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Sunday Night Wrap-Up [Weekend Roundup]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:55:00 -0500

This weekend, we discussed Edward Cullen and the power of teenage crushes, came up with our own Brangelina headlines, had uncomfortable moments with the Signals catalog and the Jacob Black doll, and learned that Hammer pants are here to stay.

As always, feel free to stick around and fight the Sunday night blues. Let's keep things light and so on and so forth. Here's a song to get you started:

Thanks for another lovely weekend!

[Image via Natalie Dee.]

Special Delivery [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0500

[November 15, San Vicente. Image via Getty.]

A girl helps unload goods from a US Army helicopter in San Vicente, 60 km east of San Salvador, on November 15, 2009. The aid is for isolated villages in areas affected by Huricane Ida, which left 192 people dead. AFP PHOTO/ Jose CABEZAS (Photo credit should read Jose CABEZAS/AFP/Getty Images)

What Do People Want From Stephenie Meyer? [Sparkly Vampires]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Twilight author Stephenie Meyer recently found herself in the spotlight after appearing on Oprah to help promote the upcoming film based on her novel New Moon. But Meyer otherwise chooses to live a very private life. What's wrong with that?

Meyer's Twilight series is a legitimate phenomenon, with over 70 million books sold, but in a recent profile of the author by the Daily Mail's Caroline Graham, much attention is paid not to Meyer's work, but to the way she chooses to live her life, and how, well, boring it seems.

Graham's piece revolves around Meyer's desire for privacy, which is completely undermined by several "friends" of the author who come forward to speculate on everything from her sex life to her intelligence ("She was bright, but not overly so," says a former teacher) to her connections with the Church of Latter Day Saints to her worries over her weight: "She's trying to watch her figure," a waitress at a local restaurant says, "She says the Press pictures always make her look fat." (Graham herself describes Meyer as a "slightly plump brunette.") Meyer's wish to live a quiet life seems to be the talk of the town, which is too bad, as the town can't shut up about Meyer's private business.

There's a quiet sense of disappointment that runs through Graham's piece, that this woman who has created a world of sparkling vampires and teenage werewolves is just a quiet mom who "doesn't even drink coffee" and would prefer to be left alone. Meyer's unlikely success story, much like fellow author J.K. Rowling's, is the stuff underdog dreams are made of, and in both profiles of Meyer, the well-known story of how she had a dream that inspired her to write (and a book deal only three months later ) is trotted out once again.

But now that Meyer is a success, it seems that her "fascinating story" has stalled a bit. She's not out getting wasted at clubs, she's not building herself a haunted house to live in, she's not changing her name to Vampira X. Cullenface, and she's not on the air every five seconds trying to grab the Twilight spotlight. I'm not sure, exactly, what people want from Stephenie Meyer; she's living a terribly ordinary life, and from the Daily Mail article, you'd think it was the worst possible thing she could do, when in reality it's just the opposite. The book-deal scoring dream may be the more glamorous success story, but for Meyer (and Rowling), perhaps the greater success is the ability to maintain some sense of normalcy in the real world, even as the fictional universe you've created continues to spin out all around you.

Twilight Life Of Stephenie Meyer, The World's Biggest Author [DailyMail]

Tangerine Dream [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:15:00 -0500

[Paris, November 15. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

I'm Sorry, You Guys, But We're Going To Have To Deal With Sarah Palin's Book Tour [Epic Failin]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:45:00 -0500

Sarah Palin's Going Rogue is set to be released on Tuesday, which is great news for your Aunt Helen, who still has a "pitbull with lipstick" bumper sticker on her car, but fairly terrible news for the rest of us.

It was incredibly wishful thinking to imagine that Palin would disappear after the 2008 election; if anything she's only gotten bigger, as scandal and insanity have marked most of her 2009, and her book, her attempt at getting her side of the story out there, only provides her with a greater platform to tour the country, reenergize her fans (and she does have many, many fans) and continue providing those of us who aren't particularly fond of her or her politics with reasons to instinctively type "Why won't she go away!??!" in the comments each time her name is mentioned. But we really should know better; Sarah Palin isn't going away. Not anytime soon. And to ignore her, as lovely as that might be, is to ignore the politics and the mindset she represents, and frankly I think it's always better to know what the other side is up to.

In today's Sarah Palin news, the former Governor has decided to attack the AP for daring to fact-check her book by posting a scathing screed on her Facebook page. Yes, I know, it's Sarah Palin Facebook page. I'm sure there are better Facebook stories you'd rather hear about, like how your Mom just watered something in Farmville or how Becky Stupinara from 7th grade is marrying Alan, that kid who ate thumbtacks at lunch. But we're going to talk about it, because it's a bit insane and includes hilarious quotes like this:

Amazingly, but not surprisingly, the AP somehow nabbed a copy of the book before it was released. They're now erroneously reporting on the book's contents and are repeating many of the same things they spewed during the campaign and afterwards. We've heard 11 writers are engaged in this opposition research, er, "fact checking" research! Imagine that – 11 AP reporters dedicating time and resources to tearing up the book, instead of using the time and resources to "fact check" what's going on with Sheik Mohammed's trial, Pelosi's health care takeover costs, Hasan's associations, etc. Amazing.

We'll keep setting the record straight, and we'll keep reminding some in the media that Americans are very tired of their non-objective reporting. A great, recent post that accomplishes this is a Conservatives4Palin post. It's got some nice fact checking included. As always, they did a great job holding some of the media accountable for spreading more misinformation and for making things up. You can read it here. Enjoy!

Ah yes. For nothing quite says "unbiased organization" like Conservatives4Palin.

In other Sarah Palin news, Foster at Gawker has a roundup of leaked McCain campaign emails that's worth reading, even if you can't stand her, as it's hard not laugh when you come across an email wherein she declares that Saturday Night Live is "whack." Tomorrow, I'm sure, there will be another Sarah Palin story, or scandal, and the book tour and all that comes with it will roll on, possibly until 2012 or beyond, should Palin decide to run for office again.

