Four For Friday

#1 - Let's start off with a kindness. This B list actor, who does more than act with a name everyone recognizes, but maybe not always from his films spent several hours visiting wounded military despite the fact he had an event that night. Plus he chose not to let anyone know he was doing it, and just did it to do it.

#2 - This B list film actress who was once the "it" actress is married with child but that marriage is in trouble. Seems she is not a fan of her husband or the child and would rather focus on her career and being famous again.

#3 - This B list actor on an ensemble show which is not Grey's Anatomy thinks he is the star of stars and the reason everyone watches. Yeah, right. Well anyway, he has decreed that he wants to only be filmed from the waist up because he wants to be able to wear shorts everyday on the set. When producers started giving him a hard time about it, he decided that he would just start dropping his pants during every scene. It is a standoff basically until after the Christmas holidays.

#4 - This idiot of a person who is a Golden Globe winning actress/supporting actress knew one of her friends was allergic to peanuts, but wanted to see what would happen if her friend ate them. So, she made a cake with ground up peanuts in it, and watched her friend swell up like a balloon before deciding that maybe the friend did need to go to the hospital. So far the friend has not called the cops or sued.

Random Photos Part One - With Reader Photos

So, you may be asking yourself why are The Beckhams at the top of the photos? They have done nothing special. Well, you may think that, but what you are looking at in this photo is a Christmas miracle. The kind of miracle that all parents all over the world will stare at in awe over this holiday season. Can't figure out what it is? The Beckhams are getting off a commercial flight from Los Angeles to London with three boys. A flight of about 11 hours or so. The kids have no bags, no toys in their hands, no games, and the parents are remarkably not loaded down either. As far as I know they did not travel with any help, so explain to me how it is that two parents can manage three boys on an 11 hour flight with nothing but presumably a crapload of Benadryl in Victoria's bag? I'm telling you it is a Christmas miracle of epic proportions.

The funny thing is, this is how they usually dress at home.

Now, if US Weekly follows their same procedure, Courtney Cox will be on the cover of US next week saying she is getting a divorce because she went to this premiere without David Arquette. Now, I'm not saying she isn't getting divorced, I'm just saying that lets see if US runs with it on the cover like they did with the Jennifer Lopez thing.

For some reason I just keep expecting Spade to get into an Elvis pose or something.

Just because I love Emmy Rossum and so should you. OK, you can do what you like. But you should.

It has been awhile since Guy Pearce graced the photos. Glad to see him back.

"What's that Jen? Did you say we need to pose all close because the paps found us?"

Jordin Sparks arriving in Perth. No, it wasn't a mass of paps. It was a friend of Jordin's I think who then gave it to wire services.

Another person long absent from the photos is Kelly Hu.

So, I thought Katie Price had started some new bondage line now but it turns out it is the same horse stuff she was selling before.

Keri Russell all glammed up. Nice.

The random photo of the day. Kanye West and Spike Jonze.

This was a children's toy party. Apparently Maria Conchita Alonso thought it was a whole different kind of toy party.

Nikki Reed seems to get so little attention from Twilight compared to everyone else, but I like her.

The scariest hand picture we have had yet. Look at it reaching out to Olivia Wilde.

Russell Brand was actually pretty funny on Jimmy Kimmel last night.

Rachel McAdams on the set of her new film.

Reader Photo #1

And Reader Photo #2 - with Sister Hazel

Think Shannen Doherty might be headed back to her old ways.

Maybe?

Definitely.

Obviously a staged photo of Shakira, but I think the dog is cute, and hey Shakira is not bad looking either.

I'm guessing the kids got new cars out of this.

Wow. He even has pulled Ron Kovic out of the publicity machine.

Teresa Palmer and yes, Lucy Lawless.

Your Turn

I promised you something completely trivial this week. Something totally non-sensical, but really a very important part of our lives and a pet peeve for millions of people throughout the world. What is it you ask? What could be more trivial than the way we eat our oreos which we discussed a couple of weeks ago. By the way, I really had no idea there were so many possible variations on them, but in order to practice what I preach I did go through about 10 packs of oreos that weekend and tried all of your ideas out.

So, for this week. Do you put your toilet paper on the roll so the paper comes off the top or from the bottom or does it even matter to you? I have to say for me personally it has to come off the top. Has to. Non negotiable. Which is why I live at home now with the parents. Need to compromise more.

NY Daily News Blind Item

Which small-screen Lothario received oral satisfaction in plain view at a NYC hotspot, and was then caught making out with a waitress just minutes later? And he did it all while wearing a bowler hat!

Lock The Windows And Doors - Courtney's Off Her Meds

Normally I would have titled this post something like, "This Can't Be Good" or "This Won't Turn Out Well." Both of those would have fit, but I think that as a public service announcement to you, my readers that you needed to be warned and to take steps to protect your family which you can now do simply by reading the headline. But this really won't turn out well. Of course Courtney could just be lying.

Courtney has decided that she has not had success on her most recent albums, not because Kurt is not around anymore to write the lyrics and music for her, but because of her ant-depressants. So, she has stopped taking them. Yep, Courtney is done taking them until she finishes recording her new album. Courtney says "I'm off antidepressants for the moment because my album producer wants me to feel the rage, wants me to be really angry, wants me to face the demons. And I am so f***ing angry!

Yeah, I'm wondering if she perhaps was off her meds when Kurt died. Just saying. Not contributing to the conspiracy theory and in no way would I ever imply or insinuate that Courtney Love had anything to do with the death of Kurt Cobain. I'm just saying.

Considering that I think the last time Courtney had an album come out was about 100 years ago, I'm not sure the world is prepared for Courtney to be off her meds and trying to do things on her own. The one great thing about will be her blog posts should be works of art over the next several months.

Be Careful Emma

I like Emma Watson. I like the way her parents have raised her and whenever she has taken a step out of line they manage to reign her back in. She seems fairly normal. So, I am hoping that what she said in a recent interview with USA Today is actually what she means and is not some fanciful thing that makes me want to call her out. In the interview she said that even though she is worth about $20M she has no need for money and really doesn't care about it.

OK, she is 18 and she does still live at home and so any 18 year old would probably say the same thing. I get that part. Fine. But, also I don't think she is asking her parents for $10, or since is British, a tenner to go out with her friends to the pub that night. She doesn't have a need for money because whenever she would probably need some for a new dress or evening gown or clothes or products that most 18 year old kids would beg their parents for or work 40 hours a week to pay for, she gets for free. Oh, and most 18 year old kids are not shopping at Kitson either.

I always find it very funny when rich people say they have no need for money. It's ridiculous. There is always a need for money. I much prefer rich people who are honest and say something like, "money isn't the most important thing, but it's much nicer than not having any." See, that is honest.

So, because of who she is and her past behavior, I am going to give Emma a break on this one and give her the benefit of the doubt. But, I am keeping my eye on you Miss Watson. I don't want to see you get all Lindsay on me when you leave home because that would be really disappointing.

I Feel Bad For Jermaine Dupri

There are lots of reasons I feel bad for Jermaine Dupri. I think first and foremost is that he has to interact with Michale Jackson. I think that would be uncomfortable for most people. I mean think about if you were to meet him. The first five seconds would be ok, but then after that, all of these things would start flashing through your head and I think that would be awkward. That and the burka and him peering at your kid through the eye part would be a bit unsettling as well.

Apparently this thing called the internet and all the blogs decided last week that Janet Jackson was pregnant. While I will admit there is a group e-mail list of about the top 100 blogs and celebrity sites, I will say that none of us have ever conspired to make Janet Jackson pregnant. Oh sure, Jesus over at Drunken Stepfather has wanted to make Janet pregnant, but I don't think he really shared his plans with all of us. So, last week Jermaine was telling the world that Janet was not pregnant.

This week, the rumors have all been that he and Janet split up after four years together. So, again he got onto his blog and denied all of those reports. Next week the plan is to say that Michael and Janet are having a baby in order to create the perfect singing and dancing specimen. At that point Jermaine will probably just give up denying everything and just give in to all of the celebrity bloggers and tabloids and let us just say whatever the hell we want.

I do think that it is kind of interesting that Janet herself has never said anything. How come she never gets on the internet or talks to her fans. Maybe Jermaine is protesting a little too much. Maybe Janet is pregnant, but not by him and that is the reason they broke up. That is a good story. OK, I'm sticking with that one.

