Archive: February 2010 (331-340 of 489)

Feb 9 2010 07:04 AM ET

'House' recap: The Cuddy System

Categories: House, Television, TV Recap

Ah, the long-fabled Cuddy episode, the one I so hoped would give us magical emotion-generating insight into her character, the one where House and his neediness took a backseat to Cuddy’s development and depth. If “5 to 9″ was supposed to put us in Cuddy’s shoes, boy did it — and yeah, they’re impractically tight and tough to maneuver in. House took a break from cool life-saving techniques, snarky back-and-forths, and interesting collaborative reasoning for all the edge-of-your-seat drama of insurance negotiations. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 9 2010 01:15 AM ET

'Dancing With the Stars' couples gyrate in swimsuits

I realize this headline could apply to any episode of Dancing With the Stars — but this time the hard-bodied dance pros’ signature near-nudity is for a print-based cause. Luckily, there is also video. Four former Dancing With the Stars couples are featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue — Maurice Greene and Cheryl Burke, Chuck Liddell and Anna Trebunskaya (pictured), Ty Murray and Chelsie Hightower, and Lawrence Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska. Sadly, the ripped-for-her-pleasure Alec Mazo/Natalie Coughlin Speedo pictorials are nowhere to be found.

Watching the SI.com videos, I couldn’t decide which was weirder: that the pros were choreographing such contained ballroom moves on the spot, or that Edyta was not wearing leg warmers in a behind-the-scenes type of setting. Both were horrifying but hypnotic; emphasis on the latter. I have to give Chuck the MVP for Best Effort among the former contestants — he provided the strongest lifts and quickest dips, and of course Anna Tre-BUN-skaya really sold them. Ms. BUN is so generous: “I don’t know what’s sexier here — your eyes, or me,” she teased Chuck. Anna, it’s you.

Annie on Twitter: @EWAnnieBarrett

Image credit: Sports Illustrated

Feb 9 2010 01:05 AM ET

'24' recap: Stick it, Renee... but not to Jack!

Categories: Misc.

Okay fess up – you were hoping as much as I was that Renee would turn the knife on herself, weren’t you? Her preposterous, Jack the Ripper moment came completely out of left field, though it (finally!) advanced the story and got Jack back in the driver’s seat of this now maddening (-ly boring?) journey to track down Sergei. But really, did she have to READ FULL STORY »

Feb 9 2010 01:03 AM ET

Chris Harrison blogs 'The Bachelor': season 14, episode 6

Obviously we have a lot to talk about this week with Ali leaving. I will get to that below but in cases like this I often end up glossing over or completely skipping the rest of the episode and I don’t want that to happen this time. The hometown dates have always been one of my favorite parts of this show. Just like in life, on this show you can be fake or manipulate your way through many situations, but not when family is involved. When you bring your family into a relationship, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t hide who you really are. For better or for worse that’s who we are. That’s where we all came from. For some this is a source of pride and for others a source of embarrassment but bottom line, good or bad it’s family and that’s something you can’t fake or change. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 9 2010 12:05 AM ET

'Totally Lost': We discuss 'Lost' premiere, check in with Matthew Fox and Terry O'Quinn, and slip you teasers for tonight's episode!

The possibility of a new reality? The monster of all reveals/theory confirmations? The return of… Arzt!?! Yes, the boffo season premiere of Lost gave us oodles and cooked our noodles. I’m guessing that many of you are still huddled around a Poland Springs jug, nerding out with your friends about the whole shebang. Assuming you’ve already spent some quality time reading an explanation of the “flash-sideways” device from Lost exec producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof, as well as Doc Jensen’s recap of “LA X” and weekly column (warning: they’ll stretch your mind in ways you didn’t think were possible), we now invite you to seek illumination (or at least entertainment) in video form—specifically, the latest installment of Totally Lost. Jeff and I will discuss everything from parallel universes to weird water to the awesomeness of Terry O’Quinn. You’ll also get face time with O’Quinn, Matthew Fox, and a mystery guest, plus five teasers for tonight’s Lost episode, titled “What Kate Does.” What do you do? Press play and enjoy.

