Desperate Housewives season 5 episode 15 (5.15): Desperate ...

The dramedy continues this week with Desperate Housewives season 5 episode 15 / Desperate Housewives 5.15 as the women of Wisteria Lane continue to deals with their lives and loves. In an episode entitled "In a World Where the Kings are Employers", Lynette decides to sell the pizzeria in the wake of dwindling sales due to the economic crisis. But will Tom agree? Meanwhile, Susan decides to get a job to give MJ the best. But when Mike temporarily lets Katherine take care of MJ, Susan gets jealous. Will her new job be in peril as a result? These and more will be revealed when Desperate Housewives season 5 episode 15 airs this weekend. More drama will be revealed

so don't miss it.

A short summary of this week's Desperate Housewives episode is posted below followed by a slew of preview videos released earlier. More videos of Desperate Housewives 5.15 / Desperate Housewives s05e15 will come out soon. Please check back for it.

Susan starts a new job in order to give son MJ the best, but when Mike leaves their son in Katherine's care, anger and jealousy pervade. As Scavo's Pizzeria continues to take a hit in the current economy, Lynette tells Tom they have to sell. Carlos receives a generous bonus when Gaby discovers his boss' dirty little secret. Orson confronts Bree when he learns she's given Andrew a raise. Meanwhile, Dave grows weary the neighbors are beginning to suspect he's up to no good.

Promo: "In a World Where the Kings are Employers"

Preview Video: Desperate Housewives 5 15 / Desperate Housewives 5.15

Video Clip: Desperate Housewives s05e15

Sneak Peek: "In a World Where the Kings are Employers" / Desperate Housewives season 5 episode 15

Gundam 00 season 2 episode 19: Gundam 00 s2 ep 19 (s02e19)

Another exciting episode comes to us this week in Gundam 00 season 2 episode 19 / Gundam 00 s2 ep 19. Has it been a week already since we saw the Celestial Being and their minions struggle and endure attacks from the A-Laws? Yes, it is and we should be ready for another installment full of action from the Gundams as the Ptolemy crew gets ready to take back Veda. This was what we witnessed at the end of the previous episode. For this week's installment entitled "Shadow of the Innovators" (Inobeitā no Kage (イノベイターの影)), no preview summary has been released as always. However, unlike other episodes in the past weeks, a preview video clip of Gundam 00 s2 ep 19 / Gundam 00 season episode 19 turned up at YouTube. I have posted a copy of it below. It is a short but one that we have to be content with for now.

The full episode video stream Gundam 00 season 2 episode will be available right after the airing of the episode this weekend. At first, a raw or Japanese version will be out. However, after a couple of days of translation, the Gundam 00 s2 ep 19 English sub will be out. Watch out for it.

Preview: Gundam 00 s2 ep 19 / Gundam 00 season 2 episode 19
"Shadow of the Innovators" Inobeitā no Kage (イノベイターの影)

While waiting for the airing of this week's Gundam 00 episode on television, here is a recap of what happened in last week's episode.

Episode Recap: Gundam 00 season 2 episode 18 / Gundam 00 s2 ep 18

Four months after the destruction of the orbital elevator in Africa, the world is a different place. The AEU's orbital elevator is rebuilt; Katharon has lost most of its fighting strength and its members are systematically hunted down; the Federation grants A-Laws complete control over the entire military. Despite their success in destroying the second Memento Mori, Celestial Being endures wave after wave of A-Laws attacks, thanks to an oblivious Anew Returner's networking with the Innovators. Tieria suggests to the Ptolemy crew that the time is right for them to carry out a mission to take back Veda. For that purpose, Sumeragi designs a plan centered around capturing an Innovator and the plan begins as A-Laws attacks yet again. Meanwhile, Regene gives Wang Liu Mei the coordinates to Veda's core.

One Piece 389: One Piece episode 389/One Piece 389 English

Another week has passed and it's time for One Piece 389 / One Piece Episode 389 which will air this weekend. If you think last week's episode is exciting, I'm sure this week's installment will, at least, be at par with that one, if not be even better. This week's episode is entitled "Explosion! The Sunny's Super Secret Weapon: Gaon Cannon" (Sakuretsu! Sanī-gō no Chōhimitsu Heiki Gaon Hō (炸裂！サニー号の超秘密兵器ガオン砲)) and it continues where it left off last week - more adventures of our hero, Monkey D. Luffy, and his gang of misfits called the Straw Hats. What will they face in this week's episode? How will they cope? There's only one way to find out and that's by watching One

Piece episode 389 / One Piece 289 when it airs this weekend.

As always, there is no episode summary available for this week's episode. However, there are preview videos available on YouTube which I have posted below. The first one if the raw (Japanese) version of One Piece 389 I found earlier and the second the English subbed One Piece episode 389. The full versions will be available online after the episode airs. Watch out for it.

Preview: One Piece Episode 389 (Raw Version)

Preview: One Piece 389 / One Piece Episode 389 English sub

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14 by many people throughout the world. In the West, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The day was originally a pagan festival that was renamed after two Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "valentines." Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten notes have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards. The sending of Valentines was a fashion in nineteenth-century Great Britain, and, in 1847, Esther Howland developed a successful business in her Worcester, Massachusetts home with hand-made Valentine cards based on British models. The popularity of Valentine cards in 19th-century America was a harbinger of the future commercialization of holidays in the United States.

The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year, behind Christmas. The association estimates that, in the US, men spend in average twice as much money as women.

Nicollette Sheridan leaving Desperate Housewives this year

Edie Britt will no longer be with us next season as Nicollette Sheridan is leaving Desperate Housewives this year. After the announcement that Katherine Heigl and TR Knight will leave Grey's Anatomy comes this piece of similar news. ABC made the announcement recently.

