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Archive for March, 2009
March 25, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Facebook, Josh Groban, Katy Perry, Lindsay Lohan, MGM, Roseanne, Samantha Ronson, Universal Studios on March 25, 2009 by sizzlemaker
Lindsay wants the media to leave her and Sam alone. Pictures like this will not help.
Katy Perry: Don’t believe reports that she’s dating Josh Groban. The duo (clearly opposites!) are not together, says his rep.
Lindsay Lohan: Upset that people keep speculating on her relationship with Samantha Ronson. Can’t say we blame her, but she has to understand by now that all this comes with being a “famous” person.
Facebook: Finally responding to “thousands” of messages from outraged users.
Sizzle: Posting may be sporadic and shortened in the coming days due to personal circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.
SIZZLED OUT: Roseanne
STILL SIZZLING: A theatrical version of this reality show will debut at various theme parks this summer. Not sure where it belongs, though. Epcot? Animal Kingdom? MGM? Universial Studios? It could fit in so many places!
March 24, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Ashton Kutcher, Calista Flockhard, Ciara, David Cook, David Letterman, dwts, Facebook, Harrison Ford, Jessica Biel, Jossip, JT, Justin Timberlake, Lance Armstrong, MySpace, The Last Show, TwitPics on March 24, 2009 by sizzlemaker
A screencap from JT and Ciara's scandalous new video
American Idol: It’s hard out there for an Idol, especially if you’re David Cook. The reigning champ took to his MySpace blog to call out aggressive fans. Warns Cook: “preventative measures” may be taken if their behavior doesn’t stop.
DWTS: We always wondered what the celeb contestants got for their participation. We hoped and assumed it was a donation to their favorite charity but apparently that’s not the case. Instead they get paid upwards of $200,000!
Justin Timberlake: Wonder how Jessica Biel feels about JT’s sexy appearance in Ciara’s new music video. You can say it’s acting and just business, but we know we wouldn’t be okay with this!
David Letterman: The Late Show host is just the latest entertainer to get married recently. Dave announced last night that he wed his longtime girlfriend and babymama. Glad to hear there’ll be one more happy families around!
Lance Armstrong: In the midst of a cycling comeback, Armstrong has broken his collarbone. Let’s wish the cyclist and father-to-be (again) a speedy recovery.
Facebook: Still getting slammed for the recent redesign but has said nothing to appease users. This can’t end well, can it?
Jossip: Redesigned again! At least they’ve re-posted a slew of Ashton Kutcher’s TwitPics.
SIZZLED OUT: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart
STILL SIZZLING: This actress-comedian is working to recapture the magic of the 90s as she develops another sitcom.
March 23, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Ashton Kutcher, Bruce Willis, Dane Cook, Demi Moore, Ellen DeGeneres, Jade Goody, Michelle Obama, Oprah, Reality TV, The View, TV Guide, TVGuide.com, Whoopi Goldberg on March 23, 2009 by sizzlemaker
Jade Goody (1981-2009)
Jade Goody: The British reality TV star passed away yesterday after battling cancer for less than a year. Too sad for words.
Oprah: The big O rarely shares the cover of her magazine, but might be starting a new trend. After featuring Michelle Obama on the April cover, Oprah will share another one with Ellen DeGeneres.
Bruce Willis: Got married this weekend–with ex-wife Demi Moore and her (hotter and younger) hubby Ashton Kutcher in attendance! Love that some split families do actually get along!
TV Guide: Back with its own Web site now that they’re no longer affiliated with the still-running TVGuide.com. This will be quite confusing!
Whoopi Goldberg: Speaking of TV Guide the magazine, Goldberg lashed out at them on an episode of The View last week for writing an unflattering piece on her style of dress. Love when Whoopi gets feisty!
SIZZLED OUT: Dane Cook
STILL SIZZLING: This couple, 22 years apart in age, got engaged recently after more than 7 years of dating.
March 20, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Behind the Music, Bones, Cannes Film Festival, Chris Brown, David Broeanaz, Family Guy, Good Morning America, Jay Leno, Jennifer Lopez, Kanye West, Lil' Wayne, obama, Pixar, Rihana, Scott Weiland, Stewie, The New York Times, The Tonight Show, Twitter, Up, Vanity Fair, VH1, Wall-E, West Side Story on March 20, 2009 by sizzlemaker
The latest example of Pixar genius
Chris Brown: The New York Times has a really interesting piece exploring why teens might be siding with him in the Rihanna case. The court of law may decide his legal fate, but these kids get to decide whether to make or break his career.
