So, bizarre news. Reportedly Rihanna and Chris Brown have been reunited. He allegedly called her on her birthday and they have been in communication since then. This past week they met up at Diddys home on Star Island (an artificial island) between Miami and Miamai Beach. Also, Rihanna's father supports his daughters decision to go back to Chris Brown saying, "I love my daughter with whatever road she takes. I'm behind her win or lose. I will be supportive. If that's the road she wants to choose, I'm behind her. I hope to see her soon. I talked to her after her birthday, and she told me she's OK." Now, I understand that it is a good thing to support your children, but it's hard for me to see Rihanna go back to Chris Brown after he F-ed her up! I'm hoping that he is getting the counseling and therapy that he needs, but I still don't like the idea of them together!

Gwenyth Paltrow's lifestyle website, Goop.com, got slammed by the New York Times. How inredibly pretentious is this? Gwyneth said, "My friends call me all the time to say, 'Where should I go?' or 'What should I do?' And I thought, you know maybe some other people would be interested in it as well, so I started it, and it's doing great."

The website is a drag. Why is she an expert on fitness and cooking all of a sudden? If it was "howtopretendyoureenglish.com, id be ok with it. Being a celebrity doesn't give you lisence to pretend you have expertise in these fields people dedicate their whole lives to. She of course responded to the NY Times bashing by saying, ""I think that people like people to stay in their 'box' – they like people to stay how they are comfortable seeing them." No, some people don't like you because you are a pretentious jackass.

So, the award season has officially wrapped and what an award season it has been so exciting. It has taken me nearly all week to rest up from it. The Academy Awards were incredible and it is sad to see this award season end.

So, in the news: there are reportedly going to be remakes of "The Neverending Story" and "Total Recall." Do we really need remakes to these films?!?! I'm all for a reinterpretation of "Bonnie and Clyde" but to remake those other films is like remaking "The Wizard of Oz" I just don't know if it can or even should be done.

Apparently Kate Moss is not pregnat. That's good news for all of us because she does have a history of partying. Not that I'm judging her but I think it would be bizarre for her to be pregnat right now.

Giselle Bunchen and Tom Brady have officially gotten married, nothing more to report besides that but when details surface we will update it.

So, LK did you know that the choreographer who choreographed the Academy Award performances for "O Saya" and "Jai Ho" has collaborated with Britney for Bollywood-themed numbers of Spears new tour. Also, Britney has been working with an illusionist for her show that are supposed to add to the show immensly. I'm excited! The tour kicks off on Tuesday March 3rd! Also in Britney news the DVD of her MTV documentary "For the Record" will be released on April 7th, I'm totally buying it!

Additionally, Jennifer Hudson will be performing her new single "If This Isn't Love" tomorrow on Oprah. No idea if there will be an interview or if it will just be a performance but I'll definitely be checking it out.

Kate Winslet & Meryl Streep

So okay, I'm sure it seems like to much Kate and nothing else, but these pictures are too cool to ignore. Pictures with two of my (the gay) favorite women: Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep. So great too see them in pictures and it's really evident that Meryl is so happy for Kate.

Hollywood is still reeling from the Oscars, which of course bring about the close of one of the greatest award seasons I've seen in a while, so news has kinda been lagging. There are though, a few discussable headlines.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have called off their engagement, may blaming the couples age difference, prompting a big question: does age matter? I mean you have couples like Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas and Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart, who make me think no; even couples like Kate and Sam, Brad and Angie and Jen and John all have around ten years seperating them, and they're all still together. Ellen and Portia are nearly 15 years apart. Obviously maturity and what you want plays a big part in who you end up in realtionship with, and I think there are a lot of factors that go into calling off an engagement. What do you think, Frank, does age difference matter?

Kate Winslet Backstage Press Room

The Academy Awards

I have to say that it was great to see Kate
FINALLY win the Academy Award! I watched the video of her winning today and the great thing is that none of the nominees did the typical "clap but wish I was up there" routine. Each other them, Anne Hathaway included, were genuinely happy for her, Angelina even looked moved.

My favorite of the night was that previous winners in the category acknowledged individual nominees and their performance. That way each person walks away with something. I hope that they continue it. It was also interesting to see Nicole on stage considering that she was initially cast in the "The Reader" but had to withdraw due to her pregnancy. She and Kate hugged and I lip read her say, "You were SO good!" So it's great to see no animosity between the two of them, because I love them both.

Okay, Hugh Jackman!!! He was fantastic and I loved him hosting the Academy Awards, he was perhaps on of the best hosts of the Academy Awards ever! He could definitely get an Emmy Award for it in the category of "Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Special." Billy Crystal won a couple times for hosting the Academy Awards so I hope he does because it is well deserved.

I predicted that Sean Penn would win for "Milk" and I'm so happy that he did because it is a fantastic performance. It was also great to see him acknowledge Mickey's performance. Even though he did not win the Mickeys career has been resurrected due to his performance. It was also great to see Sean Penn have a personality when he won because he is usually so stoic. It is also great that Dustin Lance Black won for "Best Original Screenplay" because the film was great and he has SUCH a wonderful acceptance speech. Can I also say that he is SO CUTE! Here is a spread that I found that has pictures of him and has to do with "Milk."



I will post more later tonight about the Oprah "After Oscar Special."

Oscar Wrap Up-LK's take

What a night. First of all, let’s start out with the news we’re most excited for. Finally, finally, finally. Kate Winslet is an Academy Award winner. She accepted gracefully, but the speech was still very genuine. You could tell she was nervous on the red carpet, but everything paid off. Congrats Kate!
Hugh Jackman could not have been a better host. His opening number, which also showed off Anne Hathaway’s pipes (big props to her) was fantastic and it set the stage for the show, which had much more fun attitude than ever before. Last night’s Oscars were the best Oscars I’ve seen in 10 plus years. I loved, loved, loved the musical montage of all the broadway songs. And despite what I think of Beyonce, I think she did well along side Hugh and company. Zach Efron should have worn a little(a lot) less gel in his hair and I wish Vanessa wore a dress she could walk in, but Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper were amazing. Dominic Cooper is very hot.
Sean Penn walked away with the Best Actor award, something I was happy about but didn’t predict. I was glad he won and his speech was very fun and touching, and slightly political, but for a good cause, so it’s all good. I thought the speech given by Milk’s screenwriter, Dustin Lance Black was extremely moving. And of course, you can’t mention the Academy Awards without mentioning Slumdog Millionare, which owned the night. Sumdog walked with 8 awards including Best Director for Danny Boyle, Best Cinematography and the night’s big award, Best Picture.
Penelope Cruz and Heath Ledger won the supporting prizes. Penelope’s speech was very genuine, very sweet and Heath’s family accepted the award on his behalf and gave a brief but heartfelt thanks to the Academy.
The A-list of presenters included Tina Fey, Steve Martin, Reese Witherspoon, and for the first time this year instead of having the previous year’s winner present the 4 major acting awards, the Academy went in a different direction. They pulled 5 of the former winners and had them all come out and speak about each of the nominees, and then present the award. I really liked the idea, it showcased many of the talents and allowed legends like Sophia Loren and Angelica Houston to be on stage along side modern day talents like Halle Berry and Nicole Kidman.
Overall, the night was superb, an excellent display of talent and glitz and glamour at its finest. Bravo, Academy. And goodbye 2009 Award Season! You have served us well!
COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS:
Best Picture -- "Slumdog Millionaire," Christian Colson, producer

Director -- Danny Boyle, "Slumdog Millionaire"

Actor -- Sean Penn, "Milk"

Actress -- Kate Winslet, "The Reader"

Supporting Actor -- Heath Ledger, "The Dark Knight"

Supporting Actress -- Penelope Cruz, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona"

Animated Film -- "WALL-E"

Adapted Screenplay -- "Slumdog Millionaire," Screenplay by Simon Beaufoy

Original screenplay -- "Milk," Written by Dustin Lance Black

Art Direction -- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Art Direction: Donald Graham Burt; Set Decoration: Victor J. Zolfo

Cinematography -- "Slumdog Millionaire," Anthony Dod Mantle

Costume Design -- "The Duchess," Michael O'Connor

Documentary Feature -- "Man on Wire"

Documentary Short Subject -- "Smile Pinki"

Film Editing -- "Slumdog Millionaire," Chris Dickens

Foreign Language Film -- "Departures," Japan

Makeup -- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Greg Cannom

Original Score -- "Slumdog Millionaire," A.R. Rahman

Original Song -- "Jai Ho" from "Slumdog Millionaire," Music by A.R. Rahman, Lyric by Gulzar

Animated Short Film -- "La Maison en Petits Cubes"

Live Action Short Film -- "Spielzeugland (Toyland)"

Sound Editing -- "The Dark Knight," Richard King

Sound Mixing -- "Slumdog Millionaire," Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty

Visual Effects -- "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron

Fashion wise, I haven’t got much to complain about. Everyone really looked good. Some of my favorite looks were Kate Winslet’s one-shoulder getup. It was different, risky, but she wore it insanely well. Her hair, her earings, everything was perfect for her winning night. Meryl Streep. Dayum, woman! She’s sixty and still hot. She glammed herself up! Miley Cyrus’ dress was a lot for her to wear—similar to Sarah Jessica Parker’s, which I loved—and Miley pulled it off. I was surprised, but she carried herself well. Anne Hathaway’s dress --I couldn’t decide on. It was alright, it didn’t do a whole lot for me, but not awful. Natalie Portman looked gorgeous in an insanely bold color choice, the hot pink dress. Penelope Cruz strayed from her usual black dress and looked sensational in that light colored dress, while Angie opted for black and looked fab as well. Brad Pitt looked very hot, as did Robert Downey Jr and John Legend as he performed. As I said, I wish Zach Efron didn’t use an entire tube of gel in his hair and Vanessa Hudgens wore a dress she could walk in; they looked ridiculous, but you win some, you lose some. Jessica Biel looked great in white. The trend of the night was definitely light colors and the scaley dress look. Reese and Tina looked great, as always. I loved Halle Berry’s dress and I have to say, Frieda Pinto is stunning. She looked fantastic all glammed up last night, but she really is a ridiculously pretty girl.
Overall, I was very, very pleased with the Academy Awards!

