I watched Horton Hears A Who this past weekend and I have to say it was a hoot! It had a very positive message and it was a very fun movie. The characters were vibrant and lively and the actors who did the voice-overs were fantastic. I was very glad to see this Dr.Seuss remake stick to cartoon or in this case computer animation. I did not like the Hollywood live-action versions of How The Grinch Stole Christmas and The Cat In The Hat. I felt those were to adult with the innuendo and jokes and took away from the essence of Dr.Seuss. Hollywood got it right this time. The Horton movie site is very fun and offers games and you can even adopt a Who.
Jessica Simpson was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with a minor kidney infection. She has been released and continues to work on her country album. The buzz around Nashville is that Simpson has purchased a mansion in the Forrest Hills area of town.
Peta has offered Britney Spears a job after her incredible acting stint on How I Met Your Mother . The job? receptionist and the salary would be $1000 to the charity of her choice.
Nick Lachey and pal Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinert were caught over the weekend partying with underage girls at Leinert's Arizona home.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Nightstand
Fred Thompson is heading back to Hollywood! Thompson signed with talent agency William Morris .
Justin Timberlake is hosting the 2008 ESPY awards. When we think of sports we think of Justin Timberlake right?
Random House announced that they will be reissuing some of the original books in the teen series Sweet Valley High. Sweet Valley High was about two blonde teenage girls Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield and their adventures during high school. In the original books they are describe as blonde-haired,blue-eyed and perfect size 6's. In Random House's press release they decided to do some editorial tweaking and the girls are now size 4's. As a fan of these books when I was younger I don't think anything should have been changed. The media already has done enough to damage young girls' self esteem and to "shrink" the waist size of fictional characters is just absurd. Thanks Random House for instilling a positive body image in young readers !
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was busted for a DUI yesterday. What's so newsworthy about it ? his daughter and another minor were in the car with him at the time. Now that's responsible parenting.
Kenny Chesney celebrated his 40th birthday last night at Nashville hotspot Cabana. Some of his famous friends celebrating with him were Tim McGraw and Faith Hill , Kellie Pickler ( ????) and questionable of all , Roger Clemens. To make a point that he is just as normal as the rest of us his birthday cakes came from Publix. To be perfectly honest , I think I would be afraid to be in a room with Roger Clemens, that man has a temper!
Justin Timberlake is hosting the 2008 ESPY awards. When we think of sports we think of Justin Timberlake right?
Random House announced that they will be reissuing some of the original books in the teen series Sweet Valley High. Sweet Valley High was about two blonde teenage girls Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield and their adventures during high school. In the original books they are describe as blonde-haired,blue-eyed and perfect size 6's. In Random House's press release they decided to do some editorial tweaking and the girls are now size 4's. As a fan of these books when I was younger I don't think anything should have been changed. The media already has done enough to damage young girls' self esteem and to "shrink" the waist size of fictional characters is just absurd. Thanks Random House for instilling a positive body image in young readers !
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was busted for a DUI yesterday. What's so newsworthy about it ? his daughter and another minor were in the car with him at the time. Now that's responsible parenting.
Kenny Chesney celebrated his 40th birthday last night at Nashville hotspot Cabana. Some of his famous friends celebrating with him were Tim McGraw and Faith Hill , Kellie Pickler ( ????) and questionable of all , Roger Clemens. To make a point that he is just as normal as the rest of us his birthday cakes came from Publix. To be perfectly honest , I think I would be afraid to be in a room with Roger Clemens, that man has a temper!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Another Day
Britney Spears highly anticipated appearance on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother was last night. After all the hype and media coverage surrounding her appearance I was almost expecting her to be as funny and witty as the regular cast members.
She wasn't terrible but I wasn't wowed , I think she could have done better. With all the negative press that has been surrounding her it was nice to see her doing something positive and worthy of press. I am also relieved because the past few weeks my People and Us magazine's have not had Spears or her sons on the cover. Her appearance did net the show some of their highest ratings , a 4.5 in the 18-49 age group. I read a snippet of a headline today talking about Spears appearance and that is was more about damage control than anything and I have to agree . The person that wrangled this deal for her knew what they were doing especially from a PR standpoint.
