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May 14, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, BET Awards, Beyonce, Blink-182, Carrie Prejean, Cassie, Fall Out Booy, Jon & Kate Plus Eight, Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin, Maxim, Maxim's Hot 100, Meet the Barker, Miss California, Miss USA, obama, Olivia Wilde, PEOPLE, Shanna Moakler, T.I., The Cosby Show, Variety, Weezer on May 14, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Does she top your list?

American Idol: Down to the final two. Next week should be pretty great.

Jon & Kate Plus Eight: Really don’t understand all the hubbub surrounding the Gosselin family. Is it really worthy of the cover of PEOPLE Magazine?!

Beyonce: Tied with T.I. for most BET Awards nominations. The show will air in June, hosted by Jamie Foxx.

Shanna Moakler: Resigned from the Miss USA organization following the controversy with Miss California, Carrie Prejean. Does that mean we’ll be getting Meet the Barkers 2 soon?

Olivia Wilde: Feel like most people are going “who?” at the news that Wilde tops Maxim’s Hot 100 list but we’ve been a fan of her since her days on The O.C.!

The Cosby Show: As we come up on the show’s 25th anniversary, Variety is wondering if the show would make the cut today. In a post-Obama world, we say yes.

Blink-182: Will tour this summer with Fall Out Boy and Weezer. That’s one heckuva lineup! Sounds like exactly where we want to be…

SIZZLED OUT: Cassie

STILL SIZZLING: This female comedian, who only recently publicly admitted to being gay, announced yesterday that she’s now the mother of twins.

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April 30, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Chris Brown, Christina Applegate, Mark Geragos, Most Beautiful list, obama, PEOPLE, Robin Wright Penn, Sean Penn, swine flu, The Real World on April 30, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Do you agree with PEOPLE's choice?

Chris Brown: If attorney Mark Geragos has his way, the case against Chris Brown will be dismissed. Geragos is arguing that the case is tainted due to media leaks and should be thrown out. It’s a big longshot but who knows what’ll happen?

Christina Applegate: Earned the top spot on PEOPLE’s annual Most Beautiful list. Not a bad choice but not exactly someone we think is drop-dead gorgeous. But this is about inner beauty, too, and she definitely has that.

Obama: Last night’s press conference reportedly cost the 3 big networks more than $20 million. Are we wrong in thinking that’s peanuts for this industry?

Sean Penn: She cried in happiness for his wins during award seasons but that wasn’t enough to stop Penn from filing for a legal separation from wife Robin Wright Penn. Hate when families can’t make it work.

Swine flu: This is an interesting thought. Might the potential pandemic cause a rise in TV ratings? If people are avoiding the outdoors, they might just turn to the old-fashioned television set for entertainment…

Swine flu Pt. 2: Contrary to rumors, the illness did not affect production on the The Real World: Cancun. While it’s good no one got sick, it definitely would’ve added some new drama to the mix.

SIZZLED OUT: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

STILL SIZZLING: This model turned talk-show host appeared in court yesterday testifying against an alleged stalker. The star hopes he’ll be walking the runway straight to jail.

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April 28, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Dev Patel, Eminem, Fox, Freida Pinto, Gawker, Goldie Hawn, Jimmy Fallon, Kurt Russel, Mexico City, obama, Saved by the Bell, SBTB, Slumdog Millionaire, Susan Sarandon, swine flu, Tim Robbins, Wolverine, YouTube on April 28, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Real-life lovebirds!

Obama: Not even the president can stand in the way of American Idol. Though Obama said he wants primetime coverage this week for a press conference, Fox is refusing to give it to him. The reason? The conference could cut in to time scheduled for the Idol results show.

Fox: Here’s something the network IS willing to do: hold a contest to find the next best script writer. If that means less reality shows, then that’s fine with us.

Slumdog Millionaire: Know how to make a great movie even better? Have the two leads fall in love! Slumdog’s Dev Patel and Freida Pinto are in a relationship, Patel’s mother confirmed. Too cute!

Wolverine: News flash–superheros (or rather, the actors that play them) are not infallible. The planned Mexico City premiere for Wolverine has been canceled due to the spread of the deadly swine flu.

Saved by the Bell: Gotta give Jimmy Fallon credit for trying to stage an SBTB reunion on his show. Love this segment, which so closely paraodies one of the episodes, it’s kind of scary…in a good way!

YouTube: Does the phrase “shoes, betch!” mean anything to you? If it does, you have to check out the latest video by “Kelly,” the character responsible for Shoes and Text Message Break-Up.

Gawker: It looks pretty but it’s really quite sad. Gawker put together an image of all the recently-folded magazines.

SIZZLED OUT: Eminem

STILL SIZZLING: This singer and her ex say they’re modeling their second go-round on long-term couples like Tim Robbins & Susan Sarandon and Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russel.

