Constant rotation: April 2010

"Are we an item? Girl quit playing."
1. Beauty In The World, Macy Gray
2. Girlfriend (Remix), Avril Lavigne f/ Lil Mama
3. Kick Ass, Mika
4. There's A Light, Jay Malinowski
5. Rude Boy, Rihanna
6. Girlfriend In This City, Nelly Furtado
7. Carry Out, Timbaland f/ Justin Timberlake
8. Hey Soul Sister, Train
9. In My Head, Jason DeRulo
10. Baby, Justin Bieber f/ Ludacris
11. Break Your Heart, Taio Cruz f/ Ludacris

You Googled . . .

"Kristen Steward is a bitch"

"Bill Rancic naked"

"James Van Der Beek shirtless"

"Amanda Stepto big breasts"

"Erin Karpluk pussy" (wow)

"Ed Westwick shirtless"

"hot white actors"

"weather woman see thru"

"Calista Flockhart Toblerone ad"

"Is Maury Povich evil?"

"naked Matthew Morrison" (yes please)

"Emily Haines make out with"

"Annalynne McCord has beef with Jessi Cruickshank"

"Tiffany Amber Thiessen cover of Playboy"

As they shouted out with Glee

It’s been a busy month full of Glee. At times I thought people were going to get sick of all the hype – until the Madonna episode finally hit, and we were all reassured the show was as good as we remembered. And apparently, others outside the tween world (or the...um... 25-year-old world in my case) have also noticed the impact of the show.

Time magazine has named Lea Michele one of the 100 most influential people in the world. She joins the list with others in the artist category such as Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Elton John, Prince and Conan O'Brien (Prince? Seriously? Like, the artist formerly known as? And known as himself… again? I guess that's influential). She was named to the list because of her role as Rachel Berry and the impact it has had on getting kids to get involved in musical programs... though hopefully there aren’t too many kids out there striving to be exactly like Rachel Berry. Congrats Lea Michele!

Oh, and Glee’s Madonna album is at the top of the charts. No biggie.

In much less inspiring news, Sarah Palin also made the list.

Magazine cover of the week

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks takes the cover of May's Esquire, for a special issue dedicated to women.

While the 35-year-old actress is married to actor Geoffrey Arend, she does offer single men a few pointers in the cover story. My personal faves:

No shorts that go below the knee. The ones almost like capri pants, the ones that hover somewhere between the kneecap and the calf? Enough with those shorts. They are the most embarrassing pants in the world. They should never be worn. No woman likes those.

Also, no tank tops. In public at least. A tank top is underwear. You're walking around in your underwear. Too much.

Sounds like Christina and I have many of the same fashion deal breakers when it comes to men.

For more tips from Christina (and photos!) ch-check out Esquire's website.

Santa Claus Parade moving to CTV

As you may recall, Toronto's Santa Claus Parade is a big deal in my life.

I could hardly believe it when Susan Hay didn't cohost last year's broadcast on Global for the first time in memory.

Well, it now looks like she's out of the job indefinitely, as the parade is moving to CTV for at least the next three years, the broadcaster announced earlier this month.

CP24 will will air exclusive live coverage in the GTA, with CTV airing an edited broadcast coast to coast.

Of course, the question on my mind is who will serve as commentators. We saw all the personalities at CTV's disposal during the Olympics -- both good and awful.

So the network better choose someone worthy of following in Susan Hay's footsteps, as I will surely have something to say about it.

Hot and bothered. Literally.

This Gossip Girl promo is just about as bad as Joey's VD poster on that episode of Friends.

Leighton Meester takes front and centre in the ad, looking hot as usual... and according to the caption underneath, she's also bothered.

The *itch is back? I get what they're trying to say, but let's be honest, it looks like an ad for some yeast infection product. How unfortunate. They probably should have starred out one of the other four possible letters in the word, like this:

B*tch
Bi*ch
Bit*h
Bitc*

Any of these options is better than a mistaken poster for... a recurring itch.

Really excited to see where the rest of the season goes!

Monday deliciousness

Man, I love nothing more than a hot man who's aware he's a hot man and isn't afraid to flaunt it.

