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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 21, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags ABC, Ashlee Simpson, CSI, Facebook, Forest Whitaker, Grammys, Heroes, Jennifer Hudson, Lost, Mad Men, Nickelodeon, obama, Oscars, Pete Wentz, Shia LaBeouf, Spongebob Squarepants, St. Petersburg Times, The New York Times, TMZ, Twitter on January 21, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Wish him a happy birthday!

Lost: Premieres tonight. Too bad we never jumped on the bandwagon. It’s probably why we can’t enjoy this Lost/Heroes spoof.

Lost, Pt 2: But whether you watch the show or not, The New York Times has fascinating read on the guy in charge of keeping track of every single character and plot development.

Mad Men: Here’s another we haven’t gotten into. But it’ll be back for a new season! Never too late…

Ashlee Simpson: Who’s more desperate? Ashlee and babydaddy Pete Wentz or CSI for employing them?

Oscars: We’re only a day away from the nominations and we finally know who will be doing the big reveal: Forest Whitaker!

Shia LaBeouf: Though he never faced charges from his summer crash, his license was still suspended for refusing a sobriety test. Know what that means? One year of being chaffeured around!

Jennifer Hudson: As news surfaced that she’ll perform at the Grammys, the alleged killer of her relatives plead not guilty to murder.

Obama: There’s no doubt that the question of our generation will be where were you when he was inaugurated? But The St. Petersburg Times points out some other key and relatively recent historical events covered by the media.

Facebook: Had more than 1.5 million status updates related to Obama yesterday. Wonder what Twitter had?

Twitter: They probably did pretty well, at least according to this.

Spongebob Squarepants: It’s been 10 years since we first met he who lives in a pineapple under the sea. Nickelodeon is celebrating with a documentary.

TMZ: Large TV audience —-> constant episodes—-> spin-off —-> more terrible TV. Any questions?

STILL SIZZLING: This ABC star confirmed today that her husband–and father to her two young twins–is suffering from cancer.

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January 5, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Charlie O'Connell, Facebook, gossip girl, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jerry O'Connell, Josh Groban, Julie Benz, Lance Bass, Men's Vogue, Michelle Trachtenberg, New York Times, NYT, obama, One Tree Hill, One Tree Hill Blog, OTH, People's Choice Awards, Perez Hilton, Rebecca Romijn, Sizzle, The Bachelor, The Media is Dying, Twitter on January 5, 2009 by sizzlemaker

The new parents are keeping it in the family!

Gossip Girl: Back from its winter hiatus tonight! And so is One Tree Hill! We couldn’t be happier!

Jennifer Love Hewitt: Before the holidays she was engaged. After the holidays she’s single. That time of the year can be hard on all of us, we tell ya.

Rebecca Romijn: Gave birth to twin girls last week, one of which is named Charlie…as in Jerry O’Connell’s brother Charlie. Awkward?

Jennifer Hudson: Contrary to rumors, she won’t be performing at Obama’s inauguration. Wonder when she’ll get back out there? Not that we can blame her…

The Bachelor: As we said in November, we’re very interested in seeing what happens this season, which premieres tonight. A single dad going on a dating show? So not fair to the kid.

NYT: Credits “superheroes” with saving the film industry in 2008.

NYT Pt. 2: Unfortunately for them, their own industry has yet to be saved. More evidence of how bad things are: the newspaper will now have ads on its front page–a very non-traditional move.

Men’s Vogue: Going from a previously announced 2 issues a year to…none, according to The Media is Dying.

Perez Hilton: Expect to see him everywhere this week hawking his new book. Groan.

Facebook: Celebs with legit profiles include Lance Bass, Julie Benz and Josh Groban, but good luck finding them!

Twitter: That nasty virus is still going around and led to the hacking of some celeb accounts. Guess that helps this article which advocates banning them altogether! Maybe they should join Facebook?

Sizzle: Check out the shout-out we got on the One Tree Hill Blog!

SIZZLED OUT: Georgina (Michelle Trachtenberg), Gossip Girl

STILL SIZZLING: This former Idol was voted favorite star under 35, a new category for the People’s Choice Awards.

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December 2, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, AP, Black Friday, britney, CNN, Cosmopolitan, David Cook, Everwood, gossip girl, Grammys, Gregory Smith, Jennifer Hudson, Michael Phelps, Mumbai, News Media, obama, Perez Hilton, The Real World, Time, Yahoo on December 2, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Oh, how we've missed you! (And, oh, how we're still waiting for Everwood on DVD!)

Oh, how we've missed you! (And, oh, how we're still hoping for more Everwood DVDs!)

Jennifer Hudson: Her former brother-in-law has officially been arrested–but not charged–in the deaths of her mother, brother and nephew. One step closer to justice?

Britney: The most searched term on Yahoo…for the seventh time!

Gossip Girl: Was anyone surprised by last night’s ending? We think not.

Grammys: Nominations revealed tomorrow, museum opens on Saturday. Big week!

News Media: To blame for Black Friday mania and the Mumbai attacks?

CNN: Practically the only news organization making a profit these days–and stepping up their game even more by unveiling a wire service meant to compete with the AP.

