Wednesday, November 24, 2010

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The Daily WTF: Willow Smith's AMA's Outfit 'Whipped' From Artist

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 11:40 AM PST


Willow Smith’s canary yellow, one-armed vest/straight-jacket ensemble managed to raise of a few eyebrows at the AMAs on Sunday, most notable that of Mildred Von Hildegard, the designer of Mother of London apparel. It looks like Willow’s celebrity stylist managed to rip off one of Mildred’s designs (shown left) by making the bondage accoutrement in more kid-friendly colors. What, was the S&M store down the street out of sparkles that day?

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The Daily WTF: Willow Smith's AMA's Outfit 'Whipped' From Artist

Did Markai From '16 And Pregnant' Have An Abortion?

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 11:27 AM PST

Of all the many decisions that are documented on MTV’s hit show 16 And Pregnant, one is notably left out: that of teenage girls who opt to get abortions. It makes sense that viewers don’t see abortions on the show: it’s called 16 And Pregnant after all. But it looks like one of the show’s stars may have had an abortion after appearing on the show.

We’ve been noticing a few little things that’s got us thinking Markai Durham had an abortion soon after giving birth to her daughter Za’karia.

According to a discussion thread no longer available on MTV, Markai had an abortion shortly after giving birth:

“Shortly, after have Za’karia Markai became pregnant, once again by James but this time opted for the abortion. Now according to this person on formspring, she and Markai have the same doctor and when she was at an appointment, Markai was also there but with a film crew. This girl asked Kayla from this season about it and Kayla said she thinks its for MTV about the situation”

That post got us thinking, especially because we say today that it appears to be confirmed by a castmate.

Also, on Formspring, fellow 16 And Pregnant castmember Aubrey Akeril seems to know that it happened:

just help for the person that asked* also, how did markai have an abortion if she had a baby on the show? Do you mean at a different time?

yes at a different time. those aren’t my details to discuss tho.

Meanwhile, Markai has pretty adamantly addressed the issue of abortion on her Facebook Fan page:

“Its Not A Baby At All Until I Think You 3rd Trimester (I Could Be Mistaken) Its Only A Fetus Which Means Its Only A GROUP OF CELLS TRYING TO FORM INTO SOMEONE. && Its Not Our Right To Judge Wo…men / Girls Who Do Get An Abortion. Thats Like Judging Someone Because There Gay Or Black Or Whatever. Its Not Right For People To Lash Out At Women/ Girls Who Made The Right Decision For Them && Their Family. Point Blank. && Even Though They Have Created SOMETHING That CAN Be The Most Beautiful Thing. SOMETIMES Women/ Girls Aren’t Ready For That Big Of A Responsibilty. NO MATTER IF THEY OPENED THEIR LEGS / PANTS.”

Considering that many of the stars of 16 And Pregnant have become advocates for safe sex, it could be pretty bad PR to find out that one of the girls on the show got pregnant almost immediately after giving birth…

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Did Markai From '16 And Pregnant' Have An Abortion?

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 11:14 AM PST

Kanye West Angry Still Crazy, Irrationally Angry At Taylor Swift - Jesus Kanye, didn’t you learn anything the first time around? Picking on little girls is never going to make you look good. During a surprise performance in NYC last night, Kanye berated Taylor for “never coming to my defense” after he grabbed her mic at 2009s VMAs. Crazy, right? (PopSugar)

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Crushable Quotable: David Arquette Is Mr. Fun Times, Chills With Oompa-Loompas

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 11:05 AM PST

What is it about David Arquette that just seems to ooze desperation? I’ll admit, I had a weird sort of crush on him when he was the doofy Deputy Andy in Scream, but then came those string of AT&T commercials, and that time he thought he was a wrestler? Oh, wasn’t there also a movie that was like a second-rate Arachnophobia? Basically, being married to Courtney Cox was the only thing keeping David from teetering over the edge of clown-town to join his pals Carrot Top and Andy Dick.

But now that he’s single again, David’s trying to put the best spin on things, making himself out to be a fun-loving party boy who was being held back by the old ball-n-chain. From his appearance on Lopez Tonight:

“I’ve always been a wild man. My nickname was ‘David Good Times.’ I like running around, having fun…I like meeting people. I did that privately for a long time because I wasn’t ever going out. Now, I’m in the nightclub business. I’m going out.”

David, you know it doesn’t count as a nickname if you’re just saying it to your own reflection in a mirror, right? Maybe you should read your own dating advice.

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Crushable Quotable: David Arquette Is Mr. Fun Times, Chills With Oompa-Loompas

5 Facts About 16 And Pregnant's Aubrey Akeril

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 10:41 AM PST

Aubrey Akeril is yet another 16 And Pregnant star who is now married, leaving us to wonder if this season of the show isn't just a version of Engaged and Underage on steroids. Aubrey dropped out of high school while pregnant and didn't succeed in passing the GED during her episode, but she is now a high school graduate and enrolled in college. Good times.

What else do we know about last night's 16 And Pregnant star? Oh just that she thinks gold prospecting is a reasonable pastime and her husband's mother is a murderer. Good times!