And no one seems to fit that description more than one Mr. Kellan Lutz, who will take his shirt off for just about anyone who asks.

The actor and Calvin Klein model showed off the physical strength of that hot bod of his, while posing for Interview Magazine.

Click inside to see the smokin' hot photoshoot that resulted from the above video.

Happy Monday!

Betty White is a cougar

NBC has released a promo for the upcoming Betty White-hosted episode of SNL. I'm putting the word out now that I'm going to need a generous friend with cable to invite me over to watch!

Are Kelly Cutrone and Jian Ghomeshi doing it?

When Kelly Cutrone came to Toronto to promote her book If You Have To Cry, Go Outside in March, she was interviewed by Jian Ghomeshi on CBC Radio's Q and I thought there was some chemistry (fast forward to the 23:00 mark in the video above for the good stuff).

After some twitter sleuthing, I'm now convinced there is something going on. Because I have nothing better to do with my time, I've compiled a list of Kelly's tweets and some photo evidence for your consideration.

It begins (March 15)
Doing @jianghomeshi super excited tomorrow Me You and Q

They meet (March 16)
I am digging him - super smart - good connection - really excited for interview with @jianghomeshi

I am at Q radio just saw @jianghomeshi - super sweet - I hope he is as nice to me on the radio - he has mad style - cool black scarf too

breath of motha f-in fresh air this mornin on @cbcradio's Q with Kelly Cutrone @jianghomeshi hilarious. sharp. unaffected- i'm charmed.

Fashion advice (March 16)
@jianghomeshi I wish I could have stayed to dress you for your shoot - no socks flaps out You are great at your job!

Appreciation (March 16)
in reply to someone who commented on the interview: He was smoking hot too!!

Longing for Jian (March 17)
How can you miss someone you barely know? Crazy
I admit I have no idea who she's talking about here, but it fits in well with my story if we all pretend it is about Jian

A rendezvous is in the works! (March 20)
@jessbrigs sure let's invite @jianghomeshi

They talk...socks? (March 27)
@jianghomeshi - what socks, if any, are you wearing?

A Dinner invitation! (March 31)
@jianghomeshi jian I am bringing US mag music ed Ian Drew with us - we require a nice dinner pre-show!!!

Hanging out, in person, with MTV stars! (April 24)
Kelly tweeted this photo of Jian Ghomesi, Whitney Port and Roxy Olin at a Lights concert in NYC over the weekend.



OMG, a kiss?! (April 24)
@debgee says: @peoplesrev give @jianghomeshi a kiss from me, pls.
and Kelly replies: ok I will!!!

So what do we think? Are they doing it? Just friends? Friends who do it? Kelly tweeted on Sunday that she plans to be back in Toronto by May. Hmmm...

Make it work!

I wish Tim Gunn would take me shopping and say "this worries me" whenever I made a poor decision. Next best thing: watching Tim Gunn critique superhero costumes. Love it!

Tweet of the week

jannarden

ahh, yes the Junos......what to say? We need Anne and Joni and leonard and Neil and kd and feist and sarah and celine and alanis back on TV!

Sighting!

Thanks to Renee for punking this photo from her boyfriend's sister of Michelle Williams at Disney World with her daughter Matilda recently.

Can you imagine hopping on a carousel only to realize Dawson's Creek's Jen Lindey-slash-Academy Award nominated actress Michelle Williams is mere feet away, with the child she made with dearly departed Heath Ledger?

I'd just about shit, I'm sure, before asking if we could form some sort of tried and true Jack-Jen fag-hag union.

Dear Zac

First it was the hair, then the hat. And now the ‘stache?

Zac Efron, newly moustachioed, was spotted gassing up his car outside L.A. last week. I can’t decide what’s worse, the pornstache, or the fact the he’s still with Vanessa Hudgens.

Come on Zefron. Movember is over, which means the only acceptable excuse to sport a pornstache has long gone. Shave the dirty sanchez and bring your scrumptious self back.

And maybe take your shirt off like you used to.

More unfortunate photos here.

Magazine cover of the week

Julianna Margulies looks glam to perfection on the cover of May's W magazine

The Golden Globe-winning star of the Good Wife tells the magazine she finds a distinct appeal to working in television.

