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November 25, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 24, Backstreet Boys, britney, bsb, chinese democracy, David Spade, Dawson Leery, dawson's creek, Fred Armisen, gossip girl, Guns N Roses, Mad Men, Mark Schwahn, Nicole Kidman, Nicollette Sheridan, obama, One Tree Hill, OTH, PEOPLE, Rolling Stone, Sean Penn, Sizzle, SNL, Speidi, Time's Square, TRL, US Weekly, Vince Vaughn on November 25, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Some of us ARE happy with the way our shows ended, James/Dawson/new guy/whoever you are!

Britney: We LOVE the Rolling Stone cover. Can’t wait to read the full story.

Speidi: If the elopement wasn’t planned, how come US Weekly was there to report on the whole thing? Fishy as always. (Both US Weekly and Speidi!)

OTH: Last night’s episode was PHENOMENAL, but, unfortunately, it’ll have to hold us over until January. And will it pick back up where it left off or will time have passed like in reality? Thankfully, Mark Schwahn gave one of his best interviews in a while and we’ll be analyzing it over and over again for at least the next month.

OTH Pt. 2: Was James Van Der Beek playing Dawson 5 years later or one of the shiteous directors Dawson faced when he went off to LA? Best line: “If there’s one thing I know, it’s that audiences get crazy over who ends up together.” You don’t say?!

Gossip Girl: Not on last night but back next week. In the meantime, Kristin has some interesting scoop. She says the Lily and Rufus back-story might play out on the web. Would people actually tune in…er…log on for that?

PEOPLE: Already has a comprehensive Best of 2008 site up, where you get to share what was hot and what was not. (Kind of reminds you of Sizzle, doesn’t it?)

Mad Men: The suits are hoping the show’s popularity will increase with a musical revue. We don’t really see how those are related AT ALL.

24: The prequel scored higher than a lot of television shows do each week, but probably not high enough. Oh, the irony.

Obama: Some say a new comedian will take over for Fred Armisen on SNL. SNL insists otherwise. But who else is there?

Box Office: With everyone’s wallet a little tighter these days, we doubt early Wednesday, pre-Thanksgiving, openings are going to help films one bit. Sorry, Sean Penn, Nicole Kidman, Vince Vaughn and the rest of you who are hedging your bets.

BSB: Guess someone was listening (reading?) when we said the entire group should’ve reunited on TRL last week.

Chinese Democracy: Banned in China in more ways than one.

SIZZLED OUT: Nicollette Sheridan and David Spade

STILL SIZZLING: Which former boy bander just designed a public bathroom for Times Square? Perhaps this is why he, too, was too busy to join his former bandmates at the TRL finale.

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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 22, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 24, ANTM, Kiefer Sutherland, McKey, NYT, obama, PEOPLE, Prince William, Reese Witherspoon, The Sopranos, Travis Barker, Tyra Banks, Usher on November 22, 2008 by sizzlemaker

A Top Model winner that doesn't actually want to be a model?

Travis Barker: Suing for damages suffered due to the plane crash. Can’t say we blame him.

Usher: Baby number two is on the way. Will he name this one Usher, too?

24: Some have speculated that the show helped Obama get elected by featuring its own black president. Kiefer says it’s all just a bunch of hooey.

PEOPLE: This is pretty, um, sexy. A video of 100 “sexy men” in one minute.

PEOPLE Pt. 2: Released an (internal) response to the NYT’s scathing article about their journalistic practices. As someone with pretty good knowledge of the mag’s inner-workings, we can honestly say they’re not being given enough credit. The suggestion that they have anything but the highest ethical standards of all the entertainment/celebrity mags is just ridiculous. And until someone is actually on the inside, they should just be quiet and stop making assumptions. End rant. (Though, one has to wonder if they didn’t shell out obscene amounts of money for exclusive photos, maybe the layoffs wouldn’t have been necessary!)

The Sopranos: Ending leave you unsatisfied? A Duke University professor is taking it up in a new study.

The Tyra Banks Show: Moving to the CW to help solidfy their network as a “brand destination” for women. Or something like that.

McKey: She may have won ANTM but she still plans on going to med school. So she went through the competition with no intention of making a lasting modeling career? Didn’t she just take the prize away, then, from someone else who would make better use of it?

