What a strange season of Project Runway this has been! Who would have thought that with only six designers left, Sweet P and Ricky would still be in the mix, and Victorya, Kevin and Kit would be gone?
Not only are Sweet P and Ricky still around -- they produced two of the best designs of the week! Of course, it wouldn't be a Runway episode if Ricky didn't cry and Sweet P didn't completely overhaul her design at the last moment, but somehow both misfits managed to perform during the "Denim Challenge," with the weepy lingerie designer actually taking home the win. Could one (or both) of these two make it to fashion week?
One designer who won't be going to fashion week is Victorya, who went out with a whimper this week. What was that abomination of a jacket? It really did look like a jean jacket with a skirt sewed on, and showed about zero inspiration or originality. For someone who calls herself "competitive" you'd think she would have put a bit more effort into the outfit. Good riddance, Victorya -- I can't say I'll miss you.
One designer I would miss if he was eliminated is Christian -- I love him! I mean, even his throwaway lines are comic gems! I'm sure his constant bitchiness is totally annoying to his fellow designers, but I just can't get enough. Granted, I only have to spend 45 minutes with him a week, but still...
Aside from his humor, based on the strength of his designs I fully expect to see Christian in the Top 3. Joining him, I'd imagine, will be Jillian and Ramy. It was nice to see Ramy do something other than drape this week, and I quite liked the dress he produced. Jillian, on the other hand, fell apart a bit in trying to do another jacket. Girl, you know you have time management issues, how about choosing something you can execute to perfection?
And I need to get this off my chest -- I am so sick of hearing her whine and cry, there was a (small) part of me that actually wanted to see her get the boot this week. Ultimately I'm glad she's still around, because she clearly knows what she's doing design-wise, but I just can't handle the "poor me" routine anymore. Get yourself together!
What do you think -- was Victorya the right one to go? And do you agree with me that Christian, Jillian and Ramy are looking like the most likely candidates for the Final 3?
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Thursday, January 24, 2008
Ricky Cries, Jillian Whines and Victorya is Eliminated on Project Runway
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Top Chef Returns March 12; Contestants Announced
Keep your palatte wet, because the reality keeps on rollin' in!
Bravo has announced that Top Chef will return for it's fourth cycle on March 12 at 10PM. The latest installment will be set in Chicago.
Here's some info on the 16 new contestants from Bravo's press release:
-Andrew, 30 - Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Resides in N.Y.
-Antonia, 31 - Hometown/Resides in: Los Angeles, CA
-Dale, 29 - Hometown: Chicago, IL; Resides in N.Y.
-Erik, 38 - Hometown: Chappaqua, NY; Resides in San Francisco, CA
-Jennifer, 35 - Hometown: Brooklyn, NY; Resides in San Francisco, CA
-Lisa, 27 – Hometown: Toronto, Canada; Resides in N.Y.
-Manuel, 33 - Hometown: Laredo, TX; Resides in N.Y.
-Mark, 29 - Hometown: Invercargill, New Zealand; Resides in N.Y.
-Nikki, 35 - Hometown/Resides in: N.Y.
-Nimma, 26 - Hometown: Peachtree City, GA; Resides in Atlanta, GA
-Richard, 35 - Hometown: Uniondale, NY; Resides in Atlanta, GA
-Ryan, 28 - Hometown: Los Banos, CA; Resides in San Francisco, CA
-Spike, 27 – Hometown: Clearwater Beach, FL; Resides in Williamsburg, N.Y.
-Stephanie, 31 - Hometown: Stamford, CT; Resides in Chicago, IL
-Valerie, 32 - Hometown/Resides in: Chicago, IL
-Zoi, 30, - Hometown: Seattle, WA; Resides in San Francisco, CA
American Idol Contender Perrie Cataldo Has a Rap Sheet
In what will surely be the first of many revelations of American Idol contestants' wayward pasts, TMZ.com is reporting that single father Perrie Cataldo, whose San Diego audition was shown last night, has a rap sheet.
According to the website, "TMZ has obtained an arrest record revealing that Cataldo carried a handgun into a bar in Glendale, Ariz. back in 2006, after being kicked out for fighting. According to the arresting officer, Cataldo was "concealing" the gun under his clothing, and was confronted by security and arrested.Cataldo plead no contest to carrying a concealed weapon (a misdemeanor) and was fined $568."
Cataldo vaguely addressed his past last night, revealing that his son's mother was killed for being "at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong people, doing the wrong thing."
A Raisin in the Sun TV Movie Preview
Looks like P Diddy wants the world to know he is an actor!
Here is the first preview of the upcoming television movie A Raisin in the Sun, starring Diddy, Tony winners Phylicia Rashad and Audra McDonald, Sanaa Lathan, and John Stamos. The TV movie airs February 25, 2008.
In the trailer Diddy says, “The reason why it’s very important to me is ya’ll know me for a lot for different things–music, fashion, television and films. But you don’t really know me as an actor. I’d like to introduce my actor to you. That’s me! Sean Combs! My name is Sean Combs! You know I’ve got a lot of split personalities.”
What do you think -- does it look like the TV movie will live up to the acclaimed stage version of the show?
Underwood Outsells Daughtry, as Sparks Hangs On in the Top 50 Album Sales Chart
There's quite a battle going on between Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry on the sales charts! Last week, Daughtry's album placed above Underwood's; this week Underwood grabbed the higher spot.
For the week ending January 20, Carrie sold 21K albums for the #18 spot, while Daughtry moved 19K albums for the #23 spot. Fellow Idol alumni Jordin Sparks sold 12,600 albums (almost identical to the number she sold last week), which put her at #44.
Alicia Keys once again grabbed the top spot on the chart, followed by the soundtrack to Juno, Mary J Blige, Raheem Devaughn and Radiohead.
Numbers courtesy of Hits Daily Double
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