America's Next Top Model: Tyra Makes Like Oprah, Quits The Talk Show Scene
Tyra Banks just released a statement that she will be dumping her talk show after this season, in the spring of 2010. But rest easy, fans, she’ll still hang with our favorite show, America's Next Top Model, indefinitely.
Tyra told People.com that she’s had a blast doing the talk show thang for the past five years but according to TB, she’s ready to move on to her next “…huge step that will allow me to reach more women and young girls to help us all feel as fierce as we truly are.”
Rumor has it that the supermodel will be moving on to the big screen. More power to her as long as she keeps up with the cycles of ANTM.
America's Next Top Model: ANTM Goes Vogue, Literally!
The empty judges' seat has been filled for Cycle 14 of America's Next Top Model and this time around it’s not a top model from the "real world."
In the past we’ve seen a few famed runway models on the judges’ panel. But TV Guide has confirmed that the new ANTM power monger…uh…judge…is one André Leon Talley, Vogue magazine’s editor-at-large. A front-row regular at fashion shows all around the globe, André could make the perfect judge. He mentors models and fashion designers and in 2008 even advised the future first family on fashion.
Yes, but can he cha-cha like Paulina Poriskova? That remains to be seen, though we do look forward to what André will bring to the judges' table. And we especially look forward to how he and Miss J Alexander will interact. Should be entertaining!
There was initially a rumor swirling that André would replace Miss J but Buddy TV put an end to that ridiculousness. As if anyone could replace Miss J! Our Buddy also squelched a rumor that Kimora Lee Simmons would be a guest judge during Cycle 14—which is good because we really want to keep watching the show.
Looks like the Melrose Place set isn’t the only place that the actors have drama. But if E! Online is correct, our dear Katie Cassidy is off the market…for now.
Word is that Jesse McCartney is already bored with his new gal pal, Hero Hayden Panettiere, and has returned to the arms of his ex, Katie. The two lovebirds have quite a history together, starting when they were both just 15 and touring with the group Dream Street. Plus, everyone knows that Ella is the hottest character on Melrose. Why wouldn’t Jesse coming running back now?
There was also some gossip about a possible cat fight over Jesse but Katie’s "people" say that’s a bunch of hogwash.
This. Was. AWESOME. Darcel and I squee over the best One Tree Hill in recent memory, which included Hot!!! Dan taking charge, Rachel discovering that no one controls Dan for long, Clay getting his groove back, and Naley discovering that dreams do come true. Sure, there's also Alex surviving her suicide attempt, but at least that gave us Brooke's fab "you're selfish" speech. And yeah, we could have done without Quinn's horrific cheerleader audition (Make. It. STOP!), but over all? We loved it.
Finally! Gossip Girl brings us some quality Chuck and Blair time! We were loving the angst and heartbreak of Chuck dealing with the one-year anniversary of his dad's death, and though Blair actually, for the first time in a long time, did exactly the right thing for him. Oh, sure, there was other stuff in the episode -- Serena and Tripp re-enact Chappaquiddick, Nate punches out Tripp (yay!) and Jenny is now apparently a drug dealer -- but its the Chuck/Blair scenes that stick in our minds. What a great way to end the year!
America's Next Top Model: Laura's Sweet Manhattan Digs
A couple of weeks ago we reported that America's Next Top Model Cycle 13 runner-up, Laura Kirkpatrick won "fan favorite" While everyone really wants to win the top prize, we're learning that fan favorite is almost as good.
Rented Spaces is reporting that the former Kentucky-bred bull castrator is now calling a coveted pre-war building at 240 Central Park South home. Laura’s neighbors in the hipster building are young and up-and-coming and include such luminaries as Renee Zellweger. A typical studio in the theatre district building is about $2,500 a month and our Laura will be hanging there for a full six months! We’re no math wiz but that’s a pretty sweet deal.
With Laura’s sparkling personality and drop-dead looks, we have a feeling that she’ll do really well in the next six months -- hopefully so well that she’ll be able to stay in the building after the six months is up because she’ll be making fat bank. Who knows where this will take her!
What do you think about Laura’s new living situation? Do you think that she’ll be able to make the most of her time in NYC? Do you think that winning fan favorite is just as good as taking the top ANTM prize? Tell us here in the comments!
America's Next Top Model: Cycle 13 Model Spotted with Robert Pattison
Okay, so now that we've got your attention: We have to come clean with a very cute America's Next Top Model winner's story for the ages.
