Dancing with the Stars...Kirstie Alley hoofs! Sequined shopsy sausage debut!

Kirstie pretty beneath all the lard!



"Cheeky," roared Bruno Tonioli , as the studio audience hooted-and-hollered, and a dolled up Kirstie Alley struggled to catch her breath, after a pretty dazzling spin on the the dance floor last night at ABC TV Studios.

In fact, right up 'til the vote count, her "girls"continued to heave heavily from the strain of the high-spirited strenuous work-out she'd just performed to perfection (according to the excited Judges, that is).

On her much-ballyhooed "opening night" on "Dancing with the Stars", the former "Cheers" star (once-married to the "big one" Parker Stevenson") was ecstatic for having nabbed kudos from the cooing (normally-discerning) eagle-eyed adjudicators on the sidelines.

Unfortunately, the par-tay frock Ms. Alley tossed on accentuated the unsightly and the obese - um - obvious (to her frumpy detriment).

The body-fitting threads (cut high-on-the-leg and low-on-the-chest) cried out for the Fashion Police to storm the stage - spread-eagle the ballsy-bimbo-babe, cuff-her - and haul her off for a stint in flab rehab (to be sure!).

Kirstie's appearance was somewhat reminiscent of a sequined sausage (from my bird's eye in the wings).

Free-floating fabric would have been preferable to the "stuffed-in" (hanging-out?) look that - inevitably - failed to conceal a truckload of midnight munchies that had taken their toll on her once body-electric of starlet yesteryears.

To her credit, Ms. Alley elected to trot out in chic black, and avoided the perils of dreaded (God-awful) bold-patterns-extraordinaire (think mu mu) that hefty gals are inclined to don when they hunker down in search of a security blanket.

If Ms. Alley hires on a skilled fashion designer in coming weeks - a wizard sensitive to her special needs - the remainder of her stint on "Dancing with the Stars" may be worth tuning into.

Kirstie, I say a little prayer for you!

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The Bachelor...Brad Womack into sloppy seconds! Swan song tonight!

No more sloppy seconds for Brad!

  

In a recent interview, a reporter quizzed "The Bachelor" - Brad Womack - as to why he elected to appear on the tawdry reality dating show baring-all.

After all, the dude is a good-looking catch, quite a lot on-the-ball.

Apparently, Womack was tired of being dateless, and anxious to play the field.

"I welcomed the opportunity to date 30 women I've never seen before."

In the insightful one-on-one tell-all, the rough-and-tumble stud fessed up that he was always so busy in the past, that he was forced to date girls in Austin that his friends had already bedded!

Uh-huh!

'Til now, allegedly it's been nothing but sloppy seconds, for Brad.

Ouch!

Meanwhile, ABC appears to warm up to the idea of "unpredictable second-helpings", too.

After all, Womack was featured on the ratings-getter in the seasons past, but went home "empty-handed" ( and unable to bed the woman of his dreams).

But, according to inside sources, the lanky due has been smitten this time around.

And tonight - he is expected to get down on bended knee - and profess his love.

Will Womack ride off into the sunset with the lady of his dreams?

Tune in at 8 o'clock tonight to find out!

Just betcha, there's gonna be another case of blue balls on the horizon, though.

News at 11!

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All the pretty maids in a row!

(or two)

Bristol Palin...dethroned on ABC TV's Dancing with Stars! Jennifer Grey snags prize!

Amid a sea of controversy - Bristol Palin slipped off her ruby red slippers and skulked away into the good night from whence she came - on Tuesday eve.

Her last hurrah?

In spite of the bold-faced deceitful efforts of a posse of Republican Tea Party upstarts to catapult Sarah Palin's daughter into the winning slot on "Dancing with the Stars" - pretty Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing) and Derek Hough (handsome professional dance cutie) - prevailed and snatched up the glittering disco ball!

The feat was not accomplished without a lot of sweat and tears, though.

In fact, in the final hours of the heady competition, Grey threw a disc in her spine after dancing her little heart out to a captive live! audience.

In recent weeks - fans of the hit show bit their nails nervously as they cursed the TV screen in disgust (one dude shot his screen out) - at what was shamelessly going down on the popular entertainment show.

Although more talented "dazzling" contestants scored high with the show's competent (professional) judges - for some inexplicable reason - the Alaskan tart (Palin) continued to score big-time with her sloppy dips and awkward two-steps with viewers around the country and at home.

By the time Levi's ex shot into the top slot, critics began to cry foul!

Were Sarah Palin's Republican Tea Party supporters in the political arena stuffing the ballot box at the ABC web site online???

At this juncture, a furor erupted in the blogosphere, and eleswhere!

Once the word was out, the viewing public fought back fervently to "right the wrong".

On Tuesday night, for example, a multitude of fans - anxious to vote for the best dancers (Grey & Hough) - overwhelmed the site with legitimate nods.

And, in the aftermath - after the ballots were tabulated - the deserving talented twosome were named top dogs on "Dancing with the Stars".

That just goes to show 'ya.

Hell hath no fury like an American viewing audience scorned!

Talk about a reality check, Sarah.

Later?

You betcha!

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Ed Sullivan...laughing in the grave! Blog snafus keep me on toes!

This morning I awoke suddenly - and sat bolt upright in my bed - with one thought on my mind.

Ooops!

Something must be up at the old blog!

Whenever I get a "psychic nudge" from the great beyond - it usually means that there has been a screw-up at the web site - so I am inclined to get on the fast track and figure out where!

