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February 10, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags A-Rod, Alex Rodriguez, America's Got Talent, American Idol, Chris Brown, Chris Wicks, dwts, Grammys, Idina Menzel, Jerry Springer, Julianne Hough, Kate Hudson, Owen Wilson, Paul Abdul, Private Practice, Rihanna, Taye Diggs on February 10, 2009 by sizzlemaker

First comes RENT, then comes marriage. And now, some Practice!

Chris Brown: And the plot thickens. While he hasn’t been charged with battery (just criminal threats) and no official reps or agencies have confirmed the woman involved was in fact Rihanna, apparently their’s hasn’t been a happy relationship for quite some time.

Kate Hudson: Back with Owen Wilson once again. Perhaps third time’s a charm?

Idina Menzel: Though we usually don’t like it when couples work together, we’re a sucker for this pair. Menzel will guest-star on an episode of hubby Taye Diggs’ Private Practice.

Grammys: Increased its ratings by about 10 percent. Pretty impressive since award shows have generally been on the decline. Guess people liked all those performances!

American Idol: Paula has officially gone on the record saying she thinks this year’s winner will be a guy again. How can she say that? (Then again, how can she say a lot of things she says…) It’s way too early to make a statement like that. Anything can happen!

DWTS: They always come back in the end. Months after saying she wouldn’t appear on the show again, Julianne Hough will be back this season as a dancing pro. Her partner: real-life boyfriend Chris Wicks. Great foreplay, we suppose, but the tension and stress certainly can’t be good for the relationship.

SIZZLE: Did you notice our new header? We loves it! All the credit goes to Maddie at Better in Pink.

SIZZLED OUT: Alex Rodriguez

STILL SIZZLING: This guy, probably best known right now as the much-younger husband to music’s one-time ultimate diva, will be the new host of America’s Got Talent, now that Jerry Springer has stepped down.

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February 9, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags BAFTA, Blink-182, Broadway, Chris Brown, Denise Richards, dwts, Friends, Grammys, Israel, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson, Lil' Kim, McDonald's, Nancy O'Dell, obama, PEOPLE, Rhianna, Ricki Lake, Rihanna, Slumdog Millionaire, Steve-O, Tameka Foster, The Daily Beast, Usher, Will Ferrell on February 9, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Can you believe this was 14 years ago?!

Grammys: Great show. Full recap here.

Chris Brown: WTF is going on?! Please tell us Rihanna is not the woman he got in a fight with! Will this kill his previously-stellar rep? Or is he innocent until proven guilty?

Usher: Canceled his pre-Grammy performance after someone in his family was injured. PEOPLE claims it was his wife, Tameka Foster, and from a plastic surgery operation.

Blink-182: In addition to announcing their reunion at the Grammys, the group also updated their official site with the news. “Friendships reformed,” new album, world tour. So exciting!

Jennifer Aniston: Making a movie about artificial insemination. Foreshadowing?

Jennifer Aniston, Pt. 2: Says she wouldn’t be opposed to a Friends reunion special. Hurrah!

DWTS: Announced contestants include: Denise Richards, Steve-O, Lil’ Kim, Jewel (and her husband!) and Nancy O’Dell. Full list here. No one interests us. Sad.

Obama: Inspiring election campaigns in Israel…even though they didn’t want him to be president. Gotta love that bandwagon!

BAFTAS: Slumdog Millionaire won SEVEN awards! Jeez. Spread the wealth, guys!

Will Ferrell: People may be walking out of his Broadway show but we have a feeling Will Ferrell gets the last laugh. Anyone who can show former President Bush’s penis in a show is obviously quite funny.

McDonalds: Sponsoring Fashion Week and giving away free coffee. Do fashionistas drink coffee? Or is it that they take anything that’s free?

The Daily Beast: Suggests Jessica Simpson’s weight issues could lead to a financial gain. ‘Cause, you know, that’s what’s most important.

SIZZLED OUT: Ricki Lake

STILL SIZZLING: If it’s not one thing, it’s always another for this sports star. His recent headlines about his lovelife are being overshadowed by a new report: testing positive for steroids!

