retiredorangemen.com Blog » Celebrity http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel Please Note: This site is experiencing problems. Please log on to www.anorangepeel.com to see updated postings. Fri, 15 May 2009 21:09:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Big Fish Returns – Part 1 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/14/big-fish-returns-part-1/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/14/big-fish-returns-part-1/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 15:49:30 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/14/big-fish-returns-part-1/ - Jason Taylor returns to his rightful home – Miami and my Dolphins (WOO-HOO! now bring back ZACH!) (thanks Michael for the heads up)

- The 2009 Maxim Top 100 are in (yes, that is Michelle Obama at #93). Your top five are: #1. Olivia Wilde  #2. Megan Fox  #3. Bar Refaeli  #4. Malin Akerman and  #5. Mila Kunis

- First Look: Check out Conan’s new Tonight Show set (reminds me a little of the set from The Larry Sanders Show)

- NYC’ers rejoice: Baja Fresh is coming to town, starting on the east side Memorial Day weekend and midtown in the fall! (thanks Em for the link)

Extra Slice – Video: Gotta love French pop stars. They just love to be naked in the streets (yes, yes, it’s WA)


]]> http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/14/big-fish-returns-part-1/feed/ 0 The Brett Never Ends – Part 2 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/06/the-brett-never-ends-part-2/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/06/the-brett-never-ends-part-2/#comments Wed, 06 May 2009 22:20:57 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/06/the-brett-never-ends-part-2/ - A list of all the issues the new Yankee Stadium is having (isn’t it about time they went to back to their real home?)

- Say what you will, a face transplant has got to be up there as one of the most amazing things doctors have ever figured out how to do

- Michelle Obama best moment since entering the White House? Apparently it’s appearing on Sesame Street 

- The coffee wars continue to heat up (no pun intended): First McD’s stepped up their advertising/marketing campaign, now Starbucks and Dunkin have lowered their prices (we all win in the end!) (thank Em for the link)

Extra Slice – Video: Fast forward to 2:15 to see a crazed fan scare the bejeezus out of Ms. Spears (nice recovery, Brit)


]]> http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/06/the-brett-never-ends-part-2/feed/ 0 Movie Date – Part 2 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/04/movie-date-part-2/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/04/movie-date-part-2/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 21:56:16 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/04/movie-date-part-2/ - Big shock – The end of a Boston icon: Boston’s premiere newspaper, The Boston Globe to shutter 

- Conan’s back… ish. The (new) Tonight Show online site launched today with a special message from Conan himself

- Hef wants Holly back? After spending five season begging Hef to marry (and impregnate) her, I’m guessing she’ll go back to him

- What the f*ck happened to Torry Holt’s finger? Holy shit that’s hard to look at…

Extra Slice – Podcast: And now, the exciting conclusion of Brock and Cantor’s break down of this summer’s upcoming movie releases (Part One can be found here)


]]> http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/05/04/movie-date-part-2/feed/ 1 100 Days Later – Part 2 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/29/100-days-later-part-2/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/29/100-days-later-part-2/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:34:33 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/29/100-days-later-part-2/ - Whoa! Do the Magic really have any chance of winning without Dwight Howard? Looks like this series is definitely going to a game 7

- Don’t call me an expert on these things, but I’m not sure Zac Efron sees being called “the new Jason Priestley” a good thing… even if it is from JP himself.

- Does iTunes know all? A glitch showed that Adam and Kris are the most downloaded Idols. Does that mean they’re destined to be in the top 2?

- Conan unveiled his new Tonight Show logo today. In my opinion it’s way better than Jay’s or Fallon’s 

Extra Slice – Video: Check out these quotes from HIMYM’s Barney including this classic 


]]> http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/29/100-days-later-part-2/feed/ 0 100 Days Later – Part 1 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/29/an-orange-peel-3/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/29/an-orange-peel-3/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:28:26 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/29/an-orange-peel-3/ - Today marks 100 days of Obama in the White House. If you don’t care, I recommend avoiding CNN, Fox News and MSNBC today…

- Having twins in their 40’s: Matthew Broderick and SJP are doing it the Baby Mama way – with the help of a surrogate

- No more real Friday night lights? Texas schools shut down for fear of the swine flue

- Gorge, people, gorge: $0.31 cone night at Baskin Robbins tonight starting at 5pm

Extra Slice – Video: You know the economy is bad when Batman has a garage sale outside the Batcave


]]> http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/29/an-orange-peel-3/feed/ 0 Isn’t Earth Day Everyday? – Part 1 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/23/isnt-earth-day-everyday-part-1/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/23/isnt-earth-day-everyday-part-1/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:07:21 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/23/isnt-earth-day-everyday-part-1/ - The Jacksonville Jaguars unveiled their new look yesterday and… um, wait, they, like, totally look the same?!

