Morning Links With Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt spent her Friday afternoon shopping with some friends in Beverly Hills, dressed up in an all-black outfit. Looks like it was a chilly day in Cali! Weather has been strange everywhere these days… On Saturday, Jennifer opted … Continue reading

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/04/11/morning-links-with-jennifer-love-hewitt-3/

Cinthia Moura Claudette Ortiz Coco Lee Connie Nielsen Cristina Dumitru Daisy Fuentes Dania Ramirez Danica Patrick Daniella Alonso Danneel Harris Deanna Russo Denise Richards Desiree Dymond Diane Kruger Dido

'The River': The Reviews Are In!

Critics say the found-footage TV series, while scary, suffers from poor writing and one really annoying character.
By Eric Ditzian


Eloise Mumford and Joe Anderson in "The River"
Photo: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.

"The River" carries a sense of pop culture inevitably in its shaky, grainy found-footage escapades. After "Paranormal Activity" resuscitated the horror subgenre with its wide release in 2009 — grossing $193 million worldwide and spawning two sequels and a slew of variously successful imitators — it was only a matter of time until found-footage scares arrived on network TV.

Thankfully, that arrival comes courtesy of "Paranormal" mastermind Oren Peli. "The River," premiering on ABC on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, borrows liberally from Peli's hit film franchise (as well as from past network hits like "Lost") in a midseason replacement that sees a crew venture into the Amazon to locate a missing explorer named Emmet Cole. The question, of course, is whether "The River" can replicate the successes of its wildly popular forbearers (or, perhaps, the been-there-found-that disappointments of other genre copycats).

Critics, at this point, are split. Some have found the series satisfyingly scary. Others have faulted the show's weak character development. For those critiques and more, read on for a deep dive into reviews of "The River."

The Storyline
"['The River'] is a nifty supernatural adventure tale set in mysterious river-riven regions of the uncharted Amazon. Topographically speaking, it is 'Lost' inside-out. The story is this: Emmet Cole (Bruce Greenwood), a world-beloved, globe-trotting 'Crocodile Hunter' sort, has gone missing. Six months after his disappearance, an emergency beacon begins suddenly transmitting and his former crew and co-stars, including his wife and son and the daughter of his also-missing cameraman, head into the jungle to find him, with TV cameras rolling. Emmet's television catch phrase, 'There's magic out there,' will prove to be presciently literal." — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times

The Comparisons
"There are so many moments in ABC's 'The River' when you want to congratulate its creators for trying a little more blatantly to be 'Lost' than others will admit, and there are other times when you think, 'Wow, 'Paranormal Activity' on a weekly basis, with a touch of 'Heart of Darkness,' might be interesting, too.' Quick camera cuts, people in peril, freaky and scary happenings — what's not to like? Put them together, and you have a series that cobbles together a pretty strong rooting interest. We all need a show like this on the small screen again. But is there really a weekly series here?" — Tom Goodman, The Hollywood Reporter

The Writing
"[W]hen the characters start to talk to each other? 'The River' just feels like one poorly written TV show. 'The River' is swimming in bad dialogue and cliché characters and crammed full of conventional TV incident and fuzzy logic. Too much of it is maddeningly unconvincing." — Hercules, Ain't It Cool News

The Scares
"Many of the best moments of 'The River' are glimpses that flash by quickly; what's more scary than the thing you think you see out of the corner of your eye? Those kinds of atmospheric moments are generally more effective than the bigger set pieces the show attempts with more easily identifiable villains or ghouls. But if you like creepy scares and unsettling happenings, this show keeps them coming with clockwork regularity." — Maureen Ryan, The Huffington Post

The Final Word
"[T]he series' embrace of its narrative style, its creation of such an ominous world and its skill for generating suspense practically out of thin air are all very impressive. And if [Joe] Anderson is annoying, he's surrounded by a good mix of actors, including [Leslie] Hope, [Eloise] Mumford, Greenwood (seen frequently in archival footage of Emmet in happier times) and (as a shady mercenary protecting the Coles) Thomas Kretschmann. And in fairness, sometimes characters in horror stories have to be annoying and/or walking plot devices in order to make the story make any sense at all." — Alan Sepinwall, HitFix