Gregory Smith: Finally coming back to television and it’s on a pretty much-canceled show? Well, that’s just great.

American Idol: Promos for season 8 have hit the ‘net and we are LOVING the David Cook one.

Obama: Even with him as a role model, creating strong black characters on television will remain a challenge. Guess progress really does take baby steps.

The Real World: The first episode of the new Brooklyn season has been released to the media. The question: does anyone care anymore? This is, after all, season 21!

Time: Now the magazine of choice for college students, in place of Cosmopolitan. Also a preference of the past: Perez Hilton.com. Hallelujah!

SIZZLED OUT: Michael Phelps

STILL SIZZLING: Which singer featured her own parents as wedding guests in her new video?

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November 24, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Alicia Keys, AMA, American Music Awards, Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, Desperate Housewives, Enrique Iglesias, Heather Locklear, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Hudson, jimmy kimmel, Joe Jonas, Jordin Sparks, Kanye, Linkin Park, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Natasha Bedingfield, Nick Cannon, Nick Jonas, nkotb, obama, Pussycat Dolls, Queen Latifah, Richie Sambora, Rihanna, Taylor Swift on November 24, 2008 by sizzlemaker

If we didn't know any better, we'd say this was taken last night at the AMAs.

THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS EDITION

AMAs: The American Music Awards continually choose to feature music performances galore over broadcasting all awards. Winners not given air time last night: Jordin Sparks, Linkin Park, Carrie Underwood, Enrique Iglesias, and more.

Christina Aguilera: Seven-song medley started the show. Seemed original until NKOTB, Natasha Bedingfield and the Pussycat Dolls did medleys as well. We wish she did more singing, though, and less grunting.

Jimmy Kimmel: Made great jokes about the Taylor Swift-Joe Jonas and Miley Cyrus-Nick Jonas break-ups, all of whom were awkwardly in attendance.

Mariah Carey: Was it really necessary to have an appearance on stage by hubby Nick Cannon during her performance? We think not.

Beyonce: Isn’t it weird that she sings about single ladies when she isn’t one anymore? And between SNL and TRL, this performance is getting quite old already.

Chris Brown: Artist of the Year. According to this award show, at least.

Rihanna: If she kept having to hold the bottom of her dress down, maybe she should’ve realized it was too short.

Kanye: Didn’t his face seem a little puffy last night as he made rambling speeches about returning to the 60s and giving his award to Lil’ Wayne?

Queen Latifah: Performed with Alicia Keys (and some opera singer), making memorable references to Obama and Jennifer Hudson’s slain family members.

SIZZLED OUT: Jennifer Aniston

STILL SIZZLING: A recently single Desperate Housewife has been spotted locking lips with Heather Locklear’s ex. Yet another strange combination. (And the answer is NOT Richie Sambora!)

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November 11, 2009 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Blake Lively, Brad Pitt, Desperate Housewives, Donald Trump, George Clooney, Hannah Montana, Jaden Smith, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Hudson, Jesse Metcalfe, Kanye West, Leighton Meester, obama, SoapNet, The Karate Kid, Tom Hanks, Will Smith, World Music Awards on November 11, 2008 by sizzlemaker

It's not easy being pretty

Donald Trump: Who knew the billionaire had a heart? He’s been housing Jennifer Hudson and her relatives in his super-elite building in Chicago.

Brad Pitt: Even grown men want to cop a feel off Bradley! Pitt was “manhandled” by his own security guard at his own movie screening. Can’t say we blame the guy.

Jennifer Aniston: And how’s this for understatement of the year: Jen says Angelina’s homewrecking ways were “uncool.” We were expecting something a little more colorful.

Blake Lively: Has landed on the cover of yet another magazine. Among the so-called revelations in the interview: she has 60 handbags (in two closets), actually gets along with Leighton Meester and can memorize a 4-page scene instantly. Sadly, no dish on her and Penn. Now that would be revelatory!

Forbes: They have a new top-10 list: most influential stars. No one on it is really surprising: Clooney, Jolie, Hanks, blah, blah, blah.

Jesse Metcalfe: After disappearing from the public eye, this is surely an attention-grabbing way to make your comeback. The former Desperate Housewives star fell 40 feet off a balcony at a party for the World Music Awards. Thankfully, he wasn’t too injured but is still under a hospital’s care.

Jaden Smith: No longer content appearing alongside dad Will in bit parts, the 10-year-old will take a starring turn in a remake of The Karate Kid. Good thing he already knows karate!

SoapNet: If the channel is planning 3 new scripted series, what will happen to the daily repeats of our are favorite shows?! On the brightside, we would have about 6 extra hours in our day…

Beyonce: Also know now, apparently, as Sasha Fierce, has her whole album up on MySpace, a week before you can get it in stores.

Kanye: His elite coolness factor just went down a few notches. He’s debuting his new single on tonight’s 90210. Barf.

Obama: If you’re offering to organize a special event for the president’s kids, you should probably tell him. Disney says Malia and Sasha have a standing invitation to appear on every tween’s favorite show, Hannah Montana, but the soon-to-be first family say they have no knowledge of this. Someone’s getting fired!

