The Rumor Mill: The Only Thing Lindsay Lohan Stole Was Our Hearts
This week in the Rumor Mill: Tom Cruise may get to “act” like he’s gay, ABC clones Sex and the City over and over again, and the horrible mental image of a naked Michael Jackson. Plus, the Pussycat Dolls pole-dance all over Veronica Mars fans' hearts. Here’s the best and the juiciest news you can use, plucked ripe from the gossip tree.
CELEBRITY GOSSIP
A police report filed in April claimed Lindsay Lohan stole $10,000 worth of clothes from a home where a friend was housesitting. This week, the district attorney declined to file charges due to lack of evidence. So while Lindsay may an alcoholic train wreck, any time she’s photographed flashing her hoohah, we can be certain she paid for the clothes that are failing to cover her bits.
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So You Think You Can Dance Host Cat Deeley: "English People Are Ugly"
Cat Deeley, host of So You Think You Can Dance, says that now that she’s working in the US, “everyone notices” her crooked nose.
Well, obviously. Pointing out a crooked nose in England is like pointing out a mullet in Canada -- unnecessary.
"You know what? My nose is crooked,” Deeley told In Style Magazine recently. “I've been on TV for 10 years in England and no one has mentioned it, but in Los Angeles, everyone notices.”
Cat doesn’t rule out the possibility of having plastic surgery at some point, though she says she doesn’t have anything in particular in mind that she’d like to fix.
The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman -- Andy Jogs, Shaves Chest
The Hollywood Gossip is flashing some hot new pictures of Andy from The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman, jogging shirtless. By "hot," I mean hot if you like anorexic guys who shave their entire bodies and fake 'n' bake. And by "jogging," I mean standing still and playing with an iPod.
The Bachelor season finale is next week. Tune in to see who's the lucky, lucky winner!
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Totally Frakked: Smallville -- Not Your Father's Superman
Smallville
Title: "Phantom"
First Aired: 5/17/07
At a special screening on the Warner Bros. lot, executive producer Ken Horton talked of Smallville's legacy as one of the longest-running superhero shows of all time. He also relayed a behind-the-scenes anecdote of what goes into the crafting of a special-effects scene, in this case how best to kill a character in the season finale. Ken’s answer, “Let’s just blow his head off.” Although this season's closer ultimately lacks that poignant image, it offers others that make up for it in spades.
“Phantom” is perhaps the most vicious episode in the show’s six seasons. Bloody lips, ripped-out hearts, punctured abdomens, an exploding vehicle with a main character seemingly inside... This is not your father’s Superman, although it is Jor-El’s -- and that’s the underlying thrust of the plot.
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Weekend Picks: May 18-20
Law & Order -- The Family Hour
The 18th(!) season concludes with an ex-senator on the chopping block for murder. Thanks to a judge who loves the limelight, the trial quickly becomes a three-ring circus. Why, how outlandish and improbable!
The Simpsons -- 24 Minutes / You Kent Always Say What You Want
The 18th(!!) season concludes with a parody of 24. The Springfield Elementary Counter Truancy Unit (SECTU), protects the school bake sale from disruption by stink bomb. Meanwhile, Kent Brockman gets fired for swearing on the air. The Simpsons (and Law & Order) can now legally vote. That's a lot of little yellow people.
Desperate Housewives -- Getting Married Today
It's merely the third season finale for DH, and Bree's returning to Wisteria Lane to witness Gaby and Victor's big fat not-at-all-Greek wedding. As if one wedding wasn't enough, a surprise wedding takes place in an unexpected location!
FOX Adds Bickering Newscasters, Post-Katrina New Orleans, and The Terminator to Fall Lineup
FOX is hoping to expand its empire next season with a variety of new shows. The network already has a healthy stranglehold on the ratings with its mega-hits American Idol and House. Now, FOX hopes to steal more viewers from rival networks with a smattering of comedies, dramas, and reality shows.
The CW Announces Its Veronica Mars-Free Lineup
The CW made a bold decision by canceling the much-loved Veronica Mars. After losing Gilmore Girls as well, the network has a challenge ahead. The network, however, is moving forward by adding three new dramas, one comedy, and two reality shows.