I got an inkling that it was something to do with that regular "Dancing with the Stars" upstart - Bristol Palin - who I penned a post on last night before putting the blog to bed for the day.

Post: 11/19/10

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/11/dancing-with-starscrystal-palin-scandal.html

Uh-huh!

After scanning the article this morning, it popped right out at me!

Bristol was mistakenly identified as "Crystal" in reference to her appearance on the top-rated weekly Television show.

After reviewing the edits this morning - it became abundantly clear - that "spell check" software inadvertently changed her name to "Crystal" right under my nose.

Go figure!

What kind of a Christian name is "Bristol" anyhow???

Count on some "loser" like Sarah Palin to curse her daughter with a moniker like that, eh?

The whole incident reminded me of Ed Sullivan!

Mr. Sullivan - the popular host of the Sunday Night Variety Show that aired on the old boob tube for years - was known to often trip-up when it came to the names of his guests.

Indeed, he often got 'em wrong, mispronounced the little suckers, and what-have-you!

Over the years, it was part 'n parcel, of the legend's overall charm!

Notwithstanding - it should be noted that newspapers and tabloid gossip rags - are often forced to follow up with "corrections" in their publications, too.

In spite of a posse of fact-checkers and eagle-eyed editors at their constant disposal - more-often-than-not - members of the illustrious press bound to make mistakes along the way.

Especially when you consider - that there are a bevy of B-list players parading across the show-biz terrain daily these days - that are difficult to keep track of.

They are hardly worth the effort, I dare say!

In my own instant case, I laugh it off.

A handful of these personalities are so low in stature in the show-biz arena - that they don't warrant closer scruitny - in my estimation.

They (like Bristol Palin) are just a stone's throw away from being has-been's, after all.

The fall-out yesterday did play-out to my advantage, though.

Indeed!

The hits zoomed into the stratrosphere as word-of-mouth spread that Bristol had been mistakenly referred to as "Crystal" in the scandalous post on "The Tattler" and elsewhere on the Internet.

What an insult to the little tart, eh?

I can live with that!

On the other hand - I never claimed to be perfect - for that matter.

If I was, I'd be on the "other side", free from the shackles that currently bind me to this mortal coil!

The truth will set 'ya free!

You betcha.

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The Face only a mother could love!

Dancing with the Stars..tonight Miley a caged musical animal! Bruno's "F" bomb! Semi-finals dazzling...

It must have been the eye-popping glimpse of flesh that tripped up Bruno!

Shortly after one male dancer stepped up with his partner to await their score, the normally-unflappable Judge, unexpectedly experienced what host Tom Bergeron referred to as a "pre-paddle".

When Bruno raised his score card he shouted out "NINE".

But, on the face of the paddle, the number on display was a ten.

I speculate that the male dancer's shirt - a see-through erotic number in torquoise revealing well-pumped pecs - got Bruno so excited that he ejaculated beyond his original intention.

Spontaneous moments like that make "Dancing with the Stars" all the more titillating.

Speaking of which - the weekly bump-and-grind show - appears to have been transformed into a wild sexy peep show - and the heck with dancing - darling!

Just kidding, of course.

But surely you agree with me that each week the popular ratings-getting has been pushing the envelope within a hair's breath of the censor's knife.

In that, there was a startling boo-boo last night near the Judge's podium that caught everyone off guard.

Did Bruno utter up the "F" bomb?

Tom reacted with lightning speed to smooth over the storm of emotion that clouded the moment.

"That's what the censors get paid for," he shrugged.

One of the highlights of the fast-paced high-energy show was a performance by Derek and his pretty partner Nicole (who has been consistently knocking-out the judges, the studio audience, and viewers at home each week).

Bruno, not one to hold back, gushed that she was a divine enchantress who "drew us deeper and deeper into a love spell."

A female Judge was in tears.

"That was profound incredible dancing," she wailed without shame.

Although Derek's routine was perfection, his wardrobe choice left a lot to be desired.

Golly, the kid either lost a lot of weight lately, or his dresser snatched an oversized suit from the mothballs by mistake because he was swimming in fabric.

The actual silhouette - in black and sparked up with blood-red tie and pocket pouffe - suited him to a "t", nonetheless.

Len, in a tongue-twisting moment, finally blurted out that Nicole was more delicious than his grandmother's apple pie.

By the way, this sizzling routine scored the winsome twosome a perfect score of 30.

In-between segments, the audience was treated to a voluptuous Brooke, packed into a sensual skin-tight cocktail dress sexed up with black leather trim..

Too tight, Brooke, folds of skin were buckling at your underwarm, dear.

By the way, was that "all" her? 

Or, were sophisticated lift-and-thrust design techniques at work?

Meanwhile, Chad and Cheryl were lauded for their stand-out performance.

Len took a moment to congratulate Chad (the sports athlete) for maneuvering his way to the semi-finals in true style.

"The waltz was fantastic."

The get-up the designers crammed him into was God-awful!

He clowned around in a see-through peach-colored blouse - with a skirt-like effect at the upper waist - which actually revealed a VPL (visible pants line) whenever he turned his back to the judges, TV Cameras,  and studio audience.

Tacky!

Surprisingly, no one seemed to notice that his odd-ball dress mu mu was tugging incessantly in a nasty fashion at his chest.

No wonder he tossed the restricting fashion disaster off at the end of the segment.

At which point, the studiio audience went wild.

What a physique.

A quick-witted cameraman zoomed  in on Kareem Abdul Babar grinning at his buddy from the sidelines.

Bruno - normally Chad's toughest critic -shouted out his assessment.

"You're a star!"

