George Christy 03-12-2010Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:32PM“Shall we talk about the men? They looked wonderful. I assure you that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin didn’t have an easy time with hosting and the jokes they wanted to play with. When I hosted the Emmys, the elders warned me with, ‘You can’t say that!’” Our chief of fashion police, Joan Rivers, is assessing the Super Bowl of Cinema, the 82nd Oscarcast which kicked in with more viewers (41.3 ...
And the Oscar goes to...Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:53PMThe awards season in Hollywood ended Sunday night when "The Hurt Locker" took home a surprising six Oscars, including Best Motion Picture. Preceding the event was Barbara Walters' Oscar Special. During her program, Walters recapped her show's past and announced that this year's would be the last.
‘Dirty but hilarious’ take on ‘Sunset Boulevard’Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:16PMThe great silent screen star Norma Doesmen salts much of her conversation with exclamation marks, like this: “You lie, lie, lie, lie!!!! They still want me!!!!! Me! Me!! Me!!!! Me!!!!!! Me!!!!!!! Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Stephen Harper asks the nation to respond on YouTubeThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:55PMAt 8:45 a.m. PST Prime Minister Stephen Harper will address the nation via YouTube. He wants your questions about Canada's economic plan.
Bash Compactor: Oscar Off the Shelf and Out of the ClosetThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:21AMSize isn’t everything, but after my disastrous marriage, I never date short men anymore. Oscar is only 13 inches tall, though very buff for his small stature, weighing in at eight pounds. Is my prejudice against his height why I’ve been avoiding the Academy Award ritual lately?
The glamorous world of Lebanese haute coutureThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:41AMGowns drape seductively; splits are thigh-high; fabrics are sheer and sparkling with embellishments: Welcome to the glamorous world of Lebanese haute couture.
Amy Scherzer's Diary: DeBartolo family hosts All-Star Charity GalaThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:30AMOscar Night AmericaStars came out Sunday at Tampa Theatre's red carpet benefit, Oscar Night America-Tampa Bay. Only these 500 sequined and furred stars were local movie buffs, enthusiastically emerging from huge, honking limos to be greeted by screaming volunteer fans, paparazzi and talent agent Pat Fenda as "Roan Jivers." Spotted before the telecast of the 82nd Academy Awards: emcees Brendan ...
Stars align in KennebunkThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:10AMEditor's Note: Town columns for Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells and Ogunquit will now run monthly on a rotating basis.
Vanity Fair's Oscar Party (PHOTOS)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:41PMTrue to tradition, the Vanity Fair party was this year's hottest Oscar night ticket. For those of us who tune in to the Academy Awards as much for the fashion as for the film, we relish the opportunity to play fashion police a second time.
Winners, losers party together after OscarsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:46PMIf there's one thing Oscar is a past-master at, it's partying! Andthat's especially true after those career- and life-changing envelopesare opened and everyone knows who wins and loses.
Last word on the OscarsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:19PMWell, that was a long night, wasn't it? A few more thoughts, before we close the book on the 82nd annual Academy Awards . . .
Red Carpet Fading AwayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:51PMThere is one entire category of fashion wear that is losing the limelight: dressy evening clothes.
Keanu Hints at a New Bill & Ted AdventureMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:20PMNeo orders The Matrix to configure the long-awaited B&T sequel? There's little actual glamour on the Oscar's red carpet.
Partying with the stars at Vanity Fair's post-Oscar bashMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:20AMHOLLYWOOD, CALIF. -- The stars are in hi-def 3-D smell-o-vision tonight, reeking of tobacco, sporting a sweaty sheen, squirming in a pileup of breasts, buttocks and best wishes. In the Terrace Room of the Sunset Tower Hotel, actors and showbiz types mosh toward the champagne, hoping to recapture whatever twisted high comes from watching their peers win and lose chunks of gold-plated hardware. In ...
Newsweek: Five ways to fix the OscarsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:55AMThis year's ceremony promised something for everybody. So why did it feel like it was meant for nobody?
