Snooki’s Hamster Act Has Been Banned In New York

Looks like MTV had jumped the gun when it announced last week that Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi was going to be inside the ball that drops in New York’s Times Square to ring in 2011.

Sadly, Snooki’s hamster act has been booted out of NYC by the powers to be. BUT do not fret my guidette lovers; Snooki’s New Year’s Eve human hamster ball has been relocated to the Jersey shore – where it truly belongs.

On Wednesday, Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment who organize the New Year’s festivities and ball drop in New York released a statement saying:

“It was never intended or requested for Snooki to be in the actual New Year’s Eve Ball in Times Square. The request to have her in a separate ball on a set-back roof came too late and was too impractical to fit in to our outdoor events.”

What does Snooki say about all this? She Tweeted today: “Don’t worry, I’m still gonna be your fricken’ NYE hamster ina ball…I wish NYC would focus on digging out …”

Snooki also Tweeted the above photo of her boyfriend with the caption,” Guido’d out Jionni 🙂 Mmmm.” So, I don’t think she is too phased or rattled by the change. 

Pauly D Becomes First “Jersey Shore” Cast Member To Get Own Spin-Off Show

After months of rumors about possible spin-offs, looks like Jersey Shore‘s Pauly D, a.k.a. Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, is the first cast member to actually be getting his own show!

Chris Linn, MTV Executive Vice President of Programming, said yesterday that MTV has in fact closed a series option deal with Pauly to pick up his pilot which has already been shot. Linn says viewers are “curious about his life away from the shore.”
Wait – that means Pauly D has a life away from the shore?!

According to the release announcing the spin-off, MTV feels that Pauly has “distinguished himself on-screen as the fun-loving, well-coiffed and dependable guy you can’t help but want to hang out with and we know viewers are curious about his life away from the shore.”
Rumor has it that more Jersey Shore cast members will be getting their own shows as well – I will keep you posted as each rumor becomes fact or debunked!

Jersey Shore’s Snooki Will Be A “Friggin’ Hamster” Inside New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

MTV says it plans to put Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi inside a ball that drops in New York’s Times Square to ring in 2011 as part of its “MTV New Year’s Bash” special.

What does Snooki have to say about that? “I’m gonna be like a friggin’ hamster,” she said. “It’s the first time they’ve done it. I’m not sure how it’s going to work, but I think it’ll be fine. And if not, someone is going to be in big trouble!”
Can’t wait; 10, 9, 8, 7…..
Happy Holidays everyone!

Jersey Shore Season 3 Trailer – Guess This Show Is Here To Stay!

Your favorite fist pumpin’, orange glowin’ Jersians are back for Season 3 of Jersey Shore and I have the trailer below.

The trailer shows the cast back in Seaside Heights for what looks like a mere continuation of season 2 – and why would anything have changed? MTV did tape seasons 2 and 3, back-to-back after all. 
Check out the trailer below. The new season starts January 6. 

Jersey Shore’s JWoww To Write Book On The Love Rules And How To Get Yourself A Dream Man

HEY all you single ladies! Don’t fret, some serious love advice is on its way!

Jersey Shore guidette, Jenni JWoww Farley, just announced she is writing a book on how to get yourself a man! Your dream man!
Entitled The Rules According to JWoww, the book will offer “a new spin on the do’s and don’ts of dating” and “empowering advice for a new generation of self-assured young women.” WOW, just what we all need!
If that weren’t enticing enough, JWoww’s book cover promises to reveal “secrets on landing a mint guy, staying fresh to death, and kicking the competition to the curb.”

The book, which will be released February 8, 2011, will give women tips on “smushing” guys and avoiding booty calls. I don’t know what “smushing” is, but, how can I pre-order my copy?

MTV Releases Promo Photos For Season 3 Of Jersey Shore

You all have been so patient but you don’t have much longer to wait for your fave self-proclaimed, fist-pumping guidos and guidettes of Jersey Shore (season 3) to make their triumphant TV return in less than a month!

I know, the waiting has been pretty tough on some of you, but don’t worry, while you continue to wait for the season premiere of America’s guiltiest pleasure, you now can keep yourself somewhat busy by  salivating over the first batch of promo photos which MTV has kindly released for the new season.

Thank you MTV for being in such a giving holiday mood. Season 3 of Jersey Shore will debut January 6– What a festive way to ring in the new year.

Jenni Farley JWOWW working the pole (above) and Snooki working the furry boots (below)
 Newbie Deena Nicole, showing off her tats and hair piece flower
Vinny Guadagnino rocking the SBTS (above) and Pauly D’s sporting shades (below)

So, Who Were Barbara Walters’ Final And Top Two Most Fascinating People?

