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So I decided to give in and see what the whole Perez/Will.I.Am. drama was all about.  I started with Perez’s video statement.  I totally agreed with him that “violence is never the answer”.  In the end, a man was assaulted and that is WRONG in every sense of the word.  I also think that anyone who’s willing to give any serious thought to anything that Perez Hilton writes or says, has got to find something better to do with their life.  Imagine my surprise when that someone turned out to be Will.I.Am.

Yes, we are talking about THE Will.I.Am., as in mega-watt producer/lead man of The Black Eyed Peas.  I could understand Will defending his group and/or Fergie against an industry executive or anyone who may have been questioning their integrity as a band, but Perez freakin’ Hilton?  C’mon, Will - you can do SO much better than that!   

Perez claims that it all started with Fergie approaching him not once, but TWICE that day about how she thought ‘things were cool’ between them.  Seriously? The girl is married to the hunky Josh Duhamel (who’s promoting the million dollar Transformers movie as we speak) and is a member of a chart-topping band.  Yet she’s preoccupied about why things aren’t ‘cool’ between her and some blogger?  Note to Fergie: Who Cares?  You’ve got so many great things on your plate right now, so why even waste your breath on this guy?  Trust me when I say that I doubt Perez is losing sleep over whether you approve of his website.  

True, it wasn’t Will that hit Perez - it was the band’s manager “Polo” Molina.  I agree with Perez that someone in management should be more professional, and not running around hitting people.  Then again, you can’t provoke someone and not expect them to act irrationally.  Bottom line is that these are two grown men, who could’ve handled themselves better.  Will should’ve been partying and celebrating that night, but instead he opted to get Perez’s panties in a bind.  Perez claims he was  ’threatened’ by Will’s stance and admitted that he wanted to say something that would set Will off.  In an effort to show he can’t be intimidated, he proceeds to call Will a ‘faggot’ - a word that I believe no one should ever use.  Perez can’t fly his anti-violence flag, yet provoke people in such a way that you know will result in a violent altercation.  And if Will was following Perez around like he made him out to be, then Will can’t act innocent either. Going out of your way to follow someone shows you had intent to cause trouble, too. 

Honestly, I feel like I just broke up two kids from fighting in a playground.  That’s how juvenile this whole situation is turning out to be.  Perez said he “doesn’t need this kind of drama” in his life, but again, you reap what you sow.  I guarantee if you walked up to a complete stranger on the street and called him a ‘faggot’,  that person’s going to give you a reaction that will be violent or extremely unpleasant to say the least.  Hopefully next time, you guys can go to an industry event and celebrate the wonderful lives you lead and not worry about senseless things like name calling and mindless confrontations. 

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Once upon a time, there was a show called Grey’s Anatomy that I absolutely could NOT live without.  I’m talking Top 3 on the Tivo Season Pass, people.  I was a true fan who loved the show for all that it’s worth.  Then out of the blue, it just started to SUCK.  Big time.  It were as if all the great writers jumped ship and moved to ‘Private Practice’.   But that wasn’t my only reason for the lack of interest.  Izzie Stephens, the character played by the lovely Katherine Heigl, began to annoy me to no end.  So much so, that it became painful to tune in every week.  So I stopped watching. Seriously.   

Now Katherine had all of Hollywood buzzing this week over her renewed contract for next season - a deal that sealed her character’s fate in last season’s cliffhanger. But honestly, she should’ve been long gone by now.  Her character has run its course.  Not to mention, ABC should’ve kicked her to the curb last summer when she dissed the show’s writers by asking that she not be considered for an Emmy - a direct reference to her character’s lack of material.  So now I can’t help but wonder, why the change of heart?  Did she realize that just because she did ‘27 Dresses’, she probably shouldn’t quit her day job just yet?  Or did she love the great writing in her supposedly last season, that she’s just jonesing for more ‘emmy worthy’ plotlines?    

Either way, she’s signed on for another season, and I doubt I’ll be tuning in. Mind you, I was also a fan of the ‘Prison Break’ character Michael Scoffield, but even he realized when it was time to end his run. Now if only Izzie Stephens would follow his lead!   

