September 23, 2012
update
as you may, or may not, have noticed ... this blog has gone un-updated for, well, way too long. let's blame it on me entering the "real world," having a full-time job that sucks the blogging energy out of me. but, don't worry, i still share my thoughts on all things entertainment all the time at twitter and on my tumblr -- so feel free to follow me there. i won't delete this blog, but i don't know if or when i might start it up again. stay tuned.
April 1, 2012
day 4.90 - 4.11
guys, i know.
i've been a super blogger slacker. i know. i know. i know. it's because this has been happening -- i've been spending my nights writing and producing those tvreplay videos for aol and huffington post. but, don't fret. i'm back in the blogging game ... here's what i love (this week).
the song
i never knew i needed to hear sia and flo rida on the same track, but i did. ok, i would be really happy if this song was re-edited to just be sia, but you gotta compromise sometimes, right? this song makes me ready for summer.
the show
if you're looking for a random kids' show to spend some time on -- and, let's be honest, who isn't -- then check out nick's new series how to rock.
the movie
this movie. i mean, anything that ends with the line "i say, fuck the shit out of me" is good in my book.
the look
i've been a super blogger slacker. i know. i know. i know. it's because this has been happening -- i've been spending my nights writing and producing those tvreplay videos for aol and huffington post. but, don't fret. i'm back in the blogging game ... here's what i love (this week).
the song
i never knew i needed to hear sia and flo rida on the same track, but i did. ok, i would be really happy if this song was re-edited to just be sia, but you gotta compromise sometimes, right? this song makes me ready for summer.
the show
if you're looking for a random kids' show to spend some time on -- and, let's be honest, who isn't -- then check out nick's new series how to rock.
the movie
this movie. i mean, anything that ends with the line "i say, fuck the shit out of me" is good in my book.
the look
so, does no one ever tell her, "no?"
March 11, 2012
day 4.89
what i love (this week)
the song
i'm ready for summer. or at least spring break. alphabeat's new song, "vacation," isn't helping.
the show
with desperate housewives on its way out, i needed a guilty pleasure replacement. gcb doesn't quite fill the void, but it's still wickedly entertaining.
the movie
jennifer aniston and paul rudd. together. in a movie. how can you not love? wanderlust mixes the right amount of heart and hilarity.
the look
the song
i'm ready for summer. or at least spring break. alphabeat's new song, "vacation," isn't helping.
the show
with desperate housewives on its way out, i needed a guilty pleasure replacement. gcb doesn't quite fill the void, but it's still wickedly entertaining.
the movie
jennifer aniston and paul rudd. together. in a movie. how can you not love? wanderlust mixes the right amount of heart and hilarity.
the look
my prayers have been answered: lilo is back to red! now hopefully her facial fillers start to fade...
March 10, 2012
March 8, 2012
March 7, 2012
day 4.84
bon qui qui's back
remember when we were all obsessed with that king burger sketch from madtv? well, the lady who brought bon qui qui to life, anjelah johnson, has resurrected the ghetto goddess and released a track - "i'm a cut you."
remember when we were all obsessed with that king burger sketch from madtv? well, the lady who brought bon qui qui to life, anjelah johnson, has resurrected the ghetto goddess and released a track - "i'm a cut you."
March 6, 2012
day 4.83
it's like the '90s, guys!
in their follow up to "the boy is mine," brandy and monica underwhelm with "it all belongs to me." but, hey, what can you expect?
in their follow up to "the boy is mine," brandy and monica underwhelm with "it all belongs to me." but, hey, what can you expect?
March 5, 2012
March 4, 2012
day 4.81
what i love (this week)
the song
guys, i'm on a fun. kick. can't stop, won't stop. don't wanna stop. seriously, buy the whole some nights album.
the show
lindsay killed it on snl. ok, she kind of killed it. ok, this was the episode's one shining moment and they didn't even give her the good lines. but still, the new old lindsay lohan is back!
the movie
this was basically a lifetime movie that made it to theaters, and i'm ok with that.
the look
the song
guys, i'm on a fun. kick. can't stop, won't stop. don't wanna stop. seriously, buy the whole some nights album.
the show
lindsay killed it on snl. ok, she kind of killed it. ok, this was the episode's one shining moment and they didn't even give her the good lines. but still, the new old lindsay lohan is back!
the movie
this was basically a lifetime movie that made it to theaters, and i'm ok with that.
the look
at least the snl photo shoot went well, right?