We already knew 8 of Barbara Walter’s picks for the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2010. Those 8 were:

  • Cast of Jersey Shore
  • Kate Middleton
  • Sandra Bullock
  • Sarah Palin
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Betty White
  • Justin Bieber
  • LeBron James

Tonight, we found out the identity of the last two. One, I had correctly guessed to be Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook. The other one, who was Barb’s pick for the most fascinating person of 2010, I believe took every one by surprise: General David Petraeus.

General Petraeus is a United States Army general who serves as the current Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan. He was appointed by President Barack Obama to replace former Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan.

Barbs explains General Petraeus is kind of a “rock star” in the military.  Barb continued, “In life, it seems, there are people who break things and people who fix them. This man is a fixer. A lot depends on General Petraeus and his combination of humanity and strength.” It seems that in this war, it is a combination of compassion and firepower which is needed to combat the specific enemies facing the US in that terrain.

Petraeus believes in creating order by gaining the trust of the locals. In practice, this means constructing schools, teaching farmers new techniques, helping local businesses grow, bolstering the government to provide basic services to its own citizens, and maintaining peace to keep it from becoming a launching pad for terrorists.

Petraeus joins an eclectic and bizarre group for the title of “Most Fascinating Person,” as selected by Barb over the last 18 years of the list’s existence. Last year, first lady Michelle Obama was named the Most Fascinating person. In 2008, it was then President-elect Barack Obama. Past honorees include Laura Bush, J.K. Rowling, Nancy Pelosi, Paris Hilton, Camilla Parker Bowles, Lance Armstrong, Gen. Tommy Franks, Colin Powell, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Nelson Mandela and more. Yep, you read that correctly. The top honorees over the years have in fact included both Paris Hilton and Nelson Mandela. If that does not spell eclectic and bizarre, I don’t know what else would.

Here are some clips from tonight’s special:

Barbara Walters Announces Her Most Fascinating People List

Barbara Walters has released her 2010 list of The 10 Most Fascinating People of the Year. Some of the ones selected are obvious choices and some are just downright weird. Below is the full list, minus two mystery honorees which will only be revealed during Barb’s hour-long special which airs next week.

Even Barbara admits that the list is a bit strange.  “We have quite an eclectic list this year, but every subject has truly fascinated and entertained us this year,” she said.

The most obvious choice on the list for me is Kate Middleton who announced earlier this month that she and England’s Prince William will tie the knot this coming April. Since the announcement, Kate has been the hot subject of every news and tabloid source, so, I guess we do really want to know more about her.
As much as Justin Bieber has dominated the entertainment news this year, Barbara would have had to turn on deaf ears not to include him, so, yes, the Biebs made the list as well.
When three of the year’s most popular Halloween costumes come from the same show, then, that public interest translates into inclusion on Barb’s list. So, that’s why the entire cast of The Jersey Shore, including The Situation, Snooki, and Pauly D, made the cut.
Sandra Bullock had the most amazing year on one hand, winning the Oscar, topping Forbes’ list of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood and adopting a baby. She also had the worst year of her life when her husband was found cheating on her – a situation which ended in a quickie divorce. So, ya, Sandra is on the list.

Betty White. Need I say why?

Sarah Palin?! YEP, she made it. Again. That makes it three years in a row for this Alaskan. I for one would rather have seen her daughter, Bristol Palin, make this list. I mean after all it was Bristol who had the country abuzz during her controversial stint on Dancing with the Stars.

LeBron James may have broken the heart of every single Clevelander when he signed on to play basketball for the Miami Heat, but he somehow endeared his way on to Barb’s list.

Finally, Jennifer Lopez made the list presumably for what she will do on American Idol next year because I can’t think of any reason why she was fascinating this year.
Anyone you feel should have been included but who was not? Who do you think the mystery missing two honorees are? Mark Zuckerberg? Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson duo? Lindsey Lohan? Mel Gibson? Kim Kardashian? Only Barb knows…

Barbara’s ABC special airs Thursday, December 9 at 10PM.

Our friends at Newsy sent us this video discussing the list!

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DWTS’ The Situation Dances The Argentine Tango But Storms Off Stage Upset – Video

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino got the lowest score on last night’s Dancing with the Stars and he was not happy about it.

The judges were rough on his tango calling it a “a terrible mess” and a “rough ride.” This must have come as a shock to The Situation after the judges picked his and partner Karina Smirnoff’s dance as their favorite last week. You can see the look of unbelief on their faces to the left as the scores were being revealed.

“I don’t know what their deal was. I really don’t know,” Mike told Us Magazine.com. “I was upset. I actually stormed off upset because I tried so hard. I really did. I changed my haircut, I don’t know.”

“Once I landed all those lifts and the judges were trashing me? I’ll be honest with you, it was in one ear and out the other,” he added. “In the back of my head, I knew those lifts were extremely hard. I tried my best, and if they didn’t see it and wanted to be negative, so be it.”

Here is The Situation in action, dancing the Argentine Tango. You judge his performance for yourself: