Desperate Housewives

Marcia is just all over the news today, isn’t she? Apparently, according to a TV Guide news article, Marcia Cross has been placed on bedrest for the duration of her pregnancy. Her twins aren’t due until April, however, being put on bedrest isn’t unusual in a multiples pregnancy particularly if the mother is a little older as Marcia is. However, even though Marcia was only going to be filming two more episodes of “Desperate Housewives” before going on maternity leave, this definitely puts a crinkle in the plans for the show. Producers are actually moving the show to Marcia’s West Los Angeles home for a couple of days at the end of this week to shoot a few important scenes.

While Cross is resting upstairs in bed, the Housewives team will be downstairs transforming the home she moved into just months ago into a likeness of Bree’s orderly abode. “They are painting the walls, moving in props and furniture from the set…,” says a source from the set. “They’re basically making Marcia’s house into Bree’s.”

Wow, if the Mohammed can’t come to the mountain, the mountain will come to Mohammed! Best of luck to Marcia for the rest of her pregnancy, I hope she’s getting spoiled rotten. I wonder if this will impact her appearance at the Golden Globes this coming Sunday (she’s nominated). This might solve her evening wear dilemma after all!

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The famous Mr. Richard Blackwell has published his 47th annual Worst Dressed list and guess who got mentioned as one of only 10 “Fashion Fabulous Independents”? Our own, lovely Marcia Cross, that’s who! The forty-something actress was mentioned, along with such greats as Heidi Klum and Angelina Jolie, apart from his usual Worst Dressed list, as those who he instead identifies as singularly well dressed. This comes as little surprise as Marcia always looks stunning in whatever she wears, whether she’s walking the read carpet in a couture gown or walking a dog in a pair of sweats.

Celebrities who got named as “Worst Dressed” include such notables as Paris Hilton, Britney Spears (I thought you had to be actually DRESSED to be considered?) and Lindsay Lohan. I think Marcia could teach those girls a thing or two. Or three!

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Wedding bells are ringing for the “Desperate Housewives” women! Not on the show, as far as I am aware, but in real life. First up, we have the delicious Nicolette Sheridan who has been engaged to singer Michael Bolton since March of last year. When should we expect to catch to bouquet? According to Nicolette, don’t hold your breath. “I don’t have time for wedding plans anymore, but we are extremely happy.” Too bad!

Eva is our other blushing bride and her dilemma is finding the perfect wedding dress! She’s torn between picking a designer that will honor her Mexican heritage or picking a French designer to go with her French fiance and the venue for their nuptials.

She’s split between Angle Sanchez, who made her 2005 Emmy awards gown, and top designer Monique Lhuillier.

Her stylist said: “Eva has been supportive of Latin designers but Monique is French like Tony and she and Eva know each other.”

Best of luck, Eva. I’m sure whichever you pick will be absolutely stunning.

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We’ve FINALLY got a new episode to talk about! And the title is really misleading because there are plenty of all three. Such as the fit Ian threw when he found out that Susan went to go see Mike in jail again, after he asked her not to. Whoops! Or how about the fight between Lynette and the suddenly amazingly bratty Kayla who seems to have a little more Nora in her than we previously expected. Then there’s the feud which has come to a head between Bree and Susan. Susan unapologetically insisted that Orson killed Alma because that might mean he was more likely to kill Monique since OF COURSE Mike would never do such a thing. So when Alma shows up on Bree’s doorstep very much NOT dead, Bree relishes the opportunity to rub her not-deadness in Susan’s face. Right about then is when the cops show up at the Hodge’s to question Orson about Monique. To her credit, Susan tipped them off before she knew about Alma. Unfortunately for Susan, Bree isn’t interested in semantics and the fur flies, ending with Bree vowing that Susan is so not her friend anymore. I can’t feel very bad for Susan because the girl oughta know better. She seems to find herself in these situations ALL THE TIME. Lucky for her, Ian forgives her for going to see Mike, after she blurts out that she loves him. I’m guessing that while that might be true, she loves Mike more. Sorry, Ian!

