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Gay Couples Are More Traditional Than Some People Think

TresSugar — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:45:16 PDT

In this hilarious, slightly NSFW, video promoting gay marriage, Justin Long and Mike White play two gay spouses in the midst of a regular old marriage. If proponents of the "traditional" family want to do away with the indecent gay lifestyle, the video explains, they should legalize gay marriage. Eventually gay lovers will turn into boring, bickering, sexless, yet still adorable, spouses. The message to straight people who oppose marriage: have no fear, they're just like us.

Yet a new study shows that long-term, homosexual couples actually might have an advantage over their heterosexual counterparts. Teens raised by lesbian parents are less aggressive, engage in less rule-breaking, and have fewer social problems overall, according to a 20-year study just released. The study's author says that "moms in the lesbian family are very committed, very involved parents" and she expects similar advantages for children growing up with two dads, too. Factors including the parents' financial means, level of engagement, and preparedness for raising a kid likely are to thank, and one family therapist concluded that when lesbian mothers prepare their children for the social stigma they might face, the discussion acts as a valuable "relationship-building" experience for both parents and children.

The traditional quirks of marriage and the merits of good parenting know no boundaries!

Link Time! Aziz Ansari Makes Another Move to Movies

BuzzSugar — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:30:00 PDT

Aziz Ansari is in talks to star in upcoming film 30 Minutes or Less - PopWatch
Kate Gosselin and her kids will return to TLC in a new series called Twist of Kate - LilSugar
HBO nabs the new Mike White/Laura Dern comedy, Enlightened - TV Guide
HBO has also picked up Adrian Grenier's documentary Teenage Paparazzo - HitFix
The best Muppet vs. celebrity interactions of all time - Flavorwire
Harrison Ford is confirmed to star in Jon Favreau's Cowboys & Aliens - Cinematical
The top 10 Steve Carell movies - Rotten Tomatoes
Jack Black takes on a new role as a TV producer - Variety

Laura Dern and Mike White Get Enlightened at HBO

BuzzSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:20:15 PDT

Are enlightened folks the new nurses, when it comes to TV trends? Just a couple of weeks after Showtime announced a religion-themed show called Revelation, HBO is developing a series of its own called Enlightened.

Enlightened, from School of Rock writer (and recent Amazing Race contestant) Mike White, will star Laura Dern as "a formerly self-destructive woman who, after having a spiritual awakening, becomes determined to live an enlightened life, creating havoc at home and work." White developed the half-hour comedy specifically for Dern, who had told HBO she'd be willing to do a show only if she found the right material. White said:

There are so many dysfunctional types of characters populating cable television, and she is equally as dysfunctional as any of them, but her impulse is to get healthy, to make the world a better place even though it creates havoc.

Between this and Diane Keaton's recently announced comedy project, HBO is definitely lining up some big talent for its new comedies. What do you make of this show? Do you want to see Dern as a comedy series lead?

Jake Gives Reese a Party For a Present

PopSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:00:46 PDT

Jake Gyllenhaal grabbed lunch with his former costar Mike White at Le Pain restaurant in LA earlier today. Before his Monday man date, Jake spent the weekend helping Reese turn 33 with a birthday party at his house on Saturday. Maggie Gyllenhaal made the trip, along with Peter and Ramona, as well as Robert Downey Jr. and his wife. Reese spent her actual birthday promoting Monsters vs. Aliens on Sunday, but dancing the night away with Jake sounds like the perfect preparty.

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Are You Ready to (School of) Rock (Again)?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:30:21 PDT

Well, Jack Black is.
Paramount is announcing today that they will move forward on a sequel to School of Rock, the 2003 comedy in which Jack Black played a substitute teacher who teaches a bunch of fifth graders how to properly rock 'n' roll.

OK, actually, it kinda sounds. . . really cute.
I'm not often excited about sequels, but this one might turn out to be pretty adorable. Variety describes the plot:

[T]itled School of Rock 2: America Rocks, [the movie] picks up with Finn leading a group of summer school students on a cross-country field trip that delves into the history of rock 'n' roll and explores the roots of blues, rap, country and other genres.