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The Grammys: Live Blogging!

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Grammy Awards, Grammys on February 8, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Less than 30 minutes until the 51st annual Grammy Awards.

Full list of nominations here!

Chris Brown is under investigation for domestic felony battery. He and Rihanna have canceled their performances!

Four minutes!

U2 opening the show.

Background screen and images are really weird. Bono does NOT look good over it. At least not on TV.

Wow, he looks so different without his glasses! KEEP THEM ON! KEEP THEM ON!

Whitney Houston is officially coming back. Just look at her! (Okay, maybe the hair could be better!)

Whitney going off-script? Called Clive Davis her “father.” Maybe she isn’t coming back.

Best R & B Album: Jennifer Hudson

Is it a pity win? Or a deserving one?

Bittersweet, regardless. Standing ovation deserved.

Looks like she’s wearing a napkin.

Quote: I’d like to thank my family in heaven.–Jennifer Hudson

Does The Rock really live for the Grammys? Really?

Great Recording Artist Making Music YES!, according to The Rock. Guess it works.

Quote: I kissed a girl and I liked it!–The Rock

Look at Katy Perry’s face! Mortification!

Group hosting is always an interesting choice.

Al Green performing with Boys II Men and Keith Urban. Justin dancing awkwardly. Guess he’s allowed.

Oh, JT is singing! That we like!

So far: two performances and one award.

First commercial break more than 15 minutes in. Not bad.

Love CBS plugging its own shows. Case in point: The Mentalist’s Simon Baker introducing Coldplay.

So far: three performances and one award.

Very cool piano and mic, Chris Martin.

WOAH! Jay-Z! Really like him on slow songs.

Second Keith Urban performance of the night.

So far: FOUR performances and ONE award!

Carrie Underwood’s vocals could be louder.

What’s with everyone customizing their mic these days?

Let the debate on the most successful Idol (non)winner resume once again.

LeAnn Rhimes looks a little washed out. At least in comparison for Sheryl Crow.

Best Country Performance (Duo or Group): Stay, Sugarland

So far: four performances and two awards.

This Bertollis commercial aired 712387231 times during the SAG awards. Do not want to see it ever again!

Duffy looking good.

Oh my. Look at all the old folks!

Song of the Year: Viva La Vida, Coldplay

Is Gwyneth watching from home?

Quote: Sorry for recycling the Sgt. Pepper outfits.–Coldplay dude

Kid Rock not performing that catchy all summer long song? Disappointing!

So far: five performances and three awards.

Interesting backdrop of foreign flags.

Ah, here’s the summer song!

And now it’s gone. What a tease!

John Mayer shaved. Classy.

Chris Brown Doublemint commercial…awkward.

Miley and Taylor duet time!!!!!!!

Acoustic performance. Good choice?

Quote: When you’re 15 and somebody tells you they love you, you’re believe it–Miley and Taylor (Got it, Nick and Joe Jonas?!)

Really beautiful performance.

Called Taylor her best friend? What a lie!

Best Pop Collaboration (with vocals): Robert Plant and Alison Kraus. (Um, who?)

So far: seven performances and four awards.

Not feeling the large earrings, J.Hud.

Another standing O for Hudson as she holds back tears.

All the guys loving Heidi Klum dancing in her skivvies right now. (Guitar Hero commercial)

Jonas Brothers performance now. Screams will make us go deaf. Is that really the desired effect of the Grammys?

What do the Jo. Bros know about Stevie Wonder?

Glad they’re not performing Love Bug. Cute but too slow.

Joe lookin’ good as always.

Wow. Never thought we’d see the day where a respected, legendary artist is singing a Jonas Brothers song!

Jo. Bros butchering Superstitious?

So far: eight performances and five awards.

BLINK-182 BACK TOGETHER!

Oh, great joke, Mark Hoppus!

Quote: Blink-182 is back!–Mark

Quote: We decided to play music together again.–Travis (in arm cast!)