The Reinvention Of Tara Reid

That didn't take long, now did it. Kneepads Magazine has already started their little campaign to get Tara Reid back in the real world. Oh, and when I mean Real World I don't mean the tv show although seeing Tara's career as of late, a stint on The Real World would probably be a step up. Of course being on the show they do a lot of drinking and partying and don't usually have jobs. Oh, so it would be perfect for Tara actually.

Anyway, People of course reported that Tara was in rehab and honestly since then, no one really cares what she does until she gets out. Then of course the paps will be following her everywhere to get photos of her drinking. In order to prep Tara for her cover story when she gets out, People started laying the groundwork this morning. In an article they have on their site, they quote unnamed sources which sound very unfriend like and more publicist like. Look at some of these quotes.

"Tara has a problem with alcohol. It’s been at the root of much discomfort between herself and her family and friends."

Umm, sure. I think all of us talk just like that when we are talking about a friend with a problem that needs rehab. I especially love how they throw alcohol in right away and ignore every other possibility. It's just alcohol people. You can still love her. She is not doing the evil meth. What would have been even better is prescription drugs which she could blame on some on set accident.

Her relationship with her family and friends "has become strained."

If the publicist could only come up with that, then you know that her family must have basically told her to get out of their lives. There were no quotes that said her family loves that she is getting help so things must be really messed up. I actually like Colleen who is Tara's sister quite a lot, but you know, there is just no way to ask someone, "hey, so why is your sister so effed up? Do you and your family hate her?" Just does not really give off that warm and fuzzy feeling I like to leave after all my encounters with people. OK, let's face it. Not really anyone has that feeling after meeting me. Instead they usually vow to lose 20 pounds, give up smoking and drinking and thank god their parents live 2,000 miles away.

"She finally made the decision to do something positive for herself and her loved ones."

Yep, that's a winner. Yeah, it's a win/win. I want Tara to get better. I'm not that much of an ass. I think addiction is something that is awful and is a disease and I want her to get better. I sincerely do. I just hate the fact that as part of her getting better, she is going to manipulate the rest of us and get something out of it besides getting sober.

That Would Have Been Embarrassing

Talk about embarrassment. Oh, I guess you can't, because right now you have no idea what in the hell I am talking about. So, let me tell you. Do you remember Sarah Palin? Yeah, the woman who was running for Vice President. Yeah, yeah, the beauty queen contestant from Alaska. Yeah, yeah. The one Hustler made a spoof porn film of which was quite good. Very good plot. The story kept me riveted. Anyway, as you may recall, Sarah's daughter is pregnant by some other kid. Well that kid's mom was busted yesterday for allegedly manufacturing and delivering drugs as well as simple possession also. That last one though is such a crock charge. I mean what kind of business person would Sherry Johnston be if she didn't sample the product she was allegedly making and selling. You have to stand by what you sell. I mean we want the people who make our beer and food and viagra to try it out first to make sure everything works ok. So, I think it should be a crime if a drug dealer doesn't try their own stuff.

Anyway, Sherry was charged six felony counts. Since she was arrested by Alaska State Troopers which are under the purview of the Governor, I'm guessing that maybe Sherry and Sarah got into an argument about who was going to pay for the flowers for the wedding.

Thought Pot Makes You Mellow

Apparently Cisco Adler does not follow the maxim that huge quantities of pot makes you mellow. Cisco was arrested the other night after he punched a security guy at a club. His band performed, and just like in The Blues Brothers they decided not to pay the bar tab. Guess they thought drinks were free since one was given to them at the beginning of the show. Umm, they weren't. I would have never guessed Cisco was much of a fighter. I mean all he is really known for his having a huge d**k and having sex with Paris Hilton and Mischa Barton. Oh, maybe that's why he has all the pent up anger. I would be pissed as well if everyday when I Googled myself to look at my c**k, I had to look at pictures of myself with Mischa or Paris. OK, I wouldn't have much anger. I would just be really disappointed in myself and ashamed, and probably having to visit a doctor once a week because my once prized member would probably be falling off.

Cisco was arrested and only had to pay $500 bail. By the time the security guard's lawyers get done with Cisco he is really going to be wishing he had paid that bar tab because it is not going to come close to the $20K or so he is going to have to pay for that punch. But hey, at least his mug shot doesn't look so bad.

Ted C Blind Item

Toothy Tile, we hardly knew ya. Last week it was signed confidentiality agreements with your male paramours (other than your main man); this week it's far, far, far worse: pretend, horrible sex with a member of the opposite sex, in hopes that your studly reputation will somehow be fixed. Ain't gonnna work—here's why:

Repeat Blind Vice offender Toothy has a former fling running her (yes, her) mouth around town about a drug-infested hookup with Mr. Tile. Do tell, babes! Apparently, T.T. banged said blabber to try to prove to himself—or more importantly, the powers that be (managers, publicists, the public) that he isn't gay. See, the more chicks he hooks, the farther back in the closet he goes; just how his handlers want it.

Eh, not really the best plan, as Tooth's last female "lover," if you could call her that, has been yapping away about her evening with the now A-list famous type. But it wasn't exactly candles and cuddles like you'd think.

Try tons of coke. Toothy would make this lady blow lines all over his tight bod until he was “numb,” bitched the gal who did the blowing. Then they could get down to business in what we're told were very "interesting" positions, i.e., painfully unnatural and not exactly enjoyable.

As disturbing as this news is, we must say we feel a bit sorry for our beloved Tooth (not to mention the used honey). This all took place, we're told, before Tile hooked up with his current beard, right when he was adamantly told not to come out, so it's no wonder he turned to drugs.

What's next? Meth with Morgan Mayhem? Pray not.

And It Ain't: All 3 Jonas Bros.

Today's Blind Items

What Academy Award winning actress/supporting actress recently cut open her husband's face when she threw her statue at him? It's a shocker.

Random Photos Part One - With Reader Photos

No one was really just totally deserving of the top spot, so by random chance it goes to Alyssa Milano who with that new hair style looks like she is trying to channel Leah Remini.

A nice little gaggle of celebrities lining up behind Amanda Peet.
Not the greatest photo of Cameron Diaz ever, but it's better than the bright red lipstick look she had earlier in the week.
Since Eric Balfour was such a good sport about the hat thing, I thought I would put him in without the hat this time.
Just because as cold as it was last night, Eva sucked it up and went with something that I know she must have been freezing in.
Probably my favorite photo of the day. Jacinda Barrett and Gabriel Macht.
Well I will say that Jenny McCarthy goes all out for Jim Carrey's premieres. Now she just needs some of her own.
It has been a long time since I have seen a photo of Jennie Garth where she was not wearing makeup. Still really pretty.
Reader Photo #1 - I will let her explain why she is dressed like that. Great story.
And reader photo #2.
Honestly, when I first saw this photo late last night, I thought it was Amy Adams and not Scarlett J. What did Scarlett change?
It's the Zooey. Hey, I just saw Elf so I had to put her in.
But, to give equal time I also put in Emily Deschanel as well.

Daily Mirror Blind Item

Which reality TV star has a odd deal with his girlfriend? He helps her with her career and in return he can have sex with a chesty blonde at weekends.

Mindy McCready Attempts Suicide

Yesterday morning Mindy McCready tried to commit suicide. Apparently the mother of her roommate and Mindy were talking on the phone and Mindy said some disturbing things and the next thing you know Mindy is in a Nashville hospital getting some wrist wounds treated.

I have posted about Mindy before and she really is like our version of Amy Winehouse except for the fact that Amy had more hits, and has made more money. But, on the bright side, Mindy does have better teeth and doesn't have Blaaaaaake. That would be something though right? Amy and Blaaaaaaaake get divorced and he moves over here and starts squiring and courting Mindy around Nashville. Oh, I'm sure the people in Nashville would love Blaaaaake. It would take about a day before he would get his ass kicked.

At this point I think Mindy just needs to get right. I can't even begin to understand her personal demons but I'm sure there are plenty. I really would like to know what happened to her in the year or two prior to when she hooked up with Roger Clemens. I would think that would provide some clues.

