Worth The Price of Admission?

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 5:45 PM on January 9, 2009

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Beckham's Best Blue Steel

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 5:32 PM on January 9, 2009

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If it wasn't for the sateen jacket he's wearing, I'd swear David Beckham was shooting a fashion ad, and not simply arriving in Rome for Sunday's AC Milan game.

"But why male models?"

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"Dexter's" Biggest Shock Yet!

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 5:24 PM on January 9, 2009

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While it's been no secret that Michael C. Hall has been dating his on-screen sister Jennifer Carpenter for a little over a year, I think pretty much everyone was shocked by the announcement that the couple secretly wed over New Year's!

Michael's publicist confirmed the news, adding that Jennifer attached her grandfather's wedding band to her bouquet of white roses, and announcing the duo will walk hand-in-hand on the red carpet at Sunday's Golden Globes for the first time as husband and wife.

Congrats to the happy couple - who doesn't love a little faux-incest?

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"Unborn" Star: 'That's Genuine Fear You See On Screen'

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 3:27 PM on January 9, 2009

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From the millisecond the first trailer for "The Unborn" finished unspooling on my screen, I had to rewatch it. "Did that old man's head just do a 180?" The answer was yes. Same answer applies to, "Will I be seeing the movie ASAP?"

For once Hollywood wasn't shoving another horror movie remake down our throats - this was a brand new shockfest from David S. Goyer, the writer of "The Dark Knight," and starring Odette Yustman, whose beauty drove four friends to the ends of NYC in "Cloverfield."

This time around she's playing a woman stalked by the spirit of her unborn brother. I know, typical dead fetus fun. But if the actual film is half as scary as the stellar trailer (watch) we're all in for many sleepless nights.

PopWrap: I haven't gotten a chance to see the movie yet, but I hear it's super scary.
Odette Yustman: I hope it's what everyone expects. I haven't seen it either though. Well, I saw a rough cut, but without the music and everything. I'm going to try and catch it in theaters today.

PW: Do you prefer seeing your movies that way, filled with an audience of honest reactions?
Odette: I think that's the most exciting part. When "Cloverfield" came out, that's what we did. Just to see their reaction is such an adrenaline rush. I'm kinda terrified about it though.

PW: What initially attracted you to this movie?
Odette: As an actress, playing this role was a very exciting prospect. It's an emotional roller coaster for me, and being able to carry a film is really exciting. There isn't one scene I'm not in ... which is terrifying at the same time. And knowing that David Goyer wrote the script, well, I've just been a fan of his for so long. Plus, this isn't a remake. It's a completely original script.

PW: So rare for Hollywood horror these days. Are you a big fan of the genre?
Odette: I grew up watching horror movies, I love being scared. My favorites are "The Exorcist," "Rosemary's Baby" and this movie about killer porcelain dolls that no one ever knows called "Dolls."

PW: Oh, I know "Dolls!"
Odette: It still scares me to this day. I was terrified, and to make matters worse, I had porcelain dolls in my room growing up and I literally took a hammer to each and every one of their heads after I saw it.

PW: They could have been possessed - are you a big believer in the supernatural?
Odette: I never was to be honest. I never opened myself up to it. Like my neighbor told me that my new apartment had a ghost and it didn't phase me. But after the weird things that happened while shooting this movie, I'm more of a believer than I ever was before.

PW: Like what?
Odette: I'd be shooting and all the lights would flicker on and off or we'd hear voices so loud that we'd have to call cut so we could see where they were coming from but we never found the source. One time we took a photo and you could clearly see hands coming out from behind trying to grasp somebody. Strange things happens, so now I'm definitely more open to it, for sure!

PW: So you think the set was haunted?
Odette: That's the only explanation. We were shooting in an insane asylum that was up and running, but the wing we used had been shut down for a while, so it was already creepy with the dark halls. You just felt a sense of something. A supernatural element that was there and didn't want us to be there.

PW: So when we're seeing you scared on screen, you really were?
Odette: There wasn't much acting involved, you're seeing genuine fear.

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Stories Like This Don't Help My Ob-Suri-ssion

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 2:15 PM on January 9, 2009

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You know how I feel about Suri Cruise - love, adoration, a hint of jealousy - so it should come as no surprise that visualizing this story makes me want to be this little girl's friend (even more than I already did).

When asked today on "The View" if Suri wants to be an actress, Tom Cruise admits that his bowl cut-clad offspring has been bitten by the acting bug thanks to all her time backstage during Katie Holmes' "All My Sons" run. Remember, visualize.

"I was watching with Suri from the wings and I could see her feet creeping out onto the stage. I realized she was going onstage. Then she got on the floor and she was going to crawl onstage, and I'm quietly clinging onto her dress. So I picked her up and said, 'You can't go onstage,' and she said, 'Why?'"

Obviously Tom had no good answer to that question because Suri Cruise deserves to be a st-ah! Yes, I'm equally emphatic that she be the kind of top tier star who gets it said in an old timey way.

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Clint Eastwood is No Whitney Houston

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 2:06 PM on January 9, 2009

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At some point in the 1980s, Clint Eastwood took a stand against crack and made the informational PSA above. Kudos to him for that, but Clint needs to know that nothing - I repeat, nothing - will ever be a better anti-drug ad (or more entertaining) than Whitney Houston's now-iconic interview with Diane Sawyer:

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Round of Apaws Please

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 11:59 AM on January 9, 2009

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Despite my well-publicized passion for puppies, I can not bring myself to see "Marley & Me." I'm fairly confident I know how the movie ends, and I believe that to be in a depressing vet's office. So there is little chance you're ever going to see me checking out a showing of this snuffy puppy film.

But it's not all bad news -- as it turns out, one of the adorable dogs (seen above) found himself a good home with "Marley & Me" author, John Grogan. The real Marley died in 2003, leaving John sans man's best friend, but during filming he fell head over paws in love with Woodson, one of the on-screen stand-ins.

