In White’s case, Isaac Hayes is in the line-up, but more fitting would be Michael McCary, the man who lends the lovingly low caress to Boyz II Men. McCary has already proven he can do the job; he just needs the guts to go it alone. It’s not like the Boyz have done anything lately – except the album they released in July that nobody heard about.
Other celebrities battling their bodies include Sharon Osbourne, who has stamped the expiration date on her family’s MTV show due in part to her battle with colon cancer. Quotes were released earlier this week from a 20/20 interview stating that Osbourne would call the show quits at the end of the upcoming season, however, that comment was quickly amended to include a third season – as stated in her contract with MTV.
But there’s no sense waiting to find a replacement. Cancer is a fickle mistress and Osbourne could be pushing daisies before the season is up. In steps, Jackass’ Bam Margera is working on a pilot for MTV of an Osbourne-esque show with his family. The Margera’s have already been seen in many Jackass sketches, usually involving Margera pummeling his dad.
And we have a winner. The Margera household was recently visited by the MTV Cribs crew, and it looks like a fine setting for hilarity. Downstairs video arcade. Back yard skate ramp. Not too shabby. But what really surprised me was Margera’s selection of cars. He had some really fancy Audis and a Ferrari and something I can’t remember, but it was nice. It just didn’t fit. Jackasses don’t drive Ferraris. One of their friends is likely to drop a portable toilet on it for a laugh. But I guess that’s their prerogative.
Speaking of people who drive nice cars, you’ve likely heard rumors that Pierce Brosnan will end his run at the Bond role after “Die Another Day.” While it’s nothing to take too seriously, Entertainment Weekly has already started speculation on who would nicely fill out the tux. At the top of their list is Christian Bale, whom I remember fondly from “Newsies.” He would be great, but I submit Billy Crudup as an alternate.
Probably best known around Eugene for his portrayal of Steve Prefontaine in “Without Limits,” Crudup is a fantastic actor – not that it’s required for the role – and would have no problem convincing the ladies he’s up to the task. Playing Bond would certainly be his break from more character-driven roles to the action scene, but he could do it. The biggest problem is that Crudup is a good ol’ American boy, and I don’t know if the world is willing to take James Bond with a fake accent.
I know that all this talk is a little premature and perhaps even slightly morbid, but we need to be prepared, people. The world of entertainment is fast-paced and demanding, and when one link in the chain breaks it must be mended. Plus, if you know where the gap is, perhaps you could be the one to fill it.
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