For those of you HIHers suffering from a little Couch withdrawal, suffer no more. Erin and Jon are back. Guys, take it away...
Couch here. I know, long time no talk. Our bad we would like to
apologize for the lack of communication, but we kind of like to think
that we are stuck on the Lost island, you know, loud noises, flashes of
light, nose bleeds, not wearing shoes. The again we call our island our
job. We wake up most mornings asking when are we, but then again who
doesn't.
Anyway, let's talk about how freaking awesome last night's Lost was!
We finally get some answers that we have been waiting for and of
course, cause it would not be Lost, if we did not walk away from this
episode with a few new questions.
What happened to Aaron? Don't ask Kate, just DON'T, cause if
you want her to go back to the island you just don't ask. Then you get
make out. How did Hurley get out of jail? Why is Sayid being brought
back to Guam in handcuffs? Who beat up Ben? Why did Locke commit
suicide? (thank god they told us what the letter said we were waiting
for Jack to rip it up.) Why is creepy woman from The Others not a
series regular yet??
Ms. Hawking tells Jack that they must recreate the circumstances as
best as they can in order for this time window to be open. 1. A dead
body on the plane (Locke wearing Jack's Dad's shoes) 2. Hurley brings
Charlie's guitar case with him. 3. Sayid is in handcuffs and under
protective custody, just like Kate was. 4. Jack is transporting a dead
body. 5. A possible pregnant woman? Kate and Jack did do the deed
before they got on the flight. And Claire was pregnant on the plane.
Just sayin.
And how about the ending? Jin pulling up in the Dharma van. Begs the question When the f are we?!
Next week we find out what happened to Mr. John Locke. Don't know about you, but we cannot wait.
It's been a long time, we know. The holidays swept us away, but not away from our TV sets.
We have a new obsession to add to our list. Tool Academy.
VH1's newest reality guilty pleasure brings a group of guys, sent by their girlfriends, to relationship bootcamp. While they think they're competing to be named Mr. Awesome, the girlfriends have actually enrolled them in Tool Academy. The guys are PRICELESS and some of the statements that are thrown around are for the Reality Series Hall of Fame.
"I mean, I thought I was the only one he flipped."
You'll get it when you see this:
Consider yourselves addicted. You can thank us on Valentine's Day.
We at HIH know what it's like to search for the right gift for that one impossible-to-shop-for person on your holiday list. That's why ALL of us have joined forces to bring you our suggestions in our first annual Hot in Hollywood Holiday Gift Guide (whew, say that five times fast). Allow us to show you a few of our favorite things, stuff we can't live without, goodies we absolutely love.
FOR YOUR AGENT WHO SHOULD BE IN A.A. (from: Michael Medico)
Mona Vie is a health drink everyone in Hollywood is talking about. The main ingredient is the Acai berry which has more antioxidants that anything else. It's made with a special freeze-dry process so that the Acai berry holds all of its nutrients. It's also composed of 19 other fruits (seeds, peels and all), Glucosamine and Omegas 3, 6 and 9 (the equivalent of 13 servings of fruits and veggies a day!) AND it makes for an amazing vodka cocktail. This is a super healthy gift that tastes great and says "I care about you!" If you want to order some email me at Michealmedico@mac.com.
FOR YOUR TRENDSETTING HIPSTER BUDDY (from: The Couch)
Our hot item: Johnny Cupcakes T-shirts...After a very devout cult following in Boston, Johnny's Cupcakes opened his LA store on Melrose. You might think you're walking into a bakery, but trust us, there are no baked goods in there - unless of course you're at one of his very special t-shirt release parties. People line the block days in advance for this. The signature logo of a cupcake atop crossed bones, a take on the skull and cross bones, dons the chests of those in the know. Once you get one or step inside the insane shop you'll be hooked.
FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND WHO IDOLIZES DANIEL CRAIG (from: Corey Moore)
Stocking stuffer alert! Still finding yourself humming the theme song to Quantum of Solace? The Best of Bond...James Bond is a CD/DVD set featuring 23 musical standouts (Shirley Bassey, Sheryl Crow, Tina Turner, Madonna) from the 007 movie series - PLUS a previously unreleased bonus track, five music videos, a filmed concert performance...and more.
FOR YOUR GAMER GEEK WHO SECRETLY LOVES THE JONAS BROTHERS (from: Hiko Mitsuzuka)
With a blockbuster lineup of mastered music tracks from Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Jonas Brothers, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Simple Plan, 3 Doors Down and Blink 182, gamers now have the chance to be a true Pop Star by starring as the lead guitarist in their very own band in PopStar Guitar (available for Wii and Playstation). Guaranteed to drive your Aunt Edna up the wall.