WINSLET WINS!!!! FINALLY.

KATE WINSLET: 2009 OSCAR WINNER FOR BEST ACTRESS. more to come....

Indie awards Indie awards. i am also glad James Franco won. Movies in general this year were incredible, as were the performances. Despite Heath's stellar performance, if circumstances were different, I think Supporting Actor would be one of the tightest races. TONIGHT. i can not wait. And while I can't watch Oprah because of work, you better believe I'll be youtubeing that ASAP.

I like Lily Allen as well. She's got the thick London accent, very cheeky story-telling songs, similar to Kate Nash. They both write their own music and are extremely talented. I also like how Lily is a little out of control, but nowhere near as insane as Amy Winehouse, another talented Brit.

Tonight is the night, Frank. I love the Academy Awards in any year, but this year especially I'm excited. I will be flipping between the Barbara Walters specials, there are a few I have to see, and the E! red carpet preshow. It's the most glamorous, most important night in Hollywood!

So the Independent Spirit Awards winners for 2009 were announced and here is a list of the winners and nominees.

Best Feature
WINNER: The Wrestler (2008): Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin

Other Nominees:
Ballast (2008): Lance Hammer, Nina Parikh

Frozen River (2008): Chip Hourihan, Heather Rae

Rachel Getting Married (2008): Neda Armian, Jonathan Demme, Marc E. Platt

Wendy and Lucy (2008): Larry Fessenden, Neil Kopp, Anish Savjani

Best Female Lead
WINNER:Melissa Leo for Frozen River (2008)

Other Nominees:
Summer Bishil for Nothing Is Private (2007)

Anne Hathaway for Rachel Getting Married (2008)

Tarra Riggs for Ballast (2008)

Michelle Williams for Wendy and Lucy (2008)

Best Male Lead
WINNER:Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler (2008)

Other Nominees:
Javier Bardem for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Richard Jenkins for The Visitor (2007/I)

Sean Penn for Milk (2008/I)

Jeremy Renner for The Hurt Locker (2008)

Best Supporting Female
WINNER: Penélope Cruz for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Other Nominees:
Rosemarie DeWitt for Rachel Getting Married (2008)

Rosie Perez for The Take (2007)

Misty Upham for Frozen River (2008)

Debra Winger for Rachel Getting Married (2008)

Best Supporting Male
WINNER: James Franco for Milk (2008/I)

Other Nominees:
Anthony Mackie for The Hurt Locker (2008)

Charlie McDermott for Frozen River (2008)

JimMyron Ross for Ballast (2008)

Haaz Sleiman for The Visitor (2007/I)

Best Director
WINNER: Thomas McCarthy for The Visitor (2007/I)

Other Nominees:
Ramin Bahrani for Chop Shop (2007)

Jonathan Demme for Rachel Getting Married (2008)

Lance Hammer for Ballast (2008)

Courtney Hunt for Frozen River (2008)

Best Screenplay
WINNER: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008): Woody Allen

Other Nominees:
Padre Nuestro (2007): Christopher Zalla

Savage Grace (2007): Howard A. Rodman

Sugar (2008/I): Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

Synecdoche, New York (2008): Charlie Kaufman

Best First Screenplay
WINNER: Milk (2008/I): Dustin Lance Black

Other Nominees:
Ballast (2008): Lance Hammer

Frozen River (2008): Courtney Hunt

Rachel Getting Married (2008): Jenny Lumet

The Wackness (2008): Jonathan Levine

Best Cinematography
WINNER: The Wrestler (2008): Maryse Alberti

Other Nominees:
Ballast (2008): Lol Crawley

Chop Shop (2007): Michael Simmonds

Medicine for Melancholy (2008): James Laxton

Milk (2008/I): Harris Savides

Best First Feature
WINNER:Synecdoche, New York (2008): Charlie Kaufman, Anthony Bregman, Spike Jonze, Charlie Kaufman, Sidney Kimmel

Other Nominees:
Afterschool (2008): Antonio Campos, T. Sean Durkin, Josh Mond

Medicine for Melancholy (2008): Barry Jenkins, Justin Barber

Padre Nuestro (2007): Christopher Zalla, Per Melita, Ben Odell

Sleep Dealer (2008): Alex Rivera, Anthony Bregman

Best Foreign Film
WINNER: Entre les murs (2008): Laurent Cantet(France)

Other Nominees:
Gomorra (2008): Matteo Garrone(Italy)

Hunger (2008): Steve McQueen(UK/Ireland)

Graine et le mulet, La (2007): Abdel Kechiche(France)

Stellet licht (2007): Carlos Reygadas(Mexico/France/Netherlands/Germany)

Best Documentary
WINNER: Man on Wire (2008): James Marsh

Other Nominees:
The Betrayal - Nerakhoon (2008): Ellen Kuras, Thavisouk Phrasavath

Encounters at the End of the World (2007): Werner Herzog

The Order of Myths (2008): Margaret Brown

Up the Yangtze (2007): Yung Chang

John Cassavetes Award
WINNER: In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2007): Alex Holdridge, Seth Caplan, Scoot McNairy

Other Nominees:
Prince of Broadway (2008): Sean Baker, Darren Dean

The Signal (2007/I): David Bruckner, Dan Bush, Jacob Gentry, Alexander Motlagh

Take Out (2004): Sean Baker, Shih-Ching Tsou

Turn the River (2007): Chris Eigeman, Ami Armstrong

Truer Than Fiction Award
WINNER: The Order of Myths (2008): Margaret Brown

Other Nominees:
Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008): Sacha Gervasi

Loot (2008): Darius Marder

Someone to Watch Award
WINNER: Lynn Shelton for My Effortless Brilliance (2008)

Other Nominees:
Barry Jenkins for Medicine for Melancholy (2008)

Nina Paley for Sita Sings the Blues (2008)

Producers Award
WINNER: Heather Rae for Frozen River (2008), Ibid (2008)

Other Nominees:
Lars Knudsen, Jay Van Hoy for Treeless Mountain (2008), I'll Come Running (2008)

Jason Orans for Goodbye Solo (2008), Year of the Fish (2007)

Well, for me it is no surprise that "The Wrestler" won many awards. It's the "Million Dollar Baby" of this award season. Came out of nowhere with tremendous praise, a high profile performance, and while it is a bit depressing it is in some ways a "feel good movie." I think Mickey Rourke is going to win the Academy Award. It doesn't upset me because I have heard nothing but great things but I think that Sean Penn was so good in "Milk" that I would love to see him walk away with the honor. Good for James Franco winning "Best Supporting Actor" and I am still surprised that he didn't garner more attention for this film from the other awards. I guess that there were so many great performances for that category that he just didn't make the cut.

Well, there are times where I think that Elisabeth is just a moron, but there are sometimes where I think she does have something valid to say. I just watched something on youtube where they were talking about evolution. The title of the video was "Elisabeth Attacks Evolution" and in the video the ladies were dicussing how George W. Bush said that people can believe in God and evolution. Elisabeth said that she agreed with it and her and Whoopi and Sherri all said that they really don't contradict one another, but nowhere in the video did she say that evolution should be taken out of schools, that she didn't believe in it, or that man killed the dinosaurs. So my point is that she can say some pretty bizarre things but part of the reason why people hate her is because she simply has an opinion that differs from most people. She is educated and is not afraid of voicing her thoughts.

I'll definitely check out your musical referral. I just downloaded off of iTunes some songs off of Lily Allen's new album "It's Not Me, It's You" and I have to say that I really do like her. Her public image is much larger than her musical image so it is easy to forget that she has some really great, witty and catchy songs. The songs that I downloaded were "The Fear", "Back To the Start" and "F**k You" which is a song that is totally geared towards George W. Bush. So, in other music news I have really no opinion about Miley Cyrus but I heard her new song from the Hannah Montanna movie on the radio and I have to say that it is not that terrible. It's called "The Climb" and while it is a bit sentimental, it is a very well put together song that anyone can relate to. Also it shows that she can sing. Also I'm getting into Adele much more than before and I downloaded M.I.A's song "O...Saya" from "Slumdog Millionaire" and I LOVE IT!

So the Academy Awards are tomorrow! OMG! I think it is stupid for people to say that in today's economy we can't have a ceremony like the Academy Awards. It's just like when people were criticizing the Inauguration, although I'm sure they were more likely criticizing the person being inaugurated. Here's the thing, the Academy Awards have been around for 81 years: they've been around during the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War, The Vietnam War, The Recession of the 1980s, The Gulf War, September 11th, The Iraq War etc. In times of turmoil and crisis we need to have outlets in which to express optimism and hope. The Academy Awards offer that and I see no problem with it: it's just like going to the movies, going to a sports game, we need to allow ourselves to have fun. Just because we are in a shit storm economy did we cancel The Superbowl? No, we didn't. So suck it up and let yourself believe that happy days are in the future.

Can't wait for the Academy Awards and I will totally be watching Oprah the next day!

Also, the idea that being gay is choice is ludacris. 1. Why would anyone chose that? and 2. it's retarded. did I chose to be straight? no. false. do not get me started on politics, especially social matters.

I do hate Elisabeth. She is so close-minded and stupid, if the girl could form thoughts she'd be another Anne Coutler. I will say she adds an interesting perspective. Sherri is not the sharpest tool in the shed either, but at least she's very nice. Endearing. Whoopi is hilarious. I love when her and Joy team up on Elisabeth. Overall, I think The View has serious staying power. If it can go through the Rosie scandal, and revoloving door of co-hosts (Meredith, Lisa--I miss them and Debbie, who also had an IQ of like 6), and keep its audience, I think that says a lot about the show. I'm a fan.

I have music rec for you, Frank. Katie Todd. She's cool and indie, very catchy. Kind of like Ingrid Michaelson meets Regina Spektor meets Kate Nash. Check her out.

