Inconceivable!

Okay, so huge, HUGE realization today. Are you ready for it? It's life changing. Seriously.

Adding a period to an email address does nothing. NOTHING I tell you! jacksmith@gmail.com is the same as jack.smith@gmail.com and the same a j.a.c.k.s.m.i.t.h.@gmail.com. AMAAAAAZING.

You just can't put two periods next to each other. That changes things. Trust me, I tried.

Does anyone else feel like the world has just been pushed a little bit off its axis????

Spice!

Well, even though this is slightly old news, I had to make this post so we no longer have to see Harry Potter naked when we first look at our blog... Posh Spice has made comments saying that Baby Spice (who is pregnant with her boyfriend of 8 year's baby) will make an excellent mummy. YAY! Its about time Baby had a baby. Now if only Sporty could get knocked up, all the Spice children could have a playdate (or form their own band...)

AAARRGH!!!!!

Harry Potter, PUT YOUR CLOTHES BACK ON RIGHT THIS INSTANT!!! This picture makes me want to vomit and scream at the same time. Apparently, poor confused Daniel Radcliffe (who shall forever be known as Harry Potter...or maybe now Hairy Potter, har har) is playing some naked character in the West End production of Equus. What does the word Equus mean? "Caress horses and women while naked?" No, it actually means "a genus of the family Equidae that includes horses, asses, zebras, and other mammals." Oh. Right. That makes sense. NOT.

It looks like the almost-eighteen year old has done some lifting, which is good because I researched the play and he is actually totally nude for certain scenes. I don't know and I don't WANT to know if the horses are in those naked scenes. But the fact that we can almost see his man area is frightening. I have a soft spot in my heart for nerds, and I always thought that Daniel Radcliffe (as Harry Potter) was cute, and maybe wished that there would be a future love scene between him and some girl (Hermione? Cho? me?). Unfortunately, this picture could very well affect the way I feel when I try to enjoy the next Harry Potter movie. And make me feel gross.

Donations for the Buy Daniel Radcliffe Some Self-Tanner Fund are currently being accepted.

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Hi all...I'm finally on this thing!!

Grey's Update

I have some sad news to share with you all. According to an article on AOL, T.R. Knight (George) is going to be leaving the cast of Grey's Anatomy. Sooooo sad. Even though I have never been a fan of George's, I will miss him on the show. After the Golden Globes fiasco, he feels the the atmosphere on set is too toxic. Isaiah, is apparently not homophobic, but has a history of not getting along with castmates. He once got into a fight with a co-star when the other actor missed his cue. Although Burke is currently my favorite on the show, Isaiah needs to get his act together.

Snakes on a Plane

I have noticed that snakes have been making a wide comeback recently. And by "snakes," I mean all slithering reptiles. In the movies, we started off with 1997's Anaconda (definitely NOT J Lo's finest film):

Then, there was the basilisk (AKA huge snake with poisonous fangs) in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, as well as all the other snake references throughout the series:

And most recently, we had the Samuel L. Jackon cult flick Snakes on a Plane:

There are definitely other movies out there that featured snakes...but I'm not a huge fan of snakes, so I didn't see those movies and therefore do not know what they are.

Snakes permeate our everyday lives as well. Why, just today I was perusing through the news and came across an article about a python in Kuala Lumpur who inhaled at the very least ELEVEN guard dogs! The hounds were protecting a fruit orchard, but apparently met their demise when they came face to face with the 23 foot long reptile. Thankfully, some people got wise to the fact that their canines were disappearing. The snake was caught by villagers, though not harmed. He was simply tied to a tree. I hope it was a big tree...I mean, a 23 foot long snake has got to be pretty strong, right? And how do you even tie a snake to a tree? Wouldn't it slither out? Well, no matter. Wildlife officials took over from there.

Those villagers don't look the least bit sad about their dead dogs. I would be so pissed that I had not only lost my companion but also my employee, that I would not look quite so delighted at the prospect of holding this spitting, sin-causing beast. Anyway, this all leads to the question that I would like you to ponder: Are snakes taking over the world? (Or have they already done so?)


PS
I know that this article is really random. It has been that kind of day.