Sheridan, who has been with Desperate Housewives since the series debuted five seasons ago plays sexy vamp Edie Britt in the show, often a source of trouble and scandal. But sadly, it looks like the creators of the dramedy are set to inject something new for next season and this is the reason why Edie Britt

will be leaving. They did the same thing with the five-year jump in the show's story last season. However, it is not clear how Edie Britt will go. Nothing in the statement made by creator Marc Cherry in an interview earlier this year mentioned the reason why, although he had already made hints as early as then that Nicollette Sheridan will be leaving, saying that her actions "will have devastating consequences for her and lead to a shocking conclusion to her time on Wisteria Lane."

There are reports of an accident Edie will face towards the end of the season. It is rumored that Edie will find out that her husband has plans to kill her. As she hurriedly makes her escape, she hits an electric pole and dies. What a way to go for Edie if this "leak" is true. This will reportedly happen towards the end of the season. For now, let's just wait and see what happens, and watch the preview of their next episode, Desperate Housewives season 5 episode 15: 'In a World Where the Kings Are Employers'.

Desperate Housewives 5.15: In a World Where the Kings Are Employers

Chris Brown speaks: Chris Brown's new Facebook message

Chris Brown has finally "spoken" through a message on his Facebook page. Yes, he has a Facebook account, using his complete name Christopher Maurice Brown as opposed to the "Chris Brown" pages his fans have set up. After almost a week of silence from both camps, with no confirmation nor denial about the assault issue, at least one side is now talking.

Chris Brown has been taking a beating in the press - online, in print and broadcast media - regarding the alleged beating Rihanna suffered in his hands. But now, some of the details (at least according to him) are starting to come out. In his private Facebook

page, he posted this brief (very brief!) message: "You'll begin to see her true colors. Believe it!" Not only that. He has also confirmed his split with Rihanna by changing his status to "Single".

According to reports, one more noticeable feature of his private Facebook page is the new profile photo it is now sporting. Chris Brown can be seen smiling and hugging a brunette. Who is this brunette? Is this the girl Rihanna was jealous about? Is she the cause of the fight which led to the alleged beating? No one knows. But one of these days we'll surely find out.

According rumors, Rihanna has been suspecting that Chris Brown was cheating on her. One article I read even reported that the "Umbrella" hitmaker hired a PI to follow Chris whenever she could be with him on concert tours. Rumors also point to this jealousy as the trigger of the fight that led to the alleged assault. Chris Brown allegedly received a text message from a woman that night he and Rihanna were together and that sparked the fight.

Will Rihanna make a reply via her Facebook or MySpace page? Let's wait and see.

Dollhouse premiere: Ghost, Dollhouse episode 1 w/ Eliza Dushku

After a long wait, Joss Whedon's Dollhouse premieres this week with episode 1 of what promises to be another great series from the brains behind "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" and "Angel". Eliza Dushku, who also worked with Whedon in the two aforementioned series, stars as Echo, one of a group of individuals known as "Actives" or "Dolls". In this American science fiction television program, these Actives are programmable persons whose memories can wiped out clean and reprogrammed according to the task that is assigned to them. They are hired for every particular job imaginable - good deeds, crimes and even fantasies. These Dolls are then monitored carefully until an

assigned job is done after which they are again cleaned out ready for another undertaking. In between jobs, they are kept in a futuristic "dormitory" called a Dollhouse.

Echo (Eliza Dushku) is one of these Dolls. The story will also follow the lives of several other Dolls as well as their handlers. Dollhouse premieres this Friday. Posted below is a description of the show courtesy of Wikipedia, followed by a short summary of the premiere episode entitled "Ghost". Several sneak peek videos are also posted for a glimpse of the the new Joss Whedon masterpiece, Dollhouse.

In Dollhouse, Eliza Dushku plays a young woman called Echo, a member of a group of people known as "Actives" or "Dolls." The Dolls have had their personalities wiped clean so they can be imprinted with any number of new personas, including memory, muscle memory, skills, and language, for different assignments. They're then hired out for particular jobs, crimes, fantasies, and occasional good deeds. On missions, Actives are monitored internally (and remotely) by Handlers. In between tasks, they are mind-wiped into a child-like state and live in a futuristic dormitory/laboratory, a hidden facility nicknamed "The Dollhouse". The story follows Echo, who begins, in her mind-wiped state, to become self-aware.

Beyond Dushku's character, the show will also revolve around the people who run the mysterious "Dollhouse" and two other "Dolls", Victor and Sierra, who are friendly with Echo (the names are simply letters in the phonetic alphabet). Although the Actives are ostensibly volunteers, the operation is highly illegal and under constant threat on one end from Paul Ballard, a determined federal agent who has heard a rumor about the Dolls, and an insane rogue Active on the other.

Ghost, Dollhouse premiere / Dollhouse episode 1 synopsis

Echo is one of the "Actives" in the elite and illegal Dollhouse. Through different personality downloads, she plays the role of a lovestruck girl on a romantic weekend, and then a ruthlessly efficient kidnapping negotiator. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Paul Ballard is struggling with his assignment to uncover information on the Dollhouse. The chase has destroyed his marriage and is wrecking his career, and it doesn't seem that he'll stop until he uncovers the truth.

