Emma Stone has made my list of favorite SNL hosts. This season is just getting better and better. This Saturday Jason Segel is hosting with Florence + The Machine as the musical guest. I'm psyched!
But back to last Saturday. You can watch this episode and others you may have missed here.
The opener was another dig at the Republican Debates. I still find them funny, especially Bill Hader's take on Rick Perry. Still makes me laugh.
Emma's monologue was pretty good, and her gorgeous boyfriend, Andrew Garfield, making a cameo just made it even better.
Secret Word with Kristin Wiig was hilarious! I wish game shows were still like this.
Bill Hader killed again as Herb the Newsman. Or should I say he "died" again, LOL!
The digital short this week wasn't that great. And I'm not a fan of Coldplay's new stuff so I didn't pay attention to their performance.
Weekend Update was fun, as usual. I really love Seth Myer's delivery. Jason Sudeikis made an appearance as the devil, who is apparently not as informed on recent bad guys as we'd expect. This bit is always amusing. Kat and Garth, the musical team who just can't seem to prepare stopped by as well with their new backup singer (Coldplay frontman Chris Martin). This was really fun, I love watching Fred try to lose Kristin while they're ad-libbing but she keeps right up with him. So talented.
The French Kids sketch was cute, I don't know why I love it so much but I do. Don't judge me.
The Bridal Shower sketch was probably the funniest of the night for me. Emma was so hilarious in this one.
Another Coldplay performance - fast forwarded, sorry.
Happy Hour sketch was good too, and yes, everyone sings Adele's "Someone Like You" while crying when they're sad. This one was awesome.
The last sketch was "We're Going to Make Technology Hump", pretty self explanatory. And funny.
Can't wait till Saturday!! Love me some SNL ... what did you think of this episode? Tweet me!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Rumor Has It
Glee has been bringing the DRAMA lately, right? I love it!
Puck is still in love with Shelby and rocks out with the boys to "Hot for Teacher". Cute.
Sue's still going forward with her dirty campaign aids implying Burt Hummell has a baboon heart. Kurt is livid (and looking fierce in his wrap/sweater/braided skull cap combo), and storms into Sue's office demanding an explanation. In her best Sue Sylvester sneer, she tells Kurt that politics is dirty, and that's why Kurt's losing the class president race.
Shelby and Will decide to motivate their respective glee clubs with a Mash-Up Mash-Off, and perform a mash-up of Lady Gaga's "You and I" with Eddie Rabbitt's song of the same name. It's not the best mash-up, in my opinion, because I have never heard the Eddie Rabbitt song, and if I have, it was evidently forgettable. The best mash-ups are comprised of two equally popular/recognizable songs. It could be a generational thing, too, so don't hate me too much for not loving it. I did love Idina singing the hell out of Gaga's song! You and I is one of my favorite songs from Born This Way.
Puck tells Shelby he wants her, and it's a lot awkward, since apparently they kissed! I must have looked down to write my notes at that very moment because I honestly don't remember that from last week's episode. (Must watch show first, then take notes.) Shelby insists their kiss was a mistake, but Puck isn't going to give up that easily. Plus, he's 18, so it's not illegal, just super creepy.
Finn volunteers Irish foreign exchange student, Rory, for a solo at sectionals, which is totally unnecessary in my opinion. The kid is likable, but damn, don't these kids want to win? Blaine for the solo! Quinn is still hellbent on getting her kid back in the shadiest plan ever. This girl is not only evil, but just plain sad. I can't even hate her because she's so tragic. Kind of like Taylor on Housewives of Beverly Hills. Quinn asks Shelby if she can join the Troubletones, and she says she'll think about it. Finn and Rory run into Santana and Brittany in the hallway and Santana doesn't ever pass up a chance to call Finn fat, so that's exactly what she does. When Finn and Rory try to insult her back, she gives them the business, referencing her inherited smack talking abilities (is it just me or did they just give her the same grandma as George Lopez? "Garbage face?" Anyone?). They settle on settling this with a game of dodgeball - New Directions vs. Troubletones.
Rachel asks Shelby to sign a pre-written letter of recommendation for her dream college, and Shelby praises Rachel and says she's proud of her. Shelby says she'll be cheering her on because she's a star. Rachel decides it's ok if Shelby actually writes her own letter of recommendation - I mean, if she's going to say all that, she better, right?
It's dodgeball time, and the mash-up for this scene is "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar and "One Way or Another" by Blondie. See, this one is more to my liking. The Troubletones, with their brutal acrobatic feats, destroy New Directions. After the match is over, Santana pelts Rory a couple more times mercilessly. Kurt comes to his rescue and condemns Santana for her actions.
Mercedes establishes herself as the leader of the Troubletones, to the dismay of Santana, and demands that Santana cool it with the cruelty from now on. Santana agrees, but only because Brittany bats her eyelashes at her - this girl is in LOVE! Santana somewhat apologizes to Finn, and it's totally insincere. Finn has had it and tells Santana to come out of the closet. This crushes Santana. Mind you, this happens in a crowded hallway within earshot of a bunch of students.
Burt's had enough of Sue's smear campaign and urges Will to fight fire with fire as his campaign manager. Puck goes to Shelby's house and tells her about Quinn's evil plan. Puck says he should be in Beth's life and he wants to be her dad for real. Shelby's understandably shaken by all this new information about Quinn.
New Directions performs their mash-up for the Mash-Off, "You Make My Dreams Come True" and "I Can't Go For That", both by Hall and Oates. Don't judge me, but I love me some Hall and Oates. They decided to pay homage to these 80s superstars for their ability to stay together for so long, just like New Directions. It was a fun performance, complete with costumes, dancing, and light-hearted fun.
The debate for class president is underway, and Brittany promises to make tornadoes illegal and to go topless on Tuesdays. Really? Is she just a high school prostitute now? Kurt takes the mic and explains that he was never about dirty politics and he's not going to start now. He wants to ban dodgeball as it is a tool to bully and there's no place for that at McKinley High anymore. Rachel tells the crowd that she is withdrawing from the race and her vote will go to Kurt. I am so glad she's realized she can't turn her back on her bestie anymore. Kurt asks Rachel why she decided to do this, and she says she wants him to be class president so he can get into their dream college together. She can't imagine going without him. And a friendship is reborn.
Quinn goes to Shelby's and gets a pretty harsh verbal beat down from Shelby. This girl seriously needed a wake up call. Let's hope she listened. But I doubt it. Santana is called into Sue's office, and Will and Burt are there. Sue explains that in politics, things get dirty, and they show her a campaign ad from another candidate running against Burt and Sue. It "outs" her and condemns Sue for having a lesbian lead the Cheerios. This ad will be running in a matter of hours. Turns out one of the kids in the hallway during Finn's outburst is the niece of the other candidate. Santana breaks down, crying because she hasn't come out to her family yet.
The Troubletones' mash-up is "Rumor Has It" and "Someone Like You" by Adele. They knock it out of the park, with Santana and Mercedes as the lead singers. They have a great group behind them, and their outfits and hair were awesome. (Sorry, I notice that stuff.) At the end of the performance, Santana screams at Finn for outing her in the hallway, blaming him for the campaign ad. She slaps him, which shocks everyone. This girl is falling apart, and no matter how mean she is, I feel for her.
