Media Mondays

Oh, I am a little slow on my Media Monday this week.  I think things will be back to normal-ish by Wednesday, so I will update you on what has been happening.  Here are all of the crazy places I was last week:

Oscars:  If you missed my coverage, you will find it all here.

Tom Barnard Podcast:  This was a fun episode since I had the opportunity to appear with a former colleague from ShopNBC, Christopher Straub. If you are a fan of Project Runway, then you remember him from Season 6.  Listen here.

SheKnows:
Did Anne Hathaway have an Oscar-sized meltdown?--All signs point to a "yes."
Jack Nicholson crashes Jennifer Lawrence interview--Creepy or just Jack?
Jennifer Aniston ready to be Mrs. Theroux--Then the baby bump rumors begin all over again.

Gerard Butler: Chasing Mavericks

I find that people get excited when I interview certain actors and Gerard Butler is one of those actors on the list.  I recently had the opportunity to interview him for Chasing Mavericks for SheKnows.  The film opens this Friday and it has some gorgeous surfing cinematography.  So head on over to SheKnows and see the interview/article here.  You won't be disappointed.  Gerard was very charming.

For those of you that read my Tuesday article about Internet commenters, watch my article in action in the comments for the video.  Welcome to the internet and why you have to develop a thick skin!  :)

Behind The Red Carpet Live: Yuri Lowenthal

A huge thanks to Yuri Lowenthal of Shelf Life and Ben-10 for stepping in at the last minute as a guest on Behind The Red Carpet Live today on Spreecast.  If you missed the show, you can watch it below.  We chatted about Tony Scott's iconic movies, Phyllis Diller, Lisa Whelchel on Survivor, and even the hypocrisy surrounding male and female celebs in the media......yep, Jennifer Aniston versus George Clooney.

What are your thoughts on today's hot topics?

Behind The Red Carpet Live With Kelly Lynch of Socialite Life

Hello from somewhere in Central Jersey! If you weren't able to catch yesterday's edition of Behind The Red Carpet Live on Spreecast, I had guest Kelly Lynch from Socialite Life on yesterday.  Kelly and I bonded over classic 90210 episodes on Twitter, but I love this little bit of Boston trivia:  her dad is a well-known TV personality in Boston, Mike Lynch.  He has worked for ABC for years as a sportscaster, so he is a familiar face to those of you in Massachusetts.  Kelly has become quite the royal expert, so she gave us the inside scoop on Kate and Will and the London Games while we also chatted about the Aniston engagement, Beyonce's family photos, and whether Taylor Swift is a Kennedy stalker.  If you missed the show, watch it here:

Behind The Red Carpet Live: Episode 2

It happened. I made an official call on the Jennifer Aniston Baby Bump Watch.  Plus, I had a great guest, James A. Molnar, editor of The Gold Knight Blog and Film Editor of the Toledo Free Press.  We talked box office, the Olympics, and the crazy off-screen Twilight drama.

See the archive below and join me next week LIVE on Monday, August 6th at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET on Spreecast right here.

Behind The Red Carpet: Get Your Celebrity Drink On!

We are hitting Episode 2 of Behind The Red Carpet and I tweaked the show a bit.....a tad shorter and one less question.  I pulled one question from my Facebook page and one question from my blog that came out of my live chat on Spreecast the other day.  So, a big thanks to Eric and Emmy for helping me out this week.  I talk about the hottest place to spot celebrities and what reporters/publications do when they have a hot story on their hands. If you have questions or comments for next week's episode, hit me up in the comments below.

If you missed my Spreecast from Monday, you can check out the show here.  We will be doing it again on Monday, July 30th at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET at Spreecast.  

Hot Topic Tuesday: Baby Bump Watch Or Engagement Watch?: Jennifer Aniston

I can't believe we are doing this again, Jennifer Aniston is sure keeping me on my entertainment journalist toes this summer.  I want to thank all of the amazing Aniston fans that have emailed, tweeted, commented, and Facebooked me over the past few days.  Jen's trip to Europe with Justin Theroux has been filled with paparazzi photos with the final set of pics coming from Capri.  Jen is rocking her bikini, but some of you speculated that while she looks great, her body is a little less in shape than usual.  (I am treading  carefully on this because I hate to criticize someone's weight if they just gained a few pounds versus pregnancy pounds. Hey, my body has never looked like Jen's body, so I'm always envious!)  Here's a photo from her fantastic outing in Capri on a boat with her man.  What do you think?

Full photo set on Superior Pics.

