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It's a fact: Pushing Daisies was canceled far too soon. The abrupt ending has caused me to leave the final episode on my DVR in fear that if I delete it, I'll have to once and for all deal with the idea that no new episodes will be created. Luckily for my sanity -- and the much-needed space on my DVR -- Pushing Daisies Season 2 is now out on DVD, so you and I can watch our favorite episodes over and over and over.For the select few who haven't seen this witty and genius show, it tells the story of Ned (Lee Pace), a pie maker, and Chuck (Anna Friel), a former dead girl, who are lovers unable to touch, as Ned can end and restart life with a simple touch. And, since Ned already touched Chuck once to bring her back to life, if he touches her again, she'll perish. In addition to their unique relationship, Ned and Chuck -- along with Pie Hole waitress Olive (Kristin Chenoweth) and private eye Emerson Cod (Chi McBride) -- solve mysteries each episode. It's a trade they're quite talented at -- of course, it doesn't hurt that Ted can interview dead witnesses.
What makes Pushing Daisies such a stellar show is its quirkiness. From characters named Charles Charles to the synchronized swimming team, the Darling Mermaid Darlings, the attention to detail is key. Plus, the vibrant colors, set decorations and dialogue make the show a fairytale brought to the screen.
The Pushing Daisies Complete Second Season DVD not only features the season's full 13 episodes, but there are also four "Extra Helpings" featurettes. These lengthy bonus videos (I hate it when extras on DVDs are so short) cover everything from costumes, music (it's wall-to-wall in every episode), makeup, food and props, to character inspirations, dialogue and visual effects.
Yes, it's a sin that Pushing Daisies won't return for a third season, but I still strongly urge you to pick up the DVDs. It's smart, funny, family-friendly and an extremely worthwhile purchase.
-Photos Courtesy of Syfy-
Do you believe in ghosts and life after death? If you do, you're not alone. According to a Harris Poll, 58% of women believe in ghosts and a whopping 89% of women believe in survival of the soul after death. To learn more about these phenomena, iVillage chatted with the two female stars of Syfy's
Ghost Hunters International, Brandy Green and Ashley Godwin. The two ladies dished on their craziest experience ever, how to talk to your kids about ghosts and why you may not have come across paranormal activity... yet. You can catch Ghost Hunters International on Syfy on Wednesdays at 9 pm.
iVillage: Why do you think women, especially, are so interested in the paranormal and life after death?
Ashley Godwin: To be completely honest with you I wouldn't know. I mean, I have almost the same opinion as Brandy. I don't think that it has to do with being male or female whether you believe more... Mostly I guess it all depends on how you were raised, your family and how you were brought up...whether you believe in religion or not.
iVillage: What about female intuition? Does that make women more open to believing?
Ashley: Well, I guess it's a possibility.I guess it has been proven that in some ways women are more sensitive than men. Not spiritually or anything, but just in general, our brain works much differently than men's brains do, so I guess you could say that.
iVillage: I know that you don't want to generalize women, but have you noticed any differences in the way that men and women believe?
Brandy Green: You know, honestly, I don't. People get into the field for their own reasons and some of those reasons are very personal to those individuals and it's just tough to really pinpoint exactly what it is. But, from my studies, the number one reason is people's fear of dying.
iVillage: What do you say to people about that fear?
Brandy: I think that people are afraid of the unknown and I think that trying to determine what happens to a person after they die is important. It's important for closure. It's important to sort of ease those fears. It's important to know that there is, maybe, something out there afterwards. I think that's what we're striving to do, to understand it better.
iVillage: How do you see religion playing into people's beliefs?
Brandy: That's actually a really good question and for us--which makes us different from some of the other shows--we travel internationally and with that we see a lot of different religious viewpoints. It does play a vital role in understanding people. Some people may be more inclined to hear a noise and automatically think, "Oh, it's a ghost," whereas people from another area that may have another religious belief may be thinking, "It's absolutely normal and there's an explanation behind it." So it really depends on where we go, but I really do think religion has a big part in what we do.
Continue reading The Ghost Hunter Gals Talk About Believing, Globe Trotting and Ghosts.
I've been watching Bravo's Top Chef Masters each week, and if you don't believe me that you should be watching too -- you'll believe me after this story:
This past weekend I was watching my TiVo of the show, when it was mentioned that one of the contestants -- Anita Lo -- had a restaurant in New York City, which is where I live. So, I paused the TV and went online to check it out.
It turned out that Anita has two restaurants in the Big Apple -- Annisa, which is more of an upscale restaurant, and Rickshaw Dumplings, which has more of a cafeteria feel. My boyfriend and I took note, hoping to check out the restaurants in the somewhat near future. But then we noticed something special -- Rickshaw Dumplings has a truck that sits in different parts of Manhattan and sells dumplings. And somehow that truck just happened to be sitting ten blocks from my apartment Thursday night. We had to go.
We turned off the TV and ran -- yes, ran -- ten blocks to the Dumplings truck. We bought 18 dumplings and headed back to our apartment to eat them - while finishing the episode of Top Chef. Spoiler Alert: It doesn't get much more fun than watching Top Chef while eating the food of the winning contestsant.
Let me tell you something -- those dumplings were amazing. Incredible. Delicious. They were so yummy that we headed to the actual restaurant, Rickshaw Dumplings, on Sunday. I'm not kidding when I tell you that it's all I've been craving -- I want to have them again tonight. Plus, not only do I want to eat the food nonstop, but I want to buy everything in that restaurant. Yes, there is also clothing available for purchase, from onesies to t-shirts saying lines like, "Who's your edamame?"
The point is - I wouldn't have this new obsession if it weren't for Bravo's Top Chef Masters. I know the show is different from the original - new host, contestants are only on each week, they don't live together, etc. - but the reality show exposes us to award-winning chefs that might be cooking in your neighborhood. And hey, it's all for charity. The show airs Wednesdays at 10 pm on Bravo -- check it out. Who knows what new discoveries you'll make?
--Jacki Garfinkel
Oxygen has come out with a totally new take on the reality dance competition genre, with the launch of Dance Your Ass Off, premiering Monday, June 29 at 10 pm.
Twelve finalists -- weighing in at a combined total of nearly 3,000 pounds -- compete to lose the most weight as they, put nicely, dance their tushes off.
Each contestant is paired with a professional dancer who will teach them weekly routines, ranging from ballroom to hip hop to pole dancing! Their final score will be a combination of the points they received from their dance and their weight loss for that week.
Dance Your Ass Off is hosted by Tony Award-winning actress, Marissa Jaret Winokur. Check out the rest of the cast, and see if you can determine who will win!
I think it'll be fascinating to watch the contestants' bodies change as the weeks go on. How much weight do you think they'll lose from start to finish?
-- Jacki Garfinkel
For all you hardcore fans out there, we've heard that this third season is going to echo much of what viewers loved about season one -- secrets, lies, affairs, friendships and all of the other melodrama that makes this show such a success.
