Wha... whadda I do? You know what you did.
Most princes I know like that.
Now this is Paris MatchNo translation required.
Yesssssss........
I got my stuff,
Yeah my notebook, and my lunch.
See ya later!
I got my stuff,
Yeah my notebook, and my lunch.
See ya later!
Too cute. Have some fun. What's you best caption?
And the last one, I just had to post.
And the last one, I just had to post.
102 comments:
I love the post Special. This pic is also too sweet! :)
I love these pics - the Paris Match set, and the ones with his admiring the baby. He seems like he's got a lot of warmth and sincerity, and is very sweet and nice. He looks great lately, in that suit with the black shirt, and in the gray sweater juggling all of the things - like he has a happy-go-lucky, go-with-the-flow attitude. Nice guy. :)
beautiful
I think all the engagement rumors aren't about Avon, but more about the new movie. I wonder if they needed to boost her image even more after not getting the response they wanted or thought they would get.
Austin is just having such a great time with fans. And charmed them all. He is deadly. ; )
Great post, I especially love the first one. And it's great seeing Austin be so nice to his fans.
The Angelina Jolie film is now shooting near my office. Not that I could see her between the fact that I was across the street (as close as they allow you to get) and there were hundreds of extras, mostly dressed up as cops and firemen. She certainly causes a stir, I've never seen so many people stop to watch filming, and they film near my office all the time.
Destiny if you're a cute little lesbian in your 20s or early 30s, run out here and let me show you my trailer!
People's report on Natasha Richardson
:-(
When I walked by the newsstand this morning I noticed People already had her on the cover of the latest issue.
Sorry Angie, not my cup of tea, or at least not the way you've been looking lately. I like women that have some flesh to go along with the skin and bones, which is why I rarely find myself interested in actresses. So many of them are unnaturally thin.
Very sad about Natasha. To me it is a little like Heath. Talented actor in the prime of their life.
I'm loving the side by side pictures. They make a wonderful couple. They just look right together. The high school buddy could be a mixup with Chris. They were that age when friends on MV.
Is this the same engagement ring she had on at Lakers. Missed despite 300 pictures? PR always gets the continuity details wrong. It seems to me that Reese is so used to doing romcoms, she has no concept of how to promote a film except by being using a man. 10 to 1 the story disappears after the film opens.
Every one who meets Austin talks about what a lovely person he is.
I think all the engagement rumors aren't about Avon, but more about the new movie. I wonder if they needed to boost her image even more after not getting the response they wanted or thought they would get.
My thoughts exactly Special. The 'lets generate some buzz here, please' coming from Reeke is becoming mildly manic isn't it.
Austin with the baby pics are just too cute, he does seem like a genuinely nice guy doesn't he.
More from my early evening Austin internet stalking (I know, very, very sad).
This is a new promo for OTH and it seems that Austin is making a joke of his, how would you politely say, rather generous cranial proportions.
check at about the 0:07 point, he seems to be saying 'I like to call it a fivehead'. Just too, too cute.
Austin laughing at himself?
That bit about Austin being a high school friend was used in the Daily News story after Lakers I. I always wondered if that was a deliberate mix-up put out there by pr to make it less likely they were a couple, i.e., the reason they're close is they've known each other forever, and of course long before Kiki.
I'll have to check out the video later, but that is funny about Austin's head. Some people make a big deal out of his head, but honestly, Jake has a big head in proportion to his body, as do many many actors. I think it must help, screen and stage wise, to have a larger face.
I love the picture of Austin getting on the van, because it is just such a getting on the school bus kind of picture. And that he has his grey coat with him. Wonder if he will ever give that up. Seems like both, have something with them that has a connection to another.
We've mentioned the fore or is that five head before.
Remember this gem from "too hip to hop to PoP"?
A: So whaddya think?
J: Think you're full of bullshit, and you're gonna walk like Frankenstein.
A: Hey now, this isn't about my forehead.
US to support UN resolution decriminalizing homosexuality
Bitch Back!
Dear Ted:
Is there any chance that Toothy Tile just likes sex and does not have a preference for men over women?
—Ed, London
Dear Try It All:
That's probably what he's trying to convince himself of right now. But no.
