Morning Mix: Baldwin Gets a Little Help from Dr. Phil

Headlines: Alec Baldwin ready to quit acting, seeks help from Dr. Phil... Indian court issues arrest warrant for Richard Gere for "obscene" kiss, Gere says he's not worried... St. Louis archbishop resigns over Sheryl Crow appearance... Tyra Banks cops a feel from Rosie O'Donnell, settles up week-old brunch bill... Former girlfriend says Phil Spector pulled guns on her... Paul McCartney slides down list of Britain's music millionaires... Angelina Jolie asks U.S. to increase aid to orphans in developing countries... Sarah Silverman to host MTV Movie Awards... David Beckham goes for that Gwen Stefani look... Film lobbyist Jack Valenti dead at 85 | Appreciation... "Monster Mash" singer Bobby Pickett dead at 69... Rapper Eve arrested for suspected DUI, bailed out by Sean Penn (really)... Stalker attacks Jesse James (Sandra Bullock's husband).

Rumor Mill: Did Rosie O'Donnell want to boot Barbara Walters from "The View?"... Security detail warns fans not to "grab" Justin Timberlake... Britney Spears to perform at California club next week; penning tell-all book?

Say What?
"An interactive Public Service Announcement featuring the graphic display of a tiara-wearing, autopsied Paris Hilton with removable innards is designed to warn teenagers of the hazards of underage drinking." -- From a New York art gallery press release promoting this new exhibit (Warning: Not safe for work or kids), currently on display in Brooklyn.

"I don't ever want to date another actor again. This quote is probably going to come back in my face, but I know someone who has a great saying, 'There are no actors, there are only actresses.'" -- Kirsten Dunst in the latest issue of Jane

By Liz |  April 27, 2007; 7:44 AM ET  | Category:  Daily Mix
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Always loved the "Monster Mash"!! Does anyone know if the cartoon "music video" that went with the song is still viewable anywhere?

Posted by: POS | April 27, 2007 9:00 AM

I believe the actual comment was 'There are no actors, there are only vapid, self-absorbed, skeletal dress racks with self-esteem and substance abuse issues.'" But I could be wrong. Was she drunk or sparking some green when she said it?

Posted by: Stick | April 27, 2007 9:12 AM

If no one called him, how did Sean Penn know Eve was arrested?

Posted by: BK | April 27, 2007 9:36 AM

Who put a pin in Kirsten's seat? Is all this publicity about Spiderman 3 coming out? We hear nothing of her and now she's making quotes every week.

Posted by: C. | April 27, 2007 9:38 AM

Kirsten, I'm not an actor. Call me.

Posted by: BF | April 27, 2007 9:39 AM

thanks, after viewing that Paris item, shudder, I am off my feed for a good while.

they should show it with the birthing Britney at weight loss clinics; no one could eatfor hours after laying eyes on the vile pair.

Posted by: Anonymous | April 27, 2007 9:43 AM

for the is Breitney hot debate, this is for those who vote aye: http://thesuperficial.com/2007/04/britney_spears_has_saggy_boobs.php

Posted by: Anonymous | April 27, 2007 9:48 AM

Dr. Phil?

Baldwin needs professional help, not a talk-show host's help. He's wants to leave show biz, yeah right.

Yeah, he's a real doc but come on, Dr. Phil? If, may all the deities forbid, I ever have Baldwin-esque sized problems Dr. Phil is the last person I'm consulting.

Posted by: Bored @ work | April 27, 2007 9:53 AM

Wow, a loaded one today. Sarah Silverman...well, I was going to say she'd ruin the MTV Movie Awards, but that makes too many assumptions to count. Rosie wanting to boot Walters makes total sense; it's her MO...take over (or start) a franchise, get some publicity for it, then destroy it. And I love how Sheryl Crow went from innovative musician (face it, Tuesday Night Music Club was a treat at the time) to balladeer for middle-aged divorcees to turd in the punch bowl. I wonder how much her CDs would go for on eBay these days? At least I saw her live before her second album came out.

Posted by: 23112 | April 27, 2007 10:15 AM

The more Alec Baldwin opens his mouth about his voicemail debacle the more I believe he is behind the voicemail getting released to the public. Kim is not acting like someone is guilty she has denied it once and has let it lie but Alec just keeps running his mouth. Kim was smart to hire bodyguards to protect Ireland. In most cases of abuse it starts w/verbal abuse and then escalates from there.