Cheryl's sequined dress was soft and feminine and suited her complexion and skin tone

Evan (Olympic skater) was in top form last night, too.

"I have a problem letting go," he admitted in a segment which focused on his remarkable progress during the run of the hit-getter on the ABC weekly dance show.

With ease, he pulled off light kicks, tricky moves, and standard steps without looking back.

Kevin and Anna landied a standing ovation.

Bruno underscored that the artistry and musicality was there, but it was the happy-go-lucky manner in which the routine was carried out that appealed so widely.

"Talk about sparkle! Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney came alive."

A Judge usually inclined to criticize Evan for not connecting  was elated with what unfolded before her there on the ABC stage.

Evan confessed that after coming down off the Olympics, he was anxious to jump into an entertainment show such as "Dancing" because he wanted to do something fun and also learn how to dance.

A flashback of Erin - anchoring a local news show - was hilarious.

The popular contestant actually "thanked the audience for tuning"  in with the help of a teleprompter!

Surely, she could have just winged it, don't 'ya think?

If you missed "Stars" tonight, there will be a lot of frenzied chatter to catch up on at the water cooler, tomorrow morning.

Erin wore a gold lame skirt open in front, skimpy black panties, and knee high boots,

All she needed was a whip, and a dildo, and she'd be in business on Hollywood Blvd.

Bruno summed it up this way with tongue-in-cheek.

"A hot chick with a nasty dude."

Maxx was a turn-on in a sexy black leather vest and tight-fitting slacks that was an obvious tribute to Silverlake.

Len was confused.

"What was that?  A funky monkey, I guess. I don't know whether to vote on dance technique, the performance, or the talent," he scoffed in so many words.

Personally, I was shocked at the sight of  Erin's chunky thighs and unattractive wooden legs.

Tom chuckled that fans could catch Maxx in his regional production of Spartacus.

Whew!

What a fantastic glittering night.

Tonight, the Fox hit, will focus on the musical musings of Miley Cyrus and Sarah McLaughlin.

In fact, Miley is slated to turn up hot-to-trot in a cage!

Say what?

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Kate Gosselin...gets boot from "Dancing". Lost spark yesterday morning...

Kate & Tony in happier segments!

To paraphrase a quote from the big ballsy musical "Chicago":

"She had it coming."

And, to many, it was obvious.

Yesterday morning, for instance, a disc jokey made the observation in a one-on-one interview with Ms. Gosselin - that the not-so-nimble cha cha gal - had lost her spark.

There was a pause, then Kate responded in total puzzlement.

"What do you mean?"

The DJ struggled for words.

"Well, you don't seem to be yourself today," he shrugged in so many words.

Of course, the rumors were running rampant, that Gosselin would be parting ways with her handsome upbeat partner (Tony) and bidding adieu to cast & crew alike at "Dancing with the Stars".

Gosselin - for once - was speechless.

Then, fate reared its ugly head last night, and Kate was suddenly faced with the bitter truth.

The perky show-biz novelty was shown the door.

Across the airwaves today, show biz reporters labelled the old heave-ho, one of the most shocking elimination segments of the season.

Did Kate feel betrayed?

Well, she should have seen the "dancing" on the wall.

Each week, the mother of eight managed to scrape by - in part due to a generous at-home audience - that saw her as a bit of mindless entertaining fodder to chew on.

But, even the appetite of die-hard-fans, was finally satiated.

Pamela Anderson and Damian Whitewood stood on the chopping block alongside Kate & Tony nervously as they awaited Bergeron's much-anticipated announcement.

The startling news was a shocker for Kate - so much so - that she had to take a moment to collect her thoughts.

"I need a minute," an emotional Kate told Tom and co-host Brooke Burke, before conceding the race.

Tony was quick on the uptake, handed Kate a much-needed tissue, and offered up a few choice words to soften the blow.

"You know what?  I'm very proud of Kate. She gets a lot of criticism out there and it is difficult."

"I give her all the credit in the world for showing up. As exhausted as she was, she still showed up every single day," he quickly added without hesitation.

"As a teacher, I am very proud of you because I thought you danced beautifully. You showed America it doesn't matter how much things go against you, you still come out here and give it your best."

"My gut feelings are always right and it's OK," Kate finally blurted out.

"I had the opportunity. I'm very, very honored to have been here. I love everyone that I met. It was a great experience."

And, the high drama continues next week, with the remaining stalwart hold-outs.

I'm biting my nails, already!

See 'ya there!

The Show must go on!

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Dancing with the Stars...Tiler Peck wows! Kate counts blessings! Soap hunk gets axe!

Back to suds, Aiden!

There was a lot of drama this evening on the ABC Network's hit show "Dancing with the Stars".

While viewers at home chewed their nails on the edge of their seats - as they wondered if Kate would make the cut and return triumphantly next week - the determined reality-show Mom was distracted (teary-eyed one moment) about a custody battle she was now facing in her personal life.

Whew!

The gal - who cleans up good - breezed through cliff-hanging moments at the close of the show.

Wisely, the producers interspersed the proceedings tonight, with a couple of live performances which were top-notch.

Seasoned pro - Shaday, for instance - wowed audiences with two sets that were soothing to the senses.

While her stage persona (wardrobe choices & oversized "bun") left a lot  be desired, fans were undoubtedly inclined to overlook her ho-hum stage presence, and tap their feet to the catchy beat of the engaging tunes.

In fact, back-up dancers (who performed out front on the roomy stage) rustled up a routine or two that were thoroughly entertaining.

