Kanye West Writes Song for Taylor Swift
09/07/10 - 9:39 am

Oh how lovely. Does the first verse begin with, "Taylor, I'll let you finish - but Beyonce had the best video of all time!" Maybe not, but Kanye claims that the lovely tune he wrote for T. Swift is a keeper.

"I wrote a song for Taylor Swift that's so beautiful and I want her to have it," he said on his Twitter."If she won't take it then I'll perform it for her."

Oh, Taylor - please, please except it so that no one has to see him perform it. Although, I'm certainly dying to hear it!

There's word on the street - courtesy of VMA hostess with the mostess Chelsea Handler - that Kanye and Taylor may team up this year at the MTV Video Music Awards. Will Kayne perform his ode to Taylor live on stage?

I'm kinda hoping so.

Hopefully, Beyonce will join in on the number. That would be the icing on the cake!

P.S. Turns out, Kanye only follows two people on Twitter - Justin Bieber, and - you guessed it - Taylor Swift.

Happy 90210 Day!
09/02/10 - 9:24 am

This is the happiest day of my life! Today is a day to go down in history - 90210 day! No, no I'm not talking about that new "90210" show (blasphemy), I'm talking about the original masterpiece of "Beverly Hills 90210!" A land where Dylan, Brenda, Brandon, Kelly, Steve, Donna, David and Andrea all exist, hang with Nat at the Peach Pit and drive around in their fancy-smancy cars.

How are you celebrating? I'll be watching a few of my favorite episodes and blasting the theme song on my iPod. Kinda minor, right? Well if I was in Beverly Hills, I'd be hitting up the 9.02.10 Day party. Turns out, the big blow out is more so honoring the famous zip code, and not the television show it self. Rats!

I got caught up in the "Beverly Hills 90210" craze in the early 90's when I watched an episode with my older sister. Why was a child watching the racy "90210?" I'm not quite sure. But I do believe in that moment I was totally hooked, because I went out and bought the Brenda and Dylan Barbie and Ken dolls shortly after. Time passed and I eventually forgot about the show until I became a teenager and found the re-runs. Then I pretty much became addicted.

In honor of this glorious day, I'd like to say a few words:

1. Dylan McKay + Brenda Walsh = Forever. Got that, Kelly Taylor?

2. Donna Martin Graduates!

Alright, I've said my peace. See you kids at the Peach Pit.

Michael Douglas Hopeful for Throat Cancer Recovery
09/01/10 - 12:09 pm

In an appearance on David Letterman last night, long time actor, Michael Douglas spoke candidly of his battle with throat cancer.

He revealed that his cancer is stage four, but that doctors say he has an 80% chance at making a full recovery. Despite just beginning his first week of an eight week chemo and radiation treatment process, he seemed to be in good spirits.

"I am head and neck," Douglas said. "I am above the neck, so nothing's gone down, and the expectations are good..."

So very sad. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!

His new flick with Shia LeBouf, "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" is due out this month. Will you see it?

Troy Polamalu a.k.a Samson...?
09/01/10 - 10:13 am

Troy Polamalu - NFL player for the Steelers or the modern day Samson?

Have. You. Seen. This. Guys. Hair? That picture doesn't even begin to do it justice. Click here for an outlandish picture that will literally make your jaw drop.

How does Troy manage to play football with all that hair? Don't other players pull on it? Isn't it dangerous? What is his hair regiment? Ahhhh, I have so many questions!

Troy, who has been used in advertisements for the Head and Shoulders Shampoo Company, better take good care of that hair because it is insured for $1 million dollars. That's right - have you ever heard of such a thing? Who is this, Rapunzel?

In a press release regarding the insurance policy, Head and Shoulders said they are, "taking out a $1 million dollar insurance policy on Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu's trademark hair. The head & shoulders spokesperson's iconic mane will be protected throughout the NFL season by the world's leading insurance agency, Lloyd's of London."  They added, "In fact, Troy's hair is so ridiculously full and thick that end to end it spans 100 football fields." Oh, really now?

Looks like I'll have to make sure I catch a few Steelers games this season. I've got to see this amazing, insured Rapunzel mop-top in action.

Paris Hilton Charged with Felony
08/31/10 - 11:12 am

Things just keep getting better and better for Paris Hilton. Turns out the heiress will be charged with felony drug possession after being arrested over the weekend in Las Vegas.

The funniest thing about this is how many times Paris' story keeps changing. First, she denied that the cocaine found in the purse belonged to her. Then, she was quick to point the finger saying it belonged to a friend. Now, Paris is fessing up that the purse is indeed her's but - you guessed it - the drugs don't belong to her. In fact, Paris says that she thought the cocaine was chewing gum. Well....that's certainly a new one. Way to come up with fresh material, Paris.

Apparently, instead of carrying their own purses, Paris and her buddy decided to share the purse. Confused? Me too. According to People.com, "She claimed ownership of a broken Albuterol pill, Zig Zag wrappers commonly used to smoke marijuana, $1,300 in cash and credit cards." Ah-ha. So basically everything in the purse belonged to Paris, except the drugs. Got it.

So what does this mean in terms of consequences for Paris? According to Nevada law, she could face anything from probation to four years in prison and $5,000 in fines. Which, of course, is mere pocket change to Paris. Paris' arraignment is set for October 27th - ohh fall, do come swiftly.

Think Paris is headed behind bars for the second time, or will this all blow over?

Dancing with the Stars Lineup Announced
08/31/10 - 9:51 am

Break out your dancing shoes everyone! It's time for Dancing with the D-List...I mean, "Dancing with the Stars."

This season's contestants include none other than David Hasselhoff, The Situation, Kurt Warner, Michael Bolton, Bristol Palin, Jennifer Grey, Florence Henderson, Audrina Patridge, Rick Fox, Brandy, Margaret Cho and Kyle Massey. Wait - where's the really, really old guy that they always cast? Guess they traded up for Florence Henderson?

The lineup sure sounds like a list of has-been's to me. But isn't that the point of "DWTS?" They bring on washed up celebs and with all the exposure they get from the show, some manage to kick start their relevance again. Ahhh, reality television.

The best news of all? "Jersey Shore's" Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino and Bristol Palin are both on "DWTS!" I smell a new couple alert! He does fit her type, after all. And while we are on the subject of Bristol Palin, can someone please explain why she's on this show? She's not a celebrity, despite her best efforts to become one. One thing is for certain, Bristol is this season's Kate Gosselin.

Out of that glorious cast, see any early favorites to win the coveted mirror-ball trophy? My early fave has to be Jennifer Grey ("Dirty Dancing"). After all, this isn't her first rodeo on the dance floor.

And the Emmy Goes to...
08/30/10 - 11:03 am

Let's talk Emmy Awards! Basically all you need to know is that Modern Family beat out "Glee" for outstanding comedy series (YAY)! Take that Gleeks!

I'm sorry, I'm sorry - if you're a Gleek, my condolences.

"Modern Family" is hands down my fave show currently running on Television ("Beverly Hills 90210" doesn't count, I suppose, since it ended 10 years ago). Thanks to Modern Fam for kicking off my week with a bang with their Emmy win!

Of course there were plenty of other big winners including "Mad Men" for outstanding drama series, Jane Lynch for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy and "Breaking Bad's" Bryan Cranston for outstanding actor in a drama. P.S. "Modern Family's" Eric Stonestreet also took home an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy. Extremely well deserved! Alright, that's it for my proclamation of "Modern Family" devotion. You can find a full list of last nights nominees and winners here.

