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November 18, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 60 Minutes, 90210, Ashlee Simpson, Chad Michael Murray, Cloris Leachman, Clueless, dwts, Dylan McKay, E!Online, gossip girl, Heather Locklear, House, Katy Perry, Martha Stewart, Newsweek, obama, One Tree Hill, OTH, Rosie O'Donnell, Scarlett Johansson, Stephen Colbert, TRL, TV Guide, Wallace Shawn on November 18, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Look familiar? You just saw it reimagined (aka poorly copied) on last night's OTH.

Gossip Girl: Last night’s ep was the second with Wallace Shawn, known to most of us as the teacher from Clueless. He seems out of place, but then again, that is precisely the point.

Gossip Girl Pt. 2: Nate turned his father in to the Feds. How original. Oh wait. Dawson’s Creek did that back in 19-freakin-99!

One Tree Hill: Speaking of biting off of a original (and arguably better) teen drama, did Chad Michael Murray seriously pen a scene that was a direct copy of Toni’s death in Dylan’s arms (in the rain, no less!) on 90210? And that was from 1996, people! We don’t care what they say: imitation is NOT the sincerest form of flattery!

Obama: Gave 60 Minutes its best ratings in 9 years. So when will the attraction begin to fade?

Obama Pt. 2: Newsweek is predicting a baby boom directly tied to Obama’s win. Everyone gettin’ busy on election night? Stranger things have happened.

Stephen Colbert: You know you’re big when D.C.’s elite gets together to roast you. Will Obama be next?

TRL: This pays better tribute to the finale than we ever could.

TV Guide: Also making staff cuts. We. Give. Up.

Scarlett Johansson: Apparently she was Katy Perry’s inspiration for I Kissed a Girl. Are we the only ones that don’t find her (or her lips) attractive??

Viewer Habits: Unhappy? Likely you watch more TV. No shame in that!

Rosie O’Donnell: Her variety show is fast approaching and we’re totally psyched!

House: Will Thirteen die? That’s what E!Online is suggesting…

Heather Locklear: Officially charged with DUI–a misdemeanor. No word yet on the possible reprecussions if found guilty.

Cloris Leachman: We told you that an 82-year-old on DWTS wasn’t a good thing! The former contestant was in the hospital recently for a “bad cold.” Is that what they’re calling it these days?

SIZZLED OUT: Ashlee Simpson

STILL SIZZLING: This tough guy is accused of pulling a Martha! Or so the government says. The former DWTS contestant–and current owner of the Dallas Mavericks–has been charged with insider trading. He plans to let justice “do its job,” whatever that means.

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November 17, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags britney, Facebook, Lindsay Lohan, Miley Cyrus, MTV, MySpace, New York Times, NYT, TRL on November 17, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Alive and well!

Miley Cyrus: If you went to the tween’s MySpace yesterday, you might’ve seen a freaky message: that the 16-year-old Miley was dead. Alas, it is not true (as evident by her appearance on the TRL finale last night) and her page was actually hacked. Not cool!

Britney: In case you missed it on MTV last night, a preview of a Britney-focused documentary has hit the ‘net.

NYT: One of their own is under fire for using Facebook as a way to contact teens to be interviewed for a story. And a new ethics debate begins…

NYT Pt. 2: And here the paper mulls the possibility of it’s own demise if the economy doesn’t improve.

SIZZLED OUT: Lindsay Lohan

STILL SIZZLING: Rumor had it that this star–who still looks like she’s 17, if you ask us–went into labor. Not true, though, if you ask her rocker husband, fatherhood is imminent.

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11/16 BONUS POST

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Aaliyah, Avril Lavigne, Backstreet Boys, Ben Stiller, Beyonce, Blink-182, Bolt, britney, bsb, Carson Daly, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, Damien Fahey, Dave Holmes, Destiny's Child, diddy, Eminem, Fall Out Boy, FNMTV, Halle Berry, Hilarie Burton, I Wanna Be a VJ, Jay-Z, JC Chasez, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jesse Camp, Joel Madden, Jonathan Davis, Justin Timberlake, Kid Rock, Korn, LFO, Linkin Park, Ludacris, Mandy Moore, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Nelly, NSYNC, One Tree Hill, OTH, Outkast, Pete Wentz, Samuel L. Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Sum-41, Taylor Swift, Time's Square, Total Finale Live, Total Request Live, Travis Barker, TRL, Usher on November 16, 2008 by sizzlemaker

AFTER 10 YEARS AND A 3-HOUR FINALE, TOTAL REQUEST LIVE IS OFFICIALLY OFF THE AIR.

The last TRL, renamed Total Finale Live for this special event, was a jam-packed celebration of the show that defined our childhood afternoons.

SOME THOUGHTS

Carson Daly returned to emcee the event with current host Damien Fahey.

