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Move over Beverly Hills Chihuahua! Check out this action packed trailer starring one feisty Chi named Nash. He has a few alter egos, a couple split personalities, and can lick villain’s feet till they cry Uncle. He fights evil while looking dapper in a sweater. He’s the Housewife in Hollywood.com Chihuahua!

1. Lindsay Lohen Says She Is Dating Samantha Ronson

For months, every time I stood in line at the checkout counter I’d see Lindsay & Samantha on the cover of magazines appearing to be on more than a BFF shopping spree. Was this really such a big surprise and should we care anyway?

2. Clay Aiken Stepped Out Of The Closet

Even before the highlights and pressed powder makeover, American Idol viewers suspected Clay might have a preference other than his female contestants. Once again I’ll ask this question, “Was this really such a big surprise and should we care anyway?”

3. President Bush Says, Our Entire Economy Is In Danger

He may not be the quickest bull in the herd but this video sure is funny:

I’m sure they wanted to wait and send out a Presidential Message when they knew we really were in deep manure, but I find these headlines suggesting the obvious entertaining.

Of course his statement is worth pondering, planning, and for some, downright worrying until we can’t sleep at night. Politicians and the media are throwing around the depression term now, which does sound dangerous. There is nothing like danger to fuel the masses into following an agenda.

The entertainment industry needs to lend us a hand at forgetting our troubles and trying to look at the bright side of life. I can see a remake of this number coming soon, hopefully not being done by Hannah Montana. Danger!

4. Zumba Zooms To The Top Of The Exercise World!

I don’t know about you guys, but I saw this coming. Any exercise with the name Zumba will of course rise to the top. It’s all in the name, remember Tae-Bo? All you need is a catchy name and some catchy beats to move along with! Check out this intense promotional video for the Zumba Revolution. Not to be confused with the Chihuahua Revolution coming soon to a theater near you!

5. Knight Rider Not Up To Speed

Hmm, ya think? I thought this the moment I watched the previews for the new Knight Rider. First of all, the old Knight Rider was great because it was the 80’s. Aqua net, neon clothes, and rolled jeans were cool. David Hasselhoff was even cool in his terry cloth short shorts, but it was the novelty of the show that made it work. That and KITT. The voice of KITT was perfect. This re-make was voiced by Val Kilmer and although I could hear him say, “I’m your huckleberry” more than a few times, his voice just doesn’t evoke the same KITT we all knew and wanted to drive around in. We, meaning my junior high friends and my Great Aunt. She thought David Hasselhoff was a hottie.

Now this Alternate Knight Rider Intro looks promising:

A month or so ago, I heard Bobby and The Blackouts play live. Mr. Bob really blew everyone away with his swinging saxophone. Dancers were jitterbugging, and lindy-hopping to every tune. The minute they started be-boppin the party was in full swing.

In the middle of their gig, Mr. Bob Crail jumped off the stage, and strolled atop the bar, blasting his sax. He even gave my sister-in-law a saxophone serenade.

With their addictive high energy performance, I can see why they’re named, Bobby and The Blackouts. Dancers were kicking up their heels, looking like they weren’t going to stop until they blacked out. Seeing these guys play, made me think about calling the Arthur Murray Dance Studio for some jitterbug lessons.

Keep a look out for their new album, out in December, called Honktime. Visit their MySpace page for details about upcoming events, and find out why Mr. Bob says, “…the SAX is the original lead instrument of Rock n’ Roll.”

Bobby and The Blackouts Roll Call:
“MR BOB” Crail…Tenor and Bari Sax, Vocals
Dino Guerrero…Drums
Christopher Louis Garcia…Upright & Electric Bass
Jason James…Musical Director, Guitar, Vocals

Brace yourselves everyone, the dancers have been revealed for Season 7 of Dancing With The Stars. The new season premieres tonight on ABC with the largest cast ever, including two Olympic Gold medalists, a Grammy-winning singer, a television legend, an Oscar winner, and a Super Bowl champion!

For a short time each week we can put aside the current economic crisis by tuning in and asking the question, “Who will rule the dance floor?” Will it be R&B singer Toni Braxton, or seasoned actress Cloris Leachman? Maybe the sexy host, actress Brooke Burke? Or could Susan Lucci be shocked with a win like she was in 1999 after 18 failed nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award.  ABC doesn’t mention everything on contestant Kim Kardashian’s entertainment resume but who cares anyway? This isn’t reality TV, it’s Dancing With The Stars!