Making matters even more awwww-dorable, Woodson was born with a defective hip and John is now using the money he made off "M&M;" to pay for the pup's surgery, so the little fella can walk! Considering I'm tearing up a little bit just talking about this, I can't imagine what would happen should I attempt to see the movie.

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Michael Jackson Remembers The Time

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 11:31 AM on January 9, 2009

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I can't imagine that his record sales are hurting this badly, but reports surfaced today that Michael Jackson spent much of last night stocking up on CDs -- his!

According to The Sun, Michael unsuccessfully tried to go incognito with a bee keeper-esque hat/mask as he picked up Visionary: The Complete Singles Collection, a 20-disc box set spanning his solo career.

Yeah, as a general rule wearing an oversize mesh hat with face guard and medical mask will do nothing but attracting attention to you. Also, spoiler alert for MJ -- the first 10 or so discs are groundbreaking, the last handful would be better used as Frisbees.

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Alex Cabot Back on 'SVU!'

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 11:00 AM on January 9, 2009

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Best! News! Ever!

As a "Law & Order: SVU" devotee -- we're talking since day one here people -- I feel confident in saying that Alexandra Cabot is the best prosecutor the long running franchise has ever had. And I'm including Jack McCoy. Deal with it. Her "death" broke my heart but I'm elated to report that she is returning to the show, for six whole episodes, staring February 17!!!!!

Stephanie March, who plays the bespectacled courtroom queen, compared coming back to seeing "an old flame," which is exactly how I am going to feel when I peep her in the SVU fold for the first time.

Cabot gets brought back into the game -- she's no longer in witness protection because the person she was evading died in prison -- when Special Victim's current prosecutor, Kim Greylek, gets sent on assignment to Washington D.C.

Basically they told the new kid to get outta dodge -- you know Cabot would cut a bitch!

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You Better Bank on Bell!

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:49 AM on January 9, 2009

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If Hollywood parties are all about the networking, then I, for one, am thrilled that Kristen Bell and Elizabeth Banks spent some time chatting at the Critics' Choice Awards last night. I would flip my shizz if these two draped in silk blondes co-starred in a comedic road trip or something like that.

Just get these pretty ladies in front of camera, throw the script out the window and let them improv to their hearts' content. You got it, dude?

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"30 Rock" Top's That!

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:28 AM on January 9, 2009

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I died, absolutey died, last night when in the closing minutes of "30 Rock," Kenneth busted out the 'Top That' rap from "Teen Witch." Yes, our favorite NBC page was tasked with warming up the "TGS" audience since their normal comic, "OD'd at a gay man's apartment this morning."

If you missed any of the magic that proves we're not the only ones who love this 80's gem, check it:

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Two-Faced Anne Hathaway

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:15 AM on January 9, 2009

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One of last night's big winners at the Critic's Choice Awards was Anne Hathaway for "Rachel Getting Married." Actually, she was more of a sharer since she tied with "Doubt's" Meryl Streep for Best Actress. And it seemed that split votes were the theme of Annie's night since she opted for this half dress.

It totally reminds me of a cabaret act, or something you'd see on "America's Got Talent," where one person sings both the male and female part of a duet, simply turning their body to the appropriate dressed half.

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Rachel McAdams, In My Holmes

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:02 AM on January 9, 2009

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It took me about 20 minutes of fawning over these photos of Jude Law and Rachel McAdams from the set of "Sherlock Holmes" to realize that they're in my freaking city! Yes, the duo -- no word yet on RDJ -- is in Brooklyn filming scenes for the movie, which already has a November 20 release date attached to it.

So this is me, trying to stay at my desk. I'm ignoring every impulse to log off my comp, hop on the F train and scour Brooklyn until I can track down either one of them. Although, I don't know what I think that would accomplish, I'd get within 4 feet of Rachel and find myself unable to say anything cool.

"You're so fetch!" I'd yell like a loser.

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Jessica Alba Needs To Dress Better; It's Not Like She Has Talent To Fall Back On

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:54 AM on January 9, 2009

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I know that being a new mother is time consuming and refocuses your priorities, but can we, for a second, talk about the fact that Jessica Alba is wearing pajamas -- and Leprechaun shoes -- on the red carpet?

This is not the Playboy Mansion, my dear. Silk jammies are not acceptable attire for a premiere. This is the kind of behavior that even a Z-list celebrity like Bai Ling wouldn't stump to simply so she could make it into the worst dress pages of Us Weekly. Better step it up, missy, because if you stop dressing like a sexpot, people aren't going to have anything to distract them from noticing you can't act.

Additionally, I kinda hate your new haircut. Better luck next time.

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Brangelina Unscripted

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:20 AM on January 9, 2009

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With their well-crafted images -- thanks to specifically selected clothes, painstakingly controlled photoshoots and carefully spoken interviews -- I venture to say that few people have any idea who the "real Brad PItt and Angelina Jolie" are, save for the kids. And probably George Clooney.

That's why I love this shot of them from inside the "Critic's Choice Awards" last night. It just feels like a totally authentic, unscripted moment between the never more in love couple where it appears that Angelina is playing "got your nose" with Brad. Guess that champagne went straight to her head.

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Fashion Memo: Evan Rachel Wood

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:10 AM on January 9, 2009

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Dear Ms. Wood,
I know you were very assertive in insisting that your trip to the deepest regions of goth-dom had nothing to do with dating shock rocker Marilyn Manson, but I am happy to see that pride hasn't prevented you from backpedaling on that in the wake of your split.

You've found the light, my child! Huzzah!

It's an exciting day for us all considering your desire to dress like Elvira (or more accurately, Marilyn's ex, Dita Von Teese) was in danger of overshadowing your insane acting talents. You are hands down the best actress of your generation so I'm thrilled you've stopped dressing like a Hot Topic spokesmodel.

Keep it up!

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Jensen Gives Good Catalog

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:03 AM on January 9, 2009

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If there is anything I've learning over umpteen cycles of "America's Next Top Model," it's that there are three Cs to modeling - catalog, commercial and couture. At last night's screening of "My Bloody Valentine: 3D," Jensen Ackles proved himself to be a catalog model for no reason other than I want that outfit.

