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May 20, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Bristol Palin, dwts, Everwood, Harry Potter, Huffington Post, MTV Movie Awards, New Moon, PEOPLE, Shawn Johnson, The Cosby Show, Transformers, Upfronts on May 20, 2009 by sizzlemaker

We never get tired of this family!

DWTS: Okay, so we admit we haven’t been following this season that closely. But we’re still surprised by who won. Shawn Johnson? Really?

PEOPLE: And the disappointment continues now that PEOPLE put Bristol Palin and baby on the cover of their new issue. So unnecessary.

Upfronts: Okay, all the news of pick-ups and cancellations is just getting to be too much. We can’t keep track anymore! Who wants to make us a handy chart?

MTV Movie Awards: Including exclusive clips from New Moon, the Transformers sequel and the next Harry Potter flick should definitely drive up ratings. Maybe they’re better off with just a two-hour long clipfest?

The Cosby Show: Absolutely cannot get enough of all the 25th anniversary goodness!

SIZZLED OUT: Huffington Post

STILL SIZZLING: We’d say the cancellation of this show is like Everwood all over again but we didn’t actually watch it. Guess that was part of its problem, eh?

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May 19, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, Adam Lambert, American Idol, Christina Applegate, Dancing With the Stars, dwts, Fox, Glee, Kris Allen, Melissa Rycroft, Newsweek, PEOPLE, Samantha Who, social media on May 19, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Will her 15 minutes of fame end even with a 'Dancing' win?

American Idol: The season culminates tonight–and tomorrow–with the final face-off between Kris Allen and Adam Lambert. Is it bad that we don’t have a preference?

DWTS: The season also culminates for this show tonight. (Coincidence?) But a new article suggests winning ultimately means very little for your career. Poor Melissa Rycroft.

Fox: Unveiled its fall schedule yesterday with six new shows, including Glee which will actually premiere this week. None of them interest us but that’s probably for the best. We can’t handle any more television commitments!

Christina Applegate: It quickly went from a great month to a bad one for Applegate, now that her show Samantha Who? was officially canceled. Bet she’s hoping that PEOPLE cover will lead to a new gig.

Social Media: Gotta love getting instant-reaction from celebs on everything as mundane as daily errands to earthquakes. Thanks, SM.

Newsweek: Need to pick up the new issue to check out its massive redesign. Curious to know all your thoughts, too!

SIZZLED OUT: 90210

STILL SIZZLING: Someone bid $13,000 to intern at this on-line publication, one that’s mostly known for letting nearly anyone with an opinion do a blog post.

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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.

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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.

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March 11, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Adam Sandler, American Idol, Barbie, Carrie Underwood, Chris Brown, Conan O'Brien, Detroit, dwts, Jay Leno, K-Rock, Kelly Clarkson, Kids Choice Awards, Metallica, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Miley Cyrus, New York, Newsday, Opie and Anthony, Power Rangers, Reality TV, The Bachelor, Tina Fey, Top 40 on March 11, 2009 by sizzlemaker

A far cry from today's Barbie!

Chris Brown: Even though critics have urged Nickelodeon to revoke his Kids Choice Awards nominations, the network says the competition and voting will proceed as planned. Wrong message to send to kids or what does one have to do with the other? We’re very torn.

DWTS: Newsday is a bit “incredulous” that The Bachelor’s Melissa performed so well the other night despite being asked to join the competition last minute. The article makes some interesting points but who really expects truth in reality television anymore?

Kelly Clarkson: Idol’s first winner admits she’s never fallen in love. How is that possible when little Miley Cyrus says she has dozens of times?

Jay Leno: Doing a free stand-up concert in Detroit for the unemployed. Says Leno: “Who’s got money for entertainment these days?” So true, Jay. So true.

Conan O’Brien: Leno’s replacement is getting some funny endorsements from Tina Fey, Adam Sandler and other big-name stars. Curious to see if the ratings stunt pays off when his new show premieres in June. Still a long way off.

K-Rock: Rock and roll isn’t here to stay if you live in New York. Later today, the radio station is changing to the Top 40 genre. That means no more Metallica and no more shock jocks Opie and Anthony. The station’s previous switch from rock to talk radio failed and the company offered fans a mea culpa. Maybe second time’s charm?

Barbie: Horrible narration aside, this video provides an interesting look at how Barbie has changed over the years. Kind of made us want to go digging through our collection!

Power Rangers: Not sure if this should make us feel old or young, but the classic children’s series will no longer make new episodes. Probably a good thing since every season after the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers sucked. That’s right–we said it.

SIZZLED OUT: Carrie Underwood

STILL SIZZLING: Tickets to this Brit’s concert sold out in just 7 seconds. Imagine what it would’ve been like if computer sales existed back in his group’s heyday!

March 9, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Ashlee Simpson, Ashton Kutcher, CSI, Dakota Fanning, Demi Moore, dwts, Melrose Place, Mrs. Kutcher, Nancy O'Dell, New Moon, The Bachelor, TiVo, twilight, Twitter, Vince Vaughn on March 9, 2009 by sizzlemaker

No reason for this picture other than that this post needed a little male-ness.

DWTS: Guess something good can come from being dumped on national television. Melissa, now that she’s done with The Bachelor (in more ways than one) is rumored to be replacing Nancy O’Dell. Guess we’ll find out when the season premieres tonight!

Ashlee Simpson: As if CSI wasn’t bad enough, Simpson is taking her acting skills over to the Melrose Place remake. Is the show doomed now? Or was it already?