Lovewrecked

I know this blog is a little late, but for those of you who did nothing on Sunday night (like me) and felt pathetic because you were doing nothing (like me), you supressed your pathetic feelings (like me) and watched ABC Family's new cinematic masterpiece, Lovewrecked. God do I love ABC Family! This particular treat featured up-and-coming Amanda Bynes, star of What a Girl Wants and She's the Man (I also warmly remember her as part of the cast of All That way back when on Nickelodeon).

Bynes plays Jenny Riley, a gal who has just graduated high school and is waaaay too into herself for her own good. For the summer, she's working at a tropical resort with her best friend Ryan [no last name]. Ryan is none other than hottie Jonathan Bennet, AKA Aaron Samuels from Mean Girls. Mmmm...he was the reason I kept watching this movie. He's delicious. And unfortunately, he was forced to pretend he was head over heels with BF Jenny, but was too much of a pansy to actually do anything about it until the last five minutes. How am I supposed to believe that such a gorgeous specimin of the male gender would have confidence issues?

Anyway, Jenny is totes def obsessed with Jason Masters, a famous rock GOD who is played by a very uninspiring Chris Carmack (no idea what he's been in before). Jenny and Jason (I love the alliteration here) end up on some cruise together in the middle of a storm. Jason has eaten some bad soup (haven't we all...) and tragically falls overboard as he's ralphing into the sea. As her crush is swept further and further away from the boat, Jenny slips into lifeguard mode. She hurls an inflatible raft into the water and dives in after her man. I probably would not have done this...unless it was for Justin Timberlake...

The storm eventually ends and Jenny and Jason find themselves on what they believe to be a deserted island. As the description on the ABC Family website explains, "It's like a dream come true...until some unexpected complications rock the boat." UH OH! Turns out that they aren't on a deserted island at all! Jenny discovers this and surreptitiously sneaks back to the resort to get bananas, oysters, and fish (which she smuggles into the ocean in her bathing suit, then puts on a show for Jason to make him think she's caught them with her bare hands...I guess one reason that it's good that Amanda Bynes has no boobs).

But alas, someone figures out Jenny's secret: the bitchy popular girl working at the resort, who is equally as obsessed with Jason Masters. Alexis is played by Jamie-Lynn DiScala, more commonly known as Tony Soprano's daughter Meadow. She pretends to be stranded on the island too in order to woo Jason, though she switches between French and Hawaiian accents throughout the rest of the movie. This is either a testament to her amazing acting ability, or the stupidity of the editors for not noticing these blatent flaws.

Okay, I have a confession to make. This was the point in the movie when I realized that Cold Mountain was on another channel, and Jude Law won. Sure, I kept switching back to Lovewrecked during the commercials, and I feel like I got the best of both worlds this way. On the island, the love triangle managed to live for a while longer, then Ryan somehow figured out that Jenny was nearby and saved her during a huge monsoon. They fled to a cave, lit a fire, he demonstrated that he actually has some confidence and she accepted the fact that she's a stuck-up snot, and they kissed (no tongue). The movie ended with Jason singing to his new wife, Alexis, on stage at some super hot rock concert. The rest is ABC Family history. I recommend Lovewrecked if you're looking for good laugh, a drinking game, or if you're babysitting.

Jude Law's gorgeousness continued for another hour or so, since there were so many dang commercials, but MAN he is so hot. Even with his Civil War-style beard that by the end of the movie I'm sure must have had bugs living in it. Mmmmm. As always, I cried at the end when he died.

Monday's Best and Worst

This week was tough to find someone who was dressed half decently:

The Best:

Keri Russell. She looks super cute in her scarf and hat and y'all know how I love a side pony. I love all the stars in Park City and at Sundance with their scarves and sweaters. It's so much more refreshing then seeing them all glammed up.

Annnnnd, do you notice that glow? That's right, she's pregnant! So cute.

And now, the worst:

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Don't get me wrong, I love this couple. Rachel was even my style icon for a bit! But what is up with the bleach blonde/pink hair? I'm seriously hoping it's for a role. And Ryan, the child molester mustache needs to go.

