| Wendy Williams teaches Jimmy Fallon "How You Doin'?" |
[07|14|09 7:25pm] |
Wendy Williams was a guest on Late Night yesterday, and gave Jimmy Fallon a tutorial on her signature greeting “How you doin’?”
Advocate.com Interview
The Queen's New Court
How you doin’? Closeted stars may never be safe, but radio shock jock Wendy Williams is doin’ just fine as she brings her “messy” talk show to daytime TV.
By Brandon Voss
An Advocate.com exclusive posted July 13, 2009
A radio personality for 20 years, a recent nominee for induction to the National Radio Hall of Fame, and host of the top-rated syndicated radio show The Wendy Williams Experience, New York Times best-selling author Wendy Williams welcomes a whole new experience as host of her own daytime television talk show. Following a successful six-week trial run last summer, The Wendy Williams Show returns in national syndication July 13. The envelope-pushing, self-proclaimed “Queen of All Media” (who shares executive-producer credit with husband Kevin Hunter and out Emmy-winner Rob Dauber) promises the same no-holds-barred style that got her name dropped in Mariah Carey’s hit single “Touch My Body” last year (“’cause they be all up in my business like a Wendy interview”). Willing to reveal the woman beneath the wigs, Williams let Advocate.com get all up in her infamous feuds and controversial reputation for outing celebrities.
Advocate.com: A-list celebrities and their publicists can sometimes be intimidating. Can you share some tips on how to be a fearless interviewer like you?
Wendy Williams: Just ask your questions in a way that’s not mean-spirited, but always be prepared to accept the answer “No comment.” But you’re a journalist, so you must be a little relentless and give it one more try but position the question in a different way. If it’s still “no comment,” take that for what it is and keep walking. Because if you push, your subject is going to become upset and recoil.
Should celebrities be nervous when they come on your show?
No. Whenever I hear that people are scared or intimidated by me, I just find that so funny. I’m actually very nice and quite a lovely woman. I’m very pink, if I can describe myself as a color. I just happen to be a very curious woman. I was a very curious child, and sometimes I was inappropriate with my questions and comments. Turns out that I’m the same as an adult, except now I know how to be a bit more appropriate. I’ve also learned how to take no for an answer. Celebrities should be excited to come on and promote their projects because I have one of the most relevant, vibrant, consumer-conscious, hip, and alive audiences on the face of the planet. My following is amazing. You show me a 75-year-old woman who watches The Wendy Williams Show and I’ll show you the liveliest one in her group.
Does anyone intimidate you?
No. Not now that I have my own court.
You’ve described your show as “messy.” For those who don’t speak Wendy, what does that mean?
“Messy” is actually a wonderful compliment if you’re not an anal-retentive personality. It means there’s always something askew or there’s always a hair or 10 out of place. It’s fabulous, but there’s always that one thing that makes you say, “What the f?” Like a beautiful outfit with a visible panty line. That makes us human. We’re all messy in our own way.
How will your daytime chat show compare to Oprah Winfrey’s and Tyra Banks’s shows?
We’re all black, we all have beautiful smiles, we all battle our weight, and we’re all big women -- though I’m a little bigger than Tyra. And Tyra and I wear the same color wigs. Otherwise, there really isn’t much of a comparison. I love Tyra, but it’s generally a one-topic show, and my show consists of hot topics, advice, and one-on-one celebrity interviews. And Oprah has turned more informational first and then entertainment second. Last time I turned on Oprah, I got some really great information about self-body-checks.
Have you heard from Tyra or Oprah regarding your new show?
Tyra sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The note was really sweet and thoughtful, but it was very short; it said something about “congratulations.” I appreciated hearing from her. I haven’t heard from Oprah; I don’t even know if Oprah knows who I am, to be honest with you. But I have heard from Gayle! During the six weeks [sneak preview], I wore a Roberto Cavalli dress that Gayle really liked, so she called my outfit people at the studio to ask, “What was Wendy wearing?”
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| Jen and Gerry get close on set; Jared also makes stupid comparisons |
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Jennifer Aniston keeps close and places her hand on co-star Gerard Butler off the set of their new film The Bounty in New York on Friday (July 10). The 40-year-old actress seemed to clutch onto Gerard in the same way she hung onto former husband, Brad Pitt, in 2005! Looks like Jen and Gerard are getting awfully close filming this movie together. We’ll see where this goes!
