Wednesday Morning Will & Grace

MANHUNT Daily: Galecki On Gay Rumors: "Why Defend Yourself Against Something That's Not Offensive?"

MANHUNT Daily: Galecki On Gay Rumors: "Why Defend Yourself Against Something That's Not Offensive?": "Why Defend Yourself Against Something That's Not Offensive?"

Love it when guys like these basically state what should "the obvious" with eloquence and grace. 

Up Fronts - Fox

Well, the good news here is after years of endless hours of Idol programming, Fox has decided to reign in the show a little by limiting the the performance show to 90 minutes and the result show to 30 minutes. Now if only they would find a way to limit Idol so that Glee doesn't start four minutes later than it should, thus ending later than my DVR is recording... But, oh well! New series coming to Fox in the fall:

Lonestar (looks interesting with the arrival of veteran screen actor Jon Voigt to Network television - I'll give it at least four episodes to suck me in; let's hope Fox gives it as long before pulling the plug):


Raising Hope:
Welcome to television Martha Plimpton. You had me at "Hello Alicia Florick" and I look forward to seeing you every week.



Ride Along:
From the creator for The Shield, starring Jennifer Beals.


Mixed Signals:
It's shows like these that make me so glad that I'm gay! Straight men of my generation are so fucked up - or at least, that's what Network Television would have you think, right?

The Upfronts - first up: NBC

The up-fronts are Christmas to television fans - when the networks announce to the world (and Madison Avenue) what they have in store for the coming fall season and, by the same token, confirming the shows that have bit the dust (finally, HEROES) and those relegated for one reason or another to mid-season replacement. The new shows coming the Peacock this fall:

The Event:
Interesting cast - Laura Innes (ER) is always an interesting addition to any cast, Jason Ritter (most recently on Parenthood), Bill Smitrovich (Life Goes On) and Blair Underwood. This is the kind of show that demands a commitment from the audience. Let's hope NBC reciprocates.



The Chase:
It's Texas Ranger Bruckheimer style with Cold Case like heroin with a southern twang and a tough-as-nail-but-heart-of-gold attitude and a side order of still rosie-cheeked former Wysteria Lane gardener Jesse Metcalf.



Law & Order: Los Angeles
A continuing trend of procedural spin-offs set in different locations.

UnderCovers:
From JJ Abrams -- and I'm already sold with just the 5 minute clip. It's like Hart to Hart in the era that begat Sydney Bristow!


Outsourced:
Not too sure about this one. NBC seems to think it's good enough to earn a spot on the Thursday night comedy - (Community will be coming back!)


Love Bites:
Good news: Becky Newton; Bad News: Lindsay Price.


Outlaw:
And finally an drama entry that's relegated to Friday nights - not the best spot - starring Jimmy Smits, who could use a hit just about now.


And waiting in the wings for a spot on the NBC schedule: The Cape, Friends with Benefits (two friends looking for love - and sleeping with each other in the meantime; and wait, did I get this right, the girl who played Riley on Melrose Place 2.0 playing a girl named Riley?); David E. Kelly's new quirky legal show starring Kathy Bates, with Brittany Snow and Paul McCrane who - I'm sorry - will always be Montgomery is my heart (Is it Okay if I Call Mine?); The Paul Riser Show, and Perfect Couples (which are everything but).

Lupone talks Broadway, TV's musical turn - Entertainment News, Steve Chagollan, Media - Variety

Lupone talks Broadway, TV's musical turn - Entertainment News, Steve Chagollan, Media - Variety: "Patti LuPone, the original Evita and a two-time Tony winner, is winging through town for a revival of her 1999 solo show of contemporary tunes, 'Matter of the Heart,' which she'll perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Saturday. The multi-disciplinarian who has defined such roles as Fantine in 'Les Miserables' and Norma Desmond in 'Sunset Boulevard' spoke with Daily Variety about the origins of 'Matters,' some of her musical heroes and TV shows like 'Glee' and 'American Idol.'"

Cheyenne Jackson and Michael Urie Rip "Newsweek"'s Ramin Setoodeh For "Gays Can't Play Straight" Article | AfterElton.com

Cheyenne Jackson and Michael Urie Rip "Newsweek"'s Ramin Setoodeh For "Gays Can't Play Straight" Article | AfterElton.com: "When asked to comment on Ramin Setoodeh's recent article about how openly gay actors can't convincingly play heterosexual roles, Cheyenne Jackson and Michael Urie straight-out called the Newsweek entertainment writer an ''asshole'' who's ''unconscionable.'' The two out actors were speaking at a talkback after Monday's performance of The Temperamentals, Jon Marans' acclaimed Off-Broadway play about early gay rights activists in the 1950s."

Source: After Elton

Seriously? Lingerie shoot too sexy for Miss USA?

Here's what: in this day and age when a nude pictorial is no longer the last stop on the exit from a career, but the starting point of one (Pammy, Kelly, Kelly...), Miss USA's lingerie shoot too racy? Seriously? I have to wonder how Vanessa Williams would feel about this trend of accidental flashes of boobs and vag making news with no negative impact on the the baring starlets' q-rating? Seriously! Nowadays, if you want to extend a minute of fame into a lifetime of E! coverage, all you have to do is "leak" your sex tape, but the lingerie shoot for Miss USA too racy? Seriously?

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Oy Madonna

Look, I'm as much a fan of Madonna's as the next gay boy who came out in the eighties, saw the Blond Ambition tour live, and thought it a cop-out to change to arrangements to the score of Evita to accommodate Madge's limited vocal abilities (while allowing the part of Che to be played as a second rate Magaldi channeling a Latin version of the Elvis of Vegas years). However, these pics of Madonna - albeit the hotter we've seen in a long time - are not a testament to the Material Girl's retaining her vigor of yore, but rather of the talent of the photographer, the lighting designer, the makeup artist, the hair person, the artistic director and the photoshop artist - akin to the impact of CGI on a movie like Price of Persia. I'm just sayin!

