Denzel Washington Gossip
Entertainment Weekly has compiled a list of 33 of the hottest celebrities over 50. Among them: Meryl Streep, Helen Mirren, Susan Sarandon, Denzel, Bruce Willis, Ian McKellen (yes yes yes!), Iman (this bitch is 50???), Angela Bassett, and Jessica Lange (totally disagree. Full Story
When Oprah likes you…No, when Oprah LOVES you…she throws her full might behind whatever it is that you’re selling, leading her lambs to your project and guaranteeing smash hit success. Just ask Jessica Seinfeld. This weekend it was Barack Obama. Last night it was Denzel Washington at the premiere of The Great Debaters, a film he directed in which he also stars. Full Story
Arguments for:- he’s a smooth sexy beast- a multiple Oscar winner with a new movie released for awards season, this is the time for him and the studio, if they’re smart, to make a big push. - Denzel is a solid box office earner. Money talks too- family man, solid values, not a famewhore- he has owned the crown once, the first and only black man to do so. Full Story
Went to a screening last week and saw a preview of Charlie Wilson’s War. Had forgotten what it was like to Julia Roberts on screen. Have never loved her, can’t stand her in fact, but have also never disputed why she is a star. Why she is the biggest star. Because Julia Roberts can light up a screen like no one else. Full Story
Isaiah Washington, that’s who. He was fired from Grey’s Anatomy, tried to walk away classy, gave a few good comments to Entertainment Weekly, and then refused to let the story die. I’m thinkin’ he needs a new job. Because he’s screaming at the top of his lungs, pointing fingers, accusing people of collusion when if you recall, and as he admits, it’s because HE was the one who uttered The Word, the F word, during an argument. Full Story
Too late I think and the karma took its toll. Explanation: Isaiah Washington finally fired from Grey’s Anatomy for being a dickhead but only after the show f*ckin’ sucked ass in its third season. Word is, Shonda Rhimes fought hard to keep him. Word is she did it at the expense of others, feeling it would go away, ideally hoping for an idyllic family resolution. Full Story
Sometimes no comment is more telling than a comment. TR Knight in The Advocate in an interview about the past year, about coming out, about the gay-cist fiasco with Isaiah Washington, and the kind of support he did and didn’t receive from those around him…all this on the heels of what I’m told was a pretty lame Grey’s Anatomy season finale – SPOILER ALERT! A sister for Meredith coming to Seattle Grace and setting up a Grey’s Triangle? Weak, non? More interesting though – what will happen to Preston Burke. Full Story
The NAACP may have awarded him the other day with a Best Actor trophy but as far as forgiveness and consequence is considered, money is always what hurts the most. And as a result of his homophobic double slur, ABC is stickin’ it to Isaiah Washington, playing hardball on contract renegotiations to up his salary in light of how his actions have affected the show – actions that essentially kicked off a steady decline that has (spoiler!) just terminated in that 3 part piece of shit story arc involving Meredith NOT dying and a senseless speech by Izzie Steven how she would survive because believing we survive is what makes us survive. Full Story
After two topnotch seasons, #3 has been less than stellar. First the gaycist drama with Isaiah Washington, then the revisiting of the gaycist drama with Isaiah Washington following the Globes in January, then Katie Heigl’s defence of TR Knight, then TR’s self defense on Ellen, then Isaiah goes to rehab… and now this. Full Story
I’m sorry…been a little slow on the draw today – still haven’t slept, still wrapping up today’s show for eTalk, and have just been assigned to one more day in LA. Perhaps I’ll run into Orly again at the crack of dawn in the Roosevelt lobby?
Anyway, a thousand apologies for the delay in finishing up the Fashion Review, particularly to Susan in Washington who wrote to express how disappointed she was that I haven’t been able to get to it. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Gwyneth is coming. Gwyneth is coming to Sundance.
Honestly, there are parts of the day when I think about this and I can hardly breath.
