Filed under: Action, Comedy, Independent, Casting, Deals, Scripts, DIY/Filmmaking

If there’s one man not lacking for work in this economy, it’s Danny McBride, but we’re cool with that. He’s signed on to yet another movie, but according to Variety this one is more special than most because it’s the debut production of Rough House Productions, the shingle McBride heads up with Jody Hill and David Gordon Green.

The film is an action comedy titled L.A.P.I., and the plot is being kept under tight wraps. All that’s known is that McBride will be playing “a beaten down, hard boiled P.I.” Hill will be directing, and the script is being penned by Michael Diliberti and Matthew Sullivan. If you follow the screenwriters’ Black List, you’ll recognize their name immediately. They’re fast up-and-comers, and hitching themselves with Rough House Productions can only help their upward climb.

The talent accumulated on this is enough to make any comedy fan excited. Because I’m a dork, I always associate private investigators with the 1940s, so my mind has put McBride in a fedora. I doubt that’s the case, but I can certainly wish for it to be a 1940s action comedy. Something tells me it’ll be more in the vein of Tropic Thunder and Hill’s Observe and Report — a modern day P.I. who has a bit of a dark, scary edge to him. It’s something to look forward to, anyway, and I’m anxious to see who they recruit for McBride to bounce off of.

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Bruce Jenner, the “world’s greatest athlete.” Photo: Getty Images

With an invasive reality TV show, busy motivational speaker schedule, ten kids to support, and a wife who never wears anything twice, Bruce Jenner certainly has a heavy load to carry.

But when he’s not trying to maintain order as the man of the house (as witnessed on the wildly popular E! television series “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,”) Jenner, 60, travels the world as a motivational speaker, sports commentator, and entrepreneur.

This always-on-the-go lifestyle can be traced back to Jenner’s own dogged determination that caused Sports Illustrated to declare him the “world’s greatest athlete.” Before he was reality show fodder, Jenner was a phenomenal athlete. He broke his own consecutive world records to score 8,634 points in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada.

In an exclusive interview with StyleList, Jenner jokingly admits that this steadfast drive also helps him to bring home enough bacon to support his model helicopter obsession and his wife, Kris Jenner’s, expensive shopping habits.

Read on as Jenner dishes about his success as an Olympian, the athletic abilities of daughters, Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian, and borrowing beauty products from the women in the house. See why we’re Team Bruce!

Bruce Jenner flashes his gold medal for coming out on top in the Men’s Decathlon at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada. Photo: Popperfoto/Getty Images

StyleList: You’ve set world records (and back-to-back) in the Olympic Games in Men’s Decathlon. What were you feeling during those multiple moments?
Bruce Jenner: They were very, very good. As far as the decathlon, all through my 20s, I was totally obsessed by this thing. I trained six to eight hours a day, 365 days of the year, year after year after year. I got ranked as number one in the world…a record holder and broke the record three times. I worked very hard at it and then retired the day of the Games. But I knew I was going to retire because I had to give up too much for the sport. I lived life on nothing for many years and I didn’t want to do that forever. I wanted to move on.

StyleList: On your website, you’re touted as the world’s greatest athlete. Does that still hold true?
Bruce Jenner: That’s a big title to live up to and like anything, I don’t care how athletic you are, when you try a new sport you have to learn that sport. But the reason the title comes with the guy who wins the Olympic decathlon is because if you look at the sport it really is the only standardized test of a person’s athletic ability. It’s kind of got that title and I think rightfully so.

StyleList: If you could arrange the ideal decathlon, who would your opponents be?
Bruce Jenner: Well, I wouldn’t want to go up against myself [laughs]. I was very well prepared. I was the type of guy that could come up in performance under pressure. We’ve had no programs in the United States to develop decathletes. You kind of got to do it on your own. It’s amazing when we go up against other countries like Germany, Checkoslovakia — countries with major programs. We’ve had a rich history here in the good old USA.

Bruce’s girls: Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian. Photo: Campos/X17online.com

StyleList: Let’s play a game of sport-daughter association. Match a daughter to the sport you believe she would excel at best. Ice hockey?
Bruce Jenner: Khloe [Kardashian]. She’s got the size and the grit.
StyleList: Figure skating?
Bruce Jenner: Kim [Kardashian]…she’s graceful.
StyleList: Freestyle skating?
Bruce Jenner: I’d probably go with Kourtney [Kardashian] because she is gritty, tough and determined enough to do that. Now, coordination is a whole another thing [laughs]. I’m talking about mental grit.

StyleList: Are you ever tempted to throw a javelin in the house when things get crazy?
Bruce Jenner: No. Well, sometimes at the kids when they get out of sync. I keep the javelins away.

StyleList: Beside model helicopters is there anything else that you like to splurge on?
Bruce Jenner: Absolutely not. I have enough time with those. I have a small army force.

StyleList: Do you have any other type of escape?
Bruce Jenner: Traveling…from a work side I do a lot of speaking. I stay generally busy as I want to be at this age. I have an expensive wife, so I can’t stop working [laughs].

