Katy Perry Pokes Fun of Sesame Street Controversy on SNL

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Comedy, Daytime, Kids, Late Night, NBC, Saturday Night Live, Video,

Katy Perry has mocked her Sesame Street axing by appearing in a breast-baring Elmo T-shirt on Saturday Night Live.

The pop star appeared in a sketch on the comedy series wearing a low-cut top inspired by the red puppet and tiny plaid skirt. Katy played a volunteer librarian, named Maureen Dichico, whose large breasts were causing a stir at the local library.

Parodying the famous announcement at the end of each Sesame Street episode which reveals what letters and numbers featured in the day’s program, Katy’s sketch co-star Amy Poehler quipped, “Looks like today’s show is brought to you by the number 38 and the letters DD.”

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VIDEO: Adam Lambert Brings Controversy to American Music Awards

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Music, Prime Time, ABC, Gossip, News, Video,

I’m guessing this wasn’t the kind of “entertainment” ABC was hoping to see from Adam Lambert.

At tonight’s American Music Awards, the American Idol finalist raised eyebrows higher than his own hairstyle. During an S&M-laced performance of “For Your Entertainment,” Lambert leads a male dancer around the stage with a leash, simulates oral sex and then later kisses a male keyboardist—all on live TV. (Just in case you hadn’t already heard—he’s gay.)

Although it’s unclear which portions ABC was prepared for, E!‘s Marc Malkin said the kiss was not the cards. “Very good source tells me that ABC and producers did NOT know adam lambert was going to makout w/keyboardist…” Malkin tweeted.

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VIDEO: More Dead People Appear in DirecTV Ads

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Comedy, Cable/Satellite, Gossip, Internet, Video,

After hiring Chris Farley after death, the people over at Landline TV (more internet video funny guys—as if we didn’t have enough) predicted who DirecTV may hire for their next commercials:
“After testing the boundaries with their Chris Farley spot, DirecTV wrangles more famous people from beyond the grave to be in commercials. “

In the video, the level of offensiveness heightens with each ad, as Heath Ledger, President John F. Kennedy, and Jesus are all mouthpieces for the satellite TV company.

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Chris Farley Commercial: Tacky or Funny?

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Commercials, Editorial, Gossip, Video,

Is starring in a commercial with your dead best friend ever funny?

Upon seeing this new DirecTV ad for the first time, many of you out there apparently felt the same way me and my husband did: icky. Resurrecting Tommy Boy‘s Chris Farley for a commercial? Is there any scene that company won’t manipulate?

Now what if I told you that the spot was approved by both David Spade and Farley’s family? Would that change your opinion?

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Gossip Girl Embraces the Criticism

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, The CW, Gossip,

Were you one of those bothered by Gossip Girl’s last promotional campaign? Well, then you should know that the producers have been taking in all the comments. In fact, they were nice enough to incorporate some of them into their newest print ads.

You can view two more juicy scenes after the jump.

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Naomi Campbell Visits Ugly Betty

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, ABC, Gossip,

In the past few months, controversial stars have seen their share of the comedy spotlight.  First, we had Britney Spears on CBS’ How I Met Your Mother.  Then NBC welcomed Paris Hilton on My Name is Earl.  Now it’s ABC’s turn to jump into the action.

For Ugly Betty‘s season finale (airing May 22), the producers will be bringing on troubled supermodel Naomi Campbell.  (Apparently she hasn’t done anything to ban herself from the show’s set.)  Like Victoria Beckham’s cameo last season, Campbell is expected to play some version of herself.  In other words - Amanda better hide the staplers.

And just a reminder, Project Runway fans should make a point of tuning in on May 1.  That’s when Christian Siriano and Nina Garcia are scheduled to make their entrances.

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Is Gossip Girl’s New Ad Too Much?

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, The CW, Gossip,

This is one of two ads being used to promote Gossip Girl‘s return to the CW.  (The show will start airing new episodes starting April 21.) 

Don’t freak out.  This shot of Serena and Nate is from the drama’s pilot.  Another ad will focus on Blair and Chuck.

What do you think?  Is this campaign taking things a bit too far?  Or is it just tantalizing enough to make people want to watch?

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