If the marriage is what interests people, thats fine, I really don't have a problem with it if that is what they want. But I have read numerous articles where Jessica makes some very snide comments about how she is all "about the music" whereas "other artists" (i.e. Britney) use gimicks like their bodies or sex to sell their albums. Jessica is just so blatantly hypocritical is what irritates the piss out of me.

The "Variety Hour" is on now. While Jessica was singing with Jewel, they had a side view of each of them. Jessica's nose is almost as big as Jewel, and that's saying alot. The only thing I found funny was the "Nick LaShave" skit.

I haven't seen any books in their house, but then, I love to watch "Cribs" and I've noticed that you don't often see books in those houses either. It's like, maybe 20% of the home tours show a room with even a few coffeetable books or a bookshelf in an office.

I've seen a couple episodes of Cribs, and I remember Moby had several books in his NY apartment. But then again, he actually has a brain.

Ditto to those who think Casey has the hots for Nick. If you watch her closely you'll see that she directs her conversation towards him, continually faces him, glances at him, picks on him, playfully orders him around, pretends to be a bother (fishing for reassurance?), etc. If Nick is in the vacinity her focus is primarily on him.

Also, I think Nick knows Casey is flirting with him and he's uncomfortable.

I know I'm too old to even be watching this show but I must say Nick impresses me. There's not one episode where he's not doing something 'normal', i.e., cleaning something, moving something, paying bills, vacuuming, etc. while Jessica sits on her lazy hump. He's such a 'regular good guy' and I find that endearing.

Oh, I'll second that! :)

Absolutely. He's being an ass because he knows he's in a bad spot.

He hates spending money.
His wife is essentially burning it by hiring her useless good friend to do nothing.
The "good friend" is freeloading and openly hitting on Nick in front of Jessica.
Nick can't argue this point to Jessica because she's clueless and doesn't see it.
Nick can't fire Casey without incurring his wife's wrath.
Nick isn't immune to Casey's charms.

All he can do is act out and hope it gets the woman out of his house, if not his life.

I'm not sure, maybe I'm dense but I think that a lot of it may just be Nick is uncomfortable with KC being around ALL the time. I mean, 2 Jessicas? Can you even imagine what kind of stress that would be like?!

I didn't see this site here, but ding me if I passed it up: pics of Jessica supposedly getting kicked out of a club and crying about it. You can see CaCee's there, too!

I suspect that nothing about Casey appeals to Nick. He's just uncomfortable about the entire situation, and trying desperately to "be nice" for Jess' sake.

And I'm not sure she has a crush on Nick, but she's enjoying the eye-candy that is Nick. While Casey and Jess are both no-class trash, I'm not so sure that she's flirting with her best friend's husband. She's just too-inside Nick and Jess' personal space for their emotional comfort. And, she's an idiot.


What could Jess do to get kicked out of a club? Get totally potted? Or just be her bratty-self and expect to be treated as a "celebrity"? I can see the latter....wanting a better table, demanding people be shush't away, or something else stupid. Her Black AmEx got rejected? Hehehehehehehehh.

....the name Kathy Lee Gifford comes to mind....

Word on the Kathy Gifford comment. Very true.

Where did you get that she got kicked out of the club? That guy has a jacket that says "valet" on it opening her car door for her? She probably was just leaving and upset about something.

This was posted a while back. One of her friends got pestered by a bouncer, Simp came to the "rescue" and they got booted. Notice the date on the title tag for the link jennifuh posted, it's May 12, and the story I linked was posted on May 15th about her getting the boot on the 12th.

If it was Casey pestering the bouncer, he should have crushed her dumb ass instead of just throwing them out. That sure would have saved us a lot of crappy TV.

I don't get the sense that Nick is being remotely nice. He clearly seems to be dealing with her under duress. And loudly making that clear.

I usually like Nick, but I haven't liked the way he's treated KC. Yes she's annoying, but she's a guest. If he doesn't want her in the house he needs to say that, not try to annoy her into leaving. She's a professional and his amature annoying skills will never be able to compete.

He knows Jessucka can't follow a simple thought, so don't hint to her and hope she comprehends and can then pass along your message. Come right out and say it to KC. Monday morning gather KC and Jessuka together (they'll be on the couch) and say "It's been great having you here KC but I think it's time you found your own place. Let's see if we can find something this week." Heck he could afford to hire someone to find someplace for her.

What this relationship lacks is an adult.


