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August 08, 2006
 Lindsay's Lost Me
Miss Lohan says she wants to perform for the troops in Iraq. On its face, that's a noble thing to do. Many celebrities do that, and I think the ones who genuinely want to boost the military morale are doing a fine service. But Lohan has other motives. She's doing it because she wants to be a sex symbol. Specifically, she wants to be like Marilyn Monroe. The only bright side I can see to this is that she'll have to gain weight to do it right. Yeah, I know, I keep bringing up the body thing. But please. When Monroe posed for Playboy, which was her slimmest hour in the sun, she had a 37B-23-36 figure. At her healthiest, Lohan was reported to measure 36D-26-32. Since she's in the Size Zero Squad lately, she's probably at 32B-22-28 now, assuming the weight came off evenly on her body. In short, she's not worthy to carry Marilyn's purse.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Electronics Celebrity Film August 07, 2006
 Desperate for Season Two?
Posted by: techstargrrl August 03, 2006
 Scarlett Climbs Every Coaster Instead
Scarlett Johansson's people insist her issues with the contract she was offered to play Maria von Trapp in a West End revival of The Sound of Music were not over pay. It was the schedule. From the sound of that, as someone who's trod the boards more than once, I suspect she was shocked to find out they expected her to show up for rehearsals, work her butt off, and take out the silly nose ring. But not one to be kept off the high peaks, Johansson recently enjoyed a photo shoot at Coney Island, riding the Cyclone and keeping her smile amazingly intact. I never said she was a bad actress, just overly entitled. A pity she doesn't have the same attitude as Bill Murray, her Lost in Translation co-star, about life. You'd never catch her getting her hands dirty in a custom chopper shop, either, I'd bet.
Posted by: techstargrrl August 01, 2006
Ledger's no Joking Matter
Sweet, pretty Heath Ledger playing The Joker? I'm not concerned for the usual reasons. Giving him a part once played by Jack "it's not an act, but they give me Oscars for it anyway" Nicholson is not what I'm thinking about here. I have yet to see anyone trounce Mark Hamill's portrayal of the Caped Crusader's biggest nemesis. Those are some huge shoes to fill, let me tell you. And it seems like only yesterday he was putting the Heath on the bogs in that little pseudo-Irish series, Roar. If you think he was a bundle of sweetness in Brokeback Mountain, you ain't seen nothing until you've seen him as a curly-headed blond prince.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Television HomeGarden Film DVD July 31, 2006
Nostalgia is not a Vice
This is the week for '80s nostalgia, isn't it? MTV's 25th anniversary hitting the same week as Miami Vice, the darling of the Nielsen ratings back in the day, being tops in the box office. And things do not stay the same, for which I suspect we are all grateful. Sure, Crockett and Tubbs are back, but they get to use laptop computers to help crack their cases instead of relying on the mainframes and low-power desktop machines of yesteryear. It's kind of a shame that isn't how it was then. In the old days, the original Macintosh would've looked twice as drab next to those slick white suits Don Johnson wore. Now, he could get a Mac Book Pro to match anything he had in his closet. And isn't it convenient that you can refresh your memory on how well that would've worked?
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Electronics Film July 26, 2006
Gates as Underdog?
