Archive: February 2009 (351-360 of 448)

Feb 6 2009 08:12 PM ET

'30 Rock' recap: 'The Generalissimo' and the hot pediatrician who loves to bake

Thanks to last night’s 30 Rock, my totally appropriate crushes on both Jon Hamm and Tina Fey as individuals have given way to a slightly cringe-y full-blown obsession with the concept of them as a potential couple. They’ve become this globular being composed of adorably awkward glances and torn-open Netflix containers, all bound together by gooey strings of fondue. I wanna take this globular being, which I believe should be called Iced Lemon Cake, behind the middle school and…no. (Yes.)

At first, I wondered if Lemon’s aggressively desperate maneater tactics seemed a bit out of character. Taking a camera pic of Dr. Baird under the guise of wanting to show it to her barber was pathetic(-ally awesome) enough — but then to feign canine ownership and trap an unsuspecting frosting enthusiast into a creepyfest party for two? The scenario rang a bit over-the-top until I remembered this is the same woman who pretended to be an alcoholic to get closer to Floyd. Not to mention, if Lemon didn’t occasionally wig out for a guy, nothing would ever happen on her romantic front and there might even be significantly fewer opportunities for Alec Baldwin to play a super-gay Spanish soap opera version of himself. Either way, I was all for the crazy-eyed scheming during ”The Generalissimo” last night. Press play below for the buildup to the point at which Lemon and Dr. Baird’s cozy date night went down in flames faster than that poor child’s dynamite-targeted head in Los Amantes Clandestinos.

PopWatch Lifestyles Alert: I’ll be watching a wriggling Jon Hamm squeak out ”I don’t know what that means!” for the rest of the day. I just want to swoop in, pin him down, explain what the crazy lady’s talking about, and then assure him Annie can make it all better.

More 30 Rock, plus a bonus collage of Jon Hamm with floppy hair and glasses, after the jump…

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Feb 6 2009 08:00 PM ET

Andy Dick joins VH1's 'Sober House': Best career move ever?

Categories: Television

Andydick_lOf all of VH1′s fabulously trashy television, Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew was up there as one of my favorites. I honestly didn’t think they could top it, but to my surprise, those wily producers at VH1 managed to outdo themselves yet again with Rehab‘s spin-off, Sober House. And this, my friends, is the most terrific train-wreck ever.

Within the first two days of "sober living," ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler ingested enough heroin to put a whale in a coma, and wound up in jail. But in last night’s episode, Adler was shown-up by new Sober House resident, train-wreck of all B-list celebrity train-wrecks, Andy Dick. Mr. Dick has had his fair share of addictions, but his current drug of choice is Rolling Rock beer (I know — what is he, a freshman in high school?). Everyone knows Mr. Dick as being, well, true to his name. But in Sober House, you see a whole new side of him, and it’s a bit disconcerting. You may actually find yourself empathizing — and dare I say liking him? He’s vulnerable, he’s sincere, and he’s truly ready to get his act together for the sake of his 20-year-old son, whom he lives with. Which begs the question: Could this possibly be the best career choice Andy Dick has ever made?

What say you PopWatchers? Are you as addicted to these celeb-rehab shows as I am? Did you find yourself sympathizing with Mr. Dick, or do you think he’s still a di…er, jerk?

Feb 6 2009 07:54 PM ET

Jessica Simpson: Let the woman do her job already...

Categories: Music, ShePop

Jessicasimpsondec08_lAfter two weeks of relentless controversy over Jessica Simpson’s smidge of purported weight gain — heck, even our president was apprised of the sitch amidst concerns like, um, the collapse of American life as we know it — the poor girl is (understandably) showing signs of wear and tear. She apparently struggled through a trouble-plagued performance in Michigan last night, forgetting lyrics and choking up. Now, as far as we’re concerned, she’s come out ahead in this spate of "bad" publicity, eliciting an outpouring of support from close to home (sis Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and ex Nick Lachey) as well as across showbiz (Heidi Klum, Kim Kardashian, the ladies of The View). She’s got a knack for emerging likable and triumphant from highly publicized personal issues, whether it’s her less-than-informed comments about fish vs. tuna or her split with Lachey. It’s a talent first discovered when she and Lachey taped their little MTV reality show-turned-surprise-smash Newlyweds. But the allure of dissecting Simpson’s foibles has only grown since then, even as her box office draw and record sales have been hit and miss — perhaps making her a bit of a cautionary tale for opening up one’s personal life for public consumption.

