November 2012 Archives - Bitten and Bound

Carrie Underwood to Star in NBC Movie ‘Sound of Music’

Nov 302012

NBC is currently developing a three-hour television movie remake of the iconic ‘The Sound of Music’ and the starring role was handed to talented country singer Carrie Underwood.

Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment said, “Speaking for everyone at NBC, we couldn’t be happier to have the gifted Carrie Underwood take up the mantle of the great Maria von Trapp. She was an iconic woman who will now be played by an iconic artist.”

The 1965 Oscar-winning film ‘The Sound of Music’ featured Julie Andrews. She was awarded a Golden Globe and nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Actress category.

During the 2007 CBS special Movies Rock, relative newbie Underwood got an opportunity to try out those famous lyrics that continue to move every generation to climb mountains of their own.

The made for TV movie will premiere sometime during the 2013 holiday season.

Check out Carrie’s five-year-old rendition below:

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Social Business Power Rankings

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Nov 302012

Simply having a Facebook page and a Twitter account doesn’t mean a business is necessarily effectively connecting with customers, partners or employees through social media – let alone being leaders in their industry. According to Dachis Group’s Social Business Index, these 20 companies are doing something right.

Source: Social Business Power Rankings

Jessica Simpson Rocks Baby Bump at LAX: PHOTOS

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Nov 302012

Amid swirling rumors of a second pregnancy, Jessica Simpson and her growing family were photographed yesterday arriving at LAX on a flight from New York.

The Weight Watchers ambassador, who recently lost 60 pounds, was carrying her seven-month-old daughter Maxwell Drew as she and fiance Eric Johnson traveled through Los Angeles International airport.

It was difficult to determine whether she is sporting a noticeable baby bump yet because the fashion designer was wearing a loose fitting grey shirt that came down to the top of her thighs.

The actress, who kept her last pregnancy a non-confirmed event for six-months, has not acknowledged the new rumors … though she did tweet on Thanksgiving, “I am so grateful for my new lil family!”

Check out a full report with photo stills on the video below:

2013 Miss Golden Globe is Francesca Eastwood: PHOTOS

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Nov 302012

Following a long tradition of celebrity offspring who have handed out the coveted Golden Globe trophies each year, A-list actor Clint Eastwood‘s teen daughter will take on the task shortly after the new year.

Francesca Eastwood, 19, appeared last night at a Globe’s party and said, “I’m a little worried, maybe, about falling over or doing something like that. I do not want to wear a ball gown, but I think that fancy dresses are reserved for the nominees. I’m planning on something simple that won’t make me fall over.”

Her mother is actress Frances Fisher, who engaged in a five year relationship with Clint from 2000-2005, though they never married.

Francesca appeared during season one of the E! network series Mrs. Eastwood & Company, starring Clint’s wife Dina Eastwood and their 15-year-old daughter Morgan Eastwood.

Clint’s daughter Kathryn Eastwood served as Miss Golden Globe in 2005 and presented her father with an award for ‘Million Dollar Baby.’ She was born to flight attendant Jacelyn Reeves, a woman who carried on a four year affair with the actor while he was still married to actress Sondra Locke. That secret union also resulted in the birth of a son, Scott Reeves.

Hosting this year’s star-studded Golden Globes event live from the Beverly Hilton will be the comedic duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. The NBC broadcast airs Sunday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT.

Check out a photo, circa 2005, featuring Eastwood, Kathryn and Francesca at the 2005 Golden Globe Awards after the jump:

Lindsay Lohan Charged on Two Coasts, L.A. and NYC

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Nov 302012

Hours after Lindsay Lohan was arrested in Manhattan for assaulting a female nightclub patron, the Los Angeles District Attorney charged the ‘Mean Girls’ actress with three misdemeanor counts for lying to a Santa Monica policeman.

Timing is everything and we have to assume that it was no coincidence that the L.A. DA decided to pull the trigger on Lohan after letting the investigation lag for five months.

The 26-year-old plowed a Porsche into the back of a semi truck in June and led police to believe her personal assistant was behind the wheel. At some point he decided not to take a fall for Lohan and officers are confident they have enough evidence to prosecute her for the deception.

The California charges could mean an automatic revocation of her 2011 probation in connection a shoplifting charge for removing a necklace from a Venice jewelry store. We’re guessing L.A. County Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner will soon be presiding over an emergency hearing.

Suffice it to say it has been a really bad week for Lindsay. Sunday she was the butt of a billion Twitter jokes for her lackluster Liz Taylor portrayal. Ironically, that turned out to be the least of her problems.

After being released from police custody, Lindsay threw a screaming fit and left her personal assistant Gavin Doyle on the police station curb.

He hit Twitter, “@lindsaylohan after bailing you out last night I HOPE and PRAY you get the help you so desperately need. We are ALL rooting for you. Xxx”

Later he tweeted, “Life is NOT a movie it’s a reality that needs to be faced.”

Check out two videos below … in the first one goes all she-devil against her assistant at the 20 second mark on the slider. The second shows police taking her into custody:

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