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Ashton Kutcher’s State of the Pop Union

September 30, 2010September 30, 2010 Tabz Leave a comment

In an interesting campaign, Pop Chips has named Ashton Kutcher their “president of pop-culture”. Check out his State of the Union address on YouTube.

What do you think? Make you want to nom on some chips?

BACKSTREET BOYS COMPETE ON THE MyNetworkTV PREMIERE OF “DON’T FORGET THE LYRICS!”

September 28, 2010September 28, 2010 Tabz Leave a comment

A special all-new celebrity episode, featuring the Backstreet Boys, kicks off the premiere of “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” on MyNetworkTV on Tuesday October 5th at 9 pm et/pt. Backstreet Boys’ Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Nick Carter play the game to raise money for UNICEF.

“Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” is the musical game show that tests contestants’ knowledge of song lyrics from different genres, decades and artists. “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” is the ultimate rock star fantasy taking viewers on a dramatic, heart pounding, rollercoaster ride of music and edge-of-your seat entertainment.

Mark McGrath, a member of the multi-platinum group, Sugar Ray, hosts “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” where he brings ordinary people center stage for a chance to win a fortune – just by knowing the words to the biggest hit songs ever recorded. “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” first premiered on July 11, 2007 on FOX and became one of the most popular shows in America, as well as an international phenomenon where contestants around the globe put their winnings on the line as they tried to not forget the lyrics.

In addition to MyNetworkTV, the program is nationally syndicated 5-days-a-week (check your local listings); as well as weeknights at 7 pm et/pt on VH1

This upcoming season the program welcomes celebrity contestants from “American Idol”, the Backstreet Boys, and the NFL; Plus special themed episodes including “Movie Music Week”, “Rock the Troops Week”, and “Rock the Cradle Week” featuring moms-to-be.

My (Dream) Life of a Celebrity and Entourage

September 27, 2010September 27, 2010 Tabz Leave a comment

Since we’ve been talking about Entourage (and being on 5 nights a week now), I’ve been thinking a lot of how someone’s life changes when they hit celebrity status. Steve Martin used to bike and work at the magic shop in Disneyland. Now, he can get a behind the scenes VIP tour.

I don’t think anyone is really ready for the change in lifestyle that fame brings. Yet, as the song goes, sometimes I really want to be a billionaire. Of course, I can’t imagine being famous without bringing my friends a long with me. We’ve done so much together that it’d be hard not to see them working with me. Especially the great friends I’ve made in school and through Between the Lines Studios. Since I really want to write and make movies I can just see begging friends to move out to Los Angeles and join our media empire. I don’t think I’d have everyone move into the same house like Vince (I like my friends, but I need my space). But it’d be great to live within driving distance of some of my best friends who live thousands of miles away.

Of course, the ultimate would be throwing a big party. However, I don’t think my friends and I are as sophisticated as the folks on Entourage. Our first party would, of course, be more like Zachery Levi’s nerd parties! Wii games, Mt. Dew, and lots of geekdom. Maybe a Buffy trivia night or a game of Fluxx! Yeah, we really know how to party (just kidding)!

What a lot of people don’t realize is the social scene of Hollywood isn’t just about having fun, it’s about work! A lot like Entourage portrays there’s wheeling and dealing and connecting in the LA party scene. As much as social media has brought people together there’s nothing like a good face to face.

One of the other ways my dream would match Entourage is having a solid core team of folks who fufill vital roles in making sure the business keeps running. I have always believed in having a great team around you of people who have skills that you don’t. Much like Vince’s friends: “E”, “Drama”, “Turtle” and “Ari” – despite their flaws they have Vince’s back and together get him into as much trouble as they get him out of (as good friends should).

My team? Looks similar to my team right now (without the celebrity fame).

Kim “AthenaMuze” – the co-executive producer. She’s got my back always! She’s the one who sees the plan and tells me where it will fall apart (and how to prevent that).

Emma “Emmawesome” – the writer. The driving force behind implementing the text of our great ideas. Thoughtful, quiet but deadly.

Clay “it’s his fault” – the creative joker. A wild card who keeps the gang lighthearted, but don’t let that fool you – he’s a creative force all of his own. Talented and funny? That’s a rare combo.

Heidi “make it work” – the trouble shooter. A fantastic go-getter, Heidi keeps us sane and organized.