If you're checking out Army Wives for the first time, here's the scoop: The show follows a group of friends -- Claudia Joy, Roxy, Pamela, Roland and Denise -- who are all living with spouses and family members on an active army post in South Carolina.
Season three will start off with the group supporting Claudia Joy (Kim Delaney) after her daughter disappears the night before the family is supposed to transfer overseas. Roland (Sterling K. Brown), who's a new dad, is trying to deal with the news of finding out that his wife Joan (Wendy Davis) is being deployed to Iraq. Denise (Catherine Bell) is devastated as she becomes the talk of the army post when her affair is exposed. Roxy (Sally Pressman) struggles with her business and Pamela (Brigid Brannagh) does her best to be both a good mom and dad to her kids, while her husband's away on deployment.
Plus: Check out the rest of the Top 10 TV Shows of Summer.
--Jacki Garfinkel
This might be the best news I've heard all day - typical relationship issues (like your man leaving the toilet seat up) could now get you on TV!
Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Rakieten (The Oprah Winfrey Show) and the producers of Supernanny have partnered to create a new show called Marriage Ref. Celebrities, comedians and sports stars will play referee to couples' relationship problems and decide who's right and who's wrong.
Think you need these judges in your life? Here's what the casting team is looking for:
- Are you part of a long-term couple who has a longstanding relationship problem that needs to be resolved?
- Is there an object, a person, or a habit (e.g. computer, pet, a friend, the remote control) that is a third wheel in your relationship and causes a problem?
- Does your partner have an annoying obnoxious habit or item that causes fights?
- Does your partner do things like withhold sex after a fight?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, check out the NBC Casting page for upcoming details on all of the open casting calls for Marriage Ref.
The next open casting call is June 4 from 4pm-8pm in Irvine, CA. Get all the details here.
And if you want to dish on your relationship problems, head to our message boards to chat about your stories.
--Jacki Garfinkel
Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Rakieten (The Oprah Winfrey Show) and the producers of Supernanny have partnered to create a new show called Marriage Ref. Celebrities, comedians and sports stars will play referee to couples' relationship problems and decide who's right and who's wrong.
Think you need these judges in your life? Here's what the casting team is looking for:
- Are you part of a long-term couple who has a longstanding relationship problem that needs to be resolved?
- Is there an object, a person, or a habit (e.g. computer, pet, a friend, the remote control) that is a third wheel in your relationship and causes a problem?
- Does your partner have an annoying obnoxious habit or item that causes fights?
- Does your partner do things like withhold sex after a fight?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, check out the NBC Casting page for upcoming details on all of the open casting calls for Marriage Ref.
The next open casting call is June 4 from 4pm-8pm in Irvine, CA. Get all the details here.
And if you want to dish on your relationship problems, head to our message boards to chat about your stories.
--Jacki Garfinkel
Last night I went to see a screening of Bravo's new reality show, NYC Prep, and let me just tell you -- my jaw is still on the ground.
The show centers on six kids who are pretty much carbon copies of the characters on Gossip Girl, except that there's one big difference -- these kids are real.
And that's the scary part. These "key players in Manhattan's elite high school scene" have endless supplies of money, go clubbing (even though they're under 21), take car services everywhere, go out for $500 dinners, shop.... the list goes on. Oh, and you know that economic recession we're all feeling? It hasn't even touched them.
If you think Chuck and Blair are bad on Gossip Girl, then you'll be shocked by NYC Prep. Kelli, who's only 16, lives on the Upper East side of New York City in a gorgeous apartment with her brother. Her parents live in the Hamptons. They try to ground her, but it doesn't exactly work considering they don't even live in the same house. Sebastian likes to hook up with between 2 and 16 girls a month. P.C. isn't worried about getting rejected from college, because if it happens, phone calls will be made to make sure he's accepted. Taylor goes to public school but does whatever she can to keep her popular status with her prep school friends. Jessie has her group of friends and doesn't feel the need to make new ones -- especially if they're other girls. And then there's Camille who tags along on other people's dates and wants to get a perfect score on the SATs.
The castmembers don't watch Gossip Girl -- they think it's way too big of an exaggeration of their lives. They're wrong -- it's a perfect depiction of their lives (again, scary). Watch the show and you'll agree. And that's the thing, as sad/scary/shocking as NYC Prep is, I'll watch it for the same reason I watch all of the Real Housewives shows -- it's entertaining.
NYC Prep premieres on Bravo on June 23 at 10 pm.
--Jacki Garfinkel
The show centers on six kids who are pretty much carbon copies of the characters on Gossip Girl, except that there's one big difference -- these kids are real.
And that's the scary part. These "key players in Manhattan's elite high school scene" have endless supplies of money, go clubbing (even though they're under 21), take car services everywhere, go out for $500 dinners, shop.... the list goes on. Oh, and you know that economic recession we're all feeling? It hasn't even touched them.
If you think Chuck and Blair are bad on Gossip Girl, then you'll be shocked by NYC Prep. Kelli, who's only 16, lives on the Upper East side of New York City in a gorgeous apartment with her brother. Her parents live in the Hamptons. They try to ground her, but it doesn't exactly work considering they don't even live in the same house. Sebastian likes to hook up with between 2 and 16 girls a month. P.C. isn't worried about getting rejected from college, because if it happens, phone calls will be made to make sure he's accepted. Taylor goes to public school but does whatever she can to keep her popular status with her prep school friends. Jessie has her group of friends and doesn't feel the need to make new ones -- especially if they're other girls. And then there's Camille who tags along on other people's dates and wants to get a perfect score on the SATs.
The castmembers don't watch Gossip Girl -- they think it's way too big of an exaggeration of their lives. They're wrong -- it's a perfect depiction of their lives (again, scary). Watch the show and you'll agree. And that's the thing, as sad/scary/shocking as NYC Prep is, I'll watch it for the same reason I watch all of the Real Housewives shows -- it's entertaining.
NYC Prep premieres on Bravo on June 23 at 10 pm.
--Jacki Garfinkel
Calling all October Road fans (I know you're out there!) -- the show's biggest mystery will be revealed... if you buy the DVD.
Here's the deal - as most Road lovers know, the show was canceled way before its due, which meant that the producers didn't have time to answer all our questions before its untimely demise.
The main thing we wanted to know -- who is Sam's father? Is it Eddie? Nick? Or even Gavin Goddard?
Well, before releasing the second -- and final -- season of October Road, the cast and crew got together to film "Road's End: The Final Chapter," which wraps up the story lines of the major characters and finally reveals who Sam's father is. While I won't tell you which character it is, I'll say this - I feel like I can finally breathe again now that I know!
In addition to answering that $10 million question, the DVD also features some really funny bloopers, a behind-the-scenes tour of the show, and of course, all the season two episodes.
So, if you love October Road as much as I do, be sure to pick up the DVD - it's on sale now!
Here's the deal - as most Road lovers know, the show was canceled way before its due, which meant that the producers didn't have time to answer all our questions before its untimely demise.
The main thing we wanted to know -- who is Sam's father? Is it Eddie? Nick? Or even Gavin Goddard?