Who I don't pity these days is Bill Gates. I can admire his philanthropy (and oh, believe me, I do), but his apparent belief he is capable of killing a juggernaut he didn't create only amuses me. He thinks he has an iPod-killer in that Zune of his. I think he's about to know how it feels to be on the wrong end of the stick, much like his top rival in the desktop market who he's trying to school in consumer electronics. When your friendly neighborhood iPod is so ubiquitous it pops up everywhere from Las Vegas to The Office, not to mention next to you on the train to work, the Zune is going to have to cook your breakfast and help you do sudoku puzzles at expert level to get very far, I think. After all, he tried to beat Sony at the game console market, but you don't see many celebrities singing the praises of the Xbox, either. Or on many TV shows, either. It's always the Playstation, like on The Hills.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Electronics Celebrity Televison July 25, 2006
Lohan's Hacked Off
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Electronics Celebrity July 21, 2006
Dawson's Geeking
According to Entertainment Weekly, Kevin Smith was a wee bit confused when Dawson wanted to appear in Clerks 2. Then one day on set, conversation turned to comic books, and she started quoting lines from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. (In case anyone's missed this, Smith is so into comics he's written a few himself.) Dawson also will soon be appearing in her own title, Occult Crime Taskforce, and sharing space with all the various superhero crossovers, big-eyed manga, and underground black-and-whites. While talking to EW, she quoted the rumor that Alan (V for Vendetta) Moore's The Watchmen, one of the most-loved and critically praised comic book series of all time, is now in development and like any good comics fan, she's worried about how it'll translate. (Frankly, based on the scuttlebutt, it looks like the studios are wondering the same thing. It's been floating in development limbo since 2001.) Apparently, her comics fandom has driven her role choices more than any other motivation. I think Joss Whedon needs to pay her a little closer attention when casting time comes for Wonder Woman. I could handle a mixed-race Diana Prince. It'd make her a more universal superheroine, after all. And they never really did say exactly where Themyscira is, did they?
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Celebrity HomeGarden Movies July 18, 2006
Bourdain in Beirut
I know we're usually more about the frills and fun here at the SeenON! Blog, but sometimes, the celebrities we love wind up in serious situations. Tony Bourdain, top chef and host of No Reservations on the Travel Channel, was taping in Beirut, Lebanon when the shelling started. Evacuation efforts for Americans and others are in progress, so he ought to make it out okay. Here's hoping he and his crew do find their way to safety.
Posted by: techstargrrl July 12, 2006
Supermodel Layered for Sound
Style.com checked out how the top models at different Fall 2006 fashion shows dress backstage. That site must be assuming they know how when they get paid to be clothes horses. But that's no guarantee. Modeling is to design as working food service is to cooking. Carrying the food at Postrio doesn't make someone Wolfgang Puck. Proof of this is Hye Park, found on page four of the Street Style Fall 2006 slide show. Layering a floral dress over a striped long-sleeved shirt looks more to me like an attempt to balance out the fact she's probably only got about 2% body fat and would shiver in air conditioning. But I also noticed, tech geek that I am, that they caught her listening to her MP3 player (I think we can assume iPod, since the headphones were white). She may not know clothing, but she knows how to listen. Those over-the-ear models are made by Sony, and they're slick stuff. And maybe I should think iPod Shuffle instead of the 60 GB model. The full-size would probably make her butt look like it exists, and we can't have that, now can we?
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Fashion Electronics Celebrity July 10, 2006
Depp's in a Barbie World
I adore Johnny Depp. He's such a man of my generation. Hunky leading men of just a decade ago might not have been willing to admit they played with their daughters' toys, but he told the London Independent that he and his little girl will set up and play out scenes with her Barbie dolls. Unfortunately for Depp's sense of play, she's not too patient with his attempts to do voice acting. As he put it: But the funniest thing for me was that I was actually using that time to explore different characters with the Barbies and she didn't like it. At a certain point she said: ‘Dad, please just stop, don't do that, just do your regular voice.’ That put me in my place.”I wonder if he was using the playtime as a chance to explore his Capt. Jack persona in Pirates of the Caribbean and his daughter got annoyed at his asking about the rum...
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: HomeGarden Film Celebrities July 06, 2006
Trumping Boardwalk
It really is a match made in the board room when you think about it. Donald Trump is busily flogging a TV game show based on the classic game of real estate wheeling and dealing, Monopoly. And in a clear sign he doesn't forget some of the good ones, the production company he founded to back the show is led by none other than The Apprentice 2 loser Andy Litinsky. I say "some of" because I still think Apprentice 4 winner Randal was a schmuck to not let Rebecca have her justly earned slot in Trump's empire. I keep hoping The Donald is doing right by her anyway or plans to at first opportunity. Andy didn't even make the final two, and look what he got handed. All that annoyed fangirling aside, I keep trying to think of how they could possibly convert a game that always takes hours to play into a 30-minute-per-day package. Land on one color, get them all after answering a bonus question? Half the properties for twice the price? And will "Go to jail" become the new "You're fired" if this takes off? And that production company didn't have a name yet. Note to Andy: I wouldn't recommend resurrecting Mosaic.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Television HomeGarden July 05, 2006
Jonesing for a Star?