Andrew “BFA” – the director. My best friend in college, Andrew has the eye for dreaming big and bringing together talent no one else can see. Together we were unstoppable in college and I would love to make it happen again.

Want to dream big? You can now watch “Entourage” five nights a week! Check your local listings here: http://www.entourageweeknights.com SP

If you hit it big as a celebrity how would your life change? Leave a comment below!

I have been hired by Warner Bros WBWord division to raise awareness for ‘Entourage.’

PBS Brings Inspector Lewis Season 3 to DVD

September 16, 2010September 16, 2010 Tabz Leave a comment

The very awesome mystery series, Inspector Lewis (a spin off of the Inspector Morse series), is coming to DVD this fall. This series has wit, charm and great characters and is a must watch for any fan of the mystery genre. Inspector Lewis, Series 3 is set for a DVD release on October 12.

Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin Whately, Inspector Morse) and his partner, the enigmatic Detective Sergeant James Hathaway (Laurence Fox, A Room with a View, Becoming Jane, Elizabeth: The Golden Age), return to the idyllic Oxford countryside and university in five new thrillers, forcing the pair to revisit the past—and to reconsider the future.

To order a copy of Inspector Lewis 3 or other PBS titles, please call (800) PLAY-PBS or visit shopPBS.org. To purchase DVDs with public performance rights, please visit ShopPBS.org/education.

Weezer Invades YouTube on Sept 14th

September 14, 2010September 14, 2010 Tabz Leave a comment

(Via Press Release)

LOS ANGELES, CA – September 14, 2010 – For their Red Album in 2008, Weezer invited YouTube stars to be in their video for “Pork and Beans.” The inclusion of such Web celebs as Tay Zonday (“Chocolate Rain”), the Numa Numa Guy, and the melodramatic Chris “Leave Britney Alone” Crocker struck a chord with the viewing public, as well as the media, and ultimately led to the Weezer clip winning a GRAMMY for “Best Shortform Music Video.” Two years later, the band has decided to turn the tables by making themselves available to leading YouTubers for inclusion on their channels. Today, on the release date of Weezer’s new album Hurley (Epitaph, Sept. 14), a de-facto Weezer-ization of YouTube is in effect, as all the participating videos are being featured, in rotation, on the site’s homepage all day.

Weezer, long known for their satirical and quirky world-view, originally chose to embrace the “outsider” talent found on YouTube for “Pork and Beans,” and now they have let it run rampant. To facilitate this free-form taping, they set aside two days in a Los Angeles studio with instructions that read, “We’re up for just about anything that can be filmed in the studio. The finished clip will be yours to release and distribute on Sept. 14, 2010. Acting, performance, interview, make-up, comedy — you let us know what you want to do and how much time you think it might take to film.” It was then up to the YouTubers-whose channels have millions of subscribers and aggregated well over a billion total video views-to write and produce the segments with the band.

In addition to the YouTube invasion and the “Pork and Beans” video, Weezer have a history of idiosyncratic and collaborative works. Their Red Album tour was even unveiled as a “Hootenanny,” where fans were invited to bring their own instruments to play along with the band. They have written songs for a myriad of other performers, as well as crowd-sourced Weezer material from the population at large (via IndabaMusic.com and YouTube). Recently, the band was in heavy rotation in South Africa and around the globe, when Rivers’ pet project, an anthem for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, was embraced by the team after its debut on the band’s “Radio Weezer.”

This winter (November/December), Weezer will launch a multi-city U.S. tour, dubbed by fans as the “Blinkerton Tour.” The band will play two shows in each market-on the first night Weezer will play the Blue Album in its entirety, and the second night they will play Pinkerton in its entirety.

We all Just Wanna be Big Stars… (Entourage)

September 13, 2010September 13, 2010 Tabz Leave a comment

Growing up in Los Angeles you learn one thing: everyone wants to be famous. Anyone who tells you differently is probably lying or has seen the reality behind being famous – it’s a lot of work. But really, who doesn’t want their creative and/or work recognized with fame and celebrity-dom?

Entourage is a pretty popular show because it shows the lives of Vince and his friends who, no matter what, always got each others backs in the end. The scripts are snappy, witty and show the charmed life with a sense of realism (it’s not always big houses and fast cars).

