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Predicto on E!

Monday, October 19th, 2009

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Predicto chats with the E! Network’s Answer Bitch about the budget celebrity trend. Click here to read what we had to say!


A New Album from Rihanna?

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Rihanna“The Wait is Ova.” This cryptic message — posted on Rihanna’s Web site along with the date November 23, 2009 — has everyone trying to guess what exactly it is that we’ve been waiting for from pop’s reigning princess.

There are three likely options. The first: speculation is circulating on the Internet that 11.23.09 will be the release date of a new album from Rihanna. After all, it’s been nearly two and a half years since she put out her classic Good Girl Gone Bad disc, a year and a half since its repackaged re-release and almost a year since the album got a remix makeover. With all of that filler material, fans are salivating for some new material.

Especially if it addresses option No. 2: Rihanna finally speaks out about the Chris Brown incident. The “Umbrella” singer has been tight lipped about the situation, not speaking to paparazzi or even Oprah about what went down back in February and how she’s adjusted since.

Option 3 is, or course, that she does both.

The day before 11/22 the American Music Awards. Though RiRi wasn’t nominated this year, might she be tapped as a performer on the live broadcast? We asked Predicto Mobile members about the possibility and an overwhelming 88% of voters say that yes, she will perform at the AMAs.

“I like Rihanna and will be happy to hear her perform,” says Predicto member “ywfz5325.”

“This will bring her to the top of R&B again,” says “bqgh0170.”

“She wants to let everybody know that she is doing OK,” says “mlgo9380.”

“Of course she will, provided Chris isn’t anywhere around,” says “zuau8320.”

Visit Predicto.com to register for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with being able to vote on surveys, including this one, you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed. Sign up today — and get more Predicto by becoming a fan on Facebook!


Predicto TV Gets A Mouthful At Food Network Cook-Off

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

On a misty morning at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, finalists from around the country competed for the title of “Next Pork Personality.” The National Pork Board-sponsored contest, fittingly held on the edge of NYC’s famous Meat-Packing District, was judged by a panel led by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, the colorful host of Food Network’s ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.’
 
When he wasn’t demonstrating his own self-proclaimed “passion for pork,” Fieri took time to chew the fat with PTV and offer his own predictions on some of the hottest TV and foodie-related topics being debated in the Predicto community. We also got an inside scoop from contestant Robert Burmeister, who served up our favorite dish of the day and showed off some particularly oink-y ink. Check out Episode 43 of Predicto TV now!


Swift + Lautner = Taylor Squared?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Taylor Swift Taylor LautnerIt’s a match made in teenage heartthrob heaven: Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner!

OK, so nothing is official — at least not yet. But there is plenty of ammo making folks wonder if the two Taylors are more than just friends.

The pair filmed a scene for the upcoming, all-star-casted Valentine’s Day and pictures leaked in July of the duo locking lips on the set (for the movie, natch). Over the weekend, the country-singing Swift performed at a concert in Chicago. The Twilight-starring Lautner showed up to the show and gave Swift a hug after her serenade, much to the approval of screaming female fans.

After Lautner intently watched Swift perform, we wondered if the two Taylors are creeping around together. We think that they should just declare their teenage love for each other and become a couple by 12/5. Nearly 58% of voting Predicto Mobile members agree.

See what Predicto Mobile members had to say about this potentially new couple.

Will the Taylors dish the dirt on their relationship? Visit Predicto.com to find out. There, you can register for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with being able to vote on surveys, including this one, you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed. Sign up today — and get more Predicto by becoming a fan on Facebook!


Will Miley Rejoin Twitter?

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Miley CyrusHave you ever considered correspondence from Miley Cyrus to be the “light in a world or darkness”? Well her fans and her dad, Billy Ray, have achy-breaky hearts because the teen queen also known as Hannah Montana has closed her Twitter account!

Why? All because some boy told her to. Sigh.

So, Miley has been filming this movie with a guy named Liam Hemsworth. The two are apparently an item now. So it appears that Miley will only be telling him what she’s doing instead of sharing the ultra-important info with her more than 2,000,000 ex-followers.

The final Tweet from the 16-year-old? “FYI Liam doesn’t have a twitter and he wants ME to delete mine with good reason.” What reason was this? And how dare he!

