megan.cherkezian

Age Is Just a Number

As I flipped through the Hollywood news today, I noticed that Jude Law's ex-wife, Sadie Frost, was spotted hanging out with 23-year-old musician Kristian Marr and clearly far past her rocky divorce with the deliciously dangerous Law. Even though this doesn't mean Frost and Marr are officially an item, as I looked at the picture of the 41-year-old brunette looking happy and glowing, I started thinking about couples who seem to find their comfort zone with people outside their age bracket. Halle Berry, 40, has held her relationship with model Gabriel Aubry, 30, steady for some time now.Harrison Ford, 64, and Calista Flockhart, 42, seem to stay under the radar but continue to make a life together.Demi Moore, 44, and Ashton Kutcher, 29; Eva Longoria, 32, and Tony Parker, 24; Katherine McPhee, 23, and Nick Cokas, 41; Michael Douglas, 62, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, 37; and Billy Joel, 57, and Katie Lee, 26, are a few others that come to mind.OK, so Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake didn't...

Thu, Apr 5, 2007

Over the Hills and Through the Drama

"Have you ever cooked dinner before?""No.""Do you have the equipment to cook with? What are they called... oh, pots and pans?""No, I have to go buy those."Oh boy. If only What About Brian were still on, I may not have tuned in to the season finale of MTV's The Hills. Curious to see how Lauren Conrad  the original star of Laguna Beach  and her friends would dramatically say goodbye, I watched the last half hour of a show I still don't quite understand. I tried to catch up on the goings-on of this group during a Hills cram session last week, so I could prepare to meet the girls today as they rehearsed for tonight's live finale at MTV's TRL studios in New York, but due to an unexpected head cold, I didn't make it. (A coincidence, or was someone saving me from coming face-to-face with stars who I'm not convinced should be famous?) I guess The Hills is just one of those guilty pleasures for some people, much like The Real World or The Bachelor. (Did anyone catch tonight's pre...

Tue, Apr 3, 2007

Sanjaya Spoof

Um... I'm confused. Someone please tell me how long we will have to endure this madness until Simon makes a public announcement about American Idol shutting down due to an obsession with the worst.

Fri, Mar 30, 2007

Jericho Preview: Nice-guy Stanley Visits the Dark Side

Fans of CBS' Jericho are definitely not going to want to miss tonight's new episode, airing at 8 pm/ET. During the country's state of desperation, it's not unusual that emergencies arise on an hourly basis, and this week is no different. It's up to the leaders to help the Kansas town survive another day, and even resident nice guy Stanley Richmond — played by Brad Beyer — toughens up to lend a hand. TVGuide.com spoke with Beyer about his character's friendly disposition, and how that might change in upcoming episodes. Tight-lipped with regard to the big bombshells, Beyer couldn't divulge too much, but shares enough to get us excited for the rest of the season — and hope for the show's renewal. TVGuide.com: Stanley cracks me up, which is great, because everything is so serious on this show. He throws in some lighte

Wed, Mar 28, 2007

Jericho Preview: Nice-guy Stanley Visits the Dark Side

ABC Family Takes Drama to Daring, New Heights

Russell Hornsby is all over the map. He's making movies, shooting a TV drama — ABC Family's Lincoln Heights, which airs a new episode tonight at 7 pm/ET — and he's currently gracing the New York stage in an August Wilson play that he's very passionate about. Luckily, Hornsby found some downtime to talk to TVGuide.com about the characters he's been channeling and who he draws inspiration from. TVGuide.com: I watched the new episode of Lincoln Heights, "House Arrest," and I have to say it's not what I expected. The show really balances your character's cop life and home life, and that separates it from a lot of other crime dramas.Russell Hornsby: I really have to tip my hat to the executive producers and of course the creators, Seth Freeman,

Mon, Mar 26, 2007

ABC Family Takes Drama to Daring, New Heights

Lifetime Sheds Light on Binge-drinking Party Girls

While real college freshmen labor to fit in and go with the flow, Sara Paxton is just pretending to struggle with classes, hangovers and peer pressure in The Party Never Stops: Diary of a Binge Drinker (premiering tonight at 9 pm/ET, on Lifetime). The 18-year-old star of Aquamarine didn't have to stretch her acting too far from her own self, knowing what it's like to feel clueless about the fatal dangers of drinking. Researching the statistics only made her want to spread the devastating facts even more. Paxton spoke with TVGuide.com about the challenge she wanted to face with this role, the Hollywood club scene and talented celebrities who party too much. TVGuide.com: What made you decide to do this Lifetime movie?Sara Paxton: I th

