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Hollywood Studios to Movie Stars: Stop using Twitter

Dennis Bjørn Petersen — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:42:04 +0000

Hollywood still doesn’t get social media, so they are doing the only right thing (in their mind) banning it. Studio execs are so afraid that actors are leaking film information on Twitter and Facebook, that they’ve decided to insert clauses in their contracts forbidding them.

Disney-owned Dreamworks are one of the scared studios. According to The Hollywood Reporter Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers are affected by the new clauses. God forbid someone should make any free publicity for Shrek 5 or is it 6? (I’ve stopped counting).

This could also explain Miley Cyrus’ Twitter exit earlier this month. The Disney talent contracts forbids confidentiality breaches via “interactive media such as Facebook, Twitter, or any other interactive social network or personal blog.” Dreamworks are restraining eager writers with a similar clause in their contracts regarding sharing of press releases on “a social networking site, blog or other Internet-type site.”

Maybe Ryan Seacrest scared them when he announced Ben Silverman’s resignation as co-chairman from NBC on Twitter before it was officially announced.

Or perhaps it was when Paula Abdul quit American Idol using Twitter?

It could also be because Greg Grunberg tweeted a goodbye to the Heroes crew. “Tough to say goodbye to crew not knowing if any or all of us will return next year.” Fans instantly thought that Heroes wasn’t coming back for another season until he tweeted ” Heroes IS coming back but some crew take other jobs, so it’s tough.”

This is just another example of, why Hollywood is afraid of Twitter and other social networks. They still haven’t seen the benefit of it. Hollywood wake up, you have no idea of the potential. I would worry more about making quality film.

New ‘American Idol’ Judge Ellen DeGeneres will change show’s “sexual tension”

Bang — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:15:34 +0000

Ryan Seacrest says new ‘American Idol’ judge Ellen DeGeneres will change the “sexual tension” on the show.

The host is very pleased the openly gay star is joining the judging panel which includes Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, because she will bring a new dynamic to the series.

He said, “We love Ellen, she is a superstar. She will change the sexual tension. Simon and Paula had a specific sort of tension, but this will be quite different.”

Although Ryan is excited about Ellen’s arrival, judge Randy insists she has a lot to learn from himself, Simon and Kara.

He quipped, “She’ll be following my lead, I’ve told her to watch the dog.”

Ellen is taking Paula Abdul’s spot on the TV talent show, and will join the panel after the audition rounds are completed.

In the wake of Paula’s unexpected departure in August, her role was filled by a number of celebrity judges, including Shania Twain, Victoria Beckham and Mary J. Blige, for the audition stage.

Ellen who is married to actress Portia de Rossi said, “This is so exciting for me. Hopefully, I will be the people’s point of view because I’m just like everyone at home, I sit there and I watch it.

“I’m not looking at it in a critical way from the producer’s mind. I’m looking at it as a person who is going to buy the music and is going to relate to that person.”

Ryan Seacrest Signs 3 Year American Idol Deal Worth $45 Million

Paul Short — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:19:48 +0000

Ryan Seacrest has just signed on to host American Idol for the next 3 years with a whopping $45 million salary.

It appears the recession hasn’t been as hard on the American Idol franchise as it has been on other parts of the entertainment industry.

According to People Magazine:

“Sought-after bachelor Ryan Seacrest has become an even bigger catch: The American Idol host has closed what is believed to be the biggest deal ever for a reality emcee and will triple his current salary, according to the Hollywood Reporter. His new paycheck: $45 million for three years.

In exchange, says the trade paper, Seacrest, 34, will work exclusively for CKX, parent of Idol producer 19 Entertainment. Best of all, the deal only covers broadcast-network work.

Separately, Seacrest will still maintain a cable agreement with Comcast and his gig as E! Entertainment’s main anchor. He’ll also continue to produce Keeping Up with the Kardashians for E! and a future Jamie Oliver reality series for ABC.”

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Ryan Seacrest and Lindsay Lohan to do New Reality TV Show

Paul Short — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:40:03 +0000

The rumor mill went into high gear a couple days ago after Lindsay Lohan and Ryan Seacrest were spotted out together at a late night dinner, but it’s not what everybody thought.

The couple were not a couple, per se – they were discussing buisness – a new reality show.

The day after the rumor mill had a chance to churn out sufficient speculation, mis-informing tens of thousands (maybe millions) of wag-hungry people, Seacrest updated his Twitter page with the real story:

“Met with Lindsay last night about a show idea I have for her, it helps people and gives others a second shot!”

“Still putting it all together.”

Then Lindsay tweeted:

“Working on a really great project for television — I am excited!

Something meaningful like Extreme Home Makeover on ABC. ”

…which immediately sent the rumor mill spinning in a whole new direction, but that’s not the point here.

My question is somewhat naive but still plausable – Why is it that some celebrities are not taking more initiative in their careers by getting themselves a video camera and filming their own lives, the was anyone with a webcam has been able to do lifecasting for the past 2-3 years already?

Here’s my reality show idea:

Lindsay starts out by either getting a video camera herself, or hiring someone to follow her around for a day, or a week, whatever, and streams it live on a site like Justin.tv, Ustream.tv or Stickam.com.

She (or any celeb for that matter) could give it a try to see the response and find out if there’s enough publiv interest to get advertisers and sponsors on board. She becomes the executive producer, writer, star of the show and has complete control over the content, and even interacts with her viewers in the text chats attached on the show’s page.

Advertisers, sponsors and fans would be so excited they’d be peeing their pants to get involved.

So what do you think – wouldn’t you like to see and experience a celebrity’s life virtually through their own eyes? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Jasmine Waltz, Hot L.A Bartender Dating Ryan Seacrest

Paul Short — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:10:43 +0000

Jasmine Waltz, the hot L.A. bartender lady everyone is talking about lately, appears to be dating none other than Ryan Seacrest.

Jasmine Waltz and Ryan Seacrest have been spotted together on several occasions, dining in trendy restaurants and going out on the town after they met at Guy’s, a West Hollywood lounge. Waltz has tended bar at several L.A. hot spots, including Les Deux and Italian restaurant Bell while she waits for her big break as an actress.

Sources say “They’ve been together for a few months.” After hosting American Idol last week, Seacrest swept Waltz away for a romantic weekend in Paris where the couple “looked quite comfortable together.”

Ryan Seacrest Tries High-Fiving Blind American Idol Contestant Scott MacIntyre

Duncan Riley — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:37:14 +0000

We’re already 5 minutes in to the new season of American Idol, and already it’s the gift that gives. The latest comes from Ryan Seacrest, who tries to high-five a contestant…who is blind/

In the video below, Scott MacIntyre, cane in hand is oblivious to Seacrest, who goes for the high-five, then recovers by forcing a high-five anyway by grabbing his hand.

Enjoy.

Ryan Ryan Seacrest Brangelina Snub Video

Duncan Riley — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:40:54 +0000

What did poor little Ryan Seacrest do deserve this? Bran Pitt and Angelina Jolie purposely ignored an interview from Ryan Seacrest at the Golden Globes last night in a move that as per the video below was clearly intentional.

It gets better at the end when security steps in to keep Seacrest away from Hollywood’s most powerful celebrity couple.

Enjoy: