Jarrod did a post about awful and annoying songs, which inspired bbqcornnuts to create a bad song contest. In the comments of that post, it became clear that there were some bad songs that we actually really liked, even though we acknowledged they were horrible. So bbqcornnuts and I came together to talk about those songs specifically, and here they are, some the bad songs we love.
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And it’s not a block of cheese or a sandwich! Probably not. EW reports that a casting call has gone out, and they are seeking “a man ages 36-40. . .who can play Liz Lemon’s next love interest. Here’s the official description: “California-bred with liberal values and a youthful innocence. Easy-going but confident with a strong sense of self.”” They will consider everyone from no-names to A-listers, which 30 Rock already has a solid history of netting for multi-episode arcs. EW has some casting suggestions so head over there to check them out, but I want to read your suggestions. Who do you think should be Liz’s next love interest? 30 Rock will return with a new season in early 2012; Fey gave birth very recently so she’s a little busy. Pic via
Hello, friends. As you might have guessed, I am still mourning the loss of Nelson Paz. Please join me in a moment of silence as we (I) try to come to grips with this crushing defeat. In the dark days that followed last week’s episode, I did much soul-searching. I had so many questions. How could Nelson–handsome, lovely, tan and taut, thickly accented, talented pastry sex wizard Nelson–be kicked off while Beaker–incompetent, frantic, grating, pasty, novice sugar tinkerer Beaker–remain to compete another week? How could this be? How could the judges boot Nelson when Angry Montel only made an ugly floral arrangement and scattered some rose petals? Is there no justice in this world? How would I continue to watch Just Desserts without the promise of ogling an imaginary sweetheart each week? Somehow (there may have been vodka and pornography involved), somehow I managed to pick up the pieces, and I am ready to make cruel comments about the remaining pastry gnomes once again. Join me, friends, as we continue to chart the battle of Mads vs. Gays, a battle certain to end in a swirling funnel of blood, glitter, scraps of modeling chocolate and tooth fragments.
Nikki Finke reports that Penske Media Corporation–parent company of Movieline, TVLine and Deadline (where Finke writes)–has filed suit against Prometheus Global Media LLC, owner and operator of The Hollywood Reporter. Janice Min, what hath you wrought? Specifically, Penske’s suit claims “outright theft of intellectual property, including but not limited to whole articles, content, software, source code and designs.”
Surely it’s all a misunderstanding! Like that book report you accidentally plagiarized in middle school. Nope, not according to Penske, who claims THR didn’t even attempt to cover up its misdoings: “In fact, THR was so incompetent and careless in its theft, that it actually copied the original source code labels exactly as they existed on TVLine, and did not even attempt to rename them.” Oh snap! You can read the full complaint over at Deadline.
Ben Cohen isn’t the only one with a birthday today. Amy Winehouse would have turned 28 today. The Amy Winehouse Foundation launches today, and the video for Winehouse’s duet with Tony Bennett has also been released. Watch the video after the jump. Continue reading
Recently retired rugby star Ben Cohen turns 33 today. Retired for less than a year, Cohen has been extremely active in promoting his Stand Up Foundation, “the world’s first foundation dedicated to raising awareness of the long-term, damaging effects of bullying, and funding those doing real-world work to stop it.” Many people perceived as different may be victims of bullying, and specifically the LGBT community is a popular target. Cohen’s foundation “[includes] removing homophobia from sports as central to [its] mission.” Is it any wonder Cohen is so popular among gay men? He’s a vocal LGBT ally in what many consider one of the last safe havens for narrow-mindedness, the world of professional sports; it doesn’t hurt that Cohen is also smoking hot. Sexy pic after the jump.
Skrillex – First Of the Year (Equinox) from HK CORP on Vimeo.
One part Aphex Twin music video. One part Hard Candy. A dash of The Matrix. A sprinkle of general sci-fi/fantasy mind games. All awesome. Enjoy!
Comedian Kevin Bartini has started a petition to rename the block of W 121st Street where Carlin grew up “George Carlin Way.” Carlin’s daughter, Kelly, supports the proposal. She told ABC News Radio: “I feel it’s very important to protect his legacy and keep the torch lit and to keep the conversation going the next 40 years and I’m very proud and honored to do it.” Many blocks of New York’s streets have been named for famous residents. Is there any reason why Carlin shouldn’t also be memorialized in such a way? Comment.
So here we are. Week seven. Do you care about any of these goblins? Are you rooting for anyone? I’m not, and I don’t. This has been one of the weakest seasons of Project Runway to date, wouldn’t you say? Still, it’s pretty entertaining television, and the judges are a three ring circus unto themselves. Tonight the design goblins will be working in groups again, and that’s always a recipe for friendly cooperation and smiles.
No it’s not, but I don’t really need to explain that to you because you’ve seen it all before, and this season is shuffling along its predetermined path like an obedient automaton in a chiffon robe. The breakdowns are becoming more epic, the bitchery more spectacular. Continue reading
We are no strangers to product placement and synergistic advertising. We watch Project Runway with its embedded advertisements for HP, Marie Claire, L’Oreal and at least a half dozen other brands. We watch Top Chef with its similar product placements for Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay (the Procter and Gamble double whammy!). Tonight, Just Desserts may well collapse under the weight of all the product placement and cross-advertising. Continue reading