Dear Ted:
I just don't see why some in the media (Perez) are hell-bent on outing some celebs (calling Mr. Bass), and yet there is no mention of my favorite boy lover, Toothy! Are you the only one who knows of his non-hetero ways, or are Perez and the like just comfortable with outing D-list celebs? Help me understand how that gossip mind works.
—Ana
Dear Method to Madness:
Money makes the world go round, sweets.
Dear Ted:
I'm a newer reader so please forgive me if this has been asked and answered. I'm curious why there is so much pressure in Hollywood for gay men to keep to the closet. Does that influence come from management, from marketing, from fear of conservatives?
—Just wondering
Dear Down 'n' Out:
It's an inside job, babe. Folks like Ellen just don't feel the self-hating shame. Most, however, do, I'm very sorry to report.
Great news. I know he's not perfect on gay issues, but it is so wonderful having Obama in the White House.
Wow, very interesting answer from Ted on that last letter, not that I'm really surprised.
Natasha Richardson has been taken off life support, according to NYC legendary columnist, Liz Smith.
Smith has extremely close ties to the whole Broadway scene and is certainly in a position to know. Smith says as of 1:30 PM ET today, Natasha was taken off life support.
Watching TMZ on TV just now. (another day on the dole LOL)
Maggie's in LA and TMZ caught up with her on Bedford, they asked her is Jake's a big fan of Karate Kid. They said they thought he was because the last time TMZ saw him, they gave him a kick.
Maggie doesn't say anything but then the crazy lady known as "Queen on the Scene" gets in there for her 5 seconds of fame and yells at TMZ, gets between TMZ and Maggie and walks with Maggie up the stairewell on the way to the parking lot. Sure Maggie love that. Not.
How long are you willing to not have any photographic evidence of this child's existence before you no longer believe it's true.
If it weren't for Jake taking out Atticus and Boo for walks, allowing Atti to be in the BBM Logo special, talking about them in interviews, we would never know Jake had dogs. He could also have cats, parrots, rabbits, or reptiles who live at his house, who are regularly taken to vets for checkups and emergencies, and whose daily routines are maintained by Jake, another resident or hired help. But just because we don't see or hear about any other pet than Atticus doesn't mean they don't exist, does it. Same with Baby Tile, it's entirely possible to keep a baby on the downlow. Difficult, yes but not impossible.
"Difficult, yes but not impossible."
Not impossible yeah , but hard to believe. Look at those guys , specially Austin who seems smart , frankly who would be so stupid to imply a babe in such mess?????
Look at the way Austin looks at the baby in the pics. How many single guys in their late 20's do that?
Both E!News and the Daily 10 have reported that reps for both Jake and Reese have said the Star engagement story is false.
"Dear Down 'n' Out:
It's an inside job, babe. Folks like Ellen just don't feel the self-hating shame. Most, however, do, I'm very sorry to report."
Way to go Ted!!
Administration to Support U.N. Declaration Decriminalizing Homosexuality
Thanks for posting the article Wicked. Small steps in the right direction for Pres. Obama.
Look at the way Austin looks at the baby in the pics. How many single guys in their late 20's do that?
I'll go with 95%. Babies are cute, and single guys in their late 20's aren't allergic to them. And nice to see that PR are saying the engagement stories are false. It's so boring seeing you all constantly blaming PR for any and every pro-Reeke story that is printed. Newspapers, magazines and websites are more than capable of making up their own crap. Doubtless you'll ignore this and say that PR made up the story and are now denying it for some reason.
Newspapers, magazines and websites are more than capable of making up their own crap.
Yes, they are.
We have to be fair - Reeke are doing everything in their power to help rags prepare and distribute Reeke PR crap.
We have to be fair - Reeke are doing everything in their power to help rags prepare and distribute Reeke PR crap.
"Everything in their power"? Both Jake and Reese generally avoid talking in much detail about their relationship and their reps have just shot down this engagement story. I'd hardly call that doing "everything in their power".
Family: Natasha Richardson Is Dead
Posted Mar 18th 2009 7:58PM by TMZ Staff
Natasha Richardson Liam Neeson and his family have just released the following statement about the passing of Natasha Richardson:
"Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time."
