CL’s Entertainment Round Up!

A CL girl is a busy girl—even the interns. I usually use Friday’s to write for all of you, our wonderful readers. After compiling all the week’s juiciest Hollywood gossip and entertainment I get down to making a coherent article. This Friday was instead filled by hours of reporting for my news class and writing a surprisingly long story. The rest of the weekend I got to spend time with the great girls from the Zeta Omega chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta, who visited us at Alpha. But that doesn’t mean I forgot about my Weekly Roundup. Here’s Hollywood’s Weekly Roundup—the weekend included.

 

Happy Birthday Riri!

Today is Rihanna’s birthday. Let’s hope she finds love in a hopeful place this time around. The pop superstar is 24 today, and a certain ex of hers didn’t forget. Chris Brown tweeted at the birthday girl, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN!” Robyn Rihanna Fenton answered with a simple “Thanks!” It’s good to see that the two can be so amicable after such a difficult public break up.

Whitney Houston Goes Home

Loved ones gathered on Saturday in Newark, NJ to say goodbye to singer Whitney Houston. A private viewing for those especially close to Houston was held on Friday. Industry insiders like Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder all paid their respects to their friend.

 

Lindsay Lohan Back and Livelier Than Ever

When I searched IMDb for Lindsay Lohan’s most recent projects, Herbie Fully Loaded came up next to her name. Remember when LiLo actually did things? I miss those times. Well, she’s about to be directly back in the spot light—and live! The actress is set to host Saturday Night Live on March 3^rd with Jack White as the musical guest. With an iconic Debbie Downer sketch already under her belt, I’m excited to see her back on SNL.

 

We’re Not In The Smithsonian Anymore

Dorothy’s infamous ruby slippers from The Wizard Oz won’t be on display for much longer. The famous footwear will be pulled from their current spot in the Smithsonian, and prepared for conservation. The shoes will be back out for the “American Stories” display starting April 5^th.

 

The Vow Promises Not To Disappoint

Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams have a romantic blockbuster on their hands. Last week, The Vow took in $11.6 million on Valentines Day, the highest gross a movie has ever made during the holiday mid-week. The record-breaking movie beat out former winner, 2005’s Hitch, which made 7.5 million on the romantic day.

Ariana Romero is a senior entertainment and fashion writing intern for College Lifestyles! She can’t wait to see what shenanigans go on in Hollywood this week. 

CL Predicts: Academy Awards 2012

The biggest award show awarding the best in movies for 2011 is fast approaching, and with it comes the inevitable guessing game of who will take home the top honors.  The Artist proved to be a dark horse this awards season picking up the Golden Globe and BAFTA for Best Picture. The lead actor and actress races are in a dead heat with both George Clooney and Jean Dujarding earning three awards, and Meryl Streep is only one win ahead of Viola Davis.  However, the Academy Awards are notorious for mixing it up, so who knows what surprises we will see. These are College Lifestyles’ predictions for the 2012 Academy Awards.

1. Best Picture- The Help

The Help has received it’s fair share of awards in the acting area, and picked up the SAG award for Best Picture. This movie not only showed off the stellar acting chops of Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, but it connected with the emotional side of us as well.

2. Actor in a Leading Role- George Clooney

George Clooney starred in The Descendants, a story about a father trying to reconnect with his two daughters after their mother dies in a boat accident. Clooney has received the Golden Globe and Critic’s Choice award for his performance, and he seems poised for another win.

3. Actress in a Leading Role- Viola Davis

Viola Davis made quite the splash this awards season for her performance in The Help. She has tough competition in the form of one Meryl Streep, but Davis has been gaining steam in the past couple of weeks.  This should be one of the night’s most interesting categories.

4. Actor in a Supporting Role- Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer captivated audiences playing Hal Fields, an elderly, homosexual man diagnosed with terminal cancer, in 2010′s Beginners. Plummer has swept his category this season, so there isn’t much strategy for this choice.

5. Actress in a Supporting Role- Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer has four awards to her name for her role in The Help. After playing small parts in a variety of films, Spencer made her name known this year, and has the accolades to prove it.

Tune in February 26 to see who takes home the top honors, and sound off in the comment section to let us know your picks for the big show.

 

Monica Maldonado is a journalism and fashion merchandising student at the University of North Texas, and a member of Phi Kappa Phi.  When she’s not running around campus trying to find her next story, you can find her attached to her laptop, feeding her addiction to pop culture and fashion.

