Daily Buzz Bits: Crime Doesn't Pay at Marc Jacobs

 

Chris Crocker has a new man, or a new pap-hunting buddy, in porn star Cameron Michaels. Mmm - can't wait for that sex tape. - Dlisted

Don't be scared, Cheyenne! Just kidding ... Xanadu's gay fave is totally comfortable around Harvey Fierstein at the New Dramatists Luncheon in NYC. – Getty

Hot Mess is right, you two! Gay blogger/outing machine Jonathon Jaxson filed papers yesterday against Perez for supposedly soliciting X-rated home movies from him. Grossest lawsuit ever. - Radar

Yes, Tyra probably made it happen, but I'm still happy a plus-sized model won America's Next Top Cover Girl Commercial Star for One Month. - Dlisted

The New York Marc Jacobs theft was an inside job! How could this employee do such a thing to Marc? And after he posed nude for him! - Towleroad

 

Five Observations About Battlestar Galactica

Jean Barolay (Alisen Down) in Episode 3.11, "Rapture"
Photo credit: Sci Fi/Eike Schroter

 

-- Malinda Lo from AfterEllen.com

Last week's Battlestar Galactica episode, "Faith," rocked the house. This whole season, though, has been incredible, delving into complex, challenging issues such as religion, mortality and politics. This is not TV lite, therefore I rarely watch it on Friday nights at 10 p.m., since by then my brain is fried from the previous week's work and I can't concentrate with the appropriate amount of attention.

So, after watching "Faith" on DVR delay, I have a few observations to share with you about this most recent episode of BSG. (Please note: No attempt at synopsis has been made; for a synopsis, go here. This post is pure critique and conjecture.)

 

1. Starbuck has a fan base in the BSG world, too.

 

Daily Buzz Bits: Brody Jenner's Bromance, Everyone Nose Lindsay

 

The, um, National Enquirer reported Jodie Foster and her "beautiful Cydney" are no longer together ... you know ... "together." – NY Daily

Lindsay - since you're still on probation and all, you might not want to guest in N*E*R*D's "Everyone Nose" video, what with its not-so-subtle attack on your ... former behavior and all. - Idolator

The upcoming MTV reality spin-off starring god-like Brody Jenner will be called Bromance. Thank you,  Ryan Seacrest Productions! - EOnline

The Vicky Cristina Barcelona trailer is pretty darn steamy – mostly because of the Javier Bardem, Scar-Jo and Penelope Cruz making-out footage. - Egotastic

Posh said the only men checking for her now, other than her husband, I'm assuming, are gay men. Oh ... we are? – The Sun

Janet Jackson showed up to Alexander McQueen's L.A. store launch party in one of the designer's more experimental creations. The cones totally make it. – Faded Youth

 

The Top Three Battle It Out on Idol

Photo credit: FOX

 

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

It’s do-or-die time on American Idol, and I can happily say that Syesha Mercado is still alive and kicking.  While most Idol "experts" (and even some judges) will tell you that the finals should come down to a battle of the two Davids, I've been hoping for a small miracle that would allow Syesha to strut her stuff into the finals. Last night she may have gotten her opportunity.

The show was split up into three pseudo-rounds: In the first round, songs were chosen by a judge, in the second the contestants chose their own songs, and lastly the producers made selections.

 

Casting Begins for Upcoming RuPaul's Drag Race Reality Show!

 

You better wuuurk! ... That is, if you want to be America's Next Top Drag Queen - er - Drag Queen Superstar!

Up there with I Love Money in the realm of too-good-to-be-real ridiculous reality TV, Logo will air an ANTM/Project Runway-esque competition that pits drag wannabes against each other, with superstar RuPaul as judge and mentor! Seriously. Drag is an art, and these divas are ready to compete.

To quote the master, "Tell Tyra that the Queen has returned, and while you’re at it have Heidi clear the runway. I’m going to pump some 'realness' into reality." Well, RuPaul certainly could take on Ty-Ty if it came down to it. Blood and weave everywhere!