The overwhelming ruckus caused by this latest weight debate proves she’s an attention magnet of a magnitude we hadn’t truly grasped — and perhaps neither had she. Now can we all get back to worrying about the economy and let Simpson get on with her day job already? You know, the one where she sings for our enjoyment?

What do you think? Have you had enough of the Jessica Simpson talk? Does she deserve to be left alone now?

More Jessica Simpson:
Nick Lachey defends Jessica Simpson; calls coverage ”ridiculous”
Jessica Simpson’s weight gain: The inaugural ‘ShePop’ post
New country Jessica Simpson eyeing CMT reality show
PopWatch petition: The Jessica Simpson country album must be stopped!
Jessica Simpson at the Opry
Review: Jessica Simpson’s ‘Do You Know’

Feb 6 2009 07:37 PM ET

'Friday Night Lights' cast blogs: Next up, Gaius Charles

Gaiuscharles_lOur Friday Night Lights‘ cast blogs continue tonight with Gaius Charles, who’ll take you inside the shooting of Smash’s last episode (NBC, 9 p.m ET). A tease: "I’ll never forget where I was when I read episode 304, ‘Hello, Goodbye.’ Aug. 5th, 2008. I remember coming homeafter getting some grub on another record hot day, which by now I had actuallygotten use to. As I came up the stairs, I saw a package on my doorstep watchingme, waiting for me…though I had also been waiting on it."

Charles’ take will post right here at 1 a.m. ET. In the meantime, how do you want to see Smash go out?

More ‘Friday Night Lights’:
Connie Britton blogs last week’s episode
Connie Britton answers YOUR questions!
Review: ‘Friday Night Lights’
‘Friday Night Lights’ recap: A solid season 3 premiere
Friday Night Lights season 3 preview
Austin City Limits report: FNL’s Gaius Charles blogs about Erykah Badu
Austin City Limits report: FNL’s Connie Britton blogs about Beck, the Raconteurs, and chaos
Austin City Limits report: FNL’s Jesse Plemons blogs about the Black Keys
Austin City Limits report: FNL’s Adrianne Palicki blogs about Blues Traveler
Austin City Limits report: FNL’s Scott Porter blogs about N.E.R.D and the Swell Season

Feb 6 2009 07:32 PM ET

'Twilight' for television: The CW orders pilot for 'Vampire Diaries'

Vampirediaries_lTwilight fans, your beloved bloodsucker saga is about to get some competition. Today, The CW announced that they’re are picking up a pilot based on the popular vampire teen book series, Vampire Diaries. Originally written in 1993 by L.J. Smith, Diaries is an Alloy Entertainment property, the same company responsible for the book versions of Gossip Girl and Privileged. The plot revolves around a love triangle between a small-town girl and two vampire brothers. The series will be executive produced by Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson (also responsible for the horror classic Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer).

Personally, I can’t wait. First of all, I’m a sucker for anything on The CW. Secondly, Williamson is great with teens and horror. And finally, it’s nice for the network to expand its programming slightly. I mean Diaries doesn’t exactly sound groundbreaking, but at least it’s not just another series about rich, pretty young people who are, ya know, rich and pretty. What do you think Pop Watchers…and Twilight fans? Is there room enough in the pop culture universe for ANOTHER vampire romance?

Feb 6 2009 07:10 PM ET

'The Biggest Loser' bonus scenes

Tired of watching two hours of Biggest Loser only to be left wanting more? Me too, folks. Me too. Luckily, I’m here to announce that our Biggest Loser coverage will be supersized from here on out. Not only does the latest issue of EW boast Dan Snierson’s fantastic feature story from the Biggest Loser ranch, but starting Wednesday, we’ll have bonus footage from the week’s episode included in our Biggest Loser TV Watch.

But wait — there’s more! If you can’t wait until next Wednesday, perhaps a sneak peek from next week’s episode will tide you over? You can thank me later — or post with your thoughts about the show below.

Feb 6 2009 06:52 PM ET

Lil Wayne on Letterman: The strangest press tour since Blago

Lil Wayne added yet another stop on the strangest press tour since Rod Blagojevich’s last night, dropping by David Letterman’s Late Show to offer the Top Ten reasons he’s looking forward to the Grammys. Since this list was scripted by Letterman’s sub-hilarious writers, instead of, say, being free-associated off the dome by the New Orleans Nightmare himself — major missed opportunity! — there were maybe two entries that elicited anything resembling a LOL from me. I’m talking about No. 8 ("I’m nominated in the category of ‘Lillest Wayne,’") and the one about how Weezy finds the Jonas Brothers "adorable." Letterman and Paul Shaffer, meanwhile, seemed thoroughly bemused by their guest, though they sure did enjoy the "joke" about crab cakes shaped like Beyonce’s anatomy. Check out the whole bizarre encounter below. I will admit that seeing this has helped me get psyched for Wayne’s Grammy performance…as long as Letterman’s staff has nothing to do with it. 