Friday Flashback: Favorite 90s Movies

We love the 90s at College Lifestyles!  The decade of Pokemon, the Spice Girls, and Grunge gave us a great movies, music, and trends.

Join the College Lifestyles team every Friday for our Friday Flashback, where we take a look back at some of our ‘favorites’ from decades past!

This week, we are taking a look at the 90s movies we first played on a VHS.  We give you full permission to Redbox these movies!

 THE WINNER:  ”10 Things I Hate About You”

 RUNNER UP:  ”Clueless”

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

•  ”She’s All That”
•  ”It Takes Two”

ROUNDING OUT OUR LIST:

• “Mr. Holland’s Opus”
•  ”The Lion King”
•  ”Drive Me Crazy”
•  ”Fools Rush In”
• “Never Been Kissed”
• “Ever After”
• “Fried Green Tomatoes”
• “The Waterboy”
•  ”Titanic”
• “Silence of the Lambs”
• “Beauty and the Beast”
•  ”My Best Friend’s Wedding.”
•  ”Spice World”

 Did your favorite 90s movie make our list?

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CL’s Top Five V-Day Movies

Romantic comedy? Full-out chick flick? Drama? Whether you’re celebrating the day with your friends, sorority sisters, or special someone, CL has the perfect movie for your Valentine’s Day.

 

The Vow. A real life inspired drama starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, this beautiful love story comes out February 10. If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day over the weekend, this is the movie to see.

A Walk to Remember. The classic Valentine’s Day movie (and this CL intern’s favorite!). Released in 2002, the movie stars Mandy Moore and Shane West as young opposites attracting. It will have you tearing up, so have tissues at hand!

 

Valentine’s Day. This chick-flick, released in 2010, entertains with not only a wide variety of stars, but story lines as well. Can you guess the ending?

Lady and the Tramp. Another beautiful Disney movie is coming out of the vault! The Diamond edition will  be available on Blu-ray/DVD combo February 7.

This Means War. A new spy-versus-spy/romantic comedy mash-up. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy, the battle for Witherspoon’s affections begins this Valentine’s Day.

Have a favorite Valentine’s Day movie that didn’t make it into our top five? Let us know in the comment box below.

Debra Schreiber is a CL Senior Writer and studies journalism and Spanish at Duquesne University. She loves A Walk to Remember and cries everytime she sees it.

Most Anticipated Films of 2012

 

Award season is well underway honoring the best films of 2011.  However, some upcoming films are already surrounded by prominent buzz.  It’s only February, but 2012 is shaping up to be an eventful year in movies.  Some of the most anticipated films of 2012 include teenagers fighting for survival, animated adventures, superhero films, and a long-awaited adaptation of a beloved J.R.R. Tolkien novel.  So, start saving those dollars, and make sure you see at least one of these films this year.

The Hunger Games

Release Date: March 23

This young adult book series is getting the big screen treatment, and fans of the trilogy are marking down the days until its release.  Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence leads this all star cast as 16-year-old heroine Katniss Everdeen who competes in the city of Panem’s annual Hunger Games, which is literally a fight to the death.  Don’t let the YA genre dissuade you.  This movie revolves around family, the government vs. the people, and not surprisingly survival.  If you need a point of reference, it’s a bit like Battle Royale, so if you’re fan of that you will be interested in this.

The Dark Knight Rises

Release Date: July 20

Christopher Nolan takes the reins for the final time to conclude his legacy in the Batman franchise.  Batman has been a scarce presence in the city of Gotham for eight years, but after Selina Kyle/Catwoman gives the Dark Knight a vague warning, he sets foot in Gotham once more this time going toe to toe with Bane, played by Tom Hardy.  In this film, Batman takes on more of an underdog role than ever before.  The cast which includes Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Liam Neeson, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt speaks for itself.