"I'll always do television -- television celebrates women. It's where the best, richest roles for women are, period," she says.

I guess she doesn't watch the Hills.

The 43-year-old actress also tells the magazine age ain't nothing but a number, as long as there are interesting characters to play.

"Maybe now I can only play 'the mother of,' never 'the girlfriend of,'" she says. "But I think you have to go with a role because it's good, not because of what it says about your age."

For more of Julianna's W cover story, click here.

The worst way to wake up.

I had a dream last night that my friend Stacey had tickets to a Beyoncé concert. When a drowning occurred, I decided to organize a benefit, where I would auction off Stacey's concert tickets. Of course I never cleared this with her, so the rest of the dream revolved around me trying to convince Stacey to donate her tickets to me.

But what turned this dream into a nightmare, was that at regular intervals people would start playing Beyoncé's Crazy In Love, and we'd all start dancing like she does in the video. It's maybe the world's most annoying song, and it's now playing ON A LOOP IN MY HEAD.

Watch this video and you can suffer too!

WWIB: Plain white T's edition

White v-necks were the attire of choice for True Blood's Alexander Skarsgaard and Gossip Girl's Penn Badgley, as both were photographed at the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, Calif. this past weekend.

Perhaps Badgley's trying to prove he's a grownup, but that facial hair has got to go. Toss it out, along with those shoes. Just not pretty. I don't mind the v-neck, though. That can stay.

Skarsgard, meanwhile, looked all lovely and tanned and tall and buff as he enjoyed the festival with rumoured girlfriend Kate Bosworth.

Though he reportedly lashed out at photographers for the constant phototaking, I'm sure glad they persevered!

Oh, and how jealous am I of the chick who got a hold of this?!

BJ Novak on . . .

HIS (LACK OF?) LOVE LIFE:
“I’ve always been shy and inept with women. Like, every time I got near a girl in junior high or high school, it felt like a fluke. I still feel that way . . . Part of me still thinks every chance I have to kiss a girl is my last chance"

GOING TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH OFFICE COSTAR JOHN KRASINSKI:
“He was the guy with the follow-up plan. He was popular and smart, and if he liked a girl he would just ask her out. I was at home, meanwhile, writing to my local TV affiliates, telling them they should air more sitcoms.”

HIS INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS COSTARS:
“Brad was charismatic and kind and cool, and Quentin was super intense and wanted to stay up all night talking about the different guns used in a biopic of Dillinger from the 1940s. The guy is astonishing. I don’t know anything about movies beyond, basically, ‘Remember when DiCaprio said, “I’m the king of the world?”’ But that’s what you expect from Quentin Tarantino. And what I’ve learned about meeting famous people is that they’re almost always exactly who you expect them to be.”

MEETING MICHAEL JACKSON AND DEEPAK CHOPRA'S HOUSE:
"This figure sweeps into the room in a red military outfit and black hat and sunglasses and sits down at the kids’ table. I thought, How weird. Deepak hired a Michael Jackson impersonator. Then I realized, It is fucking Michael Jackson. I remember three things about it: He didn’t touch his food at dinner, we played board games, and nobody believed me at school the next day when I said I played Scattergories with Michael Jackson.”

[anyone else still wondering why BJ was at Deepak Chopra's house to begin with?]

[source]

Where in the world is Robert Downey Jr.?

I was enjoying a beer and grilled cheese sandwich with Kristen on Tuesday night, when we spotted someone who may or (more likely) may not have been Robert Downey Jr.

Sure, the responsibility of manning the blog while Chris is on vacation and my desire for quality topics to post may have clouded my vision, but Kristen and I both agreed our fellow patio patron looked suspiciously like a slightly shorter and perhaps dowdier version of RDJ!

Does anyone know if Sherlock Holmes has any reason to be spending his evenings in The Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto?

Our welcome to you

Dear loyal fans of outisthrough,

As our first post, let me introduce to you the most exciting news of the night (other than the Madonna ep of Glee) - DQ Blizzards are buy one, get the second for 25 cents - ALL WEEK! This news came to me while eating a bag of ketchup chips and watching The Biggest Loser. Life is hard.

So go ahead, DQ something different! And then do it again tomorrow and the next day... and everyday until April 25.

