Steve Wozniak Asked to Walk 'Dancing' Pro Karina Smirnoff Down Aisle

By: Graciela J. Ayllon
Nautilus Entertainment News
March 30, 2009

Steve Wozniak apparently has an invitation to waltz down the aisle with Karina Smirnoff at her upcoming wedding to Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

The billionaire Apple co-founder and Dancing with the Stars eighth-season celebrity participant said he recently received an invite to attend his professional partner's marriage to Chmerkovskiy. It was reported Thursday, according to Nautilus Entertainment News.

"She said I could walk her down the aisle, and it touched my heart," Wozniak told Entertainment News.
Smirnoff said while Wozniak might not have the fanciest footwork, he does have several qualities that she has found appealing since the two were partnered for Dancing with the Stars currently airing eighth season.

"He's a little out of his element but has the biggest personality you'll ever meet," Smirnoff told Entertainment News. "He's super funny and super charming."

Chmerkovskiy proposed to Smirnoff earlier this year at Las Vegas' Wynn Hotel and the Dancing with the Stars professionals have already begun planning their wedding, which will be held later this year.

Chmerkovskiy should have more time to plan the wedding since he was ousted from Dancing with the Stars eighth season last week along with celebrity partner Denise Richards.

Despite the fact that Wozniak and Smirnoff received the lowest score of the week -- and the lowest score in six seasons -- they were still able to stave off elimination and are one of the eleven couples still remaining in the competition.

'Monsters' Attains on Added Dimension: Utilizing 3-D vs. 2-D

By: Graciela J. Ayllon
Nautilus Entertainment News
March 30, 2009

Dallas: The cheesy 3-D gimmick of old Hollywood has become solid gold today.

The DreamWorks Animation comedy "Monsters vs. Aliens," the latest flick in a growing crop of movies using new digital 3-D technology, pulled in well over half of its $59.3 million opening weekend grosses from 3-D screens.

By the time the movie finishes its theatrical run, the 3-D version will account for 70 percent or more of its total domestic revenues, DreamWorks Animation boss Jeffrey Katzenberg said Monday. That's because the 3-D presentation is expected to have a longer shelf life than the 2-D version, so the percentage of the gross from 3-D screenings will continue to climb.

That far exceeds the expectations of DreamWorks, which initially had figured 3-D receipts might account for half of the overall take for the sci-fi adventure whose voice cast includes Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen and Kiefer Sutherland.

Audiences have proved willing to shell out the few dollars extra it costs to see a movie in 3-D format instead of the traditional, flat 2-D version. That bodes will for the rush of 3-D offerings on the horizon, including Pixar Animation's "Up," James Cameron's sci-fi epic "Avatar," and a slate of DreamWorks Animation releases led by 2010's "Shrek Goes Fourth," the next installment of the blockbuster ogre franchise.

"For those people that get to see it in 3-D, I think it's going to create a whole new immersive feel to that world," Katzenberg said at ShoWest, an annual convention for theater owners. "Shrek Goes Fourth" is "well on its way in production. We've seen a good deal of it in 3-D, and it's absolutely mind-blowing."

That's a far cry from the origins of 3-D, which started in the 1950s as a ploy for the ailing movie business as television eroded its audience. Most 3-D films shot over the decades were novelties with fuzzy, eye-straining images.

"There are some amazing filmmakers who did some great films. Alfred Hitchcock worked in 3-D," Katzenberg said. "But the vast majority, most of the films, it was used just as a trick, a gimmick, a theme-park attraction, and it was meant to take something that was fundamentally not particularly good and put this sort of gimmick overlay on it as a marketing push."

The eye-strain issue has been eliminated with digital 3-D, which is particularly compatible with computer-animated films that are created in a virtual three-dimensional world to begin with. It's fast becoming the must-see version when fans have a choice between 2-D and 3-D.

In exit polls, 38 percent of those who saw "Monsters vs. Aliens" in 2-D actually had wanted to catch a 3-D screening, but they could not get in because of sold-out theaters, Katzenberg said.

While only a handful of films now are being offered in 3-D, demand could grow as audiences continue to get a taste of the sharp, multidimensional images.

"When color came along, Technicolor, in the 1930s, 10 years later, people stopped making movies and going to movies in black and white. Why? Because we see in color," Katzenberg said. "We also see in 3-D. I do think it's more natural for us, so we'll see."

