Natalia brings you the latest news on Adele’s interview with Anderson Cooper, Kristen Bell’s interview on Ellen is auto tuned, Ladyhawke’s latest music video and much more!
Natalia discusses what’s new with Pharrell Williams and her thoughts on Karl Lagerfeld’s mean comments towards Adele’s weight. She also shows a roster of animals behaving like humans and, wait until you see the new size of coffee available at Starbucks!
Natalia dishes the latest news on the Juno Awards nominees, the upcoming Spiderman 3D film starring Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield and is Katy Perry hooking up with Tim Tebow? Watch today’s episode to find out.
When The Kooks are in the studio they’re focused and most importantly, sober. Watch Hugh and Luke explain their reasoning below.
The Kooks released a new album called “Junk of the Heart,” and you would think Hugh and Luke would be very excited about it. Well, they seemed rather indifferent to be honest. We spoke about that and why they don’t care about critics.
Natalia dishes the latest in entertainment news on Joan Rivers, Lana Del Rey and a brand new trailer for the movie Hunger Games.
Natalia talks about how Snooki might be pregnant, Nicolas Cage’s Cage Rage, Elisabetta Canalis is dating Steve-O and more for Feb 1, 2012.
Natalia dishes the news on Miley Cyrus breaking her tailbone, a 100 year old woman who plays the Nintendo DS to stay young and Houston, Texas contemplating a statute of Beyonce.
David Beckham debuts a new line of underwear, the worst dressed celebrity – Shy’m and Matthew Broderick is back as Ferris Bueller with a brand new commercial airing during the Super Bowl on Feb 5th 2012.
Daniel Radcliffe is back with his new movie The Woman In Black. It’s a bone chilling remake of a film from the ’80s. Ironically, Daniel actually scares very easily but he’s not afraid of ghosts. In this interview he tells us what really gives him the creeps.
Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?”
Graffiti6 is starting to make their North American invasion, and they are hitting up the Tonight Show. Does this sound familiar? Well the Beatles made the exact same journey over 40 years ago. Naturally, @jordans_life had to make some comparisons.
Nick plays World of Warcraft. Not only that, he’s the head of his guild, demonstrating that it IS possible to juggle being a hardcore gamer with being a top-selling recording artist.
During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number and took phone calls from his fans. These were real phone calls from real fans who we gave exclusive access to one of the biggest recording artists of our generation.
There were great questions about music, fitness, the backstreet boys but the most popular question, however, was about his underwear. In this clip Nick talks about his his ‘Haynes’ and covering his fans with glow in the dark paint.
When releasing new music today, half the battle is online promotion. However, contests, signed merch and giveaways aren’t always the best solutions. When working on their latest album, Hedley came up with a brilliant idea, they decided to make trailers.
It’s hard to prepare for an interview with Hedley. So in this interview, we threw caution to the wind, got a 24 of beer and broadcast the interview live on our USTREAM (andPOP.tv). Eventually Jacob, Dave and @jordans_life ended up talking about hairy legs, their newest music video and more.
Diamandis from Marina and The Diamonds talks to us about her very serious disease. It’s called synaesthetic. And we lied, it’s not a disease. More like a cool condition. Diamandis explains further.
Would you be embarrassed if someone scrolled through your iPod? We sit down with Spee and Brendan to talk about the diverse music on their playlist.
Marina and The Diamonds are working on some new music, but Marina is being very secretive about it. Although the release has been delayed, she let’s us in on some secrets about the new album, and how alcohol changed her life.
For years men and women have asked “which way does Zach sway?” and now women everywhere are heard sighing in disappointment. The guy who plays Spock in the Star Trek remake loves…well, something that rhymes with Spock.
He recently came out New York Magazine about his 8 month stint in the theatre production of Angels in America, where he plays a gay man who leaves his AIDS stricken lover.
“As a gay man, it made me feel like there’s still so much work to be done, and there’s still so many things that need to be looked at and addressed,” he says about his role.
His most recognizable roles have been playing a super-villian in Heroes and a USS Enterprise officer in Star Trek but he has played a ton of gay roles on t.v. as well, like in So noTORIous and American Horror Story.
Gay or straight, there’s no denying Zach has both the acting chops and sophistication to be the next George Clooney. Cheers to coming out, Zach!