The next episode will air on December 1st, and for some reason, Bieste's boo is on a date with Sue (?), and there's more Puck/Shelby/Quinn drama, plus we'll see what happens with Santana.
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Puck is still in love with Shelby and rocks out with the boys to "Hot for Teacher". Cute.
Sue's still going forward with her dirty campaign aids implying Burt Hummell has a baboon heart. Kurt is livid (and looking fierce in his wrap/sweater/braided skull cap combo), and storms into Sue's office demanding an explanation. In her best Sue Sylvester sneer, she tells Kurt that politics is dirty, and that's why Kurt's losing the class president race.
Shelby and Will decide to motivate their respective glee clubs with a Mash-Up Mash-Off, and perform a mash-up of Lady Gaga's "You and I" with Eddie Rabbitt's song of the same name. It's not the best mash-up, in my opinion, because I have never heard the Eddie Rabbitt song, and if I have, it was evidently forgettable. The best mash-ups are comprised of two equally popular/recognizable songs. It could be a generational thing, too, so don't hate me too much for not loving it. I did love Idina singing the hell out of Gaga's song! You and I is one of my favorite songs from Born This Way.
Puck tells Shelby he wants her, and it's a lot awkward, since apparently they kissed! I must have looked down to write my notes at that very moment because I honestly don't remember that from last week's episode. (Must watch show first, then take notes.) Shelby insists their kiss was a mistake, but Puck isn't going to give up that easily. Plus, he's 18, so it's not illegal, just super creepy.
Finn volunteers Irish foreign exchange student, Rory, for a solo at sectionals, which is totally unnecessary in my opinion. The kid is likable, but damn, don't these kids want to win? Blaine for the solo! Quinn is still hellbent on getting her kid back in the shadiest plan ever. This girl is not only evil, but just plain sad. I can't even hate her because she's so tragic. Kind of like Taylor on Housewives of Beverly Hills. Quinn asks Shelby if she can join the Troubletones, and she says she'll think about it. Finn and Rory run into Santana and Brittany in the hallway and Santana doesn't ever pass up a chance to call Finn fat, so that's exactly what she does. When Finn and Rory try to insult her back, she gives them the business, referencing her inherited smack talking abilities (is it just me or did they just give her the same grandma as George Lopez? "Garbage face?" Anyone?). They settle on settling this with a game of dodgeball - New Directions vs. Troubletones.
Rachel asks Shelby to sign a pre-written letter of recommendation for her dream college, and Shelby praises Rachel and says she's proud of her. Shelby says she'll be cheering her on because she's a star. Rachel decides it's ok if Shelby actually writes her own letter of recommendation - I mean, if she's going to say all that, she better, right?
It's dodgeball time, and the mash-up for this scene is "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar and "One Way or Another" by Blondie. See, this one is more to my liking. The Troubletones, with their brutal acrobatic feats, destroy New Directions. After the match is over, Santana pelts Rory a couple more times mercilessly. Kurt comes to his rescue and condemns Santana for her actions.
Mercedes establishes herself as the leader of the Troubletones, to the dismay of Santana, and demands that Santana cool it with the cruelty from now on. Santana agrees, but only because Brittany bats her eyelashes at her - this girl is in LOVE! Santana somewhat apologizes to Finn, and it's totally insincere. Finn has had it and tells Santana to come out of the closet. This crushes Santana. Mind you, this happens in a crowded hallway within earshot of a bunch of students.
Burt's had enough of Sue's smear campaign and urges Will to fight fire with fire as his campaign manager. Puck goes to Shelby's house and tells her about Quinn's evil plan. Puck says he should be in Beth's life and he wants to be her dad for real. Shelby's understandably shaken by all this new information about Quinn.
New Directions performs their mash-up for the Mash-Off, "You Make My Dreams Come True" and "I Can't Go For That", both by Hall and Oates. Don't judge me, but I love me some Hall and Oates. They decided to pay homage to these 80s superstars for their ability to stay together for so long, just like New Directions. It was a fun performance, complete with costumes, dancing, and light-hearted fun.
The debate for class president is underway, and Brittany promises to make tornadoes illegal and to go topless on Tuesdays. Really? Is she just a high school prostitute now? Kurt takes the mic and explains that he was never about dirty politics and he's not going to start now. He wants to ban dodgeball as it is a tool to bully and there's no place for that at McKinley High anymore. Rachel tells the crowd that she is withdrawing from the race and her vote will go to Kurt. I am so glad she's realized she can't turn her back on her bestie anymore. Kurt asks Rachel why she decided to do this, and she says she wants him to be class president so he can get into their dream college together. She can't imagine going without him. And a friendship is reborn.
Quinn goes to Shelby's and gets a pretty harsh verbal beat down from Shelby. This girl seriously needed a wake up call. Let's hope she listened. But I doubt it. Santana is called into Sue's office, and Will and Burt are there. Sue explains that in politics, things get dirty, and they show her a campaign ad from another candidate running against Burt and Sue. It "outs" her and condemns Sue for having a lesbian lead the Cheerios. This ad will be running in a matter of hours. Turns out one of the kids in the hallway during Finn's outburst is the niece of the other candidate. Santana breaks down, crying because she hasn't come out to her family yet.
The Troubletones' mash-up is "Rumor Has It" and "Someone Like You" by Adele. They knock it out of the park, with Santana and Mercedes as the lead singers. They have a great group behind them, and their outfits and hair were awesome. (Sorry, I notice that stuff.) At the end of the performance, Santana screams at Finn for outing her in the hallway, blaming him for the campaign ad. She slaps him, which shocks everyone. This girl is falling apart, and no matter how mean she is, I feel for her.
The next episode will air on December 1st, and for some reason, Bieste's boo is on a date with Sue (?), and there's more Puck/Shelby/Quinn drama, plus we'll see what happens with Santana.
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My New Favorite Show
I've been meaning to catch up on "Suburgatory" ever since Ana Gasteyer was on Wendy Williams' show talking about it.
I finally watched all 5 episodes of this incredibly charming show, and I'm in love. And it's not just because Jeremy Sisto is still a super hot foxy man. This show is funny, sweet, and straight up entertaining. If you haven't seen it, take a couple hours and watch all the episodes here. It's totally worth it.
The premise is a father and daughter, played by Sisto and the awesome Jane Levy, who move to a suburban neighborhood from big, bad New York City. To say it's a culture clash is an understatement. Cheryl Hines, who we know from Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Gasteyer, who was amazing on SNL, are just a couple of the overbearing suburbia moms who horn into Sisto and Levy's lives now that they're part of their community.
I really love the dialogue and the acting on this show. This definitely my new favorite show!
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I finally watched all 5 episodes of this incredibly charming show, and I'm in love. And it's not just because Jeremy Sisto is still a super hot foxy man. This show is funny, sweet, and straight up entertaining. If you haven't seen it, take a couple hours and watch all the episodes here. It's totally worth it.