Well, before releasing the second -- and final -- season of October Road, the cast and crew got together to film "Road's End: The Final Chapter," which wraps up the story lines of the major characters and finally reveals who Sam's father is. While I won't tell you which character it is, I'll say this - I feel like I can finally breathe again now that I know!
In addition to answering that $10 million question, the DVD also features some really funny bloopers, a behind-the-scenes tour of the show, and of course, all the season two episodes.
So, if you love October Road as much as I do, be sure to pick up the DVD - it's on sale now!
-Photo by Getty Images-
We all know that everything Oprah Winfrey touches turns to gold. Whether Oprah adds a book to her book club, likes a new product or talks about a company, the results are consistently huge. Personally, nine times out of ten when Oprah mentions something, I check it out. The woman just has that, well, effect.
Now, CNBC is taking a closer look at this so-called "Oprah Effect" in a special documentary airing on May 28 at 9 pm. It'll not only put Oprah under the microscope, but the business that have been effected since appearing on Oprah as well. Check out what happened to Lisa Price, author of "Success Never Smelled So Sweet," after she promoted her book on Oprah:
Don't you just wish that could happen to all of us? Well, if it is a goal of yours to appear on Oprah one day with something to pitch, you should definitely watch CNBC's The Oprah Effect for tips like these:
Plus: Has Oprah ever affected your purchasing decisions?
—Jacki Garfinkel
If you haven't watched the season finale of Grey's Anatomy, stop right here. Go watch it NOW (seriously, you need to see this episode), and then come back here so we can discuss! If you have seen the episode, keep reading!
Let me start out by saying that I think I'm still shocked from the finale. Considering TV is what I do for a living, I knew that George was going to be joining the army as a doctor. I figured that was his way of being written out of the show. After all, we've all known for awhile that both Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight have wanted out of Grey's Anatomy.
And yet, even knowing all that, my jaw is still on the ground. George was the John Doe who had been dragged by the bus and left virtually unrecognizable! Did any of you see that coming as the episode progressed? I sure didn't! I saw it as another random patient love story that was playing in the background. Nothing in my mind even hinted at the fact that it was George. When the Chief told Callie and Bailey that George had left early to see his mother before heading off to the army, I truly thought, "Wow, I guess T.R. Knight isn't getting a good sendoff." How wrong I was!
Izzie's storyline wasn't as much of a shocker. I think we've all been waiting to see her fate, and knew it would come to this. However, that doesn't take away from that final scene of seeing Izzie in her prom dress from the night Denny died and George in his army uniform, just staring at each other. Words weren't needed. Their emotions and ours spoke more loudly than any scripted lines could have.
Alas, the fate of George and Izzie hangs in the balance. Will both of them die or will both of them live? Will only one of them live? Will George be able to go off to war? We have until the fall to find out the answers, but why not start speculating now?
Leave your thoughts and theories in the comments section below!
-- Jacki Garfinkel
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-Photos Courtesy of ABC and NBC-
If you're trying to figure out your fall TiVo and TV-watching schedule but aren't sure which shows will still be on TV, we have the answers. Below, we take a look at your favorite broadcast network shows and let you know their fate. Will they be renewed or canceled, or do they need your help? Be sure to bookmark this page so you can keep coming back, as we'll be updating it as we get more information. Get ready, get set, set your TiVos!
--Jacki Garfinkel
30 Rock (NBC): Renewed.
24 (FOX): Renewed.
90210 (The CW): Renewed.
The Amazing Race (CBS): Renewed
American Dad (FOX): Renewed.
American Idol (FOX): Renewed.
America's Next Top Model (The CW): Renewed.
The Bachelor (ABC): Renewed.
Better Off Ted (ABC): Renewed, but only for 13 episodes.
The Big Bang Theory (CBS): Renewed.
The Biggest Loser (NBC): Renewed.
Bones (FOX): Renewed for two seasons.
Brothers & Sisters (ABC): Renewed.
Castle (ABC): Renewed, but only for 13 episodes.
Celebrity Apprentice (NBC): Renewed.
Chuck (NBC): Renewed for at least 13 episodes.
Cold Case (CBS): Renewed.
Criminal Minds (CBS): Will most definitely come back.
CSI (CBS): Will most definitely come back.
CSI: Miami (CBS): Will most definitely come back.
CSI: NY (CBS): Will most definitely come back.
Cupid (ABC): Canceled.
Dancing with the Stars (ABC): Renewed.
Desperate Housewives (ABC): Renewed.
Dirty Sexy Money (ABC): Canceled. Final episodes will air Saturdays at 10 pm from July 18 to
August 8.
Dollhouse (FOX): Renewed.
Eleventh Hour (CBS): Probably dunzo.
Eli Stone (ABC): Canceled. Final episodes will air Saturdays at 10 pm from June 20 to July 11.
Everybody Hates Chris (The CW): It's dunzo.
Family Guy (FOX): Renewed.
Friday Night Lights (NBC): Renewed.
Flashpoint (CBS): It's dunzo in the U.S.
Fringe (FOX): Renewed.
The Game (The CW): It's most likely dunzo.
Gary Unmarried (CBS): On the fence.
Ghost Whisperer (CBS): Renewed.
Gossip Girl (The CW): Renewed.
Grey's Anatomy (ABC): Renewed.
Harper's Island (CBS): It's dunzo.
Heroes (NBC): Renewed.
House (FOX): Renewed.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS): Will most definitely come back.
In the Motherhood (ABC): Canceled.
Kath & Kim (NBC): It's dunzo.
King of the Hill (FOX): Canceled.
Kings (NBC): It's dunzo.
Kitchen Nightmares (FOX): Renewed.
Knight Rider (NBC): It's dunzo.
Law & Order (NBC): Will most likely be renewed.
Law & Order: CI (NBC): On the fence.
Law & Order: SVU (NBC): Renewed.
Lie to Me (FOX): Renewed, but only for 13 episodes.
Life (NBC): Canceled.
Lipstick Jungle (NBC): Canceled.
Lost (ABC): Renewed.
Medium (NBC): Canceled by NBC, but CBS will most likely pick it up.
The Mentalist (CBS): Will most definitely come back.
My Name is Earl (NBC): Canceled by NBC, but ABC or Fox might pick it up.
NCIS (CBS): Will most definitely come back.
New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS): On the fence, but if CBS cancels it, ABC might pick it up.
Numb3rs (CBS): Will most likely be renewed.
The Office (NBC): Renewed.
One Tree Hill (The CW): Renewed, but without Chad Michael Murray and Hilarie Burton.
Parks and Recreation (NBC): Will most likely be renewed.
Prison Break (FOX): Canceled.
Private Practice (ABC): Renewed.
Privileged (The CW): Canceled.
Pushing Daisies (ABC): Canceled. Final episodes will air Saturdays at 10 pm from May 30 to
June 3.
Reaper (The CW): It's dunzo, with the small, small chance that The CW's affiliates could still
air new episodes.
Rules of Engagement (CBS): Will most likely be renewed.
Samantha Who? (ABC): Canceled.
