Madonna has issued an apology of sorts to hydrangeas, thanks to some help from the Godfather soundtrack.
But is this really an apology? (SPOILER: no)
Chalk hydrangeas-gate up as one of my favorite -gates in quite some time.
Fall TV Preview, Based Solely on Billboards and Posters
Here in Los Angeles, the streets are festooned with umpteen billboards and posters promoting new TV series premiering this fall. I’ve been stuck staring at them for weeks now, and recently I’ve begun to realize that I have no idea what half of these shows are supposed to be about, based solely on what I see above the streets. That’s why I’ve decided to post a handful of these billboards and posters and attempt to interpret their cryptic messages.
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Beer Picnic in Culver City Next Week!
“Kids, I want you to know that I’m leaving your mother. Haha.”
Just in case you feel the need to tinker with your social calendar, here’s a lovely event that might speak to Angelenos. City Tavern in Culver City is hosting an “End of Summer Picnic,” which will feature four courses paired with offerings from Ladyface Ale Companie. It costs $46 per person, and it all goes down on September 15, 2011.
Quite frankly, I don’t know how anyone could resist an event involving something called “Ladyface” (although “Companie” spelled with an -ie is a bit much).
For further details, including the menu, click through after the jump…
No One Can Resist My Schweddy Balls (Ice Cream)
Talk about a delicious dish: Ben and Jerry’s has officially announced their newest flavor titled “Schweddy Balls,” a reference to one of the greatest Saturday Night Live skits of the ’90s. The ice cream will feature a vanilla base with a hint of rum as well as “fudge covered rum balls and milk chocolate malt balls.” So basically: it’s full of balls, appropriately enough.
No word on when Schweddy Balls will hit shelves (assuming it hasn’t already), but its launch will be nationwide. Limited batch only though. Grab your Balls while you can!
AolTV: Schweddy Balls Ice Cream: Yes, It’s Real!
Via Chris Harnick
See also: Schweddy Balls @ benandjerrys.com
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HOUSEWIFE HOEDOWN, Episode 2-1: Talking Beverly Hills, Russell Armstrong, and New Jersey
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In case you missed it, we taped another episode of Housewife Hoedown today, and since we’d been on hiatus all summer, we had MUCH to discuss. Fellow Real Housewives fans Matt Whitfield and Sita Young joined me as we gabbed extensively about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Russell Armstrong, and all things NJ. We had super fun times. Hopefully you will too when you watch this back. And remember you can always download the podcast via the iTunes store…
Housewife Hoedown Returns Today at 12:30 PT!!
“Wait, Housewife Hoedown is back??”
After taking the summer off, Housewife Hoedown returns this afternoon at 12:30 PM Pacific Time! The web show is back, and joining me in this “season premiere” will be Matt Whitfield and Sita Young. Together, we’ll be tackling all the weighty issues — at least as they pertain to the Real Housewives.
We’ll spend the bulk of the show discussing the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premiere, as well as Russell Armstrong’s suicide. Additionally, we’ll also touch base about New Jersey and maybe, just maybe if there’s time, we’ll talk New York City too.
We absolutely love it when people call in; so don’t be shy. You can reach us at 424-238-0611.
More importantly, watch us live at http://talkmedianetworks.com/live
OR you can watch us through Facebook (fancy!) by going to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Housewife-Hoedown/131597410240677 and then clicking on the Ustream Live tab on the left!
There’s also a way to Skype questions in, butttt I don’t remember the Skype address. Stay tuned…
The show begins LIVE at 12:30 PM Pacific Time.
RACHEL ZOE PHOTOCAP: Literally, Rachel Is Back, and It is, Like, NOT Normal
Our old gal Rachel Zoe is back, and she’s better than ever! Or at least more preggers than ever. Truth is that I’m not totally convinced that season four of The Rachel Zoe Project is off to a great start. Gone now is Brad, who left Rachel’s company this Spring in what I thought was an amicable parting, but now it seems as though things weren’t quite as rosy as Brad’s cute little cheeks. According to Rachel, Brad said he wanted to retire from the limelight, but then a week later, he was out vulturing her clients. I can’t imagine that she’d be so shocked. After all, what’s a newly independent stylist to do? Just sit around? Brad had a profile written about him in the New York Times: of course he was going to take a stab at styling on his own.
Alas, things just aren’t stellar between the two anymore apparently, which is really our loss because Rachel without Brad is simply not as entertaining. It was bad enough last season when Taylor’s departure meant more whiny Rodger. Now with no sidekicks whatsoever, it feels like all we see is Rodger, and I hate to break it to the producers, but he still isn’t interesting. Heck, he’s downright annoying. The joy of this show is not watching this married couple juggle all the responsibilities of their lives; it’s listening to Rachel communicate in her ever-growing special language. Without Brad, we’re not getting nearly as much of the quirky Rachel, and I question how much new hire Jeremiah will be able to bring it out in her. Sure, he’s cute, and sure, he has a dry sense of humor, but there’s an undercurrent of haughty self-awareness in Jeremiah that I fear will make him less appealing in the long run. We need someone who’s a total worrywart mess — someone who can downwardly spiral with Rachel until both of them are predicting doomsday over something silly like a missing thimble. Luckily, we’re only one episode in; so there’s much room for improvement. I have concerns though…
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Catching Up with Drew from ‘Most Eligible Dallas’
One of my favorite new shows is Bravo’s Most Eligible Dallas, which follows six single-and-ready-to-mingle hotties deep in the heart of Texas. We’ve seen attempts at these types of series before from Bravo (think the dreadful Miami Social), but this is the first that actually works. Among the notable main characters is Drew Ginsburg, the resident gay man of the group who’s known for his love of cars, his massive weight loss, and, of course, his seemingly ever-present electronic cigarette.
Recently I caught up with Drew, and he clarified some vital matters concerning life in Dallas. After the jump, check out what Drew has to say about the aforementioned cigarette as well as dating, men, and female hormones…
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YEA OR NAY: Eddie Murphy As Your Oscars Host
Earlier today, it was announced that Eddie Murphy will be hosting the Oscars next year, which is both exciting and confounding. After all, Eddie Murphy is known these days for being, well, kind of a downer. When was the last time we saw him being funny? Don’t you dare say Norbit.
Nevertheless, while the comedian may have made a second career out of appearing in forgettable family films, it’s impossible to deny the firebrand he used to be. I have my fingers crossed that this could be one of the most electric Oscars in a few years (heck, anything could improve upon this year’s Anne Hathaway/James Franco dud). Do we think Eddie Murphy will rise to the challenge? Or will this be a colossal FAIL?
Color me enthsued.
REAL HOUSEWIVES PHOTOCAP: Down and Out of Beverly Hills
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills returned to the air last night, and curiosity about how Bravo would handle the second premiere could not have been greater. As most people know, just a few weeks ago, cast member Taylor Armstrong’s estranged husband Russell hanged himself, throwing a major wrench into the pre-show publicity (not to mention the show itself which is being reedited in the wake of the tragic events).
The first obvious consequence of Russell’s suicide on the series came in the opening minutes when Bravo opted to air a brief scene of the cast, minus Taylor, convening to mourn and discuss everything that had happened. It was a nicely emotional moment and after everyone had said their piece, the second season began in earnest.
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