So long!

Hey friends, not sure if it's come across on the blog, but the past little while has been busy!

I've been permanently caffeinated and staying up way too late to make all my deadlines, only taking breaks to photograph myself in the washroom mirror.

And now that the bulk of my work is complete for the time being, I'm taking a little breather . . . in the UK!

Barring any more interference from volcanic ash, I'm off today until May 3.

I've prepared a few posts to (hopefully) keep your attention, but I'm also happy to announce the worthy and well-equipped Jackie and Vanessa have agreed to update when they can in my absence.


"You should let us do it," Jackie suggested a couple weeks ago, unaware I needed no convincing. "Just hand over your password, and your life. while you're at it, leave me your apartment keys so I can watch TV and have something to blog about."

"Luckily, the list of unattractive people who somehow become celebrities is expansive," Vanessa added. "We'll have more than enough material to cover your time away."

So be kind! Leave encouraging comments! And if they're slacking, feel free to harass Jackie on Twitter.

Before I go, I feel obligated to remind you that:

• The Madonna episode of Glee airs tonight at 9 p.m. on Global and FOX.

• Gabourey Sidibe will host Saturday Night Live this Saturday with musical guest MGMT.

So, I'm off. I can't wait to see what Jackie and Vanessa come up with while I'm gone.

As always, drop me a line at chris[at]outisthrough.com, if you feel there's something I simply need to know.

Otherwise, see you all in May for more snarky and sarcastic goodness!

Chris

How do we feel about . . .

. . . Hanson's just-released music video for new single Thinking 'Bout Somethin'?

Part of me really wants to smack those sunglasses off the brothers' faces. You're indoors, they're unnecessary.

Another part of me reeeeally wants to shave that little patch of facial hair off Isaac's chin.

But most of me just wants to dance along!

Overall, a really fun experience.

Definitely Hanson's best video since rollerblading around a parking lot for MMMBop.

2010 Juno Award winners

If you noticed an inordinate amount of tweets about Drake and Justin Bieber on your feed the past couple days, don't blame me, blame anyone who paid the Juno Awards any attention.

The Canadian music honours were handed out in St. John's over the weekend, and though Biebs left emptyhanded, Jimmy Brooks won new artist of the year and rap recording of the year.

Michael Buble cleaned up with five wins including album and single of the year. Metric took two for group of the year and alternative album of the year, while Arkells was named new group of the year.

And just when you thought you couldn't handle hearing Wavin' Flag one more time, K'Naan was on hand to accept songwriter and artist of the year.

In what must be a huge blow to the millions of fans who buy their records but refuse to admit it, Nickelback was shut out despite two nominations.

Click inside for a full list of winners.

[photo via Drake Daily]

Monday deliciousness

Oh hell yes.

Ryan Phillippe goes shirtless in the May issue of Men's Health Magazine, and boy am I a happier man for it.

I don't quite get why he's hanging that hoodie off his head, but I'm willing to overlook it thanks to the abs and pecs situation going on, y'know?

The 35-year-old actor hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend, and will next be seen in the film MacGruber, out May 21, 2010.

Ryan told Howard Stern last week there's reason to sit through the movie, even if you're not a fan of the SNL sketch on which it's based.

"Yeah. You see ass," he revealed. "It's gonna haunt me the rest of my career."

Hm, judging by these Men's Health photos you've got nothing to be afraid of, bud.

Happy Monday!

Quick hits, in case you missed it

Dan Levy and Jessi Cruickshank made Shenae Grimes cry on the After Show this week. Which is only fair, because every time I hear the name Shenae Grimes the thought of her acting makes me cry.

Line of the night at my brother's birthday dinner last night goes to my Grandma, who said, "I hate the Junos, period. They're so Canadian." Holy shit, I love that woman. If you don't hate the Junos, or at least want to give them a shot, ch-check out the broadcast tomorrow at 8 p.m. on CTV.

The Glee cast's cover of Madonna's Like A Prayer is most definitely a religious experience. Like, pure perfection. Rivals Don't Stop Believin' fosho.

Chace Crawford has dropped out of the Footloose remake. While this news disappointed some, I never quite understood his casting in the first place. If his dancing is as stiff as his acting, the film would've been a disastuh!

