Jessica Simpson’s got a new fiance (Eric Johnson) and now a new job – as a celebrity mentor on NBC’s Fashion Star . Yep, that’s a real show. The 30-year-old’s singing career has petered out and her acting career never really took off, but her fashion line is remarkably successful. With a brand worth an estimated $750 million in 35 countries, Simpson will join Elle MacPherson in a search for the next big fashion brand . “NBC is delighted to work with singer, designer, actress and pop culture icon Jessica Simpson,” the network said in a statement. “With an almost billion dollar lifestyle brand under her belt she is sure to be an excellent mentor to our up-and-coming designers.” “I’m in the workroom in [L.A.’s] Westwood a few times a week from 11 to 7 at night,” says Simpson of her chic but affordable line. “Nothing goes out without me seeing it or my mom [Tina Simpson, Jess’ co-creative director] seeing it,” says the former Nick Lachey spouse. Fashion Star ‘s premiere date is TBA. [Photo: WENN.com]
Jessica Simpson’s got a new fiance (Eric Johnson) and now a new job – as a celebrity mentor on NBC’s Fashion Star . Yep, that’s a real show. The 30-year-old’s singing career has petered out and her acting career never really took off, but her fashion line is remarkably successful. With a brand worth an estimated $750 million in 35 countries, Simpson will join Elle MacPherson in a search for the next big fashion brand . “NBC is delighted to work with singer, designer, actress and pop culture icon Jessica Simpson,” the network said in a statement. “With an almost billion dollar lifestyle brand under her belt she is sure to be an excellent mentor to our up-and-coming designers.” “I’m in the workroom in [L.A.’s] Westwood a few times a week from 11 to 7 at night,” says Simpson of her chic but affordable line. “Nothing goes out without me seeing it or my mom [Tina Simpson, Jess’ co-creative director] seeing it,” says the former Nick Lachey spouse. Fashion Star ‘s premiere date is TBA. [Photo: WENN.com]
Rubbernecking 2.0: scouring the web for traces of failed projects. Case in point: the interest in even a bit of footage from David E. Kelley’s rejected NBC pilot [1] for Wonder Woman. Naturally, as soon as the network realized that no one might want to see the show, a great many people consequently want to see it. (There were people who wanted to see the show, period; but I think a good many more are… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : /Film Discovery Date : 10/06/2011 20:21 Number of articles : 2
Mediatakeout.com has obtained evidence that “google me” star Teyana Taylor is officially messing around with Kanye West! Yeezy celebrated his birthday yesterday in style with sexy photos personally taken for him, which Teyana sent him via e-mail! Kanye West Is Dating Teyana Taylor? Did Teyana Taylor Sign To Kanye’s GOOD Music Label? The message: Check out some of the pictures below, and click here , to see the rest of the lewd photos.
As predicted here in January, Skins has been canceled. The show has come under harsh attack by media watchdogs that have accused the network of violating child pornography laws – with the youngest actor on set being just 15 years old. The Parents Television Council called “Skins” “the most dangerous show for children ever seen,” and pointed out accounts of illegal drug use, illegal activity, pervasive sexual content, and foul language in just the first episode alone. MTV Bans Controversial Commercial From Line Up [VIDEO] Not only did the PTC call on lawmakers to thoroughly investigate the production of the material, they also targeted major corporations, urging them to pull their ads from a show that supported “underage teen sex, underage teen drug use, and underage teen alcohol use.” Man Writes An Open Plea Advising Stedman To Marry Oprah As a result, companies like Taco Bell, General Motors, Wrigley, Subway and H&R Block stopped running their ads in the time slots, causing Viacom executives to take a closer inspection as well. Do you think they were right to cancel the show? Wait’ll You See My…The Top 5 Anthony Weiner Songs REWIND: Jill Scott’s Sexiest Lyrics Does Angela Yee Want To Be Hip-Hop’s Dr. Ruth?
