Is every single relationship on this show dysfunctional? The only people who seem to have a somewhat normal relationship are Whitney and Lauren. Audrina and Lauren are getting along (and usually do lately) because Lauren knows to keep her opinions to herself when it comes to Justin Bobby. We didn’t see Lo tonight, but I have a sneaking suspicion she really wouldn’t like what was going on with Lauren and Jason. I guess Spencer and Heidi’s relationship is going OK, but it pains me to think they are the least dysfunctional of all the couples. How about this: they’re good to each other but horrible to everyone else. Yep, I like that. You know who I think would be great in a relationship? Whitney. She’s cute and seems really great. Why aren’t the guys knocking down her door?Work. Sigh. Let’s talk about work for a moment before we look at all these messy personal lives. Linda Love, West Coast editor of Teen Vogue, makes her first appearance of the season...
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January Jones in Mad Men courtesy AMC
Favorite line on any show I've seen all week: "Peggy, this isn't China. There's no money in virginity." That's Joan talking, the sexiest secretary in all of '60s New York advertising, once again stealing a scene in AMC's dazzling Mad Men with aplomb. Christina Hendricks, I salute you.It was another intensely enjoyable episode this week, which also grew my estimation for the performance of January Jones (what a name) as Don Draper’s quietly simmering, drop-dead-gorgeous Grace Kelly look-alike wife, Betty. How happy was she when, at intermission at Broadway’s Fiorello!, the ad guy wooing Don to jump agencies to the big time offered her a chance to get back into modeling (with the pause that refreshes). How fooled were we that this was just another ploy to lure Don away from “the tiny store” of Sterling Cooper? Not very. And neither was Don fooled. Betty, however? Very fooled. And very crushed when the opportunity vanishes once Don turns them down.Who can blame her ...
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Heidi sucks. Somewhere in the deep, dark recesses of my mind I held out hope that Heidi was redeemable. When we first met her she seemed like a naive young woman who was easily led astray by the men she dated. "She’s young," I said. "She can be forgiven." Heidi seemed to learn her lesson from dating what’s-his-name (sorry, I really don’t remember) in the first season. She vowed to be a better friend to Lauren and to never get so wrapped up in her relationship that her friends suffered. And then came Spencer. She fell for him hard and fast, but a light appeared at the end of the tunnel when Spencer was exposed for what he really was. Still, Heidi took him back and now they’re engaged. But wait: Then Heidi showed a spark of individuality and maybe even defiance when she painted her apartment all white, covering up Spencer’s precious art. So I thought there was hope. But now I'm done with hope. I can’t believe she stabbed Elodie in the back like that. I...
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Although Spencer accuses Brody of "rolling with the enemy," I feel like it’s really Audrina who’s keeping the wrong company. I just don’t understand why she keeps giving Justin Bobby chances to break her heart. Let’s review: They’ve been seeing each other off and on for about 2 1/2 years; Justin Bobby has a history of abandoning her, first in Las Vegas and then at Brody’s BBQ; he doesn’t like labels and isn’t about to consent to being called Audrina’s boyfriend. What exactly does Audrina find compelling about this guy? I think she’s said she’s not in love with him, but I think she must be to keep giving him so many chances. Or maybe she thinks she can change him. Good luck.In other couples news, Heidi and Spencer are further settling into their domestic bliss. Apparently they never go out anymore, which is pissing Brody off but benefiting Lauren. If Lauren doesn’t have to worry about Heidi and Spencer, she can spend more ti...
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Drew Fuller and Sally Pressman in Army Wives courtesy Lifetime Entertainment
Sunday's season finale of Army Wives delivered 4.1 million total viewers, making it the most-watched series episode in Lifetime's 23-year lifetime.... It's the story of a baby not named Brady. Bridget Moynahan has named her newborn son John Edward Thomas Moynahan.... Recently rehabbed The Hills hangdog Jason Wahler is engaged to college tennis player Katja Decker-Sadowski.... Also per People, Aussie Real World alum Jacinda Barrett and hubby Gabriel Macht welcomed their first child, a girl named Satine, on Aug. 20.
