Don't Want No Short Short Man

Donnatella Versace is reportedly so turned off by short men that she refuses to allow any work within her sight. Versace's closest confidantes exclaim that short men frighten her. She feels unsafe and that they are responsible for all the evil in the world. So what's her cut off height requirement? Anything under 5'5 apparently just won't do. Me thinks Donnatella needs to get on the Surreal Life Games. I'd pay to see her with Webster and Mini-Me!!

Bootylicious Hips

My first reaction to listening and watching Beyonce & Shakira together - huh? The song retreads Baby Boy and Naughty Girl from Beyonce and the sexual coys of every Shakira song. Either this song is the most brilliant combination of commerce or a beautiful disaster? (sorry Kelly Clarkson!) The Boy Is Mine this ain't! Which two singing divas have you liked best together so far?

1. Christina Aguilera & Lil' Kim
2. Britney Spears & Madonna
3. Monica & Brandy
4. Gwen Stefani & Eve
5. Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston
6. Kimberley Locke & Clay Aiken

Now, how would you like to hear together? Something tells me that a duet between India.Arie & Alicia Keys would be tight.

You're Breakin' Toes!

James Blunt might be in store for than just back to bedlam. The Swiss-convert ran over another Oscar-partygoer on Sunday despite girlfriend Petra's warning. In an apparent squash and run, Blunt left the scene without realizing the damage. Can he sing his way out of this?

Mo Money Mo Problems

Diddy beat up real estate tool Gerard Rechnitzer in Hollywood on Oscar night? Rechnitzer filed a battery claim against the godfather of manufactured hip-hop. He has offered to drop the suit if Diddy buys his next pad from him. See, now that's the way to do real estate - "sell it with a punch".

Flashback: Quote Of The Day

"I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix."
Former Vice-President Dan Quayle at his best.

Vegas Not Vatican City!

I'm sure everyone has heard of the story of NFL star Adam "PacMan" Jones tossing up $81,000 at a strip club in Vegas for NBA's All Star Weekend and the melee that ensued. This article by an ESPN.com journalist clears up a lot of the speculation about what really happened, and I think, helps dispell some of the unfair innuendos being made. This was Vegas people, not exactly the mecca for all things pristine.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=jackson/070228

Serenity Now!

First he bolted after Scary Spice got pregnant and now he rushed off after losing to Alan Arkin at the Oscars. Mr. Murphy needs to headline another film franchise. R2R Recommends Murphy to channel the petite Mexican rat that he knows he is and headline the live-action "Speedy Gonzales" movie. Hey, if he can play a 500 pound black woman and a 75 year old Chinese man, this should be a piece of cake.

Is She Worth $20 Million?

NBC has lost it! Posh Spice has signed on for a $10M pound deal with NBC to trace her move from England football royalty to Hollywood C grade novelty. While perhaps that sum would make sense if Becks and her three boys were featured in the proposed show but they didn't make the cut! Reports indicate that Vic will be flying solo. Me thinks Katie Holmes will be Nicole to Vic's Paris? Ah, the simple life.

Jacko Does Vegas?

Michael Jackson is "reviewing and evaluating" proposals for his future including several offers to perform in Las Vegas, his spokeswoman said Tuesday, but he doesn't feel any pressure to make a quick decision. Raymone K. Bain confirmed that, after a period of globe-trotting, Jackson is currently living in Las Vegas.

Let's hope that he doesn't pick up Celine's wack dance moves if he takes the stage.

It's A Mad Mad Mad's World

So while Anna Nicole remains in limbo, it looks like James Brown may finally be ready for the grave. I don't know how but Mr. Brown has managed to remain unburried since his death on Christmas Day. A judge finally agreed to retrieve DNA samples from the late great singer as SEVERAL paternity tests are in the court system.

Here's my thought: all the baby mama's out there claiming their child is the son of the godfather of soul start a band. Who wouldn't kill to see the James Brown Jr. Band? I can see it now with their first video featuring pin-up babe...Danielynn Smith.

