NEW YORK - Ryan Seacrest is known as a lot of things - slick "American Idol" ringmaster, hotshot radio deejay, ubiquitous E! channel host - but funny guy's not one of them. Which makes his scene-stealing cameo in "Knocked Up" such an amusing surprise.
Even more so because he's the butt of the joke.
Seacrest sends up his pompous image in the Judd Apatow-directed comedy about an ambitious entertainment reporter (Katherine Heigl) whose life is flipped when she learns she is pregnant. She takes her job seriously at E! Entertainment Television - but not as seriously as the film-version Seacrest, who launches into a riotous rant during a scene that lasts barely two minutes.
Seacrest, playing himself, becomes ticked off on the set when Jessica Simpson throws off his busy schedule by arriving at her leisure for an interview.
He angrily suggests that maybe he'll retaliate by asking for her thoughts on an "exit strategy" in the Middle East.
"I don't understand the young talent in this town," the movie Seacrest goes on. "It doesn't make any sense. I got four jobs - hell, I'm more famous than half the people we talk to anyway!"
The rant then escalates into an R-rated diatribe with Seacrest dropping the F-bomb and denouncing the superficial workings of the entertainment industry. The apoplectic host finally has to be ushered into the green room with a promise of a cookie in an effort to calm him down.
Seacrest is not nearly as divalike in real life. ... Or is he?
At the beginning of a recent telephone interview with The Associated Press, the 32-year-old took a moment to jokingly exercise his authority: "Hang on one second - "Linda, WHERE'S MY LUNCH?! ... Sorry, just kidding," he deadpanned, back on the phone.
Seacrest, whose poker-faced demeanor during those ominous "Idol" elimination shows was spoofed recently on "Saturday Night Live," said he relished exposing his not-so-serious side in "Knocked Up."
"Oh, I love it! I don't mind being the butt of the joke. ... It doesn't really bother me. I quite enjoy it," said Seacrest.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Movie debut for American Idol star
Katharine McPhee, the runner-up on last year's series of 'American Idol', is to make her movie debut in a "dark romantic comedy" called 'The Last Caller'.
The Hollywood Reporter says the film is a coming-of-age story about a self-obsessed woman (McPhee) looking for love and meaning in her life.
Shooting on the film is due to begin in the autumn in the New York area.
McPhee released her debut solo album earlier this year.
The Hollywood Reporter says the film is a coming-of-age story about a self-obsessed woman (McPhee) looking for love and meaning in her life.
Shooting on the film is due to begin in the autumn in the New York area.
McPhee released her debut solo album earlier this year.
American Idol Taylor Hicks & Caroline Lyders Love Triangle
Caroline Lyders and American Idol Taylor Hicks may have a very good reason for the "just friends" mantra they dished out after being spotted getting cozy on a beach in Hawaii. Lyders the co-anchor of the weekday edition of WISN 12 News This Morning has a longtime boyfriend, insurance businessman Aaron Ruffcorn, reports Star magazine. Is Taylor Hicks the 'other man'? Is Taylor Hicks singing on the cheating side of town?
American Idol Taylor Hicks & Caroline Lyders Love Triangle
American Idol Taylor Hicks & Caroline Lyders Love Triangle
Quite the buzz was created when the "American Idol" winner was recently photographed with a bikini clad Lyders, The two insisted they were just friends — but they were later spotted smooching in a more-than-friendly way. They looked cute together.
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But that hit a sour note with Lyders’ fella. “[Lyders] was with our family for the [Christmas] holiday and we all had a lot of fun,” Ruffcorn’s father Michael told the tab. “I know they have been talking about marriage for some time.” The two have known each other since high school, reports MSNBC.
His mother told Star that the two are currently dating, but Ruffcorn himself seems less certain. “There is nothing but love and respect between Caroline and myself,” he told the tab. “There is a lot of history between us; all decisions we make are together. Whether there’s a future for Caroline and Taylor, I don’t know. As to whether there’s still a future [for us] at this point, stranger things have happened."
American Idol Taylor Hicks & Caroline Lyders Love Triangle
American Idol Taylor Hicks & Caroline Lyders Love Triangle
Quite the buzz was created when the "American Idol" winner was recently photographed with a bikini clad Lyders, The two insisted they were just friends — but they were later spotted smooching in a more-than-friendly way. They looked cute together.
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But that hit a sour note with Lyders’ fella. “[Lyders] was with our family for the [Christmas] holiday and we all had a lot of fun,” Ruffcorn’s father Michael told the tab. “I know they have been talking about marriage for some time.” The two have known each other since high school, reports MSNBC.