It Sounds Worse Than It Is

You know my unexplained fascination with the whole Jodie Sweetin divorce. I just can't get enough. Last night I was reading all the reports on various websites. Most of them said something like Jodie loses custody of her child which of course is wrong. The rest basically said she has to be supervised when she visits her daughter. That is the part that is a little misleading. Normally a supervised visit is something that happens when a parent has some issue which needs to be watched. Want to know a celebrity couple like that? Charlie and Denise. So, when Charlie wants to see the children he needs to do so with someone supervising which means present during the entire visit. In many cases the supervisor is someone hired by the parent who has been approved by the court.

So, when I first read the headline I thought Cody or Codeine or whatever his name is had won custody and Jodie could only see their daughter with a supervisor present. That is when I said, "wow she must have really relapsed." Then if you read what the judge said, you realize that nothing has really changed at all.

Jodie has to see her daughter at her parent's house or in front of her parents. Ummm. Jodie lives at her parent's house so that first condition isn't actually going to pose a problem. The only thing that is different is that if she goes out of the house with the daughter she needs to have a parent with her. Jodie has no money so of course that is great for her because now if she goes out, chances are the parent will pick up the tab. It is a win/win.

Cody says Jodie relapsed and has been drinking and alleges meth use. Jodie's lawyer said Jodie had a couple glasses of wine over dinner and immediately went to AA because she felt guilty.

I think the judge thought both parents were messed up and ordered them both to have drug tests before the next hearing.

Mercury?

Jeremy Piven walked out of the play Speed The Plow. The problem was when he walked out he was not a guest in the theatre, but actually the star of the play. Piven just abruptly left prior to his performance on Tuesday and also decided to skip yesterday's matinee performance as well.

The reason? Well, Piven said that he had a high mercury count and so couldn't do the performances. Instead, Piven decided to just fly back to LA leaving David Mamet in the lurch and causing at least 300 people to ask for their money back when they heard Piven had abandoned the play. Ummm, I am writing his a couple of hours before you are actually going to see it. I would not be surprised when this actually does show up on the internet that Jeremy has not landed himself a little spot in what we like to call rehab.

It has to be something like that. Mercury? WTF is that about? You know you are messed up on something when the excuse of a high mercury count actually sounds good to you. David Mamet actually despite being totally screwed over by Piven had a sense of humor about the whole thing.

"I talked to Jeremy on the phone, and he told me that he discovered that he had a very high level of mercury," Mamet told Daily Variety. "So my understanding is that he is leaving show business to pursue a career as a thermometer."

That is some funny stuff from a guy who is probably wondering if he can handle 300 refunds a day. Jeremy Piven has got some explaining to do.

SAG Awards Nominations

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

RICHARD JENKINS / Walter Vale - "THE VISITOR" (Overture Films)
FRANK LANGELLA / Richard Nixon - "FROST/NIXON" (Universal Pictures)
SEAN PENN / Harvey Milk - "MILK" (Focus Features)
BRAD PITT / Benjamin Button - "THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON" (Paramount Pictures)
MICKEY ROURKE / Randy - "THE WRESTLER" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

ANNE HATHAWAY / Kym - "RACHEL GETTING MARRIED" (Sony Pictures Classics)
ANGELINA JOLIE / Christine Collins - "CHANGELING" (Universal Pictures)
MELISSA LEO / Ray Eddy - "FROZEN RIVER" (Sony Pictures Classics)
MERYL STREEP / Sister Aloysius Beauvier - "DOUBT" (Miramax Films)
KATE WINSLET / April Wheeler - "REVOLUTIONARY ROAD" (Paramount Vantage)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

JOSH BROLIN / Dan White - "MILK" (Focus Features)
ROBERT DOWNEY, JR. / Kirk Lazarus - "TROPIC THUNDER" (Paramount Pictures)
PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN / Father Brendan Flynn - "DOUBT" (Miramax Films)
HEATH LEDGER / Joker - "THE DARK KNIGHT" (Warner Bros. Pictures)
DEV PATEL / Older Jamal - "SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE" (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

AMY ADAMS / Sister James - "DOUBT" (Miramax Flms)
PENÉLOPE CRUZ / Maria Elena - "VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA" (The Weinstein Company)
VIOLA DAVIS / Mrs. Miller - "DOUBT" (Miramax Films)
TARAJI P. HENSON / Queenie - "THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON" (Paramount Pictures)
KATE WINSLET / Hanna Schmitz - "THE READER" (The Weinstein Company)

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

DOUBT (Miramax)
FROST/NIXON (Universal Pictures)
MILK (Focus Features)
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON (Paramount Pictures)


PRIMETIME TELEVISION


Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

RALPH FIENNES / Bernard Lafferty - "BERNARD AND DORIS" (HBO)
PAUL GIAMATTI / John Adams - "JOHN ADAMS" (HBO)
KEVIN SPACEY / Ron Klain - "RECOUNT" (HBO)
KIEFER SUTHERLAND / Jack Bauer - "24: REDEMPTION" (FOX)
TOM WILKINSON / Benjamin Franklin - "JOHN ADAMS" (HBO)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

LAURA DERN / Katherine Harris - "RECOUNT" (HBO)
LAURA LINNEY / Abigail Adams - "JOHN ADAMS" (HBO)
SHIRLEY MacLAINE / Coco Chanel - "COCO CHANEL" (Lifetime)
PHYLICIA RASHAD / Lena Younger - "A RAISIN IN THE SUN" (Lifetime)
SUSAN SARANDON / Doris Duke - "BERNARD AND DORIS" (HBO)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series

MICHAEL C. HALL / Dexter Morgan - "DEXTER" (Showtime)
JON HAMM / Don Draper - "MAD MEN" (AMC)
HUGH LAURIE / Gregory House - "HOUSE" (FOX)
WILLIAM SHATNER / Denny Crane - "BOSTON LEGAL" (ABC)
JAMES SPADER / Alan Shore - "BOSTON LEGAL" (ABC)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series

SALLY FIELD / Nora Walker - "BROTHERS & SISTERS" (ABC)
MARISKA HARGITAY / Det. Olivia Benson - "LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT" (NBC)
HOLLY HUNTER / Grace Hanadarko - "SAVING GRACE" (TNT)
ELISABETH MOSS / Peggy Olson - "MAD MEN" (AMC)
KYRA SEDGWICK / Dep. Chief Brenda Johnson - "THE CLOSER" (TNT)

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series

ALEC BALDWIN / Jack Donaghy - "30 ROCK" (NBC)
STEVE CARELL / Michael Scott - "THE OFFICE" (NBC)
DAVID DUCHOVNY / Hank Moody - "CALIFORNICATION" (Showtime)
JEREMY PIVEN / Ari Gold - "ENTOURAGE" (HBO)
TONY SHALHOUB / Adrian Monk - "MONK" (USA)

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series

CHRISTINA APPLEGATE / Samantha Newly - "SAMANTHA WHO?" (ABC)
AMERICA FERRERA / Betty Suarez - "UGLY BETTY" (ABC)
TINA FEY / Liz Lemon - "30 ROCK" (NBC)
MARY-LOUISE PARKER / Nancy Botwin - "WEEDS" (Showtime)
TRACEY ULLMAN / Various Characters - "TRACEY ULLMAN’S STATE OF THE UNION" (Showtime)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

BOSTON LEGAL (ABC)
DEXTER (Showtime)
HOUSE (Fox)
MAD MEN (AMC)
THE CLOSER (TNT)

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

30 ROCK (NBC)
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (ABC)
ENTOURAGE (HBO)
THE OFFICE (NBC)
WEEDS (Showtime)

Khloe Kardashian Is Full Of Crap

When Khloe Kardashian was busted for wearing fur not too long before her naked PETA ad came out, instead of just saying that she was doing the PETA thing in order to stay in the public eye and try and be relevant for something other than being the sister of someone who got famous for making a sex tape with Brandy's brother, she decided to go ahead and spin a bunch of crap.

Apparently the same people that let Mischa Barton have a website have also decided to allow Khloe to have a website. I guess the criteria for getting a celebrity website is that at some point you had to have your photo taken at an event and not be a caterer. So, here is what Khloe had to say about her fur wearing not so distant past.

She says that there are tons of photos of her wearing fur and that she was a real fur fan. Then PETA approached her and she said, "hell yeah I will give up fur if you do one of those naked things of me and I can have my own red carpet event where my sister is not the star."

