Season 11 of the Bachelorette will be a little different, in that Kaitlynn Bristowe and Britt Nilsson will both start the season, and the guys will vote on which one of them gets to stick around and enjoy the attention of 25 single dudes. Despite that major change, the guys themselves look about the same as they do every year. Check out the list below to see all 25 men who will be competing for Kaitlynn or Britt's heart: 1. Ben, 26 Ben is a software salesman from Denver, Colorado. He lists his oddly specific first date fear as, “Eating something that doesn’t agree with me and then sitting through the entire date fighting a stomach ache.” Sounds like something that’s happened before! 2. Ben Z, 26 Ben Z., 26, is a fitness coach from San Jose. His biggest fear is “falling for someone who doesn’t feel the same way.” 3. Bradley, 25 Bradley is an international auto shipper from Atlanta. He says his favorite movies are The Wolf of Wall St. and “anything with Will Ferrell.” In other words, he’s a head-to-toe bro. 4. Brady, 33 Brady is a singer-songwriter from Nashville. He says his biggest date fear is “explosive diarrhea.” Well okay, then. 5. Chris, 28 Chris is a dentist from Nashville. He says his favorite superhero is Superman, which is super boring. 6. Clint, 27 Clint is an architect from Chicago. He says if he could be anyone else for a day, he would choose Chuck Norris. View Slideshow
There weren’t really any twists, turns or stunning deaths on The Originals Season 2 Episode 22 . This was the season finale of one of TV’s most suspenseful, consistently-shocking shows… and yet it didn’t even end on a cliffhanger. And yet we loved it! Watch The Originals Season 2 Episode 22 Online “Ashes to Ashes” was a strong, confident outing, one with a solid plot and strong character development that concluded one chapter of The Mikaelson family saga and left the door open for the next one. In short, Klaus’ plan worked, as he and his brothers and sisters brought Esther back to life because she was the witch who truly broke Dahlia’s heart. It was her blood they needed to take their aunt down once and for all. After a confrontation in which Dahlia broke up the white oak stake into actual ashes and nearly killed Elijah, Rebekah and Klaus, Esther stepped in, distracted her sister and took one for the team: Klaus ended up stabbing both his mother and his aunt through the chest with a special dagger. Threat ended. So, where does this leave us heading into The Originals Season 3? View Slideshow: The Originals Cast Before They Were Stars As you’ll note when you watch The Originals online , Klaus is now on permanent daddy duty. He says he’s giving up control of New Orleans to Marcel in order to focus on raising Hope. DAVINA , meanwhile, is regent of the nine covens and she is understandably angry at the Mikaelsons for tricking her into resurrecting Esther instead of Kol. ELIJAH swore to never fight alongside Klaus again due to his actions against Gia and Hayley, but then Hayley (on a full moon, in human form) told Elijah he has to be there for her daughter. REBEKAH was given the choice by Freya of selecting her witch body or her vampire body. We last saw her saying goodbye to Marcel in witch form, carrying her vampire self in a coffin in case she changes her mind. So Klaus is pretty much by himself, with enemies new and old lined up against him. He was rocking Hope to sleep when the finale faded to black. But will Season 3 prove to be his nightmare?
