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WTF Thursday: The ESPN Edition

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Ben Roethlisberger to Speak Out about His Sexual Assault Case
TMZ.com is going to air the news conference live.  This should be, um, interesting!

Richard Jefferson Needs to Take an Email Etiquette Class
With all of today’s technology, people sometimes forget that there are still some rules.  That’s right; some things just shouldn’t be sent via email, text, Twitter or Facebook.   Things like “I’m Pregnant,” “I’m getting married,” or “I have an STD” are conversations you need to have individually with those who you love most, not via a social media network.  This week’s biggest offender is NBA player Richard Jefferson who dumped his fiancé via email.

The T.O. Show is a Great PR Move Terrell Owens
Well, if I must say so myself, VH1’s T.O. Show is pretty entertaining.  After I watched the first episode last week on VH1’s website my dislike for Terrell subsided slightly.  He actually comes off as likable on the show.

WTF? Wednesdays: Johnny Depp’s island, Bruno on Howard Stern, sex with pillows and more

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Johnny Depp’s Island:
I have loved Johnny Depp since his 21 Jump Street Days. I went to see Public Enemies over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed his performance as bank robber John Dillinger. My friend mentioned to me after the movie that Depp had recently bought an island. That’s right, Johnny Depp owns a 45-acre private Bahamian island. And he even named one of the island’s beaches after Heath Ledger. *tear*

Bruno’s Howard Stern Interview:
I haven’t seen the movie Bruno movie yet, but Sacha Baron Cohen is definitely back at his shenanigans with Bruno, the gay Austrian. Bruno recently appeared on Howard Stern. This is definitely NOT for the easily offended!!

The Bachelorette Finale Spoilers:
If you can’t wait two weeks for the finale of The Bachelorette, I found some finale spoilers over at The Hollywood Gossip. Good stuff!!

Is He Serious?:
This is why I love YouTube. People make complete fools of themselves and don’t think twice about sharing their buffoonery with the entire world! Well, this video was posted on one of my favorite blogs Crunktasitkal.net and it is so funny, I had no choice but to share with you for WTF Wednesday. Apparently there is some dance where you act like you’re having sex? All I can say is “That poor, poor pillow!” WTF is up with this dude??? Before you watch this, please know that this is NOT SAFE FOR WORK!

WTF Wednesdays: Michael Jackson Edition

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

1. The Michael Jackson Tribute that BET Never Aired
Unlike the rest of the universe, I didn’t watch the Michael Jackson memorial service yesterday. Part of me doesn’t want to accept the fact that he is really gone, and another part of me just refuses to get caught up in the media circus. But when I ran across this tribute video last night, I actually shed a tear, or two, or three. Rumor has it (http://perezhilton.com/2009-07-07-in-memoriam-15) that this video was supposed to have aired on the BET Awards, but never did. WTF BET!!

2. John Mayer Performs Human Nature
I’m a huge John Mayer fan, so I felt compelled to share this fabulous video of him performing Michael Jackson’s song “Human Nature.” Some people questioned why John Mayer was performing at the memorial service and what his connection was to Michael. WTF! I don’t care what the connection is or was. If you’re a fan of music, how can you not like this? Two thumbs way up…

3. And Just When the MJ Coverage Is Too Overwhelming, there’s ALWAYS Brother Franklin…
Brother Franklin is quickly becoming a You Tube star! He cracks me up!!

Where’s Bubbles the chimp?

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Remember Bubbles? Before Michael Jackson had kids, he had a chimp. Fortunately, it wasn’t forced to live with Katherine Jackson, Michael’s mother. Unfortunately for MJ’s kids, it’s off to grandma’s house they go.

Guess that’s not so bad, though — right? I mean, her kids turned out, um, yeah … it’s bad.

Though, Michael loved Katherine. She was reportedly one of the few people he stayed in touch within the large Jackson family.

Just keep Joe away from the kiddos, will you, Katherine? He might try to sell them on Craigslist or something.

With all the discussion surrounding the shocking death of Michael Jackson, people have wondered whatever happened to his beloved chimpanzee Bubbles. It turns out, the chimp is alive and well and monkeying around in a Florida primate sanctuary, PEOPLE has learned.

The 26-year old chimp, who lived with Jackson in the late 1980s, has spent the past four years at the Center For Great Apes, home to forty-two chimpanzees and orangutans.

“He’s a very sweet and nice chimp, he really is,” says sanctuary director Patti Ragan.

More from MSNBC.com.

Michael singing to his Momma:

20 Questions

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

1. Why did I think Ed McMahon would live forever?

2. Why is Bravo milking the NJ Housewives show to the last drop?

3. Shouldn’t Keyshia Cole put her mom on A&E’s show Intervention?

4. How could anyone not like the movie The Hangover?

5. Isn’t Bruce Willis still a tad sexy for his age?

6. What really happened to Michael Jackson?

7. Can CNN go 24 hours without mentioning President Barack Obama’s name?

8. Why do I still miss Tim Russert?

9. Why is Beyonce taking her concert to Greensboro and not Charlotte?

10. When is Chris Rock going back on tour?

11. When will couple’s learn that reality TV shows mean the end of their
relationship?

12. How many Tweets per day is too many?

13. Is anyone on MySpace anymore?

14. Have you Googled yourself lately?

15. Did you know June 19 was National Flip Flop Day?

16. When is the last time you met someone who was actually from Charlotte?

17. Will Mariah Carey ever put any clothes on?

18. Doesn’t every woman want a man with benefits?

19. What do people like about NBC’s show I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of
Here
?

20. Am I the only person who remembers the old TV show Small Wonder?

WTF Wednesdays: Taylor Swift and T-Pain team up, Lohan tweets topless, Usher files for divorce

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

1. Taylor Swift is a GANGSTA?
I’m not sure whose album this song is on, but Taylor Swift and T-Pain teamed up to give you this musical masterpiece! I think it’s kind of funny. Enjoy.