After an active text life, we at Predicto are wondering if Miley will return to the screen by re-opening her Twitter account – against Liam’s wishes. (If relationship drama occurs, you can count on Predicto to have a question about it.) 64% of voting Predicto members expect to be receiving sweet Tweets from the Disney superstar by 11/15.

“Everyone wants to know what is going on with Miley. I’m sure she will keep on communicating,” says member “proo3391.”

“If she does, it will be under an alias,” says “pri_t_kitty.”

“I just think she did it so she could get attention,” says “dshg1651.”

If you’re longing for more Miley in your life, visit Predicto.com and register for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with being able to vote on surveys, including this one, you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed. Sign up today!


Suing Dr. Phil

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Dr. PhilDr. Phil is being sued for imprisonment, groping and brainwashing. Surprisingly, none of these charges stem from enduring his daily talk show (can it be called “talk” when it’s more of a one-way lecture? OK, we digress.).

A former patient of Dr. Phil McGraw claims that during her visitations she was held captive (in some circumstances with a naked man — not Dr. Phil); deprived of sleep and food; and “subjected to edited tapings depicting her as a different personality other than her own.” She even says that McGraw touch her left breast during one of these therapy sessions.

Harsh allegations, though the woman is no stranger to big-number lawsuits, having made multiple claims for large figures in the past decade. But is she on to something in her papers against Dr. Phil? And will he try to settle the case to keep her quiet?

The Predicto Mobile community has spoken, with nearly 59% speculating that Dr. Phil will settle this case by 11/25.

See what users had to say about the controversial doctor!

What will happen? Visit Predicto.com and register for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with voting, you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed, including on this survey! Sign up today! And become a fan on Facebook!


Gosselin vs. Grace: Round 2?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Jon GosselinPoor Jon Gosselin. Not only has he dealt with the written tongue-lashing via the celebrity gossip magazines and blogs, but now he’s starting to get thrashed on TV, too.

The reality TV dad — who’s best known as the pushover on Jon & Kate Plus 8 — has had his fair share of off-camera antics such as dating younger women, depleting a joint bank account he shares with his wife and attending pool parties in Vegas.

Because of this, everyone seems to be questioning why he’s now threatening to cancel production of the show. Though his children are older and used to the filming, Gosselin claims the show is bad for his children, mostly because he and his soon-to-be-ex-wife are veering toward divorce. As such, he doesn’t want his twins and sextuplets to be on the show anymore. (FYI, TLC sort of let him go by changing the name of the show to Kate Plus 8. Perhaps he was angry that he was angry that the checks would stop coming in?)

All of this was fuel for the fire known as Nancy Grace, the hard-hitting TV personality whose shows revolve around justice and the court system. When the two sat on a panel on The Insider this week, the two traded jabs. Let’s be honest, Grace destroyed the blank-faced Gosselin, as she questioned his romps with his seemingly endless number of girlfriends and contradictory parenting skills.

After a touching meeting, will Gosselin show up as a guest on Grace’s HLN show? 55% of voting Predicto Mobile community members think Jon will go back for a second helping of hurt from the talk show host.

Nancy Grace“He loves the spotlight and if there’s money, then he will not think twice,” says “helj5500.”

“I don’t care for Nancy Grace or Jon Gosselin, and I don’t think he wants to face the critics. He wants everyone to think he’s hen-pecked,” says member “LuvsaKnight.”

“Would you go on her show after she ripped you?” asks “Mr.Mouse169.”

We’re a little eager to see round two of this unbalanced matchup. To find out if the pair steps into the ring for one more bout, visit Predicto.com. There, you can register for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with voting, you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed! Don’t forget, you can also become a fan of Predicto on Facebook! Sign up today!


Will Madonna and GaGa Duet?

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Madonna Lady GaGaPop culture aficionados got a double dose of glamour on Saturday when Lady GaGa and Madonna shared the stage during a skit on Saturday Night Live.

During the skit “Deep Night Dish,” the duo was introduced by DJ Dynasty Handbag, played by Kenan Thompson. As the divas began to perform, they play fought with each other, starting with Madonna reaching for Lady GaGa’s wig and attempting to pull it off.

The fight continued to the couch, where Thompson did his best to referee the girl fight. He then persuaded the two to kiss each other, à la the Material Girl’s smoochfest with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. Instead of the two pop icons locking lips, DJ Dynasty Handbag interrupted and got kissed by both of them.