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1678699/the-river-reviews.jhtml

Jennifer Gimenez Jennifer Love Hewitt Jennifer Morrison Jennifer ODell Jennifer Scholle Jennifer Sky Jenny McCarthy Jessica Alba Jessica Biel Jessica Cauffiel Jessica Paré Jessica Simpson Zooey Deschanel Aaliyah Abbie Cornish

Photos | MTV Buzzworthy Blog: How Our Favorite Pop Stars Celebrated New Year's

Charlie Sheen Hosts At The Chateau Nightclub In Las Vegas

We haven’t had much Charlie Sheen news lately. In fact, the last time we heard about him was a week ago!! Shocking, I know… Charlie hosted an event at the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at the Paris Las Vegas hotel … Continue reading

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/05/02/charlie-sheen-hosts-at-the-chateau-nightclub-in-las-vegas/

Jessica Alba Jessica Biel Jessica Cauffiel Jessica Paré Jessica Simpson Zooey Deschanel Aaliyah Abbie Cornish Adriana Lima Adrianne Curry Adrianne Palicki Aisha Tyler Aki Ross Alecia Elliott Alessandra Ambrosio

Ludacris Taps Usher For Upcoming Spring Album

'I'd say we're maybe about 40 percent done,' Luda tells Billboard about his Ludaversal.
By Rob Markman


Ludacris attends MAGNUM Live Large project at Highline Ballroom on April 4, 2011 in New York City.
Photo: Dave Kotinsky/ Getty Images

<P>Are you ready for another Ludacris album? It's been two years since 'Cris dropped his last album, <i>Battle of the Sexes,</i> and the Atlanta MC estimates that his next one will hit stores this spring. "I get the beats together and I put out my ideas, so I'd say we're maybe about 40 percent done," the rapper told Billboard of his upcoming eighth LP, <i>Ludaversal,</i> which he anticipates will be out around May with a first single dropping in March. Luda, who dropped his 1.21 Gigawatts mixtape in November, also revealed one big-time guest on the LP. "Usher is one person that I've already worked with," he said. "In terms of other artists, you can say that there's going to be a lot of surprises on here." <center></center> The pair already have a few collaborations under their belt. Who can forget Usher's inescapable smash "Yeah!" from his 2004 <i>Confessions</i> album? The two also hooked up on Lil Jon's "Lovers and Friends" in the same year and then again two years ago on Usher's "She Don't Know." As far as what the two have cooked up for <i>Ludaversal,</i> fans will just have to wait and see. Throughout his career, Luda has shown a ton of versatility. An undeniable hitmaker, at times the nimble-tongued lyricist has been comical (2001's "Area Codes" and 2004's "Number One Spot") and in other instances delivered healthy amounts of substance (2006's "Runaway Love" and 2008's "Do the Right Thing"). For <i>Ludaversal,</i> he will get a little personal. "It's been a minute since I've been away from music, and there is just so much to talk about," he said. "So [the album] is mostly about my personal life, my travels, my experiences, rumors, gossip &#8212; you know, everything coming together in one." <i>What are your expectations for Ludacris' new album? Tell us in the comments!</i></p>

Related Videos Related Artists

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1677113/ludacris-usher-ludaversal.jhtml "> http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1677113/ludacris-usher-ludaversal.jhtml

Abbie Cornish Adriana Lima Adrianne Curry Adrianne Palicki Aisha Tyler Aki Ross Alecia Elliott Alessandra Ambrosio Alexis Bledel Ali Campoverdi Ali Larter Alice Dodd Alicia Keys Alicia Witt Amanda Bynes

Should Suri Cruise Still Use A Pacifier?

