| MSN TV's profileMSN TV BlogPhotosBlogLists |  Tools  Help |
|
|
July 22 Seth Rogen Doesn't Want to Be 'Entourage's' SuperheroIf you caught this week's "Entourage," there was a thread that took a few potshots at Seth Rogen and "Knocked Up."
Basically, Drama questioned how someone as smokin' hot as Katherine Heigl's character would have ever gotten in the position of sleeping with Seth's character. Then he went around askking a bunch of women if they would "bang" Seth Rogen.
Well, Seth Rogen has fired back, calling "Entourage" creator Doug Ellin a moron -- particularly for not liking him -- and saying that he has no plans to watch the show.
I'm surprised Seth is so defensive. First of all, it's not an unreasonable question to raise about the movie, and I'm sure it's one that has come up a lot of times. It's like all those average dude, gorgeous wife sitcoms that have been on over the last decade or so. That stuff doesn't seem to happen all that much in real life.
Second, if he knew anything about the show, he'd realize that Drama thinks he's an expert on women but really is just kind of clueless and superficial. Not to mention that Drama is not exactly a classic Hollywood matinee idol when it comes to looks.
And third, the show had characters point out that Seth was funny and that it goes a long way.
If I were Seth, I would have just kept my mouth shut and enjoyed all the women I got to date on screen and in real life.
- posted by Raoul June 30 Anyone Else Sick of the MJ Coverage?Because I am.
Don't get me wrong. I appreciate Jackson, and was shocked at the news last week. I can understand the media treating the death as a big story.
That doesn't mean I wanted news about him to crowd just about everything else in the world.
Amidst two wars, a financial meltdown, a proposed change in the country's health care system, various Supreme Court decisions, the Iranian election and so much more, stuff about the King of Pop pales in comparision. Especially since we don't have really any detailed answers.
- posted by Raoul June 01 Bruno Feels So Empty Without EminemYou may have heard about Sacha Cohen and Eminem at the MTV Movie Awards last night. But if you haven't, check out the clip at this link.
Or if you just want a description of what happened, Cohen was in the gay Austrian TV host persona of his upcoming movie, "Bruno." He dressed up as an angel wearing a thong and was "flying" to the stage when something allegedly went "wrong" and he ended up spread over Eminem with his uncovered buttcheeks all up in Em's grill, yo. Eminem was saying things like, "Are you m-fing serious?" and then appeared to leave in a huff, while Cohen made jokes.
This has led people to wonder whether the whole thing was staged or just Cohen's part of it.
To which I say: Duh!
Cohen's fall was slow enough that anyone would have been able to get out of the way if they wanted to, and anybody not part of the joke would have wanted to, even if they didn't know about the uncovered buttcheeks.
And it just so happens that Eminem also has an album to promote, and the stunt will get him a lot of press.
All in all, I'd say it's Eminem's finest acting moment since "8 Mile."
- posted by Raoul March 30 R.I.P., Andy HallettI was shocked to hear that Andy Hallett, better known as Lorne from "Angel," has died from heart failure. He was just 33.
His character provided much-needed levity and song to the often somber and brooding "Angel."
Even in the face of yet another apocalypse, how bad can things be with a friendly green-skinned demon, a Sea Breeze and a song nearby?
Andy Hallett, you'll definitely be missed.
- posted by Raoul August 29 Duchovny Enters Rehab for Sex AddictionDavid Duchovny of "X-Files" and "Californication" fame is seeking treatment for sex addiction, according to People.
If it were someone else, I would be tempted to make the easy jokes about how he should star in "The Sex Files" or something.
It's hard for me not to be a little cynical, though.
Duchovny's current series is about to come back for a second season next month, and his character Hank Moody just so happens to be a sex addict.
Was that just a coincidental bit of type casting?
Is Duchovny just covering up for adultery by claiming an addiction? (At least, I think it's safe to presume adultery. I've never heard of sex addiction being a problem when the person is 100 percent faithful).
Or is he trying to get some free publicity?
Taking the release at its word, I hope he has a full recovery and his family gets through this with the minimal amount of pain.