When you have “TwilightTweaker” as your Twitter name, it’s a dead give away that you’re obviously a Twilight addict.  I’m well aware that I’m a tiny part of a fan base that’s now being compared to Beatlemania.  But it wasn’t until this week that I began to question the true power that Twilight mania can have or has had in the world these days.   

Case in point:  ’Nurse Jackie’.  The new show on Showtime (of which I’ve also become a new fan) debuted Monday night to the biggest numbers for a series premiere.  Normally that’d be no big whoop, considering that Showtime (in my eyes) has the best television programming, period. But consider the fact that Peter Facinelli, hunky star of the ‘Twilight’ movie,  just happens to be one of the co-stars and then you start to wonder.  Did Peter’s role play a part in those big numbers?  Even more so, was it the SOLE reason why the premiere did so well?  I assumed that the award-winning ‘Weeds’ as a lead-in is what nailed it for them, but now I’m not so sure. 

No disrespect to Edie Falco, but I doubt that her ‘Sopranos’ fan base would turn out in such big numbers, so I’m counting them out.  ’Weeds’ fans have been devoted for the past 3 seasons, but how many of them would’ve stayed tuned in to watch a show like ‘Nurse Jackie’?  I feel that if you’re a fan of Showtime’s programming (’Californication’ and ‘Dexter’ are among my top 5 faves), you’re going to appreciate anything they put out.  But Twilighters come from an entirely different plane.  Their loyalty is unfathomable.  Not to question the loyalty of the ‘Weeds’ fans, but I doubt anyone of them would rush out to see a romantic comedy in the theaters just because Mary Louise-Parker had a co-starring role in it.   And no disrespect to Peter Facinelli - he did promote the show on the talk show circuit, as well as his own personal Twitter plugs -  but he’s no Rob Pattinson.  In other words, he’s not the leading man in the movie.  Nevertheless, he’s still a PART of the ‘Twilight’ franchise, and I’m starting to believe that may be the equivalent to the golden ticket in Hollywood.   If the fate of ‘Nurse Jackie’ rests in the hands of these fans, Edie Falco should be sitting pretty right about now! 

It was announced yesterday that Kris Allen was awarded the coveted prize as this year’s American Idol winner:  His very own record deal.  Let’s hope the producers steer him in the right direction (think Chris Daughtry) and not in the wrong (Taylor Hicks, anyone?).

But when he shocked the world with his win, fans questioned the voting.  When he sang the national anthem for the first game of the NBA Finals, fans went on a Twitter frenzy stating that ‘Adam would’ve done it better’.  This kid just can’t win! True, Adam was the more talented of the two, but he just wasn’t what America had in mind this time. 

Sure everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but I don’t get why people continue to hate on this poor kid.  I mean, look at that face -he’s adorable and harmless!  He’s a small town kid, who’s married to a girl who could pass as Reese Witherspoon’s cutesy little sister.  America voted for him, because he’s the All –American Kid that everyone roots for from the sidelines.  He’s wholesome.  He’s sweet.  He’s the kid next door, who probably helps old ladies cross the street.  And he’s got the talent to back it up.  Kris held his own (and seized my attention) this season, because he was such a joy to watch.  And just when you thought he was a Jason Mraz wannabe, he went out of his zone performing numbers like Glen Hansard’s “Falling Slowly” and a cover of Kanye West’s “Heartless”, to prove that he was a risk taker too. 

To quote Jamie Foxx (when he mentored the Idol contestants), “Kris made me swoon”! :-0

(The Cannons/US Magazine)     

Can’t believe I’m actually making the time to talk about two people I could give a sh*t about, but today, something peaked my interest in the whole Eminem/Nick Cannon side show.  To bring you up to speed:  Shady insulted Mariah, thereby insulting Mariah’s new hubby, Nick Cannon. Nick blog bashes on Shady, and now everyone says Nick fell right into Shady’s trap by creating drama and drawing attention to Shady’s new album that’s about to drop. Whew!      

