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A body was found in Boston Harbor this morning. The police have not released even the gender information (at the time of of this post). [Boston Herald]
A Bostonian was busted for drinking on the job in London. Thankfully the pilot didn't fly, because he didn't even know his flight destination. [The Sun]
There was a casting call for a future classic of reality television: "Naughty in Nantucket". [Boston Metro]
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UMass students will likely face big fee increases in the Fall. [Boston Globe]
Several health insurance companies are requesting rate increases; some plans would increase 12% or more. [Boston Globe]
Including the 4 deaths over the weekend, Boston's homicide rate is up approximately 20% compared to last year. [Boston Herald]
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Siobhan Magnus of Cape Cod was eliminated from American Idol tonight, marking the end of the 20-year-old singer's television stint—for now. Magnus graduated from Barnstable High School two years ago and is an apprentice glassblower. Her Hanson-inspired tattoo helped her stand out from the American Idol crowd. Sadly, a combination of twitching in front of Shania Twain and wearing an incomprehensible punk-country outfit eliminated Magnus from the Idol running tonight. The first Massachusetts resident to make it this far in Idol competition, Magnus now returns to her glassblowing career. [Globe]
We've mentioned Fringe's fanatical power in the past, but we didn't stress the existence of the Observers, who watch over bizarre events in a mysterious fashion.
Reaction to Jay Leno at 10pm has been mixed at best. The show's numbers are down from the Tonight Show slot (now handled by Conan), but steady or up from lead-ins. Broadcasting and Cable magazine interviewed Leno about the difficulty of dealing with his new position in the TV lineup. Jay comes across as level-headed and realistic almost to the point of being boring, emphasizing repeatedly that going on at 10 is his "job" these days. Though he'd be willing to go back to the 11:35 time slot, he likes "the challenge of 10 o'clock," and emphasizes that he's not bitter about Conan's new position:
Well, now's your chance. Auditions for season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance will be in Boston today, May 28, beginning at 8:00 am at the Hyatt Regency Boston (One Avenue de Lafayette). You must be a US citizen or permanent resident or able to seek employment in the US to audition. There are many more rules and forms available if you're serious about dancing on TV.
Kenny Johnson has been in a ton of movies and TV shows over the last couple decades but he's currently best known for his roles as Detective Curtis 'Lemonhead' Lemansky in FX's "The Shield" and as Detective Hamilton 'Ham' Dewey in TNT's "Saving Grace". We were pleased to see Johnson reappear on TV in "Saving Grace" almost immediately after 'Lem' was dramatically assassinated by 'Shane' in "The Shield" and we've been more than pleasantly surprised by the quality of the show, its great writing, and superb performances.
Flight of the Conchords is a popular HBO show featuring the awkwardly hilarious interactions of musicians Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie. Allston's Great Scott held a viewing party featuring episodes from the show's upcoming second season last Friday night. The venue threw open its doors to a frozen-solid crowd and offering an open bar and free food in exchange for hearty (and possibly drunken) laughter. Lured by the promise of seeing the second episode of the new season a full week and change before it aired on HBO, FoTC fans descended into the bar to gather up free notebooks and posters covered in hairy New Zealanders’ faces.
With major labels struggling in the age of digital music, independent artists have found creative ways to get their music heard. Television has emerged as a great way to bring music to the masses, with songs featured on iTunes commercials and shows like giving artists massive exposure, and sites like AdTunes tracking song clips.
Mr. Boston--or is that Mr. Acton?--is back on reality television. Lee Marks, the man who didn't mind baring his pasty bottom on national television to win the heart of Tiffany Pollard (aka "New York") is now competing for money on VH1's latest endeavor in quality programming, entitled "I Love Money."
--Beauty and the Geek: Enjoy this season of "Beauty and the Geek" because it will probably be the last one. Ratings for the show have plummeted, and the show is going on hiatus in case the CW can think of a way to jazz it up. Now what will MIT and Harvard students do for kicks?
Beauty and the Geek: The episode Jim was so cruelly denied unfolded this week as the geeks received their makeover. But MIT Chris and Sweater Vest Tommy didn't really need makeovers. Well, Chris needed to lose his Hawaiian shirt, but that was about it.