In our fav news Kate Winslet is leading Us Weekly's "Who will be dressed at the Oscars poll" by a mile. She has 55%, and the next closest is Angie with 12%. And "The Reader" is second in the best picture poll, although Slumdog is 13% of it, leading the pack. Still--interesting.

Thanks to TMZ and PerezHilton.com for the photo. Wow. I'm sure chris brown's people are hanging themselves somewhere. What an idiot. First of all, you don't hit your girlfriend, ever. second of all, especailly not when you're chris brown and she's rihanna if you ever want a career! What a douchebag. I am 100% on the boycott bandwagon here.

So there has been some backlash over the Oscars lately. People are saying the award show is too extravagant in a time like this. Well, here's the thing, there is no question that the economy is a bit shakey right now, but--they are movie stars. It's glamour, its a tradition. And the Oscars have cut back on spending quite a bit. It's not like tax dollars pay for the ceremony. I say back off everyone.

So, Frank British reality TV star Jane Goody is set to die in front of the cameras. "The Working Class Paris Hilton," is having her losing battle with cancer broadcast. What do you think about her?

This picture is indeed disturbing, but needs to be posted.



As you can see, Rihanna was beaten badly during her altercation with Chris Brown. His actions are inexcusible and he should be ashamed.

So, we haven't reported much about Chris Brown and Rihanna for a while. But recent developments make it imperative to do so. Rihanna is said to be disgusted by his lame attempt at an apology. Also, sources from the L.A. law enforcement have told E!News that while Chris Brown is currently being investigated for domestic violence due to the injuries during the incident. But, they are also investigating whether or not to charge him with attemptive murder due to his threat to kill her and attempting to choke her until she passed out. WOW! It would take a miracle of gargantuan proportions to save his career now!

Funny that you mentioned gay marriage. While it isn't about gay marriage I was watching "The Tyra Show" yesterday and even though I know you have an intense dislike of Tyra the topic was very interesting. It was about gay people who want to be straight. At the end of the show Tyra invited viewers to join the dicussion about "The Gay Switch" on her website www.tyrashow.com. I visited the site and voted and amazingly only 60% of the people who answered believed that you are born gay, and 40% believe that it is a choice. I then read what people posted and it is insane that in today's day and age people still think that it is a choice. One post in particular was insulting saying that people chose to be gay because it is chic and popular. As someone who is gay it was bizarre to me because in what world is being a gay teenager popular. While I was never beat up in high school it's a reality that teenagers are beat up, killed, or so scrutinized that they live in shame. Additionally among teenagers, gay teens have the highest suicide rate or attempted suicide rate. Being gay is not chic or popular.

So, apparently Barbara Walters saw John McCain recently and asked him if he would be joining them on "The View" any time soon and he said "Not likely." I think that is a definite snub and I cannot understand why because Elisabeth Hasselback is a huge supporter of him. Even though you has a dislike for Elisabeth, and even though I find some of the things she says to be very insensitive I appriciate her contribution to the dicussions. It makes "The View" interesting because if they were all liberal it would be boring. Elisabeth offers the conservative view point, Sherri offers a christian perspective, Joy is the liberal, while Whoopi and Barbara play devil's advocate. Additionally, "The View" has seen a surge in ratings this past season. Many believed that after the election, ratings would decrease, but they have remained high. I'm not surprised because it is a very fascinating show.

So the Academy Awards are in FOUR DAYS! Apparently there is going to be a song and dance portion of the opening involving the host Hugh Jackman and various stars: reported to be Zach Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and even Beyonce Knowles have been mentioned. M.I.A who recently gave birth has been courted by the shows producers to perform her nominated song "O Saya" from the film "Slumdog Millionaire." They are sensitive to the fact that just gave birth and have offered her a bed to perform in. It would be interesting to see if she performs, we'll probably have to wait to see if she does or not. John Mayer also announced that he will be attending the Academy Award ceremony with Jennifer Aniston, but many are saying that he is only attending because Jennifer does not want to go alone. I say leave Jennifer alone! I like her and she is a good actress, and at 40 she looks great. Let her be happy and have faith that they are really in love.

I haven't been able to watch much of "American Idol" because of rehearsals for the musical but I have been catching recaps on shows like "E! News" and "The View" and I think the show only has two seasons left for it. I like Danny Gokey whose wife died before the auditions of cancer, he is very talented and he has a Daughtry feel to him, also for guys I like Von Smith, who sang "Over the Rainbow" for his audition and was once on "The View." I don't know how far he will go because he does have a big voice, but it'll be cool to see him advance. I like the new judge Kara because she is like a female Simon. She is not afraid to voice her opinion and she offers more balance to the show. I don't think that the show is jumping the shark because there was supposed to be a fourth judge in the second season. Also, many of the other Idol shows and X Factor shows have four judges instead of three. This season should be interesting because we have a new Sanjaya, but this time it's a girl. Tatiana del Toro from Puerto Rico is the annoying girl that has that freaky giggle and I hope she doesn't advance beyond the semi-finals because she doesn't have the vocal chops.

Abortion and Gay Marriage need to be federalized. I know I'm way to the left, (to the left, to the left), but seriously. Its 2009. People are going to have abortions anyway, like you said. And the fact that Gay Marriage is even an issue is so incredibly stupid. I could talk politics all day, although its more fun to argue with a conservative.

Hey, so have you been watching the latest American Idol? I really like Kara, I was torn on her prescence for a while, and it did seem like a jump the shark kinda move, which maybe it was, but I like her. She's fiesty and not as drunk as Paula. I think this years winner is going to be the little petite girl with pink hair. I forget her name, but she's young and has a kid, really pale. Alexis, maybe? Anyway..she's my pick. Thoughts?

So, this is a bit of political reporting, but the North Dakota House of Representatives has passed a state ban on abortions. I think this is a disgrace because it won't stomp out abortions, girls and women are still going to get abortions and they'll resort to unsafe procedures in order to obtain the abortion. A botched abortion can result in the inability to have children, severe blood loss, or even death. Very sad indeed.

So, Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson are engaged. I say good for them. I like them both, even though there have been many rumors that Hayden is gay. I don't know if they're true or not...it's not like Ricky Martin. I've been a fan of Rachel Bilson since "The OC" and I hope she makes good films in the future.

30 Rock star Tracy Morgan's New York apartment has been destroyed by a fire reportedly started by a light bulb in one of his fish tanks.

Who knew that Taylor Swift is the hot new pop star/country superstar. Her new album has now spent nine unconsecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, the last album to spend that much time at number one was Carlos Santana's "Supernatural" which spent twelve nonconscutive weeks at the top.

Speaking of Mickey Rourke and his dogs, his chihuahua Loki passed away. Rourke described her as "the love of his life" and she was 18 years old in human years.

It's the biggest event of the fashion world! New York Fashion Week! New designs and familiar faces hit Bryant Park for the event. Kim and Khloe Kardassian of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" (which I, of course watch) were there in matching one strap black dresses. Very chic. Eva Longoria, you are a fashionista, girlfriend. Every time there is an event, she stands out. She wore a very colorful coat over simple tan pants and a white shirt, giving her outfit some serious kick Tuesday. Excellent. Even JT stopped by Bryant Park! More fashion week news to come!

Salma Hayek married a billionaire! Good for her.

Mickey Rourke is crazy. As everyone who watched the Golden Globes saw, he thanked his dogs and has since claimed they saved his life. He is insane. I can not wait to see his antics at the Oscars if he wins. Speaking of which, we are getting closer and closer to the big day! I'm hoping Angie wears something similar to what she wore to the BAFTAS, I'm sure Kate will pull out all the stops and go mega-Glam, I'm curious as to what Meryl will wear. I mean, it is the Oscars, but she is Meryl Streep, so she really could show up in jeans and it'd be fine. I hope Brad shaves his moustache, and I also hope Gweynth will not be a presenter, but she probably will. Of course we know the Best Actor/Best Actress presenters, but the Academy leaving the others as mystery is a bit intriguing. We shall see. So, Frank...any last minute prediction changes?

I never really understood the hubbub about Scarlett. When I finally saw the films that garnered her so much praise I was not very impressed. She is always playing the same character and her acting is so wooded and one sided. Unlike other actresses she doesn't give her characters any depth and doesn't allow the audience to feel anything about her. While it is understandable to not make every character sentimental and relatable, you have to give your character some depth in order to make your character intriguing. She is very pretentious and I'm not a fan. I might still watch "Iron Man 2" because I do like Robert Downey Jr, but I can't say anything concrete, I'll have to wait for the trailer.

Lindsey Lohan has not been likable since she entered rehab. I think that she suffered so much exposure following "Freaky Friday" and "Mean Girls" and the expections were placed way to high. Additionally her choices in films suffered accoridngly. She was maturing and partying but still made films which were too light for her real image. Then she tried to make serious films and they were not good. Critics agree that she is indeed talented but her real life image is too controversal and unlikealble to follow. When Britney was falling apart people related to her and sympathized with her, but not so for Lohan. It is unfortuante and I hope that she does pull it all together, but I don't know if and when that will happen.

Scarlett Johansson. I was torn on her for a while, but I am officially taking the stance of not liking her. She's gorgeous, obviously, and she can act, but she is so pretentious and she really thinks shes God's gift to acting. She has let the Woody Allen's muse thing go to her head and inflate it to no end. From the feud with La Lo, to the Barack Obama's bestfriend to most obnoxiously--the album of Tom Waits covers, which was by the way, painful to listen to--shes so off the deep end of pretentiousness. Not a fan of ScarJo. her + gwenyth= boycotting iron man 2.


Lindsay Lohan..ugh. when will that girl return to the Mean Girls days when she was hot and likeable? She can act, she's pretty, and her life spun out for a bit but she seemed to regain control. Samantha Ronson seemed to be kind of a rock for her, I like them together. I mean, they're no Ellen and Porita, but they're a likeable lesbian duo. I hope La Lo gets to and stays a normal size and can overcome the young in Hollywood traps. She's a talented actress. What do you think about Scarlett and Lindsay?