- posted by Raoul August 18 Portia and Ellen Tie the Knot
"The ceremony was attended by 19 guests, including DeGeneres' mom,
Betty, and de Rossi's mother, Margaret Rogers, who flew in from
Australia for the occasion, People.com reported Saturday
night. Is it weird that my first reaction was to wonder if we'll get to see Ellen Degeneres in the "Arrested Development" movie now? Remember when Amy Poehler guest starred as the dolphin trainer? Sometimes it pays to be somebody's wife! I think Ellen should play Lucille's prison buddy. Update: Of course she was a seal trainer! What's wrong with me today? August 15 Sunday: Bob Saget Gets RoastedComedy Central is airing their roast of Bob Saget this Sunday at 10 pm. Guess who's hosting? It's John Stamos. He can be pretty funny when he wants to be. The roasters include Greg Giraldo, Gilbert Gottfried, Norm Macdonald and Cloris Leachman. While I'm disappointed that nobody invited Courtney Love, I still think it'll be a pretty funny show. We've got video if you've got a few minutes to spare. August 14 Before They Were Famous: 'X-Files'One of the things I've been doing during the summer slow season (and to get the taste of the recent movie out of my mouth) is watching episodes of "The X-Files" on DVD.
Aside from the general enjoyment the show brings, it's kind of cool to watch and see stars from other contexts playing victims (or perpetrators) of the week.
Like before he built his image as a big-screen slacker god, Jack Black had a bit role as a slacker arcade attendant who was best friends with a kid who could manipulate electricity.
Felicity Huffman of "Desperate Housewives" fame played a scientist who gets possessed by a crazy-making parasite while Mulder, Scully & co. are stranded at a research station.
And Jewel Staite of "Firefly" and "Stargate Atlantis" was a kidnapping victim whose pain was shared by another kidnapping victim.
- posted by Raoul August 04 Poor Grant Show!The NYT printed a Q&A with Grant Show, Jake of "Melrose Place" and now Tom from the cancellation-writing-on-the-wall, dead series walking "Swingtown."
Among the things he talks about was how "the stink" of "MP" lingered on for a while when he was stuck doing some bad TV movies. That seems like a real weird way to talk about the series that made you famous. I mean, I can guess at what he meant: "MP" wasn't exactly Shakespeare, so people probably underestimated his acting skills.
Grant also talked about how he was offered the role in "Thelma and Louise" that made Brad Pitt into a major star. Grant couldn't do it becaue he had a contract for a Jackie Collins miniseries. Although he was quick to follow up with compliments for Pitt, he said, "The worst actor in the world could have taken that role and walked away a movie star. It breaks my heart."
Bitter much? I wonder if he sits around fantasizing about being the lead in some really crappy movies and tabloid headlines about "Grangelina." (I have to admit that sounds better than "Brangelina.")
Hopefully, he'll be able to bounce back from "Swingtown's" inevitable demise.
- posted by Raoul
July 17 Along Came a Spider...Named for Stephen ColbertColbert Nation, rejoice! The toughest man in journalism today now has a variety of spider named after him.
After finding out that Neil Young has an arachnid named after him (and how random is that?), Colbert asked on-air where his spider was.
An egghead type obliged, and here we are. There now exists the aptastichus stephencolberti.
I wonder what he would do if someone named a species of bear after him. Be grateful or freak out?
- posted by Raoul July 01 R.I.P., Don DavisI was saddened to see that Don Davis, who played General Hammond on "Stargate SG-1" has passed away of a heart attack over the weekend.
I actually gasped when I came across the headline. Maybe that's because Don had a rare gift. He was one of those actors who didn't seem to be playing a role.
He managed to convey gravitas, gruffness and kindness in the role, often simultaneously.
He will be missed.
- posted by Raoul June 23 Rest In Peace, George Carlin
- Posted by Kate June 13 R.I.P., Tim RussertI was really stunned to hear that Tim Russert of NBC's "Meet the Press" died today at the age of just 58 of a heart attack.
He had the difficult job of trying to juggle all sorts of people from all over the political spectrum, and to his credit, seemed to maintain his impartiality.
Condolences to his family, to NBC News and to his many fans.
- posted by Raoul June 03 Kelsey Grammer Has a Mild Heart Attack
As much as I enjoy Grammer's acting, I like him even better as a producer. He's produced several of the shows he's starred in, and also "Medium" and "Girlfriends." Both of those shows just happen to be great shows about what it's like to be a woman. - Posted by Kate May 29 RIP, Harvey KormanI'm saddened by news that Harvey Korman has passed away.
I was pretty young when "The Carol Burnett Show" was on, but I do appreciate his work there and of course in "Blazing Saddles."
