If you missed the first part of my interview with Gwyneth Paltrow for the Iron Man 3 press junket for iVillage, click here. She talked about how she explained the Boston bombing to her kids since we were in the midst of the aftermath.
In part 2 below, she talks about donning the Iron Man suit this time around, love in Hollywood, and how to deal with the goop haters. She's pretty honest and refreshing in this interview. You can also read the article here.
Are you headed to Iron Man 3 this weekend? Let me know! It's kind of awesome.
I had the opportunity to interview Paltrow during the Iron Man 3 press junket for iVillage. I actually found her completely the opposite of what those headlines assumed about her. She answered all of my questions openly and honestly as she sat with her shoes off and relaxed in her chair.
You can see the article my iVillage colleague Ali Gray wrote about this interview here.
Watch the interview and let me know what you think! See Part 2 here.
Based on the news of Reese Witherspoon's arrest yesterday, I made a comment about the actress on Twitter that sparked a lot of you to search for our interview together. This press junket took place in either late January or early February (It was released in mid-February.) for the release of her film This Means War. I interviewed her along with Chris Pine and Tom Hardy for iVillage.
If you are planning on seeing Oz The Great And Powerful this weekend, walk, don't run, to the theatre. It's a fun and colorful journey back to the Emerald City. While it's not in the same category as the Judy Garland classic, this prequel gives the viewer some great backstory on how the Wizard came to be.
I have already written a couple of posts about the film. You can take a look at some of the fun Oz merchandise and also see my interview with the entire cast talking about the magical power they would like to have and how they would use it.
Below is a more extensive interview with Mila Kunis who plays Theodora in the film. We talked about life, love in Hollywood, and the dreaded paparazzi. You can also see the companion article my iVillage colleague, Ali Gray, wrote for the piece here.
If you see the movie this weekend, let me know what you think in the comments below!
The week is finally here! I feel like my interviews with the cast of Oz The Great And Powerful were a million years ago yet, it was only the weekend before the Oscars. This video has the whole cast explaining the one magical power they would like to have and how they would use it. I received some surprising answers. My iVillage colleague, Ali Gray, also wrote a companion article to this piece, so be sure to give her some love here.
If you missed my breakdown of the Oz The Great and Powerful gift bag, click here. They gave us a few really cool items that I am already using.
Are you going to see the movie this weekend? Let me know what you think in the comments below.
If you were following me yesterday on Twitter, I'm sure you caught a few of my Oz The Great and Powerful tweets. For a Disney dork like me, it was absolute heaven seeing some of the props, costumes, and interviewing the cast for iVillage. (And dressing up like Glinda for a photo!) I am embargoed from talking about the film until March 6th, but I will give you the hint that I will be seeing it again.
I will have photos, interviews, and articles the first week of March for you. In the meantime, I thought it might be fun to go through the press gift bag. Here's what I received:
A really sturdy branded tote with pockets. Nice!
A stuffed Finley monkey and a Theodora doll
I'm not much of a T-shirt gal, but I love the print on this one.
This trio might be some of my favorites: Danny Elfman's soundtrack, a gorgeous book on The Art of Oz, and a catalogue of the merchandise partnership with HSN. I'm hoping to do an article on the HSN line. It's stunning!
This is the most useful to me: OPI-branded nail polish and Urban Decay makeup. I'm thrilled I received the Glinda pack since we have the same coloring.
If you are headed to seeSafe Haventhis week, make sure you watch my videos before you go. This is the second time I've interviewed Julianne Hough and I have to say, she's darn cool. Julianne is fun and refreshing to interview and I do think it is her best onscreen role to date.
As for Josh Duhamel, well...darn, he's even better looking in person! He gave some really thoughtful answers to my questions. I also wore my new Fergie boots to see if Josh would notice I was wearing a pair from his wife's shoe line. Alas, he was too busy being thoughtful about my questions.
I also attended the Safe Haven premiere a week later and I ran into former Dancing with the Starspro, Derek Hough, who was there to support his sister. We will miss him for Season 16, but he's off to bigger things in Hollywood.
Let me know what you think of the interviews, I would love to hear from you!
A Christmas picture with Pluto at Disneyland for the holidays.
It's Christmas Eve, but it's still Media Mondays and I here to help you with your holiday movie choices. If you are headed with the movies with your parents, you have 3 family holiday movie choices this year and I've seen them all! Here is the order you should see these in:
My 1st Choice: The Guilt Trip
Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen have great mother/son chemistry and the crazy scenarios they get into during their cross-country trip are exactly the same situations you get into with your own mother. They nag, they love, and they always have a solution to every problem. I was lucky enough to bring my own mom to the press junket. See our interview with Barbra and Seth for iVillage.