So, Scarlet Johnanseen is reported to be replacing Emily Blunt in "Iron Man 2." Emily is currently filming "Gulliver's Travels" with Jack Black but the filming is said to conflict with the filming of the Iron Man sequel. Apparently Scarlett has been approached about replacing Emily and is excited to do it, but the studio is waiting to hear from Blunts people about her dropping out of the project or not. If it happens than that'll mean that "Iron Man 2" will have both Scarlett and Gwyneth...I don't know how I feel about that.

So, Lindsay Lohan is getting scarily thin. Thoughts?

I love "Revolutionary Road" and "The Reader" and I honestly have to say that I sometimes prefer "The Reader" better than "Revolutionary Road." I know, I know: SACRILIGE! But hear me out. I think that even though April is more sympathetic than Hannah, it is harder to enjoy "Revolutionary Road." Additionally, with April's decision at the end of the film, it turns people off. I've talked to people who have seen both films and many said that after watching "Revolutionary Road" they wanted to slit their wrists (even though they loved it) and after "The Reader" they felt for Hannah so much. Either way, I feel that Kate gave the years best performances. It's very much like Leo in 2006 with "The Departed" and "Blood Diamond." Two of the years bests but only one could be nominated. The good thing is that no performance by an actress stands close to Kate in "The Reader."

I'm still hearing mixed reactions to "He's Just Not That Into You." I think that any movie that is geared towards women is going to suffer comparisons to "Sex and the City: The Movie" because it was fantastic. Even though they are different films, lets remember that the idea of 'he's just not that into you' began in an episode of "Sex and the City." Yeah Jennifer always seems to play the wife in an adulterous relationship or she plays someone who is severely depressed. But she is still a great actress, she was magnificant in "The House of Sand and Fog."

So apparently Madonna in a relationship with the 22 year old model Jesus Luz. He is reported to be converting to Kabbalah and his mother in Brazil believes that he has been kidnapped and has no freedom in his relationship with Madonna.

Salma Hayek has eloped with her long time boyfriend/fiance who is the father of her daughter Valentina. I'm happy with her and I'd love to marry a billionaire.

Well, to be perfectly honest, despite my preference for Revolutionary Road over The Reader as a film, I think Kate's performance in The Reader wasn't necessarily better, but award worthy. April Wheeler is relatable and its easy to sympathize and even empathize with her. We've all felt trapped at some point, and while she reacts a little extreme, she is almost a martyr type of character. Hannah is an SS guard. While The Reader is a love story at heart, it is painful to sympathize with Hannah, but you do. You feel bad for her, you understand her. For an actor to play such a round, developed character takes serious skill. she had to take this love affair with a 15 year old boy, and strip away any sense of wrong doing or him being taken advantage of; and make the audience believe their love affair was just that. And--make them feel bad, and even understand why someone would join the SS. she deserves the oscar. And its not Renee-ish. At all.

Kate Moss. Hmm. well she already has a kid, who is pretty young, so maybe she decided she wanted another. Maybe she's off the blow. Let's give her the benefit of the doubt.

So, I saw "He's Just Not That Into You," tonight. I really liked it, personally, I found it very realistic, obviously with some extreme measures thrown in for comedic value, and while it was predictable, it was definitely enjoyable. Not to spoil the movie, but Jennifer Connelly always seems to be playing someone on the wrong side of a love affair, or getting cheated on by a husband who is slightly not as hot as her. Is she just destined for that part? I like her, I just think she is always playing the same character.

As is Scar Jo, always plays the whore stealing someone else's man. God, she is annoying.

thoughts?

I agree about "Confessions of a Shopaholic" movies that are that cute should be released in the spring or summer, at least post awards season because people aren't as critical about films.

Chris Brown's apology is complete and utter b.s. I don't buy it and he didn't say enough for me to sway my opinion of him. Sorry, if you beat your girlfriend, no matter what you did, resulting with contrusions, a black eye, a busted lip etc you cannot just issue an apology saying that you are seeking counsul from your pastor and family. I read an interesting article in Billboard saying that at this point his image is not destroyed but it is definitely tarnished. Especially considering what people thought of him before, wholesome, sweet etc, it's hard to come back to anything close to that image after beating your girlfriend who is one of America's pop sweethearts.

So, there are many people saying that if Kate is to win for "The Reader" it won't be satisfactory because it wasn't her best performance, some even comparing it to Renee winning for "Cold Mountain." I think that her performance is spectacular and people are just bitter that she wasn't nominated for "Revolutionary Road." And its funny because the same people who are saying if she wins it wasn't her best performance are also saying that if she doesn't win she was robbed, and it's like: you cannot have it both ways.

Also, Kate Moss is pregnant. Poor unborn baby....

SO, LK what do you think.

I agree, Frank. All the hot, young stars are in their late 20s, early 30s and the classic favs like Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts are past the big 4-0. Well, good for us!

MIA is ecclectic, originial and definitely ballsy. Performing on your due date is definitely not something I would do, but she deserves a ton of credit for doing it. Apparently, she was even having contractions before the performance!

Excellent V-day movie choices, Frank. And as far as box office results go, I'm not suprised at "Confessions," I think it missed its prime time of release, which would have been right after Devil Wears Prada, but before SATC. While the movie still looks cute and will have a decent turn out, i think had the timing been better wit would have shown in the numbers. People are going to the movies to see the Oscar buzz, serious films. Feel good movies=summer.

Elisbeth Hasselbeck has just officially made into my top 5 least favorite famous people, so congrats to her. She recently waged war agaisnt the Wii fit, for it calling kids "fat." Gay marriage, single moms, Wii. Bitch, back off!!

Chris Brown released a formal apology. i'm not buying it. You're sorry your career is over, bud. LOSER. Reportedly, Katy Perry and Benji Madden, Paris' old flame were seen cuddling over Valentines Day weekend. Ew Ew Ew. Katy Perry--you are better than that!

So, What do you think about Eva Longoria Parker? I really like her, I think she can act, she's gorgeous, she's constantly making my best-dressed lists.
On Eva, Katy and Benji and Elisbaeth...whats your take?

I definitely think that forty is the new thirty. It started when Demi Moore came out of hiding for "Charlies Angels: Full Throttle" and she looked better than she ever did before. Many of our favorite stars like Brad Pitt, Angelina, Kate Winslet, Michelle Pfeiffer and others are proving that you can age in Hollywood while retaining your good looks. There are other actors like Vanessa Williams from "Ugly Betty" who admit to using botox, but they still look great and it doesn't affect their appearance.

Other actors and singers have had visible work done and somethings it looks weird. Cher is exempt because she's Cher, but Meg Ryan hasn't been able to move her face in forever, and frankly Madonna scared me a bit in Britney's "For the Record" documentary. Her body is exquisite and youthful, but her face just looks too hard.

Congratulations to M.I.A. I really like her, her music is unique and very good. It annoys me that people gave her flack for performing at the Grammys. Even if I were 9 months pregnant and about to pop I would perform if it were on stage with Jay Z, Kanye West, T.I. and Li'l Wayne. Also, she got named Worst Dressed at the Grammys...ummm it's M.I.A! Like it matters and she was PREGNANT! She is nominated for "Best Original Song" at the Academy Awards for a song in "Slumdog Millionaire" so congrats to her and I hope her baby is happy and healthy.

So, as I posted earlier this week, Perez Hilton will be part of Britney's new tour. He filmed a video which will be used at the beginning of the show. Apparently it was the tour director Jamie King's, who directed Madonna's most recent tours, to use Perez and Britney was all for it. A picture of Perez dressed as Elizabeth I can be seen on Britney's official website: www.britneyspears.com.

Also in Britney news, this week she began filming her video for "If You Seek Amy."
Accoring to In Touch "In the first shot, she’s dressed in a pink tank top and white skirt, with two kids and a husband donning preppy J. Crew attire,” an insider tells In Touch. “Britney hands the paparazzi an apple pie over a white picket fence while the family of actors watch.” The video, directed by Jake Nava, later features a “provocative” Britney in a “black bustier and snakeskin ripped leggings” as she dances in a kitchen scene.

In box office news the remake of "Friday the 13th" looks to debut at number one, with "He's Just Not That Into You", "Taken", "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and "Coraline: rounding out the top five. Frankly I'm not surprised but I thought that "Confessions of a Shopaholic" would have performed better. Final box office figures are not out until Sunday or Monday so we'll see how well it does when all is said and done.

So, in honor of Valentine's Day I watched "A Star Is Born" starring Judy Garland and is one of the best movie musicals ever filmed, "Moulin Rouge!" which only goes to show that with the right material Nicole Kidman is a great actress, and "The Phantom of the Opera" and I am optimistic about the films female lead Emmy Rossum, who was also in "The Day After Tomorrow" and "Poseidon." It was a great way to spend Valentines Day: watching movies in which true love is stifled by death...haha.

So LK, what do you think?

Everyone Loves Kate Winslet

Found this, Tom Perrotta, who authored "Electon" and "Little Children" which are also two of my favorite films starring two of my favorite actresses: Reese Witherspoon and Kate Winslet wrote this article about Lk and my favorite actress: Kate Winslet.

According to my own highly unscientific survey, just about everybody loves Kate Winslet.

Actually, it wasn’t a survey at all, just me going about my business around the time that Winslet starred in “Little Children,” Todd Field’s film adaptation of my novel. Kate Winslet! people would exclaim, their faces brightening at the mention of her name.

I love Kate Winslet! They loved her for all sorts of reasons: She seems like such a nice person, so down-to-earth. She doesn’t look like she starves herself. She’s so different from one movie to the next. The fans who knew her from “Titanic” hadn’t necessarily caught her in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” — and vice versa — but both groups thought she was a terrific actress. As you might expect, a lot of men appreciated her fearless on-screen sexuality, but a surprising number of women responded to her on this level as well. Lesbians, I was informed, have a special fondness for Kate. They think she’s a goddess, a helpful friend explained.


