Archive: August 2010 (311-320 of 533)

Aug 12 2010 04:53 PM ET

Teri Hatcher provides photographic evidence that she's Botox-free (and pretty damn cool)

Teri-Hatcher-face“No makeup” photos make the news about once a year, but let us not become desensitized to the power of an actress volunteering for one. It shouldn’t be a big deal, but in today’s tabloid/blog world, it is. Teri Hatcher, 45, posted 8 photos of herself to her Facebook page Tuesday, taken alone in her bathroom after a bedtime bath the previous evening. “Thought about all those damn critics of my face. Love it or hate it, my face that is, no surgery, no implants, no matter what ‘they’ say. Decided I’d shoot myself in [sic] to reveal some truths about ‘beauty’ and hope it makes you all easier on yourself,” she writes on the first photo. “Did I every [sic] toy with fillers or Botox over the years? yes. Tell me does this look Botoxed to you? Yes I am alone in my bathroom naked in a towel on behalf of women everywhere trying to make a point. Women YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL,” she captions the next picture. She’s laughing in that shot, as though she knows what a ridiculous idea this is, but is doing it anyway. You’ve got to like her for that. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 12 2010 03:35 PM ET

Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, or Kara DioGuardi: Who should win 'American Idol' musical chairs?

mariah-jennifer-karaImage Credit: Todd Williamson/FilmMagic, George Napolitano/FilmMagic, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesAnother week, another round of American Idol judges’ table rumors. People.com reported yesterday that (le gasp!) Jennifer Lopez’s much-buzzed-about deal with the show might’ve fallen through. Kara DioGuardi’s dad told Capitol Tonight (file this news using the oh-no-they-did-NOT tab!) that his daughter heard her neck was on the chopping block via media reports only. And Nick Cannon got a little loose-lipped with the Hollywood Reporter and declared that his wife Mariah Carey “would love to” be the next Simon Cowell. (Reps for Fox and FremantleMedia declined to comment on these stories; reps for Lopez, DioGuardi, and Carey did not respond to EW’s interview requests.) But an Idol insider tells me the only thing certain is that Fox is loving the 24/7 cycle of media speculation about a show that’ll enter its tenth season in January 2011. “It’s the perfect position to be in,” says my source, who wouldn’t be surprised if Fox waits till the end of the month to make an announcement about which celebs will play the roles of Randy-Paula-Simon for a new generation of Idoloonies. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 12 2010 03:30 PM ET

'So You Think You Can Dance' finale: Who will/should win?

sytycd-final-3Image Credit: Frank Micelotta/FoxIf you read my recap of last night’s So You Think You Can Dance performance finale, you noticed I had a dickens of a time deciding who I think will/should win the season 7 title of “America’s Favorite Dancer.” Kent’s got the adorable thing and the irrepressible thing; Lauren’s got the consistency thing and the sunshiny thing; Robert’s got the dark-horse thing and the damn handsome thing. If I was keeping score based just on last night’s performance finale, I’d have to tip the scales in Lauren’s favor, what with her killer hip-hop number with tWitch, her fluid contemporary number with Robert, her hot-to-trot cha-cha with Pasha, and her wowsa solo. But really, Lauren pulls ahead mostly because Kent and Robert were saddled with two less-than-stellar routines, and not due to any lack of talent or commitment on their part. Plus, Kent is so effing talented and squeezably soft, you just wanna eat him up, and Robert’s got such grace and poise when he wants to — and did I mention he is a damn handsome young man?

Shoosh. I got no clue. Do you? Take our polls on who will and should win during tonight’s SYTYCD finale after the jump, and then sound off on why in the message boards. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 12 2010 02:30 PM ET

Johnny Carson website relaunches: What clips do you want to see?

reynolds-johnny-carsonA new johnnycarson.com has been unveiled that includes select Tonight Show moments for fans to enjoy as well as a searchable archive of 3,300 hours of show content for members of the media and production industry interested in licensing clips for commercial use. Granted, no one would ever work again if that archive was accessible to all, but we’d love to see that happen. (Anyone else who’s interested — students and researchers with a relevant need — is encouraged to register and see if they get approved.)

At least the public clips, which we’re told will most likely be updated weekly or bi-weekly, will give everyone a quick fix. There are general “Tonight Show Samplers,” and clips meant to advertise the many DVDs available for purchase through the site. Definitely start up top with the Burt Reynolds one. Not only is his leather suit a sight, you get Burt and Dom DeLuise cackling as Reynolds and Carson partake in a battle with a can of whipped cream. I’ve watched it three times. I’d also recommend the rooster taking a dump on Johnny desk in 1978, and Putt Mossman tossing horseshoes in the direction of Carson’s crotch in 1973. And, just because there’s no better feeling than watching a comic kill his first time in front of Carson, check out Louie Anderson recounting his attempt to compete in the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Which clips do you want to see on the site?