The 2010 Oscars -- As It HappenedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:08AMWelcome to AFP's live report on the 2010 Oscars. A crush of stars in all their finery are beginning to descend on Hollywood?s Kodak Theatre for the movie industry?s biggest night out.
So Which Oscars Dress Did Robin Choose?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:43AMNearly 40,000 people logged on to 'Good Morning America's' Web site to weigh in and help Robin Roberts decide which dress to wear to the Oscars. More than half said Shawn Reddy's deep-purple gown was their favorite.
At Oscars: Onstage drama, backstage delightMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10AMLOS ANGELES - One of the most emotional moments backstage came after screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher won for his adapted screenplay to Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Saphire and Mo'Nique won supporting actress for playing the film's malevolent mother.
Green Gowns On Oscar's Red CarpetMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:01AMWhat's Your Reaction? Even with Linda Loudermilk and Stella McCartney's high-end sustainable clothing, it is still an effort to get eco-minded celebs into black tie worthy gowns.
5 Best Oscar Red Carpet gowns…who was the best dressed lady? Check out pics…Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:55AMThis year’s Oscar night was full of unforeseen elements. Like the first ever for a lady director to grab an Oscar for her movie, or the first time win of all the major category winners (first Oscar for Sandra Bullock, Jeff Bridges, Christoph Waltz and Mo’Nique). We can never miss out the red carpet show while [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "5 Best Oscar Red Carpet gowns…who was the best ...
Onstage drama and backstage delight at the Academy AwardsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:53AMThe best seat at the Oscars is backstage. USA TODAY's Anthony Breznican was in the wings of the Kodak Theatre Sunday night, capturing off-the-cuff moments that followed the staged events.
Red carpet hits and missesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:52AMThere were bursts of creativity and glitter at the Oscars, writes fashion editor Janice Breen Burns.
Kathryn Bigelow and 'The Hurt Locker' make Oscar historyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:20AMKathryn Bigelow made history Sunday night at the 82d Annual Academy Awards, becoming the first woman to win best director, for "The Hurt Locker," which captured six awards, including best picture.
The big 'Hurt'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:09AMKathryn Bigelow made history last night at the 82d Annual Academy Awards, becoming the first woman to win best director, for "The Hurt Locker," which captured six awards, including best picture.
NAME STARS, UNNAMED DESIGNERSMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:06AMYou can count on the Oscars for a night of epic glamour meant to pump adrenaline into viewers' veins. As for fashion — the kind that pushes boundaries and fires creative minds — its advent on the red carpet is as rare as an ice storm in Belize.
Eastday-Stars adopt casual air for rehearsalSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:20PMRobert Downey Jr. Charlize Theron. Kathy Bates. John Travolta. Tina Fey. Matt Damon. Jake Gyllenhaal. Kate Winslet. Penelope Cruz. Tom Hanks. Jennifer Lopez. Robin Williams. Zoe Saldana. Sarah Jessica Parker.
Stars come out for Oscar rehearsalSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:14PMThere were so many stars inside the Kodak Theatre Saturday, it looked like a casual version of tonight's Oscar broadcast.
How to throw a great last-minute Oscars party at homeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:31PMWhether you've been planning an Oscar party for some time or just want to throw together something fun as you and your friends gather to watch the 82nd Annual Academy Awards tonight, there's one aspect on which all professional party planners agree: You MUST have a red carpet.
EXCLUSIVE: Sandra Bullock’s Oscars Good Luck Charm from Leigh Anne TuohySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:26PMCourtesy Alex and Ani; Dave Allocca/Startraks While Oscar nominee Sandra Bullock certainly has her pick of baubles from any jeweler she’d like, the actress might just choose sentiment over statement for tonight’s red carpet. Leigh Anne Tuohy, the real-life woman whom Sandra portrayed in her Oscar-nominated role in The Blind Side, and her daughter Collins [...]