 

 

The show won't air until 2009, but until then, you've got to check out the casting site for RuPaul's Drag Race. Updated daily, the site lets hopefuls such as KayPasa (pictured above) create profiles, upload lip-synching audition videos and pitch to you why they've got the dragalicious goods to be on the show.

So get to voting - or enter yourself, if you think you're that fierce - 'cause you gays will determine who makes the cut. The next drag superstar needs you. Do your civic duty! And there's some classic RuPaul after the jump to get you into the proper spirits...

 

Daily Buzz Bits: Kim Kardashian Gets Serious; The Cast of I Love Money

 

Democracy. Hope. The Kardashians. The KKK Sisters released a "PSA" against government-sponsored rape and other atrocities in Burma. ... I know. Remember when Kim went to the Nicole Brown Foundation gala? - Radar

Speaking of just plain wrong: Hugh Hefner said Miley Cyrus, 15-year-old Miley Cyrus, would be a welcome addition to Playboy. - Dlisted

Holy sh*t! I need to keep calm: Vh1's I Love Money is really happening. Happening! My new favorite show already. – Vh1

And check out Arjan's six music nominees for the NewNowNext Awards. I'm a Lady Gaga man, for sure. - ArjanWrites

 

Idol Top Four Rock Out

Photo credit: Michael Becker/FOX

 

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

And then there was one — one female that is. Brooke White left us last week, leaving Syesha Mercado as the only female remaining on American Idol for Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame week.

I have to say, if someone had told me that the last girl standing would be Syesha, I would have told them they were crazier than Paula Abdul. And then I would have been wrong. It goes to show you how much I know.

Last night, contestants chose songs from the Hall's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, and in the wake of Paula-gate, the judges went back to their normal format of critiquing them after each performance. It's too bad, really. Last week was so entertaining.

 

No More Men in Trees for Anne Heche

Photo credit: ABC/Michael Courtney

 

-- Malinda Lofrom AfterEllen.com

So remember that TV show about a bunch of quirky but lovable romantics living in Alaska, who approach the ups and downs of life and love with an affable sense of humor? No, I'm not talking about the long-dormant Northern Exposure; I'm talking about ABC's Men in Trees, starring Anne Heche.

Earlier this week, TV Guide's Michael Ausiello reported that ABC has officially canceled the series, which suffered from oft-shifting time slots. It has aired on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, at various times, over the course of its two seasons since it premiered in September 2006. It was also pulled from ABC's prime-time schedule several times (once to make room for October Road, and more recently due to the WGA strike), leaving large gaps between new episodes.

 

Paula’s Omnipotence Outshines Idols

Photo credit: Michael Becker/FOX

 

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

Before I get into the mayhem that was last night’s show, I would like to first lament the unfortunate and untimely loss of Carly Smithson. I admittedly didn’t see that one coming. But, such is the life of an Idol fan. 

Plus, I can always find solace in the knowledge that she  will certainly be putting out a record of some sort within the next year or so. And I have faith that this one has to be better than her first one.

Now, let’s get to the task at hand. Last night’s American Idol can best be summed up by quoting Simon Cowell: “This is officially the strangest show we’ve ever done.”

 

Daily Buzz Bits: Desperate Gale Harold, Rolling Stone OMGs for The Hills

 

Gisele Bundchen really loves her Ipanema sandals collection, it would seem. If only Tom could make her feel that way! – Getty

No need to get sarcastic with the sub-headline, Rolling Stone. You put them on your cover. And investigation into The Hills isn't really required. - USWeekly 

Queer as Folk's Gale Harold will guest star on Desperate Housewives starting May 18. – Just Jared

Jim Carrey and Rodrigo Santoro got Versace-d out on the Miami set of I Love You Phillip Morris. – Towleroad

A Las Vegas-based Cher talked with Oprah about dating Tom Cruise when he was 23 - I know - saying, "He said he felt like such a boob in school and nobody talked to him." - Dlisted

 

Remembering Special Guests After 200 Special Victims

Photo credit: NBC/Mitchell Haaseth

 

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

While the fate of several of my favorite "young" television shows hangs in the balance, I revel in the fact that some of my other favorites are still going strong. Case in point: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit will air its 200th episode tonight.