Winslet’s apparently universal appeal isn’t unique, but it is mysterious. After all, everybody loves Tom Hanks and Will Smith, too, but that’s by design — those guys want us to love them.

Everything they do, on-screen and off, cements their reputations as likable everymen, latter-day Jimmy Stewarts. They play war heroes and superheroes and selfless dads and little boys trapped in the bodies of grown men. Winslet, on the other hand, gravitates toward troubling roles in smaller films — a teenage murderer (“Heavenly Creatures”), a prickly novelist who succumbs to Alzheimer’s (“Iris”), the Marquis de Sade’s chambermaid (“Quills”).

If we love Hanks and Smith because of the characters they play, we love Winslet in spite of them. Some of her choices may be dictated by necessity — there aren’t a whole lot of heroic parts available to women in Hollywood — but it’s hard to ignore a certain perverse streak in her decision making. Who else would have followed a breakout role in America’s biggest blockbuster ever with a starring turn in a tiny film called “Hideous Kinky”?

It’s not that Winslet doesn’t care what people think of her; at times she seems all too sensitive to the dangers she’s courting by playing so many thorny, potentially unsympathetic characters. I learned this firsthand after the release of “Little Children,” in which she plays Sarah, an unhappy stay-at-home mom who carries on a passionate affair with a handsome stay-at-home dad (Patrick Wilson) during their toddlers’ naptime. It’s an astonishing, vulnerable, painfully funny, ferociously honest performance, one of the finest of her career. Publicizing the film, though, Winslet went to what I considered excessive lengths to separate herself from Sarah, stating in interview after interview how hard it was for her to play a “bad mother.” It got to the point that I began to feel sorry for both the character — Sarah wasn’t really a bad mother, just a terribly distracted one — and the actress, who had brought her to life with such subtlety and compassion that a summary judgment like “bad mother” seemed not just inadequate, but totally beside the point. I wondered if Winslet was beating a strategic retreat, preparing to refashion her career along more conventional Hollywood lines, a suspicion that only deepened with her appearance in “The Holiday,” a fluffy romantic comedy unlike anything she had ever done before.

But it turns out that my worries were misplaced, because Winslet is back this year with two remarkable performances — as a Nazi war criminal in “The Reader” and as a disillusioned ’50s-era housewife in “Revolutionary Road” — that make it clearer than ever that she’s both the finest and the most uncompromising actress of her generation.

Oddly enough, Hanna Schmitz, the former Nazi prison guard Winslet plays in “The Reader,” directed by Stephen Daldry and based on the novel by Bernhard Schlink, is by far the more sympathetic of the two characters. Partly this is because we see her only in peacetime — first as the older lover of a teenage boy, and then as a bewildered defendant in a war-crimes trial — but also because Winslet makes her intellectual limitations so insistently vivid. For all her Teutonic gruffness and unembarrassed sexuality — even by Winslet’s standards, “The Reader”has a lot of sex — Hanna remains a kind of child throughout the first half of the film, unwilling to face the horrors she helped perpetrate. While this has the effect of pushing “The Reader” into uncomfortable allegorical territory — at times, the movie comes perilously close to offering an implicit excuse for her crimes and for the crimes of other ordinary Germans who were just following orders — Hanna herself refuses any kind of absolution. The intellectual awakening she undergoes in prison — portrayed by Winslet as a kind of quiet ecstasy — only deepens her awareness of her own guilt. She grows old before our eyes, a woman who understands all too well that she is beyond forgiveness.

If Hanna is literally incarcerated, April Wheeler in “Revolutionary Road” — the film, directed by Winslet’s husband, Same Mendes, is based on Richard Yates’s pitiless 1961 novel — considers herself a virtual prisoner of suburbia. On the surface, April is vaguely reminiscent of Sarah in “Little Children” — both are ex-bohemians, trapped in their pleasantly conventional surroundings, uncomfortably inhabiting the roles of mother and homemaker — but their dreams of escape are entirely different. Sarah wants love; April believes she already has it and simply wants to move to Paris, where she and her husband, Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio), can live the creative, interesting lives they deserve. Sarah’s fantasy survives until very close to the end of “Little Children”; throughout the film, she’s an energetic and hopeful — if slightly deluded — character. April’s dream dies earlier, and she spends the second half of the movie in a state of escalating desperation. Furious with Frank, she has sex with a neighbor in the front seat of a car; the scene is short and brutal — the man appears to be suffocating her — and ends with her cutting off his breathless declarations of love: “Please just be quiet for a minute, then you can take me home.” But the high point of the movie comes a little later, on the morning when April has come to a fateful decision, a rejection of her marriage and of motherhood far more absolute than any that Sarah could have imagined. Instead of sharing her decision with Frank, she gets up, cooks him a big breakfast and makes cheerfully innocuous small talk, impersonating the vapid suburban housewife she believes he wants her to be. The confusion on DiCaprio’s face is priceless — he knows this isn’t April, it can’t possibly be — but Winslet plays her role with such conviction it’s impossible not to believe her.

Nice vid, Frank. Gotta love human rights for everyone!

Ok, as far as Joaquin goes, his brother's death obviously had an impact. He is the one who made the 911 call. I just tend to wonder why his breakdown is happening now. He is very close with brother-in-law Casey Affleck and other family, so he does have people around. I don't know, he was in rehab a while ago for alcohol abuse, so maybe he's fallen off the wagon? Or maybe he's just changed. Who knows? It is a shame that he won't be doing anymore films. He's so talented.

Peter Gabriel. Well, it's sort of diva-ish, but I understand it I guess. Personally, I can't imagine turning down the chance to wait tables at the Oscars, but I guess when you're Peter Gabriel it's a bit different.

In other news, MIA finally popped and gave birth to a boy, not even a week after she performed at the Grammys. Sherry Johnson, Levi Johnson's mom, is set to go to trial in May for her alleged Meth connections.And Rihanna's dad said, "She's doing OK."

so, Rachael Ray and Jennifer Anniston both turned 40 recently. Brad Pitt is 45, and it seemns all of the hot, young stars, excluding HS Musical bogans are late 20s early 30s....is 40 the new 30?

"Fidelity": Don't Divorce... from Courage Campaign on Vimeo.

Well, I think that the whole think about Joaquin can be either two things: an act, or real. If it is real than it is sad. For a long time people speculated what his brother's, River Pheonix, death did to him. He has maintained a sense of stability which his brother did not, but after seeing a video of him "rapping" and a recent interview which suggests his life is unravelling, I can't help but wonder if his brother's death had a negative and inevitable impact on him.

With that aside Kenny Chesney is opening up about his marriage with Renee, who we both dislike. Kenny says that he rushed her into marriage and that he couldn't handle the attention attributed to their union. He then says that he panicked and then pushed her away. He is also talking about rumors that he is gay, which was been whispered since the divorce papers cited fraud for grounds of an annullment. He says that in order to get an annullment there were several options to cite, including abuse, and several other things which are not true, so they went with fraud.

Peter Gabriel, who has been nominated for the title track from "Wall-E" has turned down the opportunity to perform the song at the Academy Awards. Apparently he didn't like only performing 60 seconds of the song in a medley performance of nominated songs. He is attending but is not performing. So, LK do you think he is being a diva or something else?

Well, Joaquin Pheonix has LOST IT. His bizzare antics last night on Letterman prove he has lost any shred of sanity he was hanging on to. This is sad because Joaquin is so talented, and also used to be so hot, and now he has the ridiculous beard and gross hair, and his hiphop career. WHAT?! Like, look at him in Quills, first of all, how hot is he?! The sexually repressed priest--so hot. And he is such a good actor, I mean he's there with Geoffery Rush and Kate Winslet, and he is certianly on their level. And then, of course, there was the iconic performance in Walk the Line, which really solidifed him as a leading man, and now, he says he is done with acting. His new movie with GwenythBitch, "Two Lovers," comes out soon, and may very well be his last performance on the big screen. Why, Joaquin, why?! Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1xK6xz8d9Q
...so, is this it for him?

And--I love Dolly Parton as well. she is what she is and she makes no apologizes. Gotta love it.

Yeah, Desperate Housewives has been making great strides stay the show that everyone fell in love with during the first season. The problem was that the second season was a downer. The show started to get back it's edge in the third season and the Writer's Strike in the fourth season didn't help nor hurt the series. I think it will be fine. If one of the main housewives left the show: Teri, Marcia, Felicity or Eva, the show would be in trouble. Katherine Heigl, I like her but if I were her I would not publically diss a film that made you famous. Nor would I diss the writers of a show that won you an Emmy. Stupid on her part. Also, Ugly Betty is reportedly oh-so-close to being renewed for a fourth season. I really like that show, it's fun, campy, dramatic, it's everything I want in a show.

Playboy, I don't think there is anything wrong about posing for Playboy as long as your intentions are in line with class. When LaToya Jackson did it, it was for publicity, so it was trashy. If an actress or model poses for the magazine in order to show off her body I have no problem with it because it's not like she is having sex in the pictures, or touching herself *down there* or anything like that. The magazine actually does have good articles, funny cartoons and just so happens to showcase nudes.

Oh, also, this is TOTALLY random, but Dolly Parton has been named a Goodwill Ambassador to the Smokey Mountains and Appalachia. I love Dolly, I think she is just so cool, talented, successful and quirky. Love her.

Oh man, rough week for ABC Television, huh? I think it especially sucks for Desperate Housewives, which has reportedly bounced back from a couple lame seasons and finally regained some of its original appeal. Grey's has been on a steady slope downward since early third season, I'd say. Katherine Heigil is a moody one, i'll tell you that. She bashed "Knocked Up," which the film that made her Katherine Heigil and not Izzie Stevens, or that girl from Roswell. And withdrawing her Emmy bid is pretty much a shot at the writers of Grey's. She gets on my nerves.

Well, I mean, Salma, I wouldn't do that, but good for you.

