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November 6, 2008 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 90210, britney, Disney, Eliot Spitzer, Justin Timberlake, Kim Cattrall, Madonna, Mattel, Melissa Etheridge, Michael Jackson, Proposition 8, Samantha Ronson, Sex and the City, Thriller on November 6, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Our dream gift!!!

SATC: There WILL be a Sex and the City sequel! The always dishy Kim Cattrall has confirmed rumors that have been buzzing for months. Upon hearing this news, we couldn’t help but wonder: what’s left to tell?

Britney: We’ve been waiting for this day! Brit Brit and Justin are getting back together! Sort of. Madonna has recruited the former couple to do a number on stage during her current tour. Will sparks fly? WE CAN ONLY HOPE!

Eliot Spitzer: Won’t face charges in the prostitution scandal that forced him to resign as governor of New York. The state found no evidence of him using government funds, but isn’t just the fact that he even used a prostitute enough? Isn’t that illegal?

Disney: Think Disney products are just for kids? Think again. Mickey and company provide a wide range of goods including…a $3,000 wedding gown and cashmere sweaters? Yes and yes.

Melissa Etheridge: The singer is putting a new spin on ‘no taxation without representation.’ She says since Proposition 8 has banned marriage for gay people, “I am taking that to mean I do not have to pay my state taxes, because I am not a full citizen.” A little bit of a stretch, no?

Samantha Ronson: Added her two cents the Prop 8 debate and she actually gave a pretty good analogy. She pointed out the craziness in passing an animal-rights proposal but banning gay marriage: “yes, i am glad that the chickens will have more room and better conditions as they wait to die,” she wrote on her MySpace, “but i just think it’s frightening that people show more compassion for tomorrow’s dinner than for the chef.”

90210: Mattel will release 90210-inspired dolls next September similar to the ones made during the series’ original run. We are very perplexed: a) the new 90210 sucks and is far from a hit and soooo not kid-friendly–why make dolls based on it? and b) what makes anyone think the new 90210 will still be around next September? Did we mention it sucks? And lastly, if anyone has the original dolls, we’re still looking for a complete set!

Thriller: Is the Michael Jackson song/video coming to Broadway? Could be. Could also be a major disaster.

November 6, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Backstreet Boys, Brothers & Sisters, Carson Daly, CNN, FCC, Google, Gulliver's Travels, Jack Black, jonas brothers, MTV, NSYNC, Pete Wentz, Proposition 8, Supreme Court, TRL, Yahoo on November 6, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Feels like just yesterday, doesn't it, Carson?

Brothers & Sisters: It was really nice that the show wanted to incorporate Proposition 8 awareness into its show. Too bad the episode will air after the measure passed. Damn scheduling changes.

Supreme Court: Considering they hear very few cases, it’s really bothersome that they’re spending their time debating the use of curse words on TV. Aren’t there more important issues going on?

CNN: Were you as confused as we were by the hologram magic on CNN’s election coverage the other night? This article explains the science behind it and, well, we’re still confused.

Gulliver’s Travels: We never had any incentive before to read the book and, whaddyaknow, that’s about to change! The classic tale is being made into a movie with Jack Black! That’s enough to send us right to the library.

Google: Any chance at partnering with Yahoo is gone now that the big bad government said doing so would break antitrust laws. We happen to think Monopoly the game is a lot more fun. Maybe not for Google or Yahoo, though.

Political Cartoons: Man, we wish we could draw. We wish we could be funny. Political cartoonists get to be both! And they’ve done a killer job with election results.

Youth Votership: Turnout was up by more than 2 million in comparison to the ’04 election. Let’s hope it keeps rising in the future.

Election 2008: In case you’ve been living under a rock lately (or you want to reminisce or you just want to be amused) MTV has condensed the entire election into a 60-second clip. Surprisingly, it’s pretty good!

TRL: We’re less than two weeks away from when the iconic show will air no more. Looking back on the past 10 years, it’s like reliving our childhood all over again!

Backstreet Boys: Competing with NSYNC may seem so 90s but the original boy band admits they’re “still striving to be better!” Watch out, Jonas Brothers!

SIZZLED OUT: Pete Wentz

STILL SIZZLING: This animated show is being called out by gay-rights groups for using the phrase ‘that’s so gay.’ How stupid can be you be? Like, duh!

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November 5, 2008 Pt. 2

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Chicago Tribune, ER, Joe Jonas, Jurassic Park, Madonna, Michael Crichton, obama, Proposition 8, Sherri Shepherd, Taylor Swift, The View, U.S. News & World Report, White House, Whoopi Goldberg on November 5, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Hell hath no fury like a lover scorned...

Chicago Tribune: Has a handy-dandy slideshow of newspaper front pages from across the country on this historic day. Very cool.

Newspapers: Speaking of the dailies, you better a copy of yours while they’re are still some left. Newspapers are selling ridiculously fast as everyone wants a momento from this historic occasion.

U.S. News & World Report: It’s officially a trend. The iconic mag is going monthly. This comes just months after switching from weekly to bi-weekly. Sigh.

The White House: If the lives of past First Families are any indication, Obama’s kids can look forward to some awesome perks for living in the White House. Not to mention a new puppy!

Election Laws: Did you know Obama’s grandmother’s vote will still count even though she passed away the other day? Not to sound cold-hearted, but we don’t know how we feel about that.

Gay Marriage: While a court battle could be in the future, it looks like Californians have successfully passed Proposition 8, banning gay marriage. The discrimination is ironic considering Obama’s accomplishment yesterday. Here’s hoping one day we conquer this, too, and have a gay man or woman as president.

Madonna: It’s okay if you chose to go Madge’s concert last night rather than watch election results at home. She kept the audience informed with choice lines like “this is a motherfucking important evening!.”

Taylor Swift: Used MySpace to call out ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas on his immature break-up tactic: doing it over the phone! Ah, the trials and tribulations of young love in the age of the internet!

Michael Crichton: The Jurassic Park author died yesterday at age 66. The death comes as a surprise, despite the Emmy winner’s battle with cancer. He’s also responsible for the creation of ER.

The View: This was THEE post-election show to tune into. Our award for best reaction goes to Sherri Shepherd. Very emotional. Funniest reaction? Whoopi predicting there will be lots of, um, whoopee in the White House!