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April 24, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags ABC, Bones, CSI, Family Guym, Jay Leno, Michelle Obama, Mike Tyson, Motley Crue, obama, Roger Ebert, Samantha Who, Scrubs, The Tonight Show on April 24, 2009 by sizzlemaker

The hardest working man in show biz. Yep, I said it.

Jay Leno: Forced to cancel last night’s Tonight Show when an illness prompted him to go to the hospital. What’s wrong? Well, we don’t know but Jay will probably talk (or joke) about it when he gets back.

Roger Ebert: Planning a new movie review show, even though his illnesses have taken away his ability to speak. Curious to see how this will work.

Bones: Motley Crue will guest-star in the season finale. And there I thought the Family Guy crossover was weird…

ABC: Gave “early pickups” to a dozen shows. Not among them? Samantha Who or Scrubs.

CSI: Voted viewers’ favorite all-time show in a new poll. Maybe that means we should watch it sometime?

SIZZLED OUT: Mike Tyson

STILL SIZZLING: This network is planning a sister channel for the Barack and Michelle Obamas of the world.

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April 22, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Ashton Kutcher, Beverly Hills 90210, Blagojevich, Bravo, Clueless, Home Improvement, Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network, Natalee Holloway, obama, Project Runway, Punk'd, Ted Turner on April 22, 2009 by sizzlemaker

You'll see it again--just not on a TV screen.

Project Runway: The Bravo-Lifetime battle is over but you’ll still have to wait a few more months to see new episodes. The next season won’t air til August!

Ashton Kutcher: Bringing back Punk’d. Sort of. A new version of the let’s-prank-people show will be released on the web. Maybe this is when he’ll ding-dong-ditch Ted Turner?

Obama: Not sure how we feel about this magazine cover but some people are up in arms. To be fair, it’sprobably not how most people want to picture the president.

Natalee Holloway: A television movie based on her disappearance gave the Lifetime Movie Network its best ratings ever. If only that would bring her back. Sigh.

Blagojevich: Not so fast, Blago! After saying he’d appear on a crappy reality show, a judge has actually forbid him to do so. Pretty sure that makes us the winners here, right?

SIZZLED OUT: Home Improvement

STILL SIZZLING: This upper-class clothing store–named-dropped in everything from Clueless to Beverly Hills 90210–will be the subject of a Bravo reality show.

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April 21, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 3-D, Beauty and the Beast, Columbine, Disney, Heroes, Julia Lous-Dreyfus, Matthew McConaughey, MTV, New York Times, obama, Oprah, Seinfeld, Toy Story on April 21, 2009 by sizzlemaker

One more year until Woody and gang return!

Heroes: Here’s why the ratings might be so bad: it’s one of the most pirated shows! Well, at least now they know someone’s watching!

MTV: Entering the “Obama era,” the New York Times declared based on the channel’s move to more community-based programing.

Seinfeld: Julia Louis-Dreyfus says she’s game for a Seinfeld movie–if someone can find the money. That’s the problem for everyone these days, isn’t it?

Oprah: Canceled what would’ve been the “Columbine episode” set to air yesterday. Never heard of O canceling a show so last minute like this before. We really think she did a disservice and we’re happy to see that some people agree.

Disney: The next installment in the Toy Story series might not be coming until 2010 but the Mouse House wants you thinking about it now. They screened a teaser for the film at a recent conference, and plugged the upcoming 3-D editions of the first two films and–our personal favorite–Beauty & the Beast.

SIZZLED OUT: Matthew McConaughey

STILL SIZZLING: If there’s no Seinfeld movie, would you settle for a retooled film version of this 90s sitcom?

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April 13, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, Beyonce, Eminem, Fast & Furious, HSM, Jay-Z, Laci Peterson, MTV, MTV Movie Awards, obama, PEOPLE, RENT, Rihanna, Scott Peterson, SNL, The Washington Post, Twitter, Walt Disney, zac efron on April 13, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Just needed to add some females to this post!

Zac Efron: Absolutely loved the HSM skit he did on SNL this weekend. Except for the anti-Semitic Walt Disney. That part wasn’t necessary.

Eminem: Will be performing at the MTV Movie Awards, according to MTV’s Twitter acount.

Fast & Furious: After the record-breaking success (really!) of the franchise’s fourth installment, they’re now planning a fifth one! Don’t think anyone expected this!

Obama: Love that the identity of his dog can’t even stay secret! The news was leaked by an anonymous site before The Washington Post, given rights to the story, could report it.

RENT: We had the opportunity to see our favorite musical this weekend for the sixth time! What made this performance so special? It starred Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal back in the roles they originated more than 10 years ago. And they were as amazing as ever!

Scott Peterson: Always was and always will be fascinated by the Laci/Scott Peterson case. Really glad to PEOPLE did an update on the story.