Louis Ferreira and I share more than one thing in common: we both speak Portuguese aside from English and both of us were not Sci-Fi kind of guys before Stargate Universe — the latest entity in the space-themed franchise, which premiers today at 9 p.m. exclusively on Space.
Ferreira’s resume includes an impressive amount of TV and film work. His characters range from The Donald himself in a Trump TV-movie, to lead roles in shows like “Trinity” and “Missing,” guest spots on “24” and “CSI Miami,” among tens of other TV series and films, including a a role in this year’s “Grey Gardens” with Drew Barrymore. Still, Sci-Fi remained unexplored territory for the actor (aside from a very short stint on “Star Trek”).
So how did he wind up on one of the most successful Sci-Fi franchises of all time? It’s actually quite a serendipitous story which Fereira (formerly known as Justin Louis) shared with andPOP.
Side story: when the Portuguese-born, Toronto-raised actor kicked off his career in the late ‘80s, early ‘90s, Vancouver was a booming destination for film productions so he’d go there whenever work would dry up in Toronto. “I remember being in my twenties and being like, ‘If I could have the ultimate lifestyle, it would be the farm in Toronto, the apartment in New York’ and I said, ‘a boat!’ If you could live on a boat like “Miami Vice” you would want to do it in Vancouver,” shared the Gemini winner.
Many actors dream of having a feature film debut in a major blockbuster hit, but very few actually get that chance. One of those few actors is Antonio Elias. The up-and-coming actor plays Officer Pitts in the upcoming “Star Trek” movie and when we spoke, the film was one day from its highly anticipated release.
“I can tell you a little bit, only cause like I’m sworn to secrecy,” Elias says in a joking but serious way. “Man like I’m paranoid there’s people outside you know Paramount, outside my house at every moment till the movie comes out.”
Elias has a supporting role in the film. “I play a character named Officer Pitts. He’s a Starfleet officer, aboard Federation starShip,” says the 26-year-old. “I can’t tell you which one. All I can tell you that in the sequence that I’m in the film, it’s a really really cool part of the film.”
He guarantees his contribution to the movie features “high tension” moments, “really cool” character revelations and as he puts it, “some really cool stuff is going down.”
A few months ago I caught a 20-minute non-screening of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek, where the most memorable thing that happened was me falling down a third of a long flight of stairs, injuring my shoulders in a way that still hasn’t fully healed.
The scenes were disconnected, 12-year-old Kirk announcing himself as “James Tiberious Kirk!” was still stupid, and the time travel device driving the plot looked sketchy. The film was written by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orchi, who typically favour setpieces over plot and quirks over character development. But the actors were effective and during the rapid-fire action sequences I could actually tell what was going on. I’m glad I saw it; when the lights came down on the full-length movie, I knew what to expect.
Make no mistake: this is not science fiction. It does not utilize a technology-driven society to explore an issue in the present. It is not Star Trek as defined by The Next Generation onward; there are no Big Ideas, no debates over man’s place in the universe. It is, in short, no Battlestar Galactica. But I underestimated Abrams and company; this is an exhilirating, slam-bang space opera, one of the best I’ve seen, that happens to star the characters from the original Star Trek. That also means it has one of the most memorable casts ever to grace a screen, and while most of them are drawn in broad strokes, that’s long been the fate of supporting characters: Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) do have actual character arcs.
There’s a new captain of The Enterprise and his name is Bruce Greenwood, playing Captain Pike in the newest Star Trek movie, coming out this weekend. Bruce told Jordan about producing the film and explains what it takes to be captain.
“Star Trek” icon Leonard Nimoy will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Saturn Awards.
The 78-year-old, who played Spock in the popular sci-fi series, is being recognized for his work as an actor and director.
According to the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, which presents the annual awards, Nimoy has “established himself as one of the great film and television stars with his performances in such television series as Mission Impossible and the original science fiction series, STAR TREK, in the 60s.”
Check out the trailer for the new Star Trek Movie:
Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who played Nurse Christina Chapel on the original Star Trek series, was buried today at Los Angeles’ Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills cemetary, after passing away December 18 at the age of 76.
According to E News, the service saw many fans decked in their Star Treck gear, paying tribute to Roddenberry’s TV character. Costars Walter Koenig (Chekov), Nichelle Nichols (Uhuru) and George Takei (Sulu) were also in attendece.
Roddenberry, the widow of Trek mastermind Gene Roddenberry, also supplied the voice of the USS Enterprise’s computer through the franchise’s various offshoots, including J.J. Abrams’ upcoming big-screen reboot.