Of course, you can't talk about any awards show without talking fashion! Like any red carpet, there were plenty of hits and misses. I'd rather not label anyone as "best" and "worst" dressed. Instead, I'll just stick with "stellar" and "less than stellar."

Stellar:

January Jones

This dress is gorgeous and unique to say the least. The color looks excellent on January's skin tone. Love the gradual length change! Only downside - the hair falls flat, literally.

Kelly Osbourne

Flawless. This gown makes gorgeous look effortless.

Lea Michele

Such a beautiful dress! Simple on top and keeping the detail for the bottom. Don't be fooled, this seemingly black dress is actually the hot new staple color of navy blue. Although, it does look like someone forgot to do her hair entirely.

Less than stellar:

 Anna Paquin

The cut plus the gold embellishments are throwing me off.

Kim Kardashian

The look is way to Cleopatra-esque.

Heidi Klum

While Heidi can usually pull off anything, this short number just doesn't fit with Emmy night at all.

The beautiful thing about fashion is that it is quite open to interpretation. Thus, you tell me - who rocked the red carpet and deserved a ticket from the fashion police?

Paris Hilton Arrested for Cocaine Possession
08/30/10 - 9:31 am

With all the LiLo drama, I almost forgot Paris Hilton even existed anymore. Not one to be shown up, Paris has reclaimed her rightful place in the tabloids by being arrested over the weekend for cocaine possession. Welcome back, Miss Hilton.

This marks the third time this summer that Paris has had a run-in with the law. In July, she was held by police in Corsica when she was caught with less than a gram of marijuana in her purse. She was later released without being charged. Then earlier in July, she was stopped by police at the World Cup in South Africa after she was allegedly caught smoking marijuana. Yet again she wasn't charged.

This time around, Paris is completely denying that the cocaine found in her purse belonged to her. Riiiiiight. What's that river in Egypt?...DENIAL!

John Mayer Slams Huffington Post Article
08/27/10 - 9:33 am

Oh John Mayer. He's alot of things. One of those being someone who doesn't have a problem tossing some fancy words together to makes his point. Remember how um... "openly" he spoke of Jessica Simpson a few months back? Yeeeaaah.

This time he's not sharing another persons personal business, boasting in himself or using shocking statements to get attention - although he did get everyone's attention.

John took to his blog to call out the Huffington Post for an article pondering if Mayer and Jen Aniston were back on. The article used quotes that Mayer had said while on stage, to speculate whether or not he was referencing Jen. To top everything off, Huff Post added the stellar line, "A woman who resembled Aniston was rumored to be in the crowd." There's too many "ifs" in that sentence for me. 

Mayer slammed Huff Post in the only way he knows how - using analogies and random sentence phrasing that he's oh so famous for. Although he did not deny that he and Aniston were back on.

Verdict: You know he loves every minute of this - he's way too amused with himself.

Are you Team Mayer or Team Huff Post? Tune in next time for the latest in "John Mayer vs. the world."

John Travolta, Kelly Preston Expecting Baby Boy
08/26/10 - 10:16 am

I love good news in Hollywood! Especially when it involves good people who genuinely deserve a turn of good luck. Huge congrats to John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston who just revealed they are expecting a baby boy this fall!

In January 2009, the family suffered the devastating loss of their oldest child, Jett, who died from a seizure at age 16. The couple has made it clear that this new baby is certainly not a "replacement child," as some have commented, but rather his impending arrival is bringing joy back into the family.

Are you excited for the family's latest addition? I certainly am! In the past year, this family has weathered so much grief; it is so nice to see them experience happiness again.

This kid should have a Grease themed nursery, don't you think?

Lindsay Lohan Out of Rehab Early
08/25/10 - 9:34 am

And by early, I mean after only spending 22 days there. Complete nonsense. Odds are that every single vaca Lindsay has ever taken in her life has lasted more then this fourth stint in rehab. Lord knows she needs years in that place.

However, People.com is reporting that Linds will be completing partial treatment through an outpatient program at UCLA Medical Center.

You know what - best of luck to you LL. Seriously, I hope you prove everyone wrong and turn over a new leaf. That being said - feel free to place your bets for how long it will be until Miss Lohan lands herself into another mess. Few days? 2 weeks? 1 month? I don't think any mishap will happen right away, but it's hard to imagine 2010 ending without another low point for Lindsay.

Still, here's hoping she proves all of us wrong...fourth times a charm.

The Day the FANatic Met Nick Carter
08/24/10 - 11:01 am

Do you remember my blog last week about the BSB/NKOTB teaming up? Remember how I confessed my BSB "fanatic-ism." And remember how I mentioned I was going to see the Backstreet Boys in concert soon? Well, guess what?!...

I can now reveal that I saw the guys in concert at a music festival this past weekend...and - wait for it, wait for it - I met Nick Carter!!! Check out the photographic evidence the the left <-- Ahhhhh! YES! Duuuuude, my life is complete. Wait - I take that back. I don't think my life can be complete until I get to interview the guys one day. Still...after almost 12 years of being a fan - finally!  My 11-year-old self is so extremely proud of me right now. P.S. Who is that random human behind us? - your guess is as good as mine. But I'm about to apply the wonders of Photoshop and make him disappear.

I know you're probably saying, "What, Nick who?! ... "What's the big deal?"

Let me see if I can break it down for ya. The only analogy I can use to convey the magnitude of this in regards to today's world of celebrity is... Rob Pattinson or Angelina Jolie. Yes, as odd as it may sound, Nick Carter is my Rob Pattinson/Angelina Jolie equivalent.

When I was growing up, I'd always see girls posting their pictures with BSB on websites, and recalling detail by detail the event of how they met the Backstreet Boys. Mostly, this kind of thing just left me puzzled. Coming from a small town, I was so thrilled to even make it to a city where they would be in concert - meeting them wasn't even on my radar. How did one actually go about meeting them anyhow? I really had no idea.

But I'll tell you one thing is for sure, it is much more of a capable feat now in 2010 than it was back in 1999. Far less screaming girls to plow my way through.

I'm off to Walgreens to print out about 675 copies of my picture - just so I can be 100% sure that it did actually happen. Ha! Thinking I may need to add a 24 x 36 poster to my order too. 

Martin Short’s Wife, Nancy Dolman, Dies
08/24/10 - 9:22 am

This weekend, I got caught up in a little "Father of the Bride" marathon. The first film as well as the sequel never, ever gets old. Of course, you cant watch either of the films without being captured by Martin Short's hilarious character, Franck.

While watching the flick, I got drawn into conversation about Martin Short as an actor, past movies he's been in, and yes, even chit chatting about his family. So imagine my shock as I read this morning that Martin Shorts, wife Nancy Dolman, died over the weekend.

"Sadly, we can confirm that Martin Short's wife did pass away," said Camille Kuznetz, adding no further details about time, location or cause, according to CNN. "We do not have any other comment to make." Nancy who was only 58, had been battling cancer since 2007.

People.com reports that on Saturday morning, LA Fire Department paramedics responded to an emergency call for medical help at the couple's home, however no one was transported out.

The couple was married for 30 years - which is almost unheard of nowadays, particularly in Hollywood - and had three children together.

From Twi-Hards to Twi-Creepers
08/23/10 - 11:10 am

Lets talk about a topic that I genuinely try to avoid at all costs, "Twilight." That is, I avoid it until it gets juicy. No, no, I don't want to talk Team Edward or Team Jacob - although I believe I like Ed over Jake, because Edward actually owns a shirt. Instead, lets talk the media and the constant leach like attention that these cast members attract.

Can I kick things off by saying, I still do not get it. The hype for "Twilight" itself and the scrutiny surrounding every personal relationship of these actors - none of it makes sense.