Fame has always been a two edged sword in my mind. Of course, I’d love to walk a red carpet for a movie premiere of something based off my best-selling novels. I’d love to have some fun celebrity friends (Zachery Levi? Call me). I’d love to spend all the hours of my life just doing what I love to do – being creative. I probably would never want to be an actor, but the call of the Hollywood scene is still rather appealing.

Unlike Vince and the boys I probably wouldn’t want to live together with some of my best friends (as much as I love them all). But I would love for some of my best friends to move to Los Angeles so we could all work together. We’re already doing fun things like Between the Lines Studios — imagine if we had money! Could you imagine the Between the Lines studios folks relaxing in a large pool in the Hollywood Hills hashing out our next adventure packed movie? Fantastic.

One of the things I’ve always wanted to be able to do is just enjoy talking the creative process with folks who are my heroes. Being able to sit in a room with writers and actors as colleges instead of me being merely perceived as a fan girl would be fantastic. Not to mention the fun of signing autographs and inspiring other people to write or create.

Of course, there’s a lot to do before my name is up on a big screen or small screen, so until then we’ll watch Entourage and live vicariously through the show. Upside? I have to deal with a whole lot less drama that way.

Watch “Entourage” five nights a week! Check your local listings here: http://www.entourageweeknights.com/

“I have been hired by Warner Bros WBWord division to raise awareness for ‘Entourage.’

Living a Bit Greener: Costume Swap this Halloween!

September 3, 2010September 3, 2010 Tabz Leave a comment

[Guest post by Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson]

t may seem early to be talking about Halloween, but one of the best ways to celebrate green is by planning ahead.

In 2009, $4.75 billion was expected to be spent by consumers for Halloween. And you can bet that this spending ultimately results in a lot of waste, some of which is attributed to costumes.

Swapping half the costumes that kids wear at Halloween would reduce annual landfill waste by 6,250 tons, equal to the weight of 2500 mid-sized cars, says Bob Lilienfield of Use-Less-Stuff.com.

Millions of parents buy new costumes each year wanting to fulfill their childrens’ fantasies. But like a wedding day, in general, costumes are worn once, then thrown away. Relatively small numbers are kept in dress up boxes and reused or donated to thrift shops. Most are likely sent to the dump.

So this year, why not make a boo-ti-ful Halloween resolution and swap?

It’s easy to plan a family or neighborhood swap. Just sent out e-invites inviting guests to bring outgrown costumes in good condition. Make it a party by adding activities like thedesign-a-bag contest from ChicoBag where your kids can win $250 for them and the same for their schools. Or dunk for apples, make goodie bags or add other Halloween/seasonal games. Or how about staging a fashion show with kids wearing their new-to-them outfits!

If you’re interested in staging or attending a public event where more costume choices should be available, check out www.CostumeSwapDay.com where you’ll find a database of swaps plus tips on how to set one up.

Add another aspect to a public swap by teaming with a non-profit. Charge a small swapping fee that goes to your partner.

And if you can’t make it to a swap or there is none in your area, the internet comes to your rescue. Do a search for “costume swap” or “clothing swap” and you’ll likely find online alternatives.

Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are mother and daughter and co-authors of Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, available at www.CelebrateGreen.net

The Vampire Diaries: Quotable Quotes

September 2, 2010September 2, 2010 Tabz 8 Comments

(Photo: CW)

I don’t know about you, but I love funny/sarcastic and just plain profound quotes from my favorite TV shows. The Vampire Diaries has some great ones thanks to the dueling brothers Damon and Stefan. Damon plays the perfect sarcastic, dark and teasingly evil bad guy to Stefan’s nearly Superman pure goodness.

Here’s just a few of my faves:

Damon (to Stefan): It’s Founder’s Day. I’m here to eat cotton candy and steal your girl. (“Founder’s Day”)

Damon: I do believe in killing the messenger. Know why? It sends a message. (“Isobel”)

Elena: I’m not gonna be one of those pathetic girls whose world stops just because of some guy. (“You’re Undead to Me”) [This one cracked me up, especially in light of Buffy, Twilight, and other tween vampire novels]

Damon: We’re a team. We could travel the world together. We could try out for The Amazing Race! (“The Turning Point”)

If you’ve watched Vampire Diaries, what’s some of your favorite quotes?

Leave them in the comments below!