It's very easy to brush Palin off, and as evidenced by much of this post, easy to take shots at her logic and style, but it's harder to deny that she still has a way of captivating people's attention, and that she represents something greater and more frustrating than just a book tour or a series of wacky family scandals. When she speaks, there are many people who not only listen, but nod in agreement. The publicity for her book might die down, and Sarah Palin may eventually fade into the background, but the ideas she's pushing probably won't, and that's something we all need to pay attention to.

A Million Little Palinisms: Leaked Emails Already Contradicting The Truth Of Going Rogue [Gawker]
Really? Still Making Things Up? [Sarah Palin]

I Love The _______ [Youaughtaknow]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:50:00 -0500

The folks at the The New York Times are having a hard time coming up with a proper name for this decade. Maybe you can help them out? My vote is for "The Double-Oh-Nos." [NYTimes]

An Evening Prayer [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:10:00 -0500

[Medina, November 13. Image via Getty.]

A Muslim woman prays in the courtyard of the Prophet Mohammed Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Medina on November 13, 2009. More than three million Muslims are expected to converge on the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in western Saudi Arabia for the hajj which peaks this year during November 25-29. Islam's Prophet Mohammed is buried in Medina's landmark mosque, which is Islam's second holiest shrine after Mecca. AFP PHOTO/MAHMUD HAMS (Photo credit should read MAHMUD HAMS/AFP/Getty Images)

All Of Lisa Frank's Nightmares Are Coming True [Pony Panic]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:40:00 -0500

In a world where ponies run free on rainbows, spreading joy and sunshine wherever they go, there's only one creature who dares to rain on the pretty pony parade: Unicorn, Destroyer Of Ponies. It's time to get magically vicious! [BoingBoing]

Let's Make A Scandal: Totally Fake Brangelina Headline Edition [Photoplay]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0500

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attended a 30th Anniversary Gala at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles last night, which means we'll probably be seeing some of these pictures alongside ridiculous Brangelina headlines sometime soon. Let's start now!

ART IS TEARING THEM APART!!111!: "Angelina is always all, 'I like art,'" says a source who owns every season of Friends on DVD. "It totally bums Brad out. You'll notice that he's pulling away from her. That's because she stinks of art appreciation! And also because he never stopped loving Jen."

YIPES, STRIPES: BRAD CAN'T STOP MISSING JEN: "The stripes in this picture reminded Brad of Jen's highlights circa 2001," says some guy who watched a Brad Pitt movie once, "He misses having a mate who understands the importance of matching hair. Gwyneth and Jen were happy to go along with it, but Angelina refuses to grow a beard. It's no wonder he's about to leave her and whisk Jen away to the salon to relive old times."

JEN'S BROKEN HEART IS ANGIE'S FAVORITE ART: "This painting represents the inside of Jen's heart after Brad and Angelina destroyed it," says Sally Fever, who once watched Life Or Something Like It and really didn't like it very much. "I hear that Angelina is going to buy it and have it made into a dress, so she can wear it at every movie premiere just to shove it in Jen's face. True story."

BABY NUMBER 8 HAS ANGIE FEELING GREAT: "This painting turned into a baby two minutes after this picture was taken," says 11-year-old Alice Beans, "and then Angelina adopted it, named it Screwujen and sent its first dirty diaper to Jennifer Aniston in the mail. I don't even know who these people are but my Aunt Kathy swears it's true."

BRANGELINA'S DAY OFF: "Brad's a big Ferris Bueller fan," claims my dog, who is currently asleep on the couch. "He thought it would be fun to reenact the art museum scene. Naturally this means he's leaving Angelina for his ex-wife."

SOURCE OF ANGIE'S POWER: REVEALED!!!: "This is the picture Angelina performs witchcraft to when she's ready to steal someone's husband away," says fake Dr. Albert Quack, "as you can see, the picture represents a great divide, which symbolized Angelina's ability to separate loving couples like Brad and Jen. It also represents a powerful vagina, and I don't think I need to explain how that fits in here. Or do I? I'd rather not, to be honest with you."

Feel free to come up with your own headlines in the comments!

[All Images Via Getty.]

Don't Cry For Me, Rhythm Nation [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

[Los Angeles, November 14. Image via INFDaily.]

Nancy Sinatra Takes Us On A Mad, Mad Trip Through The World Of RC Cola [Oldies But Goodies]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0500

In this swingin' commercial from 1967, Nancy Sinatra dances around in silk pajamas and sings about the greatness of RC Cola, which apparently tastes great in a wine glass (who knew?). Do you think Don Draper would approve? [VintageAds]

And The Oscar Goes To... [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

[Los Angeles, November 14. Image via Getty.]

North Carolina Mother Accused Of Human Trafficking After 5-Year-Old Daughter Disappears [Sicksadworld]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0500

Less than a week after her 5-year-old daughter, Shaniya Davis, was reported missing, Antoinette Nicole Davis has been arrested and charged with "human trafficking, felony child abuse, prostitution, filing a false police report, and resisting, delaying, or obstructing police."

According to Teresa Chance, a spokeswoman for the Fayetteville Police Department, arrest documents for Davis state that she "knowingly provide(d) Shaniya Davis with the intent that she be held in sexual servitude," a terrifying accusation, especially when you consider the fact that Shaniya's alleged kidnapper, Mario Andrette McNeill, who was seen on a hotel camera carrying Shaniya into a hotel room on Tuesday, the day she was reported missing, has since been arrested and has admitted to taking Shaniya, though she was not with him when he was caught and charged. Her whereabouts at this time are still unknown, though police are currently conducting a search, and, as Sgt. John Somerindyke tells WRAL, "Finding Shaniya is the top priority."

Search For Missing Girl Continues After Mother's Arrest [WRAL]
Man Admitted Kidnapping Missing NC Girl[AP]
Mother Arrested In Missing Girl Case [ABC11]

Rise Up With Fists [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:10:00 -0500

[Bangkok, November 15. Image via Getty.]