Tom DeLonge didn’t say anything, did he? Hmmm…

Best Rock Album: Viva La Vida, Coldplay (makes them 2 for 2)

Grammys plugs Twitter.

Quote: I’m up for best soul perfromance in a sex tape. Me versus Screech–Craig Ferguson

Was that Kate Beckinsale covering her daughter’s ears?

Very cute stage for Katy Perry’s performance.

So far: nine performances and five awards.

Her voice doesn’t sound…right. WTF?

Song about kissing a girl with a very phallic banana as the stage’s centerpiece. Hmmmm.

If she really wanted to make headlines, she would’ve kissed a girl a la Britney and Madonna.

Kanye West has won 10 Grammys? What is he always bitching about then?!

So far: ten performances and five awards (that’s a 2:1 ratio, folks!)

Back-to-back performances: yay or nay?

Does Kanye really think he looks good with his hair like that? On second thought, he probably thinks he always looks good.

Smart having performers then give away awards.

Quote: This award has gone to (X, Y and Z) but for some reason not to either one of us.–Kanye (Get over it, bitterface!)

Best New Artist: Adele

Love when full-figured women get recognized!

Wow, she went on stage while chewing gum. What an amateur!

So far: ten performances and six awards

Does Craig Ferguson know there really is a Bonus Jonas?

Morgan Freeman? Is this the Oscars or something?

Is his hand still injured???

So far: eleven performances and six awards

Morgan’s friends with Kenny Chesney? Who knew?!

Very somber Chesney performance.

Always throws me for a loop when they someone’s been a Grammy winner tonight already. Hate that they do awards off-screen.

Diddy very dressed down! Prefer him looking swank.

Record of the Year: Please Read This Letter, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss (2 for 2)

What does it say about us that we know nothing about Plant and Krauss?

So far: eleven performances and seven awards

Another CBS plug: Diddy on tomorrow’s CSI: Miami.

What’s with all the old-school clips? This time: Dean Martin

Is this the first time someone is performing at the Grammys while pregnant like this? (On her due date, no less!)

Wow, what a crazy outfit!

Will this experience induce labor?

So is the black and white only an at-home benefit?

Time for “style, sex appeal and swagger”: Kanye, Lil Wayne, T.I., Jay-Z

Second Kanye performance. Lucky us.

So far: twelve performances and eight awards

Beautiful dress, Kate Becksinsale! Just like you!

Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl. What is with these random pairings? Do they think people like this?

So far: thirteen performances and eight awards

Grohl needs a haircut, even for him.

Nice to see him behind the drums, though, like his Nirvana days.

Charlie Hayden is Jack Black’s father-in-law? Randommmm.

Kid Rock, drink-in-hand of course.

Best Male Vocal Performance: Say, John Mayer

What, no shout-out to Jennifer Aniston??

Another collab. performance: Sugarland and Adele

So far: fourteen performances and nine awards

Or no collaboration? Just back-to-back?

Adele has a great voice but she’s a very lackluster performer.

Okay, so it is in fact a duet-like thingie.

Gwyneth is there!!!!! Looking hot, too!

Why didn’t she introduce Coldplay?

Are we the only ones that don’t think Radiohead is “brilliant”?

Hello, USC marching band!

So far: fifteen performances and nine awards

Samuel L. Jackson is talking about man love. Oh dear.

Second JT performance. Tied with Kanye. same for T.I.

So far: sixteen performances and nine awards

How does T.I. keep that hat on his head? Double-sided tape?

The drummers are pretty cool.

Obama has won two Grammys? Wow!

Always boring when the head honchos talk.

Think seeing Smokey on TV is cool? Try interviewing him! (We did last spring!)

Jamie Foxx, Ne-Yo and…the Four Tops. Maybe our parents should be watching?

So far: seventeen performances and ten awards

Found the Grammys’ Twitter account!

Found John Mayer’s account with his Grammy tweets!

Neil Diamond. Where’s Barbra Streisand? Did no one bring us flowers?