Scrubs (ABC): Renewed. Zach Braff has signed on for 6 more episodes.
The Simpsons (FOX): Renewed.
Sit Down, Shut Up (FOX): It's dunzo.
Smallville (The CW): Renewed.
Southland (NBC): Renewed, but only for 13 episodes.
Supernanny (ABC): Renewed.
Supernatural (The CW): Renewed.
Surviving Suburbia (ABC): Most likely dunzo.
Survivor (CBS): Renewed.
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (FOX): Canceled.
'Til Death (FOX): Renewed.
Two and a Half Men (CBS): Renewed.
Ugly Betty (ABC): Renewed.
The Unit (CBS): Canceled.
The Unusuals (ABC): Canceled.
Wife Swap (ABC): Renewed.
Without a Trace (CBS): Canceled.
Worst Week (CBS): Most likely dunzo.
As we all know by now, Project Runway has left its Bravo mothership and moved on to Lifetime. But, don't fear, Bravo fashionistas! The network has filled the void with another fashion reality competition, The Fashion Show, premiering May 7 at 10 p.m.
What's the difference? Well, first off, there are no amateurs this time around -- The Fashion Show features all professional designers. Also, each week a live studio audience will pick their top three favorite designers who the judges will then choose from to determine that week's winner. In the end, America will pick the final winner. So, if you ever disagreed with a Project Runway winner, now is your chance to have your voice heard.
The prize? A clothing line available for retail and $125,000. That's right, now you can buy the fashions you see on the show.
And, as you say goodbye to Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, say hello to The Fashion Show hosts -- renowned designer Isaac Mizrahi and Grammy Award-winner and actress Kelly Rowland.
To get you ready for the premiere, get to know the contestants with this video clip:
After watching that, do you already have a favorite? Let us know in the comments below, and don't forget to watch the show!
-- Jacki Garfinkel
What's the difference? Well, first off, there are no amateurs this time around -- The Fashion Show features all professional designers. Also, each week a live studio audience will pick their top three favorite designers who the judges will then choose from to determine that week's winner. In the end, America will pick the final winner. So, if you ever disagreed with a Project Runway winner, now is your chance to have your voice heard.
The prize? A clothing line available for retail and $125,000. That's right, now you can buy the fashions you see on the show.
And, as you say goodbye to Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, say hello to The Fashion Show hosts -- renowned designer Isaac Mizrahi and Grammy Award-winner and actress Kelly Rowland.
To get you ready for the premiere, get to know the contestants with this video clip:
After watching that, do you already have a favorite? Let us know in the comments below, and don't forget to watch the show!
-- Jacki Garfinkel
I loooooove that Meredith and Derek from Grey's Anatomy now have their very own wedding website.
Does anyone remember when Corey and Topanga got married on Boy Meets World? There were all these commercials on TV telling viewers to go online to RSVP for the wedding. The Internet was just getting big then, and I remember thinking that by RSVPing online, it meant I could actually go to their wedding. Needless to say, I quickly found out that I had to watch it from my living room couch like everyone else.
Even though I'm older (and hopefully smarter) and now realize that I won't actually be attending Mer and Der's wedding, I still love the idea that ABC is trying to make it a little more real by creating a site for the couple on The Knot.
So, be sure to check out their site (which is created by Izzie, obviously, and not Meredith) and see photos, read about the proposal, sign the guest book and just bask in the glory that is a McDreamy wedding.
-- Jacki Garfinkel
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Does anyone remember when Corey and Topanga got married on Boy Meets World? There were all these commercials on TV telling viewers to go online to RSVP for the wedding. The Internet was just getting big then, and I remember thinking that by RSVPing online, it meant I could actually go to their wedding. Needless to say, I quickly found out that I had to watch it from my living room couch like everyone else.
Even though I'm older (and hopefully smarter) and now realize that I won't actually be attending Mer and Der's wedding, I still love the idea that ABC is trying to make it a little more real by creating a site for the couple on The Knot.
So, be sure to check out their site (which is created by Izzie, obviously, and not Meredith) and see photos, read about the proposal, sign the guest book and just bask in the glory that is a McDreamy wedding.
-- Jacki Garfinkel
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For those of you who have received an email promising tickets to The Oprah Winfrey Show, I'm sorry to say that it's a scam.
An email has been circulating this week that advertises the "Oprah Millionaire Contest Show." It promises users that if they send in their contact information and purchase a plane ticket, they'll be guaranteed admission to a taping of Oprah. It also says that applicants will be entered to win $1 million.
The FBI (because, yes, they get involved when when people screw over Oprah) has confirmed that the email is a fake. In fact, they say there's at least twelve other scams circulating regarding The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Guess those scam artists know the lengths us women will go to in order to see Oprah in person!
And if you're wondering, here's the real way to get tickets to see The Big O.
--Jacki Garfinkel
An email has been circulating this week that advertises the "Oprah Millionaire Contest Show." It promises users that if they send in their contact information and purchase a plane ticket, they'll be guaranteed admission to a taping of Oprah. It also says that applicants will be entered to win $1 million.
The FBI (because, yes, they get involved when when people screw over Oprah) has confirmed that the email is a fake. In fact, they say there's at least twelve other scams circulating regarding The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Guess those scam artists know the lengths us women will go to in order to see Oprah in person!
And if you're wondering, here's the real way to get tickets to see The Big O.
--Jacki Garfinkel
If you TiVo American Idol (like I do), then you may have missed Adam Lambert's performance. The show went over by seven minutes, so most people's DVRs cut off Adam's rendition of Tears for Fears' "Mad World."
Luckily, Ryan Seacrest's peeps put the video online. Check it out:
Luckily, Ryan Seacrest's peeps put the video online. Check it out:
Last night was one of the most amazing nights of my life. I met Mary Tyler Moore.
I am a huge fan of classic TV (so much so that my Bat Mitzvah theme was Nick @ Nite TV shows, like Lucy, Bewitched, Taxi, Newhart, and of course, The Mary Tyler Moore Show). So, when I found out that the Mary Tyler Moore would be speaking at my local Y (and signing books, which meant face-to-face time!), I rushed to get tickets.
When Mary first stepped on stage, the crowed erupted, though I swear I was the loudest, especially since I was squealing too.
The title of Mary's new book, Growing Up Again: Life, Loves, and Oh Yeah, Diabetes, is exactly how she spoke -- yes, she talked about Diabetes, but it was always in the context of the rest of her life. It showed that she doesn't let the disease take her over her life.
Mary discovered her Diabetes while in the hospital after suffering a miscarriage. A routine blood test showed that her blood sugar was 750 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl), as compared with the normal level, 70 mg/dl - 105 mg/dl. She said that the doctors were "startled I was walking around as if I were part of the human race."
After learning the news, Mary rebelled. She continued to smoke and drink, and directly after returning home from the hospital, she drove to a store, purchased a dozen donuts, and proceeded to eat all twelve while sitting in her car in the parking lot.
