Archive: April 2011 (51-60 of 473)

Apr 27 2011 07:02 PM ET

'The Voice': Is Frenchie Davis an inspiration? Or has she had too many chances?

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Categories: Reality TV, Television, The Voice, This or That
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Back in 2003, Frenchie Davis knocked our socks off during American Idol‘s auditions and Hollywood Week — before she was knocked off the show for topless photos taken when she was a teenager. Shortly thereafter, she starred on Broadway in Rent, but then she took a spot on national tours in 2004 with Dreamgirls and in 2008 with Ain’t Misbehavin‘. (The latter did, however, score her a Grammy nomination.) Then in 2009, Frenchie was featured on Tony Moran’s charting dance single, “You Are” — but failed to release any additional singles. And now, as we saw last night, she’s fighting to become the winner of The Voice, after advancing to the next round thanks to her performance of “I Kissed A Girl.” Of course, while some debate whether or not she has an unfair advantage — indeed, she does have a bevy of built-in Idol fans on her side — it’s easy to also wonder: Does the Grammy-nominated singer deserve a second chance? Is she simply chasing an unobtainable dream, or is she an inspiration to all of us who strive to never give up? READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2011 05:35 PM ET

Royal Wedding poll: Whose commentary are you most looking forward to?

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Categories: Bitchery, British Things, Television, The Royal Wedding
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Today, TLC announced that Rupert Everett and Ivana Trump will join What Not to Wear‘s Clinton Kelly, Say Yes the Dress: Atlanta‘s Monte Durham, and former Paradise Hotel/The Swan host Amanda Byram in London to offer commentary on Friday’s Royal Wedding. (Say Yes the Dress‘ Randy Fenoli will handle on-air coverage of the network’s five-hour Times Square viewing party, which will include a live performance by Colbie Caillat.) Truth be told, I’d have preferred to see Everett sitting alongside Kathy Griffin, Joan Collins, and company over on the TV Guide Channel — or “deputized” by E! for Joan Rivers’ Fashion Police special instead of Tori Spelling — but not all of us get our fairytale ending. But with all these commentators commentating on the royal nuptials, who are you most looking forward to hearing talk dresses, crowns, and boutineers? Vote in our poll below!  READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2011 05:15 PM ET

'Terminator 5': Can this franchise (and Arnold Schwarzenegger) be good again?

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Categories: Gritty Reboots, Not Jon Hamm, Now That's What I Call a Face!
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Here’s something you might not remember about Terminator 2: It was practically the last good movie Arnold Schwarzenegger made before exploring a career in politics. Consider: In the five years before Judgment Day, Schwarzenegger made Predator, The Running Man, Twins, Total Recall, and Kindergarten Cop; post-T2, he had one legit film (True Lies), but there was a lot more of Junior, Eraser, Jingle All the Way, the historically awful Batman & Robin, and the arguably-more-awful Last Action Hero. Meanwhile, the Terminator franchise also struggled to repeat the historic highs of the first two films. The James Cameron-free Terminator 3 descended into fluffy self-parody, and not even the presence of a Schwarzenegger digital-puppet could rescue the laughably gritty Terminator Salvation. As EW reported last night, Schwarzenegger is currently slated to revisit the franchise in a new film, pending his approval of the script. So, the question is: Can a Schwarzenegger-Terminator reunion return the film series (and its star) to onscreen greatness? READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2011 04:55 PM ET

Gary Busey cast in 'Piranha 3DD': A part fit for a Pepperoni Profit?

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Categories: Casting, Horror, Not Jon Hamm, Now That's What I Call a Face!, The Celebrity Apprentice

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It’s official. Gary Busey, recently seen as the cock-eyed Pepperoni Profit on Celebrity Apprentice, has joined the cast of Piranha 3DD.

It’s safe to assume Busey won’t be representing the “DD” portion of the film (we hope?) but the details of his character are yet unknown. The pic, helmed by The Weinstein Company, is set to bow November 23.

Though Tara Reid has denied her reported involvement with the film, the veteran actor still joins an edible young cast announced earlier this week. Attached to the project are Danielle Panabaker (Friday the 13th) and Matt Bush (Adventureland), as well as David Koechner (Hot Tub Time Machine).

So is Busey a perfect fit for the campy gore fest? READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2011 04:35 PM ET

Adam McKay: Obama's birth certificate does not let Hawaii off the hook

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Categories: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Politics as Entertainment
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Bowing to pressure from “carnival barkers” who stubbornly refused to believe that he was born in the United States, President Obama released a long-form version of his birth certificate, proving again that he was born in Hawaii. While Donald Trump gloated about his role in “getting rid of this issue,” this story is far from over. Those people inclined to doubt Obama’s citizenship aren’t easily persuaded by a quote-unquote legal document. And as director Adam McKay points out in a Huffington Post column, Obama’s disclosure now puts Hawaii on the hot seat. “It’s time Hawaii answer doubters and produce documents proving that it is a state,” writes McKay, who recently launched a website dedicated to protest songs. “What are they hiding? And why haven’t we seen these documents?” READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2011 04:10 PM ET

'The Hunger Games': Why Kristen Bell should absolutely play Johanna Mason.

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Categories: Casting, Geekery, The Hunger Games, Things That Are Awesome!, This Could Be Interesting...
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I never thought I’d say this, but I so want to hear Kristen Bell’s name called for the reaping.

