Watch and Listen!

Happy Monday, everyone!  I am a little slow to get my week started since I am still recovering from a dumb summer cold.  Who gets sick in June?  Ugh, I guess me.  Anyway, I am on the mend and back to work.  Here is where you can find me tonight and I hope you will watch and listen:

1.  Driving with Gass:  I will be on an hour earlier tonight because I am broadcasting live at 7:30PM in Los Angeles.  So, listen to #RadioBurtt on KWSS.org at 6:35PM PT/9:35PM ET tonight.  Just click on the tab, "Listen Live" and you are good to go! Come join me, Kevin, and Cindy as we discuss the latest in entertainment news.  If you live in Phoenix area, you can tune in at 106.7 FM.

2.  ITVFest 2012 Awards Nominations:  At 7:30 PM PT/10:30PM ET, you can watch me LIVE on UStream announcing the nominations for the ITVFest Awards to be held during the Pop Con on Sunday, July 8th.  I will be co-hosting the nominations with comedian, Jonny Loquasto, so I hope you will tune in to catch all of the excitement.  Link to the live broadcast is here.

I hope you will join me tonight for a little entertainment news and the reveal of the nominees.......

The Friday Five: June 8th

It's time to wrap up the week with the Friday Five after a busy first part of the week and then two days in bed with a cold. (Boo!)  Here's what's been happening this week:

1.  AfterBuzz TV:  I'm really enjoying my weekly wrap-up show for SYTYCD every Wednesday night with AJ Gibson.  We talk dance, choreography, and a little bit of gossip on the show.  I know it runs really late for those of you on the East Coast, so you can listen to the podcast from Wednesday here.  I will let you know when the video is available.  Watch each week LIVE on AfterBuzz TV.




2.  Wreck-It Ralph:  I saw a sneak preview of this Pixar film at last year's D23 conference and at E3 this year, they released the full trailer.  I think this is going to a Must See on my summer movie list because it pays homage to the classic video games of my youth done in a way only Pixar can create.  How about you?

Wearing my Lotus Premium Denim at the Let It Shine premiere on Tuesday.

3.  Lotus Premium Denim:  When I attended the GBK Productions Gifting Suite last week, the ladies at Lotus Premium Denim hooked me up with a complimentary pair of their jeans. I chose a pair of the dark wash since they look better on camera, but they also have a more hipster vintage line that I loved too. They just make your butt look good and who doesn't want that? Head on over to their Facebook page and tell them KB sent you.



4.  Cleaning Out the Clutter:  I've talked about cleaning out my house a million times before.  I like a very minimalist house, so being home always encourages me to clean and sell what I don't need anymore. (By the way, a few new dresses went up this week!) So, I love it when I open a box and find gems like this video with my Toyota Live co-host.  We shot this in September 2007 in Hawaii to honor Toyota's 50th Anniversary in the U.S.  Enjoy the wardrobe, it's the best part of the video.

5. Sex And The City (SATC):  I won't ever let this show die, will I?  Yes, I am fan who has watched each episode at least five times.  Lately, I have noticed that many of the episodes are starting to show their age and look really dated.  Well, I am not the only one, seems like BuzzFeed had the same idea, but they take it a step further.  Read their article:  "28 Ways Sex and The City Would be Different If It Were On TV Now".  It's hilarious and a worthy read for any SATC fan.

Have a great weekend!  I have a Mad Men party to attend and a Mad Men finale to watch. What are you up to this weekend?


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Disclosure:  My jean were gifted courtesy of Lotus Premium Denim.  My opinions are all my own.

Disney Channel's 'Let It Shine' Premiere

On Tuesday night, I covered the red carpet for the premiere of Disney Channel's new original movie, Let It Shine.  The film stars Coco Jones, Tyler James Williams, and Trevor Jackson and it focuses on the message of staying true to yourself and following your dreams.  You are in for a treat as this film has a powerhouse cast with loads of talent.  Mark your calendars for the June 15th premiere on the Disney Channel.  Now, sit back and enjoy the photos and video interviews from the night....

This girl is a star: Coco Jones

 Ariel Winter of Modern Family is becoming one of my favorite young actresses to interview.  We saw her last at the Gracie Awards being her usual fashionable self.  

 Did you know I worked with Booboo and Fivel Stewart back in 2006 on a series called Blue Dolphin Kids?  Take a look, they were both so little. 