Totally Frakked: Supernatural -- Carry On My Wayward Son
Supernatural
Title: "All Hell Breaks Loose, Part Two"
First Aired: 5/17/07
After a doozy of a set-up last week, Supernatural delivered the knockout blow with style. Plenty of angst, plenty of drama, plenty of Sam's "The World Hurts Me" face, and of course, a big fat comeuppance sandwich for Ol' Yellow Eyes.
The episode starts, unsurprisingly, with Sam as dead as the proverbial doornail, and Dean left to chew the scenery all alone. Jensen Ackles does over-the-edge crazy with gusto, and it's absolutely believable when he runs off to sell his soul just to get his poor dear brother back in the living column. After betting his soul against that fiddle of gold... no, wait, different story, never mind. After making the worst possible deal with a demon -- one year of life and Sam back for his soul -- Dean is tearfully reunited with baby brother. There's a little manly arguing about how Sam needs to rest, but Dean eventually caves and the two head off to get together with Bobby.
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Casting Call: Restaurant Owners In Trouble Needed
Are you a restaurant owner who's down in the dumps? Did your Top Chef turn out to be a kitchen disaster? Did you aim for haute cuisine and end up in Hell’s Kitchen? You can be saved! Restaurant owners in need of a serious pick-me-up can get tough love from Chef Ramsay.
Hell hath no fury like an angry chef, and no chef has a sharper temper than Gordon Ramsay when things go wrong in the kitchen. The star of the highly rated culinary boot camp Hell’s Kitchen returns to FOX with another sizzling unscripted series, KITCHEN NIGHTMARES.
This time, Chef Ramsay hits the road, in each episode tackling a restaurant in crisis and exposing the stressful realities of trying to run a successful food business. The third season of Hell’s Kitchen will premiere on FOX this spring.
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ANTM: Renée Alway Does Interview, Steroids (Maybe?)
America's Next Top Model's resident mom, hottie, and possible Satanist (is that an upside-down cross she's wearing in this picture?) Renée Alway came off as kind of bitchy on the show, but always looked great. Nevertheless, Tyra Banks booted her for being "all too familiar." I can neither confirm nor deny the veracity of this statement, because as a handsome young playboy, all models look pretty familiar to me, if you catch my drift.
In any case, Renée recently sat down for an interview with our partners, BuddyTV. Among other things, this is what she had to say:
I’m going to be moving to L.A. in a couple of weeks. I want to get an acting coach. I’m really going to push hard for film, but I’m going to pay my dues, I’m going to get coached on it and get the lessons that I need. I know I have the talent. I just have to take care of it and water it and do whatever you do to talent.
For you readers out there who don't live in L.A., that was all code for "I'm going to have sex with Pauly Shore."
CBS To Unveil Vampires, Nerds, and a Musical Next Season
CBS may be known for its procedural crime dramas, but apparently the Eye Channel doesn't want to appear one-dimensional. The network has announced its new fall shows, and it's clear that the CBS higher-ups are not afraid to take some serious chances. The new slate includes a series about a sexy vampire, a comedy about two nerds and a hot chick, and a dramatic musical (bringing back painful memories of Cop Rock).
Check out CBS' new shows over at Jack Myers Media Village >>
Paris Hilton Gets Jail Time Reduced For Just Being a Warm Body
So much for Paris Hilton learning a lesson from all of her legal problems. The troubled heiress’s prison sentence has been reduced from 45 days to 23 days for “good behavior.” The sentence is reportedly getting reduced simply because Hilton showed up to court. Let the celebrity coddling begin!
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Lost: Charlie's Angels
Lost
Title: "Greatest Hits"
First Aired: 5/16/07
With a two-hour finale waiting in the wings, we had to know that this week's episode would be all about building the tension. It's also a Charlie episode, so we're treated to yet another round of "When Will The Hobbit Die, Already?" The answer? Not this time, suckers.
Desmond kicks things off by telling Charlie -- yet again -- that he's going to die, but this time if he dies, it will lead to the Losties getting rescued. So, Charlie's in a philosophical mood. His flashbacks are all concerned with the big happy moments in his life: learning to swim; hearing his song on the radio; being given his "DS" ring; saving -- in a classic Lost coincidence -- Sayid's former sweetie Nadia from a mugger; and meeting Claire for the first time. It's so sweet that it's almost enough to make me forget how sick I am of the Charlie Death Pool. Almost.
American Idol: The Final Two Are... Wait For It...
