Last night’s Hell’s Kitchen marked the second consecutive week in which a chef was kicked out in the middle of dinner service. While last week’s sudden dismissal of J. came as a bit of a surprise, last night’s mid-meal elimination was about as surprising as the recent revelation that Robert Pattinson has poor hygiene (hello! Have these people ever actually looked at the obviously sexy greasy heartthrob?). We all knew it was coming, and after weeks of free passes so the audience would get the necessary dose of weekly drama and frustration, the thorn in everyone’s side was finally removed from the flaming depths of Hell’s Kitchen. Surely you’ve caught on by now that I’m speaking of…
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Mar 27
2009
02:37 PM ET
'Hell's Kitchen' recap: Parting is such sweet sorrow...or not.
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Mar 27
2009
12:00 PM ET
Clip du jour: Four Chords, 36 songs
Have you ever been singing a song to yourself while doing the dishes or walking your dog only to suddenly switch to a completely different song without really realizing it? Come on, everyone has…right? Perhaps this clip explains why. The transitions are pretty seamless. Now if only I could get any of these 36 songs out of my head…
Mar 27
2009
10:28 AM ET
'American Idol': On the scene for Top 10 results night
Sometimes, when I am sitting in the audience for the taping of American Idol, I forget that I am holding a notebook in my lap. I forget that I go on TV and talk about American Idol from time to time, and that my name and place of employment are emblazoned under my head when I do. I forget that since both of these things amount to a giant blinky neon "REPORTER" sign hanging over my head, I should at least try to maintain the appearance of emotional separation from my subject matter. But sometimes, PopWatchers, I forget myself completely.
Had you been in the house for tonight’s Top 10 elimination — in which we bid a tardy farewell to one Michael Sarver, in a turn of events so not-shocking there was nary a gasp to be heard in the crowd — you would have seen me vigorously celebrate such a moment. When Seacrest said Sarver’s name, I pumped both fists in the air, then soundly applauded America’s decision to rid themselves of the one man whose presence in this competition I have questioned for weeks. Say what you will about Megan Joy (formerly Corkrey)’s kook factor, or Scott MacIntyre’s occasional inability to sing — knocking off Sarver was tonight’s only option. Plus, I’d promised my friend Maura I’d throw a chair at him if he didn’t leave, and we’re really trying to keep 2009 restraining order free.
Yes, I walked into the Idoldome with a smile on my face tonight, PopWatchers, and I left with one, too. Maybe it was Wednesday night’s Ho Chi Minh Trail of a broadcast making this results show seem like a traipse through Care Bear-infested woods, or maybe I’ve already become inured to my fate. More likely, I have Mr. Stevie Wonder’s JoBro-free renditions of "Superstition" and "Overjoyed" to thank for saving me, and I have washed that down with the warm cocktail of justice being served. After the jump, I break down all the action from inside CBS Television City. Won’t you put a smile on and join me?
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Mar 27
2009
10:00 AM ET
Quote of the Day: 'Singin' in the Rain' edition
"I’m singing in the rain / Just singing in the rain / What a glorious feelin’ / I’m happy again!" — Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) in Singin’ in the Rain (which opened March 27, 1952)
Mar 27
2009
01:32 AM ET
'American Idol': Let's discuss this week's bottom three!
There are only eight weeks left in American Idol’s eighth season, and tonight’s episode drove home Ryan Seacrest’s enduring refrain about the importance of speed-dialing on behalf of your favorites — even when you think they’ve performed well enough to easily bypass the bottom three. [SPOILERS AHEAD: West coast readers beware!] Indeed, the sight of Matt Giraud on the Silver Stools of Doom, while (Megan) (Joy) (Insert Name Here) relaxed on the safety couches added a jolt of electricity to a rather low-wattage results show. As my pal Kristen Baldwin just texted me: "What does she have to do to land in the bottom 3? Club a baby seal on stage?" Perhaps, since clubbing an innocent Stevie Wonder composition didn’t stop her from getting more votes than Matt, Scott MacIntyre, and Michael Sarver. Then again it can’t hurt Megan’s cause that she’s one of only three women left in the competition, while Matt is likely splitting votes with fellow male soulsters Danny, Kris, Anoop, Michael, and even Adam. Anyhow, I’m off to complete my full TV Watch recap — look for it first thing tomorrow morning. In the interim, use our comments section to offer your own takes on Michael’s ouster, the total farce of a judges’ deliberation, and the guest performances by Ruben Studdard, Joss Stone, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder. My two-word summation: Stevie wins! Agree?
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Mar 26
2009
11:59 PM ET
'American Idol': Chat with your fellow readers during the Motown results show!
Michael Sarver, Scott MacIntyre, or Megan (Joy) (Corkrey)? You know one of those three contestants is gonna walk the American Idol plank before this hour is over, right? Or could we be in for another shock elimination? ("Kara DioGuardi…your ‘journey’ ends tonight.") (Doubtful.) Anyhow, while I take frantic notes in my ‘journey’ to provide you with a full TV Watch recap by the crack of dawn, here’s a lovely PopWatch post where you can engage in a live-chat with your fellow readers about the result-show shenanigans/lip-synching/Judges’ Save taunting/etc. Enjoy!
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‘American Idol’: Yep, the group performances are lip-synched. But WHY?
‘American Idol’ Recap: The Mo(town), the Merrier
‘American Idol’: On the scene for Top 10 performance night
‘American Idol’: The Poetry of Paula Abdul
‘Idol’ Cheat Sheet: The season so far…
‘American Idol’ Power List: Who’s your favorite from the top 10?
‘American Idol’: Our Advice for the Top 13
EW’s ‘Idol’ Headquarters
Mar 26
2009
10:45 PM ET
Site of the Day: CanadianSexActs.org
This week brought yet another (totally safe for work) How I Met Your Mother online complement to the mix (TedMosbyIsAJerk.com, BarneysVideoResume.com, etc.) At CanadianSexActs.org, you’ll get plenty of non-insight into Robin’s recent slate of sexual escapades with a mysterious Canadian celebrity, as well as a somewhat disturbing mental image of Rick Moranis. Remember, as Barney said, this site is "not for profit. They really just wanna get the information out there." I’m planning on incorporating a Two-Handed Zamboni into tonight’s TV-watching agenda chez Barrett. You?
Mar 26
2009
10:10 PM ET
Fred Durst and Neil Diamond: Bring each other flowers
I have a bunch of favorite celeb Twitter streams — P Twitty, obviously; Aziz Ansari, Solange Knowles — and every once in a while, something comes together in the Twitterverse that’s just too perfect and magical for me to understand. Like Fred Durst (director of The Education of Charlie Banks, out on Friday) seeking out Neil Diamond for a collaboration.
I smell an American Idol theme night for season 9!
Mar 26
2009
08:56 PM ET
Deerly beloved Matt Lauer returns to 'Today'
On this morning’s Today Show, the super high-tech NBC team (Ann Curry mentioned "a lot of people emailing me on Twitter") welcomed recently deer-struck Matt Lauer back to the airwaves by devoting no less than three segments to making fun of him. He looks particularly "over it" in the following clip, as Good Morning America bestows him with the not-greatest gift of all: an enormous "MATT XING" road sign that he’ll probably attempt to toss in the trash (à la Jemaine with Mel’s heinous portrait in Flight of the Conchords). Lauer’s a good sport throughout the inanity, but I desperately wanted him to shout at Curry and the scores of be-antlered tourists, "Uh, guys…I could have, like, DIED." Deer are no joke! Welcome back, sir.
Wait, did Brian Williams just employ the term "half-gooned"? Life = complete.
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