More wedding bells are on the horizon after the state of California passed the bill allowing gay marriage.
“Star Trek” alum George Takei has announced on his website that he is ready to marry his partner, Brad Altman.
“Our California dream is reality,” Takei wrote. “Brad Altman and I can now marry. We are overjoyed! Brad and I have shared our lives together for over 21 years. We’ve worked in partnership; he manages the business side of my career and I do the performing. We’ve traveled the world together from Europe to Asia to Australia. We’ve shared the good times as well as struggled through the bad. He helped me care for my ailing mother who lived with us for the last years of her life. He is my love and I can’t imagine life without him. Now, we can have the dignity, as well as all the responsibilities, of marriage. We embrace it all heartily…For now, Brad and I are enjoying the delicious dilemma of deciding where, when, and how we will be married. Marriage equality took a long time, but, like fine wine, its bouquet is simply exquisite.”
The latest Star Trek movie is the latest casualty of the fallout from the Writers’ Guild of America strike which officially ended yesterday.
The movie will not be released now until 2009, reports Variety.
Originally the film, to be directed by “Lost” co-creator J.J. Abrams, was to be released late this year. Instead, Paramount has decided to push the release date back to May of next year.
Variety reports the reason the studio gave for moving the film ahead is due to “gaps” that now occur in the movie release schedule because of projects being postponed or canceled due to the strike.
Studio insiders also told the trade magazine that the latest saga in the Star Trek series would have gained more money with a summer release than a fall one.
Rumour has it that William Shatner is upset that he has not been cast in the new Star Trek movie.
Director J.J Abrams (Lost, MI:III) has reportedly left Shatner out of the movie’s lead roles, but was considering asking the actor to make a cameo.
That idea didn’t go over so well with Shatner.
“I don’t do cameos. I can’t imagine what I would do as a cameo,” he reportedly has said on the issue.
The 11th adaptation of the Star Trek series will however feature a prominent role for fellow veteran, Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock. Heroes star Zachary Quinto, will play a younger version of the pointy eared Vulcan.
Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana are also set to star in the new movie, which kicks off shooting next month.
Harold (minus Kumar) as Sulu? Shaun (of the Dead) as Scotty?
It’s true – moviegoers will see two familiar faces in the iconic ‘Star Trek ‘ roles when J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the sci-fi series hits theatres next year.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, John Cho from ‘Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle’ has been cast as Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu. Sulu, a helmsman aboard the USS Enterprise, was originally played by George Takei.
Simon Pegg, star of ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Shaun of the Dead,’ will play chief engineer Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott, a role originally made famous by the late James Doohan. Pegg previously worked with Abrams on ‘Mission: Impossible III.’
While the role of Captain James Kirk has not yet been settled, Chris Pine (‘Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement’) is in serious negotiations and heavily favoured to win the part.
The ‘Star Trek’ reboot will follow the formation and early adventures of Captain Kirk and his Starship Enterprise crew. The prequel will be the 11th Star Trek movie.
Shooting begins in November, with a release date set for Christmas Day 2008.
Confirmed castings so far include Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov, Zoë Saldana as Uhura, Eric Bana as Nero and Zachary Quinto as Spock. Original Spock Leonard Nimoy has a cameo role.
LEE BERGERE, a veteran television actor who appeared in shows such as STAR TREK and DYNASTY, died last Wednesday in Fremont, New Hampshire. He was 88.
During his 60-year-career he appeared in more than 200 television shows including NORTH AND SOUTH, FALCON CREST and INCIDENT AT VICHY.
In a 1966 Star Trek episode, called THE SAVAGE CURTAIN, Bergere famously portrayed historical icon President ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Bergere also played JOSEPH AYNDERS on Dynasty from 1981 to 1983.
He also appeared in many roles on stage including MAN OF LA MANCHA where he played the villain, THE DUKE, when the play premiered in Los Angeles in 1967.
He also played DON QUIXOTE and other characters in the show in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City.
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Christie’s of New York kicked off the start of a three-day Star Trek auction today.
The auction house obtained over 1,000 items from the CBS Paramount Studios lot, including blueprints, props and costumes.
Nerds, er, fans started bidding early, with battles over many of the same lots, including a captain’s chair from Star Trek Enterprise that closed at $32,000 US.