Edited because part of making a post readable is using actual words.

Bwahhahhahhahhahhahahhahha.
Professional?
Haahahhhahahahhaah.

She doesn't know how to look for an apartment. Or apparently find and read a movie listing. Or to properly load a dishwasher. So what is she a pro' at? So far, I haven't seen her exhibit any life-skills, or demonstrate what her job is as Jess' personal assistant.

You cut off my quote where I think the rest of the sentence is my point. She's a professional at annoying. I'm ranking her a professional annoyer and he's an amature annoyer. That's why he can't compete. See?

ETA: Thanks quickychick, thats exactly what I meant. I mean what kind of nutcase would I be to think KC was a professional at ANYTHING but annoying?

Not that CouchCritter needs someone to speak for her/him, but I think CouchCritter meant Casey is a professional annoyer, and would out-annoy Nick every time.

At least, that's how I prefer to interpret it!

eta check it out, I got something right today.

You are so right. I was thinking he should have flung it at her but right up her ass would have been much more appropriate.

I have no problem with the way Nick treats Casey. Guest my ass. She has been there for six months. And she has plenty of smart remarks too.

Apparently she has no problem with it either. Because she certainly could get up off of her ass while she is lounging at the pool with N&J and popping Jessica's blood blisters and commenting on Nick's facial expressions to find a fucking apartment. Nevermind that she could have looked for a place before she moved to California.

That's hilarious. I can't imagine Jessica being much help in any situation, much less rescuing a friend from a troublesome bouncer. Oh my gaa.

By the way, I was actually sensing some SingleWhiteFemale vibes from Casey. She seemed a bit too happy about Nick's comments that she and Jessica were becoming the same person.

I have read a number of the reviews and it has been the complete opposite. Her vocals have been praised but her stage presence and material have been criticized. Especially her material. Never read anything about the facial contortions.

I have also read that her tour has not been selling well. Smaller venues such as Radio City and others have sold out and done well but the 15,000+ arenas have not. Norah Jones and others are having this same problem.

I'm far too lazy to go back and look, but in the last month someone posted a link to a review about her concert that did comment on her contortionism and lack of singing talent.

We're getting different episodes here than what you're speaking about, but I just saw her on the skiing trip and heard her stupid expression 'oh my gaw' for the first and several times after.

Obviously she thinks by cutting off the last consonant, no one would realize that she's actually saying 'oh my God', which obviously is frowned upon for her. Just SAY it if that's what you want to say.

Speaking of frowning, that girl is going to have major wrinkle problems. Her forehead already looks really deeply lined. Between frowning in consternation and looking shocked and surprised at each new bit of everyday knowledge, she's heading for botox fast.

A trick question, right?


Since one could say the same for family and business, the Simpsons have been mixing dangerous ingredients for quite a while now.


She was upset that she failed, yes. But I'm not sure she did her best. She wasn't prepared, as she admitted on the ride home. I think that was part of what upset her. She realized too late, she should've tried harder and not made a fool of herself.

Another concert review talking about her OK performance although not nearly selling out

OK, I saw the preview for what I think is next week's new ep, the one where Jessica and a friend (maybe it's KC, I'm not sure) are dodging the paprazzi in her car, etc. I don't know if I will even be able to bring myself to watch it. I get so, so annoyed about celebrities who whine constantly about the paparazzi. I mean, I agree it would be frustrating, and I'm not saying the photogs don't go too far at times. But, unfortunately, that is one of the prices of fame.

I just want to say to Jessica (and others) look at that fancy mansion you've got, all the toys, enough money to basically do whatever you want. You've got your own TV show. Those things don't come cheap, you know. You may think you're earning these things by "singing" or "acting" or whatever, but as I see it, the real price is dealing with the media. I don't feel sympathetic. If you hadn't wanted this you should have known better than to get involved in the first place. Especially when you put yourself out there all over the media, you're just asking for it. I do have a bit more sympathy for celebs who attempt to stay out of the spotlight as much as possible but are still harassed. But really, when you're basically making your living by letting cameras follow you everywhere and put your image all over the place, you're just asking for this kind of thing. It's a natural evolution, you brought it on yourself, you're being paid quite handsomely for it, so SHUT IT!!

GAH!!!

This made me laugh out loud and I'm sure it will continue to for the rest of the day.

I was listening to "Angels" in my car yesterday (instead of changing the station like I usually do when I hear Jessica do her cover band material) and it's painful to hear her yell the words. Now I know where Asslee gets it from.