Jennifer Lopez: Joined (ironically?) by a bunch of young C-list stars in a West Side Story photo spread in Vanity Fair.
Obama: Made some good quips with Jay Leno last night, but do people want a president that’s funny and taking time out for late-night appearances? Or does that make him seem more “real”?
Family Guy: Here’s a nomination for weirdest cross-over in TV history. Stewie will interact with David Boreanaz’s character on an upcoming episode of Bones.
VH1: Bringing back one of their old staples, Behind the Music. Which is interesting considering they don’t seem to do much with music these days. So far only Lil’ Wayne and Scott Weiland have been announced as the biography series’ subjects.
Pixar: The creators of Wall-E will have the honor of opening the prestegious Cannes Film Festival with their newest film, Up. With their track record, it’s bound to be a hit.
Twitter: The staff at Good Morning America is so happy about their Twitter use that they released a statement saying how they more followers than competing news programs. ‘Cause, you know, that’s what’s most important.
SIZZLED OUT: Kanye West
STILL SIZZLING: This comedian isn’t laughing now that he watched his own brother be indicted for stealing his money.
March 19, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized with tags ABC, Bush, Decision Points, Eddie Cibrian, Freddie Prinze Jr., heath ledger, LeeAnn Rimes, Lifetime, Natasha Richardson, obama on March 19, 2009 by sizzlemaker
How can you resist this?!
Natasha Richardson: Unfortunately, official word has come. The 45-year-old actress passed away late yesterday. Take a moment to check out some of her best film roles.
LeAnn Rimes: If you ask US Weekly, the married Rimes is having an affair with her Lifetime miniseries married co-star, Eddie Cibrian. Cibrian is flat-out denying it while Rimes wrote a crpytic message to fans on her official site.
Obama: Will people start to like him less if he keeps interrupting your TV programming? Because apparently that’s the plan…
Bush: It was inevitable. He’s writing a memoir. It might be called “Decision Points.” Can’t wait to see what the REAL title will be!
Freddie Prinze Jr.: Here’s hoping the success of the superhero trend can transfer to the small screen. Prinze signed on to play one in a new ABC show called “No Heroics.” We’ve missed his pretty face!
SIZZLED OUT: Heath Ledger
STILL SIZZLING: This rapper/R & B star, known as well as for his ego as for his music, was charged with 3 misdemeanors yesterday following an incident with the paparazzi.
March 18, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Bruno Tonioli, dwts, Entertainment Weekly, Facebook, Madonna, Natasha Richardson, Rihanna, SciFi, SyFy, The Daily Beast, Twitter on March 18, 2009 by sizzlemaker
She has greatest hits, but some forgettable looks!
Rihanna: One of the columnists at Entertainment Weekly wrote a great column on how people are mistaken for thinking Rihanna is a role model. Memo to the world: being a pop singer doesn’t make you qualified to set examples for kids!
American Idol: Rumor has it that the producers already “picked” the final four. The show’s response? “No comment.” Wouldn’t be the first time they’ve been accused of rigging the voting. Definitely won’t be the last.
DWTS: There’s a ton of so-called professional post-show bloggers out there, but for an inside source, check out judge Bruno Tonioli’s over at The Daily Beast.
Madonna: Working on a greatest hits album to be released in the fall. Will likely include new songs as well. Does this woman ever stop?!
Natasha Richardson: With so many conflicting stories out there, we’re not going to link to anything. Some say she’s brain dead. Others say she was talking fine after the accident. Let’s stop speculating and just wait for an official comment!
Facebook: As hardcore Twitter users (follow us at @sizzlemaker!), we simultaneously annoyed and pleased by Facebook’s recent changes. Most people, it seems, are just upset because they can be. No one likes change, do they?
SIZZLED OUT: SciFi (becoming SyFy)
STILL SIZZLING: This late actor, best known for his filmwork, directed two soon-to-be-released music videos before his unexpected death.
March 17, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized with tags 50 Cent, Andy Samberg, DJ AM, Don Imus, Dwayne Johnson, Fall Out Boy, Interview Magazine, Jay Leno, Lindsay Lohan, MTV, MTV Movie Awards, Natasha Richardson, obama, The Parent Trap, The Rock, The Tonight Show, Travis Barker, Vanessa Hudgens, zac efron on March 17, 2009 by sizzlemaker
At least he LOOKS funny!
Natasha Richardson: In critical condition after a skiing accident. Our favorite Natasha movie: The Parent Trap! (Yes, the one with Lindsay Lohan. Don’t judge!)