So far: eighteen performances and ten awards

Sweet Caroline never gets old!

Is Beyonce not here? Camera showed Jay-Z without his lady at his side.

Encore, aka, in memorium tribute: moving, as always.

So far: nineteen performances and ten awards

Another CBS plug: CSI: New York’s Gary Sinese

New Orleans tribute. Overdone by now?

So far: twenty performances and ten awards (back to the 2:1 ratio)

Weird collabs. just got weirder with Robin Thicke and Lil’ Wayne

Will.I.Am. congratulates Obama. A bit out of place, no?

Wow, was that Solange (Beyonce’s lil’ sis) with Jay-Z?!

Best Rap Album: Tha Carter III, Lil’ Wayne

So far: twenty performances and eleven awards

Gone over by approximately 15 minutes so far.

More than one lifetime achievement award recipients kind of takes away from the honor, no?

Holy smokes! Another performance?!

Guess we’ll see what all the Robert Plant and Allison Krauss hullabaloo is about!

So far: twenty-one performances and eleven awards

Green Day! Billie-Joe Armstrong with blonde hair!

Producer of the Year: Rick Rubin

Album of the Year: Raising Sand, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss (3 for 3!)

Wow. Don’t get it. AT ALL!

Stevie Wonder closing the show.

And we’re done. Nearly 30 minutes over.

In the end: 22 performances and 12 awards shown

Wish there were fewer performances. They used to spice up the mix of awards. Now the awards were the spice.

Full winners, including those not shown on the show, here!

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February 6, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags At Last, Beyonce, Blink-182, britney, bsb, Charm School, Chris O'Donnell, Etta James, FCC, Grammys, Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer, Katy Perry, Kelloggs, LL Cool J, Michael Phelps, Miley Cyrus, NCIS, Nick Carter, Nipplegate, obama, olympics, PEOPLE, Shannah Moakler, sharon osbourne, Superbowl, Travis Barker, US Swimming, VH1 on February 6, 2009 by sizzlemaker

No more swimming for you! Or free cereal!

Michael Phelps: After photos surfaced of him smoking pot, Phelps has been banned from the US Swimming for 3 months and lost his Kellogs endorsement deal. We always find it really frustrating when people are punished in their jobs for their private behavior!

Beyonce: First there was beef with Aretha Franklin. And now…Etta James. The singer that Beyonce portrayed in Cadillac Records–and whose song she sang to Obama at his inaugeration ball–says she “can’t stand” Beyonce and is going to “get her ass whipped.” Ladies, no need to get physical!

Katy Perry: The quote we talked about earlier this week was errononeously reported by PEOPLE and Perry is pissssssed! Rightfully so. Is our favorite celeb publication slipping?

Jennifer Aniston: Let’s hope this quote is right–“”The man’s got balls. What can I say? I think he’s funny,” Aniston on boyfriend John Mayer.

Miley Cyrus: After being criticized for taking so-called racially-insensitive pictures, the singer says she didn’t mean to insult anyone and is convinced people are targeting her “now that Britney is back on top of her game.” Yep, Miley, that’s exactly why…

BSB: Nick Carter is opening up about his struggle with alcohol and drugs. That’s 2 out of 5, people…

Superbowl: Just like with Nipplegate, the FCC will investigate this year’s Superbowl porn snafu.

NCIS: Two stars are attached to the new spin-off: Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J. Can’t see the latter in this type of show, though.

Blink-182: It’s not quite the reunion we had in mind but the 3 former band members will appear together at the Grammys. It’s the first time they’ll share a stage in more than 4 years.

Grammys: Speaking of, we’ll be live-blogging the event, so be sure to come back this Sunday at 8PM ET!

SIZZLED OUT: Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler

STILL SIZZLING: This former talk show host will be taking over for Sharon Osbourne on the next edition of VH1’s Charm School.