StyleList: What is your men’s skincare must-have? In a house full of women, are you ever tempted to use any of their products?
Bruce Jenner: With all of these women in the house, I steal everything that they let me. Garth Fisher is a friend of the family and his line of skincare products [Cellceuticals] is what I’ve been using for the last couple of years. But right from the beginning, I stole the girls’ stuff.

StyleList: If you had your own scent what would it smell like?
Bruce Jenner: I don’t want a scent that’s too strong for me, but if I was a chick I would obviously use Kim’s — which I think is a great fragrance. Everyone in the family uses it now so the whole family smells the same. It’s kind of cute!

StyleList: What’s your favorite K-word?
Bruce Jenner: It would have to be Kardashian. Those are my girls. I’ve been very blessed with 10 children and its been a lot of fun over the last couple of years. There’s nothing better for a parent than watching your children do well in what they’re trying to accomplish.

StyleList: Do you have any plans for Valentine’s Day? Do you go all out?
Bruce Jenner: Yes! My wife and I always spend the day together. Actually, my wife is the easiest because she goes out and buys exactly what she wants and then informs me that I just bought her a Valentine’s present.

StyleList: So did she get something sparkly?
Bruce Jenner: Yes!

Olympic Legend Bruce Jenner on Being the Greatest, the Kardashians and Skincare originally appeared on StyleList on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This bag will be stuffed with goodies just for you!

New York Fashion Week begins this Thursday, and VIP fashionistas will be heading to the private Haute Look lounge at the Bryant Park hotel to be pampered between shows and walk away with designer gifts, gratis.

But just because we love our readers, we partnered with the Haute Look to give 3 lucky StyleList readers the gift bag of a lifetime.

Just leave a comment below telling us who your favorite designer is, and you’ll be entered to win a super VIP gift bag stuffed to the brim with a whole assortment of high end goodies from Haute Look! From designer key chains to skin treatment devices, the total value of each bag is worth around $1400!

Items may include jewelry by Alisa Michelle or Robin Rotenier, candles by DL&Co or Burn, online shopping gift cards, designer clutches, key chains, and more!

What are you waiting for? Good luck!

Here’s how to enter:

• To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us who your favorite designer is.
• The comment must be left before 5 pm ET on February 11, 2010.
• You may enter only once. 3 winners will be selected in a random drawing.
• 3 winners will receive one gift bag each (contents valued at $1400)
• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
• Click here for complete official rules.

New York Fashion Week VIP Gift Bag GIVEAWAY originally appeared on StyleList on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Celebrities, Reality-Free

Remember that little incident involving Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke that happened in Aspen over Christmas? At first it looked like it might be one of those Hollywood stories that would go away after a while (community service, a fine, whatever celebrities get in situations like this). But now it looks like it’s going to be a major case.

TMZ is reporting that the ‘Two and a Half Men’ star is going to be charged with a felony. “Felony menacing,” to be precise. He is also going to be charged with misdemeanor assault. Sheen is going to be arraigned in court this Monday.

Not sure on how all of this will affect the taping of the CBS sitcom. The show has been going through a lot of odd incidents lately.

This isn’t the only bit of bad news for Sheen: his Mercedes was stolen earlier today and ended up in a ravine.

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Filed under: OpEd, American Idol, Celebrities, Judges, News and Gossip, Casting

The question of who will replace Simon Cowell as an ‘American Idol’ judge began in earnest today with Page Six claiming that Howard Stern is the ‘Idol’ producers’ top choice to take Simon Cowell’s throne. Stunt casting? Attention-grabbing? Total bull? You can take your pick because this smacks of a PR turn if ever there was one.

For a moment, though, let’s consider the possibility. Howard’s contract with Sirius XM Radio wraps next January. That contract was in the $100 million neighborhood. Could ‘American Idol’ fork over a pay-out equal to that? Umm, yes. They make enough. Will they? Hard to imagine. The figure mentioned in the report was $50 million a year, which is what Simon will earn this season, but that’s based on the fact that Simon has a track record with ‘Idol.’

Continue reading If ‘Idol’ Producers Get Their Way, Howard Stern Could Replace Cowell

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Carrie Underwood is white hot. Photo: Donald Miralle, Getty Images

Carrie Underwood sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl 2010 game tonight.

The altar-bound country girl wore her sparkly new engagement ring (naturally), along with an all-white outfit of a different kind: A Rock & Republic cropped “Cary” jacket ($298 at the R&R signature store on Robertson in Los Angeles) and matching white pants.

Not many people can pull off tight white pants, but Underwood’s notoriously strict diet and workout plan has clearly made it possible. The star looked fabulous as she stole the spotlight before the big game.

Underwood’s blonde locks were extra-bright for the occasion, and she added sparkle to her outfit with a silver woven tank and hoop earrings.

