Lately, the celebrity world has been full of infidelity, scandal. From Tiger to Josh Duhamel (not confirmed) a lot of celebs seem to like to have a little something extra on the side. None of these rumors shocked me more than the Jesse James/Sandra Bullock affair. Two weeks later and this is still the topic of conversation (in fact I had a dream about it last night…sad, I know). You can’t help but have a little piece of your heartbreak for her. A woman who’s on top of the world after her Oscar win is humiliated by the recent infidelities of her spouse.
Their fairy tale romance went from this to this.With ‘four mistresses’ coming out of the wood works, you can’t blame the woman for going into hiding, canceling appearances.
It’s okay Sandy. You’ve got America on your side.
Do you think she’ll leave Jesse? Would you stay in hiding?
Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Best/Worst Dressed
This year's Oscars had a variation of different looks. From high fashion to classic Hollywood, the stars brought on the glamour. Here are a few of my favorites and eh...not so favorites.
BEST DRESSED
This is the best Cameron has looked in a long time. Oscar De La Renta does nothing wrong in my book. Well done RZ team!
The Oscar winner glowed in the metallic Marchesa gown.
This was a dress you either love or hate...in this case I loved it! I thought Vera looked gorgeous in this beautiful scarlet Marchesa gown. This fashion risk worked for me.
You don't normally see prints on the red carpet, but Rachel McAdams pulled off this Elie Saab gown.
EH...
I appreciate SJP taking a fashion risk with this Haute Chanel gown, but I would have liked to have seen it on someone like Nicole Richie. Nicole can pull of that loose kind of silhouette.
WORST DRESSED
I do not adore this look on Charlize. Who wants cinna-buns on their chest?
Mariah please hire a new stylists. The Valentino gown didn't do the songstress any justice, but the shoes are cute.
The picture speaks for itself.
What were your favorite/least favorite dresses?
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BEST DRESSED
This is the best Cameron has looked in a long time. Oscar De La Renta does nothing wrong in my book. Well done RZ team!
The Oscar winner glowed in the metallic Marchesa gown.
This was a dress you either love or hate...in this case I loved it! I thought Vera looked gorgeous in this beautiful scarlet Marchesa gown. This fashion risk worked for me.
You don't normally see prints on the red carpet, but Rachel McAdams pulled off this Elie Saab gown.
EH...
I appreciate SJP taking a fashion risk with this Haute Chanel gown, but I would have liked to have seen it on someone like Nicole Richie. Nicole can pull of that loose kind of silhouette.
WORST DRESSED
I do not adore this look on Charlize. Who wants cinna-buns on their chest?
Mariah please hire a new stylists. The Valentino gown didn't do the songstress any justice, but the shoes are cute.
The picture speaks for itself.
What were your favorite/least favorite dresses?
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
My 'Superbowl'...the OSCARS!
The Award Show of ALL Awards show is finally here! The stars put on their Sunday best. Can’t wait to see all of the glitz, glamour and what Steve and Alec have in store for tonight’s show.
@5:00 PM -Glued to E!'s Red Carpet coverage.
@5:45 --Red Carpet Recap...LOVING Vera Farmiga in Marchesa. Not sure what to think of Zoe's Givenchy gown. I think there's too much going on. Efron looks delicious as usual. Anna Kendrick looks pretty and feminine...but doesn't look youthful. Mariah, I think it's time to hire a new stylist.
@5:50 Sandra just arrived! Looking GORGEOUS!
@5:56 Carey Mulligan looks great...finally!
@5:58 Diane Krueger in Chanel...not loving it, not hating it.
@5:59 Sandra looking like Old Hollywood glamour. The gown screams 'OSCAR winner!'
@6:03 Amanda Seyfried...super awk with Ryan.
@6:06 Some eye candy for you all..
@6:16 SJP in Chanel...the more I look at it...the more I'm liking it.
@6:17 Kathryn looks great! Keeping my fingers crossed for her!
@6:20 Charlize...yuck!
@6:28 JLO's dress actually managed to make her look bigger...
@6:31 Meryl's looking regal and gorgeous as usual! Does Demi ever age? Loving her dress! Rachel McAdams looks lovely as usual.
@6:39 I was hoping Gabourey would have brought JT. Sad day! :( --Ryan's BEST interview.
@6:51 LOVING Kate Winslet...she does nothing wrong in my book.
@7:13 Did Kathy Ireland lose her line with KMART?
@ 7:20 Cameron looks gorg! Ageless!
@7:26 I want to be Meryl's BF. Chris March dressed her? AMAZING!
@7:27...and the show's about to begin!
@7:31 Ryan wasn't kidding when he said the intro will resemble AI.
@ 7:32 LOVING this NPH action.
@7:40 Avatar parody nice touch ...LOL
@7:43 Clooney has quite the mean mug.
@7:44 Best Supporting Actor---my prediction...Christoph!
@ 7:48 And the winner is...Christoph Waltz
@ 7:50 Great intro to The Blindside.
@ 7:55 LOL Jimmy Kimmel/Ben Affleck commercial.
@ 7:58 Best Animated Picture prediction...UP!
@ 7:59 Best Animated Picture...UP!
@ 8:02 Worst list of nominees for Best Original Song....no wonder no one's performing.
@ 8:04 Best Original Song 'The Weary Kind,' Crazy Heart.
@ 8:12 Robert Downey and Tina MUST do a movie together...hilarious.
@ 8:14 Best Adopted Screenplay...hopefully Hurt Locker!