Their appealing threads - jeans, colorful t-shirts, and caps - are sure to spark a street trend.

Probably the highlight of the night was a dramatic performance by Tiler Peck - a dancer - with the New York City Ballet.

The dramatic piece - choreographed by Travis Wall - was part of the respected Macy's "Stars of Dance" series.

The staging for - "Nuttin But Stringz" - was nothing short of dynamic.

The thrilling highly-stylized dance routine was impeccably in step.

In fact, the tricky moves signalled an innovative trend in dance.

A troupe of young dancers starting out in their illustrious careers - also offered up their own particular brand of ballroom dancing in another segment - that was fresh, professional, and traditional in many respects.

In a nostalgic moment, the in-house dance instructors took a stroll down memory lane.

For the most part, the hoofers glided onto stages around the world when they were just toddlers.

A myriad of aged snapshots - capturing the aspiring two-steppers in early performances, tugged at the hearstrings.

Anna started at age 6, and followed after her mother, who was a role model.

Chelsie cried before each lesson when she was a kid. Hated it!

Tony was frustrated by the fact he was always playing a mushroom or tree.

At one point, Tom Bergeron spied a couple of the outfits one dancer was forced to wear in those early stages of his budding career, and was inclined to crack a joke.

"Gosh, I'm surprised Maks didn't have to go through therapy after being forced to wear those costumes."

The dancers recalled that it was a nasty experience coming up through the ranks.

"There was a lot of pushing and shoving among the contestants - nail scratching - too," one instructor laughingly remembered.

"It's not like here where you have one couple on stage. Twenty couples were packed in and bitterly elbowing for position."

In a preivew of what is to come next week, audiences were treated to movie clips featuring the "Dancing with the Stars" talent pool.

One segment next Monday will be a scary horror genre piece.

Preview shots revealed the footage primarily focuses on macabre fright-night bill-of-fare straight out of the howling B-movie classic selections oft screened at revival houses at the stroke of midnight at the witching hour.

In another spoof, a studly dancer assumes the fictional character of "Glambo"

Can't wait!  Should be a hoot!

Neicy and Evan will be "starring" in a black & white tribute to classic films in the romance genre.

Cleverly, it's been titled: ChaChablanca.

Brooke - who I singled out as shabbily-dressed Monday night - made a star turn tonight.

This evening the hostess was dazzling in a blood-red body-fitting gown, swept up "do", and a smattering of diamonds at the neckline which caught the light and threw zillions of eye-catching rainbows here and there.

For some inexplicable reason, Tom Bergeron's jacket sleeves were all wrinkled, though.

If the stylish suit was fashioned in linen, that may be the reason why, since that fabric is so susceptible to crinkling and soiling.

Len stood out as a fashion plate, too, in a smart-looking suit, pastel-colored tasteful tie, and pocket pouffe.

As the elimination round started to inch forward, Jake noted he was saddened by the whole process.

"I've been so close to everyone that my heart goes out to anyone who may be cut."

Kate was upbeat and ecstatic.

"For the first time I was totally relaxed and had a lot of fun."

Chad, one of the most confident dudes on "Dancing" - down-to-earth and able to poke fun of himself - described himself as a work-in-progress.

Now, that's a true artist, speaking up!

Finally, the moment arrived, and everyone collectively held their breath.

Drum roll, please!

Kate escaped the axe, but Aiden got the old heave-ho.

At this juncture, fans in the audience jumped to their feet, and expressed their wild appreciation.

Tom Bergeron was so swept up in the emotion of the moment, he was inclined to poignantly note for the record, that Aiden was the first contestant to exit in the fourth round to every garner such a generous heartfelt send off.

Then, he noted that Aiden would be appearing on Jimmy Kimmel later tonight.

Ooops!

Watch out, Aiden!

In a promo earlier in the day, the perky talk show host made a quip about gonging loser contestants or feeding them to hungry crocodiles back stage.

Go in the front door, please!

And, exit quickly.

Fans (myself included) still intend to tune in on romantic afternoons to catch you on the soaps.

Skimpy attire appeals!

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Pamela Anderson...drunken starlett stumbles out of Guys & Dolls! Sloppy seconds anyone?

Pamela's horizontal take on life!

Blond sexpot Pamela Anderson shocked onlookers when she stumbled out of Guys & Dolls nightclub in the wee hours this morning - dishevelled and out-of-control of her faculties - with nasty stains spotting the front of her ultra-tight chic party dress last night.

At one point, Pamela hid underneath her wild unruly mane of hair, as she was escorted to a waiting vehicle.

The tipsy top-heavy dance contestant should have called it a night.

Was the former Babewatch star just kicking up her heels (letting down her hair literally?) to release a little tension that had been mounting over the past week @  "Dancing with the Stars"?

Pamela narrowly missed being canned from the hit ABC show last round of the competition when she could barely pass muster with the viewing audience at home.

One gossip monger on a popular tabloid show was heard to mutter last night.

"It's the women. They don't like sluts like that," he spat out in disgust in so many words.

Another host on the tops ratings-getter was indignant about the unkind barb and stuck up for the former babe watch star.

"That's not true."

After her splashy night out on-the-town, Pam may have turned the corner in the regard now.

Maybe folks in middle America just wanted to give a true underdog (like Kate Gosselin) a chance instead of a big pampered Hollywood movie star?

Viewers at home were undoubtedly shocked when they caught sight of one video which captured a shot of  a man on top of the oiled-up starlett inside the night club trying to make out with her on the couch.

The panting horndog may have left some saliva behind on her chest in the wake of his animal passion!