1. Aubrey's labor was terrifying.

Every episode of Teen Mom shows pretty brutal footage from the birthing room. But in Aubrey's case, she was pregnant way beyond her due date, and had a marathon birthing session. After being in labor for 24 hours, she was only four centimeters dilated.

It took an entire day of labor before she got an epidural! All in all, it took 30 hours for Aubrey to have her baby Austin Carter. Ooft.

2. Pregnancy completely changed Aubrey's looks.

She gained a lot of weight while pregnant. And now looks completely different. Aubrey has dyed her hair dark brown and lost a lot of weight.

From Formspring:

Was it hard to lose the weight?
No it really wasn't. The first week I lost 45 lbs. Breastfeeding helped with that. & now I've dropped 75. I'm less then when I first got pregnant now. I gained so much weight in my face and ass!! Like my friends had NEVER seen me that big lol.

3. Her mother in law is a murderer.

Brandon’s mom is in jail, which prompted a Formspring reader to ask:

Why is your husband's mom in jail?
As far as we know for murder.

murder? how long has she been in and of who
We don't know who, and we don't know how long she's been in jail. All we heard was there was a drug deal gone bad and she killed a couple. My husband just knows he hasn't seen her in about 15 years.

4. Her husband is sort of a misogynist. But he was not her first.

From Formspring:

Did you lose your virginity to Brandon?
No I did not.

how old were you when you lost youre virginity?
lol you don't have to ask twice. I was 13 when I lost my virginity. I was at a point in life where I just wanted to be an adult and I thought that was the next step I guess.

Meanwhile, during last night's episode, Aubrey informed Brandon she'd like to get a job. His response?

"Being a housewife isn’t that bad. Lots of women love it.”

Oh really? Why's that smartypants?

"You’re better at cooking. You’re more efficient at cleaning."

Eventually he came around to Aubrey working. But not before making some pretty dumb decisions himself. Like this one:

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5 Facts About 16 And Pregnant's Aubrey Akeril

Gleek Of the Week: Carol Burnett, Nazi Hunter

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 10:36 AM PST


Yikes, four weddings and a funeral on this week’s Glee. SO: Kurt and Finn’s mom (who probably have first names) got married, Finn finally broke down his borderline homophobic walls to dance with Kurt at the wedding, and Sue Sylvester married herself and her Nazi-hunter mom Doris showed up. Meanwhile Kurt decided that he wasn’t into that BDSM locker-room shenanigans that closeted meat-head Karofsky was pulling and will be transferring schools to hang out with Blaine and the other meticulously groomed kids of Dalton. So check out who we named this week’s biggest Gleek, and which of the New Direction ended up with cake on their face.

Winner

Carrol Burnett as Doris Sylvester: I’m awarding Carrol Gleek of the Week with some trepidation. Glee loves to throw you curve-balls with its cameos, as evidenced by Gwyneth Paltrow killing it last week as Holly Holliday. Meanwhile Carrol, one of the pioneers of funny women in show business, was sort of languishing here. Sure, she got some awesome lines about Sue’s “adorable” weird rib cage, but only one song to showcase Carrol’s awesome range? Considering that Burnett played the prototype of Sue Sylvester in Annie, we expected to see more venom, more drunkenness, or at least more songs. Instead we were left with an off-putting duet of “Ohio” with Sue and her mom.

You know what would have been better?

Loser

Finn: Oh Finn, too little, too late. While it’s great that you were able to step outside your oddly on-again/off-again homophobia to ask your new stepbrother to dance with you during your parents’ wedding, did you really have to go with “The Way You Are?” Is that like supposed to be a new gay anthem? “Bruno Mars here to say…it gets better.” Still, it made me tear up just a little bit:

Also, you know it’s a sad day when Rachel has to tell you to be less selfish. So do you guys think Kurt’s going to become the New Directions biggest threat for Sectionals or whatever the hell they’re still practicing for?

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Gleek Of the Week: Carol Burnett, Nazi Hunter

Video: Trailer For 30 Seconds To Mars' Upcoming Short Film

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 10:16 AM PST

You guys, I think Jared Leto might have a messiah complex. That’s the only explanation for this “trailer” for 30 Seconds to Mars’ 20-minute film Hurricane, which is about how Jared Leto takes himself very seriously. Dude’s almost 40 years old and he’s still running around shirtless with deep, meaningful words written all over his body. And fighting ninjas! Yes, he fights a ninja in this clip, right before leaping out of a hotel window and having a romantic encounter with a woman. All that is to say: this film is going to be amaaazing.

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Video: Trailer For 30 Seconds To Mars' Upcoming Short Film

Walk A Mile In Her Heels (Poll): Thanksgiving Issues

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 09:30 AM PST


So here’s the deal: I’m going to be taking a flight in a couple hours to the complete other side of the country to visit my significant other’s parents. And yes, spend Thanksgiving with them.Now, besides my hatred of travel-planning, which is it’s own issue, I’m stuck on wardrobe choices.

