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CASTING CALL FOR FRED AND ETHEL MERTZ

Nice to hear that Aaron Sorkin has written and is directing a feature film about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz called Being the Ricardos and it looks like Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem will be starring. Lucy and Desi filmed 180 episodes (that’s a LOT!) of the hit show I Love Lucy for the six seasons it ran in the early 50’s. It was one of the all-time most successful series on TV, and Aaron’s script deals with one production week of the show in which two devastating events occurred threatening the couple’s careers and their marriage. Interesting that Nicole and Javier are neither American or Cuban. What we want to know is: Who will play Fred and Ethel Mertz? Any suggestions?

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IS NO LONGER A VIOLENT ACTION HERO

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s patriotic video reminded us that he has always been a sensible and moderate Republican. (Yes, they DO exist!) He’s come a long way since the 80’s when he and his rival Sylvester Stallone were the top two Action Kings of Hollywood. Sly was extremely competitive with Arnold and he bulked up his muscles (with various “supplements”) SO much to match Arnold’s physique, that he nearly had a heart attack. In fact, Sly even paid a UK writer to author an unflattering biography of Arnold specifically to out Arnold’s father as a Nazi. He was disappointed that it didn’t wreck Arnold’s career – or his future as Governor. Eventually the two guys buried the hatchet and now they tease each other about their onetime rivalry. They’ve even acted in a few movies together.

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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KEVIN CONNOLLY ‘S “ENTOURAGE” IS EXPANDING

Life goes on and the Entourage guys are actually growing up and settling down. Kevin Connolly, 46, played “E”- Vincent Chase’s best friend, and when the show ended he sought directing jobs. He got a few, but in 2018 he directed the gigantic flop Gotti with John Travolta which was a career disaster for both of them. Last year a costume designer accused Kevin of sexual assault at a wrap party. He insisted it was consensual. Now things seem to be looking up because Kevin’s girlfriend, Colombian actress Zulay Heneo, 41, is expecting their first child in a few months. Fun fact: Zulay and Kevin are the same height: 5’5.”

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Baby Entourage Girlfriend Kevin Connolly
Sunday, January 10, 2021
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THE UPSIDE OF COVID

At any other time in history have two Oscar winning movie stars been able to walk the streets of New York TOGETHER totally unnoticed and unbothered by fans? Not on our watch! Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange took a long and chatty walk through the city without incident. (You last saw them together as Bette Davis and Joan Crawford in Ryan Murphy’s Feud) The Covid mask has changed everything for celebrities – suddenly all humans are equal. Famous people can now go to places like Target or take a walk in the park and no one pays attention. There are more movie stars in supermarkets in California than have ever been seen before. They are walking their dogs and riding bikes and checking out farmer’s markets happily undercover. Celebrities might be wearing masks longer than the rest of us…

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Sunday, January 10, 2021
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ZAHARA JOLIE-PITT HAS AN ETHIOPIAN BIRTHDAY

Zahara Jolie-Pitt turned 16 today and to celebrate her birthday, mom Angelina Jolie took her and her sister Vivienne to Little Ethiopia in Los Angeles. Zahara was adopted from Ethiopia so they visited the neighborhood full of Ethiopian shops and restaurants. The masked threesome browsed in a store called Ethiopian Design that features jewelry, shawls, and long handmade embroidered cotton dresses. (Zahara herself is already designing jewelry) Angelina selected a few items and they stopped to pick up some Ethiopian food to take home.

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Friday, January 8, 2021
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WORST DRESSED THIS WEEK: CARDI B

Not sure if Cardi B designed this nightmare of a flashy trashy outfit herself, but certainly Louis Vuitton is cringing to see those initials on her bag. Cardi B can afford to look better…

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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MARGARET QUALLEY FINALLY WISED UP AND SPLIT WITH SHIA LABEOUF (WE HOPE)

The new year is looking a lot brighter for Andie MacDowell since it appears her daughter Margaret Qualley came to her senses. Margaret has been dating Shia LaBeouf for the past few months and they’ve been photographed together looking quite affectionate. Naturally Andie was alarmed when Shia was publicly charged with abusive behavior by past girlfriends. In defending himself he blamed his mistreatment of women on his alcoholism. Margaret felt a lot of negative backlash for dating a guy like that. Next thing we knew, SOMEONE tattled to People magazine that Shia and Margaret split and that she “wants to concentrate on her career.” Good choice- Margaret’s career is hot now and she hopes to keep it that way.

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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LESTER HOLT GOES WITH THE FLOW

For some inexplicable reason we get a kick out of seeing serious suit-and-tie news anchors on their days off in casual clothes. NBC Nightly New host Lester Holt took his adorable pooch for a peaceful walk this week before the Washington drama descended today. Did you know he switched from Republican to Independent in 2016? We didn’t realize he has a lookalike son, Stefan Holt, climbing the NBC corporate ladder working as a news anchor in Chicago.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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JUSTIN THEROUX BOUGHT HIS BEST FRIEND A LEATHER JACKET

The more we see Justin Theroux walking around New York with his beloved dog Kuma, the more we realize how much he and Jennifer Aniston have in common. Their split a few years ago was smooth and totally without rancor. Similar to Jen’s divorce from Brad Pitt– not one bad word or accusation, very civilized in spite of difficult circumstances. Interestingly, neither Jen or Justin has been photographed with new romances- only with their dogs. Justin is obviously as in love with his dog as Jennifer is with hers. Kuma is always by Justin’s side and today he’s wearing his black leather jacket. Not many guys buy their dogs clothing!

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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MISCHA BARTON: HER OWN WORST ENEMY?

Apparently Mischa Barton, 34, was the LAST to know when she was fired from the second season of The Hills: New Beginnings. When the rumor leaked out that Mischa would not be returning to the series, she vehemently denied it, and was embarrassed when it turned out to be TRUE. (Her character’s story line was described as too boring) Around that time she broke up with her boyfriend of 3 years, Australian model James Abercrombie, claiming she “needed to concentrate on her career.” Weeks later she had a NEW boyfriend, photographer Gian Marco Flamini, above. Along came Covid and at least she had someone to isolate with. So much for focusing on her career. Mischa has always had more luck getting boyfriends than acting jobs.

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Boyfriend Fired Mischa Barton The Hills: New Beginnings
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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