Audrina Patridge Plays a PETA Angel

It's as simple as ABC...

Audrina Patridge an angel? Hills fans might think it's a bit of a stretch, but the reality TV star is donning her wings – and a sexy white bikini! – in a new campaign for PETA

In a statement released by PETA, Patridge says, "Each year, 6 to 8 million unwanted dogs and cats are turned in to shelters, and half are killed because there aren't enough good homes. The solution is as easy as ABC – animal birth control. Always spay and neuter, and never buy from a pet store or a breeder." 

Watch Audrina's behind-the-scenes interview and find out about her experiences rescuing animals, how she feels about fur, and what she thinks you should do to care for your companion animal properly.

'Harper's Island': Who's gonna die next?

Harper's has a trashy-ish I Know What You Did Last Summer vibe -- but I found it to be quite a nice little trifle last week. Let's just say it's one of my new guilty pleasures.   Basically, the show is about a wedding party who goes to an island off the shore of Seattle for the nuptials and, as the creepy-voiced little girl Madison keeps saying when the show cuts to commercials, most of the folks are going to be killed off "one by one." 

Do you have any early theories, PopWatchers? Who's killing? Who's dying next? Are you even watching?

Tribeca Film Festival starts today!

The eighth annual Tribeca Film Festival bows amid a turbulent time for movies, which is evident at this year's festival both on screen and off.

The festival, which begins Wednesday, has shrunk to 85 films, down from a high of 157 in 2007. A leaner fest may be a positive for Tribeca, which some have in the past called unwieldy. Sponsorships also are down.

Having gone to the festival every year since it's inception I can personally say that if you have not gone you MUST!  So head on down to Tribeca and enjoy the festival from April 22nd  - May 3rd and let me know what you think. 

The documentary Earth, a Disneynature production, premieres Earth Day, April 22.

The documentary Earth, a Disneynature production, premieres Earth Day, April 22.

Written and directed by Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield the makers of the Discovery Channel Planet Earth series, the film contains the same quality of stunning photography as the series. But while the television series is habitat based, the film is character based.

The ninety minute film follows a year in the life of three animal families: a polar bear and her cubs, a humpback whale and her calf, and a group of African elephants. While the film focuses on these three stories, there are introductions to many other species and the places they live.

A warning for parents: It’s not easy out there in the wild and while there isn’t any blood or gore in the G rated film, not everyone survives. There are scenes of predators and prey that could be upsetting to very young or sensitive kids.

Watch the trailer and you’ll feel the tug of narrator James Earl Jones’s voice and the soaring musical score.

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

WHAT IS EARTH DAY?

Earth Day is a name used for two different observances, both held annually during spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and during autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. 

These are intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment. The United Nations celebrates Earth Day -- which was founded by John McConnell in 1969 -- each year on the March equinox. 

In addition, a global observance -- originated by Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in, and since January 1970 also called Earth Day -- is celebrated in many countries (including the US) each year on April 22. 

Let's all take a moment today to think about what we can do to be more efficient in our efforts to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish, & Restore our environments.

View: Barbara Loses Her Twitter...

When do you know that a new fad is on it's way to "uncoolness?"  When someone who was around when the tablets were handed to Moses starts using it.   Just this week Barbara Walters who's managed to outlive Charleston Heston, lost her Twitter virginity!  

Barbara Walters finally hopped on the Twitter bandwagon on today’s episode of The View (April 20) - check out the video, starting around 4:45, where Barbara Walters sends her very first tweet.

Barbara Walters’ first tweet happened before she went on air: “This is my first day on twitter All exited. Getting ready to do The View Must get my hair done.”

Once live on The View, Barbara Walters demonstrated how to use Twitter by sending the message, “I am losing my Twitter virginity.”

I can't help but hear Charleston Heston in the back of my mind saying "Let my Twitter goooo!"

You can follow Barbara Walters on Twitter at http://twitter.com/barbarajwalters.

Southpark “Fishsticks” Episode Feat. Kanye West, Chris Julien, Taz Arnold

I know this has been the talk of the town for a few weeks now but I just had to post in on this.  Sheer Genius!  And no, I'm not speaking of the bad reality television show that has forever tarnished my image of Jacklyn Smith one of the hottest of the original Charlie's Angels.

After their much talked about picture in Paris, the crew consisting of Kanye West, Don C, Chris Julien and Taz Arnold now were featured in the latest Southpark “Fishsticks” episode. Who would have expected that?  Check it out!  What do you think?  Have the guys over at South Park nailed it with this Kanye skit?  

For Kayne's reaction to the South Park Skit see his blog.

http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog/index.php?em3106=227887_-1__0_~0_-1_4_2009_0_0&eM=

Ford SYNC Reduces Distractions

A new study shows that Ford’s SYNC hands-free system* significantly reduces the level of distraction when drivers select a phone number or choose a song on their MP3 player compared with the same operations with handheld cell phones and music players.

SYNC, which recently earned Popular Mechanics' Editor's Choice Award for best new products at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show, allows consumers to connect almost any mobile phone or digital media player with their vehicle.

For example, the research conducted by Ford Motor Company shows study participants spent an average of 25 seconds with their eyes off the road to select a song with a handheld MP3 player as compared with 2 seconds for those choosing a song using SYNC.  Ford is expanding its connectivity leadership by introducing SYNC’s new 911 Assist™ feature** that adds post-crash emergency assistance, and new traffic updates, directions and related driving information to help drivers save time and fuel while reducing distraction.

SYNC’s new 911 Assist feature will help drivers connect with emergency assistance in the event of an airbag deployment. When a phone is properly paired, turned on and connected to SYNC – which is designed to happen every time the driver enters the vehicle with his or her cell phone – the system will be ready to assist in placing a call to a local 911 emergency operator should an airbag-deploying accident occur.

Debuting this spring, it will provide simple hands-free access to personalized traffic reports, precise driving directions and up-to-date information, including business listings, news, sports and weather.

Wow now that is what I call getting into SYNC!  So what do you think would you buy a Ford Vehicle with this system?