ISH may be the only outlet, next to the Hollywood Reporter to give Chloe a good review- -why? Because not only, was it beautifully shot, it also had some lovely performances and poignant dialogue, understood by a woman of a certain age. Perhaps, that's why some of the male critics overlooked the impact this kind of psychological drama may have on a female audience. Let's face it, many of us are tired of action adventure, and more romantic comedies.
The story is loosely based on the French film Nathalie, Chloe tells the story of a middle-aged wife and working mother, (Julianne Moore) who has lost the intimacy she once had with her college professor husband (Liam Neeson). The script by Erin Cressida Wilson explicates how this wife's fears drive her to hire an escort (Amanda Seyfried) to test her husband's fidelity. Many critics question the plausibility of the story, but hey, audiences bought blue avatars flying around in a parallel universe from James Cameron.
Dennis Hopper received the 2,403th star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame this morning. The 73-year-old actor, was surrounded by friends and family today while he graciously spoke to the crowd on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Egyptian Theater.
Before taking the stage, Hopper listened to tributes from actor Viggo Mortensen and film producer Mark Canton. Also in attendance were Easy Rider co-star Jack Nicholson and Blue Velvet director David Lynch who spoke affectionately of the actor to the press. Friends and family recounted his unforgettable performances in films from Rebel Without A Cause to his recent turn on the Starz TV series Crash.
Although weakened by his prostate cancer, which he revealed to the public in October, Hopper looked thrilled to be there.
It has been months since Octomom Nadya Suleman has been in the news, but since the mother of fourteen has been threatened with eviction from her La Habra, California home she's been making headlines. It began a few weeks ago when Suleman's financial troubles became apparent, she received an offer from Vivid Entertainment, an adult film company, offering to pay off her mortgage in exchange for appearing in one of their movies.
Nadya turned down the offer, but was offered another. This new offer came from PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: $5,000 and a month's supply of vegan hot dogs and hamburger patties for her family of 15 in exchange for allowing the animal-rights group to place an ad on her lawn.
Her lawyer, Jeff Czech, e-mailed the Associated Press regarding Suleman's decision: "No porn. Just Peta. Nadya prefers animals over men."
So appropriate-ISH!
First and foremost don't let the title "Hot Tub Time Machine" scare you like it did me. When I got the assignment to cover this movie I thought to myself --bummer, I can't believe I'm finally going to my first movie in a theater since my son was born 18 months ago and it's about a hot tub traveling back in time! But with John Cusack in the lead role how bad could it really be?
It definitely didn't disappoint. I actually liked it twice as much as The Hangover (yes, I said it)! HTTM has a similar premise -- guy buddy flick with plenty of beer, hot babes and male bonding...just in a jacuzzi.
John Cusack, Rob Corddry and Craig Robinson star as estranged BFF's who go on a ski trip with Clark Duke (who plays Cusack's chacater's nephew) and wind up traveling back in time after a drunken night in the hotel hot tub! Pretty basic plot, but with an hilarious script and directing by Steve Pink who worked with Cusack on the hugely popular films "High Fidelity" and "Grosse Pointe Blank," the whole 80's flashback works --- neon colors, leg warmers, big hair and all.
And what works even better in "Hot Tub Time Machine" are the performances, with Cusack reliving the era that made him a famous and Cordddry who's manic over-sexed persona almost steals the show. Robinson, has some of the most funny moments which include singing a new rendition of "Jesse's Girl" and by staring into the camera while saying "hot tub time machine." Newcomer, Duke, plays the innocent tag-along who doesn't quit get why these pals have to live out their past to get back to the present.
Besides some awesome 80's music (most of the soundtrack is picked out by Cusack), the movie contains some classic homages to some of our favorite 80's flicks like "16 Candles," so keep an eye out for that as well.
CAST:
Adam - John Cusack Lou - Rob Corddry Nick - Craig Robinson Jacob - Clark Duke Bellboy - Crispin Glover Alice - Lizzy Caplan Repairman - Chevy Chase Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents a film directed by Steve Pink. Written by Josh Heald, Sean Anders and John Morris. Running time: 98 minutes. Rated R (for strong crude and sexual content, nudity, drug use and pervasive language).
Jesse James is now in the running with Tiger Woods in the mistress competition.
A fourth woman has come forward to claim that she's had an affair with the West Coast Chopper Guru. The woman is being represented by Attorney Gloria Allred, who is also representing one of Tiger Wood's mistresses. This woman has chosen not to identify herself, but Allred describes her as a "beautiful model and a business woman". ISH wonders!!!
