Times Square Gossip

**** JACKSON RATHBONE (“TWILIGHT”) TO STAR IN SECOND SEASON OF HIT ONLINE SERIES “AIM HIGH” ****  Jackson Rathbone Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, Dolphin Digital Studios, Inc., and Wonderland Sound and Vision today announced a second season of the hit online series “Aim High” has been green lit and shooting will commence in the Los Angeles area later this month. Jackson Rathbone, best known for his role as “Jasper Hale” from the “Twilight” film series will return as government operative “Nick Green.” Additional casting information will be announced in the coming weeks. Directing the second season of “Aim High” is Ari Sandel who won the Academy Award® for his live-action short film “West Bank Story.” Writer Daniel Mackey, having previously collaborated with Wonderland on other projects, penned the script. “The first season of ‘Aim High’ was well received by online audiences and fans will be blown away by what we have planned...

**** Bethany St. James Garners Huge Attention On The Cover Of The Huffington Post **** Bethany St. James Personal and sexual empowerment coach and one of the biggest advocates for the legalization of brothels, Bethany St. James set Huffington Post on fire yesterday with the cover of the culture section in her article “Sexuality vs. Sensuality: The Steady Decline of Affection in America.” The published writing drew over 1100 comments, over 120 Tweets and over 500 Facebook shares with her very blunt and articulate article. In it, Bethany divulges that because she is a legal prostitute and courtesan, she can make a case for the lack of affection in American relationships as she says here, “In my opinion, modern Americans have failed miserably when it comes to differentiating between the words "sex" and "sensuality." She goes on to say, “Our view of what is "sexy" has become so askew that many women and men don't even know what their own desires are anymor...