Both Jake and Reese generally avoid talking in much detail about their relationship
LOL!
Reeke avoid lying about their non-existing relationship, but they love faking during all kind of photo ops.
Such a sudden and tragic loss. My thoughts go out to her family and friends.
Reeke avoid lying about their non-existing relationship, but they love faking during all kind of photo ops.
Yes. that's what I said. So my point stands: what they do isn't even close to "everything in their power".
So very sad. A family has lost a mother, a man has lost his partner.
Thoughts are indeed with the family and friends.
So sad about Natasha Richardson. There was so much more she could have done. Sigh. Ted wrote about her.
Doubtless you'll ignore this and say that PR made up the story and are now denying it for some reason.
PR makes up stuff to deny it all the time. Publicity.
You know what's even more tragically humorous, JA?
That there were/are folks out there i.e. Babblers, that believe every word that's printed/posted in those rags/sites. They are willing to believe everything said about The Bearding Duo. And, after this "startling" revelation that a tabloid prints bogus info, they probably won't question any/all previous BS.
No, they just continue to keep their brains in idle mood, squeeing over what is so obviously fake.
PR makes up stuff to deny it all the time. Publicity.
Well I knew that was coming.
You know what's even more tragically humorous, JA?
That there were/are folks out there i.e. Babblers, that believe every word that's printed/posted in those rags/sites.
I'm sure there are babblers like that, just as there are non-babblers who believe everything that Ted says. It's humorous, but I think that, in light of the posts that precede yours, it's somewhat tasteless to call it tragic.
OT but it goes to show how some celebs are ok with waiting around all day at jury duty. Jake needs to take a lesson from Kobe.
From TMZ: Kobe Bryant has just been excused from jury duty -- but the way it all went down is priceless.
When the Orange County judge questioned Kobe -- a candidate for jury service on a vandalism case -- TMZ was inside the courtroom and heard the following exchange take place:
Judge: "What do you do for a living?"
Kobe: "I play professional basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers"
Judge: "Go Lakers!"
Though Kobe was among one of the last people to get excused, he was still in good spirits on his way out -- even signing an autograph on a shoe for a fan.
Thanks for the update, Spesh, on Natasha Richardson.
Such a terrible thing, such a shock - my heart goes out to her family and friends, husband and children, her mom. Peace to them. :(
Just answering,
it's not nice to pretend you're not a babbler and play stupid.
"it's not nice to pretend you're not a babbler and play stupid."
One day I posted something here not under Special K but another name, and I got called a babbler and a troll. And it wasn't something pro-Reeke, or Jake is Straight, which is the usually matra of trolls and babblers.
And it hit me really hard. That a place I love and help create rejected me and told me to leave.
And it made me think about a lot of other people who may feel like their comments might be not welcome, or feel reluctant to say what they really want to say...
You might agree with someone and that's really cool, and others you might not. But maybe sometimes say, I don't agree, but can I ask why you think that or why you believe that? Sometimes its something you haven't thought about or in that way before.
That's not to fall into the trap of trolls or babblers and those who want to stir the shit. They will come and come back and come back and come back. And like said so long ago, it's attention and reaction they seek. Give them that, then we have a clean up on aisle 9, when they explode from puffing up so much. Don't give it, they grow bored.
So sad about Natasha Richardson, I really feel for her family.
I agree with Just Asking, in my experience most guys are not that interested in babies until they have one of their own, in contrast to women. And totally agree with Gimme a Break. Reeke wants to have their cake and eat it too. After all, we just had the whirlwind jaunt across Europe so that US would have material for the "Love Tour" story on the sidebar of the cover. And denying an engagement probably gets them more publicity than the rumor.
Just answering,
it's still not nice to pretend you're not a babbler and play stupid.
Destiny, I think you're actually disagreeing with me, as I think most guys in their late 20's, when holding a baby, would look at the baby in the same way as Austin did. And not buying, read what I quoted, and if you still feel like parroting LOL then read it again. If after re-reading it you still feel like throwing glib lines at me then I'll quote the specific section that you've failed to notice twice and ask you politely to follow it.
I agree with Just Asking, in my experience most guys are not that interested in babies until they have one of their own, in contrast to women.