The premise is a father and daughter, played by Sisto and the awesome Jane Levy, who move to a suburban neighborhood from big, bad New York City. To say it's a culture clash is an understatement. Cheryl Hines, who we know from Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Gasteyer, who was amazing on SNL, are just a couple of the overbearing suburbia moms who horn into Sisto and Levy's lives now that they're part of their community.
I really love the dialogue and the acting on this show. This definitely my new favorite show!
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Impromptu Intervention
So much went down on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills this week, it's ridiculous! But I will try to focus on the most juiciest tidbits for you.
Kim practically forces Kyle to meet her boyfriend of a year, Ken. That's a lotta K's, no? Are they pulling a Kardashian on us? Anyway, Ken seems perfectly nice until Kyle spots the wedding band on his wedding finger. He says it's a sort of promise ring from Kim. Interesting. Especially considering he's still on match.com according to recent reports, and it's also been reported that he got a DUI in 2009. This guy just keeps the hits coming. Kim says this is the first time she's doing what she wants to do, which I kind of believe. Really, I just feel sorry for the lady and want her to be happy. But that seems to be quite a challenge for Kim, which makes me sad. Kyle is concerned, and rightfully so. I don't know of anyone who wouldn't be a little upset if they were in Kyle's spot with Kim. Kyle has her suspicions, and she makes no secret about the fact that she is a little overbearing when it comes to Kim, so let's let this one play out and we'll see who's right and who's wrong. All I have to say is, Ken better be on his best behavior. I wouldn't want the Pointer Sisters to come back out to play (Kyle and Kim a la Game Night).
Adrienne and Paul go out for a swanky dinner for Paul's birthday. Paul is kind of annoying, especially when he repeats that Adrienne should order the crab 15 times in a row. OMG! No wonder Adrienne was shooting daggers. I think Paul and Adrienne love each other but they push each other's buttons. They have a discussion about Taylor, and Adrienne says she's concerned for her, although she's never actually seen Russell physically abuse Taylor. All she knows is what Taylor says. The waiter brings out a birthday cake-lette with a sparkler (just like the one on Housewives of Atlanta on Sunday) and Adrienne immediately protects her hair (just like the Housewives of Atlanta). See? We're all the same at the end of the day.
Kyle and Mauricio talk about Kim's boyfriend at length, and I think what Kyle is really upset about is the fact that Kim isn't doing EXACTLY what Kyle wants her to do. Kyle has a very specific idea in her head about what Kim should be doing and Kim is essentially doing the opposite. Mauricio hits it on the head when he tells Kyle that it's Kim's life - so true. Oh and I am still in love with Mauricio.
Taylor is nominated for a Women in Business Award, and Russell is at the event. It's still so unsettling to see him on the show. It's unsettling to hear everyone talk about him, but even more so to see him interact with Taylor and others on the show. Camille, Adrienne, and Dana are there to support Taylor. Kyle is on her way, and gets a call from Lisa. Obviously rushing to get to the event, Kyle blurts out that she's at the hotel and looking for the girls - thinking Lisa is with them. Lisa is not. It finally dawns on Kyle that Lisa wasn't invited, so the conversation is now officially awkward. Lisa invites Kyle to a tea party at her house the next day, and ends the phone call like nothing is wrong. I love Lisa for taking the high road on this one. I know I would have gone off and probably taken it out on the person on the phone. But Lisa knows this isn't Kyle's fault. Kyle finds the rest of the ladies and sheepishly tells them about the phone call with Lisa. Dana pipes up, "Taylor's gonna kill you." Um, seriously, Dana, nobody cares what you have to say. Just be happy you were invited this time around and sit down. Kyle makes sure to let Taylor know that she basically spilled the beans without meaning to, and I'm surprised at how Taylor reacts. She says she would've found out anyway, and the fact is, Taylor doesn't even like Lisa. So she's not worried about hurting her feelings at this point. Taylor ends up not winning the award after all, but she's happy just to be nominated. Lisa tells Ken about her conversation with Kyle, and the fact that she wasn't invited. She says it's weird because everyone is usually included in these type of events. She feels singled out and hurt, and I understand that, but I have to say I would be kind of relieved to not have to be around Taylor once in a while. That's just me. Taylor keeps saying it was her day and Lisa would have ruined it, since you know, Lisa is so judgmental. Dana tells Taylor she did the right thing. Again, Dana, just don't. I loved it when Lisa held up Giggy and said, "We can play games, too!" That's right! It's tit for tat, honey, and I'll put my money on Lisa any day.
The next day, Lisa's tea party is about to start. Lisa says in her interview that she invited Taylor because she's not into petty bullshit. At least one of these ladies isn't! Can I just say how much I love Giggy's bedazzled stroller? It's what I wish I was pushed around in as a child. Camille, Adrienne, and Kyle arrive at Lisa's and they chat about Camille's situation with Kelsey for a moment. Camille is so much easier to watch this season - like I said in a previous blog - getting away from Frasier was the best thing she's ever done. She's pretty much great now. Lisa tells the girls she got another email from Russell, and it turns out it must have been a mass email, because the rest of them got it too. It looks like an ad for diet pills with Taylor as the spokesperson. Wow, can we say "in poor taste"? This girl is walking around looking like Geoff from the Craig Ferguson show, and she's hawking diet pills? Oy. Taylor comes in and Kyle changes the subject to Kim, who's not there. Lisa calls Kim to see if she's coming, and of course, she's not. But I'm glad, because we get to hear Lisa's dead-on impression of Kim again. I can't get enough!! Lisa wastes no time confronting Taylor for not inviting her to the award event, and Taylor flips the eff out. I mean, crying, accusing, the whole nine. Taylor can't let go of the whole "friends" thing and asks Lisa why she told people she doesn't have friends. I feel like I'm back in high school at this point. Taylor whines that she kissed Lisa's ass to make her like her and it didn't work. Lisa just looks at Taylor blankly and says, "I don't know what you're talking about." Of course you don't, Lisa, because she's not making any bloody sense - and the diet pills probably aren't helping. Taylor then utters the now famous words, "If you can't be my friend, please don't be my enemy", then says she'll never be good enough for Lisa, and storms out. This is now officially all Taylor's problem. Who knew she was fabricating this whole inferiority complex in her head?