SVU will become just the third current network prime-time drama to reach the century mark twice, joining the original Law & Order and ER in that category.

 

Are You Ready for Betty, Ugly Betty, That Is?

All photos courtesty of  ABC/Vivian Zink

 

-- Dorothy Snarker from AfterEllen.com

It’s been three months, to the day, since our last Betty Suarez pratfall. Three months, to the day, since our last Wilhelmina Slater cocked eyebrow. Three months, to the day, since our last Mandy and Marc madness. I think it’s safe to say, we’re all ready for Betty, wouldn’t you? Ugly Betty returns to the air tonight with its first post-strike episodes, and not a moment too soon.

The campiest show on television is back for five all new episodes. The series will pick up on Betty’s 24th birthday. What can we expect? Well, since this season has already seen a death, near-death, near-wedding, baby mama drama, baby daddy drama, artificial insemination, amnesia and Posh Spice, I’d say just more of the same old, same old.

 

The Top Six "Idols" Sing Show Tunes

The top six contestants with Andrew Lloyd ... Webber Photo credit: Michael Becker/FOX

 

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

We're halfway through the finals on American Idol, and yet I feel as though we've been watching these "singers" for months. Oh, wait. We have been. (It's amazing how much they can stretch out these seasons!)

On our first Kristy Lee–free (thank goodness!) night, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber was the mentor, and his songs were the theme.

Kicking it off in the opening time slot was Syesha Mercado, and she looked absolutely stunning.

 

Universe to Rachel Dratch: We Love You

-- Dorothy Snarker from AfterEllen.com

Ask and ye shall receive. Or, in Rachel Dratch's case, beg a little and ye shall be gainfully employed again. After she told New York magazine earlier this month that she was "not doing much" and "ready for a job," the out-of-work Saturday Night Live alum got an emphatic answer from the universe.

Dratch has just been cast in the comedic play Scramble! at the Westport County Playhouse, a historic Connecticut theater revived by Paul Newman and his wife, Joanne Woodward. She will appear in the production in July. Earlier this week she flew to Los Angeles to shoot a pilot for a new, as yet unnamed, TV series.

 

Come With Me If You Want a Second Season of Sarah Connor Chronicles

-- Dorothy Snarker from AfterEllen.com

So, I guess we'll find out if Cameron makes it out of that Jeep after all. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles has been renewed for a second season. A whole new season of Lena Headey and Summer Glau running around in tank tops with shotguns while saving the world? Hell and yeah.

 

Idol Chat with Jim & Penny: The Top 7

-- Dennis Ayers from AfterElton.com

Mariah Carey was on board this past week as guest mentor, and the male contestants seemed to have a better time of it than the women. Jim Verraros & Penny Frulla dish the dirt on the best (and worst) performances, open up the reader mail bag, and offer up some sound advice for Britney Spears!

 

 

Check out their video blog after the break!

 

Meet All the Dolls in Eliza Dushku’s Dollhouse

-- Dorothy Snarker from AfterEllen.com

Eliza Dushku finally has all her new playmates for her Dollhouse. The principals and recurring roles have been cast for Joss Whedon's ambitious return to television. They include a familiar face from the Buffyverse, as well as lots of new additions. As if that wasn't enough, critics have gotten their first look at the pilot script for the identity implanting/erasing sci-fi series, and the reviews are pretty much the definition of glowing.

The series follows the burgeoning awareness of Eliza's character Echo, one of a house full of living dolls who are imprinted with personality packages — from memories to physical abilities and more — for assignments. While we imaged a dream cast when the roles were first revealed back in March, the actual cast looks pretty impressive. First, returning under Whedon's wing is Amy Acker, aka Fred from Angel. Amy will play the recurring role of Dr. Claire Saunders, the woman who looks after the physical well-being of the dolls.

 

Alan Tudyk Cast as Gay Lead of New Mutchnick/Kohan Pilot

-- Brian Juergens from AfterElton.com

Michael got the good news (in our opinion, anyway) late last night that Firefly and Death at a Funeral star Alan Tudyk has been cast as the gay lead in the new pilot that Mutchnick/Kohan (the guys behind Will & Grace) are producing for ABC. We're excited because Tudyk is a great comic actor and isn't afraid of taking risks (as his extended comic nude scene in Funeral can attest).

