Buzz Bits: Sex, Beyonce, Runway, L Words and other Gay Animals
SEX AND THE CELLPHONE
Remember these women? They’re coming to your cell phone. That is, HBO is going to make full-on 30-minute episodes of Sex and the City (and Curb Your Enthusiasm) to be available on Cingular Wirless cellphones soon. And they're already making special a Entourage-related mini-series that you can get on your phone. Madness!
Meanwhile, some of the men from Sex and the City (like Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Willie Garson, Evan Handler, and Blair Underwood) are going to be interviewed for interstitials that will run on TBS during airings of the show starting Tuesday, July 18th. The guys will be gabbing about the show, the women, their roles, and anything else they feel like sassing off about. Go boys!
BLOODY BALL
And back on at HBO, Alan Ball (Six Feet Under!) is in the works to create a vampire drama for the cable powerhouse. Yes, vampires! It’s to be called True Blood and it's based on the Southern Vampire series of books by Charlaine Harris. Also coming to HBO, a series about surfer dudes in Hawaii (could be hot?) to be called John from Cincinnati. Both are expected in fall of 2007.
DEJA VIEW
I watched Beyonce’s new video for her latest single, “Déjà Vu” debut on MTV last night (after watching the Project Runway premiere; more on that in a minute). I’ve not been wowed by the song much yet, but the video was another story. Beyonce’s dancing totally makes it. That, and her crazy method-acting drama (which arrives at the very beginning when she’s clutching her hands in front of her face all bonkers-like) and just keeps cranking. Her hair is crazy throughout the clip, though I’m partial to the bits where she’s got it slicked back in a deadly ponytail as she dances around Jay-Z against the red wall. It’s like a fashion show, as she’s running through weeds, around a plantation and jumping on a beach. Why not? But the video’s best moments occurs about ¾ of the way in when she’s barefoot in a island/jungle-themed bangly bikini top and little green poofy tutu-skirt thing. She just gets very tribal in her dancing, loses her sh*t and just basically goes off. Fantastic! The video is available to watch now on MTV Overdrive, and this coming Sunday night (at midnight) it’ll be showcased on NewNowNext Music on Logo.
Project Runway's Vincent. Oh my....
ON PINS AND NEEDLES
And about last night’s Project Runway premiere… Fun! The best part was being fascinated by Heidi’s freaky intense pulled-back hair thing going on during the rooftop scenes when she greeted the new contestants. And that cute blonde Alison is completely adorable. And I’m currently worshipping the tall, largely lanky redheaded mother-of-five Laura Bennett. She’s kind of amazing to look at, and to hear (that deep voice!). Her style is severe and major. And yes, the dippy basket/hat thing that Vincent put on that bemused model’s head. What? Anyway, this looks fun. And I’m already looking forward to FourFour’s weekly recaps. Auf!!!
She went crazy. And then she came back. Yes!
MARINA'S COMING BACK!
OMG! Karina Lombard returns to The L Word this coming season. Oh, the intrigue!
MADONNA + LINDSAY + JESSICA ???
Rumors were buzzing yesterday that as a follow-up to Madonna’s famous smooch with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2003, the 47-year-old superstar is planning another ménage a trois for this year’s VMA’s. This time, the buzz insists that Madge is gonna get frisky with Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Simpson. The reports, from a source say, “She’s planning something even more sexy than a lesbian kiss. The whispers are all about a bondage-inspired show. Madonna will keep the details hushed up until the night."
KYLIE STILL KICKIN'
Kylie Minogue is getting fit for her post-cancer comeback. And like a nun in The Sound of Music, she’s got “a mountain to climb.”
GAY LIONS, TIGERS & BEARS???
The London Zoo is gonna have its own sort of Gay Pride party. They’re prepping for a celebration of homosexuality in the animal kingdom. There will be drag queens, cocktails—and yes, gay flamingos. For real!
ARE YOU THE NEXT TAYLOR HICKS?
Casting Call: American Idol returns to FOX in January 2007, so get ready! Auditions for that season begin August 8th in Los Angeles. For more info, and all the fussy restrictions go to AmericanIdol.com. And find out where else (as in other cities) you can show up and screech for your shot at fame.
PTOWN COMES TO YOU!
Haven’t quite made it up to Provincetown this summer? Don’t worry, Andy from Towleroad has. Check his first travelogue from the Cape. And yes, he saw Reichen and Lance Bass at the A-House, too.
Is that story about gay day at the zoo for real? That's crazy! It seems really fun. I always though that homosexuality in the animal kingdom was kind of a myth. I will be great to see concrete examples.
Posted by: Lisa Mars | July 19, 2006 at 11:10 AM
I'm so happy Kylie Minogue is back and she's looking great. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her on stage soon. Go Kylie!
Posted by: haleybrass | July 19, 2006 at 11:22 AM
I'm so excited Karina lombard is coming back to the L word. Her leaving never really made any sense to me. She was one of the main characters! Sounds she was having issues with the producers or something. Anyway glad they could get over their differences, the L word is so much better with karina!
Posted by: Lwordfan | July 19, 2006 at 11:26 AM
I can't believe people are still paying attention to Madonna's stunts. As a lesbian I am offended by them. Who really wants to see her make out with bimbos half her age just to sell albums. Not me!
Posted by: bree | July 19, 2006 at 11:35 AM
This season's Project Runway sounds awesome.
But i think Robert should have won. That white dress was sexy and classy. His dress is number 1 on the online poll on the bravo website.
Ps: Four four's weekly recap is in and it's hilarious just as usual.
Posted by: trevor jones | July 19, 2006 at 11:43 AM
I have to agree with the blog post. My favorite part of Beyonce's video is when she's dancing that african dance on the beach. She looks so natural and unprententious. Beyonce's hot!
Posted by: raymond | July 19, 2006 at 11:57 AM
Alan Ball writes the best gay characters. Keith and David on Six feet Under were complex and interesting characters. I hope Alan will include a gay character in True Blood.
Posted by: brandon | July 19, 2006 at 12:05 PM
what ? who is this new guy? He looks like he is selling somthing-no thanks
Posted by: Dan Gold | August 23, 2008 at 11:29 AM