A demonstrator from Thailand's royalist 'Yellow Shirt' movement shouts slogans during a rally in Bangkok on November 15, 2009. Thousands of royalist demonstrators protested in Bangkok against a visit to Cambodia by their arch-foe, fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. The group said it had called the rally to express outrage at the neighbouring country's appointment of Thaksin as an economic adviser and Phnom Penh's refusal to extradite him during his four-day trip there this week. AFP PHOTO/Christophe ARCHAMBAULT (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP/Getty Images)

Hillary Clinton On Sarah Palin: "It Would Be Very Interesting To Sit Down And Talk With Her" [Coffee Talk]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:40:00 -0500

On this morning's Meet The Press, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton responded to an excerpt from Sarah Palin's Going Rogue, noting that she'd "absolutely" like to sit down with Palin for a cup of coffee. Clip after the jump.

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Keep Holding My Hand, It's So We Don't Get Separated [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:10:00 -0500

[W. Hollywood, November 14. Image via Pacific Coast News.]

Mad Men , Grace Kelly, And Poop Jokes Galore: January Jones Has A Rough Night On SNL [Snl Roundup]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500

Last night's episode of Saturday Night Live was one of the worst episodes I've seen in quite a long time. My guess is that most of the blame will go to host January Jones, but I'm not sure that's fair.

It was obvious early on that Jones was going to be a shaky host; in her monologue, she came across as terrified and stiff, stumbling over her lines, and the Mad Men jokes provided by the cast (including Fred Armisen, who gives a rather sweet little shout out to his wife, Elisabeth Moss, who plays Peggy Olson on the show) didn't help her out much. My boyfriend, who watches Mad Men every week, said, "Who's January Jones?" when I told him who was hosting. "Betty Draper," I said. He knew Betty, but he didn't know January, which, I suspect, is a position many viewers were in last night. This episode could have been a chance for Jones to step outside of the Draper character; she didn't.
Of course, it doesn't help that the writers put her in period sketches several times, including this atrocious Rear Window sketch, where she stars as Grace Kelly and is subjected to about 8 million fart jokes. I'm only putting this sketch up to demonstrate that while Jones wasn't a great host, the real issue last night was the writing. Fart jokes, poop jokes, and gay jokes galore. I'm not sure if this was because the writers didn't know what to do with Jones or not, or if Jones just wasn't able to keep up with stronger skits, but the writing was rough last night, and it didn't help her at all. This is seriously one of the worst skits I've ever seen on SNL:

This retro party planning video was the best sketch of the evening, starring Jones as a slightly demented housewife offering tips on how to throw a great party. Still, it relied on poop jokes and gay jokes and putting Jones in familiar Betty Draper-esque territory.

I have to admit that I laughed at this Kim Kardashian impression, if only because the voice, as annoying as it is, is pretty perfect.

And Darrell Hammond does do a pretty spot-on Lou Dobbs impression:

But the majority of the show was quite a bit like the 4th hour of the Today show that it loves to skewer so much: nearly unwatchable.

It's fair to say that Jones a pretty terrible host; the format didn't suit her, and comedy doesn't appear to be her strength (it was also hard to see her as anything but Betty Draper, which I'm sure is not what she was going for). But the biggest failure of the evening was the writing. It seems that the writers had no idea what to do with her; as with the Megan Fox episode, Jones was relegated to the background while the cast fumbled around her. Last week's Taylor Swift episode was quite strong by comparison, but it seemed that the writers were having fun going after Swift's connection to the world of tweens and teens, which made for some great skits. Last night, however, Jones seemed to wander across the stage terrified, clinging to fart and poop jokes as best she could, and overall, it was just painful. Of course, this could also be tied to the hosting skills of Jones and Fox, and what the writers had to work with, but it seems that when the show can't rally around its host, it opts to go for the easy joke instead: last season it was gay jokes and violence, and this season it's gay jokes and poop. It's enough to make you feel like this:

"Don? What Are You Doing Here?!" [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

[New York, November 15. Image via INFDaily.]

Sarah Palin "Devastated" By Bristol's Pregnancy, More Drama For The Lohans, And Paris Is "Furious" At The Kardashians [Dirt Bag]

hortense — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0500

While filming her upcoming interview with Barbara Walters for 20/20, Sarah Palin claimed she was "shocked" and "devastated" when she learned of her daughter Bristol's pregnancy, as she had no idea Bristol was sexually active. [ABCNews]

Lindsay Lohan was reportedly upset after she was asked to pay for drinks at a bar after she "stormed into the kitchen and grabbed two really expensive bottles of champagne." When he bill arrived for said bottles, however, Lindsay began yelling "I don't pay for drinks! This is ridiculous! I'm freaking out!" [People]
Meanwhile, Jeff Cohen, director of the Long Island charity FREE, says Michael Lohan failed to show up to a celebrity boxing event meant to raise money for people with special needs: "He just wasted everybody's time," Cohen says, "He's just a fame whore. For him it's a publicity stunt, for us it's a fund-raiser for individuals with special needs. He didn't stand up and be a man." [PageSix]
Ugh, and it gets worse: Elliot Osher, former owner of Scores, says that Michael Lohan once visited the strip club and "and described the kind of dancer he was looking for. We sent some girls over. Funny, they all seemed to look like Lindsay. We ended up having to show him to the door." Lohan, however, says, "No girls danced for me. The last thing I'd want to see is a girl who looked like Lindsay. I don't even look at the magazines where she's done some risqué photos." [NYDN]
Paris Hilton is "furious" that Kim Kardashian and her family are stealing her spotlight: "Paris is furious that Kim got her start by hanging out in Hollywood with her — and now, the Kardashians have it all, the reality shows, the magazine covers, the big appearance fees and promotional deals," says a source, "She used to command $100,000 for club appearances, but now Kim is the hottest girl — and they aren't friends anymore. [PageSix]
And for those of you who care, Kourtney Kardashian's baby shower was "a huge success." [People]
Rosie O'Donnell has admitted that her partner, Kelli Carpenter, whom she publicly acknowledged a split from last month, actually moved out two years ago. [People]
"I wear these tight black leggings when I run, which I like to think make me look like Spider-Man when he goes evil. But just might actually make me look a bit of a ponce. Especially as they don't leave much to the ol' imagination - sex-organ-wise."- Russell Brand [TheSun]
Roger Corman, Lauren Bacall, and Gordon Willis received honorary Oscars this year; the Oscars were given out last night, as opposed to being given out on the televised broadcast. [Yahoo]
Victoria Beckham wants Blake Lively to model her new line of dresses. [DailyMail]
Whoops! At a concert in Auburn Hills, Michigan on Friday night, Bruce Springsteen yelled "Hello, Ohio!" and referenced Ohio several times until Steve Van Zandt finally told him he was shouting out the wrong state. [NYTimes]
2012 took first place at the box office on Friday with a total of $23.7 million in ticket sales. [EW]
Kelly Osbourne's black Pomeranian is named "Sid, but he's not at all vicious." [PageSix]
Interested in possible Sex and the City 2 spoilers? Click here. [NYPost]
Shayne Lamas was busted for DUI last night. "I take full responsibility for my lack of judgment," she says, "I have always strived to be a role model for my friends, family and fans and have never nor will ever condone drinking and driving. I apologize for all those I have disappointed, including myself." [JustJared]
"I was trying to help this old lady with a big picture she was carrying. I offered to help and she told me to go f*** myself - twice. I said, 'I beg your pardon?' and she said, 'You heard, f*** off'. I was only trying to do a good deed - that's the last time I try and help an old lady." -Liam Gallagher [TheSun]
"I read the book five months before casting. I read the first 50 pages and I was just like, No! Because I was really fat as well. After reading the four-line synopsis - ‘Edward is the perfect being. He's so witty and beautiful. He's crazy and funny. He'll open doors for you. He'll drive you in his Volvo' - I thought even turning up would be embarrassing."-Robert Pattinson, on showing up to his Twilight audition. [ShowbizSpy]
"What really kills me - it really rips me up - is when people think I'm abrasive, inconsiderate or ungrateful because I don't go outside in a bikini and wave to the paparazzi. Come on!"-Kristen Stewart [NYTimes]