Preview: Dollhouse premiere / Dollhouse pilot episode

Video Clip: Dollhouse season 1 episode 1 / Dollhouse Ghost

Preview video: Dollhouse 1.01 / Dollhouse s01e01

Promo: Dollhouse episode 1: Ghost

Ghost Whisperer season 4 episode 15: Ghost Whisperer 4.15

"Greek Tragedy" is the title of this week's ghost Whisperer season 4 episode 15 / Ghost Whisperer s0415 installment but it's not about Greece nor does it happen anywhere near that country. It centers around a sorority hazing, that's why. After a secret initiation ceremony, one of the girls goes missing and Melinda helps in the investigation. However, she encounters another wandering spirit in the process - that of a another girl who suffered a similar fate more than 40 years ago. Melinda must then see how she can help this ghost and bring closure to her existence, and solve the missing girl case at the same time. Ghost Whisperer 4.15 / Ghost Whisperer "Greek Tragedy" promises to

be another dramatic yet creepy installment of the series. It airs this Friday so don't miss it.

A preview clip of this week's Ghost Whisperer episode can be found at the bottom of this post preceded by a short summary of this week's story. More videos of "Greek Tragedy" may come out online in the coming days. Rest assured that they will be posted here for your viewing pleasure. For now, here is a peek into Ghost Whisperer season 4 episode 15.

A sorority girl goes missing in the woods during a secret initiation ceremony, and Melinda is confronted with the uneasy spirit of a sad ghost who encountered tragedy during that same ritual 40 years ago...

Promo: Greek Tragedy, Ghost whisperer season 4 episode 15
Ghost Whisperer 4.15 video clip

NAACP Image Awards: 2009 NAACP Image Awards winners

The 2009 NAACP Image Awards were handed out recently honoring the contribution of people of color in the arts. Big winners this year at "The Secret Life of Bees" in the motion picture category and "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" in the television category. Also pocketing a number of recognitions in this year's NAACP Image Awards were Grey's Anatomy, The Young and The Restless and American Idol for television while Will Smith's "Seven Pounds" came in a close second in the motion picture category.

Notable individual winners this year are Will Smith and Rosario Dawson for "Seven Pounds",

Chandra Wilson for "Grey's Anatomy", LeVan Davis for "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" and Tracee Ellis Ross for "Girlfriends". Slumdog Millionaire, the heavy favorite in this year's Academy Awards coming up next next, was also honored as the most outstanding independent motion picture.

The NAACP Image Awards is an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music, and literature.

Similar to other awards, like the Oscars and the Grammys, the 35 categories of Image Awards are voted on by members of the NAACP. There are also honorary awards, including the President's Award, the Chairman's Award, Entertainer of the Year and The Image Award Hall of Fame.

The awards were first presented in 1969. The awards series, normally broadcast with tape delay and aired by Fox Network, was broadcast live for the first time in 2007 for the 38th edition of the awards show. It was first nationally televised in 1974.

Listed below are the honorees in the 2009 NAACP Image awards presented in Los Angeles recently. With the awards season coming to a close, there's one more to go - the biggest of them all, the Oscars.

2009 NAACP Image Awards Winners for Motion Picture

Outstanding Motion Picture: "The Secret Life of Bees"
Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture: Will Smith, "Seven Pounds"
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: Rosario Dawson, "Seven Pounds"
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Columbus Short, "Cadillac Records"
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Taraji P. Henson, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Outstanding Independent Motion Picture: "Slumdog Millionaire"
Outstanding Foreign Motion Picture: "The Class"
Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television): Jenny Lumet, "Rachel Getting Married"
Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Theatrical or Television): Gina Prince-Bythewood, "The Secret Life of Bees"

2009 NAACP Image Awards Winners for Television

Comedy Series: "Tyler Perry's House of Payne"
Actor in a Comedy Series: LaVan Davis - "Tyler Perry's House of Payne"
Actress in a Comedy Series: Tracee Ellis Ross - "Girlfriends"
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Lance Gross - "Tyler Perry's House of Payne"
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Keshia Knight Pulliam - "Tyler Perry's House of Payne"
Drama Series: "Grey's Anatomy"
Actor in a Drama Series: Hill Harper - "CSI: NY"
Actress in a Drama Series: Chandra Wilson - "Grey's Anatomy"
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Taye Diggs - "Private Practice"
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Angela Bassett - "ER"
Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: "A Raisin in The Sun"
Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: P. Diddy - "A Raisin in The Sun"
Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: Phylicia Rashad - "A Raisin in The Sun"
Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: Bryton McClure - "The Young And The Restless"
Actress in a Daytime Drama Series: Debbi Morgan - "All My Children"
News/ Information: "In Conversation: Michelle Obama Interview"
Talk: "The View"
Reality: "American Idol" Season 7
Variety: "UNCF An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Smokey Robinson"
Children's Program: "Dora The Explorer"
Performance in a Youth/Children's Program: Keke Palmer - "True Jackson"
Documentary: "The Black List"

Miley Cyrus lawsuit: Miley Cyrus sued over slant-eye picture

Don't look now but Miley Cyrus is being sued. Yup, a lawsuit has been filed against teen sensation Miley Cyrus (aka Hannah Montana) over the "racist" slant-eye picture that was released on the web several days ago. But that's not the end of it. If you think the lawsuit is insane, wait till you hear how much is being claimed - about $4 billion in damages, at least! Did you fall off your chair with that one? He he.

A woman from Los Angeles has filed a class action lawsuit against Miley Cyrus over the "discriminatory" slant-eye pictures that the Hannah Montana star was in. Lucie J. Kim (the surname sounds

Korean) claims Miley Cyrus' photo was racist and victimized more than a million people of Asian Pacific Islander descent in the Los Angeles area. As such, each individual is entitled to damages amounting to $4,000, and that's $4 billion in total! Here's an excerpt from TMZ who first reported the issue:

Lucie J. Kim claims to represent more than 1 million Asian Pacific Islanders who live in L.A. County. Kim claims when Cyrus posed for the photo, she "knew or should have known that her image would be publicly disseminated via the media, which Cyrus knew focused on her private life, specifically TMZ."