The show actually started with a performance by Beyonce.

Weird that it was held on a Sunday night, and not a weekday, like the normal TRL.

Appearances from celebs ran the gamut from Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Jonathan Davis, Snoop Dogg and…Samuel L. Jackson?!

First on-air (and live!) interview with Travis Barker post-plane crash. Very subdued, not that we blame him.

Diddy pretended to (or perhaps really??) choke up when he was honored for making the most appearances on TRL.

Awkward moment: Carson referring to ex Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Co-hosted by all the former VJs, including three of our faves: Hilarie Burton (yay One Tree Hill!), Dave Holmes and Jesse Camp, from the very first I Wanna Be a VJ contest.

Fall Out Boy performed…minus Pete Wentz. He later called into the show and said he was in California prepping for imminent fatherhood. Will it really be that soon?!

Soundbyte: “I bought Twilight on bootleg and watched it like 72 times”–Pete Wentz. Setting a great example, as always.

Did Hilary Duff run into ex Joel Madden?

Kid Rock insisted on smoking a cigar on stage. And here we thought it was illegal to smoke in New York venues…

Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez represented NSYNC but it would’ve been cool if the whole band returned AND performed.

X-Tina, Chris Brown, Ben Stiller and others spoke via satellite.

Disappointing moment: Eminem, on the phone, refuses to give any details about his upcoming album, Relapse.

Quintessential window references and segments with the Times Square crowd.

KoRn was hailed as the first rock band of TRL; brought back memories of the KoRn (number 3) spot.

A short segment looked back at the top MTV News moments, giving due respect to 9/11. Wish they also mentioned Aaliyah.

Many shameless plugs: Bolt, Diddy’s new cologne (who was made fun of for hyping the most stuff over the years), Last Call, FNMTV and more.

East Coast and West Coast rap/hip-hop came together in medley featuring Nelly, Snoop and Ludacris.

Unnecessary moment: knocking LFO.

Soundbyte: “One of the finer moments of my life”–JT recalling when Halle Berry surprised him on a TRL ep.

Backstreet Boys given lots of praise, though we wish former member Kevin returned for the performance.

Soundbyte: “They outlived all the other boy bands and they outlived TRL“–Carson on BSB.

Noticeably absent: 98 Degrees, Jessica Simpson, Destiny’s Child, Mandy Moore, Jay-Z, Avril, Sum-41, Linkin Park and others.

Are all the TRL employees without jobs now? After all, MTV (and parent Viacom) are doing lay-offs…

Soundbyte: Britney is “the queen of TRL“–Carson on Brit Brit who “couldn’t be here.”

Loved that some of our favorite moments were re-aired: the debut party for BSB’s Millenium album, Mariah and her ice cream truck, countless others.

Speaking of counting, the TRL finale wouldn’t be complete without a final countdown. The Top 10 videos from TRL history, as decided by the producers: Hey-Ya (Outkast), What’s My Age Again (Blink-182), Yeah (Ludacris, Usher, et. al.), Crazy in Love (Beyonce), Bawitdaba (Kid Rock), Dirrty (Christina Aguilera), Bye Bye Bye (NSYNC), I Want It That Way (BSB), The Real Slim Shady (Eminem), and, at number one, Baby One More Time (Britney).

Soundbyte: “Goodnight from New York and goodnight TRL“–Carson.

TEAR!

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November 16, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags David Cook, hollywood, Kanye West, Kimberly Caldwell, obama, Reality TV, TRL, Wanda Sykes on November 16, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Standing up for her rights

Wanda Sykes: The actress-comedian admitted, for the first time in public, that she’s a lesbian at an anti-Prop 8 rally. Good for her!

TRL: Don’t forget to watch the last episode EVER tonight at 8 (eastern time) on MTV! In the meantime, check out this interview with original host Carson Daly. Find out which boy band was his favorite!

Obama: Two steps forward, one step back. May be the first president to have a laptop in the Oval Office. But he’ll probably have to give up his BlackBerry and all e-mail communications.

Reality TV: Following the death of a former Idol contestant, TV Guide takes a look at the damaging–and sometimes life-threatening–affects of reality television.

David Cook: This is very sad. He’s still with Kimberly Caldwell! We’re overwhelmed with jealousy.

Holiday Films: A look at how all Christmas movies revolve around family dysfunction.

Green Hollywood: It exists. Surprisingly. Celebs came out last week to celebrate all the eco-friendly ways they go about their business.

SIZZLED OUT: Kanye West

STILL SIZZLING: This celeb angered animal rights activists this weekend when she wore what appeared to be fur. The consequence? A “flour bomb.” Says the star’s girlfriend–who had her own animal controversey just a few weeks ago–“I think there are plenty of families that could have used that flour for a meal. Nice job, lady.”

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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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