Live From Jezebel, It's Saturday Night! [SNL Live Thread]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:15:00 -0500

It's that time again: January Jones is tonight's host, and the Black Eyed Peas are tonight's musical guest. Do you think it'll feel a bit weird to laugh at Betty Draper? I guess we'll have to watch and see.

Saturday Night Social [Weekend Warriors]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:10:00 -0500

Once again, it's time for our Saturday Night Social. Don't forget: we'll also be having an SNL live thread tonight, so be sure to join us for the show as well, okay? Good! Great! Wonderful!

As always, let's keep things light and so on and so forth. Here's a song to get you started:

Thanks for reading and commenting today, have a safe and happy Saturday night, and I'll see you in the morning.

[Image via Natalie Dee.]

Here's Your Hat, What's Your Hurry? [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:40:00 -0500

[Los Angeles, November 14. Image via INFDaily.]

Is Carrie Prejean The Last Of The Evangelical Celebrities? [Gowns And Frowns]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

When Carrie Prejean's Christianity Today interview went up earlier this week, the quote that seemingly got the most attention was her statement about the Bible's stance on breast implants. But the truly fascinating part of the article was the comments.

Prejean's interview is filled with the type of rage-inducing quotes we've come to expect from the fallen beauty queen ("I've never said that I hated gays. I have friends who are gay. I have hairdressers who are gay"), but perhaps the most interesting aspect of the article is how Prejean's notion of Christianity matches up with the comments left by readers who feel she isn't properly representing the religion. "We're all in process," Prejean says about her Christianity, "No one's perfect; Christians are especially not perfect. It's funny-there are people who think Christians are perfect or are holy people who go around judging everybody, but [it's] actually the complete opposite. We love one another, we don't always love the sin but we love the sinner."

The comments that follow the piece, however, show a markedly split opinion of Ms. Prejean, with many commenters attacking her for not being a "real" Christian while others claim she deserves the forgiveness and guidance. In a way, it's a pretty fascinating look at the struggle for identity in the Evangelical Christian community, as the notion of what a "real Christian" is seems to be debatable.

Some commenters are quick to dismiss Prejean, stating that she's not a true representative of the religion:

Becky Posted: November 13, 2009 4:34 PM
PLEASE do not give this "Christian" anymore air time or face time. Radar online today has unearthed eight more sex tapes and 30 nude pictures of miss Prejean. THIS WOMAN DOES NOT REPRESENT CHRISTIANITY IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM PERIOD.

Jonathan Posted: November 13, 2009 9:27 AM
I do not see any way in which the name of Christ has been glorified by Ms. Prejean's actions. Because of her and those who take advantage of her, people that vanity, self-centeredness, immaturity, sexual hypocrisy, a judgmental attitude and ignorance are marks of a Christian. And that doesn't even touch on the fact that it appears she may be lying about many aspects of the things that have happened behind closed doors. Perez Hilton looked like a food through all of this, but at least people don't think he is representing Christ. Ms. Prejean does far more damage.

Others defend her, noting that attacking Prejean isn't exactly an example of true Christian values, either:

Christian Student Posted: November 13, 2009 8:57 AM
The Evil One is really having his way with us. I read this article a few days ago, come back today, and what do I read? More hateful, judgemental, and, honestly, un-Christian posts. I see people calling Prejean hateful names, each other hateful names, throwing Bible passages at each other, not in order to spread the Truth of the Word, but to justify more hateful thoughts and comments towards Prejean and towards each other. Yes, Prejean has and continues to make many mistakes, like all of us have and still do, but instead of calling her names, pointing out her flaws, criticizing the magazine for interviewing her, etc., we could be offering up our prayers and concerns for her, as she's clearly going through a tough time in her life. Whether or not she's lying or creating a bad example is irrelevant. She's still in need of our love, kindness, and prayers, just like any other human being on this planet. Let's watch our comments; they clearly aren't creating a good Christian example either.

This comment brings up a pretty great question: are Christians going to step back from instantly standing behind the Carrie Prejeans of the world based only on one social issue?