Reese Witherspoon: Thinks her kids have “been treated terribly” by the paparazzi, not having any privacy, etc. Reese, isn’t that your own fault for choosing a Hollywood life?

SIZZLED OUT: Prince William

STILL SIZZLING: This notoriously hard-assed magazine editor brushed off questions of her rumored retirement with these lovely responses: “I think that’s an extremely rude question. Leave me alone.” and “Just go away.” Charming, as always.

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November 21, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags ABC, Angelina Jolie, Ashlee Simpson, Ausiello, Barbara Walters, Beyonce, Conor Paolo, Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone, Facebook, Friends, gossip girl, Heroes, Jennifer Aniston, Jericho, Justin Timberlake, obama, Pete Wentz, Pushing Daisies, Reese Witherspoon, Roger Ebert, Rosie O'Donnell, Seth Meyers, Shaquille O'Neal, SNL, The CW, The View, The Washington Post, Time, Twitter, Winona Ryder on November 21, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Was this foreshadowing?

Ashlee Simpson: Gave birth last night to a boy named Bronx Mowgli. We have a feeling dad Pete Wentz picked the name. At least he wasn’t kidding earlier this week when he said fatherhood was “imminent.”

PEOPLE: That Sexiest Man Alive issue will feature scratch and sniff. Even WE are creeped out.

Reese Witherspoon: Now we know for sure not to believe any tabloid that says Reese and Jake are headed to the altar. The star herself says she’s not ready to remarry now, if ever.

Jennifer Aniston: Admits she’s computer illiterate and thinks Facebook is like “dancing with the devil.” Sure she wasn’t talking about Angelina?

Jennifer Aniston Pt. 2: Loves watching FRIENDS repeats. Ego trip? She also says she watches some of the episodes and doesn’t actually remember doing them or what they were about. We never understand celebs when they say that! We remember every little detail of every little episode and we didn’t even make the damn things! What’s your excuse?

ABC: The ax has fallen on not one, not two but THREE shows: Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone and Dirty Sexy Money. Is there anything left?!

CW: Did some cancellations of its own but none that we really care about. Just the out-sourced shows that aired for a millisecond on Sunday nights. In are repeats…of Jericho? Weird. That show was prematurely canceled itself!

Gossip Girl: To be honest, we don’t really understand this. According to Ausiello, Connor Paolo (Eric) declined an offer to become a series regular yet will still stay on the show and somehow this is better for his career. Whatevs.

SNL: People are speculating why Justin and Beyonce’s Single Ladies sketch isn’t available on-line. Some say it’s JT’s fault because he wanted to be paid residuals. Others say it’s just a “music clearance issue.” How long til somebody caves?

SNL Pt. 2: Did last week’s show seem especially ‘gay’ to you? Headwriter Seth Meyers was asked that very same question.

Heroes: The creator is blaming the show’s decline on DVR. And now a TIME writer is taking him to task for not accepting responsibility.

Obama: Shows are seizing on the opportunity to name-drop the president-elect. It’s actually kinda cool and makes them seem more real, we think.

Obama Pt. 2: The Washington Post takes an interesting look on whether it really matters if O has in fact quit smoking.

Roger Ebert: We love self-deprecation! Ebert shows how good he is at it–and how he can be poignant at the same time–when he looks back on how his appearance has changed over the years.

Rosie O’Donnell: We LOVE her response to Babs’ insults on yesterday’s View. Classic Ro.

Twitter: Now being used by Shaquille O’Neal. Does that mean it’s time for us to stop?

SIZZLED OUT: Winona Ryder

STILL SIZZLING: This guy is the latest to be caught on camera with his pants down. But what will the queen say?!

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November 19, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin, Brad Pitt, Broadway, Brooke Shields, Cars, Disney, Dreamgirls, E!Online, forbes, Hannah Montana, Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Fallon, Lipstick Jungle, Mark Cuban, Miley Cyrus, nbc, obama, paul newman, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, South Park, The Jeffersons, The Late Show, The Roots, X-Men on November 19, 2008 by sizzlemaker

One of the cutest--and apparently most influential--tots around

Obama: Is it offensive to rewrite The Jefferson’s theme song with the new first family in mind? An elementary school principal in Tennessee is taking a lot of heat for doing just that. To be fair, the song is pretty catchy.