The “American Idol” alum isn’t the only star with a passion for pigskin…

From models to singers to actresses, we’ve pulled together some other famous football fans. Take a look at some familiar faces below:

P.S. Check out our sister site’s amazing super bowl recipes

Carrie Underwood at Super Bowl 2010 originally appeared on StyleList on Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Casting, RumorMonger, Remakes and Sequels, Western

The folks in Dodge City don’t let things slack. A Gunsmoke reboot kicked off just last August, and now the star wagons are circling. According to the LA Times, a number of actors are interested in playing the lead role Marshal Matt Dillon (originally played by James Arness on the TV series), but a few big names already lead the pack.

Ryan Reynolds is said to be interested in the role as he continues to make a name for himself as an action star, moving from romances and comedies to the world of Deadpool and the Green Lantern. But there’s also the allure of a man who’s already seen the grit of the Old West. Brad Pitt is CBS Films’ top man, being one of the few stars to actually have a Western under their belt — The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Between star power and experience, it’s no surprise that the role could easily be his. However, the studio hasn’t nabbed a director yet, which could affect casting.

The new Gunsmoke is being positioned as a new action tentpole eager to cash in on name recognition, so expect a star-filled ensemble. But personally, I hope there’s a little room for Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Guy Pearce, and Danny Huston in the mix. If it wasn’t for these recent gunslingers, I’m not sure that the Western world would be making such a comeback.

But what about you? Who do you want to see cast in the big-screen Gunsmoke?

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Photo courtesy of Dansk Magazine

Though Brigitte Nielsen had a successful career as a model and actress in the ’80s, many of us probably know her best (in recent years, at least) for her unlikely love affair with Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav. (Remember that?!)

After the tryst between “Gita” (her pet name) and “Fouffy Fouffy” (his) played out on several Vh1 reality shows, both stars faded off both our TV screens and our radar. Until now.

Nielsen has just made a sudden return to the modeling world for the first time in nearly two decades.

She posed for the Spring/Summer issue of Copenhagen-based DANSK Magazine, also sitting for an interview which is sure to be interesting.

The Danish model, now 46, still sports her infamous bleach blonde cropped hairstyle in the photos, and luckily the camera still loves her statuesque frame and chiseled, strong features. Take a look at Nielsen working it:

Photo courtesy of Dansk Magazine

This shoot could be the beginning of a new era for Nielsen, marking a new popularity for the model among today’s hot young stars. According to Just Jared, Rihanna approached Nielsen at the People’s Choice awards to ask, “Can I just be you for a day?”

Photo courtesy of Dansk Magazine

We cant wait to see what she does next…

Brigitte Nielsen Returns to Modeling originally appeared on StyleList on Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pink shows off her sheer strength and unitard. Photo: Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images

Just days after her sensational wet and wild performance at the 2010 Grammys, singer Pink appeared on “Oprah’s” live Friday show and dished on the high flying antics that brought the star-studded house down.

The superstar singer told Oprah that she was wearing Cher’s favorite designer, Bob Mackie, when she took to the Grammy stage in the silk hooded robe.

Pink then stripped down to a barely-there nude body stocking and sang one of her personal favorites, “Glitter in the Air,” while twirling in “her silks” (Pink’s term for the aerial cables).

The acrobatic Grammys act, which ended with Pink deliberately drenched in water, earned her a rousing standing ovation and Oprah’s eternal awe.

“I had to go closer to the television to make sure you really were singing,” the talk show host told her guest. “I thought it was a transcendent performance.”

What was the best part of the night for the sweet-faced style rebel who seemed blasé about her own celebrity? “It was fun getting all the famous people wet,” Pink said. “It was a good night.”

She also confessed to Oprah that it is important for her audience to know that she is not lip-syncing when she takes to the air, purposely breathing heavily into the mic, “so people know I’m not faking.”

It was hard to tell if Pink, who was wearing her hair slicked up and back with a prominent black flower accessory, still had gray-tipped strands, a look that got her a ton of red carpet attention on Grammy night.

The singer walked onto Oprah’s stage dressed mostly in black with a bold embellished choker which screamed rock royalty.

As for the magnificent shape she revealed in her body-baring Grammys costume, Pink explained that she is fit from touring to promote her hit-filled “Funhouse” CD.

Then Pink sheepishly confessed that she also was a gymnast for eight years, runs for 70 minutes at a time, does lots of yoga (an hour or more) and is a huge fan of P90X — a video-based fitness system that whips her into shape.

And no offense to the stars of the fitness series, but Pink told Oprah, “I do it with the guy on mute.” To quote one of Pink’s songs, “So What?” We’d do it blindfolded to have that body.

When Oprah fussed over Pink’s taut abs, the singer insisted she gets pudgy when not touring and claimed that she is already sporting a spare “bagel” since the Grammys. Nice try!

Check out Pink’s performance below:

Pink is not the only cutting-edge musician to appear on “Oprah” of late. Check out the queen of talk hanging with Lady Gaga.

Pink Visits Oprah: Talks Wet and Wild Grammys Style and Performance originally appeared on StyleList on Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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