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Oscars 2011 Fashion: Best and Worst Dressed – PHOTOS

February 28, 2011 By Cara Harrington 7 Comments

The Academy Awards is the highlight of awards season. A celeb’s garb at the Oscars can make or break their fashion icon status in just one night. Sure, winning that naked gold little man is what the night’s supposed to be about, but even if you loose at least you look damn good. Here are the Fashion Winners for the night… (You can click HERE for the 2011 Oscars Winners List…)

Mila Kunis – She wore an airy lavender lace gown that hugged her body in all the right places. Elie Saa created this dress that was easily one of my favorites and will no doubt be on several best dressed lists.

Jennifer Hudson looked amazing in her Versace. Camera and tv hues affected just about every red color palate that walked the carpet. I believe Hudson’s gown was a tangerine masterpiece. I typically avoid any color in the orange family, but this was by far one of the best dresses on the red carpet. She will be fighting Kunis for the place as Best Dressed. It’s a tough call.

Gwyneth Paltrow – As much as the mere mention of GOOP sends my eyes rolling followed by exasperated sighs, Paltrow’s look was refreshing in the sea of Bumpit filled updos and gowns with trains. Her metallic Calvin Klein was modern. (The fact that her mother is Blythe Danner helped.)

Amy Adams will be present on most best dressed lists with her gorgeous L’Wren Scott dress. The navy blue against her hair made her pop on the carpet and drew your eyes.

Honorable Mentions…

Michelle Williams‘ pearly Chanel dress worked wonders with her platinum super short locks without washing her out.

Natalie Portman wore a purple/wine colored gown that downplayed her growing baby bump but still looked chic. The Rodarte creation will probably find it’s way to several best dressed lists.

Halle Berry chose a champagne toned Marchesa dress that will also make it’s way to many best dressed lists.

Sandra Bullock embraced the red dress trend that was a popular choice this year. Her Vera Wang gown was beautiful, but didn’t outshine her competition.

Penelope Cruz‘s dress put me on the fence. I love that she is proud of her post baby figure and went with such a bold choice, but this flaming red gown looks more like an ice dancer’s costume. Regardless, she still looked fantastic.

Reese Witherspoon was channeling Julia Roberts simple black Valentino number from a few years back, but her dress in comparison to the aforementioned eye-catching garbs looked boring.

On the Fence…

I had to add a place for Cate Blanchett. I adore her and her fearless sense of style, but this Givenchy gown has qualities I love and hate. The front has too much of a messy bib quality, but the back has playful and skin revealing structure. The pale pink/purple hue is a gorgeous color on her, but the fake sleeves are such a head smacker. You will find her on both best and worst dressed lists today as many others will be split between worshiping it’s risky integrity and hating on it due to the odd nature. Yet, there is still something about it I love.

Oh Honey, No…

Nicole Kidman is a statuesque beauty that towers over everyone on the carpet. So why she gave herself a kimono battleship hip look is beyond me. It covered her lovely figure and looked unpolished. Dior is typically one of my favorites and never as safe as say…Calvin Klein…but this had to send Tim Gunn’s tender fashion sense into fits.

Scarlett Johansson wore a carpet clashing red/magenta hue. First mistake. Pair that with the lace and the ill fit around her chest and we have a rejected Victoria Secret design.

Melissa Leo‘s Marc Bouwer gown will also be a repeat on the worst dressed. It was an Elvis meets Star Wars. Never a good fashion marriage.

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Oscars Nomination Snubs 2011

January 25, 2011 By Cara Harrington Leave a Comment

The 2011 Academy Award nominees were announced early this morning. 10 films are up for Best Picture, including my pick for the win ‘Inception,’ however Christopher Nolan was notably snub from the Best Director nominees list. He also failed to make the directing list last year after the phenomenal success of ‘The Dark Knight.’

‘The Fighter’ is up for Best Picture. Christian Bale and Amy Adams each received nominations in for the film, but Mark Wahlberg was snubbed for his performance.

Golden Globe contenders ‘The Tourist’ and ‘Burlesque’ were also totally absent from every category. Both films failed to land a single nomination. Looks like Ricky Gervais was right.

Despite his heavy campaign efforts, Justin Timberlake was snubbed along with his co-star, Andrew Garfield. Ryan Gosling was generating huge Oscar buzz for his performance in ‘Blue Valentine,’ but didn’t make the list. Mila Kunis was another actress that we all assumed would make the cut. Unfortunately she too was snubbed. Barbara Hershey was another actress that should be on the list for her supporting performance in “The Black Swan.”

