FameCrawler : WGA

Tina Fey Will Host SNL's First Post-Strike Show

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:36:00 GMT

On this, the first day after the writer's strike officially ended, some good news: Tina Fey will return to "Saturday Night Live" on February 23 to host its first post-strike show. SNL was the only late-night show to completely halt production during the three month WGA strike.

No guests have been announced, and no word on whether Fey will don fishnets and a teddy while playing a typewriter/accordion.

SAG Awards: Tina Fey Wins Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Comedy Series

The Writer's Strike is Officially Over; Housewives Can Start Sleeping Around Again

sweatpantsmom — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:40:00 GMT

After exactly 100 days, the writer's strike is officially over. Writers Guild of America members voted on Tuesday, and as of 7pm Tuesday evening they had voted overwhelmingly in favor of ending their walkout.

A total of 3,775 Guild members voted in both Los Angeles and New York. Guild leaders immediately sent an e-mail letter to over 10,500 writers who walked off the job on Nov. 5, instructing them to return to work on Wednesday morning.

So now those Desperate Housewives can get back to work. At least until June, when Screen Actors Guild contracts expire and the industry may be faced with yet another walkout. Better get your NetFlix up to date.

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[photo: MSNBC.com]

Spying on the Neighbors: 2-7-08

Whit Honea — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:50:00 GMT

Hey, I can see Mick Jagger from here!

Britney's Rolling Stone Cover evolution. (BWE)

Kate, Ryder and the puddles. (Jezebel)

Boy Band Baby. (Celebrity Moms)

Expecting Halfpenny. (Babyrazzi)

Val Kilmer is KITT. (Hollywood Backwash)

Hollywood goes Hitchcock (Popsugar)

Has the writer strike ended? (ASL)

Colbert, Conan and Stewart: It's Go Time

Whit Honea — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:11:00 GMT

Want to know what you do on your talk show with no writers? You kick somebody's ass.

Conan will fill you in on the rest. It's a little long, but what else are you going to do, work?

Photo: CBS

Letterman Loves Paris in the Wintertime

Whit Honea — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:37:00 GMT

Letterman cowboyed up and apologized to Paris Hilton for making her cry the last time she was on his show.

I liked it better when he told it like it was.

I love how Paris says they worked on The Hottie and the Nottie for two(2) months. That should tell you how good of a movie it is- plus she pretty much gives away the ending. I never would have seen that coming.

Great Moments in Conan: The Close Shave

Whit Honea — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:51:00 GMT

Conan O'Brien grew a beard during the writer's strike to show his ~~laziness~~ solidarity with the WGA. He has shaved. Does that mean what I hope it means?

Watch the video, you may need a tissue.

Baby Mama Clip

Whit Honea — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:12:00 GMT

Man, this looks so much better than Mad Money.

Baby Mama starring Tina Fey and Amy Poelher will be out this spring. Here's a clip to pass the time:

Source: Popbytes

Writer's Will Work Grammy Awards

Whit Honea — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:49:00 GMT

The WGA has agreed to work the Grammy Awards, which they had previously said they would not picket.

This isn't an end to the strike, but it's a step in the right direction. Plus, Beyonce and Justin Timberlake won't be called scabs now, which I'm sure they'll enjoy.

I hope this is a positive sign regarding the Oscars.

George Clooney: Get Me The Hell Away From Britney Spears

sweatpantsmom — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:35:00 GMT

George Clooney is moving. And it's all because of Britney Spears. The Michael Clayton actor just recently discovered that Spears lives nearby following the media frenzy that surrounded her meltdown last month. "I just found out, like, 10 days ago I must live within 300 or 400 yards from Britney Spears," the 46-year-old actor says. "I found out because I came home at 10 o'clock at night and there were all these helicopters over my house with these lights."

Clooney didn't mention the unsightliness of Brit's used Starbucks cups and empty condom wrappers littering the street, but I'm sure they were a factor in his decision to move.

[photo: People.com}

If the Writers Strike Then Xenu Wins

Whit Honea — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:19:00 GMT

Sure, the writers have it bad, almost as bad as the American viewer, but let's not forget who the real victim is with all of this strike business, Mr. Ron L. Hubbard.

You see, Katie Holmes was all set to start filming on The Other Side but the strike pushed it back. She had plans, people.

According to OK magazine: “She had it all figured out. She’d shoot The Other Side and then get pregnant. She’d have the baby by year-end, go back to work next spring and have another film out by the end of 2009.”

No word if Tom Cruise's plans have been effected.

Photo: Celebutopia

The Writer's Strike: Prelude to a Talk

Whit Honea — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:53:00 GMT

The Studios are reaching out. I guess they read my piece. Hopefully some talks will start and the stoppage will, um, stop.

Man, I hope so. I'm sick of reality- TV and otherwise.