His mother told Star that the two are currently dating, but Ruffcorn himself seems less certain. “There is nothing but love and respect between Caroline and myself,” he told the tab. “There is a lot of history between us; all decisions we make are together. Whether there’s a future for Caroline and Taylor, I don’t know. As to whether there’s still a future [for us] at this point, stranger things have happened."
American Idol Carrie Underwood Fans Emailed By Hacker
Country singer and former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood's page on online networking website MySpace.com has been hacked by a mobile phone ringtone promotion.
Over the last 24 hours, fans of the American star have been receiving emails claiming to be from Underwood herself, urging them to check out "these amazing free ringtones", reports website Tmz.com.
The spam emails read: "Hey, this is Carrie Underwood. Ok here's the deal, I need every single MySpace friend to stop what he/she's doing and go here right now and put your cell # in. You'll receive every ringtone from every myspace artist (including my favourites)..."
Underwood's management have been made aware of the hack.
Over the last 24 hours, fans of the American star have been receiving emails claiming to be from Underwood herself, urging them to check out "these amazing free ringtones", reports website Tmz.com.
The spam emails read: "Hey, this is Carrie Underwood. Ok here's the deal, I need every single MySpace friend to stop what he/she's doing and go here right now and put your cell # in. You'll receive every ringtone from every myspace artist (including my favourites)..."
Underwood's management have been made aware of the hack.
Who Needs American Idol?: Timberlake Label Signs YouTube Phenom
Dutch teenager Esmee Denters, who shot up the Web video charts last year with cover renditions of songs by Beyoncé, Alanis Morrisette and Alicia Keys, is the first musician to be signed by Justin Timberlake's nascent imprint Tennman Records.
Denters, who used a simple Web cam to shoot the clips of herself, has racked up over 21 million views on the 59 videos she has posted on the site. Most recently -- perhaps having signed on already -- she posted a clip of herself singing Timberlake's "What Goes Around." People mag quotes Timberlake as calling her "the real deal," and gives some details of what's now to follow:
An album she will write and record is slated for release later this year, and this month she will kick off a concert tour, mostly in Scandinavia.
"Words can't describe how amazing it is. I am so excited!" Denters says in a statement. "It is something I have always dreamed of doing. I have to thank YouTube and its viewers for giving me the opportunity to show the world my voice. I also have to thank Justin, one of the biggest artists in the world, for believing in me and making my dreams come true."
Denters, who used a simple Web cam to shoot the clips of herself, has racked up over 21 million views on the 59 videos she has posted on the site. Most recently -- perhaps having signed on already -- she posted a clip of herself singing Timberlake's "What Goes Around." People mag quotes Timberlake as calling her "the real deal," and gives some details of what's now to follow:
An album she will write and record is slated for release later this year, and this month she will kick off a concert tour, mostly in Scandinavia.
"Words can't describe how amazing it is. I am so excited!" Denters says in a statement. "It is something I have always dreamed of doing. I have to thank YouTube and its viewers for giving me the opportunity to show the world my voice. I also have to thank Justin, one of the biggest artists in the world, for believing in me and making my dreams come true."
Film for 'Idol's' McPhee
Season five "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee will make her feature-film debut in the indie romantic comedy "The Last Caller," Zap2it.com reports.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, "The Last Caller" is budgeted for $5 million to $8 million. Production will begin this fall in and around New York. The film will focus on a self-obsessed woman (Miss McPhee) looking for "love, hope and meaning" in the big city. Miss McPhee's role won't involve any singing, the trade publication says.
Peter to play pope
Peter O'Toole will follow his Oscar-nominated turn in "Venus" by playing Pope Paul III on Showtime's "The Tudors," Variety reports.
The legendary actor has booked a seven-episode arc on the second season of the cable network's successful freshman drama. The season two story line will pit Mr. O'Toole's pontiff against Jonathan Rhys Meyers' Henry VIII.
"Peter O'Toole is the holy grail for 'The Tudors,' " Showtime Entertainment President Robert Greenblatt told Daily Variety via e-mail.
Mr. Greenblatt noted that though Mr. O'Toole has appeared in TV miniseries before, this will mark the actor's first regular role in a recurring series.
Interestingly, Mr. O'Toole has played a King Henry before in two movies — but not a Tudor king. He played Henry II in 1964's "Becket" and 1968's "The Lion in Winter."
Also joining the Showtime roster: Keith Carradine, who will be on "Dexter" as a series regular. He'll play an FBI agent who comes to investigate a series of murders that turn out to be the work of the show's title character (Michael C. Hall). He'll end up romantically involved with Dexter's sister (Jennifer Carpenter). Mr. Carradine's recent TV work includes a role as Wild Bill Hickok on HBO's "Deadwood."
