Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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Will You Watch the New Bravo Show 'Most Eligible: Dallas'?

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:49 AM PDT

We at Crushable have been waiting for Bravo to come to Texas, which we thought would be the next likely stop for Real Housewives. A state known for glamorous girls, big hair, sororities, beauty pageants, and old-fashioned courting rituals seemed like a perfect fit for the franchise. But, Andy Cohen recently said that Miami would be the last stop for the Real Housewives, and the franchise will continue to follow existing, successful cities. I took this as a “hallelujah!” because I hate change, and also because I hated Real Housewives of D.C. and Real Housewives of Miami.

Apparently, Bravo decided they still must do something with Texas, and more specifically, Dallas. According to Variety, Bravo just announced a new “docuseries” called Most Eligible: Dallas, which will follow local socialites and examine the dating scene in Dallas. However, it’s not just Dallas; apparently, the “docuseries” will follow socialites in Gotham, Chicago and Los Angeles.

This seems to be a Real Housewives for younger people. To me, it sounds a little too close for comfort to a short-lived Bravo show called Miami Social (which, after careful, analysis I decided sucked). The cast members were a little bit younger than most of the Real Housewives, and included a cast of people who had slept with one another and were now dating and talking about their dating/sex lives with their circle. There were no cast-members who were particularly funny or charming, and even Andy Cohen called the show stupid. So, I’m not sure how I feel about another show in a similar vein.

Lilit thinks the show sounds like a now-canceled Soapnet reality TV show, Southern Belles: Louisville. The show was similar to Real Housewives, in that it focused on a group of women, but differed in that the women were younger than most of the Real Housewives and were actively dating. Add the Southern aspect on top of it, and it sounds pretty similar to Most Eligible: Dallas. Might Bravo have recognized the value in the canceled show, and decided to capitalize on Soapnet’s idea?

Either way, of course I’ll watch Most Eligible: Dallas. Will you?

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Will You Watch the New Bravo Show 'Most Eligible: Dallas'?

The Daily WTF: Worst Ball Machine Ever

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:16 AM PDT

Why would you do this to us, you jerk? We just want a delicious gumball to chew on/a fun bouncy ball to play with for five minutes before it ends up on our neighbor’s roof! Ball machine, you’ve ruined everything.

(via BuzzFeed)

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Crushable Books: 7 Things We Didn't Know About 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog: The Book'

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:10 AM PDT

We at Crushable are almost unanimously in agreement that Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog was a fantastic, innovative piece of work. But with stars Nathan Fillion, Neil Patrick Harris, and Felicia Day, not to mention head honcho Joss Whedon, all busy with exciting new projects, there’s little hope of the sequel happening anytime soon.

Enter Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog: The Book, a coffee table-style companion guide filled with the official shooting script, transcript for Commentary! The Musical, and glossy photos from behind-the-scenes and at conventions and awards shows. There’s also a roundtable discussion with Joss, his brothers Jed and Zack Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen on the impetus of the Internet musical.

This book is a delightful addition to any geek’s library, so we wholeheartedly suggest you go out and pick up a copy for yourself. And if you’re not convinced, or just want a preview, check out the seven fun facts we learned about the making of Dr. Horrible.

[Cover: Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog © 2010 Time Science Blood Club LLC. All Rights Reserved. Unit photography by Amy Opoka. www.amyopokaphotography.com]

  • Everyone Forgot About the First Read-Through
  • The Original Lyrics for
  • Ben Edlund Pitched Bad Horse
  • Dr. Horrible's Labcoat is Pretty Familiar
  • Jed Whedon Played Every Bit Part
  • Nathan Fillion is a Master of Haiku
  • NPH Freaked Out the Guys at the Gym

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Crushable Books: 7 Things We Didn't Know About 'Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog: The Book'

Perez Hilton Has Written a Kids' Book for Some Reason

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 10:00 AM PDT

It looks like Ashley Salazar isn’t the only “celebrity” with a book coming out in September – blogger Perez Hilton is authoring a kids’ book entitled The Boy with Pink Hair.

Illustrated by Jen Hill, the picture book tells of a boy with a “shock of fabulous hair” and “celebrates individuality and acceptance.”

That sounds great and all, but Perez’s whole MO is making fun of famous people. It’s not like I’m criticizing him for it – after all, that’s part of my job too, but at least I’m not writing an inspirational book for little kids at the same time.

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Perez Hilton Has Written a Kids' Book for Some Reason

Hot Shot Gallery: Here Are Some Photos Of Adam Levine

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:53 AM PDT

Gratuitous? Maybe. Delightful? Hell yes! Here are some shots of Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine looking crazy hot — which, honestly, is what he does best. Cheers!

  • You devious creature you.
  • We like a boy in a bowtie.
  • The luckiest legs this side of wherever Ryan Gosling's sitting.
  • Tattoos!
  • Leather, mmmm.
  • All boys should wear this always.
  • Cool dance moves, yo.