ITA. If BT is true it must awfully hard/tempting to not ask another parent questions or talk about things. [and BRAG!]
Reeke wants to have their cake and eat it too. After all, we just had the whirlwind jaunt across Europe so that US would have material for the "Love Tour" story on the sidebar of the cover.
IA, there's nothing Reeke, especially Reese, likes better than to play the shell game.
Altho the Love Tour story is blah, been there seen that. Doubt it would have made full cover w/o the bigger tragic news of NR. Even for diehard Jeese fans I'm sure the same old story/pics of holding hands thru Europe while shopping and eating is getting tiresome.
And denying an engagement probably gets them more publicity than the rumor.
Don't know about that. The enagement rumor was all over the net. SK said denials were made but haven't seen any yet. Be interesting see how they're worded by PR.
I said I agree with Just Asking, not Just Answering, so yes, I totally disagree with you.
Merriam Webster has changed their definition of marriage to include gay marriage. marriage redefined
Spend my days, and some nights, around 20 somethings - junior college professor - and from my experience, guys that age couldn't care less about babies and such, which represent responsiblity and boring. Comments range from the completely bored to the phobic when one of those critters comes within 30 feet of the frat house.
Well, normally a marriage denial would get a lot of mileage, but I'm sure the plan was in place well before Natasha's death, which is dominating HW news.
Sorry Just answering,
no need to quote or re-quote anything, I don't appreciate babblers posting here.
I was tempted to believe that there was a baby but I dont now. There is just no way these two guys would do that. It would be awful. I dont know why Ted says there is but I dont believe him on this one. These are just two guys that are very ambitious and are so into their careers that they would do almost anything to succeed. I am not judging them anymore but would definetely now have to break my rule if I found out that they did have a kid somewhere.
I happen to agree with the statement that a large pertcentage of guys in their twenties and even older have no real interest in kids till they have their own.
I said I agree with Just Asking, not Just Answering, so yes, I totally disagree with you.
Whoops. Well we must have different experiences with guys. Most of the men in their late 20's that I know are mature enough to have gotten over their "yuck babies" teenage phase.
no need to quote or re-quote anything, I don't appreciate babblers posting here.
You might agree with someone and that's really cool, and others you might not. But maybe sometimes say, I don't agree, but can I ask why you think that or why you believe that?
Or
That's not to fall into the trap of trolls or babblers and those who want to stir the shit. They will come and come back and come back and come back. And like said so long ago, it's attention and reaction they seek. Give them that, then we have a clean up on aisle 9, when they explode from puffing up so much. Don't give it, they grow bored.
If you disagree with something I'm saying, please just say so and ask me to explain myself. If you think I'm a babbler then just ignore me. But please don't throw insults at me when all I'm doing is politely offering my views.
I wonder if Austin's wearing that neckchain is a shout out to the shots of him that were all over wft2 and OMG when he was caught shirtless in Austin,TX. Maybe he will wear a blue ring before OTH is over.
I am still a babytile believer and agree Austin's interest seems way too genuine, like a parents. Of course they have to keep the baby hidden. Once seen the game would be over for everyone.
Just Answering: "the specific section that you've failed to notice twice"
Destiny: "I agree with Just Asking"
And i agreed with Destiny and Just Asking. 'Just Answering' is the one who 'failed to notice' LOL.
Don't accuse the Babblers of playing stupid. They already are, it comes with the territory.
Hooray for Websters! And our US support of the UN!
I have to say, Austin is looking exceptionally fine lately.
I don't understand your point lane. I misread Destiny's reply, admitted it, and corrected my mistake. LOL and not buying (and now you as well, I think) have labelled me a babbler despite the fact that there is a post from Special K that specifically asks people NOT to call other posters babblers and to instead ask people that you disagree with to explain why they think what they think.
So could any one of you stop labelling me a babbler and insulting me and instead tell me what it is that I've said that you disagree with? Please?
Marc Jacobs engaged to Lorenzo Martone
Man. That is so sad about Natasha. My heart goes out to her family. Where is our ambassador?! PG ..are you ok?