What's the Time?

Has anyone else noticed that this blog seems to be on west coast time? Why? I mean, no offense to you fine ladies out in Cali, but webpages usually use Eastern Standard Time as the default setting. It just made me curious.

Isaiah vs. Grey's

How are you all feeling about this craziness? I'm so confused and torn about how I feel!

As angry as I am at Isaiah for saying what he said, I'm concerned what's going to happen the show. I know that some groups are asking for fans to protest ABC and the show and Isaiah will most likely be fired. My obsession with the show and the Dr. Burke character is obviously taking over here, but I don't want him to leave! How could he? Would he be killed off in true primetime drama form? Egads!

On the other hand, what he said (specifically because he said it about a castmate) would call for immediate firing in any other workplace. Just because he's a main character on an incredibly successful show doesn't mean he can get away with this kind of thing. It's disgraceful and perhaps firing him would lead to more tolerance and awareness in this country. I hate the word that he used and I can't imagine saying it, EVER, much less repeatedly. I am always saddened when I hear "random joe's" use it but it was horrendous when he said it on television at such a popular event. It's just not okay in my book.

When it comes down to it, I think I'd be okay with sacrificing one of my favorite television characters in hopes of more equality for homosexuals in this country. Fire away, ABC.

Ummm.....

Okay so shoot me, I’m a posting whore. But in my blog research I just came across these shoes and I really want them. Haha. No, not really. What would PETA say??? These are crazy looking, yet also somewhat comfy. I do not know. But I felt like I should share.

I Put the R in Rad.

I just wanted to share the second best t-shirt out there. Funny story, I’m actually wearing it. Right now. Today. Haha. This shirt only comes second to the “Everyone loves a Mixed Girl” shirt that I have yet to find for myself. But the day will come. Haha. Everyone knows I like to wear words on my shirt, so here is another great one. Woo eee. Happy “Grey’s is on tonight and I’ll tape CSI: and watch it later” Thursday!

Mmmmmm....

I couldn't let ghostly Mary Kate be the first image that showed up on the blog anymore. Here is a muuuuuch better picture. James Holloway plays my absolute fave character on LOST, which begins again in only 20 days. Am I pumped? You betcha. I probably won't be able to sleep the night before, which is convenient because it will allow me to watch the first six episodes of the season again. (Especially the episode where Sawyer loses ALL of his clothes...may have to watch that one twice.) Would I willingly be the Kate to Holloway's Sawyer? Heck yeah I would. His southern accent and pre-ripped jeans (even pre-ripped in the crotch!) only add to this con artist's sex appeal.

Oooh, just found another good picture on my computer. Mmmmmmm...Adam Brody in a wet t-shirt...I hope no one here at the office walks by as I drool on my desk...

MK

Well friends, I know that we have discussed most of the Golden Globes in great detail by now. However, at work today, we discovered the most hideous picture ever. Mary Kate Olsen. I wish that this girl would just eat something. Also, she doesn't look good in gold, her roots need to be died, and why is she wearing an animal? I just had to share.

Because we're all curious....

Since I know we all like to get the latest celeb gossip and what have you, I recommend:

tmz.com

celebrity-babies.com

people.com

All quite wonderous sites if I do say so myself. Okay time to stop slacking and get back to the real world of researching Lucky Jeans and Hugo Boss, haha.

And to leave with a picture of course, one of my fave celeb moms, good ole Gwen with little Kingston:

I'm flying Jack, I'm flying!

Although Kate's red lips were a little much, I must say that I just love seeing these two together again. They should have been talking about making another movie together, haha. Aw they make me happy. Almost like the Sandra, Keanu reunion of "The Lake House."
Really Leo, stop dating supermodels and date a normal woman like Kate. But hey I'm glad you brought your mom to the awards and talked about saving people in Africa, you really are a good guy. And you look so good, yumm.

And one more thing to add. I am never really one to comment or care about Brangelina, but really, Angelina. Smile! Really. I think this may be the only picture where she is smiling.

Stop whining because you aren't adopting kids in Namibia or wherever you are going off to next and just show some freaking support for your mancandy. I mean really. You looked good, and Brad Pitt is your accessory, can't really go wrong there.