Last week, some photos surfaced causing the legions of Twi-Hards to go nutso. Apparently, a real estate agent leaked some photos of the rental home that Rob Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart live in. With a little research, fans were able to come across the actual address of the house, and then went on all stalker on R. Patz and K.Stew. It didn't take long before photos crossing the line of personal space were posted.

Thus, the Twi-Hards have been divided, with one side demanding privacy for the duo and the other side demanding more photographic proof of a coupling. 

Have they gone too far? And how do you deal with unwanted attention - not from the paps - but from fans? I know, I know...such deep thoughts for a Monday.

Jennifer Aniston's “Switch” Flops
08/23/10 - 10:16 am

At a risk of sounding like a broken record, Jen Aniston just cant catch a break. Not in her love life and not in her film career either. This weekend, Aniston's latest flick "The Switch" opened at an embarrassing #8 at the box office. Ouch. The funny thing is - the movie does look cute/semi funny. I mean it has be a step up from "The Bounty Hunter," right?

Jen has a track record for making typical, mediocre romantic comedies that the public forgets about within a week - the exception being "The Break Up." I don't think it so much has to do with Jen's acting ability, as much as it has to do with the scripts she takes. I mean really, think outside of the box here, Jen. You've been so type-cast, it isn't even funny.

Another contributing factor is the fact that Jen excelled in the Television format, but just cant seem to take that same demeanor and presence on to the big screen. I'd love to see Jen use her comedic chops and dive into a new TV sitcom. Maybe even starring as a quick-witted M-O-M...?

Everyone likes to offer up love advice to Miss Aniston, but lets put that on hold. If you could give Jen any sort of career advice, what would that be?

Look Out VMA’s – Here Comes Chelsea Handler
08/20/10 - 9:52 am

Not one to shy away from speaking her mind - comedian Chelsea Handler has been summoned to host the Video Music Awards this year. Famous for her jaw-dropping, yet hilarious statements, MTV is already on red-alert with the censors on stand-by. Chelsea's blunt personality mixed with a room full of celebrities should make for a rather memorable evening in TV history.

Chelsea is only the second woman to host the VMA's solo in the history of MTV. Roseanne Barr was the first woman to host the award show back in 1994!

Reportedly it is Chlesea's mission to get Kanye West and Taylor Swift back onstage together to spoof their infamous run-in last year. Now that is worth watching!

Backstreet Boys, NKOTB to Tour Together?
08/19/10 - 9:19 am

I love the Backstreet Boys. There, I said it. They will forever be that one band from my generation that I would move mountains and dodge bullets to see. What...are you surprised? Remember, I'm a FANatic after all.

I know what you're thinking and the answer is: YES - they are still around. Don't make me give you my BSB fanatic lecture. Alright, you leave me no choice...

The five-some were at the peak of success back in the late 90's and into the new millennium, but they decided to take a much needed break in 2002. In 2005, the group got together and released their fifth studio album, "Never Gone." Which turned out to be a lie, because after that tour was over eldest band member, Kevin Richardson - was gone. The guys regrouped into a fab foursome and have released two albums and sold-out stadiums world-wide since Kev's departure.

Most recently, they released their "This is Us" album last fall and are currently making their way around the US on their summer tour. And yours truly just so happens to be seeing them in concert very, very soon! WOOO! This marks my 6th time seeing the guys live (which is really a small blip compared to some BSB followers), and my 2nd time seeing them this summer.

Seeing them twice in one summer is pretty mild. I could tell you a few stories that would probably make you question my sanity. Like the time I ran after their tour bus and jumped up on my friend's shoulders to catch a glimpse of Nick Carter on the bus (no, I was not 13 - I was 20 - haha!) Or, there's the time I stood on my feet for 8 hours at a radio event in North Carolina to see them only perform 5 songs. Then there's that time when I begged my parents to go visit my sister in Arizona, because I love her of course, but also so I could see BSB in concert there. Ummm...you know, seeing it all written out right there, even I think I might be a little kooky.

Anyway - back to the news at hand - E!Online reports that the BSB are extremely close to inking a deal to embark upon a converged tour with the New Kids on the Block next year. Yep, it will be a boy-band fest. Yep, I'll be there. And yep, I do hope they come to Hampton Roads.

Still, I'm not exactly jumping for joy here.

Haha - I don't know who I'm kidding here! They could tour with Ke$sha, and I'd still show up to their concerts. Although, I'd certainly bring my ear plugs.

Fall 2010 Fashion Trends
08/18/10 - 10:38 am

I know, I know - summer is still in full-swing here in Hampton Roads. But if you're like me, you're ready to say "bye-bye" summer and "hellooooooooo" fall!

I truly think that fall is the loveliest season here in the 757. It's still nice enough to go read a book on the beach, yet there's that nice, crisp feeling in the air. I love it! And to top it all off, fall is the best season for fashion. You can easily transition your airy summer dresses into fall frocks by adding leggings and a fitted jacket. And who doesn't have that "it" pair of boots just begging to jump out from the depths of your closet?

Alright, so I'll be honest - I'm not much on following fashion trends at all. I just kind of wear what I love and if it randomly happens to be "in style," well then hoorah. Trends change so quickly that if you do follow them - you're libel to wind up dizzy. That being said, I'm happy to hear that some of the falls biggest trends, I already have in my closet. Score!

1950s - 1960s Inspiration

Think full skirts, cinched in waists and fitted tops. We can probably thank TV's "Mad Men" for inspiring this trend. This is music to my ears as I've been wearing clothes that offer homage to this era since I was about 14. I guess this style has finally become "fashionable" now - which means I'll actually have a shot buying it in stores and not having to rely upon eBay.

Leather

This is good news if your staple coat for the past 5 years has been a leather jacket (like me). But it's not just outer wear; apparently leather is making its way into wardrobes through leggings, shorts and dresses too. Yeah...not too sure if I'm on board with that.

Knee High Socks

I know, this one caught me by surprise too. A few years back I rocked knee high socks paired with shorts...around my house. Wearing those things out in public is an entirely different story. However, if you find the right pair I can definitely see how it can jazz up a skirt and make for a preppy-put together look.

Which leaves us with the question of the day: What fall look are you longing to bust out of your closet this season? 

I can't wait to don my plaid buttoned shirt-dress and pair it with black leggings and my oh-so-comfy gray boots. See, that's definitely not on par for 2010 fashion - but oh well! Maybe I'll swap out the leggings for some knee high socks!

Plastic Surgeon to the Stars Dies in Car Crash
08/18/10 - 8:39 am

Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan, who's famous for performing Heidi Montag's extreme makeover surgery, was killed in a car accident Monday as his car went over the side of the Pacific Coast Highway.

According to TMZ, "Lifeguards initially tried to help Ryan, to no avail. Ryan was trapped in the vehicle with major head injuries; he died at the scene."

What's really eerie about this whole sad situation is that one of the last things Dr. Ryan did was Tweet! In fact, moments before he was killed he sent out a TwitPic of his dog looking out over the sand dunes of Malibu. By the way, his dog survived the crash.

This situation gets me thinking of the weird aspect that social media plays in our lives - even after someone dies. Take DJ AM for example, his Twitter still exists, and over 188,437 people still follow him nearly 1 year after his tragic death. Creepy? Or a sign of the social media times that we live in? You decide.

Now are you ready for the moral of the story?

According to People.com, Dr. Ryan's ex-girlfriend says that investigators told his family that it was his Tweeting and texting that caused the fatal accident.

"He lived up in Malibu on a tiny street and he was texting while driving and he accidentally went over the cliff," Charmaine Blake told People.