Kurt Posted: November 12, 2009 4:55 PM
Really? As a Christian, I am embarrassed that we made this person a "poster child" for Christianity and conservatism. And why did we do that? Simply because we perceived her as speaking out against gay people. Is that all it takes? Hey, you're part of a system that objectifies women. Your weren't happy with the body God gave you so you had your breasts made bigger JUST to improve your sex appeal and win a beauty pageant. You posed topless in sexually provocative photos. And now you have a solo sex tape of you masturbating. But your'e opposed to gay marriage!! Yay! You qualify to be our spokesperson. the issue is not whether God can forgive her for past mistakes. He can and does. The issue is if we, as Christians, really should be holding her up as a model of what it means to be a conservative and Christian. She certainly does not have the moral character of those I would want representing my point of view. But she doesn't like gay people, so I guess that makes it okay.

"It is no wonder the World calls Christians hypocrites," this commenter writes, seemingly unaware that her comment is actually a pretty good example of why the world calls Christians hypocrites.

Adrienne Posted: November 12, 2009 4:15 PM
I cannot believe that this was posted at a Christian web site. MY Bible tells me that women are to be modest at all times. MY Bible tells me that we are not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers. I am proud to say that I don't have any gay friends and if one of my friends 'came out' as gay, they would stop being my friend (Unless they were repentant and did not want to be gay). I believe in the Lord and I put my faith in Him and in no other. It's true, no one is perfect except for Him but if you sin you should fall on your knees in forgiveness. You should not go parading around trying to make yourself out to be a faithful woman when you cannot even see your own sin! It is no wonder that the World calls Christians hypocrites when we are getting boob jobs, making sex tapes, posing nude and hanging around with homosexuals!

Whether or not the Christian community will ultimately reject Prejean as a spokesperson is yet to be seen, though it is hard not to wonder what it feels like for someone who claims to take such pride in one's faith to be called a hypocrite not only by those who don't share her belief system, but by those she counts as spiritual allies. She may eventually be able to obtain the forgiveness and understanding she seeks, on a personal level, but it will be interesting to see if the leaders in the Christian community move a bit slower in the future before creating a poster child for Christian values, only to tear her down months later.

Q+A: Carrie Prejean [Christianity Today]

NY Times : " Going Rogue Is Part Cagey Spin Job, Part Earnest Autobiography, Part Payback Hit Job" [Notable/quotable]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Michiko Kakutani: "All in all, Ms. Palin emerges from 'Going Rogue' as an eager player in the blame game, thoroughly ungrateful toward the McCain campaign for putting her on the national stage." [New York Times]

Sharing A Smile [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:45:00 -0500

[Singapore, November 14. Image via Getty.]

Japanese First Lady Sachiyo (C) shares a light moment with girls at 'Jacob Ballas Children's Garden' during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Singapore on November 14, 2009. Leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum representing more than half the global economy opened annual talks. At meetings heading into the two-day summit, leaders including Chinese President Hu Jintao warned that resurgent trade protectionism risked choking off a nascent recovery after the world's worst financial crisis in decades. The APEC heads of government, who lead a total of 2.6 billion people stretching from the United States to impoverished Papua New Guinea, were expected to call on their officials to explore a Pacific-wide free trade area. JAPAN POOL - AFP PHOTO/ (Photo credit should read STF/AFP/Getty Images)

It's Hammertime For Some Women, Whether You Like It Or Not [Fashion Disasters]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:15:00 -0500

As Parsons professor and fashion historian Beth Dincuff Charleston tells the Wall Street Journal, "It's a gutsy move to wear ugly clothes." For some women, wearing clothes that invite insults and laughter is well worth the mockery.

In the wonderfully titled piece, "Ridicule Keeps Fans of Harem Pants From Getting Too Big for Their Britches" Rachel Dodes interviews several women who claim that they're not going to let go of their fancy harem pants anytime soon, regardless of what critical friends, family members, or strangers have to say about it. "I feel like I look very chic in my harem pants," Maggie Betts, who spent $400 on a pair of black silk harem pants, tells Dodes, "Anybody who makes fun of me doesn't know the truth and is a loser."

The pants, as hideous as some of us (by some of us, I mean: me) think they are, are actually selling quite well, and Dodes notes that the reactions they elicit might be the reason. The attention might not always be positive, but it's there, and the women who wear the pants enjoy the challenge of wearing pieces that require confidence to pull off. "It's a form of antifashion," Professor Dincuff Charleston tells Dodes, "If you can pull it off, you know you're incredibly stylish."

Here's where I run into a bit of trouble: is it really "antifashion" if these women are dropping hundreds of dollars on these pants because they saw them on the runways and in the pages of Vogue and on the legs of famous celebrities? Is wearing a pair of pants simply because they're so ugly really that daring if the people who "get fashion" are right there with you? If they're selling "quite well" in several stores? If everyone who makes fun of you for wearing them "doesn't know the truth and is a loser?"

In the end, I suppose it comes down to what you feel most comfortable in. If some women truly love their harem pants, then more power to them. But as with every other stylistic choice ever, the rest of the world doesn't have to love harem pants, as well, and they certainly aren't a bunch of losers for opting to side-step the Hammer-revival trend. The fashion magazines may continue to push this trend for yet another season, but sometimes, you can't make fetch happen, no matter how hard you try.

[Image via BBC]

Ridicule Keeps Fans Of Harem Pants From Getting Too Big For Their Britches [Wall Street Journal]

SNL Live Thread Tonight! [Reminders]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0500

Don't forget to join us for tonight's Saturday Night Live; our host will be Mad Men's January Jones and our musical guest will be the Black Eyed Peas. Do you think we'll get another Mad Men sketch?

Stay Gold, Louis Stevens [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0500

[New York, November 13. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

If You Were 13, Would You Love Edward Cullen, Too? [Sparkly Vampires]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0500

Wherever the New Moon promotional blitz goes, Twilight-related analysis pieces are sure to follow. In today's Guardian, several experts explain Edward Cullen's appeal to teenage girls, noting that he represents the "predatory yet alluring boy." But is that really true?

Well, yes, on some levels. Edward Cullen is both predatory and alluring; much is made of his beauty and his uniqueness, and the risks of dating a vampire who has to fight his own urges carries a sense of danger and excitement that might appeal to some readers. He is your standard tortured bad boy with a (questionable) heart of gold and, well, skin that happens to sparkle in the sun.