His casually loosened tie screams, "Turn to page 37 for ordering information."

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Clarkson's Album Cover, Title, Real Face - Revealed!

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 7:13 PM on January 8, 2009

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Well, here it is! And by it, I mean the cover for Kelly Clarkson's new album - "All I Ever Wanted." I am digging this shot of her standing in front of what looks like the wrapper for a Willy Wonka candy treat way more than the one she's using to promote her single, 'My Life Would Suck Without You.'

I'm also happy that the rumored album title, "Masquerade," was just that - a rumor. Plus, it's nice to see that she eased back on the photoshop this time around.

What do you think of the cover and title for her disc, dropping March 17?

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PopWrap's 10 Most Exciting TV Homecomings

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 4:36 PM on January 8, 2009

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While I absolutely loved making new friends like "Fringe" and "The Mentalist" this fall, there are a lot of old acquaintances that I've been dying to catch up with. Especially as the clock ticks down to their arrival.

A few amigos have already flown into town, while I am still standing at the gate holding signs baring the names of others. What follows is a (spoilery) rundown of the ten shows that didn't rear their beautiful heads on the Fall schedule, opting instead to come out of hibernation during the coldest months of the year. Guaranteeing that winter will be smoking hot - at least for my overworked Tivo.

One of my biggest flaws is that I can't snip bad influences from my life. It's true with friends (hope they're not reading this,) family (really hope they're not reading this) and TV shows. "What if it gets good again?" is my rationale - why I'm still watching "Heroes."

But I was fully ready to wave buh-bye to "24" after season seven pushed me to my limits. Then Jack Bauer disappeared for almost two-years, proving distance does make the heart grow fonder. Those warm feelings were brought to a boil by November's "24: Redemption" TV movie. So now I'm psyched for their traditional two night, four hour premiere starting on January 11. Jack's back!

"Friday Night Lights" is another show that had a left a bad taste in my mouth after its disappointing last season. But even at its worst, The Dillon Panthers are still better than half of what's on TV. I want to join a poly-marriage with Eric and Tami Taylor...but more on that with #2.

I have lots of questions, but since it's been almost a year since a new episode of "FNL" I can't remember what they are. What I do know about season three, starting January 16 at 9pm on NBC, is that Street and Smash are graduating, Lyla finally gives in and starts dating Riggins and Tami becomes the school principal! And that's probably just one episode.

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Jakey G Runs For Me

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 3:17 PM on January 8, 2009

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Now that Ryan Reynolds has completed his marathon training, it's time for us to focus our attention on another running man and I guess Jake Gyllenhaal will have to do.

The upcoming "Prince of my pants Persia" star decreed that all eyes be transfixed on him while showing us his best Forrest Gump impersonation this morning. As if we needed a formal edict for that.

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Tom Cruise, Scientology Spokesperson?

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 2:43 PM on January 8, 2009

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When I heard that Tom Cruise was going to be on tomorrow's episode of "The View," I couldn't figure out why. His movie, "Valkyrie," had come out long enough ago that his promotional tour was over and he doesn't have any new projects in the pipeline. I thought for a minute it was to promote the Golden Globes on Sunday -- where he's nominated for Best Supporting Actor -- but that seems ridiculous.

Then I saw two short clips from the episode, airing tomorrow, and it became clear that Tom is acting as a de facto spokesperson for Scientology in the wake of Jett Travolta's death. Since John and Kelly's son suffered from a seizure disorder, lots of people are speculating that his parents' involvement in the controversial religion played a part in his death since they reportedly don't support the use of medication.

"It's not true, that's just not true," Tom says in response to Barbara Walters posing the same question on tomorrow's episode. "It's actually the opposite. They say, 'get medication, get your physical illness handled.' It's the exact opposite." And while Tom seemingly has the answers to all the medical questions, when talk turns to the loss of Jett, Tom finds himself at a loss for words.

"It's horrific. You have ... it's just horrific. Here's a man, both of them, doting parents. I remember when Jett was born, I saw him and John just adored him. Both of his children. I don't have the words for it."

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Spoiler Alert: It Doesn't End With "And They All Lived Happily Ever After"

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 12:02 PM on January 8, 2009

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Someone with far too much time on their hands, who has a desire to follow in the footsteps of a man who went insane and attempted to kill his family, has finally created what no one was clamoring for -- a tangible version of the novel Jack Torrence was working on while taking care of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining."

Yeah, you know, the one Wendy finds lying about filled with pages upon pages of "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy?" Well, now we can all own a copy of that redundant work of literature for $24.

Phil Buehler, the "author" of this book -- who still credits Jack Torrence on the book flap -- describes himself as "a big fan of Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King," and says that "the idea has probably been marinating for years."

The book, which features that iconic phrase in a variety of shapes and sequences came about because Phil just thought, "if he continues to get crazier, what would those pages look like?'" But Phil learned, much like Jack, that it ain't that easy to write a hit novel, slamming full-on into writer's block with 20 pages left to go.

In a case of art imitating life imitating art, Phil's fiancée -- who hadn't been exposed to either "The Shining" novel or book, was getting worried about her beloved's actions. "I finally showed her the movie, and she realized I wasn't really losing it," he said. Yeah ... I don't know that showing her the murderous and insane inspiration for this book was necessarily the best call -- but I'm happy to hear things worked out for one of the two authors.

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Cute Things Falling Asleep!

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:56 AM on January 8, 2009

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Since we all are still mourning the loss of our adorable Puppy Cam, I thought this could be a good substitute until we find another group of doggies to host a live Web show. My sister directed me to an awwww-some Web site - Cute Things Falling Asleep.org - and it's exactly what is sounds like.

Animals from every kingdom, trying to fight the sandman -- puppies! kittens! chickens! rabbits! pandas! even babies get in on the fun. It's the perfect way to pass some time, or just procrastinate. Here is the one that made me laugh the hardest, and before you ask, I don't know why the chick is on toast.