2. Real Housewives of New Jersey Finale was sooooooo worth the wait
First things first: For all of you Danielle fans, you can order Cop without a Badge — the book that started all of the drama for $189.00 on Amazon.com.
Anyway, here’s my two cents about the finale: Of course the highlight was when Theresa got her Incredible Hulk on and flipped the table over at dinner. Bravo, Bravo! (Pun intended). Um, yeah … Dina is a liar, but I love the fact that her big sister Caroline is the female version of Tony Soprano. I especially love her classic quote: “Let me tell you something about my family. We are thick as thieves and we protect each other til’ the end” (insert New Jersey accent here). Good for Jacqueline for keeping it real. And last, but not least, poor Danielle. I can’t wait to see the reunion show next Tuesday.

3. Linsday Lohan tweets topless pics
Speaking of Twitter, check out the topless picture that Lindsay Lohan posted on her Twitter page. I swear, the kids are growing up so fast these days. I miss the Lindsay from the Freaky Friday and Mean Girls days.

4. Usher Files for Divorce
Now that Usher has filed for divorce, maybe his soon-to-be-ex-wife won’t be spending as much time Twittering all day long. I hope she updates her Twitter bio too, which says “Wife to one, Mom to some, phased by little, and intimidated by none …”

The Wack List: June 17

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Five people, places and things we really ain’t digging today.

Continental Airlines. Get it together!

Sneakin’ in drugs by any means necessary.

• The media’s love of Amy Winehouse’s drug problem.

• Former Miss California — who just will not go away.

Politicians and their less-than-political affairs.

Captain America 600: Cap’s back from the dead?

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Hey, we won’t spoil the surprise, but the highly anticipated Marvel comic book — Captain America No. 600 — goes on sale today (on an unprecedented Monday sales day) and promises to answer all the questions about the patriotic hero’s possible return.

For a spoiler-ridden account of the details check out the Robot 6 blog and be sure to talk to Cap writer Ed Brubaker when he hits town for the big HeroesCon comic convention this week.

Prejean didn’t like Playboy offer

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Her pageant day gaffe wasn’t enough to get her canned, but participating in the media parade with anti-gay marriage advocates — while ignoring her duties as Miss California — didn’t sit well with The Donald.

Now Carrie Prejean says she’s “shocked” she was fired. She also says pageant officials were pushing a Playboy spread and reality TV offers. They say they were just passing along offers. (Really, are either of those offers shocking?)

She says she was fired because of her political beliefs, but — we all know — Donald Trump could give a crap about what rattles around in the air space between her ears; he just wants her to fulfill her contract. It’s just business, baby.

We just got off the phone with deposed Miss California USA Carrie Prejean — and she says the pageant was trying to whore her out to Playboy.

Prejean claims pageant honcho Keith Lewis actually asked her last month if she would take two gigs — appearing on “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!” and Playboy. Prejean says Lewis told her Playboy offered $140,000 for her to pose semi-nude. She rejected both offers.

A few minutes ago we talked to Lewis who said he was not pushing her to take either gig — but merely passing the offers along. Lewis said Prejean had insisted they not turn anything down without running it by her.

Read more from TMZ.

Ultimately, all that will happen is that Miss No-Gay-Marriage will be a Conservative super star … until they realize no one’s listening to her, either, and they pick a new super star to sacrifice.

WTF? Wednesdays: Lil Kim dances with a Gremlin, MC Hammer comes back, Brett Michaels gets squashed and more

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

1. Lil Kim has gone from Dancing with the Stars to Dancing with the Gremlins
Lil Kim was one of my favorite rappers back when I was a college student at Johnson C. Smith University many moons ago. I loved her first album, Hardcore, which was certified double platinum in 1996. I used to listen to it religiously my sophomore year. But it’s been downhill for her ever since. Bless her heart; I used to think she just couldn’t catch a break. Yet, I still cheered for her during her recent stint on Dancing with the Stars, but now she’s gone too far. I just ran across this photo of Kim dancing with a Gremlin, also known as T Pain, during HOT 97’s Summer Jam 2009 at Giants Stadium. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. WTF Kim?! Whatever you do, please don’t get any water on him, and please don’t feed him after midnight.

2. Is Ashton Kutcher keeping it too real on his Twitter account?
I don’t think so, but I guess some folks do. Word on the street is that he tweeted that “autographs are annoying.” WTF is the big deal? I’m not a celebrity, but I’m sure autographs have to be one of the most annoying things about being a star, followed by having to take random photos with fans all the time. I never understood the purpose of autographs anyway????

3. MC Hammer’s new TV show: Don’t call it a comeback … call it a train wreck!

It’s Hammertime on A&E. WTF?! Yes, MC friggin Hammer has a new show that’s airing on A&E, which premieres on June 14. I’m a reality TV junkie so I may end up watching this nonsense. Sad but true, I know. Yes, I need a reality TV intervention. And for you die-hard Hammer fans, it’s also Twittertime; you can follow him on Twitter, according to the show’s Web site. So, in honor of MC Hammer and his pants, here’s a little vintage “U Can’t Touch This” for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy.

4. The Infamous Brett Michaels Tony Awards Video
Speaking of videos, I keep watching this video footage of Brett Michaels getting squashed at the Tony Awards over and over. I think you should too! You can thank me later.