X-Factor…over the past few days I have noticed that Simon Cowell and the American-Idol-style talent show have been rustling up quite a few hits on posts that I wrote over the past year since the upstart first landed on this side of the big pond. There has been a lot of scuttlebutt recently about Cowell’s X-Factor dilemmas and speculation that he may jump ship and return to his old stomping grounds where his career first skyrocketed at Fox. But, insiders are insistent that the acid-tongued Brit is not the type to “go back”. Even still, high ratings are what give rise to a stiff boner in the Cowell scenario, just betcha. One confidant has been whispering that Cowell may have a new project in the works. News at 11!
Ed Burns…fessed up on a minor late-late-night talk show that he stalked Robert Redford in the early days when he was a struggling actor and that the ballsy move paid off. In fact, it launched his filmmaking career. Apparently, Burns was attending an event where the aging matinee idol was giving a talk, when a light bulb went off inside his head. Although a short film he was toting around with him that day at the event was a rough-cut, he saw there was an opportunity to approach Redford in a hallway – and subsequently – elected to seize the day. As the Sundance founder approached an elevator, Burns scurried up to the Academy Award-winner and pitched his project. Redford took the package in hand and uttered up just two words, before turning, and going on his merry way. “No Promises.” A few months later, Burns got a call out-of-the-blue from Redford’s camp – and guess what? – it was a go! Sometimes you just have to a little chutzpah to get your foot in the door, eh?
Kelly Clarkson…rumors have been floating around Hollywood that the American Idol cutie may be “gay” or toying with the idea of “experimenting”. I am reminded of the old phrase we used to use when we were kids. “Les-be friends and go Homo!” Until I spot Clarkson rummaging through second-hand stores for flannel shirts – and chopping off luscious strands of hair to make way for a “butch” do – I am holding judgment. But, it is a titillating piece of gossip, isn’t it? And, you thought she was hopping in-between-the-sheets with Simon Cowell, Hollywood casting-couch style, eh?
Patrick Dempsey…the handsome actor was feeling tweet yesterday when he allegedly scooped up Tulley’s financially-troubled Coffee chain at auction. But, the sale is not final, yet. A Bankruptcy Court Judge must approve the transaction before Dempsey can boast that he’s in-like-Flynn. If the purchase is successfull, I expect he’ll be slapping his face on the signage, eh? Actually, the thespian has noted for the record that he didn't get involved in the tricky purchase just for profit. Dempsey was bent on saving at least 500 jobs (or so he claims). The enterprising star outbid the green-eyed monster (Starbucks) – for now – that is. It is wholly possible that the Seattle-based rival may make a pitch for the java house before the court proceedings are finalized in a month or so. Stay posted for updates!
And, how was your day?
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