April 23, 2008
While the America's Most Smartest Model host may seem like a jolly old fellow, he recently revealed his serious, more intellectual side when he released his film documentary entitled Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, which hit over a thousand theaters on April 18, Friday. The documentary, which has been highly criticized since its first promotion was publicized, focuses on intelligent design, and why it seems to be banned from every educational and scientific institute.
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed has aired in approximately a 1,200 theaters nationwide, garnering $3.2 million dollars in the box office, and later on landing on the ninth spot in the weekend's top ten movies. However, it was met with pretty harsh reviews from various entertainment sites and critiques.
April 13, 2008
As reported last week, Ben Stein, host of America's Most Smartest Model, has been busy promoting his upcoming documentary film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed. Now, he gives his sentiments about his project and why he decided to opt for a theatrical release despite its controversy.
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed has been highly criticized for promoting intelligent design as an alternative scientific theory to evolution and for claiming educators and scientists are being persecuted for believing in this. With this type of negative buzz, it's unlikely that Stein will be getting any kind of recognition or award for his efforts in this film. Nevertheless, the 63-year-old comedian remains eager to promote the movie and continues to become an outspoken advocate for the creationist intelligent design movement.
April 3, 2008
Ben Stein, host of America's Most Smartest Model, is still taking an active role in promoting his documentary film, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, which promotes intelligent design as an alternative scientific theory to evolution.
Yesterday, Stein, who also happens to be a comedian, lawyer and a former White House speech writer, appeared at the Missouri Capitol to screen the documentary for lawmakers. The film has been highly criticized for asserting that the complexity of life on earth can only be the work of a creator and for claiming that educators and scientists are being persecuted for their belief that there is evidence of design in nature.
March 13, 2008
Both Brett Novek and Rachel Myers failed to win the VH1 reality series, America's Most Smartest Model, but their careers haven't exactly suffered from their loss. The two are set to appear in upcoming film productions, with Novek landing a role in the new horror-comedy Penthouse and Myers completing her first short film, the title of which has yet to be revealed.
Penthouse revolves three lifelong friends living in a penthouse apartment who begin to clash when one of them tries to move with his girlfriend, and another's little sister drops by for a surprise visit. The movie is written by Corey Large (Chasing Ghosts, Toxic, Loaded) and directed by Chris Levitus.
March 6, 2008
Ben Stein, well-known political satirist and co-host of VH1's America's Most Smartest Model, will be at this year's ORT America meeting dinner to serve as the event's keynote speaker. The annual event will take place this Sunday, March 9, at the Boca Raton Marriott in Florida.
“Ben Stein is most likely familiar to everyone as a comedian in movies and on TV, entertaining audiences worldwide,” Doreen N. Hermelin said, president of ORT America, said. “Having heard Ben Stein in the past, I am delighted that he will keynote our annual meeting. I know he will inspire our audience with his witty, hilarious and unique style. In addition to weighing in on the political year, his knowledge on so many subjects, especially education, will be of great interest to our participants.”
February 27, 2008
Mandy Lynn, Playboy model and America's Most Smartest Model alum, is continuing to rock the modeling world, this time being named Michael Vincent Photography's (MVP) Model of the Month. The 3-time SE Playboy cover model recently participated in a shoot with the famed photographer and said on her MySpace blog that she enjoyed the experience because Vincent, who snaps for such popular adult magazines as Maxim and FHM and whose regular models include Melrose Bickerstaff of America's Next Top Model, has a “unique style.”
On Mandy Lynn's MySpace Page and MVP's official site, pictures of the scantily-clad aspiring glamour models have been put on display. Some of the photos feature Mandy Lynn posing provocatively with CSI actor Gary Dourdan, whose home was used as a location for the shoot.