She actually said something more along the lines of she saw a video PETA showed her and immediately swore off fur. Uh huh. If some furrier said here is $1M to wear one of our furs and be on television everyday Khloe would be on her "blog" talking about how the animal was killed humanely or something like that. Now, if I could just find someone who would pay her more than $20 for anything.

NY Daily News Blind Item

Which has-been TV star can’t keep it in his pants? He has two-timed a gaggle of girlfriends and fiancées, and despite his recent nuptials, we hear he’s still making booty calls to exes.

Today's Blind Items

I guess she is a C list actress now but with A list name recognition. Anyway, she had her "people" lie to news outlets about her recent trip to rehab. Instead, her "people" gave an exclusive about her rehab visit so she could get a cover story when she gets out of rehab in the hopes of jump starting her career.

Random Photos Part One - With Reader Photos

A reader photo of an event or a celebrity always gets the top spot, except of course when I deem otherwise. It's my blog. I can make the rules. Sorry for the outburst. I'm fine. Thanks to Lupe for the photo.

Enanitos Verdes - San Francisco

The Adam Walsh case was finally closed after 27 years. The guy that police are convinced committed the crime has now been dead for several years.
It is kind of hard to make any kind of light hearted comment after Adam Walsh, so I'm sorry about that Benjamin McKenzie. But on the bright side, at least your last name isn't Button.
Barry Pepper is a really great actor, but he always looks like he is so close to death.
Speaking of death. No, Deborah Gibson is not about to die. I was just talking about her career. Look at the smile on her face. The photographer must have recognized her or something.
In some serious WTF news. Drew Peterson is now engaged to a 23 year old woman. Yes, the same Drew Peterson whose past few wives have disappeared under very strange circumstances. What in the hell would posses someone to marry this guy? I desperately want to see a photo of the woman he is engaged to. Thanks Audrey.
You might be wondering what Eric Balfour and his red hat are doing back in the photos for a second consecutive day. Well, Eric sent me an e-mail yesterday with a response to my comment joking that everyone is wearing red hats now to formal events. "Nobodies wearing them buddy... That's why she's got that look on her face. LOL. Oh, and it was pink. I like doing things that go against the norm. Life's short, might as well have a little fun!" Thanks for the e-mail Eric. I stand corrected. The hat is pink.
Two Rachels. Well really one is an Evan Rachel, but it was the only thing I could think of right this second to introduce Evan Rachel Wood and Rachel Weisz. Not that they really need introductions. I mean it isn't like we can step through the photo and say, "Hi, I'm Enty, and you are?"
Not a huge 50 Cent fan, but there are very few times that I don't just love what he wears on red carpets.
It's a Fresh Prince Reunion. Or as we like to say in this economy. Job, No Job, No Job. Kind of like duck duck goose.
And what Fresh Prince reunion would not be complete without DJ Jazzy Jeff.
OK. I didn't notice it last week when Jennifer Connelly was wearing a dress, but something has to be done. When your size minus 4 pants are baggy then it is time to eat some food.
I guess this is Jamie Foxx dancing. It was his birthday party, but I swear this is like his fourth birthday party in the last six months.
No real reason, just Jennifer Garner is about the most hands on celebrity parent that I can think of today.
So, according to court papers filed by Jodie Sweetin's soon to be ex, he alleges that she is abusing alcohol and also meth. This just gets more interesting.
Not a big fan of either Kate Moss or Jamie Hince, but I actually like the photo. So kudos to the photographer.
It's not that I'm opposed to Katie Price dry humping a stuffed animal. The UK is a free country, she can hump whatever she wants. What I find disturbing is that she is dry humping the bear while the bear is holding a cub.
Everytime I see photos of Keanu Reeves lately, I just want to yell, "makeup," and get someone to fill in the spots of his beard. It literally is driving me nuts.
I'm pretty sure Mickey Rourke is the only human who could pull this look off.
Here he is again with from L to R. Rowdy Roddy Piper, Greg The Hammer Valentine and Brutus The Barber Beefcake.
Marisa Tomei actually looks really pretty here. That's it. No snark. She just looks nice.
Every Wednesday I am forced to look at photos of Rachida Dati. She is something akin to the Attorney General in France. Every week there are about 500 photographs taken of her when she leaves the weekly cabinet meeting. She is very pretty and I am hoping pregnant, but I don't know what the fascination is of her by the French media so if you are in France, please tell me.
Rosario Dawson standing out in the rain and cold (for LA) signing autographs. It was really nice on her part.
Reader Photo #1. She says it is from the 80's. I don't think I would have guessed that.
And Reader Photo #2.
Gallup released a poll today. Totally true. Look on Huffington Post if you think I'm joking. If you do read it though it is even worse than what I am about to tell you. 1,400 Americans were shown this picture in person and were asked to identify where the United States was on this map. 37% of the people got it wrong. The four most popular wrong answers are marked with the little red thing.
Not saying they are. But, it looks like Viggo Mortensen and Jason Isaacs are sharing a dirty little secret.
I think Woody Harrelson is under appreciated as an actor. Woody. I appreciate you.
I still don't like Wentworth Miller though.
Zac Efron seems to be saying "Dude. Those mushrooms must be kicking in because I'm actually attracted to girls."

Vanessa Hudgens is saying. Oh who the hell knows what she is saying or thinking or doing.

NY Post Blind Items

WHICH Olympic champion smoked pot for the first time recently at a Michigan hotel? The stoned athlete broke the TVs in his room, but later bought exact replicas so he could replace them before anybody at the hotel was the wiser .

WHICH lifestyle diva used a hand model for close-up shots in her latest book? She deemed her own hands too wrinkled .

WHICH still-sexy actress, who has a daughter now getting ingenue roles, is facing reality? She finally had her first face-lift last week.

He Just Wanted Leggings

Apparently last night someone just could not take pressure from their daughter anymore. I see it all the time on the faces of parents whenever I am walking through stores. The please look followed by the 34 other pleases and why such and such product or item is crucial to their life. They get louder and louder and more urgent until one parent finally snaps and heads off to the liquor aisle for some sustenance while the other parent either meekly gives in to the child or just takes the child and leaves the store.

Well, a 38 year old man was arrested last night in Arizona after lunging at Lindsay Lohan. That's right. Lunging is now a crime. What should be a crime is that Lindsay is so out of her 15 minutes that she followed Samantha Ronson to a club in Arizona where Samantha played records. This all happened as Lindsay was leaving the club. The guy tried to get through the wall of security blanketing Lindsay and Samantha because hey, they need blanketing. He was thwarted in his effort and was arrested for disorderly conduct.

My guess is that his daughter just wanted a pair of leggings and instead of going to the store, he just decided he was going to ask Lindsay for a pair personally. Makes sense right? Yeah, it's a bit of a stretch, but it passes for news today. How do we know he was even lunging for Lindsay. Maybe the guy had a thing for one of the security guards. Maybe Lindsay just happened to be standing there and because she is the big celebrity, the world assumes the guy was lunging after her. Maybe it was Michael Lohan in disguise trying to get close to Lindsay so he could borrow couple of bucks before that sale on fish net shirts is over.

You Know It's Time To Stop Breast-Feeding When...

I think before this goes any further, all of you need to know I am a big fan of breast feeding. I believe in it and support it and think that if possible children should be breast fed until they are six months. I know many people cannot do it for whatever reason such as work or an inability to do so and that is fine as well. I'm not judging and don't think you are a bad parent if you don't. The point of all this is that Gossip Girl actress Kelly Rutherford gave an interview to US Weekly in which she says she is still breast feeding her 2 year old son and is about to give birth to a second child this summer. She says she loves breast feeding her son and that many cultures do it until the baby is five years old. She plans on doing it with her son until it doesn't feel right anymore. OK, just because some cultures do it until a child is five does not mean that you need to do it to. In the vain of "You Might Be A Redneck If..." here are my "You Know It's Time To Stop Breast Feeding When..."

You know it's time to stop breast feeding when your kid tells your dad to move out of the way.

You know it's time to stop breast feeding when your kid goes home from kindergarten at lunch so he can eat at home.

You know it's time to stop breast feeding when your kid has names for each breast.

You know it's time to stop breast feeding when your kid can spell the word breast.

You know it's time to stop breast feeding when your kid wants a cigarette after.

You know it's time to stop breast feeding when your kid can do it standing up.

Feel free to add your own.