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"This is 'Top Chef,' Not 'Top Scallop'"

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:09 AM on January 8, 2009

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Honestly, that line above -- from the increasingly adorable Fabio about Jamie's scallop obsession -- made me spit out my Crème fraîche all over my pink peppercorn sprinkled chilled asparagus soup served in a oversize ladle ... the first time I heard it, over two weeks ago in a promo for last night's episode. And despite being inundated with the soundbite almost daily since, it still made me laugh in context. Très funny, my Italian friend.

And I think this season of "Top Chef," which has been pretty compelling, could use a little more humor, which is why I was stoked to see them add a new judge last night, British food critic Toby Young.

But while the integration of new host Padma Lakshmi and new rotating judge Ted Allen were seamless, Toby seems to be shoving himself onto the judges panel with the subtlety of a chainsaw wielding bulldog -- which is part of his charm (or so he keeps telling people).

With overly-scripted barbs blazing, Toby first attacked Radhika's soup by comparing it to WMDs -- "the UN weapons inspectors were looking in the wrong place in the run up to the Iraq war because I have found the weapons of mass destruction and they are in the this bowl before us."

But he didn't stop there -- after comparing a plate of fish tacos to cat food, and saying that an avocado sorbet was "like Tom Cruise's cameo in 'Ttropic Thunder,' an unexpected treat," he continued his big screen inspired commentary thanks to a dish where the side vegetables were better prepared than the main course.

"It rather reminded me of one of those Hollywood films in which classical trained British actors have been cast in character actor roles, the two leads were upstaged."

And that's exactly my problem, it seems like Toby is trying too hard to upstage Tom and Padma. To become the star of a show, he just joined by being overly snarky, not understanding that we only want the contestants to be snotty, not the judges. So how about you take it down a notch, Tobs? Nobody likes it when a side dish keeps trying to jump on your fork -- "Love me the most! eat me now!" And that's kinda what you're doing.

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Underwood's New Song - Fab or Fail?

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:31 AM on January 8, 2009

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Last night at Hollywood's most predictable ceremony -- The People's Choice Awards, where the stars are notified if they win prior to the event, thus if you see them in the audience, they're taking home a trophy -- the always-flawless Carrie Underwood debuted her newest song, "I Know You Won't."

The tune has all the makings of a perfect country ballad: soaring vocals, simple lyrics, an anti-men stance. "It's a really emotional song about a guy who just won't call," Carrie said. And yet, when she was singing there was just something off. Not that she didn't sound great -- Carrie always does -- but there was a weird progression to the song. All power belting one second and then meek high notes the next. And, is it just me, or did it feel like she forgot the words?

I am sure that when the single is released, it'll be on repeat in my iPod -- most likely the timing issues that I have were a result of singing it live, but once again I think Carrie has crafted a stellar song and turned in a killer performance. When I was watching this last night I kept thinking about her rendition of Heart's "Alone" on "American Idol." Man, that girl can wail -- what do you think of the new tune?

After the jump, a few more thoughts from last night's People's Choice Awards!

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Taylor Lautner is Back as Black for "Twilight" Sequel

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:00 AM on January 8, 2009

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Good news "Twilighters," your cries for mercy have been heard! Yes, despite rumors that the part of Jacob Black would be recast for the sequel -- because Taylor Lautner wasn't old or hunky enough to play the romantic lead in round two -- it was confirmed late yesterday by author Stephenie Meyer on her website that the 16-year-old would be back!

A statement from "New Moon" director Chris Weitz reads, "I'm very happy to announce that Taylor Lautner will be playing Jacob Black in 'New Moon' and that he's doing so with the enthusiastic support of Summit Entertainment, the producers and Stephenie Meyer."

Stephenie added, "I'm truly thrilled that Taylor was the one who proved to the director, to Summit and to me that he is the best possible Jacob we could have. And I'm very much looking forward to seeing what he's going to bring to Jacob's character this year."

And when Stephenie says that Taylor proved it, she means just that. The actor spent every waking moment over the last two months in the gym, attempting to show producers that he could pump [clap] himself up. "I've been working out since the day we finished filming 'Twilight.' I just weighed myself today; I've put on 19 lbs," he told MTV last month when rumors ran rampant that Michael Copon was being considered as his replacement.

The news must come as a bit of a gut punch to Michael, who sounded rather cocky confident the chips would fall his way when interviewed by J-14. "Taylor's probably what, 140, if he's lucky? I'm already 200 pounds, so there's no need for me to get any bigger. Plus he's 5'6" and I'm 6'2". In the book, he grows eight inches and I'm exactly eight inches taller than Taylor. Huge difference."

Fans, for the most part, seemed very decisive that Taylor was the right fit for Jacob, regardless of his six-pack, so this should be a happy day in "Twilight" land. Right?

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How To Make A Tabloid Reporter Feel Like Crap In Six Words

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 4:03 PM on January 7, 2009

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For weeks, every magazine with a table of contents that includes some derivation of Who Wore It Better has been speculating about Jennifer Connelly's sudden weight loss. Some wondered if the pressure of promoting her new movie, "The Day After Tomorrow," had been too much to handle, while others simply cited Hollywood's demand for women to have chopstick legs.

But last night at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Jennifer's husband, Paul Bettany, gave a reporter from OK! Magazine (their exclamation point, not mine) the skinny on her slimdown while simultaneously making her feel thisbig.

When asked to address the rumors, Paul simply said, "I will tell you... My wife just lost her father."

Deepest condolences to the Connelly family, and perhaps they can refocus their skinny vision somewhere else now.

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ScarJo Wants To Run a Brothel, Show You Her Boobs A Bit More

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 12:30 PM on January 7, 2009

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Scarlett Johansson is on the cover of February's issue of Harper's Bazaar looking absolutely stunning in her namesake color and continues to come across like a relatively well-adjusted girl. Except that she stars in Woody Allen movies, is a L'Oreal spokesperson and, oh yeah, married Ryan Reynolds. And yet, I can't hate her. Kudos!

