Jesse James, Heidi Montag and The Countess: Likes or Yikes?

Jesse James apologizes to Sandra Bullock, Heidi Montag shows her mom her brand new face, and The Countess from The Real Housewives of NYC debuts her new single (there is singing involved!)

Check out Pat Sandora and Jacki Garfinkel in this week's edition of "Likes or Yikes" from iVillage.com.

Watch Christina Aguilera's New Video for "Not Myself Tonight"

Christina Aguilera has been releasing some steamy images this week!


They've been a walk up to the release of her high-anticipated new video for "Not Myself Tonight" -- the first single off of her new album Bionic. Now Vevo has the exclusive premiere of the video and let me tell you, it is SPICY! Think of it as a "Dirrty" for 2010. Check it out!

The End/Future of Publishing

As someone who finds himself online more than in a library I thought this video on the end/future of publishing was really interesting. Check out the thought-provoking clip from Penguin. You have to watch it the whole way through to get the message.


Cool, right? You can read an interview with its creator here.

[Thanks, Pierce]

'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 14 Episode 8 Recap

It was off to New Zealand on this week's episode of America's Next Top Model. As soon as the models hit the ground the girls were off to go sees! Then they posed in a beautiful hillside setting with a native sheep. Here are this week's photos if you haven't seen them yet. Check the vlog for the full recap:


Panel Order:

1. Krista
2. Alexandra
3. Raina
4. Angelea
   

Bottom Two:

5. Jessica
   
6. Alasia (eliminated)
   

What did you think of tonight's elimination? Did the right girl go home? Leave a comment!

6 Things: My Favorite Melanie C Videos

Yes, she was 20% of the biggest girl group of all time, but Melanie C (aka Sporty Spice) has had massive solo success in the UK and Europe. With five -- yes, five! -- albums of her own she's had a bunch of singles and videos out, but beyond "I Turn To You" most have gone unheard and unseen by us folks here in the States.

So, without further ado, please enjoy my six favorite Melanie C videos, in no particular order.

'America's Next Top Model' Goes to New Zealand: See Their Best Shots

The six remaining girls in this season of America's Next Top Model are off to New Zealand! In this week's photo shoot judge Nigel Barker serves as the photographer as the girls all pose in the same gown, with a special guest -- a sheep!

We have the models' best shots a day before the show! Click the photos to see a larger version.

We'd Be in a World of FAIL Without Infomercials

The people that you see on all of those infomercials and "as seen on TV" spots are always a hot mess, but don't their colossal screw ups to make you feel just a little bit better about yourself? You might be having a rough day or week, but at least you can open a carton of milk without exploding it all over yourself, right?

Check out this tribute to some of the best (and worst) commercial FAILS in this great montage...

'So You Think You Can Dance' Announces 12 All-Star Dancers

Last month Fox announced that there would be big changes to the new season of So You Think You Can Dance. The show will utilize past dancers or "all-stars" as partners to the new contestants. Each all-star will represent one style of dance, and the new contestants will be partnered with a different all-star one each week.


Executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe has been leaking the names of the all-stars over the last few weeks, but SYTYCD has officially announced the 12 former contestants who will debut when season 7 of the show premieres. Here is some info on the all-stars and the styles they will be representing on the show.

'SNL' Alarm Clocks and More

Tina Tina Sharnu was back on last night's SNL with host Gabourey Sidibe. Apparently she has moved on from Car Horns and More to Alarm Clocks and More! Dig it.

Quick Things 04.24.10

Some quick things to occupy your downtime...

• This might be the saddest Britney Spears video ever
• Love The Little Mermaid? Relive the magic in 90 seconds.
  
• Cool! International flags made from food
• The 50 best/worst Lady Gaga parodies on YouTube
• I couldn't help but wonder why Carrie Bradshaw uses the same phrase so much
• My mom loved her graphic 80s sweater
  
• Now that Project Runway is over check out Michael Kors' best insults
• These cupcakes are so cute!
• More proof the Gemma Arterton is the newest babe on the block
  

Kim, Kate and the Octomom: Likes or Yikes?

Check out Pat Sandora and Jacki Garfinkel in this week's edition of "Likes or Yikes" from iVillage.com.


Which stories do you like and which ones make you say, "yikes!"?

Super Cool Stop-Motion T-Shirt War

This clip isn't super new, but it's just too good not to share if you haven't seen it yet. What do you get when you have 222 t-shirts, 2 days and 1 fire extinguisher? You get one crazy fun YouTube video. Check out T-Shirt War from Rhett and Link.