Mary told a lot of stories, ranging from family to work, including this one about mistaken identity. At the premiere party for the movie Hairspray, Mary was trying to make her way up the stairs to another section of the party. Since she no longer has depth perception or peripheral vision to her Diabetes, she usually needs help on stairs. So, she grabbed her husband Robert's hand and they made their way up. At the top, Mary turned around to talk to him, and realized it wasn't Robert. Whoops!
I am a huge fan of classic TV (so much so that my Bat Mitzvah theme was Nick @ Nite TV shows, like Lucy, Bewitched, Taxi, Newhart, and of course, The Mary Tyler Moore Show). So, when I found out that the Mary Tyler Moore would be speaking at my local Y (and signing books, which meant face-to-face time!), I rushed to get tickets.
When Mary first stepped on stage, the crowed erupted, though I swear I was the loudest, especially since I was squealing too.
The title of Mary's new book, Growing Up Again: Life, Loves, and Oh Yeah, Diabetes, is exactly how she spoke -- yes, she talked about Diabetes, but it was always in the context of the rest of her life. It showed that she doesn't let the disease take her over her life.
Mary discovered her Diabetes while in the hospital after suffering a miscarriage. A routine blood test showed that her blood sugar was 750 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl), as compared with the normal level, 70 mg/dl - 105 mg/dl. She said that the doctors were "startled I was walking around as if I were part of the human race."
After learning the news, Mary rebelled. She continued to smoke and drink, and directly after returning home from the hospital, she drove to a store, purchased a dozen donuts, and proceeded to eat all twelve while sitting in her car in the parking lot.
Mary told a lot of stories, ranging from family to work, including this one about mistaken identity. At the premiere party for the movie Hairspray, Mary was trying to make her way up the stairs to another section of the party. Since she no longer has depth perception or peripheral vision to her Diabetes, she usually needs help on stairs. So, she grabbed her husband Robert's hand and they made their way up. At the top, Mary turned around to talk to him, and realized it wasn't Robert. Whoops!
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Could Countess LuAnn de Lesseps no longer be a countess? (More on how funny that could be in a minute.)
First, here's the deal: apparently LuAnn (from Real Housewives of New York City) and her husband, the Count, have split.
A source close to LuAnn told the NY Post, "They decided to separate. She got wind he was seeing somebody and he didn't answer her when she called. He finally sent her an e-mail saying he was with an Ethiopian woman in Geneva and he was serious with her."
Could that get any more random??? I guess I shouldn't be too surprised
The source added: "It has been very rough for her and the children [Victoria and Noel], but she's taking the high road and will remain friends with him. She has no intention of making it bitter or becoming angry. She's just trying to come to terms with [the separation and impending divorce]. She feels this is the ultimate test for her to handle this with dignity and grace."
So, why is this funny? Well, the Countess (who is the Count's fourth wife) is obsessed with her Countess status. Everyone must refer to her as "Countess." In fact, she refers to herself that way, saying lines like, "Sweetheart, the Countess doesn't drink beer from a bottle!" Plus, she has a book next month titled "Class with the Countess."
Think she'll still refer to herself as "The Countess" on next season of Real Housewives of NYC? I kind of love this. -- Jacki Garfinkel
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First, here's the deal: apparently LuAnn (from Real Housewives of New York City) and her husband, the Count, have split.
A source close to LuAnn told the NY Post, "They decided to separate. She got wind he was seeing somebody and he didn't answer her when she called. He finally sent her an e-mail saying he was with an Ethiopian woman in Geneva and he was serious with her."
Could that get any more random??? I guess I shouldn't be too surprised
The source added: "It has been very rough for her and the children [Victoria and Noel], but she's taking the high road and will remain friends with him. She has no intention of making it bitter or becoming angry. She's just trying to come to terms with [the separation and impending divorce]. She feels this is the ultimate test for her to handle this with dignity and grace."
So, why is this funny? Well, the Countess (who is the Count's fourth wife) is obsessed with her Countess status. Everyone must refer to her as "Countess." In fact, she refers to herself that way, saying lines like, "Sweetheart, the Countess doesn't drink beer from a bottle!" Plus, she has a book next month titled "Class with the Countess."
Think she'll still refer to herself as "The Countess" on next season of Real Housewives of NYC? I kind of love this. -- Jacki Garfinkel
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I need to know - what did everyone think of ABC's new show Castle?
Castle, which airs Mondays on ABC at 10 pm, stars Nathon Fillion as Richard Castle, a crime story writer who is called upon by the NYPD to help them catch a killer who has been staging scenes depicted in his novels. Castle then stays on to help/annoy/shadow the cops, including Kate Beckett (Stana Katic), with whom he works most closely.
Considering there are so many crime shows on TV, a new show has to be incredible to get me to watch it. And unfortunately, Castle didn't do it for me. The premise was too close to The Mentalist, yet the storylines and characters were nowhere near as smart.
The show couldn't end soon enough for me, though I did get a laugh when the promos for this Monday's show came on. While describing the episode's case, the promo used the line, "The ink's not dry," which set my boyfriend and I off on a rampage of coming up with new corny lines they could use. Here are some of the ones we thought of:
"Another page can still be turned."
Castle, which airs Mondays on ABC at 10 pm, stars Nathon Fillion as Richard Castle, a crime story writer who is called upon by the NYPD to help them catch a killer who has been staging scenes depicted in his novels. Castle then stays on to help/annoy/shadow the cops, including Kate Beckett (Stana Katic), with whom he works most closely.
Considering there are so many crime shows on TV, a new show has to be incredible to get me to watch it. And unfortunately, Castle didn't do it for me. The premise was too close to The Mentalist, yet the storylines and characters were nowhere near as smart.
The show couldn't end soon enough for me, though I did get a laugh when the promos for this Monday's show came on. While describing the episode's case, the promo used the line, "The ink's not dry," which set my boyfriend and I off on a rampage of coming up with new corny lines they could use. Here are some of the ones we thought of:
"Another page can still be turned."
"Don't close the book just yet."
"Some stories don't have endings."
"Don't judge a case by its cover."
"You might want to bookmark this chapter."
"The cops and the killers aren't on the same page."
That said, I asked my Facebook fans and Twitter followers how they felt about the show, and much to my surprise, they seemed to like it. Andrew Hofstetter wrote, "I thought it was good -- a little predictable at times -- but it's a great premise." Jessica Kuhn added, "I love Nathan Fillion and it seemed like it could be interesting -- a little predictable but good characters."
So, everyone seems to agree on the predictable front, but what did you all think?
Be sure to comment below and tell me how much you loved the show, or fill me in on the great promo lines you came up with too!
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We've had the O.C., Atlanta and New York, and now we're meeting the latest batch of housewives, The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Oh mama!
If you're Housewives obsessed like I am, be sure to catch he newest addition to the Housewives franchise when it premieres on May 12 at 11 pm. As always, the next week it will move to its regular slot at 10 pm.
Now for the good stuff. Let's meet the ladies!