E! Online is reporting that our painfully shy ANTM Cycle 13 champ, Nicole Fox, was recently making an appearance on Regis & Kelly (where she was, no doubt, already a bundle of nerves due to her fear of public speaking) when she stepped out of a backstage bathroom and right into the path of the hottest undead guy around -- Robert Pattison!
Here's the capper...she didn’t even really recognize R Pattz. Well, in her own, adorably dorky way she kind of did. Nicole had recently helped a friend draw a larger-than-life portrait of the hunky vamp on her Halloween T-shirt—so she recognized the hair…she had drawn it before.
Unfortunately, the shy stunner looked down at her shoes and strolled right on past ol’ Patty without as much as a word.
We're speechless.
What do you think? Should Nicole have approached the hottest guy in Hollywood or was it classier for her to walk by without pestering him? What advice would you give Nicole? Tell us in the comments!
We waited weeks but we finally got our catfight in the Melrose Place pool. It ended with Violet on top after killing the person who murdered her mother.
Flashback fun
Amanda finds Sydney in a church and in flashback the dead woman tells her nemesis that she never stole a painting because she never received it. The painting was worth 19 million smackeroos. The two were business partners before Syd was whacked. Amanda found the paintings and Syd turned them into cash. Amanda tells her former business partner that she'll do whatever she has to do get the painting back.
Just plain silliness
Just when Lauren and David are doing so well she gets a call from Rick. He is just looking for a nooner. She agrees to meet him at the Doheny Hotel.
When Rick asks Lauren if she'd like a little synthetic assistance with the sex, she passes on the drug thing. But she does agree to some champagne -- which Rick promptly spikes. After the amazing sex Rick is rockin' and Lauren is spinning on the bathroom floor.
Rocky relationships
Ella can't get to Jonah in order to apologize to him for selling him down the river. Ever the hard ass, Jonah's not accepting any apologies until Ella tells him that she's working the Curtis Heller press tour and could get him in for a quick pitch. That's quite a peace offering. But his pitch to the most important producer of the decade has to happen before 4 o'clock so he and Riley can elope. The two crazy kids finally want to put an end to the misery of their engagement by getting married. Unfortunately, Jonah's pitch appears to just put the producer to sleep. Better luck next time.
But just as Riley and Jonah are about to head out of town for the eloping, Ella finds him to let him know that Heller wants to buy his movie! Riley wants him to stay in LA and takes the opportunity to delay the trip to Vegas. She loves him but too much has happened since they became engaged. She can't commit to spending her life with someone when she doesn’t even know what kind of life she wants. He tells her no more wedding, no more us. So no more them.
Very cool stuff
Dr. Michael Mancini still looks good in prison blues. When Vanessa comes to visit in the clink he tells her that he is covering for her -- he knows that she killed Syd. He saw her leaving the scene and picked up the necklace in order to protect the mother of his son. A flashback later in the episode confirms Michael's story. Vanessa killed Syd and tried to frame David. Color us surprised -- we really didn't see that one coming.
After his visit from his loving wife, Michael calls his son, "Davey," and begs him to pick young Noah up from school -- to keep him safe from Vanessa. He picks Noah up at school but then has to run off and save his hooker girlfriend. So he leaves the boy with Violet. Vanessa arrives at MP and confronts Violet who ends up killing the woman in the pool. Then in the second biggest surprise of the eppy, Amanda walks in on the killing and confirms Violet’s self defense story.
Nasty business
After Riley and Jonah officially break up she heads home and Auggie tries to kiss her. Poor Violet, she just murdered Vanessa in the complex pool and now she sees her boy kissing another. Of course, Riley shakes him off but on the other side of town Jonah is finally with someone who really believes in him -- Ella.
So many cliffhangers!
It seems like the entire season has built up to this one episode. So it goes without saying that we’re a bit bummed that we've been left to endure the upcoming holiday season with all of these cliffhangers to mull over. What’s going on with Ella and Jonah? How will David react to finding his new gal overdosed in a hotel room? Does Violet know about Amanda’s painting? What is going to make you the craziest until our favorite show returns? Tell us in the comments.
So long Ashlee, we hardly knew ye
After recently being evicted from TV’s most popular address, E! Online is reporting that Ashlee Simpson Wentz is making herself comfy in her new digs, on Broadway. Ashlee has left her creepy Violet role behind and made her debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre last week. Naturally, the entire family was on hand to show their support. Wonder if they’ve set up the Ambassador with some extra backstage vocal assistance so the poor girl can stay in synch if she gets winded.