 The entire Simpson Family dressed in black and white in support of sister, Alli's, big hosting debut with Radio Disney.  It was nice to catch up with Cody since I haven't seen him since he mentored the N.B.T. semi-finalists last August.

 Zendaya looked beautiful in her orange dress on the red carpet. (She looks like she's ready to claw someone though....giggle.)  

 Oh, my niece loves Bradley Steven Perry from Good Luck, Charlie.  She got a shout out from him that I sent off to her yesterday. 

 Adam Irigoyen from Shake It Up had a fun little rivalry with Bradley Steven Perry going on during the premiere.  See the interview here. 

 One of my favorite Disney stars, Olivia Holt, from Kickin' It.  She is so sweet and lovely. Next to her is Kerris Dorsey from Moneyball.  If you haven't seen this film, add it to your Netflix queue now.  

To see more videos from the Let It Shine premiere from other Disney Channel stars like Zendaya, Alli Simpson, Trevor Jackson, and more, click here.  


As a reminder, these are all of my personal photos.  You are welcome to use them, but please give credit and link back to Red Carpet Closet.  Thank you!

Baby Bump Watch CONFIRMED: Gisele Bundchen

Well, geez, that was easy.  One day after I announce a Baby Bump Watch on Gisele Bundchen, US Weekly confirms that Gisele is indeed pregnant with her second child.  Now if only this one was that easy to solve.  For those of you wanting more information on Jennifer Aniston, I am taking a break until next week.  We will have an avalanche of information on Jen since her beau, Justin Theroux, has his next film opening, Rock of Ages.  (And oh, are you going to love this film. It's good.)


So, congratulations go out to Gisele and Tom Brady!  Now, who do you think is our next Baby Bump Watch for 2012?  Miley Cyrus, anyone?  (I actually hope not, she is too young!)

For those of you who are So You Think You Can Dance fans, join me tonight on AfterBuzz TV at 10PM PT as we discuss the show, the dancers, and what to expect this season.  Watch here.  

Baby Bump Watch 2012: Gisele Bundchen

*Update:  This has been confirmed by US Weekly. See the post here.*


We still haven't resolved the mystery surrounding our last Baby Bump Watch.  In fact, Jennifer Aniston has a hard core faction of fans in her corner, but there are also the Team Pitt fans who are stuck in 2005 with Angie and Jen fighting over Brad (Read the comments).  Come on, kids, everyone is happy and has moved on.  So, while I don't have an answer yet about Jen, let's talk about Gisele.  Gisele and Tom Brady are royalty in New England and they already have one little prince together. (Tom also has child with Bridget Moynahan.) Rumor has it that Gisele is expecting again.  When this photo surfaced, I had to go with my instincts and make her my next official Baby Bump Watch.  With her incredible body that bounced back so quickly after her first, I think this photo is leading all of us to believe she is indeed pregnant. She is never out of shape. So, let the official Baby Bump Watch begin........(and let's hope she doesn't keep offering motherly advice to everyone like last time.)

Hollywood Secrets: Reality Show Edition

I always love demystifying Hollywood whether it is from the "days of yore" (Guess which show that quote is from) or taking current accepted practices in the entertainment industry and revealing the truth. Today's edition of Hollywood secrets is telling you the truth about reality shows.......they aren't real.  Here are three things to think about:

1. The Kardashian House:  Yes, I try to keep this site as Kardashian-free as possible, but this fact irks me.  The house that they show in Keeping Up With The Kardashians is not even in Calabasas.  It is in Studio City on a heavily-traveled street that not only counts George Clooney as a neighbor, but it is also the exit of a well-trafficked canyon and hiking trail in LA.  This house is so recognizable, I have no idea why the producers tried to pretend that it is their home. (I know the Kardashians want privacy, but this home is SO well-known.)  In fact, they need to figure out what they are going to do for next season because the house is for sale. I hope the new owners negotiate a fat fee to pass their home off as a Kardashian home.  Below are a few photos I took on my recent hike and check out a recent real estate article about this farce.