I'd really like to take that trip myself, actually.
It's definitely a cute enough premise, and screenwriter Mike White is back on board, which is good. I generally like his projects (The Good Girl, Year of the Dog, Orange County). And in all honesty, I think the students' little U.S. music tour might actually teach us some stuff.

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What to TiVo: Monday

BuzzSugar — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:59:00 PST

8:00 The Bachelor (new)
10:00 Castle (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat)

8:00 How I Met Your Mother (new)
8:30 2 Broke Girls (new)
9:00 Two and a Half Men (new)
9:30 Mike & Molly (new)
10:00 Hawaii Five-0 (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guests Simon Baker and Elizabeth Banks)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson

8:00 Alcatraz (new, series premiere)

8:00 Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl (new)
9:30 Betty White's Off Their Rockers (new)
10:00 Rock Center With Brian Williams (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (repeat)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Liam Neeson and Piers Morgan)

8:00 Gossip Girl (new)
9:00 Hart of Dixie (repeat)

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Hold On to Sixteen"

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:59:28 PST

Trouty Mouth is back in town, and just in time for Sectionals on Glee this week. The showdowns are abundant, as the Troubletones and New Directions square off for top honors, and Quinn and Shelby have yet another faceoff about Beth's future.

Not only is it good to see Sam again (though I didn't think I'd be seeing so much of him), the episode also nicely ties up some loose ends that should make fans happy before the imminent Winter hiatus. Let's break down the high notes and low notes when you

What to TiVo: Monday

BuzzSugar — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:59:49 PST

8:00 How the Grinch Stole Christmas (repeat)
8:30 Shrek the Halls (repeat)
9:00 You Deserve It (new)
10:00 Castle (new)
11:30 Nightline (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Regis Philbin)

8:00 How I Met Your Mother (repeat)
8:30 2 Broke Girls (new)
9:00 Two and a Half Men (repeat)
9:30 Mike & Molly (repeat)
10:00 Hawaii Five-0 (repeat)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (repeat)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Aisha Tyler)

8:00 Terra Nova (new)
9:00 House (new)

8:00 The Sing-Off (new)
10:00 Rock Center With Brian Williams (new)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Kirstie Alley and Damon Wayans Jr.)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guests Betty White and Jack Huston)

8:00 Gossip Girl (new)
9:00 Hart of Dixie (new)

Shirtless Joe Manganiello Shows His Truly Ripped Abs For Magic Mike

Katie Henry — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:23:54 PDT

A shirtless Joe Manganiello traded the dark and swampy set of True Blood for the beachy Tampa, FL production site of Magic Mike yesterday. The hot showing came the same day his costars Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, and Matthew McConaughey flaunted their six-packs filming the male-stripper tale. The toned cast has disrobed all over the country, including LA and Miami as well. Joe Manganiello is single since his sudden split from fiancée Audra Marie last month, but the breakup didn't slow down his work schedule. In addition to Magic Mike, Joe's also been cast in What to Expect When You're Expecting and shares the small screen with Matt Bomer on an episode of White Collar. Joe wrapped Magic Mike last night, and tweeted that "minds will be blown" by his small, but important, part.

What to TiVo: Monday

BuzzSugar — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Dancing With the Stars (new)
10:00 Castle (new)
12:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (new, with guest Paula Abdul)

8:00 How I Met Your Mother (new)
8:30 2 Broke Girls (new)
9:00 Two and a Half Men (new)
9:30 Mike & Molly (new)
10:00 Hawaii Five-0 (new)
11:35 Late Show With David Letterman (new, with guest Tracy Morgan)
12:37 The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (new, with guest Betty White)

8:00 Terra Nova (new)
9:00 House (new)

8:00 The Sing-Off (new)
10:00 Prime Suspect (repeat)
11:35 The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (new, with guests Aaron Eckhart and Julianne Hough)
12:35 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (new, with guest Ice-T)

8:00 Gossip Girl (new)
9:00 Hart of Dixie (new)