90210: Happy Holidays -- and Heaps of Scoop! -- from Matt Lanter!
We get our holiday wish from gorgeous 90210 guy Matt Lanter! No, not the naughty one (alas...) -- the wish for scoop! Matt teases us on what's coming up in the last pre-hiatus episode tonight(expect tense situations and great decorations), plus gives us some hints on what we'll see when the show comes back in March. We can expect to see more trouble for this bad boy with a heart of gold, but what really has us excited is two little words -- Cat fight!
Plus, find out who's the best surfer, who used to be Matt's neighbor, why he loves shooting in LA, and why hanging out on a yacht for three days may not be all it's cracked up to be. And don't forget to watch until the end to see Matt's holiday message to the fans!
What are you hoping to see tonight? Talk about it in the comments!
One Tree Hill: Robert Buckley on Clay's Loves and Losses
We love to see shiny, happy Clay come back on One Tree Hill this week -- it's more like his real-life counterpart, the luscious Robert Buckley! We were lucky enough to sit down with Robert and got him to spill on Clay's luck with the ladies, his relationship with Nathan and the challenges on set. Plus, check out how Robert won the admiration and respect of the cast and crew!
The opening scene of this week's Gossip Girl immediately brought to mind the late Ted Kennedy's Chappaquiddick incident. Famous politician? Check. Pretty, young girl? Check. Late-night car accident? Check. Said politician leaving the scene of the crime? Check. Tripp is a creep, plain and simple. Maureen plays the perfect Lady MacBeth and let's hope they live happily-ever-after in their mixed-up, just-for-show world without Serena. She deserves better and hopefully after this life-threatening event, she'll realize that Nate is her knight in shining armor. Here are a few other things that caught our eye:
Best ghostly apparition: Bart Bass comes back from the grave to express his disappointment in Chuck for behaving like a human being instead of a money-driven, heartless jerk.
Worst advice: Serena is stranded in a county house on her own without any link to the outside world and Nate advises her to smoke some week to occupy her time. Just when you think the boy's got a good head on his shoulders, he goes ahead and opens his mouth.
Worst wife: Lily. Not only does she not remember the anniversary of Bart's untimely demise, she treats Rufus like one of her children instead of an equal partner.
Worst accessory: Jenny is walking around with an uber-expensive bag while wearing a random, gray stocking cap. The only folks we know who go out in public wearing head gear like that are dirty, Irish musicians who have been on the road for 8 weeks. If you have a shower handy, you don't need a ratty hat to cover up your unwashed scalp.
Honorable mention for worst accessory: We're pretty sure we spotted Trip wearing leather driving gloves when he was on the phone with Serena.
Sweetest moment: It was pretty touching when the whole gang rushed to the hospital to be by Serena's side, but no one grabbed our hearts more than Chuck turning the limo around to join the group.
Best moment: Nate punching the living daylights out of Tripp.
What is she thinking?: What is Jenny's problem? Join a club or something if you have time on your hands. Drug dealing is not the answer! It's not like she needs the money. What is her motivation?
Truce: After all the backstabbing, Eric and Jenny sure resolved their differences without any drama. Maybe some of us are a little more vindictive that these two to just call it even with a snap of a finger.
Most awkward moment: Dan professing his love to Vanessa and getting bewilderment in return.
Grossest moment: Realizing upon seeing Serena lounging around in black, lacy lingerie that she and Tripp spent the weekend copulating. Ewwwwww!
Who was that mystery woman standing at Bart's grave? Could it be Chuck's mother? He already has daddy issues; this long-lost mother thing is just going to be icing on the cake. What did you think of the episode?
Was it just us, or did this episode feel like a return to the One Tree Hill we love? There was plenty of pathos and laughs, tragedies and triumphs, plus great lines galore. We didn't love everything, but this may have been our favorite episode this year.
What we loved: Dan!
Oh, Dan. You so rock. Even when you're in bleak, angsty existentialist mode -- or maybe especially when you're in bleak, angsty existentialist mode -- you're one of the most charismatic bad boys out there. We loved Dan's no-holds-barred speech to his (no doubt shocked) audience -- and the way he put Rachel in her place. (You thought you had the upper hand on Dan? HAH!) He confessed his sins and said he didn't expect forgiveness -- he just figured he'd do what he could to atone. And that, he discovered, it what it took -- Nathan didn't forgive him, but he did acknowledge all Dan had done for him. And Jamie? Jamie gave him the forgiveness he needed. Sob!