She wasn't terrible but I wasn't wowed , I think she could have done better. With all the negative press that has been surrounding her it was nice to see her doing something positive and worthy of press. I am also relieved because the past few weeks my People and Us magazine's have not had Spears or her sons on the cover. Her appearance did net the show some of their highest ratings , a 4.5 in the 18-49 age group. I read a snippet of a headline today talking about Spears appearance and that is was more about damage control than anything and I have to agree . The person that wrangled this deal for her knew what they were doing especially from a PR standpoint.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Pop Fiction
Bravo E! television for finally turning the tables on the media. E! and Ashton Kutcher have created a new show that is finally giving the media a dose of its own medicine. PopFiction debuted last night on E! and it features celebs such as Paris Hilton and Avril Lavigne "punking" the media.
Have you heard the rumor lately that Paris Hilton has hired a guru to hang out with her? False! it was a prank devised to trick the media.
The rumor that Avril Lavigne is pregnant? False! Lavigne staged a baby shopping spree and donned a fake baby bump to get back at the media.
Next time you read something online or see it on the news think twice,it might be PopFiction!
I love this idea it's about time celebrities started pushing back against the media. It's crazy that someone can't go to lunch with someone without being engaged or gain some weight and all of the sudden they are pregnant. Way to go E! and Ashton Kutcher!
Have you heard the rumor lately that Paris Hilton has hired a guru to hang out with her? False! it was a prank devised to trick the media.
The rumor that Avril Lavigne is pregnant? False! Lavigne staged a baby shopping spree and donned a fake baby bump to get back at the media.
Next time you read something online or see it on the news think twice,it might be PopFiction!
I love this idea it's about time celebrities started pushing back against the media. It's crazy that someone can't go to lunch with someone without being engaged or gain some weight and all of the sudden they are pregnant. Way to go E! and Ashton Kutcher!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Moment of Truth
I have been thinking about this for awhile now. I don't know if you have heard of the new Fox reality show Moment of Truth but it is absolutely horrible. I have had the displeasure of catching a few episodes. I had the television on while I was typing away on my laptop doing my Media Writing homework(Hi Dr.Mac!).
Anyways, the premise of the show is the contestants are asked a series of personal questions that they have previously answered while hooked up to a polygraph machine. The question is asked by the host and then the contestant answers and then a voice comes on and says whether their answer was True or False based on previous results( confusing I know!). The contestant's family is sitting nearby and if they do not want to hear the answer to the question they can press a button to stop the question.
The more questions that are answered True the more money the contestant can win and the more money means harder and more personal questions.
I explain this all to you to say this: What has our society come to when for entertainment we watch someone humiliate themselves and their families all for the sake of entertainment and money?
I find the show repulsing, cheap , vulgar and I can't believe Fox would even think of airing such a monstrosity. One contestant , I believe she was on last week, nearly ruined her two-year marriage by truthfully answering some questions that well, you just have see to believe. She is in the new issue of People Magazine ( it's Friday I got mine today as usual) stating her case. It's the usual blame it one the producers , I didn't know this was what it would be like and of course she wanted to be on televsion and win some money. UGGGHHH!!!! What happened to working? Get a job if you want money!
I am linking a clip of the show with this said contestant , it is kind of long but once you see it you will see why I have gone on this long about it. I urge you to NOT WATCH THE SHOW ! and I will do the same.
As you watch listen for the boos of the audience when the contestant's sister pushes the button to stop the question. I also find it very disturbing when the audience cheers when a contestant gets an answer " correct."
Anyways, the premise of the show is the contestants are asked a series of personal questions that they have previously answered while hooked up to a polygraph machine. The question is asked by the host and then the contestant answers and then a voice comes on and says whether their answer was True or False based on previous results( confusing I know!). The contestant's family is sitting nearby and if they do not want to hear the answer to the question they can press a button to stop the question.
