A live show of “American Idol” Season 13 on March 13th. Don’t be fooled by appearances folks. The one that looks like Barbie moved to the ghetto is the MVP of the judging panel.
In addition to what I said in the video above, I don’t hate the judges. I think as a whole they seem to have a decent chemistry among each other. I could deal without Mariah Carey making a “ughh” face everytime Nicki Minaj has her turn to say her critique. Of all people, Mariah Carey shouldn’t shrug her shoulders and make faces, she should take note.
In my opinion, Minaj is easily the best judge. Does she say some random, outlandish things sometimes? Yeah she does. But for the most part, what she says has merit and substance to it. I think she’s the best judge because out of the entire panel, she’s the latest to enter the entertainment world. Why is that important? She still remembers what it took to make it to where she is today. She understands the cutthroat attitude it took for her to go from struggling to star. And she knows that singing is only one aspect of the competition. She critiques wardrobe and hairstyle choice because they aren’t looking for just a vocalist. They’re looking for the WHOLE package. The American Idol.
Never thought I’d say this, but thank God for Nicki Minaj. Seriously.
Day 1 of American Idol auditions commences in New York City. 17.8 million people tuned in for the premiere of the 12th season.
If you had any doubt of American Idol’s contribution to music, the producers quickly SQUASHED that idea by playing a six minute video montage that felt like a farewell, greatest hits compilation.
Among the highlights: We saw last year’s champ Phillip Phillips singing his triple platinum hit “Home”; we saw Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson winning Grammys; we saw Jennifer Hudson clutching herDreamgirls Oscar and Fantasia onstage in The Color Purple; we were reminded that Jessica Sanchez will appear on Glee; we were told that Idol contestants have sold more than 200 million records and had 371 No. 1 hits. And then the judges’ accomplishments were enumerated: Randy Jackson, more than 100 million records sold as a producer and artist; Keith Urban, 14 No. 1 hits, five consecutive platinum and multi-platinum records, and four Grammys; Nicki Minaj, the first female solo artist to have seven singles at once on the Billboard Hot 100; Mariah Carey, five octaves and 200 million in record sales.
Despite this hotbed of talent and success, the show debuted 18% less than the premiere of its predecesor season, garnering nearly 18 million people. An 18% dip sounds like a lot and it is, but when you’re still left with nearly 20 million people watching the show after the dip…… It’s still a monster of a success.
Wednesday Night Television Ratings
Thursday Night Television Ratings
As usual with Idol, you didn’t exactly see a ton of auditioning. Of the 41 contestants that went through, the audience only saw about eight. In other words, ample time was squandered with stuff we simply didn’t need to see.
Mariah Carey:
As a judge, nobody can dare question Mariah’s credentials. Selling as many records as 12 years worth of American Idol alums combined (200M), endless amount of Grammies and worldwide recognition for her angelic voice, getting MC was a score.
Within the two episodes the world has seen so far, I see a judge that is poised, thoughtful and considerate in her critique and advice. On more than one occasion the songstress mentions that she too has faced rejection and can absolutely relate to feeling as though her dreams had been dashed within minutes. It’s clear that she is trying to give off the impression to the contestants (and more importantly, the viewers) that she is genuine and likeable. A couple diva-ish moments and crocodile tear aside, I enjoyed Carey as a judge. An $18M pleasantry? Remains to be seen. Definitely a step up from Jennifer Lopez though.
Grade A
Nicki Minaj:
So far, what I’ve seen of Nicki Minaj is very similar to an annoying little child always ready to be the first one to open her mouth as soon as the opportunity arises. Whether this is an insecurity of the “Superbass” singer to prove her worth on the panel or simply an irritatingly “BROOOOOOKLYYYYYYYYNNNNNNNNN!!!!!” quality you’d expect out of a girl from New York, it really became unbearable after the first episode. Although most of her dialogue was very ghetto and unne, there were pockets of clarity in her critiques. As hard as it to be believe, she seems to be the most down to earth judge and referenced on several occasions why certain contestants would be attractive and likeable towards the audience at home in their barker-loungers.(I’m glad that the show is finally acknowledging that appearance plays as much of a role in successful results for the participants as a good performance). If she keeps that trait and lessons her yappy, stereotype-expected role of the angry black woman, I could actually grow to like her.