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February 5, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags America's Next Top Model, American Idol, ANTM, Chirs Martin, Clay Aiken, digital TV, emmys, Facebook, Gawker, Gwyneth Paltrow, Iron Man, Jessica Simpson, Jossip, JuicyCampus, PEOPLE, Randy Jackson, Stephanie Meyer, Stephen King, twilight on February 5, 2009 by sizzlemaker

This photo is being used everywhere!

Jessica Simpson: The cover story on 3 entertainment mags/tabloids this week. Even PEOPLE went with it. Lame.

PEOPLE: Speaking of PEOPLE, they have very bizarre poll up asking which male actor looks the best in drag. Is this really necessary?

American Idol: The addition of a new judge hasn’t added much to the show, but what if you cut one of the judges? MSNBC says Randy Jackson should go!

Facebook: The headline to this article says it all: Facebook Turns 5–But Can It Survive? We say yes. It ain’t going anywhere any time soon. And that’s not a bad thing. Gawker shares its own opinion here.

Clay Aiken: Will be a guest judge on the new season of America’s Next Top Model, which begins later this month. Doesn’t get much more random than that.

Emmys: The television categories will have 6 nominees from now on instead of 5, and will give all members of the Academy equal voting, in an effort to “increase inclusivity.” No matter what, someone’s still gonna be pissed, though, because you can’t recognize or include everything.

Digital TV: They’re all a bunch of flip-floppers! After previously voting against it, Congress now ruled that the mandatory switch to digital TV won’t happen until June.

Stephen King: He better watch out. Many a vampire might be after him now that he said Twilight author Stephanie Meyer “can’t write worth a darn” ‘Dem’s fightin’ words!

Iron Man 2: Robert Downey, Jr. promises that the sequel to last summer’s blockbuster will be “three times more fun and strange.” Since when do fun and strange go together?

JuicyCampus: The internet just got a little less swarmier now that this gossip site, popular among college students, announced it’s closing. About time!

Jossip: For sale, but you can hardly tell. There’s only a little banner at the top of the site, asking for “serious inquiries.” Damn that economy!

SIZZLED OUT: Gwyneth Paltrow (Chris Martin)

STILL SIZZLING: This off-and-on couple is apparently back on ever since he went through a “life-changing experience.” Will another reality show follow??

February 4, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Ashton Kutcher, britney, Gawker, Grammys, HBO, Jessica Biel, jonas brothers, Justin Timberlake, Los Angeles Times, Madonna, Malia Obama, Miley Cyrus, NYT, obama, Sam Lutfi, Sasha Obama, Taylor Swift, The New York Times, Twitter, Wall Street on February 4, 2009 by sizzlemaker

We could've been sisters!

Britney: Apparently those restraining orders come with a price. Sam Lutfi is suing Brit Brit for defamation. Wonder if the court will rule him a public figure?

Miley Cyrus: They’ve both dated a Jonas Brother (more on them below!) and now they’ll have something else in common: Grammy performances. Cyrus will duet with Taylor Swift on this Sunday’s show.

Obama: The Sasha and Malia dolls are being renamed Sydney and Mariah. Obama wins again!

Twitter: Ashton Kutcher is peeved that media outlets are taking some of his Tweets and misrepresenting him. Or so he says on his blog. Which he took to because “140 characters works for some things. Sometimes you need more space.”

TV: The Los Angeles Times is reporting that a new study shows watching TV can lead to depression. That’s funny, because TV is what keeps us out of it!

HBO: In yet another example of art imitating life, the cable network is developing a new series that will explore the current finanial crisis. Are they sure spending money on this series is a wise idea given the crisis in the first place?!

Gawker: With newspapers failing and even online sites suffering, Gawker asks: would people rather pay to read the current level of NYT journalism, or have it go away? Not an easy question when you love The New York Times but can’t afford to “waste” money like that.

Gawker Pt. 2: They also put up a hilarious poll asking which Jo Bro you’d lay off. We know, we know…all of them!

SIZZLED OUT: Justin Timberlake (Jessica Biel)

STILL SIZZLING: Though rarely seen in public, this actress–and close Madonna friend–is denying she, too, is having marriage troubles with her own Brit.