Another plus to Tudyk's casting, purely from a visibility perspective, is that he's got an enormous built-in fanbase of folks who might not otherwise be inclined to tune into a gay/straight buddy comedy: sci-fi geeks.

 

The Men "Carey" the Women on American Idol

Photo credit: Michael Becker/FOX

 

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

If you follow American Idol even half as close as I do, then two things must be true: you have a lot of free time, and you are already aware how much the men have been overshadowing the women this season. I have been trying to avoid talking about the guys too much because, frankly, I don't want any of them to win. But, alas, it seems unavoidable this week.

Idol has now endured its first true “ shock ” elimination as Michael Johns left the competition last week. But, I have a problem with the use of that word whenever someone undeserving receives the least votes. Let's face it, folks, all but one contestant will eventually be eliminated; there is no “shock” value in that fact. Michael, as good as he was, was not going to be this season's Idol, so I don't think a week or two's difference here or there in the elimination process makes much of a difference.

 

Bravo's Top Design Returns for Second Season

-- snicks from AfterElton.com

A lot of people were surprised to learn that the reality competition Top Design had been renewed for a second season by Bravo. When it comes to Bravo's cashcow of homocentric reality shows, Top Design was the runt of the litter. Unlike Project Runway, Top Chef, and Shear Genius, it suffered from tepid ratings and even worse reviews. We even stopped recapping it before the finale, because all of the gay competitors had been eliminated, and because the show was, well ... suckish.

 

Grey's Anatomy Casts High School Leatherhead & Road Rules Vet as Gay Soldiers

-- Brian Juergens from AfterElton.com

Ever-scooptastic Michael Ausiello has learned who will be playing the two gay soldiers who are set to share a steamy kiss on an upcoming episode of Grey's Anatomy: Benny Ciaramello (who plays Santiago on Friday Night Lights) and David Giuntoli (best known as a castmember of Road Rules: South Pacific).

It's good to see that Grey's is bringing a gay storyline to the screen (with a "very romantic kiss", even), especially given that they haven't done much in the way of gay inclusion since, oh, winning a GLAAD award for their "Where the Boys Are" episode forever ago. Huzzah to them.

 

Amy Poehler: Still Upright After All These Years

-- thelinster from AfterEllen.com

If you happened to be one of the thousands grounded last week by American Airlines,  at least you got a pleasant surprise once you got on the plane.

Is Amy Poehler adorable or what? She's been in the news quite a bit lately because of her new movie with Tina Fey, Baby Mama, and her dead-on spoof of Hillary Clinton.

 

 

Fortunately, we reap the benefits of all of this press and get to learn more about one of our favorite funny people. In the American Way interview, for example, Poehler tells us she's as much of a loudmouth in real life as she is on Saturday Night Live.

 

The Worst Reality on Television

Photo credit: Eric Liebowitz/The CW

 

-- Trish Bendix from AfterEllen.com

Why is everyone so ashamed of admitting they like reality television (myself included)? Honestly, I have probably seen more episodes of America's Next Top Model than I have of Law & Order: SVU, yet the latter is the only one showing up in my "favorite television shows" on MySpace or Facebook. (And if I can admit I'm on both of those, why is it so hard to profess my love for Rock of Love?)

There are some really great reality shows, such as Project Runway, Work Out,  the two I mentioned above, and several others. What ruins it for us all — all of us closeted reality TV fans — are the ridiculously embarrassing shows. Not the ones that are so bad they're good (speaking of, I really can't wait for Living Lohan on E!). You know the awful ones I'm talking about — the ones that make you embarrassed of not only reality but human interaction.

 

Work Out Season 3 Preview: Bravo's Tricep Opera Returns Tonight

-- Brian Juergens from AfterElton.com

Last season we found ourselves sliding into a love affair with Bravo's gym-based reality soap, Work Out, against our own will. Tonight the show returns for season three with a slew of new trainers on board, as well as gay massage therapist JD Jordan (if you haven't read the new tandem interview we posted with JD and returning gay trainer Jesse Brune, definitely check it out).