The pic of MK is kind of weird. I wasn't sure who it was. The Olsens are super artsy/indie now. They probably read Nylon magazine and wear skinny jeans. Such hipsters. I don't have a strong opinion about them, I wish MK would eat/stop doing drugs, she was good on Weeds though. Whatev, Olsens, it must have been rough being Michelle Tanner for all those years.

Courtney Love. I think I speak for all of England when I say they don't want you there. She's so...90s Seattle. The problem is--it's not the 90s and England isn't Seattle. Remember when she tried to be Versace glam LA style? She's just not cut out for that. And--she tries to compete with Madonna all the time. That clip with Kurt Loder is HILARIOUS. "And lots of available drugs." Classic Madonna. I don't get it. Of all people to go up agaisnt, she picks Madge. Really, Court? Be smarter. I don't even know who is in her leauge...Amy Winehouse maybe? But Amy is much more talented. And Mickey Rourke would be dating Courtney Love, they look alike. No?

What else, what else? I'm kinda suprised Jess didn't get a nomination, it's been a rough few weeks for her. The weight gain, the stage breakdown.

Happy Birthday to Jennifer Anniston today! The "Friends" star hits the big 4-0 today. And Mandy Moore is reportedly engaged to rocker Ryan Adams.
..thoughts on Mandy Moore? Is she a singer or an actress?

Aubrey O'Day, formerlly of Danity Kane, is on the cover of Playboy. She annoys me in general, but I have my own thoughts on Playboy. What do you think Frank? I mean often it is seen as "trashy" and "degrading", but to me, it seems almost anything but. If you feel good enough about yourself to strip down and be in the mag, why not?! You make good money and have something to look back on. For me, it just seems to be a personal choice and not something to be looked down upon. Thoughts?

So, today we are not going to talk about Chris Brown and Rihanna.

In other news, Nicolette Sheridan is leaving "Desperate Housewives." For anyone is is not a fan of the show it is not a big deal, but I love the show and I care! I don't think it will impact the show as much as Katherine Heigl and T.R. leaving "Grey's Anatomy." Speaking of "Greys" Eric Dane (Dr. McSteamy) was on Ellen today and semi-confirmed that they are leaving the show but also directed any questions to the show's creator Shonda Rimes, because it is her decision and her show.

Salma Hayek is getting a lot of attention for footage showing her breatfeeding a baby in Sierra Leone that is not hers. Apparently the baby was healthy, but since the mother was no longer producing breast milk Salma let the baby breast feed off of her. I say good for her, sharing her milk, it keeps her fit.

So, Courtney Love is reportedly moving to England and has told Madonna to stay out of England because it isn't big enough for the both of them, anyone getting a flash back to the MTV Music Video Awards when Courtney hijacked Madges interview with Kurt Loder and then fell of a chair? She also is apparently dating Mickey Rourke, who asked her out via text. Interesting.....and no the photo posted at the top is not Courtney Love, it's Mary Kate Olsen! I think she looks kinda nice.

The Academy of Country Music Award nominations were announced today and Jessica Simpson was shut out with zero nominations. I'm a little surprised considering her debut single "Come On Over" did well on the country charts but I guess she needs to build some more country street cred, although she is a native Texan so that's basically inbedded at birth. Or maybe they just don't like her vocal style.

LK, what do you think?

I've already said my peace about Chris Brown and Rihanna. I think we can all agree on this issue.

A-Rod lied about doing steroids to Katie Couric! When will people learn? You can't lie to Katie. She will get you. She is, after all, part of the 'gotcha media.' Many thanks to everyone's favorite VP hopeful for coining such a phrase.

I wish A-Rod and Madonna weren't dating or whatever. Woohoo for Madge extending her tour though, and she was recently pictured with a twenty-something male model. Hot. Do it up, Material Girl!

What Perez doing on Brit's tour?! I guess we'll just have to wait for it to unfold. I'll post some new headlines a little later.

According to new reports Chris Brown will not just be charged with "making a threat." The general concencus is that he will be charged with possession of a deadly weapon because he is trained in the martial arts. Additionally the Los Angeles D.A. will be launching an investigation into the incident. If anyone is hoping to get a glimpse at Brown's mugshot are out of luck due to L.A. law stating that mugshots are not released unless the person poses a substansial threat. If anyone is confused the same happened when Britney Spears was booked due to a hit and run incident in late 2007.

The fall out continues, Chris Brown's Doublemint commercials, and a new one which was set to premiere, has been suspended. Brown's "Got Milk" campaign has also been put on hold and radio stations all across the country have stopped playing Brown's music. Cleveland's WAKS FM 96.5 stated that people are outraged about the event (WELL OBVIOUSLY) and have stopped playing his music so that the public does not think that radio stations are supporting Brown.

Rihanna's grandmother spoke out and said that Rihanna is doing well and denies that her nose was broken. The D.A. who is launching the investigation into the incident also said that the 911 call will not be released to the public but stated that the caller was a woman who was hysterical. It is possible that the caller was Rihanna, or it was the "woman" who reportedly witnessed it.

So, in new developments Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight are leaving "Grey's Anatomy." While they are not Meredith and McDreamy it could signal the beginning of the end of the show due to Heigl and Knight's popularity. When Isaiah Washington left the show there was little fallout due to Washington calling Knight a "fag" on set and then repeating the incident after the show won the Golden Globe for "Best Drama Series." ABC has not released an official statement but apparently Heigl and Knight are still in negotiations. Heigl infamously withdrew her name from an Emmy nomination the year after she won because she felt her work was not befitting a nomination. Perhaps if the creators agree to changes in their characters they will stay, who knwos. Nothing else has been released but if it does we shall keep you posted.

In other news, Alex Rodgriguez apparently is not going to be charged for steroid abuse. Initially congressional members wanted A-Rod to admit to his abuse before a hearing, but have since stated that due to the troubled economy Congress needs to focus it's energy on more important matters. But they have stated that they would like A-Rod to join an Anti-Drug Education Program for children thus making what is negative become positive. I think this is a good idea because unlike other baseball players Rodriguez has been very honest in his admission and he is not alone in the sport who used steroids.

In A-Rod related news, Madonna could have one of the top grossing tours of all time. She extended her "Sticky and Sweet Tour" adding summer dates and they sold out within mere minutes. Unfortunately she has added no new shows in the United States and is instead focuses on areas that she did not cover as of yet. No doubt the extension of the tour is due to her and Guy Ritchie's divorce, giving her more freedom to tour.

So, in frivilous gossip news something on www.perezhilton.com is stirring. He posted earlier today saying that he had a secret and has been posting small posts that are tid bits of Britney Spears lyrics. Can't wait to see what is up.

So, it's 1:02 am and I just checked out Perez Hilton and he is going to be part of Britney's "Circus Tour." He isn't saying much else besides that but more will be revealed in the coming weeks....I'm excited!

Chris, Rihanna and the rest of the headlines

The biggest story going on is obviously Chris Brown and Rihanna's altercation. And, I agree with Frank. Chris Brown is so young to be abusive. I hope they deal with this, and to be quite honest, I really hope Rihanna leaves him. Relationships like this are never healthy and it's probably best for both of them. However, the morning after the incident, the couple was seen leaving the London hotel. Together. Apparently, Chris Brown has hired Mark Geragos, according to People.com, for his defense. Geragos has such famous clients as Scott Peterson, Michael Jackson and Winonna Ryder. I know how you feel about MJ, Frank, but that a side, I'd say in general hiring Geragos is more or less and admission of guilt. Make sure you post details as you here them, Frank!

Bar Refaeli, the super model who on again and off again steals the love of my life (Leo), has been chosen for the cover of Sports Illustrated famed Swimsuit Addition. She is gorgeous, as Leo tends to go for the hottest super model at the time, (Giselle), and is perfect for the cover. Good choice, SI. And, Leo, I guess if you're not going to be with me or Kate Winslet in real life, she's a good choice for you, as well.

Reportedly, Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are back together. I like them, they seem like they'd be a fun couple to hang out with. Sandra Bullock called being a wife and a mother her greatest joy in life, and hasn't ruled out having kids of her own. She is 44, get on that, Sandy! I like Sandra Bullock, I think she caught a lot of flack for marrying Jesse James, the motorcycle bad boy, but it seems to be working really well for them. So, good for them. Thoughts on the couple buzz, Franklin?

Frank, I gotta say I think Paula Abdul is the next Anna Nicole. She looked like a crazy person at the Grammys and I think her sanity is slipping away. Incidentally, it has been 2 years since the media circus of Anna Nicole's tragic death. DaniLynn is the cutest little girl, but I do think Larry Birkhead needs to stop exploiting her. It's going to be hard enough for the kid to grow up without being on the cover of magazines and on E! Specials at age 2.

Dancing with the stars of course announced their cast the other day. Here's who we've got this time: Jewel and husband Ty Murray, but not together, Wild child, Lil’ Kim, former go-go Belinda Carlisle, country singer Chuck Wicks, comedian David Alan Grier, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, NFL legend Lawrence Taylor, ”Access Hollywood” co-anchor Nancy O’Dell, actress Denise Richards, Jackass' former train wreck, Steve-O and actor Gilles Marini.
..thoughts?

The lastest about Chris Brown and Rihanna

Well, I'm sure as many of you know, Chris Brown and Rihanna were involved in an altercation following Clive Davis's annual pre-Grammy party on Saturday.

After leaving the party a woman reportedly saw Chris and a woman, later confirmed to be Rihanna, being involved in an altercation. Reportedly Rihanna suffered a busted lip, contrusions on her face, and had bite marks on her body.

Chris Brown surrendered to police later and posted the $50,000 bail/bond and was released from jail.

Rihanna's family is reported to want to take Rihanna back to Barbados to recover and a concert in Malaysia has been cancelled.

Our thoughts are with Rihanna during this hard time. And I (the Gay) am going to make a statement: No matter what, people should not resort to violence. Hitting a woman is never acceptable.