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP WEB NEWS **** Joey Lauren Adams RedLever Studios, a global studio at the nexus of advertising and entertainment and Emmy Award-winning producer Jonathan Prince have partnered to produce a live action and animated web series, SUPERMOMS, presented by The Clorox Company, a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products. Now in post-production, SUPERMOMS’ eight webisodes focus on four women living on a cul-de-sac who not only share the common bond of motherhood, but also the uncommon responsibility of being super heroes working together to foil their arch-enemy, Dr. Deconstructo. SUPERMOMS features both live-action and animated “super hero” storylines, with the moms bouncing between their real identities and their animated alter egos. Along the way, they grow closer, share life lessons and solve minor domestic disasters -- with help from Clorox products, including: Clorox® Liquid Bleach, Clorox® Clean-Up, Glad® Trash Bags and Fresh Step® Cat litter. SUPERMO...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Mick Jagger MIRACLE MEN --- Mick Jagger's Super Heavy super group’s debut album is almost out and is immediately creating controversy seemingly everywhere … especially with the music geeks. To wit: This response posted over the assertion that the song was just another reggae song: “Since when does another commercial reggae song have 3 different singers from different backgrounds playing individual parts that create its own style, yet keep their backgrounds distinct. Sure, it has the traditional reggae beat and a Reggae singer (Damian Marley), but that's about it. It's got the soul of Joss Stone, the rock of Jagger and Stewart, the celtic-influence with the violin, and the Indian influence of A.R. Rahman. So, it's definitely not just another commercial reggae song.” Touchy … right? Reggae always been a touchy subject: sure, many think Eric Clapton invented it with his terrific song “I Shot The Sheriff” in 1974, but the reality...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Stevie Nicks KICKS --- Every so often a new artist comes along that so dazzles, you just know a new star is beginning to burn. Such is the case with New York's Dayme, whose originality is just so welcomed and needed these days. With a tool box featuring references from Stevie Nicks, Aerosmith, Joan Jett, and Chrissie Hynde, her originality is simply sensational; referencing a time when artists actually wrote their own material and created an originality on stage. Her debut album Fusion Sundae (Imperfect Records) is set for release in early-July. She's worked with Jay Z and has Jett-manager/producer Kenny Laguna as a supporter. Says Laguna, “When I first met Dayme, I was struck by her great beauty and charisma. As I got to know her, I was impressed with her talent. But, the qualities I feel will take her all the way is her work ethic, her tenacity, and her persistence. She is a winner.” Says the artist herself about her goals and dreams, she said, “Stay...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Tom Selleck DOES AGE MATTER – You may not have noticed, but 66-year old TV veteran Tom Selleck has one of the few huge hits of the current TV season; Blue Bloods on CBS. I never ever watched Magnum in its heyday, but I've watched every episode of his new show, and the writing (from Sopranos-veterans Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green) and acting are simply off the map. Selleck in particular is nothing short of stellar; easily stealing every scene he’s in. Sure, the mustache leads the way, but he is so commanding, so regal … every scene I'm totally captivated! Also in the terrific cast are Donnie Wahlberg; Will Estes; Bridget Moynahan; Len Carious; and, Nicholas Turturro. The series revolves around a family of cops … hence, the title. But, the success of the show has seemingly blown the lid off from the ageism of casting certain TV actors. 62-year old Don Johnson returns next year in the lead role in the new show A Mann’s World; 57-year old Tim Allen will...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** James Franco OSCAR DOO DABS- So, what did you think of the other night’s Oscar telecast? First: Franco and Hathaway: I've not been a huge fan of Franco ; I think he’s too overexposed, and last night, he looked downright stiff and snarky … many said baked too! Hathaway, on the other hand, was terrific; eight dress changes too! I've not been a fan of everything she’s been in, but I caught last year’s Love And other Drugs and thought she was just sensational. her singing was amazing too. The opening sequence of the show was to me, essentially a re-booted version of what Billy Crystal’s done for years. Funny, yes. Original, no. In fact, when Crystal himself showed up later on in the show, it was a much welcomed relief. The audience jumped to their feet and gave him quite the reception. I immediately thought at that point, he could be seriously considered as next year’s host. First presenter up was Tom Hanks who again proved himself at the consummate profe...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Peter Boyle MARS GOODBYE – Kenneth Mars, the actor who played two of Mel Brooks’ zaniest characters, has passed away of pancreatic cancer. He was 75. He had been on Broadway and appeared in several hit TV shows (including Get Smart and Gunsmoke) when he was cast as the Hitler-loving playwright in Brooks’ 1968 comedy The Producers. Six years later, he was cast as Transylvania’s one-armed, eye-patch-wearing police inspector who leads the rioting townspeople against the titular monster Peter Boyle, in Young Frankenstein. My favorite scene in that movie was when he was playing a game of darts, and he kept his waiting darts pinned on his, obviously, fake arm. Terribly funny! Along with the late-Marty Feldman, another of Brooks’ repertory company has passed on. He will be greatly missed. **** Lady Gaga LA GAG GAGA – According to The Daily Beast’s Jacob Bernstein, “Lady Gaga’s new song ‘Born This Way’ was intended as an anthem to diversity and acceptance, but her fa...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Lorne Michaels VERY CARREY SATURDAY – Jim Carrey’s stint as host of the weekend’s Saturday Night Live was not only hilarious; but, it delivered the best rating for the show since the terrific Betty White/Jay Z episode last year on May 8th. Don’t get me wrong, I love SNL … but, it has been on for 36 years, and the last few years have proven somewhat maddening in the talent selections. Svengali-Lorne Michaels’ war horse goes on and on; although in recent years his choices of hosts and acts has become somewhat problematic; at issue is the fact that what he liked when the show began all those years ago ... does it really jibe with what he chooses now? - Always a dicey issue for sure. Carrey’s opening was terrific, especially when he seemingly approached a random female in the audience … and, proposed to her. I couldn't tell, nor have unearthed, whether it was real or not, but he/it was terrific; as his comedic talents have shown no signs of diminishing. His t...

**** THE WEB GOSSIP **** Gweneth Paltrow TV – GLEE - What more can you say about this show that hasn’t already been said … at least several dozen times. Leave it to creator/writer/director Ryan Murphy to come up with a brand new theme and take … and, run with it like never before. I knew this show was something unique when in its first season -last year- it was already renewed for two more. Last year’s show were so new, so rich, that everyone who watched was immediately smitten. This year’s slate so far has built wonderfully on the first season. Who can forget Kristin Chenowith beautifully mashing up Bacharach/David’s “One Less Bell To Answer” with their “A House Is Not A Home.” It was, pretty awesome. Gwyneth Paltrow’s guest shot as substitute-teacher Holly Holiday was sheer joy. Not only can she sing like the dickens, but the plot was terrific. And, how about Matthew Morrison; Lea Michele and, newcomer this year Darren Criss. Just an absolutely amazing mix of talent and know-how. ...