Talk about sloppy seconds!

Want a go?

The line queues over there, dudes!

If a great dane jumped the dizzy dame last night, it's doubtful she would have been the wiser.

Not content to conjure up a big splash at the trendy watering hole, Pamela proceeded to make the rounds at Chateau Marmont Hotel (a notorious lair for night creatures and superstar party-heartiers) and Dominick's eatery.

Yeah, get some food into your stomach, Pam.

And, drinks lots of water; otherwise, you're going to be suffering with green gills and a splitting headache throughout the rest of the day.

Yeah, we've all been there!

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Dancing with the Stars...Buzz moonwalks home! Kate Gosselin spared axe! Security tight!

"It's the best show on TV," raved a fan who braved the throngs and tight security (that required a body scan with a high-tec wand) to be up-close and personal for Tuesday night's episode of Dancing with the Stars.

Maybe, the dance lover was anxious to witness the drama in person?

After a tense week for the contestants - featuring  sad teary-eyed break-downs - anything was bound to unfold on stage this evening.

Would Kate Gosselin be given the axe?

Was a former astronaut's day in the sun coming to a poignant close?

In a way, dancers exiting stage right or left, would be a blessing for me (and most journalists reporting on the show).

Let's face it - a two-hour entertainment variety show with ten couples parading by non-stop - is a tough assignment even for a writer capable of lighting speed shorthand techniques.

The ess dancers there are to keep track up, the better for moi!

I confess - occasionally - it has been tough keeping up.

For starters, the blond bimbo babes all look the same to me! 

Wigs, make-up, and dazzling body-transforming outfits by wardrobe masters, have added to the challenge this end.

So, take this as a kind of disclaimer.

If you want the exact scores without any mix-ups - or are keen on being abreast of the status of each couple up-to-the-minute, cruise on over to ABC's web site.

Gosh, my occasional slip-ups may be a plus for the network, because they're bound to get an overflow of traffic bouncing off the tattler site to theirs at ABC.

What is important to me is the color - the highlightss and the devastating lows - and the spirit of the competiton.

That's the meat of  "Dancing with the Stars", after all.

To be honest with y'all, two hours sensory overload, is a bit discaboobating!

An hour-and-half would be stretching it, really!

I'd be interested to take a gander at the ratings - and determine when and where the viewing  audience tuned in (or out) - during the course of the upbeat exciting dance competition.

By the way, the male dancers are easier to keep track of  generally - especially when they open their yaps - and end up stirring up controversy or titillating bill-of-fare.

For example,  when a ompeting athlete got excited about the thought of getting down 'n dirty next week on stage with his dance partner, host Tom Bergeron quipped that next week's episode would be pay-per-view.

By the way, thought that Evan's black jacket with a dazzling spray of stardust casting rainbows in the light,  was just FABULOUS darlings!

The black studs on the white dress shirt, and corectly-knotted bow tie, were tasteful stylish flourishes.

A host was inclined to dredge up the details of a "mickey" still haunting one couple.

Why did the winsome twosome break the rules in their quick-step performance?

The male cutie - Derek - confessed that he got swept away in the moment.

I hope he keeps a rubber in his wallet given his lack of self-control!

Wink! Wink!

Backstage, in an intimate moment, dancers noted that Tuesday night (eliminations) was the most stressful for everyone.

The troupe has become quite close-knit, has developed relationships, and feel like family at this juncture.

Niecy joked that she was the big mamma.

"I try to get these thin children to eat," she quipped (a bit envious of their toned bods?).

Two male dancers were spied outside of their trailers. 

The spoils of their success?

I wonder if the comfy motorhomes rock from side-to=side (up & down, too) on quiet afternoons during break?

If we're to believe the gossip mongers on the night-time tabloid shows, yes!

Once dancer noted that Erin Andrews was down-to-earth and fun to be around.

In view of the death threats haunting her, not an easy row to hoe,  I expect.

After alot of entetaining segments - sandwhiched in-between slick high-profile advertisements at commercial break - it was time to get down to the nitty-gritty.

Was it my imagination, or did Pamela Anderson nearly faint, when the word came down that she was saved for another round of fancy glamorous footwork?

Kate Gosselin, who many predicted would be shown the backstage door, managed to finesse her way through for a triumphant encore next episode.

In a real cliff-hanging moment, Buzz Aldrin finally got the word.

It would be his last moonwalk home in the arms of his charming wife.

But, what a send off.

The audience jumped to their feet - and clapped and stomped their feet - in recognition of the man's ballsy chutzpah!

"Why did you take on this challenge, Buzz?" the pretty hostess probed.

"I did it for the fighter pilots, the military, and an old geezer - me!

Buzz Alrin, in the final anaylsis, is a gentleman and a scholar.

Not many of us left!

See 'ya next week.

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San Francisco...Ana Ortiz shooting ABC Pilot in streets! Detective show...

If you're strolling around the city streets in downtown San Francisco - like moi - you may be startled to stumble across a film crew shooting scenes for a Hollywood-style TV pilot!

On the five-day shoot, producers intend to capture key location scenes for the Detective drama which is tentatively titled "True Blue".

"Ugly Betty"star Ana Ortiz has been cast in a lead role.

If you're in town, and curious about how a film crew sets up their shots, keep your eyes open when you're in transit in the dowtown area, Twin Peaks, North Beach and the Golden Gate National Recreation area where the ABC production team will be hunkered down in the bustling city streets until the shoot wraps.

Insiders have disclosed that the drama is about a group of homicide detectives who reunite to solve the mysterious murder of a fellow law enforcement officer.