Grade: B+
Keith Urban:
Poor, poor Keith. Typically stuck in the middle of two bitches strong, passionate women, Urban’s presence gets lost in it all. He seems like an authentic and talented guy but he isn’t exactly driving people to tune in for what he has to say. Unless Nicole Kidman makes a cameo every now and then, Urban simply isn’t memorable.
Rating: C-
Randy Jackson:
I feel that Randy’s place on the judging panel is purely to give the viewers at home a sense of recognition for American Idol and the show it has been. He’s the living, breathing nostalgic piece to connect us to past Idol and all the successes it used to have. But the truth is that the Simon Cowell era is over and it isn’t the show it used to be. Jackson, so far in season 12 and the past couple seasons has been tapped to fufill the role of the brash, brazen position that Simon crafted so beautifully. It feels produced and unnatural. Had the E.P’s of Idol replaced the “dawg” with Jimmy Iovine, the panel would have the business, producing angle Jackson fufills AND ultimately restoring the “Cowell Complex” of honest yet brutal commentary.
Yeah, Randy knows the industry well and gives realistic, justified responses to the talent or lack thereof he witnesses audition but, in my opinion, his chair is an opportunity lost.
Grade: D+
Overall, I think I enjoyed the show. My sole motivation in continuing to watch the upcoming weeks will solely to see Nicki Minaj attempt to control herself around Mariah Carey. Which, for the majority of America and Canada watching, will probably be a major turn off. Predominately, women watch American Idol. They get enough bitchiness in their own lives that seeing rich bitches go at each other just doesn’t seem like valuable entertainment.
Below is my favorite audition of the night. Episodes air Wednesday and Thursday nights on FOX.
Do you ever notice that cult classics from the past seem to be popping up in our fast paced entertainment world more and more?
Why?
Ahh I’m glad you asked. Well, it’s because the entertainment industry currently produces awful music and movies that are all directed toward one demographic: pre-teen to teen girls. Seriously, I can’t even watch any voter award shows anymore without seeing “Twilight” winning something or breathtakingly awkward Kristen Stewart accept an award for highly sought after “Teen Choice Best On-Screen Kiss”. Have you seen this?
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This isn’t what the post is about but I just had to rant about the awkwardness that is Kristen Stewart somewhere.
Anyway, as I was saying, the entertainment industry, in terms of quality, is tanking. When you are re-releasing movies like “Titanic” in 3D, “Scarface”, “The Color Purple”, etc, I’d say we’ve tapped all resources for movie ideas and concepts. Combine that with Twilight, The Hunger Games, formerly Harry Potter making up most of the box office blockbusters, what’s a non pubescent-13 year old to go watch?
Music isn’t much better either. All the music today sounds the same! There’s so differentiation anymore. There will never be another ‘Beatles’ or ‘Rolling Stones’ or ‘Aerosmith’ because if these type of bands were regenerated today, the content they created wouldn’t be the classic tunes we know and love. Why? Well, really, rock and roll is dead. Yeah, there’s Nickelback and Linkin Park but that’s like comparing French and French-Canadian languages. Sure they sound sorta similar, but one is real and one is a joke. Sorry Quebec, France laughs at you. :O
Just kidding, we love you Quebec. It’s a unique love…
These bands wouldn’t survive in today’s entertainment market because everything today seems to be made for the 13 year old girl in heat. The music doesn’t need to be good anymore. Just as long as the ‘man’child performing it looks super duper cute with a face anybody could become ‘excited’ for and tweets how much he loves his fans (when each one of the followers is so up their own ass in delusion that each tweet is a direct message to them) = top of the charts. Sex appeal is half the battle. In the past, for the most part, it was something you earned, not a requirement for the job. Wasn’t like anyone was beating down Steven Tyler’s door before he became Steven Tyler, the lead singer in Aerosmith. He got to where he is today because of his sheer talent to sing and perform, not because of his ability to make the panties of North America wet.
Or maybe he does? ….
Alright the rant is concluido, I can finally get on to the point of the post!!
Now this is what I wanted to show you. I was listening to the “Howard Stern Show” on SiriusXM the other day, and they had Maroon 5 on. In reality, they had lead singer Adam Levine on the show and his bandmates happened to be in the same room to chime in every 5-10 minutes. Promoting their new album “Overexposed”, Levine and Co. talked about the makings of the album, sex, drugs, sex and everything in between. It’s the Howard Stern Show! When it came to performing on the show, they didn’t actually perform one of their own songs on the now available album. They performed “Yesterday”, a Beatles classic because Howard requested it. And Levine killed it. It was so good! And I wanted to show all 12 of you readers how great it was. Unfortunately, the interview/performance cannot be currently found, so… I’ll give you the next best thing.