I Hate Myself

I really hate myself for doing this. I'm falling into the Tom Cruise PR machine trap. I can't help myself. No matter how hard the PR push is though, there is still no way I am going to see Valkyrie. It's one thing to get sucked into all the hype when it's free, but I really can't see myself contributing dollars to Tom Cruise knowing that somehow lots of it will end up with Scientology. OK, with that out of the way, you have to see Tom on Letterman last night reading the top ten list. Definitely worth three minutes of your time.

I'm Ticked At Playboy

I'm not really ticked at Playboy, I just thought that if I was a big whiner like Elisabeth Hasselbeck that maybe Playboy would let me inside the Mansion on New Year's Eve. Nothing says loving like a 400 pound man in silk pajamas getting blitzed out of his mind and passing out in the grotto. I mean I did a lot for Playboy this year. OK, well they did a lot for me. Maybe I should invite them to my party. Hef can come over and tell me what its like to almost swallow a sex toy and I can tell him, well actually nothing. Good times.

I have never really jumped on the anti Elisabeth bandwagon. Despite what you think of her you have to admit that she has some guts knowing she is going to get hammered by every member of the panel when she opens her mouth. To keep coming back for that kind of ass kicking means you are either tough or getting paid a whole bunch of money.

Yesterday though, Elisabeth made me realize that she is the kind of person that expects something for what she does. During the taping of The View yesterday, Elisabeth basically blasted The White House for not sending her an invitation to the annual Christmas party there. She basically said that she worked for them all during the campaign and she wanted a little payback. When the payback didn't come she went on the offensive and whined. Hey, maybe they didn't want her at the party this year. I know they invited her two minutes after the show ended, but that is just because they probably know she would just keep whining and whining until they caved. That's probably why they didn't want her there in the first place. That and I don't think she is probably much of a drinker and so very unlikely to photocopy her butt and autograph them for everyone.

Oh, and then to top it all off. To show that she really does carry a grudge. After the White House extended an invitation to the party, Elisabeth had the nerve to say through a publicist that she and her husband would see if they could fit it into their plans. Somebody just needs to go kick her ass and tell her that if someone had voted her off Survivor earlier she wouldn't be on The View.

Canadian Idol Says Goodbye For Now - Subtle Canadian Humor Inside

According to the National Post, Canadian Idol is taking a little break. According to Zach Werner, who is a judge on the show, he doesn't think it's a break. He thinks it's forever.

"I dunno what planet you all live on but on my planet resting means the show is off the air full stop. I know nothing else"

I'm not sure what the word dunno means. I guess it could be some new kind of donut at Tim Horton's. In case you are thinking to yourself that Zach just said "dunno" and the reporter just wrote it down like that, then you would be wrong. Zach actually typed out the word on his Facebook page. I'm also not sure which planet he thinks we live on because honestly, if I'm living on another planet and I am still forced to watch any Idol competition than honestly, it is a pretty crappy planet. Despite Zach's prospect of unemployment and the crushing of thousands of dreams for Canadian singers, I actually think the Idol shows should take a break. American Idol's ratings were way down last year. They won't take a break though because it is still the number one show. Instead they just keep trying to tinker with the format and the judges to try and get all the viewers back. Take it off the air for a year. Let the viewers miss it and then you will get them back.

Apparently the downfall of Idol was the huge popularity of So You Think You Can Dance which I have learned is the best time to invade Canada because the entire country is sitting in front of their televisions watching it. Seriously, you think the streets of Paris are empty in August, go hang out on a Canadian street when that show is on. Hell, even the people in Quebec watch the show. Since the producers of the show are the same as Idol, they said, "hey, lets throw all our money at the show people are actually watching, eh." Makes sense. So, for all you aspiring Canadian singers looking to become famous, you will either have to learn how to dance, romance Anne Murray and get her to sing a duet, or start a cover band of Loverboy.

The Office Lands Jessica Alba And Jack Black

Normally, I am not a big guess who is going to guest star on a television show kind of guy. For the most part I am just kind of blase about it, and I am actually pretty blase about this one too. The only reason I am bringing it up is that one of the biggest Office fans I know said they were officially done watching the show now because of the casting announcement that Jessica Alba and Jack Black would be appearing on The Office episode scheduled to air after the Super Bowl.

Most of the time I would agree that this is just a grab for some cheap ratings and publicity. In this one case though I don't think it is. Any show that airs after the Super Bowl is going to be the number one show for that week. It is going to have double or triple its regular audience even if you just have Ryan Seacrest looking into a mirror and telling people how he gets his hair so shiny. You don't have to do anything. People will watch.

Normally I am not a big fan of these kinds of things because the writers have to figure out a way to get the guest stars in without being really obvious about it or destroying the plot threads they have going for the season. Again though, I think an episode after the Super Bowl is just a one off thing anyway. It doesn't have to advance any plot lines and can just be about having fun and trying something new. Because I like The Office, I'm actually ok with them trying to pull in as many new viewers as they can and being able to announce during the game 300 different times that Jessica Alba and Jack Black are going to be on the show. This will probably get more people to stick around. The fact that Jack Black is going to dress up as a woman and play Jessica Alba's lesbian lover is just icing on the cake. OK, so I made up that last part, but if you are going to go for it, you should really go for it.

NY Daily News Blind Item

Which A-lister is stingy with his pot? Despite having garbage bags full of weed at home, the cantankerous cannabis lover refuses to puff, puff, pass, and shot down a few recent askers who tried to share his joint.

Today's Blind Items

I am trying to actually picture this actor doing this and it is hard. He just doesn't seem the type. Always used to be a strictly films guy. B list. The award winning kind of actor although he has been nominated far less than one would think. Does television primarily now. Leads when he does. Well, it seems that a couple of years ago, our actor decided to invest some money. Well two years later his investment is complete. It is a building in the Bahamas which is composed entirely of time shares. What was supposed to be easy money is turning into a big loser. Only about 20% of the available slots have sold. So, as a result, our actor has taken to having dinner parties, inviting people out for lunch and even bringing brochures and contracts on to the set with him. He is a one man sales force and everyone now does their best to avoid him. Apparently our actor does not want to lose this money. He isn't broke and this would be a dent in his fortune but not back breaking. He just doesn't like to lose and so is personally trying to sell each unit.

Random Photos Part One - With Reader Photos

You know. I almost just kind of have to. Although to this today I have not seen Titanic, I understand the impact it had on people and so reuniting the stars in a new film deserves the top spot.

Never would have guessed Armand Assante was a Zoolander fan.
Always have room for the next two people. Always. Amy Smart and
the one and only Bill Nighy. Bill is definitely one of my all time favorites.
The outfit of the day belongs to David Bologna. He is about 10 years too early for Diddy's white party, but at least he's ready.
Let it be said that I am a fan of Danielle Fishel. And no, you perverts, it is not because she is currently displaying her breasts for the whole world to see. As much of a fan as I might be though, I wonder what she did to deserve such a high honor as getting her hand prints at Planet Hollywood. I hear you get a free dessert though when you get your hands imprinted.
So, Eric Balfour's date looks thrilled that Eric decided to go with the red hat. I mean everyone is wearing them right?
Is it just me or is Eddie Izzard looking like he is attending the Val Kilmer school of eating?
Japanese fans don't just give cards and signs, they pass out digital cameras. If I'm Benicio del Toro (ok, so I was in a hurry and wrote the wrong name. For my punishment I forced myself to look at Denise Richards on the cover of Playboy from several years ago and called her pretty) I'm staying on that red carpet for awhile.
A really good photo of Josh Brolin.
I know Jeff Gordon is not that tall and his wife is wearing heels. I'm guessing Jeff might have come into some Tom Cruise shoes or his wife is doing the duck walk better than Katie Holmes ever could.
When Joel Madden actually takes off the hat and sunglasses, he is a good looking guy.
Benji Madden looks like he spent six months dating Paris Hilton and is a beaten man.
Damn everyone looked good at the Dolce opening. Must be the black. Even I can look good in black sometimes. Very slimming. Not slim like Kevin Connelly, but slim for me. I probably could pass for 350 when I'm wearing black.
Lisa Rinna from a distance.
And Lisa Rinna really up close.
I'm not saying that I don't like what Leelee Sobieski is wearing, just that it doesn't really fit her style.
One of my favorite photos of the day. Liev Schreiber and his son.
Well, well, well. If it isn't Lori Singer.
OK. Just once. Just one time. Could we get a Charlie's Angels pose?
Pete Wentz seems thrilled to be there for the fans.
Rachel Bilson was the host of the Dolce party, but she was the least dressed up.
Not a big fan of the rat tail.
Reader Photo #1
And reader photo #2
So, which came first? The dress or the tattoo? Yes, I know she has the tattoo awhile, but now it just seems she only buys things where she can show it off.
Scouting For Girls - Belfast
Tom Cruise really has lost a lot of weight.
So much for the missing wedding ring. It's back and so is Mr. Spelling.
It's not quite Members Only for Wes Bentley, but it's close. Still love him though.
I don't know how old Zoe Kazan is, but the guy seems to be getting a little handsy.