In the issue, she talks about her dream role and shock of all shocks, it involves her boobs. "Every actor wants to work on a Western. I would run a brothel, like a madame or something. I'm working with what I got. It's only so long that people are going to want to see me in a corset. So I might as well do it now."

Those are some seriously impressive accessories she's rocking -- but I think/hope/pray that Scarlett's hubby was attracted to her other massive asset -- that brain. I don't want him to be shallow, sue me.

ScarJo also talked about her relationship -- albeit in vague-ish terms. But I think with the drips and drabs that she continues to leak out, eventually we'll get all the dirt, and hopefully possibly a sex tape!

"I wasn't surprised that it was happening," she said of Ryan's marriage proposal.

"But anyone being presented with a beautiful diamond ring, as a girl, you just squeal with delight. You say you can't believe it, but of course you really can."

But happy marriage aside, Scarlett is still only 24-years-old -- I know, it makes me feel unaccomplished too -- and has no plans to add mother to her long list of talents. "I got these calls that I was engaged way before it happened. I've also been pregnant several times. With, like, sextuplets. That must mean I've been eating way too many bagels or something. I'm not pregnant and I'm not going to be anytime soon."

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Pick 2008's Worst Movies

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 11:52 AM on January 7, 2009

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Every year as Golden Globes are shined and Oscars are polished, there is one award that no celebrity is interested in receiving: The Golden Razzie, which goes to the year's worst movies and actors. Actually, I shouldn't say "no celebrity" since in 2005 Halle Berry awesomely ascended the stage to claim her worst actress prize for "Catwoman" - check out this clip of her reflecting on the moment.

Anyhoo, this year's nominees have been released and, per usual, the choices are pretty spot on, although, Reese Witherspoon? Really? Check out the nominees -- my opinions are clearly marked -- and weigh in on what you thinks to take the top slot in the comments!

Worst Actor
Zac Efron, "High School Musical 3"
Dane Cook, "My Best Friend's Girl"
Larry the Cable Guy, "Witless Protection"
Eddie Murphy, "Meet Dave"
Al Pacino, "Righteous Kill"
Keanu Reeves, "The Day The Earth Stood Still"
Sylvester Stallone, "Rambo":
Tom Cruise, "Valkyrie"
Will Ferrell, "Step Brothers"
Ashton Kutcher, "What Happens in Vegas"
Mike Myers, "Love Guru"
Adam Sandler, "Zohan"
Mark Wahlberg, "The Happening"

Worst Actress
Paris Hilton for "The Hottie & The Nottie"
Jessica Alba, "The Love Guru"
The cast of "The Women"
Camilla Belle, "10,000 BC"
Cameron Diaz, "What Happens in Vegas"
Kate Hudson, "My Best Friend's Girl"
Diane Keaton, "Mad Money"
Jennifer Connelly, "The Day The Earth Stood Still"
Zooey Deschanel, "The Happening"
Vanessa Hudgens, "HSM3"
Eva Longoria-Parker, "Over Her Dead Body"
Reese Witherspoon, "Four Christmases"

Worst Picture
"Speed Racer"
"Disaster Movie and Meet the Spartans"
"The Day the Earth Stood Still"
"High School Musical 3"
"The Hottie & The Nottie"
"Dungeon Siege"
"The Love Guru"
"Postal"
"Rambo"
"The Happening"
"Meet Dave"
"Witless Protection"

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I Can Already Hear The "Her Career's In Ruins" Puns

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 11:36 AM on January 7, 2009

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I kinda thought the whole point of staging a comeback was to pick a vehicle that made people realized they missed you - not to reinforce the reasons you probably faded from the spotlight in the first case. Clearly Nia Vardalos didn't get the memo, because despite starring in one of the most adorable rom-com's of all time -"My Big, Fat" you know the rest - the lady can't seem to write her way into another good project.

There was that awful "Connie & Carla" movie and the "Big, Fat Greek" sitcom that defines the reason people sometimes place an "H" between the "S" and the "I" - and then a self(?)-imposed exile from the big screen.

She's chosen the woefully unremarkable "My Life In Ruins" as her big "Miss Me?" movie, and thanks to two-minutes of bad jokes - some painfully obvious, others just painful - I can pretty much promise that no amount of Windex will mend her career. What do you think?

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Meester's Magical Mugging

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:38 AM on January 7, 2009

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Leighton Meester, apparently no longer content just being the best thing on "Gossip Girl," has refocused her efforts towards taking over all of NYC. First up - dethroning Whitney Port as the Queen of Ridiculous Faces.

Stage one of Leighton's plan was put into motion yesterday as she shot scenes for an upcoming "GG" episode and ran through more emotions that an unmedicated Paula Abdul. I think my fave is her chowing down on that sammy.

"This is tasty, but they're right - I am the best thing since this sliced bread."

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Elisha Cuthbert, Still Cougar Bait?

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:15 AM on January 7, 2009

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While I am eagerly looking forward to seeing what those big brains behind the once-great "24" can come up with to hopefully eradicate any memories of the horrific last season from my mind, I still worry about one major factor - Elisha Cuthbert.

As a non "24" actress, I love her - "Girl Next Door" is a totally underrated gem - but whenever she plays Kim Bauer, I simply can not stand her. Totally not her fault, I mean, even Meryl Streep would have struggled if she was saddled with Kim's lame storylines. I can see it now, "Meryl Streep - snared in a cougar trap!"

Her decision to return after skipping out on the last two seasons makes me hopeful that they promised she could finally do something of value within the context of the show besides get kidnapped, attacked, used as bait or mauled by wildlife.

But given this show's inability to create compelling female characters who are not evil bitches, simply there to move the story along or basically written as men but with breasts - save for the awesome Michelle Dessler - I won't hold my breath.

