For all you Ferris Bueller fans out there -I sure am one - here is a little trip down memory lane combined with a where they are now. Enjoy: http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/08/31/thennow-cast-ferris-buellars-day??test=faces
Whitney has a new album out today - I Look to You. Very exciting. Her unbelievably amazing voice on new songs including a collaboration with Alicia Keys. As a Genxer, I have etched in my memory "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", "How Will I Know" and "I Will Always Love you" among many other Whitney songs. Looking forward to seeing her on Oprah, September 14: http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090831-tows-whitney-houston
There is talk of a 3rd installment of the action packed Bad Boys franchise which could bring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence back together. Pretty cool. Click here for the full story: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3if39271c89709c28eceb20163c74fc6f4
How awesome is Scott Caan as E's new competitive colleague. His portrayal of a Hollywood manager is ridiculously hilarious. That scene where he is chomping on his apple while yelling at E and then makes E throw it out -- too funny. Equally funny was the meeting with Bob Saget where he is trying to get Bob to sign and Bob throws him out of his own office. Saget was also great playing himself being a total nut. Fun times on Entourage.
If you are a fan of all things Rambo, then good news is coming your way. Sylvester Stallone will be back for a 5th Rambo movie. Click here for the full story: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007920.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
Watching "Heart: Dreamboat Annie" on Palladia. Heart is rockin' out covering Led Zeppelin songs including Black Dog and Misty Mountain Hop. If you are a Heart and/or Zeppelin fan you will dig this set.
I have to say the new Melrose Place looks good and scandalous. Laura Leighton, playing Sydney, will be back causing lots of trouble as well as several other cast members from the original Melrose Place. Interesting new cast members include Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Katie Cassidy, daughter of seventies teen idol and Partridge Family star David Cassidy. For all the Melrose fun, tune in to the CW starting September 8.
Stewie: "Well, I'd love to stay and chat but you're a total bitch".
Wow, would it be fun to be able to say that and get away with it sometimes.
So Excited! Foo Fighters are coming out - on November 3- with a greatest hits' album which will include 2 new songs. Do you have a favorite Foo Fighters' song? It's a tough call but I think I have to go with 'My Hero' as a favorite. For the full story story, click here: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/08/28/foo-fighters-set-to-unleash-two-new-tracks-on-greatest-hits/
What did you think about Project Runway last night? It was very cool to see Rebecca Romijn in her pregnancy glow. I really liked that we saw a lot of the behind the scenes' interactions of the contestants -- we don't always get to see how much fun they have with each other and them bouncing ideas off of each other so that was especially cool.
What did you think of the judges' decision to keep someone who had 2 huge missteps 2 weeks in a row? The Models seemed really shocked (I caught the beginning of Models of the Runway) -- it was very interesting to see their reaction.
Remember when you couldn't wait to see what special guests would be taking a cruise on the Love Boat? Who would be sitting at the captain's table? What activities did Julie think up for the coming week? Good times, good times! For some Love Boat nostalgia, click here: http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/08/27/thennow-cast-love-boat?slide=1
Just watched part 1 of Defying Gravity's pilot episode. The show has been described as "Grey's Anatomy in Space". I'm sure I'll give it up after 2-3 episodes since it was so cheesy and ridiculous, but the fun may be in watching it as a comedy and making fun of it. Ron Livingston's acting is so dry and robotic that it's comical.
Defying Gravity Website
Just sayin'...
I Know What I Saw Movie - Coming October 2009
http://iknowwhatisawthemovie.com/trailer.html
Larry King
http://paranormaldailynews.com/2009/08/25/larry-king-are-we-closer-than-ever-to-confirming-extraterrestrial-life-video/#more-1207
UFOs in the News
http://paranormaldailynews.com/2009/08/25/seven-videos-about-ufos-in-the-news-videos/#more-1210
Well, very interesting movie. More of a linear storyline than past Tarantino films and less bloody than the Kill Bill movies (although there is still plenty of violence).
In general, I think the film works - I was definitely glued to my seat wondering in each scene where it would go next, constantly anticipating a twist or turn.
David Bowie's "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" from his Let's Dance album made one scene really stand out. It was so good I thought it was a new track - maybe he re-recorded it?