Whether "True Blue" will be picked up by the Network is still up in the air.

I'll keep 'ya posted!

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At the Movies...cancelled by Disney & ABC! Roger Ebert launches new show...

There was a time when "two thumbs up" meant something in the movie industry.

Film buffs will recall that after two leading movie reviewers (Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert) uttered up their assessments of a roster of newly-released films each week on  - "At the Movies" - the winsome twosome closed out the popular entertainment show with a "thumbs" up (a hit!) or a "thumbs" down (a turkey).

In its heyday "At the Movies" held alot of sway in the movie business.

The way the thumb cranked either triggered sales at the box office or sent it straight to video or DVD release.

When Gene Siskel passed away a few years ago, the future of the popular show was in doubt.

Until the producers resurrected the show in a new format.

For a short while, the network rotated the "empty" critic's  seat with guest reviewers, to filmgoer's delight!

Subsequently, a cast of quirky movie reviewers were inclined to trot out their opinions about film each week, sometimes with disasterous results.
Then, the original critic - Roger Ebert - was forced to curtail his activities in the film biz, when mortality stared him square in the face after a cancer scare descended out-of-the-blue.

Although the network installed two new critics, and valiantly moved on, it was evident to film buffs (and industry insiders) that the magic was gone.

Notwithstanding, the advent of web sites devoted entirely to the Art of Film, transformed the whole concept of film reviewing way beyond the limitations of the little boob tube.

Amost overnight - shows like "At the Movies"  - became outdated, and thus, went by way of the dinosaur.

Except for "At the Movies" which was a hold out to the bitter end (to the studio's credit).

But, the axe finally fell this week, when Disney announced that the long-running syndicated bill-of-fare was being cancelled.

"After 24 seasons in National syndication, the highly-regarded movie review show 'At the Movies' (formerly known as "Siskel & Ebert" and "Ebert & Roeper") will air its last original broadcast the weekend of August 14, 2010," a spokesman for the distributor at Disney-ABC announced with little fanfare.

Disney suits explained that from their point of view - "At the Movies" - had run its course.

And, was a losing proposition in the final analysis?

Ebert - a true gentleman - accepted the decision with dignity.

"At the movies" outgrew the genre, he shrugged.

However, the feisty critic remained undeterred.

On the heels of the Disney announcement, Mr. Ebert issued up a press release of his own.

Ebert and his wife are moving forward with plans to launch their own show!

"I can't reveal details about the talks we're deeply involved in. I can say that the working title was - "Roger Ebert presents Fill in Words Here" - and that it has now become "Roger Ebert presents At the Movies."

You can't keep a good man down, eh?

See 'ya "At the Movies", Roger!


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If the movie has been reviewed, it will pop up on the screen.
Cheers!

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Adam Lambert...ABC cancels GMA slot amidst swirl of controversy! Pop Idol Act too "hot" to handle...

Double standards for femme fatales!

One of the local dailies captioned the cheeky dalliance with potentially x-rated material  "Risque Business"

Meanwhile, the tongues of office workers wagged at water coolers around the country non-stop to a fever pitch.

At issue was Adam Lambert's in-your-face (literally!) American Music Awards stage performance - in which Fox TV's darling Pop Idol - grabbed his crotch suggestively at one climatic moment (then, planted a juicy kiss on a surprised male musician the next).

The impromptu spontaneous (there weren't any rehearsals?) stabs at notoriety - subsequently - triggered a shi*-load of negative e-mail and a barrage of irate phone calls to the network's switchboard from amrchair prudes in the heartland (and elsewhere, no doubt).

Initially, the Parents Television Council (the strongest vocal opponent in the wake of the controversy) appeared to be attacking the out & proud Diva, who some contend crossed the line (and bounds of decency).

But, in a release issued to the press hours later, PTC was inclined to condemn the Network, the advertisers, and the scheming producers (Dick Clark Productions)  for broadcasting a show in the family hour which they asserted was "tasteless" and "vulgar"  in the final analysis.

A director of communications for the watchdog group underscored that their criticisms were levelled at the performance (and the intrinsic nature of it) and not Lambert, or the song, per se.

I agree wholeheartedly that Networks should be mindful in respect to content in the bill-of-fare that is broadcast over the airwaves when viewers are tuning in during the family hour.

For good reason!

Kids are mimickers.

Once they catch sight of a pop icon thrusting their crotch into the face of another performer, they're likely to assume that the behaviour is "OK", and proceed to act out the scenario with fellow toddlers in the playground at the crack of dawn the following day.

Ouch!

ABC was quick on the uptake.

In a terse press statement, they noted that they were canceling a previously-slated performance by Lambert which was to air on "GMA" in the near future.

This response to viewer complaints dove-tailed nicely with prior assurances that they were not aware of the content that was initially planned by Lambert et al.

"ABC had seen Lambert in rehearsals and knew some of what he had planned, but not the extent," according to an AP report.

Notwithstanding, in any civilized society, care must be taken to ensure that debauchery is not allowed to creep in unchecked, take hold - and ultimately - corrupt our youth.

I applaud the efforts of organizations such as the Parents TV Council for taking a stand on the issues.

In other quarters, the controversial fiasco turned out to have a silver lining, though.

When ABC dropped Lambert with a big thud on their back doorstep, CBS rushed in with welcoming arms, and signed the newly-minted Pop Star for a gig on their not-so-picky open-to-controversy network.

Uh-huh!

Scandal begets ratings, big time!

Just ask Dave Letterman.

