Get Lost

I read somewhere that the recent episode of Lost only managed to pull in some 14 million viewers - the lowest in its three-year history. Should anyone be surprised? The show - once darling of critics and audience - has been on a decline since Season 2.

The problem with Lost is its writers. It is one thing to keep the viewers in suspense but it is another to keep us guessing. Week after week, episode after episode, the writers come up with more mysteries (who are the Others, what do they want, what exactly is the Dharma initiative, where is Michael and Walt... I can go on for hours, really) and introduce more characters (do we care about Nikki and Paulo?). We are confused, seriously confused. To a point that we don't give a rat's ass anymore.

However, the creators of Lost have promised to deliver more answers in the near future as a way to entice viewers to keep tuning in. Oh no, we are not falling for that line again! It is official - Lost has lost it!

Shoulda Said No

So, it seems that it is a general consensus that Jennifer Hudson's python bolero is hideous! Even the star herself! It seems that Jen didn't think much of the bolero and was all set to wear another outfit - a gold Cavalli - but when Andre Leon Talley found out about her last-minute switch, he insisted Jen wore the Oscar de al Renta outfit he chose for her. Jen agreed - but she had to since she is the cover girl for the March issue of Vogue and we know how hard it is to score that kinda deal! Eventually, Jen changed into the gold frock mid-way through the show but the damage has been done!

Ellen DeGeneres Didn't Generate Buzz

I have a feeling that more people tuned in to watch the red-carpet arrival of the Oscars than the actual show itself. I don't blame them. The show was utterly boring. Despite what some said about the many upsets of the evening, I thought the show was completely predictable. And what about Ellen DeGeneres as the host? She's dull and lifeless and didn't quite breathe life to the show. Don't get me wrong - I love Ellen and think she is one of the funniest comediennes around but perhaps she was too intimidated with the hosting gig. Her jokes were kinda lame and to think she started working on her joke since last November (she revealed that in a press conference). Bring back Billy Crystal or Whoppi Goldberg!

Jennifer Hudson's Bolero Boo Boo!

What is she thinking?! Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actress, Jennifer Hudson looks like the long lost daughter of Count Dracula in this Oscar de la Renta outfit. The bolero has to go, girl! And to think that she had the help of Vogue's creative director, Andre Leon Talley to pick this ensemble. Tsk, tsk. Anna Wintour must be frowning!

Jennifer Lopez On Idol

After years of giving us old fogeys as guest musicians on the show, this year, American Idol has actually secured more contemporary artistes to come on the show. There's Gwen Stefani, Jon Bon Jovi and Jennifer Lopez.

Hold on - J. Lo on a show about singing? She is not seriously coming on the show to give singing tips, right? That's like asking Madonna to offer advise on acting. Or Carson Kressley to talk about football. Or Paula Abdul to comment on singing. Wait a minute - that's already happening!

Britney Goes Berserk!

What's wrong with young Hollywood these days? It seems, every other day - scratch that - every day!, we read news about a celeb getting herself into trouble. Paris and Nicole driving under the influence (the latter who was arrested on the car pool lane with her car on the opposite flow of the traffic actually pleaded not guilty recently), Lindsay and Britney checking in (and then checking out and then checking in again) to rehab centres.

The most bizzare has got to be Brit who, apart from going commando recently, decided to go GI Joe by shaving bald (sorry, skinheads are only for Sinead O'Connor and Demi Moore) . Then she went all beserk and took a brolly (as a weapon of choice) to attack the paparazzi trailing her. How truly weird... Come to think of it, this might actually not be a call for help... it could be Brit's clever marketing ploy to get herself exposure. Who said controversy is bad? She build her career on controversies!