Project Runway Finalist Revealed?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Reality, Bravo, Cable,
POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT???
Technically the information here may be several weeks old to those who faithfully follow Project Runway news. But given the recent model shake-up in last week’s episode, we may now have a better clue as to who makes it to the final fashion show.
In the past, models stayed with the designers they were assigned to from the very beginning…that is unless their designer wins the weekly challenge and decides to trade them up for someone better. But last week’s episode was a first for the models and the designers. The models actually got to draw who they would work with that week. Interesting!! Assuming there isn’t another twist in the weeks to come, I can use my Encyclopedia Brown skills to make a possible conclusion.
We learned recently that a model for one of the final three contestants was injured in a freak accident back in June. That model, Jia Santos, was bicycling to a taping of the show when she was hit by a bus and then dragged underneath. Santos went home six weeks later after being hospitalized with a fractured skull and eye socket. Her absence will be explained in the series’ finale.
Now if case you weren’t paying close attention—Jia’s designer for last week was VINCENT. And since Vincent didn’t win last week, he won’t have the opportunity to change models. Also, based on previous rules, no one else will be able snatch her up anytime soon unless Vincent loses and someone takes pity on her.
Reminder—if Heidi decides to change things up again, this prediction could be null and void. But it sure was fun to speculate. My vote is for change…and lots of it. Aside from keeping things fresh, there would be a lot of head-shaking in my household if Vincent makes it that far.
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Entourage: I Wanna Be Sedated
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Cable, HBO, Entourage, Features,
Turtle wakes up and preps for a big day. He and his client, rap artist Saigon, are about to seal the deal on a recording contract. On his way into the kitchen, he asks the boys for a second opinion on his outfit. The boys pretend to be clueless about Turtle’s meeting and wonder why he’s gotten all dressed up. Turtle is convinced that his friends have forgotten about the most important day of his life, but they finally give up the whole joke. Eric had his car waxed for the occasion and Drama even prepared him a special Pop Tart. Vinnie preps to give him his regular paycheck, but Turtle says that he may not need his money anymore. To cap the morning off, Drama offers his driving services to Turtle. Eric then sets off to see Ari and tells Vince that he should go with him. It’s been a week since they’ve last heard from him. Vince declines and decides to spend an unemployed day alone at the bookstore.
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Entourage: Vegas Baby, Vegas
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Cable, HBO, Entourage, Features,
Although Vincent is still in need of a job, thanks to Turtle, he is not in need of any money. Vince has agreed to attend a Las Vegas club event in exchange for a quick $100,000. Although the boys all plan on joining Vinnie for the trip, Drama is not quick to sign up. Now that he’s in the process of shooting a pilot, he wants to takes things a bit more seriously. But when he is reminded that his favorite masseuse, Ken, works at the Hard Rock Hotel, Johnny decides to jump on board. He could use some hands of gold before he heads back to work.
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American Idol Contestants Turn Out in Droves
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Talent,
The American Idol wannabees in New Jersey were estimated around 16,000, as auditions were held for the latest installment of the talent show, returning to Fox in January. The sixth season of the show is currently holding audtions in seven cities nationwide. The contestants only have 20 seconds to wow the judges, so it’s a pretty rapid-fire decision about whether or not a contestant moves to the next phase. Patrick Lynn, the show’s coordinating producer, said “To me it’s not about the numbers. It’s about finding the right person.” Those who survive the first round audition again in Manhattan; if successful there, yet another round before the Hollywood invitation.
(You can find all the American Idol 6 posts here.)
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Rock Star: Supernova Being Sued
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Rock Star, Talent,
Apparently, there is an existing Southern California band that goes by the name of Supernova who have been around since the late 1980s. The band is fighting to keep the name and has asked a federal judge for an injunction against the band that Rock Star: Supernova is creating with its talent contest on ABC. Just to show that the existing Supernova (confused yet?) are no schlubs, they have performed on the Warped Tour and have a song on the Clerks soundtrack. The band has tried to reach a settlement with the CBS series’ bandmates and producer Mark Burnett Productions, but since there have been no agreements reached, the band filed the injunction request to further prevent the CBS Supernova from recording or performing with that band name. And the war wages on—the plaintiffs’ attorney said they were left with no options but to seek the injunction, while Burnett’s camp says Mark Burnett Productions “has the full legal right to use the name Supernova.”