The Ru-Mix: Shiny and Warm

The sun is shining and the temperature is heating up, which means it's time for a new beach mix! Check out the latest edition of The Ru-Mix called Shiny and Warm which is pure pop perfection.

This mix features some of your favorite pop artists experimenting with a new sound (Christina Aguilera, MGMT) as well as some new artists (Two Door Cinema, V V Brown) that I hope you grow to love as much as I have. Now the real reason you want this mix is the standout tracks by Hot Chip, Goldfrapp, The Crookers and finally the much anticipated return of our favorite "Fembot," Robyn. So take a listen: hang out, dance out, and get ready to feel "Shiny & Warm." Download the mix here

If you're digging all of The Ru-Mixes so far keep checking the blog or join the Facebook group!

'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 14 Episode 7 Recap

Whitney Port popped into tonight's episode of America's Next Top Model and took the girls on a drag-a-licious challenge at Lucky Chang's in NYC. Then the models made some wind in the hair -- hair dresses, that is! Check the vlog for the full recap:


Panel Order:

1. Krista
2. Angelea
3. Raina
4. Jessica
5. Alasia
   

Bottom Two:

6. Alexandra
   
7. Anslee (eliminated)
   

What did you think of tonight's elimination? Did the right girl go home? Leave a comment!

Get Jules Cobb's Home's Style from 'Cougar Town'

In my opinion, Cougar Town is one of the most underrated shows on television. It's funny, smart and has a ton of heart. Unfortunately the title is a little misleading, but the show is great.


One of the most searched -- and most talked about -- things about the show isn't the cast or the characters, it's the interior design of Jules Cobb's house.

Entertainment Weekly took an inside look at the show's comfortably chic set and gives its readers tips and info on how to create Cougar Town's style at home. Click the pictures to see the full image.


Scans from Entertainment Weekly, ABC
I'm not a super huge fan of her living room, but her kitchen is awesome on the show. The best part of her house is the new bathroom she had put in a few episodes ago. It's bigger than my apartment.

Cougar Town airs Wednesday nights at 9:30pm on ABC.

Go Behind the Scenes with Tyra Banks for New 'ANTM' Opening

I'm totally loving the new opening credits for America's Next Top Model. I think they're fun, fresh and funky!


Fear the 2-headed laser-boobed Tyra!
The new open features Tyra Banks and the potential models grooving and posing with lasers and mirrors. I wondered how much of the open was real and how much was special effects, and thankfully Ms. Banks posted this behind-the-scenes video on Tyra.com from the shoot. Check it out...

Best. 'Lost'. Recap. Ever.

As the series finale of Lost on ABC grows closer and closer my obsession only becomes greater and greater. I've posted a few things about the series -- like these great fan videos and these funny Lost cartoons -- but this homemade series recap video blew my mind.

Get completely caught up on the first five seasons of Lost with this reenactment by a big Italian family.


The last few seconds with the grandma made my life. PLEASE make more of these, Internets.

[thanks, Ysolt]

New Music from Kylie Minogue -- "All the Lovers"

One of my fave fave artists, Kylie Minogue, made a special announcement on her website this morning and revealed a snippet of the first single off of her upcoming album. Check out the fun and dreamy "All the Lovers."


"All the Lovers" -- out June 28, 2010 -- will be the first single off of Kylie's next album called Aphrodite, which drops on July 5, 2010. A fitting title for the petite beauty, no?

It's not a long clip, but what's your first impression of "All the Lovers?"

'SNL' Creates the Shake Weight DVD

In all honesty, I can't believe it took someone this long to make a good parody of the Shake Weight, but the one from this past Saturday Night Live was truly magical. In fact, it was probably the only stand out sketch of the show hosted by Ryan Phillipe. Check it out below...

VLOG: Pat & Carolyn Explain the Plot of 'The Little Mermaid'

After generating such a fun reaction from Pat & Carolyn Explain How to Wear a Circle Scarf we decided to take another stab at a different kind of recap vlog. This time we're giving you the down and dirty version of one of our favorite Disney films. Check it out!


Just like you remembered it, right? Make sure you watch long enough to see the singalong!

'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 14 Episode 6 Recap

On tonight's episode of America's Next Top Model the girls met up with Seventeen Magazine editor Ann Shoket for a lesson on dressing for you body. They went to an industry party with High Society's Tinsley Mortimer and then took a ride on NYC's S train for a CoverGirl photo shoot. Check the vlog for the full recap:


Panel Order:

1. Angelea
2. Krista
3. Raina
4. Alexandra
5. Anslee
6. Jessica
   

Bottom Two:

7. Alasia
   
8. Brenda (eliminated)
   

What did you think of tonight's elimination? Did the right girl go home? Leave a comment!