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Hot Shot Gallery: Here Are Some Photos Of Adam Levine

Wookie the Chew Is Way Cooler Than Winnie the Pooh

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:15 AM PDT


A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh andThe House at Pooh Corner have been staples of children’s literature (and of Disney television and movies) for generations. There’s something about a bumbling, cuddly little teddy bear coming alive and having all sorts of madcap adventures with his neighboring toys and their human friend that’s always appealing, and subsequently, it would seem difficult to improve on the idea. But allow me to introduce you to artist James Hance’s brilliant creation: Wookie the Chew.

That’s right: Winnie the Pooh has been Star Wars-ized.

Not only are Hance’s illustration adorable, but the whole idea is ingeniously thought through in the greatest of detail. Chrisolo Robin, for example, takes time to teach Wookie the Chew about the force, a subject on which Wookie has classically Pooh-like thoughts:

Piglet has been recast as R2-D2:

And Pooh Bear’s tradmark balloon has become the Death Star:

Note that Pooh’s old nemesis the bees have undergone a transformation as well, becoming tiny little TIE-fighters. The first book, The House at Chew Corner, can be purchased at Hance’s website here; you can also buy prints of Wookie the Chew art, as well as paintings and prints of Hance’s other work. Hance is currently working on a sequel to The House at Chew Corner called When We Were Very Jedi. I don’t know about you guys, but I can’t wait!

[Via Rofl Razzi]

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Wookie the Chew Is Way Cooler Than Winnie the Pooh

Video: Lady Gaga Sings 'Born This Way' At Her Own Birthday Party

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:56 AM PDT

To celebrate her 25th, Lady Gaga‘s friends threw the pop super star a party at a Downtown LA club called La Cita* that included a hired mariachi band. Unexpectedly, Gaga — who was wearing a sparkly black dress and sporting a massive beehive — jumped on stage and performed with the band. A partygoer cell-phone-captured her rendition of “Born This Way,” which is ultra jazzy and fun.

*We used to go to La Cita like every Friday in college for something called “Punky Reggae Dance Night” or some such… so, yeah, that’s the kind of place it is. Keeping it real and low-key, it seems!

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Video: Lady Gaga Sings 'Born This Way' At Her Own Birthday Party

Romancing The Bone: What To Do When You're (Always) Probably Pregnant

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Any woman with access to a TV and an active imagination has had at least one fever dream about the show I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant. If they haven't, let me correct that oversight: the show is about women…who didn't know they were pregnant…until a baby started to come out of them. While there are certainly women who could potentially overlook a nine month pregnancy (apparently enough to make an entire series about it), I've found that the opposite is much more likely: women who think they're pregnant All. The. Time. I was one of those women for the first, oh, three years after becoming sexually active; in addition to talking about it non-stop, my like-minded friends and I actually started a blog named Probably Pregnant to deal with our constant anxiety about our potentially baby-making wombs. This article is for those ladies who live in perpetual certainty that their nausea must be morning sickness or their light period is merely a disguise for implantation bleeding (do not Google that phrase), and with some tips on how to deal.

The most important step in dealing with pregnancy anxiety is feeling in control of the situation. One way to stay confidently sans baby is to explore the many wondrous birth control options within our reach. While the pill works for many people, other ladies may have a difficult time making it work for them, which can obviously lead to both real, as well as emotional, risks. That is to say, if a girl finds herself panicking every time she forgets to take a pill…but keeps forgetting to take it anyway, maybe exploring other birth control options is a good idea. If she's having a hard time taking daily medication, she can look into the ring. If a girl finds herself loading pallets of whole-sale pregnancy tests into a flat-bed truck despite her use of hormonal birth control, might I suggest she double-up and slap on a condom? Not literally slap, of course, unless she and her partner are into that . Which brings me to my next point…

Women need to talk to their boyfriends/husbands/casual bone buddies about their pregnancy fears. No, really! Sure, it might seem embarrassing to admit to one's neurotic fears about being pregnant all the time. But the fact is, no one should have to worry alone. Upon having the conversation, I'm betting many women will find that their partners are also always three seconds away from hyperventilating into a paper bag over a potential pregnancy. While two terrified people freaking out over a non-existent baby isn't great, talking about birth control, sex in general, plans for the future and/or any other nervous-making topics can help both partners feel more confident in their decisions, rather than griped with uncertainty. In addition to improving a couple's communication, the reality is that constant, silent fear about unwanted pregnancy is going to kill the mood every time. Who wanted to have sex when sex equals babies forever and always, amen? While the most effective form of birth control is abstinence, actively choosing to refrain from sexually activity is the polar opposite from uncontrollable pregnancy terror. If a woman is going to get it on, she should be able to get it on with a little anxiety as possible.

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Romancing The Bone: What To Do When You're (Always) Probably Pregnant

Snap This: Rebecca Black vs The Beatles

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 08:48 AM PDT

Need more proof that Rebecca Black is the voice of a generation? Look no further than this point-by-point comparison of “Friday” and “A Day in the Life.”

[Via I Love Charts]

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