My 2nd Choice: Parental Guidance
Well, I am currently embargoed until Christmas Day from talking about this, but here is what I will say...Billy Crystal and Bette Midler are great together in this family comedy.
My 3rd Choice: This is 40
Sigh. I wanted to love this movie, but I couldn't. It's long, it's shrill, and I feel like Judd Apatow is getting a little lazy in his filmmaking. I love, love, love Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd has been a favorite of mine since Clueless. I just wish this was a better movie. You've been warned.
I did interview Paul and Leslie and this was a pretty hilarious moment...Paul tells me, "At 40, you are one day closer to death." Okay, thanks for the uplifting advice! Watch the interview here.
Don't forget to enter my Holiday Gift Basket Giveaway, you have until midnight on Christmas Day PST! Or you can help me find a dress for Oscar Nominations. Find a dress online that you think will look good on me and if I wear the winning dress, you get a $25 gift certificate to the store of your choice. It's that easy. Find all of the details here. Merry Christmas!
I doubt this boy needs much of an introduction.....but here's breaking news for you: I get Taylor Lautner to talk about his hot abs. You're welcome. Enjoy!
Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Let me know in the comments below!
If you were following all of my tweets on Friday, you know I was busy interviewing the cast of the final Twilight film: Kristen, Rob, Taylor, and more. I don't even need to list their last names since you know exactly who I am talking about. This is one of the most iconic films of the last decade and the cast are all mega-stars from the saga.
So, as a thanks to everyone who has followed my coverage over the last few days, I am going to do a fun giveaway just for you.
Here's the prize: A Breaking Dawn tote bag with the movie soundtrack, a sticker, a pen, and a key chain. Cool, right?
And don't forget, my interviews for iVillage will be posted next week, so be sure to join me on Twitter and Facebook for all of the updates. Good luck......I hope you win!
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4. Giveaway ends on Tuesday, November 13th at 12:01am EST.
Welcome to Friday! This was a crazy week, so crazy that I didn't even have a chance to post on Wednesday and Thursday this week. For those of you that have asked, my detox is going well and my allergies are clearing up. I'm thinking I have an intolerance to gluten, but I'll let my doctor do the final diagnosis versus me playing Web M.D. Let's take a look what I was up to this week:
1. Magic Mike: Last Friday, I ended my work day with Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum. Not a bad day at the office. This is the second time I've interviewed Channing, but Matthew is equally as charming. In fact, while I was waiting to get miked up, this is how my conversation went with him:
McConaughey: "How was last night?" (In reference to the screening I attended.)
Me: "Well, I saw a lot of the two of you."
McConaughey: "Oh yeah?"
Me: "It was pretty awesome."
McConaughey: "So you liked it, didn't you?"
Ummm, yes, very much so. The movie is a bit darker than I expected, but if you are looking for a little male eye candy, go see Magic Mike. Here's my iVillage interview with them or read my Fanboy Comics article.
2. SYTYCD: We finally hit the Top 20 on this week's So You Think You Can Dance, and my co-hosts and I broke down the whole thing. This show needs to pick up the pace before I fall asleep. What happened to the fun? Is it just me or do you guys agree that it's a little slow this season. Listen here or watch below:
3. Thirst Project: You may remember my post about this from last year's gala, so I was thrilled to attend an even bigger celebration this year. This charity raises money to provide clean drinking water to communities all over the world because it is a human right. Can you imagine not having running water in your house? Well, this is a daily fight for so many. To learn more about the Thirst Project, click here. Here are a few photos from the evening and check out my 22-second red carpet interview.
Fellow M4 PR clients, Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt.
What happens when you bid on a silent auction.....two years worth of body wash.
Being interviewed on the red carpet!
With the awesome Taryn Southern in the gifting suite......
4. Hyundai: I may retired from the road, but I certainly haven't retired from the auto industry. I was lucky enough to return to Hyundai to host another live stream for them. This show was only available to the Hyundai dealers across the US, but I have to say their CEO/President, John Krafcik, is pretty awesome. I witnessed him tweeting from the Hyundai account throughout the day, so if you ever tweet Hyundai and get a 'jfk' signature back.....yep, the CEO tweeted you back. Amazing.
Me with the Hyundai execs: President/CEO John Krafcik, VP Of Marketing, Steve Shannon, and Director, Sales Planning and Retail Operations Steve Flood.
5. Low Luv By Erin Wasson: I feel like Glamhouse's lines are becoming my summer favorites. This time it's a cuff by Low Luv by Erin Wasson. I am amping up my jewelry wardrobe with pieces like this and the incredible cuff from Ever Eden that I talked about last week because they are versatile and easy to wear. The Low Luv piece is asymmetrical so it fits comfortably on my wrist and the vintage coin details add an international feel to the cuff. To take a look at the line, click here.
