Posts Tagged “The Today Show”

  • TimbalandW is turning his attention from the music business to the movies–he’s working with another outfit to co-produce a film called Vinyl, which is, surprise, about a band.  So, let’s see if we can figure this out–he’ll make the movie a big success, then take all the stars from the movie and produce films for them that will make them big successes, and then he’ll mix and match them with other stars to make even more successful movies–any questions?
  • Kanye WestW talked to People magazine on the anniversary of his mom Donda West’s death, and told them that he feels responsible for what happened to her, explaining, "I feel like I moved to California, and then my mom [did too], and she did stuff she wouldn’t have done if we’d stayed in Chicago."  I rarely dispense advice, but maybe some is in order here:  dude, all you’re responsible for is what you do with the life you have now that she’s gone–if what you do and who you are can honor what she saw in you, not only will she live on, but she’ll live in you…
  • NBC’s annual Christmas In Rockerfeller Center special includes some pretty special music when it airs December 3, including Beyonce, The Jonas Brothers, Idol’s David Cook, plus Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts and that amazing opera singer who won America’s Got TalentAl RokerW from The Today Show will host again, and the live show will again conclude with the lighting of the big tree just off 49th and 5th–and about the only thing that can outshine that old peacock…
  • Michael JacksonW has turned over Neverland RanchW to the company who helped keep it from foreclosure, although it will be a joint venture between Jacko and the real estate investment company affiliate who’s taking control of it.  Whatever tlheir plans for the place, there is definitely some de-creepiness that has to be done first…
  • Jennifer AnistonW is still answering questions about comments she made in a Vogue interview about her ex Brad PittW and Angelina JolieW–she told Oprah on today’s show that she was just answering the reporter’s question about how it made her feel to hear Jolie describe the way she and Pitt fell in love in 2004, saying the remarks "were really uncool".  Personally, the only thing she really needs to answer is how she learned to behave like such a grown-up in a town so full of overgrown babies…
  • A former executive producer of American Idol isn’t a fan of the new season’s plans to include a fourth judge–songwriter Kara DioguardiW–to the additional mix of Simon, Paula and Randy, saying, "I think once you’ve been told, ‘You suck,’ you don’t need to be told another three times."  No worries–I’m sure Paula will make up for it by trying to date as many of the contestants as possible…
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  • Miley Cyrus’ outdoor concert on Friday’s Today Show brought a record 13,000 people–some of whom had been camping out for three days to get a good spot.  It must have been ideal–I’m sure no one wanted to stand within ten feet of them…
  • Idol winner David Cook’s debut CD will be out November 19 and will be produced by Rob Cavallo, responsible for great albums from Goo Goo Dolls, Avril Lavigne, Kid Rock and many more.  David says he plans to have his say in the creative process, which I’m sure will be considered–just as long as it’s what the record label wants…
  • Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have officially finalized their child custody agreement, after a court commissioner approved the deal that will give K-Fed $20,000 a month for child support, plus a quarter million bucks for his two attorneys. K-Fed is delighted–he knows just how many Happy Meals that will buy…
  • A new Whitney Houston song, called Like I Never Left, was leaked to the Internet over the weekend–it’s a duet with Akon reportedly about her long-delayed return to the music business and her divorce from Bobby Brown.  If that’s true, she really should have named it I Was A Coke Head Fool
  • Shia LaBeuf was arrested Sunday on suspicion of drunk driving after an accident where his pickup truck hit another vehicle at a West Hollywood intersection,
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  • leaving LaBeuf with minor injuries to his head, left hand and knee.  He really should know better than to trade shots with Indiana Jones and his mom, right?
  • So, how does Andy Dick deal with his recent arrest for sexual assault and felony drug possession charges–by putting himself on a new rehab reality show hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky.  This seems to be just about as smart as putting an arsonist in charge of the fire department…
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  • Britney Spears returns to court today to ask for more time with her two children.  Her attorneys seem confident that she will soon return to her responsibilities as a parent and Kevin Federline will return to bumming drinks at clubs…
  • Britney Spears also talked about reprising her role on How I Met Your Mother in an episode set to air this coming Monday, saying,  "I had such a great experience last time I was on the show that I couldn’t wait to come back… Everyone was so nice!"  That’s because no one there was trying to sleep with her or get her money….