Below is a performance by Levine and his Maroon 5 friends on “The Voice” in which he performed “Yesterday” by “The Beatles”. I think the “Howard Stern Show” performance was better, but this one is still pretty great.
To sum up: Kristen Stewart is cringeworthy, movies and music officially sucks, sex appeal keeps up the cash flow, and Quebec is as annoying as ever.
How’s your May Long Weekend going folks? Mine is going just excellente. Thanks for asking. Alright Drew’s News let’s go!
The first story up for bids tonight is the season 37 finale of one of my favourite television shows (when it’s actually funny), Saturday Night Live. Hosting the big tohdaloo on this beautiful 19th of May will be the guy who’s got the moves exactly like Jagger, Mick himself! Celebrating his 50th anniversary with that little band he lead sings for, this will also be Jagger’s third time hosting SNL as well as performing. Also worth noting, this will be the final curtain call for cast members Kristin Wiig, Jason Sedakis, and “Digital Shorts” king Andy Samberg.
Chatter: As I’m sitting here explaining what Saturday Night Live is to my friend Craig, I’m trying to think about what to say about Mick Jagger hosting and performing on tonight’s show means. Well, to me Jagger means very little. Yeah, Rolling Stones, awesome. Honestly, I’m more sad about Kristin, Jason and I guess Andy’s departure from the show. Kristin Wiig basically carries the show already and without her I can’t really imagine who’s next in line to take over the “star” slot of the show. Good luck Lorne Michaels and your quest to find the next Mike Myers Eddie Murphy Amy Poehler Tina Fey Will Ferrell Kristin Wiig.
20B with the ringing of a bell. I’d be doing a lot more than just smiling in this photo.
Remember that day when you made a website out of your Harvard dorm room, 900 million people made accounts with it then you eventually went public with it and made 20 billion dollars within the ringing of a Stock Exchange Bell? Well, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook and torn apart on the Academy Award nominated film “The Social Network”, knows what thats like. Jealous yet? I wouldn’t keep reading then. The stock debuted at $38, rose to $42 then ended around the same dollar amount you started. All in all about about 82 million shares were bought and sold. Not to shabby for a Harvard drop out.
Chatter: For all those of you who watched “The Social Network”, you know how brilliant this Zuckerberg guy is, and how he doesn’t give two shits about money. With the geniuses of the world money typically doesn’t take up too much of their brain patterns in terms of thoughts. He was torn to shreds in the movie, being depicted as an egoistical maniac hellbent on gaining success of what used to be a hobby in his dorm room. I don’t think thats what he is truly about. Wouldn’t he already gone public months and maybe years ago when Facebook first blew up? Probably not. I think its a good day in the world when a 28 year old with a dream, hope and a prayer can make a change in the world and be rewarded greatly for it. Good on you Mark. Now buy a country with that cash eh!
Howard Stern joins “Americas Got Talent” on NBC. I know what you’re thinking. Only ONE AMERICAN JUDGE?
The self proclaimed “King of All Media”, Howard Stern recently premiered his return to NBC on the popular talent show “Americas Got Talent” on Monday night (May 14th) as one of the panel of judges. This landmark event marks the return of Stern to the Peacock network, the same one that fired him decades earlier for crude content and SCS fines ranging in the millions on his widely popular radio show “The Howard Stern Show”. The first episode with shock-jock Stern (the only American on the panel) — who took over as a judge for Piers Morgan — slipped by one-third, to 10.3-million total viewers in the early data. This was mainly because NBC decided to air the “AGT” a few weeks earlier than usual in order to compete with the likes of “Dancing With the Stars” and the finale of “The Voice”. All in all, it was a good debut for NBC and an even better premiere for Howard Stern fans around the world. Bababooey.
Chatter: This show has been in the making for months and Howard Stern fans have been along the ride since December when it was first announced on-air on the “Howard Stern Show”. Stern fans know full well that our King has been a fan of this show in particular for years and always gives his critiques on the talent anyway, so why not make a $20 million paycheck for it? Most fans can fully relate to me when I say that we simply cannot get enough of Howard. He works about three days a week, sometimes four if we’re lucky and that simply ain’t enough. As his wife Beth Stern lately said on a talk show, “it’s hard to breath without my Howard”. I’ve never seen the show, but I now will watch it for the entire season. Where Howard goes, his fans will go. Good move NBC, you finally made a good business choice. If only Conan was so lucky. Howard AGT preview below.