If that doesn't send chills up your spine, I don't know what will. This story is enough to scare anyone out of ever Tweeting and driving again. No text or Tweet is more important than your life. Wait until you get to a red light people.

Mel Gibson Crashes Car, Needs Vaca
08/17/10 - 10:45 am

Mel Gibson needs a vacation. Well I suppose he needs a lot of other things right now too, but a vaca certainly couldn't hurt.

Let's recap, shall we? He's had numerous audio tapes released exposing his rage, he's been thrown out for society to rip apart, lost his wife, has watched another relationship go down the tubes, weathered allegations of assault and is currently stuck in a bitter custody battle. How fun.

Now he can add another headache to the list - he just crashed his 2008 Maserati. Ouch.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Mel's car crashed into a hillside off of Malibu Canyon Road on Sunday night. Mel was fine, no one else was with him in the car and contrary to what you might first assume, alcohol was not involved either.

Time for the infamous question: What do YOU think Mel should do now?

I for one would like to see Mel go to a private island for 3-5 years, collect his thoughts; make friends with a volleyball - a la Tom Hanks in "Castaway" - and then come back with a vengeance for "Lethal Weapon 5." But that's just me...

Hilary Duff Gets Hitched!
08/17/10 - 9:39 am

Nothing quite marks the passing of time like when child stars grow up and go to rehab - or get married. Luckily in this case it is the later. Hilary Duff, the blondie who rose to fame playing the Disney sweetheart, Lizzie McGuire, walked down the aisle on Saturday. Hilary wed hockey player and boyfriend of two years, Mike Comrie in a small ceremony in Santa Barbara, California.

Over time, Hilary has sort of proven herself to be instilled with a good head on her shoulders. While the likes of LL was running around getting busted for DUI's and such, Hilary was no where to be found in that scene.

Good for you, Hil.

Not so fast though, there is no way we can talk about Hilary Duff tying the knot without bringing up some of her past beau's.

            Aaron Carter: Talk about the epitome of a match made in bubble gum pop heaven. Remember he even made an appearance on Lizzie McGuire back in the day? Turns out he was dating LiLo and Hilary at the same time - sparking a feud between the two teens.

           Joel Madden: He's now famous for dating Nicole Richie and having two lovely children with her, but before all that he was with Hilary for over 2 years. It was a controversy from the start when the tattooed rocker began dating the squeaky clean Disney starlet. And yet, it all seems so lost in the past as Joel is set to marry Nicole this fall.

Celebrating the Life of Elvis Presley
08/16/10 - 9:30 am

I think it's high time that you know something about me. I'm not only the MyTVZ FANatic - I'm an Elvis Presley fanatic too. And being such, it's my duty to let you know that today is the 33rd anniversary of the passing of the King of Rock and Roll. While it's a sad day for any Presley fan, I prefer to use it as a day of celebrating the life and legacy of Elvis.  

Now, obviously I'm biased since I'm an Elvis fanatic - but there will never, ever be another performer like Elvis. He transformed music in a way that has never again been duplicated, and I doubt it ever will be. Perhaps John Lennon said it best, "Before Elvis, there was nothing."

If there's one place in the world I wish I could be today - it's Graceland, the home of the King. The last time I was there, it was the monumental 30th anniversary of Elvis' death. It was also coincidentally my very first time being there. Some people dream of going to Europe or Hawaii - for me it was Graceland. I was pretty much in hog-heaven during my entire 8 hour visit there in the 105 degree Memphis heat.

And what is it that makes me a fan of the King?

A. I'm an old soul who was born in the wrong era.

B. There's something truly amazing about a musician who can actually sing! Wow, imagine that.

C. Elvis is timeless.

If I had to truly pinpoint it, I don't think I could even begin to describe it. There's something about Elvis Presley that just resonates with my soul. Now, if that doesn't scream, "fanatic" I don't know what does.

Although I won't be celebrating Elvis with thousands of other fans at Graceland this year, I will be celebrating right here in Hampton Roads. This week, "Viva Las Vegas" is playing at the Naro Theatre in Norfolk, and you can bet your bottom dollar I'll be in that seat, happy as a lark.

I'm also making a peanut butter and banana sandwich for dinner - but not deep fried. Sorry Elvis, I just cant go that far. So get out there and remember Elvis in your own special way today - whatever that might be.

And thanks for listening to this FANatic rave on and on.

Thank you, Thank you very much.

Rihanna Needs a French Lesson
08/13/10 - 10:37 am

Celebrities getting tattoos is nothing new. Everyone from Hilary Duff to Johnny Depp rocks some ink in Hollywood. Unfortunately, some of these celebs don't check to make sure that the thing they are about permanently plant on their body is spelled right or even translated right. Case in point - Rihanna's brand new neck tattoo.

The "Love the Way You Lie" singer just inked the French phrase "rebelle fleur," on her neck. This should translate as "rebel flower," however to do so the words should have been switched to "fleur rebelle."

RiRi isn't the first star to have a mishap inked on her skin. "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere got the phrase, "Vivere senza rimipianti" - which means "to live without regrets" inked along her back. However, some how an extra letter "I" found its way into Hatdens tattoo, "rimipianti"(regrets) is correctly spelled "rimpianti."

Interesante.

Word to the wise - make sure something is spelled/interpreted correctly before you plaster it on your body. Like...when I put "FANatic" on my forehead - it will be "FANatic" and not "fanatic." Just kidding, Mom.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ Celebrates 71 Years!
08/12/10 - 10:42 am

Happy Anniversary to you...Happy Anniversary to you...Happy 71st Anniversary, dear "Wizard of Oz"... Happy Anniversary to you!

Bust out your ruby red slippers folks, today is a day to pay homage to the 1939 classic, "The Wizard of Oz." More than likely, the flick is probably the first classic movie that each of us were exposed to in this life. Although, for me I believe it was either "It Happened One Night," "Meet John Doe," "How the West Was Won," or "It's a Wonderful Life." But that's a different story - a horse of another color even. Back to the wonderful wizard!

Everything about "The Wizard of Oz" is nothing short of spectacular. First off, it's amazing to see the film shot in Technicolor, as it was only 1939! Such a feat was seen as a lavish undertaking and breathtaking to witness on screen. Secondly, lets just talk about the numerous special effects that were used to put "Oz" together. I mean, the Wicked Witch of the West disappearing in a puff of orange smoke, the famous tornado scene, the "horse of a different color" - the list goes on and on! And while none of these feats are particularly extravagant by our standards today, at the time this film was made - they were practically jaw dropping. This was 1939, and movies with sound had barely been around for a mere 12 years.

If you're looking for something different to watch this weekend - why not pop in the wonderful Wizard of Oz? If you don't...I'll get you my pretty, and your little dog too!

P.S. Be sure to check out Google's homage to the movie!

Hope You’re Having a Better Week Than ‘American Idol’
08/12/10 - 9:40 am

Its a bad week to be "American Idol."

First, former "Idol" winner, Fantasia Barrino was identified as the women who broke up a happy marriage between a North Carolina couple, and now - she's in the hospital after overdosing on pills. Yikes!

According to police reports, Fantasia overdosed on a combination of an entire bottle of aspirin and sleeping pills. Sad. Police have confirmed that it was indeed a suicide attempt.

Then, former "Idol" contestant (who didn't make it out of the Top 24 in season 7) Asia'h Epperson, is in custody and has been booked for beating up a gal in a Hollywood nightclub. Classy.

And to top it all off - Jennifer Lopez will not be taking a seat at the Judges Panel on "AI" after all. Negotiations fell through and JLo's demands were reportedly too much for the hit show to take. So much for being Miss. Jenny from the Block.

