Work Out Reunion Shoot

April 27, 2007

There is something perfect about waking up in Los Angeles, putting on a snuggly robe, and hitting your hotel terrace with coffee and a crisp New York Post. De-lish.

That's how my day started yesterday. I was reading about the Post's theory that Rosie decided to leave the View the moment she was backstabbed by Babs when I got an email from our PR team asking if I'd do an interview for "Extra" about Rosie's next move.

They came to my hotel and I blither- blathered about how she should go to cable because you can get away with saying more. And I said that if she does a political show she should have someone who repped a counterpoint to her point.......and then I hit it and went to the set of the "Watch What Happens Work Out Reunion Show."

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Eight Things To Say

April 27, 2007

1. My Mom emailed me and said yesterday's blog about Jennifer Aniston's boobs was sexist. I didn't mean for it to be, Mom. You know that I think that women are really good cooks and stuff. Just kidding. I really didn't mean to be sexist.

2. I hope you all saw the disclaimer at the end of "Shear Genius" that said something to the effect of "using garden shears to cut hair is not recommended." We're serious - don't do it, no matter how badly the temptation to emulate Evangelin. I know it's hard, baby. I know.

3. Is it a shock that ABC couldn't come to a deal with Rosie? Is it the truth? She either can't look at Barbara again after being sold down the river and lied to, or she really couldn't make a deal. I heard she wants to do a Donahue-type show which I think is not a good idea. I don't want to see Ro unchallenged. Bad idea. It's a bummer because she made The View must-see TV. Oh and I also like her video blogs where she answers questions while she's getting her hair done in the dressing room.

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Humping Day?

April 18, 2007

....And unfortunately I am looking at my calendar today and I have a bunch of meetings, but none of them entail humping!

What do they entail, you might wonder.... Well it turns out that there are a ton of Bravo balls in the air and the reason I can't sleep at night is because I am worried that one will drop. Shall I take this opportunity to tell you about them since I got no humpin' to do? OK!

Top Chef is going swimmingly, thanks for asking. Our chefs are better than ever. We have some very high profile guest judges this season and each one has commented to Tom and co. that they're VERY impressed with the cheftestants. We altered the screening process during casting to allow for great talent this year and it worked.

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Charla for President

April 17, 2007

Is it possible that I could be more obsessed with Charla Faddoul and her cousin, Mirna Hindoyan? Perhaps I am simply looking for an opportunity to reprint the photo above of Amazing Race All-Star Charla heaving me into the air.

Indeed I am always looking for an occasion to dust off this photo, but since Charla and Mirna are two of the biggest superstars on CBS, this reprint is so topical that it will probably be the picture of the day on the "CBS Evening News." (Is there a picture of the day on the "Evening News"?)

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TGIF

April 13, 2007

For me, brisket is best when eaten the day after it's cooked, and so are leftover pieces of info from the week that I haven't shared on the blog yet......

COSBY: Monday night I went to a benefit for Autism Speaks, founded by Bob and Suzanne Wright. The headliners were Bill Cosby and Toni Braxton. Before the entertainment there was a moving short film about autism; one statistic has stayed in my mind all week: 1 in 150 kids is autistic or develops autism. What frightening, shocking odds.

Braxton has an autistic son and she spoke emotionally about him. In terms of her set, the "Unbreak My Heart" Lady went for it --performing her entire Las Vegas act featuring 15 backup dancers and lots of hoochyness. It was fascinating to watch in the confines of Lincoln Center amidst a very tony crowd. It wasn't he Frontier Hotel, and I give it up to her for going for it.

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Top Design Shenanigans Never Cease

April 12, 2007

Yesterday was a "Shear Genius" mix of Bravo in a Blender at warp speed. We started our day with TAFKAKG (the actress formerly known as Kelly Garrett) on the "Today Show" looking like a crisp million dollar bill plugging the big premiere of her white-hot show.

Lunchtime was the big Bravo Upfront Event in the Rainbow Room where we announced a galaxy of high quality, leather bound, deluxe programming. I ate like a pig and was particulary fond of the chicken salad. I did not talk inappropriately, nor did I check my blackberry once. In fact - I left it on my desk! The Bravo Execs did an amazing job with their presentations and I got re-energized about all that's coming up this year.

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Your Words: Jaclyn's Mouth

April 11, 2007

A few months ago I wrote a blog lamenting how hard it is to come up with catchy "goodbye" lines for reality shows -- and asked for your suggestions for Jaclyn Smith’s sayonara to “Shear Genius” stylists. Over four hundred of you weighed in!

The Most Popular/Most suggested:

You don’t make the cut.
You’ve been cut.
Hair today, gone tomorrow.
You’ve been snipped.
Take your scissors and run.
You’re out of style.
Beauty school dropout.
You’re washed out.
We’ve cancelled your future appointments.
Sweep up your station and go.
You’re a cut below the rest.
Curl up and dye.
Your work isn’t shear genius.
Time for you to cut and run.
You are a hair “don’t.”
You’ve been snipped.
This is where we part.

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Me and Diana Ross and James Lipton

April 09, 2007

From now on, I'm hoping that James Lipton is my date for every concert I see. He took Bruce, Troy and I to see Diana Ross at Madison Square Garden's Theater on Friday night and it was a T-rip.

I've been a Diana Ross fan since I can remember and Jim has known Ross for longer. His "Inside the Actors Studio" with the singer was a triumph; I figured when I asked someone on his staff to get me tickets that they would actually come from someone on his staff and not the man himself.

He, naturally, scored such fantastic seats and when the first strains of "I'm Coming Out" wafted from the stage, we got the sense that the concert was just being performed for us.

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