Every time I think we’ve seen Micaela Schaefer ‘s best outfit, the world’s best-dressed hot nobody finds a way to outdo herself. Case in point, here she is celebrating the season opening of Megapark (whatever the hell that is) with her German hottie friends wearing some kind of bra made out of spinning fans. And it’s going to be tough for Micaela to top this, but I think a hand-bra made out of my grubby blogger mitts could work. Assuming my hands are big enough to fit her. I guess there’s only one way to find out. Photos: WENN.com
Sunday on Mad Men Season 7 Episode 13 , Pete was blindsided by a friend, while Don battled insomnia and Henry planned a family reunion. How did all of the aforementioned storylines and more play out on the penultimate installment of the iconic AMC series? Let’s break it down … Watch Mad Men Season 7 Episode 13 Online As expected, in the second to last episode of the Mad Men series, things aren’t looking good. Well, unless you are Pete. Pete, who has been a prickly, unlikable character for most of the series, might be the only character who lucks out before the series finale. On his way into his new office at McCann, Pete has a surprise visit from Duck. Duck and Pete exchange formalities before getting into Duck’s shady business proposal. Duck—needing money since resigning from Sterling Cooper after organizing a backdoor merger with Puttnam, Powell, and Lowe—asks Peter to meet with private aviation company, Learjet. Learjet, according to Duck, is in need of a senior marketing executive. He doesn’t necessarily think Pete will take the job. But he wants to prove to Learjet that they need an ad exec and provide the company with a top candidate. Duck seems anxious and untrustworthy as he barges into Peter’s office. A former alcoholic, he heads straight to Peter’s alcohol stash and makes a drink. And he claims, if Pete will do this he will make enough to get through winter. It looks like things aren’t going so well for Duck, and he’d do anything to make a buck. But in any case, at minimum, Duck can prove they need an advertising exec, and Pete can put in a word for McCann. Win-win? If Pete has proven one thing throughout the series it is that he cares about upward mobility in his profession. He might throw anyone under the bus, but he does care about his job. So, initially hesitant, Pete refuses. If fact, he appears to have settled into his new role at McCann. But after some persuasion, Pete gives in to his old friend. What Pete didn’t see coming was that this ploy would reunite him with his ex-wife, Trudy, After meeting with Learjet and going through dinner/interview process, Pete lands the job, and he wants it. He comes to Trudy’s house at 4a.m. and begs her to move to Wichita where he is starting his new job. Trudy responds to his plea with a passionate kiss. Of all the characters to have a happy ending, it is surprising that it is Pete. His behavior throughout the season, at best, has been repulsive. His cutthroat and often secretive behavior (think fathering a child with Peggy) has branded him an unlikable character. It is frustrating that Pete is the one with a happy ending. But really, in some ways it makes the most sense. Pete might be the only character who consistently sees a better future. Of course, Peggy and Joan believe this, but the cultural climate is too full of limitations for women. When Pete meets with his brother, Pete says, “You are always looking for something better.” But so is Pete. Although his behavior is often self-indulgent, it is because he believes his life and career have more to offer. His hopefulness is shrouded in his own ego. Still, outside of Peggy and Joan, he might be the only character with true hope and a vision for the future—even if it is a little cocky. While the rest of the characters have been living in stasis within their own misery, Pete sees the future as flexible and changeable. So maybe it is not so surprising after all that he might be the only character—so far—who will have a happy and new ending. We just wish it was someone with more character and integrity like Peggy or Joan. View Slideshow: 9 Memorable Mad Men Moments Betty may have seen hope for the future when she decided to go to graduate school. However, her future is cut short when she finds out she has advanced, terminal lung cancer. After falling up a flight a steps at school, an x-ray for a broken rib shows she has lung cancer that has spread and metastasized to the bone. Betty handles this like she handles everything else. Emotionlessly and coldly. When Henry brings Sally home from boarding school to convince her mother to undergo treatment, Betty angrily walks past Sally without saying hello. Like usual, Betty doesn’t want to talk about it. Later, Betty wakes Sally to talk. Sally tells her mother that the news of her cancer scared her. Betty