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Gossip Cheat Sheet: Lindsay’s Still Drinking. Who’s Surprised?

Angela - Syracuse — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:00:42 +0000

Poor Lindsay. With all the cheating scandals behind us, we celebrity-obsessed gossip hunters had nothing to do this week but focus our attention on Lilo’s first week of “sobriety.” Which, if you aren’t living under a rock, we all know didn’t go so well. But it did go better than Lady Gaga’s trip to the Mets game. And life in general for those Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Oh, celebs. Let’s review this week’s biggest and baddest gossip stories.

Muy Importante

1. Beep Beep goes Lindsay Lohan’s SCRAM bracelet! It went off less than a week after it was strapped on. Color me shocked. Actually, color me the opposite of shocked…what is that, gray? Apparently, Lilo’s claiming that she did not drink and alcohol was “spilled” on her SCRAM bracelet. Because everyone is going to believe cracked out Lindsay over a highly scientific piece of equipment. And let’s be real: how on earth could vodka soak through a sequin pantsuit?

2. Globe Magazine publishes Gary Coleman’s final days. Why someone would have the audacity to do this I don’t know, but I’m pretty sure his gold-digging ex-wife, Shannon Price, needed the moolah. R.I.P Gary.

3. Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice is in a lot of debt. 11 million smackeroos, to be exact. And I can’t imagine why. She’s so frugal and down to earth! Unfortunately, that means she’s gotta put her palatial NJ mansion on the market. (Editor’s Note: I wonder if she’s going to return her bubbies?) And it could be yours for a cool $3.9 million. That is, of course, if you want to live in New Jersey. (ZING!)

4. Lady Gaga loves the Mets. So much so that she showed up to their game in a hot set of lingerie. When a fellow fan snapped her photo and posted it on Twitter, homegirl gave the entire stadium a piece of her mind, shocking the world by flipping the bird. What I’m shocked about though, is that she put her nearly bare butt on a gnarly baseball stadium seat. Ewww.

5. Shawn King, Larry King’s wife, attempted suicide. After rumors swirled about how King slept with his wife’s sister for many years, she was found unconscious at her home on May 28th. While originally assumed to be an accidental drug overdose, two suicide notes were later discovered. So sad. I really, really hope she gets the help and support she needs to take care of her two kids.

Less Importante:

1. Michael Lohan is opening a new nightclub aptly called, “CONTROVERSY.” Too bad Lindsay can no longer keep him in business.

2. January Jones gets caught by the paps for doing a a major WALK OF SHAME. Paps snapped a photo of her exiting the cab in the morning wearing the same dress she wore the night before. Uhhh Jan, this isn’t college. Get it together, girl. Hollywood isn’t as forgiving as the drunk frat boys who live next door.

3. Heidi Montag filed for legal separation from Flesh Beard. Or at least that’s what she wants us to believe. We’ll see the truth (on MTV) soon enough.

4. Liam Hemsworth is off the market. Looks like Hottie Hemsworth is digging Miley’s new look.

5. In honor of this week’s Glee season finale, let’s get a look at yummy Cory Monteith looking all cute and Canadian. Mmm mmm good.

Miley Makes a Very Good Point

Angela - Syracuse — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:00:53 +0000

As much as I dislike Miley Cyrus and all her bimbo-ish ways (like when she said she’s never listened to Jay-Z but he’s mentioned in her hit, “Party in the U.S.A”), this girl really speaks her mind and sometimes, she’s spot on. Like her recent comments on the painstakingly obvious double standard that young, female entertainers have to live up to in the entertainment industry.

Lately, Miley’s received a lot of flack for her onstage antics, from her revealing bondage-like costumes to her pseudo-lesbian kiss. Although, yes, she’s only 17-years-old and is still part of the controlling Disney family which has dictated her persona and image in the past, I think all the controversy surrounding Miley is unwarranted and, most of all, a double standard in an industry that expects their male pop stars to be lusted after (i.e. The Jonas Brothers) while the females remain prim and proper.

I agree with critics who comment that Miley should be a role model for the young girls who have looked up to her since her Hannah Montana days, but to be honest, what Miley is doing now is no different than what other male pop stars have done in the past. Many of them are provocative, crude and most of all, they speak their mind. What makes Miley so different from this other group is the fact she has boobs and a nice body, which automatically puts her in the “slut” category. Because she decides to dress and act to her own liking, people are getting all riled up because she’s no longer the doe-eyed, naive girl she once was.

What’s more, it frustrates me to no end to think about all the young male celebrities out there who have naked pictures of themselves on the internet or are caught doing doing drugs, but the public rarely scolds them for their mishaps. Why? Because guys don’t get the controversy.