It has been announced that Chris Brown has also been charged for assult with a deadly weapon. INSANE

LK on the Grammys

Leona, Leona, Leona. I was so disappointed in her dress. It made her boobs look saggy, her face looked washed out and it did not flatter her at all. The color was awful, if it had been darker or more dramatic it would have been much better. You can't wear a dress the same color as your skin tone. I just expected more, but i do think she deserved to walk away with at least one Grammy.

I won't bash J-Hud too much because her performance was fantastic and so emotionally charged. But her dress was bad, it looked like paper towels and duct tape. The dress she performed in was a knock out, I wish she'd worn that. i'm glad she won.

I was kind of tentative about Coldplay's performance--it felt kind of unnatural. It was good, definitely, but it also seemed kind of I don't know...rushed maybe? Maybe I'm crazy. But the lawsuit didn't hurt too much, they won for song of the year, so good night for them on the whole I guess.

What else? Katy Perry was good, The Jonas Brothers were whatever. I don't know why Stevie Wonder performed with them, I feel like they always just throw Stevie into the most random acts. Miley and Taylor's performance was good, Miley's voice is a lot harder than Taylor's so it wasn't really right for that song, but it was overall a good performance. They looked good, age appropriate. I liked Duffy's look, she's very 50s glam and I like her sound, it's very distinct. I wasn't outraged that Adele won, I think she's extremely talented but I'm not sure how long she'll be around. We shall see. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Alison Krauss and Robert Plant winning a ton of awards, no one could touch them. I think Alison Krauss always does well at the Grammys when she's up for something and he is--well--Robert Plant, so congrats to them. And let's give some hardcore credit to MIA for performing when she was literally about to pop.

Keeping with the music flow, Chris Brown was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman, quite possibly Rihanna, and he and Rihanna were no shows at last night's ceremony.....thoughts? http://omg.yahoo.com/news/update-chris-brown-charged-arrested-after-alleged-rihanna-assault/18645

The 51st Grammy Awards

The music industry's biggest honor was bestowed to many artists tonight at the 51st Grammy Awards. In an attempt to attract viewers there were more performances than actual awards announced, many of the trophies being given before the main Grammy ceremony. The big winners of the night were Allison Krauss and Robert Plant who won five Grammy Awards for their joint record "Raising Sand." They won "Album of the Year", "Record of the Year" for "Please Read This Letter","Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" for "Rich Woman" along with two other awards in the country/bluegrass categories. Lil Wayne won four Grammy Awards including "Best Rap Album", Coldplay won three Grammy Awards including "Best Rock Album" and "Song of the Year" for "Viva La Vida", Adele won two in the categories of "Best New Artist" and "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance." Jennifer Hudson won her first Grammy for "Best R&B Album" and Duffy won for "Best Pop Vocal Album."

The performances tonight were varied and interesting with U2 starting off the show with their new single off of their forthcoming album, Jennifer Hudson recieved a standing ovation for her performance of "You Pulled Me Through" which is a song off of her album, for which she won the Grammy Award. Other performers dueted including, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, Al Green, Justin Timberlake, Boys II Men and Keith Urban, Justin Timberlake and T.I., Stevie Wonder and The Jonas Brothers, with Robert Plant and Allison Krauss being the second to last performers of the night before taking home "Album of the Year." The final performer was Stevie Wonder who played through to the credits.

The Red Carpet was full of hits and misses. Some of the hits included Carrie Underwood in a form fitting golden floor length number, Katy Perry and Sara Bareilles both in pink, and Adele who was reportedly styled by Vogue Editor Anna Wintour. Black was a hit for several women including Duffy who looked chic in a knee length dress accessorized with black heels, Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift looked glamerous and mature and Kate Beckinsale wowed in a form fitting black dress which expanded past the knee.

Some of the misses included Paris Hilton, Paula Abdul (who I don't think has wowed on the Red Carpet all award season), Jennifer Hudson, who's dress from the front was a total miss but from the back was actually quite nice. When performing J.Hud redeemed herself in a glittering black number. Nikki Cox was also a fail on the red carpet and LeAnn Rimes turquois knee length dress was ill accessorized and a red carpet miss.

There were some mixed dresses. Jordin Sparks wore a floor length glittering black dress which was nice but also a bit too much for her and did not properly showcase the American Idol winner. Fantasia Barrino and Kelisha Cole also wore black knee length dresses that shimmered but were not good enough to call it a hit but not bad enough to qualify as a failure. While LK considered Leona Lewis to be a miss, I think it was a bad choice in color. The light gold form fitting gown did not properly accent Leona's skin tone. If she had gone for a darker, more bold color it would have been a total hit and if she had pulled back her hair instead of leaving it down she would have rocked the red carpet.

Whitney Houston was the first to present and was stunning, while she seemed a little inebriated she looked great and apparently her performance at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party last night was a total home run for the diva. Katy Perry and Leona Lewis were egregiously overlooked at the Grammy's this year. Both should have been nominated for "Best New Artist" instead of The Jonas Brothers who have released three albums and therefore are not new. Another noteworthy mention was M.I.A. who performed "Paper Planes" while nine months pregnat. Not only that but her due date was the day of the Grammys!

That does it for the Grammy Awards, now onto what I have to say about the BAFTAs.

Congrats to Kate for winning even though she was nominated against herself. She delivered a great speech, and did you notice how pissed off Kristin Scott Thomas was? HI-larious. Penelope Cruz kept her speech short and to the point and it was great to see how excited Kate was for her, apparently the two have become quite close this award season. I think Kate was happy for Penelope who was the odds on favorite to sweep the "Best Supporting Actress" categories until Kate was nominated in that category for "The Reader." Mickey Rourke got one step closer to the Academy Award, although I still contend that Sean Penn still stands a chance to win at the Academy Awards because Penn has won the Critics Choice Award and Screen Actors Guild Award and several critics awards including Los Angeles Film Critics Awards, etc. Heath Ledger of course won and good for him and the film which has been sadly overlooked in the main categories.

BAFTA Wrap-Up

Frank will give his 2 cents on the Grammys later, but for now, we've got the BAFTAs to talk about! Britan's biggest movie award show and here are the winners...

Winners:
Best Film - Slumdog Millionaire
Best Actor - Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler)
Best Actress - Kate Winslet (The Reader)
Best Director - Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire)
Best Supporting Actor - Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
Best Supporting Actress - Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)
Best Foreign Language Movie - I've Loved You So Long
Rising Star - Noel Clarke
Best Costume Drama - The Duchess
Best Make-up - Benjamin Button
Best Production Design - Benjamin Button
Best Visual Effects - Benjamin Button
Outstanding Contribution - Pinewood and Shepperton Studios
Bafta Fellowship - Terry Gilliam

..So Kate overcame being nominated against herself, which is a good sign for the big night in a few weeks! Slumdog Millionaire did very well, as was expected. Kate's speech was cute, she definitely planned it, but honestly, I liked the GG shock better than the grace with which she handled herself today. But--she's great nonetheless. Also, when Penelope Cruz won, Kate was so excited for her! Youtube it! Goldie Hawn also presented and was very cute, definitely one of the highlights. Jonathan Ross was loveable as the host. Overall, the award show was quite enjoyable.

FASHION:
Well, it was rainy, so first of all, props to everyone who braved the weather. Kate Winslet looked, of course, fantastic. The cut of the dress was different and risky but it really flattered her and she just looked incredible. Peneolpe Cruz looked great as did Angelina Jolie. FINALLY. I loved Angie's black and yellow dress, and I was happy she didn't wear something backwards and unflattering like she did to the GGs and SAGs. You're hot, Angie. Flaunt it! Emma Watson also looked great, she is really pretty and she dressed very cute and age appropriate and she presented with a lot of grace. I was impressed. Mickey Rourke looked like a semi-homeless man, Brad Pitt looked very classy, still with the facial hair though. Meryl Streep looked like Meryl Streep, she always looks so comfortable. She radiates, her outfits lately haven't been head turners, but she is Meryl Streep, she can wear what she wants and still look awesome. Freida Pinto from Slumdog Millionaire is a really pretty girl and she was dressed very well. Sharon Stone looked great in a tight little red dress, although I'm not really sure why she was there. Daniel Craig looked HOT.

Kate Winslet at the BAFTAs

Nigel Barker shirtless.....random

Yes, happy BAFTA and Grammy day! I am excited for Kate, even though her being nominated twice in the same category makes me a bit nervous.

So, to avoid the nervousness I found this picture hopefully it will cheer us both up.

also, happy bafta and grammy day!!

Excellent idea. At the Movies with LK & the Gay

..Ok so here we go.
Best Picture:
Who should win: I 'll agree with you here. I think the cinematography and make up alone is enough to the win award. This movie was made for critics though, at 2 hours and 40 minutes long, but it definitely is deserving of its praise.
Who will: Slumdog. The Academy can't resist a come from nowhere darling film like this.

Director:
Who should win: Stephen Daldry. The Reader is obviously very well acted (we'll get to that later) but--i think the sets, the make up, the action of the scenes was so well planned.
Who will: I think they'll give it to Gus Van Sant for Milk, for all the reasons you said.

Actor:
Who should: Sean Penn. He totally became Harvey Milk for his part, and Harvey Milk is very un-Sean Penn.
Who will: I think they'll give it to Mickey Rourke. He is creating a ton of buzz and "The Wrestler" itself isn't that great of story, it's the acting that is causing all the buzz.

Actress:
Who should/will/is 12 years overdue: KATE FREAKIN WINSLET. COME ON. everyone is waiting for her to win, god knows we are. And I also hope Leo will be there, although I do think his performance in RR was more than deserving of a nomination.

Supporting Actor:
This is tough because, you're right, since Heath is dead (not that he wouldn't win if he was alive, I just think there'd be more of a chance for someone else) there is no way they can give to anyone else. I think Josh Brolin's performance was Oscar-worthy as well, but no one is touching Heath this year.

Supporting Actress:
Who should win: Taraji P. Henson
Who will: I know I originally went with Tomei, but I'm pulling a John Kerry and flipflopping to Penelope Cruz.