Source/Photo: People

The Foo Must Go On

Whit Honea — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:19:00 GMT

Despite picketing writers vowing to disrupt the Grammys the big stars are still planning to attend. Beyoncé Knowles, who is also a SAG member, has already committed to performing as have the Foo Fighters.

I feel for the writers, I do, hell, that's my bread and butter too, but I'm afraid that they're going to start hurting themselves in the arena of public opinion if they start attacking the likes of the Grammys and the Oscars (which they also plan to picket). The people might forgive cut seasons of Heroes, but calling someone a scab because they want to pick up their Oscar- the pinnacle of their career and most-likely a lifelong dream, is a bit much.

What they need is an agreement. The feeling on couches across America is that we're looking for weapons of destruction all over again. Patience is wanning.

The award shows also offer a pipeline in the still developing talents of the future. That's where the Foo Fighters come in. According to People:

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, who are nominated for album and record of the year, said he and his band are still planning on participating in the second installment of My Grammy Moment, a competition on YouTube in which unsigned musicians vie to perform with the Foo Fighters on the telecast.

"We're participating in My Grammy Moment because it creates opportunities...to write, compose, play and study music – skills that absolutely need to be passed on to generations to come," said Grohl.

Why can't we all just get along?

Photo: Theithacan

Forget Britney - Let's Go After Brad Pitt

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:35:00 GMT

I did five posts on Britney Spears yesterday and couldn't possibly think of anything else to say about her, so I've decided to release my pent-up anger and vitriol on someone else today.

Brad Pitt is coming under fire for reportedly taking 4-year old son Pax on a precarious ride on an ATV around a construction site in New Orleans. While the 4-year old, sans helmet, rode along with his dad a source describes him as looking "miserable." Pax was also apparently not in a bolster seat and - WAIT A MINUTE, THIS IS BORING.

I thought Brad would be accused of something more salacious, like jetting off to Cabo with a paparazzi or causing a standoff with police while he barricaded himself in his bathroom with Angelina Jolie. ATVs and bolster seats? I'm going back to writing about Britney.

[photo: MSNBC.com]

Katie Holmes on Letterman

Whit Honea — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:46:00 GMT

Katie Holmes was on Letterman last night. He's getting all the big stars since they don't have to cross a picket line to be a guest. There's a nice bit about their respective families and another clip of her movie Mad Money, which looks like you'd be mad to spend your money on, but that's just me. Katie actually looks pretty hot when she doesn't have a crazy man on her arm.

Johnny Depp, Reese Witherspoon Like Being On Top

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:05:00 GMT

Get your minds out of the gutter - I'm talking about at the People's Choice Awards. The two stars were named Favorite Male and Female Movie Star, respectively, at a (way) scaled-down version of the annual award show. Another casualty of the writer's strike, the show was hosted by Queen Latifah but mostly featured vintage clips and pre-recorded acceptance speeches sandwiched in-between shots of Latifah directly addressing the cameras and walking around an empty studio. I think it was the first time in awards show history that viewers were praying for a badly-choreographed dance number or an excruciatingly-long song medley.

First the cancelled Golden Globes, now this? What's in store for the Academy Awards if the strike isn't settled by then? Get ready for host Jon Stewart broadcasting live from the Quizno's next to the Kodak Theater, showing us shots of the stars that he's clipped from OK! magazine.

Fresh out of the Shower: Katie Holmes at the Critics Choice Awards

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:05:00 GMT

Katie Holmes made a surprise appearance last night at the 13th Annual Critics Choice Awards. I wonder if she hung out with Brad and Angie. Holmes presented the award for Best Comedy Movie to Juno co-stars Ellen Page and Allison Janney.

According to style watchers and people-who-know-about-these-things, Holmes was wearing a gown by designer Lanvin.

I would have guessed she was running late and grabbed the shower curtain on the way out, but then again I just found out shoulder pads and rainbow suspenders had gone out of style.

[photo: FabSugar.com]

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at Critics Choice Awards

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:45:00 GMT

Critic's Choice Awards saves the day: You can get your fix of Angie and Brad here since you won't be seeing them at the Golden Globes. The philanthropic couple attended the Critics Choice Awards on Monday, held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, Calif.

Brad looks a little dazed here - I wonder if he's deep in thought about what really happened between Britney and Dr. Phil.

The awards took place just hours after it was announced that the Golden Globe Awards, scheduled for Sunday, would be cancelled in light of the ongoing writer's strike. The Critics Choice Awards, presented by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, isn't covered by guild contracts so stars didn't have to cross picket lines to attend.

[photo: JustJared.com]

Sorry Angie Watchers: Golden Globes Have Been Cancelled

sweatpantsmom — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:57:00 GMT

All of you rabid Angelina Jolie fans waiting for the next glimpse of your chosen one will have to wait: The 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards have been cancelled. The awards, set to take place and air this Sunday on NBC is the latest casualty of the ongoing writer's strike.

