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May 15, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Carey Hart, Daytime Emmys, Guiding Light, Jay Leno, Kristin Cavallari, Lauren Conrad, Pink, Stephen Colletti, Susan Lucci, the hills, The View, Wanda Sykes on May 15, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Battle of the Blondes Part Deux?

Daytime Emmys: Unveiled the nominations this week with some very interesting choices–or lack thereof: no noms for The View or soap icon Susan Lucci and very few for Guiding Light which needs all the help it can get these days. Sniff sniff.

Pink: Confirmed that she and Carey Hart are back together. Makes us very happy. They just seem like a good fit.

The Hills: Back in the day, we were quite obsessed with the Kristin vs. LC fight over Stephen Colletti. (For the record, we wanted him with LC!) So it’s quite interesting to hear that Kristin will take Lauren’s place on The Hills. And yet, we still won’t watch the show…

Jay Leno: Here’s an interesting theory: because not everyone likes the funny man and won’t want to be subjected to him as early as 10pm, more viewers will switch to cable channels. Don’t see why they just wouldn’t flip to another broadcast channel…

SIZZLED OUT: Wanda Sykes

STILL SIZZLING: This iconic reality show winner is being released from jail after evading income taxes on his prize winnings.

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May 4, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Adam Cook, American Idol, David Cook, Jay Leno, Jay-Z, Kelly Clarkson, MTV, Paula Abdul, Robert DeNiro, Sarah Jessica Parker, SJP, The View, Third Eye Blind, Time, Time 100, Tina Fey, zac efron on May 4, 2009 by sizzlemaker

When healthy enough, Adam Cook traveled to see his younger brother perform on the Idol stage.

David Cook: Less than a month after announcing he’d participate in a charity run on his ill brother’s behalf, Cook made another announcement yesterday: his brother passed away after a 10-year battle with brain cancer. Too sad for words.

TIME: Entertainment figures ranging from Tina Fey to Zac Efron made TIME’s annual list of the 100 most influential people. Also included: the ladies of The View and Jay Leno.

Jay-Z: According to MTV, the rapper is pleased a recent show demonstrated “racial unity” since it was a joint bill with him, Kelly Clarkson and Third Eye Blind. We’re pretty sure, though, if he wants it to have an impact, a show like that is going to have to happen more than once…

Robert DeNiro: Did you know his twin sons were born via surrogate? Quickly learning that lots of celebs have gone that route and SJP is far from first.

SIZZLED OUT: Paula Abdul

STILL SIZZLING: This animated series could make it to the big screen–if anyone finds the time to do it. Let’s hope it’s not canceled (again) in the meantime!

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March 23, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Ashton Kutcher, Bruce Willis, Dane Cook, Demi Moore, Ellen DeGeneres, Jade Goody, Michelle Obama, Oprah, Reality TV, The View, TV Guide, TVGuide.com, Whoopi Goldberg on March 23, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Jade Goody (1981-2009)

Jade Goody: The British reality TV star passed away yesterday after battling cancer for less than a year. Too sad for words.

Oprah: The big O rarely shares the cover of her magazine, but might be starting a new trend. After featuring Michelle Obama on the April cover, Oprah will share another one with Ellen DeGeneres.

Bruce Willis: Got married this weekend–with ex-wife Demi Moore and her (hotter and younger) hubby Ashton Kutcher in attendance! Love that some split families do actually get along!

TV Guide: Back with its own Web site now that they’re no longer affiliated with the still-running TVGuide.com. This will be quite confusing!

Whoopi Goldberg: Speaking of TV Guide the magazine, Goldberg lashed out at them on an episode of The View last week for writing an unflattering piece on her style of dress. Love when Whoopi gets feisty!

SIZZLED OUT: Dane Cook

STILL SIZZLING: This couple, 22 years apart in age, got engaged recently after more than 7 years of dating.

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March 10, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags ABC Family, Barbara Walters, Chris Brown, Disney, Gilmore Girls, Harvey Levin, jimmy kimmel, Los Angeles Times, Oprah, Prince Charming, Rihanna, Rosie O'Donnell, sarah silverman, Sleeping Beauty, SoapNet, The View, TMZ, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Hudgens, zac efron on March 10, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Prince Charming and his Sleeping Beauty. All together now: awwwwwwww!

Zac Efron: Completely in love with the above picture of him and Vanessa Hudgens. Very fitting that two of Disney’s biggest stars recreated a major fictional Disney couple for this portrait. Just beautiful!

The View: In his first-ever appearance on the show, Jimmy Kimmel thought it’d be funny to come out dressed as former co-host Rosie O’Donnell. Clever but we all know there doesn’t need to be any more fuel added to that fire. Wonder if Ro will respond on her blog?

The View Pt. 2: But Babs, in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, insists she “can never be mad at Rosie.” Again, wonder if Ro will respond on her blog?