The best part about Sundance so far? Definitely the poseurs – Kfed lookalikes flanked by scantily clad famef*ckettes cruising Main Street looking for celebrities…almost as enjoyable as going to a hockey game and observing the Hockey Whores.
Oh…and Robert Redford is a stud.
Saw him at the opening press conference yesterday, like all movie stars he was shorter than you’d expect but still kinda hot. In that older dude kinda hot way. And hair the most mesmerising shade of…
Yellow. Wrinkled but sexy weathered wrinkles that go well with his deep voice and thoughtful banter and his willingness to say whatever the hell he wants. Many of you have observed that Brad Pitt bears a striking resemblance 20 years younger and if that really is where he’s headed – definitely NOT a bad thing.
Star-filled weekend ahead, will keep you posted if I don’t freeze first.
As for Isaiah Washington? Maybe I’m just a grudge-keeping petty ass bitch but what’s an apology with a gun to your head? Does “Sorry” really mean “Sorry” when it comes only out of consequence?
Nope. Not to me. Can his ass. Hire someone else. Let him watch Burke from the privacy of Unemployment Central as he entertains offers from Patricia Heaton for a talk show about “Family Values”.
Friday – blogging throughout the day, check back often for new posts, and have a great weekend!
Yours in gossip,
Lainey
More Grey’s drama, more homophobia – what the F&CK is wrong with this prick?
Last night in the backroom, the cast was celebrating their GG win in front of the press, there was a question about “the incident”, at which point Isaiah hogged the mike and said the following:
“No, I did not call T.R. Full Story
Conveniently in LA for one of the biggest parties of the year, Posh partied with the Sci set last night post-Globes as Leah Remini proceeded to order everyone around. As you can see, that Thetan finger appears to wield even more influence than the GMD and his childbride.
But enough about the crazy, let’s focus instead on the Chav. Full Story
Talk about a kiss ass.
Wearing Marchesa, designed by Georgina Chapman who also happens to be dating Harvey Weinstein, Sienna’s patron producer….how convenient, non?
And we appear to have a new SJP in our midst – the salivating puppy eager for approval, coveting your praise as “Best Dressed”, Sienna the most Stylish, Sienna the fashion trendsetter…except she’s never deserved it and she STILL doesn’t deserve it, especially not after tonight. Full Story
In case you haven’t heard, Faith lost her shit at the CMA Awards last night. Oh but wait. She now says she was kidding:
“The idea that I would act disrespectful towards a fellow musician is unimaginable to me. For this to become a focus of attention given the talent gathered is utterly ridiculous. Full Story
Finally an apology…but perhaps too late? 5 days after news broke that he had called TR Knight a faggot, Isaiah Washington has publicly apologised and insists that the comment did not reflect his personal beliefs. Shonda Rhimes has also come to his defence, denying rumours that Burke would be replaced and/or fired. Full Story
Sad, sad, fucking sad.
The National Enquirer is reporting that during the much reported fight with Patrick Dempsey on the set of Grey's Anatomy the other day, Isaiah Washington lost his shit:
“I’m not your little faggot like (name deleted),” presumably referring to TR Knight who plays George who also announced today that he's gay. Full Story
A gossip is fickle. And a gossip with a favourite is even more so.
But seriously, how can you deny that Isaiah Washington has played this hand perfectly?
While he denied the chokehold, he did admit to the catfight but instead instead of dodging it like your other standard-fare pussy celebrities, Dr Burke chose instead to spin the situation with a very sexy sense of humour:
'We were like two baseball players . Full Story
According to The National Enquirer via the NY Daily News , Isaiah Washington freaked out on Patrick Dempsey the other day on the set of Grey's Anatomy, at one point putting allegedly grabbing McDreamy by the throat. Full Story
Most gossip watchers seem to be scoffing at Tom's new gig - a $5-7 million/year setback to be sure and no, not a major studio offering - but as I said last week, until Morton's book comes out and blows the gay outta the cannon, celebrating at this stage might be a little premature, not only because the GMD is wily but also because Daniel Snyder is a wily, wacky, wickedly successful businessman. Full Story