Most A-listers had already stated that they would honor the Writer's Guild strike by boycotting the show, which had show organizers worried that viewers would stay away.

MTV is reporting that the new plan is for a "stripped down" ceremony instead of the lavish televised show. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which hosts the Globes, will instead make an announcement of the winners as part of an NBC news broadcast; being part of a news event will presumably allow the actors to accept their awards and then move to a press room for interviews and photos.

Letterman and O'Brien Face Beard Off

Whit Honea — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:48:00 GMT

What did you do over your writer's strike vacation? Well, if you are like Conan O'Brien and David Letterman you just sat back and let nature have its way. The two late night hosts both returned yesterday- Letterman with WGA approval, and came in sporting sweet beards. If I didn't shave in two months I'd look like the guys in ZZ Top.

Leno and Kimmel didn't grow beards, most likely for Jay because it would hide his trademark chin, and Jimmy Kimmel because he can't yet. Someday, Kimmel, someday.

Photos:Dana Edelson (AP)

Letterman is the Man!

Whit Honea — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:21:00 GMT

It's time for David Letterman to get off the couch, kiss Oprah goodbye, and get back to work. Letterman, being the big cheese that he is, was able to go around the stalled negotiations in the writer's strike and work a deal with the WGA, of which he is a member. That's the benefit of owning your own show and production company. Nice move, Dave.

Over at his old haunt, NBC, Leno and Conan will also be returning to work, but since they don't own squat they may have to pull a Carson Daly and cross the line. I can't imagine that either of the hosts are exactly thrilled about that.

Source: Deadline Hollywood Daily

Picture: TV Guide

Felicity Huffman Wants a Few "Desperate" Kids to Die

Karen — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:04:00 GMT

When we last left Wisteria Lane, a cyclone had ripped through the tiny street and Lynette Scavo was huddled in a tub with neighbour Karen McCluskey after chasing a stupid cat. It was true Desperate Housewives ridiculousness, and fans of the show are waiting patiently while the next epidsode isn't set to air until after Christmas.

When Lynette emerged from the wreckage, the home that housed her husband and kids had fallen and she has no idea if her family is alive.

Actress Felicity Huffman, who plays Lynnette, hopes not, as she told USA Today that she would like "some of Lynette's kids to die."

"There's such anticipation that all of Lynette's family won't make it back." But "they're all lovely little actors."

Whit called it first: these Desperate Housewives need to get back to work and stop acting crazy!

Nudity, Adultery, Aging, Rumors and Politics: Desperate Housewives Need to go Back to Work

Whit Honea — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:25:00 GMT

What's up with the cast of Desperate Housewives? They get a couple of weeks off thanks to the writer's strike and they just go crazy. Maybe they really are desperate.

A naked Marcia Cross in all of her untrimmed glory was spread all over the internet.

Tony Parker cheated on Eva Longoria. Then he didn't. We're thinking he did.

Teri Hatcher got sued. Then she turned about 7 years younger than she looks.

Nicolette Sheridan isn't pregnant says Michael Bolton.

Not to be outdone, Felicity Huffman was fantastic on 30 Rock.

Tina Fey Would Vote Abdul Off

Whit Honea — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:42:00 GMT

Tina Fey thinks that Paula Abdul is "disastrous ... in the way she generally appears to be." She tells Playboy (via Us) that Abdul is "awful."

When Paula Abdul hosted SNL she left quite the impression on Fey, "I was pregnant at the time and probably a little moody, but I remember thinking, 'She's a disaster! I gotta prop this lady up and get her on TV.'"

I guess that's why they let her sit down on American Idol.

Thanks for the take, Tina. Let's get Abdul on 30 Rock!

Photo: Us

Jon Stewart Needs a Hug

Whit Honea — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:43:00 GMT

It ain't easy on the street for a comedian without a writing staff. Jon Stewart is apparently calling someone that cares, and that's sweet.

I don't know what the big deal is with needing writers for his show. As long as George Bush is in office he does all the work.

I suppose Stewart could just show YouTube clips for 30 minutes.

Photo: Jezebel

Jennie Garth is a Home Wrecker: Mickey Mouse Steps Out on Minnie

Whit Honea — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:17:00 GMT

Jennie Garth has her eye on the prize and his name is M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! The Dancing With the Stars star and Disney's main ~~man~~ mouse cut the proverbial rug, or tile as the case may be, at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.

I'm sure Minnie is okay with it. Her and Mickey have a very secure relationship.

FYI, notice the Christmas decorations in the background. If you haven't seen Disneyland at Xmas, you haven't seen Disneyland. It rules.