Posted by: Sharon | April 27, 2007 10:51 AM

I say Alec Baldwin leaked the tape (or had someone do it for him). He has a book coming out on parental alienation. He wants to quit acting to devote himself to lobbying on the issue of parental alienation. His excuse for leaving that despicable message frustration over -- you guessed it -- parental alienation.

Posted by: ep | April 27, 2007 10:52 AM

A lot of kids and teenages along with some early 20 somethings, are ungreatful. I offen ask myself why are they this way. At times you can't help but to blow up at them. A lot of parents don't teach their children manners and respect. If parents don't respect each other, the kids learn this from their parents and the cycle continues through the child. A lot of kids are spoiled brats,yet Alec shouldn't have said what he said, he could have said it differently though.

Posted by: Ponder | April 27, 2007 10:54 AM

- How would had Sean Penn explained the missing $30,000 to his wife if he bailed Eve out of jail.

-Alec Baldwin quits acting. Oh please, without fame Alec would be wearing orange jumpsuit and the only time he would see his daughter is on" family Day"

Posted by: Lisa1 | April 27, 2007 10:55 AM

Liz, it might be too late for today, but Friday List suggestion: actors who are so well known for playing one character/one role that we begin to think of that character/role as their actual personality.

I was struck last night while watching 30 Rock that maybe the reason Alec Baldwin wants to quit acting is because he realized, after everyone's reaction to the voicemail, that by continuing to play the kind of character he always seems to play, people are beginning to conflate Alec Baldwin the individual and the characters he plays. I don't know how Alec Baldwin behaves when he's not on screen. I am familiar with one single voicemail he left. But because Jack Donaghy is an a-hat, we assume that Alec Baldwin must also be an a-hat. So why not retire from the public eye?

Posted by: Anonymous | April 27, 2007 11:02 AM

is dr. phil actually licensed to dispense advice in any state? i heard his license in texas got pulled.

Posted by: b | April 27, 2007 11:42 AM

"Jolie flew in Wednesday with 11-month-old Shiloh (presumably back at the hotel)"

Damage control!

And what the hell did David Beckham do to his hair?

Posted by: Irish girl | April 27, 2007 12:09 PM

Kirsten Dunst is a waste of good air that could better be used by another young actress with a modicum of on-screen talent and self-respect. Go back to smokin' the happy buds, Kirsten.

Posted by: Tired of the Twinkies | April 27, 2007 12:09 PM

There is some great wit on display today. I laughed at every comment! :-)

Speaking of the Jolie brand of damage control: "Britney Spears arrives at the North Hollywood Millennium Dance Studio with a new partner - 19-month-old Sean Preston (younger son Jayden James was also in tow)"

Posted by: Catherine | April 27, 2007 12:35 PM

For the 2 posts earlier suspecting Alec Baldwin "leaked" the voicemail, there's one little problem -- how did he get it? The message was left on the machine of the daughter who won't take his phone calls or talk to him -- did he break in and get it off her machine? Don't think so. So that would mean that he would have had to have recorded it on his end while he was leaving the message. In that case, it would have been pre-planned, and, presumably scripted. Accordingly, he would have had greater control over what he was saying, so I doubt he would have said such nasty, toxic things -- he would have toned down his language a bit, including the swearing.

So, nice try at creating a conspiracy theory, but, bzzzzzzzz, sorry, here's the home version of the game.


If he was trying to create

Posted by: Huh? | April 27, 2007 2:41 PM

Huh: Most wireless carriers have plans where as their parent you can have all access to calls, voicemails and texts. Familiarize yourself with technology before you speak.

Posted by: Sharon | April 27, 2007 4:39 PM

was anyone able to see beckham's new hair color from the link that was posted?? just wondering...
dr. phil isn't even a real doctor. for someone who wants to get out of the rat race of acting in these days of tabloid media, alec baldwin sure is touching base w/a lot of those tabloid media type folks...the view? dr. phil? c'mon, dude. keep a low profile and straighten out your family life.

Posted by: methinks | April 27, 2007 4:42 PM

wow, you Jolie haters really need to find something in everything. sheesh, if it was damage control, where were the loving photos with the kid? maybe she brought her because she likes her children with her and the others were in day care/school and it would have been too disruptive to their schedules and the normal lives she and Brad are trying to give them

Posted by: Anonymous | April 27, 2007 4:55 PM

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Posted by: Carson Danfield | May 4, 2007 6:21 AM

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