American Idol
Title: "Results Show"
Aired: 5/16/07
Anyone else get the feeling that even Seacrest is growing weary of these hour-long elimination shows? Perhaps that’s why he had Homer Simpson open it up last night. Before the action starts, we get a five-minute recap of the previous night’s performances, mainly so we can be reminded how Simon says “Merlinder” whenever he addresses Ms. Doolittle.
The only thing that could make tonight a thrill is if Melinda gets the boot, but that would also doom the finale. Melinda’s wearing a dress emblazoned with the words “Death Cheater,” and you’ve got to wonder if the producers picked her outfit. If you didn’t watch last night, that’s a big hint I just gave you. If you did watch, you know that nothing could really do much for the thrill factor.
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Casting Call: Bay Area Potential Pussycats
You don't have to go through the zoo of the American Idol tryouts to make it big in reality TV. If you're a San Francisco Bay Area babe with a taste for the spotlight, you've got a chance to be on the next season of Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll.
CW Bay Area and Aura Nightclub in Pleasanton, California are looking for cast members to appear in the next season of the hit reality TV series Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll. Ultimately, one or more cast members will be invited to be part of a new group inspired by the Pussycat Dolls.
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Tonight's Picks: Thursday, May 17
The Office -- The Job, Parts 1 and 2
The third season ends with a special one-hour episode. The Dunder-Mifflinites rehash their beach competition antics, and a corporate job opening makes the competition heat up. Michael, Jim, and Karen head to New York to jockey for the new job.
Bob Barker: A Celebration of 50 Years on Television
After 50 years on TV, and 35 years on The Price Is Right, Bob Barker is ready to retire. Celebrate the history of the longest running game show and its iconic host. Bob Barker, come on down!
Scrubs -- My Rabbit; My Point of No Return
In the sixth season finale, J.D. asks Kim to move in with him. Elliot gets some help with her wedding, but nothing feels right. Are they settling down with the wrong people? Also, fatherhood changes things for Turk.
Supernatural -- All Hell Breaks Loose, Part 2
With the fight between Jake and Sam concluded, Dean is forced to deal with the ugly consequences. The Yellow-Eyed Demon plagues the Winchester boys -- he wants a general for his army, and he's not giving in easily.
Other Season Finales:
Dancing with the Stars: Steve Sanders Slinks Back to KEG House
In the saddest news since Jerry Falwell's death, Ian Ziering got the boot on Dancing with the Stars.
The semifinals were the end of the road for 90210 alum Ian Ziering and partner Cheryl Burke. Despite their 58-point finish and hugely well-received “Elvis Jive,” Ian and Cheryl found themselves in the bottom two, along with Apolo Anton Ohno and his partner Julianne. It was a long, hard-fought battle for Ian to overcome his stiff dance floor demeanor, and after proving himself Monday night, now couldn’t be a better time for him to be sent home -- on top of his game and leaving the best three dancers left to duke it out in the finals.
Fox Gives ‘24’ Another 48
Fox has committed to at least two more seasons of the high-tension drama 24. The real-time serial is currently wrapping up its sixth season. Fox hasn’t decided whether 2009 will represent the final season of the show, perhaps waiting to see if the drama can get out of the ratings doldrums before pulling the plug.
American Idol: Three Times Three Equals Eternity!
American Idol
Title: "Final Three Perform"
First Aired: 5/15/07
We’re down to the penultimate performance on American Idol, and pretty-much-just-a-pretty-face host Ryan Seacrest kicks off the hour with the bizarre statement that “the final three have been home and received a hero’s welcome.” He’s evidently forgotten the two wars the U.S. is currently fighting, not to mention all the “heroes” from the "Idol Gives (and Pats Itself on the) Back Night" a few weeks ago.
“It’s all about threes tonight,” Ryan continues. “Three finalists singing three songs each.” One song is picked by the judges, one by the Idol producers, and the final one by the contestants themselves. Oh, and the show is three hours long. Kidding. It only promises to feel that way.
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Casting Call: Spurned Spouses Needed
Did you start out as one of the Real Housewives of Orange County, and end up ready to spill your sob-story to Dr. Phil? If it's splitsville for you and your spouse, then turn to the loving embrace of reality television to make everything better.
Are you having a difficult time coping with your transition? The network that brings you Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Supernanny has developed the next big uplifting and inspirational show that can help!