- posted by Raoul April 23 Cybill Moonlights as Shawn's Mom on 'Psych'Another casting I think noteworthy: Cybill Shepherd is going to do a minimum of two episodes on "Psych" as the heretofore MIA mom to Shawn and ex-wife of Henry.
I think this is good news. As was apparent from "Moonlighting," Cybill's got great comic timing. And from the start of "Psych," I've always wondered where Shawn's mom was while Henry was browbeating Shawn into developing his powers of observation to the extent he did.
I wonder if they are going to try to do flashback sequences where Cybill's character interacts with Young Shawn and Young Gus.
- posted by Raoul Lucy Liu to Become 'Dirty, Sexy'The Hollywood Reporter is saying that Lucy Liu, last seen on "Cashmere Mafia," will still have a home on ABC if/when that show is officially cancelled.
She's in talks to play a role on "Dirty, Sexy Money" as an attorney.
I have to say that I trust the writers on "DSM" pretty implicitly. But I really hope that they work a little harder and give Liu a role that's different from the same basic super-aggressive, uber-professional woman that she's done since "Ally McBeal."
It might be nice, for example, if she were an idealistic lawyer who reminds Nick about how much he's sold out to be part of the Darlings' world.
- posted by Raoul February 18 Donald Trump Is In Hot Water Over Fake Family Crest
Now, you guys know I usually avoid posting celebrity gossip, but it's hard - impossible! - for me to resist when it relates to my favorite reality star, The Donald. The New York Post reports that Trump, who's building a golf course over in Scotland, "forgot" to register his family crest with the Scottish government. This isn't some old family crest we're talking about, this is one of The Donald's classy creations. A picture is worth a thousand words. My favorite part is the spear. "Now experts say things could get ugly if he doesn't cough up the $1,700 registration fee. 'The Lord Lyon may not have used its powers in decades, but he has the power to send the boys round and go in and smash up any of these coats of arms,' heraldry expert Hugh Peskett warned. "Trump's company, which said The Donald ordered the creation of the family crest, said it's working on registering it now." Trump better watch out for those heraldry experts! Maybe Gene Simmons can get on the horn and raise that $1,700 for his former "boss." By the way, yes, that is Jimmy Fallon in the background, doing his best Trump impression. Or maybe it's a James Bond impression? - Posted by Kate January 15 Big O Gets Big Network DealShe may not be as popular as Ellen DeGeneres or have as hot a significant other, but Oprah Winfrey just teamed up with Discovery Network to launch the Oprah Winfrey Network.
Yes, it will be known as OWN. I bet she gets a kick out of that. Her own show will remain on network TV for now.
Congrats to Ms. Winfrey.
So what would you like to see the network feature?
- posted by Raoul December 20 OMG! Jamie Lynn Spears Is Underage and Pregnant!Sometimes I hate that part of my brain that could be used for better things gets locked up on celebrity gossip, particularly when I don't care at all about the celebrity in question.
Case in point: some of my neurons are going to be for the foreseeable future devoted to remembering that a 16-year-old girl who stars on a show I never heard of got knocked up by her 19-year-old boyfriend.
And yet, there it is. Jamie Lynn Spears, star of a Nickelodeon show "Zoey 101," is with child. She's the sister of Britney, and won't the Spears family be having an interesting Christmas coming up?
Depending on where the dirty deed was done, the boyfreind could get a slap on the wrist or three years in the slammer.
Apparently this won't affect the show as the last season has already been put in the can.
I'm sure the first wave of coverage will make us all a little sick to death. It all brings to mind something from "Family Guy." To paraphrase: America loves itself some hot jailbait.
It's interesting to see people try to take the high road over what would be just lowbrow information. For instance, Nickelodeon is apparently considering having a special about teen pregnancy. And Newsweek has this piece about entertainment law contracts and morals clauses.
I suppose all this is the warmup for the main event: jokes about the situation and people pontificating about the corruption of pop culture.
The jokes may not be the hottest until the late-show talkers come back in January. (All I got off the top of my head is "Maybe Jamie shouldn't have tried using SpongeBob SquarePants as a contraceptive.")
I'm blanking on whether another teen TV star has had as public a pregnancy. But in any case, we're going to get to the point where various people will use this as a way to condemn all of Hollywood because one girl had more money than common sense, patience or pregnancy-prevention skills.
- posted by Raoul |
|
|