(Also, on a shallow note -- how freaking hot did Dan look this week? YOWZA!)
Rachel's comeuppance
We know that we've been crowing about how deliciously eeeeeeeevil Rachel is -- and we do love her for it. But still, seeing Dan skillfully disarm her, call her out, and take away all she had taken for granted was awesome to behold. Even in the end, Rachel still didn't quite get how completely Dan had outmaneuvered her. When the lawyer presents her with divorce papers, Rachel snaps that this will cost him. What do you plan to get? The lawyer asks. Dan gave it all away!
Clay's triumph
Last week, Clay was defeated. This week, he came back with a vengeance. We admit, we were slightly discombobulated by him swooping in to see Joe Turner at the hospital -- was he taking advantage of the guy in a crisis? But no -- Clay actually came up with a deal where absolutely everyone got what they wanted. Nathan got to stay in the NBA -- and even in Charlotte, after a bit of finagling -- Charlotte got the players it needed, Joe Turner got to stay close to his mom, and Clay got his mojo back. He even got the girl -- and how freaking adorable was he when he announced that he wanted to be Nathan's agent, but that he planned on falling insanely in love with Quinn? Swoon!
Naley's happy ending
We know, we know, we complained about Naley being all bummed about having to move to Spain and go on tour. But even our cold little hearts melted a little when we saw how happy they were to discover Nate could stay in Charlotte. At the same time, we're glad they didn't find out until the end of the ep -- otherwise we wouldn't have witnessed the fabulous tomato fight. Now we're wondering if Jamie won't be advocating for a move to Spain!
Miranda
We're still not sure what Miranda is doing hanging around Tree Hill, but we did love her contributions this week. First, she was all snarky to Jamie, which we appreciate. Then, she told him about La Tomatina, the aforementioned tomato fight. And finally, she totally wigged out Grubbs, the bartender, by dissing his drink selection. Hee!
Julian explained
We've talked about this before -- Julian seemed almost too saintly, too good to be true. This week, after Brooke gently confronted him about his White Knight complex, we finally got some explanation for why he behaves the way he does. It rounds him out more, makes him more flawed -- and more human. It's about time!
Brooke's reactions
Poor Brooke. So, so much has gone wrong for her, but even in the midst of all that, she's capable of showing us the tender, gooey heart we know is beneath her tough exterior. She's there to comfort Julian in the hospital, and even though she's pissed at Alex (we loved her "This is selfish" speech), she doesn't want Victoria to use her or ignore her pain. And When Millie admits to stealing the dress, she doesn't blow up. She fires Millie as a model -- but as a friend, she tells Millie to get he help she needs.
Our minor quibbles
Speaking of Millie...
Why exactly did Millie and mouth have to break up? And what's with her breaking out of rehab? It just seems so random!
Beleaguered Brooke
Will Brooke ever be allowed to be happy? We know she cries attractively, but it's getting to be a bit much. Give the girl a break!
Dancing Quinn
That cheerleader audition went on way, WAY too long, and went from hysterically awkward to cringingly painful to watch. They could have cut it off MUCH sooner.
Welcome to Tric, home of the musical bartender
Of COURSE Grubbs is a closet rock star. Why else would you work at Tric? (That said, we loved Wakey! Wakey!'s music.)
But overall, this was a knockout ep for us. What about you? Share your thoughts int he comments, and then help us wile away the time until the show returns in mid January!
And now, One Tree Hill attempts to drain every last bit of happiness out of the universe. Seriously, there were a lot of very bad days packed into this one episode, weren't there? But apparently depression makes us chatty, because we managed to whip up a marathon podcast (complete with occasional computer pings and random noises for no apparent reason) in which we psychoanalyze everyone, wish for contradictory things, ponder the possibility of Clooke (Bray?), put the smackdown on Alex, and praise the joy that is eeeeeeeeeeevil Rachel. Glee!
It's turkey time on Gossip Girl, so that means we can expect a heaping helping of scandal! Once again, everyone who's anyone manages to be at the same T-Day dinner, where they learn about Serena and Tripp's affair, Eleanor's plans to move, Eric's continuing enmity towards Jenny, and Dorota's pregnancy. Guess which one of those we're most excited about? Also, my computer makes random pinging noises for no apparent reason, so we've got that going for us, which is nice!