Kim says in the suit, filed Wednesday in L.A. County Superior Court, that each Asian Pacific Islander is entitled to the minimum damages for a civil rights violation -- $4,000. Add it up -- $4 billion!

This issue has been covered with an entry in this blog earlier and, as I wrote in that post, my personal opinion is that the picture wasn't racist. And that's coming from an Asian. However, other people may have felt otherwise. Still, there is no reason to blelieve that Miley Cyrus and her friends "willfully" slurred Asians by posing as such in the photo. From the looks of it, they were just kids having fun.

This lawsuit is insane! And the amount involved is even more outrageous. I don't think this case will even prosper because of the amount being asked for. Though Miley Cyrus has made a second apology regarding the pictures, certain individuals are still trying to milk this issue for what it's worth.

CSI season 9 episode 13: CSI 9.13 Deep Fried and Minty Fresh

Another investigative drama comes to us this week in "Deep Fried and Minty Fresh", CSI season 9 episode 13 / CSI episode 9.13. What will the elite Crime Scene Investigation team work on this week? They tackle another murder but this time in a fast food restaurant. However, to their dismay, they find that much of the evidence is coated in cooking oil! Is this a ploy of the murder to avoid detection? Or is this a clue to the crime? How will the CSI team overcome this challenge? These will all be answered when CSI "Deep Fried and Minty Fresh" airs this week on its regular Thursday time slot. Most of the other television shows have taken a break (some for even a month) but it's good to

know CSI will keep us company this week. Don't miss it.

A short summary of this week's CSI episode as released by the network is posted below. It is followed by two videos, one promo and the other a preview. For more videos of this episode, please check back later. For now, here are the latest from CSI 9.13 / CSI s09e13.

Langston and Nick are called to investigate a murder at a fast food restaurant and have quite a task ahead of them when they discover that much of the evidence is coated in cooking oil.

Promo: CSI season 9 episode 13 / CSI 9.13
"Deep Fried and Minty Fresh"

Preview Video: CSI episode 9.13 / CSI s09e13
"Deep Fried and Minty Fresh"

Ugly Betty season 3 episode 14: Ugly Betty 3.14/Ugly Betty s03e14

A videotape causes all the trouble in this week's "The Courtship of Betty's Father", Ugly Betty season 3 episode 14 / ugly Betty s03e14 which airs on February 12, 2009. For Claire Meade's sixtieth birthday, Betty thought of making a video tribute for her. It was a noble idea. However, she accidentally caught on tape something that shouldn't have been seen. What is it? Also in this episode, Betty leaves her video camera at home and becomes the source of revelation of another angle - footage of his father, Ignacio, and his nurse! After surviving a heart attack, Ignacio found solace in his nurse and things got quite steamy along the way. Find out how all these situations unfold when Ugly

Betty 3.14 / Ugly Betty "The Courtship of Betty's Father" airs this week.

Posted below is a short summary of this week's Ugly Betty episode followed by its preview video. For more videos of this episode, please check back later.

It's Claire's 60th birthday and Betty makes her a video which reveals some unintentional footage of Mrs Meade. Also, Daniel and Wilhelmina are finding it hard having someone new in their lives.

Preview: Ugly Betty season 3 episode 14 / Ugly Betty 3.14
"The Courtship of Betty's Father"

Lecture Circuit 2, The Office season 5 episode 15/The Office 5.15

It's the second part of "Lecture Circuit" for The Office this week as Michael continues with his speaking engagements. In The Office season 5 episode 15 / The Office 5 15, Michael and Pam, after learning valuable lessons from their stop in Utica, head out to New Hampshire where Holly was transferred. At first, Michael was hesitant to go to their branch there as he was still feeling "a bit raw" knowing that he'll find the love of his life in the branch. However, after witnessing the "closure" Pam experienced with their visit to Utica, he now wants the same closure and decides to visit Holly Flax in Nashua. What will he find in New Hampshire? Will the closure he was expecting happen, or

will he be disappointed? Any which way, I'm sure it will be another hilarious visit. Find out what happens when Lecture Circuit 2, The Office 5.15 / The Office s05e15 airs this week.

Posted below is a short summary of what we can expect in The Office this week. However, there is no preview video available to support this. Something may come up soon and rest assured that it will be posted here. please check back for it. For now, let us be content with this summary and the recap of last week's episode.

Michael and Pam continue their tour of the branches with Michael taking a lesson from their visit to Utica, New York, as he and Pam head to New Hampshire to see Holly Flax. Dwight and Jim struggle to fulfill their new party planning duties with a grumpy staff. Angela's new cat causes a commotion.

Episode Recap: Lecture Circuit, The Office season 5 episode 14

The Scranton branch has been outperforming in sales compared to the other regional branches. As a result, David is sending Michael on a tour to speak to the other branches about his leadership and why Scranton has come out on top. He takes Pam with him as his "hot roadie" while hitting the lecture circuit.

Back at the office, Jim and Dwight say hello to Kelly and get a cold reply of "screw you!" in return. Phyllis alerts the guys they forgot about Kelly's birthday the day before. It's important for Jim and Dwight to remember -- they are the newly appointed party planning committee chairs since Angela and Phyllis had to step down. Kelly sums it up that the people in the office are just mean to the "hot, popular girl."

The first stop on the lecture circuit is Utica, Karen's branch. Pam is a bit nervous meeting up with Karen, given the recent history between the women and Jim. When Karen greets them, they notice she's very pregnant with a baby that Michael suspects to be Jim's. A suspicion that Karen is quick to deny, but Pam still feels awkward.