Brave

Release Date: June 22

This Pixar animation is getting hype because the film revolves around the adventures of a heroine instead of a hero.  Princess Merida wreaks havoc in the highlands of Scotland determined to live life on her terms.  Her defiance results in chaos and the archery-skilled princess has to fight to undo a curse put upon the kingdom.  Brave is one of the films this year designed for the whole family to enjoy, and it has to be noted Pixar seldom disappoints.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2

Release Date: Nov. 16

Twilight fans are eager for the final installment of the saga to wrap up the stories of Bella, Edward, and Jacob.  The first part of Breaking Dawn ended with the birth of Edward and Bella’s daughter, and Bella finally got her wish to become a vampire.  Now the Cullens have to partner up with various vampire clans from around the world to protect the child from the wrath of the Volturi.  This film doesn’t require much hype because the franchise has been on everyone’s radar for the past five years.  The conclusion of the Twilight saga will most likely prove to be bittersweet for its devoted fans.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Release Date: Dec. 14

Speaking of devoted fans, Peter Jackson’s take on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, which will serve as a prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is arguably one of the most talked about films of the year.  The Hobbit follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, joined by a clan of dwarves, to the Lonely Mountain where they plan to take back the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the evil dragon Smaug.  Jackson has a reputation of staying true to Tolkien’s novels, and he is expected to work his magic once again in this two-part film.  Fans will be treated to new faces in this franchise including Martin Freeman, Evangeline Lilly, and Lee Pace, but many members from The Lord of the Rings will be back including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, and Andy Serkis as the unforgettable Gollum.

The Amazing Spider-Man

Release Date: July 4

The Amazing Spider-Man marks the first film in a rebooted Spider-Man franchise which fans can either reject or embrace.  Andrew Garfield, who rose to fame in The Social Network, takes on the role of Peter Parker, and the orphaned teen discovers a secret about his parents disappearance which leads to him donning the iconic red and blue suit.  The love interest in this film is no longer Mary Jane Watson but Gwen Stacy, played by the always pleasant Emma Stone.  Like many movies nowadays, this film will be released in IMAX 3D, and the chance to see Spider-Man slinging around New York’s skyscrapers shooting webs right at the screen may be worth the extra price of admission.

 

 

 

Monica Maldonado is a journalism and fashion merchandising student at the University of North Texas, and a member of Phi Kappa Phi.  When she’s not running around campus trying to find her next story, you can find her attached to her laptop, feeding her addiction to pop culture and fashion.

Day 5: What is Your Favorite Romantic Movie?

Your personal movie preference may be a dramatic love story, a funny love story, or a ‘cryfest’ love story.  Do tell…..

What is your favorite romantic movie?

Best and Worst Dressed: Screen Actors Guild Awards 2012

Awards season is well under way, and the 2012 SAG Awards brought out the brightest stars from the small screen to the big screen.  The lovely actresses graced the red carpet with their couture and designer gowns, while others missed the mark in over the top dresses or laid back frocks.  Here are the picks for the best and worst dressed celebs.

 

Best Dressed

1. Lea Michele

Lea Michele’s daring Versace number paid off as the actress rocked the red carpet with the perfect combination of effortless hair and make up to compliment the sexy dress.

2. Viola Davis

The Best Actress winner looked lovely in this white Marchesa gown and romantic curls, proving that Viola knows how to mix it up for awards season.

3. Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams kept it simple and classic in this chic red number by Valentino.

4. Regina King

The Southland actress was the perfect mixture of soft and sleek in this lavender Alberta Ferretti gown.

5. Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara hit the mark once more in this fuschia Marchesa dress which flaunted her spectacular figure.

6. Dianna Agron

This Carolina Herrera dress was the perfect compliment to Dianna’s classic features, and extra points for donning a loose braid which added to the flowy ruffles.

Worst Dressed

1. Busy Phillips

This blue-printed number from SIMONE by Katie Nehra was a bit too laid-back for the SAG Awards.

2. Shailene Woodley

The over-sized flower print on this L’Wren Scott dress would be better suited for a summer party rather than the red carpet.

3. Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana was drowning in this white number by Givenchy Couture.

4. Heather Morris

The combination of leather, sheer fabric, and hot pink eyeshadow didn’t do the Glee star any favors which automatically landed her on the worst dressed list.

5. Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke was weighed down by all the fabric on this Chanel dress.

6. Kaley Cuoco

The mix of a beachy braid and the oversized, ruffled skirt on this Romona Keveza gown was a bad combination for The Big Bang Theory star.

 

Did you have your own opinions about the fashion from the SAG Awards?  Tell CL who your picks for the best and worst dressed are.

 

Monica Maldonado is a journalism and fashion merchandising student at the University of North Texas, and a member of Phi Kappa Phi.  When she’s not running around campus trying to find her next story, you can find her attached to her laptop, feeding her addiction to pop culture and fashion.

 

CL’s Weekly Entertainment Round Up!