The cast of Senfield will be featured on several episodes of this coming season's Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO. Can you believe it's been 11 years since the Seinfeld finale and Green Day's Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) closing the show out? Should be very interesting to watch them together again. To read all about it, click here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32580414/ns/entertainment-television/
a 6 year old asks you if you have a baby in your belly (and you don't), 2 seconds after meeting you.
The sibling rivalry on Top Chef is very intriguing this season. The brothers are both very talented and at the same time very competitive with each other. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. What did you think of last night's Top Chef?
It's been 20 years since hit movie Heathers, starring Christian Slater and Winona Ryder, hit the theaters. (I know, can you believe that was 20 years ago?) And now it's going to be adapted for TV. Were you a big fan of the movie?
For all the info on the new version, click here:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007810.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1
The Happy Days' spinoff, Laverne & Shirley, was a classic show -- lots of fun and wackiness ensued! For a look at the cast and where they are today, click here: http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/08/25/thennow-cast-laverne-shirley?slide=15
Interesting fact: Cindy Williams, Shirley, was at one point the real life Step Mom of Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson.
TMZ is showing a brief video of someone emerging from a van marked "coroner" and speculations is that Michael Jackson is still alive! While checking out various MJ Death Hoax sites one person suggested that it was Michael's eldest child, Prince, arriving to view the body (which makes some sense folks). I'll be the first to stay there were/are some odd events taking place before, during and after the memorial service (he's not even buried yet!), but this does seem far fetched. Then again, ANYTHING is possible!
"Michael Jackson" video clip on TMZ.com
MJ Conspiracy and Hoax Sites:
http://mjkit.forumotion.net/forum.htm
http://www.michaeljacksonhoaxdeath.com/
http://michaeljacksonconspiracytheory.blogspot.com/
P.S. The following clip of MJ's memorial service has been floating around the net and YouTube. It shows a man, seemingly in disguise, in the second row of the service and compares the "disguise" to ones that MJ has worn in the past. Actually, this seems more believable than the coroner's van video clip only because the person does seem like he/she is wearing a costume.
Michael Jackson disguised as old man at memorial? Hoax conspiracy theory
The "American Idiot" Musical, based on Green Day's album is set to debut September 4 in Berkley, California. It sounds very cool and am bummed I won't be able to make it to the limited run. For scoop about the show and cast, click here:
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/08/20/green-days-american-idiot-musical-meet-the-rocker-cast/
Jennifer Taylor, who plays Chelsea, appeared earlier in the series a few times as a different character each time before her current recurring role as Charlie's fiancee.
Random but true. Just saw the episode where Charlie discovers there is a website, Charlie Harper Sucks, and she plays one of the women, Tina, he makes amends with after seeing her post.
"You peep on my man's junk and LINGER...you gots to get got!" Lily on one of the many reasons she doesn't like Ted's girlfriend in the episode, Sorry, Bro.
Remember when the TV show, Thirtysomething, seemed like a story about people far far away from anything we could comprehend? A cool show, but distant from anything we could relate to. Fastforward 20 some odd years and the show is out on DVD and we couldn't relate more to the title. The cast reunited to talk about the show and the current state of TV:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32564403/ns/entertainment-television/
Eddie Vedder sang the 7th Inning Stretch tonight at the Cubs game. As usual, he rocked it. And he ended with "let's get 10" - perhaps I am reading too much into it but I was thinking both because the Cubs are currently losing 12 to 4 And because Pearl Jam reissued their album Ten this year. Such deep thoughts...
For all you Neil Patrick Harris fans out there - I sure am one, hello Barney Stinson - he was at the judges' table in Texas for American Idol. From the Tony Awards to Top Chef to Idol to the Emmys - loving all of his appearances. And can't wait for the new season of HIMYM to start! For more on Neil, click here: http://www.accesshollywood.com/neil-patrick-harris-joins-idol-judges-in-texas_article_22141
Speaking of Will Smith - who we just mentioned yesterday - a writing duo was just hired to work on another Hancock movie. So if you liked the first - this scoop is for you:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ia3f0e0ee831a693682a0df1c51ea6aa5
Along with True Blood's record ratings, Hung and Entourage are also doing well for the network. For more ratings news, click here:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007704.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
I wanted to add to Bender's list that Colbie Caillat's second album, Breakthrough, comes out today. She has a beautiful voice -- I especially enjoy her on Jason Mraz's song, Lucky.
Fun fact: Colbie's Dad, Ken Caillat, was a producer on Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, one of my all time favorite albums.
Here are a few DVDs being released today that caught my attention...
House, M.D. - Season Five (great series!), Duplicity (didn't "wow" me, but was okay), Lie to Me: Season One (Claire get credit for bringing it to my attention - good show)
Here are a few CDs being released today that are on my radar...
Collective Soul, Matisyahu's Light, and Michael Jackson's Remix Suite 1 - EP (the first in a 5-part release on iTunes).
Also, check out Robert Cray Band's song "Chicken in the Kitchen" - genius!
Just saw Art & Copy. Very interesting movie about the advertising business. It's a little slow paced, but it's cool to get a look behind the scenes into the people and firms that developed the original 1984 Apple ad, Where's the Beef campaign, Nike's "Just Do It" Slogan, Got Milk? and others.
R.E.M. will be releasing a live album of 'working rehearsals' of its 2008 album, Accelerate. Sounds pretty cool to have access to the behind the scenes of the making of the songs. For the full story, click here:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/music/news/e3ia76573c6f2d502a1b5fdb804b68d050b
Remember when Will Smith was best known as the Fresh Prince of Bel Air? Oh what a time it was. For a little Fresh Prince nostalgia, click here:
http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/08/21/fresh-prince-bel-air??test=faces
I would have started playing the lottery a long time ago. The odds have got to increase the longer you play, you know?
Just watched the movie, "Tyson" - fascinating look at Mike Tyson. Tyson basically tells his whole life story to the camera with video clips of his fights interspersed throughout. On one hand he comes across as totally out of his gourd. On the other hand, there are many moments where he comes across as really human. A "Must-See"!
Took a tour of Wrigley Field today - it was awesome! Saw press box, view from bleachers, Cubs dugout and much more! Learned lots of history and fun facts! Definitely something to check out.
The sixth season of Project Runway started off with excellent ratings on its new network, Lifetime. The show is great to have back - Tim and Heidi are a blast, the challenge was very cool, Lindsay Lohan was fun to watch as a judge and the contestants seemed to really enjoy the surprise of having her there. Click here for more on Project Runway's return: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jfBP5Vq04geCsv5KyU-lpCsGHG1QD9A8RFS80
Today, the Phillies' second baseman, Eric Bruntlett, turned an unassisted triple play - getting 3 people out by himself in one play - only the 15th in history! It's been a summer full of historic baseball. For the full story on the triple play, click here:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jfBP5Vq04geCsv5KyU-lpCsGHG1QD9A8RFS80
How cool was the premiere of Top Chef Las Vegas? A gold chip, $15,ooo, vices and Wolfgang Puck! Looks to be a great season. Who are your early picks for top contestants?
Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino have done it. Their pairing as star and director proved to be a hit both domestically and overseas. For the full story, click here:
http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=inglouriousbasterds.htm
Chicagoan Rick Bayless won Top Chef Masters last night on Bravo. Lots of fun to watch! I just wrote a couple of weeks ago about how a lot of Chicagoans have won or made it to the end of reality shows and now another one is added to the list. To read all about Rick, his restaurants and his foundation, click here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/practically-green/2009/08/rick-bayless-victory-for-eating-local.html
Get ready for 3 and 1/2 hours of Project Runway fun, starting at 8 EDT/7 CDT. First, a 2 hour Project Runway special all stars edition, then the premiere of Season 6 (on its new Network, Lifetime) followed by the half hour premiere of the new show, Models of the Runway.
The last Polaroid film and cameras are going on sale tomorrow at Urban Outfitters. Check out the story on OhGizmo.com:
Urban Outfitters To Sell The Last Of The Polaroid Cameras And Film
The Impossible Project is a team of people working to bring back instant film technology:
The Impossible Project
For all the Bon Jovi fans...
If you are nostalgic for all things Sixteen Candles, check this out.
http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/08/19/sixteen-candles??test=faces
Tom and Padma are back with a new cast of characters. Yay!
The writing duo, Dunstan and Melton, who won Project Greenlight (Greenlight fans I know you are out there - I traveled far and wide to see The Battle of Shaker Heights in the theatre, starring none other than a young Shia Labeouf) for writing the script, Feast, have written a horror script for tv, Clive Barker's Hotel, that has been picked up by ABC. A lot of big names are attached. Click here for the full story.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib9d44f33bad88c08f1ec31a658cdecb4?imw=Y
For those of you who are fans of the new Lifetime show, there will be more episodes coming your way for another season. Click here for the scoop: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007465.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
The executive producer and co-show runner of Will & Grace has another show in the works which appears to be in the same genre as Will & Grace. How awesome! Will & Grace is one of my all time favorite shows - I was just reminiscing about the episode where Karen & Jack climb about 50 flights of stairs -twice- on their way to Will's parents' anniversary dinner - only to bust in at the worst moment singing "Happy Anniversary...". So freakin' funny!