I know what you’re all thinking: Why is Turtle from HBO’s “Entourage” in a Tyler Perry movie?
It’s no big secret that I live in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (the only place on Earth where even after mentioning the city, province and country it still doesn’t ring a bell for non locals) and that I really dislike it here. Nearly everyone I know except my friend Justin Gregory (holla) and I seem have a hard on for this place and have no motivation or inkling to leave. Mind boggling.
Anyway, when you’re a teenager living in Saskatoon and aren’t an active alcoholic/graduated to drugs yet, for the ones like me your options are to go to hang out at someone’s house or go to the theatre. Tonight, I chose the theatre and decided upon a movie that had some cover appeal. The title of the movie is called “Think Like A Man”, based on the New York Times Best Seller “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment” written by Steve Harvey, a one two three four time divorcee. Who better to write a relationship how-to book? Wife number four must be a special lady. I’m sure the last three were lovely as well.
Steve Harvey’s Note To Self: Try not to smile like my key demographic for this book are creeps and/or perverts
I haven’t read the book, and I can guarantee it I will never read it after this movie. “It was dreadful” to quote Simon Cowell completely out of context. The movie was as bad as the cast is black. The entire cast is black. They literally pulled out everyone available. Lunelle, the actress that played the obese prostitute from Borat was in it. Tyra Banks must have been booked. To my surprise, this wasn’t a Tyler Perry film. Maybe that’s why it was so bad. Then again, no Tyler Perry movie has ever looked appealing to me.
Tyler Perry: Employing Hollywood’s Black Community and Keeping Stereotypes Alive since 2002
The best part was that the cinematic fun lasted for a whole two hours. Yippee Ki Yay. It went something like this:Had all the different types of men (Player, Mommas Boy, Married, Non Committed, Happily Divorced) and showcased their relationship styles. Then they had each type of women and their dating styles. Although all the women seemed to be the same. One was rich and domineering, one wanted more of a commitment, one made the “player” wait for 90 days until he could eat her cookie (get the metaphor). Miraculously, all these characters began dating each other. Past the introductions to characters that were about as developed as Ellen DeGeneres’ chest, fill in the 1.9 hours left with unwitty jargon, a few misadventures and meant to be funny sexual frustration on the part of the men and the ‘oh boys will be boys’ pity me attitude by the women, you apparently have yourself a romantic comedy. But it wasn’t funny and wasn’t even accidentally romantic. It was just awful. One of those movies you walk away from and think to yourself had I not watched this film my life would have been the same. For me, that’s about as bad as you can get.
What I’d rate “Act Like a Man” out of 10. You get the idea. Yes, that’s me. No, I don’t have missing teeth.
Below is the trailer for the movie. Trust me, the whole thing put together isn’t as charming as the 2:42 minute preview.
‘Its been a long time.. since I came around. It’s been a long time. But I’m back in town. And this time I’m not leavin without Drew’s News’…
If any of you recognize those lyrics minus the Drew’s News part I’ll be very impressed.
Enough teasing and more pleasing! Drew’s News let’s go!
The smile of a madman.
Another day, another hate filled Mel Gibson rant surfaces on the internet. The “Passion of the Christ” star, who has gained more notoriety for being an anti-semite nut job than being known for his films, is back in the headlines for a secretly recorded audio meltdown towards his producer in an upcoming project, “The Maccabees”. During the rant dating back to December in Costa Rica, Gibson can be heard exploding at the producer for not providing him with a screenplay, and nearly has a heart attack in anger and rage. His baby momma Oksana Gregorieva was also lucky enough to get a mention by ”I am earning money for a filthy little c**ksucker who takes advantage of me.” . Among other highlights include “Who wants to eat!? Who the f*** wants to eat?! Go have something to eat! Huraaaaay! F***!!!!!” You stay classy Mel. Below is the audio to the hate filled rant. The language is harsh so if you’re easily offended—— still watch it. Who wants to eat?