Think: can you think of any male pop stars who have been scrutinized as much as Britney or Miley? It’s almost as if people expect these men to do these things and when it all actually happens, everyone excuses them for it. Not convinced? I can think of one perfect example: Chace Crawford and his recent drug arrest. Chace has always been the golden boy from the South whom everyone adored because of his pretty face and nice demeanor. And when he got arrested for possessing an untouched blunt in his car, what happened? Nothing. Yes, he was booked by the police and TMZ published his mugshot, but other than that, no one actually said anything about Chace’s arrest. If this were to happen to any female personality or actress, the aftermath would’ve been astounding and probably detrimental to their careers.

I’ve never liked Miley and always thought she was another Disney mannequin, but I respect her for stating something about the industry that has been so true for so long. For all the scrutiny and bad press they receive from not only the media but also faithful watchdogs (like us), it’s refreshing to see a female pop star take a stance on something as important as this.

You go Miley.

The Rival Rundown: UConn vs Tennessee

Sara C - Fordham — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:00:33 +0000

Welcome back to The Rival Rundown! If you’ve always wanted to give props to your school on CC, now’s your chance! Shoot us an email explaining what’s awesome and unique about your school (or what stinks about Rival U) at rivalrundown [at] collegecandy.com!

This week we deviate from our typical Rival Rundown in two ways. First, we’ll be covering a (women’s!) basketball rivalry, as the athletic calendar moves into a new season. Second, this rivalry–between the University of Connecticut and the University of Tennessee–has been canceled! Though lauded by Sports Illustrated as one of the most intense rivalries in any sport this decade, in 2007, officials at Tennessee mysteriously elected not to renew their contract to schedule any further seasonal games against UConn. What makes this rivalry, apart from its shocking termination, unique? Read on to find out!

Quick Facts

UConn: Public land-grant research institution in Storrs, CT with 17,000 undergraduates. Founded in 1881.
Tennessee: Public research institution in Knoxville, TN with 21,000 undergraduates. Founded in 1794.

1. Women’s Basketball Record

UConn: 13-9
Tennessee: 9-13

Three credits to: UConn

2. Coaching Caché

UConn: In Geno Auriemma’s 24-year tenure as head coach of the Lady Huskies, he has transformed the team, which formerly had but one winning season, to 6-time national champions with three perfect seasons and 32 Big East conference titles.
Tennessee: Pat Summitt has been honored for many achievements in her 30-year career, most notably as the all-time winningest basketball coach–of either men or women–in NCAA history.

Three credits to: Tennessee. All-time winningest > three perfect seasons.

3. Fun Facts

UConn: In 2004, UConn became the first and only college to win NCAA titles in both men’s and women’s basketball in the same year.
Tennessee: Nicknamed the Volunteers (or Vols for short), the UT mascot references the state namesake and its historical tradition for residents’ volunteering for service in major American wars.

Three credits to: UConn. Can your school top that?

4. Ass-Kicking Alumni

UConn: Meg Ryan (attended), Moby (attended), Rebecca Lobo
Tennessee: Al Gore, Peyton Manning, Pat Summitt

Three credits to: Tennessee. Can’t argue with this one!

5. Acceptance Rate Agony

UConn: 54.5%
Tennessee: 64.8%

Three credits to: UConn

And the diploma goes to: UConn squeaks by to win this rundown. Stay tuned through this season to see if these heated rivals will face one another in March Madness!

Olympics 2008: The Speedo Controversy

Lauren - University of Michigan — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:00:04 +0000

With every Olympic games comes a slew of controversy, and this year is no exception. First it was the un-inviting of Joey Cheek. Then it was the American Cyclists who offended the Chinese government by showing up with masks on.

And the problems don’t stop there.

Apparently, Speedo is causing quite a stir.

Their newest high tech design, the Speedo LZR Racer, has become the talk of the world. This is more than just a bathing suit; it is a record breaker. Since its introduction to the pool, 13 world records have been broken. All in the Racer.

Surely, that is no coincidence. The suit (designed with help from NASA) repels water, molds the swimmer’s body into a perfectly aerodynamic shape and even helps a bit with buoyency. Those unable to wear the suit (due to endorsements with other companies) are crying foul: their Racer-wearing opponents have an unfair advantage.

If I were a swimmer, I would be pissed off too. But I am not. I am simply a fan and to me there is a much larger issue here…

The fact that this suit covers up…everything.

Seriously; what the hell happened to the itty bitty Speedos of our past? I know that NO ONE wants to see those on some fat old dude on the beach, but BRING THEM BACK. These swimmers are in the best shape possible. I don’t care about records. I care about abs. And I want to see them.

I am not sure I can even justify watching the swimming competitions now. Sure, I want to see my fellow Wolverine, Michael Phelps, bring home 8 Golds, but I want to see him do it in one of these. Is that too much to ask?

