Posts with tag television

Britney Spears let cameras follow her all over the world for sixty days, and the best moment was when she donned a chic suit, looked in the mirror, and said "Hello, I'm Matilda."

What we always love (and sometimes miss) about Britney is her fun spirit. She's a cut up, that's why she always kills on Saturday night live. Perhaps it's that training from The Mickey Mouse Club, but we think it's just who she is. We bet if you knew Brit Brit, you'd like her. And you'd give her some of your prescription drugs. Oops.

Tonight on ICONOCLASTS, the Sundance Channel's TV show where famous people interview each other, one of our favorite designers, Stella McCartney, and artist Ed Ruscha exchange ideas about their industries, fashion, art, and life.

Sexy Salma Hayek has never been shy about showing off her curves, but the outfit she had to wear on German television after losing a bet had the censors hopping. The actress and new mom wore a dirndl, which is the proper name for the Bavarian dresses you see at Oktoberfest. You know, the dresses meant to cinch in the waist and accentuate the cleavage -- like Hayek needs any help in that department.

Kelly's baby daddy is DYLAN, it was revealed on Tuesday's 90210!

I thought the honors would go to my personal favorite, Brandon, especially with all the buildup of the fact that "he" was such a "do-gooder". But--hey--I'm not complaining!

So it seems a sure bet that that icon of bad boys Dylan McKay will return to the small screen (please, please, please let the Brenda/Dylan/Kelly love triangle return. I've been so good!)

So, when you do the math, handsome Luke is 43. We hope he's been slathering on the moisturizer, religious about SPF, and massaging the ol' scalp, or at least using great hair products. We KNOW he still still sets our hearts aflutter, and that he will always hold the patent on brooding, surfing, and keeping Brenda and Kelly at each other's throats.

Now when are Brandon, Steve, and David visiting the world's chicest code?

Those wondering what Sarah Jessica Parker is going to do now that Steve & Barry's is pretty much kaput and the Sex and The City sequel won't be in our theaters for at least another two years should look no further for their answer. SJP is hi-tailing it to Bravo to produce a -- get this -- reality show!

But the real kicker, it's not about fashion at all. No, Parker's show is about the art world. American Artist, as it's being called, will follow a group of aspiring contemporary artists as they compete each week for a gallery show, a cash prize, and a sponsored national tour.

There's something wrong with Stephen Colbert's face. He suggests it may have happened while he was smashing watermelons with his head or "practicing for a walk-on role in Cirque du Soleil and overestimating the number of French Canadians my forehead would support" -- but regardless, hiding behind the comedian's customary wire-rimmed glasses are a couple of stitches and a bruise that resembles a "map of Norway." But instead of canceling a few episodes or covering the injury with make-up, the faux pundit has instead embarked on a campaign against the Hollywood glamorization of "face violence."

If you haven't heard of Abbey Clancy yet, you probably will soon.

She was last seen in a British TV program called Beauty and the Best (not beast, oh no), in which Janice Dickinson tried to teach her how to be a successful model. It was basically an exercise in cruelty, with Janice and her pals making Abbey network at ghastly parties and walk down sunset Boulevard in revealing swimwear. Janice also informed her she was terrible at posing and at strolling the catwalk, and that she would have to break up with her man (English soccer star Peter Crouch) if she wanted to be successful.

The usual car crash television, basically.

If your favorite show on TV is MILF Island, then you are in luck. Don't let the fact that the show doesn't actually exist, yet, keep you from showing your support. We understand that there is also talk of a potential, and equally fictional, spin-off.

You've got to hand it to Tyra Banks. The girl rocked the modeling world, jumped into reality television with America's Next Top Model, and has yet to take a break (I mean, she did just rip her pants off on national TV to raise awareness about ... something or other. Maybe herself? She never rests!).

Tyra is launching a new series that hearkens back to her fashion roots, reported to to be a combination of The Devil Wears Prada and The Assistant (does anyone know what The Assistant is? I don't!). The eager contestants will be given the opportunity to take on responsibilities at a fashion magazine, and will be eliminated Apprentice-style.

Could we mix in any other shows or movies? How about we put the contestants on an island with sexy singles and roast the ones who succumb to temptation on a spit for dinner? Has anyone come up with that one yet?

Still, I'm rooting for Tyra. I've got to love girl who doesn't run away from the fact that she's got some more curves than she had a few years ago. I mean, seriously, who can't relate to that? Hey Tyra, maybe that's another show idea -- help a bunch of women accept their weight, and then they could become your army when you finally take over the world!