YES! This episode is going to be awful, after years of whining about how Christina and Britney were more famous/successful and bitching about how she deserved it too, she is finally getting a taste of what its really like and she is complaining now too!!!! She is one of the biggest famewhores out there and now she expects the papparazzi to leave her alone. How typically Jessica.

I almost hate to suggest this, but I think that one of us needs to go to her concert and give us a review. Someone with a good therapist on retainer.

I was flipping through the channels the other day and caught my first (and hopefully last) glimpse of the variety show. She was singing(?) Take My Breath Away. The spasmotic stuff astounded me. Imagine if she and Joe Cocker had a kid.

I heard "Angels" on the radio a few nights ago. I've never heard the Robbie Williams' version. In fact, I'm not even sure if I know who he is. Anyway, I thought the lyrics were beautifull but Jessica's singing sucked. Someday, I'll try to find the song sung by a better singer.

If anybody knows anything about singing, I was wondering if it's possible Jessica has already damaged her voice? It's been a long time since I've heard her sing well. She sounds rough. Her notes always sound hoarse to me. I know she had a vocal coach when she was younger but maybe she decided to ignore her advice or has gotten into some bad habbits.

The reason why I ask is because I remember her being able to sing far better than she currently sings. I've watched old footage from her younger days and she seemed to be able to hold her notes far better than she does now. She seemed to actually be able to sing them as opposed to yell them.

This Wednesday's episode is going to be so funny. Now Jessucka will understand how having lots of fame make you vulnerable to paparazzi. I mean, if she wanted fame, she shouldn't have to feel PO'd that all those photographers are surrounding her.

And I also watched the Jewel performance on that wannabe Sonny-and-Cher copy of their variety show. Jessucka looked like she was having acid reflux while singing "Who Will Save Your Soul?" I don't know what Jewel was thinking singing with someone who looks like she's having seizures every time she sings. Jessucka is not even as talented as Jewel.

By the way, her version of "Angels" sucks major donkey tail. I've never heard Robbie's, but from what I have heard from other people, Jessucka's version is manure compared to Robbie's better version.

Robbie's version is so much better.

When I listen to Jessica's my ears hurt. Especially when she starts screaming. I mean why wouldn't you fix that up in the studio.

I know we've talked about this over and over, but I just need to get this off my chest.

When you are a guest at someone's house, you don't treat it like a hotel. If you want to be primped and pampered, then stay at a hotel.

When I go to my aunt's house, even though she's wealthy and has a maid, I still do a lot of work. My bed is made, my clothes and bathroom supplies and neatly put away. My mom helps her cook, I help out with dishes and cleaning the kitchen. My dad works with them, as do my brother and sister. And that is probably why, after 25 years, we are still as welcome there as we were on day one, (not counting that we are also family and really close and enjoy each other's company and all the other mushy family stuff).

I hope that Nick decides to venture out into another profession. It doesn't look like his singing career is going to last, and who knows how long Jessica will. If he's a smart guy, then maybe he can work in the law or financial industry. There are jobs there that are more low-key, so that his reputation doesn't have to precede him ... and, if he's willing to work like a dog for 5-10 years, he'll probably be back at a level on income that will quite substantial... and probably more than he's making now. Go back to school Nick! You can use your singing career to get into a good school, and if you work hard, you can get into a good law school/MBA program. Heck, you can even do the joint J.D./MBA one if you are smart enough! 30 might be old, but others have done it, so hopefully he can too.

As for Nick having the affair ... I think he's still hot and well-known enough to have an affair with a model, why would he throw it away on Casey? (agree, can't spell her name the silly way ... unless that's on her original birth certificate)

Are you serious? For awhile there it seemed like I couldn't turn on my radio without having it playing on 3 different stations at the same time. I thought it was an OK song but it got to the point where I was seriously contemplating shooting my radio if I heard it one more time. After they started playing it less often, I liked it again.

With Jessica's version, however, I only needed to hear it once and I wanted to shoot my radio.

Absolutely. She's not singing properly and the more she does it, the more damage she will do. Yelling instead of singing will only harm her vocal cords. What she really should be doing is practicing for several hours at least per week, with a vocal coach who knows how to bring out good tones and can reign in her tendency to screech. It's possible she is practicing and they aren't showing us but I doubt it. All the flailing around she does only makes things worse. The more you move around, the harder it is to hit the right notes.