In response to all the media hoopla - and viewer outrage - Lambert was surprisingly apologetic.

"They gotta do what they gotta do."


"It's too bad, I think that there were a lot of fans who were excited to come see me," he added somewhat poignantly.

Just maybe, Lambert needs to don a bustier and net stockings to get some respect.

After all, some critics have labelled ABC TV's actions as hypocritical.

"The network applies different standards to sexual posturing depending on whether the performer is male or female," one commentator astutedy noted for the record.

Pop Icons like Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Lady Gaga get away with murder in prime time, one internet surfer lamented in a blog post last night, in so many words.

For once, dudes have yet to break through the glass ceiling, in that topsy-turvy show-biz arena!


Scintillating Lambert splintered the heck out of it this week at the AMA's , that's for bloody - ooops! - bl**dy sure!

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The View...hell hath no fury!

After a brouhaha erupted over the air waves last night - on the heels of a nasty cat-fight which busted out on the View earlier in the day when writer Ann Coulter made an appearance on the incestuous gab fest - I was reminded of an old truism.

Hell hath no fury like 5 women scorned, eh?

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Michael Phelps...Barbara WaWa has sights set on interview with swim champion!

In the next couple of weeks, Barbara Walters will tackle an interview with America's hunky sweetheart, Michael Phelps.

In the event Ms. Walters is inclined to pose the question - "If you were a tree, what kind of a tree would you be?" - I expect the Olympic Champion's response to be forthcoming.

A towering Oak, perhaps?

Undoubtedly, the gold-medal winner's sex life will be fair game, too.

After all, when Ricky Martin appeared on a special one year - which coincided with widespread rumors about his sexuality - Ms. Walters had no qualms quizzing the heart-throb about a question foremost on inquiring minds everywhere.

Are you gay, Ricky?

The Latin Lothario's reluctance to respond - caught off guard was he? - spoke volumes to most Americans!

Yup, he's a fag!

Unless Michael can rustle up a girlfriend between now and the broadcast date, I expect Walters will grill the sexy stud on the hotseat, too.

Of course, Ms. Walters will have tender moments when she focuses on Michael's tough and troubled childhood.

Being raised by a single mother, with limited funds and resources, is always the kind of background fodder that tugs on the heart strings, no matter who the subject.


A couple of questions are ripe for her scalpel.

Were you a happy kid?

What was it with that Fu Manchu moustache, anyway?

Be straight with me, Michael. How did you break that arm, really?

In spite of the fact the insightful Walters will probe where no other woman has gone before - and saunter into naughty territory where she has no business venturing along the wet-and-slippery way - she'll end the lobotomy with a sweet smile and a cute little quip.

I've got one.

You've been such a sport, Michael!

Country Music Awards...Chesney top dog! Carrie Underwood & Sugarland get nods...

Were there any surprises at the Country Music Awards this year?

In some respects, no.

Kenny Chesney won the entertainer of the year award for the fourth time in a row.

Looks like the "Lucky Old Sun" album put him over the top with Country Music fans.

An American Idol contestant continued with her winning streak, too.

For the third time, Carrier Underwood was named female vocalist of the year.

Brad Paisley - who co-hosted the show with Underwood - was also crowned male vocalist of the year amid lots of hoots and hollers from a captive audience.

Country legend George Strait won album of the year (Troubadour) while the country-rock trio - Lady Antelbellum - nabbed the best artist trophy.

Vocal duo kudos went to Sugarland.

Undoubtedly, all artists in the winning categories, will enjoy a surge in sales in the next week or so.

According to industry-analysts, the Country Music Awards (broadcast on ABC this year) have widespread appeal in America, and have the capacity to boost sales.

For instance, it has been reported by Billboard that after last year's broadcast - which attracted 16 million viewers - Taylor Swift saw album sales increase by 156%.

Meanwhile, Keith Urban and Sugarland savored sales that swelled into the double-digit range

Me?

I'm still a big fan of Patsy Cline!

Soap Opera Cruise...splash of daytime drama on high seas! Cameron Mathison hosts...

What a romantic (heavenly) notion!

Sip a cocktail under a full moon on a wide-open adventurous sea surrounded by a bevy of your favorite male soap opera hunks!

I guess I was slow on the uptake.

If it weren’t for a soapie (fan) penning a comment today on a post for daytime TV's - General Hospital - I would have been in the dark about a celebrity-studded “Soap Opera Cruise” that’s fast becoming a big hit around the sudsy circuit!

Although I missed the first get-a-way last year into the exotic realms of soapdom, a 2nd cruise is planned for January.

Already, they are booked to near capacity.

Only twenty cabins remaining!

Last year’s Soap Cruise was so successful that it has become the most anticipated interactive celebrity event of the season.

Celebrity Cruises hopped on board this year to steer the hot! extravaganza! in the right direction which heads out to the sea on Thursday, January 22nd (2009).

The cruise departs from Miami on kick-off day with stops in Key West and Cozumel ( Mexico).

Cameron Mathison hosts once again.

Here is a quick boo at some of the online shenanigans scheduled to unfold on the high-seas voyage.

Cruise Activities

Guests will savor heart-pounding opportunities to mingle with soap stars from Days of Our Lives, All My Children, The Young & Restless, General Hospital, As the World Turns, Guiding Light, One Life to Live and The Bold and the Beautiful.

The interaction starts at the get-go before the ship leaves port.

Lucky cruisers going Bon Voyage this year - will be welcomed aboard by a handful of the most notable daytime celebs on television - for sure.