responds, “It shouldn’t have scared you.” She continues, “Sally, I’ve learned to believe people when they tell you it’s over. To know when to move on.” Unlike Pete, Betty is not a fighter. She can’t envision a better future. Most of her endeavors ended against her will or desire. Her life has been full of short successes followed by enormous letdowns, such as her modeling career and first marriage. Everyone has always told Betty “it’s over.” And she has always moved on without resistance. Betty never learned to fight. Betty has consistently allowed everyone to make choices for her. Now, in a time where she has to take action to survive, she won’t. Sally is put in a terrible position as a young woman. She is already expected to act like the adult of the family. For instance, she comforts Henry as he sobs about Betty’s prognosis. And she takes care of her little brothers while Henry and Betty fight. When Betty gives Sally a letter with directions for what to do after she dies, Sally is forced into a mature responsibility again. This leaves us with a version of Sally that is thrust into adulthood under terrible circumstances. Her transformation at boarding school leaves us hoping Sally has a bright future. But Betty (and Don) have set Sally up for a challenging transition into adulthood. On Mad Men Season 7 Episode 12 , Don left a Wednesday meeting and didn’t come back. We meet Don again; this time in Kansas. After being duped into going to a fundraiser for a man who burned down his kitchen, Don is the victim of a con artist. Andy, an employee of the hotel he is staying at, stole the fundraiser money and made it look like Don was the culprit. So what does Don do? He gives Andy a ride. When he is about drop Andy off at the bus stop, Don changes his mind. He gets out and gives Andy the car. We are left with Don sitting alone at a bus stop. It is unclear where Don is going. But if I were a betting lady, I’d say he isn’t headed back to New York. What did you think of the episode? Hit the comments below, and as always, you can watch Mad Men online at TV Fanatic to see it in its entirety. View Slideshow: 24 Shocking TV Deaths
Sunday on Mad Men Season 7 Episode 13 , Pete was blindsided by a friend, while Don battled insomnia and Henry planned a family reunion. How did all of the aforementioned storylines and more play out on the penultimate installment of the iconic AMC series? Let’s break it down … Watch Mad Men Season 7 Episode 13 Online As expected, in the second to last episode of the Mad Men series, things aren’t looking good. Well, unless you are Pete. Pete, who has been a prickly, unlikable character for most of the series, might be the only character who lucks out before the series finale. On his way into his new office at McCann, Pete has a surprise visit from Duck. Duck and Pete exchange formalities before getting into Duck’s shady business proposal. Duck—needing money since resigning from Sterling Cooper after organizing a backdoor merger with Puttnam, Powell, and Lowe—asks Peter to meet with private aviation company, Learjet. Learjet, according to Duck, is in need of a senior marketing executive. He doesn’t necessarily think Pete will take the job. But he wants to prove to Learjet that they need an ad exec and provide the company with a top candidate. Duck seems anxious and untrustworthy as he barges into Peter’s office. A former alcoholic, he heads straight to Peter’s alcohol stash and makes a drink. And he claims, if Pete will do this he will make enough to get through winter. It looks like things aren’t going so well for Duck, and he’d do anything to make a buck. But in any case, at minimum, Duck can prove they need an advertising exec, and Pete can put in a word for McCann. Win-win? If Pete has proven one thing throughout the series it is that he cares about upward mobility in his profession. He might throw anyone under the bus, but he does care about his job. So, initially hesitant, Pete refuses. If fact, he appears to have settled into his new role at McCann. But after some persuasion, Pete gives in to his old friend. What Pete didn’t see coming was that this ploy would reunite him with his ex-wife, Trudy, After meeting with Learjet and going through dinner/interview process, Pete lands the job, and he wants it. He comes to Trudy’s house at 4a.m. and begs her to move to Wichita where he is starting his new job. Trudy responds to his plea with a passionate kiss. Of all the characters to have a happy ending, it is surprising that it is Pete. His behavior throughout the season, at best, has been repulsive. His cutthroat and often secretive behavior (think fathering a child with Peggy) has branded him an unlikable character. It is frustrating that Pete is the one with a happy ending. But really, in some ways it makes the most sense. Pete might be the only character who consistently