I've often taken shots at Edward Cullen, as I find the character, and the relationship he shares with Bella Swan, to be quite creepy; Cullen, to me, reads as extremely controlling and stalker-esque, and I find it hard to believe in their romance when there appears to be so much fear and intimidation involved. However, I often wonder how I would have viewed this book when I was younger, say 13 or so, before I'd ever been in a relationship of my own. As much as I hate to admit it, I think I might have loved Edward Cullen, as well, just as I loved Billy Corgan or Trent Reznor, for being dark but pretty and for seeming slightly dangerous but like they understood what I was thinking as the rest of the world didn't.

For all of his creepiness, Edward Cullen is really just the latest scream-worthy dude that's driving the kids crazy. My mother flipped out over George Harrison, much to my grandparents' dismay. My older sister had a picture of INXS on the wall and kissed it whenever she could. My parents used to shake their heads as I smeared my eyes in black kohl and walked around moping to Siamese Dream. Every one has their unrequited teenage crush; it just seems like teenagers are all zeroing in on the same kid at the same time.

Edward Cullen may come in a different, darker package, but he still represents your typical teenage Tiger Beat dream boat: he wants only you, girl, he'll always be true, girl, he'll totally wait till you're married, girl, there's nobody else in the world for him, girl, he may be bad, but he'll be good to you, girl, etc. He's the guy you can dream about making out with, because you know you'll never make out with him. He represents the kind of love that never comes with rejection, because you know he's not real and you could never have him anyway. He's a safe means of falling in love for those who desperately want to know what it feels like.

The troublesome aspect of the Edward Cullen adoration, of course, is that girls will grow up believing that a boy who sneaks in to your room to watch you sleep is a real catch, as opposed to a total psychopath, and that the disturbing aspects of the Cullen/Swan relationship will stick with teenage girls as a marker of what "real love" is supposed to be. However, I think at times we don't give teenage girls enough credit for growing up and out of these phases; one hopes that if the world presents them with the right education regarding healthy relationships, they'll eventually see that Edward and Bella aren't exactly the ideal, and perhaps their teenage crushes will turn into adult eye rolls.

Who you are and what you believe about love when you're 13 is rarely who you are and what you believe about love when you get older; there are difficult lessons to learn and crushes that will eventually fade away. If there's one answer to why teenage girls love Edward Cullen so much, I'd argue that it's because teenage girls love love so much, and all that comes with it, and Cullen just happens to be the hottest representative of romance in the 7th grade right now. He's an extremely flawed representative, there's no doubt about that, and I hope someone else comes along to knock him off soon, if only because I think teenage girls deserve a better imaginary boyfriend to share initial hearts with in their notebooks.

So what say you, commenters? Would you be into Edward Cullen if you were 13? And did you learn anything from your imaginary teenage crushes?

Why Have Teenage Girls Been Bitten By The Edward Cullen Bug To Devour The Twilight Novels [Guardian]

"Do You Want To Know A Secret?" [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

[Munich, November 14. Image via WENN.]

Gabby Sidibe On Her 'N Sync Obsession: "I Know, I Know, I'm Totally Geeky!" [Clips]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0500

In a hilarious interview on last night's Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien, Gabby Sidibe recalled her hardcore teenage obsession with 'N Sync, admitting that she attended 23 concerts and that she knows all of their birthdays. Clip after the jump.

"I’m Not Here Just As A First Lady. That’s Not Why I’m Doing This. I Am Here Because I’m A Daughter." [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

[Washington, D.C., November 13. Image via Getty.]

US First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at an event on the difficulties older women face in the health insurance market in the East Room of the White House in Washington,DC on November 13, 2009. AFP PHOTO/Nicholas KAMM (Photo credit should read NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

Someone At The Signals Catalog Has Overlooked The True Selling Point Of This Pitcher [Whoops!]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0500

Oh, dear. A reader tipped us to this "Fruit Infusion Pitcher," an innocent gift being offered via the Signals catalog that's meant to provide the user with a naturally delicious cup of homemade tea. The design is...interesting, no?

My first thought was that the pitcher had to be an obvious joke, but there's no mention of that in the product's description:

Fruit-infused water and teas are all the rage-tasty, refreshing, and good for you. Make them at home and you'll find that you drink fewer costly (and sugary) sodas and other flavored beverages. Crystal-clear acrylic pitcher has a removable infusion rod that screws into the lid; open slots in the rod allow the fruit and water or tea to mix naturally. Refill the pitcher without replacing the fruit. Sleek and attractive, it goes from fridge to table. Holds 2 ½ quarts. Hand wash.

The Signals catalog also isn't known for its gag gifts or scandalous selection; it's quite the opposite, really, with inspirational necklaces, adorably geeky t-shirts, and several religion-themed gifts for sale. My guess is that the unfortunate arrangement of fruits within the pitcher's inner rod was overlooked when it was included in the catalog. (It has since been moved to the outlet store, by the way, so act now if you're so inclined.)

Signals isn't the only place where the pitcher is being sold; Amazon and Cooking.com are also offering similar pitchers, though they chose to run pictures showing the pitcher with a different (and sadly, not as funny) arrangement of fruits within the pitcher's inner rod. In the end, the pitcher itself isn't scandalous; it's just the way Signals chose to arrange the bits within that makes it seem as such. I suppose it was just an innocent little pitcher the entire time, until dirty minds like ours got a hold of it. Whoops!

On the other hand, how can you not see it?! HOW?!?! I mean, come on, Signals. Could it be any more obvious?

Fruit Infusion Pitcher [Signals]

Stroll Patrol [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

[Sydney, Australia. Image via INFDaily.]

The Jacob Black Barbie Doll Is Here To Make Everyone Slightly Uncomfortable [Hello Dolly]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500

Spoiler alert, everyone I've ever met, ever: you'll be receiving this hilarious and somewhat insane-looking Jacob Black Barbie doll upon its release next February. No word yet on if a shirt, or shorts made after 1991, will come separately. [RadarOnline]

A Picture Says ________ [Snap Judgment]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

[Singapore, November 13. Image via Getty.]