Oh I can't wait til the Oscars! Woo eee!

Best and Worst of the Globes..

Kitty already posted a pretty good run-down of the Globes (although I COMPLETELY disagree about Ugly Betty- I was bawling when America won!), but I've got to provide my weekly fashion report. Again, the fashion was a bit dissapointing- I need more color, ladies! Alls I've got to say is that the Oscars better be pretty bitchin'.

The Best:

Sigh. We all know she's a raging bitch, but this dress is gorgeous. I'm also not a fan of the Pollyanna hair for a formal awards show, but I can appreciate her trying to kick it up a bit. The train is absolutely gorgeous and the white looks amazing in contrast with the red carpet. I wasn't a fan of all the women in white/cream this year, but I loved the silver detailing on this dress. Also, it wasn't strapless, which is refreshing! Women of the world: strapless is the LEAST flattering cut on you! Seriously! Give it up!

Honorable mention:

I love Felicity, and I love this color on her. Plus the black sequins are pretty faboo.

The Worst:

Everything about this picture makes me want to vomit. Beyonce: you're not that hot. Get over yourself and your dresses cut down (and up!) to your hoo-ha. I'm a fan of metallics, but this is going too far. Especially when you wear gold to EVERYTHING. Get some style. And honestly, what is with that pose? You aren't a peacock and no one wants to see your armpit. No one.

Honorable mention:

Shondra, don't get me wrong, you've created an incredible show. On the flipside, you obviously aren't the costume designer. I don't know what you were thinking with this gray, newspaper-looking monstrosity. And never, never combine something double-breasted with a flashy belt. Oy.

And the winner is...Warren Beatty?

Welcome to the 64th annual Warren Beatty Awards Show!



Wait, you mean it wasn't all about him? With his tribute and acceptance speech taking up what seemed like all of the ten o'clock hour, I had forgotten that there were hundreds of other actors in the audience!

I have some rants and raves after watching the Golden Globes, and I must get this one off of my chest first:

The winner of the Golden Globe for Hollywood's most pretentious couple iiiiiis...Warren Beatty and Annette Bening! You're so vain, I bet you think this wholedamnawardsshow is about you, don't you, don't you? Thank you for keeping my gag reflex in check year after year. I wonder if Annette put down her glass of champagne long enough to clap for her husband's tribute?

I would take Clint E. and Dustin H. (ow ow) to Warren any ol' day.

Speaking of the hot, AARP-aged men, why did Jack Nicholson sport shades during the entire show?... Nevermind, I don't need to know. He pulls it off. While he may have as many liver spots as I do freckles, he's still devastatingly charming. I really enjoy looking at him and would love to be on the list of those-that-could-be-his-granddaughter-and-still-slept-with-him. Or I'd least like to be his daughter - the one on stage handing out the Globes.


"You do not know how much this does for my confidence!" Jennifer Hudson started off the show on a great note. It's so nice to see a Hollywood actor who is still humble and sincerely grateful to be there (cough, Emily Blunt, cough cough). I didn't hear her thank Simon Cowell though...oh wait, that's cause he was a jerk. (Note: another season of AI begins tonight!)

Emily Blunt's acceptance speech was more like a "Well, duh, of course I won this award" speech. I can hardly believe she was nominated for the DWP but cannot further comment since I haven't seen her other work. Newsflash: how did I miss the fact that she's courting my fave male crooner, Michael Bublé?
Prince! Best to use your Little Red Corvette next time to ensure that "heavy traffic" is never again an issue in accepting a G.G. win.

Helen Mirren, aka Queen of the Globes, is a class act. Such a graceful lady and I even prefer her to the real Queen of England. She's dazzling, aging well, and pulls off "icy" nearly as well as my fave...

Meryl. Streep. She is AMAZING; worthy of all caps, even. Brilliantly witty & stunning and while her dress (style & color) weren't the most flattering, her lovely speech more than made up for it. I did the embarrassing cheer-from-my-living-room bit when her name was announced as the winner.

