Archive for November, 2009

Sandler and Leary on Ober

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After the passing of Remote Control’s Kenny Ober this weekend, two of the comedians who got their starts on the show have spoken out. Adam Sandler and Denis Leary both got started on the MTV game show.

[Adam] Sandler says, “Ken Ober was one of the sharpest, quickest, sweetest guys I ever met. He was always a great friend and I will miss him very much”.

And [Denis] Leary echoed his pal’s sentiments, adding, “Kenny Ober was and always will be the quickest wit in the room. As the star and host of Remote Control, he was a welcoming ringmaster who helped to kickstart the careersof numerous talents, including Adam Sandler, Colin Quinn and myself. “He will be remembered always by each of his friends not only for his massive talent but for his true, deep and enduring friendship”.

Images by Callahan-Grant/BAUER-GRIFFIN


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Taylor Lautner New Moon Premier

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Taylor Lautner looks sharp in his blue suit at the New Moon Premier in Los Angeles.

Looking good for a 17 year old kid!   I am loving the skinny tie and 60′s styled suit.  He really classed up the premier.


AXELLE/BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM


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Beyonce featuring Lady Gaga Video Phone

Beyonce MTV awards

Hmmm, this is not what I was expecting. I mean, it’s good enough. But it’s really just a lot of B shaking her tail and grinding up on something. Water guns, male dancers, whatever…

Lady Gaga doesn’t even look like gaga in it. Could be a good thing though.

What do you think?

Images by AXELLE/BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM


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"Remote Control" Host Ken Ober, Dies

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Ah man! Ken Ober, the host of MTV’s Remote Control has passed away at 52 in Los Angeles.

Lee Kernis, a manager at Brillstein Entertainment Partners who represented Mr. Ober for more than 20 years, said that Mr. Ober was found dead on Sunday. He said that Mr. Ober was last heard from on Saturday night, when he spoke to a friend and complained of a headache and flu-like symptoms. Mr. Ober told the friend that he was going to take something and would see a doctor as soon as possible.

I remember watching “Remote Control” on MTV when I was in school. It was when MTV still played videos, so some of you might be too young to know what I’m talking about.

That show, which was the network’s first original series to focus on non-musical content, tested participants on their knowledge of television, music-video and pop-culture trivia. The show, which also provided a launching pad for the careers of comedians like Adam Sandler and Colin Quinn, drew much of its sarcastic, self-mocking spirit from the culturally obsessive Mr. Ober, who ran the program like a late-night talk show (or frat party) and gleefully teased players who gave wrong answers.

Colin Quinn was my favorite part of the show. Well, that and the falling snacks from the ceiling during breaks.

There’s no word on cause of death for Ken.

What a bummer.


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Weekend Links!

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey shows his sweaty support!

Brangelina and Lady Gaga at the MOCA! - I need my fix

Beyonce i
s a stupid person… and that’s a quote – Dipped in Cream

Megan Fox wants to be covered in Blood and Vomit. Sexy - Evil Beet

Exclusive dirt on Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart - CDL

who wants free Chuck Taylors? - Celebrity Smack

Images by Mike/Fame Pictures


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