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Kirstie Alley's weight gain equals TV deals and dollars
3 November 2009 8:12 PM, PST | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
"Fat Actress" star Kirstie Alley, 58, once again uses her yoyo weight issues to contrive yet another show about her shedding her massive weight gain. Showtime was home to "Fat Actress," a short-lived 2005 series that saw Kirstie Alley battle weight and Hollywood. Alley then secured a lucrative Jenny Craig spokesperson deal that had the comedic actress reveal a svelte 175 pound bikini-clad body to Oprah Winfrey's audience in 2006. Now the Scientology devotee is to star in a TV series for what the actress called in a Twitter message a "very funny docu about me losing weight, raising unpretentious kids, and biz" and just recently, "Just watched Opra myself.. I looked like Miss Piggy.. Gotta loose the »
- April MacIntyre
Go Gaga! Muppet Costumes Are Back on the Halloween Scene
28 October 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »
Muppets
Lady Gaga isn’t the only fan of the Muppet Show. From mini Kermit to cuddly Fozzie Bear, now all fans big and small can join in on the fun because the first-ever Muppets costumes have hit the market!
The collection ($27 – $65) includes crazy Animal, the divine Miss Piggy and even the cranky duo Statler and Waldorf.
Hurry up and snap them up so you and your little ones can go Muppet gaga this Halloween!
Posted in CBB Faves, Fashion & Gear, Fashion & Gear - Halloween, Main, Shopping Guide, Shopping Guide - Clothing »
- Shanelle
Kim Sharma Changes Gear
11 October 2009 11:06 AM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »
Kim Sharma’s personal life appears to have stepped up a gear with the news that she is dating Rock On!! director Abhishek Kapoor, leaving behind her previous boyfriend, the Spaniard Carlos Marin. Both Kim and Abhi are remaining tight-lipped about their new-found friendship for the moment but are said to spend most of their time texting and talking to each other. Kim was also formerly linked to cricketer Yuvraj Singh and Abhi to Shruti Hassan.
Kim has been busy promoting her murder mystery Marega Salaa (Khaffa). “My character’s name is Tanya,” she explains, “She is a strong character she is a woman of today. She knows exactly what she wants, how to get it and she does.” The film also stars Jimmy Shergill and Hrishitaa Bhatt.
Kim is currently working on some very exciting projects - Daddy Cool, a multistarrer black comedy which includes Sunil Shetty, Aarti Chhabria and Sophie Chaudhury. »
Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal Blu-ray Reviews
7 October 2009 9:02 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
For most people, just coming up with a cast of characters as wonderfully lovable as the Muppets - to say nothing of helping spearhead a pair of television classics as durable as The Muppet Show and Sesame Street - would be enough to justify an early and lucrative retirement. For Jim Henson, however, those feats only scratched the surface of his ambition, and by the early ’80s, the man who helped turn puppets from a sideshow trick into an art form was ready to try his hand at slightly more grown-up fare. The results were 1982’s The Dark Crystal and 1986’s Labyrinth, a pair of PG-rated fantasy films that connected the dots between The Muppet Movie and The Lord of the Rings. Neither film made much of an impression at the box office, but they’ve both acquired cult status over the years - and now they’ve both been »
- Jeff Giles
1999: A Year In Review (Part One)
7 October 2009 9:07 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
Many films come out every year with critics and fans alike, compiling lists of their bests and worsts. There are also many films that fall between the cracks, only to be discovered years later. Many critics believe that one of the best years in cinema was 1939, when Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz were released alongside many other classic gems.
Personally, I’ve always felt that 1999 was an epic year for movies, providing us with so many interesting films. In fact, 1999 was such a good year for movies that even some of the bad ones are still worth watching!
So, please sit back and put your memory caps on as Screen Rant takes on a retrospective of 1999 in the world of film.
In 1999, the world was a very different place. We were on the cusp of a new millennium and 9/11 was something that nobody - not even »
- Niall Browne
Monster Times - Family Frights on DVD 9.29.09
26 September 2009 11:02 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
In the spirit of bringing you the latest in home horror entertainment through the Fangoria Chopping list, we're now bringing you the news on the best in Family-Friendly Frights!