According to RadarOnline.com Sandra Bullock may have returned to Los Angeles from Austin, Texas where she was visiting her sister. Reports also state, that luckily, the couple has a pre-nup, that will aide in avoiding any future drama.
Ten Americans just found work in these tough economic times, last night the top ten contestants on Idol confirmed their spots on the summer tour.
Paige Miles, who received kudos early on in the show was the last one cut before the final ten.
Simon Cowell had been a huge fan of the 24 year old's vocals, but in recent weeks Paige had fallen short in her performances.
Last week Miles suffered with laryngitis and was able to get through the show, but this week the combination of her being "pitchy and her poor song choice," according to the judges, set her up for the fall. Miles has said that she has been sick for three weeks and has a swollen vocal cord. The singer told USA Today:
"It's tough when you're in a singing competition and you have no voice. It affected my song choice because I steered away from what I would normally do, which is big belty numbers, such as All Right Now, which I love. And I shied away and tried to do something smaller in an effort to not overtax my cords."
Katherine Heigl checks out of "Grey's Anatomy" after six seasons. ABC confirmed Wednesday that Heigl's last apperance on the medical hit series aired Janurary 21, 2010.
The network says that Heigl's tenure as Dr. Izzy Stevens was a "mutual agreement." Heigl asked to be let out of her contract 18 months prior to tend to her new adoptive daughter, Naleigh who has a heart condition. The 31 year old actress and mother is married to singer-songwriter Josh Kelly.
ISH will miss you Izzy! Not sure Seattle Grace will ever be the same?
ISH GALS WANNA KNOW: Will you still tune into "Grey's Anatomy," minus Izzy?
Idol's theme this week was Billboard No. 1s, with Miley Cyrus as mentor. It got off to a really rough start -- as adorable and successful as Miley is, clearly mentoring nine of the older singers was a bit of a stretch! In past seasons we've seen some really great mentoring going on, advice you could hang your guitar on, but not last night. It was a little more like the advice subtext was - have a famous dad and hook up with Disney when you're a kid. This was a make'em or break'em night, because the final ten will take to the road on the Idol Summer Tour, which, as we all know, is a great opportunity for those who didn't win, to get some great experience and perhaps record deals.
Lee Dewyze, sang The Letter by The Box Tops, which he performed without his guitar. Lee seemed to have loosened up a bit and connected with the audience more. All the judges except for Simon dug it. Then things took a turn for the worse.
Paige Miles, did Against All Odds by Phil Collins and seemed to have disappeared from the competition right before our eyes. All the judges, even Ellen, couldn't muster up anything good about the performance.
Then things just got a lot more weird when Tim Urban did Queen's Crazy Little Thing Called Love. If there had been a real mentor helping the kid out maybe things wouldn't have gone so wrong. Urban, who is adorable, in that Jonas Brother's kind of way, started sliding and jumping into the fan pit, that along with a bad arrangement unleashed all the negative feedback the judges could muster up.
Aaron Kelly won the judges over with Aerosmith's I Don't Want To Miss A Thing. Even with a bad case of Paige's laryngitis he was able to get through it with pitch perfection, according to the judges.
Crystal Bowersox did Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin -- Simon said her rendition was as good as Pink's.
Michael Lynche crooned When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, he may be old school R&B, but the audience loves that! People may call him corny, but the guy can sing, he loves being on stage and looks like he's actually having a good time. Randy didn't love the song choice, Kara thought it was too safe. Simon said that the audition could have taken place in any decade, that Mike should have simplified it to bring it up to date. Cowell actually gave him some great advice and encouragement telling Lynche that he has great charisma, a great voice and people like him. Ellen just said "this woman loves that man".
Andrew Garcia laid down the guitar on the advice of Miss Miley, doing I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye. To say it was badly received by all the judges would be an understatement. Simon said "the arrangement was horrific, you sucked the soul out of that song!" These contestants are quite extraordinary, the way they're able to take criticism. When the judges pour it on, it's like watching torture at Guantanamo.
Katie Stevens, seemed to find her sweet spot with the judges when she sang Fergie's Big Girls Don't Cry. Ellen called her the "Dakota Fanning of Idol", referencing Randy's comment that she's finally listening to their advice.
Casey James, brought it on in The Power Of Love by Huey Lewis and the News. Randy and Ellen were not fans of the song, but thought it was one of the best vocals of the night. Kara said he was "ready to make an album!" Simon said Casey sounded " like an 80's cover band!" When The other judges yelled at Simon, Cowell said "maybe it's because I'm English!"