The full 2011 Oscar Nominees List can be found by clicking HERE…

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Oscar Nominees 2011 – FULL LIST

January 25, 2011 By Cara Harrington 1 Comment

The 2011 Academy Awards and the nominees were announced in the wee hours of the morning. I am guessing Lindsay Lohan wasn’t waiting eagerly by the phone.

James Franco and Anne Hathaway are hosting the 2011 Oscars and nabbed the honor of being two of the youngest to host the Academy Awards. ‘The Kings Speech’ had the most nominations with 12 chances to take home an Oscar. “True Grit” received 10 nods. When it comes to Best Picture there are a whopping 10 films that will battle it out for the award. It seems ridiculous but ‘Black Swan,’ ‘The Fighter,’ ‘Inception’ – my pick for the win, ‘The Kids Are All Right,’ ‘The King’s Speech,’ ‘127 Hours,’ ‘The Social Network,’ ‘Toy Story 3,’ ‘True Grit’ and ‘Winter’s Bone’ are all contenders.

2011 Oscar Nominees List:

Best Motion Picture of the Year
* Black Swan
* The Fighter
* Inception
* The Kids Are All Right
* The King’s Speech
* 127 Hours
* The Social Network
* Toy Story 3
* True Grit
* Winter’s Bone

Achievement in Directing
* Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan
* David O. Russell, The Fighter
* Tom Hooper, The King’s Speech
* David Fincher, The Social Network
* Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, True Grit

Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
* Javier Bardem, Biutiful
* Jeff Bridges, True Grit
* Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network
* Colin Firth, The King’s Speech
* James Franco, 127 Hours

Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
* Christian Bale, The Fighter
* John Hawkes, Winter’s Bone
* Jeremy Renner, The Town
* Mark Ruffalo, The Kids Are All Right
* Geoffrey Rush, The King’s Speech

Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
* Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right
* Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole
* Jennifer Lawrence, Winter’s Bone
* Natalie Portman, Black Swan
* Michelle Wiliams, Blue Valentine

Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
* Amy Adams, The Fighter
* Helena Bonham Carter, The King’s Speech
* Melissa Leo, The Fighter
* Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit
* Jacki Weaver, Animal Kingdom

Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
* How to Train Your Dragon
* The Illusionist
* Toy Story 3

Original Screenplay
* Another Year, Written by Mike Leigh
* The Fighter, Screenplay by Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson. Story by Keith Dorrington, Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson
* Inception, Written by Christopher Nolan
* The Kids Are All Right, Written by Lisa Cholodenko and Stuart Blumberg
* The King’s Speech, Screenplay by David Seidler

Adapted Screenplay
* 127 Hours, Screenplay by Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy
* The Social Network, Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin
* Toy Story 3, Screenplay by Michael Arndt. Story by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich
* True Grit, Written for the screen by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
* Winter’s Bone, Adapted for the screen by Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini

Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
* Biutiful (Mexico)
* Dogtooth (Greece)
* In a Better World (Denmark)
* Incendies (Canada)
* Outside the Law (Hors-la-loi, Algeria)

Original Score
* John Powell, How to Train Your Dragon
* Hans Zimmer, Inception
* Alexandre Desplat, The King’s Speech
* A.R. Rahman, 127 Hours
* Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network

Original Song
* “Coming Home,” Music and Lyrics by Tom Douglas, Troy Verges and Hillary Lindsey (Country Strong)
* “I See the Light,” Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Glenn Slater (Tangled)
* “If I Rise,” Music by A.R. Rahman; Lyrics by Dido and Rollo Armstrong (127 Hours)
* “We Belong Together,” Music and Lyrics by Randy Newman (Toy Story 3)

Achievement in Art Direction
* Alice in Wonderland
* Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I
* Inception
* The King’s Speech
* True Grit

Achievement in Cinematography
* Black Swan, Matthew Libatique
* Inception, Wally Pfister
* The King’s Speech, Danny Cohen
* The Social Network, Jeff Cronenweth
* True Grit, Roger Deakins

Achievement in Costume Design
* Alice in Wonderland, Colleen Atwood
* I Am Love, Antonella Cannarozzi
* The King’s Speech, Jenny Beavan
* The Tempest, Sandy Powell
* True Grit, Mary Zophres