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Dancing With the Stars Lineup Announced
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Dancing With The Stars, Talent,
I managed to escape getting hooked entirely on Dancing With the Stars last season, but did watch the finale for some reason and found it moderately entertaining. The next round of celebrities for the third season of Dancing With the Stars has been announced, so maybe I’ll be giving the show another look. So, we have Tucker Carlson of MSNBC (see pic, right), talk-show host Jerry Springer, Vivica A. Fox, Harry Hamlin (you may remember his better half in the competition last season), Joe Lawrence (sans the ‘y’ so he’s all grown up now), Mario Lopez, singers Sara Evans and Willa Ford, Monique Coleman (of High School Musical), Shanna Moakler, and football star Emmitt Smith.
If you’re unfamiliar with the show, there are 11 pairs competing for some lame-o dance trophy and bragging rights. As with these types of shows, the celebrity label is often used liberally, but each semi-famous person is paired with a professional dance partner. Both judges scores and viewer votes are combined to determine one couple to eliminate each week. Look for Dancing With the Stars this fall—premiering on September 12th on ABC.
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Claire Forlani Joins CSI: NY
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Drama, Prime Time, CBS, TNT-HD,
CSI: NY will add Claire Forlani to the cast this fall in a recurring role. To me, Forlani is best remembered for her role in Mallrats, a classic Kevin Smith film, for which I found her performance to be flat and uninspired. She also played a higher profile part opposite Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins in Meet Joe Black. I’m not too familiar with her other acting roles, but she will be the latest addition to CSI: NY, playing the new medical examiner, Dr. Peyton Driscoll. Her character will have a history with Gary Sinise’s character, Detective Mac Taylor. Forlani was last seen on the small-screen in TNT’s Nightmares and Dreamscapes, the series based on Stephen King’s short stories. Look for Forlani in the premiere of CSI:NY on September 20th. Her next upcoming film will be For Your Consideration, the latest from comedy genius Christopher Guest (scheduled for a November release).
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Last Comic Standing is Josh Blue
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, Talent,
Well, I couldn’t endure the entire season of Last Comic Standing—I watched the auditions and couldn’t get much further than that. With Anthony Clark taking over the hosting duties from Jay Mohr, I just lost interest. But I was glad to hear that Josh Blue came out as the victor of the competition. With his original take on his own disability, cerebral palsy, he dares to make fun of himself before others can. Blue went into the finals with Ty Barnett, who was also well-received for his jokes and delivery. According to Zap2it, Blue was a sentimental favorite who never had to go in the “head-to-head competitions.” When the viewers could make their choice for their favorite, Blue was able to easily make it through to the finals. The finale of Last Comic Standing spanned 90 minutes and brought back the winners of the past three seasons, as well as an appearance by Jay Mohr, who delivered a short set. Good to see Jay Mohr back—I had written Anthony Clark off as a credible host solely by reason of too much makeup. Scary.
Josh Blue walked away with a talent deal with NBC and a stand up special on Bravo.
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Jack Black to Host MTV Video Music Awards
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Award Shows, Music, Cable, Video,
Good news for you Jack Black fans—Jack will be hosting the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards, airing on August 31st. Said Black of his hosting gig, “Prepare yourself for a rip snortin’ humdinger.” Ah, I love a good quote, and Jack seems to sum up all of the goodness in one small quip. The awards will air live from Radio City Music Hall in New York and will include performances by Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Panic! at the Disco and Ludacris. MTV President Christina Norman had her own succinct quote about Black’s hosting credentials, stating he is the “perfect mix of comedy, rock, irreverence and star power.” Black has been in a string of films, including School of Rock and the more recent release, Nacho Libre. His band, Tenacious D, will have a semi-autobiographical film coming out on November 17th. If you are a Jack Black fan, check out his work with Tenacious D—some absolutely hilarious stuff, although not for the faint of heart. I admit some of the content makes me blush, but I can still laugh through the embarrassment.
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Ellen DeGeneres’ Show Renewed
Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Comedy, Daytime, Talk Shows, NBC, Renewals,
The Ellen DeGeneres Show has been picked up for three more seasons by NBC stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and seven other big cities. This takes the show through the 2009-2010 season in these markets. Great news for the dance-aholic whose show earned three Daytime Emmy awards for outstanding talk show, and who herself won two for outstanding talk show host. Jim Paratore, an executive with Warner Bros., said DeGeneres “connects with the upscale, suburban soccer-moms that advertisers pay a premium to reach.” Um,... ok. I think DeGeneres is herself—easy-going and fun-spirited—and that makes her show so relatable to so many people. If that includes upscale suburban soccer-moms, then so be it. I am neither upscale, nor a soccer mom, but I try to catch Ellen’s show whenever I can. I have been a longtime fan of her stand-up, loved her sitcom, and can’t enough of her in Finding Nemo—her transition to daytime talk show host was a natural progression. Dance on, Ellen!
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