Oh, but let's not stop here with the speculation because Justin and Jen arrived back in LA and guess who is wearing a ring--a diamond ring?  Yes, she's got a rock on her right finger which really can mean everything or nothing.  It could be a ring she has had forever.  Have you ever seen this ring before in her wardrobe?  I know some of the Aniston sleuths out there are on the case.  The interesting thing I noted is that she reaches up for sunglasses in the photo.  Many celebs will do something like this to make an "unofficial" official announcement. Jen isn't one to make statements through the press like "I'm pregnant!", "I'm engaged!" unlike some celebrities. So, is this just a ploy to throw us off or is our gal, Jen, officially engaged to Justin Theroux?  Expect some heavy press on this one because there are going to be a lot of "sources" coming out of the woodwork on this story.  The press has been trying to marry and impregnate Jen for a decade.

Full photo set on X17 Online. 

Okay, your turn.  Tell me what you think!  Let's start the debate.  This is also NOT the time to tell me she just got engaged because Angie and Brad got engaged.  Sorry, that ship has sailed and Jen and Brad have moved on.  No love triangle arguments, please.  Thank you!  You know what to do:  comment below, on Twitter, or on Facebook.  

June 28th, 2012:  So this rumor is a bust since even E! hopped on the Jen engagement rumor mill and featured it in their segment, "So True, So False".  Thanks for all of your comments and helpful links.  We are all in this together.  Have a great weekend, kids!

July 20, 2012:  The Spreecast is officially happening!  If you have questions, make sure to RSVP and get your questions in here.  The live chat will happen Monday, July 23rd at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET for 30 minutes.  I will be covering the entertainment news of the day and answering your Aniston questions that I haven't been able to get to lately because I have 
been working.  See you on Monday, this should be fun! 

July 24, 2012:  If you missed the live chat, the archive is here.  We will be doing another one 
on Monday, July 30th, same time, same place.  I hope to see you there!

July 25th, 2012:  I used one of Emmy's questions in this week's Behind The Red Carpet (taped) episode.  See it here.

July 29th, 2012:  Remember, Monday is another LIVE broadcast at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET.  All of the information is here.  I also have several of your email questions that I will answer 
and address.  I will see you tomorrow!

July 30, 2012:  I made an official call on the Baby Bump Watch on the show last night.  Here is what I said:  Spreecast archive.

August 12th, 2012:  Darn it!  I should have kept the Engagement Watch going, forget the Baby Bump Watch.  Congrats to Jen and Justin who are OFFICIALLY ENGAGED!  See the Gossip Cop item confirming the news.  

Baby Bump Watch CONFIRMED: Gisele Bundchen

Well, geez, that was easy.  One day after I announce a Baby Bump Watch on Gisele Bundchen, US Weekly confirms that Gisele is indeed pregnant with her second child.  Now if only this one was that easy to solve.  For those of you wanting more information on Jennifer Aniston, I am taking a break until next week.  We will have an avalanche of information on Jen since her beau, Justin Theroux, has his next film opening, Rock of Ages.  (And oh, are you going to love this film. It's good.)


So, congratulations go out to Gisele and Tom Brady!  Now, who do you think is our next Baby Bump Watch for 2012?  Miley Cyrus, anyone?  (I actually hope not, she is too young!)

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.  

Baby Bump Watch 2012: Gisele Bundchen

*Update:  This has been confirmed by US Weekly. See the post here.*


We still haven't resolved the mystery surrounding our last Baby Bump Watch.  In fact, Jennifer Aniston has a hard core faction of fans in her corner, but there are also the Team Pitt fans who are stuck in 2005 with Angie and Jen fighting over Brad (Read the comments).  Come on, kids, everyone is happy and has moved on.  So, while I don't have an answer yet about Jen, let's talk about Gisele.  Gisele and Tom Brady are royalty in New England and they already have one little prince together. (Tom also has child with Bridget Moynahan.) Rumor has it that Gisele is expecting again.  When this photo surfaced, I had to go with my instincts and make her my next official Baby Bump Watch.  With her incredible body that bounced back so quickly after her first, I think this photo is leading all of us to believe she is indeed pregnant. She is never out of shape. So, let the official Baby Bump Watch begin........(and let's hope she doesn't keep offering motherly advice to everyone like last time.)