The more questions that are answered True the more money the contestant can win and the more money means harder and more personal questions.
I explain this all to you to say this: What has our society come to when for entertainment we watch someone humiliate themselves and their families all for the sake of entertainment and money?
I find the show repulsing, cheap , vulgar and I can't believe Fox would even think of airing such a monstrosity. One contestant , I believe she was on last week, nearly ruined her two-year marriage by truthfully answering some questions that well, you just have see to believe. She is in the new issue of People Magazine ( it's Friday I got mine today as usual) stating her case. It's the usual blame it one the producers , I didn't know this was what it would be like and of course she wanted to be on televsion and win some money. UGGGHHH!!!! What happened to working? Get a job if you want money!
I am linking a clip of the show with this said contestant , it is kind of long but once you see it you will see why I have gone on this long about it. I urge you to NOT WATCH THE SHOW ! and I will do the same.
As you watch listen for the boos of the audience when the contestant's sister pushes the button to stop the question. I also find it very disturbing when the audience cheers when a contestant gets an answer " correct."
Monday, March 3, 2008
Bond is Back
For all you James Bond fans sit tight , a new James Bond book will be released May 28. The new book title Devil May Care is in honor of late author Ian Fleming's 100th birthday this year. The book will pick up where the last published book Octopussy and The Living Daylights left off . Octopussy was published posthumously in 1966.
Guitarist Jeff Healy has passed away at the age of 41. Healy had retinal cancer that took his sight at age one . Healy is best known for his 1988 hit,Angel Eyes. One of my all-time favorite songs , his voice is so pure and full of emotion that everytime I hear the song I tear up a little.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have released the names of their twins. Max and Emme were born February 22 in New York.
Colbie Caillat and Brett Dennen will open for John Mayer on his summer tour. A full list of dates will be announced soon.
I am crossing my fingers that Mayer will come back to Nashville this year , I seem to miss him each time he is in town.
Justin Timberlake will make a cameo in indie-rock duo Gnarls Barkley's new video Run. GB's new album,Odd Couple will be released April 8. GB had the monster single Crazy that was all over the radio last summer. I am a fan of their music , it is easy to listen to and very fun and will put you in a good mood. I am very excited about this new album the single Run is fantastic !
Billy Ray Cyrus and daughter Miley/Hannah Montana will host the 2008 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University. The show will air April 14 and Billy Ray and Miley are set to perform together . The elder Cyrus has also been named the new host of Nashville Star , the Music City version of American Idol.
I will brag a little here, I play poker with last season's winner Chris Young and I have to say he is one to watch. His voice is classic country and very smooth. He reminds of Keith Whitley , he doesn't sound like everyone else.
Guitarist Jeff Healy has passed away at the age of 41. Healy had retinal cancer that took his sight at age one . Healy is best known for his 1988 hit,Angel Eyes. One of my all-time favorite songs , his voice is so pure and full of emotion that everytime I hear the song I tear up a little.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have released the names of their twins. Max and Emme were born February 22 in New York.
Colbie Caillat and Brett Dennen will open for John Mayer on his summer tour. A full list of dates will be announced soon.
I am crossing my fingers that Mayer will come back to Nashville this year , I seem to miss him each time he is in town.
Justin Timberlake will make a cameo in indie-rock duo Gnarls Barkley's new video Run. GB's new album,Odd Couple will be released April 8. GB had the monster single Crazy that was all over the radio last summer. I am a fan of their music , it is easy to listen to and very fun and will put you in a good mood. I am very excited about this new album the single Run is fantastic !
Billy Ray Cyrus and daughter Miley/Hannah Montana will host the 2008 CMT Music Awards at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University. The show will air April 14 and Billy Ray and Miley are set to perform together . The elder Cyrus has also been named the new host of Nashville Star , the Music City version of American Idol.
I will brag a little here, I play poker with last season's winner Chris Young and I have to say he is one to watch. His voice is classic country and very smooth. He reminds of Keith Whitley , he doesn't sound like everyone else.
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