Chinese students attending the Nanyang Girls' High School look at a digital camera after taking photos of Chinese President Hu Jintao and his wife Liu Yongqing as they visit their school in Singapore on November 13, 2009, on the sidelines of The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit . Asia-Pacific ministers representing 2.6 billion people pledged to pursue a vast free-trade zone, but faced more pressing tensions over the US and Chinese currencies at annual talks. Ahead of a weekend summit to be joined by US President Barack Obama, the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum said it would work towards a trade zone stretching from Chile to China via the United States. AFP PHOTO/Ng Han Guan/POOL (Photo credit should read NG HAN GUAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Lindsay Leaves In Tears, Angelina Makes Up Rumors About Jen, And Oprah Apologizes To Robin [Dirt Bag]

hortense — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:30:00 -0500

A source claims that Lindsay Lohan "stormed out of" Brittany Gastineau's birthday party in tears after her ex-girlfriend, Courtenay Semel confronted her at the party and tried to talk her into going to rehab. [PageSix]

"Everyone was trying to keep [Lohan and Semel] apart, especially since Courtenay is recently out of rehab and has pleaded with Lindsay to do the same," says a source, "Everything was fine for a while, and Lindsay seemed happy, but then there was a confrontation when she came out of the bathroom, and she ran out in tears. Everyone fears she's on some kind of self-destructive collision course." [PageSix]
Meanwhile, Lindsay also reportedly has a crush on Leonardo DiCaprio. "Lindsay has a major crush on Leo but that's as far as it goes right now. She knows him, they are friends but that's it. Lindsay is ready to be more then friends with Leo but he doesn't see her that way." [ShowbizSpy]
According to Ian Halperin, author of Brangelina: The Untold Story of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie , it was Angelina Jolie who came up with the storyline that Jennifer Aniston put her career ahead of having a family with Brad Pitt, as she "was convinced that this is the story that would resonate with all these women who saw her as a man-stealing bitch." [USWeekly]
Katie Holmes looks very tired and like she wants you to get out of her way when she goes out to get coffee. Celebrities! And so on and so forth. [DailyMail]
Daniel Radcliffe's rep claims that Harry Potter doesn't smoke pot, regardless of what the tabloids are saying: "Daniel does smoke the occasional roll-up cigarette, but he was not doing anything more than this." 420 points from Gryffindor! [PageSix]
Kevin Spacey says that living in London has given him "a whole new perspective, not only on America, but on the world itself." He also says he's "starting to dress a little more formally, too, wearing British designer suits - which would have made my mother very proud." [DailyMail]
Leona Lewis has turned down a $1 million offer to pose for Playboy. [TheSun]
Liam Gallagher says that the remaining members of Oasis will carry on as a new band after Noel Gallagher's departure. "We're sort of doing things at the moment," he says, "Not Oasis, Oasis is done. Everyone except for Noel." [Reuters]
Alanis Morrissette says she struggled with anorexia and bulimia as a teenager, and that being in recovery has helped her strengthen several aspects of her life: ""I'm really clear about what my life mission is now. There's no more depression or lethargy, and I feel like I've returned to the athlete I once was. I'm integrating all the parts of me — jock, musician, writer, poet, philosopher — and becoming stronger as a result." [CNN]
Leading porn company Vivid Entertainment has "legally obtained" a copy of Carrie Prejean's "solo sex tape" and wants her to sign off before they distribute it. Yeah, right. She is so not doing this. Though in fairness, I Am Doing This would probably make a good title for the tape, no? [TMZ]
Emmy Rossum was not amused when a DJ tried to compare her relationship with Adam Duritz to that of Rose McGowan and Marilyn Manson. [DailyExpress]
"I used to repeat with many of the actors and actresses I've worked with, because it's a like an investment. If you find someone that you understand very well and they get you, it saves time and it also gives you more security. [With Penélope], I'm willing to push her as far as possible. I know her versatility, and am interested by the idea of working with her in 10 years when she's 45 and it's an entirely different character."-Pedro Almodovar, on working with Penelope Cruz. [WSJ]
Joey Lawrence and his wife are expecting their second daughter in April. If you feel the need to celebrate, I suggest watching this. [People]
Oprah apologized to Robin Givens on her show yesterday for a show she'd taped with Mike Tyson, wherein Oprah's audience laughed after Tyson noted he wanted to "sock" Givens after an interview she gave Barbara Walters about their abusive relationship. "I would say to you and every woman, who has ever been hit, I feel that I did not handle that as well as I should have and I feel that I could have gone further and should have said more to clarify that what he was doing and what he was saying was wrong," Oprah said, "So I apologize to you and I apologize to every woman who has ever been in that situation." [DailyExpress]
Kiefer Sutherland would like you to know that he has not reconciled with his ex-wife, Kelly Winn, though they have "have remained good friends since they separated in 1999."  [People]
A source claims that Alex Rodriguezis thinking of proposing to Kate Hudson: "He's been talking about proposing quite a bit lately. He wants to think of a creative and cute way to pop the question." [ShowbizSpy]
The man accused of trying to extort money from Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber by threatening to publish a "provocative photo" of the couple's daughter is also being accused of repeatedly beating and raping his ex-wife. [NYDN]
Stephenie Meyer says that Robert Pattinson resembles the Edward Cullen she always imagined: "There's something unusual. There are moments where he looks exactly like he did in my head." [E!]
"If I could choose any role other than mine I would not mind playing Bella. That girl is facing some issues and it would be fun to get inside her mind for a day."-Taylor Lautner [ShowbizSpy]
"I just want to say though, that if people have a problem with designers or magazines using too thin models, they should just stop buying the designers' clothes or the magazines. Don't buy them and then complain about it and feel bad about yourself! Use your power. Magazines will change if no one's buying them, believe me."-Cindy Crawford [TimesOnline]
"Everyone in my family knows that I try to eat healthy and I'm trying to cut back on sugar. So I look at the dessert table at my mother's house and quietly grumble. But then, sure enough, there's always the one thing that is the kryptonite of my dessert life. So I shove the spoon in and eat the chocolate-pudding cake. Mom wins, and the whole crowd has a good laugh."-Alec Baldwin, Team Cake. [Parade]

"Boxers Or Briefs?" [Pot Psychology]

Tracie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the biweekly "advice" column in which we attempt to solve everyone's problems with an herbal remedy.