FOR YOUR MARGARITA-LOVING BROTHER (from: Kathleen Newlove)
1800® Tequila has come out with their new line of customized Essential Artists bottles, each designed by a talented artist. These limited editions make great gifts for collectors of top-shelf liquor...Save some for December 31, and you'll have yourselves a New Year's Eve you'll never forget (well, drink responsibly so you really don't forget it)!
FOR YOUR MOM WHO STILL CAN'T TELL WHICH ONE'S HALL AND WHICH ONE'S OATES (from: HIH reader Amy)
In May 2008, Daryl Hall and John Oates took the stage at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood for the first time since playing their earliest L.A. shows there 35 years before. The best performances from this much anticipated two-night concert, which included hits such as “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “Rich Girl,” “Sara Smile” and “Kiss On My List,” are now available in three formats – DVD, Blu-Ray, and a 1-DVD/2-CD combo, via Shout! Factory. All together now: "Oh, oh here she comes..."
FOR YOUR GRANDMOTHER WHO CAN'T AFFORD HER HEATING BILLS (from: G. Charles Wright)
Ladies and gents, I present to you: the SNUGGIE. It's the blanket with sleeves. I saw the commercial on TV and nearly fell off my recliner. The SNUGGIE looks like a giant poncho, but the kind of poncho that Yoda would wear. Upon investigating the SNUGGIE further (read: buying 4 of them online) I found out that it comes in two styles: regular and 50% thicker with pockets. Clearly the thicker version with pockets is the one to choose. Clearly. You can find out more and (probably) get totally ripped off at www.getsnuggie.com or at www.asseenontv.com
...And there you have it, HIHers. To those of you who plan to brave the malls come Black Friday, Godspeed. To those of you who will probably wait until December 24 to hit the stores...Best of luck (you'll need it).
So, here's the newly unveiled Lost Season 5 Poster.
What's missing? Oh, we don't know. Maybe just....JIN!
Is this a ploy by the producers to make us forget about the poor guy? Or to reiterate that he died? Or just a scam? Ugh, our minds are whirling. Gotta love the separation between city and island in the middle. And Sawyer's hair looks extra...bouncy.
We're speechless. They've done it again. Somehow we're even more excited for this year to be over (the economy sucks as does the President) and a new season of LOST to begin.
Happy weekend HIH! The Couch is here to tell you what you missed this week on TV that you absolutely need to know about. We are the couch and we approve this week in review.
Tuesday, the debate screwed up our TV viewing, but in some way it was good because we were able to catch Greek on ABC Family. It was spring formal time and poor Rusty, who has never been to a prom, has put a lot of thought into the boys' formal only to have Cappie turn it into an informal dance including a man boob contest. Casey and Frannie are still campaigning for who will be the new ZBZ president and we are smitten with Cassie's new love interest Max.
South Park. Oh how we missed it. They tackle the real issues like the rape of a national icon, Indiana Jones. We had blocked that horrible movie from our minds but thanks to South Park they brought it back and now we can come to terms with all of the horrible emotions we have been feeling about that movie. Indiana Jones really was raped. So the kids come together and get Steven Spielberg and George Lucas arrested for the rape of Indiana Jones. I am sure that it helped that they were in the middle of raping a Storm Trooper when the police came in. And I dare you to try to get the image of George Lucas nipple licking from your minds.
Kath & Kim. We love the cast for this show, but as for the actual show….crickets. Hoping that next week is better, but for now we will just take the comfort of having Molly Shannon back on TV.
On The Office Jim finally announces his engagement to Pam (Michael tackles him due to his excitement), and Holly runs her first meeting. Let's get Ethical people. We find out that Meredith has been turning tricks in order to get supplies at a discount rate and some Outback coupons. Jim also logs how much time Dwight steals at work. The best part of the whole episode is Jim explaining Battlestar Gallactica to Andy, poorly of course, and Dwight struggling to not say anything, because you know he does not want to be a time thief.
Weeee'rrreeeee back! Did you miss us? We missed you. Fall is back so that means it's new season for our favorite shows. We also get some really awesome new series...and some really bad ones. Here's what you'll need to know to talk about at your debate parties.
GOSSIP GIRL
Wow, wow, wow. To say we're feeling Evil S is an understatement. The moment S walked out into the courtyard with the recurring, we mean fellow, bitches at either side of her, we had visions of The Craft. Next week should be one hell of a ride to see the fallout. Plus, we can't wait for the sure-to-happen catfight between B & S for the NYC throne.
We are loving Tuesday nights, and no, we are not talking about the new 90210. (E tried to watch the repeat on Wednesday night and could not sit through it - seriously it is bad, please just bring back the old cast, even Andrea.) What we are talking about is House and Fringe.