I’ve always loved watching people dance. I can appreciate all the effort these contestants put into the show, but it doesn’t compare to the talent and skill of these two performers.

Fred & Ginger had all the right moves, their synchronicity seamless and never contrived. While watching each graceful move, you can feel the passion they had for the music.

I’d take a day of vintage Astaire & Rogers over a Season of Dancing With The Stars. How about you?

Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and many of you may not be feeling too piratey. No worries! Here are 5 piratical things to help get you in the mood.

1. Pirate Attire

Some of you might want to wear your best Captain hat, while others want to go “modern day pirate” by adding just a wee bit of pirate flair. From belt buckles to pirate inspired swimwear, you can find lots of options at piratemerch.com

2. Pirate Ringtones

Nothing says I’ve changed me life for the day like a new ringtone. Check out these pirate ringtones for your cell, or midi files for your computer by clicking here.

3.  Pirate Music

If you’re looking for pirate music, no need to look further than The Pirates Charles. They call themselves pirate rock specialists and I couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen these minstrels live and in person, they really rocked the ship with their pirate presence. Here’s a fan video of The Pirates Charles. If this doesn’t make you kick up yer heels and raise your whiskey high, then you haven’t an ounce of pirate soul.

 4. Pirate Drinks

Pirates love to have a bottle in hand while they Arrr and Aye-Five their other mates.

Even Playboy has boarded ship with the Captain Morgan Pose-Off, win this and you win a trip to the mansion. Not sure if you have to be dressed like a pirate or not.

For all you “grog” enthusiasts out there looking for a micro style rum, check out this pirate favorite aptly titled Pirate’s Choice Rum.

For those of you that drink, please drink responsibly. Don’t drink, and board your ship unless a designated driver is behind the wheel.

5. Pirate Lingo Lessons

Of course you need some pirate lessons so you can Talk Like a Pirate without being thrown overboard. Take a lesson or two from Cap’n Slappy and Ol Chumbucket, the creators of today’s international event by going to talklikeapirate.com .

In true Hollywood style we’ll end with these two mates, singing their own pirate tune Savvy! Savvy?

I’ll be talking like a pirate, Friday at Studio City Tatoo in Studio City, CA.  Errol Flynn’s daughter Rory will be selling and signing her new book from 6:00 PM to 9:00PM. You can get $40.00 “real” pirate tattoos from noon to 10:00PM. There will be raffles, sword fighting, fire eating, and piratical music. If you’re not near the Studio City area, no worries, there will be Talk Like a Pirate Day celebrations all over the world.

Check out this directory for the one closest to you. 

Now if only I could stop putting ”like’s, and oh me god’s” in between ”arr’s and aye’s”.  Oh well, it’s piratitude Housewife in Hollywood style!

So the housewife part is true, and Hollywood is just a metaphor but I do have a Hollywood hairstylist, Rosalie Flores. Alright so she doesn’t reside in the City of Hollywood, but she does have that flashy coolness the city is known for. She’s worked at the Playboy mansion for charity events, been photographed by the press, and even played foosball in Hugh Hefner’s game room.  Now that’s Hollywood!

I had my hair lightened and trimmed this weekend. I’m a real blonde but sometimes you gotta brighten it up a bit. Rosalie was talking about her most recent trip to the Playboy Mansion for the United Breast Cancer Foundation event, Hot Summer Night’s. We chatted about the infamous grotto, the painted models, the size of the mansion and of course all the celebs at the party. She had a great time and even got a hello kiss from Dr. Rey. You know Dr. Rey, the 90210 plastic surgeon turned celebrity.

I highlight my hair but that’s about the only unnatural enhancement I”ll be experiencing. I’m too chicken to go under the knife, and the idea of injecting anything makes me feel queasy. I could use some help from Dr. Rey’s Shapewear line. This way I can safely squeeze, flatten, or push up any areas that Dr. Rey would suggest sucking up, lifting or smoothing away Dr. 90210 style. If I went to the gym more often and put down the bag of processed carbs I probably wouldn’t need any help at all.