Baby Bump Watch 2012: Jennifer Aniston

I cannot believe I'm going to do this.  I just joked about it in this post, but I am hearing rumblings in and around Hollywood that Jennifer Aniston is indeed pregnant.  It's a hard one to grasp because the tabloids have made this poor woman pregnant so many times over the last decade that she would put Octomom to shame.  Some recent clues include Jen canceling an event appearance at the last minute (And she's known to be one to honor her commitments, something that is rare in this town.) because she had the "flu".  These excuses can easily be explained, but I've now heard the rumor from two reliable sources.  So, this is officially my next Baby Bump Watch 2012 pick.  Do you think I am crazy or do you think that she's going to have a baby with Justin Theroux?  Only time will tell, but let me know how crazy you think I am in the comments below, on Twitter, or on Facebook.  (And remember, I correctly guessed Reese and Megan this year!)

A tell-tale sign of being pregnant and hiding the bump from the paparazzi or just carrying her sweater over her arm?  You decide.  

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UPDATE:  So, I went to sleep last night and woke up to find this post had exploded with traffic from a particular forum.  First of all, welcome to my site!  Second, I wouldn't make up a rumor just to have hits on a post.  I've had enough credible evidence passed along to me that gave me reason enough to write about this.  I can't promise that it is 100% accurate, but if I am wrong, I will also post that information as well.  I'm not a gossip site, so there is no reason for me to print every rumor and Hollywood tale I hear from the red carpet.  (You have to take me out for a cocktail to hear those stories.)  If you have any questions, you can contact me here or hit me up on Twitter, Facebook, or the comments below.  Thanks!

UPDATE: May 18th:  Everyone is asking me the same questions, so if I have any news to report, it will be posted here.  I am looking into all of this, I promise, but I am not going to report anything until I know it is accurate and factual.  Have a great weekend, y'all!

UPDATE:  June 2nd:  Hi! I've read all of your comments and emails and I still have not official news for or against an Aniston pregnancy.  I do have a couple of things to mention though:  one of my sources has gone completely silent which can mean either they are completely right and need to keep quiet or they are completely wrong and they need to keep quiet.  That doesn't help our cause any.  I can confirm that as of yesterday, Jen is slated to walk the red carpet with Justin Theroux (Meaning they are both attending. I'm not saying they will be hand-in-hand on that red carpet.) tomorrow at the MTV Movie Awards.  Will that give us any clue?  Maybe.  However, after I had called a bump watch on Reese Witherspoon, she paraded around like this and then I was in the same room with her for our interview and both times I didn't believe she was pregnant......until it was 100% confirmed two and a half months later.   So this original post was on May 14th.......patience is key here.

I won't confirm or deny anything until I have the facts.  The first trimester for any woman is a sensitive time, sometimes people have miscarriages, many celebs are waiting until their 4th or 5th month to confirm when they are actually showing, or maybe she isn't pregnant....there are so many factors.  Remember, people do work through their pregnancies, so being on a movie set doesn't confirm or deny anything. Sarah Jessica Parker had racy sex scenes with a baby bump during Season 4 of Sex and the City.  We're The Millers is still considered a film in pre-production, but everything I am hearing leads to a late June or early July shoot which includes Jennifer a part of that cast. So, the news is still "Is she or isn't she?", but I figure we will know the truth very soon.   Have a great weekend!  KB

**People are now asking me how do you know she will be at MTV Movie Awards with Justin tomorrow?  Please remember:  I am an entertainment journalist, I work with PR, agents, managers, studios, etc, I will NEVER reveal my sources....BUT if you followed my blog or my social media pages, you knew I worked with MTV twice this week:  once here and then here. I'm interested in telling you the truth, not tabloid lies. If I hear that information changes, I will let you know, but this information about her appearance was true as of Friday night, June 1st.  Now, back to my weekend...I have to interview the cast of Rock of Ages today.....and no, I am not interviewing Justin.  I adore you guys, you are the most dedicated fans Jen could ever ask for and you sure keep me on my toes. :) **

**June 3rd UPDATE: Hmmm, I had someone working the show check on seating for tonight's show.  There is no Seating Card for Aniston.  I also found B-roll of the Seating Cards and I do not see one for Jen or Justin. Watch the footage and see if you agree.  You can watch here.  I'm working hard to find out what is happening before the show begins.**

 I know you have all seen this June 1st photo.  Pregnant or not pregnant, it doesn't matter.  That's a hot body!  I'm working out even more tomorrow.

Best On-screen Dirtbag Winner at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards.  Congratulations, Jen! (And thanks to my original source for being accurate about Jen.  I was wrong about Justin, but I am glad to see Jen was there.)
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images

June 17, 2012:  I don't have any updates on Jen today. However, I thought we should give a little love to Justin and Rock of Ages.  I personally loved the movie.  You can see some of my interviews with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Julianne Hough here.   My Malin Akerman interview became a part of our iVillage Father's Day piece here.   Did you see the movie?  What did you think?  Let's discuss the film over here. (I don't want to confuse it with our Jen post.) 

June 26, 2012:  Is our Baby Bump Watch also including an Engagement Watch?  Take a look at my post here.  

July 19, 2012:  I know we are nearing the time when the question will be answered:  Is she or isn't she?  I've had so many questions, comments, and support from you guys, I really appreciate it!  It's hard to keep up with answering all of the comments plus working the rest of my entertainment reporting gigs, so I've decided to do something fun.  How about a live webcast?  I will answer as many of your questions and comments as possible.  If I can get 10 of you to respond that you want to do this, then I will do it on Monday, July 23rd at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET for 30 minutes.  If you want me to do this, comment below.....but remember, I need at least 10 responses by the end of today to make this happen.  Ready, set, go! 

July 20, 2012:  The Spreecast is officially happening!  If you have questions, make sure to RSVP and get your questions in here.  The live chat will happen Monday, July 23rd at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET for 30 minutes.  I will be covering the entertainment news of the day and answering your Aniston questions that I haven't been able to get to lately because I have been working.  See you on 
Monday, this should be fun!

July 24, 2012:  Thank you to everyone that joined me last night for our live chat.  That was SO much fun.....especially once I stopped talking to myself and learned to turn on the "Start" button!  If you missed it, the archive is here.  We are going to do another one next Monday.....same time, same place.  I hope you can join me.  I hope to make this a weekly destination for all of us to chat about entertainment news.....and the mysterious baby bump.  I interpreted my source's info that she isn't pregnant anymore, but I think a lot of you disagree with me.  I am fascinated by how this is playing out.  We have a lot of set photos to look at this week, don't we?  Thank you, guys.....this has been so much fun to interact with you!

July 25th, 2012:  I used one of Emmy's questions in this week's Behind The Red Carpet (taped) episode.  See it here. 

July 29th, 2012:  Remember, Monday is another LIVE broadcast at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET.  All of the information is here.  I also have several of your email 
questions that I will answer and address.  I will see you tomorrow!

July 30, 2012:  I made an official call on the Baby Bump Watch on the show last night.  Here is what I said:  Spreecast archive

I keep getting emails that comments aren't going through. They are.  We have two pages of comments going (YAY!), but it is too long to post on one page.  If you see the photo above, there is a "LOAD MORE" button below the comment box.  Click that and you will find your most recent comment on the next page.  Thanks for being so awesome and coming here to chat!

August 3, 2012:  A fitting final photo to this post.  Not pregnant.  Baby Bump 
Watch is over.

August 12, 2012:  Head here to read the engagement update.

Did I Just Buy More Shoes?

When I am on the road for a long time, I find the most dangerous thing for me is the internet, specifically internet shopping.  In fact, while resting in my room last Saturday night, I bought these (see photo below) after running into a girl in the elevator with them on.  They were hot, I asked her who the designer was, I ran upstairs and then I bought them all in a matter of 15 minutes.  That's why the internet at the hotel is dangerous when you are away for 27 days.

Viciious in Black Suede by Steve Madden.  Currently on sale for $76.95

After buying the shoes, I decided that it was time to also buy the Jessica Simpson clogs I have been coveting for over a month, so off I went to Macys.com to purchase them.  This is what they look like:

Winsy Clog in Tobacco by Jessica Simpson.  $89 at Macy's

I am always completely embarrassed to admit that I wear Jessica Simpson shoes.  I have several pairs in  my closet now, but I can't get over her tabloid life.  So, here's my advice to Jessica:  stick to designing because you do it well, get over dating athletes because it's a dead end, and don't talk about your relationships otherwise US Weekly will turn you into the next Jennifer Aniston. (The oh-so-desperate to marry 40-ish woman but can never find the right man, according to the tabloids....which I find SO annoying.)

My other problem lately? I have bought 4 pairs of shoes in the last four weeks and I have not bought a single article of clothing to go with them.  So, my feet will look fashionable. The rest of me?  Not so much.

Come back tomorrow when I share with you the secret to internet shopping:  a site that has most of the major retailers attached to it and they send you a check for shopping with them each month.  You don't have to pay a membership fee, they are just happy to have you shop with them.  I use it for all of my purchases. Trust me, this is a post you won't want to miss.  See you tomorrow at Red Carpet Closet!  

PS  While I posted the retail price of the shoes, I did NOT pay those prices.  I am a deal hunter with online shopping.  I will share my tips tomorrow.