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A Shot of Arts

A Shot of Arts
A Shot of Arts

America’s favorite celebrity reality show, “Dancing with the Stars,” has just revealed its cast for next season. The star-studded cast will include Priscilla Presley, wife of the late singing icon, Elvis Presley, Adam Carolla, Shannon Elizabeth, and 1980s box office mega-star Steve Guttenberg. It’s been about twenty years since Guttenberg has had a hit movie, and I am not looking forward to seeing how the years have treated him.

Three-time rehab veteran, and part-time actress, Lindsay Lohan has spoken out about the death of actor Heath Ledger, saying it was an example “of what [the movie] industry can do to someone.” Lohan was taking part in a photo shoot recreating famous pictures of Marilyn Monroe when she made the comment, comparing Monroe’s death to Ledger’s. Despite all common sense, Lohan insists she will not end up like either of the late actors.

The recently-ended writers’ strike that halted TV and film production for 100 days has cost the Hollywood economy an estimated $2.5 billion. This according to a report released last week by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. Yet, somehow they find the money to keep “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” on the air.

Paris Hilton is currently under investigation for loving animals a little too much. No, a third sex tape featuring furry critters hasn’t surfaced-yet-the reality TV star recently admitted on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that she has, get this, 17 dogs. But it gets worse for the animals owned by Paris Hilton. Apparently Hilton dropped off her cat, Prada, at a vet to be neutered this past January and has yet to return to pick up her feline companion. Look, just because you can handle 18 guys at once doesn’t mean you can take care of 18 pets. That’s a big responsibility, Paris.

Britney Spears keeps breathing, at least for one more week. The former pop star’s older brother, Bryan, has recently stepped in to try to get his little sister’s wild behavior under control. Bryan’s plan calls for a series of noogies and, if necessary, an Indian sunburn every time Britney steps out of line; for example, getting behind the wheel of a car or leaving the house without underwear.