I remember the first movie I ever saw her in: Death Becomes Her (with Goldie Hawn, who has since dropped off the face of the earth). Though I must have been nine, I knew right then that Ms. Streep was a timeless gem.

I feel awful that Cameron Diaz has missed the memo re: red lipstick being over and done with. The dark hair (of which I am not a fan) seems freshly dyed - perhaps to hide the grey hairs caused by her recent split with JT (whose new movie has gotten rave reviews from my office)? I won't even comment on the mistake that was Cam's dress...

I will, however, comment on this: I am not on the Ugly Betty bandwagon and don't understand how it beat out The Office, or even the Wisteria women. Tyra Banks pretty much killed the "pretty girl dressed as the ugly girl" bit for me and I was seriously counting on this show being cancelled after this season. I do believe America's shrieking (all the way from her table to the stage) made my ears bleed. As for Vanessa and Salma - I can't stand them either, but if forced to look at them on stage, I'm at least grateful that they all wore pretty dresses.

And America's win as Best Actress in a TV show? I admit that she warmed my heart with her happy tears and genuine speech, but don't expect me to join her fan club, especially since she beat out Felicity, who was her normal, understatedly beautiful self. She is aging much better than her hubby, but cheers to them for surviving the marital holocaust that is Hollywood.

Eddie Murphy? I can't look at you the same since you've blatantly denied the baby the Scary Spice is carrying. Maury Povich called: he'll do the paternity test for free.

"People are falling all over themselves to send you free shoes and free cufflinks and colonic irrigations for two. Nobody ever offers you a free acceptance speech. There just seems to be a gap in the market. I would love to be able to pull out a speech by Dolce & Gabbana." Hugh McLaurie = witty! Again! I loved his speech last year but am quite sure he out did himself. Perhaps if he wore that tux on House, I'd be tempted to tune in.

Tom Hanks, who has apparently donated his curls to Will Ferrell, was seen looking older, wiser, and perhaps slightly sexier? I enjoyed his award presentation (even if it was for W.B.) This seems to be the year for the older Hollywood men. Refreshingly enough, Helen and Meryl have made it true for Hollywood women as well.

Reese! Hate the dress, love, love, love the bangs! Yellow screams "I'm happy, really, I am!" and I don't buy it. Would've much rather seen her in pink or blue.

Jennifer Lopez has stepped out of the spotlight long enough for me to appreciate her again. She looked beautiful as she presented, and I quite like her and Marc, mostly because I wouldn't have otherwise paired them together.

And the man who won not only a Golden Globe, but my heart: Sacha Baron Cohen. His sideburns are a bit long, but hardly distracting because his speech was so funny. Visions of naked wrestling sugarplums are still dancing in my head.

Grey's Anatomy analysis (short because they were quickly and rudely ushered off stage before I could get a good look at them all - no doubt due to the show being behind schedule thanks to the hour o' Beatty): Kate Walsh= stunning (and a fine representation of redheads everywhere); Katherine Heigl = you probably didn't win because you wore too much eye make-up and your dress was vampy - perhaps you should've used Denny's 8+ million dollar check to have purchased a nicer gown; Ellen Pompeo= better than usual but sorry, you've been ruined in my eyes since your appearance on Punk'd; Sandra Oh: two thumbs up, you're my fave; McDreamy = McDelicious.

Eric Dane: Uhuhuhuh. Shonda, you are the woman. I was afraid the show would be completely overlooked this year, but whew. Sigh of relief.

Kate Winslet: refreshingly beautiful, per usual (though she has yet to ditch the red lipstick either). Perhaps someone on the set of The Holiday mistakenly told Cam & Kate that red lips are all the rage?

Forest Whitaker's award was a pleasant surprise. His speech began as a train wreck, but he remained charming throughout. I'm sure Leo's shelves can't fit another award anyway (though he did look cute!).

Patricia freakin' Arquette: why is so impossible for you to flatter yourself every once in a while? I couldn't tell which was worse, the hair or the makeup, for I had to look away quickly. (I'm sparing you a pic here...)

Overall opinion of the show: slightly boring. Was hoping for more politically (or otherwise) controversial comments. The only ones came from some Brit with poor delivery who advised us to take to the streets in protest. However, the time flew by and the show held my attention for all three hours and I can hardly wait for the next show...