Caroline Manzo: Caroline's been married to her husband, Albert, for over 25 years and has three children with him: Albie, Christopher and Lauren. Albert runs a catering facility, Albie is in law school, Christopher is an "entrepreneur" (aka potential strip club owner -- see clip below) and Lauren helps out with the family company. Caroline also owns two businesses -- a real estate firm and a children's accessories line. And, as all the Housewives seem to, she helps out with charities.
Dina Manzo: Like Caroline, Dina has two careers. She's an interior designer and owns an event planning company. She's married to her husband Tommy and has a teenage daughter, Alexia. Actually, Dina is very much like Caroline - if you can't tell from their last name - they're sisters. Sisters on Real Housewives? Well, that's new!
Jacqueline Laurita: I'll flat out admit that I hope Jacqueline does not go by Jacki (or any form of it) so I can preserve the semi-sanity associated with my name. Really though, Jacqueline is a stay-at-home mom who is married to a man named Chris... who just happens to be the brother of Caroline and Dina. They're really keeping it in the family this year! The couple has a son, CJ, and Jacqueline has a teenage daughter, Ashley, from a previous marriage. Jacqueline, who is a former cosmetologist, has no plans to age gracefully and pampers herself with regular facials, manicures and pedicures, though she thinks she's down to earth. Riiiight.
Danielle Staub: Danielle sums herself up this way: "You either love me or you love to hate me, there is no in between." Well, that should be interesting. Danielle is verrry proud of the fact that she was one of the first women in New Jersey to have a Black American Express Card (gag me). She's known for being brutally honest (watch the clip below) and is a recently single mom with two daughters, Christine and Jillian. Danielle loves her daughters and her looks. Unlike the previous three housewives, Danielle is not related to any of them.
Teresa Giudice: Teresa is married to her childhood sweetheart, Joe. They've now been married for over eight years and are building their (gigantic) dream home together. They have three daughters, Gia, Gabriella and Milania. Like Jacqueline (though they are also not related), Teresa's a stay-at-home mom. She hopes to get back into the fashion industry, where she worked before having children. Teresa also says she teaches her kids how to be "fabulous." Anyone else happy that you're not related to her?
I won't be mean about New Jersey because my girls Ysolt and Tracy live there, but I have had enough ex-boyfriends from the state to know that there will be a lot to make fun of.... And, let's be honest, that's the reason we watch the show.
So, what do you think? Can they compete with the other Housewives? -- Jacki Garfinkel
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If you're Housewives obsessed like I am, be sure to catch he newest addition to the Housewives franchise when it premieres on May 12 at 11 pm. As always, the next week it will move to its regular slot at 10 pm.
Now for the good stuff. Let's meet the ladies!
Caroline Manzo: Caroline's been married to her husband, Albert, for over 25 years and has three children with him: Albie, Christopher and Lauren. Albert runs a catering facility, Albie is in law school, Christopher is an "entrepreneur" (aka potential strip club owner -- see clip below) and Lauren helps out with the family company. Caroline also owns two businesses -- a real estate firm and a children's accessories line. And, as all the Housewives seem to, she helps out with charities.
Dina Manzo: Like Caroline, Dina has two careers. She's an interior designer and owns an event planning company. She's married to her husband Tommy and has a teenage daughter, Alexia. Actually, Dina is very much like Caroline - if you can't tell from their last name - they're sisters. Sisters on Real Housewives? Well, that's new!
Jacqueline Laurita: I'll flat out admit that I hope Jacqueline does not go by Jacki (or any form of it) so I can preserve the semi-sanity associated with my name. Really though, Jacqueline is a stay-at-home mom who is married to a man named Chris... who just happens to be the brother of Caroline and Dina. They're really keeping it in the family this year! The couple has a son, CJ, and Jacqueline has a teenage daughter, Ashley, from a previous marriage. Jacqueline, who is a former cosmetologist, has no plans to age gracefully and pampers herself with regular facials, manicures and pedicures, though she thinks she's down to earth. Riiiight.
Danielle Staub: Danielle sums herself up this way: "You either love me or you love to hate me, there is no in between." Well, that should be interesting. Danielle is verrry proud of the fact that she was one of the first women in New Jersey to have a Black American Express Card (gag me). She's known for being brutally honest (watch the clip below) and is a recently single mom with two daughters, Christine and Jillian. Danielle loves her daughters and her looks. Unlike the previous three housewives, Danielle is not related to any of them.
Teresa Giudice: Teresa is married to her childhood sweetheart, Joe. They've now been married for over eight years and are building their (gigantic) dream home together. They have three daughters, Gia, Gabriella and Milania. Like Jacqueline (though they are also not related), Teresa's a stay-at-home mom. She hopes to get back into the fashion industry, where she worked before having children. Teresa also says she teaches her kids how to be "fabulous." Anyone else happy that you're not related to her?
I won't be mean about New Jersey because my girls Ysolt and Tracy live there, but I have had enough ex-boyfriends from the state to know that there will be a lot to make fun of.... And, let's be honest, that's the reason we watch the show.
So, what do you think? Can they compete with the other Housewives? -- Jacki Garfinkel
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Ever since Lauren Conrad said that the upcoming season of The Hills will be her last, have you been wondering what will happen to the rest of the show's stars?
If so, here's a bit of news: Though Audrina Patridge will be leaving the show as well, she isn't straying from reality television. In fact, Audrina just inked a deal with Mark Burnett Productions. You know, the company behind The Apprentice and Survivor.
Don't worry, we won't have to endure a show of Audrina having to live on a secluded island. Actually that might end up being more fun than what's planned. Apparently the series will follow her "personal and professional life." Um, is that really that interesting? I really don't feel like watching Audrina and Justin Bobby for a half hour each week.
As for the future of The Hills? Well, that's still up in the air. An MTV spokesperson won't confirm a sixth season. But, with Whitney, Lauren and Audrina all gone, we'll be left with Lo, Spencer and Heidi. I highly doubt Lo could carry her own show, and I'm cringing at the idea of a Speidi show, though I have a feeling that could be the next spin-off.
What do you think? Will you watch an Audrina-only show? What should happen to The Hills? -- Jacki Garfinkel
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If so, here's a bit of news: Though Audrina Patridge will be leaving the show as well, she isn't straying from reality television. In fact, Audrina just inked a deal with Mark Burnett Productions. You know, the company behind The Apprentice and Survivor.
Don't worry, we won't have to endure a show of Audrina having to live on a secluded island. Actually that might end up being more fun than what's planned. Apparently the series will follow her "personal and professional life." Um, is that really that interesting? I really don't feel like watching Audrina and Justin Bobby for a half hour each week.
As for the future of The Hills? Well, that's still up in the air. An MTV spokesperson won't confirm a sixth season. But, with Whitney, Lauren and Audrina all gone, we'll be left with Lo, Spencer and Heidi. I highly doubt Lo could carry her own show, and I'm cringing at the idea of a Speidi show, though I have a feeling that could be the next spin-off.
What do you think? Will you watch an Audrina-only show? What should happen to The Hills? -- Jacki Garfinkel
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Last night, Belinda Carlisle went home from Dancing with the Stars. It makes me a little sad, because I was once a huge Go-Gos fan, so seeing Belinda leave the show was bittersweet.