Michael speaks to his audience by first insulting them with nicknames he has created for them. Karen cuts Michael off and asks to see him in her office, before the lecture can continue. Michael summons Pam to follow him.

Andy spots Stanley with a beautiful client, Julia, in the office. Now that Andy is a single man, he is determined to woo Julia, even in front of Stanley. Stanley takes Andy aside to tell him he's making a fool out of both of them. Andy insists that Stanley set him up with Julia and Stanley agrees, only if Andy gives up two clients for her.

Karen asks Michael to just put his lecture into an email so she can circulate it to her team. Michael then asks about her baby's father, or as he puts it, her "sperm machine." Karen tells Pam and Michael she's married now and very happy and asks about Jim. Pam tells Karen that she's engaged to Jim and Karen responds with a big hug and smile. Michael points out that "old hatred dissolves into new friendships."

Andy continues to flirt with his new client Julia. He finds out she doesn't have a boyfriend and is about to make a move. But before he can, he goes to Creed for some advice. Creed tells him to just go in for the kiss. Andy thinks it's a big risk, but then realizes Creed thinks he's talking to Jim. Andy walks Julia out to her car and tries to kiss her, but she rejects his advances.

Pam tells Michael she feels closure since talking to Karen. Pam's statement has Michael thinking about Holly, the love of his life. Michael now wants to drive up to Nashua to get closure. Pam encourages Michael to do so and turns the car around to head to New Hampshire.

Joaquin Phoenix Letterman video: Joaquin Phoenix on drugs?

Watch the Joaquin Phoenix Letterman video below and see what the gossip columns have been talking about. In one of the most bizarre appearances by any actor on Letterman, Joaquin Phoenix just sat there and mumbled a few words despite David Letterman's obvious attempts to get the interview going. It can't even be called an interview as the actor was obviously unresponsive and trying to get his appearance on the show over with.

Joaquin Phoenix was on Letterman to promote his new movie "Two Lovers" which is showing soon. As part of an actor's responsibility in a film, he is obligated to promote the movie in talk shows such as this.

However, it was obvious that Joaquin Phoenix was not happy to be there. He just mumbled a few words to many of David Letterman's questions. It must have been frustrating for Letterman.

This is one of the first (and maybe last) appearances of Joaquin Phoenix on television ever since he made the announcement that he was going to ditch his acting career for rap music - an announcement that many skeptics thought was just a hoax. In fact, many bloggers think this bizarre Letterman appearance is part of that hoax. I don't blame them after watching this clip. On the other hand, there are some who think that Joaquin was on drugs last night. The web is deluged with searches for "joaquin phoenix drugs" and "joaquin phoenix on drugs". I don't blame them either. His behavior on the show was just bizarre.

Video: Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman / Joaquin Phoenix Letterman interview

Joanna Pacitti disqualified: American Idol disqualifies Joanna Pacitti

Hours after the 2009 America Idol season 8 top 36 were announced, Joanna Pacitti was disqualified from the competition. FOX made the announcement but gave no specific reason for the disqualification of one of this year's favorites for the title. Joanna Pacitti's name always comes up in articles predicting this year's winner and the disqualification will be disappointing to her followers. One the other hand, many viewers of American Idol 8 will call it justice. The show has reportedly received a lot of complaints ever since Pacitti received a golden ticket in the auditions for they question her eligibility in the competition. Joanna Pacitti has enjoyed a long musical career ever since landing the title role

of Annie in the musical's off-Broadway revival when she was 12. Though she never made to to Broadway, she has reportedly made close a hundred performances as the precocious tyke. She has also landed a recording contract with A&M Records and her vocal has appeared in several soundtracks to big screen movies. Thus, her amateur status for American Idol has continually been questioned.

We can only speculate that this is the reason behind her disqualification as FOX didn't give out any. "It has been determined that Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition." Wikipedia has also confirmed Joanna Pacitti's American Idol 8 disqualification with the following entry on the hopeful:

Pacitti auditioned for season 8 of American Idol in Louisville, Kentucky, in an episode which aired on 21 January 2009. She passed the audition into the Hollywood round. Pacitti's past accomplishment have stirred debate about whether American Idol contestants should be strictly amateur performers. Even though the program showed her getting into the top 36, she was eventually disqualified for unknown reasons.

Earlier in the season, new American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi defended Joanna pacitti's inclusion in the contest with this statement, "I do think it's fair because she's facing the same challenges and in some ways more challenges than some of the other contestants." However, producers must have realized that having had that experience is a distinct advantage for Pacitti and decided to kick her out. With the 2009 American Idol 8 top 36 list now missing one aspirant, will the judges fill that void? Or will they go on with the competition with just a top 35? Let's wait and see.

American Idol 8 top 36: 2009 American Idol season 8 top 36

There was no singing last night as the 2009 American Idol season 8 top 36 was chosen from the last batch of 54 hopefuls who auditioned. As expected, it was a night of tears and cheers. The eliminated contestants cried their hearts out for missing the cut and a chance of becoming the next American Idol. For the season 8 American idol top 36, it was a triumphant night. However, the next phase looms.

Starting next week, the 2009 American Idol 8 top 36 will undergo a weekly elimination process unlike the top 24 phase we have witnessed over the years. Three weekly batches of 12 will sing for America and

hope to get the viewers' approval and votes. The top man and woman in each batch will move on to the American Idol season 8 finals automatically. The next highest vote-getter will move on as well, male or female. However, all will not be lost yet for those eliminated as the Wild Card kicks in. The judges will choose three eliminated contestants to go to the finals.