Not LIke People Are Going To Be Downloading Valkyrie

I am not going to sit here and pretend that I have never used a bit torrent program or a peer to peer network for downloading stuff. Hell, how else is a man supposed to get his porn? And, I do understand the frustration of companies when they don't get what they feel is the full worth of a film or a song because people are illegally downloading. I got it. I understand. In the UK there is a movement started by Kenneth Branagh to crack down on the illegal downloading of films because he feels his films are not making as much as they could because people are illegally downloading them in the UK.

I'm guessing that Kenneth doesn't know much about the world of illegal downloading. Last time I checked the way all the sites worked was that people who share a film or a song must actually have it on their computer or there is nothing to share. Ummm. Kenneth. I don't think there are many people who have a copy of Five Children And It sitting on their hard drive. And even if someone had it on their hard drive, I'm guessing they are probably not big in the whole P2P movement. I'm thinking you probably didn't get a lot of money from that effort because no one went to see it. In my experience, and this is just for doing research, I find that the films most readily available for download are those films which actually took in a few dollars at the box office. I know Kenneth. It's unfair and you need to find someone to blame. But, I really don't think that you will see a noticeable uptick in your box office grosses for your films even if you got all downloading banned. Now go do some press for Valkyrie.

Daily Mirror Blind Item

Which female pop star, who's recently started dating a good-looking fellow muso, is terrified a six-month fling with another woman is about to be revealed?

She hasn't told the new fella about her swinging..

Richard Is Back - His Review Of ShrekThe Musical

Shrek

What is the difference between LA and yogurt? Yogurt has culture. Oh, don’t get your knickers in a twist. I am actually a New Yorker who likes L.A. for a long weekend. One of my best friends lives in LA. I have nothing against LA personally but I just don’t like when LA starts thinking it knows what is best for NYC. We DO NOT need another movie turned into a Broadway musical and passed off as a charming evening of theater. Enough with trying to extend your franchise onto our turf - got that Mr. Kaztenberg? You are killing Broadway, not saving it.

Sunday I received a call at 1:30 asking if I would like to go to the opening of Shrek The Musical at 6:00 that evening. I am not too proud to accept a last minute invitation and was not about to pass up an opportunity to spend some time with a friend – or an opportunity to gawk at celebrities - even though Shrek was not a show I planned on ever going to see. I do not pretend to be an erudite theater critic, no, I am just an opinionated New Yorker who has a very strong opinion about Schlock The Musical, I mean Shrek The Musical.

During the cab ride to the theater my friend filled me in on some of the backstage gossip and I actually started to look forward to seeing the show. Upon arriving at the theater someone was dispatched to get our tickets and my friend grabbed my hand to walk the press line. All of the photographers were calling her name as she turned her head this way and that to allow them to get a shot. Normally I step back as she does her thing but she held on tight so if you look closely at the press shots you can see my very dapper sleeve. When I do make it into the frame I usually rank a “?”on the wire service sites, which is waaay below the ‘and guest’ designation.

We make our way through the lobby, saying random hellos and proclaiming how much we are looking forward to the show and settle into our prime center-orchestra seats. The air is electrified and I begin to think that perhaps I am going to see the new “it” musical that, despite the economy being in the crapper, will have people pulling out their over-extended credit cards in a vain attempt to get tickets. The curtain rises and we see the young Shrek about to be cast out by his parents. It is the comfort of the familiar, the DreamWorks Madeline for our Proustian movie-going souls. I willingly suspend my imagination but unfortunately my brain is not numb and I can’t suspend my sense of hearing or sight. It is the over-the-top, gaudy movie studio version of what they believe a Broadway musical must look like. Shrek does not present the magic of theater and the artistry of stage craft, rather one is hit over the head with the spectacle of theme-park entertainment meant to inspire massive consumer consumption for all of the show’s products.

Many of the performers have a stellar Broadway pedigree so one wonders if they thought they were latching onto a show with a good long run so they could have a steady paycheck coming in for a while (how ever meager that paycheck might be). The leads are all extremely talented so the singing is superb (even if the songs are mediocre) and their comic timing is spot on. The references to other Broadway shows, other movies and to pop cultural in general wore thin and quickly began to sound like a college production in which the undergrads try to prove how witty and sophisticated they are. The decision to have so many characters fall into sassy, black drag-queen line delivery, hand gestures and attitude may be edgy in some of the fly-over states but it just came across as one-dimensional. As one bold-faced name quipped at the after-party, ‘Since Liza’s show was dark tonight, this is the gayest production on Broadway.’

Enough about the production, I know you are interested to find out who was there. Jeffrey Katzenberg was there as was Cameron Diaz. During intermission I headed to the men’s room and who should I find standing at the back of the line (yes, there was a line for the men’s room, though not as long as the line for the women’s room) but Cameron Diaz and two of her friends. To be fair, they were being polite in not pushing past people and didn’t realize the guys standing in front of them were actually waiting to take a leak and weren’t getting in place for an impromptu Busby Berkeley number. I mentioned that it was actually the line to the men’s room at which point they worked their way down the stairs and into the lounge area. Cameron looked fantastic and it took all my resolve to remain on my feet when she flashed her smile. Bobby Cannavale was chatting with Rosie Perez about Pineapple Express (Bobby lose the backward Kangol cap already, that look is over). Mark Indelicato, Michael Urie and America Ferrera were all very bubbly and charming. Broadway greats Andrea Martin, Hope Davis, Phylicia Rashad and Christine Ebersole were there. It was the end of the night by the time that I got to talk with Christine Ebersole and the interaction wasn’t as sparkling as others I have had with her. Given all of the facial prosthetics and rubber masks on stage it was a bit ironic to see Joan Rivers and Kathie Lee Gifford in the audience. All in all it was a typical industry event where everyone says polite things (even me) about the show, talks about how much the materials is perfect for Broadway, and asks where you are spending the holidays. I did make the mistake of asking about advanced ticket sales and glared at as though I just farted. I guess one does not discuss such crass things as reality when we are pretending we have a cash cow hit on our hands.

A couple of weeks ago I was at a benefit for the New Group Theater at which they honored Ethan Hawke (don’t ask). Ethan gave a very nice acceptance speech which was not about how deserving he was to receive the award but rather how important it is to continue to support the arts in these difficult times. He admitted he was preaching to the converted since everyone ponyed up big bucks to attend the event and that our need to help the arts and other cultural institutions continues through this bleak period. This past fall much of my charitable giving went to candidates and political causes that are important to me. My friends and I stopped exchanging holiday gifts years ago and put that money toward charitable giving. Most of the gifts I buy for my nieces and nephews, are an extension of charities I support. As ENT mentioned in a posting the other day, I’ll share with you a couple of the charities I support.

Miracle House

Miracle House, New York City's "Hope Away From Home", provides temporary housing and support services for caregivers and patients coming to New York City for critical medical treatment.

http://www.miraclehouse.org/

Gilda’s Club

Our Mission is to create welcoming communities of free support for everyone living with cancer - men, women, teens and children - along with their families and friends. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing networking and support groups, workshops, education and social activities.

http://www.gildasclub.org/

Special Olympics

Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.

http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/English/About_Us/default.htm

The New Group

The New Group is an artist-driven company with a commitment to developing and producing powerful, contemporary theater. While constantly evolving, we maintain an ensemble approach to all our work and an articulated style of emotional immediacy in our acting and productions. In this way, we seek a theater that is adventurous, stimulating and most importantly "now" — a true forum for the present culture.

http://www.thenewgroup.org/about.htm


Stephen Petronio Dance Company

Stephen Petronio is widely regarded as one of the leading dance makers of his generation. Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Stephen Petronio Company has performed in 26 countries throughout the world as well as presented over 35 New York City engagements. New music, visual art and fashion collide in Petronio’s dances producing powerfully modern landscapes for the senses. Petronio has built a body of work with some of the most talented and provocative artists in the world

http://stephenpetronio.com/about.html

What Do You Think?