PHOTO CREDIT: ABC

Feb 8 2010 10:04 PM ET

'The Bachelor' episode 6: 'I thought all the drama was over'

Oh, Jake. Jake, Jake, Jake. If you really think that, you’re SOL, my friend. Seriously, did you forget that you are, in fact, starring on The Bachelor? Because guess what: The drama is NEVER over! In fact, every week is the most dramatic week… ever! And, my fellow rose lovers, this episode was no exception. Not only did we get four hometown dates — complete with two (count ‘em, two!) crying dads — we also witnessed a surprise (non) rose ceremony twist that left poor Jake with tears in his eyes, too. I’ll keep this post spoiler-free (get the full lowdown in my Bachelor recap), but I want to know your thoughts on the night’s events. Were Gia’s stepbrother and Jersey Shore‘s Pauly D. separated at birth? What did you think of the dance in Tenley’s heart? And how do you feel about who went home — and, more importantly, why she went home? Finally, don’t forget to post your burning Bachelor questions here for host Chris Harrison — he’ll be answering select queries in an upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly — and check out his exclusive Bachelor behind-the-scenes blog.

Feb 8 2010 06:09 PM ET

'Top Model': Can André Leon Talley fill Miss J's puffy sleeves?*

Physically, yes. Theoretically, NEVER. Vogue‘s André Leon Talley has agreed to replace J. Alexander on the judging panel of America’s Next Top Model after a long, eight-year decision process during which he watched zero episodes. This man has never seen America’s Next Top Model. I am struggling with this. Can any of you imagine such an empty existence?

Tyra hopes Talley will steer the show in a high-fashion direction that will impress viewers. “It might go over their head, but he’s educating them about a time, bringing them back to a place when fashion was life,” she told People. As usual, Tyra is being modest about her own ability to educate. I’ve learned tons of new wordées from her spontaneous French lessons during panel. Anyway, don’t worry, Miss J. will still appear on Top Model, but exclusively in a runway-training setting. Is this okay with you? Vote below.

*For the record, no one should ever fill puffy sleeves because puffy sleeves in general should not exist.

Annie on Twitter: @EWAnnieBarrett

Feb 8 2010 05:22 PM ET

Mirror shots in horror movies: Look out behind you!

True story: I watched about 40 seconds of this supercut and got too scared to continue! I am a total wuss about horror movies, and this list of spooky-stuff-in-the-mirror shots from Rich at FourFour freaked me out.

Previous PopWatch supercut favorites include: the slow clap, “I’m not here to make friends,” geography, every “holy” from Batman, cell phones not working in horror movies, and “enhance.”

What’s your favorite scene excerpted above, PWers??

Feb 8 2010 05:04 PM ET

Ellen on 'Idol': 'Hollywood is a disgusting town'

Idoloonies, Fox has released another video of Ellen DeGeneres’ first American Idol show.

I love the “Hollywood is a disgusting town” line, but I am saddened that she chose to wear a seemingly stonewashed jean jacket for her first impression on the universe’s most popular TV show. Discuss.

Feb 8 2010 04:51 PM ET

'Project Runway' preview: This time, make it work for Heidi

It’s nerve-wracking enough for the aspiring designers to know that Heidi Klum is judging their designs. Imagine what it must be like on this week’s Project Runway episode as the designers create something she will be wearing on the cover of Marie Claire. Loving the little  “yours truly” shimmy in the preview video clip below, and I’m a fan of whatever contestant makes that cheetah growling sound. As Tim Gunn proclaims: “It’s the biggest challenge in the history of Project Runway.

We’ve had a few weeks to start to know the aesthetic of each emerging designer. So based on Heidi’s style preferences, any early guesses as to which designer would be a good fit for her? I’d say Emilio or Amy.

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