@ 8:16 YES HURT LOCKER! (Best Original Screenplay)
@ 8:17 "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around for awhile, you could miss it. " Ferris Bueller
@ 8:22 Great John Hughes tribute!
@ 8:35 Super confused with what's going on...this woman stole his thunder! What a Kanye like moment.
@ 8:38 LOL is Ben Stiller trying to get into Avatar 2?
@ 8:41 Ben Stiller=hilarious.
@ 8:48 Rachel McAdams is really unfortunate looking...haha.
@8:49 Best Adapted Screenplay prediction... Up in the Air!
@ 8:50 Best Adapted Screenplay is Precious!
@ 8:52 Queen Latifah looks amazing!
@8:55 Best Supporting Actress Prediction... Mo'Nique!
@ 8:57 Best Supporting Actress is Mo'Nique!
@ 9:01 What an eloquent speaker (@Mo'Nique).
@ 9:18 KStew is the most awkward person EVER.
@ 9:22 If only I could be the other Vanessa in Zac Efron's life. This intro with Morgan Freeman is GENIUS!
@ 9:29 John Travolta's hair plugs are looking good!
@ 9:46 Loving the dance #s for Best Original Score. Wonder if we'll see any SYTYCD alumni?
@ 9:48 Hurt Locker sequence beautiful and captures the film perfectly.
@ 9:50 I spy Russell! Latest winner of SYTYCD!
@ 9:50 The Up sequence almost put a tear to my eye...so pretty!
@ 9:52 Blown away by this part of the Oscars...a must for every year! Up took Best Original Score!
@ 9:57 Perfect intro for Up In the Air. Looooved that movie!
@ 10:02 The thought of seeing Food Inc ...scares me!
@ 10:19 Having a hard time staying awake...must stay up.
@ 10:24 YES! Best Actor...I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Jeremy Renner..but I think Jeff Bridges has it in the bag.
@ 10:32 I secretly want to be Kate Winslet.
@ 10:33 Best Actor is Jeff Bridges!
@ 10:39 YES the category I've been waiting for ALL night...Best Actress! Let's hope Sandy takes the win.
@ 10:40 Oprah looks beautiful.
@ 10:47 So nervous...
@ 10:48 Best Actress is SANDY! YES!
@ 10:49 Only Sandy could be an acceptance speech for Best Actress and Worst Actress in the same weekend.
@ 10:52 Definitely had a few tears with that speech.
@ 10:53 LETS GO KATHRYN BIGELOW!
@ 10:55 Best Director is...KATHRYN! YES!!
@ 10:58 1943? Last time for 10 nominees. Interesting. That was SO FAST. THE HURT LOCKER wins BEST PICTURE! WOO WOO!
Overall--it was a good Academy Awards. On a grading scale I'd give Alex and Steve Martin a C-. They didn't really bring much to the program. Stay tuned for my thoughts on the best and worst dressed tomorrow!
For a list of winners go here.
G'night Hollywood.
@5:00 PM -Glued to E!'s Red Carpet coverage.
@5:45 --Red Carpet Recap...LOVING Vera Farmiga in Marchesa. Not sure what to think of Zoe's Givenchy gown. I think there's too much going on. Efron looks delicious as usual. Anna Kendrick looks pretty and feminine...but doesn't look youthful. Mariah, I think it's time to hire a new stylist.
@5:50 Sandra just arrived! Looking GORGEOUS!
@5:56 Carey Mulligan looks great...finally!
@5:58 Diane Krueger in Chanel...not loving it, not hating it.
@5:59 Sandra looking like Old Hollywood glamour. The gown screams 'OSCAR winner!'
@6:03 Amanda Seyfried...super awk with Ryan.
@6:06 Some eye candy for you all..
@6:16 SJP in Chanel...the more I look at it...the more I'm liking it.
@6:17 Kathryn looks great! Keeping my fingers crossed for her!
@6:20 Charlize...yuck!
@6:28 JLO's dress actually managed to make her look bigger...
@6:31 Meryl's looking regal and gorgeous as usual! Does Demi ever age? Loving her dress! Rachel McAdams looks lovely as usual.
@6:39 I was hoping Gabourey would have brought JT. Sad day! :( --Ryan's BEST interview.
@6:51 LOVING Kate Winslet...she does nothing wrong in my book.
@7:13 Did Kathy Ireland lose her line with KMART?
@ 7:20 Cameron looks gorg! Ageless!
@7:26 I want to be Meryl's BF. Chris March dressed her? AMAZING!
@7:27...and the show's about to begin!
@7:31 Ryan wasn't kidding when he said the intro will resemble AI.
@ 7:32 LOVING this NPH action.
@7:40 Avatar parody nice touch ...LOL
@7:43 Clooney has quite the mean mug.
@7:44 Best Supporting Actor---my prediction...Christoph!
@ 7:48 And the winner is...Christoph Waltz
@ 7:50 Great intro to The Blindside.
@ 7:55 LOL Jimmy Kimmel/Ben Affleck commercial.
@ 7:58 Best Animated Picture prediction...UP!
@ 7:59 Best Animated Picture...UP!
@ 8:02 Worst list of nominees for Best Original Song....no wonder no one's performing.
@ 8:04 Best Original Song 'The Weary Kind,' Crazy Heart.
@ 8:12 Robert Downey and Tina MUST do a movie together...hilarious.
@ 8:14 Best Adopted Screenplay...hopefully Hurt Locker!