According to the Hollywood Reporter, "The Last Caller" is budgeted for $5 million to $8 million. Production will begin this fall in and around New York. The film will focus on a self-obsessed woman (Miss McPhee) looking for "love, hope and meaning" in the big city. Miss McPhee's role won't involve any singing, the trade publication says.
Peter to play pope
Peter O'Toole will follow his Oscar-nominated turn in "Venus" by playing Pope Paul III on Showtime's "The Tudors," Variety reports.
The legendary actor has booked a seven-episode arc on the second season of the cable network's successful freshman drama. The season two story line will pit Mr. O'Toole's pontiff against Jonathan Rhys Meyers' Henry VIII.
"Peter O'Toole is the holy grail for 'The Tudors,' " Showtime Entertainment President Robert Greenblatt told Daily Variety via e-mail.
Mr. Greenblatt noted that though Mr. O'Toole has appeared in TV miniseries before, this will mark the actor's first regular role in a recurring series.
Interestingly, Mr. O'Toole has played a King Henry before in two movies — but not a Tudor king. He played Henry II in 1964's "Becket" and 1968's "The Lion in Winter."
Also joining the Showtime roster: Keith Carradine, who will be on "Dexter" as a series regular. He'll play an FBI agent who comes to investigate a series of murders that turn out to be the work of the show's title character (Michael C. Hall). He'll end up romantically involved with Dexter's sister (Jennifer Carpenter). Mr. Carradine's recent TV work includes a role as Wild Bill Hickok on HBO's "Deadwood."
County fair features former ‘Idol’ contestant
PROCTORVILLE — This year’s entertainment lineup at the Lawrence County Fair will feature a few of the traditional mainstays and a country music singer known for her “Red High Heels.”
“We think the music keeps getting better and better,” said Lou Anne Capper, one of the fair’s organizers.
Unlike previous years, Capper said the entertainment is being geared toward the younger generation with acts like a motocross exhibit, demolition derby and even a performance by a former American Idol contestant.
“We are trying to get the younger crowd a lot more excited about the entertainment and we think it is working,” Capper said.
The fair kicks off Saturday, July 7, with a demolition derby beginning at 8 p.m. The following night, on Sunday, there will be motocross at 8 p.m. On Monday, July 9, a kiddie tractor pull will be presented at 6 p.m., followed by a traditional tractor pull at 7:30 p.m. There will be a “daredevil thrill show” featuring the Imperial Stunt Drivers at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, followed by a small car demolition derby at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The entertainment headliner of the fair will be country music singer Kellie Pickler, who will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12. She has is known for her hit songs “Red High Heels” and “I Wonder,” which she performed during her stint last year on the popular television show “American Idol.”
At 8 p.m., on Friday, July 13, there will be bull riding. The fair will wrap up the following night, July 14, with another demolition derby at 7:30 p.m.
Rains have dampened the entertainment in the past. Last year, heavy downpours led to the cancellation and delay of some of the fair events. Hopefully, Capper said, that won’t happen this year.
“We are hoping that (week) will be the one drought week we have,” she said with a laugh. “But, it never seems to work out that way.”
“We think the music keeps getting better and better,” said Lou Anne Capper, one of the fair’s organizers.
Unlike previous years, Capper said the entertainment is being geared toward the younger generation with acts like a motocross exhibit, demolition derby and even a performance by a former American Idol contestant.
“We are trying to get the younger crowd a lot more excited about the entertainment and we think it is working,” Capper said.
The fair kicks off Saturday, July 7, with a demolition derby beginning at 8 p.m. The following night, on Sunday, there will be motocross at 8 p.m. On Monday, July 9, a kiddie tractor pull will be presented at 6 p.m., followed by a traditional tractor pull at 7:30 p.m. There will be a “daredevil thrill show” featuring the Imperial Stunt Drivers at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, followed by a small car demolition derby at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The entertainment headliner of the fair will be country music singer Kellie Pickler, who will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12. She has is known for her hit songs “Red High Heels” and “I Wonder,” which she performed during her stint last year on the popular television show “American Idol.”
At 8 p.m., on Friday, July 13, there will be bull riding. The fair will wrap up the following night, July 14, with another demolition derby at 7:30 p.m.
Rains have dampened the entertainment in the past. Last year, heavy downpours led to the cancellation and delay of some of the fair events. Hopefully, Capper said, that won’t happen this year.
“We are hoping that (week) will be the one drought week we have,” she said with a laugh. “But, it never seems to work out that way.”
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