‘When I do leave, it will be the hardest thing,’ Wiig says about her eventual departure from the show. By Gil Kaufman Kristen Wiig on SNL Photo: NBC No more Target Lady. No More Gillie. No more boozy Kathie Lee Gifford. No more loopy Bjork. On Monday, break-out “Saturday Night Live” star Kristen Wiig heightened speculation that her seven-year run on the show may be coming to an end. Just days after rumors surfaced that Wiig, Jason Sudeikis and Andy Samberg could be flying the coop at the end of this season, Wiig was interviewed on Alec Baldwin’s popular podcast on Monday and hinted that the end may be nigh. “I don’t know,” Wiig said when Baldwin asked if her run on “SNL” could be “winding down” soon. “Everyone has to leave…and I will say that when I do leave, it’s not because I’m sick of it and not because I see something better or anything like that. It’s just that it’s time. When I do leave, it will be the hardest thing.” Even as she became one of the most valuable cast members of the show over the past few years with her many go-for-broke characters and spot-on impressions of everyone from Lana Del Rey to Kris Jenner and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Wiig has tasted the fruits of big-screen success as well thanks to the smash “Bridesmaids” . She not only co-starred in the film, but also co-wrote it with pal Annie Mumolo, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. The 38-year-old actress, who appeared in bit parts in films such as “Knocked Up,” “Adventureland,” “Whip It!” and “Date Night,” also told Baldwin that she’s got some big plans on the horizon that don’t involve late-night TV. “People are always so surprised when I want to do dramatic stuff,” she said. “There are a couple of things that I’m looking at doing next that aren’t comedies at all. One of them is really not at all.” Though she would not cough up the details on said dramatic project, Baldwin tweaked her by saying that the versatile comic would have “absolutely no prospects whatsoever” when she left the show. “It’s a really ballsy move on your part because who the F is going to hire you?” he joked about the “SNL” star that executive producer and show creator Lorne Michaels has called one of the top three actors to ever appear on the show. “I don’t know. I may go back to open up a canoe shop,” she fired back. According to her IMDB page, Wiig has a number of movies in the can, including vocal work on “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” as well as roles in “The Comedian,” “Freezing People is Easy,” a re-make of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” “Imogene” and “Revenge for Jolly!” Though an unnamed insider told Us Weekly that Wiig, Sudeikis and Samberg are leaving at season’s end and that a pal said, “Kristen was talking about leaving a while ago … with her movie success, it’s no surprise,” a spokesperson for Wiig and Sudeikis squashed the talk. “There is no truth to this rumor on both Jason and Kristen’s behalf,” the spokesperson said. Related Videos MTV Rough Cut: ‘Bridesmaids’
Melissa Gilbert is taken to hospital after injuring herself during performance. By Kelley L. Carter Donald Driver on “Dancing With the Stars” Photo: ABC For the fourth week of this season of “Dancing With the Stars,” the celebrities rocked it out. Glam rock-star style was everywhere — bedazzled outfits, eyeliner galore, tight leather and familiar rock tunes were all over the ballroom on Monday night’s telecast. The night’s top scorer was NFL superstar Donald Driver, who danced away with 27 points out of 30, impressing judges with his shirtless dance routine. Here’s how the others fared during Rock Week: Sherri Shepherd and Val Chmerkovskiy The TV talk-show co-host did the tango. Judges thought that despite a few issues with her feet, she did a decent job. Judge Bruno Tonioli said she needed to be sharper, and Carrie Ann Inaba told her, “It was good, but I think what was lacking was your normal exuberance.” 21/30 Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas Normally, the opera singer hangs right at the top of the leader board. This week, judges thought that her paso doble was unrefined. Head judge Len Goodman said that her performance “failed to deliver.” Tonioli said she was missing definition but that she set loose “a whirlwind of fury.” 24/30 Jaleel White and Kym Johnson The actor danced the tango to the Rolling Stones hit “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” and he failed to impress judges as he did the first week. Goodman said that White needed to attack the dance more. Inaba said it was “funky and weird.” 22/30 Melissa Gilbert and Maks Chmerkovskiy Her score didn’t reflect it, but judges liked her bad-girl take with her paso doble routine. Tonioli said her sexy pose was “hot-blooded,” and Inaba said it was her best showing yet. She apparently slipped at one point during the dance — the TV audience didn’t notice — but before the end of the show, host Tom Beregon announced that she had injured herself and was taken to the hospital. 22/30 Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd Driver was the dancing king of the night. The wide receiver’s paso doble was soundtracked to Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze,” and judges found it to be sexy (he danced shirtless) and raunchy — all good things. 27/30 Gladys Knight and Tristan MacManus The soul legend danced to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and judges were less than impressed. She landed in the bottom of the leader board for her tango. Judges said that it didn’t quite come together for her, but Inaba said that it was “by far your most ambitious routine.” 20/30 William Levy and Cheryl Burke Judges didn’t care too much for the hot Latin actor’s jive, but their disdain could barely be heard over the audience screams. Inaba told him he needed to work on staying focused, but added, “You have something special.” 22/30 Roshon Fegan and Chelsie Hightower The Disney star impressed judges with his Viennese waltz, and Inaba said that it was “cute, like watching the climax of a Disney movie.” 26/30 Maria Menounos and Derek Hough The TV journalist danced through the pain — she has stress fractures in her feet, and said in her rehearsal segment, “My feet have been killing me and I’m afraid something’s really wrong” — but she tangoed anyway, and judges loved what they saw. Inaba applauded the chemistry the two have together. 26/30 Gavin DeGraw and Karina Smirnoff The pop singer rounded out the last of the celebrity routines, dancing the tango, and once again, judges didn’t care too much for what he turned in. Tonioli said it was “a little messy in the corner.” 23/30 Which celebrity are you rooting for on “Dancing With the Stars”? Tell us in the comments!