@ 8:16 YES HURT LOCKER! (Best Original Screenplay)
@ 8:17 "Life moves pretty fast, if you don't stop and look around for awhile, you could miss it. " Ferris Bueller
@ 8:22 Great John Hughes tribute!
@ 8:35 Super confused with what's going on...this woman stole his thunder! What a Kanye like moment.
@ 8:38 LOL is Ben Stiller trying to get into Avatar 2?
@ 8:41 Ben Stiller=hilarious.
@ 8:48 Rachel McAdams is really unfortunate looking...haha.
@8:49 Best Adapted Screenplay prediction... Up in the Air!
@ 8:50 Best Adapted Screenplay is Precious!
@ 8:52 Queen Latifah looks amazing!
@8:55 Best Supporting Actress Prediction... Mo'Nique!
@ 8:57 Best Supporting Actress is Mo'Nique!
@ 9:01 What an eloquent speaker (@Mo'Nique).
@ 9:18 KStew is the most awkward person EVER.
@ 9:22 If only I could be the other Vanessa in Zac Efron's life. This intro with Morgan Freeman is GENIUS!
@ 9:29 John Travolta's hair plugs are looking good!
@ 9:46 Loving the dance #s for Best Original Score. Wonder if we'll see any SYTYCD alumni?
@ 9:48 Hurt Locker sequence beautiful and captures the film perfectly.
@ 9:50 I spy Russell! Latest winner of SYTYCD!
@ 9:50 The Up sequence almost put a tear to my eye...so pretty!
@ 9:52 Blown away by this part of the Oscars...a must for every year! Up took Best Original Score!
@ 9:57 Perfect intro for Up In the Air. Looooved that movie!
@ 10:02 The thought of seeing Food Inc ...scares me!
@ 10:19 Having a hard time staying awake...must stay up.
@ 10:24 YES! Best Actor...I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Jeremy Renner..but I think Jeff Bridges has it in the bag.
@ 10:32 I secretly want to be Kate Winslet.
@ 10:33 Best Actor is Jeff Bridges!
@ 10:39 YES the category I've been waiting for ALL night...Best Actress! Let's hope Sandy takes the win.
@ 10:40 Oprah looks beautiful.
@ 10:47 So nervous...
@ 10:48 Best Actress is SANDY! YES!
@ 10:49 Only Sandy could be an acceptance speech for Best Actress and Worst Actress in the same weekend.
@ 10:52 Definitely had a few tears with that speech.
@ 10:53 LETS GO KATHRYN BIGELOW!
@ 10:55 Best Director is...KATHRYN! YES!!
@ 10:58 1943? Last time for 10 nominees. Interesting. That was SO FAST. THE HURT LOCKER wins BEST PICTURE! WOO WOO!
Overall--it was a good Academy Awards. On a grading scale I'd give Alex and Steve Martin a C-. They didn't really bring much to the program. Stay tuned for my thoughts on the best and worst dressed tomorrow!
For a list of winners go here.
G'night Hollywood.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Mini Fashionista's
This isn't a sweet a picture (image courtesy of her blog) of a stylish old lady. This is Tavi Gevinson, the 13-year-old fashion blogger who has taken the fashion world by storm. She isn't your typical teenager. She doesn't worship the Jonas Brothers or Miley Cyrus, instead she's sitting front row center at fashion shows. At 13, I didn't speak Prada, Dior or Chanel. Abercrombie and American Eagle were my go to 'designers.' My idea of fashion was pink pleather pants and bedazzled tanks (yuck!).
As if having a 13-year-old fashionista wasn’t enough meet Katie Bids. She’s 5 and made her first appearance at New York Fashion Week. Ha! She’s a cute and rubbing elbow with Michael Kors. What’s next Toddlers and Tiara’s fashion week edition?While these youngins are capturing the latest fashions. What were your fashion musts as a kid/teen? Mine were polka dot leggings, platform boots (Spice Girl style) bedazzled tops and flared jeans. These looks took fashion to a whole new level of…tackiness.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Pretty Woman Still Has The Golden Touch
If your Valentine's Day wasn't filled with chocolate, flowers, it might have been spent with the cast of Valentine's Day. According to the New York Magazine, Julia was paid $500,000 a MINUTE! Considering she was in the film for 6 minutes, she made an easy 3 million dollars! Maybe, I should get into acting.
As much as I love rom-com's...not sure I want to pay to see this one. It looks like a weak attempt of Love Actually. Since Valentine’s Day was so successful at the box office this weekend (52.4 million), New Line Cinema is thinking about making a similar movie revolving New Years Eve. What’s next Halloween? Easter? I don’t know about you but I miss romantic comedies like Harry Met Sally. You can relate to it and it doesn’t ooze of cheese.
Did you see Valentine’s Day? What were are thoughts?
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Spring Preview-Oscar style.
Spring came early! Oscar nominations were announced on Monday. One of the bigger surprises is the Best Picture category. It got a facelift and went from 5 nominations to 10! I think this will give more underrated films an opportunity to get more recognition.
PREDICTIONS:
Best Picture
Avatar
The Blind Side
District 9
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
A Serious Man
Up
Up in the Air
Biggest surprises: The Blind Side and Up. As much as I love The Blind Side, I’m surprised it beat out The Hangover or Invictus.
Winner: Avatar—with its high success, I wouldn’t be surprised if this would be added to the mix.