Last season, it was 16 year old David Archuleta who wowed the judges and got everybody's attention early. This season another 16 year old is one of the judges' favorites - Taylor Vaifanua from Utah. Will she fare better than Archuleta? Let tune in to find out. The elimination round starts next week.

2009 American Idol 8 Top 36 / American Idol season 8 Top 36

• Arianna Afsar, 16, San Diego, California
• Kris Allen, 23, Conway, Arkansas
• Kendall Beard, 23, Austin, Texas
• Anne Marie Boskovich, 22, Nashville, Tennessee
• Ricky Braddy, 25, Nashville, Tennessee
• Matt Breitzke, 27, Bixby, Oklahoma
• Casey Carlson, 20, Minneapolis
• Megan Corkrey, 22, Sandy, Utah
• Tatiana Del Toro, 23, Los Angeles, California
• Anoop Desai, 21, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Stephen Fowler, 26, Beachwood, Ohio
• Matt Giraud, 23, Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Danny Gokey, 28, Milwaukee
• Alexis Grace, 20, Memphis, Tennessee
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Lost season 5 episode 5: Lost 5.05/Lost This Place is Death

The survivors continue with their struggles in this week's episode entitled "This Place is Death", Lost season 5 episode 5 / Lost 5.05. As the island continues its erratic shifts through time, the survivors are increasingly feeling helpless and hopeless. Moreover, these time travels are seriously affecting their health and sanity. Because of this, Locke has taken the burden of stopping this mysterious occurrences. How will he do it? Will he succeed? Find out when this latest episode of Lost airs this week and other dramatic situations unravel on the island. Meanwhile, Ben's attempt to reunite the Ocean 6 hits a snag. This episode, Lost s05e05 / Lost "This Place is Death", will also focus on Danielle

Rousseau's science team, and will show how Montand lost his arm, an event referred to in the first season finale, "Exodus". Don't miss it.

A short episode summary is posted below as released by the creators of the series. this is followed by two video previews that will surely whet your appetite for more of this latest installment. Other videos of the show will come out in the coming days and will be posted here. Please check back for it.

Locke takes on the burden to stop the island's increasingly violent shifts through time. Meanwhile, Ben hits a roadblock in his attempt to reunite the Oceanic 6 and bring them back to the island.

Preview: Lost season 5 episode 5 / Lost 5.05

Promo: This Place is Death, Lost season 5 episode 5 (s05e05)

Naruto Shippuden 96 / Naruto Shippuden episode 96 online

After a wait of almost a week, anime fanatics are looking forward to watching Naruto Shippuden 96 / Naruto Shippuden Episode 96 entitled The Unseeing Enemy, ("Miezaru teki" (見えざる敵)). What's in store for us this week? Another exciting installment, that's for sure, as this anime series has been continuously delivering one great episode after another week after week. However, we don't have a clue what the story is about as there is no summary released before hand, as usual. No preview video is available as well. For now, all we can do is wait.

The full episode of Naruto Shippuden 96 / Naruto Shippuden Episode 96 will air on February

12, 2009 so expect the raw version to come out immediately online. However, if you're waiting for the Naruto Shipudden episode 96 English sub, allow a few more days for translation. It will be available online after a couple of days. In the meantime, I have posted the following recap of the previous episode, The Two Charms.

Episode Recap: The Two Charms, Naruto Shippuden 95 (Episode 95)

Guren and Yūkimaru arrive back at their base. Shino stays behind from Team Kakashi to try and breed more Crystal Style immune insects. Guren heads back out and Yūkimaru gives her a memento of his mother, as Gamatatsu finally learns how to use Water Style. Naruto runs into Sai and learns about his mission with Team Kakashi; Naruto talks Tsunade into letting him join in. Team 8, led by Kakashi, prepares to attack Guren's men as Naruto tries to master a new jutsu before heading out on his mission.

The Unseeing Enemy, Naruto Shippuden 96 / Naruto Shippuden Episode 96

NCIS season 6 episode 15: Deliverance, NCIS 6.15 / NCIS s06e15

Another investigative drama comes to us this week with Deliverance, this week's NCIS season 6 episode 15 / NCIS 6.15. The team is faced with the investigation of the death of a Marine but find themselves involved in a gang war in the process. Meanwhile, as the investigation is ongoing, Gibbs finds a mysterious message that forces him to face something about his past. Watch as this episode unfolds this week when NCIS Deliverance / NCIS s06e15 airs this Tuesday. It promises to be another gem from the NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) team.

The episode summary as released by the network can be found below, followed by a clip of this episode. The full video stream of this week's NCIS will be released soon so please check back for it.

While investigating the death of a Marine, the team finds themselves intertwined in an inner city gang war. At the crime scene, Gibbs finds a cryptic message that forces him to face the shadows in his past.

Preview: Deliverance, NCIS season 6 episode 15 / NCIS 6.15

Jesus Luz pics: Madonna, Jesus Luz W Magazine photos/video

Madonna has a new boyfriend and he's 22 years old! Jesus Luz is the name he's apparently the pop diva's new boy toy as reported by several online entertainment sites. Madonna and Jesus Luz apparently met during the two's very provocative pictorial for a 46-page feature in the March issue of W Magazine. The issue is coming out soon but its main stars have "come out" earlier. The photos are taken by celebrated photographer Steven Klein.

With the theme "Blame It On Rio", Madonna and Jesus Luz, allegedly only 22 years old as opposed to Madonna's 50, the W magazine pictorial

features the two cavorting in a Rio de Janeiro hotel room in various poses and stages of undress. Say W magazine of the feature, "Amid sultry settings and irresistible distractions, Madonna falls under the spell of Rio de Janeiro."

