October 05, 2004
The world's largest brewer said Monday its planned offering — pronounced B-to-the-E, with the "E" denoting something "extra" and shown as an exponent of B — should appeal to 20-something consumers looking for something zippy in their highly social, fast-paced lifestyles.
--WTF?? This is just SO wrong. Be to the E? Are you kidding me? If I ever hear a guy I know order a B to the E, they are getting smacked.
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Elton John and Madonna: Two people who it seems are NOT BFF
British pop veteran Elton John took a foul-mouthed swipe at Madonna on Monday, saying she cheated her fans by miming on stage. John launched into a rant when he heard the Material Girl had been nominated for Best Live Act.
"Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay 75 pounds ($134) to see them should be shot," John said in reference to ticket prices for Madonna's Reinvention tour.
"Madonna, best f---ing live act? F--- off," said the singer renowned as much for his outrageous outbursts as he is for his outlandish outfits.
"Since when has lip-synching been live?" he asked. He ended his outburst by saying: "That's me off her f---ing Christmas card list but do I give a toss? No."
--I have to say I agree. I'm all for a good show and amazing dancing, and if artists have to mime the words every once in a while, I can handle that. BUT--this should be used EXTREMELY sparingly. Plus, having done much musical theater, I have little sympathy for artists who whine about how damn hard it is to sing and dance at the same time. Talk to a Broadway musical actor--they do it ALL the time. It CAN be done, and done well. Deal with it.
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William Shatner's new album comes out today. He got Ben Folds, Aimee Mann, Henry Rollins, etc. to lend a hand.
--Wow. A new album and a new show (Boston Legal). Who knew a Star Trek actor's career would actually live after Star Trek?
--P.S. Hope Shat's album doesn't make us shat. (Sorry, Chuck--I couldn't resist.)
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I hope I look as good as you do and have as much fun as you do when I have an almost 26-year-old kid!
(Notice I didn't say, "when I'm your age." That makes it sound like you're ancient, so I refrained!)
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October 04, 2004
Janet Leigh, the wholesome beauty who co-starred with James Stewart, John Wayne and Frank Sinatra in films of the 1940s to 1960s died Sunday at her Beverly Hills, Calif., home, the New York Daily News reported on its Web site Monday. She was 77.
The actress' daughters, Kelly Curtis and actress Jamie Lee Curtis were at their mother's side when she died, Jamie Lee Curtis' spokeswoman, Heidi Schaeffer, told the newspaper. Leigh had suffered in recent months from vasculitis, an inflammation of the blood vessels, the Daily News said.
Leigh gained her most lasting fame in 1960's "Psycho" as the embezzling office worker who is stabbed to death in the shower by cross-dressing madman Anthony Perkins. The role earned her an Oscar nomination as best supporting actress.
Hitchcock compiled the shower sequence in 70-odd takes of two and three seconds each, for which Leigh spent seven days in the shower. Rumors circulated that she was nude, but she wore a flesh-colored moleskin.
Leigh wrote in her 1995 book "Psycho: Behind the Scenes in the Classic Thriller" that the filming was easy until the last 20 seconds when she had to express total horror as her character was being slashed to death. She often said she hadn't been able to take a shower since the movie.
--She was amazing. While I can't say I'm too familiar with her other works, her association with "Psycho" made her an icon. She played that role perfectly.
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Houston explains, "I've emerged from a long, long fog. I'm clean, I'm sober, I feel reborn and I'm loving life. I came so close to throwing it all away. Now I cherish every second of the day. I have rededicated my life to my family and my career and I am happier now than I can ever remember being. These past three years have been a very long period. I thank God we have emerged back into the light."
--Oh we're so glad, Whit.
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Kiedis reveals in a new autobiography that his father, a one time Hollywood cocaine dealer called Blackie Dammet, was always bringing home new girlfriends.
The singer's ghostwriter, Larry 'Ratso' Sloman, told the New York Post: "His girlfriends were always young, hot girls.
"One night, when Anthony was 12, he went with his father to the Rainbow Room and Blackie's girlfriend is there dancing for him.
"And Anthony asks: "Dad, can I have my first sexual experience with your girlfriend?" And Blackie says: "Sure, son!"
--Lovely.
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bi bi xxxOctober 02, 2004
The former Warner Bros. project is being written and directed by Chris Columbus, drawing on the Pulitzer Prize winning book, music and lyrics of the late Jonathan Larson. The 1996 musical continues at the Nederlander Theatre in New York City.
Variety reported Stephen Chbosky will share script credit with Columbus, and that production will commence in spring 2005 for a late 2005 release. No casting has been announced.
"Rent," the movie, will be produced by Tribeca's Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro, Columbus and his 1492 partner Michael Barnathan, and Mark Radcliffe, the trade reported.
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Find a cure or bust!
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor who plays "Will & Grace"'s beloved character Jack is set to play the lead in an upcoming comedy feature called Simon Says.
The award-winning Hayes will take on the role of a teacher, who tries to tame some pretty testy pupils. The movie will reportedly film during the hiatus for his NBC show.
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October 01, 2004
Mel Brooks has begun working on the script for a sequel to his 1987 cult Star Wars send-up Spaceballs. Brooks is rushing production on the pic to coincide with the release date of George Lucas' final prequel installment, Revenge of the Sith.
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Pop queen Madonna is so frustrated she sacrificed her education for pop music - she's allegedly enrolled at Britain's prestigious Oxford University for a degree in English Literature.
The Material Girl rekindled her love of books after writing popular children's series The English Roses, and is looking forward to studying for a Bachelor of Arts qualification from home, with the celebrated institution which counts four British Kings, 47 Nobel prize-winners, 25 British Prime Ministers and six saints as past students.
An insider tells Britain's The Sun newspaper, "Madonna was always irritated about giving up her schooling when her career took off. She is fiercely intelligent and incredibly well read and has always taken a keen interest in literature. She is determined to get a qualification. She sets herself new challenges all the time and the Oxford University course is her latest. It's an illustrious place to study and she was delighted to be accepted and will make the most of the opportunity."
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It turns out that following a party for staff, faculty and trustees at the Alexandria, Va., school, a pitcher of leftover margarita mix had been placed in a cafeteria refrigerator.
Two days later, cafeteria workers thought it was limeade, and poured it out into small cups for children to drink.
--Ha! Kids and tequila--what a combo!
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