Oprah: Doing a special show this Thursday, alongside Tyra Banks, “dedicated to all the Rihannas of the world.” Again, should fuel be added to this particular (and personal–as in, just between Rihanna and Chris Brown) fire–or is this a great way to give a very important topic (domestic violence) some much-needed exposure?

TMZ: Head honco Harvey Levin wholeheartedly believes (as if we couldn’t tell this already) that the mainstream media should be covering Rihanna/Chris Brown even more. Levin, meet Oprah.

Gilmore Girls: If watching it on ABC Family isn’t enough, the entire series is also coming to SOAPNet, one of our favorite channels!

SIZZLED OUT: Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel

STILL SIZZLING: She’s no longer an Idol contestant, but get used to hearing this gal’s voice during every elimination episode.

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March 6, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags AIDS, Ashlee Simpson, Chris Brown, CSI, Curb Your Enthusiasm, dwts, HBO, Jerry Seinfeld, Jewel, Michael Jackson, MTV, Nancy O'Dell, Pedro, PEOPLE, Pete Wentz, Rihanna, Robin Williams, Seinfeld, Sherri Shepherd, The Bachelor, The Real World, The View, Wacko Jacko on March 6, 2009 by sizzlemaker

A thriller of a press conference?

Chris Brown: Charged yesterday with two felonies but got the arraignment postponed until April, so no plea was entered. The attorney on Rihanna’s behalf said she did not wish to prohibit contact between the two.

Chris Brown Pt. 2: Jossip is one of the first outlets we’ve seen do a piece on how Brown’s being treated unfairly/inaccurately by the media. Totally agree!

The Bachelor: Change of heart or betrayal? Those the are words PEOPLE is floating around in their new cover story. Should be a big seller, no?

DWTS: The new season hasn’t even officially started yet and already there’s drama! Both Jewel, who was injured last week, and the now-injured Nancy O’Dell have dropped out of the competition! Supposedly their replacements won’t be announced until the premiere Monday but we imagine it’ll leak before then!

Ashlee Simpson: PEOPLE has a clip of her CSI guest-appearance alongside hubby Pete Wentz and it ain’t pretty. With no effort made to change their looks, it’s hard to believe these two are playing any character other than themselves.

Michael Jackson: So he’s planning a comeback/farewell tour (yeah, we don’t get it either) but all signs point to the fact that Jacko is still wacko. He’s not even playing in the States!

Robin Williams: At 57 years young, the actor-comedian will have heart valve replacement surgery. If only laughter truly was the best medicine!

Seinfeld: It’s a yada yada yada reunion! Jerry Seinfeld and co will appear on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, their first joint TV gig in more than a decade!

The Real World: This is probably the best thing to come out of the show in years. MTV made a biopic based on Pedro, the season one three cast member who struggled with–and eventually died from–AIDS.

SIZZLED OUT: Sherri Shepherd (The View)

STILL SIZZLING: This funny man recently got engaged. Think anyone will crash his wedding?

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March 4, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Blagojevich, Bono, Comedy Centeral, Disney Channel, HSM, Huffington Post, Kenny Ortega, Logo, Megan Fox, New York City, sarah silverman, The Bachelor, The CW, The Sarah Silverman Program, The View, Tina Fey, Twitter, U2 on March 4, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Have no fear! Sarah's still here!

Tina Fey: If they can’t get Megan Fox (and duh, you can’t!), guys would most want to party with Fey, according to a new poll.

The Bachelor: LOVE the reaction from the ladies on The View!

HSM: The Disney Channel announced a fourth, made-for-TV installment but it’s not clear if the brains behind the series (Kenny Ortega) will be back or if it will include the new characters introduced in HSM 3. So is this guaranteed to fail?

U2: Bono’s ego can grow larger, albeit temporarily, now that a street in New York City was renamed U2 Way. Have to admit we’re kind of jealous! Where is SIZZLE WAY?!

Sarah Silverman: After some doubt earlier in the week, her Comedy Central show will continue now that Logo has agreed to co-finance the production. Logo, really? Silverman isn’t really someone we think of as being gay-friendly.

The CW: Proving the naysayers wrong, The CW is actually making a profit for its parent companies. Now if everyone would just admit they love teen dramas as much as we do!

Twitter: Why do celebs tweet? We read this Huffington Post piece and we’re still not sure!

SIZZLED OUT: Rod Blagojevich

STILL SIZZLING: This top-rated but often criticized comedy just had its half-life extended yet again!

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March 3, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags 24, britney, Brothers and Sisters, Harvey Milk, Jennifer Aniston, Marley and Me, Milk, Newsday, Oscars, Owen Wilson, Sean Penn, The Bachelor, The View, Twitter, Verne Gay on March 3, 2009 by sizzlemaker

This is the Britney we miss!