Chatter: Mel Gibson is such an asshole and everyone knows it. He knows it! When he was arrested in 2006 in Malibu for a DUI and started screaming anti-Semite slurs towards the police officer that was arresting him, wasn’t that enough of a red flag 6 (!!) years ago that this guy was a nut? Then comes the phone recordings of him verbally berating the mother of his child, Oksana Gregorieva, who, don’t be fooled, isn’t completely innocent and pure. She’s a nut job too, just on a much smaller scale. Then this happens. Come on now. What happened to this guy? He used to be one of the world’s most sought after actor! How do you go from being an Academy Award winner to a hateful drunk that is one step away from murdering someone out of rage? How much more shame and segregation does this a-hole need to realize what’s he’s done to himself? Sad.
Rapper Tupac Shakur attending the MTV Video Music Awards in 1996. Wanna feel old? I was only 1 year old. Have a good day!
Tupac Shakur came back from the dead over the weekend, but only for a performance of course. Why else would he back? The rapper, killed back in 1997 by a drive by shooting in his black BMW, was resurrected over the weekend via Hologram for a performance with Snoop Dogg at an annual music festival Coachella in California. The crowd went absolutely wild, especially the intoxicated/stoned ones I could imagine. Thinking your hallucinating when you’re not sure you’re hallucinating from drugs could be troubling. “Pac” as I’ve heard him be referred to as, performed two of his big songs alongside Snoop Dogg, one being “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted”. After watching it a couple times, Snoop Dogg begins to look like the Hologram. Yikes.
And yeah, language is.. strong in the video.
Chatter: I don’t really have much to say since the whole “East Coast vs West Coast” thing is way before my time, but I think the Hologram thing is very cool and has great potential. When this story came out, I wasn’t even really concerned about the fact it was Tupac’s Hologram being shown at some sort of music festival. The first thing I thought of was the massive potential this could have for other artists much bigger than Tupac Shakur. Could you imagine a Michael Jackson tour with his performance on a 3D scale? Or Jimi Hendrix? Elvis Presley? Sure it isn’t the same as these icons still being here and performing live but isn’t it the next best thing? I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a concert trend in the next couple years and the Hologram technology becomes more sophisticated.
I don’t have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.
-Tupac Shakur
Not only a pioneer in television, Dick Clark is also a member of the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”. Clark has gone down in history as one of the first men in media to feature black artists including the Jackson 5 and The Temptations on his television series, “American Bandstand”
Dick Clark, one of the entertainment industry’s most important player for decades, died on Wednesday (April 18th) at the age of 84 from a massive heart attack. According to Clark’s representative, Mr. Clark had already been admitted to St. John’s Hospital in LA as had just underwent an outpatient procedure the night before his death. Guess there isn’t a better place to have a heart attack then a hospital, but it just wasn’t enough to save the ailing icon. Deemed “americas oldest teenager”, Clark’s health had been on the downline since 2004 when he suffered a stroke and wasn’t able to fufill his television hosting duties at the level of excellence he had displayed his entire career. Most notably, Clark created and starred in “New Years Rockin Eve”, which requires no description. Who else was there qualified to watch do the Times Square countdown than Dick Clark?! Fast forward to 3:11 to watch Clark’s final New Years Eve Countdown, being the first one to welcome us into 2012. And 7:00 to hear Dick’s reaction to the new year.
Chatter: If you asked me a week ago what I know about Dick Clark, I would probably say (insensitively) that Dick Clark is that guy who created “Dick Clark New Year’s Rockin Eve”, and for some reason always does the countdown despite sounding like he has rocks in his mouth. I specifically remember this year, as I was watching the telecast, wondering why this orange dude (google it, he’s very “tanned” in this year’s show) still does the countdown when he can barely say the numbers. I understand it now. As a 17 year old, I guess I can’t really appreciate all that Dick Clark has done for the entertainment industry and the paths he has trailblazer. The past couple days, as with all celebrity deaths, the television news magazines have been airing stories about Clark and interviewing countless amounts of people, all reiterating Clark’s massive imprint on pop culture from the 1960′s to present. The scary thing is that I think I heard 100 times that “Nobody can fill the shoes of Dick Clark, but if anyone is a likely successor, it will be his biggest understudy Ryan Seacrest”. I hope not! Guess it’s true that you don’t really know what you got till its gone.
Are you seeing double? Good, me neither. Sorry Ryan.
Here are some of the thoughts other stars are sharing about the man and his legacy:
Ryan Seacrest: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark. He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
Snoop Dogg: “REST IN PEACE to the DICK CLARK!! U were pioneer n a good man!! Thank u sir.”