Best Actor
Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
George Clooney, Up in the Air
Colin Firth, A Single Man
Morgan Freeman, Invictus
Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker
Biggest surprise: Jeremy Renner—I would have thought Matt Damon, Robert Downey JR, Tobey Maguire would have taken his place.
Winner: Jeremy Renner—I hope he steals this one from Jeff Bridges.
Best Actress
Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Helen Mirren, The Last Station
Carey Mulligan, An Education
Gabourey Sidibe, Precious
Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
Biggest Surprise: Helen Mirren—I though the Academy would have selected Emily Blunt.
Winner: Sandra Bullock—this is her year to shine.
Best Supporting Actor
Matt Damon, Invictus
Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Christopher Plummer, The Last Station
Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones
Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
Biggest Surprise: Stanley Tucci
Winner: Christoph Waltz—he’s swept this category this award season.
Best Supporting Actress
Penélope Cruz, Nine
Vera Farmiga, Up in the Air
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Crazy Heart
Anna Kendrick, Up in the Air
Mo’Nique, Precious
Biggest Surprise: Maggie Gyllenhaal. Julianne More received praise for her role in A Single Man.
Winner: Mo’Nique—hands down.
Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker
James Cameron, Avatar
Lee Daniels, Precious
Jason Reitman, Up in the Air
Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds
Biggest Surprise: None.
Winner: Kathryn Bigelow—she’s only the 4th woman to be nominated in this category. I hope she takes it home!
Best Original Screenplay
Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker
Alessandro Camon & Oren Moverman, The Messenger
Joel Coen & Ethan Coen, A Serious Man
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson & Tom McCarthy, Up
Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds
Biggest Surprise: Where’s (500)Days of Summer?
Winner: The Hurt Locker—brilliantly written.
Best Adapted Screenplay
Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci & Tony Roche, In the Loop
Neill Blomkamp & Terri Tatchell, District 9
Geoffrey Fletcher, Precious
Nick Hornby, An Education
Jason Reitman & Sheldon Turner, Up in the Air
Biggest Surprise: In the Loop?
Winner: Up in the Air
Who do you think got snubbed? What are your predictions?
Until D-Day, I've got a lot of movies to watch!
To see a full list of nominees click here.
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will be hosting the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on ABC March 7 at 7PM (CST).
PREDICTIONS:
Best Picture
Avatar
The Blind Side
District 9
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Precious
A Serious Man
Up
Up in the Air
Biggest surprises: The Blind Side and Up. As much as I love The Blind Side, I’m surprised it beat out The Hangover or Invictus.
Winner: Avatar—with its high success, I wouldn’t be surprised if this would be added to the mix.
Best Actor
Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
George Clooney, Up in the Air
Colin Firth, A Single Man
Morgan Freeman, Invictus
Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker
Biggest surprise: Jeremy Renner—I would have thought Matt Damon, Robert Downey JR, Tobey Maguire would have taken his place.
Winner: Jeremy Renner—I hope he steals this one from Jeff Bridges.
Best Actress
Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Helen Mirren, The Last Station
Carey Mulligan, An Education
Gabourey Sidibe, Precious
Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
Biggest Surprise: Helen Mirren—I though the Academy would have selected Emily Blunt.
Winner: Sandra Bullock—this is her year to shine.
Best Supporting Actor
Matt Damon, Invictus
Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Christopher Plummer, The Last Station
Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones
Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
Biggest Surprise: Stanley Tucci
Winner: Christoph Waltz—he’s swept this category this award season.
Best Supporting Actress
Penélope Cruz, Nine
Vera Farmiga, Up in the Air
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Crazy Heart
Anna Kendrick, Up in the Air
Mo’Nique, Precious
Biggest Surprise: Maggie Gyllenhaal. Julianne More received praise for her role in A Single Man.
Winner: Mo’Nique—hands down.
Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker
James Cameron, Avatar
Lee Daniels, Precious
Jason Reitman, Up in the Air
Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds
Biggest Surprise: None.
Winner: Kathryn Bigelow—she’s only the 4th woman to be nominated in this category. I hope she takes it home!
Best Original Screenplay
Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker
Alessandro Camon & Oren Moverman, The Messenger
Joel Coen & Ethan Coen, A Serious Man
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson & Tom McCarthy, Up
Quentin Tarantino, Inglourious Basterds
Biggest Surprise: Where’s (500)Days of Summer?
Winner: The Hurt Locker—brilliantly written.
Best Adapted Screenplay
Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci & Tony Roche, In the Loop
Neill Blomkamp & Terri Tatchell, District 9
Geoffrey Fletcher, Precious
Nick Hornby, An Education
Jason Reitman & Sheldon Turner, Up in the Air
Biggest Surprise: In the Loop?
Winner: Up in the Air
Who do you think got snubbed? What are your predictions?
Until D-Day, I've got a lot of movies to watch!
To see a full list of nominees click here.
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will be hosting the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on ABC March 7 at 7PM (CST).
Monday, February 1, 2010
GRAMMY HIGHLIGHTS
Here some HIGHlights from last night's Grammy's.
BEST PERFORMANCES:
As much I loved this performance, I do wish P!NK would have done something different than reenact performances from the Fun House tour.
The girl sure knows the meaning of being fierce.
MOST OVERRATED:
I know most of you love this performance. I mean Elton, Gaga, glitter, and fire? What else could be missing? Excitement.
WORST PERFORMANCE:
I know she isn't the Reba or Carrie of Country, but Princess Sparkles was bit off tune and Stevie was her background singer? It should have been the other way around. This performance has hot mess all over it.