March 3, 2012
February 29, 2012
day 4.77
she returns!
the promos for lindsay lohan's fourth outing as host of saturday night live hit the interwebs today and did two things to me -- made me incredibly excited (i mean, all her hosted-shows have been top notch ... i mean, she was in the first "debbie downer" sketch) and google "cheek implants." seriously, what is going on with her face? and why has no one sat her down and explained bangs and blonde do not a redhead make? i guess it's one step at a time - sobriety, then redhead. what didn't make me so excited was this promo (below) for lilo's interview with matt lauer set to air tomorrow on today. did she really just say whitney houston's death didn't resonate ... at all? someone dropping dead at 48 after a public battle with drugs and alcohol didn't resonate at all? really? lohan appears very uncomfortable in interviews -- a far cry from her pre-public meltdown days. maybe the full length talk will be better? let's hope. let's also hope her cheeks settle by saturday.
the promos for lindsay lohan's fourth outing as host of saturday night live hit the interwebs today and did two things to me -- made me incredibly excited (i mean, all her hosted-shows have been top notch ... i mean, she was in the first "debbie downer" sketch) and google "cheek implants." seriously, what is going on with her face? and why has no one sat her down and explained bangs and blonde do not a redhead make? i guess it's one step at a time - sobriety, then redhead. what didn't make me so excited was this promo (below) for lilo's interview with matt lauer set to air tomorrow on today. did she really just say whitney houston's death didn't resonate ... at all? someone dropping dead at 48 after a public battle with drugs and alcohol didn't resonate at all? really? lohan appears very uncomfortable in interviews -- a far cry from her pre-public meltdown days. maybe the full length talk will be better? let's hope. let's also hope her cheeks settle by saturday.
February 28, 2012
day 4.76
i was introduced to this today...
and now i can't stop. a mash-up of mgmt's "kids" and the beatles' "in my life." can't stop, won't stop.
and now i can't stop. a mash-up of mgmt's "kids" and the beatles' "in my life." can't stop, won't stop.
February 27, 2012
day 4.75
better than the oscars
i'm living for this today.
meet carrie bradshaw, circa 1980something
i'm living for this today.
meet carrie bradshaw, circa 1980something
annasophia robb is one lucky lady today. the soul surfer star landed one of the most coveted roles this pilot season - carrie bradshaw in the cw's sex and the city prequel series, the carrie diaries. the charlie and the chocolate factory beauty reportedly beat out emma roberts for the plum part. robb will play high school carrie, as she explores love, sex, friends and manhattan all for the first time. if this goes to series (which, who are we kidding, it will), robb will no doubt become a megastar (think gossip girl's blake lively). the series isn't expected to feature miranda, samantha or charlotte - at least not right away - so robb will get the satc spotlight for a few seasons. i'd say this is spot on casting ... and i can't wait to see her all '80s-ed out in jordache and the like.
February 26, 2012
day 4.74
what i love (this week)
the song
reminds me of the 90s, in the best of ways.
so i don't really have a show or movie i'm loving this week. leave suggestions if you think i should be watching something i'm not.
the look
the song
reminds me of the 90s, in the best of ways.
so i don't really have a show or movie i'm loving this week. leave suggestions if you think i should be watching something i'm not.
the look
the leg seen 'round the world.
February 25, 2012
February 23, 2012
day 4.71
i'm, like, totally bugging
because this happened. cher and elton together again. well, alicia silverstone and jeremy sisto on the set of his abc sitcom, suburgatory, on which alicia is guesting. yes. yes. yes.