When SlashFilm.com reported on Tuesday that the actress — currently seen cutting it up in Scream 4 — has started campaigning for a part in the eagerly anticipated adaptation of The Hunger Games, my immediate thought was: Isn’t the part of Effie Trinket supposed to go to Elizabeth Banks? Both would be perfect! How would could I possibly decide between the two?! Thankfully, the Veronica Mars star has made my life uncomplicated, as she’s setting her sights set elsewhere. Apparently, Bell, who is a self-proclaimed Hunger Games super fan, wants to play Johanna Mason, the cunning former Games victor and District 7 tribute. (Bell has not yet responded to EW’s request for comment.) The no-nonsense Johanna finds herself in the Quarter Quell alongside HG heroine Katniss Everdeen, where the two flip-flop between their trust — or lack thereof — for one another.

Well, you don’t have to convince me, Kristen. We’ve seen the actress play a character you don’t know whether to love or hate on the big screen before (see: Forgetting Sarah Marshall), and now that I’ve imagined her as Johanna, I honestly can’t see anyone else playing the role. READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2011 03:45 PM ET

'Top Model' launching all-star edition. Here are 15 alums who must join the cast.

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Categories: 100% Pure Cheese, America's Next Top Model, Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion, Nostalgia, Television
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You guys, I can’t help it: I’m smizing. How could I not after hearing Tuesday’s news that the CW is launching an all-star edition of America’s Next Top Model? It’s about Ty-time. Talk about long overdue! We’ve seen all-star seasons of shows like Big Brother, The Amazing Race, Top Chef, Survivor, and So You Think You Can Dance — how has it taken this long to reunite some of Top Model‘s most broken-down baby dolls?

Of course, how an all-star edition will fare will depend on which alums Top Model casts. In order to draw in viewers, they need to concoct the perfect mixture of kooky contestants — and those who are actually talented. So, without further ado, I’d like to help the CW out: Here are 15 former finalists who need to be cast in Top Model‘s all-star edition. (This list assumes winners cannot be brought back to the show; the CW had no comment regarding EW’s query surrounding the fact.) READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2011 03:20 PM ET

Somewhere, someone is thinking of casting Blake Lively in a 'Splash' remake. Don't.

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Categories: Grooming, Movies, Remakes
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Blake Lively has gone red for her new movie Hick, and stepping out at last night’s Time 100 Gala in a form-fitting aquamarine gown, she told People, “I feel like Ariel.” First thought: this is Lively’s second recent Disney reference. (She told WWD, “When I have bad days, I just eat lots of chocolate ice cream and dance to the Lion King soundtrack.”) Second thought: She could do worse. Ariel ranked No. 1 on our countdown of Disney princess hair. Third thought: Lively would look great in Ariel’s seashell cups. Fourth thought: Should she play a mermaid? Fifth thought: Imagine her in a remake of Splash. Sixth thought: No.

Agree?

Read more:
Blake Lively is a mystery. Plus, what’s your pick-me-up song?

Apr 27 2011 02:55 PM ET

'American Idol': What should the Top 6 sing for Carole King week? What should they avoid?

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Categories: American Idol, Music, Reality TV, Television
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Like I’m sure many of you, when I heard this week’s theme on American Idol was the songs of Carole King, I could not roll my eyes fast enough. Yes, of course, King is one of the great American songwriters of the last 50 years, but she isn’t exactly the most cutting-edge musician when it comes to finding a recording artist for today’s airwaves. But then I started scouring the woman’s catalogue for my weekly picks of what the Idol contestants should (and should not) sing, and I realized that, A of all, King’s songs are built to be covered by other singers. (James Taylor, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, The Carpenters, Isaac Hayes, Donny Hathaway, and Roberta Flack have all charted hits from King’s songs.) And B of all, she managed to write songs that fit each of the Idol Top 6 like a hand to a glove. So consider me 100 percent more excited for tonight’s show. Check out my picks below for the individual performances — since we don’t yet know how the Idols will be pairing off to sing their duets, I’ll leave those suggestions to you in the comments.  READ FULL STORY »

Apr 27 2011 02:30 PM ET

Donald Trump takes credit for Obama's decision to release birth certificate

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Categories: Current Affairs, Donald Trump, My Head Hurts, Politics as Entertainment, Ridiculata, The Apprentice
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Try to imagine, if you will, a world without Donald Trump. Not only would our nation’s comedians surely starve, but we’d never know how to angrily point on book covers or find fun, catchy ways to tell people they are no longer needed at their place of employment.

But, really, wouldn’t America suffer the worst of all? For weeks Trump has been crusading to have President Barack Obama prove his validity and release his birth certificate to the public. Lest we forget, this is coming from a guy who fought to let Carrie Prejean keep her Miss California crown, despite a nude photo controversy. (Though, to be fair, she was going to represent that state for an entire year.) Still, after weeks months years of scrutiny — and hardly just from Trump — President Obama announced in the White House briefing room on Wednesday morning he would offer up his birth certificate as a means to no longer “get sidetracked by side shows and carnival barkers” and get the nation to focus its attention on bigger issues at hand. (See video of the conference on the White House’s website.) Obama did not mention Trump’s name during his conference with the press, but, the Apprentice star seemed to hear things a little differently. READ FULL STORY »

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