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Find Out How Colin Firth is Hung

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:02 AM on January 7, 2009

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Good news, if the 37 cats currently clawing around your house aren't properly sending the message that you want to die alone, it is now possible to guarantee everyone gets the memo. Yes, if a potential suitor walks into your house and sees this portrait of Colin Firth as swoon-tastic Mr. Darcy from the BBC's "Pride & Prejudice" miniseries hanging above your shelf of kitty knick knacks, you can guarantee there will be a man-shaped hole in your wall in five seconds flat.

The piece of art, which is expected to fetch between $10,000 and $15,00 at auction, also comes with a personalized note from Colin. Most likely the letter reads: "this is as close to me as you're ever going to get creep-ella. Now microwave a Lean Cuisine"

But if the possibility of sending a man running for the hills upon entering your home isn't enough to scare you off, the auction is being held at Bonhams in London, on January 21. Happy bidding!

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A Bunch of Sweethearts In The Desert

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:48 AM on January 7, 2009

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The 20th Palm Springs Film Festival kicked off last night in a seriously star-studded way. And while the dudes opted for a variety of suave styles, the ladies were apparently restricted to a dress code - sweetheart necklines.

Anne Hathaway, Amy Adams and an unsettlingly grown-up Dakota Fanning all opted for the romantic style - in perhaps a preview of what's to come at this Sunday's Golden Globes, where Amy and Anne are both nominated. Sorry DakFan, guess getting raped on screen didn't do for your career what it did for Jodie Foster's.

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Garner Pops, Doing "Fantastic" Says Victor Garber

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:16 AM on January 7, 2009

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A big congrats goes out this morning to a PopWrap fav, the adorable Jennifer Garner, who gave birth to her second daughter yesterday, People.com confirmed. And as her former "Alias" co-star and total bestie told PopWrap this morning, everything went incredibly smoothly!

"I talked to her and she's doing great," Victor Garber exclusively told PopWrap. "It was a much easier birth, which I guess is true of most second births - they're easier. She sounded fantastic. I'm very excited."

There is no word yet on the name of Violet's sister, but if she's anything like the 3 year old, we're in for some more adorableness. "I think that the chances it'll be an attractive child are very good," Victor laughed. "I just marvel at how they're being brought up. What a wonderful mother Jennifer is, and what a joy it is to be around that family."

And Victor won't have to wait too long to lay his eyes upon Ben Affleck and Jennifer's newest addition - "I'll be back in Los Angeles next week, so I'll see her very soon. I'm very excited to see that baby."

Congrats again to Ben and Jen! Keep those be-dimpled babies coming!

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MTV's Revolving Door Policy

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 5:39 PM on January 6, 2009

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While "The City" is MTV's official spin-off from "The Hills," another late night Monday series looks to be cut from the same cloth. And the same carpet. And the same kitchen. "Daddy's Girls," which features Angela and Vanessa Simmons, appears to have traded "Run's House" for Lauren Conrad's crib in their move to Los Angeles.

Sure, it's possible that they're totally different houses or you could think that lots of condos look alike, but I'm convinced MTV owns that apartment and has been desperately searching to find another use for it since Lauren and Audrina moved out. You know, besides earning extra cash hosting "Hills" tour groups.

"Over here, Lauren told Heidi, 'I want to forgive you, and I want to forget you.'"

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Patrick Swayze: 'I'll Never Stop Fighting'

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 3:01 PM on January 6, 2009

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Whether you consider Patrick Swayze to be "the man" because he taught you how to throw a right hook in "Road House," how to make ladies swoon in "Ghost" or how to lift your dance partner to the sky in "Dirty Dancing," you were inevitably taken aback when the National Enquirer blasted that the actor was diagnosed with cancer and had "Five Weeks To Live" on its cover last March.

For the first time since that story, Patrick has broken his silence -- explaining how he is still standing strong, despite going through what he calls hell. "There's a lot of fear here," Patrick tells Barbara Walters tomorrow night at 10 p.m. on ABC. "Yeah, I'm scared. Yeah, I'm angry. Yeah, I'm [asking] why me."

Patrick first realized something was wrong in December of 2007 as he was celebrating New Year's Eve with his wife, Lisa Niemi. "I dropped about 20 pounds in the blink of an eye. And when you see it in the mirror, when all of a sudden, you pull your eyes down and the bottom of your eyes go yellow and jaundice sets in -- you know something is wrong."

That was when Patrick found out he was suffering from a silent killer - stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The problem was that the disease had already spread to the actor's liver and couldn't be surgically removed, so he embarked on an aggressive course of traditional chemo and began taking an experimental drug, Vatalanib.

"For the first few weeks, it was like being in a nightmare you couldn't wake up from," his wife, Lisa, recalls. And the diagnosis was anything but reassuring -- the majority of patients in Patrick's situation die within six months of the diagnosis. But he wasn't listening to any of that. "Watch me! You watch what I pull of," was Patrick's first reaction.

Now almost a year later, Patrick is still battling the disease but most certainly not dying from it. "I keep dreaming of a future, a future with a long and healthy life," he says. "Not lived in the shadow of cancer, but in the light."

Watch a sneak peek after the jump!

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Amanda Righetti: 'I am Skeptical of Psychics'

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 2:30 PM on January 6, 2009

Wrapped under: Q & A | TV

I'll be the first to admit that I was nervous when CBS cast Amanda Righetti as special agent Grace Van Pelt in "The Mentalist" since the heaviest on-screen lifting I'd ever seen her do was wrapping a towel around herself on "The O.C." or "North Shore."

But after only one episode I was eating my words because it turns out Amanda was capable of way more than drying off, it's just that being sexy was all those roles had been asking of her. Which was one of the main reasons she lept at the chance to join the cast of one of my favorite new shows from 2008 - which returns with a brand new episode tonight.

We chatted about her prep for the role (hint: in involved ride-along's in Compton), her real feelings on psychic abilities and exactly what made her sign on to star in February's reboot of "Friday the 13th."