Here is something I don't think I have ever thought of before and I am wondering as readers which you find more interesting. I was reading an article in In Style, because, yes, I really do like to know everything that is going on and also it is the easiest way to use frequent flyer miles when they are expiring. Need 24 issues of Earthworm Magazine? No, I really don't, but at only 500 frequent flyer miles why the hell not. So, as a result I now have about 20 magazine subscriptions and a lot of very angry looks from the mailman. Do you know how much they hate dragging W around?

Anyway, when I first glanced at it, I almost threw it away because Kate Hudson is on the cover. Does she still sell magazines, because I can't think of anything good she has been in for a very long time. In the magazine Kate says she enjoys being single and is in no rush to find a boyfriend. She likes dating different guys.

OK, so here is the question for all of you. I think Kate dates lots of guys not because she is trying to find the one, but because each time she goes out with a new guy there is a fresh wave of publicity that washes over our actress who does not have a career anymore. Do you think her strategy, which we will call the Aniston after its founder works better than the other strategy which is to find someone and rely on the when are they getting married stories to follow. If you need an example look at Reese and Jake or Justin and Jessica. For now just suspend your disbelief at either relationship and just look at what interests you more.

I think the Aniston works the best just because there are only so many things you can write about when someone becomes a couple. You can do the looking for rings or houses or wedding dresses and if someone is pregnant or cheating. That's about it. Plus, it takes several months for all of those scenarios to come out. On the other hand if you date someone new every three weeks you are always going to get new publicity. What do you think? Which one works best?

Yeah But Which Farrelly Brother Was It?

One thing I definitely have in my lexicon of knowledge is there are the Coen brothers and there are the Farrelly brothers. What I don't know is which one is which when looking at each set. Anyway, the point of all this is that Bobby Farrelly was arrested in Stowe Vermont earlier this month for getting into a bar fight. Not a big deal if you think about it until you realize that the two people he got into a fight with were police officers. It is hard for me to think of a bar fight in Stowe Vermont. All I can imagine is a bunch of rich people sitting around drinking cognac and talking about the lack of powder and discussing the merits of east coast vs west coast skiing and how they would prefer to be in Europe, but of course business has kept them in the States.

So, then along comes Farrelly. Yeah? Did you get that? Good for you. I don't need to use the word allegedly here because Bobby has already admitted to it. It was after a hockey game and I'm guessing Bobby was still a little wired after being hip checked all night. I mean those 10 year old kids in his league can be tough.

"It happened really fast," he said. "Nobody was hurt. It was a lot of, like, bluster. I'm embarrassed and I'm going to apologize and make sure it never happens again."

Farrelly was booked on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. You or I would have been booked with assault on a police officer and looking at 10 years in prison. He is looking at community service which is going to amount to a free showing of Dumb and Dumber and providing the popcorn.

Ever Heard Of Cop Rock?

For those of you who are a certain age or older you probably have heard of the television show Cop Rock. You have probably heard about it despite the fact you probably never saw it. It was created by Stephen Bochco, who at the time had LA Law on the air and Doogie Howser and so he was the man who get anything on the air. So, he came up with the precursor to NYPD Blue. It was called Cop Rock and was actually an hour long cop drama interspersed with musical numbers. Although it was actually halfway decent, no one really liked watched it and they only filmed 11 episodes. I'm not sure if all of those 11 aired, but it was not a pretty picture.

So, when I read today that Fox gave the greenlight to a show called Glee which is supposedly a sitcom and is going to have 3 songs per half hours, I decided they lost their mind. I just guess I am not creative enough to figure out how they will do three production numbers in 22 minutes of air time and still have a plot line for a situation comedy. Talk, laughtrack, sing. Repeat three times.

Plus, Fox ordered 13 episodes which means by my math they will need 39 original songs which means that half of them will suck probably because that is too many. Go count how many songs are in two Broadway musicals combined and it will be less than 39 songs and they had months, if not years to make them good, and they still don't always hit their mark. If a song sucks on this show, people will click their remotes and will not return. I just don't see the concept working at all.

Why Wait Two Years?

Hilary Duff is interviewed for January's Maxim Magazine and it is surprising for a couple of things. Maxim really wanted the interview because the cover is pretty tame by their standards, and for what Hilary revealed in the interview. Hilary says that when she was interviewed by Elle that she never told them she was still a virgin.

"You know what? I was quoted saying I was a virgin, but I absolutely did not say that."

OK, fine. Despite the fact that everyone thinks Joel Madden broke up with you because of that. That's right. You forgot they dated didn't you? Now that Joel is a family man and all. Remember Nicole Richie was his rebound relationship.

Is this all a big deal? No, not really in the whole scheme of life or compared to how and why a four year old kid could break into a toy store in the middle of the night, but it is interesting. I remember at the time of the Elle interview a big deal was made out of the fact that she went on the record as saying she was still a virgin. She got a lot of attention for the statement and I don't recall her trying to correct Elle at that point because she was getting a free publicity wave from the statement.

Instead of letting people think that is what she said, don't you think she had an obligation to tell everyone at that point? Two years later and no once cares. All it says is that she probably was not a virgin at that point. So, by keeping her mouth shut and enjoying the almost overwhelmingly positive publicity from that statement don't you think it would have been more honest and upright of her to say something then?

Oh, and one other thing she clarifies. She doesn't do lap dances for her boyfriend. She says she likes reading about how she supposedly does them for her boyfriend, but that she doesn't even know how. Uh huh.

NY Daily News Blind Item

Which daughter of a sports legend made a sex tape with two dudes when she was just 16? Lets hope this doesn’t hurt her (non-existent) showbiz career.

Today's Blind Items

#1 - What former American Gladiator is now making a living by offering massages on Craigslist?

#2 - What married, Academy Award nominated actress is involved in an affair with a married director from one of her latest films?

Random Photos Part One - With Reader Photos

One of my favorite photos I saw today and two very deserving subjects for the top spot. Anne Meara and Doris Roberts.
Definitely one of the funniest people alive. Amy Sedaris.
Brendan Fraser just looks thrilled to be on the red carpet in Dubai. Hell, they probably paid for him to be there and he still can't muster a smile.
Ummm. Yeah. When I look at Cameron Diaz here I am kind of reminded of Jack Nicholson as the Joker. I'm not sure that was what she was going for though. I did hear that Shrek on Broadway will probably make about a gajillion dollars.
Never let it be said that Carmen Electra won't do whatever it takes to make a buck.
In my continuing comparison to movies, when I see Chris Klein here in this photo it reminds me of Bill Murray in Kingpin. Distract everyone from the front by keeping it really long in the back.
Courtney Love looks like she went digging through Mary Kate Olsen's closet, but otherwise she looks pretty good for Courtney.
Apparently Italian television is premiering a new show, not about Rudolph, but I think Patch Adams. It is called Clown Doctor, so I'm guessing that is what it is about.
One of the more random photos of the day. Darius Rucker and Julianne Hough.
Hef's two kids from the January issue of Playboy.
Santa looks awfully damn jolly. I guess he and Mrs. Claus made the reindeer sleep outside last night if you know what I mean.
This is not really how I wanted to start my Monday. It is kind of like looking in the mirror in the mornings.
Now I need to go try and find this clip of Kevin James from Spike's video game awards because it looks funny. I'm going to guess he fell.
In our staged but pretend its not stage photo of the day we have Kate Walsh. Kate was coming from her next door neighbor's house with a plant they gave her. What a funny coincidence that a pap just happened to be there when Kate emerged from their house with a poinsettia, perfectly done hair and a bad week publicity wise.
Somehow Nicolas Cage has managed to grow thicker hair since the last time he was in the photos. Maybe he should pass along his tips or his doctor to Chris Klein.
Ahhh, the annual Netflix guide to giving. They will put their logo everywhere to have us know how much they care about charity.
Why I bet you didn't know they also produced all the green peppers in the world did you?
Reader Photo #1
And Reader Photo #2
Ray Romano and Adam Sandler on the sideline of the Jets game. I really wish someone would have posed them in the famous Jessica Biel pose from the football sideline.
And my final movie comparison of the day. If you saw the movie RV you will know why I find this pose from Rachel Stevens so funny.
Yeah, it's Goldie and Salma, but the reason I posted the photo is the woman to our left. Look how she appears to be holding her breath as she goes in for the cheek to cheek kiss.
Lookie here. It's Sarah Larson. I'm not exactly sure why she would be invited to events, but apparently she is.
Snow Patrol - Los Angeles
The Weilands. I am loving Scott's hat.
The Cure - Los Angeles
The Killers - Los Angeles

NY Post Blind Item

WHICH actor who played a cheating husband on TV has been cheating on his wife in real life? At an annual charity golf tournament on Long Island last summer, he spotted an attractive beautician, got her number, and found out she was willing.