Dakota Fanning: Officially joined the Twilight sequel, New Moon. Guess her pale skin is an asset, then?

Demi Moore: Thank god for Twitter! Otherwise we wouldn’t know Mrs. Kutcher fights with her TiVo and watches American Idol like the rest of us!

SIZZLED OUT: Vince Vaughn

STILL SIZZLING: It’s just not funny anymore. This TV twosome called it quits…again.

March 6, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags AIDS, Ashlee Simpson, Chris Brown, CSI, Curb Your Enthusiasm, dwts, HBO, Jerry Seinfeld, Jewel, Michael Jackson, MTV, Nancy O'Dell, Pedro, PEOPLE, Pete Wentz, Rihanna, Robin Williams, Seinfeld, Sherri Shepherd, The Bachelor, The Real World, The View, Wacko Jacko on March 6, 2009 by sizzlemaker

A thriller of a press conference?

Chris Brown: Charged yesterday with two felonies but got the arraignment postponed until April, so no plea was entered. The attorney on Rihanna’s behalf said she did not wish to prohibit contact between the two.

Chris Brown Pt. 2: Jossip is one of the first outlets we’ve seen do a piece on how Brown’s being treated unfairly/inaccurately by the media. Totally agree!

The Bachelor: Change of heart or betrayal? Those the are words PEOPLE is floating around in their new cover story. Should be a big seller, no?

DWTS: The new season hasn’t even officially started yet and already there’s drama! Both Jewel, who was injured last week, and the now-injured Nancy O’Dell have dropped out of the competition! Supposedly their replacements won’t be announced until the premiere Monday but we imagine it’ll leak before then!

Ashlee Simpson: PEOPLE has a clip of her CSI guest-appearance alongside hubby Pete Wentz and it ain’t pretty. With no effort made to change their looks, it’s hard to believe these two are playing any character other than themselves.

Michael Jackson: So he’s planning a comeback/farewell tour (yeah, we don’t get it either) but all signs point to the fact that Jacko is still wacko. He’s not even playing in the States!

Robin Williams: At 57 years young, the actor-comedian will have heart valve replacement surgery. If only laughter truly was the best medicine!

Seinfeld: It’s a yada yada yada reunion! Jerry Seinfeld and co will appear on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, their first joint TV gig in more than a decade!

The Real World: This is probably the best thing to come out of the show in years. MTV made a biopic based on Pedro, the season one three cast member who struggled with–and eventually died from–AIDS.

SIZZLED OUT: Sherri Shepherd (The View)

STILL SIZZLING: This funny man recently got engaged. Think anyone will crash his wedding?

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February 27, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Animayer, Beverly Hills 90210, Bridget Moynahan, Clue, dwts, Fox, Gisele Bundchen, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Aniston, Jewel, John Mayer, Lil' Kim, Newsday, PEOPLE, Ron Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, Sizzlemaker, The Simpsons, Tom Brady, Wheel of Fortune on February 27, 2009 by sizzlemaker

In love. At least for today.

AniMayer: Still wondering where this supposedly serious relationship came from? PEOPLE has a great recap of their path to “love.” Our question: how long til it’s over?

DWTS: Supposedly Lil’ Kim will “surprise a lot of people.” We’re pretty nervous that’ll all be from her wardrobe choices. Also, Jewel will still compete despite a small injury this week. Fun fact: Her hubby–and fellow competitor–thinks getting her pregnant will help him win!

The Simpsons: Will become the longest-running scripted show, with 22 seasons, in history now that Fox gave it a two-season extension. To put it in context, though, this will mean only 400-something shows. Beverly Hills, 90210 had 10 seasons and 300 shows!

Jamie Foxx: Taking name-dropping to a new level by…face-dropping. The actor-turned-music star features a slew of celebrities in his new video, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Ron Howard, Samuel L. Jackson and more. Random group, no?

Tom Brady: There’s little details out there but apparently he and Gisele Bundchen got married yesterday. Wonder how his babymama, actress Bridget Moynahan, feels about this.

Newsday: The idea of paying for on-line news has been bandied about by a number of people and Newsday (our hometown paper!) announced that they’ll be doing just that. Understand that newspapers need more revenue these days to function but not sure charging readers is the way to go. Might even drive people away.

Wheel of Fortune: Don’t forget to watch Sizzlemaker tonight! Check your local listings for time and channel.

SIZZLED OUT: Clue

STILL SIZZLING: This famous funny man is coming back to television…sort of. He’ll be producing a reality show that, apparently, isn’t about nothing.

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February 16, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Chris Brown, Dancing With the Stars, Disney World, dwts, Entertainment Tonight, Facebook, Grammys, Justin Timberlake, MTV, Rihanna, Twitter, U2 on February 16, 2009 by sizzlemaker

One of these things is not like the others.

Chris Brown: One week after news first broke about the alledged assault, Brown finally released a statement saying he’s “saddened” by what’s happened but urges people not to believe everything they hear and read. Brown might have more to say after tonight when MTV airs a special on his relationship with Rihanna.

Grammys: When Brown and Rihanna canceled their appearances due to the above, Justin Timberlake came to the rescue by putting together a last-minute performance.

American Idol: All seven winners gathered in Disney World to open a new attraction called The American Idol Experience. Very original title!

Twitter: Reports say the micro-blogging site is worth $230 million. But it’s still no Facebook!

SIZZLED OUT: U2

STILL SIZZLING: This upcoming Dancing With the Stars contestant is suspiciously absent from any related articles on the Entertainment Tonight site. Could it be because she’s the host of a rival program??

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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