Denise Richards: “My heart goes out to Dick Clark’s family and loved ones…. we lost a legend.”
Neil Patrick Harris: “For ever, Dick Clark… So long.”
Joan Rivers: “Very sad to hear about Dick Clark. What a great life. What a great career. Relevant until the end. He will be missed!”
Russell Simmons: “Dick Clark was eternally young. No matter what culturally phenomenon was happening, he always embraced it. RIP.”
Dane Cook: “Rest in peace Mr. Dick Clark. Thank you for new years and new years of class, positivity & entertainment.”
Billy Ray Cyrus: “R. I. P. Dick Clark. Thoughts and prayers with the Clark Family.”
Melissa Joan Hart: “Rest in Peace Dick Clark!! Thanks for entertaining my family for decades! New Years won’t be the same ever again!”
Jared Followill: “R.I.P. Dick Clark? Say it ain’t so…”
William Shatner: “My condolences go out to the family of Dick Clark. My best, Bill.”
Tom Arnold: “#RIPDickClark. He was always nice to me. Even after I screwed up @TheGoldenGlobes.”
Sophia Bush: “RIP Dick Clark. What a legend.”
Rob Thomas: “The end of an era. R.I.P. Dick Clark.”
Jenny McCarthy: “RIP dick Clark. You were amazing to work with. U will be missed. Xxxoo.”
Marlee Matlin: “So sorry about passing of Dick Clark. A man with the gift of discovering talented musicians he also was a consummate producer/lovely man RIP.”
Brooke Burke: “So sad to hear the tragic news. My thoughts & prayers go out to all who loved him.”
Mario Lopez: “It was truly an honor to have worked with him, learn from him and to be able to call him a friend. He was a great man and an even better friend.”
Matthew Morrison: “A sad day as we have lost Dick Clark, an American Icon. You will be missed.”
Holly Robinson Peete: “#RIP Dick Clark. Always so nice Employed me many times. I will miss you Dick. Prayers to Kari and the family #Legend”
Seth Green: “So saddened by Dick Clark’s passing- an innovator, a legend, a man who believed in the greatness of humans. #ThankYou”
Billy Crystal: “DC gave us RocknRoll on tv made dancing cool,great producer,and host.New yrs eve Will never be the same.RIP Dick..”
Bethenny Frankel: “Dick Clark’s top 40 countdown was a part of my history. My head & heart are filled with memories. New year’s will never be the same.”
Tom Bergeron: “Fav Dick Clark memory: Merv Griffin, Dick and I measured our heads on live TV (FOX AB) to prove (and we did) that TV Hosts have big noggins!”
Katie Couric: “Dick Clark was such an institution and inspiration. Not ashamed to say I loved American bandstand when I was a kid!”
Carson Daly: “I will always cherish the personal time we had together. I am indebted to Dick Clark and his legacy. My heart goes out to his family. ”
Larry King: “Dick Clark was a great friend, true legend, & a master journalist. Nobody did what he did better. It was a pleasure to be in his company.”
Goldie Hawn: “We will miss Dick Clarke. May he rest well in heaven.”
Rob Lowe: “Had the pleasure to work with Dick Clark when I was 15. He was charming and kind; a true American icon that will live forever.”
Janet Jackson: “”Dick Clark changed the face of musical television. He was wonderful to many artists including our family. We will miss him. God bless.”
L.A. Reid: “Dick Clark’s profound contributions to music, television and popular culture will reverberate throughout time. R.I.P. Mr. American Bandstand.”
Jonas Brothers: “You’ll continue to be an inspiration to us all Dick Clark. Thanks for the amazing rockin years you were with us. You’ll truly be missed.”
Fergie: “Dick Clark will be truly missed. We will carry on his legacy every New Year’s Eve.”
Lisa Ling: “Rest in peace dear Dick Clark. A legend in entertainment and a truly lovely man. What an honor to have known you.”
Alright, the big winner up first in this edition of “Drew’s News” is…..
Lindsay Lohan!!!!!
Lindsay Lohan, attending her latest court appearance.
