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May 11 2010 03:20 PM ET

MTV brings 'Skins' to the States: Will it be well safe or minging?

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skins-season3Image Credit: E4/BBCConfused by that headline? Then you obviously haven’t been watching Skins, the boundary-pushing British teen soap aired stateside by BBC America. (In Skins‘ exaggerated brit-speak, “safe” = cool, and “minging” = disgusting.) Thanks to its frank, unvarnished look at teen life — not to mention beyond-graphic scenes of sex and drug use that make the Gossip Girl set look like a bunch of teetotaling prudes — the series has earned a cult following on both sides of the pond. And now MTV is reportedly moving forward with an American remake, Variety reports.

As a huge fan of the show, I can’t wait. It’s been too long since MTV’s had a scripted show with some substance, and it’ll be good for the network to put a spotlight on teens who fall in the middle ground between The Hills and True Life: I’m Addicted to Orange Flavored Children’s Cough Medicine.

But I’ve got a few worries, too. READ FULL STORY »

May 11 2010 03:16 PM ET

Sh- My Kids Ruined: A blog with a familiar name but a whole new bag of hilarity

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It was only a matter of time before the popular, profane, and gut-busting Twitter account Sh–MyDadSays would become a victim of imitation, and today, we came across a Tumblr blog that hopes to capitalize on that Twitter feed.

Sh– My Kids Ruined lets people from across the world vent their frustrations about the woes of parenting, namely how all your stuff gets ruined once you have kids.

From broken car windshields (with the hilarious caption, “Holiday in France in now totally ruined”) to rooms so messy it makes me think the apocalypse is near, I’m going reaffirm the site’s tagline that it’s “the strongest visual birth control on the market today.” When and if I do have kids, I’m not going to cry if my children destroy my expensive shoes — shame on me for making them so accessible — but I will have to go “strangle my anxiety pillow” (as Jenna said on last week’s 30 Rock) if I have to come home to this.

But after going through the various by-products of mass child destruction, I wouldn’t call Sh– My Kids Ruined a copy of Sh–MyDadSays. It’s more like half Sh–MyDadSays and half FMyLife for the beleaguered parents of the world. I imagine parents will love this Tumblr for the sheer “That’s so my life!” factor, and if you’re like me, it’ll be a hilarious reminder to grasp, appreciate, and celebrate your life of fewer responsibilities — and still-intact prized possessions.

What do you guys think of the blog? How does it play out for the non-parents out there?

May 11 2010 02:50 PM ET

'Waiting for Superman' trailer: Children Left Behind?

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Maybe once a year, a documentary will somehow break through the mass of superhero sequel remakes, prestige Oscar bait, and movies that star Meryl Streep to become a genuine popular success. These films tend to run in two directions: Political-flavored provocations (Bowling for Columbine, An Inconvenient Truth, and Super Size Me), or triumph-of-the-human-spirit cute-porn (Spellbound, Young@Heart, and March of the Penguins). But how about a documentary that combines the two approaches: A film that makes an important societal point, while also making you cry happy inspirational tears? How about a film like Waiting for Superman? (See trailer embedded below.) READ FULL STORY »

May 11 2010 02:40 PM ET

Happy 'Twilight Zone' day! May your voyages remain gremlin-free!

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William Shatner says: There’s…something…going…on…today. Why, thank you, Mr. Shatner, for giving us us the heads up — today, for whatever reason, is The Twilight Zone day! So, in celebration, I ask you, PopWatchers: What’s your favorite Twilight Zone episode? I’m going to have to go with “Nightmare at 20,000 feet” (embedded below) or “The Eye of the Beholder,” because it still rings oh-so-true in our day and age.

Now, I’m going to take a break from blogging to read a book. Because all I’ve wanted to do was find some time to read some books! Let me just get my glasses here – [Crack] No! That’s not fair! There was time now! There was all the time I needed! Guess it’s back to blogging after all. PopWatchers, tell us your best Twilight Zone memories below!

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May 11 2010 02:34 PM ET

Sixth-grade 'Paparazzi' singer better than Bieber?

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The Web is going crazy for Greyson, the young man who performed a killer cover of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” at his sixth-grade festival. (Watch it after the jump, along with the Lady Gaga acoustic performance that no doubt inspired him.) His voice is amazing. The little girls love him. (Jezebel has some nice screengrabs.) And I’m personally obsessed with his decision not to say the word “eyeliner” but to leave in “cigarettes.” Also, his ability to make me experience a pang for Taylor Hanson.