MOST RANDOM PERFORMANCE:
The introduction and performance speak for itself.
WORST DRESSED:
At least she looks happy? Sorry Brit, this DG body suit looks like a bad attempt at Gaga.
Katy--this Zac Posen gown is not hot, it's cold.
BEST DRESSED:
Va-va-voom Heidi! (Emilio Pucci dress)
Posh would be proud J-Hud.
Lea Michele's second choice (Romona Keveza) was a winner!
Never thought I'd say this but Miley is looking her age in Herve Leger by Max Azaria dress. Will this be in Wal-Mart?
Next up--the granddaddy of grand shows--THE OSCARS.
What were your favorite HIGHlights and LOWlights?
BEST PERFORMANCES:
As much I loved this performance, I do wish P!NK would have done something different than reenact performances from the Fun House tour.
The girl sure knows the meaning of being fierce.
MOST OVERRATED:
I know most of you love this performance. I mean Elton, Gaga, glitter, and fire? What else could be missing? Excitement.
WORST PERFORMANCE:
I know she isn't the Reba or Carrie of Country, but Princess Sparkles was bit off tune and Stevie was her background singer? It should have been the other way around. This performance has hot mess all over it.
MOST RANDOM PERFORMANCE:
The introduction and performance speak for itself.
WORST DRESSED:
At least she looks happy? Sorry Brit, this DG body suit looks like a bad attempt at Gaga.
Katy--this Zac Posen gown is not hot, it's cold.
BEST DRESSED:
Va-va-voom Heidi! (Emilio Pucci dress)
Posh would be proud J-Hud.
Lea Michele's second choice (Romona Keveza) was a winner!
Never thought I'd say this but Miley is looking her age in Herve Leger by Max Azaria dress. Will this be in Wal-Mart?
Next up--the granddaddy of grand shows--THE OSCARS.
What were your favorite HIGHlights and LOWlights?
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Grammy Predictions
Here’s a short list of my predictions for this year’s Grammy’s.
RECORD OF THE YEAR:
Halo-Beyonce
I Gotta Feeling- The Black Eyed Peas
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift
Winner: Lady Gaga—Poker Face was the infectious anthem of 2009.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
I am.. Sasha Fierce- Beyonce
The E.N.D- The Black Eyed Peas
The Fame- Lady Gaga
Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King- Dave Mathews Band
Fearless- Taylor Swift
Winner: Taylor Swift—The 09 darling will take the icing on the cake on this one.
SONG OF THE YEAR:
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
Pretty Wings- Maxwell
Single Ladies- Beyonce
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift
Winner: Tough call—I’m going to bet on Gaga this round.
BEST NEW ARTIST:
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Tings Tings
Winner: MGMT
BEST FEMALE POP VOCAL:
Hometown Glory- Adele
Halo- Beyonce
Hot N’ Cold- Katy Perry
Sober- P!NK
You Belong With Me- T-Swift
Winner: Sparkles AKA Taylor Swift
BEST MALE POP VOCAL:
This Time- John Legend
Love You- Maxwell
Make It Mine- Jason Mraz
If You Don’t Know Me By Now- Seal
All About Love Again- Stevie Wonder
Winner: John Legend
BEST POP PEFORMANCE BY DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS:
I Gotta Feeling- The Black Eyed Peas
We Weren’t Born To Follow- Bon Jovi
Never Say Never- The Fray
Sara Smile- Daryl Hall & John Oates
Kids- MGMT
Winner: The Black Eyed Peas---this song always puts me in a good mood.
BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM:
The E.N.D- The Black Eyed Peas
Breathrough- Colbie Calliat
All I Ever Wanted- Kelly Clarkson
The Fray- The Fray
Funhouse- Pink
Winner- THE E.N.D
BEST DANCE RECORDING:
Boom Boom Pow- The Blacked Eyed Peas
When Love Takes Over- David Guetta & Kelly Rowland
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
Celebration- Madonna
Womanizer- Britney Spears
Winner- Gaga—duh.
BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP:
Can’t Find My Way Home- Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
Life in Technicolor II- Coldplay
21 Guns- Green Day
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
I’ll Go Crazy if I don’t Go Crazy Tonight- U2
Winner- Kings of Leon
BEST ROCK ALBUM:
Black Ice- AC/DC
Live From Madison Square Garden- Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
21st Century Breakdown-Green Day
Big Whiskey and The Groogrux King- Dave Mathews Band
No Line on the Horizon- U2
Winner- Green Day
BEST RAP ALBUM:
Universal Mind Control-Common
Relapse – Eminem
R.O.O.T.S. –Flo Rida
The Ecstatic- Mos Def
The Renaissance- Q- Tip
Winner—Anyone else but Eminem—he’s won this category 3 times already.
BEST CONTEMPORARY R&B ALBUM:
I Am…Sasha Fierce- Beyonce
Intuition – Jamie Foxx
The Introduction of Marcus Cooper- Please P
Ready- Trey Songz
Thr33 Rings- T-Pain
Winner—Beyonce, hands down.
BEST COUNTRY ALBUM:
The Foundation- Zac Brown Band
Twang- George Strait
Fearless-Taylor Swift
Defying Gravity-Keith Urban
Call Me Crazy-Lee Ann Womack
Winner- T-Swift
I didn't even touch base on all of the other categories. To see the real winners and other categories—tune in tonight 8PM/ET on CBS.