Of course wearing shapewear while exercising could be even more effective. Don’t you miss those figure flattering leotards from back in the 80′s? From Mousercise to Jane Fonda, Spandex exercise attire was all one needed to get physical.

The funny thing about the 80′s is people laugh at the big hair photos, dis the big belts, lace gloves, or Molly Ringwald dancing, but many ideas and styles from the 80′s keep creeping back each year. I first noticed some 80′s influences a few years ago and then they disappeared again. Recently these trends are popping back into current pop culture.

Here are 5 Eighty’s Comebacks, like em or not:

1. Venetian Blinds style sunglasses.

Remember these? Well they are back and once again we can have limited vision while trying to look cool at the same time. These were totally rad back in the day. You can order some via  shuttershadesonline.com/main.html

2. Leg Warmers

You can find leg warmers in all different colors and prints at any department store. I doubt I’ll sport them now but there was something fun about wearing legwarmers over my skinny jeans. I felt like I could break into a Flashdance move whenever I felt inclined. Maybe I’ll try them again these days and moonwalk down the store aisles. If I feel so inclined that is.

How cute is this? Now they have baby legwarmers:  babylegs.com/

3. Neon

Bright orange, lime green, fluorescent pink, a blast of yellow! Yep all those colors are back on the shelves coloring everything from big hoop earrings, big belts, and torso shirts with leggings. Luckily, with the fall season upon us many stores are turning down the lights on these bright frocks and opting for duller hues.

Check out these Back to the Future, Jetson style Neon accessories: neontrim.com/clothes.html

4. Ghostbusters

The Ghostbusters movie premiered in 1984. It spawned cartoons, video games and even a Ghostbusters 2. According to Sci Fi Wire, Ghostbusters 3 is in the works. Looks like some of the original Ghostbusters like Dan Akroyd, and Bill Murray will be involved. The big question for director Ivan Reitman will be, “Who you gonna call?” Maybe Ray Parker Jr or should they get these Latvian guys?

5. Mr. T and the A-Team

I pity the fool who believes this one.  According to Wikipedia, a movie is planned for July 2009, based on the A-Team. I wonder what Mr. T has to say about that? Here he is talking all things 80′s fashion:

After watching MTVs VMA 2008, I found myself feeling very out of touch with today’s music. Don’t get me wrong I can groove to Rihanna, and sing along with Kate Perry all day but I’m not too fond of the Jonas Brothers, or Miley Cyrus. It’s a fine line these days between the Disney Channel and MTV.

I read a couple, not so great reviews, about the UK comedian and host Russell Brand. I think he was quite funny actually. Love his 80′s rocker big hair, very Guns-N-Roses. Anyone with a British accent can pull off that continuously loud approach to speaking. Russell reminded the crowd that it was the 25th anniversary of the Video Music Awards. Remember when Madonna sang Like a Virgin on stage, rolling all around with her lace gloves, wedding dress and ankle boots on? Who could forget the Boy Toy belt. I wonder where that is now.

Ahh 1984, it was a good year. I was fourteen years old, and MTV was the biggest thing since the release of Donkey Kong for my Commodore 64. According to Wikipedia, The Cult banded together, and Earth, Wind and Fire disbanded, Bananarama released their album appropriately named Bananarama. Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter Kelly was born in 1984, and Marvin Gaye passed away. It was a big year for movies, with Gremlins, The Ghostbusters, Beverly Hills Cop, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Terminator, Romancing the Stone, Karate Kid, Splash, and Footloose.

Yes the most recent Hollywood event has made me a bit nostalgic. Wake up Housewife in Hollywood, it’s not 1984! Thank goodness for Netflix, remakes and YouTube. We can transport ourselves back to the past whenever we feel like it. Not to be confused with Back to the Future which premiered in 1985.

Check out this sociology project made by Manson287506 on YouTube using one of my favorite songs by Oingo Boingo:

Remember last year when Britney Spears told everyone to give her more at the VMA’s? They gave her more alright, more bad reviews about her “low-key” performance. The press talked about how lifeless and fat she appeared. I agree with the lifeless part, but fat? In true Hollywood fashion, she started eating low carb and got back on stage last night for the 2008 VMA’s.

I found more than a few Gimme More spoofs on YouTube. Like they say, there’s no such thing as bad publicity!

Britney’s comeback last night consisted of coming back for more awards. Did you tune in for the VMA 2008 event?