Just got home about 15 min ago or so, Clarity! Lots of heavy family time this week. Really beneficial stuff. Dad went home today, so after I got home from walking & stuffing 1 load of laundry in, I dashed home to see how he was faring & say goodbye to my brother, who goes back home tomorrow morning. Dad got to talk to his daughter in law & the grandkids tonight, so that really meant alot to him, I know. Meanwhile, us 3 siblings yukked it up big time. Especially when I found out that my brother, in his goodhearted attempt to get Mom & Dad's Camry as close to the sidewalk & front door as possible for Dad's best possible route into the house, good heavens, ran the tire over the end of Mom & Dad's house gutter and flattened it like a dime. Wait til my Dad sees it! Oh dog, we were laughing so loud over this. A gutter that has probably stood the test of time of about 40 years gets flattened by a car tire. LOLLLL! And he said he tried to bang it back out, but it still looked flat to me. Man, wait til my Dad & mom see that. Mom is not going to be too excited, let me tell you. And I just found out that he did it backing up to the garage. He always has to back in wherever he parks. That's what he gets! How could he not see that gutter in his side mirror, I wanna know?! lol.
It has been a long, long time since us 5 have spent so much time together. We usually have the 2 kids & my brother's wife, too, which is great, but this time it was just us 5. And it was kind of nice. Just sitting in the hospital room the last couple nights talking. Not always talking; sometimes just sitting & being together. Talking & laughing with every doctor, nurse, aide, or visitor who happened to come in. And it was heartwarming to have my brother come up & really get involved, taking charge & giving us alot of laughs. 3 yrs ago, I don't know if he would've taken this much time off to come up. He's grown up 10 yrs or so in a matter of a year, since he quit teaching. It had burned him out. And now he's happier than he's been in a long time.
Anyway, sorry to go on. That's what I've been doing, where I've been. Unfortunate circumstances & it's a big shocker-oo to see your parent in a weakened state when they've always been Dad, putting blankets up in the windows to shield out the lightning and walking around outside with a flashlight in the dark, checking the bushes because you swear you heard something out there. And it kind of gives you a peek at what is down the road at some point. But as long as us 3 kids have each other, Lord willing, I know we'll be okay.
Very, very sad about Natasha R. Tragic. I feel terrible for Liam N. and their 2 children. There's nothing to prepare a person for an accident like this. One never knows. We never know what is around the corner.
I have all kinds of stuff in my head, and it's a good thing my dryer's stopped & I need to get started on my weightwork because maybe I'd snark off. After the past 5-6 days or so, I'm not in the mood to spoil it by even thinking of scoffers, shopping bags, smirks, private jets, people who don't know who they are anymore, and more shopping bags.
They can have it. I've got the best of everything in my family alone and I'm not wanting for anything right now.
Just answering: I laughed about how you reprimanded Destiny when it was your own mistake and my post was made before I saw your reply.
I didn't label you a babbler. FYI my comment about Babblers playing stupid was a separate subject in a separate paragraph.
PG, so happy to hear your Dad is home. Cute about the house gutter. :)
Also, what a handsome, handsome couple Marc and Lorenzo make. Congratulations! :)
Just answering
After an unplanned nap, I woke up found this discussion. I still need to catch up on it, to figure out what the differences of opinions. Let me read through it all and see what question pops up in my head to ask you. I would like to read your viewpoint.
Lane, I didn't reprimand Destiny, I just mistakenly corrected her. And two previous posters (or maybe one poster using two different names) had accused me of being a babbler playing stupid, and you went along with that assessment, so you were in fact (inadvertently perhaps) labelling me a babbler too.
And thanks for the reply Special K. I was hoping that one of the people who were calling me names would decide to engage me politely, but I'd be just as happy discussing things with others too
Just answering, don't bother posting your polite view point. Unless it is along "Reese is a bitch' or 'Jake is a loser' or 'o my God, Austin is so hot' don't even bother, you 'll be labeled as a babbler, period.
Lindsay Lohan who hadn't spoken to Natasha Richardson in years but who remembered her fondly as her mother in the Parent Trap, issued a very, very nice statement on her death:
"She was a wonderful woman and actress and treated me like I was her own," the now 22-year-old starlet said of former costar Natasha Richardson..."I didn't see much of her over the years but I will miss her," Lohan added. "My heart goes out to her family. This is a tragic loss."