Best Documentary Feature
* Exit through the Gift Shop
* Gasland
* Inside Job
* Restrepo
* Waste Land

Best Documentary Short Subject
* Killing in the Name
* Poster Girl
* Strangers No More
* Sun Come Up
* The Warriors of Qiugang

Achievement in Film Editing
* Black Swan, Andrew Weisblum
* The Fighter, Pamela Martin
* The King’s Speech, Tariq Anwar
* 127 Hours, Jon Harris
* The Social Network, Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter

Achievement in Makeup
* Barney’s Version
* The Way Back
* The Wolfman

Best Animated Short Film
* Day & Night
* The Gruffalo
* Let’s Pollute
* The Lost Thing
* Madagascar, carnet de voyage (Madagascar, a Journey Diary)

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Sandra Bullock Moves Out

March 18, 2010 By Crista Webster Leave a Comment

Yesterday, reports began flying after ‘In Touch’ weekly released a story that Sandra Bullock’s husband, Jesse James, was cheating on her with some tattoo artist named Michelle ‘Bombshell’ McGee. In case you haven’t heard about that yet, click here for a refresher and Michelle Bombshell Mcgee pictures

Now, People Magazine is reporting that Bullock has in fact moved out of the home she shared with James.

The actress left the Southern California house she shares with James just days before a report of infidelity by her husband surfaced, a source tells PEOPLE.

Bullock, 45, left on Monday, the source says. Bullock, who won her first Oscar – a Best Actress award – for The Blind Side on March 7, also abruptly canceled a trip to Europe for the London premiere of the film.

This is yet another starlet to fall victim to the ‘Best Actress Oscar Curse.’ Hilary Swank split with her husband, Chad Lowe, after winning the award twice, Resse Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe ended their marriage after she took home the award for ‘Walk the Line,’ and as we reported earlier this week, Kate Winslet-who won for her performance in ‘The Reader,’ is officially separated from her director-husband, Sam Mendes. Add Halle Berry to that line up too. She and hubby Eric Benet divorced in 2005 after it was discovered he was a sex addict and had been cheating.

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George Clooney Drunk at the Oscars – Video

March 8, 2010 By Crista Webster 5 Comments

Was it just me, or did George Clooney seem a little off at last night’s Oscar ceremony?

The usually accommodating Clooney breezed by many reporters on the red carpet and, though funny, seemed to glare throughout the telecast.

However, his off attitude with reporters was not the case with the ladies. After swooping in and kissing several women (including snatching a kiss on Queen Latifiah’s arm), Clooney revealed his secret.

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Via E!:

“To show you why I mean it,” Clooney offered the perfectly delighted gal he’d just kiss-kissed, the Oscar-winning dude opened his tux jacket.

And there, gleaming and looking awfully deliciously discreet, was a silver flask.

Although funny, this really isn’t the first time someone had to hit the sauce to lip-lock with some of Hollywood’s biggest players. Seriously, can you imagine having to plant one on Harvey Weinstein?

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Madonna’s Vodka Temper Tantrum at Elton John’s After Party

March 8, 2010 By Holly Stafford 1 Comment

Madonna reportedly had a little bit of a hissy fit during Sir Elton John’s intimate pre-Oscars party when the bartender couldn’t provide her with her favorite vodka. She asked organizers to provide her with her favorite Belvedere vodka, instead of the Grey Goose, who was sponsoring the party – which is what caused Madge to flip her shiz!

Per Mirror:

“It was left to one rather nervous waiter to tell her only Grey Goose was available and when he did all hell broke loose. Madonna was dropping F-bombs like they were going out of fashion. Fortunately Guy [Oseary] was able to calm her down. But she sulked about the vodka and ordered a non-alcoholic virgin mojito instead. She was clearly up for a drink, but wasn’t prepared to compromise on her vodka choice.”

Wow, thats weird! Only Grey Goose at a party sponsored by Grey Goose? Who would have thought? Seems like she’s getting a little finicky in her old age! That incident apparently seemed to set the mood for the rest of the Material Girls’ night – resulting in her rudely snubbing Jane Fonda.

“Jane spotted Madonna and yelled, ‘Hey Madonna! It’s me… Jane’. But Madonna didn’t even turn to look at her and just said, ‘Hey Jane’ as she marched past.”

Apparently Madonna has no social skills unless she is drunk or talking about herself.

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Helen Mirren’s Tattoo-PHOTOS

March 8, 2010 By Crista Webster 1 Comment

Seems as though prim and proper British actress Helen Mirren has a bit of a wild side.

