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If I Were to Cast Beverly Hills, 90210 Today…

Filed under: Entertainment, Television

In light of the recent announcement that The CW is developing a 90210 spin-off, I thought I would re-post an oldie but goodie — posted waaaayyyy back in September 2007 – in which I shared for no good reason who I would cast in 90210 today (perhaps I was psychic — or knew it was inevitable because Hollywood can’t make anything original anymore):

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Introducing Heidi Montag as Donna Martin!

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Zac Efron as Brandon Walsh!

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Hilary Duff as Brenda Walsh!


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Posted by Candy1April 8, 2008

“I Ken Lee…”

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Behold this gem from “Music Idol,” the Bulgarian version of the hit British TV show “Pop Idol”:

Note to self: Get job as smart-ass “Music Idol” subtitle writer.


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Posted by Candy1April 8, 2008

Say “Cheese!”

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Hey, guys! Look over here. No, HERE! Guys…? Ah, forget it.

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Posted by CandyFebruary 13, 2008

Hollywood Writers No Longer on Strike, But Their Copy Editors Are

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The 100-day writers strike is officially over, saving me from yet more episodes of Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency. (Shut up! Don’t judge me. At least I’m not watching Janice & Abbey… yet.)

Even more puzzling than my Janice Dickinson fascination: I’m apparently still a member of the Writers Guild, because I’ve been getting all of the strike-related correspondence. Here’s an excerpt from the letter we received from WGA president, Patric Verrone:

Dear Fellow Members,

I am are pleased to inform you that this morning the WGA Negotiating Committee unanimously …


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Posted by CandyFebruary 13, 2008

What I Learned at This Year’s Grammy Awards

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1. Performing with Tina Turner is kinda like me singing karaoke at the local gay bar — you’re always going to seem bad by comparison.

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2. Doesn’t matter how beautiful you are. . . only Bjork can pull off ostrich chic.

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3. Crack is whack — unless you’re part of the music industry.

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4. Miley Cyrus is 28 years old.

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5. Fantasia is working on a live-action version of PepĂ© Le Pew: …


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Posted by CandyFebruary 11, 2008

Pop Quiz:  Things That Keep You Up at Night

Filed under: Entertainment, Pop Quizzes

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Which of these strikes the most fear in you:

1) Hannah Montana’s inevitable world domination;

2) Scientologists’ pursuit of world domination;

3) Claymates’ very vocal belief that Clay rules the world;

4) Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance;

5) Rachael Ray’s knife collection, with “sharper edges than [she’s] ever had before!”


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Posted by CandyFebruary 4, 2008

Heidi Montag’s “Higher” Video

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Starring:

Heidi Montag
Heidi Montag’s Implants
Heidi Montag’s Signature “Epileptic Seizure” Dance Moves

Directed by:

Spencer Pratt (using his hand-held camcorder and the “David Silver of 90210 Technique”)

Cost:

3:29 of your time

Laughs provided:

Priceless


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Posted by CandyFebruary 4, 2008