Disclosure: This cuff was gifted to me by BWR PR. Retails for $145.
Have a great weekend and be sure to catch up on my weekend (Disneyland!) adventures on Instagram: @KristynBurtt. Or see what happened to my childhood home on Facebook.....sad. Tweet me what you are up to this holiday week.....me=Barry Manilow....I kid you not. See you on Monday!
If you are a musical theatre geek like me, get thee to the theatre this weekend to see Rock of Ages. I promise, you will love it! Check out my article for Fanboy Comics which includes an interview that I did for iVillage with stars Julianne Hough and Diego Boneta. As a bonus, check out my interview with Catherine Zeta-Jones about who she modeled her politician wife after......you might be surprised.
Father's Day is upon us, and throughout the last few months at iVillage, we have been asking celebs about the best advice their father gave them. Hear what the stars have to say and see if any of the advice resonates with you. You will see a sneak preview of my interviews with Julianne Hough, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Diego Boneta, and Malin Akerman from Rock of Ages. The full interviews will be up in the next couple of days, but enjoy this little sampling. I also interviewed Chris Hemsworth and Lily Collins for this piece, all of the other interviews were done my by iVillage colleagues. So, enjoy the piece......or at least enjoy Chris Hemsworth.....Thor!
For those of you who are So You Think You Can Dance fans, join me tonight on AfterBuzz TV at 10PM PT as we discuss the show, the dancers, and what to expect this season. Watch here.
Every time I have doubts about my retirement from the road, I wind up having a week like this: crazy, busy, and right in the mix of entertainment news. Ah, the universe always has a way of keeping you on your intended path. Here's my Friday Five for this week:
1. I Just Want My Pants Back: This was a fun night. I talked earlier this week about the efforts to save the MTV show and hopefully, the cast will find a new home. We had so much fun talking about the show and the antics on set. If you missed the live stream, you can find the rebroadcast here or below. A big thanks to Gennefer Gross, the Streamin Garage crew, and my publicist, Melanie Marquez, for all of their efforts.
Hamming it up on the red carpet.
2. Gracie Awards: I don't think there is any other event in Los Angeles that manages to gather such an impressive list of women in the media each and every year. I was so excited to bring my niece to the event because there were a lot of wonderful role models on the red carpet that night. Here is one of my favorite interviews from the evening with 2-time Oscar winner, Sally Field. The woman is ballsy and she speaks her mind. That is awesome. (Also, a big shout out to Valerie Blackburn, Chair of the Alliance of Women in Media and Market Controller for CBS Radio, for even knowing who I am and for the lovely compliment on my work. The interview is here.)
3. Chris Hemsworth: Need I say more? Here is my interview with him for Snow White and the Huntsman. The feed on my end wasn't very good quality, but I was the one asking the questions on the other end for iVillage. He and his wife had their first child less than 24 hours before, so there was a lot of good scoop in this interview. Next up for me is the press junket for Rock of Ages this weekend and you know how excited I am about that movie! You can read the accompanying article by my iVillage colleague, Ali Gray, here.
4. Squaresville: About a year and a half ago, I filmed a small cameo in a new web series called Squaresville awesome nerdy girls just trying to fit in. I posted about the shoot and again when the production was in fundraising mode. Well, the show is up and running and definitely worth a look. See their first episode here.
I also met a new Aussie friend yesterday, Leanne from Deep Fried Fruit. She had a few questions about dressing for the red carpet, so I think I am inspired to do a post about it soon. Here is her article and the incredible Disney event she will be attending.
Also, I have my monthly appearance with my Cocktails and Conversation gals tomorrow morning at 5AM PT/8AM ET. I know it is early for my West Coast pals, but , East Coast, join us here. I will post the rebroadcast later in the day. We will be discussing 50 Shades of Grey (oh boy!), my visit to the Good Luck, Charlie set, and the inside scoop on my Chris Hemsworth interview.
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On Saturday morning, I got up early because I had a Skype date. He's big, he's strong, and he's handsome. Oh, and he's also a movie star plus he had a baby with his wife the day before. Who is he? Chris Hemsworth AKA Thor or in this case, the Huntsman. I interviewed him for iVillage while he was on location at the Auckland Castle outside of London. The cast was in town for the premiere which happened last night for Snow White and the Huntsman. Now, I can't offer up the details of the interview just yet, but I can offer up a screen shot I grabbed. One of me waiting for Chris to Skype (They were running a little late.) and one a moment before I asked the first question. Have a dreamy Tuesday, kids.