Obama Pt. 2: Inauguration plans are already underway. Not known yet is which music superstars will get to perform but E!Online is already rounding up the troops. (No, not those troops.)

NBC: Developing a new show called Making Friends With Black People. Yeah, cause that isn’t offensive at all.

Lipstick Jungle: Brooke Shields wasn’t lying! NBC either never canceled the show at all or, at the very least, is giving it another chance. Take two, everyone!

Jennifer Aniston: The chica just can’t catch a break. The latest: Alec Baldwin called kissing her on 30 Rock “painful.” Aw, leave the poor girl alone! Losing Brad was bad enough.

South Park: The show isn’t ending til 2011 but we already know the format: another full-length movie. Lucky us. Or not.

Dreamgirls: Embarking on a tour sans the famous names that made it such a success. Broadway could be next.

Forbes: Okay, they’ve officially taken their most influential lists too far. Most Influential (celebrity) Infants is just so not necessary. But, for the record, the adorable Shiloh Jolie-Pitt took the top spot.

The Roots: They’ll be the house band when Jimmy Fallon takes over The Late Show. Guess that’s more interesting than a band plucked from nowhere.

Miley Cyrus: Says she can’t predict the future (no, really??) but wants Hannah Montana to continue “as long as it can.” How much is Disney paying her to say that?

Cars 2: It’s coming but, sadly, without the late Paul Newman. We’ll see Doc Hudson again, though the creators still haven’t figured out how.

Meh: It’s one of our favorite go-to words and now it’s officially in the dictionary. And, by the way, you can thank The Simpsons for that. Or just, you know, go meh.

Fall TV: If by some chance you actually liked one of the canceled shows, this handy list suggests alternatives that don’t actually suck.

Arianna Huffington: The blogger extraordinaire promises to raise funds to keep investigative journalism alive and well. Entertainment journalism never gets any love.

Facebook: How far is too far? In a new interview (conducted over instant message!), Mark Zuckerberg says he dreams of a day where the social networking site is even more personal than it currently is. We thought that already happened. It’s called The Patriot Act.

Variety: Is it really Oscar season if there’s no campaigning? What, you didn’t know the studios actually shell out tons of cash for ads to sway the Academy’s votes? They do. (Just like real politics!) But not anymore. Dun dun dunnnnnnnnn.

Journalism: So there’s no future in magazines. And now the blogging future is looking bleak, too. Good thing we gave up yesterday.

SIZZLED OUT: Mark Cuban

STILL SIZZLING: Riding the wave of superhero flicks, X-Men: First Class will be written by this wunderkind who is best known to teen girls.

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November 18, 2008 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 24, 60 Minutes, Brooke Shields, Dan Lyons, Facebook, FDR, Fox News, GQ, John Hamm, Kiefer Sutherland, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lipstick Jungle, Mad Men, Michael Phelps, Michelle Obama, Mickey Mouse, Natalee Holloway, Newsweek, obama, Rihanna, Robert Murdoch, Seth Rogen, TiVo, Yahoo, Zack and Miri on November 18, 2008 by sizzlemaker

He can handle terrorists but prison's a different story!

Obama: If you name it, they will buy. Assuming you = Obama. After he referenced a book about FDR during his 60 Minutes interview, bookstores and buyers are scrambling to find out which book exactly it was.

Obama Pt. 2: Does the First Lady’s body type make you wanna stand up and cheer? This writer does, giving praise to Michelle’s derriere.

Newsstands: Speaking of butts, should they (as featured on raunchy mags) be prominently displayed on newsstands next to other more “respectable” publications? What ever happened to the First Amendment?

Theme Songs: How much do they really matter? Apparently enough to warrant a top-40 countdown.

TiVo: It’s the gift that keeps on giving! Soon you’ll be able to use it to order pizza!

Kiefer Sutherland: One of the 24 star’s complaints about jail: no smoking. Oh, the horror!

Lipstick Jungle: We thought it was canceled. Brooke Shields says no. Fans send lipstick to network. In sum: totally bizaarre.