2.  Housewives:  Let's all just admit it, most of us watch one franchise or the other.  I am a huge fan of the Beverly Hills edition because it is so close to home.  The stories that have evolved from this series are dramatic and often tragic, but they are real.  It's is sometimes hard to remember that what we are watching on camera is a person's real life.  This fact hit me on Friday when I was at the GBK Productions MTV Movie Awards gifting suite when I interviewed Taylor Armstrong who has had a tough year.  In my mind, she is always crying, breaking down, and fighting demons in her life because that is what I have watched on the show the last two seasons.  Well, it was refreshing to see her happy and full of joy during our interview.  She couldn't confirm that they were currently filming the next season, but I can confirm they are.  Let's hope her story takes a turn towards happiness:



If you want to see the Chagoury Couture dress we both wore and mentioned in this interview, click here.


3.  The Bachelor:  This is probably one of the most fake shows on TV.  I used to watch it for the cheese factor, but it is amazing to me how many people buy into this fantasy. If you don't believe me, go visit my friend, Reality Steve.  He will give you the inside scoop on the smoke and mirrors of this franchise.  I honestly think this show needs to fade away, but y'all keep watching.  Stop it!  Anyway, here's a 2010 interview with Vienna Girardi, "winner" of Jake Pavelka's season.  She debunks the fancy food and timeline of the show.  You can see her comments at the 1:14 mark:



What do you think about the "reality" of reality television and why do you keep watching The Bachelor?

The Friday Five: June 1st

Every time I have doubts about my retirement from the road, I wind up having a week like this:  crazy, busy, and right in the mix of entertainment news.  Ah, the universe always has a way of keeping you on your intended path.  Here's my Friday Five for this week:

Photo courtesy of Gennefer Gross

1.  I Just Want My Pants Back:  This was a fun night.  I talked earlier this week about the efforts to save the MTV show and hopefully, the cast will find a new home.  We had so much fun talking about the show and the antics on set.  If you missed the live stream, you can find the rebroadcast here or below.  A big thanks to Gennefer Gross, the Streamin Garage crew, and my publicist, Melanie Marquez, for all of their efforts.

Hamming it up on the red carpet.

2.  Gracie Awards: I don't think there is any other event in Los Angeles that manages to gather such an impressive list of women in the media each and every year.  I was so excited to bring my niece to the event because there were a lot of wonderful role models on the red carpet that night.  Here is one of my favorite interviews from the evening with 2-time Oscar winner, Sally Field.  The woman is ballsy and she speaks her mind.  That is awesome. (Also, a big shout out to Valerie Blackburn, Chair of the Alliance of Women in Media and Market Controller for CBS Radio, for even knowing who I am and for the lovely compliment on my work. The interview is here.)




3.  Chris Hemsworth:  Need I say more? Here is my interview with him for Snow White and the Huntsman.  The feed on my end wasn't very good quality, but I was the one asking the questions on the other end for iVillage.  He and his wife had their first child less than 24 hours before, so there was a lot of good scoop in this interview.  Next up for me is the press junket for Rock of Ages this weekend and you know how excited I am about that movie!  You can read the accompanying article by my iVillage colleague, Ali Gray, here.



4.  Squaresville:  About a year and a half ago, I filmed a small cameo in a new web series called Squaresville awesome nerdy girls just trying to fit in.  I posted about the shoot and again when the production was in fundraising mode.  Well, the show is up and running and definitely worth a look.  See their first episode here.

5.  Charles Winston:  I always like to feature one fashion or accessory in my Friday Five and this week is no different.  At the 84th Annual Academy Awards, I was lucky enough to wear the jewelry of Charles Winston.  This year, he gifted me with the ring I wore on the red carpet.  I wanted to showcase it because it is the perfect complementary piece to the earrings I received from him last year.  I'm a lucky girl.  Thanks, Charles! Visit his site here for more gorgeous pieces from his collection.

I also met a new Aussie friend yesterday, Leanne from Deep Fried Fruit.  She had a few questions about dressing for the red carpet, so I think I am inspired to do a post about it soon.  Here is her article and the incredible Disney event she will be attending.  

Also, I have my monthly appearance with my Cocktails and Conversation gals tomorrow morning at 5AM PT/8AM ET.  I know it is early for my West Coast pals, but , East Coast, join us here.  I will post the rebroadcast later in the day.  We will be discussing 50 Shades of Grey (oh boy!), my visit to the Good Luck, Charlie set, and the inside scoop on my Chris Hemsworth interview.  


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Have a great weekend!