Year of the Breakup

It seems that 2006 was the year of the breakup. (Actually, 2007 hasn't been going all that well either...). In this post, I shall comment on some of the past year's broken relationships--the good, bad, and the ugly.


THE GOOD (as in, thank GOD they broke up!)

-Jude Law and Sienna Miller. As much as I would looooove to be Jude's arm candy, I find cheating inexcusible (especially with the nanny...so cliche!).
-Brit and KFed. No real explanation needed here. Do I think she would have stayed with him so long if she hadn't gotten knocked up twice in two years? Hmmm...hard to tell. At least he made sure she was wearing underpants when she left home.
-Ryan Philippe and Reese Witherspoon. I'll admit it--I find him ridiculously hot, but can't help getting uncomfortable when I watch that scene from Cruel Intentions. It's like I'm spying on them. R&R were an adorable couple of seven (!) years. Buuut again with the cheating! Ryan, you are not THAT cool. Reese is the one raking in all the dough, and you just have some horrendous movies and a couple of cute kids to show for it. I am excited to see who Reese goes after next...
-Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown. Though we all learned that crack is whack, good riddance. 'Nuff said.
-Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen. Any man that has admitted to sleeping around with Hollywood madame Heidi Fleiss's army of ladies is not worth my time. Denise, you coulda done better. Congrats for finally realizing this.


THE BAD (whyyyyyyyyyyy??)

-Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson (of the Black Crowes). Let me start off by saying that I am a BIG Kate Hudson fan. As in, if I got to take on the looks and personality of one Hollywood star, she would be it. I have kind of a fem-crush on her. Perhaps she and Chris married a bit early...she was only 21, after all. But the fact that their marriage lasted six whole years is sort of like an eternity out there, so kudos to them for making it work for so long.
-Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson. What seemed like a match made in movie heaven has just recently ended, and rumors are still splashed along the supermarket isles. Kate, pull yourself together!!! You'll be okay!
-Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock. Okay, before you berate me for this one, they were actually sort of a cute couple in a white trash sense. Plus, the word on the street is that they got along really well with each others' children. I don't like it when kids suffer because a four month marriage went sour.
-Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey. Amazingly, they were together for over a year (was it really that long? hmm), but the two gorgeous individuals were never able to see each other because of hectic work schedules. Or, it could have been because Matt-dog had a tendancy to toke the reefer on a regular basis. He looked a little heavy in We Are Marshall...the result of depression from the breakup, or havin' the munchies a little too often?
-Paul McCartney and Heather Mills. Though she has acted poorly since the separation announcement, I think they were a cute couple. I mean, unless she really was trying to steal all of his money and ruin the Beatles legacy, in which case she can forget about all of my sympathy.
-Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn (who I lovingly nicknamed Vinciffer). Of course, we cannot forget this duo. Vinciffer's problem was that they hooked up on the set of a movie entitled The Break Up. This is not a good beginning people, are you serious?? Why not make a movie about true love that lasts forever? At least then you're starting off on the right foot, instead of eerily playing out fights that could have foreshadowed actual fights that occurred a year later.

THE UGLY (who gives a crap about these people?)

-Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson (stars of the OC). This one, I sort of do care about, so it's at the top of the list. Basically, I think he's smashingly attractive and I'd do him in a second. He has that alternative I-want-you-to-think-that-I-threw-on-this-retro-outfit-but-it-was-super-expensive look. And he loves dogs. Does it get any better? Adam, when you get a chance, call me.
-Hilary Duff and Joel Madden (of Good Charlotte). Hilary, does this mean you will be able to eat again? Plus, he's eight years older than you. Which makes him, like, 23.
-Kate Bosworth and Orlando Bloom. Only in this category because they have broken up and gotten back together like a billion times over the past couple of years. So how am I supposed to care anymore? Kate, honey, go eat a burger.
-Nicole Richie and Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein. I seriously could not care less about this (ex) couple. But I do think that Nicole should call up Kate and go eat a burger as well. Or 200. And bring Hilary Duff along.
-Hilary Swank and Chad Lowe. Perhaps the first sign that something was amiss should have been when she forgot to thank him in her acceptance speech when winning her first Oscar. Freudian slip? I think so.
-Ashlee Simpson and Braxton Olita. I don't even know who Braxton is, except that his name stinks of wannabe-pretentiousness.
-Brittany Murphy and Joe Macaluso. Apparently he is a lighting guy on movie sets. Isn't this poor Brittany's second failed engagement? Perhaps she is clueless (har har).
-Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler (former Miss USA, also a seeming ho-bag). I don't really need to explain why I don't care about this, do I?
-Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro. Another reality-tv marriage gone down the tube. At least she has those Taco Bell commercials to keep her busy.
-Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morrisette. I added this to the list just because I liked him in Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place waaaay back when it was on TGIF.
-Eminem and Kim (again). Don't care. At. All.