As of now, I don't think I have heard the Robbie Williams version of "Angels." I don't even know who he is actually. But, I do remember a song that was out a while ago that I figured was called "Angels" but I thought it was done by Train.

I know! The best part of the previews was when Jessica has her head down on the steering wheel and Casey has her head down and is trying to cover her face with her hand like she's the one the paparazzi is after! Heh.

Why isn't Casey driving the car? Does she not perform any of her PA duties? I don't know what she's complaining about, she has free rent/food/electricity/water AND gets paid for doing nothing. I mean, my 3 month old nephew could do all that and be a lot less annoying than her.



ReplaceMan, did your eyelashes grow back longer then they were before? I know it's a stupid question, but I swear my mom, aunts, and grandmother have always told me that when you cut your eyelashes when you're child they'll become longer and thicker. I've never been gutsy enough to cut my own eyelashes, but I once contemplated cutting my cousins eyelashes when I was 13, in the end I couldn't do it, I was too afraid to poke her eyes out.

Just to add on to what Vermicious Knid said, there is also a chance that her voice has changed. I speak from experience on this one, I sang for years (won competitions and such, not just crappy karioke(sp?) singing)and then when I was about 15-16 my voice started changing, by age 20 I couldnt carry a tune in a bucket. I sound awful now(age 28), her voice may have changed as well as been damaged by the theatrics of her performances now, remember we had at least 2-3 years since the last record she put out.

I maintain that the voice changing is what happened to Britney as well, when she was young she had a strong voice, strong enough to be on Broadway, but as she got older her voice has morphed into the weak whisper we hear today.

There ought to be some sort of law (surely there's at least an unwritten one) about someone taking a song that isn't that old, done by someone, and trying to remake it into their own. There's tons of songs out there, surely she could find one that isn't so recent as that one.

Brittney's probably ruining her voice with her new smoking habit. Soon she'll have that deep rough smokers' voice. Ick.

If Casey were my roomate-friend or not- her ass would be GONE! Just the way that she mocked Nick when his team lost! And if I were Jessica, I would have stepped up! And when Jessica said
No, no, no. I would have told her off then and there!

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It's true! My best friends growing up had a stepmom that would tell us all these wierd beauty things, such as cutting your eyelashes to make them longer. My friends use to do it, they had short eyelashes, and they'd grow back longer. I have long eyelahses, but because I was a teenager and curious, I cut mine too. They came back even longer.

I'll have you know he's training to do gay porn. In my bedroom. :-)

I read months ago that, pre-98 Degrees, Nick had started college and was going to study sports medicine. Then Drew suggested they start a boy band, and Nick left school to give it a shot. With the good universities all around him, and plenty of money to pay for education, I keep hoping that Nick will return to sports medicine (if that was indeed a true story), and maybe do some studio/production work on the side. I realize that he's only 30 and can "afford" to relax a bit and try to figure out his next move. Maybe he would be embarrassed to go to school when he's so famous, but really, who wouldn't think it was a smart and cool move? And if someone gave him flack for it, he's certainly man enough to take it.

Edited for clarity.

I remember a different story, it was Nick that asked Drew to leave his current job to join the band. I heard (from an interview of theirs) they needed one more guy and since Drew knew how to sing Nick asked him to join. I think Drew's job at that time was an EMT or something, one of those ambulance guys.

lyn1 thanks! I wish I was gutsy enough to try it when I was a teenager, I'm 22 now, I'm too scared they won't grow back! Damn my short eyelashes.

ETA: Here's the link that tells how Drew came into the group, and he was the final member. But you did get it partly correct juliaz, it's just Jeff was the one who asked Nick to join a singing contest in LA, not Drew.

Nick is listed at 5'10" he looks much taller than that when he stands next to Jessica.

Look at what Nick said about the kind of women he likes. Yeah, that really describes Jessica!

Nick's quote from the link posted above:



Oh man.

A concert review of Jessica's concert in Indy Sunday night. This reviewer did NOT like her.

Ha ha -- I hadn't heard that! No, I don't think that they grew back thicker/longer than they were before, but they are definitely as long and as thick as they were before. Fyi!

This really isn't on the topic of the show, in general, but more about Jessica herself. Is it just me or does the way Jessica performs make you want to gouge your eyes out? (i.e. the way she moves her head in a seizure-like way, how her mouth opens to the size of the Grand Canyon, etc.) *cringe*

Let's not forget about the tanning. That will age your skin faster than anything.