Mon, Mar 26, 2007

Lifetime Sheds Light on Binge-drinking Party Girls

On Another Planet

Today, TV showed me how completely amazing the Earth is. And when I say amazing, I mean it in more than one way. Earlier this morning, as I searched for something to help wake me up during my Sunday laziness, I sat through an hour of WE's loud, obnoxious and eye-rolling series Bridezillas. Now, I know this show isn't new, and I've caught a few wedding-day freak-outs here and there, but never have I been so entranced by the monster that is Bridezilla. In this particular episode, the engaged and enraged wife-to-be wanted so badly to be a celebrity that she turned her nuptials into a red-carpet affair. But I'm not going to harp on the style choices she made, because that really has nothing to do with why I couldn't change the channel. I was baffled by the fact that someone could become so angry at everyone around her during what was supposed to be the most important time of her life. Forcing her fiancé to get a tattoo of her name the night before their wedding, yelling at the limo...

Mon, Mar 26, 2007

That '70s Girl Grows Up with '07's October Road

Calling all Donna Pinciotti fans! OK, so it's not exactly the same redhead from That '70s Show, but Laura Prepon is back on the small screen with a lighter 'do and a big role — playing Mom on the new ABC drama October Road, which airs a new episode tonight at 10 pm/ET. While she's no Kitty Forman, her 28-year-old character, Hannah, does balance a job, a relationship and parent-teacher meetings. But her biggest struggle is her high-school sweetheart (played by Bryan Greenberg) rolling back into town after a decade's absence and dragging the past along with him. TVGuide.com talked to the fun, enthusiastic Prepon about her "awesome" character, grand gestures and her Jersey upbringing that bri

Thu, Mar 22, 2007

That '70s Girl Grows Up with '07's October Road

TV's Rocky Roommates

On my way to work this morning, stuck in the subway because of yet another delay, my train of thought went like this: I'm sitting here like a duck in a smelly subway car and the guy next to me won't move over or stop rustling his newspaper in my face. Why do I subject myself to this every day, cramming myself on public transportation like a sardine? Why do I live in New York City? Why do I pay all this money to live in a space  with two other friends  that probably equals the square footage of someone else's garage? I need air. I need room. Moving into a tiny space with people is not a good idea. Even Barney thinks so. If you didn't see How I Met Your Mother last night, you truly missed out on some great comedy (see our HIMYM blog for details). With Ted moving into Robin's place came spontaneity and excitement, but also issues they didn't consider. Where will Ted put all his stuff? Why doesn't Robin want his TV in the bedroom? Watch your feet, Ted, Robin eats on that tab...

Tue, Mar 20, 2007

Semi-Homemade's Sandra Lee Has Food for Thought

She's famous for her tablescapes. She can frost a cake to perfection. Even her cocktails are colorfully sweet. But Semi-Homemade's Sandra Lee faced some sour moments before tasting success, and she's sharing her story in tonight's installment of Chefography (9 pm/ET, Food Network). TVGuide.com spoke with the culinary pro about how she turned food stamps into an everyday philosophy, why her difficult childhood led her down certain roads, and how she's giving back to those in need. TVGuide.com: Who or what inspires you when you're in the kitchen?Sandra Lee: A lot of my inspiration comes from my two grandmothers, when they were alive. My Grandma Dicey used to do a lot of Southern cooking, and my Grandm

Tue, Mar 20, 2007

Semi-Homemade's Sandra Lee Has Food for Thought

Grey's Intern Poll

Grey's Anatomy viewers: help me out here. I'm a big fan of the love and lust that collides constantly in the halls of Seattle Grace. I like the steamy sarcasm between Addison and Mark, the calm reassurance between Derek and Meredith, the secrets that Callie holds onto, the laid-back attitude from Karev, and the strange, morphing relationship between Cristina and Burke. But I can't get on board with Izzie. I think I'm the only person who wasn't really into the Denny story line and now that he's gone, I'm still not connecting with her. I just don't like her. Sometimes, I want her to shut her mouth. Other times — when she's not saying a million things in one breath — I find her bearable. But let me be clear — it's the character I can't seem to warm up to, not Katherine Heigl. She has great timing, believable expressions, and a presence that suggests she's truly in character, so why can't I just accept Izzie's quirks?Last night's ending didn't help either. I couldn't b...