The Smashing Pumpkins Announce Open Call for Drummers

By: Graciela J. Ayllon
Nautilus Entertainment News
March 30, 2009

You could be the next Jimmy Chamberlin!
The Smashing Pumpkins have issued a statement saying that they are seeking a drummer to replace Jimmy Chamberlin, who left the band last week.

Billy Corgan and company will hold auditions next Friday (April 10) in Los Angeles. They have asked that potential candidates send their background info, photos and performance web links via email to pumpkinsdrummer@gmail.com.

Chamberlin, who joined the band when it was originally formed in 1988 and played on all of The Smashing Pumpkins' albums except 1998's 'Adore', said last week that he decided to quit because he is no longer able to give the band all of his energy. "I can’t just, 'Cash the check,' so to speak," he said.

After the drummer's departure, frontman Corgan issued a statement saying he intends to continue performing and recording under The Smashing Pumpkins name, despite the fact that he is the band's only remaining original member.

The Bachelor’s Jason Mesnick Explains His Choices

Nautilus Entertainment News
By: GracielaJ. Ayllon
March 3, 2009

So I kept hearing how this is the best season of The Bachelor yet. So last night after The Bachelor ended on the east coast, I was shocked by all the status updates I saw from my friends on Twitter and Facebook cussing him out. I didn’t know why until I saw him Jimmy Kimmel Live! and he explained why he asked one girl to marry him on the season finale and then dumped her on the post-show for the girl he didn’t choose.
So what do you think of his explanation why he did what he did? I don’t care what he says he is still a d!ck to do what he did the way he did it. Hopefully the other girl will dump his a$$ for one of the previous Bachelors! Now hot would that be!!!
The first Bachelorette Trista Ryan talked to momlogic about the biggest jerk in Bachelor history and here what she had to say about him!

How do you feel about Jason right now?
Trista: How could you go from being engaged to someone to kissing someone else on the couch?! He doesn’t deserve to walk away scot-free. I mean, what disappointed me as a mom is that he introduced both girls to Ty (Jason’s son). Melissa was around, and now she’s gone. What is Ty going to think?

She goes on to say more about him that is a fun read!
Watch With Kristin! spoke with The Bachelor host Chris Harrison and there is even more proof that Jason Mesnick was a jerk!

Melissa Knew: “Melissa obviously knew [about the breakup],” Harrison clarifies. “She was not blindsided. She didn’t think everything was great. She showed up that day to talk about the wedding date and then realized she was going to be dumped. She was pissed and angry, but she wasn’t blindsided. Not that it makes it any better for anybody, and I totally understand why people are still mad, but she wasn’t the complete unsuspecting little lamb that you might think.”

Chris also talked to her about if the producers knew and if they liked how the show ended.

On a lighter note here is who Jimmy Kimmel choose to give his rose to…

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Bachelor Jason Blogs About Hometown Dates, Letting Doves Fly

Nautilus Entertainment News
February 12, 2009
By: Graciela Ayllon

Last night, the Bachelor’s Jason Mesnick trekked all over North America (literally) to visit with the families and friends of the four remaining women — Jillian, Molly, Naomi and Melissa. Here’s what Jason had to say about crossing the border (Oh, Canada, is right!), hitting the fairways of Michigan, the freeways of Southern California and the meeting some friendly folks in Dallas.

What a week! It truly couldn’t have been any better. These four girls, their friends and families are all “AMAZING.” Yes, I know I am getting a lot of flack for using that word over and over again. But there are really no other words that better describe this entire experience. Unbelievable, unreal, great, fantastic are great words, too. But you know what? The best way to describe this experience, the women and all the fun that comes with them is just “AMAZING.”

I had a great time with Jill and her family. She is exactly like her dad — fun, outgoing, caring and honest. I am so thankful that Jillian shared her mother’s story of battling depression with me. I found it so incredibly brave, and I now have a better understanding of why Jill is as strong and supportive as she is. She has always needed to be there for her family, so it was only natural for her to be there for the other girls when they needed it. Her grandma was hilarious. She came in and put a pair of Canadian flag boxers on my head. We all got a great laugh out of it. But what you didn’t see on the show is that they actually got me to put the boxers on as well. I had a blast, and Jillian’s family really set the bar quite high as I headed into three more hometown dates.

