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Madonna: “Do as I say, not as I do”

February 28, 2007 /

In a recent interview, the Material Girl expressed concern about her daughter Lourdes’s tendency to wear jeans that are “so tight she can’t bend her knees,” and that are a bit too revealing in the rear whenever little Lola bends over.
That’s right: Madonna is worried about her daughter dressing a bit too much “Boy Toy” and not enough like the Virgin Mary.

Of course, whenever Madonna brings up issues of appropriate attire with her daughter, Lourdes simply laughs, hands her mother a copy of Madonna’s “Sex” photo spread, and asks if she can borrow Mom’s cone-shaped bra.

Actresses, Gossip, Humor

Can Jimmy Fallon fill Conan O’Brien’s shoes?

February 26, 2007 /

“The Barry Gibb Talk Show” may soon be a permanent feature on NBC’s late-night lineup…at least if Jimmy Fallon gets his way.

The former SNL star is reportedly in talks with NBC to take over Conan O’Brien’s 12:30 a.m. time slot in 2009, once O’Brien takes over for Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show.” However, no deal has been completed as yet, and NBC’s current 1:30 a.m. host Carson Daly has gone on record as saying that he too would be more than happy to take over for Conan.

While Fallon is certainly no Conan, he definitely brings more personality to the table than former TRL host Daly. And, while it’s true that the limited track record of former SNL cast members as late-night talk show hosts is less than stellar (Chevy Chase, we’re looking in your direction…), in this instance the overall humor equation would appear to work in NBC’s favor, as outlined below by our crack mathemeticians over at Laughington University:

If CHIN=bland, desperately unfunny, lowest-common denominator “Tonight Show” host; and
RED=bitingly clever former “Simpsons” writer and recent Emmys host who’s more than ready for a more high-profile gig; and
BEDHEAD=Coiffure-challenged SNL cast member who represented one-half of one of the strongest “Weekend Update” anchor pairings in the show’s history; and
SNORF=the total humor value of NBC’s late-night schedule…

Then SNORF [CURRENT LINEUP-CHIN+RED+BEDHEAD] > SNORF [CURRENT LINEUP]

There you have it, scientifically proven by the experts: Leno sucks. Whatever NBC decides to do with its late-night lineup will be an improvement as long as The Chin Man is sent packing.

Actors, News, TV

ABC announces potential “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff

February 25, 2007 /

The network is producing a two-hour special focusing on the former Mrs. McDreamy, neonatal surgeon Addison Montgomery, which, depending on viewer response, will serve as a back-door pilot for a new series featuring actress Kate Walsh.

Taye Diggs has also signed on for the pilot, and the show’s writers are now eagerly accepting nominations for the handsome former “Daybreak” and “Rent” star’s nickname. Since “McDreamy” and “McSteamy” have already been spoken for by members of the “Grey’s” cast, current frontrunners include “McSmoothie” and “That Guy Who Gave Stella Her Groove Back.” We’re hoping they come up with something a little juicier.

Actors, Actresses, News, TV, TV Dramas

Is Letterman feuding with Paul Shaffer?

February 25, 2007 /

Reports from the set of David Letterman’s recent “Ventriloquist Week” stunt indicate the prickly host is growing increasingly annoyed with the bald bandleader’s interruptions and spotlight-stealing antics. After one recent, particularly lengthy interruption by Shaffer, Letterman was visibly displeased…and Paul was noticeably more reticent the next day.

Rumor has it that Shaffer’s change in demeanor is a direct result of the host having one of his minions read Shaffer the riot act, but it’s also possible the bald hipster caught sight of one of Letterman’s upcoming top ten lists: “Top Ten Uses for an Obnoxious Bandleader’s Corpse.”

Gossip, Humor, TV

Sly Stallone detained by customs officials during visit to Australia

February 21, 2007 /

The “Rocky” star was held up for several hours while officials searched his hotel room, possessions and private jet for what they believed to be body-building drugs containing human growth hormone, which is banned in Australia.

Questioned about the incident, Sylvester replied that he was indeed carrying performance-enhancing steroids with him, but that he needed them in order to defeat the darn boxing kangaroo who keeps popping out of that mouse-hole in his wall.

[Thanks to Defamer for the link]

Actors, Gossip, Humor

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