There Will Be Cake for the Princess

Donyae - University of Maryland — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:30:06 +0000

Is it wrong to laugh at fat chics? To giggle as you stuff them with delicious, delicious cake? How about if it’s in the form a video game? How about it was created by a girl? That is the controversy that surrounds Sony’s new too-cute-to-be-true game, Fat Princess.

Add one more to the line of cute-n-quirky games that are being put out to attract gamers to shelves. Like Katamari Damacy, the game play is easy, the colors bright, the plot simple: feed the princess, make her heavy so people don’t steal her. Easy! But is it too much?

Some feminists seem to think so. According to this article, feminist gamers from no less than two web sites are up in arms over this. Because she’s a girl. And she’s fat. That’s a problem for feminism. . . apparently.

Now before we proceed, I am a feminist. Ra, ra, fight against inequalities and all that. But rather then be upset about this game, I’ve found a few reasons to applaud this game. Yes, in the name of feminism.

I see Fat Princess as a new wave in gaming.

For starters, she’s in her own castle. This is no damsel in distress that’s been whisked away by some fiendish overlord waiting for some dashing knight to get off his questing butt and come save her. No, her kingdom didn’t let her get stolen. They want her to stay. They value her. Not as some after-prize for vanquishing evil, like, “Sure random adventurer, if you kill Evil Guy over there you can marry that chick he stole.” No, they don’t want you to steal their Princess. They want to keep her.

Secondly, Princess places value on things over her physical appearance. Clearly her little soldiers aren’t great in number, but you know what her kingdom does have? A forest full of cake that they’re going to use to their advantage. She’s not saying, “No I’d rather just get captured.” She says “Pass the cake, I gotta put on some pounds to save my life.”

Not to mention the fact that in ancient times before women were oppressed as the “weaker sex” they were worshiped and loved for their roundness. So, now we have this game that is simply reenacting ancient rituals that uplifted and adored women.

This is a feminist game. Laughing at it is alright because its teaching us to laugh at ourselves and our own absurd culture. There’s nothing wrong with Fat Princess. There will be cake… and I will feed it to her.

[Photo courtesy of Fat Priness game site.]

The Jonas Brothers: Undercover Christian Soldiers?

CC Staff — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:30:55 +0000

The Jonas Brothers (one of whom, let’s not kid ourselves, is going to turn out to be gay) are all over the airwaves these days. Disney is pimping these kids out hardcore; giving them their own band, TV movie, and so many endorsements I’m sure they’re already richer than I’ll ever be. Hell, I’m ten years too old for the Disney channel but still know waaayyy more about these nubile young boys (somebody needs to tell their stylist to LAY OFF the foundation. Geeze) than certain cousins in my immediate family.

Speaking of TMI, I already knew the J. Bros wore promise rings. Whether Disney put a (metaphoric) gun to their head, or they really all want to wait until marriage to get it on, I never thought much about the religious implications behind those rings. Yes, certain devout Christian peeps tend to hang onto their V-cards longer than a lot of us, but I never assumed the Jonas Bros were trying to impart any kind of religious message on the impressionable youth of this sugar-pop obsessed country.

I assumed wrong.

At least according to Fox News.

The little video below — from everyone’s favorite Republican news station — illustrates a rather lackluster and idiotic debate between some lady I’ve never head of and some chick who was an MTV VJ when I was still in training pants. Their argument, whether the Jonas brothers are good for America or are going to give us figurative cavities — is stupid and subjective. The real interesting part are the titles underneath the boring people.

The first title, “Christian Controversy: Jonas Bros Openly Pro-Jesus”, and the second one a little later “Christian Teen Stars: Getting Bashed Unfairly?” are either grossly overblown or actually kind of newsworthy. Are the Jonas Brothers really openly Pro-Jesus? Are they truly promoting the Christian lifestyle? Are the kids of this Nation — many of whom aren’t Christian (I know, surprise, surprise!) being covertly fed conservative Christian ideals? Is Disney as a company promoting conservative Christianity??!

Or is Fox News just attempting to make it seem that way?

PS: the best part of this video is the fact that the music the Jonas Brothers pump out is called “punk rock“. Oh Fox News. Totally in touch with today’s youth.