Fox News: They’ve set up a Facebook page. Totally uncool.

Rihanna: Had 8 singles from on album on the Billboard charts! Ri-dic!

GQ: Why have a man of the year when you can have MEN of the year? Leo, Phelps, Obama, and Mad Men’s John Hamm. Not too shabby.

Mickey Mouse: We’re not sure if this makes us feel young or old. Mickey turned 80 today!

Seth Rogen: He really likes making pornos. Zack and Miri was just the tip of the iceberg. Rogen is working on a new show for Showtime about…making pornos. Classy, as always.

Dan Lyons: The Newsweek writer is having a hissy fit over the resignation of Yahoo’s CEO. Apparently Lyons, in an interview just last month, was told that wouldn’t be happening. It’s called spin, Lyons. You of all people should know about it.

Robert Murdoch: Ouch! The media titan is blaming the industry’s decline not on the economy but the suckiness of editors and writers.

Natalee Holloway: The case has been reopened. Maybe we’ll actually get answers–and closure for the family–this time around.

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November 18, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 60 Minutes, 90210, Ashlee Simpson, Chad Michael Murray, Cloris Leachman, Clueless, dwts, Dylan McKay, E!Online, gossip girl, Heather Locklear, House, Katy Perry, Martha Stewart, Newsweek, obama, One Tree Hill, OTH, Rosie O'Donnell, Scarlett Johansson, Stephen Colbert, TRL, TV Guide, Wallace Shawn on November 18, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Look familiar? You just saw it reimagined (aka poorly copied) on last night's OTH.

Gossip Girl: Last night’s ep was the second with Wallace Shawn, known to most of us as the teacher from Clueless. He seems out of place, but then again, that is precisely the point.

Gossip Girl Pt. 2: Nate turned his father in to the Feds. How original. Oh wait. Dawson’s Creek did that back in 19-freakin-99!

One Tree Hill: Speaking of biting off of a original (and arguably better) teen drama, did Chad Michael Murray seriously pen a scene that was a direct copy of Toni’s death in Dylan’s arms (in the rain, no less!) on 90210? And that was from 1996, people! We don’t care what they say: imitation is NOT the sincerest form of flattery!

Obama: Gave 60 Minutes its best ratings in 9 years. So when will the attraction begin to fade?

Obama Pt. 2: Newsweek is predicting a baby boom directly tied to Obama’s win. Everyone gettin’ busy on election night? Stranger things have happened.

Stephen Colbert: You know you’re big when D.C.’s elite gets together to roast you. Will Obama be next?

TRL: This pays better tribute to the finale than we ever could.

TV Guide: Also making staff cuts. We. Give. Up.

Scarlett Johansson: Apparently she was Katy Perry’s inspiration for I Kissed a Girl. Are we the only ones that don’t find her (or her lips) attractive??

Viewer Habits: Unhappy? Likely you watch more TV. No shame in that!

Rosie O’Donnell: Her variety show is fast approaching and we’re totally psyched!

House: Will Thirteen die? That’s what E!Online is suggesting…

Heather Locklear: Officially charged with DUI–a misdemeanor. No word yet on the possible reprecussions if found guilty.

Cloris Leachman: We told you that an 82-year-old on DWTS wasn’t a good thing! The former contestant was in the hospital recently for a “bad cold.” Is that what they’re calling it these days?

SIZZLED OUT: Ashlee Simpson

STILL SIZZLING: This tough guy is accused of pulling a Martha! Or so the government says. The former DWTS contestant–and current owner of the Dallas Mavericks–has been charged with insider trading. He plans to let justice “do its job,” whatever that means.

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November 16, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags David Cook, hollywood, Kanye West, Kimberly Caldwell, obama, Reality TV, TRL, Wanda Sykes on November 16, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Standing up for her rights

Wanda Sykes: The actress-comedian admitted, for the first time in public, that she’s a lesbian at an anti-Prop 8 rally. Good for her!

TRL: Don’t forget to watch the last episode EVER tonight at 8 (eastern time) on MTV! In the meantime, check out this interview with original host Carson Daly. Find out which boy band was his favorite!