The cast of Saturday Night Live is super excited about Betty White hosting on May 8. "She's one of the few people that is in her prime at 88," says head writer Seth Meyers. In the most obvious pairing of life, Jay-Z will be the musical guest for White's episode.

Tweet of the week

Busyphilipps25

After watching snl, I feel like Justin Bieber REALLY resembles my 20 month old little girl (in looks only, she lacks his sweet moves)about 22 hours ago via Tweetie
I want to post a pic to prove it but she's sleeping and not looking very bieber-esqe at the moment. Just trust me.about 22 hours ago via Tweetie
Also, when she was a newborn, she totally looked like Chuck Bass.about 22 hours ago via Tweetie

Rachel McAdams spotted in Toronto

Rachel McAdams was photographed taking a stroll in Toronto yesterday, after having lunch with her father Lance at Harbord House.

This restaurant is so damn close to where I live. It's only a matter of time before Rachel and I cross paths, right?

McAdams told Vogue in December she opts for public transit while in Toronto, so keep an eye out when you're boarding your next streetcar, folks!

She also told the mag she spends a good deal of time fixing up her house in Toronto.

"Having a house that's always falling apart was so romantic when I bought it," she said, "but now seems less so."

I'll come help out anytime, Rachel. Just tell me when the painting party is!

Q&A: The Rocket Summer

Much of the discussion around Bryce Avary's music revolves around words like "honesty," "integrity," and "authenticity."

The 27-year-old from Texas is the singer-songwriter behind the Rocket Summer, a pop-rock act for which he also plays all the musical instruments in the recording process.

More than ten years since producing his first Rocket Summer album, Avary released his fourth record Of Men and Angels in February.

Now opening for the Goo Goo Dolls in the U.S., Avary recognizes his success story has been one of a slow and steady build, and he's okay with that.

I met up with the musician in Toronto last week, where we talked about the new album, his non-stop touring, and how producing positive music has somehow become novel these days.

If you've yet to get acquainted with the Rocket Summer, click inside to catch up.

Song of the moment: Carry Out

Oh now this is what's been missing in my life lately.

Timbaland's latest single Carry Out is one catchy, danceable hip hop song.

The track, featuring Justin Timberlake, has been rising up the charts, and somehow I'm just discovering it now.

Better play it on repeat to make up for lost time!

The video is cheesy as hell, but maybe I'd like it more if I was into chicks.

I think there should be some sort of rule that if Justin Timberlake's going to dance alongside scantily clad women, his attire should follow suit.

It's only fair, no?

Is Jake Gyllenhaal losing the hot?

I've noticed a troubling trend developing in my life.

For the second time this week I came across a photo of Jake Gyllenhaal and thought "meh."

Once upon a time the very sight of Jake's baby blues and sly grin would make me swoon.

But is it just me, or does Jakey Poo just look a little dopey on the cover of May's GQ, above?

Days before the cover was released I thought the same thing when I came across these photos of the Prince of Persia star at the recent Wonder Con convention in San Francisco.


Just kind of average, right?

So, is Jake losing the hot, or is my taste in men just changing?

How do we feel about . . .

. . . these fashions Hilary Duff has been sporting around New York City this week?

Left, Duff wore a sheer grey Vera Wang dress with nude Brian Atwood pumps (the same ones Rachel Bilson recently wore?) and carried along a Jimmy Choo clutch to Good Housekeeping's 125th anniversary celebration on Monday.

I generally enjoy the volume of tulle, though I'm on the fence about that metallic action on her right shoulder.

Wednesday the Duffster kept it casual, arriving to her hotel in tights and an oversized sweater, right.

Nothing completely offensive, though I generally wouldn't recommend wide, diagonal black and white stripes to anyone.

Thoughts?

Just saying is all . . .

Not sure it's wise for Sarah Jessica Parker to be photographed in the vicinity of a camel, unless she wants her appearance to be inevitably compared to big Alice.

The above photo is from the upcoming Sex & The City 2 movie, sure to be the most annoying film of 2010.

Magazine cover of the week

The cast of Glee -- Lea Michele, Amber Riley, Jane Lynch, Dianna Agron, and Jenna Ushkowitz -- each channel an iconic Madonna look on the cover of this week's TV Guide Magazine.