After yet more technical difficulties, we're back with another One Tree Hill podcast! This time, we talk about Clay's job woe's, Quinn's self-absorption, Alex's insanity, Millie's downward spiral... actually, the same stuff we usually talk about. Huh. At least we've got Dan and Rachel to keep us happy!
We're finally back with a new podcast for Gossip Girl! (Don't even get me started on our technical difficulties...) Blair decides to take over the world by performing in a cabaret, which... sure, why not. Vanessa and Olivia fight over Dan, who should be fighting the wardrobe people for giving him that goofy scarf and hat. Jenny decides that slimy euro drug dealers are the new hot kids to hang out with, and Serena... sigh. Serena, Serena, Serena. What are we going to do with you?
America's Next Top Model: International Destination for Cycle 14 Revealed!
Typically, the Powers That Be at America's Next Top Model like to keep each Cycle under tight wraps during the tender time that the shooting is taking place. In fact, participants sign a strict confidentiality agreement just to be sure none of the information is leaked.
So color us shocked to find out that news about the international destination for Cycle 14 has been circulating online! Buddy TV is reporting that fashion blabbermouth blogger Isaac Hindin Miller spilled that the Cycle 14 models were shooting a runway challenge, together with some local models, down under in New Zealand!
Not to be shown up, Tyra posted the information on Twitter, “Rumors are true & UR 1st to know. Top Model is goin' to NEW ZEALAND for cycle 14! Can’t wait to get there. Are y'all excited for next cycle?”
Uh...heck ya!
Cycle 13 saw the models hit Hawaii (not officially, an international destination) so NZ is definitely a big change. If down under seems like a strange destination, it is, but they do have their own fashion week and their seasons are flipped so when we are in winter they are enjoying summer.
So what do you think about the gals heading down to New Zealand next Cycle? Do you think it’s an appropriate place for high fashion to take place? Tell us in the comments!
Attention all you wicked witches of the West – do unto others as you want done to you. Why, you ask? Because karma is a BEYOTCH, huh Jen? Almost as big of a beyotch as you -- HA! The truth FINALLY comes out this episode on 90210 and revenge is sweet for sure. Naomi may not "know many things," Jen, but she definitely has the guts to tell her ruthless sister to take a hike when she's been stabbed in the back. As for Liam and his crew, we couldn't have been more proud of our wittle West Bev High munchkins for devising such a great scheme.
While things were getting hot at the racetrack, our poor Navid just had to be lying in bed with a broken wrist and terrible concussion. Even when seeming like a helpless human being, Navid still manages to help Ade – princess really surprised us this episode by flushing those pills down the toilet. Maybe we shouldn't give Navid ALL the credit because after all, Silver's tough love and Naomi's sharp tongue really shook Ade up a little bit. Either way, we're glad she refused Jasper's attempt to sell her more drugs, settled the tension between her and Navid, and seems like she's on the path to becoming a normal person again.
Silver proved herself to be a pretty strong gal this episode. Dealing with the death of her mother, Ade not showing up to the funeral, and the emotional rollercoaster with Teddy were all pretty stressful events but Silver was a real trooper. Too bad Teddy is too much of a "playa" to know when a great girl is in his life although we know he likes her. As an added bonus though, Silver and Dixon kissed and made up... Very cute indeed.
Speaking of Dixon being the nice guy, Annie definitely owes HIM one after he saved her butt with the whole Chem study group session episode. Saved by the Dixon, Annie, but if we were you, we'd watch out for your parents – they are pretty darn sharp. Hopefully, they are sharp enough to pin Jasper for his sick attack on Navid or at least his little drug dealing operation. Navid, however, will remember, Jasper, you just wait and see...
Ivy was certainly getting a little poisonous today -- giving Naomi the death stare in the elevator with Liam there? Awkward! Then kissing him right when Naomi wanted a word with Liam? Ouch. We thought you weren't so "girly," Ivy, aren't girly girls the only drama queens? We guess not. As for her and Liam, we don't think it's looking too good. I mean come on, Ivy, he wants to keep it on the DL and in guy talk -- that means he is embarrassed to be seen with you! You better make up your mind soon -– be a girly girl and fight for your man or be a tomboy and leave him alone.
Let's wrap this up by bringing all of 90210's events today in full circle and ending with Jen. So congratulations, girl. You managed to lose your sister, Ryan, and your dignity all under an hour. And to think you could get away with buying a horse with Naomi's money and then making a profit off of her without her even knowing... Tsk, tsk. Well, let's see you talk your way out of this one...
