Archive: April 2010 (91-100 of 677)

Apr 27 2010 06:43 PM ET

'Buried' poster: Big chill, leeetle Ryan Reynolds

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Categories: Movie Posters, Movies

buried-posterWhat is the new teaser poster for Buried, the movie that stars Ryan Reynolds as a contract driver in Iraq who’s buried alive in a coffin with no memory of how he got there, saying?

A) Ryan Reynolds won’t open a movie on his own — especially if he’s not shirtless — so don’t worry about featuring him prominently

B) It’s the universal fear of being buried alive that will sell this movie, and this is the best way to convey that terror

C) All of the above

For a larger view, check out firstshowing.net.

Apr 27 2010 06:39 PM ET

NBC to host Prince Charles' environmental special, Healthy Week

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Categories: Food and Drink, Television

Prince-Charles-eatImage Credit: Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty ImagesWhy, ‘ello there govna: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Prince Charles is headed to NBC to appear in an environmental special called Harmony, which will air during the network’s Green Week this fall. (Is Prince Charles cooler than Greenzo? I can’t tell. Somebody help me out.)

But don’t whip out the bangers and mash in celebration. Because today, the network also announced its Healthy Week initiative, which will kick off June 21. Apparently, NBC plans to incorporate “nutritional literacy, obesity, and fitness” into their programs, which I guess means we’ll be seeing acts on America’s Got Talent who will juggle on a treadmill while simultaneously cooking up a Greek egg white omelet. Either that, or NBC’s Healthy Week will be entirely made of of The Biggest Loser episodes, which, as the show’s recapper, will only prove to be bad for my health and sanity.

Either way, it’s too bad NBC couldn’t figure out a way to incorporate Prince Charles into Healthy Week. Because as we see in this photo, the guy can sell a head of lettuce. Also: I would love to see Jillian Michaels whip him into shape. Anyone else?

Apr 27 2010 06:26 PM ET

Dr. Drew suggests the cast of 'Jersey Shore' needs professional help. But what about the viewers?

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Categories: Food and Drink, Jersey Shore, Television

What do you get when you gather together a bunch of oversexed, undereducated fameseekers, ply them with alcohol and then give their antics an audience of millions? No, not a crime against humanity, but you’re close. It’s Jersey Shore! Unsurprisingly the constant boozing, bruising and cruising that takes place on the show has led some, including celebrity rehabologist Dr. Drew Pinsky, to suspect there’s addiction involved.

In a clip from The Hollywood Reporter (embedded after the jump), the board-certified host of shows like Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew talks about how he would go about treating the guidos and guidettes. Pinsky suggests a technique called “therapeutic wonderment,” in which he would pretend not to understand what they were talking about, although if he’d ever actually seen the show, he’d understand that he really wouldn’t have to pretend that hard. READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2010 06:17 PM ET

Allison Iraheta turns 18: Let's make her debut CD turn platinum!

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Categories: American Idol, Celebrity Birthdays, Music, Things That Are Awesome!

Allison-IrahetaImage Credit: Joe Scarnici/FilmMagicHappy 18th birthday to Allison Iraheta, fourth-place finisher on season 8 of American Idol and all-around bad-ass chica. Anyone who’s read anything I’ve written about Idol in the history of ever knows I’m a huge fan of The Rocker, and that I am deeply dismayed by the fact that her most excellent debut album, Just Like You, hasn’t already become a monster, multi-platinum smash. (According to Nielsen SoundScan, it’s moved 97,000 copies through last week.) Problem is, I’m not sure the folks at Allison’s label (Jive/19) have done her any favors in the choice of tracks they’ve served to radio. Lead single “Friday I’ll Be Over U” stood out like a bubblegum-covered thumb among the mature, harder-edged ditties on the album — and I’m not really sure Miley Cyrus/Demi Lovato fans were ever going to be Allison’s core audience anyway. Followup “Scars” is certainly a gorgeous cut — but perhaps a little too subtle to be smashed in between, say, “TiK ToK” and “Imma Be.”

But the good news is, it looks like Allison’s label is keeping the faith, thanks to the heartwarming news that she’ll be opening for Adam Lambert on his Glam Nation Tour this summer. [We interrupt this blog post for a momentary Adison duet break: Slow riiiide! Take it Eeee-zaaay! And now we return to our regularly scheduled topic.] Still, while it’s awesome that a Glambertini-buzzing crowd will get a chance to enjoy Allison’s awesome live set, it’s also crucial for the Jive team to serve the correct third single to radio. I’m rooting for one of the following: the monsterously rockin’ “Holiday”; the ’80s-tinged hipsterpiece “D Is for Dangerous”; or the sublimely hook-y “Don’t Waste the Pretty.” (I’ve embedded all three below, plus a bonus Idolatry live version of “DWTP,” just in case you aren’t familiar with these tracks.)

Vote for your favorite song in the poll below, then I will proceed to make it my mission in life to hound Allison’s label with our very scientific results and get her headed directly to the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100. Let’s be honest: The world needs more of The Rocker, and I’m gonna need a project once Idol‘s ninth season wraps in a month’s time. (Follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak.)

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Apr 27 2010 05:34 PM ET

'Iron Man 2' toys at Burger King: Awesome or sexist?