^^ Four simple sentences that say a lot. Four simple sentences that aren't about PR or headlines or publicity. Never thought I'd say this but I admire Lindsay for this, she's showing a helluva more class here in four simple sentences than Jake ever did when Heath died.
I'm not bothering to answer "Just answering" because what are the questions? Mumblings in scattered posts from early this afternoon? And let's face it, most likely JAnsw either already has their "answers" and wants to argue and pick a fight or is so lazy and dim that they cannot do back-research and/or form their own opinion. Don't have time or energy for any of that, sorry.
Caught up watching movies, oh insomnia you have come a' calling again.
Just answering.
I do see differently with you about Austin and fan with the baby. Most single guys in their 20's don't really get into babies and all of that, unless they are either thinking of having a family of their own or have one already. Reading the encounter with the fan and not just the pictures alone I feel backs my perspective on it.
2)The engagement issue and PR.
One point I do agree there are some babblers who believe everything that PR creates and some non babblers who believe everything Ted says. But there are many from both sides that don't take everything as gospel. There are moderates.
PR's job is to create interest and images for their clients. There are many ways they can create interest. And they have to take many different approaches to do that. But the bottom line is their job is to get their client's name out there and it doesn't matter how they do it.
Gossip columnists work both sides of the aisle. Sometimes with PR, and other times they are breaking stories that PR is trying to keep out of the press about their clients.
One thing is that Hollywood relies on both PR, and gossip columnists, etc as part of the microcosm the creates and perpetuates fame and success. And not just about the stars, or even the movies, but something bigger - the Hollywood Myth. The Myth continues long after the stars and movie fade away. If there was no great Hollywood Myth, there wouldn't still be people arriving in LA or NY trying to get their big break, someone writing their screenplay nights and weekends, or an aspiring director shooting his first short in the backyard or recruiting friends to help with their first film.
What I want to know is why you said what you said about it being tragic in opposed to the previous posts and what posts you were referring too.
lane, yeah right! Could't miss an occasion to regurgitate over Jake about Heath death. Let it go would you? Bs about Lohan statement not being PR any public statement by a public figure IS PR who are you kidding?
The fact most man in their 20s don't care for babies unless they have one cannot be generalized to say that the picture must mean Austin has one. What logic are you following here? Cute picture though.
neena, take a pill.
"Both E!News and the Daily 10 have reported that reps for both Jake and Reese have said the Star engagement story is false."
Do you have links? I can't find the enagagement denial story on E! or Daily 10 or anywhere online. Thanks in advance.
It was said on their broadcast for March 18th. E!News usually reruns the previous day show the next morning. So you may catch the show this morning.
Re: engagement denials. Haven't seen them but I've been waiting for them because this are the one rumor they have denied in the past. My impression is that some of the reeke gossip is PR fed but some just made up by the tabloids and that the tabloids have PR blessing to freely write what they want - except that Jake and Reese are engaged. I believe that the line goes there because Jake is already engaged/married to Austin.
The pictures of Austin with the baby are too cute. Austin seems like such an adorable and fun guy. And OTH was a great career move for him. I was sceptical of him acting in OTH ("not a good enough show, won't be able to show his skills yada, yada") and how wrong was I! He must (and should) be really proud of himself.
A passionate advocate for AIDS research, Natasha Richardson became involved with the cause after her father. British director Tony Richardson, died from the disease in 1991. "We had a wonderful relationship," she told Britain's Sunday Express about her dad, whose bisexuality was only publicly discussed after his death. "I accepted him for who he was. There never had to be any explanation."
I think the engagement stories could be handy excuses for denials (accompanied by pics) so, more tabloid mileage ... it's all good.
Sweet pics, Spesh. :)
Sad to get up this morning and hear about Natasha Richardson. I feel for her whole family.
Any chance we'll see Jake and/or Austin at SXSW this w/e? Hope so.
I love that Kobe at jury duty story.
Merriam Webster has changed their definition of marriage to include gay marriage.
Oh, HELL YEAH!!!
PG, I loved reading about your family. So good to hear your dad is doing better.
Sounds like you had a great time with your family PG. Im really happy for you. My brother lives in NYC so I dont get to see him that often.