More on Lil Wayne and the Grammys:
Gallery: Who will win the Grammys? Who should?
Lil Wayne’s "Prom Queen": Make it go away!
Weezy was one of EW’s 25 Entertainers of the Year for 2008
Lil Wayne’s Gatorade ads are awesome

Feb 6 2009 06:44 PM ET

Octuplet Drama: Babies, babies everywhere

Categories: Current Affairs

Nadyasuleman_lI was glad to hear about Ann Curry’s upcoming NBC News interview of Nadya Suleman, the single mother who gave birth to octuplets last week, adding to her already large brood of six. After more than a week of intense speculation, criticism, and the expected movie, book, and TV offers, the only voice who can really add anything to this conversation now is the mom herself. What started off as the usual heart-warming tale of an incredible birth, quickly turned…kind of weird. When Suleman’s own mother told the L.A. Times that her daughter "is not evil, but she is obsessed with children. She loves children, she is very good with children, but obviously she overdid herself," we officially left the realm of feel-good-parenting story of the year.

I hope Suleman (pictured) provides some insights. And honestly, I even hope she makes a ton of money off this ordeal — whatever your opinion, those kids are going need it. I’m left wondering, though, if a reality show about Suleman could ever really work. We’ve definitely been entertained by that other real-life multi-birth saga, Jon & Kate Plus 8. But Suleman just made the ”miracle of many births” narrative much messier.

So was this just a matter of being obsessed with children, or was she lobbying for a reality show from day one? It seems inevitable that this will eventually lead to a book deal (with movie rights sealed shortly thereafter, of course). But from what we’ve seen so far from the publicist-hiring, highly stylized new mom, she is looking for screen time herself. So what, a talk show? A talking head on TV? What say you PopWatchers? What’s the multiple mom’s new career going to be? And would you watch, or are you holding your breath until it all just goes away?

Read more:
Ken Tucker: Octuplets mom: Saint, cynic, or TV superstar?

Feb 6 2009 06:30 PM ET

Christian Bale apologizes for rant

Categories: Celebrity Scandals

Christianbale_lChristian Bale has finally responded to his Terminator Salvation tirade and TMZ has the audio. Bale called in to the Kevin & Bean radio show on KROQ in L.A. and apologized profusely, telling people to "feel free to make fun of me….I deserve it completely.” He even takes time to weigh in on Michael Phelps’ scandal saying, ”So he smoked a bit of weed? Plenty of our presidents have.” I actually thought Bale came off quite well, all things considered (and the difference between his Brit accent on this clip and American accent on the Terminator tape are downright shocking.) Did you buy his apology?

Feb 6 2009 06:26 PM ET

Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Judd-Palin spat: 'Abortion!'

Categories: Television, The View

Today’s View featured a real doozy of an Elisabeth Hasselbeck moment as the gals addressed this hubbub between Ashley Judd and Sarah Palin (adding to Etta James-Beyonce and Hilary Duff-Faye Dunaway for The Week of the Feuding Divas).

Let me break it down like this (I paraphrase, of course):

Ashley Judd: Sarah Palin is mean for shooting wolves
Sarah Palin’s camp: That tree-hugging liberal Ashley Judd didn’t mention that we’re just helping control an out-of-control wolf population
[On The View today] Whoopi/Joy/Sherri: Shooting wolves really is pretty mean
The Hasselbot: Abortion is wrong.

Check it out:

 

Making this about abortion may seem to you like a non sequitor/red herring, but not to the ‘Bot. Her philosophy: When your back’s against the wall, wrap yourself in a flag or a fetus. Oh, and then get mad and yell at your "socialist" co-hosts for trying to get you back on point silence your passionate views.

Anyone out there following Hasselbot’s logic on this? And what about Judd/Palin? Is it okay to shoot animals to curb a population?

More Hasselbot:
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Vs. Michael Phelps
Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s election night nausea turned out to be a fetus
Ann Coulter makes Elisabeth Hasselbeck look sane
The Top 5 ‘View’ Feuds of 2008: Pick Your Favorite!
Which clangy kitchen utensils could replace Hasselbot on ‘The View’?

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