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Categories: Iron Man 2, Merchandising, Movies

iron-man-message-boardToday, Burger King announced that its promotional tie-ins with Iron Man 2 will include the Whiplash Whopper –”an intense, red-hot flavor combination featuring a flame-broiled Whopper sandwich topped with melted Pepper Jack cheese, crispy red peppers, and spicy mayonnaise” — and an exclusive collection of BK Kids Meal toys that will include “four lifestyle accessories for girls and four action-packed toys for boys.” READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2010 05:13 PM ET

Sneak peek of Kanye's 'Cleveland Show' guest appearance only reminds me of the genius of 'Gay Fish'

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Categories: Music, Television

As Seth MacFarlane & Co., announced over a year ago, Kanye West will be appearing as rapper Kenny West on Sunday’s episode of The Cleveland Show. And embedded after the jump, see Fox’s sneak peek of the episode, in which Kenny threatens Cleveland Jr., through rap.

Of course, the question is: Is this rap better than the rendition of “Gay Fish” performed by “Kanye West” on South Park? I say it’s not even close. In my book, Kanye will always love fish sticks. READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2010 03:58 PM ET

Kristin Chenoweth returns on tonight's 'Glee': Will you watch?

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Categories: Advance Advancement, Glee, Have You Seen This?, Television, Things That Are Awesome!

soundbitesImage Credit: Carin Baer/FoxAttention Gleeks: Tonight’s Glee is incredibly emotional, so grab the Kleenex and prepare to get misty-eyed. Coming off last week’s joyous Madonna bonanza, this episode, entitled “Home,” is quite a bit more serious. But since it’s Glee after all, there are also some great bouncy musical numbers, especially since tonight marks the return of Kristin Chenoweth’s April Rhodes. Kurt sets up his father with Finn’s widowed mother, which doesn’t exactly go as he planned. And Mercedes struggles with the harsh demands of being one of Sue’s Cheerios. Then there’s April’s return, which yields three big Chenoweth numbers, including a lovely (if a little long) mash-up of “One Less Bell to Answer”/“A House is Not a Home” with Matthew Morrison. Be sure to tune in long enough to check out my favorite moment: Mercedes’ climactic rendition of Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful.” I dare you not to get chills! Check out a clip of Chenoweth and Morrison dueting on Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire” after the jump. READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2010 03:16 PM ET

'RuPaul's Drag Race': Q&A with America's Next Drag Superstar Tyra Sanchez

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Categories: About Last Night, Bitchery, Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion, Gay/Lesbian/Kathy Griffin, People & Bands, Reality TV, RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race, Television, TV Shows

Tyra-SanchezImage Credit: Mathu Andersen/LogoLast night, you watched RuPaul crown the controversial 21-year-old Orlando native Tyra Sanchez (né James Ross) as America’s Next Drag Superstar on the season finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Now, we here at PopWatch are happy to present a quick chat with the queen who ruffled everyone’s feathers this season. Below, she talks about whether she’s heard from idol Beyoncé yet, how much she paid for that new grill of hers (not as much as you might expect!), and who’s she’s hoping to work with in the future.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Congrats on the big win last night! How’d you manage to keep it secret for so long?
TYRA SANCHEZ: I would just tell myself in the mirror to just talk to myself and not anyone else. No one would know.

Everyone is wondering: Have you heard from your idol Beyoncé yet?
No, not yet! Hopefully one day. Maybe I could lipsync at one of her concerts or be in a movie or video with her—that would be hot. She would be the most ultimate person I would love to hear from.

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Apr 27 2010 02:59 PM ET

Justin Bieber hysteria: Is being one of the masses, in person, worth it?

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Categories: Movies, Music, PopWatch Confessional, Television, Those Crazy Kids!

Justin-BieberImage Credit: George Pimentel/WireImageJust reading about how in light of the Justin Bieber-mania in Sydney, which resulted in a canceled performance and minor injuries and fainting, officials at New Zealand’s Auckland Airport have already reportedly decided to add additional security for the 16-year-old’s arrival later this year. Makes sense. Well done. But it also got me wondering: Is being one of the masses to greet a pop star or celebrity (or camping out before a performance) worth it?

I grew up in rural central Pennsylvania — three hours from Philly, three hours Pittsburgh — so I missed out on the opportunity to crowd into the local mall for a performance or stake out a hotel. If my level of excitability today is anything to go on, I’m sure I would have. Especially if it was The Dukes of Hazzard‘s John Schneider, who, according to my mother, was my first concert. (Sadly, I don’t remember it, even though I insisted she take me.) Do these kinds of stories end in heartbreak or triumph?* When was the first time you camped out hoping to meet someone? When was the most recent?

* My friend Sheila has a framed 8 x 10 photo in her home (and a 3 x 5 in her cubicle) of the moment she met Duran Duran’s John Taylor at a signing in 1997, and it’s THE happiest I’ve ever seen her. She was no longer a tween, but she looked it.

Apr 27 2010 02:57 PM ET

'The City' rebooted and is suddenly interesting -- What show revamps have worked for you?

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Categories: Have You Seen This?, The Hills, This Could Be Interesting...

I happened to snag a preview screener of the first couple episodes of the new season of The City, the Hills spinoff, which debuts its second season tonight. I had seen one episode of the Whitney Port show last spring and was unimpressed. (I vaguely recall an interchangeable cast of models and Adrien Grenier-lookalikes.) But I was flabbergasted to discover that The City is now a completely different show. Gone are the expressionless droidettes and the boyfriend drama. Completely off the radar (or off of my radar, anyway), The City has morphed into a surprisingly compelling workplace drama about trying to succeed in the fashion industry. It’s basically How to Make it in America without all the denim and the art galleries, and it’s gotten me thinking: What other TV series revamps have actually worked? READ FULL STORY »

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