No guys, there aren’t anymore arrests to report (not this time). This week, the former child star/ former star went back to court to officially close the book on the probation stemming from her 2007 DUI arrest. It’s been a rough couple years for the actress, having garnered more arrests than film roles. Lohan has been in and out of jail multiple times for theft and mostly failing random drug/alcohol tests, a requirement as part of her probation criteria. Judge Stephanie Sautner has now placed Lohan on informal probation which requires her to follow all laws for two and a half years, or the length of Kim Kardashian’s marriage x 12 (whichever you prefer). To close the trial (or what seemed like a trial for a probation case) Sautner said, “I know it’s kinda hard when people are following you all over the place … but that’s the life you chose.” The judge also gave Lindsay some good advice, “Stop nightclubbing and focus on your work.” Below is a clip of Lohan’s closing minutes of her probation court appearance.
Chatter: Doesn’t it kinda feel like an end to an era of chaos? I tell ya, Lohan has been clogging up the TMZ website and entertainment news shows for a very long time. Like I said, she’s had more publicity for her court appearances and erratic behaviour than for her work. The sad thing is that she’s a really talented actress! Oh well. I have complete faith she can finally get her life together and pick up the pieces for a career that used to be as red hot as her hair. (that sounded awkward didn’t it…)
The other story you just couldn’t get away from this week was the “Mega Millions” lottery in the U.S in which the largest jackpot in history was given away to three incredibly lucky people from the states of Kansas, Maryland and Illinois. The figure (hope you’re sitting down folks) is a staggering 665 odd million dollars. Could you imagine? Each winner received a cheque for approximately 218 million dollars before taxes (somewhere the IRS is smiling) and are thrilled with their newfound financial freedom. The numbers pulled were 2, 4, 23, 38, 46, and megaball 23 (how weird, those were the numbers I would have picked!!)
Chatter: If you haven’t stopped reading already due to justified jealously, how we feeling about this? I don’t live in the U.S and aren’t old enough to purchase a lottery ticket for that matter, but are the ones who did purchase a ticket(s) obligated to be happy for the winners? 218M is an obscene amount of cashola to receive and it isn’t like they’re gonna spend it all in one lifetime, so I’d be happy for them. Thinking about how to spend that money must be the greatest type of stress possible. The possibilities! What would your top five purchases be? Mine would have to be a home in the Hills of Beverly (Beverly Hills) with a Victor Newman-esque staff, build a house for my parents wherever they choose, a private plane (in the 30M range because you know, I’m practical), buy Greece (get em while its broke) and… a lot of stock in Apple. Have you heard of them?
One of the three lottery winners, Denise from Illinois. She wishes to remain anonymous. Congrats Denise!
Finally, the 42nd annual Juno Awards (41 too many) (Non Canadians skip this story) are taking place this Sunday in one of the best cities in the world, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Clinging onto his Captain Kirk days like a prostitute with her drugs in a whorehouse, William Shatner is hosting the coveted (?) awards show honouring the best in Canadian music for the year of 2011. Schedule performers include Hedley, Nickelback and Simple Plan.
Band Arcade Fire, winner of last year’s Juno for “Album of the Year”. Yikes.
Chatter: I really don’t have much for the actual story itself the opinion part is where the action is gonna be. First of all, The Juno Awards came to my hometown of Saskatoon a few years ago and it was awful. I didn’t have a clue who 2/3 of the artists were and still haven’t learned to this day. Besides Nelly Furtado hosting, I hadn’t a clue the rest of the acts or presenters. It’s funny to watch the audience get so excited when a virtual no-name comes out to present/receive an award on the live telecast. I wish they’d introduce themselves and explain why they got to be on the Juno Awards. Moving along, the other thing I don’t get is the choice of William Shatner hosting. He isn’t known to my demographic, aka the most likely to watch the Junos. To me, he’s that old guy that certain people find iconically hilarious yet I don’t know why? But hey, when Drake passes and Justin Bieber is busy having a career, beggars can’t be choosers.
Host for the 2012 Juno Awards, William Shatner, holding a Juno Award. I know what you’re thinking and don’t worry, I don’t know him either.
In this new part of my website, I’m gonna take recently popular stories in the entertainment world and (what else?!), break it down and give ya’ll my opinion behind the craziness. It’s called “Drew’s News”. Cool title eh? Thanks.
Alright let’s go!
Kim Kardashian after being flour bombed on the Red Carpet event in LA. Funny how the Access Hollywood reporter to Kardashian’s right is already looking for the next interview
This week in LA, Kim Kardashian was once again making news when she was attacked on the red carpet via flour bombing. Apparently Kim is one of those notable celebrities who wears fur on a regular basis in public and so this loon PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) supporter decided to do the only thing she found reasonable to get her point across: spread flour all over the reigning Queen of the Kardashian brand. It has been reported lately that Kim plans to sue because she doesn’t think someone who assaulted her should get away with it.