The Problem With Dakota Fanning IS…
Elizabeth-Baruch College — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:30:44 +0000

The “problem” with Dakota Fanning, in my opinion, is that she’s a REAL actress who happens to still be very young.  This, of course, shouldn’t be a problem, but because Dakota’s abilities often overpower her actual age, people have a hard time figuring out what to do with her.
Dakota has always been able to bring to life realities in characters that I sincerely doubt most other actresses her age–or even older–could do.  However, her desire to do more than simple ‘sweet and innocent’ roles have caused some people to cringe.
Her much talked about film that will be released this summer, “Hounddog“, has had most of the acting community biting their lips since it first showed up at Sundance last year.  The controversy surrounding this film has been building, and in case you haven’t already heard, here’s why:
Twelve year old Dakota Fanning has taken on a role in this film that is not at all unreal, despite how disturbing it may or may not be to posh families across the country.  The story is about a girl who has survived abuse on many levels.  She, like so many other young girls and boys, turns to music.
Dakota’s role is a difficult one.  It calls for her to adopt the nerve shaking characteristics of a girl who has been raped.  And this is where the trouble with the film really begins.  Many people don’t like the idea of a girl so young playing a role like this.
But to condemn this film because of this is downright outlandish to me.  To dismiss support for this project because of this particular content is not only to simultaneously limit the artistic freedoms that filmmakers are entitled to have, but it’s also to turn a blind eye to a reality.  Young girls in this country are sexually abused regardless of how well Americans are able to sweep the fact under the rug.  If any young actress out there can take on this role maturely; it is Dakota.
I DO understand why the entire atmosphere of this film makes so many people so uncomfortable.  However, I don’t feel as though it is fair for us to punish a young actress for aspiring to do more with her talent than a Disney production.
What’s your view?

         


Forever 21: Cute Clothes, Cheap Prices, and a Bible Verse?!
Jess - NYU — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:00:46 +0000
I love me some Forever 21.
When I have a bad day, I’ll stop by their two-story store in Union Square and buy myself an adorable will-rip-in-three-weeks-but-who-cares- because-it’s-so-adorable shirt.  When I have a good day, I’ll push through the crowds on Broadway and purchase a bright sweater that 17 other girls probably have, but because it’s so bright and cute, I don’t care.  Yes, Forever 21 is my fountain of cheap and trendy.
But it may also be my Bible Study Group in disguise.
What am I talking about, you ask?  Well, the other day, after throwing one of their trademarked yellow shopping bags onto my bed, I happened to catch a glimpse of the underside of said bag.  What I saw there stopped my spiritual- yet-vehemently-non- organized-religious heart dead.
John 3:16.
There it was, in tiny, black letters.  A Bible verse.  A freaking Bible verse!
Screaming for my roommate, I had her verify that what I was staring at was indeed one of the more pro-Christian verses out there.
“For God so loved the world”, John 3:16 begins, “that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Oh yeah.  There’s no denying.  Forever 21 is all about the Big Man Upstairs.
Apparently, stamping their bags with “evidence of faith” is not a new development for Forever 21.  Don Chang, the “deeply religious” owner of the chain, began putting his favorite verse on his bags after realizing that the California fast-food restaurant In-N-Out Burger had been doing the same thing for years.
Now, I consider myself a tolerant human being, and even though I really don’t do organized religion these days, I did spend 18 or so years as a Roman Catholic, so I know that all the controversy and suffocation of big religion is often countered by beauty and acceptance.  But look, I feel weird buying clothes from a store that propagates messages I don’t agree with.
Every time I buy a shirt, does Forever 21 donate money to a specific church group?  To a big business or politician associated with a church?  Could they be using my money for missionary practices?  I don’t agree with most missionary practices.  Could I actually be funding something I don’t agree with simply by buying a tank top?
So many questions, and nothing but a pile of clothes for an answer.
Help me out here, precious readers.  Religious or not, I want to hear your take on this whole John 3:16 debacle.  Is it no big thang, or does it freak you out?

         


Music Video of the Day: Britney Spears
CC Staff — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:17:11 +0000
Britney Spears: Piece of Me

Well, it’s out and you have to admit…everything about Brit’s newest single is pretty darn catchy. Like it, too? Get it here!

         


The New Don Imus: Bigger, Better and…Blacker
CC Staff — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:47:58 +0000

Eight months after radio-host Don Imus used racial slurs against the Rutgers Women’s Basketball teams he’s back on the air – and he’s not racist anymore! Promise!
Imus (and the heads at RFD-TV, no doubt) must have thought it would be a great idea to prove his non-racial stance by hiring on not one but two black comedians. (We are only calling attention to their race to prove how “un-racist” we are here at College Candy.)
Diversity has a name, or two names in this case: comedians Karith Foster and Tony Powell. Foster is a Jewish/African-American/Texan who graduated from Oxford (JACKPOT!) and Powell is…an African-American comedian!
Don Imus, African-American sidekick(s), continued wisecracks and controversy – sounds like the show is extending an olive-branch towards its infamous rival.
Will this act of unity (and comedy) scream heavy-duty marketing or turn this never-ending controversy on its ear? Tune in to WABC-AM (or RFD-TV) and find out.