Fri, Mar 16, 2007

Dyeing to Know

I was in a waiting room last night, flipping through a gossip magazine and I couldn't turn another page once I saw a short piece about Jessica Simpson and John Mayer allegedly exchanging keys to their residences. It wasn't even the story that made me pause. It was her hair dye. Anyone following Hollywood hair trends knows that Simpson didn't trade in her blonde locks for a darker 'do yesterday, but for some reason I was more hung up on it than when I saw a picture of her just after she had it done. I think it's because I still can't get over the fact that she's dating John Mayer. And seeing their brunette heads together made me wonder: did she do that to look more compatible with him?This is the thing. I am in no way trying to knock blondes or buy into the stereotype that fair-haired women are short on smarts. But since Simpson played up that clueless persona on her MTV show Newlyweds ("Chicken of the Sea is this fish or chicken?"), it makes the motive behind her hair-color ch...

Thu, Mar 15, 2007

Will Grey's Pave the Way for October Road?

Bryan Greenberg has nothing to complain about. First, he snuggled up to Hilarie Burton on One Tree Hill, then he was all over Uma Thurman in Prime, and now he's smooching That '70s gal Laura Prepon in the new ABC drama October Road, debuting tonight at 10 pm/ET. Returning to his hometown after 10 years, Greenberg's author Nick Garrett is welcomed back with hesitation by those who feel betrayed by his first novel, and that's where the story really begins: The on-screen romances are just a

Thu, Mar 15, 2007

Will Grey's Pave the Way for October Road?

Reality Worth Watching

Just like everyone else, I have my list of shows I watch on a regular basis. Shows that I'm devoted to and addicted to, shows that have me invested in their characters and story lines. But there's a whole other set that entertain me for a different reason... just as James Lipton says, "What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?" For instance, TLC's Miami Ink is a guilty pleasure of mine that I can't let go of. Because it's easy to catch a rerun almost anytime, I don't worry about when it actually airs, and when I stumble upon an episode of Ami figuring out a sketch or Darren tattooing an amazing snake up someone's leg, I'm completely mesmerized. I don't have any tattoos, and I don't really plan on getting any, but it's something about the artistry of it that amazes me. I know there's a blueprint right in front of them, but these dudes are drawing with needles. C'mon, you'd sit through a marathon of that, right? No, that's only me? OK, moving on....Now, I roll my ...

Tue, Mar 13, 2007

Damien Fahey Invites Fans to Share the TRL Stage

Most of us remember when MTV was all about the music, the days when superstars didn't visit Sweet 16 parties, interns didn't live large in The Hills — or at least we didn't watch them doing that — and Laguna Beach surfers were just no-name wave riders. But times they are a-changin', and now even viewers get to take the mic and interview their favorites by entering in the MyTRL contest, where winners will get to host MTV's famous music-video request show. TVGuide.com asked experienced TRL host Damien Fahey why kids are getting this chance, where he wants his career to go and who's on his int

Tue, Mar 13, 2007

Damien Fahey Invites Fans to Share the TRL Stage

Five Things I've Learned from Hollywood This Week

1) Bed Sheets and Leather Jackets Are Now In The next time I'm standing in front of my closet, dissatisfied with the same choices as always, I will reach for my bed sheet (preferably the one not dressing my bed at the current moment), wrap it around me and hold it in place with a fitted leather jacket. And if anyone questions my fashion choice, I will simply tell them that I can't take credit for the newest craze, because the Olsen twins were seen wearing it first. And with their billion-dollar industry continually growing, why not take some notes on what they're styling? Also, the lesson within the lesson: Don't forget to purse your lips for the cameras so your face appears super-small. This will compensate for the overwhelming amount of material.2) Your Hair Will Make or Break YouHow many dyes does it take to get to the center of your roots? Brunette, blonde, red, ash, strawberry, curly, straight, short, mullet, buzzed... Hollywood changes its hairstyle more often than I buy shamp...

Fri, Mar 9, 2007

Designer to the Stars Fluffs Celebs' Pillows and Tells!