The sweet part, you see, is that Steve Wozniak will continue on. I know, I know. He can't dance. But he's so cute (not in an "I'd date him" way, but in a more adorable way), and I love that his ex-girlfriend Kathy Griffin was at the show to support him. Plus, it looks like he's losing some weight from all the dancing.
On another note, Jewel told E! that she was asked to join next season's cast of Dancing with the Stars. However, the singer is thinking of starting a family, so she said she'll see what comes first.
What are your thoughts on Dancing with the Stars so far?
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The sweet part, you see, is that Steve Wozniak will continue on. I know, I know. He can't dance. But he's so cute (not in an "I'd date him" way, but in a more adorable way), and I love that his ex-girlfriend Kathy Griffin was at the show to support him. Plus, it looks like he's losing some weight from all the dancing.
On another note, Jewel told E! that she was asked to join next season's cast of Dancing with the Stars. However, the singer is thinking of starting a family, so she said she'll see what comes first.
What are your thoughts on Dancing with the Stars so far?
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was recently spotted leaving a Los Angeles dance studio with his left leg in a cast.
Then, Jackass crazy man Steve-O said this to E! Online:
"A physical therapist has told me that nerves are being pinched in my back, and it is in spasms because of inflammation related to torn muscles. I'm doing everything I can to let it heal--icing it, taking Advil, drinking water, visiting a chiropractor and continuing to be worked on by the physical therapist. I'm still rehearsing every day, but walking through my salsa routine rather than practicing the physical stunts and tricks that are incorporated into it. It is going to be a risky routine that I hope to pull off."
So many injuries! But the real question is, will you care if either Steve goes home? -- Jacki Garfinkel
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It's actually pretty interesting.
In order to prevent the best singers from being prematurely eliminated -- like what happened to Jennifer Hudson, Chris Daughtry and Michael Johns -- the Idol team has introduced "the save."
For the rest of the season, the judges have one -- yes, just one -- save. So, if someone gets sent home who the judges think deserves a second chance, they can save that person from elimination. No one will go home that night, but two people will go home the following week.
Considering the judges can only use this save once, I have a feeling they'll wait until it gets down to fewer contestants. I can't imagine they'd waste it now, since we don't know the singers well enough to know if they really deserve to stay.
What do you think? Do you like the new rule? -- Jacki Garfinkel
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I love Michael J. Fox. Ever since the days of Family Ties, I've loved the actor who played Alex P. Keaton. I've read his autobiography, I've followed his career.... well, you get it. I'm a big fan of Michael J. Fox.
That said, I'm so happy to let you guys know that Michael will be returning to TV!
He'll be returning to prime-time on May 7 on ABC in a new special called Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist. On the show, Michael will travel the world and show us examples of what makes people in different cultures their happiest.
Will you watch? I know I will -- and for some reason, even though it's a show about optimism, I have a feeling I'll have to break out the tissue box.
In other TV show news....
CBS has created its own special -- I Get That A Lot -- to air on April 1... aka April Fools' Day. The show will features celebrities -- like Jessica Simpson, Heidi Klum, Ice-T, Mario Lopez, Jeff Probst and LeAnn Rimes -- working in ordinary jobs while pretending they're just celebrity look-alikes.
It could be funny since it's only a one-time special. If it were on every week it could run its course, but I think as a special it just might work. If anything, I just want to see how Jessica Simpson and Heidi Klum do. -- Jacki Garfinkel
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Well, this is funny. Ryan Seacrest, host of American Idol, has announced via Twitter that the Idol phone numbers are having some issues.
Ryan twittered, "Crap, we're gonna have a problem on Idol tonight - just dialed 1-866-IDOLS-13 and it's not quite SFW."
For those of you not up to speed with the lingo, SFW means safe for work. Aka, if you dial the number, you'll hear something very dirty on the other end.
A few minutes later, Ryan twittered again, "Oh man... 1-866-IDOLS-00 is dirty too, lol. Just talked to one of the Idol producers and they have a plan... *crossing fingers* - ryan."
Can't wait to see what happens! Let's hope they get this worked out by tonight or there are going to be some very confused kids out there... and some contestants without votes. -- Jacki Garfinkel
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I am obsessed with Jon & Kate Plus 8. My coworker, Pat, and I talk about the Gosselin family constantly -- though he thinks I'm a bad fan since I can't match all the kids to their names.
Anyway, when we read that there was some controversy surrounding one of our favorite reality shows, we were devastated. Apparently Jon Gosselin has been partying with college girls.
The rumor is that Jon's been spending a lot of time at his mom's house, which is about three hours from where his own home is. And, on February 6, he went out drinking with the local college girls. The reports vary from there -- one person said, "He was acting like a drunk, girl-chasing frat boy," while another claimed, "He was dirty dancing with several of them, making out, kissing them on their necks and mouths."
One website even posted a photo that they say is from the night in question. Pat is convinced it's not actually Jon. I'm not too sure.
If the rumors are true, that's just not cool. The guy is a father to eight (really adorable) children. And yes, while his wife, Kate Gosselin, may be a bit of a control freak, we love her anyway.
I thought Jon and Kate might ignore this story, but I'm happy to know that Jon has recognized his pseudo celeb status and released a statement:
"It is certainly hurtful for people to spread rumors and lies about us. It certainly makes me reluctant to live my life like the average person would. This has made it very clear that the simplest innocent gesture -- such as taking a picture with a fan, can be taken out of context. As you can see on the show, I am not perfect, but I am a part of a loving family and couple."
So, what do you think? Do you believe Jon or the college girls? Do you think Jon and Kate will live happily ever after? And, can you imagine what went on behind closed doors when Kate first heard the news? -- Jacki Garfinkel
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Anyway, when we read that there was some controversy surrounding one of our favorite reality shows, we were devastated. Apparently Jon Gosselin has been partying with college girls.
The rumor is that Jon's been spending a lot of time at his mom's house, which is about three hours from where his own home is. And, on February 6, he went out drinking with the local college girls. The reports vary from there -- one person said, "He was acting like a drunk, girl-chasing frat boy," while another claimed, "He was dirty dancing with several of them, making out, kissing them on their necks and mouths."
One website even posted a photo that they say is from the night in question. Pat is convinced it's not actually Jon. I'm not too sure.
If the rumors are true, that's just not cool. The guy is a father to eight (really adorable) children. And yes, while his wife, Kate Gosselin, may be a bit of a control freak, we love her anyway.
I thought Jon and Kate might ignore this story, but I'm happy to know that Jon has recognized his pseudo celeb status and released a statement:
"It is certainly hurtful for people to spread rumors and lies about us. It certainly makes me reluctant to live my life like the average person would. This has made it very clear that the simplest innocent gesture -- such as taking a picture with a fan, can be taken out of context. As you can see on the show, I am not perfect, but I am a part of a loving family and couple."