The resident Playboy Party Girl Suzy McCoppin this time gets down, dirty and crunk with the horny and sexy Tila Tequila in this video clip of them doing the tango. Continue reading →
Performing last in each portion Monday night, Ricki and Derek did their best to quash the competition on Dancing With the Stars . Each time, they were successful. Their samba was fun and fabulous, with Bruno calling it “sizzling hot, bright and brilliant from beginning to end.” The others agreed. Three perfect 10s for 30. Then it was on to the Argentine tango, a smooth, graceful effort that seamlessly meshed footwork with emotion and landed them just a point shy of perfection. Are we looking at the next Mirror Ball holder? You tell us: Ricki Lake on Dancing With the Stars (Week 9 – Samba) Ricki Lake on Dancing With the Stars (Week 9 – Tango) Who will win Dancing With the Stars?
J.R. Martinez and Ricki Lake have been swapping the first place spot all season on Dancing With the Stars. Last night, it was definitely the latter’s turn on top. While he’s never one to complain (look at all he’s been through in life), J.R. rolled his right ankle in rehearsal and then twisted it again during his routines. The famous smile that lights up the dance floor was barely there Monday, replaced by grimaces of pain and looks of disappointment. His posture was off. J.R. and Karina Smirnoff did manage to turn in a sexy Argentine tango to make up for a subpar Paso Doble, but it’ll be up to fans to carry him through. Can J.R. earn a spot in next week’s DWTS finals after an off week that saw him finish a distant third? Watch his performances and see what you think … J.R. Martinez on Dancing With the Stars (Week 9 – Tango) J.R. Martinez on Dancing With the Stars (Week 9 – Paso Doble) Who do you think will win Dancing With the Stars?
Diane Kruger costars in the new flick Unknown. Want to see her unclothed? Mr. Skin knows where! And it’s a double dose of Blu-Ray sizzle as Maria Schneider fetches the butter in Last Tango in Paris and Milla Jovovich strips in Chaplin.
The Dancing with the Stars judges doled out many a 10 Monday, as Nicole Scherzinger and Evan Lysacek each pulled in perfect scores and Erin Andrews close. Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger earned a 30 on her Tango, and a 29 on her Cha Cha for a 59. Evan Foxtrotted (30) and Paso Dobled (29) his way to a 59 too. Erin Andrews nearly achieved perfection with her own Paso (29), only to have Bruno call out her partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy for a minor slip-up at the end. “You were the one who [bleeped] up!” the judge explained. On her previous dance, Bruno accidentally held up his 10 paddle for Erin, even though he entered and said nine. Maks dramatically fell to the floor laughing. The judges sort of gave the shaft to Chad Ochocinco by disparaging a marvelous samba with an underwhelming 25. Are they trying to ensure he gets ousted? Nicole Scherzinger and Evan Lysacek soared over the competition. Ochocinco may not be on par with the remaining dancers , but he proved he belonged last night, and his scores seem unfairly skewed in comparison to the rest. Barring a huge surprise, Chad will be leaving tonight. Should he? Do you think last night was scored fairly? Here’s the full Dancing with the Stars scorecard: Evan Lysacek and Anna Trebunskaya: Foxtrot: 29 (10-9-10). Paso Doble: 30 (10-10-10). Total: 59 . Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough: Tango: 30 (10-10-10). Cha Cha: 29 (10-9-10). Total: 59 . Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovskiy: Waltz: 27 (9-9-9). Paso Doble: 29 (10-9-10). Total: 56 . Chad Ochocinco and Cheryl Burke: Waltz: 27 (9-9-9). Samba: 25 (8-8-9). Total: 52 . Click to enlarge some more photos from last night … Who are you pulling for on Dancing with the Stars?
Derek Hough says he’s not sure if he’ll be returning to Dancing With the Stars next season. But he’s also in the tango trenches at his very moment, trying to win that darn…
They sure look cozy! Dancing with the Stars partners Erin Andrews and Maksim Chmerkovskiy stay close Thursday while leaving a taping of Chelsea Lately in L.A. For Erin Andrews, the decision to appear on Dancing With the Stars went far beyond the chance to learn the waltz or the tango. “I wanted to do it because I thought it would be a great platform to come and talk to you,” Andrews, who was the victim of a video stalking scandal last fall, tells Ellen DeGeneres on Thursday’s The Ellen DeGener
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