Ironically, all this hype is exactly what the doctor ordered for "AI." But it is going to need a little more in order to resurrect its upcoming 10th season.

"You Outta Know" ... Alanis Morissette is Preggers
08/11/10 - 9:56 am

Baby bump watch is in full-swing! We've got Isla Fisher, Christina Applegate, Alicia Keys and now Alanis Morissette to add to the list.

Alanis confirmed the happy news to US Weekly in their "25 Things You Didn't Know About Me" section. Alanis coyly jotted down, "I'm pregnant," as #25.

The spirited singer recently got married and is now expecting - a little too ironic? No, not really. I just enjoy casually dropping lines from her gritty songs throughout this post. Although it is ironic to me that Alanis was once engaged to Ryan Reynolds - who is now married to none other than Scarlett Johanson. Yeah...that happened fast.

Alanis wed rapper Souleye (Mario Treadway), on May 22nd at their Los Angeles home.

You know, Alanis has capitalized on the whole tortured/angry/edgy thing for so long, it's nice to see her happy and stepping into this new role as wife and now, mom.

Congrats to the happy couple!

Jet Blue Flight Attendant Flies the Unfriendly Skies
08/11/10 - 9:17 am

File this one under "bizarre." You've probably heard the story, but let us recap - shall we? Flight attendant, Steven Slater, whose career spans over 20 years, abruptly quit his job with JetBlue on Tuesday. And boy, did he go out with a bang - cursing over the loudspeaker, grabbing a beer and then exiting via the emergency chute.

What sparked his outrage? According to police reports, Slater lost his cool due to a passenger who allegedly hit him on the head while getting luggage out of the overhead bins on the aircraft.

Let's hope his actions and new cult following were worth it - he's now facing charges of criminal mischief and reckless endangerment. Yikes!

What impresses me the most about this story is the fact that he exited the plane through the emergency chute. Did he just jump out of the plane mid-flight? Surely not...right? Right.

I'm waiting for someone to put this gold up on YouTube. It's sure to be more entertaining than that double rainbow guy!

This Week in Celebrity Breakups
08/10/10 - 8:45 am

Let's talk about a juicy, never-ending trend in the world of Entertainment - Celebrity Breakups. Now don't fret, Brangelina is still going strong. However, there are a few couples who will not be living "happily ever after" - at least not with each other.

Bilson and Christensen
The romance between Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen is officially done for. This confirms speculation that has gone on for months now! Bilson's rep confirmed, "Yes, the engagement is off." Fine by me - I never really liked this pairing at all. I suppose I will always have a soft spot for Rachel Bilson and her former flame (and "O.C." co-star), Adam Brody.  Yo, Adam - have you heard the news yet? Go get Rachel back! Here's to holding out hope for a Bilson/Brody reunion!

Kramer and Schaech
If you said, "WHO!?" - not to fear, I did too. You probably know Jana Kramer as "Alex," the model for Clothes Over Bro's on "One Tree Hill." Johnathon Schaech is most famous in my mind as the jerk "Jimmy" from "That Thing You Do." The pair wed on July 4th, but are now seeking to dissolve their marriage after barely one month! That's Hollywood for ya.

Palin and Johnston
Let us not forget this fiasco. In the on again/off again roller coster relationship that is Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston, the verdict is finally in: DUNZO. Despite announcing a month ago that they had rekindled the relationship and were even planning on getting married, it appears that these two are no more. Shortly after annoucning the split, Levi was seen posing for pictures and walking the carpet at the Teen Choice Awards. WHAT?! Somebody please tell this joker that his 15 minutes of fame expired back in 2008. He's seriously the new Jon Gosselin.

"Inception" Beat Out by Some "Other Guys"
08/09/10 - 9:02 am

After all the buzz surrounding Leo's new flick, "Inception," it seemed like nothing else was even playing at the movies this summer. "Inception" lingered at #1 at the Box Office for nearly 3 weeks...that is until some "Other Guys" rode into town and snatched the title away.

If you're keeping score here, those "Other Guys" would be none other than Will Ferrell and Marky-Mark Wahlberg. Take that Leo!

The unlikely pair of Ferrell and Wahlberg took the box office by storm over the weekend, garnering $35.6 million for their buddy-cop comedy, "The Other Guys." This is the second highest film debut for Will Ferrell, the first of course being "Ricky Bobby."

I just caught "The Other Guys" over the weekend, and I strongly encourage you to go see it - simply because it is pretty darn hilarious! Ferrell and Wahlberg make an excellent team...I think I smell a new dynamic duo on the horizon! If you appreciate good, quality Will Ferrell - then you'll love this flick.

Here's something to chew on - why have "Inception" and "The Other Guys" had major success in theaters? These two films are polar opposites - yet audiences are clearly interested in them both. Food for thought.

Denny Duquette + Peyton Sawyer = Confused
08/06/10 - 9:24 am

This week, I saw a headline that really made me wonder, "Hilarie Burton Breaks Silence on Baby Son with Jeffrey Dean Morgan." Whaaaaat?!

Now, if you're like me - you might just have a soft spot in your soul for certain television shows like....ooooh "Grey's Anatomy" and "One Tree Hill." If you've watched those shows you will undoubtedly know Hilarie Burton as Peyton Sawyer from "OTH" and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as the infamous Denny Duquette from "Greys." Apparently, these two have been an item for quite some time and now even have a secret child together.

Well color me officially confused - all this time I thought Hilarie Burton was married to some random man. After doing a little digging, I found out that Hil indeed was married - key word there being was - to the assistant director of "OTH." The pair divorced in 2009, which also happens to be around the same time when she struck up a relationship with Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

Hil is breaking her silence on the secret relationship,secret pregnancy and secret baby in a new interview with the Associated Press, while still not divulging too much.

"I want to protect them like a mama wolf should," she explained of her new family. However, she did reveal that she and Jeffrey are, "really happy, and we're a very good team. And we got very lucky that our family is what it is."

Still confused. Denny Duquette and Peyton Sawyer?! Ummm...what would Lucas Scott say?

Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” Lands Her 13 VMA Nods
08/04/10 - 9:22 am

The MTV Video Music Awards were announced yesterday, although most of the nominees were out shined by Lady Gaga and her record breaking 13 nominations! That is the most VMA nods received by a single artist in a single year - ever. You don't have to look into your crystal ball to see the writing on the wall here - Lady Gaga is pretty much going to clean house.

Gaga's 13 nominations include best pop video, best dance music video, best female video and best choreography for her hit single, "Bad Romance." Gaga and Beyonce are also up for best collaboration for their "Telephone" video. And in classic "you know you've made it when" fashion - Gaga is even running against herself for best choreography and video of the year.

Of course, there are a host of other award nominees this year, including Justin Bieber, Ke$ha and Katy Perry. Yeah, it's pretty much pop music central over at the VMA's. Mentioning Bieber and Ke$ha in the same sentence as the word "award" makes me feel icky. But it's not all fun and games as there are quite a few VMA snubs this year. Most notably missing from the list of noms is Adam Lambert, who has had an extraordinary run of success since "Idol."

Now I don't know about you, but for me, the best thing about the VMA's isn't who wins the awards - or even the performances. The best part about the show is all of the outrageous moments you are almost guaranteed to witness. Case in point - Kanye West vs. Taylor Swift and Britney Spears' infamous "Gimme More" comeback performance...*shudder*.

Weekend Weddings Galore!
08/03/10 - 9:29 am

This past weekend was huge in celebrity weddings! To kick things off, Dawson's Creek alum, James Van Der Beek married Kimberly Brook. Instead of announcing the news to media outlets, James took to his Twitter account. "The woman I love did me the honor of became my wife today ... I look forward to earning her for the rest of my life," he tweeted on Sunday. Despite his grammatical error, what a nice Tweet! James and his wife are expecting a baby girl this fall.