The Bachelor: The show promised a twist-ending and we got it. As we’ve been predicting all along, this back-and-forth can’t be good for Jason’s kid! Just look at all the couples that have failed before!

Britney: The set list for her upcoming tour has been released and we strongly object. We want more old-school Brit! Way too much has changed since her last go-round.

24: They may kill a lot of characters but they’re promising not to kill the Earth. 24 is going green! Pretty sweet, right?

Milk: With an Oscar win behind him, Sean Penn is trying to get the late Harvey Milk’s birthday officially recognized by the state of California. Yeah, good luck with that.

Brothers and Sisters: Anyone else pissed about the misleading promo for Sunday’s night two-hour episode? Newsday Verne Gay not only feels your pain, he’s also calling it “a promotional con job of the likes I’ve never seen before, ever, in the history of TV.” ‘Dem’s fightin’ words, Verne!

Twitter: Did The View cause yesterday’s site outage? That’s what Gawker wants you to believe.

SIZZLED OUT: Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston (Marley and Me)

STILL SIZZLING: To make his 15 minutes of fame last a little longer, this hair-raising guy just signed a six-figure book deal.

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February 13, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, Chris Brown, David Paterson, Joy Behar, Mandy Moore, Michael Phelps, MTV, PEOPLE, Rihanna, Ryan Adams, Sesame Street, SNL, The Bachelor, The View, Twitter, Usher on February 13, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Plastic surgery can lead to very bad things!

Chris Brown: One of the cover lines on the new issue of PEOPLE reads: Chris Brown Charged in Assault on Rihanna. We’re a little disappointed with the choice of words because, if you ask us, it’s not been made clear yet that he’s been charged with assault. We’ve been hearing different things about what making criminal threats actually means, and I imagine the mag’s lawyer approved the wording, but we still think it was a poor ethical choice.

Chris Brown Pt. 2: Even Sesame Street is pulling the episode that he guest-stars in! Ridiculous!

Usher: Details are slowly coming out about what went wrong with his wife’s plastic surgery. Apparently not long after being sedated she went into cardiac arrest. As horrible as that sounds, she’s reportedly doing much better now.

American Idol: Every season there’s drama surrounding some contestant and here it comes this time around: one of the previously-announced 36 finalists has been disqualified for unknown reasons. Rumors suggest she had an inappropriate relationship–whatever that means–with some of the folks behind the show.

American Idol Pt. 2: MTV has a great run-down of the 36 finalists, Twitter-style. Don’t know what that means? Join and follow us!

The Bachelor: The show will get a 14th season now that it has improved considerably in the ratings. We say that’s only because of the single dad angle.

SNL: David Paterson, governor of New York, is upset again at the show’s depiction of him. But isn’t anything–especially public figures–fair game on SNL?

The View: Classic quote from co-host Joy Behar: “I cook and I collect pots. I don’t smoke pot – I collect them. I’m not Michael Phelps.”

SIZZLED OUT: Mandy Moore (Ryan Adams)

STILL SIZZLING: This overseas band–quite popular here in the States–will appear on a late-night TV show for 5 nights in a row. Let’s hope they make each performance like a beautiful day!

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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 30, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized with tags Danity Kane, diddy, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Everwood, forbes, Jessica Simpson, Making the Band, obama, Perez Hilton, Rachael Ray, Superbowl, The CW, The Office, The View, The Washington Post, TV Guide, Twitter on January 30, 2009 by sizzlemaker

Wonder how Diddy's feeling right about now...

Jessica Simpson: This doesn’t happen that often. Simpson said some wise words at her concert last night: “”I feel like in our world today we focus on so many things that are completely pointless.” No doubt she’s referring to the recent hubbub surrounding her weight.

The View: Co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is pregnant again! This will be her third baby in less than 4 years! We should be so lucky!

Obama: The Washington Post claims cartoonists are focusing too much on emphasizing the new president’s lips. Racist or not? Or just comes with the territory?

The CW: Returning to the listings grid in TV Guide. In case you actually still need one of those things.

Danity Kane: The Making The Band/Diddy-formed group has completely broken up. Guess they’re really damaged now!

Superbowl: Just face it: no party you plan or attend will top what the stars have planned for the big day. We can’t wait til we’re famous!

The Office: After the game, don’t forget to watch the star-studded episode, which is sure to get super ratings.

Forbes: On their Web Celeb 25 list, Perez Hilton comes in a number one for the second year in a row. How much longer do you think that’ll last?

Twitter: New to the game and don’t know who to follow? As a companion piece to the above article, Forbes also has a list of the most influential Twitterers.

SIZZLED OUT: Rachael Ray

STILL SIZZLING: This actress, mostly known for the endless aray of spoofs she’s starred in, is getting serious with a former Everwood actor. They’re engaged!

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