We finally made it to Vegas! I am so excited for the season to start because I think the Top 20 is going to be the strongest cast we have seen in a few seasons. We will also start bringing in guests next week, so stay tuned to see who will be our first guest on AfterBuzz TV.
Alas, we found out Jake's fate on the show as well. I'm sad he won't continue on, but we are all so proud of him for making it to Vegas. It's such a big accomplishment. Congrats, Jake....we love you!
Finally, I have a few choice words for Nigel Lythgoe. I have a problem when he starts setting up scenarios on the show to create drama like #TheBattle. Viewers can see right through this staged moment and it created a fraudulent moment on a show that has so much heart when it just lets the drama unfold naturally. So, stop tinkering with the show, Nigel!
Let me know who your favorites are for the Top 20 in the comments below. It will be interesting to see if your predictions are right!
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Tony Awards, Monkeys and More!
On Sunday, I was asked to live tweet The Actors Fund Tony Party. It was such a fun night filled with incredible honorees from TV and film in addition to celebrating Broadway's biggest night.
Tommy Tune and Anne Jeffreys
Listen to Tommy Tune tap at the opening of the show here.
June Lockhart showing off one of the first Tonys ever awarded. She won for For Love or Money in 1948.
Marissa Jarot Winokur accepting her award.
The petite Cathy Rigby McCoy jumped on a chair to accept her honor.
Charlotte Rae from The Facts of Life. See our photo together here.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Media Mondays
I shot another few episodes of ClevverTV's It's a Wrap. Episodes up soon!
Here are all of my media appearances from last week:
AfterBuzz TV SYTYCD: If you missed last week's episode, here is our discussion about the Memphis auditions. I am so excited we move on to Vegas this week!
SheKnows: My favorite articles from last week:
Writers Guild names 101 Best Written TV Series-Do you agree with this list?
Ricky Gervais wants to host 2014 Oscars-Let the host speculation begin.
Lindsey Vonn gets drug tested at red carpet event-I mean, when you are in a gown, you might as well pee in a cup.
Tom Barnard Podcast: We talked way too much about me in this episode...if you are dying to know my backstory, listen in at the 15:45 mark.
The Radio Dish: We talk about my favorite punk in the biz-Justin Bieber. Sigh. Is his 15 minutes up yet? Listen in at the 22-minute mark.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Jesse Eisenberg: The Worst Press Junket Interview Ever?
By now, many of you have seen the above interview with Now You See Me star Jesse Eisenberg and Univision reporter Romina Puga. If you haven't seen it, watch the awkward interview before you read some of my thoughts.
I've talked a lot about press junkets in the past. It is seriously speed dating for reporters since we get a timed 4-10 minutes (about 15 minutes if you are a big outlet like E!) to ask every question about the movie while trying to navigate asking a personal question which is often forbidden. On average, you are in the room with the celebrity for 4-5 minutes.
The stars are often tired and cranky if your interview time is in the afternoon. The junkets can often be two to three days of reporters marching in and out of your room. Some interviews can be fun, but I know they hear the same questions over and over again. It's tedious...however, they are paid very well to act in the film, so part of the job is to promote the film. It comes with the territory of being an actor.
Some celebrities are masters at make each interview seem fresh and interesting. My recent interview with Gwyneth Paltrow is one example. On the other hand, I struggled through an interview with Reese Witherspoon even with her America's Sweetheart image. (Although that reputation took a hit recently.)
In some ways, I watch this video and think Eisenberg is being a big old jerk in answering some of these questions. He possibly had a very long day of interviews, but he's an actor. He can fake it even if he doesn't like the questions.
On the other hand, I know I am watching a young, inexperienced reporter just by her questions. She went in with a gimmick and it didn't work. A more experienced journalist might have been able to save the interview and gone back to more basic junket questions just to get the footage they needed. I'm not sure if Puga reviews her questions with an editor or a producer beforehand, but it is always good to have another person review your junket questions before you go in the room. It's just a good reminder for entertainment journalists to always be prepared with a Plan B if your original set of questions is bombing. Remember, you need to make those 4-5 minutes count!
While I think this video is a great learning tool for all of us in the industry--entertainment reporters and actors, I don't think it did either Eisenberg nor Puga any favors. It makes him look obnoxious and it makes her look incompetent at her job. I don't think I would have released the video, but Puga and her outlet did. She also wrote a blog about it as well....and it makes me sad to hear how awful she felt in that room. No one deserves that--ever.
Watch the video and give me your thoughts in the comments below!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
DWTS Connections: Lacey Schwimmer
I've shared this before, but I think it is a fun flashback for a few of you to see another DWTS connection...and this time it's not Cheryl Burke. I hosted an infomercial back in 2010 and the celebrity endorser was Lacey Schwimmer. Unfortunately, we didn't get the chance to work together, but here's a fun look back at the infomercial...The Rhythm Rocker!
I also found a hilarious Consumer Reports video reviewing the workout equipment and our infomercial. You never know what you are going to find on YouTube. Watch here.
I also found a hilarious Consumer Reports video reviewing the workout equipment and our infomercial. You never know what you are going to find on YouTube. Watch here.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Media Mondays
Beautiful flowers from my fellow DWTS aficionado, Catherine. Thank you! My thank you vid is here if you missed it.
AfterBuzz TV SYTYCD: You can see everything about the show here.
Tom Barnard Podcast: We're officially live! Last week, we talked about Philip Seymour Hoffman's 10-day trip to rehab for heroin. What??!! Listen here. Join me tomorrow at 2:15pst as we talk the latest entertainment news...it's a juicy week for news, so don't miss out! Listen here live.
SheKnows:
Katie Couric dishes on dates with Bob Saget & Jeff Probst--Who knew Katie had such a hot dating life?
The Young and the Restless: Jeanne Cooper tribute show--The loss of a legend.
Jessica Simpson's "Throwback Thursday" video: A Chorus Line--She's pretty darn good.
Cocktails and Cupcakes: It's always an early, but a fun morning and we dished big time. Is Beyoncé pregnant or not? Is Jaden Smith a punk? We answer all of those questions this week. It's a dishy good time. Listen here.
The Radio Dish: More Will and Jaden Smith talk, but we get serious with a chat about Blake Shelton's benefit concert for the Oklahoma tornado victims. Listen here.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Who Wore It Best?: Anne Heche, Cheryl Burke or...
It's time for another round of Who Wore It Best? Again, it's with the amazing creations of Gilbert Chagoury of Chagoury Couture who has designed my Oscar dress for the last three years. His work is incredible especially when it comes to the beadwork on the gowns.
I was super excited to see the dress was worn by two celebs including Anne Heche of NBC's Save Me and Cheryl Burke of DWTS. I like seeing the contrast of blondes versus a brunette wearing the gown. It shows you that a well-designed dress looks good on many different complexions, body types and hair color.
Time for the big survey! It's just for fun, so vote away.
Who Wore It Best?
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