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November 10, 2008 Pt.2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, britney, gossip girl, jennie garth, Jennifer Hudson, Oprah, PEOPLE on November 10, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Britney and a healthy Jayden

Britney: While on that first family trip, tragedy almost struck. Son Jayden, 2, spent the night in the hospital after suffering an allergic reaction. He’s “fine” now.

Jennifer Hudson: Though he still hasn’t been charged with any crimes, Hudson’s brother-in-law will remain in jail on a parole violation. His girlfriend told cops he told her he was involved in the murders.

Gossip Girl: They say the show is like a chess game. And their inspiration? You can thank William Shakespeare for that. What either of these things have in common with GG we’re still not sure.

Jennie Garth: In a preview story for tomorrow’s episode of 90210, Garth tells the New York Post that Kelly’s trip with Dylan didn’t go so well and now she’s ready to start a life without him. Can’t they do anything to make original viewers happy? Garth cites her loyalty to longtime fans but this certainly isn’t showing it.

Oprah: Launching an on-line store. Will she be giving away cars with that?

PEOPLE: Marking its 35th anniverary and the 35th People’s Choice Awards with a new category: hottest star under 35. And we thought they said age was nothing but a number…

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November 4, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, Cliff Huxtable, Family Matters, Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Simpson, John McCain, Keith Olbermann, Ken Paves, Monday Night Football, Ne-Yok, obama, Shonda Rhimes, Steve Fossett, Steve Urkel, The Cosby Show, The Game on November 4, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Who knew a night out with these two could be so dangerous?!

Obama: It’s probably too late to first have this argument now, but one debate still rages on: Is Obama benefiting from the Huxtable effect or hurting from the Urkel effect? If you don’t know what these things refer to, start watching TV Land and/or TBS immediately!

Ken Paves: The stylist to the stars–and Jessica Simpson’s BFF–says he’s “fine” after getting whacked in the head by a paparazzo’s camera during a night out with the singer. The “accident” required nine stitches!

Jennifer Hudson: A heartbreaking funeral service took place yesterday. What more is there left to say?

Grey’s Anatomy: It seems Shonda Rhimes is always taking flack for something. This time its the “de-gaying” of the show with the firing of Brooke Smith, who played a lesbian, and the rewriting of another bisexual character. Very odd, considering the show’s been relatively gay-friendly in the past.

Monday Night Football: Obama and McCain made (pre-taped) appearances last night. We’re totally tired of these out-of-character, lets-just-get-some-votes cameos. Hello election day!

90210: An upcoming storyline will revolve around one of the teens being preggers. This will mark a purposeful shift to more issue-oriented episodes. Note that this is exactly what the execs and stars of the new version criticized the original for. Oh, the hypocrisy!

Steve Fossett: Tests on bones found near the adventurer’s crash site contain his DNA. Take that, conspiracy theorists!

Heroes: In light of the show’s floundering ratings and the harsh reviews its received from critics this season, two of the producers have left the team. Some say creative differences, others say they were fired. At this point, though, word choice is hardly what matters.

SIZZLED OUT: Keith Olbermann

STILL SIZZLING: Will this actor bring an entourage on set with him when he directs a music video for Ne-Yo and The Game?

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October 31, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags forbes, heath ledger, hip-hip, Iron Man, Jennifer Hudson, Joaquin Phoenix, Joe the Plumber, John Mayer, Kid Rock, MLB, obama, Robert Downey Jr., The View, TRL, World Series on October 31, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Going all politico on us. If only we actually asked for it.

Jennifer Hudson: Established a foundation in memory of her slain relatives to help other families who’ve lost loved ones to violent crimes. Her speedy actions only help underscore the lessons from the past week: There is no time to waste. Life is short. Seize the day.

The View: Put a presidential spin on Halloween costumes this year. And, yes, this means they all cross-dressed.

Kid Rock: Finally, a celeb who doesn’t want to shove his politics down your throat! Who is the rapper/rocker/country singer voting for? He’s not saying because IT DOESN’T MATTER. Amen.

Joe the Plumber: Sort of following in Kid Rock’s footsteps. Trying to make his 15 minutes of fame last a little longer with…a country music career? Yeah, good luck with that.

John Mayer: Definitely not following in Kid Rock’s footsteps. Makes a surprisingly well-written case for Obama. Still, we guarantee you this actually cost the presidential candidate some votes.

Forbes: Compiled a part-creepy, part-sad, part-surprising list of the top-earning deceased stars. Heath Ledger ranks third. We wish that was a good thing.

Hip-Hop Stars: Should they reduce the bling exposure while the economy is in the crapper? The Huffington Post thinks so.

MLB: Is there a problem with the World Series? Besides, we mean, not actually being open to the entire world. Yes, if you consider the poor timing of the games, the team monopolies and the fixation on revenue.

Iron Man: Robert Downey Jr. hasn’t even begun filming the sequel yet and he’s already signed on for film number 3.

SIZZLED OUT: Joaquin Phoenix

STILL SIZZLING: Which veejay turned dramatic actress will return for TRL’s farewell next month?

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