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By Kathy Suarez, Access Field Producer
When I was in high school and for part of college, I considered myself a bit "boy crazy" -- at least, that's what my friends would tell me. I would do the usual "OMG! OMG! OMG! He's looking at me! OMG he's so hot! I'm in love!" thing, regularly.
But when I settled down and got married, I locked up that "boy-crazy teenager part of me" in a box and hid her in the back of my sock drawer, never to come out again.
Well, it appears that since working at Access Hollywood, that crazy teenager has escaped several times from her hiding spot. I am sure some of you might remember my NKOTB incident last month. And, oh, one of my other favorites, the night I interviewed Justin Timberlake for the first time. I literally rushed home after work and changed into the sexiest top I had so he would notice me (I got more stares from construction workers and dog walkers that night though).
Regardless, my body collapsed when I saw him. My heart literally pounded so hard the whole neighborhood could hear, and my palms sweated profusely to the point that I formed a sweat puddle around me. Needless to say, I could barely remember any of questions when Justin approached. All I could do is look into those baby blues and fantasize about me being the girl in the "Senorita" video. And ever since, he's been my celebrity crush.
Click Here To Watch Video Of Wednesday Night's 'Prince Caspian' Premiere
Now, fast forward to last night. I'm standing at the Ziegfeld Theater for the premiere of "Prince Caspian" and all everyone keeps buzzing about is how devastatingly gorgeous Ben Barnes is (he plays Prince Caspian). That's just impossible. No one is as hot as Justin Timberlake in my book. Suddenly the flashes go off like mad, and this image of total hotness appears before me. He's like a perfectly sculptured Greek god. My mouth literally dropped.
by the Access Hollywood News Desk
Access has a behind-the-scenes story of Britney's appearance in court on Tuesday...
SURROUNDED: In a dress you could almost call demure, Britney was escorted by 5 LASD deputies and an entourage that included parents Jamie and Lynn. Brit (wearing a serious expression) was holding onto her mother's hand. Also there, two power attorneys; Blair Berk (who is handling the conservatorship) and Stacey Phillips (who is handling custody issues) along with teams of Lesser Attorneys from both their offices. Our reporter Selin Dark says Britney was under a tight rein, with parents and attorneys huddled closely around her. But Selin notes they treat Britney like she's "delicate." When she entered there was absolute silence. She and her ex did not make eye contact at all.
SHARP DRESSED MAN: In contrast with his ex, Kevin Federline (who arrived first) looked cocky and in control of the situation and himself. Head shaven, he wore a cream-colored striped suit and matching shoes. To Selin he looked "like he was walking a red carpet.” Interesting to note that reporters asked both "who are you wearing" but got no answer.
by Dan Gomez, Access assistant research director
With the writers strike over, many in the TV industry are hoping that all those viewers they lost would flock to their TV sets now that there are new episodes of their favorite shows. Well keep hoping, networks. Things are down all over.
For example, last night's number one show "CSI" was seen by almost 18 million viewers. The crime drama is up from last week by 800,000 people. This is a good number and most shows would kill to get it but “CSI” used to be TV’s number one show and would bring at least 24 million a week.
"Grey's Anatomy", the night's number two show, finished with 15 million viewers. The medical soap opera is down from last week by just over 1 million. Maybe it’s the overexposure of the show’s stars, either in the news or on the big screen but “Grey’s” like “CSI” is down significantly. In fact, “Grey’s” and “CSI” would often compete for the week’s top spot.
By Lisa DaySo we had to wait through a long strike, but "The Office" is finally back in full force.
After last week's limited cast Dinner Party episode, it was great to see ALL the characters that we love.
And how much do we love Kevin and Phyllis now?
While he usually plays aloof, Kevin revealed his sensitive side was suffering after a recent breakup. And how sweet was his triumph after "winning one" for the team by getting control of the parking lot?
Meanwhile, Phyllis may have one line, but it stole the show as she told Andy to, "make sure you call when you get there, so we know you're OK," after he realized he left his cell phone in his car parked on the street.
And although some fans are finding Jim and Pam's love now stale and static, Jim's engagement ring reveal, and the near proposal, sure changed that!
So thank goodness everyone is back at work, and maybe as the season unfolds we can hear more from the minor players (Stanley… come back!) as we wonder what exactly Creed is going to do with that third office chair?
by Nomi Pincus, Access production assistant
The time, 1990. The place, my living room in New Jersey. There I was, a young 12-year-old girl dancing along to my favorite VHS tape of the New Kids on the Block compilation videos.