The Monster Times Family Fright list presents all the monster goodness to share with your own demon spawn!
Here's what's hitting retail on September 29!
The Dark Crystal - Sony
Msrp: $27.99 - Amazon.com Pre-order (Click here), $19.99 as of this writing.
The Dark Crystal is a masterful live-action fantasy starring some of Jim Henson's most imaginative creatures ever! Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz and produced by Gary Kurtz (Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back), The Dark Crystal brilliantly weaves a timeless myth of Good and Evil! In another time, The Dark Crystal- a source of Balance and Truth in the Universe- was shattered, dividing the world into two factions: the wicked Skeksis and the peaceful Mystics. Now, as »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
Kermit Says He'd Never Crash Vma Stage: 'Frogs Don't Roll That Way'
18 September 2009 8:28 AM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »
Kermit also talks about Video Music Awards date with Lady Gaga.
By Jocelyn Vena
Lady Gaga and Kermit the Frog at the 2009 Video Music Awards
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
Kermit the Frog knows Miss Piggy might make it impossible, but he would still love the chance to see his Vma date, Lady Gaga, again, even though he's confirmed that the pair are only friends.
"I'd love to hang out with Lady Gaga," he told MTV News about the Vma winner. "And if it wasn't for Miss Piggy's restraining order, and left hook, I would. ... Lady Gaga and I haven't spoken since the VMAs. We tried texting, but Miss Piggy keeps jamming the signal."
Given Gaga's penchant for costume changes and performance art, it seems like Kermit probably wouldn't know what to expect from another encounter with the pop star. As for her multiple outfits on Sunday, he says he loved everything. »
Kermit The Frog Fears Miss Piggy: The MTV Quote Of The Day
17 September 2009 1:51 PM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
"After years of working with Miss Piggy, I've gotten really good at not letting anyone else grab the mic. I didn't see Kanye after the incident, but I would have told him to do what he's been doing: apologize. It's not that easy being wrong, but if you own up to your mistake, you'll almost always be forgiven. There are exceptions, but I won't mention her by name."
-Kermit the Frog addressing Kanye West's microphone-swiping performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. In an interview with People, Kermit drove home the fact that he was merely giving Lady Gaga a ride to the VMAs and was not actually his date, despite the fact that they repeatedly kissed on the read carpet. "As far as kissing Lady Gaga goes, she is a very good kisser, but it was not a romantic kiss. It was a kiss for good luck, »
- Kyle Anderson
Kermit the Frog Clears Up Lady GaGa Dating Rumors
17 September 2009 10:30 AM, PDT | Celebuzz.com | See recent Celebuzz news »
Kermit the Frog would like it to be known: He is Not romantically involved with "Poker Face" warbler Lady GaGa. The beloved Sesame Street amphibian approached People.com in an effort to debunk recent rumors that he's hooking up with the Pantsless One—even though he was recently seen hanging all over her and the two were spotted looking mighty cozy together at this year's Video Music Awards. "I wouldn't really call it a 'date'—at least not if I don't want to end up as a coat for Miss Piggy," he says of the VMAs get-together. "Y'see, I just gave Lady Gaga a ride... »
- Celebuzz
Kermit The Frog Insists He's Not Dating Lady Gaga
16 September 2009 11:00 PM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »
'Miss Piggy got a little jealous,' Kermit says of his Vma date with Gaga.
By Jocelyn Vena
Lady Gaga gives Kermit the Frog a kiss at the Vma red carpet
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images
We've seen some unusual pairings on the Vma red carpet over the years, but none were quite as unusual as seeing a Victorian-clad Lady Gaga stepping out with none other than Kermit the Frog. But Kermit doesn't want anyone to get the wrong idea: He's still with Miss Piggy and not dating Lady Gaga.
"Well, I wouldn't really call it a 'date' — at least not if I don't want to end up as a coat for Miss Piggy. Y'see, I just gave Lady Gaga a ride to the VMAs, and when Lady Gaga left her credentials in the limo, I had to bring them to her," he explained to People magazine. "Of course, »
Lady Gaga's Shocking 2009 Vma Fashion Choices
14 September 2009 9:07 AM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »
From a gold neck brace to a white head-wreath, we give you a rundown of the 'Poker Face' singer's interesting outfits.