Quotes of the week
"I've slept with a lot of men and you were easily the most boring." Jen to Liam
"Naomi's going to go brain dead with all that lip gloss she swallows." Ivy to the gang
"I don't ever want to see you again." Naomi to Jen
Melrose Place: There's Clearly Something in the Chlorine That Makes These People Crazy
Just when we thought that the new Melrose Place 2009 cast wasn’t going to be as loony as the old school cast, we're treated to valuable lessons in backstabbing, thievery and even a little bit of incest.
Stuff we thought was pretty cool
When Vanessa tells Michael that she caught David snooping around in their garage while he was out of the country, the good doctor knows immediately what his son was after. He finds the necklace gone and immediately confronts David.
Even more brilliant than threatening Lauren's internship and the fact that he could flunk her out of ULA, Michael sics Amanda on David, informing her that the boy and Syd were thick as thieves right before she was murdered.
Naturally, that does turn Amanda's attention to the young Mancini. But it all backfires when David tips off the police and they catch Michael in David’s apartment, stealing back the bloody necklace. This definitely pegs Michael as a thief but does it mean that he murdered Syd? Apparently David thinks so because he begins celebrating Auggie's release from custody immediately.
Then, on the lamer side
Ella gets Jonah a job at WPK as an IT dude. In true Ella form, on his very first day she asks him to search the company’s email database for information that might show how Amanda is trying to sabotage her. Unfortunately for Ella, David also happens to run into an email from her to Caleb, congratulating him on giving the directing credit to Kavi Deknight on the Boomkat video and assuring him that she has Jonah in the palm of her hand.
Jonah quits on the spot (and fires and de-friends Ella). And even though Amanda sees that Ella had her boy snoop into her files, she's pleased that she has the all-out shrewdness and the cunning to break rules, laws and throw her friends under the bus for her career. In fact, Amanda would like to see just how corrupt Ella can become under her tutelage. And we're pleased to be along for the ride!
And then the totally creepy side
While she is working at Coal, Violet gets a visit from a mysterious stranger. Turns out it's her brother, Levi, but he does put the strange into stranger. He's paid back all of the money Violet stole from their parents and he wants her to come back now that she's literally hit a dead end regarding her birth mom.
When she tells him that she's not coming home he grabs her hand with both of his, looks her in the eyes and asks her, "What about us?" Say what? That Violet gets more and more disturbing by the episode. Okay, so they're adopted but it's still gross. Hopefully he'll just go away now -- far, far away.
The eppy's greatest lines
"Let me guess, you ran into each other at a support group for women who fake their own deaths." Michael to Amanda about how she and Syd could have ended up talking after all those years
"I know how much I've changed and let's face it, people like you and me -- we are who we are." Michael to Amanda
"I had no idea you were such a nerd whisperer." Ella to Jonah regarding his IT expertise
"Hey, was there something in the chlorine back then that made you guys all so twisted?" David to Amanda when she tells him she used to live at Melrose Place, back in the day
"I hope there's a greeting card for sorry, we all thought you stabbed the landlord to death." Ella to the MP residents when David informs them that Auggie isn't Syd's murderer
"The truth is, I really miss this place and I can't wait to become a part of each and every one of your lives." Amanda to the residents of MP
Who will Amanda get all cougar on…first?
In a recent interview with TV Guide David (AKA Shaun Sipos) spilled on what is going to happen with his character in the second half of the season. The actor flirted with the fact that Amanda will be interested in him. Uh, yeah, like father like son, we like to say. Of course, he’ll have to blow it first with Lauren by getting caught stealing...again. Naturally, Amanda probably thinks that David will help her find that special something that Syd supposedly was going to leave behind for her and didn’t.
What do you think about David’s possible tryst with Amanda? Do you think he should try to make it work with Lauren even though she’s a hooker and he can’t stop taking other people’s stuff? Tell us here in the comments.