  • Prince is about to become an author, as his book 21 Nights, billed as a "photographic essay", hits stores this fall.  I’ll guess the book is short, very elegant, and just a bit sleazy
  • Scarlett Johansson’s year-long relationship with Ryan Reynolds got a lot more serious–her publicist announced that Johansson is engaged to Reynolds, the star of the recently-released romantic comedy Definitely, Maybe.  I just hope that his committment isn’t anything like that film title
  • Rosie O’Donnell said on The Today Show yesterday that she is "trying" to keep in touch by email with The View host Elisabeth Hasselback, with whom Rosie had a heated on-air exchange that led to her leaving the show a year ago.  By "trying", Rosie means that she attempted to educate Hasselback on the proper way to think
  • An organization called Mingling Moms has named Dina Lohan–the mother of Lindsay Lohan–a "Top Mom" apparently because she raised a child who became a superstar.  Lucky for her she didn’t have to actually act like a mom
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  • Alicia Keys is less than pleased with her Blender magazine interview, claiming she was misunderstood by a quote saying that, "‘Gangsta rap’ was a ploy [by the government] to convince black people to kill each other. ‘Gangsta rap’ didn’t exist."  I don’t think she should worry too much–she’s about as "gangsta" as I am…
  • VH1 is among those with a chance for you to get into Madonna’s exclusive April 30 New York club gig, with a contest challenging fans to write some poetry about the Material Mom.  Here’s my suggestion:  "She started with a Holiday/Just Like A Virgin girl/W’ere Crazy For You, Like A Prayer/She’ll Live To Tell the world/You’ll Cherish every way she Vogues/So Express Yourself and know/She’s Causing A Commotion/Got a fresh 4 Minutes to go"…
  • Bon Jovi says its Lost Highway tour will wrap July 15 at Madison Square Garden with a two-night stand.  Of course, that’s subject to change–like guitarist Richie Sambora changing into a prison jumpsuit after getting busted for DUI with his daughter on board…
  • Naomi Campbell discovered that Brazil didn’t want her blood, as health officials there declined her offer of a donation because it came too soon following a surgical cyst removal.  The real reason–they don’t want to infect anyone with she-bitch-itis…
  • More Hollywood labor negiotiations are underway, as the Screen Actors Guild looks to cut a new deal that will seek better compensation for content distributed on the Internet–the issue that kept writers on strike for over 3 months.  If producers thought George Clooney was obnoxious then, they’d better settle in a hurry…
  • First Lady Laura Bush will be a very special guest host during The Today Show’s 9AM hour on Tuesday, taking part in a number of segments and interviews.  I hear one of them will be "Keeping The Oval Office Lid Down"…
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  • Mariah Carey’s new CD E=MC2 is out today, and the title isn’t what you think–it’s basically The Emancipation Of Mariah Carey Squared, meaning it’s like her last album but taken to the next level.
    Here’s a clip of Mariah explaining it…
  • Verizon Wireless customers can not only download a special mix of Madonna’s Four Minutes as either a full song, ringtone or ringback tone, but those who do will also be entered to win tickets to her exclusive club gig at New York’s Roseland Ballroom April 30.   I don’t know if it’ll take 4 minutes or if it will save the world, but it sure would be fun
  • Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora may face child endangerment charges following a recent DUI arrest when he was stopped with his daughter and her teenage cousin. And he thought sleeping with Charlie Sheen’s ex was bad…
  • The Today Show Concert Series was set to launch next Friday with Paula Abdul–only she has canceled her appearance and will be replaced by Alicia Keys.    She had no idea the network actually expected her to perform on stage live
  • Donald Trump will be behind a primetime soap opera airing on cable’s Lifetime Channel that will be set in his own Manhattan Trump Towers. The Donald had hoped it could be set in his bedroom, but there were no actresses who were that desperate
  • CBS is planning a summer full of original programming including a show called Greatest American Dog, where pet lovers will compete with their pooches.  This is the opportunity Joan Rivers and her daughter have been waiting for…
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