Baby Animals for the Win!

I have to be honest, today I woke up feeling evil. Like, EVIL, evil. Like, punch a baby evil.

In an effort to de-evil my day I listened to some "happy" music on my way into the office, but just to be sure I kicked the foulness I logged on to one of my new favorite sites; ZooBorns.com. It's a blog filled with amazingly cute images of baby animals from zoos around the world. Yay!

Bottle feeding a baby rhino!

Turn Your Home Into a Video Club with YouTube Disco

Ever been to a bar where they play music videos on the TVs, but have different music playing on in the background? So annoying, right?! Ever thrown a party at your place and wanted to play your favorite music and have something interesting on your TV, too? Tricky.

Unless you're a weirdo (like me) who has DVDs of music videos laying around then throwing your own video party might be a challenge. That is until you utilize one of YouTube's coolest, but basically unknown, features -- YouTube disco.

Video Games Take Over the World!

This video by director Patrick Jean is making its way around the web this week and you must watch! In an amazing combination of animation and live-action we get to see what it would be like if all those pixelated video games we grew up with decided to seek revenge on the world. Check it out!

Tina Fey's Brownie Husband

The fabulously funny Tina Fey hosted Saturday Night Live last night. The highlight of the night for me was her commercial parody for every woman's fantasy: Duncan Hines Brownie Husband. Check it out...

Quick Things 04.11.10

Some quick things to occupy your downtime...

• ANTM 11's Analeigh Tipton to star in new Steve Carrel movie
• Kids too are SO creative! Homemade tween parody of "Telephone"
  
• These kids have my stink eye beat by far!
  
• The new Sex and the City 2 trailer is everywhere, but watch here if you missed it
  
• Vampires really are taking over Hollywood
• Test your color IQ... it's hard
• 11 hot celebrity dudes in uniform
  

Likes or Yikes? Vote on This Week's Hot Stories

From Jim Carey and Jenny McCarthy's split to Jon & Kate Gosselin's lawsuit check out me and Jacki Garfinkel in this week's Likes or Yikes video from iVillage.com.


Which stories do you like and which ones make you say "yikes?"

Kids Give the Stink Eye in New Hanes Commercial

I just saw this new commercial for Hanes and their undershirts made with renewable energy. I literally guffawed out loud. Check it out...

Analeigh Tipton Close to Starring in New Warner Bros. Movie

Great news for one of our favorite America's Next Top Model contestants ever!

Variety is reporting that Analeigh Tipton -- who came in third on ANTM Cycle 11 -- is in final negotiations to star in an upcoming Warner Bros. flick with Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling. Tipton is slated to star as a babysitter with a crush on Carell.


Carolyn & Pat with Analeigh Tipton at the Top Model Obsessed launch party
We met Analeigh last year at the Top Model Obsessed launch party for Oxygen and she was even more amazing and sweet in person. In fact, she actually recognized me and Carolyn on the red carpet when we interviewed her.

Check out us talking to Analeigh at 7:10 in the clip. If you follow our vlogs you know I always wanted to brush her hair and she totally let me!


Hope everything works out for our "angel from heaven."

'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 14 Episode 5 Recap

On tonight's episode of America's Next Top Model the girls took a gondola ride with Nigel Barker in a teach about chemistry, then showed off what they learned in a shoot with comedian Ross Matthews. They then went downtown to Chinatown for a shoot all about fakery. Check the vlog for the full recap:


First Panel Order:

1. Jessica
2. Angelea
3. Krista
4. Alasia
5. Anslee
6. Brenda
7. Raina
   

Bottom Two:

8. Alexandra
   
9. Tatianna (eliminated)
   

What did you think of tonight's elimination? Did the right girl go home? Leave a comment!

Sonic and Mario's Award Reunion

There has always been a long-time rivalry between those kids who grew up with Nintendo (cool) and those who grew up with Sega (weird) and unfortunately for Sonic it was Nintendo that came out on top.

Check out this clip of Mario and Sonic reuniting after a time of not seeing each other. ....aaaawkward.


Kids who had Sega were totally weird, right? THREE buttons?! WTF.

[via Pierce]

It's All About The Gagas, Baby

Talk about total pop culture saturation: The Lady Gaga-influenced projects keep coming and coming! First there were numerous Gaga tribute performances, then there were Gaga Barbie dolls and even My Little Ponies.

Now artist Craig Gleason has taken the Lady to the all mighty dollar with his creations. Sold for $15 a pop (Hey, not a bad profit) Gleason transforms our first President George Washington into one of Lady Gaga's most memorable looks. Click to see the larger version.





You can see even more of the Gaga currency here. What will they think of next?