Beauty & the Geek: The three Massachusetts geeks have very different personalities. Sweater Vest Tommy is discovering his inner babe, Jim just wants to be loved, and Chris is not putting up with any drama--ever, ever, ever. (That alone makes us wonder why he's on the show.)
Anyone seen Lewis Black's new television show, "Lewis Black's the Root of All Evil?" In it, two comedians take a side and debate which cultural figure or institution is more evil. Recently, the debate was between Oprah and the Catholic Church.
Beauty and the Geek: The new cycle debuted this week with a twist. This time, the beauties are competing against the geeks. The twist makes the show less exciting because the whole point is for beauties and geeks to learn from each other, not fight each other. Plus, aside from a few exceptions, the geeks seem relatively normal.
America's Next Top Model: The aspiring models received their makeovers this week. Given the fact that Fatima had fuzzy, orangey hairdo, she seemed to be toward the front of the line for a head shaving. However, they decided to give her a long, dramatic weave, and she did a lingerie shoot with her new long, flowing locks.
America's Next Top Model: Quite a week for our locals! Alas, Massachusetts contestants seem to be following a trend. Like Mila from the last season, Kimberly, a bank teller from Worcester left in the first show. However, she volunteered to get out of the house. Some shocking information about Kimberly was revealed at the last possible minute--she thinks its silly for people to carry around a $700 handbag!
A Boston pharmaceutical sales rep who is on this season's cycle of "Big Brother" went to the hospital after having an allergic reaction to "slop."
After Sarah Silverman served up a little tune about how she's boffing homeboy Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel got an appropriate revenge:
We know you Bianca De La Garza fans are out there. The local newscaster, formerly of Fox 25 and recently of WCVB is, believe it or not, one of the most frequent search terms that leads to this site.
This week on "Gone Country," we found out that Bobby Brown is able to sleep and dream about himself sleeping. There's some meaning in that, but we're not sure what it is. He also had an emotional moment while visiting a children's hospital. A little songwriting happened at the end, but note that on a show in which celebrities are expected to morph into country musicians, very little performance of country music is taking place.
On the third episode of "Gone Country," Bobby Brown started displaying the eccentric behavior for which he is known. The episode kicks off Brown drinking alcohol for breakfast instead of coffee or tea. Music producer John Rich dragged the cast to a farm, where they were scheduled to do farm-appropriate tasks with "Redneck Woman" singer Gretchen Wilson.
The Globe did a "Whatever Happened To?" piece on local contestants who went on reality shows to lose weight. Unlike a bunch of visitations with ex-reality show stars, these stories have happy endings.
Did you know that there's another Dave from Somerville on reality television this season? Well, somewhat. This Somerville Dave left Massachusetts for Los Angeles, made his fortune in sex toys at sextoy.com (find it yourself), started wearing a semi-faux-hawk, and installed a stripper pole in his home.
After revealing his approach in last night's speech, DJ Spooky dispenses with the theory and dives into the practice. He'll be spinning for the ICA's Experiment, and the ICA lobby will turn into a dance floor. Ghostdad, Kingdon, DJ Lone Wolf, DJ Die Young, and Baltimoroder will be on hand. Learn more about this weekend's DJ Spooky marathon. ICA Boston, 8:00 pm until midnight, $20.
The next season of America's Next Top Model will air on the CW starting February 20, and the new cast has been revealed. Last time, Sarah Hartshorne, aka "Vita Lightly" of the Boston Babydolls, represented Boston well, and now not one, but two women from Massachusetts will be undergoing extreme makeovers and wearing ridiculous clothes.
Don Aucoin at the Globe landed an interview with Denise the Not-Quite-Lunch-Lady, the Survivor contestant from Douglas who said she had been demoted from lunch lady to janitor. Mark Burnett gave her $50,000 since she had it so rough, but the Douglas School Superintendent swiftly revealed that Denise had actually been promoted.
State House staffer and Allston resident Dan Pawson hasn't lost yet!
The stove, the stove, the stove is on fire. But Bostonist will brave the heat as Theo Epstein, Peter Gammons, and friends rock for Hot Stove, Cool Music--keep an eye out for a review of the show. The Paradise, 8:00 pm, $40.