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Aww, they look adorable, although I would kill small animals to be in her place. Regis and Kelly showed this picture today on their show and said they were gonna grill Gerry about it when he was on the show. Wonder what he'll say!
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| David Cook at the MLB AllStar Break Home Run Derby |
[07|14|09 11:37am] |
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David Cook performed “Declaration” from his album David Cook before the State Farm Home Run Derby in St. Louis ,Missouri broadcasted on ESPN.
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btw Prince Fielder won the Derby and tonight its NL vs AL in St. Louis. GO NL!!!!!
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| CBS Radio KOs WBCN |
[07|14|09 2:45pm] |
WBCN 104.1 FM, the long-celebrated Boston radio station credited with leading the progressive rock ‘n roll radio movement from the 1960s to the modern day, will no longer rock the airwaves. ( Rock Radio is Dead. )
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| Ask 'Funny People' Stars a Question for Unscripted! |
[07|14|09 2:46pm] |
Moviefone is looking for fans to submit questions for an upcoming Unscripted with Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann 'Funny People'.
Sandler, Rogen and Mann will be interviewing each other this Saturday, July 18, for Moviefone's Unscripted series, and they'll be using fan questions -- that is to say, your questions -- when they do it. So if you have anything you'd like to ask Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen or Leslie Mann, now's the time to do it. Now. As in, right now.
All the info is here or click on the pic above!
Source: Moviefone
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| Paul McCartney to visit Letterman on Wednesday (July 15) |
[07|14|09 2:42pm] |
Paul McCartney will make his first visit to “The Late Show with David Letterman” Wednesday on CBS.
As part of The Beatles, McCartney made his U.S. television debut at the Ed Sullivan Theater on “The Ed Sullivan Show” 45 years ago. The legendary singer/songwriter/musician will return to that very stage to sit down for an interview with Letterman.
McCartney will also perform later in the broadcast, according to a news release.
Besides his groundbreaking work with The Beatles, the multiple Grammy Award-winning artist has also been hailed for his work with his band, Wings, as well as for his solo projects. He most recently released the album “Electric Arguments,” a collaboration with producer Youth under the moniker The Fireman.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will begin a tour of U.S. stadiums beginning July 17 at CitiField in New York City, and then heading to Washington, D.C., Boston, Atlanta and winding up Aug. 19 Dallas.
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Anybody else seeing him on this mini-tour? I'm seeing him in Atlanta. :D
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| Toronto Film Festival Announces Opening Lineup |
[07|14|09 1:59pm] |
Toronto Film Festival breaks with tradition to select British film "Creation" to open the Gala, the first time a non-Canadian film was selected...
"The world premiere of Creation, a drama about evolution theorist Charles Darwin starring married actors Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly, has nabbed the opening night slot at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.Organizers announced their selection of the British film on Tuesday morning, as well as 22 more additions to its gala and special presentations lineups. "We have traditionally opened with a Canadian film, but this year we chose to go a different route. We fell in love with this movie and this is the one, we felt, really sets the tone for the kinds of conversations we hope will happen around the films at the festival," TIFF co-director Cameron Bailey told reporters on Tuesday. 
He added that the "tension between faith and reason" seen in Creation — which follows Darwin as he struggles with the views of his deeply religious wife and his world-changing theories — is also emerging in other films programmers have selected.
"This theme of that eternal conflict between faith and reason does seem to be emerging from different parts of the world, in different kinds of films: documentaries, fiction films, big films, small films," Bailey said As well, 18 new and recent titles — from noted filmmakers like Jane Campion, Steven Soderbergh and Johnnie To and featuring actors such as Clive Owen, Eva Green, Matt Damon, Edward Norton and Kristin Scott Thomas — were also added to the TIFF 2009 schedule as special presentations.
- The Boys are Back, Scott Hicks (Australia/U.K.).
- Bright Star, Jane Campion (U.K./Australia).
- City of Life and Death, Lu Chuan (China).
- Cracks, Jordan Scott (Ireland).
- Hadewijch, Bruno Dumont (France).
- The Informant, Steven Soderbergh (U.S.).
- The Invention of Lying, Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson (U.S.).
- Leaves of Grass, Tim Blake Nelson (U.S.).
- London River, Rachid Bouchareb (U.K./France/Algeria).