By Jocelyn Vena
Photo: Getty Images
Lady Gaga certainly had everyone guessing in the days leading up with the VMAs about just what she would wear to the big show. And she did not disappoint. We're not just talking about the fact that the Vma winner showed up to the show with Miss Piggy's paramour, Kermit the Frog — she also managed to get every fashionista's tongue wagging at her incredibly kooky ensembles.
When she arrived on the red carpet, Gaga proved that her style has definitely evolved beyond simply eschewing pants. She showed up to the show in a Victorian-style dress taken to a whole new level, with feathers, a golden mask straight out of "The Phantom of the Opera" and a golden neck brace.
Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift And Beyoncé Lead The Vma Highlights Photo Gallery
14 September 2009 8:53 AM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
Last night's MTV Video Music Awards were a star-studded affair that featured dozens of memorable moments, from Kanye West's stage-crashing appearance to Jay-z's performance to Eminem helping Tracy Morgan become Best New Artist to Janet Jackson paying tribute to her brother Michael. One of the events that is sure to become iconic in Video Music Awards history was the arrival of Lady Gaga and her very open displays of affection with her date Kermit the Frog. The pair arrived together in a car and later bantered with MTV News' own Sway, who inquired about what Miss Piggy thought about this new relationship. Kermit downplayed it, though Gaga admitted, "Miss Piggy has been sending me some pretty funny text messages."
Of course, Gaga and the Muppets were only the first scene-stealers of the night. Madonna moved the audience with her heartfelt speech about Michael Jackson, Jack Black »
- MTV News
GaGa kisses Kermit on VMAs red carpet
13 September 2009 6:38 PM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Lady GaGa arrived at this year's VMAs with Kermit The Frog as her date. The 'Paparazzi' singer emerged from a stretch limo at the Radio City Music Hall in New York, before leaning back in and kissing Kermit through the window. GaGa, who was sporting a gold face mask and black feathers, then hit the red carpet with Kermit, who was dressed in a tux. The pair kissed again for the cameras as GaGa remarked: "You're so handsome tonight, Kermit. Miss Piggy has been sending me some pretty funny text messages, though. She was wondering if it was going to be another late night." She later told reporters: (more) »
- By Neil Wilkes
We're Live Blogging From The 2009 VMAs Red Carpet!
13 September 2009 3:39 PM, PDT | MTV Newsroom | See recent MTV Newsroom news »
After weeks of anticipation, the time has come to get the party started off right. Welcome to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards! We'll begin by live-blogging the preshow, giving you the inside scoop on all the big arrivals, awesome fashion and unpredictable moments that are bound to flood the red carpet outside Radio City Music Hall. So join MTV correspondents Jocelyn Vena, James Montgomery, Shaheem Reid and Tamar Anitai, get your refresh button ready and let the Newsroom take you through what will be an unforgettable night.
8:59 - That's enough out of us. To keep following along, head on over to the Vma live blog over at Buzzworthy. And stay tuned for the post-show!
8:57 - Sway hands out the award for Best Video That Should Have Won a Moonman. The prize goes to the Beastie Boys' "Sabotage." A deserving win. Get well soon, McA.
8:55 - Beyoncé »
- MTV News
Lady Gaga Arrives At 2009 VMAs With Kermit The Frog
13 September 2009 5:36 AM, PDT | MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news »
'It's our first date, but we've been eyeing each other for a while,' nine-time nominee tells MTV News.
By Eric Ditzian
Lady Gaga and Kermit the Frog arrive at the 2009 Video Music Awards on Sunday
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images
In July, Lady Gaga appeared on a German television show wearing a top made entirely of stitched-together Kermit the Frog stuffed animals, some sporting glittery eye shadow, and a hat comprised of his head. On the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet Sunday (September 13), the pop and fashion icon decided she'd rather hold the green guy's hand.