If you are digging the show make sure you check out the books! A new series is coming out from Harper Collins. Find out why the love of a dangerous girl turned brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore into deadly enemies in The Vampire Diaries: Stefan’s Diaries #1: Origins! You can pre-order for your Kindle on Amazon by clicking here: The Vampire Diaries: Stefan’s Diaries #1: Origins

I have been hired by Warner Bros WB Word division to raise awareness for The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season – which arrives on Blu-ray/DVD on August 31. Discover which vampire is your love type by taking this matchmaking quiz: http://bit.ly/aPyuq2

Vme Launches New 24/7 Channel, Vme Kids (for Latino Preschoolers)

September 1, 2010September 1, 2010 Tabz Leave a comment

(Via press release).

Today Vme strengthens its commitment to Latino families with the launch of a new channel for preschoolers – Vme Kids, America’s first and only 24/7 channel to focus specifically on preschoolers for whom Spanish is the home language.

From the magical gifts of Dibo (the Dragon), to the vivid imagination of Los Disfraces de Dougie (Dougie in Disguise) and the creative introductions of colors, numbers and reading from shows like Los Supernúmeros (Numberjacks), Bruno y los amigos Banana (Bruno & the Banana Bunch) and Cinco Minutos Más (Five Minutes More), Vme Kids offers a vibrant and diverse lineup to capture the attention of our young audience. The Vme Kids schedule will also feature hits including LazyTown, Jim de la Luna, Musti, 7 Pets, Pororo and Connie la Vaquita (Connie the Cow), among others.

Vme Kids launches on AT&T U-verse channel 3058 on September 1, 2010 with additional distributors to be announced. Vme will support each of its distribution partners with significant on-the-ground marketing events such as book tours with Vme’s sister company, Santillana USA and a LazyTown Live! school-based tour. (More news on Vme Kids and events can be found on Vme Ninos page on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/vmeninos)

Since the successful launch of its broadcast network in 2007, Vme has built the largest library of educational Spanish kids programming in the US, making Vme the recognized network for quality programming for kids. In addition to the launch of Vme Kids, Vme continues to offer the only daily broadcast block of kids programming on its main network.

President and CEO Carmen M. DiRienzo said, “Building on the success of our kids block, Vme is uniquely positioned to offer this new channel for our littlest viewers and their caregivers. In addition to entertainment, the channel is designed to support the clear guidance of educators who emphasize how important it is for kids to learn in their first language…in order to be able to excel in learning other languages.”

In the development of Vme and Vme Kids programming, the network has consulted with leading policy makers, researchers and educators who share a unified concern about helping Hispanic preschool children overcome a widening language and literacy gap. Several research studies show that a strong early grounding in the language of the home – in this case, Spanish – builds fundamental language skills that facilitate and accelerate learning English.

Knowing that Latinos have a high level of co-viewing with their kids, Vme’s content goes beyond kids to offer information that helps parents reinforce the lessons from the screen into hands-on activities that can serve as the foundation for school readiness and success. Plus Vme Kids will offer programs and interstitials that help kids transfer Spanish language skills and vocabulary to English – strengthening their understanding, and even their parents understanding, of both languages.

Going Back to School in Fashionable Geek-style

August 27, 2010August 27, 2010 Tabz Leave a comment

If you hadn’t already guessed it the folks here at QuadrupleZ are kind of.. well, geeky. We love TV, movies, comics and everything in between. So it was kind of refreshing to see more and more of our favorite things being accepted by the mainstream of culture. Geek is, in fact, the new chic.

So it was no small surprise when Warner Brothers asked us to talk about the new Supergirl by Nastia clothing collection. The only disappointing fact is this clothing wasn’t around when I was a kid going back to school.

One of the fun parts (at least for me) of heading back to school was getting some new supplies and, of course, some new clothes. So what self-respecting Geek parent isn’t going to check out Supergirl by Nastia at JCPenney for their 4 to 12-year-old girls?

I especially loved these pants! Fashionable super hero wear… where were you when I was starting third grade?

There was also this adorable shirt with a knit shrug:

And, we can’t leave out this awesome hoodie:

Check it out for yourself at your local JCPenney or online at http://bit.ly/b9kJy3.

I have been hired by Warner Bros WB Word division to raise awareness for the Supergirl by Nastia clothing collection. For information on Supergirl by Nastia – in time for back-to-school season, please visit: http://bit.ly/b9kJy3