To say that Youtube sensation Susan Boyle’s life has changed dramatically over the last few months would be a tremendous understatement. Boyle is set to participate in the Britain’s Got Talent finals this weekend, and it appears as if the pressure is taking its toll on the Scottish singer.
Boyle stunned everyone when in the lobby of the Wembley Plaza Hotel in North London, went into a meltdown in front of hundreds of hotel guests. Cops intervened after she went berserk when two strangers set out to "wind her up". Boyle was heard to roar: "How f-ing dare you! You can't f-ing talk to me like that."
One of two cops stationed at the hotel went up and asked: "Is there a problem?"
Susan, dubbed SuBo, roared: "Of course there's a f-ing problem."
The headline in UK’s The Sun yesterday even read “SuBo gone Loco.”
I’m sure it must have been bizarre to see this mild-mannered woman freak out like that, dropping F-bombs like she was Christian Bale. However, it’s understandable given the pressure she must be under. But did you know that Boyle actually threatened to quit the show?
According to judge Piers Morgan, who appeared on the CBS Early Show, Boyle “threatened to leave the show because of the sheer amount of pressure on her. You have to remember with Susan, she's a 48-year-old lady from a tiny village in Scotland who has never been exposed to anything like this kind of attention. And I think she's really feeling the heat." Morgan also wants everyone to lay off her and leave her alone.
I like Susan Boyle. And I understand her having to deal with these extraordinary changes to her life. But what if she wins and becomes an even bigger star? Will she be able to adapt enough to cope with the fame? If it’s all about talent, that 12-year-old boy, Shaheen Jafargholi (check him out on Youtube if you don't believe), should win easily.
Susan's temper Boyles over
Get your fall TV schedule right now
Want to plan your fall evenings well in advance? Zap2it has the fall schedule for all the major networks in an easy-to-navigate graphic. Just click the day and you’ll see what’s on for the night. Just don’t get too attached to any of the new shows, as more than half of them will likely get canceled. (ABC, you are still not forgiven for Life on Mars or Pushing Daisies. You’re dead to me… until the fall).
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TV addicts can mark their calendars now
Homeless Lady Superhero to the Stars films commercial
A few weeks ago, I posted a video of former Idol runner-up Katherine McPhee being rescued from the paparazzi by a Hollywood homeless woman. The woman, Quween, who today may or may not be homeless, has joined McPhee in a hilarious Funnyordie.com skit.
The two women star in the bit that promotes Quween as the savior for all b to z-listers in Hollywood. Want a good laugh? This is it! Some classic lines from the vid:
“Running late for a meeting? I’ll yell at the clock til things get right!”
“Coffee too hot? I’ll blow on that sht and fk it UUUP! Ya heard?”
Step off, Susan Boyle. There’s a new Quween in town, bitches.
Hancock 2: Quween Saves The Day is looking more and more like a possibility...
Miley Cyrus’s star is falling - at least in the land of Disney
A few months ago I reported on a potential dispute between the Cyrus family and Disney, citing that Miley and Billy Ray wanted out of their Hannah Montana contract. At the time the news was merely speculation.
But today TMZ is reporting that Disney is only paying Miley $5,000 for a week of work for her guest appearance on Disney's "The Suite Life on Deck", which airs in June. 5k for a whole week of work? Most Z-listers make more than that in one night. I think it’s safe to take this as a sign that Hannah Montana’s days are numbered.
Could this mean the beginning of the end of Miley Cyrus’s (supposed) clean-cut image? As soon as the Mouse lets her loose from Disney, can we assume that it’s a safe bet that Miley will soon enter the Britney zone? Come on, don’t say you can’t see that coming.
Only five gran'ah for Hannah Montana
WHOA! Blossom! You need a makeover, sis.
Where’s Joey Lawrence when you need him?
Mayim Bialik, star of the popular Blossom sitcom - which aired from 1991 to 1995 (damn I feel old) - is in dire need of a makeover. If you’ve seen any of her TV guest spots lately, you’ll know what I mean.
Bialik is the first test subject for tonight’s season premiere of TLC’s What Not To Wear. Stacey and Clinton will apparently not spare Blossom their fashion tough love, and if you’re curious how they treat a former celeb, you’ll want to tune in. The link below contains a TLC preview.
Wait, you mean TLC is actually spending resources on something OTHER than Jon and Kate? Isn’t that the only show TLC cares about? Go turn on your TV and flip to the TV guide right now (doesn’t matter what time it is when you read this). Check the listings for TLC. Bet they’re showing Jon and Kate. Grrr!
A real reason to watch TLC
Take me Up or Drag Me To Hell
Two new films open in theatres this week, Pixar’s first 3D animated film, Up, and Sam Raimi’s horror film, Drag Me to Hell. Whereas last week’s two big openers were critically bashed, this week’s new films are both becoming critical darlings. As of this afternoon, Up was at 98% on the Tomatometer and Hell was at 95%. This is rare for two big movies to open up with such high critical acclaim.
Expect Up to rake in at least $60 million this weekend, and Hell to come in under $20 million. Locally, UP is showing in 3D at Cineplex Orchard Plaza and Drag Me to Hell is showing at the Landmark Grand 10.
Joke of the day
At the NBC Comedy Showcase last Tuesday, journalists signed a non-disclosure pact not to report what was said. But now that some information was leaked, we didn't get to hear the joke that Jimmy Fallon told about his boss, NBC head-honcho Jeff Zucker: What do you get if Jeff Zucker marries Courtney Cox? A Cox-Zucker.
Oh, don't gasp like that.