Jonas co-wrote song, which appears on his upcoming solo LP, with Chris Brown. By James Dinh Joe Jonas Photo: MTV News In another tale of bandmate gone solo, Joe Jonas has officially begun the start of his solo music career with the release of his first single, “See No More.” After releasing an online video teaser for the Brian Kennedy-produced track last week, the solo JoBro took to Chicago radio station 96.3 FM on Friday morning (June 3) to premiere the tune. “It’s exciting, you know? I mean, having my brothers’ support in this whole project is the biggest thing for me and the fact that they’re loving the music and everything,” the singer told morning DJs J & Julian about his solo venture. “Being onstage by myself, you know? It will be different for sure. I know there’s going to be that little bit of jitters that I’ll have to get out of me that are just going to be there.” “See No More,” which Jonas co-wrote with Chris Brown, is the 21-year-old’s tale of a man dealing with a broken relationship. After unveiling some of his lover’s dirty laundry, Jonas admits that “heartache became my friend.” Atop a flickering Pop & B beat, the JoBro vocally plays his part by offering vulnerable falsettos and switching quickly to belting wails throughout the cut. “I don’t want to wait for you/ I don’t want to wake up thinking, hoping you’ll get it right this time/ ‘Cause you know that you so cold/ I don’t want to see no more,” he sings during the chorus, sounding a bit like Brown. “See No More” will be available for download on iTunes beginning June 13. With additional production credits by Danja and Rob Knox, Jonas’ solo album will follow months later when it hits stores on September 6. MTV News recently chatted with Jonas at Wango Tango, where the pop star gushed that he was “very excited” and “looking forward” to finally unveiling the brand-new tune. Despite Breezy’s writing contribution, Jonas said that he isn’t sure whether the pop star will appear in the upcoming clip, explaining, “Not sure if there’s plans for him to be in the video, but I think it’s always really cool to be able to write with other artists and work with them, especially someone as talented as Chris. So excited [for the release, though]. It’s a dream come true to have people listen to them for the first time.” What do you think of Joe’s solo single? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Jonas Brothers Chris Brown
‘U can’t hide your kids from society, or they’ll never learn how to adapt!’ singer tweets. By Gil Kaufman Rihanna Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage A day after the Parents Television Council and other groups decried the violent murder scene in her new “Man Down” video , Rihanna took to the air and to Twitter to defend her clip from detractors. “I’m a 23 year old rock star with NO KIDS! What’s up with everybody wantin me to be a parent? I’m just a girl, I can only be your/our voice!” she wrote on Thursday. “Cuz we all know how difficult/embarrassing it is to communicate touchy subject matters to anyone especially our parents! And this is why! … Cuz we turn the other cheek! U can’t hide your kids from society, or they’ll never learn how to adapt! This is the REAL WORLD! … The music industry isn’t exactly Parents R Us! We have the freedom to make art, LET US! It’s your job to make sure they don’t turn out like US.” The PTC took issue with the opening scene in the video, in which Rihanna is shown shooting an unarmed man in the back of the head in the middle of a crowded train station. Viewers later learn that the act was in retaliation for a previous sexual assault. The PTC, the Enough Is Enough campaign and the entertainment think tank Industry Ears released a statement on Wednesday condemning the video for what the group said was an apparent enticement to young women to turn to violence. ” ‘Man Down’ is an inexcusable, shock-only, shoot-and-kill theme song,” said Industry Ears co-founder Paul Porter. The PTC lamented that Rihanna had a “golden opportunity” to use her celebrity status to send an important message to young girls and victims of rape and domestic violence with the clip, but had missed the mark. “Instead of telling victims they should seek help, Rihanna released a music video that gives retaliation in the form of premeditated murder the imprimatur of acceptability,” said the PTC’s Melissa Henson. The singer later pleaded with her fans to stop making threats against members of the PTC, writing, “We love it, they don’t … that is all, and the world keeps turning.” She also called in to the BET show “106 & Park” on Thursday night to defend the clip, saying she didn’t set out to spark any controversy, but isn’t surprised she did. “Rape is, unfortunately, happening all over the world and in our own homes, and we continue to cover it up and pretend it doesn’t happen,” Rihanna said. “Boys and girls feel compelled to be embarrassed about it and hide it from everyone, including their teachers, their parents and their friends. That only continues to empower the abusers.” She noted that the song’s lyrics clearly express the character’s regret over her actions, and while the song doesn’t mention rape, that was added to the video to make the story more complete. “Making that into a mini-movie or video, we needed to go back to why it happened,” she explained. “Obviously, she’s not a cold-blooded killer. It had to be something so offensive. And we decided to hone in on a very serious matter that people are afraid to address, especially if you’ve been victimized in this scenario.” Though she has been a victim of domestic violence — her ex, singer Chris Brown, pleaded guilty to felony assault against her in 2009 — Rihanna said she does not condone violence or murder. “I’ve been abused in the past, and you don’t see me running around killing people in my spare time,” she said. “I just really want girls to be careful. Have fun, be sassy, be innocent, be sweet, be everything that you are. But just try not to be naive. That’s not coming from a parent but from a peer.” The video debuted on “106 & Park” on Tuesday and after the PTC demanded it be taken off the air by BET, the network released a statement on Thursday in response to the controversy. “BET Networks has a comprehensive set of standards and guidelines that are applied to all of our content. The Rihanna ‘Man Down’ video complied with these guidelines and was approved for air. At the same time, it is clear that the ‘Man Down’ video has sparked a passionate dialogue and we will continue this conversation with our audience tonight on ‘106 & Park.’ ” MTV has not aired “Man Down,” and a spokesperson said the network is currently in the process of reviewing the video. Do you think Rihanna’s “Man Down” video goes too far? Vote in our Facebook poll and share your thoughts in the comments below. Related Artists Rihanna