The girls stop Taylor from leaving, and Round 2 begins. Taylor spouts off how she can't live like this, she's imperfect, and has all this anxiety because Lisa is judging her. I'm sorry, but Lisa's been the only one who's told Taylor like it is and hasn't sugar coated it for her. Is that judging? Or being real? Lisa tells Taylor she just wanted to help her but she may have been wrong for her choice of words - saying that they've never been best friends - and she apologizes, which I think was the best move she could have made. Taylor seems to not have heard the apology because she just keeps hammering Lisa, saying her comments are hurtful and that she's struggling with her self esteem issues. Taylor then says, "I don't know who I am." This is just painful to watch. Taylor turns it on Lisa again saying, "You make me feel bad about myself." This is just ridiculous. Even if Lisa's words were taken out of context, all she said was that she wasn't PRETENDING that they were the best of friends, but she would be there for her anyway. How is that judging? Even if you factor in Lisa telling Taylor to eat - that's not a terrible thing either! But in Taylor's mind, I think Lisa represents everyone that isn't falling for her bullshit and that's what's pissing her off. Taylor then calls on the rest of the group to back her up and tell Lisa what they really think of her - and in the process, throws Kyle under the bus regarding her comment about Lisa's ego. Kyle steps up and admits she did say that Lisa has a big ego. Lisa looks like someone just punched her in the stomach. Taylor almost joyfully brings up the fact that Lisa's screensaver is a picture of herself and Giggy, like she's the only person who has herself as her screensaver. Hey, Taylor, my screensaver is my picture of me and Kathy Griffin, so suck it. Taylor calls Lisa obnoxious and self involved, and at that point Lisa is done - this is just "too bitchy" for her, she maintains that she's never said anything negative about anyone but Taylor. Taylor gets up and leaves again, saying she's the only one being honest and none of the girls will back her up. She goes outside and Paul is at the gate so she tells him the story - from her point of view of course - and makes herself the victim once again.
Back inside the house, Kyle tells Lisa she's in the middle because she wants to be there for both Lisa and Taylor. Lisa makes the point that they've been focusing on all this "friend" stuff when Taylor's real issue is her marriage. Exactly! Camille points out that Taylor will complain about her marriage, make it sound like she's leaving him, and then a couple of hours later, say everything is fine. So there are definitely mixed messages coming directly from Taylor. Kyle says she can't judge because she hasn't seen it happen, but maybe Taylor has exaggerated things. Adrienne thinks Taylor doesn't have the willpower to actually leave Russell. Taylor is still outside bitching to Paul, who looks terribly bewildered. Taylor says "the Giggy is up" about Lisa's mean-girl ways. Then, inexplicably, they start talking about Taylor's fillers??? I'm not kidding!
Taylor comes back into the house and Camille stages an impromptu intervention. Taylor is confused and asks Kyle why she's bringing her marriage up. Did anyone else notice how thin Taylor's hair looks? Ay ay ay. Taylor starts to get defensive and Kyle has had enough. "Don't f*** with me like that", Kyle says, and that sends Taylor into another tailspin about how the girls won't back her up against Lisa. Taylor asks Lisa to be honest and to not talk about her to other people. Lisa calmly asks that Taylor do the same. Camille then jumps in and gives Taylor a reality check: all of the girls have protected her because they DON'T say that her husband hits her and allegedly broke her jaw, but now they're saying it.
Next week, Taylor reacts (poorly) to the intervention, and there's a ho-down with a bunch of hateration flying around.
For some reason, my DVR didn't record Watch What Happens Live, but I watched clips and the After Show (here), and it looks like it was a fun show with Adrienne Maloof and China Chow from Work of Art. I don't watch that show, but China is very charming! I loved her Black Swan-ish ensemble. Oh and Marilyn Manson called in and mumbled some nonsense. It was kind of uncomfortable, but who says the clubhouse is always comfortable? Adrienne really doesn't like to say anything negative so she was put on the spot quite a bit, which is pretty hilarious.
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Kim practically forces Kyle to meet her boyfriend of a year, Ken. That's a lotta K's, no? Are they pulling a Kardashian on us? Anyway, Ken seems perfectly nice until Kyle spots the wedding band on his wedding finger. He says it's a sort of promise ring from Kim. Interesting. Especially considering he's still on match.com according to recent reports, and it's also been reported that he got a DUI in 2009. This guy just keeps the hits coming. Kim says this is the first time she's doing what she wants to do, which I kind of believe. Really, I just feel sorry for the lady and want her to be happy. But that seems to be quite a challenge for Kim, which makes me sad. Kyle is concerned, and rightfully so. I don't know of anyone who wouldn't be a little upset if they were in Kyle's spot with Kim. Kyle has her suspicions, and she makes no secret about the fact that she is a little overbearing when it comes to Kim, so let's let this one play out and we'll see who's right and who's wrong. All I have to say is, Ken better be on his best behavior. I wouldn't want the Pointer Sisters to come back out to play (Kyle and Kim a la Game Night).
Adrienne and Paul go out for a swanky dinner for Paul's birthday. Paul is kind of annoying, especially when he repeats that Adrienne should order the crab 15 times in a row. OMG! No wonder Adrienne was shooting daggers. I think Paul and Adrienne love each other but they push each other's buttons. They have a discussion about Taylor, and Adrienne says she's concerned for her, although she's never actually seen Russell physically abuse Taylor. All she knows is what Taylor says. The waiter brings out a birthday cake-lette with a sparkler (just like the one on Housewives of Atlanta on Sunday) and Adrienne immediately protects her hair (just like the Housewives of Atlanta). See? We're all the same at the end of the day.
Kyle and Mauricio talk about Kim's boyfriend at length, and I think what Kyle is really upset about is the fact that Kim isn't doing EXACTLY what Kyle wants her to do. Kyle has a very specific idea in her head about what Kim should be doing and Kim is essentially doing the opposite. Mauricio hits it on the head when he tells Kyle that it's Kim's life - so true. Oh and I am still in love with Mauricio.
Taylor is nominated for a Women in Business Award, and Russell is at the event. It's still so unsettling to see him on the show. It's unsettling to hear everyone talk about him, but even more so to see him interact with Taylor and others on the show. Camille, Adrienne, and Dana are there to support Taylor. Kyle is on her way, and gets a call from Lisa. Obviously rushing to get to the event, Kyle blurts out that she's at the hotel and looking for the girls - thinking Lisa is with them. Lisa is not. It finally dawns on Kyle that Lisa wasn't invited, so the conversation is now officially awkward. Lisa invites Kyle to a tea party at her house the next day, and ends the phone call like nothing is wrong. I love Lisa for taking the high road on this one. I know I would have gone off and probably taken it out on the person on the phone. But Lisa knows this isn't Kyle's fault. Kyle finds the rest of the ladies and sheepishly tells them about the phone call with Lisa. Dana pipes up, "Taylor's gonna kill you." Um, seriously, Dana, nobody cares what you have to say. Just be happy you were invited this time around and sit down. Kyle makes sure to let Taylor know that she basically spilled the beans without meaning to, and I'm surprised at how Taylor reacts. She says she would've found out anyway, and the fact is, Taylor doesn't even like Lisa. So she's not worried about hurting her feelings at this point. Taylor ends up not winning the award after all, but she's happy just to be nominated. Lisa tells Ken about her conversation with Kyle, and the fact that she wasn't invited. She says it's weird because everyone is usually included in these type of events. She feels singled out and hurt, and I understand that, but I have to say I would be kind of relieved to not have to be around Taylor once in a while. That's just me. Taylor keeps saying it was her day and Lisa would have ruined it, since you know, Lisa is so judgmental. Dana tells Taylor she did the right thing. Again, Dana, just don't. I loved it when Lisa held up Giggy and said, "We can play games, too!" That's right! It's tit for tat, honey, and I'll put my money on Lisa any day.
