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April 14, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Adam Lambert, American Idol, GQ, I Love Lucy, Katy Perry, mel gibson, New York Times, Phil Spector, Reality TV, Vanessa Hudgens, Wheel of Fortune, zac efron on April 14, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Will he get America's vote?

American Idol: The New York Times wrote the best piece we’ve seen yet exploring the possibility that the show might end up with its first gay Idol–Adam Lambert. The world can definitely handle that, no?

Phil Spector: In trial number two, the former go-to music producer was convicted of second degree murder. He and his wacky hair will undoubtedly face jail time when he’s sentenced in May.

Mel Gibson: News that his wife filed for divorce isn’t that surprising. What is is that they’ve been separated for three years. Pretty sure they both vacationed with Britney last spring, though. Maybe we’re wrong?

Zac Efron: Probably doesn’t realize it yet but he put his foot in his mouth twice in one interview with GQ. First Efron slammed celebs who drink and hook up publicly, then he vowed not to get married til 30, “if ever.” And how does Vanessa feel about that?

Reality TV: Here’s a short, interesting piece on lawsuits that result from reality shows. Considering the lengthy contract we signed for Wheel of Fortune (and that was just a little game show!), we’re surprised suits like these are even possible!

SIZZLED OUT: Katy Perry

STILL SIZZLING: This network is planning an “anti-makeover” reality show. Instead of figuring out what that means, can’t they just go back to I Love Lucy repeats?

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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!

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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 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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January 23, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Arrested Development, Backstreet Boys, Brian Littrell, Chicago Tribune, Evan Handler, Jett Travolta, Katy Perry, Kawasaki Disease, michael cera, Must See TV, nbc, Nielsen, obama, Oscars, PEOPLE, Seventeen, Sex and the City, Teen, The Dark Knight, Washington Post, White House on January 23, 2009 by sizzlemaker

And another one bites the dust...

PEOPLE: Another predictable cover: Barack Obama on Inaguration night. At least it’s not as flashy as the other O covers out there.

Oscars: After shutting out The Dark Knight from all but one category, the Chicago Tribune wonders if the award show’s ratings will suffer. Is there really any use in speculating, though? We’ll find out soon enough! (In one month, to be exact!)

NBC: As ratings continue to dive, the Peacock network is looking to reband itself (think: Must See TV). We’ve got no ideas. How ’bout you?

Obama: Television ratings estimates of the inaguration could be way off, says The Washington Post, since Nielsen doesn’t take into account all the people watching on the web, in school or at the office. So, in reality, this probably was the most-watched program in history!

Obama, Pt. 2: Apparently the White House isn’t too up-to-date on the technology front. How is that even possible? Or acceptable?!

Sex and the City: Now that the sequel is supposedly a “go” (once again!), everyone’s wondering which of the supporting cast will be back. Evan Handler (Charlotte’s hubby) says he hasn’t been approached yet and jokes (at least we think he’s joking!) that they could kill him off!

Katy Perry: Says give her celibacy or give her death. Think she got the quote confused?

Backstreet Boys: Did you know Brian Littrell’s son suffers from Kawasaki disease, the same thing that afflicted Jett Travolta? And we never even heard of it before this month!

TEEN: So first they stopped home subscriptions (several years ago) and now the magazine is folding altogether. Seventeen, you really are queen!

SIZZLED OUT: Michael Cera (Arrested Development)

STILL SIZZLING: This ailing-actor is planning a memoir on his film career and “life journey.”

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January 14, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags AdAge, American Idol, Arrested Development, britney, Bush, CSI, Glenn Close, Golden Globes, Grammys, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Kate Winslet, Katy Perry, Lil' Wayne, PEOPLE, Ray Romano, Taylor Swift, TNT, Twitter, Wheel of Fortune on January 14, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Does she look flustered to you?

American Idol: Did you hate last night’s season premiere? Or that it even premiered at all? AdAge feels your pain.

Arrested Development: It’s once again unclear whether the series will be made into a movie. So sick of this back and forth!