The Ex-Wives Club will EMPOWER all women and men. Our hosts Shar Jackson, Angie Everhart, and Marla Maples will help you surface again and overcome your anxieties and fears. If selected for the show, you will be spoiled, pampered, and showered with gifts worth thousands of dollars! Learn how to let go, rebuild self-esteem, and discover the NEW YOU!
EVERY SUBMISSION WILL BE VIEWED!
Tonight's Picks: Wednesday, May 16
CSI: NY -- Snow Day
The third season concludes with a bang. Mac and the rest of the CSIs are forced to defend the lab against a drug dealer and his crew when they invade, looking for drugs confiscated in a major drug bust. There will be no easy out for New York's finest science and crime geeks.
America's Next Top Model -- The Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model
The final three contestants film a cosmetic commercial that sends one girl packing. Then, the final two compete in a full-tilt fashion show in the land Down Under. Only one girl can be the one who has the right stuff. Whom will the judges crown as the next top model?
Bones -- Stargazer In A Puddle
The second season ends with the team investigating the death of a woman with an aging disease. In the meantime, Hodgins and Angel prepare for their wedding bells, and Brennan's father tries to tell her about her past.
Medium -- Everything Comes to a Head
Neve Campbell and Jason Priestley continue their guest starring roles as the third season ends. Meanwhile, it all goes to heck for Allison as her psychic abilities get revealed in a very public way.
NBC Releases Apprentice-Free Lineup, Entire World Cries
NBC has released its 2007-2008 primetime lineup, which features five new dramas and a variety of fresh new reality programs but no Apprentice.
So, does this mean self-made millionaire trust-fund baby Donald Trump will be going back to his normal day job? And by that I mean calling every celebrity within earshot a fat, ugly, poor loser? Not necessarily, said a harbinger of bad news.
Although The Apprentice is excluded on NBC’s announcement, it doesn’t imply that the Donald Trump’s show will be coming to an end. "We haven't made a decision [yet]," NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly has told reporters in a press conference. "Donald [Trump] still wants to do it, [The Apprentice executive producer] Mark [Burnett] wants to do it."
Randy Jackson to Start Dance Show, Dieting
Exhibiting the kind of originality that has made him more famous than Satan, American Idol's Randy Jackson has teamed with NBC to create a hip-hop dance reality series this fall.
World Moves is hoping your jones (jackson?) for dance competitions wasn't sated by So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, America's Got Talent, and Dr. Phil's Country Bumpkin Jamboroo that you can't handle another spate of inane flailing.
World Moves will focus on teams consisting of five to seven members, highlighting both the live dance performances and the behind-the-scenes personal drama. Teams will be eliminated via online, text message, or phone voting. The show does not have a specific premiere date, or even a prospective time slot, NBC saying only that World Moves will debut in late fall.
Paris Hilton Might Get Off Easy
Paris Hilton might not have to serve all 45 days in jail after all. While petitions are battling to keep Paris out of the slammer or put her behind bars, the L.A. County Sheriff's office has hinted at the possibility that Paris could get away with a reduced sentence. If this happens, expect to see a full-scale riot from people who have absolutely no life.
Find out why Paris might elude the hoosegow, at Hollywoodscoop >>
ABC Goes Drama-Crazy In New Fall Lineup, Banks On Grey’s Anatomy Spin-Off
ABC’s fall schedule will feature 11 new shows this year, and since drama is clearly the network’s strong suit, seven of the new shows are on the serious side. The most anticipated premiere by far will be the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice. But there are plenty of other intriguing new shows to pass the time in primetime.
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Totally Frakked: Heroes -- Super-Emo Heroes Unite!
Heroes
Title: “Landslide”
First Aired: 5/14/07
When things get going in the penultimate episode of the first season of Heroes, it's emo fun all around. Claire is emo because she's not normal, Hiro is emo because his sword got broken, Nathan's emo because he thinks he's going to lose the election, and Peter -- well, Peter was just born emo.
Once Peter manages not to explode with excitement over meeting Ted for the first time, the Justice League decides that the best way to be safe is for Peter, Claire, and Ted to get the heck out of Dodge so they can't explode. This would be a great plan if Sylar wasn't hot on their heels. Pretty much the instant I saw Sylar following Ted, I dispatched flowers to his soon-to-be widow. Or, I would have, if Ted hadn't already flame-broiled her.
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