February 22, 2012
day 4.70
movie review: this means war
for the past couple of weeks, i've been treating myself to a movie. and by "treating myself" i mean i go alone to the theater on wednesday afternoons, drink a medium coke and laugh/cry/feel emotions amongst the geriatric crowd that favors a weekday matinee. so far, i haven't reviewed any because my policy (on this blog) is usually, if i didn't see it opening weekend, it's too late to review it. but i'm throwing my rule book out the window for this means war. i don't understand why this movie didn't open bigger. it. is. hilarious. i won't bore you with too many details, but the flick follows fdr (star trek's chris pine) and tuck (inception's tom hardy), two cia operatives, as they vie for the attention of the same girl (reese witherspoon as lauren), all while trying to take down an obscure, eastern european criminal. mcg directed war, taking the same tongue-in-cheek approach to action comedy he did in the charlie's angels movies. war's most quotable- and memorable- moments come from chelsea handler, playing witherspoon's horndog housewife of a bff, trish. for example, after discussing (loudly) when lauren should bed both guys in the middle of a playground, she tells the other mothers, "it's the birds and the bees, bitch. google it." how can you not love that? while this won't win any awards (maybe a razzie if they're feeling especially mean), it'll keep you entertained. plus, it passes my "please be less than two hours or i'm going to die at this movie" rule.
for the past couple of weeks, i've been treating myself to a movie. and by "treating myself" i mean i go alone to the theater on wednesday afternoons, drink a medium coke and laugh/cry/feel emotions amongst the geriatric crowd that favors a weekday matinee. so far, i haven't reviewed any because my policy (on this blog) is usually, if i didn't see it opening weekend, it's too late to review it. but i'm throwing my rule book out the window for this means war. i don't understand why this movie didn't open bigger. it. is. hilarious. i won't bore you with too many details, but the flick follows fdr (star trek's chris pine) and tuck (inception's tom hardy), two cia operatives, as they vie for the attention of the same girl (reese witherspoon as lauren), all while trying to take down an obscure, eastern european criminal. mcg directed war, taking the same tongue-in-cheek approach to action comedy he did in the charlie's angels movies. war's most quotable- and memorable- moments come from chelsea handler, playing witherspoon's horndog housewife of a bff, trish. for example, after discussing (loudly) when lauren should bed both guys in the middle of a playground, she tells the other mothers, "it's the birds and the bees, bitch. google it." how can you not love that? while this won't win any awards (maybe a razzie if they're feeling especially mean), it'll keep you entertained. plus, it passes my "please be less than two hours or i'm going to die at this movie" rule.
February 21, 2012
February 20, 2012
day 4.68
rihanna, chris brown set back domestic violence movement
um, what pr team let this happen. it's no secret that three years ago chris brown beat rihanna, sending her to the hospital and forcing both stars to pull out of the 2009 grammys. it's also no secret that rihanna publicly pled to never go back to brown, telling barbra walters it would set a bad example for her young fans. but now it looks like rihanna might be eating her words - a little bit. there's no confirmation that the duo is back together romantically (in fact, tmz has plenty of pics of brown and his new girlfriend frolicking on the beach) but they are together musically. in honor of rihanna's birthday, the duo each released remixes of their new singles, featuring the other. rihanna dropped a full-length version of "birthday cake," and brown premiered a new version of "turn up the music." my biggest problem here? both songs are so catchy that they'll get plenty of radio play -- and people will probably forget about what happened.
"birthday cake"
"turn up the music"
sometimes i wish i were famous...
so i could do stuff like this with my other famous friends, ya know? selena gomez, justin bieber, ashley tisdale and the boys of big time rush (amongst others) got together to create a viral video for their friend, canadian pop star carly rae jepsen's new single "call me maybe." the song is catchy, but the video's better.
"birthday cake"
"turn up the music"
sometimes i wish i were famous...
so i could do stuff like this with my other famous friends, ya know? selena gomez, justin bieber, ashley tisdale and the boys of big time rush (amongst others) got together to create a viral video for their friend, canadian pop star carly rae jepsen's new single "call me maybe." the song is catchy, but the video's better.
February 19, 2012
day 4.67
what i love (this week)
the song
nicki releases a song the same caliber of "super bass." finally.
the show
this. show. this. show. it's like crack to me.
the movie
things the movie the vow will teach you: channing tatum is not an actor. rachel mcadams is an actress. rachel mcadams is also hollywood's favorite choice to play the daughter of the one percent.
the look
the song
nicki releases a song the same caliber of "super bass." finally.
the show
this. show. this. show. it's like crack to me.
the movie
things the movie the vow will teach you: channing tatum is not an actor. rachel mcadams is an actress. rachel mcadams is also hollywood's favorite choice to play the daughter of the one percent.
the look
this is happening, so...