That being said, I can’t help but side with Nick.  What was he supposed to do?  NOT defend his new wife?  True, guys are going to call him a p***y either way, but it takes a real man to take a stand in my book.  It’s obvious Slim Shady has shown he can push a button or two when it comes to celebrities (see past and recent music videos!).  But whether anything ever happened between Shady and Mariah in the past (which she denies) is irrelevant.  She’s a married woman now and her husband is doing what any married man would do — he’s defending his wife.  Nick shouldn’t be criticized for being a good husband.  Instead he should be commended for that, so kudos to you, Nick! .  Good for you for not being a punk, and showing you’ve got all the respect in the world for your wife - something Mr. Slim Shady knows nothing about. 

 (Twilight’s First Couple/Beverly Wilshire Photo Shoot) 

Rob and Kristen.  Robsten.  TwiLovers.  I swear, it’s enough to make me slit my wrist with my Twilight bookmark.  Enough already!!  As much as I would LOVE to sit here and talk about Rob 24/7, I’ve officially become nauseated by all the Rob/Kristen romance crap.  In the end, do I even care?  Nope.  Better yet, do the Twilighters give a rat’s ass?  Hell. No.  

I totally get why people root for them to be together.  They had awesome on-screen chemistry.  They’re adorable.  They make a great couple.  And let’s face it… we are talking about THE Edward and Bella here.  Heck, I’m still reeling over the fact that the ‘Slumdog’ couple are a real life item.  When you’re rooting for them in the movie, it’s only natural to root for them on off-screen.  It just bugs me how the media has become so fascinated with even the slightest prospect of them being romantically involved.   It’s like ‘ooh look, they’re sitting with their legs touching… it must be SERIOUS?’.   Yeah, right.  

And where is Michael Angarano in all of this?  Is it so hard to imagine that Kristen’s long term relationship with him could truly be genuine or (gasp!) happy?  Poor kid. Part of me can’t help but wonder whether this is part of Summit’s plan to add to the “New Moon” hype?  Maybe.  But it’s silly.  Better yet, it’s downright insulting if they think that a romance between the lead stars will play a part in whether we see the next movie.  Trust me when I say that female fans line up to see Twilight movies for one reason only:  EDWARD CULLEN.  And as long as that role is being played by Rob Pattinson, I doubt there’s anything the media or studio can do to change anyone’s minds.   

Okay, so I was actually bummed to see Allison leave Idol last night.  And then she cried during the painful exit video montage.  I feel bad whenever contestants start crying.  I mostly feel bad ‘cause even though I wasn’t rooting for her, Allison is such a great talent.  I just feel she didn’t have the public’s vote over the rest of the guys.  I’ll admit that I’m a sucker for Adam Lambert and  Kris Allen (even though he’s the weakest vocalist of the bunch, which he happily admitted to a week ago!).  Allison’s young and still needs to work on her maturity level as far as readying herself for the cutthroat music biz.  In the end, I have no reason to worry about this girl — she’s gonna be just fine. But let’s move on to the other two female performers – Gwen Stefani as the guest and Paula Abdul as the guest/judge.  WTF?

First up…Gwen Stefani.  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE HER!  She is easily one of the coolest chicks in the industry, but her look bothered me.  Neon green bra under white tank top?  Totally acceptable L.A. wear, but that had to be the most unbecoming bra in the world.  Not only did it make her boobs look unusually pointy, but they looked SAGGY.  Not grandma saggy, but droopy sad saggy, if you will.  Aye Carumba, we know you just had a baby, but geez!  Her movements were so awkward and uncomfortable, as if she were struggling to find some sort comfort zone on the Idol stage.  Her entire performance seemed winded and heavy footed, like she was out shape, yet trying very hard to play it off.  I guess that’s why she decided to throw in 5 push ups in the middle of her routine.  BAD IDEA.  It made her move even slower and took away from her already weakened voice.  I know motherhood’s kept her busy, but WOW.  Expected so much more from her, but even Gwen’s entitled to an off night!

Second up…Paula Abdul.  Don’t get me wrong, Paula looks FABULOUS and she can still move.  But that song was HORRIBLE.  It was sad to see that her music hasn’t improved much since the ‘80’s, but even her ‘80’s stuff sounded better than that!  She does look happy and healthier, so I’m not about to rain on her parade.  Thought the whole routine was a bit cheesy, but you know what – Paula still did her thing. 