In one of the funniest and most unexpected red-carpet entrances of the night, the "Poker Face" singer sauntered up to Radio City Music Hall alongside the most famous of the Muppets. No slouch herself when it comes to outrageous fashion choices, Gaga wore a gold neck brace, gold face mask and black feathers sprouting all over her. »
Johnny Depp's 'Pirates of the Carriben 4' Gets Official Title and Release Schedule
12 September 2009 12:58 AM, PDT | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
The fourth installment of Johnny Depp's "Pirates of the Carriben" film has got its official title. During Walt Disney Co.'s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California on Friday, September 11, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Dick Cook revealed that the upcoming movie will be titled "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". Moreover, Dick also announced the film is scheduled to hit U.S. theaters in the summer of 2011.
During the event, the leading actor of the adventure film franchise, Johnny, also made a surprise appearance by coming out as his character Jack Sparrow. Dressing in a pirate costume and riding a giant ship, the 46-year-old star came out few minutes after Kermit and Miss Piggy ended their promotion of "The Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever Made".
Though official plot for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" has not been announced yet, various reports mentioned that the film will focus on the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow. »
- celebrity-mania.com
Pirates 4 Gets Stranger Title, 2011 Release Date
11 September 2009 2:28 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Johnny Depp stormed Disney's D23 Expo today in Anaheim, Calif., riding a giant pirate ship, wearing full Jack Sparrow garb and bearing big news: The fourth film in his huge swashbuckling series will be called Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. And it'll storm theaters summer 2011. This was a surprise appearance, of course, Depp's favorite kind, and made minutes after Kermit and Miss Piggy popped in to promote the new Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever Made (to be written by Jason Segel). "I'm looking for a talking Frog," Depp mumbled to the crowd of 5,000 or so fans assembled for the expo. "I like frogs." And then he sailed off. The Pirates... »
Disney Announces 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4' Date, Title!
11 September 2009 2:15 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
At Disney's D23 they kept the movie surprises coming for nearly two hours, announcing a slew of new information about their upcoming slate of films for the next couple of years, and they trotted out John Travolta, Robert Zemeckis, Jerry Bruckheimer, Nic Cage, Miley Cyrus, and ... Johnny Depp in full costume as Captain Jack Sparrow. Yes, we're not kidding, and boy do I hate the "no cameras in the arena" rule that Disney busted on us. Of all the things to miss a photo of.
So yes, Pirates 4 is coming out in Summer 2011. That's probably the biggest news. What else did they announce? Check it out below ...
Disney's The Princess and The Frog will be screened at the Disney Studio in Burbank, which is being opened to the public for the first time ever, from November 25th through December 13th. The new Muppets movie will be called The Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever Made. »
- Kevin Kelly
'America's Got Talent' recap: Precious few moments of justice
3 September 2009 3:25 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Let's make sure we're all on the same page before we dive into our recap of last night's results. You dumped Acrodunk...but pushed The Voices of Glory. You sent Paradizo Dance, two enormously talented acrobatic dancers, home...so you could watch Grandma Lee tell the same moderately humorous joke she's been telling for two months. Again. What?! Worst of all is the fact that you took all of those voting cues from this man: Who do I have to see to get a Xanax around here? The first half -- and a little extra! -- of the final eight contestants was selected last night, and it's hardly the assembly any merit-based program would want to promote. I mean, there's Fab Five (you chose wisely) and Kevin Skinner and Texas Tenors, all three of whom fairly well deserved their advancement (and were pretty much a lock, anyway). But again, you »
- Henning Fog
America's Got Talent: Five(?) Finalists and a Singing Hoff in the House
2 September 2009 8:55 PM, PDT | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Wait, that wasn't the finale? They brought out the Hoff and everything! No, there are still a couple more weeks to this America's Got Talent thing, and five lucky acts (more on that later) were informed Wednesday that they will be moving on to the final round in Las Vegas, which airs Sept. 15. But while elimination nights are always exciting, and Kermit and Miss Piggy also showed up to warble "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," it was host Nick Cannon, looking lankier than ever in his semifinals tuxedo, who really had to turn it on tonight. "To me, he's one of the coolest men to ever step foot on television," he gushed as he introduced a "real American icon" to the... »
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