Archive: July 2009 (21-30 of 444)

Jul 31 2009 12:33 AM ET

Kara DioGuardi's return to 'American Idol' inspires a protest anthem

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Kara-DioGuardi_lNews of Kara DioGuardi‘s imminent return to American Idol hit the Internet today, and after a few hours of garment-tearing, violent sobbing, and unrepentant carb-consuming, I was able to compose myself long enough to express my feelings in song, to the tune of Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab.” (Feel free to click that link if you need musical accompaniment!) And it goes a little somethin’ like this… READ FULL STORY »

Jul 30 2009 07:24 PM ET

'Drop Dead Diva' stars debate the best TV shows for women

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drop-dead-divas_lWhat are the best TV shows for women? That’s the question we posed to Brooke Elliott and Margaret Cho, stars of Lifetime’s addictive new summer hit Drop Dead Diva (Sundays, 9 p.m. ET), for the latest installment of the PopWatch Duel. They’ve made their lists. Now you decide whose is better by casting a vote in the poll. (Then they’ll try to tell themselves that they don’t care who wins. But come on, just look at those faces. They care!)

Feel free to justify your choice — and/or you love for DDD (we’re right there with you, guilt-free) — in the comments section. And, of course, submit your own Top 5. READ FULL STORY »

Jul 30 2009 05:23 PM ET

Snuggie for dogs: Just when you think something is so over...

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File under “memes that will never die”: now there are snuggies for dogs! The video is after the jump because it autoplays. (Blech.) Anyway, feast your eyes, PopWatchers: READ FULL STORY »

Jul 30 2009 04:32 PM ET

Shake Weight's sexually suggestive commercial: When did we start calling that exercise?

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Here’s an unintentionally (I’m hoping) suggestive commercial for an exercise product. This “shake weight” helps tone your arms.

I mean, that’s definitely the way to get…sculpted. You might think no one does shake weights after, oh, tenth grade, especially once the, er, full-body workout is introduced, but you’d be surprised: A little weight shaking every once in a blue moon is sort of a fun throw-back. PS, if someone offers to let you try his veeeery own shake weight, make sure it’s within the context of a loving and respectful relationship.

Jul 30 2009 04:30 PM ET

With Rachelle Lefevre gone, will Victoria continue to look like a Fleetwood Mac groupie?

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Rachelle-Lafevre-twilight_lWhile Twilight fans are left wondering what to think now that Rachelle Lefevre has been replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria in Eclipse, I’m frankly more interested in whether or not Victoria will continue her bizarre, 1970s hippie look? I always found her Stevie Nicks-esque garb a little confounding and not very creepy, except in that sad, fashion victim kind of way. Having not read the books, I have no idea if this look is a Stephenie Meyer decision. But I vote for Howard to bring Victoria out of the ’70s and to lose the fur and the Natasha Lyonne hair. It’s kinda distracting. Anyone else hoping for Victoria to update her look?

PHOTO CREDIT: Peter Sorel

Jul 30 2009 03:14 PM ET

Paula Abdul: Tread carefully with your 'American Idol' contract negotiations!

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Paula-Abdul_lThe American Idol rumor mill this week has been buzzier than an angry bumblebee. People.com just confirmed the unfortunate news that Kara “The Terrible” DioGuardi has signed a deal and will be back to (presumably) share a new and impressive bag of gaffes, but there’s still no official word on whether Paula Abdul will be back on the show’s judging panel for season 9. (The Los Angeles Times reports sources close to the show who claim that Paula herself has cut her asking price from $20 million to $12 million annually.)

This got me thinking: As Paula considers her negotiation tactics, she might want to cross her fingers and hope that the Idol overlords don’t look too carefully at her recent track record outside of America’s favorite talent competition. Abdul’s 2007 Bravo reality series, Hey, Paula, averaged a paltry 453,000 viewers during its seven-episode run, while her recent single, “I’m Just Here for the Music,” racked up only 64,000 in digital sales, according to Nielsen SoundScan (compared to 387,000 for 2008′s Randy Jackson collaboration “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow”). Sharon Dastur, program director for New York City’s Z100, says that “I’m Just Here for the Music” fizzled out before she’d even begun to consider adding it to her station’s playlist. If Abdul exits Idol, adds Dastur, she’s more likely to find success in the world of dance-oriented reality television rather than trying to revive her singing career. So whether or not Paula is worth eight-figures in the Idolverse, it’s no guarantee that any career options outside the show would necessarily result in big bucks or massive fan response.

What do you think, PopWatchers? Is Paula overplaying her hand? Do you think she will/should return for season 9? And is this public uncertainty over her future good for the show from a publicity standpoint? Sound off in the comments section below! (And follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak!)

Photo credit: Jen Lowery/Startraksphoto.com

Jul 30 2009 02:47 PM ET

Megan Fox: Do you want a day without her?

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This is a post about Megan Fox, which means it’ll probably be met with one of two reactions. One: Another post about Megan Fox? Oh, thank you, Guy Upstairs! I just hope this writer skimps on the words and piles on the sexy pics! Or two: Another post about Megan Fox? What is your major media malfunction? Stop covering her hotness like it’s breaking news!

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Jul 30 2009 02:15 PM ET

Cat videos! Cat videos! Cat videos! Help us grade the cat videos!

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“Mask Maru“: The always delightful Maru gets his head stuck in a paper bag. This cat should get his own TV show. Grade: A+

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Jul 30 2009 12:42 PM ET

'Twilight': The Rachelle Lefevre-Summit dispute -- Whose side are you on?

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Rachelle-Lefevre-summit_lThings are heating up in the wake of the announcement that the actress Bryce Dallas Howard will replace Rachelle Lefevre (pictured) as the villainous vampire Victoria in the third Twilight film Eclipse. Now that Lefrevre and Summit Entertainment have each told their side of the story, whose side are you on?

After the jump, we’ll recap the situation.

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Jul 30 2009 12:23 PM ET

Comic-Con '09: Three great celeb encounters

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nathan-fillion_lFor me, every San Diego Comic-Con I attend brings with it a different agenda — be it covering panels and events for Entertainment Weekly, flacking my second career as a comic book writer, or generally serving as an EW ambassador to all things geek — but they all involve meeting people. And that’s my favorite part of Comic-Con; not the first looks at the coming hotness, or the free booze, it’s the people. So, without further ado, here are the three people I was most giddy about having run into this year.

1. Nathan Fillion. This wasn’t the first time I’d met Captain Tightpants — he showed me how to drink virtual beer from his iPhone at last year’s EW/Syfy party — but I like to rekindle our bond of manliness when I can. So, at this year’s party, I rolled up on the Castle star, standing there looking all rugged, and reintroduced myself. He said, “Yeah, man. I remember you. We met here last year.” I nodded. Then he pointed to a spot under a gazebo, saying “But over there.” I nodded again. “And you’ve got some more grey in your hair.” I told him that my children are sapping my color. “You got pictures? Lemme see ‘em.” Nathan Fillion wanted to see pictures of my kids. That dude gets an EW nutguard for life.

PHOTO CREDIT: Robert Benson/WireImage

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