SIZZLED OUT: Beyonce and Jay-Z

STILL SIZZLING: This singer praised her Rihanna for being a “cool chick.” Did she kiss her, too?

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April 8, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 2016 Olympics, Beverly Hills 90210, Chicago, Dorothy Gale, Eminem, Lindsay Lohan, MySpace, obama, Oprah, Samantha Ronson, Survivor, The Simpsons, The Wiz, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked on April 8, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Meet Dorothy Gale

Sizzle: We’re back. We know you missed us. You can calm down now.

Lindsay Lohan: Her relationship with Samantha Ronson has never been anything less than bizarre. Even though the restraining order reports are false, we wouldn’t be surprised in the least if either girl sought one.

Eminem: No better way to launch a comeback than to release a song and video taking potshots at practically everyone in the tabloids. That’s Eminem for ya.

The Simpsons: MySpace is running a contest inviting fans to film their own couch gag. Could see record participation for this one, we think.

Beverly Hills 90210: More than 10 years after it originally aired, season seven was released on DVD yesterday. Who wants to bet that after all 10 seasons are done, they’ll make a complete series boxset and entice us to shell out even more money?

Oprah: Now that she’s done campaigning for Obama, O has turned her sights to the 2016 Olympics which, if she has her way, will be in our hometown of Chicago. Honestly not sure if we want the Olympics here, so we can’t say whether the Oprah effect will be good or bad.

The Wizard of Oz: Getting a modern-day treatment for a new televisions series to be called Dorothy Gale. Can’t see it having the same charm as the original, though. To be fair, other Oz spin-offs (The Wiz, Wicked, etc.) have done quite well so this one might see some success, too.

SIZZLED OUT: Survivor

STILL SIZZLING: This one-time iconic sitcom dad–who is best known in real life for his foul comedy–returned to TV this week in another father role.

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March 20, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Behind the Music, Bones, Cannes Film Festival, Chris Brown, David Broeanaz, Family Guy, Good Morning America, Jay Leno, Jennifer Lopez, Kanye West, Lil' Wayne, obama, Pixar, Rihana, Scott Weiland, Stewie, The New York Times, The Tonight Show, Twitter, Up, Vanity Fair, VH1, Wall-E, West Side Story on March 20, 2009 by sizzlemaker

The latest example of Pixar genius

Chris Brown: The New York Times has a really interesting piece exploring why teens might be siding with him in the Rihanna case. The court of law may decide his legal fate, but these kids get to decide whether to make or break his career.

Jennifer Lopez: Joined (ironically?) by a bunch of young C-list stars in a West Side Story photo spread in Vanity Fair.

Obama: Made some good quips with Jay Leno last night, but do people want a president that’s funny and taking time out for late-night appearances? Or does that make him seem more “real”?

Family Guy: Here’s a nomination for weirdest cross-over in TV history. Stewie will interact with David Boreanaz’s character on an upcoming episode of Bones.

VH1: Bringing back one of their old staples, Behind the Music. Which is interesting considering they don’t seem to do much with music these days. So far only Lil’ Wayne and Scott Weiland have been announced as the biography series’ subjects.

Pixar: The creators of Wall-E will have the honor of opening the prestegious Cannes Film Festival with their newest film, Up. With their track record, it’s bound to be a hit.

Twitter: The staff at Good Morning America is so happy about their Twitter use that they released a statement saying how they more followers than competing news programs. ‘Cause, you know, that’s what’s most important.

SIZZLED OUT: Kanye West

STILL SIZZLING: This comedian isn’t laughing now that he watched his own brother be indicted for stealing his money.

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March 19, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags ABC, Bush, Decision Points, Eddie Cibrian, Freddie Prinze Jr., heath ledger, LeeAnn Rimes, Lifetime, Natasha Richardson, obama on March 19, 2009 by sizzlemaker

How can you resist this?!

Natasha Richardson: Unfortunately, official word has come. The 45-year-old actress passed away late yesterday. Take a moment to check out some of her best film roles.

LeAnn Rimes: If you ask US Weekly, the married Rimes is having an affair with her Lifetime miniseries married co-star, Eddie Cibrian. Cibrian is flat-out denying it while Rimes wrote a crpytic message to fans on her official site.

Obama: Will people start to like him less if he keeps interrupting your TV programming? Because apparently that’s the plan…

Bush: It was inevitable. He’s writing a memoir. It might be called “Decision Points.” Can’t wait to see what the REAL title will be!

Freddie Prinze Jr.: Here’s hoping the success of the superhero trend can transfer to the small screen. Prinze signed on to play one in a new ABC show called “No Heroics.” We’ve missed his pretty face!

SIZZLED OUT: Heath Ledger

STILL SIZZLING: This rapper/R & B star, known as well as for his ego as for his music, was charged with 3 misdemeanors yesterday following an incident with the paparazzi.

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