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I could be wrong, but I don't think Heidi's parents are as in love with Spencer as Heidi is. Spencer seemed to be on his very best behavior until Heidi's mom mentioned Lauren's name, and then his nice-guy facade crumbled. Did you see Heidi's parents' reaction when Spencer started calling Lauren names? I mean, he was pretty harsh. I don't think Lauren's a "spoiled, selfish little girl who doesn't want to share Heidi with anyone." I think Lauren made a real effort to get along with Spencer last year. And I think she was rightfully done with him when he continued to treat Heidi like crap in the beginning of their relationship. Yeah, Heidi and Spencer are engaged now, but it doesn't mean Spencer's not a jerk. I think he's doing right by Heidi right now, but there's something (well, many things) about that guy that I just don't like. And you can't trust him, either.You want to talk untrustworthy? Let's talk about Justin Bobby for a sec. What is his deal? Who leaves their girlfriend &mdas...
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Surprise. Spencer “I Used to Think Marriage Was the Dumbest Thing for Guys Who Couldn’t Get laid” Pratt is engaged. He should act like it. If Heidi’s the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with, he needs to start asking for her opinion and listening when she gives it to him. There was some serious relationship turmoil going on this week. Audrina is trying to decide whether or not to commit to Justin Bobby, Lauren’s trying to give Justin Bobby the benefit of the doubt and like him despite his lack of respect for her, and Heidi and Spencer are trying to learn to talk to each other before making any decision, about their apartment and, very soon, about their lives. Let’s focus on Audrina and Justin Bobby for a moment. I’m trying to determine what makes him so attractive to Audrina. He’s not bad looking, he drives a motorcycle, and he seems to be into her. Oh yeah, and he’s a bad boy. There is absolutely no denying that. He could ca...
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Mary Louise Parker by Cliff Lipson/Showtime
A few ratings bits:• Weeds' Season 3 opener delivered 824,000 viewers, a record high for the Showtime series and a 43 percent improvement on the Season 2 premiere.• Leading out of Weeds, David Duchovny's Californication debuted to 550,000; that's compared to, say, the 603 thou who sampled Dexter's first episode.• The Hills' Season 3 premiere was MTV's highest-rated telecast of the year to date, and the series' most-watched episode ever, drawing 3.6 mil.
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Welcome back. I have to admit this is one of those shows I consider a guilty pleasure. I used to be embarrassed to admit I watch it, but clearly there are other fans out there so let’s get to bonding over this crazy, drama-filled confection.Heidi debuted her new-and-improved self in this episode. She’s sporting a larger, but tastefully so, chest and a different nose. I thought she was pretty attractive before but it’s her body and she’s allowed to do whatever she wants with it. That being said, why waste it on Spencer? I will admit from now and until the end of time that I’m a Spencer-hater. Why you ask? Let me count the ways. 1. He’s a liar. I liked Heidi last season and I was really upset for her when she found out he was cheating. He was confronted about it and lied. It’s Heidi’s prerogative to forgive and forget but she can’t be surprised if it happens again. 2. He can’t stand Lauren and constantly tries to turn Heidi against her...
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Mad Men courtesy AMC
The premiere of the most excellent Mad Men (I've watched the "It's Toasted" scene at least four times) improved upon AMC's typical Thursday ratings by 75 percent, and was the cabler's most-watched series telecast ever.... Dancing with the Stars finalist Laila Ali wed retired NFL star Curtis Conway on Sunday. Also per People, Jodie Sweetin tied the knot with Cody Herpin on Saturday in Vegas. It's the Full House alum's second marriage.... DVD releases have been set for The Hills: Season 2 (Aug. 7) and The Fugitive: Season 1, Volume 1 and Dynasty: Season 2 (both on Aug. 14).
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