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February 3, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Academy Awards, Comcast, Demi Lovato, diddy, Erykah Badu, Gym Class Heroes, Heidi and Spencer, hip-hop, Janet Jackson, Jay Leno, Jennifer Hudson, Katy Perry, Kyle XY, LA, Miley Cyrus, Nipplegate, Oscars, Sports Illustrated, Superbowl, The View, Travis McCoy, Tuscan, Twitter on February 3, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Says Katy Perry: Do not date him!

Jennifer Hudson: Maybe she seemed sad during her Superbowl performance because she was forced to lip synch?

Superbowl: If you were a Comcast subscriber in Tuscan, AZ., your football broadcast was interrupted by a 30-second porn clip. And here everyone thought Janet Jackson’s Nipplegate was the worst that could happen!

Superbowl Pt. 2: The media industry has serious problems when it can’t even afford to send the editor of Sports Illustrated to the biggest football game of the year!

The View: Heading to LA for a special week of episodes meant to “revitalize” the show. Among the guests: Miley Cyrus, Jay Leno and…Heidi and Spencer, who show’s producer admits he’s obsessed with. We feel sorry for him.

Academy Awards: This year’s telecast will be designed to appeal more to a “moviegoing culture.” We’re not sure what that means but guess we’ll find out on Feb. 22!

Diddy: Came to the profound conclusion that “hip-hop is in a recession.” ‘Cause, you know, the rest of us are doing so well…

Katy Perry: Seems she has serious beef with ex-boyfriend Travis McCoy. She’s advising girls to stay away from boys that “just want the milk but don’t want to buy the cow.”

Demi Lovtato: Warning her fans that she may “wear less black” as she matures. We could’ve told you that!

Twitter: We love micro-blogging and all but this is a little too much: Erykah Badu tweeted while she was in labor!

SIZZLED OUT: Kyle XY

STILL SIZZLING: This famous singer–and big football fan–got a Superbowl-themed surprise party from his actress girlfriend.

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February 2, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Adnan Ghalib, Anna Faris, britney, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Pratt, Disney World, Disneyland, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Entertainment Weekly, Florida, Friends, Jennifer Hudson, Julia Roberts, Kevin and Winnie, Michael Phelps, MTV, obama, olympics, Oprah, Oprah Winfrey Network, OWN, Sam Lutfi, Superbowl, Survivor, Tampa, The Boss, The Daily Beast, The Wonder Years on February 2, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Scroll down to see when this classic episode first aired!

Jennifer Hudson: Maybe we’re reading too much into it but her face just seemed so sad during her Superbowl performance, the first one since the tragic deaths of her mother, brother and nephew in October.

Bruce Springteen: The Boss, on the other hand, was overly enthusiastic, going as far as sliding across the stage…and slamming his crotch into a camera. Just as funny: when he said “I’m going to Disneyland!” Guess he forgot he was in Tampa and in Florida it’s called Disney World!

The Daily Beast: Their lookback at some of the best post-Superbowl programming includes a classic Friends episode with Julia Roberts and Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s debut on Survivor. Our favorite: Kevin and Winnie’s first kiss on The Wonder Years.

Britney: News broke late on Friday that she and her conservator (aka her dad) obtained restraining orders against Adnan Ghalib and Sam Lutfi, the creepos who were in life back when it was going down the tubes.

Michael Phelps: So aside from the fact that smoking marijuana is illegal, we don’t see what the big deal is. It’s such a common thing for people his age. And it’s unfair that, because of his Olympic success, he’s been put on this pedestal in a role model-like position. Cut him some slack!

Oprah: We have to wonder if hiring a former MTV CEO to head up her network is the best idea. Something tell us MTV and the Oprah Winfrey Network won’t be going after the same audiences…

Obama: The other famous O is featured on the cover of Entertainment Weekly and it’s quite an unflattering photo. They made his head look huge!

Wheel of Fortune: If you watch all this week, you’ll see the contestants that we taped with! Our episode, however, doesn’t air til the 27th.