The actress, who was nominated this year for an Academy Award for her performance in ‘The Last Station,’ sported a tattoo along with her Chopard jewels and Monique Lhuillier gown.

Via Popeater:

“I decided to get a tattoo because it was the most shocking thing I could think of doing… Now I’m utterly disgusted and shocked because it’s become completely mainstream, which is unacceptable to me.”

No worries Dame Helen (yes, she is a dame-literally), old bitches with tats are hot.

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Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long are a Couple!

March 10, 2009 By Xine 1 Comment

Thank you to “He’s Just Not That Into You” for making this 8-year friendship blossom into something more. Star Magazine reports that Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long were seen doing some very couply things at an Oscar after-party a week ago:

At Vanity Fair’s post-Oscars party, Ginnifer and Justin “were very close. She was stroking his arm, he was kissing her cheek, and they held hands all evening,” a source tells Star. “They were trying to be cool, but it was obvious they’re a couple. They even left together.”

It has been rumoured that Ginnifer has had a crush on Justin for some time, even though in interviews they have both stated that their relationship is more ‘familial’ than romantic. I guess everything can change!

Ginnifer was last linked with actor Chris Klein, a relationship which ended just this past December. I am thinking that is kind of fitting, since her and Justin have hooked up between then and now. How much you want to bet that Justin finally showed interest and Ginnifer was more than willing to toss Chris aside for him? This is all heresay, but it’s FUN!

Justin was last linked with his other “HJNTIY” co-star Drew Barrymore, and is still friends with her–which is always a good sign. I am not friends with any of my exes, I can tell you that much!

So what does everyone think of this new couple? I think it’s cute, especially because I like Justin Long.

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Sarah Jessica Parker – Boob Job or Wonder Bra?

March 10, 2009 By Holly Stafford 13 Comments

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker has been always rumored about having a nose job, something that she had always denied, but more recently she has been also rumored to have had a boob job. The 43 year old star, who says she refuses to obsess about getting older and is happy with how she looks, says she isn’t interested in having any cosmetic surgery.

Per PerezRevenge:

“It’s a real crucible because you feel daunted by your peers who somehow get younger and younger. People older than me have fewer lines than I do. And no, you’re not supposed to talk about it – you’re supposed to admire the fact that they look 22 even though they’re 58.” Says Parker.

The rumors of a supposed boob job are based on pictures taken of the actress at the 2009 “Oscars” where Parker did seem a little more full in that area. But judging by the pictures themselves, I’d be less inclined to believe the surgery actually took place and more inclined to believe its just the results of a really good push up bra. They don’t call them the “Wonder Bra” for nothing!

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Kristen Stewart Disses “Twilight” and Its Fans

February 24, 2009 By Crista Webster 9 Comments

“Twilight” actress and weed-lover Kristen Stewart was notably absent from this past Sunday’s Oscar ceremony. Buzz surrounding the possibility that Stewart would present with her co-star and my love slave, Robert Pattinson fizzled once Sparklepants showed up on the red carpet flying solo (Sorry honey, the Dame wouldn’t let me off work to join you!).

However, for some odd reason Stewart’s father, television producer John Stewart was at the ceremony and stopped for a few red-carpet interviews of his own. When asked by Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush as to why his daughter declined presenting at the ceremony, Stewart replied that KStew will present at the Oscars under certain conditions:

“When it’s a great movie, not just one that makes a lot of money.”

Ouch! Apparently, good old dad wasn’t as fond of the teen-vampire romance as the rest of us. I don’t think KStew’s feelings are too hurt as she seems to share his view on the film. I am led to believe she had to decline presenting because there wasn’t enough for her to find a designer willing to make her a dress out of hemp.

In an interview with this month’s Nylon Magazine, Stewart gave her two cents about “Twilight” Mania and the fans that have made the franchise so popular:

“Anywhere we’d go for ‘Twilight’ was a psychotic situation. The sound was deafening, and it’s thoughtless, as well… You get a slew of all these bulls**** questions like, ‘What’s it like to kiss a vampire?’ and ‘How much do you love Robert?’ Then you’ll get one that’s actually real, but you’re like, ‘No, I can’t right now, I can’t even consider [it].”

Unfortunately for Kristen, she is contractually obligated to continue making the “Twilight” saga. Hey, at least it’s a lot of money for weed and munchies, right?

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