Being a golfer my entire life, I was blown away seeing Molly in her preppy gear. That was every golfer’s dream come true! She definitely got a hole in one that day…I wish that you guys had gotten to see more of the hat box at Molly’s house. There were literally 50 to 60 hats in there, and by digging in, I really had to opportunity to be part of a welcoming family tradition. As for the art activity, I admit that I am not much of an artist. But I did my best to portray what I see as Molly’s most beautiful attributes — her smile and her amazing eyes. But I didn’t do her any justice.

My date with Naomi was a real roller-coaster ride… almost literally. Unfortunately, you didn’t get to see the very “memorable” horseback ride that we took together. My horse got a little spooked and started spinning in circles. I really thought it was trying to buck me off. Luckily, I slipped of the back of the horse and it took off. I know it’s not the thing to do if you are trying to impress a girl, but I don’t have much experience with horses!

As for hula-hooping, clearly I suck! I don’t think I have done it since I was about six and that really showed. Let’s just say that I have officially retired from hula-hooping. As for the dead dove, I honestly thought it was a joke at first and I was just playing along. That was until the bag was opened and a feather flew out. I thought, Are you kidding me? Is this really happening? Am I really about to do a eulogy for a wild dove?’ I had no idea what to say. Really, I think Naomi’s mom was just having fun with us all.

I had an interesting conversation with Naomi’s father about religion. I am not a person that has practiced a lot of religious faith. My conversation with her father was very unexpected. He is a great man with a lot of faith and I learned a lot about him and I really respect his belief system.

My trip to Dallas was great. Of course I was disappointed that Melissa’s parents were not comfortable meeting me under these circumstances, but I do respect their wishes. I know that there was a part of Melissa that I wasn’t able to see. But I also know that her parents didn’t ask to be a part of this journey and they made the decision that was best for them. But it did allow me to meet some of her very best friends and see a part of her that I wouldn’t have been able to see otherwise. I was able to get a real glimpse at her everyday life, and what it would be like to continue hanging out with her. I loved seeing her with her friend’s children. The tooth fairy box that Melissa made for Ty was so thoughtful and showed me how much attention she was paying to everything I said. It also showed me that she was not just thinking about me, but she was thinking about Ty as well.

The rose ceremony was tough because I had to say goodbye to Naomi. She and I are very similar in so many ways. I made my decision because I realized in my heart that Naomi has huge wings and she needs to fly and experience more in the world. She is a great girl and I know I made the right decision for all of us.

Seriously, next week is going to be AMAZING. I take Moll, Mel and Jill to New Zealand for the ride of our lives.

Jessica Simpson Talks About Her Weight Gain : 'I Am So Happy'

Nautilus Entertainment News
February 12,2009
By: Grace Ayllon
'I am right where I'm supposed to be,' singer says during 'Early Show' CBS appearance.

Jessica Simpson made her first live tv. appearance on Wednesday morning (February 11) after being criticized last month for her reported weight gain, which appeared to lead to the singer breaking down in tears at a concert last week.
Speaking to CBS' "Early Show," the singer, who was in Nashville for the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, never directly responded to the criticism. But when it was brought up that she's been getting a lot of support from fans following the scrutiny, she said, "Honestly, I am right where I'm supposed to be. I am so happy."
On top of the media talking about her weight, Simpson has also had to deal with people speculating that her beau, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, has been unfaithful. But she said she's been receiving a lot of support on the road. "Right now, I'm on tour with Rascal Flatts, having a blast," she said. "We're at Madison Square Garden tomorrow. Everybody's just been so warm and welcoming. Lots of hugs, I like that ... Texas style."
After the show's anchor, Maggie Rodriguez, told her that she thought she looked "absolutely beautiful," Simpson said, "Everything's really great. It's all about keeping the faith. That's why I pray out loud."
Since the January 26 concert, where the much-discussed photos of a curvier Simpson were taken, she has made several appearances at concerts. At a January 30 show, she responded to the criticism saying, "Please remember: No matter what you go through in life, somebody else might have it harder. So just appreciate. I feel like in our world today, we focus on so many things that are completely pointless."