The next day, Lisa's tea party is about to start. Lisa says in her interview that she invited Taylor because she's not into petty bullshit. At least one of these ladies isn't! Can I just say how much I love Giggy's bedazzled stroller? It's what I wish I was pushed around in as a child. Camille, Adrienne, and Kyle arrive at Lisa's and they chat about Camille's situation with Kelsey for a moment. Camille is so much easier to watch this season - like I said in a previous blog - getting away from Frasier was the best thing she's ever done. She's pretty much great now. Lisa tells the girls she got another email from Russell, and it turns out it must have been a mass email, because the rest of them got it too. It looks like an ad for diet pills with Taylor as the spokesperson. Wow, can we say "in poor taste"? This girl is walking around looking like Geoff from the Craig Ferguson show, and she's hawking diet pills? Oy. Taylor comes in and Kyle changes the subject to Kim, who's not there. Lisa calls Kim to see if she's coming, and of course, she's not. But I'm glad, because we get to hear Lisa's dead-on impression of Kim again. I can't get enough!! Lisa wastes no time confronting Taylor for not inviting her to the award event, and Taylor flips the eff out. I mean, crying, accusing, the whole nine. Taylor can't let go of the whole "friends" thing and asks Lisa why she told people she doesn't have friends. I feel like I'm back in high school at this point. Taylor whines that she kissed Lisa's ass to make her like her and it didn't work. Lisa just looks at Taylor blankly and says, "I don't know what you're talking about." Of course you don't, Lisa, because she's not making any bloody sense - and the diet pills probably aren't helping. Taylor then utters the now famous words, "If you can't be my friend, please don't be my enemy", then says she'll never be good enough for Lisa, and storms out. This is now officially all Taylor's problem. Who knew she was fabricating this whole inferiority complex in her head?
The girls stop Taylor from leaving, and Round 2 begins. Taylor spouts off how she can't live like this, she's imperfect, and has all this anxiety because Lisa is judging her. I'm sorry, but Lisa's been the only one who's told Taylor like it is and hasn't sugar coated it for her. Is that judging? Or being real? Lisa tells Taylor she just wanted to help her but she may have been wrong for her choice of words - saying that they've never been best friends - and she apologizes, which I think was the best move she could have made. Taylor seems to not have heard the apology because she just keeps hammering Lisa, saying her comments are hurtful and that she's struggling with her self esteem issues. Taylor then says, "I don't know who I am." This is just painful to watch. Taylor turns it on Lisa again saying, "You make me feel bad about myself." This is just ridiculous. Even if Lisa's words were taken out of context, all she said was that she wasn't PRETENDING that they were the best of friends, but she would be there for her anyway. How is that judging? Even if you factor in Lisa telling Taylor to eat - that's not a terrible thing either! But in Taylor's mind, I think Lisa represents everyone that isn't falling for her bullshit and that's what's pissing her off. Taylor then calls on the rest of the group to back her up and tell Lisa what they really think of her - and in the process, throws Kyle under the bus regarding her comment about Lisa's ego. Kyle steps up and admits she did say that Lisa has a big ego. Lisa looks like someone just punched her in the stomach. Taylor almost joyfully brings up the fact that Lisa's screensaver is a picture of herself and Giggy, like she's the only person who has herself as her screensaver. Hey, Taylor, my screensaver is my picture of me and Kathy Griffin, so suck it. Taylor calls Lisa obnoxious and self involved, and at that point Lisa is done - this is just "too bitchy" for her, she maintains that she's never said anything negative about anyone but Taylor. Taylor gets up and leaves again, saying she's the only one being honest and none of the girls will back her up. She goes outside and Paul is at the gate so she tells him the story - from her point of view of course - and makes herself the victim once again.
Back inside the house, Kyle tells Lisa she's in the middle because she wants to be there for both Lisa and Taylor. Lisa makes the point that they've been focusing on all this "friend" stuff when Taylor's real issue is her marriage. Exactly! Camille points out that Taylor will complain about her marriage, make it sound like she's leaving him, and then a couple of hours later, say everything is fine. So there are definitely mixed messages coming directly from Taylor. Kyle says she can't judge because she hasn't seen it happen, but maybe Taylor has exaggerated things. Adrienne thinks Taylor doesn't have the willpower to actually leave Russell. Taylor is still outside bitching to Paul, who looks terribly bewildered. Taylor says "the Giggy is up" about Lisa's mean-girl ways. Then, inexplicably, they start talking about Taylor's fillers??? I'm not kidding!
Taylor comes back into the house and Camille stages an impromptu intervention. Taylor is confused and asks Kyle why she's bringing her marriage up. Did anyone else notice how thin Taylor's hair looks? Ay ay ay. Taylor starts to get defensive and Kyle has had enough. "Don't f*** with me like that", Kyle says, and that sends Taylor into another tailspin about how the girls won't back her up against Lisa. Taylor asks Lisa to be honest and to not talk about her to other people. Lisa calmly asks that Taylor do the same. Camille then jumps in and gives Taylor a reality check: all of the girls have protected her because they DON'T say that her husband hits her and allegedly broke her jaw, but now they're saying it.
Next week, Taylor reacts (poorly) to the intervention, and there's a ho-down with a bunch of hateration flying around.
For some reason, my DVR didn't record Watch What Happens Live, but I watched clips and the After Show (here), and it looks like it was a fun show with Adrienne Maloof and China Chow from Work of Art. I don't watch that show, but China is very charming! I loved her Black Swan-ish ensemble. Oh and Marilyn Manson called in and mumbled some nonsense. It was kind of uncomfortable, but who says the clubhouse is always comfortable? Adrienne really doesn't like to say anything negative so she was put on the spot quite a bit, which is pretty hilarious.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
JR for the Win!
Dancing With The Stars is getting down to the wire, and yes, thank the Lord, Hope was voted off last night.
She has the WORST attitude. Instead of recognizing that she is the worst dancer left on the show, and the least famous person on the show, she has this stupid entitled attitude that's just infuriating. On last night's recap, they revealed that she and Maks were saying "F*** them" about the judges, and basically ignoring everything they said. Even Len was confused, saying "We were being nice." No matter what the judges did, Hope was going to act like a spoiled brat. I'm so glad she's gone. And Maks too, actually. He needs to go. I'm all for getting new judges if it means getting rid of some of these ego-maniacal pros as well.
JR had a tough week, with an injury that just wouldn't stay in check. I really felt for him. Let's hope he's in better shape for the finals! Come on, JR, I picked you as the winner! Don't let me down!
Ricki is back in her groove, and she really turned it out this week. I'm so proud of her!! I'm just glad she gets to go to the finals. I think she'd make a great runner up - unless she runs away with the win after all.
Rob has momentum on his side, along with the judges love, so I'm not at all surprised he's in the finals. I don't see him winning, but stranger things have happened. I can't wait to see his freestyle dance. Cheryl does have some luck with those.
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She has the WORST attitude. Instead of recognizing that she is the worst dancer left on the show, and the least famous person on the show, she has this stupid entitled attitude that's just infuriating. On last night's recap, they revealed that she and Maks were saying "F*** them" about the judges, and basically ignoring everything they said. Even Len was confused, saying "We were being nice." No matter what the judges did, Hope was going to act like a spoiled brat. I'm so glad she's gone. And Maks too, actually. He needs to go. I'm all for getting new judges if it means getting rid of some of these ego-maniacal pros as well.
JR had a tough week, with an injury that just wouldn't stay in check. I really felt for him. Let's hope he's in better shape for the finals! Come on, JR, I picked you as the winner! Don't let me down!
Ricki is back in her groove, and she really turned it out this week. I'm so proud of her!! I'm just glad she gets to go to the finals. I think she'd make a great runner up - unless she runs away with the win after all.
Rob has momentum on his side, along with the judges love, so I'm not at all surprised he's in the finals. I don't see him winning, but stranger things have happened. I can't wait to see his freestyle dance. Cheryl does have some luck with those.
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Welcome to Haterville
The second episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta did not disappoint in the drama department! I am confident that this season will be amazing. I'm already totally invested, and we're only two episodes in.
The show opens with Nene, Kandi, and Cynthia having a girls weekend in Miami. They arrive at the hotel, which is gorgeous and they jump right into some girl talk - with the bellboy still in the room. Oops! It's nice to see Kandi and Nene getting along, they seem to be on much better terms now.
Over at Casa de Kim, Kroy and Sweetie plan Kim's birthday surprise party. I really do like Kroy - I just keep asking myself what he sees in Kim? Sweetie is still kind of annoying, in my opinion.
Phaedra goes to the funeral home to speak to the Funeral Guru himself, Willie, and gets some great advice on starting her own funeral home. Although I still can't stand Phaedra's over the top southern belle routine, she is a lot more likable so far this season. I do admire her business sense, even if she does lay it on a little thick sometimes. I think Willie actually saw dollar signs in Phaedra's eyes and put her in check at one point.
Back in Miami, over a lovely lunch, Kandi makes the mistake of bringing up Nene's fight with Sheree ("I am very rich" as it's now infamously known). Nene gets very defensive and proclaims again, "I am rich". Nene claims that Sheree and Kim are conspiring against her. I don't know about that one. I do think it's funny that Sheree and Kim are besties now, when a couple of seasons ago, Sheree was "shifting" Kim's wig, but that's par for the course with these ladies. Kim, Sheree, and Nene all do the frenemy thing - they're friends, they're best friends, then they fight, they hate each other, and then they make peace, then they're friends again. I will say Nene is right to be irritated with both Kim and Sheree. I wouldn't trust either of them as far as I could throw them. Let's get back to the lunch now. The ladies notice there are a lot of other ladies in town, and comment on how weird it is that there are no guys around. A lesbian couple approach them and let them know it's Pride week, so that explains it. Was it me, or were the ladies a little stank about Pride week? I understand they like men and they're not into swimming in the lady pond, but did they have to act so irritated that Gay Pride was happening while they were in Miami? Also, it's Miami! It's Gay Pride every single day! Get over it! Am I wrong?
Sheree takes her son, who is so adorable by the way, shoe shopping. Sheree tells us her son is shy, just like she was (key word: "was"), and that she wishes his father was in his life more. She also uses this opportunity to ask her son, on camera, if there are any girls after him. Because, you see, he's an athlete and girls will inevitably pursue him. I had to laugh at this. Newflash, Sheree, you were one of those girls. You bagged an athlete and had kids with him. Just because he doesn't pay his child support doesn't mean you didn't know what you were doing when you got with Mr. Whitfield in the first place. Oh, and you were also the one bragging about your seven-figure divorce settlement since season one. Get real. The best karma in the world would be if someone just like you got with your son. Just saying.
Nene takes the girls to see a $9 million home in Miami, since she's seriously considering relocating out of Atlanta, which she now calls "Haterville". Although I doubt she will really move, it's a fun excuse to see a fabulous modern home. Nene says, "When you set limits you limit yourself." Makes sense. I really don't think this is the home for Nene, even though she says she made good money on Celebrity Apprentice. I doubt she made $9 million on Apprentice, but maybe the exposure from the show, along with Housewives, drove up her appearance fees. That, I can understand. Kandi says she doesn't count other people's money, but she doesn't believe Nene has the type of money she's claiming to have. My opinion is, Nene is without a doubt the most popular of the Atlanta Housewives. Kandi made her money before Housewives, but Nene pulled a Bethenny and turned Housewives into a vehicle for her own brand. I commend her for that. Hi, haters! LOL!
Kandi, Cynthia, and Nene are hanging out on the beach in Miami, talking about Kandi's "playground". I think Kandi looks great, especially with the long hair. Sure, she has big hips and thighs, but that's a beautiful thing. Kandi shares that she's trying to lose 15 pounds, and laments the fact that she has to be on a beach with Cynthia, the super model. We understand, Kandi, but just know that you are beautiful, and don't let anyone tell you any different. The conversation turns to Kandi's celibacy, which lasted 10 months. There's some adult toy talk, and some adult activity talk, as well. These ladies aren't holding back. Well, maybe Cynthia is. There are finally some guys on the beach and the girls ask to play frisbee with them. They're almost too eager to let the girls play, and this is the first time I've seen Nene truly flustered. Nene confesses in her interview that she's not ready to date after all, and that she still has Greg on her mind.
Sheree and Kim meet up for dinner and of course, they talk about Kim's boyfriend and the baby. Kim paints a beautiful picture, that everything is so perfect and so wonderful. I have a feeling it's a little less fairytale-ish than what she's saying, but I'm sure we'll see it for ourselves this season. The new BFFs inevitably begin to trash Nene, saying she doesn't have a friend for over a month, that Celebrity Apprentice changed her, that she needs to humble herself. Seriously, these ladies need to take their own advice. Like I said, all three of them go through friends like Kleenex! Come on, it's all about convenience, anyway. Right now, it's convenient for Kim and Sheree to be friends because they have a common enemy. And let's think about it for a second. Why is Nene their enemy? Because according to them, her ego has gotten out of control. Could be. But I'm thinking it's more of a jealousy thing. They basically tore a page out of the Jill and Luann "Let's Pull This Girl Back Down to Our Level" book. Now, I'm not saying Nene is totally innocent, but at least she's doing her own thing and making her own money, and that's driving Kim and Sheree nuts.
Phaedra and Apollo take their gorgeous son out for a stroll and Phaedra excitedly tells Apollo about her funeral home business venture idea. He is less than thrilled. About as thrilled as I would be, to be honest. It's an uncomfortable idea for some of us! Phaedra says it'll be like the Saks Fifth Avenue of funeral homes, and that she needs her husband and brothers to help her out with it. Apollo says it's just not in his career path. When Phaedra tries to explain exactly what his career is, she runs out of steam halfway through and admits she doesn't really know. Well, isn't that special? Do I sense trouble in paradise?