For all the details on the new show, click here:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i2ea12a163e397089f74874a1103c01ed
If you are missing those zany Bradys, check this out:
http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/08/14/brady-bunch?slide=1
There have been a lot of in depth profiles done on various aspects of football in recent years. Currently airing on HBO is a behind the scenes look at the Cincinnati Bengals, in the series Hardknocks: http://www.hbo.com/hardknocks/
Starting in September, a five-part documentary titled "Full Color Football: The History of the American Football League" will air on Showtime:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007442.html?categor yid=14&cs=1
A few years ago, MTV aired "Two-a-days", a reality show looking at the lives of an Alabama high school football team.
With all of the interest in football shows , I wonder why the excellent series Friday Night Lights never got the fan base it so deserved.
The long awaited Hall & Oates Box Set is set for release on 10/6/09 and can be pre-ordered on Amazon.com:
Do What You Want, Be What You Are: The Music of Daryl Hall & John Oates
I will definitely pick it up, but had hoped for more rarities, b-sides, unreleased studio tracks, etc.
New to DVD today is The Last Starfighter 25th Anniversary Edition!! Great, great movie!!
Also out on DVD is the movie "Tyson" about the boxer Mike Tyson - looks interesting...
Check out Third Eye Blind's Ursa Major and Colin Hay's American Sunshine (former Men At Work lead singer).
Great movie! It's like an updated version of The Fly with Jeff Goldblum only better since it's with Aliens!
The show looks awesome - I really have to pick it up. Last night's 3rd season premiere drew its biggest audience yet. Sidepoint but I noticed SNL replayed the Jon Hamm episode on Saturday night which may have helped. For more on the story click here: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007359.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
So I don't really watch Dancing with the Stars, but am always intrigued when the new slate of starts is revealed. This morning the lineup was announced: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32445784/ns/entertainment-reality_tv/. Some participants that I never would have guessed are Chuck Liddell, Michael Irvin, Aaron Carter and Macy Gray. Anyone you are looking forward to seeing? or do you never watch the show?
The New York Times has a very interesting profile of the Weinstein brothers who, 4 years after forming The Weinstein Co. and Disney buying out Miramax, are facing a stressful time in their company. At Miramax, the duo brought us such movies as Pulp Fiction, Shakespeare in Love and Good Will Hunting. In the last 4 years, they have had less hits and more financial troubles. For the full article, click here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/16/business/media/16wein.html?hpw
ABC is interested in bringing a series, based on the 80s movie St. Elmo's Fire, to tv. Producers include Joel Schumacher, who co-wrote and directed the movie, and Topher Grace. For the full story, click here:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i12c12e20214456f3aeca9a8bdf389955
44 years ago, The Beatles perfomed at Shea Stadium in New York, the first major performance in a stadium. Click here to read all about the electrifying performance:
http://www.examiner.com/x-11829-Memphis-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Today-in-music-history-The-Beatles-at-Shea-Stadium
40 years ago. Music. Peace. Love. What an incredible time to learn about.
Click here for a cool news story about the couple captured in the picture from Woodstock featured on the album cover.
http://www.fancast.com/tv/NBC-Nightly-News-With-Brian-Williams/90961/1213833142/Looking-Back-at-Woodstock/videos?cmpid=FCST_share&skipTo=0
District 9 is estimated to have had a huge Friday opening with over $14 million, nearly doubling the take of the second place film, The Time Traveler's Wife. For the box office estimates, click here: http://boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/
Seinfeld will be Jay Leno's first guest when his new show debuts on September 14. Click here for the full story: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007287.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
a 5 year old exclaims he likes hugging you because you are so fat and his Mom and sisters fall over laughing.
Howard Jones is back with a new CD! You can pre-order a limited edition version where he will incorporate the fan's name into the CD artwork and he will send a personalized note as well.