It's never pretty when you have to leave a job you've loved for nine years. No matter why, there are always regrets. And if you get a whiff of your replacement, there are always questions. Oh, sure, Rosie O'Donnell was hired to fill Meredith Vieira's shoes on The View, but I can't help but wonder if Rosie's repeated dissing of Star in her blog over the rapid weight loss didn't add a little fuel to the fire. There's potential for argument on that show at all times, but it never gets to catfight stage. I'm not saying who'd start it, but considering Rosie's confrontational history with guests, one can only imagine how it would've been the first week or so. Of course, I think Star should've been more up-front about the surgery and the gifts long ago. Better late than never, huh? At any rate, with two hosts gone and at least one on the way, it's not a bad idea to check out ways to remember the ninth season and keep your eyes peeled for the tenth season commemmorative kitsch. And who do you think should fill Star's seat? Brande? Another black celebrity? Or should they really shake things up? Let me know what you think in the comments.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Television Celebrity HomeGarden June 29, 2006
Cuts Like Magic
You might not think of magicians as a source for ideas around the house. But Penn & Teller are not your average magicians. Dark humor and a deep respect for both their audiences and the truth behind the tricks have brought them international acclaim and full houses for years. Quality props matter when you're playing with sharp objects, so it wasn't a surprise to me when I found out that the bad boys of magic rely on Stihl chainsaws for their stage act. After all, the last thing you want when threatening your ever-silent assistant with potential death or dismemberment is a broken chain or malfunctioning engine. Yes, I'm serious. Don't look at me like that. Check their act out if you think I'm kidding and can stand the sight of stage blood.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Celebrity HomeGarden June 19, 2006
Hunting for Hidden Product
The hottest summer reality show this year has to be Treasure Hunters. Ten (now nine) teams competing for clues and prizes, and we in the viewing audience get to play right along with them (NOTE: the site loads with sound right off the bat, so watch it at work). Or let's all hope it's the best team... I was shocked to see the pastor and his wife in the Fogal family team stealing a clue from another player. Making a big deal about your faith only to violate one of its commandments for the whole country to see may make for juicy reality TV in their minds, but to me, it just smears a few too many reputations. I already want them gone (and I'm rooting for the Southie Boys!). As for the cool stuff, they make a big show out of the Motorola Razr phones everyone's equipped with, but the manufacturers of the computers hooked into Ask.com are shrouded in mystery almost as deep as the final puzzle. But it was no mystery to my eagle eye. Dude, they got Dells.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Electronics Television June 14, 2006
Las Vegas Style on a Kentucky Budget
You know how they say charity begins at home? Well, I think you can also say that home care begins with your body. I don't mean you need to work out two hours a day (as if any of us have the time), but little touches here and there can make a big difference in your overall appearance. Take your hands. Personally, I make sure to keep up a good manicure. I feel more pulled together when I do, even in my grubbiest work clothes. And I was very pleased to see that my favorite nail polish is also part of the personal care arsenal of Kentucky native and Las Vegas star Molly Sims. OPI's product line is durable and downright gorgeous. She and I have both been seen about town in their Kennebunk-port (yes, they do that sort of name all the time). And if port's not your shade, OPI has you covered for everything from the palest pinks to the darkest purples and browns. At those prices, stocking up will give you good odds for great nails.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Television Celebrity HomeGarden June 12, 2006
Spotting the High Tech Way
I want to make one thing perfectly clear. We at SeenOn do not endorse spying. All of our hot news is gotten through normal channels. No peeking through windows, no sneaking onto sets, and definitely no usage of high-powered binoculars to do any covert spotter operations from tall buildings. The reason I say this is because while I think the binoculars Neil Patrick Harris' character was using on How I Met Your Mother were pretty keen, there are far more honest uses for them than what Barney put them to, such as baseball games. Star-gazing of the "go out at night to the last areas in the country with no light pollution and look straight up" variety. Spotting ships at sea. Stuff like that. Of course, if you find yourself shoulder-to-shoulder with a celebrity while at the ballpark (you know it can happen), don't let the fact you have those neat binocs stop you from telling us all about it at the link to your right. Just make sure you ask them where they got their cool stuff.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Electronics Television June 09, 2006