Just when it seemed like people were letting up on Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise in terms of how they raise their daughter, Suri, (remember the debate about her wearing heels or using a bottle?), a new debate has come … Continue reading

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/03/10/tom-cruise-katie-holmes-suri-pacifier/

Heidi Klum Heidi Montag Hilarie Burton Hilary Duff Hilary Swank Isla Fisher Ivana Bozilovic Ivanka Trump Izabella Miko Izabella Scorupco Jaime King Jaime Pressly Jamie Chung Jamie Gunns Jamie Lynn Sigler

Photos | 2010 American Music Awards Red Carpet

Eva Longoria Shops For Her Sweetie

While browsing a Miami shop, Eva Longoria was spotted checking out some sweaters and jackets for herself and a couple of pieces for her boyfriend Eduardo Cruz. Eva always looks so amazing! And those legs seem to go on for … Continue reading

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/05/13/eva-longoria-shops-for-her-sweetie/

Amber Brkich Amber Heard Amber Valletta America Ferrera Amerie Amy Cobb Amy Smart Ana Beatriz Barros Ana Hickmann Ana Ivanovi Ana Paula Lemes Ananda Lewis Angela Marcello Angelina Jolie Anna Faris

Britney Spears' Engagement Begins 'A New Chapter'

It's a 'good step' toward happiness in her life, Jordan Miller of Britney fan site Breatheheavy.com says.
By Christina Garibaldi


Jason Trawick and Britney Spears in Las Vegas
Photo: Denise Truscello/ WireImage

<P>Britney Spears is "still glowing" after longtime boyfriend Jason Trawick popped the question to the pop star on Friday. The two spent the weekend in Las Vegas, where Spears flashed her Neil Lane engagement ring as they celebrated their upcoming nuptials and Trawick's 40th birthday. </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="vid:720837" width="240" height="211"></div><p> Friends and family have been showing their support and well-wishes for the couple's upcoming wedding, including Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline, who told TV Week magazine that he was "really happy for her." Yet it seems that no one is as happy for Spears than her die-hard fans. MTV News spoke with Las Vegas-based webmaster Jordan Miller, who runs Spears' biggest fan site, BreatheHeavy.com, and he told us just how thrilled he is about the news. "I was pretty excited for Britney when I found out she was engaged," Miller said. "I think it's a good step for her to have some sort of relationship where she can share her feelings and thoughts about her life, so I'm happy for her." </p><div class="player-placeholder right" id="vid:720382" width="240" height="211"></div><p> And it seems all of his followers agree. "The overwhelming reaction from fans about the news of Britney's engagement is that they're really happy for her," Miller said. "They think it's such good timing for her, to finish the tour and kind of have a break and be able to start a new chapter in her life. So I think the majority of fans are really happy for Britney and that it's definitely a good step for her." The news doesn't come as a big shock to Miller, since rumors of Britney's engagement have been swirling for months. "There were rumors for the last six months pretty much saying he was going to do it in December," Miller said of the couple, who have been dating since 2009. "So it's cool to see that it actually happened and she's going to get married." Details have not been released as to when Britney will tie the knot, but it seems Miller already has the perfect wedding gift in mind from all of her fans. "If fans could get Britney a cool present, it would be a vacation to a tropical island where she didn't have to be around anyone but Jason," Miller said. <i>What do you think of Britney's engagement? Let us know in the comments. </i></p>

Related Artists

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1676266/britney-spears-jason-trawick-engagem... "> http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1676266/britney-spears-jason-trawick-engagem...

Blake Lively Blu Cantrell Bonnie Jill Laflin Bridget Moynahan Britney Spears Brittany Daniel Brittany Lee Brittany Murphy Brittany Snow Brittny Gastineau Brody Dalle Brooke Burke Brooke Burns Busy Philipps Cameron Diaz

Nicki Minaj And Britney Spears Perform At Femme Fatale Tour

Here are Britney Spears and ‘Super Bass‘ rapper Nicki Minaj performing at The Staples Center in Los Angeles last night for their Femme Fatale Tour. This is the performance the Hilton sisters got to see. I think this is an inspired … Continue reading

Source: http://www.imnotobsessed.com/2011/06/21/britney-spears-nicki-minaj-femme-fatale-tour/

Danneel Harris Deanna Russo Denise Richards Desiree Dymond Diane Kruger Dido Diora Baird Dita Von Teese Dominique Swain Donna Feldman Drea de Matteo Drew Barrymore Ehrinn Cummings Elena Lyons Elisabeth Röhm