Sunday, May 2, 2010

IT'S SO HOLLYWOOD: IN WASHINGTON - THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER!

Washington D.C. is a company town filled with political celebs, but at least one weekend a year, Hollywood types descend en masse on the buttoned up town. That's The White House Correspondents' Dinner, where politicians and reporters get to roast each other with inside jokes, on Saturday evening it was a full-on red carpet affair.

The night is "more Hollywood than Washington" said Colin Powell at the Washington Hilton, after almost getting trampled by a Jonas brother.

A few minutes later, Powell shook hands and chatted with Oval Office adviser David Axelrod, when Chevy Chase mosied into view. Powell interrupted stopped his conversation to playfully punch Chase. The retired general made his way through the throngs to exchange pleasantries with Donald Rumsfeld. Not far away, Greta Van Susteren spoke with (get this) Kim Kardashian!!! Really!!!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

SO OVER IT: LINDSAY LOHAN'S DEFINITION OF ART!

Lindsay Lohan gave her followers on Twitter an art lesson: “it’s not softcore porn hunny, it’s called ART.” That's the tweet that linked to a photo of herself placing a black handgun in her mouth. That scandalous photo has generated a great deal of commentary from media outlets.

Tyler Shields, an L.A.– based photographer and video music director, is the one who shot the photo of Lohan as part of a book project he has entitled The Dirty Side of Glamour. He discussed the shoot on his blog, saying that Lohan “is a huge art lover and simply wanted to create some and that is exactly what we did!”

ISH feels that Oscar Wilde had it right "Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life!" ...it's so sadly Hollywood!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

IDOL RESULTS: SHAKIRA, RASCAL FLATTS, LADY ANTEBELLUM & SIOBHAN MAGNUS' COOL ADIEU!

It was a star studded results show on Idol last night. An unlikely mix Shakira and Rascal Flatts teaming up for the Columbian singer's debut of her single Gypsy -- but it worked.

Sons of Sylvia, the back up band for Carrie Underwood's latest tour performed their own new single Love Left to Lose - - the season four winner showed up to introduce them. Lady Antebellum sang Need You Now, and an interesting ISH sidebar is that lead singer Hillary Scott was rejected from Idol two times, not even making it past the first round.

But the big news of the night was that the glassblower from Cape Cod, Massachusetts Siobhan Magnus was eliminated. Harry Connick Jr. will next mentor the finalists for a songs-of-Sinatra themed week.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

ISH Breaking News: Sandra Bullock's Secret Baby And Divorce Confirmation!

Sandra Bullock reveals she is a proud new mother as she files for divorce from Jesse James!


The couple began the adoption process four years ago and brought baby boy, Louis home in January, but kept him under wraps through all the media hoopla surrounding the Academy Awards.

"He's just perfect. I can't describe it any other way," Sandra revealed to People Magazine about her now 3 1/2 month boy named Louis Bardo Bullock born in New Orleans. "It's like he's always been part of our lives."

Sandra will raise Louis as a single mother, confirming to People that she filed for divorce from Jesse James.

"I am sad and I am scared," said Sandra of the separation.

ISH wishes Sandra all the best and a congratulations on her new baby boy, Louis!

IDOL UPDATE: SHANIA'S BACK, SIMON'S LOVE, CRYSTAL'S PAIN & 45 MILLION RAISED!

ISH is finally feeling love for Simon, what's up with that? Now that Cowell has given his notice, he actually has turned into a sentimental kind of guy. When Casey James finished his Twain song Don't Cowell seemed moved and sent Casey over to kiss Shania for making it his best performance ever - maybe the newly engaged judge is finally embracing love.

The night started on a high note when Ryan Seacrest announced that in this economy Idol Gives Back was able to raise $45 million last week.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Hugh Hefner Saves Hollywood Sign!

Hollywood Icon Hugh Hefner has saved another Hollywood Icon ~ The Hollywood Sign! 

The Playboy Magazine Kingpin on Monday donated the last $900,000 of the $12.5 million needed to buy 138 acres on Cahuenga Peak where the Hollywood Sign is located. Real Estate investors were planning on building luxury homes around the iconic sign until a fundraising drive by The Trust for Public Land intervened. 

In a press conference, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called the last minute hand out the "Hollywood ending we hoped for." SO ISH!

This isn't the first time Hef has come to the signs rescue. In 1978, he has part of a big campaign to fix up the then deteriorating sign to make sure the land would remain undeveloped and said he was happy to do it again!

"My childhood dreams and fantasies came from the movies, and the images created in Hollywood has a major influence on Playboy," Hefner declared in a statement. "As I have said before, the Hollywood sign is Hollywood's Eiffel Tower and I'm pleased to help preserve such an important culture landmark."  



Saturday, April 24, 2010

POISON FRONTMAN BRET MICHAELS STABLE FOLLOWING BRAIN HEMORRHAGE!

Bret Michaels was rushed to the hospital late Thursday evening, where doctors discovered he had suffered a massive brain hemorrhage. This on the heels of a recent attack of appendicitis for the diabetic. There is encouraging news --Michaels is reportedly in stable condition at this time.

TMZ is saying that Michaels is "awake, in good spirits and talking" as of Friday evening (April 23). This information comes from Ambre Lake, the season-two winner of Michaels' Rock of Love reality show. TMZ reports that Lake has spoken with people close to Bret who say he's "stabilized and conscious."

Friday, April 23, 2010

PLUS SIZE LINGERIE AD "TOO HOT" OR "TOO FAT" FOR TV?

The controversial Lane Bryant ad featuring a plus size model in lingerie continues to make 
headlines after ABC and Fox networks rejected airing it during their "Family Hour."