Taylor Swift: It’s a frequent question in Hollywood–she can sing but can she act? Swift will have a chance to prove she’s a double-threat when she guest-stars on CSI.

Bush: Why must he continue to torture us and schedule a farewell speech during primetime? Hasn’t he interrupted enough TV programming already?

Britney: Her Twitter account was one of the unfortunate celeb ones hacked earlier this month and now someone on her staff may be paying the price.

Kate Winslet: Did you catch her Golden Globes acceptance speeches? We thought they were endearing and adorable. Her fellow Brits disagree…strongly.

Vannessa Hudgens: That Twilight report is now being denied. Good!

Katy Perry: Peeved at PEOPLE and other mags for (allegedly) taking some remarks out of context. Writes Perry on her blog: “When I wanna share something with the world, the world will know… otherwise, stop looking for a story, or an explanation.”

Ray Romano: Will star in a new TNT “dramedy” about guys going through a mid-life crisis. Hmmm. Wonder if this show is autobiographical, too…

Glenn Close: The latest celeb to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And the best part? We’ll be going there Friday!

Lil’ Wayne: The first story we’ve seen on who’s performing at the Grammys in February. Can’t say we’re thrilled.

SIZZLED OUT: Wheel of Fortune

STILL SIZZLING: How will Sizzlemaker do on Wheel of Fortune? Come back late tomorrow for a recap of the taping. (Though this doesn’t make us feel too good.)

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January 8, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, Fringe, Katy Perry, Kelsey Grammar, obama, Oprah, People's Choice Awards, The Daily Beast, Tori Spelling, twilight on January 8, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Not partying together

90210: Tori Spelling will most likely be guest-starring on 90210 this season. For real this time. We think.

Oprah: Not throwing the other O an inauguration party. We’re kind of surprised. Thought she’d be going all out!

Twilight: So they decided not to recast the role of Jacob after all. Not that we care.

Kelsey Grammar: Will star in a new show that’s (allegedly) reflective of the current economic state.

The Daily Beast: Suggests being more web-friendly would help Obama’s administration. Not sure we understand.

SIZZLED OUT: Katy Perry

STILL SIZZLING: This show beat out 90210 and Fringe for favorite new TV series at the People’s Choice Awards last night. But if you ask us, the show is kind of hard to remember.

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January 2, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Anna Wintour, Ben Lyons, Entertainment Weekly, EW, Gilligan's Island, Gym Class Heroes, Jennifer Lopez, Jett Travolta, John Travolta, Katy Perry, Kelly Preston, Mark Anthony, michael cera, PEOPLE, Slumdog Millionaire, The New York Times, The Reader, Travis McCoy, Vogue on January 2, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Travolta and son Jett in an undated photo

John Travolta: His only son with wife Kelly Preston died today at the age of 16. A cause of death has not yet been determined. The family was vacationing in the Bahamas. Tragic.

Katy Perry: No longer with Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes, according to PEOPLE. Maybe she’ll kiss a girl next?

Slumdog Millionaire: Finally saw it. Pretty good, but don’t see why it’s been named again and again the best of ’08.

The Reader: Incredibly moving. Adding the book to our reading list. You should, too!

EW: Even with today’s double feature, we still haven’t finished seeing all of 2008’s big pictures. And yet entertainment Weekly is already scoping out the upcoming biggies for 2009. We’ve got some work to do…

Ben Lyons: Everyone’s dissing him and his reviews but we ask this: are there any genuinely good and objective critics out there still?

Michael Cera: May play Gilligan in a big screen adaptation of Gilligan’s Island. Don’t know about you but we like our Cera in quirky rom coms only, thankyouverymuch.

Vogue: Has the iconic fashion mag become “stale and predictable”? The New York Times thinks so. We’ve never been and never will be an Anna Wintour fan, anyway.

STILL SIZZLING: Despite protesting in a recent major interview that he’s single, this guy has been seen around town with a new lady. But what will his ex say?