I loved the scene in Miami when the girls are in the bar and they bring them the cake with the sparkler on it! Yes, it was beautiful, but very flammable. These girls are worried about their weaves, people! LOL
Kim's birthday arrives, and Kroy takes her to a nice dinner. Kim explains that this birthday is different because there's no partying or booze. Jeez, Kim, way to make yourself even less likable. Kroy is pretty much the nicest guy on tv right now - again, what the hell? You know what I've noticed? The worst women end up getting the nicest guys. It's true! I have no idea what he sees in her, but maybe she's different away from the cameras. Let's hope. Kim goes on and on about how she can't wait till the baby's born so she can drink and get botox. Oy. I can't take this right now. Kroy changes the subject and tells Kim he's going to teach their son to shoot and hunt and do outdoorsy type stuff. Kim says this isn't her thing because she's "booksmart". Um, ok. Let's just let that one go. Kroy gives Kim a stunning chocolate diamond bracelet, and my point is proven even more. They go back to the house and the surprise party commences. Kandi is there with her lovely daughter Riley, despite the weirdness between them about the whole song drama. Kandi fills the girls in on the Miami trip, and Kim and Sheree waste no time making fun of Nene. To be fair, Kandi opened the door, and they walked right through it. Although Kandi's joke about Nene was pretty tame compared to the really mean things Kim and Sheree were saying. Kandi admits in her interview, "If it's funny, I'll laugh", so I guess she is participating in the hateration. Kim and Sheree went after Nene's teeth, her finances, and her friends, including Cynthia. It was pretty brutal. They finally stop talking about Nene, and talk about their other favorite subject, sex. Apparently, Kim isn't getting any and neither is Phaedra (trouble in paradise, I tell you). Kroy tells the girls he wants to start his own business when he's done with football, probably something outdoorsy, and all of them fall in love with him. He really is a nice guy. Kandi tells him he's proof that good guys do exist. Kim brags that she found a good one. Again, what does he see in her???
I laughed out loud when Riley and Kim's daughter were talking about boyfriends. Hilarious!
Next week, Nene and Greg talk, Apollo breaks down, and Kim's baby shower is full of drama, including a fight between Peter and Apollo. DVR set!
On Watch What Happens Live, Nene and Tatyana Ali were the guests. Tatyana is SO sweet! Seriously, I really like this girl. You know her as Ashley from "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air". Well, she's all grown up now, and has a hit show on TVOne called "Love That Girl". Evidently it's a huge hit. I gotta catch it! Tatyana is definitely a housewives superfan, she knew all the clubhouse lingo, and she even sang a little. What a fun girl. Nene was a little defensive, especially when asked about her "haters", but I didn't expect anything different from her, to be honest. She has her walls up. Nene called out Kandi for playing both sides, and I can't help but agree a little bit. I know Kandi doesn't mean any harm, but Kim and Sheree are out for blood, so anything she gives up to them about Nene is gonna end up getting twisted up and thrown back in Nene's face. Nene addressed Kim and Sheree's hater-fest at Kim's birthday and asked why they were busy talking about her instead of opening gifts, LOL! Good point. Also, one of my favorite Twitter buddies, Mike (@OhHellYes) got his question read by Andy! And it cracked Nene up! You can watch it here. The Aftershow was more fun and loose, as always. Nene seemed a lot more relaxed. I liked that Tatyana and Nene seemed to be having a nice time together. It's a lot better when the guests get along, you know? Check out all the WWHL happenings here.
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The show opens with Nene, Kandi, and Cynthia having a girls weekend in Miami. They arrive at the hotel, which is gorgeous and they jump right into some girl talk - with the bellboy still in the room. Oops! It's nice to see Kandi and Nene getting along, they seem to be on much better terms now.
Over at Casa de Kim, Kroy and Sweetie plan Kim's birthday surprise party. I really do like Kroy - I just keep asking myself what he sees in Kim? Sweetie is still kind of annoying, in my opinion.
Phaedra goes to the funeral home to speak to the Funeral Guru himself, Willie, and gets some great advice on starting her own funeral home. Although I still can't stand Phaedra's over the top southern belle routine, she is a lot more likable so far this season. I do admire her business sense, even if she does lay it on a little thick sometimes. I think Willie actually saw dollar signs in Phaedra's eyes and put her in check at one point.
Back in Miami, over a lovely lunch, Kandi makes the mistake of bringing up Nene's fight with Sheree ("I am very rich" as it's now infamously known). Nene gets very defensive and proclaims again, "I am rich". Nene claims that Sheree and Kim are conspiring against her. I don't know about that one. I do think it's funny that Sheree and Kim are besties now, when a couple of seasons ago, Sheree was "shifting" Kim's wig, but that's par for the course with these ladies. Kim, Sheree, and Nene all do the frenemy thing - they're friends, they're best friends, then they fight, they hate each other, and then they make peace, then they're friends again. I will say Nene is right to be irritated with both Kim and Sheree. I wouldn't trust either of them as far as I could throw them. Let's get back to the lunch now. The ladies notice there are a lot of other ladies in town, and comment on how weird it is that there are no guys around. A lesbian couple approach them and let them know it's Pride week, so that explains it. Was it me, or were the ladies a little stank about Pride week? I understand they like men and they're not into swimming in the lady pond, but did they have to act so irritated that Gay Pride was happening while they were in Miami? Also, it's Miami! It's Gay Pride every single day! Get over it! Am I wrong?
Sheree takes her son, who is so adorable by the way, shoe shopping. Sheree tells us her son is shy, just like she was (key word: "was"), and that she wishes his father was in his life more. She also uses this opportunity to ask her son, on camera, if there are any girls after him. Because, you see, he's an athlete and girls will inevitably pursue him. I had to laugh at this. Newflash, Sheree, you were one of those girls. You bagged an athlete and had kids with him. Just because he doesn't pay his child support doesn't mean you didn't know what you were doing when you got with Mr. Whitfield in the first place. Oh, and you were also the one bragging about your seven-figure divorce settlement since season one. Get real. The best karma in the world would be if someone just like you got with your son. Just saying.
Nene takes the girls to see a $9 million home in Miami, since she's seriously considering relocating out of Atlanta, which she now calls "Haterville". Although I doubt she will really move, it's a fun excuse to see a fabulous modern home. Nene says, "When you set limits you limit yourself." Makes sense. I really don't think this is the home for Nene, even though she says she made good money on Celebrity Apprentice. I doubt she made $9 million on Apprentice, but maybe the exposure from the show, along with Housewives, drove up her appearance fees. That, I can understand. Kandi says she doesn't count other people's money, but she doesn't believe Nene has the type of money she's claiming to have. My opinion is, Nene is without a doubt the most popular of the Atlanta Housewives. Kandi made her money before Housewives, but Nene pulled a Bethenny and turned Housewives into a vehicle for her own brand. I commend her for that. Hi, haters! LOL!
Kandi, Cynthia, and Nene are hanging out on the beach in Miami, talking about Kandi's "playground". I think Kandi looks great, especially with the long hair. Sure, she has big hips and thighs, but that's a beautiful thing. Kandi shares that she's trying to lose 15 pounds, and laments the fact that she has to be on a beach with Cynthia, the super model. We understand, Kandi, but just know that you are beautiful, and don't let anyone tell you any different. The conversation turns to Kandi's celibacy, which lasted 10 months. There's some adult toy talk, and some adult activity talk, as well. These ladies aren't holding back. Well, maybe Cynthia is. There are finally some guys on the beach and the girls ask to play frisbee with them. They're almost too eager to let the girls play, and this is the first time I've seen Nene truly flustered. Nene confesses in her interview that she's not ready to date after all, and that she still has Greg on her mind.
Sheree and Kim meet up for dinner and of course, they talk about Kim's boyfriend and the baby. Kim paints a beautiful picture, that everything is so perfect and so wonderful. I have a feeling it's a little less fairytale-ish than what she's saying, but I'm sure we'll see it for ourselves this season. The new BFFs inevitably begin to trash Nene, saying she doesn't have a friend for over a month, that Celebrity Apprentice changed her, that she needs to humble herself. Seriously, these ladies need to take their own advice. Like I said, all three of them go through friends like Kleenex! Come on, it's all about convenience, anyway. Right now, it's convenient for Kim and Sheree to be friends because they have a common enemy. And let's think about it for a second. Why is Nene their enemy? Because according to them, her ego has gotten out of control. Could be. But I'm thinking it's more of a jealousy thing. They basically tore a page out of the Jill and Luann "Let's Pull This Girl Back Down to Our Level" book. Now, I'm not saying Nene is totally innocent, but at least she's doing her own thing and making her own money, and that's driving Kim and Sheree nuts.
Phaedra and Apollo take their gorgeous son out for a stroll and Phaedra excitedly tells Apollo about her funeral home business venture idea. He is less than thrilled. About as thrilled as I would be, to be honest. It's an uncomfortable idea for some of us! Phaedra says it'll be like the Saks Fifth Avenue of funeral homes, and that she needs her husband and brothers to help her out with it. Apollo says it's just not in his career path. When Phaedra tries to explain exactly what his career is, she runs out of steam halfway through and admits she doesn't really know. Well, isn't that special? Do I sense trouble in paradise?
I loved the scene in Miami when the girls are in the bar and they bring them the cake with the sparkler on it! Yes, it was beautiful, but very flammable. These girls are worried about their weaves, people! LOL
Kim's birthday arrives, and Kroy takes her to a nice dinner. Kim explains that this birthday is different because there's no partying or booze. Jeez, Kim, way to make yourself even less likable. Kroy is pretty much the nicest guy on tv right now - again, what the hell? You know what I've noticed? The worst women end up getting the nicest guys. It's true! I have no idea what he sees in her, but maybe she's different away from the cameras. Let's hope. Kim goes on and on about how she can't wait till the baby's born so she can drink and get botox. Oy. I can't take this right now. Kroy changes the subject and tells Kim he's going to teach their son to shoot and hunt and do outdoorsy type stuff. Kim says this isn't her thing because she's "booksmart". Um, ok. Let's just let that one go. Kroy gives Kim a stunning chocolate diamond bracelet, and my point is proven even more. They go back to the house and the surprise party commences. Kandi is there with her lovely daughter Riley, despite the weirdness between them about the whole song drama. Kandi fills the girls in on the Miami trip, and Kim and Sheree waste no time making fun of Nene. To be fair, Kandi opened the door, and they walked right through it. Although Kandi's joke about Nene was pretty tame compared to the really mean things Kim and Sheree were saying. Kandi admits in her interview, "If it's funny, I'll laugh", so I guess she is participating in the hateration. Kim and Sheree went after Nene's teeth, her finances, and her friends, including Cynthia. It was pretty brutal. They finally stop talking about Nene, and talk about their other favorite subject, sex. Apparently, Kim isn't getting any and neither is Phaedra (trouble in paradise, I tell you). Kroy tells the girls he wants to start his own business when he's done with football, probably something outdoorsy, and all of them fall in love with him. He really is a nice guy. Kandi tells him he's proof that good guys do exist. Kim brags that she found a good one. Again, what does he see in her???
I laughed out loud when Riley and Kim's daughter were talking about boyfriends. Hilarious!
Next week, Nene and Greg talk, Apollo breaks down, and Kim's baby shower is full of drama, including a fight between Peter and Apollo. DVR set!
On Watch What Happens Live, Nene and Tatyana Ali were the guests. Tatyana is SO sweet! Seriously, I really like this girl. You know her as Ashley from "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air". Well, she's all grown up now, and has a hit show on TVOne called "Love That Girl". Evidently it's a huge hit. I gotta catch it! Tatyana is definitely a housewives superfan, she knew all the clubhouse lingo, and she even sang a little. What a fun girl. Nene was a little defensive, especially when asked about her "haters", but I didn't expect anything different from her, to be honest. She has her walls up. Nene called out Kandi for playing both sides, and I can't help but agree a little bit. I know Kandi doesn't mean any harm, but Kim and Sheree are out for blood, so anything she gives up to them about Nene is gonna end up getting twisted up and thrown back in Nene's face. Nene addressed Kim and Sheree's hater-fest at Kim's birthday and asked why they were busy talking about her instead of opening gifts, LOL! Good point. Also, one of my favorite Twitter buddies, Mike (@OhHellYes) got his question read by Andy! And it cracked Nene up! You can watch it here. The Aftershow was more fun and loose, as always. Nene seemed a lot more relaxed. I liked that Tatyana and Nene seemed to be having a nice time together. It's a lot better when the guests get along, you know? Check out all the WWHL happenings here.
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Just Friends
I have to say it again, I love me some Parks and Recreation. If you're not watching this show, do yourself a favor and click here.
This week's episode centered around Leslie and Ben leading a bunch of kids in a model UN. The fact that they're no longer dating doesn't make this task any easier. Oh, they start out just fine, but as they day progresses, things start to sour. Leslie thinks they can remain friends even though they can't date due to her political aspirations, but Ben is just not emotionally ready to be friends since he still has feelings for her. Leslie still has feelings for him, too, which is why she's hanging onto whatever relationship she can salvage with him, even if it is an awkward, painful friendship.
Ron is busy trying to get Tom to come back to work after the tremendous failure that was Entertainment 720. It's a much more difficult task than you'd think.
Chris asks Ann for some advice with his relationship with Jerry's daughter, which is all kinds of wrong. And I absolutely love Donna's enthusiasm for hearing about Chris' love life.
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This week's episode centered around Leslie and Ben leading a bunch of kids in a model UN. The fact that they're no longer dating doesn't make this task any easier. Oh, they start out just fine, but as they day progresses, things start to sour. Leslie thinks they can remain friends even though they can't date due to her political aspirations, but Ben is just not emotionally ready to be friends since he still has feelings for her. Leslie still has feelings for him, too, which is why she's hanging onto whatever relationship she can salvage with him, even if it is an awkward, painful friendship.
Ron is busy trying to get Tom to come back to work after the tremendous failure that was Entertainment 720. It's a much more difficult task than you'd think.
Chris asks Ann for some advice with his relationship with Jerry's daughter, which is all kinds of wrong. And I absolutely love Donna's enthusiasm for hearing about Chris' love life.
What did you think of this episode? Tweet me!
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