sees a better future. Of course, Peggy and Joan believe this, but the cultural climate is too full of limitations for women. When Pete meets with his brother, Pete says, “You are always looking for something better.” But so is Pete. Although his behavior is often self-indulgent, it is because he believes his life and career have more to offer. His hopefulness is shrouded in his own ego. Still, outside of Peggy and Joan, he might be the only character with true hope and a vision for the future—even if it is a little cocky. While the rest of the characters have been living in stasis within their own misery, Pete sees the future as flexible and changeable. So maybe it is not so surprising after all that he might be the only character—so far—who will have a happy and new ending. We just wish it was someone with more character and integrity like Peggy or Joan. View Slideshow: 9 Memorable Mad Men Moments Betty may have seen hope for the future when she decided to go to graduate school. However, her future is cut short when she finds out she has advanced, terminal lung cancer. After falling up a flight a steps at school, an x-ray for a broken rib shows she has lung cancer that has spread and metastasized to the bone. Betty handles this like she handles everything else. Emotionlessly and coldly. When Henry brings Sally home from boarding school to convince her mother to undergo treatment, Betty angrily walks past Sally without saying hello. Like usual, Betty doesn’t want to talk about it. Later, Betty wakes Sally to talk. Sally tells her mother that the news of her cancer scared her. Betty responds, “It shouldn’t have scared you.” She continues, “Sally, I’ve learned to believe people when they tell you it’s over. To know when to move on.” Unlike Pete, Betty is not a fighter. She can’t envision a better future. Most of her endeavors ended against her will or desire. Her life has been full of short successes followed by enormous letdowns, such as her modeling career and first marriage. Everyone has always told Betty “it’s over.” And she has always moved on without resistance. Betty never learned to fight. Betty has consistently allowed everyone to make choices for her. Now, in a time where she has to take action to survive, she won’t. Sally is put in a terrible position as a young woman. She is already expected to act like the adult of the family. For instance, she comforts Henry as he sobs about Betty’s prognosis. And she takes care of her little brothers while Henry and Betty fight. When Betty gives Sally a letter with directions for what to do after she dies, Sally is forced into a mature responsibility again. This leaves us with a version of Sally that is thrust into adulthood under terrible circumstances. Her transformation at boarding school leaves us hoping Sally has a bright future. But Betty (and Don) have set Sally up for a challenging transition into adulthood. On Mad Men Season 7 Episode 12 , Don left a Wednesday meeting and didn’t come back. We meet Don again; this time in Kansas. After being duped into going to a fundraiser for a man who burned down his kitchen, Don is the victim of a con artist. Andy, an employee of the hotel he is staying at, stole the fundraiser money and made it look like Don was the culprit. So what does Don do? He gives Andy a ride. When he is about drop Andy off at the bus stop, Don changes his mind. He gets out and gives Andy the car. We are left with Don sitting alone at a bus stop. It is unclear where Don is going. But if I were a betting lady, I’d say he isn’t headed back to New York. What did you think of the episode? Hit the comments below, and as always, you can watch Mad Men online at TV Fanatic to see it in its entirety. View Slideshow: 24 Shocking TV Deaths
It may or may not have been fueled by Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed, but Nina Dobrev’s decision to quit The Vampire Diaries was hers alone. So says the executive producer and showrunner of TVD , Julie Plec, who reveals that she tried to convince Nina to stay on beyond this season. Didn’t happen. View Slideshow: 21 Epic Elena Gilbert GIFs “She was just looking forward to moving on with no hard feelings and no drama,” says Plec of Dobrev leaving The Vampire Diaries this spring. “This is taking the personal out of it completely, from a storytelling point of view it’s a great challenge. As writers we’re finding it very rejuvenating.” “Just on a strictly creative exercise level,” of course. “Nina said earlier this year that she wanted to be done and we spent a little bit of time trying to talk her out of it,” Plec adds, though it was fruitless. “[We’d say,] ‘Oh, look at all these great plans of how you can stay!’ And she finally was like, ‘No, I signed up for six years. I’ve done my six years.” “I’m ready to move on and spread my wings.’” Did Nina quit because of Nikki Reed , the Twilight actress who got engaged, then married to Nina’s former on-and-off screen love, Ian Somerhalder? We may never know. (Read: Probably. There’s no way that personal awkwardness didn’t play some role, maybe even a big role … right?!) As for the fact that we learned of her departure a month in advance, Julie said she and Nina mututally decided to break the news on Instagram . View Slideshow: The Vampire Diaries Cast Before They Were Stars! The creator was inspired by The Good Wife, which killed off Josh Charles’ character Will last spring in a plot twist that NO ONE saw coming. “A lot of people had a hard time with that,” she says. “It was a beautiful shock, but there’s grief attached … and I’m looking at Vampire Diaries , which is now six years deep, and it’s the main character.” “A lot of our audience [are] teenagers and there is a profound attachment to this character and show. I started looking at it from a fan point of view.” “I was like ‘We need to tell them that it’s happening before it happens.’ You can’t just end the season and do what we’re going to do to this character.” “As a fan I would die. I would be devastated.” Julie said that watching fans react to the death of Derek Shephard – with Patrick Dempsey fired from Grey’s Anatomy – has been eye-opening. “It’s really funny because watching this whole Grey’s thing now happen after the fact,” she adds, tellingly. “I’m like, ‘Mmmhmm, okay, interesting.’” That’s one word for it. Regardless of Dobrev’s reasons for departing, we would say Julie and Nina played their cards just right in that sense. View Slideshow: 25 Hottest Nina Dobrev Pics
Last season, viewers had to bear witness to Kristen Taekman’s marriage on The Real Housewives of New York City . In disgust, they watched her patriarch husband, John, ignore his wife and children and often belittle Kristen. On the season premiere , Kristen said her marriage is improving–even though John wouldn’t run the bath for their kid. Radar Online has reported that the couple decided to ban cameras from filming their fights this season. A source said, “Before Kristen signed up for another season, she had long discussions with John because he was unhappy with how he was portrayed on the show. He didn’t want the show to negatively impact his business.” There was a lot of added strain in the marriage after the season aired, so Kristen agreed to not allow cameras as much access to them as a couple,” the source added. Their request for privacy is admirable and probably necessary. But it also begs the question, what is John hiding? The simplest way to not be portrayed as an a**hole is to not act like an a**hole. If they are requesting for less camera time to hide their fights, then it is hard to believe that John’s behavior has changed much. So far this season, there as been very little screen time for Kristen. Maybe she is off camera fighting??? Realistically, someone on the RHONYC is fighting somewhere at any given time. Bethenny Frankel and Heather Thompson got into when Bethenny failed to invite Kristen to her 44th birthday party. Heather said, “I spoke to Kristen Taekman the other day, and her feelings were hurt that you didn’t invite her to your birthday.” “Oh my God — are you really bringing this up? I just fell asleep. Wake me up when this is over,” Bethenny shot back. This petty fight (and the hundred others to come) are fine with Kristen. The source explained, “Kristen is more than happy to give Bethenny additional camera time if it means not focusing on her personal life. John and Kristen have been working very hard on their marriage off-camera, and are in a much better place now.” View Slideshow: 22 Real Housewives Feuds For the Ages
According to my sources, Dancing With the Stars held a big party to celebrate their 10th anniversary, and they invited one of my favorite reality stars of all-time: Joanna Krupa . And I don’t know if you guys know this, but Joanna and I are going to be celebrating an anniversary of our own pretty soon… Believe it or not, it’s been almost a decade since we first started this one-sided Internet relationship, where I drool over her perfect body and she pretends to not know I exist. 10 years and still going strong! Photos: WENN.com Continue reading →
Here’s Katherine Jenkins at the 10th anniversary party for Dancing With the Stars , and I knew this busty blonde looked familiar. Turns out, I did a few posts on her back in the day — she’s a “popular classical-crossover singer” (whatever the hell that means) and she’s on the show this season. So I guess that means they’ve started to loosen restrictions on who qualifies as a “star” these days. In which case, I might actually have a shot at getting on one of the years. Sure, I can’t dance for sh*t, but I bet I’d look pretty great in a sparkly spandex jumpsuit. Photos: WENN.com Continue reading →