Enjoy the trailer below ... anyone else excited about this one? Has it been too long since season two to get back into training?

 

Shot at Love With Tila Tequila 2 Trailer & Cast

What a quick turnaround! Tila Tequila recovers faster than Flava Flav. Yup, Season 2 of bisexual dating show A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila premieres April 22, and we've got the official trailer below. The trailer reminds us last season there were "16 straight men and 16 hot lesbians" – hot ones ... oh, play to the audience - vying for Tila and that there will be more of the same.

 

 

I'm seeing head-butting, puking (again), security (again) ... and a d*ck in a box? If you're curious, you can check out Shot at Love 2 cast bios here. That girl on the bottom left, Brittany, is the season's only gold-star lesbian. ... Really?

But will anything ever top the Vanessa-Brandi fight from last season? Relive the magic after the jump...

 

Daily Buzz Bits: Perez Sues, Emile Hirsch And Raveonettes Flaunt It

Oddly-cute Emile Hirsch plays gay activist Cleve Jones in Milk – and went shirtless and frolic-y for Flaunt mag. - Towleroad

And the totally amazing Raveonettes have a spread of their own; Sharin Foo could totally be a model, anyway. – ONTD

Perez Hilton is turning the legal tables: He's suing sh*t-talker Jonathan Jaxson for "mental anguish" over that sex-tape rumor. – Radar

And Perez apologized for revealing Beyonce's and Jay-Z's wedding location. I love seeing Perez squirm ... even though he's not really. – Remote Control

This Gossip Girl promo is pretty amazing; too bad Michelle Trachtenberg is now gross-ing it up. I know there's no need to say this, but my high-school experience just wasn't like that. – Gawker

Does Lifetime plan to ditch judge Nina Garcia once they have Project Runway in its evil clutches? I'll never forgive them – never, ever, ever! - Queerty

American Idol Inspires

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

Tonight is the second annual Idol Gives Back special on American Idol, and it promises to be a celebrity-studded event. Due to the success of last year's event, it is going to be longer, it has brought in even bigger performers and more corporate sponsors. Idol producers have set a goal of $100 million in donations and pledges — $25 million more than last year's total.

But I'm getting ahead of myself, because there were performances last night, to the tune of “inspirational songs.” And I have to admit that for the first time all season, I don't have any major complaints!

Amy Poehler, SNL Go to Thursdays

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

My love for Amy Poehler goes almost as far as my infatuation with Tina Fey (though I don't think I have quite reached the level of Dorothy Snarker's adoration). Thankfully, there has been no lack of political material for Poehler and the cast of Saturday Night Live to parody lately, and it looks as though the NBC execs plan on taking full advantage of that fact.

Taking a cue from the mass media coverage of their politically based skits in recent weeks, NBC has announced that it will add a 30-minute show, entitled SNL Thursday Night Live (creative, no?), to follow The Office during the three weeks leading up to the election. Here's what NBC had to say in its official statement:

Bravo Battles Lifetime Over Project Runway

-- Lyle Masaki from AfterElton.com

If you heard a collective gasp Monday afternoon, that was the sound of TV reporters learning that Lifetime had picked up the rights to air five seasons of Project Runway, snatching the popular show away from Bravo. Bravo, meanwhile, is suing, saying that they weren't given the chance to beat Lifetime's offer, even though that's stated in Bravo's contract with the show.

Daily Buzz Bits: Mariah & Madonna Top Elvis; Lindsay Lohan Does TMZ

Pint-sized Heroes star Hayden Panettiere will be in Nomi & Ely’s No Kiss List, in which Hayden's gay BF makes out with her boyfriend. – Just Jared

I actually find this clip of Lindsay Lohan parodying a TMZ staffer really funny ... Maybe I just love her too much. And it's good to know TMZ-ers don't respect what they do either. - TMZ

Mariah Carey and Madonna have both topped Elvis on the Billboard charts thanks to "Touch My Body" and "4 Minutes." - Billboard

And here's a look back at those 18 Number 1s from Mimi. - Idolator

Who wants more hot reality TV douches ... and Lauren Conrad exes? MTV's giving Brody Jenner a show of his own, and Vh1 will chronicle ex-con Jason Wahler's "real-life Entourage."