Howard Jones Official Website
MTV's scripted and unscripted shows seem to be growing by the day. It is truly amazing to think about where the channel started its programming 28 years ago in 1981 and how that has evolved into its current shows. Click here for the new shows in production for MTV: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007175.html?categoryId=14
The Marriage Ref, Jerry Seinfeld's new show is due to air early next year on NBC. It is a comedy reality show and his is first tv series since Seinfeld. For the full story, click here: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007192.html?categoryId=14
Bender mentioned Cobra Starship below - for those of you Gossip Girl fans- none other than Blair Waldorf, Leighton Meester, sings on their hit, Good Girls Go Bad.
I would have realized there is a whole world of apps out there for the iPod touch, iPhone, etc... -- it's mind blowing.
I Love You, Man and 17 Again come to DVD this week, but I'm most interested in The Class (Entre Les Murs) which I didn't get to see in the theatre.
I'm sure that there is good music being released somewhere, but I am disappointed (yet again) with this week's offerings...
If there are any Cobra Starship or Thrice fans then it's a good week for you...
I love a good conspiracy theory - if it involves aliens even better! One story floating around the net in UFO circles was called "Project Serpo". In a nutshell, it claimed that the U.S. was part of a human/alien exchange program where the U.S. sent 10 individuals to an alien home world to observe and learn about their culture. It was an interesting read - would make for a great movie!
One site, DisclosureProject.org, has testimony from many sources about an alien coverup within the government and calls for the disclosure of UFO activity and related knowledge to the general public. Assuming it's true I am all for disclosure - it's time for the world to move into the next level of human existence.
So, until THAT happens I am very interested in learning more about consciousness in general - what is consciousness? Am I my mind, my thoughts, my brain? How do we attain higher levels of consciousness?
Readers...I'm listening...
After thinking about numerous business ideas (including running an independent car company, starting an art gallery, developing a line of cartoon characters, and more!) I decided on skin care. Yes, that's right personal care and grooming products for men and women!
Once I locked down the idea I pursued it 110% by connecting with a business coach (Barry Moltz as mentioned in an earlier post) and began work on a business plan, market/product research, etc.
Future posts will discuss the business plan/research process in more detail (with some "do's" and "don'ts" to consider).
For those of you Red Dawn fans (I know you're out there, Bender) whose all star 1984 cast includes Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Charlie Sheen, Lea Thompson and Jennifer Grey - there is a remake in the works. Check out all the details here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32362308/ns/entertainment-access_hollywood/
Remember the mini-series, "V", about an alien invasion of Earth? I was freaked out when I watched it as a kid. Now the re-imagined version is back this fall on ABC...
Official "V" Site
http://abc.go.com/fallpreview/index?pn=v
Check out the Joan Rivers Roast on Comedy Central. It's crude, lewd and rude, but funny as hell! Carl Reiner was one of the comedian guests and he was great. Melissa Rivers was in the audience and she got roasted too - how could she not? Later on in the show she had a chance to roast her mom (and the other comedians as well). Kathy Griffin hosted the show and the other roasters included Brad Garrett, Tom Arnold, Robin Quivers, Gilbert Gottfried and the standard group of has-beens and unknowns that the roast attracts.
A shout out to Gilbert Gottfried (whom I normally dislike) as he was very, very funny...
http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/roast_rivers/index.jhtml
It looks like Abdul's departure from American Idol has opened many doors for her. She is in demand and what will happen next will be interesting to see. Check out the full story here: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118007060.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
Jeremy Piven made an appearance on last night's episode of Big Brother, promoting his new movie The Goods. He introduced the trailer to the houseguests and announced a competition for the chance to watch a screening of the movie in the house. They were shocked to see him. It was fun to watch him hang out with the houseguests on the show- he is extraordinarily sharp and witty and seems like he could pretty much hang out with anyone.
Kathy Griffin gave new meaning to the Teen Choice Awards as Griffin, 48, chose a teen to walk down the red carpet with her at the event. None other than Levi Johnston, 19, accompanied Griffin hand in hand. Check out the full story here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32352612/ns/entertainment-access_hollywood/
So this week's US Weekly has an interview with 20 year old Vanessa Hudgens about her new movie Bandslam, which took place well before Thursday's sad news about John Hughes. At one point she is asked "You play a rocker in the movie, yet your hair is so perfect". Her response "If I had it my way, I would have done the Ally Sheedy in The Breakfast Club, just craziness all over the place". John Hughes' influence goes well beyond gen xers and the timing of these references is quite poignant.
but I came home yesterday after hearing the sad news about John Hughes, as Bender mentioned below, and had something very interesting greet me. In the mail, was the new People magazine with one of the pictures on the cover page being Molly Ringwald about the recent birth of her new twins. Thought it was kind of fascinating...John Hughes pretty much made Molly Ringwald a star and there she was.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a great, great show. I highly recommend it!