Austin does look like hes enjoying his work and his fans. Nothing wrong with that. Good for him.
"Merriam Webster has changed their definition of marriage to include gay marriage."
Awesome!
personal experience said "Spend my days, and some nights, around 20 somethings - junior college professor - and from my experience, guys that age couldn't care less about babies and such, which represent responsiblity and boring. Comments range from the completely bored to the phobic when one of those critters comes within 30 feet of the frat house."
So true.
20 something males: babies = rabies = run like hell
PR's job is to create interest and images for their clients. There are many ways they can create interest. And they have to take many different approaches to do that. But the bottom line is their job is to get their client's name out there and it doesn't matter how they do it.
That certainly appears to be Reeke's pr strategy, but I think it is wrong on so many levels for Jake.
First let's start with the imaage they are creating of Jake: straight as they come. We all know what is wrong with that one.
Two, Jake is seemingly interested in few things beyond shoppping and coffee with Reese. Now they've backed away from that a bit in the past month or so, probably realizing that was putting everyone to sleep. They've also been so determined to reign in anything that might offend someone anywhere that they've turned Jake into a bland product. Bland does not sell.
Three, getting their names out there whereever and however they can, with multiple tabloid stories, photo opps, etc. is largely the tactics of C-list/trying to hang onto a career that is tanking/romcom star actors.
The only A-List stars doing this are Brangelina, and even they aren't seen as much as Reeke. In addition, we all know they're making tons of money off of it, and a lot of the frenzy is coming from actual fan interest, so they're feeding into something that already exists, not trying to create it the way Reeke seems to be doing.
Then you have people like Jennifer A. and Matthew M. They mostly do romcoms, and while they're big stars, they are not taken seriously anymore. With the exception of Walking the Line, which will probably turn out to be a fluke of sorts in Reese's career, she is mostly a rom com star, so for her to do this does make some sense.
Then you have people like Lohan, who messed up her career and can't get any real work, so she's seemingly making a career out of being tabloid fodder, plus Sam now gets big bucks for the d-jay gigs because people know Lohan is likely to show up.
Most actors who are interested in serious careers and/or are A and B list avoid doing what Reeke has been doing. Yes they all get their there on occassion, some more than others, but nothing like Reeke. But they mostly let their talent (and yes, image, but an image that is not splashed out there 24/7) speak for them.
Finally, what Reeke is doing does not translate into box office success. Just look at the top pictures from this year so far, most of which have starred people you hear very little about in the rags.
IMO, most actors who tie their careers to tabloids and gossip do not have great careers, or certainly not ones in which they are perceived as serious, talented actors.
That certainly appears to be Reeke's pr strategy, but I think it is wrong on so many levels for Jake.
I think it's wrong for Jake on all levels. Reeke was and is about using Jake to market Reese.
Jake reinforced his straight image for the general public, but it's pussy wipped and painfully dull straight image.
destiny .. I don't think anyone could have put the situation better. The top grossing 2009 release so far (in the US) seems to be Mall Cop, and although it sounds pretty dire, it obviously didn't need Kevin James' 'Love Tour' splashed across the internet.
The top grossing 2009 release so far (in the US) seems to be Mall Cop, and although it sounds pretty dire, it obviously didn't need Kevin James' 'Love Tour' splashed across the internet.
True confession- I have this in my Netflix queue.
Well said Destiny, as always...
The top grossing 2009 release so far (in the US) seems to be Mall Cop, and although it sounds pretty dire, it obviously didn't need Kevin James' 'Love Tour' splashed across the internet.
I would have loved to see Kevin James' Love Tour splashed across the internet! ;)
Seriously, he's really attractive because he's so warm and funny. A lot of women I know like him.
Still waiting for the online announcements of the Reeke engagement denials quotes by their reps. Was it really done on E!/Daily 10? Not doubting you Special, just wondering if it was an actual quote or if E!/Daily 10 did their own fiction on it for thier TV show. Wonder why its taking so long. Are they worried NR will overshadow them? Is PR trying to milk the rumours before issuing the official denial online?