RECORD OF THE YEAR:
Halo-Beyonce
I Gotta Feeling- The Black Eyed Peas
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift
Winner: Lady Gaga—Poker Face was the infectious anthem of 2009.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
I am.. Sasha Fierce- Beyonce
The E.N.D- The Black Eyed Peas
The Fame- Lady Gaga
Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King- Dave Mathews Band
Fearless- Taylor Swift
Winner: Taylor Swift—The 09 darling will take the icing on the cake on this one.
SONG OF THE YEAR:
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
Pretty Wings- Maxwell
Single Ladies- Beyonce
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift
Winner: Tough call—I’m going to bet on Gaga this round.
BEST NEW ARTIST:
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Tings Tings
Winner: MGMT
BEST FEMALE POP VOCAL:
Hometown Glory- Adele
Halo- Beyonce
Hot N’ Cold- Katy Perry
Sober- P!NK
You Belong With Me- T-Swift
Winner: Sparkles AKA Taylor Swift
BEST MALE POP VOCAL:
This Time- John Legend
Love You- Maxwell
Make It Mine- Jason Mraz
If You Don’t Know Me By Now- Seal
All About Love Again- Stevie Wonder
Winner: John Legend
BEST POP PEFORMANCE BY DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS:
I Gotta Feeling- The Black Eyed Peas
We Weren’t Born To Follow- Bon Jovi
Never Say Never- The Fray
Sara Smile- Daryl Hall & John Oates
Kids- MGMT
Winner: The Black Eyed Peas---this song always puts me in a good mood.
BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM:
The E.N.D- The Black Eyed Peas
Breathrough- Colbie Calliat
All I Ever Wanted- Kelly Clarkson
The Fray- The Fray
Funhouse- Pink
Winner- THE E.N.D
BEST DANCE RECORDING:
Boom Boom Pow- The Blacked Eyed Peas
When Love Takes Over- David Guetta & Kelly Rowland
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
Celebration- Madonna
Womanizer- Britney Spears
Winner- Gaga—duh.
BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP:
Can’t Find My Way Home- Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
Life in Technicolor II- Coldplay
21 Guns- Green Day
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
I’ll Go Crazy if I don’t Go Crazy Tonight- U2
Winner- Kings of Leon
BEST ROCK ALBUM:
Black Ice- AC/DC
Live From Madison Square Garden- Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
21st Century Breakdown-Green Day
Big Whiskey and The Groogrux King- Dave Mathews Band
No Line on the Horizon- U2
Winner- Green Day
BEST RAP ALBUM:
Universal Mind Control-Common
Relapse – Eminem
R.O.O.T.S. –Flo Rida
The Ecstatic- Mos Def
The Renaissance- Q- Tip
Winner—Anyone else but Eminem—he’s won this category 3 times already.
BEST CONTEMPORARY R&B ALBUM:
I Am…Sasha Fierce- Beyonce
Intuition – Jamie Foxx
The Introduction of Marcus Cooper- Please P
Ready- Trey Songz
Thr33 Rings- T-Pain
Winner—Beyonce, hands down.
BEST COUNTRY ALBUM:
The Foundation- Zac Brown Band
Twang- George Strait
Fearless-Taylor Swift
Defying Gravity-Keith Urban
Call Me Crazy-Lee Ann Womack
Winner- T-Swift
I didn't even touch base on all of the other categories. To see the real winners and other categories—tune in tonight 8PM/ET on CBS.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Open Letter to Ms. Spears
Britney-
I’ve been a fan of yours way back when boy bands ruled the charts. Despite the lip-synching—you’re still one of my favorite entertainers. Everyone has a ‘Dark Age, but I’ve stuck by all 6 of yours. Even when you…
a) Cheated on Justin
b) Got married in Vegas
c) Married K- Fed
d) did Chaotic
e) Shaved your head
f) Dated a slimy Paparazzo
Brit—I’ve stuck by you through it all. Even at your at your greasiest moments, I knew you’d bounce back. I even saw you on your ‘come-back tour.’ Now that you’re life is gradually getting back together with a new BF, regular visitations with your children…can you please hire a stylist and new hairdresser. I think I can put better outfits together with my eyes closed. With all of your success and stardom—you should look like one (think Gaga, Beyonce). There are days when you pull it together (i.e. VMA’s 08). Let’s try to make this glamour look more routine.
You know it’s bad when Lindsay starts looking normal…
I’ve been a fan of yours way back when boy bands ruled the charts. Despite the lip-synching—you’re still one of my favorite entertainers. Everyone has a ‘Dark Age, but I’ve stuck by all 6 of yours. Even when you…
a) Cheated on Justin
b) Got married in Vegas
c) Married K- Fed
d) did Chaotic
e) Shaved your head
f) Dated a slimy Paparazzo
Brit—I’ve stuck by you through it all. Even at your at your greasiest moments, I knew you’d bounce back. I even saw you on your ‘come-back tour.’ Now that you’re life is gradually getting back together with a new BF, regular visitations with your children…can you please hire a stylist and new hairdresser. I think I can put better outfits together with my eyes closed. With all of your success and stardom—you should look like one (think Gaga, Beyonce). There are days when you pull it together (i.e. VMA’s 08). Let’s try to make this glamour look more routine.
You know it’s bad when Lindsay starts looking normal…
Saturday, January 23, 2010
If Blair Waldorf Joined a Sorority...
She might be something like this.
As a former sorority girl, I realize this sort of thing goes on in certain schools. I chose not to take it too seriously. In fact I thought parts of it were funny. What if she was being serious? HA—If that were the case-Dr. Drew would be all over that.