I would dance and sing along, fantasizing that maybe I would be able to go to one of their concerts...just to see them in person. I didn't care if I was in the last row, just to be in the same room with them would mean the world to me. They were my life, my everything, I was officially obsessed.
From wall to wall posters, to their pillow cases and pajama sets, my world was all about NKOTB! I would dream about meeting them and then wake up with disappointment as reality hit. And as life sometimes offers us disappointments, my mother said I was too young to go their concert, and so along with many of my crazy, young dreams, that one was laid to rest and life moved on...without NKOTB!
On March 9th, one of the best (if not the best) shows on television will air its final episode. “The Wire” is a crime drama created by a former police reporter of The Baltimore Sun, David Simon, and a former Baltimore homicide detective, Ed Burns. The show focuses on the American drug war in Baltimore, Maryland. The very thing that makes “The Wire” great is the same exact thing that pushes what should be a large audience away. Simply put – it’s too real, too brutal and too honest for most to handle.
The cast is made up of lesser-known actors that fit naturally in their roles. Real-life Baltimore figures were cast to provide real Baltimore history, slang and culture. The majority of the episodes are based on real events that took place in Baltimore.
Another stellar season of "Project Runway" came to a close last night, with cocky and flamboyant Christian Siriano, reserved and indecisive Jillian Lewis, and Grecian drape-obsessed and sardonic Rami Kashou battling for style supremacy in a knockdown fashion melee in the middle of Bryant Park.Before we get to who out chic'd who, lets go over what these style-soldiers were waging war for?
- A spread in Elle Magazine (unless Nina Garcia hates it)
- A chance to sell your collection on BlueFly.com (I don’t care how many times she says it, but Heidi Klum is not logging on to the internet to get her gear.)
- A 2008 Saturn Astra (this product tie-in has never made sense. Besides the last three "Runway" winners, I challenge you to find a fashion designer who would buy a Saturn. Even if it was adorned with Mood fabrics, I still don’t see it.)
- 1 year of representation from Designers Management Agency (who doesn't love a good agent to do their dirty work!)
- And the jackpot-- $100,000 to start their own collection (furnished by Tres Semme)
And now, on to the recap!
by Michael Lewittes, Access Hollywood producer
(The following blog also appears in The Huffington Post. CLICK HERE to view.)
Traditionally, right after the Academy Awards, the entertainment magazines feature the big winners on their covers. But this year you would have had a better chance of finding Waldo on a weekly’s cover than Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Tilda Swinton or Javier Bardem.
Actually, we’ve come to expect the weeklies to run post-Academy Awards covers, promising all the “Oscar Glitz, Glamour, Gowns and Gossip!” Not this year, the Academy Award’s 80th anniversary. No, this year the only thing expected were those who were expecting – and a few stars who already gave birth.
In fact, you have to turn 63 pages in People magazine before uncovering an Oscar winner. And there, you will only find a goofy grimacing Javier Bardem clutching an Oscar at Prince’s post-awards party. But then again, maybe it’s better being hidden away than to be included on page 15 of OK!, for example, where winners Tilda Swinton, Marion Cottilard and Daniel Day-Lewis were in a fashion feature called, “What Were They Thinking?”
But what ever could have motivated two-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis to wear brown suede shoes with his tux thankfully wasn’t that mag’s main cover question. Like the other tabloids, OK! was baby-obsessed this week, and asked, across a cover shot of (the not nominated) Katie Holmes, “Is She Pregnant?”
Here’s another question: Aren’t the entertainment magazines supposed to know those answers instead of asking its readers to find out. According to OK!, “Katie’s and Tom’s reps deny Katie’s pregnant.” So then one more question? Why put her on the cover if she’s not pregnant? (OK! argues its it piece that recently “Katie uncharacteristically wore loose-fitting dresses that seemed to reveal the hint of a bump to spectators.” Oh, OK.)
The real reason for these types of covers is that bona fide American stars having babies – whether true or not – sell better than award-winning foreign film stars like Marion Cottilard (quick name three people who saw, “La Vie En Rose” – don’t worry, I couldn’t either.) Plus, this year’s Oscars, considered to be a real snooze, was the least watched telecast ever.