OK...it has only been 20 years, but it has felt like 100. It certainly has aired enough on every channel for 24/7 the last 20 years that it feels like it has been 100. NBC announced this week that the show has been canceled. Not really though. In its place, NBC is ordering a new drama, “Law & Order: Los Angeles,” moving the franchise to a place where there are presumably more murders to investigate.
More importantly, with the cancellation of this series comes the loss of thousands of jobs. Katherine Oliver, the commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting, said that every year the show provided jobs to about 4,000 people, including one-day acting roles. Its spending totaled about $79 million annually, she said, including things like coffee and bagels, weight loss products, boom microphones and duct tape. During its 20-year run, that impact amounted to as much as $1 billion or more, she said.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
When Dogs Appear On Television
For some reason morning shows, and the other cheeseball shows women watch during the day like to have the same kinds of guests all the time. Chefs, animal breeders, sex doctors, people that tell you how to exercise and how to reduce belly fat, etc.
When they bring on animals you never know what you are going to get. Sometimes they do nothing, but most of the time they are there to do something funny, and then you totally disregard anything the "expert is saying. Regis and Kelly had one recently that did just that.
When they bring on animals you never know what you are going to get. Sometimes they do nothing, but most of the time they are there to do something funny, and then you totally disregard anything the "expert is saying. Regis and Kelly had one recently that did just that.
Dr. Conrad Murray (MJ's Doctor) Saves Airline Passenger
Well...drop all charges. Dr. Murray is a hero. According to TMZ.com the good doctor rushed to the aid of an airline passenger after she passed out. Apprently ths was a serious health concern, although I am no doctor so I guess I will just say good job at being a doctor, doctor.
The story is odd because she says he told her, "You probably know me ... I was Michael Jackson's doctor.". I wonder if later she was given some advice on the best fat burners, or pain killers.
The story is odd because she says he told her, "You probably know me ... I was Michael Jackson's doctor.". I wonder if later she was given some advice on the best fat burners, or pain killers.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Lindsay Lohan to Play a Pornstar
Lindsay Lohan has been more or less a giant source of all sort of disaster the last 5 or so years. Going from a teen idol to another child star sad story.
It appears she may be in line for a pretty interesting role. That of Linda Lovelace, the star of the porn "Deep Throat". So...we should be seeing a lot of dim Minka Aire lights on here while she gets naked for a while.
Lindsay Lohan will portray a porn star, according to Wali Razaqi, the producer of the film Inferno. And not just any porn star: Linda Lovelace, the Deep Throat superstar who later became a feminist crusader against pornography. Razaqi confirmed to EW.com that “Lindsay Lohan has been cast as Linda Lovelace” in Inferno, and also told The Los Angeles Times that “We’ve all thought that Lindsay would be a great choice for a while now, and we’re all convinced that she is going to do it.”
It appears she may be in line for a pretty interesting role. That of Linda Lovelace, the star of the porn "Deep Throat". So...we should be seeing a lot of dim Minka Aire lights on here while she gets naked for a while.
Lindsay Lohan will portray a porn star, according to Wali Razaqi, the producer of the film Inferno. And not just any porn star: Linda Lovelace, the Deep Throat superstar who later became a feminist crusader against pornography. Razaqi confirmed to EW.com that “Lindsay Lohan has been cast as Linda Lovelace” in Inferno, and also told The Los Angeles Times that “We’ve all thought that Lindsay would be a great choice for a while now, and we’re all convinced that she is going to do it.”
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Another Big Brother Contestant Linked to Drug Ring
Big Brother 9 is looking like an all-star cast of convicts. Last year the BB 9 winner, Adam Jasinski, was arrested for allegedly starting an oxycodone ring with his $500,000 BB winnings. Now one of his allies from the show, Matthew McDonald is being accused of involvement in the same ring.
McDonald has been in trouble a lot this month. A real swell guy that was accused of beating his pregnant girlfriend, and then for intimidating her to drop the charges. The drug dealing arrest will be his third in this month alone. I'm sure the last thing he is going to need is weight loss pill with all the stress he is about to have. he is looking at 20 years and a $1 million fine.
McDonald has been in trouble a lot this month. A real swell guy that was accused of beating his pregnant girlfriend, and then for intimidating her to drop the charges. The drug dealing arrest will be his third in this month alone. I'm sure the last thing he is going to need is weight loss pill with all the stress he is about to have. he is looking at 20 years and a $1 million fine.
"How To Train Your Dragon" Reclaims #1 Slot In Theaters
After falling to 2nd place last week against comic book adaption "Kick-Ass", "How to Train Your Dragon" moved back up to the top spot in a pretty mediocre box office weekend. HTTYD ended up with $15 Million in sales at #1, while Jennifer Lopez' return to the big screen after 4 years came in at #2 with $12.3 million for "The Back Up Plan".
"Kick-Ass" fell all the way down to #5 as another comic book movie "The Losers" came in at a disappointing #4 of $9.6 million. "Date Night" filled int he rest of the top 5 at #3.
Looked like a pretty uninspired weekend at the box office to me. Pretty much all "rental" movies as far as I';m concerned. Rather spend time browsing http://www.dietpillsforwomen.org instead of dropping $50 at the theater for any of these movies.
"Kick-Ass" fell all the way down to #5 as another comic book movie "The Losers" came in at a disappointing #4 of $9.6 million. "Date Night" filled int he rest of the top 5 at #3.