The press is presently having a blast with this piece of gossip ever since Madonna and Jesus Luz were spotted together since that December pictorial. Recently, they were seen having dinner in New York with Madonna's children. No word from either camp denying or confirming the currently hot rumors.

W Magazine pictorial video: Madonna and new boyfriend Jesus Luz

Inglourious Basterds: movie trailer/preview 'Inglourious Basterds'

A sneak peek of the Quentin Tarantino movie 'Inglourious Basterds' has been released recently by Entertainment Tonight preceding the official release of the trailer later this week. 'Inglourious Basterds' (once entitled 'Inglourious Bastards') is an upcoming ensemble war film/spaghetti western set for release in time for the Cannes Film Festival in May. According to The Hollywood Reporter, two story lines converge: One follows a group of prisoners-turned-soldiers whose mission is to take down a group of Nazis. This group is known as The Basterds. The other story follows a young Jewish woman, played by Shosanna Dreyfus, who seeks to avenge the death of her parents by this

Nazi group." [Image Source Weinstein Co./ Universal Pictures]

'Inglourious Basterds' stars Brad Pitt as Lt. Aldo Raine, also known as Aldo the Apache, an illiterate hillbilly from the mountains of Tennessee, who puts together a team of eight Jewish-American soldiers. He bears a rope burn on his neck, which will never be mentioned in the film. The preview clip below features a scene showing Brad Pitt as he introduces himself as the leader of the group he just formed.

Preview: Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds"

More "Inglourious Basterds" video

scoop: Katherine Heigl, TR Knight leaving Grey's Anatomy!

Katherine Heigl and TR Knight are definitely leaving Grey's Anatomy, the hit medical drama that was instrumental in making these two actors famous. This was confirmed by one of their co-stars in a recent ambush interview in Los Angeles. After months of rumors and speculation, inside information and "anonymous sources", it looks like the two actors from Grey's Anatomy are on their way out.

James Pickens, who plays DR. Richard Webber on the show, spilled the beans during a recent appearance at the NAACP Image Awards in Beverly Hills saying that Katherine Heigl is leaving Grey's Anatomy

for good. When reporters asked him about it, this was what he had to say, "Yes, she is. Wherever Katherine goes, I wish her nothing but the best." Apparently, Heigl is leaving to pursue other projects in the industry. This followed months of speculation that she is leaving after her refusal to put her name in for Emmy consideration and the time she has devoted more time to producing a film version of Carolyn Jessop's book Escape.

With regards to TR Knight, Pickens also confirmed his departure. "He's going too," Pickens continued. "He just wanted to pursue other career paths." This follows rumors that Knight has been asking producers to let him out of his contract. According to reports, Knight complains to Katherine Heigl a lot during taping and thinks his continued presence brings down the energy on the set.

No official word yet from the producers or writers of the show about these revelations from James Pickens. Although his word may be considered reliable, it will not be official until the creators of the series make an official announcement. Let's wait and see.

Nip/Tuck season 5 episode 19: Manny Skerritt Nip/Tuck 5.19

The drama continues this week on Manny Skerritt, Nip/Tuck season 5 episode 19 / Nip/Tuck s05e19 and the story continues to revolve around the lives and loves of McNamara and Troy. This week, Sean decides to hire a new anesthesiologist in the person of Dr. Theodora "Teddy" Rowe but this decision leads to trouble. Meanwhile, Kimber goes to extreme measures to try to make life for Jenna a little bit better. Her answer, Botox! In the meantime, Aidan writes a biopic about Sean. See how these stories unfold this week's episode entitled Manny Skerritt. Nip/Tuck 5.19 / Nip/Tuck 5 19 airs this Tuesday. Don't miss it.

Posted below is a short summary of this week's Nip/Tuck episode followed by a preview video. More videos of the episode will come out in the coming days so don't fail to check back for it here.

In a bid to change his luck, Aidan Stone writes a biopic about Sean. Kimber wants Christian to make her daughter Jenna look younger by using Botox. A yoga instructor comes to McNamara/Troy and asks for a rather unusual procedure. Sean meets anaesthesiologist Dr. Theodora 'Teddy' Rowe.

Preview: Manny Skerritt, Nip/Tuck season 5 episode 19 Nip/Tuck 5.19

90210 episode 16 / 90210 season 1 episode 16: 90210 1.16

It's Valentine's Day this week on "Of Heartbreaks and Hotels", 90210 season 1 episode 16 / 90210 s01e16. As such, relationships are the focus of the week's episode. Ethan and Rhonda's relationship continue to blossom from their first meeting last week but Annie becomes increasingly jealous of this. Meanwhile, Naomi meets a bartender in her new hotel. Though they like each other, Naomi is careful for she knows nothing about this guy. Also in this episode, Navid continues to pursue Nika and ignores Adrianna, whose pregnancy is slowly becoming obvious. As such, she is the hot topic in school. As for Valentine's day itself, Silver gets upset after something goes wrong with her date with Dixon.

However, they quickly make up for it and spend a memorable Valentine's date together. Find out more about all these when 90210 episode 1.16 / 90210 episode 16 airs this week.

A short summary of this week's 90210 episode is posted below as released by the newtwork. It is followed by a short preview clip pf "Of Heartbreaks and Hotels". More videos will come out of this episode. Please check back for it.

Adrianna's baby bump is the major topic of conversation among the gossip mongers of West Beverly High. Navid continues to ignore her, while growing closer to Nika. Dixon freaks out when Silver gets a much too permanent symbol of their love. Meanwhile, Ethan's friendship with Rhonda continues to blossom.