Apprenticing Romance
Longtime viewers of The Apprentice have seen it before; someone will seem to click with another competitor of the appropriate gender while sharing space in the suite. We almost had a "You're Engaged" moment to go with "You're Hired" this year, though, as Sean mistook a question about lifetime plans for one about simple romance. Fortunately for him, Tammi seems to have taken the faux pas in stride. I'm glad they don't think three months is long enough to know what to do with their lives together. One too many reality dating show romances have ended in messes fit for the tabloids. And they weren't even supposed to be trying to figure out if they were compatible that way. Sure, the suite had some cozy features, but nothing like a hot tub. Heck, they only had shower stalls. And they weren't even fitted out with multi-setting shower heads, either. I guess The Donald doesn't think of the shower as a place to extend his fascination with luxury.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Television HomeGarden June 05, 2006
What I'd Miss the Most: The Apprentice Season Finale
I've brought up how the would-be Trump employees on The Apprentice live in the suite before. But I come to praise And I know I said I'd do a watch-and-post tonight. Sadly, life may intervene and keep me from it. But I expect there to be lots to talk about once it's over, and I'll be sure to do just that.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Television HomeGarden June 01, 2006
All-Star Contestant Blues
Yes, it's fun to see celebrities being star-like. The awards shows, the glamour, the giving birth in Namibia (you know Brangelina would not have gone all the way out there if they were Joe and Jane Average of Encino). But sometimes, even though you know part of why they're doing something is because they're not A-list, it's nice to see a few stars act like anybody else. At least, as far as they can manage, based on last night's debut of Game Show Marathon. Ricki Lake is hosting a combination charity and home audience-winning show wherein the celebrities compete in a series of classic game shows. Last night's was The Price is Right. And that's where you can tell who's paid attention to reality and who's a bit insulated. Brande "Baywatch" Roderick showed an understanding of home decor by guessing the price of a Bubble Chair within $300. Lance Bass underbid the same item so far, I'd swear he was doing it on purpose to save himself for a different game show night. On the overbid front, Kathy Najimy was a bit generous with the price of a showcase combination featuring a multi-game arcade console and two Mustangs. The big winner? Brande, proving that the sun may kill skin cells, but it doesn't interfere with keeping track of prices. And oh, yes, I'm watching tonight. I want to see how cheesy their costumes get for Let's Make a Deal.
Posted by: techstargrrl May 30, 2006
Style Apprentice, Please!
I have a confession to make. While I love watching The Apprentice (and yes, I'm going to do another watch-and-post during the finale next week), there's one thing about the show, especially Trump, that never sits well with me. His taste in home decor. Yes, Donald, we know. You're filthy rich and earned every last penny. We can tell you're nouveau riche by the chairs and rugs. Whatever happened to understated elegance? Advertising you're wealthy by making everyone's eyes tired is just a bit tacky the way that hair is just a bit over-lacquered. On a more serious note, Andrea's sudden departure is very worrying indeed. Coughing up blood is not something to take lightly, and I'm glad she didn't. I still think Sean has a better shot than Lee, even one man down. But I mean, really. Pepi? Second-week-gone Pepi? He might as well have hired by inviting someone in from the street.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Television HomeGarden May 24, 2006
Locklear's Living On Revenge
It hit the press this morning that Heather Locklear's feud with Denise Richards over Richards' relationship with Richie Sambora has reached sonic proportions. It seems that Locklear parked outside Richards' house and blasted Bon Jovi's "Living On A Prayer" from her car stereo at eardrum-shattering levels. I suppose it was too much to ask that they mention the stereo brand? But whichever it was, be it JVC, Blaupunkt or the like, I don't suppose they'd want to be matched with that kind of behavior. I have to agree with Denise on this one. Very high school of you, Heather. Next time, set up some wireless speakers and blast it right into her bedroom. Now that would be at least college-level technology in the name of a cheap revenge stunt.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Electronics Celebrity Music May 21, 2006
Watching Along?