[via Some Kinda Blog]

'Tori & Dean' Take Their Home on the Road

In the fifth season (yes, fifth!) Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are taking their reality show Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood across the country.


Photo courtesy of Oxygen
This season the duo load up their family for an RV trip from Hollywood to Atlanta to visit their long-time-now-former nanny, Patsy. They load up the RV with their kids Liam and Stella and the guncles (gay uncles *groan*) and hit the road. Sounds like every family's worst nightmare, right? I smell great television!

In tonight's premiere we see the family set off on the trip and make their first set of rest stops along the way. I particularly enjoyed Tori's attempt at purchasing on ostrich from a very strange woman on the side of the highway. They also enter a steak eating contest where they are challenged to eat a monstrous piece of meat they may literally weigh as much as Tori herself.

Tori and Dean may be the furthest thing from the average American family, but there is something strangely normal about them. Tori's a regular, worrying mom; Dean's a loving but sometimes disconnected Dad and the kids are adorable and funny. I have to say that this is one celeb-based reality show that I actually find entertaining and endearing at the same time.

Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood premieres tonight at 10pm on Oxygen. Will you be watching?

Ellen Visits the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The Ellen Degeneres Show was in Orlando last week and Ellen took two special Harry Potter fans on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Universal Studios' new theme park The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Obviously it was hilarious. Check it out...

I totally wanna go... but only with Ellen.

Happy Easter from the Muppets!

Check out this awesome cover of "Stand By Me" by one hungry Muppet monster.


Hope the Easter bunny brought you some good noms!

Quick Things 04.03.10

Some quick things to occupy your downtime...

• Nom nom nom: 5 cute Easter treats for kids
  
• Why being tired is no longer a status symbol
  
• Things to stop doing before you're 30: For guys and for girls
• What? No ABlogAboutThings? 100 Essential Websites
• Right-wingers are good protesters; bad spellers
• For the dudes out there: 5 tips that will upgrade your style right now
• Getting political: Things that took longer than health care reform
  

Gemma Arterton: That Gorgeous Woman in 'Clash of the Titans'

As you may have read before the new Clash of the Titans movie is only so-so, but the shining star of the film was the stunningly beautiful Gemma Arterton, who plays the demigod Io.


Seriously, I don't know what it is but I could not stop staring at Arterton any time she was on screen. The British actress is relatively unknown here in the States, but she is most likely about to become a household name.

Gemma did a stint of roles in the UK before making her first blip on the international radar as Bond girl Strawberry Fields in the Quantum of Solace with Daniel Craig. Following her role in Clash she will next star along side Jake Gyllenhaal as Tamina in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. (Watch Arterton dish on her Prince of Persia costar)

'Clash' Proves that Remake + Big Names + 3D ≠ Good Movie

The new remake of Clash of the Titans (in theaters April 2, 2010) has everything you think you'd want in a big blockbuster action movie. Unfortunately, it's always tricky when remaking a classic film, and the new Clash doesn't compare to its original inspiration.

It has big names (Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes), big action scenes and big 3D effects, but the combo of these elements does not a good movie make. Yes, the new animation and special effects are far better than the ones used nearly 30 years ago, but after the success of Avatar moviegoers have a higher standard of what it takes to "wow" them.

Honestly, the movie isn't bad... it just wasn't great. To me, the 3D was almost distracting. In the fast and furious action scenes the details of the action were almost lost in the three dimensional shuffle. I was often confused as to which character was which. The good news is that the film is also out in 2D so if you plan on going to see it I would definitely recommend that version. I don't have entirely bad things to say about Clash, though; I do have to give a shout out the stunningly beautiful Gemma Arterton who plays the mysterious demigod Io. I couldn't stop staring at her.

If you're looking for a good date night action flick then Clash of the Titans is a good pic for you. If you're looking for something to live up to the original, I'd say to skip it or save it for your Netflix queue. Check out the trailer for Clash of the Titans here:


Are you going to see Clash this weekend?

Vegetarians, Beware! The Web Just Got Bacon-ier!

A recent study shows that eating bacon can improve your memory, which may explain why I have the most amazing memory IN THE WORLD! Or clogged arteries... whatever.

Perhaps this same memory-boosting magic will also work on the world wide web with this site: Baconlicio.us. All you have to do is put your favorite site's URL after the Baconlicio.us link and your site will forever be bacon-ified!

This site looks so beautiful with a big slab of bacon on top of it. And I couldn't help but be totally rude and bacon-ify a vegetarian website.


I'm the worst.

In other bacon-related news I also recently acquired these delicious looking (not tasting) bacon magnets from the Design Dude.


I love bacon.