Didi Benami's You're No Good by Linda Ronstadt had Randy screaming "pitchy", Ellen didn't get the song choice and Kara felt like Didi "was playing a character and not being herself!" Simon said it "was like a bad musical!"
Siobhan Magnus did Superstition by Stevie Wonder -- Randy loved it, Ellen said to quote Oliver "more please!" and Kara feels Magnus is most herself on stage. Simon wasn't a fan and added that the night wasn't a good one for him, Cowell says, with the exception of Crystal, everyone needs to push more and find better material. Maybe when they do, Simon will find a better wardrobe!!
All and all, Billboard's No. 1's was a rough night, it will be interesting to see who survives the cut. What do you think?
Miley Cyrus will guest mentor the contestants on American Idol tonight!
The 17 year old mega popstress will offer her expertise to the remaining 11 hopefuls during tonights Billboard No. 1 Hit Theme Show. Three teens still in the competition: Aaron Kelly, 16, Katie Stevens, 17 and Siobhan Magnus, 19 years old.
Will it be a "Party in the U.S.A?"
To find out, tune in tonight on FOX, 8p.m. EST
TELL THE ISH GIRLS: If you think Miley is too young to be an Idol mentor? And who do think will do well this week?
Reality star, Kim Kardashian and New Orlean Saints, Reggie Bush have apparently called it quits after three years! But will it be for good this time?
Sources are saying that Reggie just can't handle all the media hoopla that surrounds Kim's life. Doesn't help that she has cameras following her around 24/7 for her reality show, "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" on E!
Kate Gosselin Waltzes For Her Kids, Nicole Scherzinger Sizzles & Pamela Anderson Struts Her Money-Maker!
ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" kicked off-season 10 with plenty shaking, shimmering and nerves Monday night! But it was the former star of "Jon & Kate Plus 8," Kate Gosselin who was on a mission to prove to her kids that -- mommy got moves!
Before the pretty in pink Mama G. (with $7000 hair extensions) hit the ballroom with dance partner, Tony Dovolani, she revealed her children told her she couldn't dance. In pure Kate fashion she said she's going to show them.
"Without a doubt, I'm going to prove them wrong."
And just before performing a Viennese waltz that got panned by the judges, she sent a message to mothers across America.
"All the moms out there, this is for you! Wish me luck."
Now, as a new mother myself, I can certainly appreciate Kate's efforts and applaud her, but I am still wondering who was at home tucking her 8 off-spring into bed.
Dancing awkwardly and stiff to Billy Joel's, "She's Always A Women To Me," Kate failed to impress the judges especially Bruno Tolini who said; "The technique was terrible," as she stood stunned, "It looked like Tony was pushing a shopping cart acroos the floor. You have to exude something!"
Judge Carrie Anne Inaba took a softer approach.
"You're very different than the other people on the show" -- "not a performer" and "not an athlete."
Inba went on to say about the nurse turned reality TV mom: "There's a sweet vulnerability to what you do" and "You have an honesty that resonated with people."
Even though she may have challenges on the dance floor, I think Kate will sashay into the next round with breeze. Gosselin scored 16 out of 30 points and came in third to last, beating out "All My Children" star Aiden Turner and 80-year-old astronaut Buzz Aldrin who took last with 14 points.
Speaking of moms, for me, Pamela Anderson was the most anticipated celebrity of the "Dancing" debut. It wasn't surprising ABC kept the former Baywatch babe until the very end the show (now that's a way to get that male demo up). Having interviewed her many times, you just never know what Anderson is gonna say much less do -- so naturally I couldn't wait for her cha-cha with sexy partner and dancing newcomer, Damian Whitewood.
Despite looking the part with the fake tan, hair extensions and rockin' body at age 42, the blonde ambition reminded more of a sexed up rag doll than ballroom dancer. Her performance was good for Tom Bergeron who was as giddy as a school boy and Bruno broke out with his best Brunoism of the night jumping up and yelling: "Striperella's back home! Do it to me girl!"
Setting the bar for the rest of the celebrity hoofers was Pussycat Dolls lead singer, Nicole Scherzinger. After her graceful waltz with pro partner, Derek Hough, she finished at the top of the leader board earning 25 points out of 30.
Now as a former dancer myself, I personally think Scherzinger has an advantage given her hip hop past, however she told host Brooke Burke backstage.
"It's a far cry from chest pumps and booty dips."