February 18, 2012
February 13, 2012
day 4.61
love this song, love this cover
former x factor contestant simone battle covers drake and rihanna's "take care." listen now. and then over and over and over again.
former x factor contestant simone battle covers drake and rihanna's "take care." listen now. and then over and over and over again.
February 11, 2012
February 10, 2012
February 8, 2012
day 4.57
this.
zooey deschanel and karmin are coming to snl this week. yes. also, how weird is it that i blogged about zooey two days in a row?
i salute whoever made this
santana lopez, one of the greatest tv characters of all time.
zooey deschanel and karmin are coming to snl this week. yes. also, how weird is it that i blogged about zooey two days in a row?
i salute whoever made this
santana lopez, one of the greatest tv characters of all time.
February 7, 2012
day 4.56
new girl: you decide?
chances are you've checked out one of this season's breakout hits, "new girl," staring the "adorkable" (their word, definitely not mine) zooey deschanel. and chances are, if you've seen the show, you've gotten its theme song stuck in your head. well now you can get it stuck in your head all over again while interacting with the cast. sort of. fox released an "interactive" music video for the theme song. so, go interact.
chances are you've checked out one of this season's breakout hits, "new girl," staring the "adorkable" (their word, definitely not mine) zooey deschanel. and chances are, if you've seen the show, you've gotten its theme song stuck in your head. well now you can get it stuck in your head all over again while interacting with the cast. sort of. fox released an "interactive" music video for the theme song. so, go interact.
February 6, 2012
day 4.55
what i love (this week)
...on a monday
the song
love. love. love.
the show
season 2. better than idol.
the movie
now i'm just down to two best picture nominees to see before the big show: hugo and the tree of life.
the look
what else?
...on a monday
the song
love. love. love.
the show
season 2. better than idol.
the movie
now i'm just down to two best picture nominees to see before the big show: hugo and the tree of life.
the look
February 5, 2012
February 4, 2012
February 2, 2012
February 1, 2012
day 4.50
album review: born to die, lana del rey
"off to the races"
this song will take a couple listens, but trust- you'll love it. del rey moves from deep voiced sing-speak to flowing melody to punchy chorus. she name calls bacardi- how can you not love it?
"radio"
most of born to die is made for move soundtracks ... or a nivea commercial. this is one of those songs.
"diet mountain dew"
the other half is calling out for a rap remix (think kanye, or even childish gambino). "diet mountain dew" is an anthem about love in new york ... and maybe diet soda that melts animal carcasses. i'm not really sure.
"summertime sadness"
a lot of del rey's songs seem to follow the same story arc, with recurring themes of red dresses and death. fun stuff, right? "summertime sadness" is part of that series, which also includes "races" (above), "born to die" and "video games."
that's just a small preview- definitely check out all of del rey's debut on spotify.
January 31, 2012
January 30, 2012
January 29, 2012
day 4.47
what i love (this week)
the song
late to the party, but happy to be here.
the show
download this pilot on itunes now. phenomenal.
the movie
everything i expect from a lifetime movie and more.
the look
the song
late to the party, but happy to be here.
the show
download this pilot on itunes now. phenomenal.
the movie
everything i expect from a lifetime movie and more.
the look
this couple. and george.
January 28, 2012
day 4.46
day off?
i'm a busy kid, ok? i'm thinking saturdays might become no blog todays, but i'm not sure. i'll keep you posted (pun fully intended).
i'm a busy kid, ok? i'm thinking saturdays might become no blog todays, but i'm not sure. i'll keep you posted (pun fully intended).
January 27, 2012
January 26, 2012
January 25, 2012
day 4.43
movie review: joyful noise
um, go see this movie. it is emotional. like, i could tell my body wanted to produce tears but i wouldn't let it. i went in with very low expectations. i mean, i saw this on a wednesday afternoon by myself- if that doesn't say low expectations, i don't know what does. but it was fun, entertaining and emotional. dolly parton sings a jesus-themed version of chris brown's "forever"- that, at the least, should get you to the theater.
um, go see this movie. it is emotional. like, i could tell my body wanted to produce tears but i wouldn't let it. i went in with very low expectations. i mean, i saw this on a wednesday afternoon by myself- if that doesn't say low expectations, i don't know what does. but it was fun, entertaining and emotional. dolly parton sings a jesus-themed version of chris brown's "forever"- that, at the least, should get you to the theater.