Aug 12 2010 02:00 PM ET

Lunchtime Poll: Dress you up in 'Mad Men,' 'Glee,' or 'Jersey Shore,' all over, all over (your real pecs)

It’s a landmark day for fashion! There’s a Glee-inspired juniors line from Macy’s launching this weekend, Jersey Shore Halloween costumes are available for pre-order RIGHT NOW, and Mad Men‘s 10-day charity auction — including dresses worn by Betty, Joan, and Bobbie Barrett (ugh) — begins today.

I’ll phrase today’s Lunchtime Poll in the style of its inspiration, Heathers (which I probably should have been doing this whole time):

That’s pretty very. Now check this out. You win five million dollars from Publishers Sweepstakes, but on the same day what’s-his-face gives you the check, aliens land on earth and say they’re going to blow up the world in two days unless you spend all of it on hoodies from Macy’s, skanksuits à la Snooki, or dresses from Mad Men. What would you do?

Vote below and let us know if our readership is as trashy as we suspect!

Read more: Yesterday’s Lunchtime Poll: Would you be caught dead singing Marc Anthony’s “I Need to Know”?

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Aug 12 2010 01:48 PM ET

iPhone owners bone more than Blackberry and Android users, says study

iphone-4The latest data-dive on OK Cupid says the nicer your photo on their dating site, the more likely you are to be deemed “attractive.” Well, knock me over with a feather (and then take a photo, and then let’s go on a date)! But the more interesting finding? iPhone users have more sex than other smartphone users. Think different, kids. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 12 2010 01:24 PM ET

Ellen DeGeneres to dance with tWitch on 'SYTYCD' finale

Ellen-Twitch-danceImage Credit: Kelsey McNeal/Fox; Andrew Eccles/jbgphoto.comYes, it’s happening: On tonight’s So You Think You Can Dance finale, Ellen DeGeneres will recreate injured contestant Alex Wong‘s hip-hop routine with tWitch. The surprise was first reported by Perez Hilton (and now confirmed by Fox and DeGeneres’ publicist). The routine, to “Outta Your Mind” by Lil Jon featuring LMFAO, is considered to be the finest hip-hop routine ever performed on the show, and featured Wong working with his shrink (tWitch) to overcome his ballet baggage so he could hit hard on the Tabitha and Napoleon-choreographed number.

DeGeneres responded to a fan’s prediction that she’d be Wong’s sub with the following Twitter tease last night: “I like it! I wonder if it WILL happen?” This afternoon she followed up with: “#SYTYCD finale tonight. Broke my heart when Alex had to drop out. Tonight, I do something and I hope it makes him smile.”

We can’t wait to see this. What about you?

More SYTYCD:
Recap of last night’s performance episode
Gallery: 10 Ways to improve SYTYCD

Aug 12 2010 12:01 PM ET

Bill Cosby on 'Today:' #ImNotDead

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bill-cosby-today-showBill Cosby was on the Today show this morning to talk about his web series “ObKb,” rock a classic seersucker look, and wax philosophical about the state of contemporary childhood. Also, stop saying on Twitter that he’s dead! He’s not dead, and it’s hurting his feelings.

Cosby’s segment was notable mostly for Meredith Veiera calling him old five times. Lay off, lady! He’s 73, not 103: READ FULL STORY »

Aug 12 2010 11:25 AM ET

TV's top earners: What surprises you?

graham-parsonsImage Credit: Mitchell Haaseth/NBC; Sonja Flemming/CBSCharlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, and Hugh Laurie are the small screen’s highest-paid actors, according to TV Guide‘s roundup of TV’s top earners. The magazine breaks its sampling of paychecks down by category, so Two and a Half Men‘s Sheen tops the comedy side with a reported $1.25 million an episode (followed by Cryer with $550,000), and House‘s Laurie leads the dramas with $400,000+ per episode. Peruse the list and tell us what catches your eye. For dramas: I was pleasantly surprised to find Parenthood‘s Lauren Graham making $150,000 per episode, which puts her only $25K behind The Good Wife‘s Julianna Margulies, on-par with Outlaw‘s Jimmy Smits, and $25K ahead of NCIS‘s Michael Weatherly and Blue Bloods‘ Tom Selleck. Also noteworthy: I’ve got a definite type, and it’s set at $100,000: White Collar‘s Matt Bomer, Castle‘s Nathan Fillion, Mad Men‘s Jon Hamm, Hawaii Five-0‘s Alex O’Loughlin, and Justified‘s Timothy Olyphant.

As for comedies: READ FULL STORY »

Aug 12 2010 11:23 AM ET

'America's Got Talent': Get us to the semifinals already

AGT-jackie-evanchoIt was no surprise that 10-year-old Jackie Evancho advanced to the semifinals on America’s Got Talent last night. Her powerful, Susan Boyle-invoking performance was all the buzz yesterday, despite some skeptics who questioned if the booming sound was really her. Luckily, Howie Mandel took a moment away from his usual creepy schtick and defended Evancho, as well as all the other acts. “On this show no contestant is allowed to lip sync. It doesn’t happen!” he said. Little Jackie even sang on command to prove her legitimacy. Now are you convinced America? READ FULL STORY »

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