(Lovely Brody pic courtesy of Boy Culture.)

American Idol Goes to Dollywood

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

It's been a long time coming, but Dolly Parton finally stepped into the American Idol arena last night as a mentor. Though I was a little uncertain about how well the contestants would handle her collection of music, I was excited for a never-before-done theme. Dolly was fun and bubbly and encouraging and absolutely everything an Idol mentor should be.

One of my favorites, Brooke White (along with a bluegrass band), opened the show with “Jolene” and failed to impress the judges. I admit I wasn't completely blown away either, but I thought it was a solid performance. She's not going anywhere anytime soon.

Ramiele Malubay sang “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind,” and for the first time in several weeks, I feel like she chose the right song and sang it well. Simon Cowell, however, didn't like it and called her performance “forgettable.” (Is anyone surprised? He uses this insult every week.)

 

Daily Buzz Bits: Jay Leno's Sorry and 90210's Newest Member

Enjoy some new Gossip Girl promo shots - still no word if Blake Lively's little bro will be the series' promised gay character. - ONTD

Jay Leno said asking for Ryan Phillippe's gayest look "was a dumb thing to say" and he "didn't mean any malice." – Towleroad

Does gay Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson admitting Popeye turned him on mark a shift in Hollywood's "pink perspective"? - Queerty

This Dustin Milligan kid is the first official cast member of the upcoming 90210 series. - Dlisted

And here's a new teaser for Madonna's upcoming Hard Candy album - and it's hot and sticky! ... Am I too obsessed? - Boy Culture

Battlestar Galactica Season 4: How Can It End?

-- thelinster from AfterEllen.com

You can always count on at AfterEllen.com to keep you informed about Battlestar Galactica , especially now that the last season is at hand (April 4 at 10 p.m. EST on Sci Fi). Can I get an “oh, frak?”

You also can count on Malinda to share new BSG promotional photos when she finds them. If the women of Galactica don't make you squirm, get thee to the doctor.

Speculation about how the series will end is in high gear, even though we may not see the final 10 episodes until 2009. In an interview with Sci Fi Wire last week, Edward James Olmos (Admiral Adama) said the most appropriate finale for such an innovative show is for the whole crew to die. “If it's true to form, no one makes it,” he said. This Season 4 poster does little to dispel that notion.

And I may be reading too much into it, but this trailer certainly seems apocalyptic.

Daily Buzz Bits: Tyra Isn't Kissing JC Chasez ... And He's Not Kissing Chace!

I don't want a world in which Top Model does not center around Queen Bee Tyra Banks, OK? What happened to 'If Tyra has a problem with you, you're off the show.'? - Dlisted

I still love her: On her talk show, Tyra asked JC Chasez if he thought she'd be good in bed. - Queerty

And speaking of JC – like anyone's surprised he'd say this – he and Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford are not dating. – Towleroad

The set for Bjork’s upcoming "Wanderlust" video looks nuts-o and amazing. - Pitchfork

I didn't know this was a rumor either, Ian McKellen! But there was no guy-on-guy foolin' around on The Lord of the Rings set. - Towleroad

American Idol: '80s Night Under Another Name

-- carolinagrrrl from AfterEllen.com

After last week’s poor choice of theme on American Idol, I remember thinking to myself, “Self, it can only get better from here.”  I was incredibly mistaken.  It appears as though every theme will eventually repeat itself later in the season under the guise of a different name:  “Songs from the Lennon/McCartney Songbook” became “Beatles Night,” and now “'80s Night” has morphed into “Songs from the Year You Were Born.”  Oh, boy.  (I can only count down the days until Dolly Parton is the mentor!)

Ramiele Malubay kicked things off with a performance of Heart’s “Alone,” prompting the inevitable comparison to Carrie Underwood’s performance of the same back in Season 4.  Who sang it better?  You decide.

Carrie Underwood:

Daily Buzz Bits: Pussycat Dolls Get "Psycho"; Countdown to Hard Candy!

Madonna’s "4 Minutes" – which, after a couple of listens, I officially am