Preview: Heartbreaks and Hotels, 90210 episode 16 / 90210 1.16

Chris Brown mug shot: better than other celebrity mugshots?

Looking for the Chris Brown mugshot? It's one hot item on the web right now after news of the "With You" singer's arrest two days ago for the assault complaint filed by "an unnamed woman". The victim was later identified as singer Rihanna, Chris Brown's girlfriend. A mug shot (or mugshot), otherwise known as a booking photograph, is taken once an individual is arrested so Chris Brown definitely has one. However, no Chris Brown mugshot has been released as of this writing. It's bound to turn up on the net any moment now and you can be sure we will have it here. The police may be withholding the Chris Brown mug shot at the moment but they can't do that for long as such are public documents.

The interest in the mugshot is understandable considering how other celebrities fared in their booking photographs. Some of the more famous ones are Nick Nolte, Michael Jackson, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Mel Gibson, Michelle Rodriguez and many, many more. You can find all other infamous mug shots and other celebrity mugshots compiled at thesmokinggun.com. Devoid of any makeup (at least most of them), proper lighting and fancy wardrobes, these fallen celebs paint a picture of realism at its worst. Chris Brown now joins these hapless stars in their "arresting images".

This short entry at thesmokinggun.com aptly describes the appearance of most of these arrested celebrities in their mugshots / mug shots:

While the artistry of photographers like Richard Avedon, Annie Leibovitz, and Yousuf Karsh provides the images of the powerful that will go down in history, TSG actually prefers the work of some more obscure shutterbugs. We’re talking about the countless clerks, cops, and sheriff's deputies who handle the impromptu photo shoots with the rich and famous who’ve landed in the pokey.

Without the aid of fancy lighting, makeup, and wardrobe, these little works of mug shot art--taken with Instamatic, Polaroid, and digital cameras at law enforcement agencies nationwide--are perhaps the most candid photos of celebrities (and other public figures) that you’ll see.

The Chris Brown mug shot / Chris Brown arrest mugshot is not available on the net yet. Rest assured that, once it is, you'll find a copy posted here. Please check back for it.

Chris Brown mug shot: Chris Brown arrest video

Rihanna herpes: beat up Rihanna gave Chris Brown herpes?

The drama in the Chris Brown Rihanna assault continues as media reports have confirmed that it really was Rihanna that the "With You" hit maker beat up. However, it is the alleged reason behind the beating that is taking center stage at the moment. Reports around the web have quoted anonymous sources close the Chris Brown alleging that the cause of the domestic violence was that Rihanna gave Chris brown herpes! Yes, that's right, herpes as in STD. What a shocker! If you fell off your chair with that one, be ready for more. And where did Rihanna get this disease? Allegedly, Rihanna got the herpes from Jay-Z! (You can faint now). Still, that's no reason to beat her up.

Meanwhile, reports around the web have described the injuries suffered by Rihanna during the domestic violence. Insider accounts have described the injuries as horrific, with Rihanna bruised on both side of her face (Rihanna black eye) - devastating proof of physical abuse. Here's an excerpt from a TMZ report:

Law enforcement sources have now gotten specific with us... police took pictures of Rihanna's injuries and they are "horrific."

As we reported, the photos show major contusions on both sides of the singer's face -- there is serious swelling and bruising. Her lip is split and her nose bloody. We have now confirmed there are bite marks on one of her arms and on several fingers.

No official statements have yet been issued from both camps. Although there are many reports such as these all over the web, none of them have been officially confirmed as the Rihanna and Chris Brown camps are keeping quiet about it. Tune in for more.

BTW, here an entry on Wikipedia on this case:

Brown turned himself in at the Los Angeles Police Department's Wilshire station around 6:30 p.m on February 8, 2009 and was booked on suspicion of making criminal threats, while under investigation for domestic violence charges, following an argument with fellow singer and girlfriend Rihanna in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California. Official reports did not name the female in the incident but stated that she had “suffered visible injuries.” He was set to perform at the 2009 Grammy Awards, but was removed and replaced by Justin Timberlake and Al Green. The Los Angeles Times reported that he is being represented by defense attorney Mark Geragos. Continued fallout of his arrest was evidenced in Brown pulling out of his scheduled appearance at the 2009 NBA All-Star Game. The 19-year-old had been tapped to introduce the players with Shaquille O'Neal before tip-off at Phoenix's US Airways Center.

Chris Brown beat Rihanna: Because of Herpes?

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MIA at the Grammys video: pregnant MIA Grammy performance

Did you see rapper MIA's performance at the Grammys? It's the talk of the town, pregnant MIA at the Grammy Awards 2009! It was amazing to see her perform. Not only was her song well-applauded because of the amazing number she did with the Rap Pack - Lil Wayne, Kanye West, TI and Jay-Z - the way she strutted her stuff on stage was a sight to behold. And to think that she is nine months pregnant due to deliver any day now! Reportedly, people close to her were advising her to skip the Grammys because of her condition. She might pop open any minute! However, MIA (M.I.A.) would not miss the Grammys for anything. And I don't blame her. A number like that with the best rappers in the

business shouldn't be missed. Another sight to behold was her outrageous costume. Sure, it was over the top (a MIA signature) but it sure made headlines. That black and white polka dot outfit was unique. And you can even see those big white dots in the dark!

Looks like 2009 is MIA's year. And the 2009 Grammy Awards (pregnant and all) was just the beginning. With her Oscar nominations for her collaboration in one of Slumdog Millionaire's songs, who knows what the rest of the year hold for her. Let's wait and see.

Watch: MIA's Grammy Performance video with Rap Pack

Rapper M.I.A. Grammy Performance / Pregnant Mia at Grammys