Looked like a pretty uninspired weekend at the box office to me. Pretty much all "rental" movies as far as I';m concerned. Rather spend time browsing http://www.dietpillsforwomen.org instead of dropping $50 at the theater for any of these movies.
Hugh Hefner Saves Hollywood Sign
He wasn't the only one, but apparently he donated the last $900K to makes sure that the Hollywood sign would remain right where it was. For some reason, the 138 acres behind the iconic sign were up for sale, and developers actually had the balls to say they were eying the hillside, once owned by Howard Hughes, for luxury mansions.
Of course they had a little heart. They allowed a nonprofit land-conservation group the chance to buy the land for $12.5 million. As an April 30 deadline neared, the group was nearly $1 million short.
"I was aware of the fact that they were raising the money, but I only learned about a week ago that they were running out of time," said Hefner. "They only had about a week and a half left to go." He came up with the rest and saved all those that dream of no longer needing to goop on acne medication and become stars their dreams.
"It would have been a real shame after having restored it if it wound up sold," Hefner, 84, told PEOPLE on Monday at the Hollywood premiere of Iron Man 2, with the legendary 45-foot white letters looming in the background. "It's become something iconic and represents not only the town but represents Hollywood dreams, and I think that's something worth preserving."
Of course they had a little heart. They allowed a nonprofit land-conservation group the chance to buy the land for $12.5 million. As an April 30 deadline neared, the group was nearly $1 million short.
"I was aware of the fact that they were raising the money, but I only learned about a week ago that they were running out of time," said Hefner. "They only had about a week and a half left to go." He came up with the rest and saved all those that dream of no longer needing to goop on acne medication and become stars their dreams.
"It would have been a real shame after having restored it if it wound up sold," Hefner, 84, told PEOPLE on Monday at the Hollywood premiere of Iron Man 2, with the legendary 45-foot white letters looming in the background. "It's become something iconic and represents not only the town but represents Hollywood dreams, and I think that's something worth preserving."
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Susan Boyle to Publish Her Story In Her Own Words
A British publisher has signed on with the singing sensation, Susan Boyle to write her auto-biography "The Woman I Was Born To Be". N o American publication has been announced, but you can surely bet there will be phonies (Catcher in the Rye moment) climbing through the windows to get in on the action. Surely this will be a best selling book no matter what the quality of the authorship is. Susan Boyle is the great underdog story, and everyone loves an underdog. Coming from her rustic furniture to Hollywood and becoming an International star in one night.
Ms. Boyle said she was “writing this book to try to show that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.” She added: “When I strutted on to the stage for that audition, I was a scared wee lassie, still grieving for my mother, not caring how I looked. I think I’ve grown up a lot in the last year, become more of a lady, and I’m not so frightened anymore.”
Ms. Boyle said she was “writing this book to try to show that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.” She added: “When I strutted on to the stage for that audition, I was a scared wee lassie, still grieving for my mother, not caring how I looked. I think I’ve grown up a lot in the last year, become more of a lady, and I’m not so frightened anymore.”
Friday, April 16, 2010
Oprah dated John Tesh?
Well...it wasn't recently. How old do you fell? You are probably gonna feel a lot older knowing these two people for so long. I only know Tesh because he wrote the NBA on NBC theme song.
Anyways it appears that in some tell-all cash grab book written by some scumbag named Kitty Kelly reveals that Oprah and Tesh dated all the way back in the 1970s. They lived together while lifting office supplies and doing local news in Tennessee.
The book claims Tesh quickly ended the relationship after deciding he could not deal with the social pressures accompanied with interracial dating. Interesting.
Oprah: A Biography, written by Kitty Kelley, hits stores Tuesday. Kelley has also written unauthorized biographies on First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Frank Sinatra and First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Anyways it appears that in some tell-all cash grab book written by some scumbag named Kitty Kelly reveals that Oprah and Tesh dated all the way back in the 1970s. They lived together while lifting office supplies and doing local news in Tennessee.
The book claims Tesh quickly ended the relationship after deciding he could not deal with the social pressures accompanied with interracial dating. Interesting.
Oprah: A Biography, written by Kitty Kelley, hits stores Tuesday. Kelley has also written unauthorized biographies on First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Frank Sinatra and First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Friday, April 02, 2010
Clash of the Titans Looks to Be in For a good Weekend (and 3-D hate)
The next of the major 2-D conversions to 3-D blockbusters seems to be in line for a stellar box office despite mixed reviews. Clash of the Titans is a remake from the 1981 classic (it was a favorite of mine as a kid, but it was utter cheeseball), and looks to be ready to pull in $6-75 million over the weekend despite a lot of complaints.
With Hollywood going full board into the 3-D realm, every movie that is coming out practically is going 3-D. We've even heard it getting so far as home 3-D HDTV, and cell phones joining in later. Whether it makes any sense for it to be in 3-D, or not is besides the point. Hollywood knows they can jack ticket prices up 25% regardless if they screen them in 3-D. This is one of the major negatives of the current trend, and movie goers aren't excited about it.
Of course if you can find a non-3D screening you have nothing to complain about.
With Hollywood going full board into the 3-D realm, every movie that is coming out practically is going 3-D. We've even heard it getting so far as home 3-D HDTV, and cell phones joining in later. Whether it makes any sense for it to be in 3-D, or not is besides the point. Hollywood knows they can jack ticket prices up 25% regardless if they screen them in 3-D. This is one of the major negatives of the current trend, and movie goers aren't excited about it.
Of course if you can find a non-3D screening you have nothing to complain about.
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