Polygamist Copycatting Exposed! Big Love Totally Rips Off Girls Next Door!
Okay, we're only kidding with the headline. No one's actually copying from anyone else's homework, but in case you hadn't noticed, there are some freaky-deaky similarities between E!'s addictive reality show The Girls Next Door and HBO's addictive drama Big Love. Dr. Anna Graham (whom many of you know from her in-depth analyses of Lost) pointed out this interesting coinky-dink to me, and in case you don't believe her, here are a few comparisons to ponder:
GND has… an alpha male with three girlfriends living at the Playboy Mansion in Holmby Hills. Hef's the head of Playboy Enterprises, he's a pillar of the community (Playboy Jazz Fest, anyone?) and, well, he may have a mild allergy to monogamy. His work obligations keep him so busy, his girlfriends got their own reality show to fill the time.
BL has… an alpha male with three wives living in a three-home compound outside Salt Lake City. Bill Henrickson's the head of Henrickson's Home Plus, which is surely an honored member of the Sandy Chamber of Commerce. He loooves commitment, but his sense of purpose drives him to work and fight for his family incessantly, leaving his wives together to cope and perhaps become closer to each other than they are to him.
GND has… Holly, the foxy lead girlfriend who is successfully working toward being a photo editor at her man's magazine; she's also superproficient at organizing events, outings and gifts; and she makes a point to warmly welcome, protect and encourage the rotation of Playmates and Bunnies who are ensconced at the Playmate house across the street.
BL has… Barb, the foxy first wife with a part-time teaching gig, who is superproficient at managing the household and is an outstanding mother to all the Henrickson kids, the younger wives, her teenage daughter's friends and the underage sister-wives of her husband's family's cult leader.
GND has… Bridget, the brainiac middle girlfriend, who has her master's degree and a particular sensitivity about her status within the threesome, a sensitivity that sometimes seems like the behavior of the typical middle child.
BL has… Nicki, the evil mastermind of the threesome, who has a remarkable capacity for fixing appliances and who's a tad touchy about being neither the first nor the newest wife, a sensitivity that sometimes seems like the behavior of the typical middle child. Or possibly a mood disorder. It's hard to tell with Nicki.
GND has… Kendra, the newest and youngest girlfriend, who's all about uninhibited sexuality and the joy of irresponsibile youth. She's young, she's fun, she's not the most punctual, and she thinks Hef is a god among men.
BL has… Margene, the babysitter turned third wife, who is only marginally older than Bill's oldest children. She can be counted upon to screw up every responsibility delegated to her by the sister-wives, and she thinks Bill is just about the second coming of JC himself.
Bill and Hugh, Margene and Kendra, Nicki and Bridget, Barbara and Holly: We salute you. You're crazy fun, and you all make for some damn fine television.
Vanessa Hudgens Embraces Racy Image
Vanessa Hudgens Embraces Racy Image
Sure, we were all shocked when Vanessa Hudgens’ nude pictures started surfacing. But now that there’s been a bit of time to adjust, it seems like the High School Musical starlet is warming up to being America’s next sex symbol.
In fact, there are reports that claim that Nessa will be following in the footsteps of fellow teen queen Hayden Panettiere and getting herself a racy photoshoot in a men’s magazine.
The singer/actress’ initial response to the naked photos was, “I am embarrassed over this situation and regret having ever taken these photos. I am thankful for the support of my family and friends.” But less than two weeks later, she’s singing a different tune.
Hudgens told press, “I think being a woman and being able to show a sexy side is empowering. Being able to show we are comfortable in our skin is a good thing. I totally would pose for a sexy magazine. But not Playboy.”
Sorry Hef.
Jessica Biel Promotes Tolerance, Chuck and Larry
Jessica Biel Promotes Tolerance, Chuck and Larry
When she’s not frolicking around Western Europe with Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel makes movies. And in her latest film, “I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry,” Biel says there is a strong message of celebrating differences.
Of the film’s message, Biel said, “I want people to take away the message that you should celebrate people’s differences. That’s what’s so wonderful about so many different people in this world, that we are so different and no one has the right to choose or judge who you fall in love with and who you want to spend your life with.”
On July 20th, “Chuck and Larry” opens nationwide. Biel plays a lawyer that has been fooled into representing two straight single NYC firefighters who are pretending to be gay in order to receive domestic partner benefits.
Of course, there will probably be the normal “Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve” protests going on, but maybe Biel is on to something. Maybe loving others is more important than pointing out their differences.
And on a side note, Katharine McPhee is joining Anna Faris in an untitled comedy to be produced by Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions. Both were in attendance at the “Chuck and Larry” premiere (along with Emmanuelle Chriqui of Entourage) to support their new boss.
According to the latest reports, “the movie will star Faris as a Playboy bunny who gets evicted from the House of Hef and then stumbles into the job of a den mother to the lamest sorority on a nearby college campus. McPhee will play one of those sorority girls.”
To watch he trailer for “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry” - !
Below are a few shots from the Chuck and Larry premiere (July 12). To see the entire gallery from the event - !
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Hef Aspirations
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Hef Aspirations
Believe it or not, Leonardo DiCaprio wants to be Hugh Hefner… on film, that is. The Titanic star is looking into making a film about the Playboy founder.
Leo’s been in talks with the 81-year-old Hef about making a film to document his amazing life. And he wants to assume the lead role himself.
A source close to DiCaprio told press, “Leo and Hugh have been friends for a long time and Leo has always been interested in Hugh’s life story. Leo thinks it would make a great movie and Hugh would love Leo to do it - on condition Hugh is alive to see it.”
Leo has certainly done the research to play the part. He’s a regular at the legendary Playboy Mansion, and a frequent guest for Hef’s parties. Hef told press, “In the 70s Warren Beatty was having a very good time here. He and Jack Nicholson were regulars. More recently Leonardo DiCaprio is a regular. He comes to the Halloween parties with his buddies but in disguise. Last time they came as monkeys. And there were about six of them and you couldn’t tell who was who.”
Whether or not the film will make it into production is still largely unknown. But if it does, we’re all in for a fun ride through the life of Hugh Hefner.