In other news, Danielle, who has nicknamed herself “Danielle Van de Tramp”, lives up to her nickname but good. After telling Julie that Austin might not stick around if she doesn’t put out, and then Julie DOES put out (my eyes!), guess who else puts out too? That can’t be good. Gabby goes nuts when an annonymous admirer has a big basket of roses delivered. She’s sure that Carlos sent them but he’s not fessing up. She even goes so far as to lock the florist up and go through her receipts to find out who it is. She doesn’t get an answer there and the episode finishes with Carlos telling her he did NOT send them and proceeds to describe what he would have sent if they had been from him. It’s a very sweet conversation and I really hope those two can get back together again. Lynette has the best moment of the night when she gets around snotty Kayla’s screeching in a public restaurant (and all the accusing stares of the nearby people because obviously it’s child-abuse…whatever) by having her sons strong-arm the girl out and into the car. And Alma’s excuse for where she’s been all this time? Winnepeg. Living with an old, nearly deaf aunt and no credit cards. She wanted people to think Orson killed her, to punish him for having an affair with Monique. Apparently, she feels bad about that now and that’s why she came back. Of course, I’m not buying that. After all, she injected herself with a mystery SOMETHING and when she purchased a home on Wisteria Lane from Edie, she had a creepy, all-knowing smile on her face. And we all know that means she’s hiding something.

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There’s been a lot going on for the ‘Wives this week. So much, that I couldn’t pick which story to bring to you so I’m going to bring you a little bit of everything instead.

• Teri Hatcher has revealed to The Post Chronicle that, “I don’t think I’ll ever get married again. I totally believe in monogamy. I am not a dater.” Why the bold proclamation? “I need to be safe and trusting and do not believe in rotating men through the house. It would take a lot before I would want to bring a man into my daughter’s life.” Hatcher is concerned with providing a stable home for her nine year old daughter, Emmerson. She doesn’t believe that jumping from relationship to relationship would be good for her daughter. She would rather focus on her daughter than search for another husband. Wow! That’s a dedicated mom!
• In other Hatcher news: She and her daughter turned the tables on the paparazzi. While out and about with Emmerson yesterday in Los Angeles, she helped her daughter snap a picture of one of the photographers. I think that’s pretty adorable.
• Marcia Cross is starting to wonder what the heck she’s going to wear to the Golden Globes awards show on January 15. As you may well know, she’s pregnant with twins and due this spring. There aren’t a lot of fashion options open to her at this time. She says, “I’m going to the show if I can waddle out of the house. I don’t know what kind of tent they are going to put me in. I’m thinking black or navy. It’s not going to be a high-fashion year for me. And I’m thinking barefoot. I deserve it!” I think she’s totally right. I’m sure she’ll be gorgeous no matter what she puts on.
• Eva Longoria has been announced as the new face of Bebe Sports. This is the first major advertising campaign for Bebe Sport, a division of the Bebe ladies wear brand. Bebe CEO Greg Scott has said, “She is dedicated to fitness, has a great sense of style and we are looking forward to her valuable input into our Bebe Sport product.” Sounds like more exposure for Eva!

Have a good weekend all. Remember: “Desperate Housewives” is back to NEW episodes starting this Sunday! Don’t forget!

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This must be Felicity’s year! Not only has she been nominated for a Golden Globe but she’s now also nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series at the 13th Annual Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, which will be airing January 28th. Notable is the lack of a nomination for Marcia Cross (who was also nominated for a Golden Globe this year), as well as the other ladies. The rest of the ‘wives need not fret, however, because the cast has been nominated for Best Comedy Series Cast as well, an honor the show won at last years awards show. They’re up against some stiff competition from “Ugly Betty” and “The Office”, among others. Check out the full listing of nominees over at Yahoo! News. This year seems like a great year, competition wise. There are so many wonderful shows and movies out right now that make for some truly deserving winners. I couldn’t begin to pick the best!