 

 

 

 

Jimmy Fallon to Host Primetime Emmys - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com

Jimmy Fallon to Host Primetime Emmys - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com: "Jimmy Fallon will host the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards, NBC announced Tuesday.

'Hosting the Emmys has been a dream of mine ever since they told me I was doing it,' the Late Night host said in a statement."

The real notable news here is that Neil Patrick Harris actually said NO to something!

I Know, That's What Makes Me So Gay : Jesse Tyler Ferguson covers Lady Gaga

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is so talented. After a false start in series TV (notably The Class)he's finally found his stride with Modern Family. But talent that's new to talent is often well honed on stage and he is no exception.



(Thanks again Joe My God)

In the No Shit Sherlock Category : Antin: "Camilla Alves was (...) horrible (onSheer Genius)

Camila Alves Is "Mean" And "Horrible" And Lost Her Babies - Socialite Life: "Camila hosted Shear Genius, a show Jonathan judged for. Antin was not a fan of the Shear Genius winner, disagreeing with the other judges and possibly the host. 'Camila Alves was wrong. Well, actually, she might have agreed with me, but no one can understand a word she says, so I'm really not sure what she thought.' Burn! And that's not the only thing he has to say. 'Finally! I let it out. I have to let out some steam on that one. I was so nice, so helpful, during the show. She was mean and horrible. Really, I could go on and on. Not nice! Trust me. I was there. You can quote me.'"

Now I don't mean to give too much credibility to Antin's antics BUT if you've watched the show you would know that he's not too off the mark. And I'll I can say is that if you're going to replace the amazing Jaclyn Smith you had best do it with someone that has class, poise and great screen presence. McConaughey baby-mama does not an angel make, nor does it automatically qualifies one for a hosting gig, even on BRAVO

I Know, That's What Makes Me So Gay: Tony Awards nominations - most importantly - snubs!

Golden Derby has an interesting way of dissecting the Tony Awards Nominations this year - with details of the snubs (apparently, not getting nominated will get you press as well, so that might be an honor too, right?), notably, movie stars who failed to leave their mark with the guild members.

Biggest shockers among Tony Award nominations: Where are 'Enron,' Hugh Jackman and 'Idiots' stars? | Gold Derby | Los Angeles Times

For a complete list of nominees, see Entertainment Weekly Online to see the many, very deserving actors (and movie stars) who nabbed a nom, including Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Laura Linney, Linda Lavin and Sean Hayes.

Bravo's Andy Cohen Is An Ass Man [Obvious Observations] - Socialite Life

Bravo's Andy Cohen Is An Ass Man [Obvious Observations] - Socialite Life

Andy Cohen

Funny, I had no idea that Andy Cohen was more than just the host of the "Watch What Happens" post-show reunions, which begat that weekly half-hour live talker. But apparently, there's more to this looker than just good looks and a great sense of humor. He is the Senior VP Programming and Development at Bravo - and as such, he is largely responsible for the trainwrecks and gems you see on the screen. Below, a couple of videos (source: Media Bistro) where Cohen provides insight.

Bravo's Andy Cohen to Reality TV Hopefuls: 'Good Luck'





Andy Cohen on Bravo TV's Sexuality: 'We're Bi':



Andy Cohen Answers to Bravo's Critics, Gets Real about 'Reality' TV:

But Seriously Folks -

I understand that Bradley Cooper's eyes are piercing, and that ScarJo is stunning - and while I may agree with SOME of the choices made by People Magazine as the 100 most beautiful people in the WORLD - yep, the world, like they've gone door-to-door the entire planet over and found that, very conveniently, the most beautiful people in the entire world gravitate around Hollywood.

Having this said, I have only one more comment to make about the pictures below - courtesy of Pink Is The New Blog (check it out!): No kidding these might appear to be the most beautiful people in the entire world, they have been plucked, primed, coiffed and schlacked with exquisite precision to reach optimal results. And what a team of beauty experts couldn't do before the shoot, Photoshop took care of, airbrushing and correcting within an inch of each of their natural lives. Seriously! I'd be hot too if I could go through this type of cosmetic and digital transformation! ScarJo in particular doesn't even look human!

Andy Cohen - you can be my mazel anytime

I'm just a fool, at least my friends think so, but I'm kinda crushing on Andy Cohen. For the life of me, I can't find anything dwrong with him. It's not the same type of love that I feel for Colby Keller, but Andy, if you ask me... I will.

 

 

 

 

Whitney Houston returns to the stage...

... but judging by this footage, she should have taken a little more time to recover from her respiratory infection.  Ay caramba!

I Know - That's What Makes Me So Gay - Patti Lupone memoir cover revealed

You have no idea how much I love this woman! My introduction to the Musical Theater was done through Evita and I've loved everything she's done since. If only to get her first-hand account of the past forty 30+ years of the musical theater world from her vantage point, I will be the first at Borders to pick this up when it drops.

Ricky Martin

Like many people, I always thought that Ricky Martin was gay, and like many, I didn't really care... then nor now. It was the music (by far better in his Spanish material than then what his English-language commercial success has yielded) that mattered. But I have to say, this video (which I first saw when his Black and White tour stopped in a town near mine) sorta erased for me any lingering doubt I may have had.

I Know, That's What Makes Me So Gay: Sue Sylvester does Vogue on GLEE

Amazing, fun... a great start to the back 9 of the season! All Hail Jane Lynch - not many people could pull off this character.