This is where the party starts, gang. I'm setting up to watch Extreme Makeover: Home Edition here on the beautiful West Coast. I know, you Easterners already saw it. Bear with me, and we'll all have some fun here. The software here is set up with a small time delay before posting, so I'll look a little slow. But I'll be along, fear not. 6:59 PM - The show's website promises the largest residential build they've ever done on EM:HE. I'm really curious how that's going to work out. They were doing a lot during the After the Storm series. More after the jump! Continue reading "Watching Along?" » insert comment mod here
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Electronics Television HomeGarden May 18, 2006
Share the Makeover Experience
I'm going to try an experiment here. This Sunday, during the Pacific time broadcast of the finale of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, I will do a watch-and-post. It's usually done as an attempt to either analyze or satirize a political broadcast on other blogs. Here, you can share the joy of seeing yet another family get the house they truly deserve. Take bets on when I admit I'm using my Kleenex! Point and laugh at my typos! But come on back and check it out. We're going new places here at SeenOn, and you can see it happen on Sunday at 7 PM PDT unless one of my fellow editors gets the idea to beat me to the punch.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Television HomeGarden May 17, 2006
Games Apprentices Play
The Apprentice has been running long enough that I can just about predict what the challenges are going to be. This week, the would-be Trumps were given the "build a display in a department store" task. They had to build a display for the XBox 360 in a Wal*Mart. I couldn't help but appreciate the irony of these wannabe millionaires attempting to sell product to the working class. The fact the winning team outsourced the hard work is also oddly appropriate. My money's on one of the men getting the big offer this year. Trump seems to have a real soft spot for Sean, so long as he doesn't blow it. Time will tell, and I'll be sure to share that sure-to-be-killer finale with you when it airs. Be sure to check back here for that, and also check out the cool gear you can get to share in the spirit of the show. You may not be able to be in the studio audience when Trump makes the big decision, but you can dress for the occasion.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Electronics Television May 15, 2006
Not Cross About the China
Marcia Cross may not be as exacting as her Desperate Housewives persona when it comes to her wedding plans, but she's certainly tasteful like Bree when it comes to what her wedding registry wants in the way of china. She went with Richard Ginori's fine line. Of course, if you'd like something closer to what Bree herself uses, may I recommend Cristal D'Arques?
Posted by: techstargrrl May 14, 2006
The West Wing Series Finale
I always think it's best when a series has a chance to wrap its stories up when its run is over. The West Wing got the perfect run for its premise, too. Two terms for President Bartlet, and the last ep was the hand-off to President Santos. At the same time, it's kind of a shame they wrapped it up. Wouldn't seeing Jimmy Smits every week again be just the coolest thing? Yes, I miss LA Law. And they haven't put it out on DVD yet, either. How rude. But back to West Wing... the note Bartlet left Santos was a lovely touch, but I'm surprised he didn't attach a bottle of Nuprin. But I suppose Santos should guess he's in for a lot of headaches anyway. And how much did you tear up when you saw what Leo's daughter brought Jeb? I know I dove for the Kleenex. The rest of us may not have a special cocktail napkin memory associated with the Bartlet administration, but we can all relive it again and again on the DVDs, wear our sentiments with a T-shirt, or pour our morning coffee into a fine bistro mug.
Posted by: techstargrrl Tags: Television HomeGarden May 12, 2006
Paris: Closer to Ubiquity
Just in case there isn't enough Paris Hilton in your life, what with her book, motivational diary, jewelry collection, television and movie roles, and pending album, you will soon be able to play her games. No, I don't mean palling around with her on The Simple Life, especially since the oft-reported chill between her and Nicole Richie would probably make Gandhi want to wear a parka. The folks at Gameloft are going to be distributing a series of downloadable mobile phone games with her name attached to them. In a twist of irony, while Paris has been seen toting around a Motorola Razr phone, Gameloft's product line doesn't appear to support it. Maybe that's why she didn't keep track of what the first game's r |
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You know the buzz about the second season of Desperate Housewives. The claims about the sophomore slump hitting the writers and affecting the show and all that. But you know, it can be hard to be sure about that if you have to do the week-at-a-time approach to watching, so this should be welcome news for the diehards and fence-sitters, and maybe even the nay-sayers, out there. Some of the ladies of DH 