SIZZLED OUT: Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony

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December 10, 2008 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Brad Pitt, brangelina, britney, Bronx Mowgli, Circus, Fall Out Boy, Fantasia, Gym Class Heroes, Katy Perry, Mark Ruffalo, NYT, PEOPLE, Pete Stump, Pete Wentz, Ricky Martin, Rolling Stone, Single Ladies, Tom Cruise, tomkat, Travis McCoy, TV on the Radio, Yahoo on December 10, 2008 by sizzlemaker

#1 album in the country!

Mark Ruffalo: So yesterday we said the suspect was in custody. She’s since been released now that there’s evidence pointing to suicide!

Britney: New album topped the charts. Comeback complete or just beginning?

Tom Cruise: This week’s PEOPLE cover story. Finally, a TomKat feature by a reputable magazine!

Brad Pitt: Says, predictably, that he and Angie weren’t too happy about last month’s NYT piece that called her manipulative. “[They’re] talking about not only the woman I love, but one of the people on this planet who I have the greatest respect for.” Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Pete Wentz: Named Travis McCoy (of Gym Class Heroes) godfather of Bronx Mowgli. Why not Pete Stump or one of the other Fall Out Boy bandmates? (Sidenote: now McCoy says he and GF Katy Perry have baby fever!)

Ricky Martin: Releasing photos of his twins, born via surrogate. No romantic details, though, which is obviously what people really want. The photos, though, apparently are good enough for the cover of PEOPLE En Espanol.

Fantasia: The economy is affecting (wannabe) stars, too. The Idol winner has to auction her home. This comes after needing a loan to pay her taxes.

Rolling Stone: Doing layoffs but still making lists. TV on the Radio put out the album of the year and Beyonce’s Single Ladies is the top single.

Yahoo: To add insult to injury, the script used to tell thousands they lost their job today has leaked to the ‘net. Bet that makes them feel reallllll good. Also, it’s worth taking a look at Yahoo’s history.

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December 3, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 9/11, 90210, Ashley Judd, britney, Candy Spelling, celebreality, Denis Leary, Dr. Pepper, Elisha Cuthbert, Ethan Hawke, Gawker, Guns N Roses, Jamie Walters, Katy Perry, Kevin Federline, Michael Phelps, NHL, Rescue Me, Salon, Sarah Palin, Sean Avery, Sports Illustrated, Sportsman of the Year, Tina Fey, Tori Spelling, Tyra Banks, VH1 on December 3, 2008 by sizzlemaker

NOT Sarah Palin!

Kevin Federline: Telling “his side” of his “life with Britney.” What timing!

90210: You can catch Jamie Walters (Ray Pruitt, whose songs were cut from the 90210 DVDs…tear!) on VH1’s new “celebreality” show Confessions of a Teen Idol. But will he perform??

Tori Spelling: The 90210 alum has apparently changed the release date of her second book to coincide with debut of her mom’s memoir. We love it!

Tina Fey: Being “sexed up” by the media, claims Salon. Won’t hurt her one bit, we think.

Gawker: We’re not even going to be able to get jobs at our back-up sites! We need a Plan C stat!

Denis Leary: Says 9/11 conspiracy theories will get some serious play on the new season of Rescue Me. The topic is both fascinating and sensitive. We can’t wait to see how it unfolds!

Tyra Banks: Humble enough to say she’s not a media mogul but not so humble to say she won’t be one some day. How admirable.

Guns N Roses: So the free Dr. Pepper didn’t work out so well, and, man, are they pissed!

Michael Phelps: Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year. Thank you, Captain Obvious!

Sean Avery: Trash-talking will get you suspended. Just ask Sean: he called out a rival hockey player for dating his ex, actress Elisha Cuthbert, and now he’s out indefinitely!

Ethan Hawke: Along with other celebs like Ashley Judd, he designed his very own box of condoms to be auctioned off for charity. Beyond weird.

SIZZLED OUT: Katy Perry

STILL SIZZLING: This new Broadway show has barely started and its already offering tickets at 40 percent off! On the bright side, the previews generated more than $1 million! Maybe it’ll live happier ever after afterall!