Alicia Keys tied the knot with producer/rapper Swizz Beatz over the weekend. The pair wed in a private ceremony at a home on the Mediterranean Sea. Talk about style! Alicia is expecting a baby this fall.

On Saturday, former First-Kid, Chelsea Clinton wed Mark Mezvinsky. Out of all the weddings this weekend - James Van Der Beek, Alicia Keys & Chelsea Clinton...I find Chelsea's to be the most boring of all.Yawn.

Truly, I barely see how this is news worthy - she is not a celebrity, she's merely a former president's daughter who tied the knot. The same can be applied Jenna Bush, who got married last year. Good for her, but why was it built up to be this huge event? President's kids, what have they really done? They're only famous because their pop was leader of the free world...once upon a time.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't see how the weddings of former president's daughters' qualify as the top headline for Entertainment news sources. Especially when Lindsay Lohan just left the slammer, c'mon now! *insert sarcasm here*

One mag I read hailed Chelsea's walk down the aisle as, "the wedding event of the year." Really?! I suppose it depends on where your interests lie. See for me, the wedding event of the year will be when Nicole Richie and Joel Madden make it official after four years and two adorable children together. Yep, that's my wedding event of the year.

Sound off: Who would you give the title of "wedding event of the year" to? Do you think all the hype around a president's child getting hitched is warranted? Tweet us, Facebook us - and let us know!

DQ Miracle Treat Day
08/03/10 - 8:46 am

Have a hankering for a blizzard? How about a FREE blizzard? Join MyTVZ, Dairy Queen and me for the DQ Miracle Treat Day this Thursday, August 5th!

It's all going down at the Newport News location at 12999 Warwick Blvd - so be sure to stop by from 2-5 p.m.! And if you are one of the first 25 people to walk throughthe door,  MyTVZ is going to buy your blizzard! Thats right - FREE ice cream! What more could you ask for?!

Best of all, $1 from every blizzard purchased will benefit the Childrens Miracle Network. So come join us for some ice cold treats and support a great cause!

I'll see you there! Just look for the girl devouring a Mint Oreo blizzard.

LiLo Released From Jail - So Long #2409752!
08/02/10 - 9:05 am

Inmate #2409752 was sprung from the slammer early Monday morning - err, Lindsay Lohan, that is. Despite the media frenzy that awaited her outside of Lynwood, LiLo somehow managed to sneak under the radar without even as much as an image captured of her.

What a night and day difference that is compared to the jailbreak of Paris Hilton back in 2007! Paris did her walk of out Lynwood as if she was on the runway, and then infamously ran into her family's welcoming arms. LiLo instead, bolted for rehab.

Although her lawyer pleaded with authorities to let Linds have a "break" in between jail time and rehab, it was a no go. Instead, Lindsay will spend 90 days in rehabilitation at the UCLA Medical Center in LA.

For some reason, I have a feeling Linds will be boycotting the color orange from her closet...just a hunch.

So long #2409752!

First Simon, Then Ellen, Now Kara...is 'Idol' Down for the Count?
07/30/10 - 8:48 am

Back in January, Simon Cowell confirmed what many feared - he was indeed leaving "American Idol." This only fueled the rumor that with Simon's departure and the lackluster last season of "Idol," its goose was finally cooked.

Yet, in an interesting twist of events - "Idol" is already well underway with its Season 10 auditions across the country. But...they are without Ellen DeGeneres by their side. That's right, Ellen announced that she has decided to gracefully bow out of AI, after only one season. Turns out that despite how much she enjoyed the show, she just couldn't keep up with the grueling schedule.

Kara DioGuardi has also flown the coop. Not like that's a bad thing - at all. But reports surfacing this morning suggest that Kara didn't bow out gracefully, but rather was given the ole pink slip.

What does this mean for the future of the AI? Time will only tell.

Of course, this leaves my favorite dog, Randy Jackson, all by his lonesome. Word on the street is that "Idol" plans to bring in Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler as judges to join Randy.

Really? Talk about a total overhaul! Do whatever you need to, "Idol," just don't go replacing Seacrest with Brian Dunkleman or anything.

My prediction - watch the upcoming season of the show, since it will most likely be its last. Stick a fork in it - "American Idol" is done.

MJ - Didn't You Learn Anything From "Billie Jean?"
07/28/10 - 9:22 am

Billie Jean is not my lover, she's just a girl who claims that I am the one, but the kid is not my....uh, daughter...?

Since Michael Jackson's death weirdo's have been coming out of the woodwork claiming to be the offspring of MJ - and thus wanting their fair slice of  "inheritance." Get ready to add another lulu to the bunch! Her name is Mocienne Petit Jackson, and she's got one heck of a killer story! Here it goes...

Mocienne claims that her mother, who happens to be Diana Ross' sister, got pregnant by MJ back in 1975. Michael was only 17 at the time and because of that, her identity was kept a secret. Hmmm...okaaaaay. Here's where it gets really good! According to Mocienne, in order to protect MJ's rep, Katharine Jackson (Michael's mom) hatched a plan to abduct her and send her to Belgium when she was only 9 years old! She also claims that all 7 of her abductors were murdered. Whaaaaat?!

If all of this is true, why is she deciding to come forward now? Naturally she wants $$$. In her words she wants to, "formally claim my part of my fathers inheritance." Right - no surprise there. Turns out she not only wants the moolah, she also wants MJ's children Prince, Paris and Blanket too! She says she is seeking to give them a "more normal life."

Ummm, honey - they are Michael Jackson's children, they will never have a normal life. And want part of "suddenly moving to the Netherlands to live with Dad's 35 year old illegitimate daughter" do you find normal exactly?

Mocienne has filed documents with an L.A. County Superior Court seeking a DNA test.

Oh. Boy. I hear "Billie Jean" ringing in my ears right now! Cant wait to see how this plays out!

Angelina Jolie Joins Twitter...Sort of
07/27/10 - 9:29 am

It is no secret that Twitter is a major player in the world in which we live. I'll be the first to admit, when something odd happens to me, the first thing I think is - I have to tweet this!!!
Call it pathetic, or call it obsessed - it is what it is.

One of the most intriguing things about Twitter, is how many celebrities use it from day to day. Most of them (so it seems) enjoy connecting with their followers, and often share personal thoughts, photos and content. And starting today, you can add one more celeb tweeter to the list...Angelina Jolie!

Don't get too excited though, Angie's Twitter is far from active. That's right - no pics of Brad's beard-less face. As of now, her account is locked up tightly, she is following 0 people and has 0 followers. In fact her bio spells it out pretty clearly, "This account has been locked. NO followers are currently being accepted." See for yourself - @angelinajolie.

It's pretty much assumed that if and when Ang starts tweeting, it will be primarily charity related. 

Summer 2010 Movies: BlockBUSTer
07/26/10 - 10:08 am

Let us be frank, shall we? Summer 2010 has not been a wonderful season for movies. In fact, compared to years past, it is rather lackluster. Well, unless you're a Twlight fan.

Key ingredients needed for Summer Flicks:

Sequels

There haven't been any sequels (except for Shrek 4 and Iron Man 2) - but even those came out in May and peaked too early. Where are the Pirates, Transformers and Batman hiding? In the year 2011, that's where.

Action

It should be a crime for summer to pass without a good action flick. Although we've had a few to keep us company (Iron Man 2, Robin Hood, and Inception) - there haven't been any heavy hitters.