PopWrap: With all the procedurals out there, what was your initial attraction to "The Mentalist?"
Amanda Righetti: It was sort of like the anti-procedural, procedural. I think most of all it was the role because it was so unlike anything else I've ever done on television. Grace's completely opposite of what I'm usually cast for and to be able to have fun with something different is really attractive.

PW: And I love that in just a handful of episodes, you guys were able to create a real fun dynamic between the CBI team.
Amanda: I think it helps that we're like that when the cameras aren't rolling as well. We definitely have a lot of that dynamic off camera as well. It's a really fun working environment.

PW: So how do you go about bonding as an elite crime fighting team?
Amanda: It's funny because we didn't spend much time together between shooting the pilot and getting picked up for a series, but once we did, we dove in head first and tried to create that bond as quickly as we could. It was interesting because, for my character, it wasn't as difficult since I'm supposed to be the newbie in the group. So it wasn't as imperative that my character be in the clique.

PW: I loved the scene when Wayne admitted his crushed to Grace while under heavy medication - were you excited to turn their flirtation up a notch, or did you want it to stay a secret?
Amanda: I was kinda laughing about it. I don't know that the writer's know what they want to do with it yet either, they're having fun toying with it too. It's kinda like one of those things where you take one step forward and two steps back. I think it's hilarious.

PW: What's your policy on interoffice nookie?
Amanda: I think it's definitely a no-no, don't s*** where you eat. It always goes really wrong. So while I think it's a no-no for her, the way we play with it is totally fun.

PW: Your character also has quite a fun brother/sister relationship with Patrick [played by Simon Baker].
Amanda: He's created a really fantastic dynamic. It's like his character, he's always playing mindgames with everybody and it doesn't stop with the victims or the suspects - he keeps it up with the team and that sort of shapes his character, which I think is great.

PW: Your character is very skeptical of Patrick's psychic abilities, are you a believer?
Amanda: I can be a bit of a skeptic too.; The ones that I've seen before, they kind of state the obvious. They're little things that I kind of new before, so I don't necessarily believe - like, "OMG, if I don't see my psychic this week, I may not make it through." I just think it's a fun party trick.

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A Sequel I Want Right Meow!

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 1:09 PM on January 6, 2009

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"Super Troopers 2"

Those are like three magic words, no? OK, I guess two magic words and one magic number. Whatever -- my point is that the revelation that we're going to get a sequel to "Super Troopers" is one of the few things that's capable of pulling me out of the sick funk I've been dwelling in for the last few days.

Paul Soter and Jay Chandrasekhar, better known to us "Super" fans as Foster and Thorny, told Movieweb.com that in the deuce, which picks up about three months after the OG, the scenery's changed -- trading Vermont for Canada -- but the boys are still up to their same shenanigans.

"What has happened is that the government has found places where the markers were off, or wrong. And there are these areas of land that were thought to be Canada, but are actually part of the US," Paul reveals of the sequel's plot. "We are enlisted to patrol this area [and] help make it part of the US territory. We essentially have to impose US law on a bunch of Canadians that aren't at all happy about it."

So basically everyone in those areas is going to lose their health care, be forced to purchase a satellite dish to watch hockey and unlearn the metric system, which is too bad -- we all know how much Farva loves himself a liter of Cola!

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IM-ing About "Gossip Girl"

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:49 AM on January 6, 2009

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Jarett: Oh "Gossip Girl," how I missed thee!
Ryan: I missed it, too, but I am angry at it now.
Jarett: why so angry, mon frier?
Ryan: Well, I felt as though I watched the whole first half of the season for nothing!
Jarett: what chu talkin' bout, Willis?
Ryan: it's like, Jenny goes back to school, Chuck goes back to crazy town and Lonely Boy and Serena are back together.
Jarett: yes, but Ryan -- like life, "Gossip Girl" is about the journey, not the destination!
Jarett: It's the Tao of Poo, and what not.
Ryan: I guess, but where in that Tao does it say, "thou shalt crave PinkBerry!"
Jarett: well, that's just because PinkBerry is the new VitaminWater, duhs!
Ryan: Oh yeah!! I love how we are told what to ingest each year by The CW.
Jarett: here's hoping they don't try anything funny and select Drain-o as a sponsor. that'd be way too "Heathers" for me.
Ryan: right! But God how I would love for Vanessa to get a wake-up cocktail laced with that stuff.
Ryan: Speaking off! I totally pretended that Vanessa and Nate were in Bart's car when he died.
Jarett: oh wouldn't that have been loverly - truthfully, until you just said that, i didn't realize that Nate was missing from the whole episode.
Ryan: well if you pretend he was living in Jenny's roots, then yes he was there.
Jarett: yes, i guess Jenny's black roots are the new smudged black eyeliner. Gosh, GG teaches us so much.
Ryan: Yes, like how if there was a remake of "One Flew Over the Cukoos Nest" Chuck Bass would be the first choice!
Jarett: indeed! his downward spiral was fast, efficient and opium-laced.
Ryan: so let's review: pinkberry, black roots and opium. The CW's new Winter Lineup.
Jarett: don't forget potential incest - the whole Dan/Serena thing could take a creepy turn depending on what Lily and Rufus dig up in beantown.
Ryan: maybe they will cast an Osmond!
Jarett: ew, they better not - I'd rather have Vanessa.

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Lori Laughlin: 'Bring on the Drama!'

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 9:10 AM on January 6, 2009

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There is just something so lovable about Lori Loughlin. It's most likely because she played the world's coolest aunt for most of my formative years on "Full House." OK, she can't have been that cool considering she never shared the secret of avoiding scary '80s hair with her niece, Donna Jo Tanner, but that's irrelevant -- I wanted her in my family, hanging out on b-days and holidays.

And if she did come to celebrate, I know the presents would be killer because when I connected with Lori to talk about tonight's return of "90210," she was shopping for Christmas presents. In Bloomingdale's! Score.

I was not only surprised at how frank Lori was about her show's wobbly start, but also by how devoted she is to bettering the series and what her feelings are about playing Aunt Becky one more time!