OT but CANNOT GET OVER 55 yr old Rene Russo's footwear fetish photo shoot. ONTD
The denial story was also mentioned on GB, but yes, so far it has not been in print. Could be a matter of who did the asking, and half hour daily shows probably have a lot more time to fill than print sources have space for type. Of course pr may have gone to them deliberately, so that people who only read print don't get the denial so PR and Reeke can have it both ways again.
Exactly why is the PR engagement denial so important. The whole rumor was bullshit to start with so who cares.
New pics of Austin on Austin media. He is just too sweet for words. Too bad that JFC did not yield this kind of exposure and good fan reaction. Better late than never I guess. I am interested to see if The Informers brings him more notoriety.
Mall Cop was filmed in two malls up here around Boston. And one is the one is "our" mall. So when they were filming last summer there were Christmas Decorations and signs explaining why the mall was ready for Christmas. They would film after the mall closed down each night.
waking up and working on the post. oh damn insomnia
Destiny, that was so well said @ 0955. Although, I've not even heard of this movie Love Tour. I'm not too up at all on movies right now, tho. I just rarely go anymore, even though on a Saturday a.m. at AMC here, you can go see any movie for $5.00. You know me! That's my kind of price. But I think the last one I saw was the Dark Knight. I put OMG to shame, I know.
Wow, Clarity, your brother lives in NYC? You should go there! Or have you been already? NYC is territory unconquered for me. Are there 2 of you siblings, then? There's only 3 of us. We don't have a hoarde like our pal, JerseyTom, lol.
m, I echo your sentiment on the whole engagement deal. That's all I'm saying because I am not going to boost their egos by discussing it or contemplating it. I think that's really what it's all about.
In fact, I think I'm done commenting for this lunch hour, I'm so fed up with that Camp. Fed. Up.
So, I'll say hi to you all! Hope everyone's afternoon goes well. Should have Harold & Maude in the mailbox today when I get home.
Oh, and Special? That was a great Suit Side-by-Side yesterday. Excellent work! You do rock, you know that, don't you?
Alright, off to pop some popcorn; least I hope there's one in my foodcube. Love you all!!
Wicked, do you realize there's only about 2 more weeks??!!!!!!
2 more weeks, I cannot believe it. This is going to be just great!
Oh, and I see now that I will need to work on an avatar change tonight. Poor ol' Snoop.
PG, I'm glad your dad is home, and hope you found that popcorn. Love Tour is what they put on the cover of the current issue of US under Jake and Reese's picture.
Those pictures of Rene and sure something. She looks great for her age--or is that photoshopping?
US Reekly says R & J are so in love it's embarrassing! She picked up little stuffed animals in a store and made them talk to him in funny voices!! They took a $500 bottle of wine to their room in paris! Oooh la la.
No other details it is a pretty boring one pager.
She picked up little stuffed animals in a store and made them talk to him in funny voices!!
Poor Jake! That's enough to make anyone puke.
I'm assuming that Reese didn't declare her undying love for Jake on Leno last night?
It's hard for to imagine any adults would find that story romantic. And seriously, doesn't Reeke already have enough of a mommy/child vibe without adding in talking stuffed animals.
I think Reeke's PR is setting out to make them as nauseating as possible, and are succeeding! It's really diminishing him, sadly. :(
She picked up little stuffed animals in a store and made them talk to him in funny voices!!
Stuffed animals (in a partner's bedroom) -- my biggest sexual turn-off. Not erotic.
Not one mention of Jake on Leno. And who gave her the pig for the kids? That was Jay Leno. She talked about her kids, and then shared the plot of the movie with action figures from the movie, and one clip. Oh and there were pictures of her trip from Berlin, pictures of what? the signs for exit and enter in German (Ausfahrt is exit I remember) and which they thought were funny.
She couldn't stay - she wasn't feeling well. Jet Lag she said. But you know what I've noticed that she rarely stays on the couch for the second guest, there is always a prior commitment or not feeling well. Interesting.
Yes a new post is coming.
One of my cat finds stuff animals incredibly sexy. :-D
stuffed
Wicked, do you realize there's only about 2 more weeks??!!!!!!
2 more weeks, I cannot believe it. This is going to be just great!
Just thinking that, PG! :) I might have you stand in the pick-up area holding a box of Cheez-Its, so I will know you!
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