Sneak Attack

Now you can't have a summer movie season without having that one sneak attack. You know, that movie that your friend dragged you to, but you never heard of before. You have zero expectations for the film and then it blows your mind! Yeah, that's the ole sneak attack. (Last summer, my sneak attack was Hangover - ooooh how I love that movie!)

I'd like to dub this summer's sneak attack, Inception. Where in the world did that movie come from anyway? Maybe I was living under a rock, but I didn't even hear any buzz about that film until about a week before it dropped. Thus far it is definitely the break out film of the summer. Personally, I think it's a great movie, even though it has been very over-hyped. Still, you should definitely see it!

In all honestly, this has not been a stellar summer for movies. The summer of '10 lacked the usual mega-blockbuster hits, and instead delivered us with mediocre and forgettable films. Toy Story 3 and Inception take the cake for the best summer flicks of 2010.

Brad Pitt’s Beard Has Gone MIA
07/23/10 - 9:18 am

It's Friday - so how about some light, fluffy news to take into the weekend with you? Literally, fluffy news, as in Brad Pitt's beard...or lack there of. Now - I know what you're thinking is that even news worthy? Why yes, yes it is. Anything involving Brad Pitt kinda automatically qualifies.

For quite some time, Brad has been sporting this "7th child" on his face. It was nasty, unkept and furry. And in truth - it wasn't a beard done right at all. It made Brad look like a 60-year-old hobo/mountain man mixed into one. But that's all in the past now, as Brad's face has finally emerged again.

Word on the street is Brad got rid of that thing on his face, due to his role in the upcoming film, "Moneyball."

Joaquin Phoenix to Hit the Big Screen in Documentary
07/22/10 - 9:32 am

Magnolia Pictures has acquired the rights to the Joaquin Phoenix documentary, "I'm Still Here." Wait - didn't Joaquin Phoenix quit acting?

Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? You'll remember, I'm sure, that almost 2 years ago Joaquin announced he was quitting acting for a career in hip-hop music. And as Joaq started making odd public appearances, his brother-in-law, Casey Affleck was often hidden in the corner capturing it all on film. Verrrrry suspicious.

Everyone was quick to say that this time Joaquin was definitely off his rocker, but I was holding out faith that "this too shall pass." Thus, I came to the conclusion that the whole thing had to be an act and was being filmed for some kind of commentary on celebrity or... something. That, or Joaquin was really, truly kuku, and seeing as that would just break my heart - I did not entertain that thought.

And now, we come to find out that his "lost year" will be premiering in theatres this fall for the entire world to see. I knew he was up to something!

Joaquin's documentary, "I'm Still Here," opens in theatres on September 10 - and you better believe I will be right there in a seat on opening night. Will you?

Welcome Inmate #2409752
07/21/10 - 10:13 am

Take a gander at that! Inmate # 2409752 reporting for duty!

Lindsay Lohan was booked and welcomed with loving arms into Century Regional Detention Facility at about 10 a.m. yesterday morning. We hope you had a pleasant nights sleep in your 12-by-8 digs, Linds.

LiLo's daily routine will include a 5 a.m. wake-up call and being kept in her 12-by-8 cell for nearly 22 hours a day - except for one hour of recreation time and 20 minutes for each meal.

Since Lindsay wont be able to Tweet while in jail, she sent out this message before checking in at Century Regional, "the only bookings that I'm familiar with are Disney Films, never thought that I'd be booking into Jail... eeeks."

But it looks like Linds wont be serving the full 90 days of her sentence. Steve Whitmore, an L.A. sheriff spokesman told Us Weekly that LiLo will only serve about 14 days of her 90 day sentence, due to overcrowding. He added, "She will be kept away from the general population" and has been "extremely cooperative" since entering jail.

Congrats LL, you've mad it through day 1.

Another Day, Another Mel Gibson Update
07/19/10 - 10:14 am

No worries, a 6th tape has not been released...yet, but there are a host of new developments in the saga that is Mel Gibson's life.

In an interesting twist of events, Mel's ex-wife Robyn has come to his aid, defending the actor against allegations of domestic violence.

"Mel never engaged in any physical abuse of any kind toward me before, during or after our marriage," she said in a declaration to a LA judge. Robyn was married to Mel for nearly 30 years and the fact that even after all the humiliation he has put her through, she still comes to his defense - that says something.

On Friday, an image of a chipped-tooth Oksana surfaced on the web, along with the allegations that Mel had attacked her. However, according to the Huffington Post, the photo has been analyzed and findings have shown that "the injury is inconsistent with being punched in the mouth since there is no soft tissue damage - and it may have been self-inflicted." Wooooooooah boy, if that is the case in this situation, that just leaves me speechless.

As if that isn't enough of a jaw dropper, according to the Huffington Post, sources told TMZ that "Oksana tried to extort Mel out of more than $10 million in return for keeping the tapes of his explosive rant private,and there are emails to prove it."

Oh dear. Looks like we have yet to see the end of this.

Question of the day: Where in the world is Mel Gibson anyhow?

I personally think he is hauled up in that little hideout he had in "Conspiracy Theory."

Wanna Date Brian?
07/16/10 - 10:51 am

Have you ever thought of crowd sourcing your dating life? Nope, me neither. Although when you think about it, we crowd source everything else so why the heck not this too?

Meet Brian, he's a Wisconsin native who just moved to NYC and is jumping into the dating scene in a rather unconventional way. Brian's project is simply called 30 dates in 30 days, which sounds to me like hes gonna be shelling out a fortune on 30 different dinners for 30 different gals. That's going to be quite a bill.

Maybe I'm just a social media junkie, but I think this idea is fantastic! Actually, I wonder why no one has come up with it sooner. However, if it was a girl doing this project I think it would be a whole different ballgame.

 1. She would get millions of creepers
 2. She would be seen in a totally different light than this dude
 3. I'd take up a collection to pay for body guards for her

Here's the true social media genius of it all - anyone can suggest who Brian should date, where they should go and comment on it all.

And of course, Brian has setup his own website,  Twitter and Facebook.

Mel Gibson Rants and Raves
07/15/10 - 10:18 am

Another day, another Mel Gibson tape - now we're up to 5! Either Mel Gibson has some issues, or he's giving the best acting performance of his life in these graphic rant tapes that have been released. It's shocking, unfortunate and just plain sad.

However, we just can't point all the fingers at Mel here. I'm suspicious over who exactly leaked these tapes. Oksana? I wonder why she never hung up the phone, but instead listened to him insult her over and over again? Did she know she could make bank off of the tapes and take Mel to the cleaners? It all just seems far too fishy. I never really trusted that gal anyway. It seems like she just wants to use this situation for all the money that it is worth (television interviews, tell all books, etc).

Still, that doesn't in any way justify or excuse Mel's actions at all. The things he said - wowzer. I realize we don't know the whole story here, but boy would I like to. There has got to be some reason why he went off like this. At the end of the day, it seems evident that he needs some kind of help. Anger management, cookies...something!

I think I'll go watch "Lethal Weapon" now to clear my mind...

Old Spice Campaign = Genius
07/14/10 - 10:53 am

If you caught this years super bowl game, you probably saw the hilarious Old Spice commercial. You know, the guy on the horse with all the witty comments - yeah that guy.

The Old Spice Guy (Isaiah Mustafa) is at now trying his hand at Twitter, by replying to tweets via personalized video responses. Thus far, he's replied to Ellen DeGeneres, Ashton Kutcher, Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Perez Hilton, Justine Bateman, Ryan Seacrest and over 100 other people!