PS- Thanks KS for the hilarious link!
As a former sorority girl, I realize this sort of thing goes on in certain schools. I chose not to take it too seriously. In fact I thought parts of it were funny. What if she was being serious? HA—If that were the case-Dr. Drew would be all over that.
PS- Thanks KS for the hilarious link!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Hope for Haiti
George Clooney and Wyclef Jean are co-hosting 'Hope for Haiti' tonight. With the help of Hollywood this telethon airing on MTV, NBC, ABC, HBO, CNN (8-10 PM) will benefit the victims of the traumatic earthquake.
If you haven't donated already, maybe after watching this you will.
If that doesn't melt your heart, I don't know what will.
I've made a contribution through UNICEF.
But you can also donate to these organizations:
http://www.redcross.org/
http://stillerstrong.org
http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/
http://www.yele.org
http://www.wfp.org
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/
http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti
Every little bit helps.
If you haven't donated already, maybe after watching this you will.
If that doesn't melt your heart, I don't know what will.
I've made a contribution through UNICEF.
But you can also donate to these organizations:
http://www.redcross.org/
http://stillerstrong.org
http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/
http://www.yele.org
http://www.wfp.org
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/
http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti
Every little bit helps.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Let Go
Sometimes it's hard to let go of the past. Whether it's an ex, an old friend...at one point you have to let go. Separate yourself from that person and move on to become a better one. Before, I get too deep on you…here are some things (in a celebrity sense) that I’ve let go. As a 90’s child, I followed all the 'it' trends and celebs.
My undying love for Hanson (that’s right, Hanson).
From the ages of 11-15-I was the ULTIMATE teeny-bopper. In today’s terms, you could compare my obsession to the Twi-Hards. At one point, I really really thought I was going to be Mrs. Taylor Hanson (embarrassing?). As I got older my obsession faded and moved on to bigger and better things like Death Cab For Cutie. Eventually, I grew up and Hanson did too. In this case, we didn’t grow up together. They all got married and had tons of babies.
Mariah Carey
I used to LOVE Mariah Carey—especially in the Fantasy days. Before she went R&B and started wearing butterfly rings. Old School Mariah used to be full of great pop songs. At some point you have to move on from crop tops and low-rise jeans…unfortunately, Mariah hasn’t. New comers like Adele can show Mariah it's not always about that Glitter...it's more about the voice.
Low Rise Flare Jeans
Before the skinny jean—there was the low-rise flare jeans. Girls—you know what I’m talking about. The jeans were so low that people could practically see your underwear. I’m proud to say that I’ve retired these from my wardrobe.
Short Haircuts
You know those days when you feel like you need a change? A short haircut normally does the trick. Until you look back on pictures and ask yourself, ‘why did my friends let me do this?’ Not all short haircuts look bad…they’re just not for me. Future reference—my dear friends, please don’t let me cut my hair short.
You get the picture--I could go on and on.
The point is--eventually those flare jeans start to look funny. Or that boy band doesn't appeal to you anymore. As you move on from the old, you realize there are new things to try (skinny jeans, Glee, Ke$ha). Even if you choose the same path or a different one, it’s still always fun to reminisce on the good times.
My undying love for Hanson (that’s right, Hanson).
From the ages of 11-15-I was the ULTIMATE teeny-bopper. In today’s terms, you could compare my obsession to the Twi-Hards. At one point, I really really thought I was going to be Mrs. Taylor Hanson (embarrassing?). As I got older my obsession faded and moved on to bigger and better things like Death Cab For Cutie. Eventually, I grew up and Hanson did too. In this case, we didn’t grow up together. They all got married and had tons of babies.
Mariah Carey
I used to LOVE Mariah Carey—especially in the Fantasy days. Before she went R&B and started wearing butterfly rings. Old School Mariah used to be full of great pop songs. At some point you have to move on from crop tops and low-rise jeans…unfortunately, Mariah hasn’t. New comers like Adele can show Mariah it's not always about that Glitter...it's more about the voice.
Low Rise Flare Jeans
Before the skinny jean—there was the low-rise flare jeans. Girls—you know what I’m talking about. The jeans were so low that people could practically see your underwear. I’m proud to say that I’ve retired these from my wardrobe.
Short Haircuts
You know those days when you feel like you need a change? A short haircut normally does the trick. Until you look back on pictures and ask yourself, ‘why did my friends let me do this?’ Not all short haircuts look bad…they’re just not for me. Future reference—my dear friends, please don’t let me cut my hair short.
You get the picture--I could go on and on.
The point is--eventually those flare jeans start to look funny. Or that boy band doesn't appeal to you anymore. As you move on from the old, you realize there are new things to try (skinny jeans, Glee, Ke$ha). Even if you choose the same path or a different one, it’s still always fun to reminisce on the good times.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
SUPER SIZED GOLDEN GLOBE EDITION
In case you were on another planet...the Golden Globes were on tonight! I love 'Red Carpet Season.' I love the glitz, the glamour, the laughs, the tears and the speeches. But, first and foremost...I love the glamour!
BEST DRESSED:
I thought Lea Micheala had her coming out party on the carpet tonight. She looked ab-solutley stunning in an Oscar De La Renta gown.
Olivia Wilde brought on the sex appeal in a Gucci Gown that fit her like a glove. She looked gorg.
Golden Globe Winner Sandra Bullock glowed in a purple Bottega Veneta gown.