...i love this game Frank. And the new blog sounds good too! As I said I hope and think Leo will be there. The Oscars are so exciting, but there is only one award we're really invested in. What'd you think of the Nightline interview? AHH what a role model for women everywhere!

Hey LK and the rest of y'all, I wanted to share with you that I created another blog for my own personal writings. I've posted the first story that I have had the courage to write. It's been swimming in my head since about seventh grade and I finally got up the nerve to share with with people. So please visit www.franklinjohnson.blogspot.com and enjoy! Also, leave as many comments as you feel fit, obviously I look for comments and critiques.

If We Picked the Winners

Alright, LK I have a game for us to play. I'm watching "At the Movies" which used to be "At the Movies with Siskel and Ebert" and "At the Movies with Ebert and Roeper" and their episode this week is the annual "If We Picked the Winners" so I thought we should play this. Show the nominees, say who will win and who we think should win and then explain why.
I'll go first

Best Picture
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Cean Chaffin
Frost/Nixon - Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Eric Fellner
Milk - Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen
The Reader - Anthony Minghella, Sydney Pollack, Redmond Morris, Donna Gigliotti
Slumdog Millionaire - Christian Colson

Who I Think Should Win:
My pick is "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" because it is an astounding accomplishment. It is broad and expansive but also an intimate portrait about life and death. The special effects are amazing and movies don't come around like this every year.

Who I Think Will Win:
"Slumdog Millionaire" because it has won every major award this award season. I haven't seen it but it is a critical darling and in the tradition of small movies that make it big and make people feel good I think the voters are going to pick this film as a sign of optimism in todays rough economic climate.

Best Director
Danny Boyle – Slumdog Millionaire
Stephen Daldry – The Reader
David Fincher – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Ron Howard – Frost/Nixon
Gus Van Sant – Milk

Who I Think Should Win:
Gus Van Sant for "Milk." With a small budget of $15 million he and his team managed to recreate San Fransisco of the 1970s. He made a film that is a great portrait of a man who made a difference and will live on continuing to inspire people, gay and straight, for years to come.

Who I Think Will Win:
Danny Boyle for "Slumdog Millionaire."

Best Actor
Richard Jenkins – The Visitor
Frank Langella – Frost/Nixon
Sean Penn – Milk
Brad Pitt – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Mickey Rourke – The Wrestler

Should Win and Will Win:
Sean Penn in "Milk." Hands down the greatest performance this year by an actor. He make Harvey Milk come alive and even though Penn overall is very stoic and introverted he shows his great acting ability by tackling on such a complex and edgy character without a hint of reservation. Great work!

Additionally I want to say that in a less competetive year I think the Oscar would go to Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." Much has been said that Pitt isn't really acting in most of his films or even if he is, he is just used as a sex object who's main goal is to show off his hot body. This film shows that he has incredible depth and the ability to understand the most complex characters.

Best Actress
Anne Hathaway – Rachel Getting Married
Angelina Jolie – Changeling
Melissa Leo – Frozen River
Meryl Streep – Doubt
Kate Winslet – The Reader

Will and Should Win:
Kate Winslet. Nothing more to say. This is Kate's year!

Best Supporting Actor
Josh Brolin – Milk
Robert Downey, Jr. – Tropic Thunder
Philip Seymour Hoffman – Doubt
Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight
Michael Shannon – Revolutionary Road

Who Will/Should Win:
Heath Ledger in his last full film performance in "The Dark Knight." I don't know that if Heath was alive he would win for this performance but his death caused everyone to pay attention to this amazing performance and the Oscar would be a fitting recognition to his incredible talent and diverse acting.

As I said, if Heath was still alive he probably wouldn't win and then the Oscar would go to Josh Brolin in "Milk." An incredible performance where he really allows you to like him, hate him, understand him and then be repulsed.

Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams – Doubt
Penélope Cruz – Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Viola Davis – Doubt
Taraji P. Henson – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Marisa Tomei – The Wrestler

Who Should/Will Win:
You've said that you think the Oscar will go to Marisa Tomei, but I think the Academy should and will pay attention to Taraji P. Henson in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" who managed to act in the same film as Cate Blancett and got the attention. She was unafraid to age and she injects her character with warmth and kindness. A truly memorable screen performance.

So, random but about the Oscars this year. In 1998 Leonardo DiCaprio did not go the Academy Awards, many thinking because he did not get nominated for "Titanic." I hope that he does go even though he was not nominated for "Revolutionary Road" in support of his girl Kate Winslet. They have been friends for so long and it would be great to see the camera cut to him while she is on the stage.

Ok while we're on the subject...how disgusting is it that Renee Zellweger has an Oscar, Gwenyth has an Oscar, freaking Three Six Mafia has an Oscar and Kate Winslet doesn't? COME ON ACADEMY, COME THROUGH THIS YEAR!!

Well, I know I've posted about this before, but I can not believe Kate wasn't nominated for Revolutionary Road. So, I'm a little bitter about the Supporting Actress category, although I think they're all worthy. I think they all have a shot, none of the awards are definite sweeps this year because of the high quality movies nominated. My official prediction though: Marisa Tomei. I think the Academy likes her and most of "The Wrestler"'s praise was about the acting in the film, although I'd love to see Amy Adams take home the award. I think she'll win in 2010 for her new movie about a cleaning service done by the people who did "Little Miss Sunshine," so she can wait a year. I can not wait for the Oscars. The BAFTAS are on tomorrow night as well as the Grammys. And Kate is on Nightline tonight! Exciting weekend!

Heidi and Spencer. God, this fake reality trend kills me. I listened to a few minutes of "The City" the other day. Just heard it going on the background and i could tell how stupid and scripted it was. Heidi and Spencer are definitely the worst...they will not let go of their 15 minutes of fame. Like it's over guys. Stop staging fake marriages and fake divorces...what is next? Heidi is going to stage a fake pregnancy and then put the fake child up for adoption to Angelina Jolie?

That's all for now. enjoy nightline!!

I agree with your recommendation of "Revolutionary Road." It is such a deep book and it's really enthralling because what the characters of Frank and April feel and think are things that everyone deals with. They aren't characters who are unhappy and merely wallow in their own self pity but they are characters who fight against their situations and try to make a better life for themselves. It's a bit like "Little Children" when Sarah was at the book club and she said, "It's not the cheating, it's the hunger, the hunger for an alternative and the refusal to accept anything less." Great book and great film adaptation.

I'm happy for Fergie and Josh. I think they are a very cute couple and I'm glad they dated for a while and were engaged for a while too. One of the problem with show biz marriages is that they don't date long enough or are not engaged long enough. It's to rushed.

Speaking of another couple that is open to the press, Heidi and Spencer Pratt. Well, we all know that their marriage was not real, but now they are apparently plotting to fake their divorce. Even though they are annoying I find them comical because they know that "The Hills" is not real and they relish in their fictitious lives.

Alright, I have been very silent about the Michael Phelps ordeal but in all honesty I think it is entirely over blown. People are getting mad that their Olymic hero is actually human and makes stupid mistakes. Of course he was stupid, he had millions of fans and admirers and with all the attention placed on him he should have been more cautious, but these things happen. It wasn't as if he tested positive for steroids, it has nothing to do with his Olympic performance whatsoever so they should let it be.

The whole Etta James vs. Beyonce thing is very funny and I do think she probably was joking. She said it at a concert surrounded by fans so obviously she felt comfortable and was letting off steam. I think that she does have a right to be a little bit peeved about not singing at the Inauguration because it is her song. It would have been great that at the inauguration of the first black president to have a classic song sung by a black icon who broke down barriers and transcended boundaries at the beginning of the modern civil rights movement.

I watched Jay Leno when she was talking about people reviewing speeches. It was very funny, and it is ridiculous that people gave her flack for her speech. It wasn't like Gwyneth Paltrow not being able to say anything remotely resembling words, Kate had never won a Golden Globe and then her second speech was full of shock because she won TWO Golden Globes, her first two, in one night for two films that are close to her heart. I think it's great when actors and actresses show their emotions when they win awards because it shows their true feelings. If it is too rehearsed, *cough* Renee Zellweger winning for "Cold Mountain*, it sounds too contrived and unreal. When they cry and show emotion it shows the viewer that they are human and we would all react the same way if we were in their shoes.

I feel bad for all of the flack that Jessica is getting because of her weight. I feel that it is so overrated, the only thing she did wrong was wear mom jeans that didn't fit her body well at all. She is not fat but if she wore clothes that appropriately exhibited her curves and figure she wouldn't have looked fat at all, just curvy. I don't think she is facing a breakdown a la Britney but I do think that she is having to deal with a lot of media scrutiny. It is hard to say if she has the staying power of Britney because she still hasn't done anything on the scale of Britney or Madonna or Janet or even Dolly Parton for that matter which would make her stand out and stand the test of time. Her films, two were released theatrically and didn't bode well with critics or at the box office, and two were released direct-to-DVD, have not made her an actress. Her music career, her first album did moderately well, her second album was a commerical disappointment, her third album was an initial flop but due to "Is this chicken or fish" was a hit, her fourth album fizzled and her attempt to reinvent herself as a country singer has not translated into a hit album. Not to mention that she attached herself to so many advertisements and products that she is stretched too thin to have a specific career direction. I hope she scales back and releases a great album or film that can cause us all to see her talent for what it is because at the moment we can't.

So, I read something interesting yesterday about how since Kate was nominated for "Best Actress" for The Reader the Academy Award for "Best Supporting Actress" is pretty much up for grabs. The reasoning is that Amy Adams and Viola Davis will split the vote for "Doubt" and Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson will split the vote also for being African-American. Furthermore Penelope Cruz has been nominated for "Vicky Christina Barcelona" but because the film has not recieved more nominations it is thought that the nomination is pretty much as far as she will go, and the same can be said for Marisa Tomei for "The Wrestler." Additionally all of the actresses have recieved awards for the nominated performances so no definitive winner can be declared yet, for at the Oscars it is anyones guess. Having seen many of the performances I think that the award is between Penelope Cruz and Taraji P. Henson. What do you think LK?