Feels Like Home...Again

Norah Jones has racked up a third week at #1 on the Billboard Album Charts. She sold just a tad under 100,000 for the week. AI-ex Daughtry jumped up to #2 again while Fall Out Boy placed at #3. Kidz Bop 11 was the highest new entry of the week. Why? Lord knows but they still sell like hotcakes.

Maury: Tom, You Are Not the Father!

You ever watch the Maury Povich show where everyday they have the same segment, baby's daddy paternity tests? I think Suri needs one...this kid was born April 18? No birth certificate legitimizes this birthday and it seems suspicious that for months the baby was in hiding, I suspect to hide her true age. This kid will be shaving her legs when she's 4 years old if she keeps growing at this rate. The timeline doesn't add up....Chris Klein, you are the father!

Shouldn't Have Smoked That Last Rock

Bobby Brown was ordered on Monday to remain in a county jail until he pays $19,000 in late child support and court fees, his lawyer said. "We're diligently working on getting those funds available from outside sources," said Phaedra Parks, an attorney in Atlanta where Brown currently lives. Parks doubted Brown would get out of jail before Tuesday morning.

Diddy Presents...Making The Band 4

Take that Danity Kane!

Love On A Radiator

4 More Days Till Christina Ricci & Samuel Jackson unleash "Black Snake Moan". R2R Recommends.

Lost On Star Trek

I love JJ Abrams but he seems to be a curse. Everything that comes to him seems to prematurely peak. Now official word comes that he will produce and direct the next Star Trek feature. Does it have a chance or will it Abrams kill the series like MI3?

She's The Boss

Alyssa Milano is returning to television and this time to her home at ABC. Milano is slated to headline a new dramedy where she'll play a young mother and attorney. Do I smell an "Ally McBeal" season 4 premise? I am already envisioning the sweeps episode with Tony Danza and Katherine Helmond. Perhaps Judith Light could stay in character from "Ugly Betty" and hire Milano as her attorney?

Out Of Her League

I didn't care for "Dreamgirls". I thought Jennifer Hudson was good, not God. Still I must say that when it came to last night, J-Hud delivered. Her acceptance speech was the only one that seemed to have - how do I say this gently - umm - not a note card in sight? True she knew it was coming (although I bet she was scared shitless after Eddie Murphy lost and then had 45 minutes till her category), but she truly felt the moment and even gave God props twice! The orchestra helped to remind her not to forget Jennifer Holiday either. But Ms. Hudson became that much more deserving to me by the end of the third hour of the endless show with her song medley. While Beyonce seemed like she was there to kill her and prove a point, and the underrated Akina Rose was smashing - Hudson was truly in another league.

So with that, I accept her win for "Dreamgirls". Now, someone explain to me her little sweater?

Retro Flashback: Robin Sparkles

Mad props to Cobie Smulders for this blast from the past!

Life After Dick Clark

As Valerie Cherish would say - "I don't need to see that!" Ryan Seacrest may have managed to squeeze his way into everything pop culture but that still doesn't explain why he felt the need yesterday on the Red Carpet to show off his Calvins right before interviewing Helen Mirren. Seacrest. Out.

I'm Gonna Tell You A Secret!

Khalil al-Dulaimi, Saddam Hussein's former lawyer is writing a tell-all about the late former dictator. What exactly will he be dishing out? He promises the truth and a whole bunch of whammies. I smell a NYT bestseller. I'm going to be the first to push for Sasha Baron Cohen as Sadam in the movie version.

The Capeman Cometh

Andre Leon Talley was out of his fur last night when interviewing star arrivals at the Oscars. Declaring Jennifer Hudson the "People's Princess" was almost enough to make anyone turn off the show for good. Rumor has it that at a certain afterparty, Mr. Leon literally crashed into J-Hud's on-screen rival Beyonce who got knocked right into Papa Knowles. It's a family affair indeed!

I Don't Feel Like Dancin'

So the ratings are in for the Oscars. Ellen may not have brought down the house but she managed to keep it afloat. The montages took up more time than the awards and speeches combined. Overnight reports had Degeneres onpar with former host Chris Rock but still not at the heights of a Billy Crystal or even Whoopi Goldberg year. How did Ellen do? Should she host again?