Just when we all thought it was time for her to say goodbye to the spotlight, Rachel Zoe is now getting her own reality television show. The raisin-faced fashionista's show is due to arrive on a TV near you as early as June.

Rachel Zoe has confirmed that she will be shooting a one-hour reality television program for the network Bravo. According to Zoe, the show isn't going to about exposing her clients lives -- unless of course they want to. I personally don't think anyone is going to care about her latest bunch of A-listers, since all of the crazy good ones (Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan) ditched her a long time ago. Zoe's current A-list roster includes Demi Moore, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Garner, and Liv Tyler. Can we yawn, "Boring?"

The show still does not have an official title but will shoot in New York for two months. The show sounds like a train wreck in the making so you know we will be tuning in.

Shows about models are a dime a dozen these days. Most programs either follow models/agencies scripted reality style, or they pit the models against each other in a competition format. Of the latter, America's Next Top Model is probably the best; VH1's new show America's Most Smartest Model is probably the worst.

AMSM's premise is simple: you take a dozen models from around the world then send them through mildly rigorous tests of modeling skill and intelligence to see who can last until the end. The show is sort of like Beauty and the Geek -- except there aren't any geeks, which is unfortunate because geeks make for great TV. (Are you listening to me TV-executives???)

The saving grace of AMSM is, of course, the wonderfully talented Ben Stein. He's witty, dry, smart and completely unimpressed by anyone, including the blond sitting next to him, who's technically the star of the show. Funny, I don't even remember her name...

Save for the Ph.D candidate Daniel, none of the models jump off the screen as particularly intelligent. Oddly enough, only a few pop seem especially good-looking (the Ruski Andre B. and Angela). I have to conclude that instead of being about brainy beauties, America's Most Smartest Model is actually about functionally-illiterate uglies.

But did I mention the show stars Ben Stein?

Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl is jumping on the celebrity designer bandwagon, but in an unconventional way. Instead of coming up with her own line of jeans like Victoria Beckham and company, Heigl has teamed up with Peaches Uniforms to create a collection of health care uniforms to debut in retail stores later this year. I love the idea of having more fun designs and colors for professional nurses, but, really, isn't there only so much one can do to spiff up scrubs? I guess we'll see.

My idea: Scrubs made entirely of sequins. And tassels.

[via TMZ]

Homer Simpson may be accused of many things, but a being fashion plate is not one of them. Nonetheless, Springfield's most notorious donut-downing dad will soon make his appearance on a line of clothes in India.

The apparel line will be produced by the Canadian Trio group, which has recruited Star Fox Licensing to merchandise the animated duds. According to reports, the line, which focuses heavily on lounge and sleepwear, includes basic knitted pants and t-shirts.

Of course, here in the states, Simpsons clothing seems like old hat, but this international venture marks the first time for Simpsons' emblazoned apparel to be available in India.

(Clearly the Indian subcontinent suffered greatly during its drought of kids wearing "Eat my shorts!" t-shirts.)

Ladies and gentlemen, Stephen Colbert continues to take the country by storm... a glorious, red, white and blue storm. The Colbert Report has become a pop culture phenomenon and, although he must be exhausted by all this popularity, Colbert still manages to always look collected and very well-dressed. Thanks to him (and his wardrobe provided by Brooks Brothers), I have developed an obsession with crisp French cuffs -- which are surprisingly hard to find on women's dress shirts -- and have added several more conservative pieces to my wardrobe. The more tailored look provides an interesting contrast to my obnoxiously bright hair and worn Chuck Taylors.

Well, the man will grace GQ's upcoming May issue, the cover of which will be the most horrifying picture I have ever seen of him. I have included it in this post to strike that very same fear into all of your hearts. It is terrifying, is it not? However, I must admit that, even while carrying a very scary mini-him, Colbert looks sharp.

Even though VH1's show "The Agency" has enjoyed a less than impressive viewership, MSNBC has nonetheless decided to air an upcoming copycat show called "Models NYC."

"Models NYC" follows four models who work for Q Models, a commercial agency with a strong stock of catalog models. Unlike "The Agency" which follows the often cranky, mean-spirited office politics of a group of disgruntled bookers at Wilhelmina, "Models NYC" focuses primarily on the personalities of the four different models.

Sounds kind of dull doesn't it?

As far as I'm concerned, MSNBC should just cut its losses and can this one. If "The Agency" proves one thing aside from the fact that proves that not all British girls are as lovable as Bridget Jones, it's that America is not actually fascinated by the real lives of unknown models and bookers. America's Next Top Model might be the furthest thing from reality, but at least it's watchable, which is a lot more than I can say for any of these other modeling industry reality shows.