Though the series returned last night after an all-too-long hiatus, viewers still have plenty to look forward to, with a Madonna-themed episode set to air next week.

I'm loving how retro glam everyone's looking in their respective Madonna looks, especially Jane Lynch in that ultra-flattering cone bra.

I'm glad they also snuck my husband Matthew Morrison into the shoot among the women.

Click inside for more photos from the shoot, or keep scrolling to check out Sue Sylvester's Vogue music video!

Sarah Chalke is one busy woman

Chances are getting even better that one of my fave Scrubs stars Sarah Chalke will be returning to TV come fall!

The Canadian actress has booked a second pilot, after already securing a starring role ABC's sitcom pilot Freshman.

Now Chalke has also been cast as a guidance counselor in the CBS high school-set comedy Team Spitz.

Spitz is in second position to Freshman, meaning Chalke would be committed to the latter if ABC decides to pick it up.

Between shooting pilots, Chalke is also busy being mommy to her first child Charlie, born in December.

Sue Sylvester's Vogue

As an added bonus to last night's spring premiere of Glee, FOX debuted the above recreation of Madonna's Vogue music video, as performed by Jane Lynch's Sue Sylvester.

Though up here in Canada Global didn't broadcast the video, the power of the internet has once again saved the day and afforded us the opportunity to view the masterpiece.

Also featured in the video are Chris Colfer's Kurt and Amber Riley's Mercedes.

So You Think You Can Dance fans will also recognize Nathan Trasoras from season six as one of the dancers.

If you want to check out Madonna's original Vogue video click here to compare and contrast.

Jodie Sweetin not married, dating DJ

A rep for meth addict turned mom Jodie Sweetin tells Us Weekly the former Full House star has not gotten married for the third time.

Perez Hilton wrote today that the grown-up Stephanie Tanner married Hollywood DJ Morty Coyle, her alleged boyfriend of three months.

I read Sweetin's book UnSweetined not too long ago, which detailed how getting caught up in the Hollywood club scene really encouraged her drug and alcohol abuse.

So yeah, dating a Hollywood DJ seems completely logical at this point in her life.

Coyle tweeted today that he "is Completely Committed and In Love but Not Married."

He also likes capitalizing random words in the middle of sentences.

With all these conflicting reports, I just don't know what to believe. One thing is for sure though: based on Coyle's Facebook photo, he quite enjoys Sweetin's breasts.

In other news, Sweetin's daughter Zoie, who she conceived with her second husband Cody Herpin, turned two on Monday. The couple are currently separated.

I wish I had an update related to Sweetin's first husband, but at this point I'm sure he's just breathing a sigh of relief he got out when he did.

As if I need to remind you . . .

Glee makes its spring premiere tonight at 9:25 p.m. on Global and FOX.

(Yeah. 9:25. How annoying is that?)

Here's hoping the ratings -- and more importantly, the quality of the show -- live up to all the buildup!

Better sleeps

After that horrific nightmare Sunday night, last night's sleep was a sound one, full of butterflies, rainbows . . . and the men of True Blood all shiny and flexing.

Thank you Details Magazine, from the bottom of my well-rested heart.

Happy Tuesday!

Is it just me . . .

. . . or has Heidi Montag's surgery aged her 20 years?!

Maybe it's because I associate this level of plastic surgery with the likes of Joan Rivers or the Jackson family, but needless to say 23-year-old Montag looked a lot more lifelike before going under the knife.

The Montaginator showed off all her new parts at the grand opening of Liquid Pool Lounge in Las Vegas over the weekend.

Last week Heidi revealed that thanks to her new chest boulders she's "weird about hugging people," and no longer jogs.

Oh how I worry about what Heidi will do next for attention, since the Hills is ending after this season.

Maybe it would be in her best interest for cameras to continue following her, so she can believe in her diluted head that people still care.

Zuzanna Szadkowski on. . .

PLAYING DOROTA ON GOSSIP GIRL:
“I’m the luckiest person in the world. It’s been a huge blessing and it’s very exciting and fun to be part of the show . . . I get to be a bride and a mom all in one, It’s all the things I can’t really imagine for myself yet, all happening simultaneously . . . I’m loving it!”