LB wanted the commercial to air during American Idol, but Fox said it was too 
racy. After the bad press as to why the commercial didn't meet broadcasting standards as 
opposed to other ultra sexy ads like Victoria's Secret, apparently Fox has now decided to air the commercial during next Wednesday's Idol results show.

But the claims by Fox and LB are far from over. Lane Bryantsays Fox is discriminating 
against large women with 
bigger breasts, while Fox 
stands firm it's a non-issue 
and Lane Bryant is 
just looking for publicity. 


Where is Nicey Nash when 
we need her?

ISH Question: Do you think 
this Lane Bryant ad is too hot
for TV or discrimination?

Thursday, April 22, 2010

IT'S SO HOLLYWOOD'S: TOP 5 CELEBRITY DO-GREENERS!



In honor of Earth Day, ISH is revealing our top celebrity do-greeners!

#1 Brad Pitt - After the devastating Hurricane Katrina, Pitt has devoted himself to help rebuilding New Orleans. He founded the Make It Right Foundation, which is building 150 houses in the 9th Ward using environmentally sustainable materials and technology. In 2009, Pitt meet with President Obama to discuss federal funding for green housing projects. And guess who is the voice of PBS' environmental design show e2 series? Yep... ISH's #1 Celebrity Do-Greener!
(photo: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Pitt and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn during a news conference before meeting on 'Make it Right' project in 2007)




#2 Leonardo DiCaprio - In 2007, he wrote, produced and narrated the eco-doc, The 11th Hour (one of several environmental films he's been a part of). He founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation which supports efforts to secure a sustainable future for our planet. A member of NRDC and Global Green USA, DiCaprio's house is equipped with solar paneling, naturally. Oh ya, you can catch him driving is hybrid car around Hollywood too






#3 Cameron Diaz - One of the first celebs to buy a Prius that started an eco-car craze among fellow stars. Her MTV show Trippin promotes green travel. In 2007, she helped Al Gore kick off the Live Earth concert series.








BETTY WHITE GETS 'NAKED' FOR PINK'S!

BETTY WHITE'S NAKED BUNS OBSESSION!!!!

The 88 year old Emmy-Award winning actress appeared Monday at the new Pink's location at Universal CityWalk to unveal a special dog named in her honor called the "Betty White 'Naked' Hot Dog."

At the press conference White admitted her concern about having a hot dog named after her saying "I said but how can you cause I don't use anything on it...the weenie is so good, I just have the weenie and the bun."

White's new 'Naked' dog is part of a publicity campaign for the famed hot dog stand's new location.

The 'Golden' girl will soon make another milestone appearing on the May 8 episode of "Saturday Night Live", where she'll become the oldest person to host SNL!

ISH will be watching with "Betty White 'Naked' Hot Dogs" in hand!!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

IDOL GIVES BACK: EVERYONE SHOWED UP FROM THE PRESIDENT TO BILL GATES!

President Obama and Michelle Obama opened the show with a thank you and a pitch - Bill and Melinda Gates added their own. ISH went through a box of tissues and dialed up 1.877. IDOL AID faster than Simon changes his tee shirts!

Idol Gives Back, has raised more than $140 million since its 2007 launch, which will benefit Children's Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, the United Nations Foundation and Save the Children's U.S. programs this year. Viewers were asked to donate throughout the broadcast.

So Not Hollywood: Mamasox Inspires Idol's Cowell!

Alicia Keyes was sent in to mentor/inspire the Idols but it was Crystal Bowersox who brought most of the audience to tears last night.

Mamasox's soulful rendition of "People Get Ready" even choked her up at the end of the performance, while singing, "you don't need a ticket, you just need to thank the lord."

Kara said she thought "they" called her Mamasox because she schooled all the other contestants. Simon told her she was in a class of her own. Second only to Crystal was Lee DeWyze, who took Simon & Garfunkel's "The Boxer" to a whole new sexy level.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

WHY 'GLEE' GOING MADONNA WON'T DISAPPOINT TONIGHT!

GLEEKS ARE YOUR TIVO'S SET?

The much anticipated totally Madonna episode of Glee airs tonight (FOX 9/8c).

ISH hears the glee gals will perform Madge's "Like A Prayer" and "Express Yourself" after being intimated by the boys in the club. Go girl power!!

And Sue Sylvester's "Vogue" will not disappoint -- check out actress, Jane Lynch striking a pose!

ISH TV PREVIEW - 'OPRAH' SPENDS 24 HOURS WITH OCTOMOM!

Here's a preview of today's Oprah with shock mom, Nadya Suleman! See what happens when "Oprah" spends 24 hours with the Octomom and her 14 children. Nadya reveals her day-in-the-life and how much money she's made since the birth of her octuplets and much more!! Tell ISH what you think about Oprah's all new interview with Ocotmom?

Monday, April 19, 2010

AL PACINO ON "60 MINUTES" REVEALS TOUGHEST ROLE, HIMSELF!

While Katie Couric was interviewing Al Pacino Sunday night on "60 Minutes", the Godfather 
star confessed his  toughest personto play is himself! Hmmm...you would have thought it 
was his Oscar winning role as blind Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade in the 1992 film, "Scent 
Of A Woman". Whoo-ahh! The legendary Pacino was beginning interviewed by Couric for 
his latest role playing controversial American pathologist Dr. Jack Kevorkian (aka "Dr. Death") 
in the upcoming HBO movie "You Don't Know Jack" of which he's garner rave reviews. Also 
starring in the television picture is Susan Sarandon and John Goodman.