I already have my great dress picked out (courtesy of French Connection, which is now the most expensive thing in my closet), but I have no idea what to do for heels. Do I go with the Ann Taylor pumps, which are super classy but may be a little too Wednesday Adams with all that black? Or do I try the funky new Olsenboye pink stiletto booties, which, when paired with a grown-up dress, adds a bit of fun to the ensemble?

I’m a hopeless mess when it comes to picking out matching colors, let alone entire outfits (I once suggested mauve and red be our HS team colors). So I’m putting it up to you guys: what should I put on my feet to make a good impression?

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Walk A Mile In Her Heels (Poll): Thanksgiving Issues

Chick Flick Check List: 'Love And Other Drugs'

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 09:40 AM PST

Love And Other Drugs is the story of two Cleveland residents who might not have much in common, but what they do share is intense: namely super hot bods. Which they like to rub together at every opportunity. But it’s not all honey and roses. Maggie Murdock (Anne Hathaway) is sick. And Jamie Randall (Jake Gyllenhaal) is afflicted with massive douchebaggery. He’s also a medical sales rep, which means he is the most hated cog in the medical industrial complex. Will these two love birds get passed their differences to find true love? You’ll have to see the movie to find out. And to help you decide if you should spend $12.50 and 113 minutes of your life doing so, we’ve created today’s Chick Flick Check List.

The Chick Flick Check List is here to help you navigate the difficult terrain of films aimed toward woman. These movies may  not be Oscar caliber material, but when you're in need of shoe porn or pretty faces, they can be just the trick. Follow our guidelines to decide whether this week's film is worth watching.

Love And Other Drug's Check List Ranking:  80

Likability of the lead: 8.5/10

Say what you will about Anne Hathaway. But she’s going to get many nominations for this role. And many will be deserved. She’s quieted many of her distracting quirks to play Maggie. Also, she plays a bohemian artist with a tragic illness. That’s like candy for awards nomination. The surprising thing is how she manages to avoid being oppressively cheery and empowered in the role.

SPOILER: She’s got parkinson’s. And amazing breasts.

Plot/Script: 8/10

The balance of sex and drugs in this movie is pretty great. The writers set the action in mid-90s Cleveland, which doesn’t leave too much room for amazing imagery, but does let them explore life on the cusp of Viagra’s invention, which is kind of an interesting social diorama.

But it’s also hard to get past the prettiness and general dominant chromozomes of the main characters. It’s hard to believe that anything bad can happen to these two. But there’s some interesting character work on why they work as a couple.

Chemistry Between The Leads: 9/10

According to Anne, all the sex in this movie is “less of nudity and more of intimacy.” But however you slice it, there’s a lot of nudity. Anne and Jake get nekkid. A lot. Which ought to be a big draw for both male and female audience members.

Surprisingly, Anne provides most of the chemistry between the two, but whenever Jake starts looking a little too weepy eyed, the directors wisely trot him out in little/no clothing.

Chance of wringing tears out of viewers: 8.5/10

Anne Hathaway is DYING. What are you, made of glass?

Wardrobe: 8/10

This film is based in the 1990s, which means a lot of flannel and jeans. Well, not so much, as Anne’s wardrobe is pretty much as tiny clad as possible. Plaid hasn’t looked this good since Eddie Vedder

Plot Believability: 7/10

We’re not medical experts, but it seems pretty clear that Anne’s Parkinsons outbreaks are pretty conveniently timed. And her career as an artist seems chosen expressly to draw out as many weepy moments as possible. But also, this is a chick flick. So there’s room for error.

Supporting Cast: 9/10

Josh Gad is consistently funny as Jamie’s brother Josh.

Example:

Josh: “She said I was addicted TP Internet porn.”

Jamie: “Are you?”

Josh: “Of course I am!”

Also, points for Oliver Platt, Hank Azaria and the late, great Jill Clayburgh.

Food/Real Estate Porn: 6/10

This movie isn’t really about the location. In that it’s set in Cleveland. And one plot point revolves around Jake’s desperate attempts to get out of there. That said, Anne’s apartment in Cleveland is pretty awesome.

Male Eye Candy:  8/10

Jake Gyllenhaal is sometimes a little too good at playing a two dimensional asshole. When it comes time for him to hit deeper notes in his character, he doesn’t always succeed. But he does look nice nekkid.

Children, pets and other scene stealers: 8/10

Without any pets, babies or hilarious old people on hand, Anne Hathaway’s breasts were really carrying this category. And they clearly are up for the task.

Our Check List ranks movies based on ten different criteria that are each worth a total of 10 points. The scale tops out at 100. To give you a reference, a classic like Breakfast at Tiffany's might rank at 97. Check specific categories for your main interest.

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Chick Flick Check List: 'Love And Other Drugs'

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 08:52 AM PST

Not A Good Day For Being A Teenager - A study produced by neuroscientists in San Diego found that kids who start smoking weed before 16 perform significantly worse on cognitive tests. On the other hand, adults have been ingesting cocaine through Peruvian tea all this time. Damn! (New York Times)

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