Is Oprah a religious icon? No, seriously, I’m actually asking this. I can’t believe that I am actually asking this, but I am, because according to the New York Post , a Yale professor who has studied almost every episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show show from the last 12 years says the enormous success of the talk show queen is down to one thing and one thing only; “she has transformed herself into the equivalent of a religious icon.” Yale religion professor Kathryn Lofton writes in her new book, “Oprah: The Gospel of an Icon”; “By using the techniques of a preacher, Oprah has been able to create a new “gospel” that goes beyond just being a simple daytime TV show.. Gospel is a word that means ‘good news,’ Oprah says that the good news is ‘you.’” Thus, the professor is arguing that “Oprah” is effectively a religion icon. No, I’m not kidding. Lofton isn’t arguing that Oprah’s followers admire her as a sort of god, (which, judging by the way some of her audience members act, is probably very true), instead she is arguing that Oprah herself gets her message across, by using the language and trappings of traditional religion. The New York Post note that; “a mix of southern preacher’s rhythmic speech patterns with a sermon-like structure for each show, [meant that] Oprah could tackle subjects ranging from spousal abuse to the best pair of Ugg boots.” Lofton believes she can pinpoint the moment Oprah went from being a successful talk-show host to a religious icon in 1994. At that time Oprah said; “The time has come for this genre of talk shows to move on from dysfunctional whining and complaining and blaming… I have had enough of people’s dysfunction.” Lofon argues that this “spiritual revelation” was converted into a “corporate makeover” with her show becoming “Change Your Life TV.” Lofton told the Post; “As a part of this new look and focus for the show, she began to develop her brand, including, eventually, the book club, the magazine, the Web site, and her Angel Network.” Lofton argues that the message of Oprah’s shows became “a consistent gospel, The Gospel of You” She argues that her shows were geared toward the discovery of yourself as the source for change; in yourself and in the world. She says; “Oprah says, first, you don’t have to be perfect; and second, she gives endless advice so you might try to be [perfect].” It is these elements which (at least in the professors mind) provide the successful formula for her religion. She says; “the double whammy of being forgiven for your shortcomings and simultaneously being shown what you ought to be doing; reading books, giving to charity, etc, is the secret of Oprah’s success” Yeah, I don’t get it either. Oprah To Charge $1 Million For Commercial On Show Finale Oprah’s Secret Diaries Reveal She Wanted “To Die” Over Relationship Oprah’s OWN Network Ratings Fall Within First Week
After rescuing The Game from cancellation on The CW network, BET has renewed the drama for a new season on the network. This will make the fifth season overall for the sports-centered sitcom. According to Deadline , the series’ fourth season debut was seen by 7.7 million viewers, a staggering number compared to the less than 2 million viewers the show was bringing in while on The CW. Season 4 ended with an audience of around 4.4 million viewers. READ MORE AT TVSQUAD.COM RELATED POSTS: The Game Season 4, Episode 3 Review:Malik Wright Gets Tased Tia Mowry From “The Game” Pregnant & Getting A Reality Show
Singer is the first performer announced for the June 25 event, which will help victims of Japan’s recent earthquakes and tsunamis. By James Dinh Lady Gaga Photo: Getty Images Just a few weeks after the May 23 release of her highly anticipated new album, Born This Way, Lady Gaga will take the stage to perform at the MTV Video Music Aid Japan on June 25. According to a press release, Gaga is the first performer to be announced for the 10th annual MTV Video Music Awards Japan, which is being dubbed the Video Music Aid Japan this year in order to raise awareness about the recent natural disasters that hit the country and benefit the Japanese Red Cross. The international event will be hosted by Japanese pop sensation AKB48 and feature a string of performances from international, regional and Japanese artists. The broadcast will be a highlight of MTV Japan’s Music of Hope campaign, which is the channel’s multiplatform response to the tragic March 11 earthquake and tsunami. In addition to the usual award-show traditions, the program is expected to feature news about the artists and youths who have been impacted by the country’s natural disasters. MTV Video Music Aid Japan will broadcast live from the Makuhari Messe convention center near Tokyo on MTV Japan, MTV Korea, MTV China and MTV Southeast Asia. In addition, a special one-hour version of the event will air on MTV channels worldwide as an installment of the network’s weekly live music series. Mother Monster’s performance at the VMAJ is just another attempt for the pop superstar to assist in the Japan relief efforts. On the very same day that the earthquake hit, Lady Gaga announced that she had designed a special prayer wristband with all of the proceeds from sales going to benefit those affected by the disaster. After two days of sales, Gaga revealed that her fans had raised $250,000 for the victims, tweeting, “Monsters: in just 48 hrs you’ve raised a quarter of a million dollars for Japan Relief.” Are you looking forward to Lady Gaga’s Video Music Aid Japan performance? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Lady Gaga