Enough Is Enough (No More Tears)

Does she really mourn the loss of her daughter? After the judge make his case and everyone seemed to accept the decision, why is Vergie destroying the minute dignity that is left in this matter? Shouldn't she be happy that her daughter will rest in peace next to her grandson - the one person that mattered the most to Anna Nicole (a place she incidentally picked out herself). How a mother can willingly extend the burying of their own child? R2R gives Vergie the wagging finger of shame.

Forever? Forever Ever?

So stamps are up another 2 cents to make it 41 cents. But the FOREVER stamp is slated to be introduced. This way, you buy now and can use them at any time in history (get it? forever!) Now, would you pay a premium for a forever stamp? When would it actually make sense to buy it?

I'm So Tired Of Being Alone

He was #1 at the Toy Store over Christmas and now TMX Elmo is about to get some Muppet company this year. TMX Cookie Monster and TMX Ernie are on their way! Who's going to actually get the last laugh? You decide.

Quote Of The Day

"This is the only time there's going to be a naked man in our bedroom". - Melissa Etheridge on where she'll place her Oscar statue.

Who's Zoomin' Who

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has weighed in on diva-in-the-making Jennifer Hudson. Ms. Franklin was quoted as saying "She reminds me of my old self. She's true soul and that can only come from the heart." Rumor has it that Hudson is in line to portray Ms. Franklin in her biopic. Is it me for is every artist getting their own movie? But I have to admit, Hudson as Franklin would be tasty.

Wildside: The Marky Mark Movie

After his surprise nomination for best Supporting Actor in "The Departed", Mark Wahlberg is getting ready to tell his story for the big screen. Sure "Entourage" is loosely based on his life in Hollywood but the dramatic film would differ by incorporating his teenage years in Boston and his Marky Mark persona. Mark hopes to follow the footsteps of Fantasia Barrino and cast himself in his life story. There are reports that newly Oscar-minted Martin Scorcese is producing. No word on whether the Funky Bunch will be reprising their roles.

Motherfocker!

They're back and they're bringing the whole gang back again. The whole "Meet The Fockers" cast has signed on for "Little Fockers". This is good news for Teri Polo who was planning to look for a new gig after "The Wedding Bells" faces cancellation on FOX.

"The Wedding Bells" premieres on March 7.

Cate Full Of Grace

Ms. Blanchett managed to be the only nominee that seemed to be cheering everyone else. Sure she has an Oscar but still, it’s rare to find an actor willing to endorse their peers. She’s always exuded class from the get-go (she was robbed for Elizabeth) and she also always looks impeccable. She may not have won, but Cate Blanchett is without doubt Miss Congeniality.

Proud Parents

Congrats to the lucky foursome. They did good. So Eddie bolted after he lost? I guess Rasputia was peeved and demanded Murphy leave before Hudson won and the Dreamgirls performed. Sore loser Norbit. Sore loser.

John Mayo?

Either Jessica just had her wisdom teeth yanked or she's been on the road with John Mayer and a Taco Hell diet too long...she must be getting seconds. Good for her.

Did we learn nothing from Roy?

Police and zoo officials were investigating what led a 140-pound jaguar to maul a zookeeper to death in the doorway of its exhibit....
Call me Jerry Orbach, but could the answer lie in the fact that someone was handfeeding a freaking jaguar??!! Did we learn nothing from Roy...I mean, did you see NBA All Star Weekend in Vegas with Siegfried & Roy...yikes.

I'm A Slave 4 U

So, Reverend Al Sharpton is a descendent of a slave owned by relatives of the late Senator Strom Thurmond. Can anything be said after that statement?

Oscars In A Parellel Universe

So yesterday wasn't only the Razzies and Independent Spirit Awards. India's "alleged" version of the "Oscars" handed out its trophies too. The winner for Best Actor was this guy - Hrithik Roshan. He won for a commercial potboiler sequel which you could call the poor man's "Mission Impossible". The movie garnered acclaim for being the first Bollywood film to be shot in Rio. It also brought tanning to Indian folks for the first time.