Stars dressed down, shining bright at rehearsalsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:48AMLOS ANGELES - Robert Downey, Jr. Charlize Theron. Kathy Bates. John Travolta. Tina Fey. Matt Damon. Jake Gyllenhaal....
The 82nd Academy AwardsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:24AMThe Oscars may seem as if they're all about who gets to hoist those 8.5-pound statuettes, but the designers whose gowns are worn to the ceremony are the night's other big winners, raking in millions in PR and buzz. (We're still talking about that vintage Valentino Julia Roberts wore in 2001, when she won for that dress and maybe for Erin Brockovich.) Red-carpet faves like Oscar de la Renta and ...
Picture perfect looks for Oscar's red carpetSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:01AMAnd now for the most important part of tonight ... the clothes, the hair, the makeup! A couple of editors from AOL's Web site StyleList are here to offer a few predictions and even discuss two words that strike fear in the heart of any fashionista: Mariah Carey .Laura Kenney (hair and makeup) and Marissa Gold (fashion) have a habit of not holding back. Q. What colors will we see on the red ...
Charlize 'not wearing undies'Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:52AMCharlize Theron has let it slip that she won't be wearing underwear at the glamorous Oscars event...
Oscar’s fashion horrorSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:09AMThe Oscars is not about pleasing the movie critics but also about pleasing the fashion gurus. The world will be eagerly watching to find out what the popular stars are wearing at the year’s most prestigious event. Media will be buzzing with news about who dressed well and who did not. Traditionally the ladies come dressed [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Oscar’s fashion horror", url ...
Red Carpet Predictions: Mo'Nique and Gabourey Sidibe on Oscar NightFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:31PMFiled under: Celebrity Style , Designers , Accessories , Trends , Red Carpet Black Hollywood seems to be in familiar territory this awards season with two surprisingly talented women nominated in top categories. With stakes high, Mo'Nique and Gabourey Sidibe will have the world's eyes on them at the Academy Awards this Sunday night and they can't disappoint on the red carpet. If the Golden ...
Access Hollywood's Top Ten Oscar Moments Of All TimeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:59PMHOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Sunday, March 7, 2010 marks the 82nd Annual Academy Awards and with that comes the opportunity for new Oscar moments. And we know you probably won't have the time to re-watch the previous 81 years, Access Hollywood has gathered our own list of the most memorable Oscar moments of all time.
Academy Awards: Who's in, who's out at Hollywood's big partyFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:45PMOscars 2010: There are 10 best-picture nominees this year, but only five serious contenders. Seattle Times movie critic Moira Macdonald handicaps the field.
Glam Slam: Oscar Week -- Shoe BusinessFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:29PMLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "Will you please pinch me?" I asked Tamara Mellon , the Founder and President of Jimmy Choo. "I gotta make sure I'm awake and this is not a dream!"
With bad jokes and glitzy gowns, Oscars make memoriesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:31PMThe A-list crowd and red-carpet setting at the Academy Awards always provides a backdrop for memorable moments -- both good and bad. CTV.ca compiles some of the best...
The drama of how the race is runFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:09AMPublished: Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10:34 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10:34 a.m. What does it mean to manufacture drama?
Rourke: I bedded 14 women in one nightFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:53AMHollywood hell-raiser Mickey Rourke boasted of sleeping with 14 women in one night, The Sun reported Friday. The Wrestler star, 57, said the marathon night...
WATCH: Vote for Robin Roberts' Oscar DressFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:42AMViewers weigh in on student-designed gowns in Robin Robert's fashion challenge. Fashion - Academy Award - Design - Robin Robert - Arts
Hockey Olympian, Patrick Kane, throws self at PeasFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:39AMChicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane threw himself at the Black Eyed Peas at Chelsea lounge Pink the other night. According to a spy, Kane, who...
Brandon Davis drives partygoers nutsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:24AMBrandon "Greasy Bear" Davis can't stop getting into trouble. The hard-partying oil heir managed to annoy a series of guests at a birthday party...