Kari Whitman has seen her fair share of Hollywood. From her "mindless" modeling days to picking out floor tiles with Jessica Alba, this actress turned interior designer gave up auditions for plush pillows and drastic demolition. On WE's new design series, Designer to the Stars: Kari Whitman — premiering Saturday, March 3, at 10 pm/ET — Whitman gives us a peek into Hollywood homes as she works with celebs on remodeling jobs. But it's not all sinks and sofas, because this luxury designer also lets viewers into her own home, where you see her delegating tasks to numerous assistants, working out with her trainer and playing with her pups. Whitman talked with TVGuide.com about her whirlwind life, including her passion for design and dogs, a

Fri, Mar 2, 2007

Designer to the Stars Fluffs Celebs' Pillows and Tells!

Nashville Star's Top Three Saddle Up for the Finale!

Siblings Angela and Zac Hacker not only share musical genes but they share the spotlight as two of Nashville Star's final competitors. But this isn't just a sibling rivalry, because standing right beside them is family man David St. Romain, prepared to take the crown if that's how America votes. Tonight, the USA Network series' fifth season finale (airing at 10 pm/ET) will name one of these talented singers the winner, but all three contenders seem to already feel that way. TVGuide.com asked the finalists about their thoughts on the entire experience, having

Thu, Mar 1, 2007

Nashville Star's Top Three Saddle Up for the Finale!

Road the Oscars

8:22: Mark Wahlberg is looking trim. Apparently, once you work with Martin Scorsese, you can call him Marty from then on.8:23: Odd that the editor from Lucky who has interviewing rights is wearing a dress that a) isn't flattering and b) looks like an Easter egg.8:24: Here's some trivia that's been floating around since the nomination announcements: Kate Winslet is the youngest actress to receive five Oscar nominations (in case you hadn't heard). 8:26: Talley is summing up his fashion faves, but I'm distracted by the rolling of his tongue as he pronounces names. As for my top picks of the night: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, Cate Blanchett, Emily Blunt, Rinko Kikuchi and Maggie Gyllenhaal. On with the show!

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Road to the Oscars

8:12: This is our second look at Penélope. Apparently she aspires to become a photographer. You can be anything you want in that dress. 8:13: Andre Leon Talley is an awkward interviewer! You can inch a little closer to the stars  you are the Vogue editor-at-large.8:14: Cameron Diaz speaks about all her friends she's rooting for, but I'm noticing her emerald drop earrings. 8:15: Whatever made Lisa Ling choose that dress is beyond me, but I guess she wants to feel playful after all the serious reporting she does on an everyday basis, so I'll lay off. 8:16: Cate Blanchett looks like she's wearing a constellation. It's a starry, starry night in Hollywood, and she defines Oscar. She is definitely making the list.8:18: I was right! Ryan Gosling's got his sister and mom at his side, and the scruffy nominee is as humble as ever. 8:19: We just got a pre-commercial shot of Reese Witherspoon. Va-va-voom!

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Road to the Oscars

8:04: We're now at the ABC preshow and getting an inside look at Jennifer Hudson's Oscar preparation. Love the hair, but I'm not on board with the pockets. She passed up so many other options!8:06: Steve Carell is divulging Sunshine secrets: Greg Kinnear probably smelled the worst. The things we learn from awards-show interviews.8:08: The Devil Wears Prada gang looks patriotic standing together, but I'm still only applauding Emily Blunt's gown. Prada's costume designer, Sex and the City diva Patricia Field, took "red carpet" too literally. Why? Why would you die your hair the color of Kool-Aid? As Angel puts it here in the office: "That's not a hair color that exists in nature."

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

7:57: Kate Winslet is back in sight, and we learn the creamsicle is Valentino. Her daughter picked the color, so I guess that explains something. Did anyone else catch that glimpse of Meryl Streep looking so-so?7:58: Eddie Murphy's tux is different than the standard, and it suits him. His date's dress is striking with its stone neckline. Versace, baby, who else? Honestly, though... look at all the bare-shouldered gowns here, and Joan is decked out in a fur monster. I'm baffled.7:59: Abigail Breslin is looking precious in pink, but her dress is quite busy for her tiny frame. I'm not sure that's a pageant winner. In fact, she doesn't make my list at all, but I don't think she'll mind, considering she has many red-carpet opportunities ahead of her.

Mon, Feb 26, 2007