Chatter: The thing I don’t understand about this flour bombing was the flour part of it. I don’t get the relation between cruelty to animals and putting the white substance over the person breaking the moral line in the sand by wearing fur. Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to throw Gaga’s meat dress all over this fur fashion offender? Just sayin. Promoting anti violence to animals by doing a violent act (flour bombing qualifies as violent in Hollywood) is dumb and lame. The fact she got right back on the Red Carpet 20 mins later and continued to promoted her stuff shows how effect it was.
Stars of the “Hunger Games” Josh Hutcherson (L) Jennifer Lawrence (C) and Liam Hemsworth (R) at the movie’s premiere.
The “Hunger Games”, best selling book to major motion picture was released last week into theatres all around the world and absolutely killed it at the box office. I believe they made a figure north of 110 million dollars over the opening weekend, a record for a non sequel movie. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth (don’t feel old if you don’t know who these people are, you aren’t alone) star in the blockbuster and giving the Twilight kids a run for their money. The film is projected to make a few hundred million dollars worldwide.
Chatter: Aren’t we almost done with these types of movies? Truthfully, I’m really tired of these “films” that make hundreds of millions of dollars and seem to be all the same. Granted I haven’t seen “The Hunger Games” but so far, based on previews, I can imagine a couple vampire turned werewolf story lines hidden in their somewhere. Nooo thanks. I guess making movies like “Shawshank Redemption” that actually make you use your brain aren’t popular anymore. Shame. I saw S.R on the weekend for the first time. It was awesome!
On a random note, how much would it piss you off if you were an actor that has been trying to crack the biz for decades, and these movies like Twilight come along and make these teenage twirps with biceps and good looks instant multi millionaires and get immediate recognition? That’s a FML moment.
Collection of B.B’s mugshots over the years. Next one upcoming.
Bobby Brown was arrested again, this time for a DUI. This marks his second DUI in a laundry list of a criminal record. Nuff said.
Chatter: Isn’t the story enough of a joke already? No? Alright…
Bobby Brown is just one of those people who can’t get their shit together. Call it an addiction, call it dumb luck. It’s sad but he isn’t gonna change. We all know people like that in our lives do we not? We all have certain friends, family members, co-workers, etc that are beyond help. You can spend endless amount of time and energy on “fixing” them but in the end, they just ain’t willing to do the work to get there. I think Bobby B. is just one of those characters. Guess he’s just the older version of Lindsay Lohan. A sad, pathetic mess who used to have a successful career that was ultimately destructed by drugs and alcohol.
Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum. If all goes to plan and the world ends in December, you’re looking at the next President of the United States
Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum went bananas on a New York Times reporter that dared to ask him a question (!!) about a quote Santorum recently made about Mitt Romney, a fellow Presidential hopeful. The exact quote, taken out of context in some way, was that “Mitt Romney is the worst Republican contender to go up against Barack Obama in the general election”. (Let’s just be clear, Santorum said these exact words). Santorum blasted the reporter for “twisting my message” and knowing full well that was he was doing was “bullshit”.
Chatter: I just have to say, this guy is the definition of a dangerous, power hungry douchebag. Yes, if you looked up douchebag in the Drew Medve dictionary, you’d see a picture of Rick Santorum’s ugly mug right beside it, among many other people. I won’t even get into the “policies” this man proposes since they’ll never be enforced (if there is any God above) but really man, you’re a politician. An awful one, but nonetheless, a politician. Not only that, you’re a Presidential candidate. Try to act Presidential in how you handle press! You may want to learn how to deal with reporters in a tactful, respectful way, even if their questioning is ludicrous. The fact that the quote wasn’t even misconstrued is a true testament to this guy’s whole campaign. A joke.
The video is below, I’ll let you decide whether you think (P)Rick is out of line or not. Sarah Palin said he was brave for “having the strength” to tell the reporter off. Oh Jesus. Yes Sarah, he’s very brave. Gotta hate them gosh darn reporters when the “mainstream media” reports “whoopsy quotes” and rains on your Presidential parade. But hey, if anyone is in the position to say anything worth listening to regarding this story, its failed Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Emphasis on failed.