In the US, if one were to compare the Filmfare Awards to the Oscars, tonight, the Best Actor would be going to Lucas Black for "The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift".

So when you scream at the TV while watching the Oscars, remember, they got it sorta right. And sorta right is very impressive.

Ready For A Long Nap?

The Oscars are coming! But hold on, all the acting trophies in the last hour? Six musical performances with a double dose of Beyonce and almost 30 minutes screentime for "Dreamgirls"? Well, the winners list better have some surprises and I want to hear Gore announce his candidacy for President during his acceptance speech for "An Inconvenient Truth"!

Straight Up - NOT!

"Paula's an artist and she can be sympathetic with us, but sometimes I think she just flat-out lies just to make us feel better." - Kimberley Locke when asked about Paula Abdul and her judging abilities to EW.

Incidentally, Locke just released her latest single "Change" and its good. Here's a former AI contestant that had the chops but somehow has managed to end up on "Celebrity Fit Club".

Razberry Beret

Sharon Stone won the most coveted Worst Actress award this year at the Razzies for "Basic Instinct 2". She also got to enjoy being part of the worst movie as the sequel also got that wonderful honor. The Wayans Brothers meanwhile shared the Worst Actor award for the summer bomb "Little Man". Now, someone tell me why "Bobby" and "Breaking And Entering" didn't make the cut? It's high time the Razzies honored the worst "trying to be Oscar-worthy" films.

Ruby At The Top

Kaiser Chiefs scored their first #1 in England this week with "Ruby" finally knocking out Mika's "Grace Kelly". Meanwhile on the album charts, Ms. Amy Winehouse recaptured the #1 spot with "Back To Black".

Who You Gonna Call? Ghost Rider Again!

#1 at the box office for a 2nd straight weekend was Nicolas Cage's "Ghost Rider" taking in over $19 million. Virginia Madsen proved better with Jim Carrey as "The Number 23" made $15 to fall in second place followed by "Bridge To Terabithia" with $13+ million. "Reno 911" and "Norbit" (over $73 million in the bank for that one!) closed out the Top 5 for the weekend.

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After & Before

It's like 2 for 1 Janet and we choose, which version we like. Of course, one's voice can blow the other ones to Tunisia.

Hmmm...

This pic deserves a quote...thoughts?

Underrated

Forest Whitaker was great but this guy also deserves huge props for what he brought to "Last King Of Scotland". The most underrated performance of the year!!!

No Woman No Cry

While everyone is giving Judge Seindlin crap for being overdramatic and playing it up for the cameras, I find that hard to believe. The guy may have his quirks but he actually managed to handle the circus and the despicableness that is the lawyers. Ultimately, thank God he made the right decision and now let Anna rest in peace next to her late son.

Not Ready To Make Nice

Why can't they raise Danielynn together?

Yep, I'm Gay

That's great Suze! Now, please stop yelling at everyone about their financial status and go be happy with your partner in your paid-off multi-million dollar mansion!

The Internet Saves Her...

Beating Britney as the most internet searched woman is someone with strangely an equally bad voice. Yup, Antonela is driving people crazy in search for her "risque" photos. Either this is just plain sad or someone is brilliantly setting her up for a successful D-grade career. Here's to hoping she gets cuts soon (she should have gone this week) and we can avoid all of this unnecessary garbage!

4 Days To Go!

Ellen, Mirren and WAY TOO MUCH "Dreamgirls"! Can't wait. Plus, the season finale of Joan Rivers :(

Quote Of The Day

"ET flew me from the Bahamas to Florida." - Howard K. Stern in court today

Someone explain to me how and why a TV show can get away with this? Viacom is making all the decisions here.

Americal Idon't

He was a jerk when he got into the Top 24 and he couldn't hold a note last night. Sundance Head has got to go!

As for the drama between Ryan and Simon last night - I'm shocked Ryan is ready to come back after his "outing".
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