HOW SHE RELATES TO DOROTA:
“She’s very compassionate and very devoted. Sometimes I find myself a little bit disheartened or complaining in my own life and Dorota would really make most of the moment, so I try to be positive like her. I really look up to her.”

DOROTA'S ACCENT:
“I share the Polish soul with Dorota but I don’t speak with an accent. The accent is not far from home though. I modeled the Dorota accent after my parents because they really do have that thick Polish accent. They love the accent and for them it’s a big thrill and they get a kick out of it.”

WEARING A FAKE BABY BUMP FOR THE ROLE:
“I’ve grown to be comfortable with the padding but it’s odd because I really do look pregnant. I sometimes catch myself in the mirror and it looks a little too real. My stomach has become a magnet for other people’s hands. I kind of feel like a little Buddha because everyone is like rubbing me for good luck as they pass by.”

[source]

Joshua Jackson: Genie Award winner

Joshua Jackson walked away a winner from last night's 30th Annual Genie Awards in Toronto, which honour the best in Canadian film.

The former Pacey Witter took home the trophy for Best Actor, for his work in the road trip drama One Week.

The night's big winner, however, was Polytechnique, which won in nine of the 11 categories for which it was nominated, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.

Click inside for a full list of winners.

Damn you, Alex O'Loughlin

Okay, someone snap me out of this.

Alex O'Loughlin looks so damn hot in the trailer for Jennifer Lopez's new movie the Back-Up Plan I'm not completely opposed to seeing it.

I know I know better than this. I resisted Gigli even though Ben Affleck was in it, and skipped Monster In Law, even though the trailer featured shirtless, jogging Michael Vartan.

So this should be a piece of cake, right? If I want a baby-making rom-com I should just rent Baby Mama.

I sure wish those marketing geniuses hadn't also thought to use a Kelly Clarkson song in the trailer, though. It's like they created it just to test me.

Here's hoping J.Lo never does a movie with Matt Damon, Ryan Gosling or Hugh Jackman. I'm just not sure how I'd handle that level of moral dilemma.

Conan O'Brien heading to TBS

After being ejected from his Tonight Show post earlier this year, Conan O'Brien has secured a deal to host an 11 p.m. talk show on TBS, it was announced today.

“In three months, I’ve gone from network television to Twitter to performing live in theatres, and now I’m headed to basic cable,” O’Brien said in a statement. “My plan is working perfectly.”

Conan's new show is expected to premiere in November, and will bump the George Lopez talker Lopez Tonight to midnight.

That doesn't bother Lopez though, according to a statement. “I can’t think of anything better than doing my show with Conan as a lead-in," he says.

Until today, FOX was considered the likely candidate to reschedule Conan in late night. TBS says talks with Conan just began last week.

While the move to basic cable will surely mean a reduced budget, here's to Conan's return to late night!

The host is clearly excited himself, according to a tweet today.

“The good news: I will be doing a show on TBS starting in November! Bad news: I’ll be playing Rudy on the all new Cosby Show.”

Good to see that sense of humour is still in check.

Jane Lynch is engaged!

Jane Lynch is having one hell of a year!

The Golden Globe nominated, SAG Award-winning star of Glee confirmed over the weekend she's engaged to her longtime girlfriend, psychologist Lara Embry.

"Yes, yes, it's true!" she said. "We don't have any plans at all yet. But I have a ring and everything. We're very happy and very excited!"

You may recall, Lynch participated in a hilarious satirical video at the expense of prop 8 supporters last year.

Glee fans, meanwhile, have just one more sleep before Lynch returns to their TV screens as Sue Sylvester in the spring premiere of Glee.

Click here to get a sneak peak of her performance of Madonna's Vogue, from next week's episode.

Miley Cyrus to host 2010 MMVAs

This year's MuchMusic Video Awards are sure to be a Party In The Canada, y'all(!), as Miley Cyrus has just been announced as cohost and performer.

This marks the second consecutive year MuchMusic has tapped an American teen sensation to cohost their awards show honouring Canadian music videos and artists. What, was Shiloh unavailable that day? (I keed, I keed).