January 24, 2012
day 4.42
2012 oscar nominations
we've officially entered oscar season. hunger games star jennifer lawrence and the academy's president announced this year's crop of nominees this morning- here's who got snubbed, who surprised and who i expect to win.
best picture
best actor in a leading role
we've officially entered oscar season. hunger games star jennifer lawrence and the academy's president announced this year's crop of nominees this morning- here's who got snubbed, who surprised and who i expect to win.
best picture
- the artist
- the descendants
- extremely loud and incredibly close
- the help
- hugo
- midnight in paris
- moneyball
- the tree of life
- war horse
having seen six of the nine nominees, i'm pretty confident in calling the artist as the winner. the academy voters are old and will vote for nostalgia over a modern film. while i like the artist, i didn't think it was as spectacular as everything keeps claiming. if it were up to me, the descendants would take home the top trophy. well, if it were really up to me, bridesmaids would be nominated and win. hey, academy- time for a comedy category!
best actor in a leading role
- demian bichir, a better life
- george clooney, the descendants
- jean dujardin, the artist
- gary oldman, tinker tailor soldier spy
- brad pitt, moneyball
this category packed two surprises- nominations for demian bichir and gary oldman. both gave buzzed about performances, but neither were expected to make it on the academy's short list. demian won't win, but this wil definitely pump up his presence in hollywood (check out a better life if you can). but expect clooney to take it in this category, with dujardin a close second. i just don't think dujardin's over-the-top emoting will overpower clooney's best performance in years.
best actress in a leading role
- glenn close, albert nobbs
- viola davis, the help
- rooney mara, the girl with the dragon tattoo
- meryl streep, the iron lady
- michelle williams, my week with marilyn
the academy loves a good transformation and this year's leading lady nominees reflect that- all 5 completely transformed on screen, some unrecognizably (see: glenn close as transgendered albert nobbs). close and mara were minor surprises, but neither will win against davis, streep and williams. my guess is the academy will go with perennial winner streep (she did take the character from 40something to 80something), even though davis and williams both deserve to take home a golden guy.
actor in a supporting role
actor in a supporting role
- kenneth branagh, my week with marilyn
- jonah hill, moneyball
- nick nolte, warrior
- christopher plummer, beginners
- max von sydow, extremely loud and incredibly close
w ... t ... f is this category? the supporting actor categories are surprise central. to get it out of the way first, christopher plummer is taking home this award hands down- and i haven't even seen the movie. he's taken every other prize, so why not this one? i mean, he's captain von trapp. but let's talk the other nominees- jonah hill? the academy knows he's in the upcoming 21 jump street, right? nick nolte? huh? max von sydow ... ok, i don't think he talks in that movie, but still. i can get behind kenneth branagh, but eddie redmayne should've been nominated alongside him.
actress in a supporting role
actress in a supporting role
- berenice bejo, the artist
- jessica chastain, the help
- octavia spencer, the help
- melissa mccarthy, bridesmaids
- janet mcteer, albert nobbs
my top choice isn't even nominated???!!! where's shailene woodley? where? that girl cried under water. cried. under. water. i get it- she's on secret life of the american teenager, but don't hold that against her, academy. ok, rant over. this category comes down to octavia spencer and melissa mccarthy- it just depends on what kind of work the voters want to reward. my vote would go to melissa mccarthy- she's all anyone could talk about after bridesmaids hit the big screen- but, octavia spencer (and, to be honest, all of black hollywood) deserve the golden guy more.
that does it for the big categories. to see more nominees and make your own prediction, click here. the 84th academy awards air february 26 on abc, 8/7c.
that does it for the big categories. to see more nominees and make your own prediction, click here. the 84th academy awards air february 26 on abc, 8/7c.