- Mao's Last Dance, Bruce Beresford (Australia/U.S./China).
- Moloch Tropical, Raoul Peck (Haiti/France).
- Mother, Bong Joon-ho (South Korea).
- Ondine, Neil Jordan (Ireland/U.S.).
- Partir, Catherine Corsini (France).
- Scheherazade Tell Me a Story, Yousry Nasrallah (Egypt).
- Solitary Man, Brian Koppelman and David Levien (U.S.)
- Valhalla Rising, Nicolas Vinding Refn (Denmark/U.K.).
- Vengeance, Johnnie To (Hong Kong/France).
- The Vintner's Luck, Niki Caro (New Zealand/France).
Further titles will be announced in the coming weeks, including this year's full Canadian lineup in August."
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2009/07/14/tiff-opener-creation.html
Creation's Oscar stock should go up after this announcement. I am most excited to see it and Matt Damon in the Informant.
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| Taylor Swift, Muse to Perform at VMAs |
[07|14|09 2:03pm] |
Taking the stage for the first time ever at the VMAs will be country-pop superstar Taylor Swift, who will perform a brand-new version of "You Belong With Me," a single from her Billboard-topping Fearless.
"I'm so excited that MTV and the VMAs have invited me to perform, because I think this year's show will be unlike anything they've ever done!" Swift said. "I love incorporating theatrics into my performances, and the VMAs have always allowed artists to run with that. MTV has been so good to me, and I could not be more excited about this year's VMAs!"
Joining Swift will be British rock trio Muse, making their American TV debut. The band will perform their newest single, "Uprising," off their forthcoming album, The Resistance.
Source: MTV.com
She's so fucking pretty...I love her so much. And this is like the cutest fucking video ever too.
So who do you wanna see perform at the VMAs this year, ONTD? I would love to see Shakira do a live version of "She Wolf."
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| Rowe has NOT taken $4 mil for the kids |
[07|14|09 1:44pm] |
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- No deal has been reached between Michael Jackson's mother and his ex-wife over the custody of the late singer's children, according to a lawyer in the case.
Debbie Rowe is scheduled to attend a child custody hearing on Monday.
Eric George, who represents Debbie Rowe, the biological mother of Jackson's two oldest children, said a newspaper report that Rowe had agreed to take $4 million not to challenge Katherine Jackson for custody was "completely false."
Jackson's lawyer did not respond to requests for comment Tuesday.
The Jackson family lawyer said last week that they were working to "privately and amicably resolve" the matter.
A child custody court hearing, which had been set for this week, was delayed until next Monday at the request of lawyers for Jackson and Rowe, a court official said.
Katherine Jackson gained temporary guardianship of the children soon after her son's death last month.
Rowe's lawyer said two weeks ago that "Debbie has not reached a final decision concerning the pending custody proceedings."
The New York Post, quoting an unidentified Jackson family source, reported Rowe had agreed to drop any custody challenge for a $4 million payment.
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| The new OC housewife |
[07|14|09 1:45pm] |
There's a new girl in town!
As production gets underway for a new season of Bravo's original, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Barney, Jeana Keough, Lynne Curtin, and Gretchen Rossi will have to contend with a new drama-starter.
Alexis Bellino, a blond stay-at-home mom, is joining the cast, according to a press release from the network.
Bellino lives with her husband Jim, an entrepreneur, and their three children - 3-year-old James, and 20-month-old twins Melania and Mackenna - in Newport Coast, Calif.
"Originally from the small town of Hannibal, Mo., Alexis is now living the Southern California dream in one of the most prominent and envied areas of Orange County," the press release reads. "Alexis keeps herself busy by being the best wife and mother she can, and when she does have a free moment, she likes to work out to keep herself looking and feeling her best."
Described by Bravo as a "spicy blonde who unabashedly lives life on her terms," the network promises that she's already stirring up buzz - and drama - in the O.C.
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| Channing Tatum needs to clean his room |
[07|14|09 1:34pm] |
At 18, washed out of college in West Virginia and ended up in South Beach. Worked in construction and as a perfume spritzer at Dillard’s. Walked into a modeling agency and got a job with Abercrombie. Went to Hollywood. Stayed handsome. Launched a bunch of roles—two, oddly, with the name of “Duke.” Is now being called the next big thing. Is not complaining
Pictures from the new GQ
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