Hey. It's The First Lady Naked On A Shopping Bag

Apparently although Carla Bruni Sarkozy doesn't have a problem posing nude, she does have a problem being naked on the side of a grocery bag. A tiny clothing company called Pardon which is located on the island of Reunion which is somewhere in the world. OK, you are right I don't know exactly where it is. I'm thinking it is in the Indian Ocean but I would not be surprised if I was wrong. Of course I could look it up but sometimes it is more fun to roll the dice. Anyway, the company came up with a clever little marketing gimmick. Carla is on the side of the bag naked and the bag says something like "My boyfriend should have bought me Pardon." Well since Pardon makes clothes, the whole thing kind of works. Plus, being the good environmentalists, the company put the photos on bags you are supposed to use again and would make lovely beach bags. It isn't like they were plastering her photo on the side of plastic bags that could float all over the world and wash up on the beaches somewhere. Well, it didn't matter to Carla who originally took the subject photo back in 1993 for an anti-AIDS campaign and didn't want it sullied by the promotion. So, she is suing for $167,000. I have no idea how she got that amount in her head because it just seems random.

As for Pardon's response, they are really, really sorry and the 10,000 bags they have left will all be burned. Oh, that should be good for the environment. 10,000 bags left? Wow, maybe that is why she filed suit. If they were runaway best sellers she probably wouldn't have cared.

Tara Reid And Rehab

As most of you know Tara Reid entered rehab on Friday. I think that is probably the greatest thing that could have happened to Tara and she has needed it for a long time. Over the weekend what I heard several times was that she had been really behaving while she was dating that new guy of hers. She had basically been clean that whole time because he didn't like the way she acted when she was wasted and that he rarely indulged at all. Then they stopped seeing each other and Tara supposedly went on a monumental bender which ended up with her in rehab. Most of the time you rehab is something that people go to more than once, but actually I think that one time is all it will take with Tara. At least I hope so.

Aubrey O' Day Is Gay This Week

Apparently the gay for attention thing has jumped the shark because Aubrey O' Day is having all of her friends tell the media that Aubrey is now "out and proud," and even has a girlfriend of two weeks. Umm, if she is so out and proud then why is she having all of her friends tell the world and not herself. Hey, if she is gay, then more power to her for coming out. I know I am probably wrong about this but it seems to me that if people are wanting to be gay and see being gay as some sort of status symbol than it bodes well for gay rights and tolerance and a positive discussion. But, a part of me worries that somehow the Lindsay Lohans, Aubrey O' Day's and Anne Heche's of the world are going to make it appear that being gay is something that can be turned on and off like a light switch. I'm not sure that is a good thing. Maybe the turning on and off is their way of giving themselves an excuse if needed by saying they never said they were gay and that the woman they were with was just a really good friend.

Maybe they are only willing to be gay as long as it is in their best interest and in the best interest of their career. Of course this doesn't really apply to Lindsay or Aubrey since they don't have any discernible career. I'm just wondering that if Lindsay suddenly got offered the lead in a blockbuster popcorn flick what would become of Samantha. Would they still be together every second, or would Lindsay just slowly pull away from Samantha and remind the world that she had never said she was gay. I don't know how something like that can be good. I know there are people who read the site who are much more qualified to comment on this and I really hope you do.

Tom Cruise Takes A Shot At Women

As much as I really don't like many of the things Tom Cruise stands for, I will say this about him. He will go to any length to promote a film he is in. I think this is especially true for Valkyrie because it is his own company that is producing it. It seems like if you have a camera or an audience of more than about five than Tom Cruise will come on over and talk to you for as long as you want. The only thing he won't talk about is Scientology. Oh or Katie getting pregnant. In fact this morning when asked about having another baby with Katie, the only reply Tom gave was, "I think that's the question for the women."

Ouch Tom. That is pretty damn chauvinistic. Apparently all of the women who watch the Today show are only interested in whether Tom is trying to get Katie pregnant again. Therefore, for all the women reading this post, you may want to stop here. Tom has addressed "your" question and all of the remaining portions of his interview and the post I guess are not for women? WTF Tom. Yeah, now you know what it is probably like at his house. Does he really think women only care about whether Katie is pregnant? Obviously you don't care about his film or what he has to say about his behavior last time. I guess that is men's work and you shouldn't worry about anything like that. Now go back in the kitchen and fix him a chicken pot pie.

All the reports of the interview just kind of gloss right over that quote. I think it is the most telling because basically the rest of it was pre-planned. He knew he would be asked about what happened the last time he was on the show so he came prepared with a mea culpa and a half assed excuse about how he was tired from promoting War Of The Worlds. So, the only time he got a question he wasn't prepared for, he basically called out all women. Nice. Now I'm sure he would just say it came out wrong or whatever, but the fact is he said it.

What Do You Think?

Over the weekend SNL said goodbye to Amy Poehler. Actually, she is the one who said goodbye. I think SNL would be happy to have her as long as she wanted to stick around. But, the big news from the show was that Fred Armisen was on Weekend Update portraying Governor Paterson of New York who is blind. Apparently the sketch made both the Governor and The National Federation Of The Blind unhappy.

They thought that SNL was taking cheap shots at blind people and that SNL was saying blind people can't have serious jobs. I don't know what to think because I'm not blind. I guess I should believe the National Federation Of The Blind, but I also got the feeling from some of their statement that blind people should only be portrayed in a positive light. OK. I get that, but isn't the fact that there is a blind person who is Governor of New York already an indication that blind people are more than capable of having a serious job?

I think part of the problem is that although I know Paterson is the Governor of New York and I have a seen a few photos of him, I have never heard him speak and so I don't know if the portrayal is an accurate exaggeration. Take a look at the two clips below and see what you think. SNL has never been politically correct. Do you think they were just being satirical or were they being insensitive to the blind?

Sharon Osbourne Pulls A Jerry Springer

Sharon Osbourne should have learned how to throw a punch while she had her talk show. If she had, then maybe she would not be having to host Rock Of Love: Charm School. I know, I know, you probably even forgot she had a talk show. It's ok if you don't remember or didn't see it. That was at a time when they gave anyone who had ever even had a guest spot on a tv series a talk show.

Anyway, during the taping of the reunion show, Sharon made some smart ass remark to Megan Hauserman who decided that she wanted to extend her 15 minutes of fame. Actually I guess she is already at 30 minutes because I think she was in Beauty And The Geek, I Love Money and also Rock Of Love 2 as well. I guess you can make a living going from one reality show to the next. So, she said that Sharon was "only famous for managing a brain dead rock star." While I agree that Ozzy is perhaps damaged, I don't think he is brain dead. I would have to agree though that Sharon is only famous for managing Ozzy. Its only because of Ozzy that she got to do the Osbournes. Let's face it. Prior to that show had you ever heard of Sharon Osbourne? No. You might have seen her wedding photo to Ozzy, but you probably didn't even know they were still married.

Well, Sharon took exception and so allegedly launched herself at Megan. She allegedly started pulling Megan's hair and scratching her and trying to get in a few punches as well. After security broke up the pair, Megan went to the hospital where she decided to press criminal charges against Sharon. TMZ has video of Megan emerging from the hospital. I think the arm sling is a bit much, but whatever gets you in the news and that possible Playboy pictorial is worth it. I mean she has been featured in their online version, but this could get her to Playmate status. Or at least a shot at being Hef's girlfriend for a few episodes of The Girls Next Door.

NY Daily News Blind Item

Which professional athlete talks dirty in the third person? Many of his A-list conquests have had to endure "Yeah, [blank] likes it like that!"