Good lord, folks: One Tree Hill hit us with Drama Overload this week! We had suicide, theft, breakups, face-slaps, missteps, dreams deferred, drug-fueled rants, and a whole bunch o' woe-is-me on tap. Can no one be happy in Tree Hill? Apparently not -- although some folks have only themselves to blame. Let's break it down:
Brooke, Julian and Alex
When Alex ambushes Julian, he slips up and tells her about Brooke's infertility. DOH! The Alex saunters into Brooke's store with a bunch of adoption fliers, saying that "we" want to help. Brooke tears her a new one, telling her that the movies not getting made because Alex herself is a liability -- no one will touch a script that she's attached to. When Julian comes over to yell at her, Alex lays the whole love trip on him again -- I can give you everything you want! I know you love me too! Julian finally snaps, telling her "I do not love you. I don't even like you!" and confirms that the script got rejected because of her. But the damage is done-- Brooke wants to take a break from their relationship and tells Julian to go back to LA and make a movie. Alex leaves Julian a tearful message -- "I won't be around to cause you any pain." She's slit her wrists.
Most heartbreaking moment:
The Brooke/Julian breakup. Oh, our hearts!
Do they deserve our sympathy?
Brooke: Hell yes, even though she was quite the bee-yotch to Alex. She's dealing with the idea that she can't have kids, and Alex just rubs her nose in it. Julian" Sort of -- we're sorry about the breakup, but he didn't have to tell Alex about Brooke. The best way to deal with Alex is to stop talking to her entirely. Alex: Hell no! She brought all this on herself and now she's doing the whole "you'll miss me when I'm gone!" thing, which... snap out of it!
There's more -- read on!
Clay
Apparently, Clay did have other clients... but the agency took them all. Makes sense, since they're, you know, the agency's clients. But he's got a great prospect out in Arkansas that can turn things around for him... or not. The kid jumps ship, too, and Clay decides to leave Tree Hill. Quinn makes it All About Her, but then, it's Quinn -- what else can we expect?
Most heartbreaking moment:
Quinn tried to snap Clay out of his funk by asking what he thought Sarah would say about the situation. "Nothing," Clay replies, "Sarah's dead." Sob!
Does he deserve our sympathy?
Yep. Sure, he screwed up, but losing a job and starting over sucks. Plus, he's being ridiculously classy about it all -- even advising his last best hope kid on which agent would be a good fit for him.
Naley and son
The agents tell Nathan that the NBA is full up at the moment, so he'll have to play ball in Barcelona. Haley simultaneously gets the news that she's expected to go out on tour to support her new album, which looks likely to be a smash. After much dithering, they both decide that they'll pursue their separate dreams -- and Jamie's going to be home schooled on a tour bus. Slight problem -- he just told Skills that whatever happened, he's never leaving Tree Hill.
Most heartbreaking moment
Nathan and Haley deciding they'll part to pursue their jobs, not knowing that Jamie was listening from the stairs.
Do they deserve our sympathy?
Perhaps this is an unpopular stance, but .. hell no! Barcelona? We'd KILL to have an all-expense-paid trip to that city, for the tapas alone! And yes, we know touring is hard work, but we can't quite muster up the sympathy for someone who's going to be a rock star. As for Jamie? Sorry, kid -- but you're 7 -- you don't get to choose where you live. Suck it up!
Millie and Mouth and Skills
Blah blah dugs, blah blah you're not he woman I fell in love with, blah blah no snow in Milliville without a stolen dress, blah blah blah. Apparently, we're already bored of this plot. Yes, we like bitchy Millie, but this plot doesn't do it for us. When Mouth tells Millie that if she walks out the door, she shouldn't come back, we were shooing her out of the building. Let it be over, please! Then Skills tells Mouth that if he gets the job as sports coordinator in LA (based on... recreating someone else's sports choreography? Hrm.) that Mouth should come with him. We're cool with that, too.
Most heartbreaking moment
We wish our cold, coal-like hearts could still feel anything for Mouth and Millie... but we can't.
Do they deserve our sympathy?
Sort of ... but the storyline is such that we can't be bothered to give it.
Dan and Rachel
Rachel wants Dan to "go big" at the high school show -- but Dan is having second thoughts, especially after he gets smacked by dead Jimmy's mom for exploiting her son. But Rachel won't listen to him when he talks about canceling the show or walking away from what they've built. "It will never be enough," she says.
Most heartbreaking moment
That had to be Jimmy's mom meeting Dan -- and he thought she wanted an autograph! Nope, not quite...
Do they deserve our sympathy?
Dan: We know we shouldn't fall for it, but yeah, we think he does. We think he's honestly trying to atone, but no one will let him. Rachel: Nope -- but she doesn't want our sympathy. She just wants our cash. And we love her for that!
What's your take on the episode? Talk about it in the comments!
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