It’s time for the Entertainment Round Up! This week was filled with Oscars news as well as tons of updates from the Sundance Film Festival. So much so that unless you were checking Twitter every minute something probably fell through the cracks. There were some more exciting pick-ups for the fall television season, plus more Toddlers and Tiara’s drama (surprise!).

 

And The Oscar Nomination Goes To

 Were you excited to see cutie Ryan Gosling (Drive) pop up when Best Actor In A Leading Role was called during the Academy Awards? So was I. Unfortunately, this time around we won’t be seeing the Canadian actor of “hey, girl” fame. Instead, we will be seeing George Clooney and Brad Pitt and I’m not complaining. Favorites like Rooney Mara and Michelle Williams were nominated for Best Actress.

 

Indie Films with Hollywood Names

Sundance has been filled with some of your Hollywood favorites. IFC recently acquired Josh Radnor’s (How I Met Your Mother) dramadey, Liberal Arts.  The film also features up-and-comer Elizabeth Olsen and Zac Effron. Liberal Arts tells the story of a 35-year-old man who falls for a sophomore at his alma mater. Celeste And Jesse Forever starring Andy Samberg (Saturday Night Live) and Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation) sold to Sony Pictures Classics. Samberg and Jones play a married couple that divorce yet try to maintain a friendship.

 

Fall 2012: The Season Of The Princess

The CW has been developing a reboot of 1980’s soapy crime drama Beauty And The Beast since last fall. Although you may guess that would be the only pilot possibility named after everyone’s favorite French Disney princess, think again! ABC has begun developing another Beauty And The Beast pilot. The ABC freshman show would be based more on the traditional story.

 

Toddlers, Tiaras and Lawsuits

T & T mother Susanna Barrett is suing multiple media outlets, including TMZ and Huffington Post, for $30 million over supposedly “sexualizing” her daughter. TMZ released a video of Isabella Barrett singing chart-toping hit “Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO behind a DJ booth. Barrett insists she and her daughter were at “a pet friendly charity event […] at 7:19pm.”

 

After an exciting week in entertainment hopefully next week features more fabulous TV developments and less Toddlers and Tiaras drama.

Ariana Romero is a senior entertainment and fashion writing intern for College Lifestyles! When she’s not writing about pop culture this weekend, she will be taking part in spring recruitment with the Alpha chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta. 

Video of the Week: A ‘Meow’ Assistant

From celebrities to our favorite reality show stars, the assistant plays a major role in the planning (and sometimes drama!) of their day.  A big part of the assistants day includes answer phones, scheduling appointments, and keeping a calendar organized.

Our video of the week finds a new assistant, a furry friend who loves to answer the phone!  With our Editor in Chief being the proud mom of 2 cats, she is wondering if this will work for her!

Click here for the ‘Furry’ Assistant!

Fred the Assistant

 

CL Asks Classy Co-eds – What are Your Favorite Kid Movies?

Looking for a fun night with friends, family, or sorority sisters? Try a classic kiddie movie night, with these suggestions from co-eds like you.

 

“Peter Pan.” Not the cartoon. 2003 version with Jeremy Sumpter – Anissa Gilbert, Duquesne University, junior ISM and marketing major.

“The Princess Bride” and “My Neighbor Totoro.” – Gabrielle Tomasko, Duquesne University, integrated marketing communications and digital media arts major.

“A Little Princess.”  – Kelsey Daugherty, Duquesne University, senior, nursing.

“Aladdin.” – Michelle Lawrence, Duquesne University, senior, nursing.

“Sleepover.” – Sarah Williams, Duquesne University, sophomore psychology major.

“The Little Mermaid.” – Leanne Gallaway, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, senior photography major.

“The Nightmare Before Christmas.” – Brooke Mendoff, Duquesne University, sophomore public relations/advertising and broadcast journalism major.

“Lion King.” – Alycia Washington, Duquesne University graduate, public relations and advertising degree.

“Despicable Me.” – Liz DeCarlo, Duquesne University, sophomore physics and modern languages major.

“Homeward Bound.” – Lauren Pitzer, Duquesne University, sophomore psychology major.

“Beauty and the Beast.” – Ellen Dimmick, Duquesne University, sophomore history major.

“Christmas Eve on Sesame Street.” – Elena LaQuatra, Point Park University, sophomore TV broadcast major.

“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” – Amy Kerlin, Duquesne University, sophomore political science and communications major.

 

Debra Schreiber is a returning CL intern from summer 2011. Her favorite kid movies include “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Ratatouille” and “The Pebble and the Penguin.”