January 23, 2012
day 4.41
oh, american idol
america's favorite singing competition returned last week and, well, i'm underwhelmed. j.lo and steven tyler brought something new and fresh last year, but they're not bringing it this year. it makes me wonder if the show would be better off finding two new superstar judges every year. imagine if katy perry usher sat at the table for a year, followed by a season with gloria estefan and ... ok, i can't think of more people, but i'm sure the producers of idol could. it's just boring this year. plus, they're still doing the unnecessary 327568 weeks of auditions. and the auditions this year are weak- they judges have put putting through bogans. take, for example, the woman above, jane carrey. she can sing, but she's no pop star. the only reason she made it through- and will make it all the way to the live shows- is because she's jim carrey's daughter and idol would love to have him make an audience appearance. idol is no longer making superstars, just super tv. america values very different things in our pop stars and in our reality show contestants, we just need to face it.
america's favorite singing competition returned last week and, well, i'm underwhelmed. j.lo and steven tyler brought something new and fresh last year, but they're not bringing it this year. it makes me wonder if the show would be better off finding two new superstar judges every year. imagine if katy perry usher sat at the table for a year, followed by a season with gloria estefan and ... ok, i can't think of more people, but i'm sure the producers of idol could. it's just boring this year. plus, they're still doing the unnecessary 327568 weeks of auditions. and the auditions this year are weak- they judges have put putting through bogans. take, for example, the woman above, jane carrey. she can sing, but she's no pop star. the only reason she made it through- and will make it all the way to the live shows- is because she's jim carrey's daughter and idol would love to have him make an audience appearance. idol is no longer making superstars, just super tv. america values very different things in our pop stars and in our reality show contestants, we just need to face it.
January 22, 2012
day 4.40
what i love (this week)
the song
modern romance
the show
i mean. they designed for miss piggy. and took it more seriously than any other challenge in project runway history.
the movie
straight '80s camp.
the look
so many people i like being weird.
the song
modern romance
the show
i mean. they designed for miss piggy. and took it more seriously than any other challenge in project runway history.
the movie
straight '80s camp.
the look
January 21, 2012
day 4.39
movie review: contraband
no. no. no. contraband is mark wahlberg's latest action-packed thrill ride of a movie, and it's also his weakest. wahlberg stars as chris, a former smuggling expert gone good. but when his young brother-in-law gets caught in the smuggling game, chris has to re-enter to save him and his family. the problem with contraband is that it doesn't push the envelope far enough- it's a predictable romp with almost no twists. there are about 234908 characters, none of whom you get to know, and too many plot holes. giovanni ribisi (aka phoebe's brother from friends) plays the villian, but his cartoon-like choice of accent makes all his threats laughable. if you're looking for a good wahlberg thriller, just go watch the italian job again- that's all i wanted to do while i sat through contraband.
no. no. no. contraband is mark wahlberg's latest action-packed thrill ride of a movie, and it's also his weakest. wahlberg stars as chris, a former smuggling expert gone good. but when his young brother-in-law gets caught in the smuggling game, chris has to re-enter to save him and his family. the problem with contraband is that it doesn't push the envelope far enough- it's a predictable romp with almost no twists. there are about 234908 characters, none of whom you get to know, and too many plot holes. giovanni ribisi (aka phoebe's brother from friends) plays the villian, but his cartoon-like choice of accent makes all his threats laughable. if you're looking for a good wahlberg thriller, just go watch the italian job again- that's all i wanted to do while i sat through contraband.
January 20, 2012
January 18, 2012
day 4.36
paula deen has diabetes, y'all
like anyone's surprised. the thing i don't get- paula claims she only eats "like that" when she cooks on her show. she also claims she eats everything in "moderation." i say she is lying. i hope paula starts cooking a little- well, a lot- lighter because food network needs her. she's their best comedy program.
January 17, 2012
day 4.35
guys, confessions of a teenage drama queen is real
seriously. reports claim lindsay lohan and megan fox are eyeing the same part- elizabeth taylor. in a lifetime movie. the movie would be an adaptation of furious love, a biography chronicling the late star's love affair with richard burton. first lilo was in the lead- but apparently her legal troubles are getting in the way. lohan would need to speed up her community service asap in order to land the role. if lifetime were smart, they'd somehow cast both girls in the part. can you imagine? i need this to happen. either this or megan fox playing lindsay lohan in a lifetime movie about her life.
January 16, 2012
day 4.04 - 4.34
so, it's been a month...
i decided to take a month off from my blog. i know, i know. shameful. but, i'm back. starting tomorrow. this is just a post to let you know that i'm back, ok? ok. great. see you tomorrow.
i decided to take a month off from my blog. i know, i know. shameful. but, i'm back. starting tomorrow. this is just a post to let you know that i'm back, ok? ok. great. see you tomorrow.
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