Could we be looking at the next Bieber? Should you think he’s a one-hit wonder, we’ve also embedded two of his original songs: “Stars” (about a woman dying of cancer) and “Broken Hearts” (he begins the performance by fixing his hair, but don’t let that stop you from watching). READ FULL STORY »

May 11 2010 02:30 PM ET

'True Blood' minisode: Sookie and Tara, blah, blah, blah Lafayette!

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true-blood-minisodeA new True Blood minisode has premiered exclusively on TV.com. The scene, which time-wise fits into the season 2 finale, shows Sookie showing Tara the purple dress Bill bought her to wear to their fancy dinner. You know, the dinner during which he proposed and got kidnapped. Tara wants to know where Bill gets all his money, and the girls start fighting because Sookie knows things about Eggs that Tara doesn’t and doesn’t judge him. (R.I.P., Eggs.) Sookie eventually calls Tara racist for being afraid of Bill just because he’s a vampire. You can imagine how well that goes over. Luckily, Lafayette is present for comic relief: “Bitches, you both is pretty.” I may have missed him most of all (after Eric, of course). You?

More True Blood:
PopWatch’s True Blood coverage
Ausiello’s True Blood scoops

May 11 2010 02:15 PM ET

'Lost': I am constant-ly impressed with this awesome t-shirt

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nathan-pyleImage Credit: nathanwpyle@gmail.comI know all of us Lost fans are currently trying to figure out what we will wear to our respective series finale viewing parties on May 23. I’m still trying to find a T-shirt that reads, “Kate: Please stop following people into the jungle. Kthxbai,” but since my search is coming up empty, I think I’ll have to settle with this shirt by designer Nathan W. Pyle on Threadless. But I’m happy to settle, because it’s pretty freaking awesome.

If I were Doc Jensen, I would say it gave me a “Join or Die” political cartoon vibe. But I’m not, so I’m just going to enjoy it without thinking too hard. [Pop Candy]

May 11 2010 02:12 PM ET

Oscar winner Christoph Waltz joins 'Three Musketeers'

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Christoph-WaltzImage Credit: Bob Charlotte/PR PhotosLast week, upon confirming the news that Bourne Identity director Doug Liman would helm a new adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas 17th century novel, PopWatch wondered about your desire for a fresh set of Three Musketeers.

Well, Liman’s musketeers will have to duel with another trio. According to a story in today’s Hollywood Reporter, director Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil) has been busy rounding out his cast of swashbucklers, fair maidens, and villains. Logan Lerman (star of the cumbersomely titled Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief) will play hopeful Musketeer D’Artagnan, and Anderson’s wife Milla Jovovich will don a corset as Milady de Winter. Most tantalizingly, Anderson has lured Inglourious Basterds Oscar winner Christoph Waltz into the role of the Musketeers’ chief antagonist Cardinal Richelieu. En garde, Liman! Both productions are slated to begin this fall.

What sayeth you, PopWatchers? Will the dueling projects go head-to-head, or will one inevitably balk? Does the idea of Waltz in power shift your allegiance in Anderson’s direction, or will you remain loyal to Liman’s vision? As we wait, here’s a little morsel of Waltz at his ridiculous best. READ FULL STORY »

May 11 2010 02:01 PM ET

Style Hunter: Rachel's red vest from 'Glee'

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power-of-madonnaGlee‘s Madonna episode was epic for so many reasons — from the long-awaited renditions of “Like a Virgin” and “Vogue” to the Madonna-centric costume choices. Bustiers aside, it was one of the less noticeable clothing choices that had you guys itching for more info.

During the “Like a Prayer” number, Rachel (Lea Michele) opted for a more casual (than these numbers) denim look that still maintained her signature prep thanks to a cute red sweater vest, which many of you have been clamoring for.

Much like the rest of the show’s wardrobe, the vest comes from a totally accessible source — basics emporium American Apparel. You can snag Rachel’s cranberry unisex solid rib vest ($36; americanapparel.com) for your own Gleeky wardrobe, but we can’t promise that it’ll help you belt out a Madonna tune like Michele.

Dying to find something you spotted on TV or in a movie? Email stylehunter@ew.com and visit the Pop Style area of EW.com to see what we’ve found.

Photo: Michael Yarish/Fox

May 11 2010 01:29 PM ET

Playboy to release 3-D centerfold

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playboy-3dNow this is a logical use of 3-D technology: Playboy has announced they will offer a 3-D centerfold in its June issue, banking on the popularity of 3-D flicks like Avatar and How to Train Your Dragon. Of course, the audience for Playboy’s use of 3-D will be quite different than the folks sitting in on Dragon (I think. I hope.), so it’s not totally an ace in the hole. (Michael Scott, I think you have something to say right now?)

So now we’re just one step away from those holographic virtual reality girls from Minority Report, right? CNN — show us what you can do!

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