This week on House, H hires a private investigator to snoop on his patient, who received an eye transplant and now is the only living person left who received organs from that donor - and of course to spy on Wilson. There are also rumors that the PI will get his own spinoff. It was pretty funny.
Oh, J.J. Abrams, you basically have a choke hold on our social lives. If you guys have not been watching Fringe then what is your problem? It's the X-Files only funnier, thanks to Josh Jackson, who's also a little steamier. This week we saw a bus that basically had everyone in it trapped in animated suspension. We also got puzzlers like: what the hell is going on with Massive Dynamic, what is the Pattern, and why the hell did that guy jump in front of the bus?! Trust us: it is good.
Thursday nights are finally back, and we got to laugh because The Office made its one-hour debut. This week we got to see how they all spent their summer - of course, with a weight loss challenge. Here is the short recap of what you missed: Pam's in New York, Dwight and Angela are still doing it in the warehouse, Andy's planning a wedding that will never happen, Kelly did the cleanse, Holly is a dork (the rap with Michael was hysterical) and Michael's soulmate, Ryan, came back as the receptionist, questionable goatees, and Jim proposed to Pam at a rest stop in the rain! Ah Jim Halpert's so smooth like that...seriously we would have said yes no matter where he did it.
UGLY BETTY
Welcome BACK! Honestly, we haven't laughed this hard during an UB episode since the first season. Lohan impressed, Ferrara nailed it, Becky Newton continues to make us laugh, Vanessa Williams IS Wilhemina, and how can you not love an episode with quotes such as this: "It's like taking candy from a tranny". HOLLA!
For your upcoming Sunday, Desperate Housewives is dishing up a ridiculously good season premiere. After viewing the first 3 episodes, we can honestly say that the 5-year jump was a blessing to the show. It worked out. We were skeptical, but everything's right on Wisteria Lane...Or mysteriously wrong. Plus, how can you not love a storyline that prominently features Mrs. McClusky?!
Consider yourself lucky: you get two different points of view on last night's Emmys, one from the causal watcher, me, Erin, and one from someone who was behind the scenes, Jon. Read, discuss, let us know who you love more. Kidding!
Pro: Jimmy Kimmel's Barbara Walters spoof of her celebrity interviews. It was pretty funny, I mean Michael Phelps admits to peeing in pools and we got to see more of his hysterical or horrendous acting. Dr. McSwimmy could just be what Seattle Grace needs. Also to see Ryan Seacrest and Jeff Probst go at it was priceless.
Con: Having five hosts, all reality hosts, hosting the Emmys. (Host, just had to say it one more time). It was a train wreck. I was really hoping Tom Bergeron would knock Howie Mandel out during the monologue. You guys should have listened to Jimmy Kimmel and either had something planned or just said thanks for letting us host and then shut up and let the show go on. Oh, and side note, reality is still the red headed bastard step child of the television world, so no they have not accepted you even though they may watch your shows. (And this is coming from someone whose bills get paid with reality blood money).
Pro: Rookie wins. It was nice to see Jean Smart win for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy, Zeltjko Ivanek winning for Supporting Actor in Damages (and please do not make me try to type that name again), and Mad Men win for best Drama. We enjoy when underdogs wins, especially the Brian Cranston win for Breaking Bad for best Actor in a Drama. Hmm who was it when that show came out that said he should win and Emmy? Oh us? Told you so.
Con: Boston Legal still getting nominated and Jeremy Piven winning, for the third time. Time for something new.
Pro: 30 Rock's wins for best writing, Best comedy, Best Actress Tina Fey, and Best Actor Alec Baldwin. Seriously people, start watching the show.
Con: Lauren Conrad presenting. Really people, really?! Her show sucks and the dresses she designed? Hideous. I really hope we are at her 14th minute of fame. I can't take it anymore. And did anyone else get the irony that she was presenting writing in a comedy, and award that her show should be up for?
Pro: Ricky Gervais. He is always funny and his exchange (or lack there of) with Steve Carrell was hysterical. He did make him, the shoddy remake line was funny, and him finally getting his Emmy while last year's picture of Stephen Colbert and John Stewart embracing Steve Carrel was priceless.
Con: The Laugh In reunion. Yea, it was before my time. Sorry. Lily Tomlin looks great though.
Pro: Josh Groban singing the South Park theme and the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
Con: Where was the Saved by The Bell theme?
Pro: Don Rickles. He was very funny and Kathy Griffin yelling at the audience to stand up was also great.
Con: It was too long.
What did you think Hot In Hollywood? Anyone grossly over looked? And did anyone enjoy the five hosts?
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