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Hit Me Baby One More Time

Parents with mini martial arts students (and Duff “Ace of Cakes” Goldman) have reason to celebrate today following the announcement that Po the “Kung Fu Panda” is returning to the big screen. DreamWorks Animation SKG just issued a statement that confirms it plans to produce a sequel to “Kung Fu Panda” to be released sometime in 2011. According to bigwigs at DreamWorks Animation films, the new “Kung Fu Panda” project will be produced with 3-D technology and Jack Black will return to provide the voice of Po, the flexible bear, who became an unlikely martial-arts hero in the last installment. … Continue reading →

Celebrity Alter Egos—Billy Bob the Rocker and Colbert the Spider

Most of the world knows Billy Bob Thornton as an Oscar-winning movie star and Angelina Jolie’s ex-husband. But how many of you knew that the actor was also a former roadie, who is now making music of his own? The Arkansas native is currently on tour with The Boxmasters, a band he fronts and plays drums for. “That’s how I grew up, playing drums,” Thornton told reporters at one of his latest concert stops. “I played in my uncle’s country band.” These days the actor, who started his musical career playing in a Creedence Clearwater Revival cover band (he made … Continue reading →

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert

Yes, I admit it. I love the irreverent comedic stylings of both of these men. Apparently, the rest of America does too. There are few icons hotter than these two counter balanced political commentators. To deny their influence, is to live in a cave–they are everywhere. Why We Love Jon Stewart Ask yourself this question: What would it be like to interview key political figures where you don’t have to stick to the rules? Take for instance Jon Stewart’s interview with Terry McAuliffe–the campaign manager for the Clinton campaign. At that point in the game she clearly did not have … Continue reading →

Stephen Colbert is Hanging at the Smithsonian

Well, a portrait of him is anyway. And the sight is shocking museum patrons all the same. Think about it… you are strolling through the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington near the “America’s Presidents” exhibit and right between the entrances for the men’s and women’s bathrooms is a gigantic portrait of the fake TV pundit standing near a fireplace. Who wouldn’t be caught off guard? The joke—-and it is a joke according to museum officials—-is supposedly on everyone who thinks Stephen Colbert has become a permanent resident of the prestigious museum. The portrait of the Comedy Central host … Continue reading →

Kentucky Fried Chicken Courting Celebrities– Finger Lickin’ Good Times for ALL

What is it about fast food restaurants that propel them to constantly seek out celebrity support? Oh yeah, money. I suppose when the folks at Kentucky Fried Chicken offered to throw an all-you-can-eat housewarming party for “Hills” star Lauren Conrad, who recently purchased a new home, they did the math and discovered it would be cheaper to provide food for a house full of girls who don’t eat than pay for a 30-second TV commercial. I’m not kidding. About the free food anyway. In an open letter to the blonde reality TV star the chicken chain said they wanted to … Continue reading →

Stephen Colbert–Public School Teachers’ Hero

Don’t underestimate the power of Stephen Colbert. The Comedy Central star may have lost out on his chance to run for the president of the United States, but his words are still powerful enough to rally the troops. During the hoopla surrounding Colbert’s mock presidential bid the host of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” also asked viewers to give to DonorsChoose.org, which helps fulfill teacher wish lists for books, globes and other classroom materials in schools throughout the country. A South Carolina native, Colbert took time to promote the organization in an effort to help public school teachers and students … Continue reading →