Current fans know that the last season ended with the musical "The Nightman Cometh". I've watched is over and over again and I laugh each time. I think it's one of the funniest segments ever.
"The Nightman Cometh" is going to be staged in a few cities around the country. Not to be missed!! Read about it on USA Today's PopCandy Blog...
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2009/08/the-nightman-cometh-to-a-city-near-you/1
The new season begins on September 17 on FX Networks
http://vod.fxnetworks.com/fod/play.php?sh=sunny&ep=62
Sixteen Candles...
The Breakfast Club...
Pretty in Pink...
Ferris Bueller's Day Off...
Home Alone...
Nothing else needs to be said. R.I.P.
Gordon Beckham, third baseman for the Chicago White Sox, was voted American League Rookie of the Month for July. It is well deserved - he has been consistently incredible offensively- hitting in he clutch, reaching base and getting runs in.
Though he is not a rookie, and was a special part of the 2005 White Sox world series win, a special shout out should go to Scott Podsednik who also has been particularly amazing offensively consistently throughout this season, including his walk-off hit to win the game for the Sox last night.
Wow, the "Straight up" singer (had to give a shout out to that awesome 80s tune) will no longer be a part of American Idol. Very interesting. The chemistry of the judges and contestants is going to be so different. Do you think this will affect the amount of people watching the show?
Jeremy Piven appeared on Conan last night to show a clip of his movie: The Goods. Live Hard. Sell Hard. I actually thought he told some pretty funny stories and made some funny off the cuff comments - but the audience was tough. Cool that he always mentions his Chicago upbringing and memories of growing up there.
Once again I'm not really blown away by this week's new music releases (from a Gen X perspective).
However, I did see some Oasis re-issues on vinyl as well as a live release from The Hooters (of "And We Danced" fame).
Flight of the Conchords: The Complete Second Season is out today on DVD. Season One was great - haven't seen season two yet but I will check it out.
The Love Boat: Season Two, Vol. 2 is out today on DVD. Now this is a great Gen X flashback!
What a great episode of Entourage this week. First of all, a Gossip Girl reference: "I look like Chuck Bass" said Turtle as he was trying on clothes, making a reference to teen billionaire Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl.
David Schwimmer made a great appearance as himself, he was very comical, and they made mention of his Chicago / Northwestern connection. His taking a liking to a tough, attractive Hollywood agent played by Autumn Reeser from the OC was fun to watch.
Vince on Facebook was hilarious - his outlook on life is always so refreshing.
Drama - what else can you say - he lived up to his nickname this week!
on the Discovery Channel. If you enjoy learning about all things shark then this week is for you!
Check out the wacky foreword to Kathy Griffin's upcoming new book, Official Book Club Selection, as posted on Perez Hilton: http://perezhilton.com/2009-08-02-your-first-look-49
in 1990...Ghost was the #1 movie in America. Yes, that was 19 years ago - wild!
It looks like classic game show Let's Make a Deal will be coming to day time. I so remember watching just for the costumes and for the wacky "prizes" that would be behind some of the doors. Other classics The Dating Game and $100,000 Pyramid may also be coming back as well. Check out the full scoop here: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118006810.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
I would have brought suntan lotion to an outdoor carnival this weekend (which for some silly reason I thought would be indoors) and therefore would not be all sun burnt right now.
I think it is the coolest thing when a baseball player hits for the cycle: hits a single, double, triple and a home run in the same game. Yesterday, Melky Cabrera hit for the cycle in the Yankees win against the White Sox. It was the first time a Yankees player had hit for the cycle in 14 years. And the last time a Yankees player did it on the road was Joe DiMaggio back in 1948, also in Chicago. Lots of historic White Sox games lately.
Rob & Amber, who got engaged at the Survivor All-Stars Finale in 2004, have a new baby girl. Doesn't it seem like it was just last year when Amber wore that I heart Rob shirt and Rob proposed on Live TV? Check out the full story here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32264266/ns/entertainment-celebrities/
