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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 10, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags According to Jim, Chicago Tribune, Christmukkah, Gawker, General Motors, gossip girl, Grey's Anatomy, Josh Schwartz, Mark Ruffalo, nbc, Newsday, Oprah, RedEye, Rick Astley, Rod Blagojevich, Rolling Stone, T.R. Knight, the o.c., Twitter, Wanda Sykes, Yahoo on December 10, 2008 by sizzlemaker

One governor's "web of deceit"

Mark Ruffalo: His brother, who was shot in the head last week, has died of his injuries. The suspect finally turned herself in and will likely face a murder charge.

Grey’s Anatomy: This has been burning up the web the last few hours. Apparently T.R. Knight has asked to be released from his contract. Not all that surprising but still should be interesting to see how it unfolds.

Gossip Girl: Getting some buzz for their clever episode titles. If memory serves us correctly, The O.C. (also by GG creator Josh Schwartz) had some pretty good ones, too. Can’t forget The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah or The SnO.C.!

Gossip Girl Pt. 2: We’ve been seeing a lot of speculation that Bart Bass isn’t actually dead. Thoughts?

Rod Blagojevich: Most interesting to us about the arrested governor is that he actually thought he could have the editorial board of the Chicago Tribune fired! Looks like he failed overall but still managed to cause some trouble for the paper.

Rod Blagojevich Pt. 2: If that chart above (by Gawker) is any indication, the soon-to-be former governor had a lot of connections. Who will emerge unscathed? Let’s hope Obama!

Rod Blogojevich Pt. 3: RedEye nominates Rick Astley to replace him. We. Love. It.

Oprah: Admitting how much weight she’s gained–and how its fluxated through the years makes us feel a lot better!

According to Jim: Everyone’s quick to bash this show without realizing it has been leading the ratings for years. Obviously, someone out there likes it!

Holiday TV: A fun look at the best and worst holiday-themed episodes of our favorite shows. Oddly, there’s only two listed for the ‘worst.’ Surely there’s a lot more!

NBC: Ya know how General Motors is failing more and more each day? So is NBC, says Newsday. And no, they’re not being too harsh.

Yahoo: Massive layoffs happening today.

Rolling Stone: Already did theirs.

Twitter: Did you know we’re on there? Yep, we are.

SIZZLED OUT: Wanda Sykes

STILL SIZZLING: This rapper was just arrested for the umpteenth time this year alone. Doesn’t he ever learn?

December 2, 2008

Posted in Uncategorized with tags American Idol, AP, Black Friday, britney, CNN, Cosmopolitan, David Cook, Everwood, gossip girl, Grammys, Gregory Smith, Jennifer Hudson, Michael Phelps, Mumbai, News Media, obama, Perez Hilton, The Real World, Time, Yahoo on December 2, 2008 by sizzlemaker

Oh, how we've missed you! (And, oh, how we're still waiting for Everwood on DVD!)

Oh, how we've missed you! (And, oh, how we're still hoping for more Everwood DVDs!)

Jennifer Hudson: Her former brother-in-law has officially been arrested–but not charged–in the deaths of her mother, brother and nephew. One step closer to justice?

Britney: The most searched term on Yahoo…for the seventh time!

Gossip Girl: Was anyone surprised by last night’s ending? We think not.

Grammys: Nominations revealed tomorrow, museum opens on Saturday. Big week!

News Media: To blame for Black Friday mania and the Mumbai attacks?

CNN: Practically the only news organization making a profit these days–and stepping up their game even more by unveiling a wire service meant to compete with the AP.

Gregory Smith: Finally coming back to television and it’s on a pretty much-canceled show? Well, that’s just great.

American Idol: Promos for season 8 have hit the ‘net and we are LOVING the David Cook one.

Obama: Even with him as a role model, creating strong black characters on television will remain a challenge. Guess progress really does take baby steps.

The Real World: The first episode of the new Brooklyn season has been released to the media. The question: does anyone care anymore? This is, after all, season 21!

Time: Now the magazine of choice for college students, in place of Cosmopolitan. Also a preference of the past: Perez Hilton.com. Hallelujah!

SIZZLED OUT: Michael Phelps

STILL SIZZLING: Which singer featured her own parents as wedding guests in her new video?

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.

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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