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Renee Olstead on New Movie and Season 5

Saturday, July 16th, 2011
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Photo Credit: Angela Weiss/Stringer

Renee Olstead is branching out! Aside from her role as Madison Cooperstein on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, as well as her music career, she’ll be starring in Lifetime’s The Bling Ring this summer with Jennifer Grey, Yin Chang, and Austin Butler. It tells the true story of a gang of teens who stole millions in cash and jewelry from the likes of Paris Hilton and Lindsey Lohan.

In this exclusive Wetpaint Entertainment e-mail interview, Renee tells us about the flick, reveals how she’s doing after her recent car crash in L.A., and teases what to expect from Season 5!

Wetpaint Entertainment: We heard about your car accident! Is everything OK? 

Renee Olstead: Yes! Everything is A-OK from the accident, my boyfriend (Tommy King) came to my rescue and picked me up and took me to the hospital to get my shoulder checked out … I did have a shoulder injury but nothing life-threatening, I was back at work later that day. I read somewhere that “my life flashed before my eyes” when the accident happened, which seemed a bit dramatic, but their account definitely made me giggle

Tell us about your new movie, The Bling Ring! We’re so excited for it to premier on Lifetime. What can Secret Lifefans expect?

Bling Ring is going to be awesome! From what I’ve heard, it should be airing next month. I had so much fun working with Yin, Austin, Alix [Elizabeth Gitter] and Tracey [Fairaway] on that. We were quite a little team.

Is the role very different from Madison?

Not too different, Madison is turning into a little bad girl herself these days.

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Photo Credit: ABC Family

It seems like Madison is about to lose Jack, they’re fighting more than ever! What’s next for her in the relationship department?

There’s definitely some new stuff in the works for Madison … big time!

Last time we talked to you, you mentioned you were with a new label and were working on new music projects. Can you tell us more about that?

I had to take a second to concentrate on my acting, as I just finished shooting Bling Ring while also working on Secret Life at the same time … Now I’ve got viral bronchitis (ew) so I’m not gonna be on vocal rest for the next week or so … I’m definitely finding other ways to communicate until I’m well though! I’ve started a Buzznet blog (www.ReneeO.buzznet.com) & i’ve been really getting into blog mode!

What was filming the tragic Season 3 finale like for you? Were you surprised when you saw in the script that Adrian’s baby would die?

I cant say too much about Season 5 but if the Adrian baby shocker was any indication, there’s definitely some big surprises in the works!!

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Episode Review – “Hole in the Wall”

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Now THAT is what I call drama. This week’s appropriately titled episode “Hole in the Wall” was definitely one for the books.

Amy and Ricky’s bedroom bickering was child’s play compared to the performances by Ben and Adrian here. We’ve seen them both in states of sadness and mourning. This week? We witnessed some major anger.

Ben’s discontent had been brewing for weeks. It was only a matter of time before something made him snap. However, I never really thought we’d see it to the extent that we did. I really have to applaud Ken Baumann for all of his big scenes this season.

Ben had been walking around, making it seem like the only reason he wanted out of the marriage was because he didn’t want to be tied to Adrian anymore. We thought he wasn’t into being married at 17 without a child in the picture. Never did I realize how peeved he really was with his wife, how selfish he found her and how guilty he’s been for the past year.

Adrian, who has never been one to hide emotion, pulled out the crazy. We’ve stood by and watched her mourn, which seemed natural. Seeing her destroy a room, though, with her bare hand (which must look mutated by now) was far less organic. I think she’s losing it and I don’t blame her, but, as I said last week, she needs to seek help.

Ben claimed he never wanted to sleep with her. Hmmm, okay. I don’t believe that. People mess up, make mistakes, and live with the consequences of that… but come on. At least be honest. You do not sleep with another girl because you are mad at your girlfriend, or at least not if you’re respectable. Both parties need help before they continue to hurt themselves and their loved ones.

Elsewhere, Amy is a little too much of a pushover for my liking. I get that Ricky has pride, but if they need a couch and someone’s willing to get it for them, then say thank you – and shut up. You’re 17. It’s not like you’re rolling in the dough. It doesn’t mean you’re spoiled or ungrateful to accept a sofa, Ricky. Relax.

Grace? Keep it in your pants for one minute. This girl falls in love faster than Kim Kardashian. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: pump the brakes. There’s this thing called lust that can sometimes disguise itself as love. Go look that up.

My only real bone to pick with the writers is that there’s no way Ben walked into a liquor store and bought beer. Sure, I had a fake ID at his age, but I don’t even think he has one – and he still looks like he’s going through puberty. Other than that, superb episode.

Read more: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2011/07/the-secret-life-of-the-american-teenager-review-hole-in-the-wall/

Secret Life of the American Teenager Android App

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Hey guys, we are bringing the latest from The Secret Life of the American Teenager straight to your Android powered phone. Check us out in the Android market simply search for ‘Secret Life American Teenager’ or click here: Secret Life of the American Teenager Android App

It brings everything from this site to your phone including photo galleries and even a special videos section we compiled just for the app.

iPhone version is coming soon.

Talk to you soon

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