Last year, you may recall, the Jonas Brothers took on the illustrious hosting duties.

Young Miley is no stranger to hosting, having taken the reigns of the 2008 Teen Choice Awards.

So now that we've got our host lined up, it's time to start brainstorming some headline-grabbing celeb attendees.

The MuchMusic Video Awards go down live Sunday June 20 at 9 p.m. Stay tuned for more details as they come.

[update: Perez Hilton says he's heading up to Canada to present at the MMVAs. Which means police better be monitoring his Twitter feed on the big night, in the event he gets punched for using a homophobic slur].

Your worst nightmare realized

Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomed none other than Nickelback's Chad Kroeger to his residence at 24 Sussex in Ottawa yesterday, and Twitpic'd it for the world to see.

Can you imagine a more frightening combination of Canadians getting together for a Sunday hangout? I'm just picturing Kroeger pulling out his guitar and the two having a good ol' singalong to any of Nickelback's identically awful songs.

To his credit, looks like Chad really put some extra effort into flat ironing his hair and putting on his best black tshirt for the occasion.

I'm now forever going to think of this picture whenever Nickelback's song Photograph comes on the radio. (Before I change the channel to something that doesn't make my ears bleed, of course).

I apologize for scarring you with this so early in the week. Keep scrolling for some well-deserved Monday deliciousness . . .

Monday deliciousness

Twilight star Kellan Lutz was photographed in St. Maarten over the weekend doing what he does best: showing off that rock hard bod of his.

Dude looks good, obviously, though I have to say after flaunting it in his Calvins I think it's time he trade in those board shorts for something a little skimpier.

Do you agree or do you agree?

Happy Monday!

Quick hits, in case you missed it

MTV's the Buried Life has been renewed for a second season, its stars announced on Oprah yesterday. Dave, Duncan, Jonnie and Ben are hitting the road again this summer to cross more items off their bucket list. Though (spoiler alert!) they've already accomplished the hardest thing they could think of.

The Genie Awards (for Canadian film) will be handed out on Monday. Hunks Joshua Jackson and Scott Speedman are nominated for acting awards for their work in One Week and Adoration, respectively. List of major nominees here.

So I never watch Ugly Betty, but for some reason I caught the last 20 minutes of this week's episode. And this scene in which Betty's nephew Justin came out was just all too perfect. Love love love.

These photobooth promo shots of the cast of Glee are way too much fun to look at. They're so cute! I love this one. And this one. Oh and this one.

Chelsea Handler asks Justin Bieber the only question anyone's actually wondering about him: "When are you going to show us your forehead?"

Mmm whatcha say? You want to punk Jason DeRulo's style? Then you may want to enter this contest to win a $5,000 shopping spree with the singer in L.A. Deadine's tomorrow!

Shake your booty for Macy Gray's Beauty in the World

Ch-check out the just released music video for Macy Gray's Beauty in the World, the lead single off her upcoming fifth album the Sellout.

I've been shaking my booty to the song since it leaked in February, and am hoping the rest of the world catches on to its beauty too!

It's a perfect sunny summertime song, if you ask me. Sweet, simple and upbeat. Now if the weather would just start cooperating again, we'd be on to something!

Hot damn! True Blood takes Details Magazine

Okay, I officially regret cancelling my subscription to Details.

The May 2010 issue sees the male cast of True Blood each get their own cover, and holy shit do they all look smokin' fine!

From top left, expect Ryan Kwanten, Stephen Moyer and Alexander Skarsgard to seduce you with their eyes on magazine stands this month.

(I've included an extra pic from Skarsgard's shoot for good measure and symmetry).

If I had to choose, I think I'd pick Skarsgard to suck my blood (Oh lord, did I go there? I think I did. Well I'm not going any further. Too easy).

But honestly, I'd prefer not to have to make the choice at all. Methinks it's no coincidence that the cover teases a story about "the male multiple orgasm."

So anyway, does anyone own the first and second seasons of True Blood on DVD? Does anyone want to lend them to me? If not, does anyone want to buy them for me?

It's the one vampire franchise I can see myself getting into for obvious, sexy reasons.

For more of the men of True Blood in Details (including additional photos!) click here.