January 31, 2007
January 31, 2007
This could be you.
Like any good American Idol fan, you wait until it comes down to the top two contestants to care. Yahoo’s My Grammy Moment is down to the top five—but it’s way better than Idol because the winner gets to perform live with JT, sigh. And these finalists sing En Vogue ditties together.
Warning: there are a lot Alicia Keys channelings—four out of the top five contestants sing Keys in original auditions—which is why it’s only worth it to watch the third round (unless you want to see NegroJedi sing “Cry Me A River,” without ever actually singing the chorus).
Third auditions sample songs from Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Alisha Keys, again, and Whitney Houston. The Whitney Houston girl should really win it all.
While I would like to see a Mariah Carey type shaking it off next to JT, Whitney Houston types are due for their comeback. Mariah already had hers.
January 23, 2007
Isaac Cohen and Britney Spears: Dating? Or, NOT? I don't know. But even K-Fed look-a-likes should NOT date Britney Spears.
Top Five Reasons (Actor? Model?) Isaac Cohen Should Date Britney Spears, NOT!
1. Britney is going bald! (Along with a lot of other celebrities, duh.)
2. Jared Leto looks better in eyeliner. (And hair extensions, too.)
3. “What about Paris Hilton, Janet Reno, David Beckham, and Predator?” asks the (mother fucking!) Super Bowl. With stars/extra terrestrial warriors like that, who needs Commando?—(Not the real one, duh.)
4. Baby Mama Drama. Visit BabyMamaDrama.com with any questions/concerns.
5. Baby Mama Voma[it]. (Is that peanut butter in your pocket, Isaac Cohen? Or are you just glad I hurled on you?)
January 22, 2007
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NO VIRGINS: Aaron Carter and Kari Ann Peniche
MTV’s newest alt-reality show “Engaged and Underage” premiers tonight at 9:30 p.m. on the station that formerly played music videos. The first episode follows two 21-year old virgins to the alter—after said virgin, David, proposes to said virgin, Lauren, on Spring break (presumably when David hears that Spring Break is where young people—a/k/a not-virgins—usually get laid, aw). The show promises drama, tension, comedy and angry folks shouting “You’re just 19!”
Celebrities who should watch this show, in no particular order: Brandy, Aaron Carter, Macaulay Culkin, Kobe Bryant, Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears.
January 19, 2007
We'd file this under "things that should have been way more awesome than they actually were." Here's Colbert on O'Reilly:
(Yes, we got the videos off
Gawker.)
January 16, 2007
January 12, 2007
US embassy bombed in GreeceNo casualties or anything
Bush pitches plan abroadTalking to Egypt, Jordan
DNC in DenverAltitude-related loopiness = memorable moments?
Beckham: coming to AmericaCould mean a new interest in US soccer
Bonds tests positiveFor amphetamines. This isn't going away.
January 10, 2007
Bush sending 20,000 troops to IraqHe's expected to acknowledge mistakes and apologize
Tim Johnson improvingNo word on when he returns to work
OMG Prince WilliamThe media in England is going nuts
iPhone on its waySounds cool and everything, but $500?
Gwynn, Ripken inMcGwire, not surprisingly, out
January 09, 2007
Steve Jobs's keynote speech at MacWorld was today. It's still happening, actually, coming up on 2 pm on the east coast.
Engadget has a detailed rundown for those who missed it.
The two highlights?
iTV is now Apple TV. You can hook up to five computers to this thing. The broadcast is in 720p, though, and as a few of you may be aware, that's already kind of outmoded. It retails for $299.
Then there's the
iPhone, which is small, runs iTunes, has a camera, lets you browse the internet . . . basically everything phones do nowadays. But it has a state-of-the-art touchscreen. Jobs calls it "the ultimate digital device." It'll retail for $499. Plus a two-year contract.
Um . . .
January 09, 2007
New York stunkThey're looking at you, New Jersey
Dead birds shut down AustinTests still ongoing
Mitt gets an endorsementFrom a South Carolina Senator
Rock and Roll HoF inducteesVan Halen, REM, Patti Smith, Grandmaster Flash (OTD has more on this)
Florida: National ChampsBeat OSU to get the basketball/football double
January 08, 2007
Bush wants to expandDems flex muscle
Patriots prevailWe were a little afraid of the Jets, seems silly now.
Sheehan hits Guantanamo
Protests at prison camp
Miami port situation
Just a false alarm
Tonight: Ohio St.-Florida
We know, two football stories in one morning...
January 04, 2007
Sorry for the delay, but we didn't want to disrespect The OC.
1. Patrick sworn in:
Expect Mitt to announce his national intentions soon.
2. Dems take over Congress
It's all official.
3. Warner screws everything up
Making DVDs compatible with both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD.
4. Tomlinson wins MVP
Brady will never win it.
5. And yes, The OC cancelled
They didn't think it could work in a different timeslot?
January 04, 2007
No, seriously.
It's true. The LAST EPISODE EVER will air on February 22. Safe bet that Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody will land on their feet, but what about Peter Gallagher?
What about me?We're still collecting our thoughts right now, but we invite you to share your favorite OC memories in the comments section. (Oh, wait, you don't care anymore? That was the problem?)
January 03, 2007
Gay marriage vote advancesHas to pass through another vote before it reaches the ballot
Patrick's swearing in is tomorrowAnd he'll be sworn in on a historic Bible.
Giuliani's playbook stolenWe're all looking at you, Mitt
Man makes dramatic subway rescueHe covered the kid while the train rushed over their heads!
Indy filming in JuneMovie tentatively slated for May 2008. Like you aren't curious.
January 02, 2007
Hussein executed (as you know)Video has emerged.
Gerald Ford's funeral today
In Washington
Mitt moving forwardForms his exploratory committee
Rolls Royce coming big in '07Unveiling world's most expensive convertible
Patriots get JetsGet ready for more Boston-NY rivalry stories