There are many other Hollywood couples that split up in 2006, but they make up that fourth category--the one that I don't even want to waste the energy to type out. There are also those who have gone out with hundreds (a rough estimate) of guys in both LA, NYC, and Greece and then dropped 'em like they're hot (Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, I am talking 'bout you). As my mom always said, no one will want to buy the cow when they can get the milk for free.

But for real, don't let all of this breaking up get you down. It is only the 12th day of the new year, and ANYTHING is possible! I know that I have high aspirations for myself (cough Adam Brody cough), and these fine ladies and gents listed above should too. After all, it's Hollywood.

A Few of My Favorite Things...

In only 176 days, the new seven wonders of the world will be announced! As someone who immensely enjoys traveling and lives to do so, I have been privileged enough to visit a few of the 21 places nominated for this prestigious title: the Acropolis, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, Stonehenge, and the Colosseum (actually called the Flavian Amphitheater, but really, who's keeping track?).


The other nominees are Petra in Jordan, the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Wall of China, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul (which I would LOVE to visit), Kiyomizu Temple in Japan, the Sydney Opera House (another place I am dying to grace with my presence), the Kremlin/St. Basil's in Moscow, the giant Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, the Pyramid at Chichén Itzá in Mexico, Alhambra in Spain, Angkor in Cambodia, Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, the statues on Easter Island, Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, and Timbuktu in Mali.

I'm not gonna lie, I think the race is going to be close to determine the top seven. I mean, what criteria are we basing this on? How were these chosen as the top 21? Okay, so I did some research on this and could not find out what criteria they (whoever "they" are) used to determine the top seven.

First off, age was no matter. It is believed that Stonehenge was built sometime between 3000 and 1600 BC, and the Pyramids of Giza between 2600 and 2500 BC. Yet the Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889, the Statue of Liberty in 1886, and the Sydney Opera House (though begun in 1954) was finished in 1973. So if you think about it, there is a 5000 year difference between Stonehenge and the Sydney Opera House!

Meaning was no matter either-the top seven stand for everything from faith and worship to civilization and democracy, from mystery and awe to hope, challenge, progress, knowledge, love, strength, protection, engineering, immortality, mysticism, and suffering. The list goes on and on.

And this got me thinking about the seven wonders of the ancient world, poor forgotten things, because the Pyramids of Giza are on BOTH LISTS! Is that allowed?? Sure, the other six no longer exist, except in the memories of long-dead authors and artists. I give you that, Pyramids. And actually, there were a couple of modifications to the lists over the years (especially in the Middle Ages, those darned hotheads!), but the list created in Hellenic times tends to be the one most commonly referenced. Strangely, all succumbed to either fire or earthquake. Are the Pyramids our only remaining link between the ancient world and the world that we know today? Does that give them an automatic spot on the new list? Hmm.


There are also other "wonder" lists in existence today. The top seven modern wonders, natural wonders, underwater wonders (not sure if this matters, since we can't see them...I don't see a list of space wonders or anything), tourist travel wonders, and the new seven wonders determined by USA Today and Good Morning America back in November. As if they are the ultimate authorities on such things! Pshaw!

