Archive for November, 2008

Watch the Second Episode of PredictoTV!

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Will Beyonce play Wonder Woman on the big screen? How about a bailout for the auto industry? These questions and more are tackled during the latest edition of PredictoTV. Watch it now!


Miss Predicto Talks Twilight Mania

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Miss Predicto lives a few blocks away from a movie theater, where there is already a line of people stretched around the block. There’s no doubt a similar phenomenon occurring in your neighborhood. What it’s all about? One word: Twilight.

twilight(Cue the deafening screams of teenage girls everywhere.)

If you don’t know what Twilight is, here’s the skinny: Girl meets boy vampire. Girl loves boy vampire. Boy vampire loves girl, but he’s battling a deep desire to bite the girl. Because he’s a vampire, duh. There’s also a werewolf who digs the girl, and a bad vampire who wants to bite the girl too.

Lots of girls (and their moms) were fans of the Twilight books, so now they are in crazy anticipation for the movie. They are particularly enamored of Robert Pattinson, who plays brooding but hunky vampire Edward Cullen. Pattinson has sparked a mall riot in San Francisco, hasn’t washed his hair in several weeks, and has little girls who want him to bite them. Yikes.

Are he and co-star Kristen Stewart, who plays heroine Bella Swan, ready for the superstardom that await them? Maybe they should ask the guy who plays Harry Potter how he deals with it.

In any case, people are amped for this movie: 70% of the PredictoMobile community voted that Twilight would make more than $70 million at the box office this weekend.

Would you like to vote this and other hot topics? Swing on over to Predicto.com to learn how today!

Miss Predicto


Miss Predicto Talks Mariah Carey Pregnancy Rumors

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Attention all celebrities: if you don’t want the tabloids to speculate that you’re pregnant, don’t place your hand on your stomach. Just don’t.

mariahBecause Mariah Carey didn’t heed this advice, she’s the latest star afflicted with “baby bump” rumors. Mimi and hubby Nick Cannon are on vacation in Mexico, and the diva was spotted wearing a long, flowing dress.

So that’s it: she put her hand on her tummy and she wore a beach dress. OMG, she’s pregs!

Well, to be fair, when’s the last time Mariah wore something that wasn’t supershort or skintight? The girl loves to wear as little clothes as possible. Plus, Mariah recently said:

“People are constantly asking me if I’m pregnant, but I don’t like to talk about it too much.”

There you have it: Mariah just admitted that she doesn’t want to admit whether she’s pregnant.

The PredictoMobile community doesn’t mind sharing their opinion though: 57% predicted that Mariah Carey will announce she is pregnant before 2009.

Want to vote on other hot topics? Head over to Predicto.com to find out how!

Miss Predicto


Miss Predicto on Fox News’ Strategy Room!

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Miss Predicto appeared on Fox News’ online talk show to discuss how the PredictoMobile community voted on a bailout for the auto industry. Watch it now!


Miss Predicto Talks America’s Next Top Model Finale

Monday, November 17th, 2008

“You wanna be on top…”

Can you believe there have been eleven “cycles” of America’s Next Top Model? Well, at least we know that  former contestants have gone on to actual modeling careers. (Even the first winner has reached D-list reality show infamy.) So winning the ANTM crown could actually mean something for the three finalists “still in the running to be America’s Next Top Model.”

America's Next Top ModelMiss Predicto favors McKey, despite the dumb name she picked for herself. She’s gorgeous and takes great photos, and has come a long way since her photo shoot, when she only knew how to pose as a boxer.

But It wouldn’t be terrible if Analeigh won, since she did the best Cover Girl commercial in the show’s history (at least, according to Tyra).

But Sam really shouldn’t win. The girl just doesn’t look, act or dress like a model. In fact. at a recent judges’ panel, Miss J. Alexander took off his pants to give her because her outfit was so awful. The girl has no sense, fashion or otherwise.

America's Next Top ModelThe Predicto community sorta agrees with me: 35% believe that Analeigh will be the winner of America’s Next Top Model. McKey gets 33% of the vote, while Sam trails at 31%.

Want to weigh in on who will win Top Model, and on other hot topics as well? Strut your stuff over to Predicto.com today!

Miss Predicto


Watch Miss Predicto on PredictoTV!

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Brandhyze Stanley Owens, aka Miss Predicto, heads to Times Square in New York City to find out what people are predicting will happen next in celeb news, pop culture, politics and more. Check out our first episode of PredictoTV right now!


Miss Predicto Talks Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Miss Predicto loves–actually, lives for–celeb gossip. But even she’s reached her saturation point for the never-ending saga of Jennifer Aniston vs. Angelina Jolie. Because as a nation, we moved on from the shock of Jen’s breakup with Brad Pitt eons ago. So why hasn’t Jen?

joliestonSure she deserves some sympathy for constantly being inundated with tabloid coverage of her ex-husband’s idyllic, globe-trotting lifestyle with the gorgeous Angelina and their many, many kids. But that’s why intense therapy and rebound relationships exist–to help you get over it.