Questlove posted a tweet on his Twitter the other day saying “Aniston: I get it now”.  His headline merely confirmed what I’ve already known:  Jennifer Aniston is the SHIT!  

 The public’s image of Jennifer Aniston is limited to the tabloid tidbits commonly seen at grocery store checkouts:  Married and (happily) divorced from Hollywood Hunk, Brad Pitt.  Former on/off again girlfriend of Twitter Celeb/Whore, John Mayer.  Love Lost Jennifer Adopts a Baby.  Who CARES?  Underneath it all, Jennifer is the coolest chick on the planet -  in my eyes, at least.  To me, the girl is FLAWLESS -  both in physical and natural beauty.  During her ‘early Friends’ years, I saw her waiting for a table at a restaurant one year during Cinco de Mayo.  And she was doing just that — waiting for a table like the rest of us.  No prima donna bullshit.  And when she was seated at her table, her focus was 100% on the conversation with her dinner guest.  She could care less of her surroundings, nor was she preoccupied with being seen.  In other words, she reminded me of yours truly! It’s true! And that’s what made her seem that much more ‘normal’ to me.  She was the epitome of the un-Hollywood actress -  the down to earth girl who hadn’t been swayed by fame.  I think it’s ridiculous for people to feel sorry for her and label her with cheesy headlines like “unlucky in love”.  In reality, Jennifer is far from it.  She lives a happy and privileged life that most people only dream about.  She’s a talented actress, who’s had success on both the small and big screen. Plus add the fact that she’s beautiful, ageless, and completely uninhibited.  She has remained unscathed throughout all the Brangelina drama, while still maintaining her privacy.  She has put Angelina in check (only when necessary!) and has seemed to keep all Brad-related comments to an absolute minimum.  That’s ’cause Jennifer’s a woman of class, who has weathered the storm with humor and grace.  She’s an inspiration to women everywhere.  As far as I’m concerned, Brad can kiss Jennifer’s yoga-toned ass up and down the street.  Take that, Benjamin Button! 

(THE MAN, THE MYTH: Edward Cullen - VF Italy)

1. You’ve never been much of a reader, but suddenly, you’ve devoted countless hours to reading this book.
2. You’ve fabricated some sort of excuse, or faked some sort of illness, just to get out of doing something that would prevent you from staying home and burying your face in your book.
3. You wonder why you’ve become so obsessed with this book and its characters, but before you consider yourself crazy, you decide to blame the person who got you hooked on the book in the first place!
4. You carry the book EVERYWHERE you go — just in case you get a free moment to squeeze in some reading time.
5. You fly through the entire saga like you’re in some sort of book marathon, which is mind boggling since let’s face it — you didn’t read this much even when you WERE in school!
6. You’ve shut out the entire world and everyone that matters around you.  Basically, some member of your family or friends was neglected in some way while you were busy reading.
7. You sit and wonder why every guy can’t be Edward, or dream of wanting your own Edward.  You’ve basically fallen in love with Edward and are extremely envious of Bella.
8. The minute you finished Twilight, you rushed out (literally) to buy New Moon and repeated that process for the other two books.
9. The minute you finished reading the entire saga, you went into a sort of ‘Twilight Depression’ where you sat around wondering ‘what now…. back to my OWN life?’  (sigh)
10. You decide to re-read the entire saga once you’re done, because as much as you hate to admit, you hate living outside of the Twilight World!

Wow, time flies when you discover Twilight and allow it to consume your life, eh?!  Now that I’ve read the entire saga and gotten over the addiction of having to google Robert Pattinson on a daily basis, I’m now ready to re-enter my short lived blogging career, only this time I’m coming with a bit of Twilight flavor.  Actually, LOTS of flavor.  In other words, if there is nothing that excites or interests me at any given time, you can expect to get some sort of Twilight tidbit on my end.  Not that there isn’t enough Twilight (and soon to be New Moon) madness in the world today, but there are times when I need to do things strictly for my own entertainment.  So beware…. and ENJOY!