Eva seems to be in the news an awful lot these days! The latest story out says that Eva has told Tony that he cannot have the traditional bachelor party before their wedding. As reported in In Touch Weekly, “Eva thinks letting men have bachelor parties is just asking for trouble.” When she heard that Tony’s San Antonio Spurs teammates were planning a big to-do for their friend, she put her diminutive foot down. The plan was for a lavish and wild party at Parker’s home that would last an entire weekend. Normally, I’d say a bachelor party is fine if you trust your husband-to-be (and you should). But a weekend-long bash? That’s pushing it. What do you think?

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“Desperate Housewives” is no longer just restricted to our tv sets. There’s a new review of the “Desperate Housewives: The Game” for the PC over at GameSpot.com. Even before I read the review, I saw the screenshots from the game and thought, “Wow, that looks just like ‘The Sims’.” Even the reviewer mentions the eerie similarities. The interactions are similar, as are some of the game’s goals and mini-games. The basic idea is your character is a new neighbor on Wisteria Lane and you have a secret past (of course!). You interact with the other ‘wives, but ultimately the story is about you. It sounds interesting, if a little silly. But the reviewer does mention that is part of the appeal. After all, “Desperate Housewives” itself is a little on the silly side, and that’s what makes it so delicious to watch. So if you ever played “The Sims” and loved it or if you’re in the mood for some guilty-pleasure-style fun on the PC, pick up a copy at your nearest electronics store. I have to admit, it does sound interesting.

Also coming to a store near you, “Desperate Housewives” dolls. Created by Madame Alexander, these Barbie-sized beauties will be featured in Fashion Doll Quarterly’s spring 2007 issue. Looking at the dolls, I can’t see where they truly resemble the characters. The Bree doll is the most recognizable simply because she’s the only Housewife with red hair. But think of the clothes. I think that’s where the market are with these pint-sized cuties. Another concern: who are these dolls for? Adult fans of the show who are also doll collectors? Or for small girls who shouldn’t even know what “Desperate Housewives” is yet? Interesting.

Tis the season to be making resolutions about losing weight. All you have to do is walk through your nearest department store to see all the fitness equipment on sale to realize that getting fit is a huge deal after those indulgent holidays. And, to no one’s surprise, being fit is something Teri Hatcher has in spades. She’s often been the subject of speculation about her weight, being one of the ultra-thin celebrity women out there. But according to her, she really doesn’t do anything special to keep her weight down. In fact, she shuns the gym like the plague.

According to an interview with new! magazine (as reported by Yahoo! News UK), “A lot of people do all kinds of nutty diets and weird things, but I believe in moderation. I can have pizza and pie and a glass of red wine - just not every day. I wouldn’t want to.” That might just make too much sense, I’m thinking. About the gym, she says, “I can’t stand going to the gym. It’s too formatted and it freaks me out with all the germs. I hike outside. I lift weights in my house, just not at a gym.” Now, I don’t go to the gym because I’m too lazy, too cheap, etc and so forth. So I think her answer is much better than mine.

Regardless of how she does it, Teri has a figure that all of us would love to have.

Apparently Eva’s opening of the annual Harrods Winter Sale wasn’t without a hitch or two. According to Page Six, the popular celebrity gossip section of the New York Times, Longoria drew criticism while in London kicking off the famous department store’s big after-Christmas sale. She was heckled loudly outside the store by anti-fur activists while trying to give interviews and pose for pictures. She was also recently named PETA’s “Worst Dressed” (a dubious honor which in the past has gone to such stars as Christina Ricci), for wearing “dead-animal pelts”. It continually surprises me that modern celebrities and people in the limelight wear fur anymore, since it’s a practice that seems to have long since been labeled as taboo.