The auction is one of many events worldwide celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Star Trek series.
Happy Birthday, Star Trek.
Trekkies everywhere are celebrating today as the sci-fi adventure series marks its 40th anniversary. “Star Trek” first made its TV launch on Sept. 8, 1966.
There won’t be any cake but classic-TV network TV Land will air four episodes from the original “Star Trek” series on Friday at 8 p.m. EDT. The pilot and the historic episode fearing TV’s first interracial kiss will be featured.
The network will begin broadcasting “Star Trek” episodes regularly on November 17. Episodes can also be viewed online at TVLand.com.
Fans should also check local listings for high-definition versions of episodes set to debut in syndication on Sept. 16.
CBS Paramount announced on Thursday that the original “Star Trek” television series will be digitally remastered before being put into syndication next month.
E! Online reports that the release will coincide with the franchise’s 40th anniversary, and will mark the first time in 16 years the show has been up for syndication.
“By giving the series a digital upgrade using the best technology available today, it will continue to be a leader in cutting-edge television programming as we introduce the series to a new generation of viewers,” read a statement from president of CBS Paramount Domestic Television, John Nogawski.
Many of the landscapes and ships will be completely redone using CGI effects, similar to the way that George Lucas revamped the original “Star Wars” films a few years ago.
However, a scenic-art supervisor for the “Star Trek” films and spinoffs said the changes wouldn’t be as dramatic as Lucas’.
“We’re taking great pains to respect the integrity and style of the original,” Michael Okuda told TVGuide.com. “Our goal is to always ask ourselves: What would [creator Gene] Roddenberry have done with today’s technology?”
The sleek new “Star Trek” will premiere on September 16 with “Balance of Terror,” an episode from the very first season.
And the saga continues.
E! Online is reporting that a video game of Star Trek will be released to celebrate the franchise’s 40th anniversary.
The game will feature all five captains of the Star Trek Enterprise – Captain Kirk, Jean Luc Picard, Sisco, Janeway and Archer. This is the first time all five of the captains have been featured in one Star Trek project.
The game is set to be released in the fall, will be entitled “Legacy,” and will be available for PCs and XBox 360s.
“It’s been around a long time, it’s a staple of American life and I think we need something new and different. I couldn’t imagine someone else playing Captain Kirk, even in a videogame, so I kind of got a little territorial,” William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk on the original Star Trek, told Reuters.
The remains of James Doohan, an actor best known for playing chief engineer Scotty on Star Trek, will be shot into space this October. He died one year ago at age 85.
Space Services, a Houston-based company, was supposed to put the ashes into orbit last year but pushed back the flight to allow more tests on the rocket.
Reuters reports that Space Services spokeswoman Susan Schonfeld confirmed the new October launch date.
Doohan’s remains will be sent into space for a short flight, along with the ashes of about 100 other people. The capsules will then return to earth. Another flight in December or January will launch Doohan’s ashes into orbit for a period of several years.
“Whatever goes up must come down,” said Schonfeld, explaining that the capsule will someday fall out of orbit, burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.
A service for fans will be put on by Doohan’s family on the day of the October launch. Thousands are expected to attend, with many in Star Trek costumes.
Trekkies better start saving up. Christie?s has announced the first official studio auction of memorabilia from every ?Star Trek? television series and spin-off film, reports Reuters.
CBS Paramount Televisions Studios is opening its vaults to clear out some 4,000 items, to be sold in more than 1,000 lots. The auction will be held October 5-7 to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the original ?Star Trek? series.
Up for grabs will be artifacts ranging from models of the ?Starship? USS Enterprise to Capt. James Kirk’s uniform and Capt. Jean-Luc Picard’s jumpsuit. The auction is expected to bring in more that $3 million US.
George Takei, better known as Mr. Sulu to Star Trek fans, has come out of the closet.
In an interview with gay and lesbian magazine Frontiers, Takei, 68, says he has been openly homosexual for years ? at least around family and friends.
“But I have not talked to the press,” he says. “In that sense, maybe that’s another opening of the corridor there.”
He has been involved with Brad Altman for 18 years. Until now, Altman had always been identified as Takei?s manager on the actor?s website.
Takei starred in the original Star Trek series in the late ?60s as a crew member of the Enterprise. He later appeared in the first six Star Trek films.
He is currently starring in a stage production called Equus in Los Angeles.