Yes, it was “very uncool” of Angelina mentioned that she couldn’t wait to get to work every day on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, which suggests that Brad and Angie had an immediate connection even though he was still married to Jen. But hey, tell that to your best pal Courtney Cox or your dog Norman, NOT the general public via a high-profile story in Vogue magazine.

It’s rumored that Brad has already told his ex to shut up about his current love, but Angelina seems like the kind of women who can fight her own battles. So will she take to the media to blast Jen for her cutting remarks?

65% of the PredictoMobile community voted that Angelina Jolie will respond to Jen Aniston about her negative comments by 12/1.

Want to share your opinion on the latest battle between Team Aniston and Team Jolie? Check out Predicto.com to learn how!

Miss Predicto


Miss Predicto Talks Cindy McCain — Cheater?

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Cindy McCain might be secretly glad that the presidential campaign is over. Sure, she’s probably upset that she won’t be First Lady. But now she can return home to continue her secret affair!

ccmc1Well, at least according to The National Enquirer. The tabloid claims they have photographic proof of Cindy McCain kissing a man described as “washed up 80s rock musician.”  Allegedly, she and her long-haired mystery man have been spotted making out at concerts over the past few years.

Miss Predicto can’t imagine that Cindy would really cheat on her better half, and neither can the Predicto Mobile community: 61% say that Cindy McCain will not confirm the allegations that she cheated on her husband by 12/5.

Then again, the National Enquirer was right about John Edwards cheating on his wife. So Cindy, if you are stepping out on your man, at least stop canoodling in public where people can see you, okay?

Want to voice your opinion on the latest in celeb gossip, pop culture and more?  Surf the internets over to Predicto.com today!

Miss Predicto


Miss Predicto Talks David Cook and David Archuleta

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Now that the election is over, America is gripped by an arguably bigger rivalry: David Cook vs. David Archuleta.

Rocker David might have been crowned the American Idol this year, beating out Lil’ David by more than 12 million votes, but does that also mean he’ll have a bigger career too?

Let’s compare them, shall we?

In this corner, David Archuleta. Self-titled album. Release date: Nov. 11.

archuletaPros:

-He’s the kind of pop star–sweet, boyish and non-threatening–who elicits a devoted following made up of both tweens and grannies alike. In fact his fans have dubbed themselves “Arch Angels.”

-His self-titled, “Crush,” debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Cons:

-He comes across as young and naive, especially when taking into account his album’s liner notes, which total 3,500 freakin’ words. Will such an earnest guy be able to survive the big, bad music business and…

-His dad/manager, often rumored to be the stage-dad from hell?

And in this corner, David Cook. Self-titled album. Release date: Nov. 18.

Pros:

-Um, he won American Idol, garrnering 56% of the votes. david_cook

-He’s been very high-profile since his win. Not only has he performed on Saturday Night Live,  he also won ”Best Reality/Variety Star” award at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards and has an endorsement deal with Skechers.

Cons:

-His first single, “Light On,” only debuted at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100.

-His fanbase doesn’t seem to have a catchy nickname, which probably means they aren’t as rabid as Archuleta’s. [UPDATE: A commenter points out that his fans are called "Word Nerds" because Cook loves crossword puzzles. But still, the victor of an epic battle between Arch Angels and Word Nerds seems obvious, doesn't it?]

Seems to me the Davids are evenly matched. Predicto Mobile users are split as well – 54% predicted that David Cook will sell more albums than David Archuleta in their first week of sales.

Check out Predicto.com to see how you can get in on the voting action today!

Miss Predicto


Miss Predicto Talks Beyonce and Barack Obama

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

So, Predicto users were correct in predicting that Barack Obama would be elected President of the United States. Now that the election’s settled, let’s party!

OSCARS ARRIVALSAt least, that’s what Beyonce is thinking. Like many people in this country, she is thrilled and excited that Obama won, and has offered to perform at his Inauguration Day.

“I’m there. I can’t wait,” she said. “Whatever they want — if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I’m there, and I’m ready.”

Can you tell that Ms. Sasha Fierce really, really, hopes to be invited to Obama’s big bash? So do PredictoMobile users: 74% believe that Beyonce will sing at President-Elect Obama’s Inauguration Day on Jan. 2009.

Hey Beyonce, if you really are willing to do anything, how about convincing your husband Jay-Z to show up and perform too? After all, Obama has said he’s a fan, and actually even brushed the “dirt off his shoulder” at a campaign stop earlier this year. Wouldn’t it be more awesome to see Jay-Z performing at the inauguration than his wife?

Well, that’s just my opinion. Visit Predicto.com to see the Predicto Community’s opinions on the latest in current events, pop culture and more!

Miss Predicto