Obama: Two steps forward, one step back. May be the first president to have a laptop in the Oval Office. But he’ll probably have to give up his BlackBerry and all e-mail communications.

Reality TV: Following the death of a former Idol contestant, TV Guide takes a look at the damaging–and sometimes life-threatening–affects of reality television.

David Cook: This is very sad. He’s still with Kimberly Caldwell! We’re overwhelmed with jealousy.

Holiday Films: A look at how all Christmas movies revolve around family dysfunction.

Green Hollywood: It exists. Surprisingly. Celebs came out last week to celebrate all the eco-friendly ways they go about their business.

SIZZLED OUT: Kanye West

STILL SIZZLING: This celeb angered animal rights activists this weekend when she wore what appeared to be fur. The consequence? A “flour bomb.” Says the star’s girlfriend–who had her own animal controversey just a few weeks ago–“I think there are plenty of families that could have used that flour for a meal. Nice job, lady.”

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November 15, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Facebook, Family Guy, Hugh Jackman, Israel, Justin Timberlake, obama, You Tube on November 15, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Hugh Jackman...all wet.

Fall TV: Can’t deny the season has been a major disappointment. Every year we think it will be better and every year it, well, isn’t.

Hugh Jackman: In a new interview with Playboy, he admits not only did he wet himself on stage once, but a woman also ran up to the stage and flashed him!

Justin Timberlake: So Is JT still saying New York is the realest city? He might not think so now that he and his restaurant are being sued by employees for back wages and tips. Tsk, tsk.

Israeli Politics: Did an Israeli Prime Minister candidate steal Obama’s web site design? It sure looks that way.

Obama: The president-elect will truly bring change to America: fireside chats via YouTube.

Facebook: So they won’t be making layoffs but they still won’t reach their goal of 1,000 employees. A hiring freeze isn’t necessary when there isn’t anyone that wants to be hired!

SIZZLED OUT: Family Guy and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

STILL SIZZLING: This hip-hop superstar has given the media a lot to talk about lately. The latest: being arrested (and not charged) again (!) for an altercation with a papparazzo.

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November 14, 2008 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Animayer, Changeling, Degrassi, Fahrenheit 9/11, Hilary Duff, hollywood, Jennifer Aniston, Joe Jonas, John Mayer, jonas brothers, Justin Timberlake, Lizzie McGuire, Michael More, nbc, obama, Paula Abdul, PEOPLE, Taylor Swift, The View, Wall-E on November 14, 2008 by sizzlemaker

We know we're not one to talk but obsessions are NOT HEALTHY, people!

John Mayer: Jennifer Aniston sent some praise his way, and now he’s doing the same for her. He told PEOPLE: “It’s really nice to have somebody in life have your back. That girl knows me … so whether I go to bed alone or not, to have somebody who knows you in this world, that’s a really nice thing.” Sweet or gag-inducing?

Paula Abdul: More disturbing information is being released about the shocking death outside the Idol’s home. All it really shows: too little action taken too late.

Joe Jonas: After several weeks of bad press thanks to ex Taylor Swift, the middle Jo Bro used his MySpace to set the record straight. This is getting a little too Degrassi for our liking.

Hollywood: Cutting back on the holiday party extravagance and we don’t feel bad one bit.

The View: For the very first time the show is number 1 in the daytime ratings but now that the election’s over we doubt’ll last.

Changeling: We still haven’t seen this movie, and though this article kind of spoils it, we’re even more fascinated now that the real-life mystery has been solved.

Hilary Duff: The former Lizzie McGuire signed a deal with NBC to develop and star in a new TV show. No news yet if it’ll be part-cartoon.

Obama: The first sit-down is coming and it’s with 60 Minutes. Expect it to air as soon as this Sunday.

Lip-Syncing: Don’t try it in China. Soon it’ll be against the law!

Wall-E: When the hit comes out on DVD next week, there’ll be a short film starring Burn-E. Yeah, we don’t remember him either.

Michael Moore: The filmmaker was originally planning a sequel to his Fahrenheit 9/11 but instead will focus on the economy. New times, new problems, more movies.

Justin Timberlake: Called New York City the “realest in the world.” Is realest even a word?! And what makes NYC any more real than the thousands of others?

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