NOT SO BEST DRESSED:
Some of you may disagree...but Mrs. Ben Affleck looked off tonight. She looked a bit haggard. The grayish tone of her dress didn't really compliment her skin tone. Not one of her best looks.
Chloe is known to take risks. I thought the dress didn't fit her well...it look like the dress was wearing her instead of her wearing the dress.
BIGGEST TREND: Flesh Toned Gowns
Drew was one of many celebs who tackled the nude trend. Not sure how I feel about this Red Carpet Trend, but I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of it at The Oscars.
BEST SPEECHES:
Hands down, most inspirational speech of the night.
T-Bone Streep does nothing wrong in my heart.
I also loved Sandra Bullock's speech. 2009 was the year of the Bullock. It was so deserved and I am thrilled that she is receiving so much success at this time.
Host Ricky Gervais did a great job! I don't know if it was the alcohol talking, but I enjoyed his sense of humor. His introduction to Mel Gibson=comedic genius.
BEST DRESSED:
I thought Lea Micheala had her coming out party on the carpet tonight. She looked ab-solutley stunning in an Oscar De La Renta gown.
Olivia Wilde brought on the sex appeal in a Gucci Gown that fit her like a glove. She looked gorg.
Golden Globe Winner Sandra Bullock glowed in a purple Bottega Veneta gown.
NOT SO BEST DRESSED:
Some of you may disagree...but Mrs. Ben Affleck looked off tonight. She looked a bit haggard. The grayish tone of her dress didn't really compliment her skin tone. Not one of her best looks.
Chloe is known to take risks. I thought the dress didn't fit her well...it look like the dress was wearing her instead of her wearing the dress.
BIGGEST TREND: Flesh Toned Gowns
Drew was one of many celebs who tackled the nude trend. Not sure how I feel about this Red Carpet Trend, but I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of it at The Oscars.
BEST SPEECHES:
Hands down, most inspirational speech of the night.
T-Bone Streep does nothing wrong in my heart.
I also loved Sandra Bullock's speech. 2009 was the year of the Bullock. It was so deserved and I am thrilled that she is receiving so much success at this time.
Host Ricky Gervais did a great job! I don't know if it was the alcohol talking, but I enjoyed his sense of humor. His introduction to Mel Gibson=comedic genius.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Waiting Game
Currently, I'm sitting in a room full of people who are having the same thoughts as me... "Why me?" "How long will be here for?" "Why didn't I try to get out of this?"
This can only mean one thing...jury duty. I thought about trying to get out of it, but I always knew it would haunt me and become a problem in a few months.
Waiting for them to call my number (lucky #83) got me thinking about Conan. I can't imagine what's going through his head right now. NBC has really screwed up. Why would they risk losing the funny-big haired comedian?
He released a statement yesterday...
"People of Earth:
In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I’ve been absurdly lucky. That said, I’ve been suddenly put in a very public predicament and my bosses are demanding an immediate decision.
Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over the Tonight Show in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meant everything to me. I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passed up far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literally hundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into the future. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree of ratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lasting audience at 11:30 is impossible without both.
But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months, with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in their long-established late night schedule.
Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35. For 60 years the Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news. I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day to accommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I consider to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 simply isn’t the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this move I will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from David Letterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot. That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy.
So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoy hosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it is for me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievably hard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of the Tonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is its destruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and the Internet a time slot doesn’t matter. But with the Tonight Show, I believe nothing could matter more.
There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to set the record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly have no idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve this quickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of, for a company that values our work.
Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair; it’s always been that way.
I leave you with what Conan does best...making people laugh.
This can only mean one thing...jury duty. I thought about trying to get out of it, but I always knew it would haunt me and become a problem in a few months.
Waiting for them to call my number (lucky #83) got me thinking about Conan. I can't imagine what's going through his head right now. NBC has really screwed up. Why would they risk losing the funny-big haired comedian?
He released a statement yesterday...
"People of Earth:
In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I’ve been absurdly lucky. That said, I’ve been suddenly put in a very public predicament and my bosses are demanding an immediate decision.
Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over the Tonight Show in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meant everything to me. I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passed up far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literally hundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into the future. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree of ratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lasting audience at 11:30 is impossible without both.
But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months, with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in their long-established late night schedule.
Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35. For 60 years the Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news. I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day to accommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I consider to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 simply isn’t the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this move I will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from David Letterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot. That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy.
So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoy hosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it is for me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievably hard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of the Tonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is its destruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and the Internet a time slot doesn’t matter. But with the Tonight Show, I believe nothing could matter more.
There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to set the record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly have no idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve this quickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of, for a company that values our work.
Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair; it’s always been that way.
I leave you with what Conan does best...making people laugh.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Time to Put Pen to Paper
Hello, Blog world. It's me, Vanessa.
I've been contemplating starting a blog for the past year. After days, months, hours of deciding if I should do it or not, I decided it's time to put pen to paper. I'm going to try to use that motto for my life this year.
I watched Sex & The City the movie last night...it had been awhile since I had watched Carrie and gang. It was like getting reacquainted with old friends. I can't say that I'm super excited for the new movie (get your cosmos ready 5/28/10). A trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-iryx1vkoE) had recently come out for it...not really sure what to think...other than the fact that I will be "Carrie'd away." Any thoughts?
After watching the movie--I did get the sudden urge to shop. If only DVF, Chanel, D&G, Proenza Schouler were all within my reach....and budget.
For now, I'll keep on dreaming.
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