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Who Votes for the Oscars, Really?

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Could Whitney Houston Have Been Saved?

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Does Uggie the Dog Ever Have to Work Again?

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Does Jim Carrey's Daughter Have an Edge on Idol?

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Which Glee Stars Will Still Be Famous After the Show Ends?

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Which Glee kids will still be famous when the show ends?
—Corinne Huntley, via Facebook

Now, I cannot predict the fate of Miss Quinn Fabray following her smashing text-and-drive cliffhanger. But the least I can do is help you sort out her off-screen future, as well as that of her fellow cast mates.

According to my research, Dianna Agron is not currently a fave in the Most Likely to Succeed category, but I know who is:

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Would a Spice Girls Reunion Make Piles of Cash—or Totally Not?

Spice Girls Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com

What's this I hear about a Spice Girls reunion tour? Seriously? People will pay to see that?
—Jennifer, via the inbox

The rumor on this one is as wispy as Victoria Beckham's waistline, honey, but if Sporty and Posh and Baby and Scary and That Other One Who Left do get back together, do not expect automatic failure.

In fact you'd be shocked at how much interest these gals may—may—still have out there:

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Are There Any Republicans in Hollywood—Aside From Chuck Norris?

Chuck Norris, Jessica Simpson Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

What's this about Chuck Norris campaigning for Newt Gingrich? I didn't know there were any Republicans in Hollywood.
—Chuck Norris Does Not Need Your Answers, via the inbox

Oh, come on. If Chuck Norris spoke unto peons like us, Chuck Norris would tell you that Newt Gingrich campaigns for Chuck Norris, not the other way around.

Or maybe not, because Norris really is helping out with the Gingrich campaign. And he's not alone, at least, in his Republican politics:

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Has Chris Brown Reformed—or Totally Not?

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Another day, another bunch of angry tweets from Chris Brown. Has the guy changed or not?
—Angela, via the inbox

You speak of the twin blasts of nastiness, er, positivity, that Brown has launched since his Grammy triumph Sunday. The first volley offered an expletive to anyone daring to suggest that he doesn't deserve the award. The second barrage attacked at the media, blasting them for daring to suggest he doesn't deserve the award. So does that mean that those court-mandated anger management classes didn't quite take?

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Could Her Label Have Prevented Whitney Houston's Death?

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Aren't famous singers supposed to have handlers who keep them out of trouble, like the character Jonah Hill played in Get Him to the Greek? Why wasn't someone like that looking after Whitney Houston?
—Concerned, via the inbox

This question feeds into the myth that someone could have somehow prevented Houston's death—stopped her from taking whatever she took (or didn't take) before she headed to the bathroom and filled up the tub. It's delusional thinking...

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Why Were the Grammys Such a Chris Brown Lovefest?

Chris Brown Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Why is the music industry so set on giving Chris Brown a big comeback?
—Dally, via the inbox

It does seem like collective amnesia has swept over musicland, given the number of artists dying to feature Chris Brown their tracks, the Grammy he just won, and those two big numbers he performed in last night's show.

You're not alone in your curiosity. Plenty of fans and journalists are wondering why the industry still gets behind this guy, given his not-quite-repentant attitude, homophobic rants and endless self pity.

Well, there's a good reason for the support:

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How Much Do Those Dogs From The Artist and Hugo Get Paid?

Jean Dujardin, Uggie, Missi Pyle ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images

How much do all these movie dogs—Uggie in The Artist, Blackie in Hugo—get paid? Are they as pampered human movie stars?
—Janice M., via the inbox

If you're asking whether the Uggies of the world get their own air-conditioned trailers on location, the answer is: Often!

And in those cases, yes, there is a star on their front door and the dog's name in gold foil, or, at least, in paper made of succulent chicken livers.

However, a dog's Hollywood life isn't all treats:

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Why Does Beyoncé's Baby Need a (TM) After Her Name?

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Why would Beyoncé trademark her baby's name? Are we about to see an onslaught of Blue Ivy products?
—Squawk, via the inbox

Well, the baby already has a spot in music history thanks to her debut on Billboard, so would a line of Blue Ivy binkies and booties really shock you—binkies and booties decked out in, well, blue ivy? Here's what I can tell you ...

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Is M.I.A. in Trouble for Super Bowl Bird Flip?

M.I.A. Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Is M.I.A. in trouble for flipping the bird at the Super Bowl? Is she going to get sued or at least blacklisted?
—Bird Flyer, via the inbox

As of this second, M.I.A. and her fabulous faux-Egyptian wardrobe remain intact. However, I can tell you this: Maya "Middle Finger" Arulpragasam may not escape from this incident unscathed ...

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Are Nicki Minaj's Backstage Demands Outrageous—or Super Reasonable?

Nicki Minaj, Stupid Hoe Video Cash Money Records Inc.

I just read about Nicki Minaj's backstage demands, like two dozen roses in her room and candles that smell like "baked goods." Is that normal for a pop star?
—Play4Food, via the inbox

For somebody whose debut album went platinum in a month, and whose track record includes having seven singles on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time, Nicki Minaj's rider demands aren't even close to diva.

Seriously, she's quite tame:

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