PopWrap: I think everyone was nervous about the "90210" reboot -- from the fans to the original stars -- were you?
Lori Laughlin: Well, I was trepidatous because it's such a staple in the industry, so it's hard to know how it's going to be received. But the reaction has been really nice.

PW: I know when we first spoke back in May, you mentioned that it was important for Debbie not to become the stock mom character, just there baking cookies -- do you think you've accomplished that?
Lori: Well, that's what we fight for all the time. The show is going through different changes and sometimes we say, "give us more!" But I think the network feels protective of Debbie and Harry, wanting them to be seen as the perfect parents, the perfect role models. But the truth is, parents aren't perfect. We make mistakes and we have our own issues outside of our kids, and I think it's more interesting for the audience to see that.

PW: I do love the Wilson's family rapport. How did you four go about making that seem realistic?
Lori: Actually, before we started filming, Rob made us go to an improv class that he set up with his acting coach for us. So we all went in and acted out different family scenarios: everything from a camping trip to a big fight. And it was a great way to set the groundwork and start that chemistry.

PW: But now that idyllic family image is being thrown into doubt with the arrival of Harry's illegitimate son, Sean, right?
Lori: Yes, when we come back tonight, he is in our lives and Harry has accepted him. But the other kids are the ones struggling with Harry's attention being taken away from them and being bestowed on this new kid.

PW: But Annie hears a phone call that casts suspicion on Sean?
Lori: Right, Annie has overheard something that lets us know that two plus two isn't adding up to four with this guy. She comes to Debbie and tells her about this hunch she has and Debbie supports her, which puts Debbie up against Harry saying, I think you're making a big mistake here.

PW: I'm happy to hear the Wilson's are going to be less Donna Reed-ish this year.
Lori: It's much more fun as an actor to play that. It's so much more fun than, "here we are! One big happy family!" We're like, bring it on -- we can be a big, happy family with conflict. We want the conflict, we really do.

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Kelly Clarkson Gets New Title, Face

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 1:32 PM on January 5, 2009

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We're only 14 days away from the official release -- although I am sure it will leak before that -- of Kelly Clarkson's new single, "My Life Would Suck Without You," which I have the overly photoshopped cover for above. She knows we saw her Proactiv commercials, right?

It was also announced today that the official title of Kelly's fourth album is going to be "Masquerade." The disc, which drops on March 17, is the latest in a recent wave of big-top-themed titles alongside Britney Spears' "Circus" and Pink's "Funhouse."

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"The City's" Alex Strips Off

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 12:20 PM on January 5, 2009

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With all the faux and fabricated elements of "The Hills" and "The City," I felt a certain sense of reality reassurance in discovering that while Whitney Port and Olivia Palermo may not spend much time at their DVF desks when the cameras aren't rolling, Alex Smith is going on casting calls, doing test shots and getting booked for non-MTV related jobs.

One glance at the pictures found at Red Models New York and it becomes quite clear that Alex has more on his to-do list than convincing Whitney that Jay is cheating on her.

I've got two more snaps of Alex after the jump and don't forget to tune in to "The City" tonight to see if Whitney takes his advice to heart.

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Meet The 'Real World: Brooklyn' Housemates

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 11:49 AM on January 5, 2009

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I have been a loyal "Real World-er" since 1994's San Francisco and while my devotion has wavered over the years - couldn't stand those kids in Sydney - I give every season a chance. So needless to say, I was stoked when MTV asked me to come tour the Brooklyn house and meet the cast a few weeks back in anticipation of this Wednesday's 21st season premiere.

But unlike the last few seasons which have placed sex and booze at the forefront of the show, this year brings "The Real World" back to its roots - think Julie's season one fight with Kevin, Pedro and Puck's constant verbal sparring, or even Tami's abortion revelation in LA. This year, each cast member has a story to tell; from Katelynn talking about life as a transgendered woman to Ryan recalling what it was like to be a soldier in Iraq.

Needless to say, digging up dirt on these kids wasn't as simple as I thought it would be - and trust me, I tried! Check it out.

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Kellan Lutz, Great Date Debate

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 11:02 AM on January 5, 2009

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Kellan Lutz, he-hottie of "Twilight" and "90210," was spotted frolicking on the sandy shores of Miami over the weekend with his co-star AnnaLynne McCord. Now, I dig this pairing, but am staying skeptical of the relationships reality since nary a snap of the duo kissing, caressing or canoodling has popped up anywhere else online.

While we wait and see if any legit evidence of their couple-dom comes to light, you can read my exclusive Q&A; with Kellan from July or just keep staring at the former models physique.

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Winehouse Upgrades From Blake Incarcerated

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 11:02 AM on January 5, 2009

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I think we can all agree that Amy Winehouse has terrible taste in men - Alex Haines was just the latest in a long line of losers, so here's hoping this new guy is the one who'll finally break her bad boy habit.

For starters, this mystery man doesn't look like a strung-out crackhead -- he weighs more than 100 pounds, appears to brush his hair and doesn't strike me as the kind of guy who would smoke a cigarette he found lying on the street. So that's an improvement right there.

There is also the fact that Amy has stopped looking like a crackhead herself. She's regained some of her curves, lost almost all of that ratty hair and seems genuinely happy as she and her new bloke enjoy the St. Lucia scenery.

So if last year saw the rebirth of Britney Spears and this year sees Any Winehouse rehab her life, is it whack to think that 2010 could be all about seeing music's biggest flameout -- Whitney Houston -- reignite her career?

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Reese's Good Grooming

Posted by Jarett Wieselman at 10:37 AM on January 5, 2009

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You know the scene in "27 Dresses" where Katherine Heigl talks about how she always looks at the groom when his bride makes her grand entrance? That's what I think of when I see this picture of Reese Wtiherspoon gazing at BF Jake Gyllenhaal at last night's Laker game.

Girlfriend just looks supes in love and since rumors of a 2009 wedding for Gyllenspoon have been swirling for some time, perhaps we will get to see Jake's groomy grin as Reese makes her way down the aisle sooner rather than later.

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