Talk about a whirlwind marketing plan by Old Spice! Just when you thought their commercials were genius, they go and out do themselves with this campaign.

Oh and yes, I definitely tweeted the Old Spice Guy in hopes that I too would get a special video. So far, no luck.

You can follow Old Spice on Twitter and catch all the hilarious video replies on their YouTube.

"The Hills" Have Seen Their Last Day
07/13/10 - 9:55 am

Today is the day that all shall become right in the world again - "The Hills" airs its final episode tonight on MTV. This feels too good to be true! No more Spencer and Heidi drama, no more talk of Heidi's new face and no more of that Justin Bobby character. And... that's about where my knowledge of "The Hills" ends.

"The Hills" is like "Jersey Shore" - one of those shows that are so pointless, yet you just cant look away. The absurdity of it all is quite amusing.
 
I will admit, my freshmen year of college I did catch some episodes of the show. Lets be honest, if you're living in a dorm full of girls it's kind of hard not to get sucked into that show. I haven't watched "The Hills" in years, so in honor of its end, I caught a couple of episodes this weekend. After each episode was over all I could say was, "What was accomplished?" "Did anything even happen?" "This show still doesn't have a point, does it?"

My favorite part of the show was seeing a palm tree, that's all. No wonder they canceled this show!
 
Do you guys have a soft spot in your heart for "The Hills?" Are you a secret Spedi lover? Or are you thrilled to pieces that it's over and done with? Sound off on our Twitter and Facebook.

Latest Hollywood Trend? Marriage
07/12/10 - 10:27 am

Word on the street is Ugg boots are out and marriage is in for the Hollywood  elite.The proof is in the pudding here. Over the weekend four - count it - four major Celebrity weddings took place!

First off, MyTVZ's own Office star, John Krasinski married his girlfriend of two years, actress Emily Blunt in Italy. Johns Office co-star and wife on the show, Jenna Fischer, also tied the knot last weekend.
 
American Idol alum, Carrie Underwood wed professional hockey player, Mike Fisher over the weekend. The couple was married in a southern style weeding in front of 250 guests, according to People.com

NBA star Carmelo Anthony married former MTV VJ LaLa Vasquez in Manhattan.The couple, who have been engaged for nearly 6 years, also have a 3-year-old son together.

Last but not least, funny-man Martin Lawrence married his long time girlfriend, Shamicka Gibbs in a backyard ceremony. The couples three daughters served as their flower girls.

For kicks, we might as well lump Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green into the list. The pair wed just about two weeks ago.

Is this the start of something new in Hollywood - commitment? Or, will this just make for juicy break-up news in the coming months?

Sound off on our Facebook and Twitter!

LiLo Sentenced to 90 Days in the Slammer
07/07/10 - 2:42 pm

Do not pass go, do not collect $200, go directly to jail, Lindsay Lohan. The former teen queen with a troubled past just got herself a one way ticket to a California jail for 90 days.
According to People.com, Lohan is ordered to surrender to the court on July 20 to begin her sentence, most likely at the women's Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, Calif., where she previously served only 84 minutes of a 24-hour sentence about three years ago. This is the same detention facility that heiress Paris Hilton checked into in 2007.
Im not sure which socialite slammer situation amuses me more " Paris or Lindsay. I think Ive got to stick with the classics on this one and say Paris.

Although, orange will bring out LiLo's freckles ever so nicely.

Question of the Day: Which socialite slammer situation do you find more amusing/entertaining? Paris or Lindsay?

Extra! Extra! Tweet All About it!
07/07/10 - 2:36 pm

Do you get your news from Twitter? I know I do. Its definitely by no means my only source, but it still plays a huge role in how I stay in the know.

For a lot of us (myself included) the first app/webpage we got to each day is Twitter. I always try to take a peek at the Trending Topics to see whats being talked about. In fact, Twitter is how I heard the news about the death of Michael Jackson. I saw his name trending and thought, wonder why hes on there. Clicked it & BOOM there was the biggest news story of 2009.

Its amazing how much Twitter has quickly become a huge part of our daily lives. I think its my favorite inventionbesides coffee, of course.

All this to say.
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Great Scott - Someone Got "Back to the Future" Day All Wrong
07/07/10 - 2:36 pm

Tuesday, July 06, 2010 I was struck by a tweet that claimed that 7/6/10 was the day that Marty McFly traveled to the future in Back to the Future II. The tweet even provided a link to the photo as evidence.

Behold the wonders of Photoshop, Ladies and Gentlemen.
In my lifetime, I have probably watched the Back to the Future trilogy 5,000 times (...errr, give or take a few). In fact, I would consider myself a BTTF buff. Yes, guilty. So despite this convincing evidence, I knew it was not 2010 " but instead 2015 that Marty travels to. Actually, October 21, 2015 to be exact.

So how did this conundrum arise? Someone over at Total Film decided to Photoshop a screenshot from the film in order to dub 7/6/10 as Future Day. And then they did what any one seeking viral internet exposure would do " they put it on Twitter.

Alas, fear not " there is still good reason to celebrate Back to the Future. This past weekend marked the film's 25th anniversary. It was released in the US on July 3, 1985.

Dont worry, we can party like its 1985 on October 21, 2015. Only 5 years to go! Think well have flying cars and Hoverboards by then?

New Spidey Announced
07/07/10 - 2:36 pm

Andrew Garfield has been cast as the next Spider-Man! ..uhhh, who? Exactly.
Is anyone even excited for #4 in the Spidey series, or are you already making Bring Toby Back, picket sings?

In this FANatic's opinion, I really am not interested. Now, if Tobey Maguire was still playing Spidey, than yeah " Id go watch it. Maybe its the fact that Im not a hardcore comic fan, I dont know. I just really dont want to see someone else play Spider-Man, which is interesting because I dont have a problem watching several people (Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and Christian Bale) play Batman. But with that franchise, its to be expected.

I think once you get stuck on one actor playing a specific character, it is really hard to accept anyone else. Think of it this way, what if Christian Bale announced he was done with Batman and they brought in some lesser known actor to fill his shoes. What!? That man needs to put on that Bat cape until he kicks the bucketjust saying.

Enough of my rant, how do YOU feel?

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FANatic Recap: Bayou Boogaloo
07/07/10 - 2:36 pm

Ill be honest, unlike most Hampton Roadies " this was my first year at Bayou Boogaloo. And Ive gotta say, I loved it! It was wacky, exciting and overall rather eclectic. I guess I just have a soft spot for all things random.

Of course, MyTVZ was the hotspot table to be at. We were giving away t-shirts, key chains/bottle openers and of course the most useful item of the day " koozies.
One of the main highlights of the festival was the food! There was the usual fest food to be expected - like funnel cakes and snow cones " and off the wall food like fried alligator too!

Check out the fried alligator vid here

Aside from all the deliciously odd food, there were tons of art booths set up all along Towne Point Park. These were some of the most unique shops Id ever seen. Everything from a woman who makes skirts out of ties (who knew, right?) to someone who makes old bottle caps into works of art. My fave (even though its hard to pick just one) was a woman who literally used the backs of dominos as a canvas to draw on. Her business card is even on the back of a domino!

That just takes the cake for creativity.

One of the main highlights of the day was randomly bumping into Chris Richardson, former American Idol contestant and hometown boy. Ive met him a few times before.in fact he once sang in my apartment. True story.

I know, I know " it sounds kuku. Ha-ha. I won a contest and he showed up on my doorstep ready to belt out some tunes. Good times.

It was a nice treat to see him again, and I couldnt pass up the chance for an impromptu interview. P.S. Chris Richs album drops in November " so keep that on your radar and support this Hampton Roads native!

Click here to watch our interview