So, what do you think? Do you believe Jon or the college girls? Do you think Jon and Kate will live happily ever after? And, can you imagine what went on behind closed doors when Kate first heard the news? -- Jacki Garfinkel
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While Ms. Jewel has a fractured tibia in both legs, Nancy has a "significant" tear in her knee... and she'll have to get surgery!
Will Nancy be able to return to the show this season, or maybe even in a future season, or is she done with dancing for good?
Nancy told Access Hollywood: "After I have surgery and eight weeks of rehab, my doctor tells me my knee will be back to how it was. So that means if I have the opportunity to go back, I could!"
Though ABC has confirmed that both stars are leaving the show (though they'll be on the premiere to discuss their departures), they still have not confirmed that Holly Madison will be taking Jewel's place. While we're pretty sure Holly will be on the show, now we just want to know who will replace Nancy!
Who do you want to see take her place?
I'm sure most of you watched Jimmy Fallon's late show debut Monday night. But, more importantly, did you watch his second show?
Why is that more important, you ask? Because I was on it!
My lovely friend Pat and I decided to check out last night's show featuring Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon. While we were in line waiting to enter the studio, a production assistant came up to me and asked if I wanted to be in a sketch they were doing. Before I could answer, Pat said, "Absolutely!" (Thanks, Pat) and our adventure began.
We got to skip the line and were escorted into the studio where we were given Late Night with Jimmy Fallon shirts and chocolate candy bars. I was then placed in a specific seat, with Pat next to me for moral support (and to keep telling me whether or not I looked okay -- I asked him about 100 times).
After some standup by Seth Herzog and a great performance by The Roots, Jimmy came out for his opening monologue. All I could think about is what face I'd make when the camera was on me. Luckily, I didn't have too much time for pondering, because as soon as his monologue ended, Jimmy sat down at the desk and introduced the Facebook Updates segment. It was almost time for my 15 seconds of fame!
Check out the clip above. I'm the third fake Facebook update. They made up a name for me -- Tanya Smith -- and a Facebook status -- that I was reconciling with Chris Brown. So funny! They had no idea that I'm an Entertainment Editor and yet somehow they gave me the celebrity gossip joke!
You can view the full episode on Hulu.com. Plus, Pat and I make a second appearance during the credits when I force Pat to slap Jimmy high-five. -- Jacki Garfinkel
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I have a confession to make. Last night's Girls Next Door finale made me cry. And yet, my favorite show, Brothers & Sisters -- which had a two-hour "movie" featuring Robert McAllister having a heart attack -- left me with dry eyes.
How the heck does that happen?
I was SO looking forward to Brothers & Sisters. I had even been preparing myself all week to two hours on Sunday night crying. C'mon, if you saw the previews, you'd know why. Kitty and Robert's birth mom was having their baby while something catastrophic happened to Robert. Plus, Sally Field had to get emotional, which means she'd give a great performance. To me, all of this equals an awesome episode. Right?
Wrong.
I was bored. For the first time ever in Brothers & Sisters history, I was bored. If you keep up on TV gossip, you know that Balthazar Getty's days are numbered. So, it was no surprise that Holly found the missing piece of evidence she needed to prosecute Tommy Walker. Next, since the previews told us that something was going to happen to Robert, we knew that baby McAllister would be fine. They just can't have that many depressing things happen to Kitty at once. This made the birth anti-climactic. And that leaves us with Robert's heart attack. I'm going to bow to all of you on this one, since I already knew Robert would be fine, killing all the suspense. But for those of you who aren't spoiler junkies, what did you think of that storyline?
Getting back to the beginning of this post, I didn't cry at Brothers & Sisters, though somehow, I got teary-eyed during the finale of The Girls Next Door. How could such a thing occur? Well, the finale featured Kendra Wilkinson moving out of the mansion, Bridget Marquardt leaving to film her new Travel Channel show, and Hugh Hefner realizing that his number one girlfriend, Holly Madison, was no longer happy with him. No, I didn't look at it as the end of an era. To me it was just sad to see three great friends -- who have had experiences together that none of us can dream of -- going their separate ways. And it's depressing to see an old man dumped.
There you have it -- my take on last night's TV. What did you think? Did you watch the shows? Which made you cry? Let me know your reactions. -- Jacki Garfinkel
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How the heck does that happen?
I was SO looking forward to Brothers & Sisters. I had even been preparing myself all week to two hours on Sunday night crying. C'mon, if you saw the previews, you'd know why. Kitty and Robert's birth mom was having their baby while something catastrophic happened to Robert. Plus, Sally Field had to get emotional, which means she'd give a great performance. To me, all of this equals an awesome episode. Right?
Wrong.
I was bored. For the first time ever in Brothers & Sisters history, I was bored. If you keep up on TV gossip, you know that Balthazar Getty's days are numbered. So, it was no surprise that Holly found the missing piece of evidence she needed to prosecute Tommy Walker. Next, since the previews told us that something was going to happen to Robert, we knew that baby McAllister would be fine. They just can't have that many depressing things happen to Kitty at once. This made the birth anti-climactic. And that leaves us with Robert's heart attack. I'm going to bow to all of you on this one, since I already knew Robert would be fine, killing all the suspense. But for those of you who aren't spoiler junkies, what did you think of that storyline?
Getting back to the beginning of this post, I didn't cry at Brothers & Sisters, though somehow, I got teary-eyed during the finale of The Girls Next Door. How could such a thing occur? Well, the finale featured Kendra Wilkinson moving out of the mansion, Bridget Marquardt leaving to film her new Travel Channel show, and Hugh Hefner realizing that his number one girlfriend, Holly Madison, was no longer happy with him. No, I didn't look at it as the end of an era. To me it was just sad to see three great friends -- who have had experiences together that none of us can dream of -- going their separate ways. And it's depressing to see an old man dumped.
There you have it -- my take on last night's TV. What did you think? Did you watch the shows? Which made you cry? Let me know your reactions. -- Jacki Garfinkel
Now this is funny. Jodie Foster got stuck talking herself out of a reality show and a speeding ticket at the same time!
How does this happen? Well, truTV is currently filming a reality show, Speeders, in which the crew rides along with the highway patrols to film drivers who get caught speeding.
And, it just so happened that Jodie was one of those speeders.
Jodie, who was driving 54 mph in a 35 mph zone, was pulled over, and of course, refused to sign a waiver to appear on the reality show. It didn't end there though. Jodie then argued with the cop, saying she was really only going 30 mph. The cop didn't listen and issued her a citation anyway.
Oh how I wish we'd be able to watch her reality show debut! -- Jacki Garfinkel
How does this happen? Well, truTV is currently filming a reality show, Speeders, in which the crew rides along with the highway patrols to film drivers who get caught speeding.
And, it just so happened that Jodie was one of those speeders.
Jodie, who was driving 54 mph in a 35 mph zone, was pulled over, and of course, refused to sign a waiver to appear on the reality show. It didn't end there though. Jodie then argued with the cop, saying she was really only going 30 mph. The cop didn't listen and issued her a citation anyway.
Oh how I wish we'd be able to watch her reality show debut! -- Jacki Garfinkel
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