Rounding out the ladies: "90210" alum Shannen Doherty, who amidst massive stage fright, showed a softer side expressing her reason for joining the show was to please her father who recently suffered a heartattack. ESPN anchor Erin Andrews proved to already have plenty of chemistry with dancing partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and comedian/TV host Niecy Nash who dedicated her number to "thick girls everywhere."
The men of Season 10 --Dancing With the Stars, never a more diverse group, with everything from a legendary astronaut to an Olympic gold medalist. Who would ever think they would see the second man to walk on the moon on the same show with former Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson--American Reality TV, nothing quite like it.
NFL star Chad Ochocinco was first on the floor with partner Cheryl Burke doing the cha-cha, a dance Burke described as "fun and flirty, just like Chad." Judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Anne Inaba all agreed Ochocinco has great potential. Fresh from The Bachelor, Jake Pavelka partnered up Chelsie Hightower, who says Jake will get a lot of votes from the female audience because "he's hot." The judges were torn on Jake's performance, with Inaba saying he worked romance into his dance, while Bruno argued he was too rough.
Leaving his ice skates at the door, Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek braved the dance floor with his partner Anna Trebunskaya. Lysacek acknowledged that his experience as a skater might prove beneficial, but he had trouble turning, it's the opposite direction that skaters generally turn. Even with the challenges he faced, Lysacek scored the second-best result of the evening.
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin received loving tributes from colleagues at the space station, but all three judges agreed that the moonwalker's moves needed some work. "How can I possibly criticize a hero and a legend, but I have to do my job," Tonioli offered before he and the judges bestowed Aldrin with the lowest score of the evening. Aldrin accepted the result gracefully, declaring: "I'm looking forward to the future."
All My Children actor Aiden Turner failed to impress the judges with his cha-cha with partner Edyta Sliwinska. Carrie Ann Inaba enjoyed Turner's approach and bravado but felt he and his partner didn't hit the mark. "I gave it my all," he said "the crowd had my back, but it's nerve-racking out there."
Because the votes and scores will be combined with next week's results, none of the 11 dancers are in danger of getting the boot from the competition.
ISH loves new co-host Brooke Burke, so much better than ... The chemistry with Tom Bergeron is definitely leaps and bounds over Samantha Harris. And, hey Tom are you sporting a dancer's spray tan? -- back when we worked together on radio in Boston you never did that for us!
Who did you like? Give us your comments -- come on, who'd ya pick up the phone for?
Marathoners got some great views yesterday while running their 26 miles through the streets of LA. After years of a not so scenic course; that didn't really give visiting runners the best views of the city, the new course that runs from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica covered a lot of tourist spots. ISH was on hand in Beverly Hills, where seeing runners instead of shoppers moving down Rodeo Drive was exciting. It gave the city a touch of reality, with all that sweat streaming down, so close to Chanel . The new course was part of an effort by its recent owners, a group controlled by Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Frank McCourt, to reverse declining interest, he says “Los Angeles is a world-class city and deserves a world-class race." Twenty five thousand runners were joined by some celebrities like Shia LaBeouf, who arrived at Santa Monica Pier in 4 hours 35 minutes -- he placed 5825. Also rumored to be running were Lakers Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, as well as Julia Louis Dreyfus and chef Gordon Ramsay. Oh, yes of course the winners -- Kenya's Edna Kiplagat won the women's division of the 25th annual Los Angeles Marathon and a $100,000 bonus as top overall finisher, while countryman Wesley Korir was the fastest man for the second consecutive year.Kiplagat completed the 26-mile, 385-yard course from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica in two hours, 25 minutes, 38 seconds, the third fastest women's time in the race's history.Korir was timed at 2:09:19, the third fastest time in race history.The elite women's field was given an 18-minute, 47-second head start over its male counterparts, determined by a formula involving the runners' lifetime best time. The male and female winners both received $20,000 and a 2010 Honda Insight EX sedan. Kiplagat also received a $25,000 time bonus for matching the 20th-fastest women's marathon time of 2009.
On Sunday, Tiger Woods gave five minute interviews to ESPN and The Golf Channel answering questions for the first time since his November car accident that later led to the confessions about his marital infidelity.
In the interview conducted by ESPN's Tom Rinaldi, Tiger said he is trying to get his life back on track after hurting his wife Elin Nordegren and two children, Sam and Charlie.
"I've done some pretty bad things in my life. And uh, all came to a head. But now, after treatment, going in for inpatient treatment for 45 days and more outpatient treatment, I'm getting back to my old roots," Tiger stated from his home course, Isleworth Country Club in Windermere, FL.
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