The scintillating festivities include:

• Meet and greet sessions (autographs)
• photo ops with soap stars
• mix and mingle Cocktail Parties
• Soap Trivia Game exploits
• Acting out segments with stars in tailor-made scripts

Trip Schedule:

• Thursday, Jan. 22nd - Departs Miami 5:00 pm
• Friday, Jan. 23rd - Arrives in Key West at 7:00 am departs at 2:00 pm
• Saturday, Jan. 24th - Arrives Cozumel at 11:00 am departs at 8:00 pm
• Sunday, Jan. 25th - Day at sea
• Monday, Jan. 26th - Arrives in Miami at 7:00 am

One of the cruiseliner’s new attractions is a specialty restaurant featuring a heart of glass.

The “Murano” - situated in the center of the ship - sparkles with magnificent chandeliers in exquisite hand-crafted glass.

The eatery is named after an island off Murano near Venice (Italy, not California, silly) where glass-blowing has been a fine art and tradition since the 13th century.

The "Century’s" dramatic two-level “Grand Restaurant” has been entirely refurbished and retains the glamour and sophistication that made it popular prior to the revitalization.

The high-quality service has won extensive praise each year under the deft direction of the Celebrity Cruiseline's culinary team.

Among the many other dining options onboard Century is a 76-seat Sushi Bar set in a casual Asian atmosphere among a collection of thematic artifacts and fine artwork.

Century’s Ocean Grill, on the other hand, offers an alternative dining area with an upscale ambience where guests can select cuisine ranging from steaks, chops, salads, antipastos and desserts from a fixed menu.

Guests will find fresh made-to-order omelettes and crepes each morning opposite the Ocean Grill and an endless array of pizzas and made-to-order pastas every afternoon and evening in the same location.

For the sweet tooth in everyone, just around the corner, there is a station offering a tantalizing array of homemade ice creams and sorbets.

Pairing refreshing sea air with panoramic views, "Century’s" outdoor Sunset Bar features a full-service bar where guests can enjoy an assortment of fresh tapas and appetizers with cocktails and other beverages.

A Celebrity favorite across the fleet (Cova Café ) is the seagoing version of the stylish coffeehouse in the fashion district of Milan.

The Cafe offers up fresh pastries and cookies to complement its coffees, teas, and other beverages every day. At night, the space transforms into a romantic lamp-lit wine bar with live music.

Exercise in the award-winning AquaSpa onboard "Century" which now features a reception area with the spotlight on a 42-inch LCD TV highlighting spa services; 10 new sea-view treatment rooms; new locker rooms with lounge seating; a beauty salon with enhanced manicure and pedicure bars; a dedicated teeth-whitening station; a Persian Garden with Turkish steam room; three tropical showers; both infrared and Finnish saunas; Celebrity’s first barber shop, and a 54-set Spa Café serving light and healthy cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Adjacent to the AquaSpa, Celebrity’s Acupuncture at Sea (the only such program in the cruise industry) offers guests acupuncture treatments, therapies and enrichment lectures by licensed doctors of Oriental Medicine.

The fitness center within the AquaSpa area features top-of-the-line equipment throughout, including treadmills and cardio machines with personal LCD TVs, and a variety of strength-training equipment.

"Celebrity" also offers computer training courses ranging from basic program use to web site creation to digital photography within a dedicated space.

An art gallery joins a new array of trendy boutiques in “The Boulevard”.

Here, art connoisseurs have opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind works, while avid shoppers will find designer beauty products, fashions, leather goods, premium gifts, rare gems, designer accessories, watches and sunglasses within easy buying reach.

“Cool” Clubs and Lounges

Century boasts the first “ice bar” concept at sea within its Martini Bar, which boasts a liquid wall that freezes to form a sparkling crystalline appearance and a bar counter that freezes into ice-cold stone.

A block of ice creatively displays liquor behind the bar but has a practical purpose.

It’s an ultra “cool” way to serve Celebrity’s menu of 30 versions of martinis.

Other newly refurbished cocktail bars include the Crystal Lounge, Michael’s Club jazz/piano bar, Rendezvous Lounge, and the Hemispheres observation lounge and disco.

“X-Treme” is a Teen Travelers lounge installed with a video arcade to help wile the hours away.

The dedicated space includes a dance floor, juice bar, jukebox, and karaoke stage, along with computers offering Internet access.

Stylish Staterooms and Suites features new premium mattresses, 100 percent Egyptian cotton linens, duvets, Euro pillows, colorful bed throws and pillow shams.

Every ocean-view and inside stateroom onboard Century is equipped with new flat-screen TVs, wireless Internet access, new carpet, textiles, windows, lighting fixtures, and art.

The bathrooms have new vanities and enhanced lighting, stylish surface-mounted sink basins and fixtures, curved-rod shower curtains, and renewed architectural surfaces.

Century’s suites were upgraded with new carpeting, wall coverings, windows, textiles, and designer light fixtures. Each is equipped with new phones, 26-inch LCD TVs, DVD players, wireless Internet access, new accessories, and new veranda furniture.

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There will be a multitude of shore excursions to savor on this Celebrity Cruise.

In the alternative, the discerning guest may choose instead to remain on-board and pamper themselves in the soothing day spa, invigorating fitness center, or cool refreshing pool.

Whether a guest meets and greets a soap star - or simply partakes in an interactive entertainment game in one of the specialty event rooms - the experience is sure to be an entertaining one.

Sign up now, pack your bags, and head off on what is sure to be a dazzling memorable cruise!

Info: http://www.soapcruise.com/

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