SIZZLED OUT: Anna Faris (Chris Pratt)

STILL SIZZLING: ABC Family shook up their schedule by announcing 3 news shows–and the canceling of this cult fave.

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January 30, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Danity Kane, diddy, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Everwood, forbes, Jessica Simpson, Making the Band, obama, Perez Hilton, Rachael Ray, Superbowl, The CW, The Office, The View, The Washington Post, TV Guide, Twitter on January 30, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Wonder how Diddy's feeling right about now...

Jessica Simpson: This doesn’t happen that often. Simpson said some wise words at her concert last night: “”I feel like in our world today we focus on so many things that are completely pointless.” No doubt she’s referring to the recent hubbub surrounding her weight.

The View: Co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is pregnant again! This will be her third baby in less than 4 years! We should be so lucky!

Obama: The Washington Post claims cartoonists are focusing too much on emphasizing the new president’s lips. Racist or not? Or just comes with the territory?

The CW: Returning to the listings grid in TV Guide. In case you actually still need one of those things.

Danity Kane: The Making The Band/Diddy-formed group has completely broken up. Guess they’re really damaged now!

Superbowl: Just face it: no party you plan or attend will top what the stars have planned for the big day. We can’t wait til we’re famous!

The Office: After the game, don’t forget to watch the star-studded episode, which is sure to get super ratings.

Forbes: On their Web Celeb 25 list, Perez Hilton comes in a number one for the second year in a row. How much longer do you think that’ll last?

Twitter: New to the game and don’t know who to follow? As a companion piece to the above article, Forbes also has a list of the most influential Twitterers.

SIZZLED OUT: Rachael Ray

STILL SIZZLING: This actress, mostly known for the endless aray of spoofs she’s starred in, is getting serious with a former Everwood actor. They’re engaged!

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January 29, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Ashton Kutcher, Beyonce, Billboard, Blagojevich, britney, Congress, Dan Abrams, Day One, Demi Moore, Destiny's Child, digital TV, Gawker, Jay Leno, Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Rowland, Michael Scofield, My Life Would Suck Without You, nbc, Oprah, Prison Break, Rumer Willis, SXSW, The Daily Beast, The First Wives Club, Twitter on January 29, 2009 by sizzlemaker

The family that tweets together, stays together!

Digital TV: Damn that House. The congressional one, that is. Though the Senate approved a delay in the mandatory switch to digital TVs, the House did not. So if you’re still using analogs, you will be completely screwed in less than 3 weeks. Don’t you just love the government?

Kelly Clarkson: Move over, Britney. Clarkson just broke your Billboard record for largest jump–a whopping 98 spots thanks to the sudden popularity of her song My Life Would Suck Without You. Perhaps Brit Brit’s would be better with Clarkson??

Jay Leno: Oprah should move over, too. A new survey shows that Jay Leno reigns supreme among TV personalities. I would’ve been inclined to say women don’t care for Leno, but then men generally don’t care for O. So maybe they’re even?

NBC: Among their planned pilots is Day One, about a post-apocalyptic Earth. It’s one thing to see that in a two-hour movie. But a whole series? Watching that week after week would probably freak us out.

Ashton Kutcher: On Twitter and apparently got wife Demi Moore to join. Will Rumer be next?

Kelly Rowland: The former Destiny’s Child member fired her longtime manager–who just so happens to be Beyonce’s dad. Supposedly the split was “amicable” but there’s gotta be more to it, right?!

Prison Break: Life is imitating art in Michigan. A man purposely robbed a gas station and mini-mart in hopes of joining his brother in jail. That’s one more thing to weigh on your conscience, Michael Scofield!

Blagojevich: Has “won” according to Gawker simply because his media tour showed he was a “harmless lovable nut.” However, Dan Abrams over at The Daily Beast says he’s a “PR catastrophe.”

SIZZLED OUT: The First Wives Club

STILL SIZZLING: This TV chef is planning a huge party for SXSW, complete with the resiquite indie bands. Maybe she deserves some cool points after all!

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