(Remember, kids: Don't do drugs!) In this episode, Rich and I answer questions about Wikipedia, roommates, and sugar daddies. Got a burning question? Send it to potpsych@jezebel.com. Or to Twitter.

Boxers or Briefs? from Pot Psychology on Vimeo.

Stick A Fork In It [Hi/goodbye]

Dodai — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:45:00 -0500

November 13 is National Indian Pudding Day, called the nation's "ugliest, yet great tasting, bi-cultural culinary treat." John Adams liked it; but it apparently it's not Indian, it's British; Native Americans didn't have molasses. Oy. Happy Friday. [The Nibble, Slashfood]

Contents Of Prejean Sex Tape Revealed; Jon Reportedly Made Sex Tape, Used Coke [Dirt Bag (After Dark)]

Margaret — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0500

Carrie Prejean admitted to making a sex tape, but there are actually eight tapes and 30 photos. Radar Online reports: "On one tape Carrie is wearing just a flowing white blouse as she touches her body in an alluring manner."

Most of the pictures are topless and Prejean took them herself in a mirror. In others she's totally nude. [Radar Online]
Jon Gosselin's bodyguard Thomas Meinelt has been subpoenaed to testify in TLC's lawsuit against Jon. This could be very bad news for Jon if he wants to maintain custody of his kids. His former lover/babysitter Stephanie Santoro claims, "Tom said people close to Jon put a camera in his hotel room, and paid a girl to flirt with Jon and have sex with him. He also told me that he saw Jon snort cocaine on more than one occasion, and that the more Jon got into partying, the more cocaine he used!" Uh, isn't that usually how it works? [National Enquirer]
TLC's lawyers are also asking the court for permission to serve Stephanie Santoro with a subpoena. [TMZ]
Jon Gosselin's countersuit against TLC claims the network has caused him "to suffer harm to his reputation." [TMZ]
Jon Gosselin's rep says the National Enquirer's claim that Jon made a sex tape and did cocaine are, "truly false... It's sad that people are picking this up." [Us]
Dina Lohan says Michael Lohan should be thrown in jail for releasing tapes of their phone calls because she has a protection order against him that says he can't call her until 2011. "It's bullshit," says Michael. "I called the house to talk to the kids and she would get on the phone and tell me all this stuff. I couldn't control that. I have all the tapes to prove it." Just to make things worse, he added that Dina would sometimes pick up the phone clearly intoxicated and vent to him about her boyfriend and other problems in her life. [Radar Online]
Though Rosie O'Donnell only admitted that she and her wife Kelli Carpenter are having relationship problems, today on her Sirius XM radio show she said Kelli actually moved out two years ago. [Perez Hilton]
Michael Jackson's former manager Dr. Tohme Tohme filed a creditor's claim against Jackson's estate yesterday, saying Michael promised him $2.3 million if he could find a company to save Neverland Ranch from foreclosure last year. [TMZ]
BREAKING: Jennifer Aniston, who endorses SmartWater, was spotted holding a bottle of Arrowhead water while on vacation in Mexico. [TMZ]
The former girlfriend of Edis Kayalar, the man accused of trying to blackmail Cindy Crawford, tried to get a restraining order against him. She claimed in a declaration that he, "He asked me to sleep with him at a friend's house, and when I refused he slapped me across my face and punched me 6-7 time (sic) all over body." She never showed up in court so the judge took no action. [TMZ]
Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and the L.A. Lakers are being sued by the makers of giant monitors they used during their concerts and events that the company says were patented. [TMZ]
The company that chartered the plane carrying DJ AM that crashed in South Carolina, along with Goodyear Tire, Learjet, and the estates of the two pilots who died, are being sued for wrongful death because, "the crash ultimately caused Adam Goldstein's death." The suit claims DJ AM was forced to take various drugs because of the injuries he suffered. [TMZ]
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz says, "My sister has an incredible body. I feel sorry for anyone who would judge her, because she's one sexy lady." [Us]
Nicholas Cage's home was auctioned yesterday and today, movers cleaned it out, removing carpets, boxes, and a giant stained glass window. [TMZ]
Brandy won't be subjected to a civil trial for her December 2006 car crash. She just settled with the last plaintiffs, the parents of the woman who died in the accident. [TMZ]
Police noticed Paris Hilton's gate was left open and went up to the house to make sure everything was OK, since the house was recently burglarized. [TMZ]
Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks have split up. "We're both just really, really busy with our careers, and we spend a lot of time apart from each other – so we're just taking a little break right now," said Hough. [People]
Hough said there's no heartache. "It's a good thing for us right now," she said. [Us]
Russell Brand says he's not sorry for leaving lewd messages on actor Andrew Sachs' answering machine last year. "I would've done nothing differently. I apologise for the thing I did wrong to the person I did it to but the whole subsequent scandal was funny, it is funny I think. It's just rhubarb and guff," he says. [The Mirror]
Stephanie Pratt pled not guilty to DUI today and her lawyer said she'll check into rehab. [TMZ]
NeNe Leakes says she and Kim Zolciak are "Trying to be peaceful with each other... Kim and I have an up-and-down relationship. Don't be surprised if we have a falling out again. That's just how we are." [People]
Amanda Peet says she'd like to work with her 2012 co-star John Cusack again in a romantic comedy. "He's brilliant, he's just a brilliant actor, so he can do anything," Peet said, "but I do feel like it would be fun if we could do something that's more comedic since we both love that." [CBS News]
In Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's new book they say Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt really know how to manipulate the media, but they say they don't want to annoy Brangelina. "We wouldn't want to piss them off. She might steal Spencer-you know, because she steals people's husbands!" says Heidi, "But seriously, we'd love to sit down and discuss fame with them. Consider this your formal invitation, Brangelina. Let's hang out sometime. We'll be SpeidiLina!" [Playboy]
Speidi also told Playboy that in 2010 they plan to "adopt an African baby, date Vince Vaughn, shave our heads, pretend Spencer is trapped in a balloon and have octuplets." [Us]