Wait for it.....wait for it........here he is!
Not a bad day at the office......
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A few weeks ago, I kicked off my Monday with an interview with Julia Roberts. I was coming off of my Oscars high and I thought, "Could this get any better?" No, probably not. Mirror, Mirror is charming, campy fun that twists the story of Snow White and makes her a strong, take charge kind of gal. The prince on the other hand, well.....he's a little sensitive. Check out my interviews with Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, and Armie Hammer as we talk about the paparazzi, dating in the spotlight (Hello, Zac Efron/Lily Collins!), and running around shirtless in the movie (Hello, Armie Hammer!). I would love to hear your thoughts on my iVillage interviews and be sure to check out the article written by my iVillage colleague, Ali Gray.
Well, let's see we've speculated, denied, and now confirmed that Reese Witherspoon is pregnant. Phew. It's been a long first trimester for us all. In fact, I even interviewed Reese and she certainly did not look pregnant, but those first twelve weeks are tricky and they are easily disguised by cleverly placed wardrobe. Now, don't expect Reese to make a big announcement since that's not her style, but let's watch her growing and stylish baby bump over the next six months. Congratulations to Reese and her husband, Jim Toth.
I interviewed Reese recently for iVillage for the This Means War press junket. A few of you thought she was kind of cranky in the interview.....baby hormones, perhaps? Either way, I get one point for our Baby Bump Watch 2012 contest. Who will be next? Speculate in the comments below.
Last Friday, I posted my interview with Reese Witherspoon from the recent press junket for This Means War for iVillage. I received some interesting reactions to the piece about Reese's behavior on Facebook. I have to be honest...what you see is what you get and it was a little disappointing to me since I have been a fan for a long time. I'm going to chalk it up to a bad day at the office and I will go in with an open mind and good attitude the next time I interview her. We all have off days, right?
That same day, I had the opportunity to interview all around kick ass, cool chick, Chelsea Handler. This interview was exactly what I needed: funny, spontaneous, a bit of dry wit, and an unexpected party crasher. Watch the video and let me know what you think.
Here's an Oscars Friday Five to help kick off what is going to be a very exciting week in Hollywood. It will be filled with interviews, multiple wardrobe changes in my car (which I am getting quite good at.) and meals on the run. I can't think of a better way to spend my week...
1. News Talk 690: Tim Lewis labeled me a "red carpet diva"-the best compliment ever. Listen to our interview and see the article. Tim asked incredibly insightful questions and I really enjoyed my time on air with him.
2. Red Carpet Report: My insider's look at the Best Actor and Actress Oscar race. Who did I pick? Find out:
3. Kodak Theatre: If you heard the news this week, the Kodak Theatre name is coming down due to Kodak's bankruptcy issues. I am going to refer you to this post I did in 2009 and I mentioned my love of this theatre in my recent feature in The Gold Knight Blog. The theatre has a significant role in my career and I will be sorry to see the name go away.......
4. Chagoury Couture: I'm not ready to reveal my Oscars dress until February 26th (Trust me, it's gorgeous!), but I want to give a little love to Marco D'Angelo and Gilbert Chagoury for continually dressing me every time I have a big event. My Oscars dress last year was executed divinely and my Tonys dress was probably my favorite dress of 2011. Go visit their site and see what everyone is raving about.
5. Reese Witherspoon: Check out my iVillage interview with the 2006 Oscar winner, Reese Witherspoon, about her new film, This Means War. The movie is a fun ride and if you are looking for a fun romp at the movie theatre this weekend, buy a ticket to this flick. (And after seeing her in person, she's definitely not pregnant.)
Awwwww, I teased you with that title, but it's true. I think I have always had a small girl crush on Rachel McAdams and when I met her two weeks ago for The Vow press junket, it proved to be true. She's sweet, pretty, and down to earth. Exactly what you would expect in the Canadian gal. Oh yeah, Channing Tatum was there too. He's incredibly nice and polite, but I think he even knew it was all about Rachel that day. Here's my interview with them for iVillage. Are you going to see The Vow this weekend?
Also, I had the opportunity to interview a Disney Channel gal who I feel like I have watched grow up. I first saw her on the red carpet for Beverly Hills Chihuahua back in 2008 when she was on Suite Life on Deck. I then caught up with her at the Gracie Awards and Radio Disney's NBT in 2011. It has been such a pleasure to see her take Hollywood by storm and Red Carpet Report caught up with her earlier this week to hear about her new Disney Channel flick, Radio Rebel. See my interview and be sure to enter the Mingle Media TV Network giveaway to win an autographed CD.
