STILL SIZZLING: This actor says, in 8 years, he wants to have a film on Barack Obama ready–with him as the star!
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