Thursday, May 29, 2008
Interesting Kate Ceberano Fact!
12:31PM Jess McGuire | This one isn’t from Wikipedia, but rather a tidbit sent in by a showbiz journalist type, so we are absolutely certain it’s true because proper journalists don’t make stuff up, ever. Did you know…
… that Aus-Sci Kate Ceberano has a pet Chihuahua gifted to her by Kirsty Alley? And that her grandmother was a governess for Ron L Hubbard? (Disclaimer: I only know these things cuz I had to interview Kate, not cuz I’m a batty fan of hers).
I had no idea about the Chihuahua, but I was aware of the governess business.
And there you have it. More » 
Herald Sun Reveals More Women Than Men Bought Tix For ‘Satc’ Movie; Also Reveals Pope Is Catholic
11:39AM Clem Bastow | While us country cousins here in little ol’ Australia wait patiently for the premiere of the Sex & The City movie (the partay for which will, incidentally, not feature any of the stars), America is naturally going apeshit for the flick.
Thus, you’d expect the local press to report on such excitement, no doubt to build momentum for the film on our shores. It’s just that the Herald Sun chose such a “well derrr” way to do it:
An online ticketing service said 94 per cent of US ticket buyers were women.
Reaaaallly? After such incredible scoops, you half expect them to go on to say that they can “exclusively reveal” that the stars of the movie are Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis! More » From Chimpan-A To Chimpan-Z
11:30AM Mark Graham | · There is no denying that chimpanzees have a proud tradition of cinematic excellence. From BJ And The Bear to Project X, the little rapscallions have earned their place as our favourite animal actors (especially since the bear species has proven themselves to be less than reliable). But as rad as it was when those chimps drove airplanes with Matty Broderick, it doesn’t hold a candle to the utter domination of this little chimp playing Jenga on Japanese television. Yes, we said Jenga! [YouTube via AOTS] · If you are offended by the sight of Robert Downey in blackface in Tropic Thunder, wait til you get a load of an overweight Japanese guy in blackface pretending to be Stevie Wonder in this bizarre tribute to “We Are The World.” [Gheorge: The Blog] · In what will certainly go down as the worst atrocity to happen to the Batman franchise since Joel Schumacher got kicked to the curb, we are disappointed to report that The Dark Knight’s got milk. [FilmDrunk] · “Here’s a napkin someone wrote on for me: ‘I will give you a blow job on your break, so sexy! Kim–714-XXX-XXXX.’ I would also get offers from women in my ear: ‘Anything you want, just find me.’ I had a girl who had turned 18 the day before. She was with a high school group, and she wrote down her room number at the Downtown Disney hotel. I had a lady hump my leg one day in the park.” Excerpts from Charlie Sheen’s post-Denise diary? Nope. Just a day in the life of a Disneyland Jack Sparrow. [LA Mag] · We’re not quite sure exactly why every episode of Twin Peaks is available on CBS.com — considering the show aired on ABC — but that doesn’t mean that we’re not grateful. How’s Annie? [CBS.com via Thighs Wide Shut]Ben Silverman Could Have Sworn His Meeting With Ari Emanuel Was Next Week
11:05AM Defamer Hollywood | What’s the bigger scandal in Kim Masters’ recent rundown of the kerfuffle between Ari Emanuel and Ben Silverman: That Slate published the whole thing with Emanuel’s name repeatedly misspelled “Emmanuel,” or that Silverman would dare stand Emanuel up not once but twice in meetings with Marvel boss David Maisel and producer/director Peter Berg? We honestly don’t know, but for sheer cafeteria-slapfight drama, we’re leaning toward the latter: More »Geelong Prepares To Make Ellen DeGeneres An Honorary G-Banger
10:47AM Clem Bastow | This is some news that will no doubt make the author of this tribute video very happy indeed: if we are to believe Peter “Look Ma, I Made A Real Live Career Out Of This!” Timbs’ entertainment reportage, Portia de Rossi plans to bring her fiancee Ellen DeGeneres to meet the family in Geelong over summer before they wed.
This is also good news for the Australian tabloid media, who are always keen to claim a celebrity as “ours” after tenuous connections to the country are established – welcome to the crew, Ellen!
TV Week writer Peter Timbs appeared on Fox FM’s Kyle and Jackie O Show on Monday where he announced the news.
He told radio listeners de Rossi, who grew up in Grovedale, would introduce DeGeneres, a US talk show host, to the family on their first trip Down Under as a couple. But it is de Rossi’s Geelong-based grandmother who is set to get the first visit.
“She (Ellen) actually wants to meet the grandmother,” Timbs said.
“Portia is quite close with the grandmother in Geelong and Ellen talks to her on the phone all the time but hasn’t met her face to face.