The skit looked to be lots of fun and the two seemed to enjoy each other’s company. Will that camaraderie extend to the recording studio? GaGa has said that Madonna is one of her influences and Madge has never been shy about passing the torch to the next generation (remember the kiss and the VMAs).

Nearly 71% of voting Predicto Mobile community members say the pair will collaborate on a song by 1/31.

“I predict it’ll happen and then when the VMA is given to them, RuPaul will interrupt and tell the audience that Cher had one of the best videos ever,” says member “rqhx7049.”

“Heck yeah! Lady is like a Madonna for this millennium anyway! They’re crazy, cutting edge and blur the lines of socially acceptable behavior!” says “Nikiya.”

“One of the best SNL performances in a long time. The skit was good, too. This is a matchup that would be good for both artists,” says “rmvl0448.”

“Madonna would, but just like Britney, it will be a one time thing. And the only good part about the whole thing is Madonna!” says “tcsy8827.”

Will this dynamic duo get into the groove and just dance? With GaGa touring and Madonna promoting her new greatest hits disc, it might be out of the question right now, but who knows what will happen in the coming months? Your best bet is to visit Predicto.com to register for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with voting, you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed, including on this survey, which you can vote on today!


Who Will Admit to an Affair with David Letterman?

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

David LettermanWith guests such as Madonna and Kim Kardashian blessing the guest couch, you would have thought that the biggest news about this week’s Late Show with David Letterman episodes would focus on the celebrities. Turns out the late-night host is the king of water-cooler gossip.

Letterman took to the airwaves last night to reveal that he had appeared in court to testify about an alleged attempt at extortion for $2 million. The alleged extorter, Robert “Joe” Halderman, is an in-house producer at CBS and the information he threatened to reveal? That Dave had sexual relationships with some of his female staffers throughout the years.

One young lady, Stephanie Birkitt, coincidentally lived with and was in a relationship with Halderman, who basically “outed” her when he obtained diary entries and direct confessions from Birkitt about the relationship. If the money wasn’t paid, Halderman threatened Letterman (through a letter and package combo left in Dave’s car) with releasing the information and ruining his talk show career.

Dave beat Halderman to the punch last night be disclosing everything except a) what was in the package, b) when exactly these relationships took place and c) how many of them there were. Needless to say, everyone is curious and will be watching to see what happens next in this unfolding drama.

We at Predicto wanted to know what you thought. Will any of the women come forward and admit to affairs with Letterman? (It should be reiterated that Birkitt has not officially done so.) 58% of voting members say yes!

“[They’re] probably too embarrassed to say anything unless they are gold-digging opportunists,” says member “dfmx0873.”

“ … What does it matter? It’s none of our business who David Letterman sleeps with,” says “qqir4147.”

“…Letterman, like any other celebrity, gets in trouble anyway. It is human nature,” says “eutd6923.”

The dialogue on this topic is sure to heat up, especially as it revolves around an office romance vs. an abuse of power. You can join the conversation by visiting Predicto.com. Registers for the text message-based mobile game that has everyone predicting the outcome of sports, pop culture, news and entertainment events. Along with voting, you’ll get updates when the answers are revealed. Want more Predicto? Then don’t forget to become a fan on Facebook!


Yankees Support Charity at Gala Event

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

They are in first place and are just about to start the baseball playoffs, but the New York Yankees still find time to give back to the community. Predicto TV was invited to a gala charity event to meet two of the team’s most popular players, captain Derek Jeter and catcher Jorge Posada. Many other former and current Yankees came out to support the Jorge Posada Foundation.

It is a nonprofit organization established by the all-star catcher and his wife, Laura, to support — both emotionally and financially — families affected by craniosynostosis. The Posadas founded the Foundation when their son, Jorge Luis, was diagnosed with craniosynostosis when he was just 10 days old, having since undergone eight major surgeries to correct the condition. Craniosynostosis is a congenital or birth defect, characterized by the premature closure of one or more sutures, which causes an abnormally shaped skull.

At their 8th annual Heroes4Hope Gala, guests honored the 20 greatest Yankees catchers, while raising awareness of craniosynostosis. The stars also played Predicto and answered questions about hot topics in sports. Check out Episode 42 of Predicto TV now!