Apparently the REAL New 7 Wonders campaign was the brainchild of Bernard Weber, a seemingly Renaissance man who enjoys producing films, writing, aviation, and long walks on the beach. He got the ball rolling in 2000, building hype about a global campaign to choose the seven new wonders of the terra firma. This seems to be a lofty idea-has a GLOBAL voting campaign ever taken place before?? Not only does Mr. Weber seem to be one smart cookie, but also a good guy. Half the profits from the campaign will be donated to global good causes in monument and building restoration and preservation. Everything began when normal, everyday Joes nominated their fav "wonders" of the world. I wonder what some of the original crappy suggestions were? Graceland? Mount Rushmore? The Rock and Roll Museum in Cleveland? The Chunnel? The giant ball of twine in Cawker City, Kansas? A panel of "illustrious experts" (whatever that means) then narrowed the list to 77, then narrowed it again to 21. And now they've given the power back to the people.


So you're probably thinking, Well Margo, What are your top choices? And to be perfectly honest, I have no idea. I am admittedly biased toward those that I have visited in person or studied in school. Yet there are others that simply must be in the top seven for no other reason than that they are incredible. I shall have to ponder for a while over a hot cup of tea.

But go. Vote at n7w.com. You have until 7.7.07, when the Official Declaration ceremony takes place in Lisbon. (That also happens to be the day that the new Harry Potter movie comes out. Does it get any better than that??)

People's Choice

Due to the big award show last night (and my utter boredom at work), I've decided to have a special Wednesday edition of my best and worst dressed picks! Woo!

Best Dressed:

Eva!

To be honest, I was highly dissapointed in the fashion at the Awards. I know its the lamest show of the season, but its also the first! Start out with a bang! Eva got my top pick because she was simply the best that was there. Love the hair and makeup- much more understated than she normally is. The back was also super fun and of course I loved the sparkle! I would have preferred that she not be so "matchy-matchy" with the shoes and the bag, but overall its a good look.

Now for the Worst:

These lame-ass girls.

Lame-ass #1: Who the hell do you think you are with that obnoxious leg lift thing? You aren't Paris Hilton, so don't try to be. Also, work on your speech impediment, seriously. It's driving me crazy and you're going to make all the kids who worship you on the Disney channel have speech impediments, too. Also, cut your hair and wear a dress that's acceptable for a 14-year old, since that's what you are.

Lame-ass #2: I first knew you were lame in Remember the Titans. Ugh. So annoying. Then those damn Neutrogena commercials came out and you made me want to gauge my eyeballs. Now you think you're hot shit because you're on some show that may have won an award but its still going to get cancelled within 2 years. How old are you? 17? Wear a more age-appropriate dress, not one that's cut down to your belly button to show off your "enhanced" chest. Lock it up. Oh, and ps, this is the People's Choice Awards, not the Oscars. Do you see anyone else wearing a full length ballgown? Didn't think so.

yummmmmmmy.

There is a reason this man won the People's Choice Award.... and it has nothing to do with his acting ability.

Oh Baby.

Oh Sherrybaby that is.


So last night I went to a special screening of the golden globe nominated indie flick and let's just say it was quite interesting. For those of you that don't know what the heck this movie is, it's about a mom (Maggie Gyllenhaal) who is released from prison after three years on parole and wants to mom again to her daughter that her brother and his wife have been caring after. So with that said, it's definitely an emotionally shocking film. I don't even know if that makes sense. But I really liked it. It showed the ups and downs of a recovering addict with a horrible background and ultimately gave some hope at the end.

Okay so enough of the review. The best part of this screening was that Maggie was there at the end for a little Q&A with the audience. It was quite cool. She seems like a very down to earth woman, for instance she used the F word, talked about the difficulties she had with the director, her growing maturity as a mother and so on. I have a new appreciation for her now I would say. Taking time out to come to a somewhat podunk movie theater for a special screening to talk to the audience and what have you.

So yes I got my celeb kick. I got it even more when I passed her fiance, another actor, Peter Saarsgard, on the stairwell. He needs to shave. Haha. Anyhoo just wanted to share that, that actors are people too (even if I sometimes get butterflies, haha). And that Maggie did a great job in this movie and deserves the golden globe nod. Woo eee Hollywood.