“But she is coming over at Christmas time to meet granny at last.”
Aww, dear old nanna Rogers will likely be thrilled to be in the papers, and we hope Ellen enjoys her time in G-Town. Maybe she can visit the National Wool Museum!
NB: that is not some sort of celebrity lesbian in-joke/code, it’s just something to do in Geelong. More » ‘Women in Chains!’ to Fill Networks’ Long-Standing Rose McGowan/Mud Wrestling Vacuum
10:45AM Defamer Hollywood | Even though Rose McGowan and Robert Rodriguez have yet to shoot their planned Barbarella remake — which is going to start any day now if McGowan’s recent fantasy promise holds — they’re wasting little time moving forward with their next classy genre collaboration: Women in Chains! No, seriously, that’s what they’re actually calling it: More »Those Highly-Anticipated Miley Cyrus ‘First Kiss’ Photos Worth $150K? Yeah, We Got ‘Em Already
10:15AM Molly Friedman | At this point, seeing photos of 15-year old Miley Cyrus posing topless or seductively baring her taut tummy for rumoured paramour Nick Jonas is the very definition of old news. But when it comes to the tween millionaire appearing in photos actually kissing a boy (or, gasp, a girl!) in public, these photos would likely tighten a few paparazzo’s trousers. As the LA Times reports today, pictures of Miley’s “first kiss” could potentially earn one lucky photographer anywhere between $30k to $150k. And we are officially confused. Why? Well, we happen to have more than a few pictures of Miley making out with all kinds of suitors, starting back when she was 14. So where’s our cash? After the jump, see how the magic of Google can instantly debunk all the heated speculation on when Miley will have her first kiss, and when, oh when, will we get to see them. The time is now, Defamer readers:Australia’s Next Top Model 4 Round-Up: Leiden (And Jamie) Join The Kevin Rudd Surf Team
10:11AM Clem Bastow | Unfortunately there will be no quote round-ups or hilarious anecdotes about Seany B apparently touching Rebecca and Alyce in their secret treasures, because I think my postie (the same one who likes to fold envelopes marked “DO NOT BEND” in half) stole Episode 6 from my mail box.
However, I can inform you that it was a double eviction this week, and Leiden and Jamie got the boot. Personally, I’m gobsmacked that Jamie lasted as long as she did – normally they’re quick to euthanize the FHM/Victoria’s Secret girls before they get some misguided idea that they’re lYk OmG rEaL mOdLes!1 (which is highly likely to be roughly the inner monologue experienced by Jamie from week to week.
Anyway, apparently Leiden has been moaning about how she can’t get a job to save herself (I’m sure the regular footage of her swearing and belching has nothing to do with this predicament):
“Because I’ve only ever worked in part-time jobs, no one wants to hire me for full-time work,” Kronemberger told Confidential.
“I haven’t got an attitude problem and I think I’m a hard worker – I just can’t find employment.”
The leggy blonde panned the suggestion of signing up for Centrelink, saying she won’t be dependent on Government hand-outs because “I’m capable of getting a job”.
Hang on, first she says she can’t get a job, then she says she can – she’s soy confliction!
Anyway, stay tuned for Episode 7 recap, which I have seen, and has some corker bits. And if anyone wants to give Leiden a job, get in touch with FOX8. More » Sam Newman-gate: And Stay Out! (At Least For The Time Being)
9:31AM Clem Bastow | Praise the heavenly chorus above! Sam Newman has been “removed” from The Footy Show!
Official word is that Channel Nine are giving Newman time to recover from his prostate surgery, and to be counselled as to appropriate gender politics and treatment of women.
So we’ll be seeing him again in about three years then, right? That should give him the time to cover it all amply.
Nine has told its star of 15 years he needed time to “recover and convalesce” from two major operations, including the removal of his prostate.
He was also told to attend counselling about behaviour that critics say has marred his recent performances on the longtime ratings winner.
Nine’s executive director and GTV9 managing director, Jeffrey Browne, said the station should not have allowed Newman back on air so soon after a life-threatening illness.
“In order to allow Sam to return to full health without the stress of having to perform on live television each week, I have directed him to take a break from The Footy Show,” Mr Browne told the Herald Sun.
“As a component of this rehabilitation, I have arranged for Sam to undergo counselling to address, with professional assistance, the behaviour and issues that have attended what I now believe to be his premature return to the program.”
So hang on, are they trying to spin it like that episode of Law & Order: SVU where the dude started killing prostitutes because “God” told him to, only it turned out his doctor hadn’t told him that syphilis was rotting his brain – are they saying Sam only started ragging on women because he hadn’t had enough bed rest or something?
Good one, guys! More » 