“American Idol” hopeful Andrew Garcia made us straight-up miss former judge Paula Abdul last night with his amazing rendition of “Straight Up.” So what did the judges think? They couldn’t help but imagine how apes**t Paula would be if she were there. Even ultra-annoying Kara DioGuardi said, “Paula would be screaming and yelling.” She also might be drooling or slurring her speech or wearing a crazy outfit. OK … I love Ellen DeGeneres to death but I’m having a moment of Paula nostalgia. [PopEater] Keep reading »
Ali’s Mean, Anti-Love Employer? Facebook.
On Monday’s episode of “The Bachelor,” bubbly, blonde fan-favorite Ali Fedotowsky was given a choice by her boss—come back to work or get fired. She decided to leave the show. We still think her boss might have done her the ultimate service, setting her up for the perfect leave-then-come-back surprise win, but what kind of love-hating boss would lay down such an ultimatum? According to NYMag.com, one at Facebook. In late June, Ali Twittered, “My last week at PCG!!! Start job at Facebook next Monday!!!! YAY!” A week later, she wrote, “[HEART] my job.” Apparently, Ali told her boss about the show—though, uh, neglected to tell her co-workers because there’s no way they’d ever find out, right?—and maxxed out her vacation days to leave. But then she and Jake hit it off, she stayed longer then expected, and her vacation days evaporated. Hence, the ultimatum. A spokesperson for Facebook added, “We appreciate the personal decision to return to work was deeply difficult, but we’re glad Ali decided to come back.” We just hope that Ali returns to Jake and wins this thing, so that they can update their statuses together. [NYMag.com] Keep reading »
The Bachelor: Shutter Island!
Were you aware that Playboy.com made their own little videos? I wasn’t, but I’m paying attention now, after seeing this clever mash-up of the trailer for Martin Scorsese’s “Shutter Island” featuring some of the bunny boilers from “The Bachelor.” Keep reading »
Shun, Shag, Or Marry: The Dudes Rumored To Be Replacing Simon On “American Idol”
I don’t know what “American Idol” is thinking, losing Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell! No offense to Randy, but people certainly weren’t tuning in for his witty commentary or sober decisions. Yes, Ellen DeGeneres is super hilariously awesome, but can the show survive without what Simon says? I guess it depends on who fills his shoes. Last week, rumors sparked that Howard Stern was Fox’s top pick, but this week it sounds like Jamie Foxx, Tommy Mottola, and Guy Oseary are in the running, with Oseary in the lead. [NY Daily News]
And because we want Fox to make an educated decision about who should be hired, we’re going to have to shun, shag, or marry the candidates to figure it out. Keep reading »
Album Drop: This Week’s New Releases, From Yeasayer To The Watson Twins
It’s new release Tuesday and you know what that means, hot stuff. It’s time to take the latest, raddest tuneage for a spin! This week has got some outta-this-world electro clank that’ll have you wanting to go bionic, thanks to Yeasayer, Phantogram, and Massive Attack. Then, on the flip side, we got some lady ballads bustin’ out as the Watson Twins start two-timing Jenny Lewis and Sade makes a comeback. So, let’s get into the groove after the jump. Keep reading »
Was Ali’s Exit A Shocker—Or A Strategy?
Lots of folks were very surprised last night when, after a New England hometown date full of rolling around in leaves and saying things like “If you asked me today, I would say yes,” Ali decided to leave “Bachelor” Jake and head home to San Francisco. Evidently, her boss gave her an ultimatum—come back now or say goodbye to your job. Ali basically begged Jake to say she’d be getting the final rose, in which case she’d stay, but instead he said, “Life is about minimizing your regrets. You just have to weigh which one is going to be a bigger regret.” So has Ali truly thrown in the towel? No way. She just guaranteed herself the win. During last season of “The Bachelorette,” I shared with you a foolproof way to win a dating show: leave. You pull the rug out from under the show’s protagonist, making them realize just how much you mean to them and making them doubt their connection with every other contestant. Then come back and explain just how wrong your decision was—how you can’t live without said person—and, automatically, you’re in like Flynn. Hey, it worked for Ed Swiderski, and it worked for London on “Daisy of Love.” Do we think for a second Ali won’t be back? Please. Keep reading »
Blushing Bride Wants Pauly D To Give Her Away
Many women dream of their wedding days. They envision a sunset ceremony on a secluded beach and the inter-generational dancing at their reception, but most of all, they picture themselves in a poofy dress walking down the aisle … with Pauly D. Yes, you read that correctly. Michael Schweiger, who handles appearance requests for all the cast mates of “Jersey Shore” besides Snooki, has revealed the craziest request he’s received so far. A California bride offered Pauly D $50,000 to walk her down the aisle. Even crazier — Pauly turned the offer down. “Pauly is a serious DJ,” explained Schweiger. “He does not want to be doing stuff that is unrelated to DJ-ing.” [NY Daily News]
Meanwhile, the party poopers over at MTV are trying to rein in “Jersey Shore” appearances.
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“Nuit Blanche” Will Break Your Heart
You know what? I don’t have a valentine! Yes, sniff, it’s terribly sad and terribly true. Why, God, why me? Anyway! That doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy the holiday in my own twisted, weird way. Take, for example, this lovely noir homage to the power of love in which two strangers see each other across a city street, and what happens next — well, what does happen next? It’s sort of hard to say, except it happens in a fantastical sort of way. This short film was directed by Arev Manoukian, and you can check out the pretty amazing making of this surreal love story after the jump. Keep reading »
Yale’s Pi Phi Sorority Films The Rush Video To End All Rush Videos
We’re obsessed with unintentionally hilarious sorority girls here at The Frisky and the Pi Phi sorority at Yale soooo just became our new besties. If you remember, a few weeks ago we posted about Cornell’s Pi Phi sorority and their wackadoodle “fashion guidelines.” But Yale’s chipper chapter of Pi Phi ladies appear to be significantly less evil: Just watch their Pi Phi 2010 Fall Rush Video, which is loosely modeled on “Gossip Girl” and is inexplicably compelling. Seriously, it is worth watching for the entire seven-and-a-half minutes. [Guest Of A Guest] Keep reading »
Liveblogging “The Bachelor” February 8th 2010
Let’s hope I have better luck with liveblogging this week, as now that the Blachelor has narrowed the ladies down to his final four, it’s time to hit the hometowns! By the looks of last week’s preview, things get even more shocking — for the first time ever, there is NO ROSE CEREMONY. OMG. See ya at 8 pm EST! Keep reading »