Obama: Going on The Tonight Show Thursday for the first time since he became president. Good way to reach the masses or not the place for a head-of-state?
Zac Efron: Took some VERY scandalous photos for Interview Magazine. What did Vanessa have to say about this?!
DJ AM: Seeking $20 million in damages for injuries, physical and otherwise, in the September plane crash with Travis Barker. Can’t say we blame him but throwing money at a problem doesn’t exactly fix it.
Don Imus: The controversial but very successful radio talk show host announced yesterday that he has prostate cancer. Ironically, he’s spent a great deal of his life working with cancer patients, especially children.
Fall Out Boy: Bringing 50 Cent on tour with them. Something tells us they don’t quite appeal to exactly the same audience…
MTV: Tapped Andy Samberg to host May’s movie awards. Not necessarily a bad choice but we never really found his style of funny, well, funny.
SIZZLED OUT: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
STILL SIZZLING: This niche channel is changing its name–ever so slightly–in hopes that’ll become “less geeky.” Yeah, good luck with that!
March 16, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized with tags Anna Chlumsky, ANTN, CBS, Charlie Sheen, Gawker, gossip girl, Heathers, Josh Schwartz, Lindsay Lohan, My Girl, My Girl 2, New York, Nick. Jr, Nickelodeon, Noggin, Rockville CA, TeeNick, The N, the o.c., Twitter on March 16, 2009 by sizzlemaker
Girl Becomes Woman
ANTM: Video of the so-called stampede at this weekend’s New York audition left us speechless. Can you imagine that many people running–in heels?!
Lindsay Lohan: First there was an arrest warrant. Then there was a misunderstanding. Is anything ever straight forward with this girl? (Insert your own bisexual joke here.)
Lindsay Lohan Pt. 2: Gawker has supposedly exposed her Twitter account. Interesting to read in light of the above.
Charlie Sheen: Named his twin boys Max and Bob. That’s it? Really? Sure you’re a celeb, Charlie?
Josh Schwartz: The mastermind behind The O.C. and Gossip Girl has developed a web-only series called Rockville CA. If his track record is any indication, it’ll probably be underappreciated amazingness.
Nickelodeon: Say goodbye to The N and hello to TeeNick. And if you have youngins, Noggin will change to Nick Jr. Maybe rebranding will help it kick some Disney butt?
Anna Chlumsky: Don’t recognize the name? Then maybe you’ve forgotten the awesomeness that was My Girl and My Girl 2. Chlumsky is returning to the airwaves via a CBS pilot. It’s still the year of the comeback, isn’t it?
Sizzlemaker: Working on a new Twitter-related project. Get excited!
SIZZLED OUT: Heathers
STILL SIZZLING: This buff actor, who is trying to change his image with a series of kid-friendly films, admitted he took steroids in college.
March 13, 2009
Posted in Uncategorized with tags 9/11, 90s, American Idol, Animayer, Ashton Kutcher, CBS, Chris Brown, Demi Moore, DJ AM, Facebook, Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer, Jossip, Mark Zuckerberg, Mean Girls, Newsday, OK! Magazine, Oprah, Qik, Rihanna, Shiloh, Suri, Travis Barker on March 13, 2009 by sizzlemaker
Suri and Shiloh: NOT ACTUALLY TOGETHER!
Rihanna: If you record a song with your alleged abuser is it guaranteed to fail? Or will curiosity lead to mega success? Time will tell…
AniMayer: No more? No more?! Really? That’s what everyone is reporting. Is the split for good this time?
American Idol: Is the new veto rule giving the judges too much power? Newsday sure is arguing against it. Given past shocking and potentially unfair ousters, we’re on board.
CBS: Planning a fall pilot about a man who resurfaces after allegedly disappearing on 9/11. Not sure the country is ready for something like this…
OK! Magazine: We like to think our readers are smarter than this but just to be sure: do not believe the cover photo seen above! Totally photoshopped!
Demi Moore: Might be taking the whole new media trend a little too far. Who’s gonna tell her she and Ashton are acting more like mother and son??
Mark Zuckerberg: The Facebook founder is making his Oprah debut today! We predict a huge drop in ratings. What moms will want to see hear what he has to say?
Jossip: Makes the argument that pop culture is returning to the 90s. We can’t complain. It was a good decade!
SIZZLED OUT: Travis Barker and DJ AM
STILL SIZZLING: This 1980s version of Mean Girls could get the Broadway treatment.
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