- On the same day her husband joined SpongeBob to power down the Empire State Building in honor or Earth Day, Mariah was named the “Least Green Celebrity” 

- After a poor showing as animation on the big screen, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are returning to their “live” selves

- Speaking of the TMNT, Tribeca Film Festival is celebrating their 25th anniversary tonight with a huge pizza party, a screening of the original film, glow-in-the-dark manhole covers and karate demos!

Extra Slice – Video: What if life was more like Facebook? POKE! (Thanks Emily for the link)


]]> http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/23/isnt-earth-day-everyday-part-1/feed/ 0 Busy, Busy Day – Part 1 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/20/an-orange-peel-2/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/20/an-orange-peel-2/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:50:13 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/20/an-orange-peel-2/ - ESPN joins NBC is backing a Matt Millen, a loser who clearly knows nothing (see the Lions for the past 8 years)

- Rumor has it that Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears might team up for a Laverne and Shirtly-esque TV show. Ok, but which one plays the dumb one?

- Sunny guys going direct to DVD? Yes, but why waste the money when FX is going to re-air it for free at a later date???

- Madden 10 is gearing up for it’s August 14th release: The trailer comes tomorrow, followed by the cover unveiling Wednesday and finally the Madden NFL 10 Draft Experience on Thursday where drafted players get their official Madden ratings

Extra Slice – Video: Was the first fight at the new Yankee Stadium between two girls?!

]]> http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/20/an-orange-peel-2/feed/ 0 The End of a Sport\TV Era – Part 2 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/16/the-end-of-a-sporttv-era-part-2/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/16/the-end-of-a-sporttv-era-part-2/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:11:21 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/16/the-end-of-a-sporttv-era-part-2/ - More on Madden’s retirements: A look back at his football career. Also: It’s official – Chris Collinsworth to replace Madden in the booth next season

- Madame Tussauds honors Snoop Doog with his own wax figure. And I have to say, he looks pretty badass

- For those of you who are Syracuse Alumni, this will come as no shock to you: Maggies has been shut down for selling alcohol to underage patrons

- A question for the group: Would you pay $7.99 for baby back ribs at Ikea and not be scared of what you’re truly eating? (thanks Emily for the link)

Extra Slice – Video: The Yanks opened the new Yankee Stadium today with a loss. Here’s an exclusive tour of the stadium courtesy of ESPN


]]> http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/16/the-end-of-a-sporttv-era-part-2/feed/ 0 The End of a Sport\TV Era – Part 1 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/16/the-end-of-a-sporttv-era-part-1/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/16/the-end-of-a-sporttv-era-part-1/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:19:58 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/16/the-end-of-a-sporttv-era-part-1/ - So much for waiting for Al to go first: John Madden retires

- Looks like the Giants have found their replacement for Plax: Will Braylon Edwards be a pre-draft move?

- Someone please tell Hulk Hogan that no one should ever admit publicly to sympathizing with OJ. It’s just bad taste

- With the end of the TV season coming up, USA Today has launched their annual “Save Our Shows” campaign. My vote: Better Off Ted, a VERY funny new ABC comedy

Extra Slice – Video: Not sure why, but Star Wars\80’s Show Openings mash-ups are all the rage right now. First Dallas, now comes MacGuyver (thanks Scott for the link)

]]> http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/16/the-end-of-a-sporttv-era-part-1/feed/ 0 A Taxing Day – Part 1 http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/15/a-taxing-day-part-1/ http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/15/a-taxing-day-part-1/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:54:31 +0000 Commish http://retiredorangemen.com/orangepeel/2009/04/15/a-taxing-day-part-1/ - The NFL’s 2009 schedule has been announced. Highlights include: Cowboys to open new stadium in prime-time on Sept 20; They took it easy on Super Bowl teams Pitt and Arizona; the Phins have the most competitive schedule 

- Wondering why Mel Gibson’s wife filed for divorce? Just ask this smoking hot 24-year-old Russian model

- The new Dave Matthews Band album doesn’t drop till June, but that hasn’t stopped the band from promoting it early: Download the first track here for free.

- When things fail, we do what we do best: Point it out and make fun of it. Enjoy

Extra Slice – Video: The Daily Show’s John Oliver recreates the heroic rescue of the American Captain from Pirates 

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart M – Th 11p / 10c

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