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There are a lot of things I don’t think of when I hear the name Jessica Simpson. I don’t think of intellect. I don’t think of grace. I don’t think of talent. The first things that generally pop into my mind are boobs, hair, and trout pout. Because even when her lips aren’t inflated with Gore-tex, she still makes this duckish faux trout pout expression all the time. But of all the things I think of when Jessica Simpson invades my mind, never ever do I think of style.
Unless you want to talk about when she went brunette. And then spent months as a shade of carroty orange. Or more recently, I think of all the frumpy outfits she’s been donning on her country music album promotion. But apparently I’m totally wrong, because Jessica is now being honored for her style.
Despite Jessica Simpson’s profuse claims that she’s just a Texan girl who loves being in jeans and a T-shirt, the songstress is being hailed for her hot and unique fashion style.
Pop Tarts has been told that Simpson will be honored as a Hollywood Style Original (both for her personal style and as demonstrated by her line of shoes, accessories, fragrance and apparel) at next weekend’s 5th Annual Hollywood Style Awards presented by Nikon.
[From Pop Tarts]
Boy that awards show must be all kinds of desperate. When you’re this desperate, it’s time to cancel the show, not throw some B.S. award at a singer that would show up to the opening of an envelope anyway.
Best case scenario, Jessica’s style is average. And that’s with a lot of help. There is nothing exceptional about it. Even Katie Holmes and her baggy cuffed man jeans started a trend (though I wish they hadn’t). You could argue that just about anyone who starts trends or just is known for her clothes and/or accessories has style. Who in the world would lump Jessica Simpson into that category?
Here are a couple of great examples of Jessica’s amazing style over the last few years. Some of these really aren’t that bad, but there’s nothing indicative of style. Images thanks to PR Photos, WENN, Fame, and Splash.
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Posted: September 22nd, 2008, 2:59pm CDT
There’s been all kinds of buzz about her Emmy gown design, but as it turns out that was only one facet of Lauren Conrad’s fabulous night at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
The “Hills” hottie had the esteemed pleasure of joining hunky “Bones” stud David Boreanaz onstage to present an award, clad in her gorgeous strapless navy blue floor-length gown.
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Posted: September 22nd, 2008, 1:05pm CDT
Coming off a successful battle with breast cancer, Christina Applegate was spotted arriving at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards last night, looking amazing.
The “Samantha Who” actress walked the red carpet in a powder blue one-shoulder dress with gold accents topped off with some stunning earrings and a prom-style updo.
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Tina Fey and her awesome show 30 Rock scored some major Emmy victories last night. They took home seven awards including best comedy, best actor and actress for Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey. She also won a best writer award.
Family seemed to be on her mind a lot during the evening, as she thanked her parents but gave them a most unusual (and self-deprecating) compliment.
“I thank my parents for somehow raising me to have confidence that is disproportionate with my looks and abilities. Well done. That is what all parents should do,” said Fey, who also won for best actress and writing in a comedy series.
[From Yahoo News]
There’s a similar theme surrounding Fey’s character on 30 ROCK, who often seems hard to distinguish form Fey herself. Although she’s obviously being funny, that’s one of those jokes you can tell has a lot of truth behind it, especially because it’s a reoccurring theme. Nonetheless, it’s also a funny way of thanking her parents for always making her feel good about herself and feel like she had self-worth, so I bet she makes sure to be that kind of parent.
There were also a lot of questions about Tina’s Sarah Palin impersonation, which got rave reviews and became the number one most watched viral video on NBC.com. Fey said Palin is not a character she plans on playing again, and she was initially hesitant to even acknowledge the uncanny resemblance. However she gave in when her daughter was watching Palin on TV and thought she was Fey.
As it turns out, Fey would rather not see Palin become a regular character on “SNL.”
“I want to be done playing this lady November 5th,” Fey said when asked backstage about how she feels about the election. “So, if anyone can help me be done playing her on November 5th…”
Fey added that Palin “seems like a perfectly nice lady,” but that she had been reluctant at first to admit that they look alike.
“I was very resistant to acknowledge that there was a resemblance,” Fey said. “Then my kid saw Sarah Palin on TV and said ‘That’s Mommy.’”
Finally, Fey asked enlisted reporters’ help in finding her purse, which disappeared after she left it under her seat in L.A.’s Nokia theater. “If anyone sees a small purple purse with an iPhone in it with a picture of a naked toddler,” she said.
[From Reuters]
I really have a special love for Tina Fey. That came out wrong. But I think I do have a girl crush on her. There’s this great line in 30 Rock when her character Liz Lemmon meets her idol, who’s also a television writer, played by Carrie Fisher. She greets her by saying, “You are my heroine. And by heroine I mean lady hero; I don’t want to inject you and listen to jazz.” I’m pretty sure that line right there won her at least 2 Emmys. And made her my heroine. Though if I were ever to inject anything, it’d totally be Tina Fey.
Tina Fey is shown in a PR image from Saturday Night Live and at the Emmy Awards last night with Alec Baldwin. Credit: WENN
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How much of a celebrity-obsessive do you have to be to watch 9 hours of Creative Arts Emmys, Emmy pre-show and Primetime Emmys? About as much as I am, I suppose.
The Creative Arts Emmy broadcast was Saturday night on E! and it was more entertaining than the main broadcast Sunday night. Sarah Silverman was uncharacteristically adorable, and Neil Patrick Harris and Sarah Chalke were far superior hosts.
With a total of four straight hours of pre-show on E!, then a three hour show, anyone addicted to celebrities, high fashion and ridiculously expensive accessories, can overdose on any awards night, but for some reason, the Emmys can actually give you a hangover before the show is even over.
“Who are you wearing?”, the most overused phrase on E!, is also the most important question of the night for those that tune in for the dresses, jewels, and shoes (and some of the suits). The Hills’ Lauren Conrad was, not surprisingly, the first “celebrity” on the red carpet and set the fashion tone for a night: bare shoulders, floor length gowns, and strong colors (aside from Marcia Cross’ flesh colored tutu and Eva Longoria’s keep-the-baby-talk fueled flapper dress).
No one’s hair was bigger than Patrick Dempsey’s, but that’s usually how it is anywhere McDreamy is on the guest list. Most of the Hollywood women wore their hair down, flowing and wavy, so Tina Fey looked very anti-Palin, but, she said she would be happy to have a drink with the Alaska Governor if she’s free in late November.
Ryan Seacrest gets a lot of grief for his too casual hosting of American Idol, and his questionable production partnerships (Denise Richards? Paris Hilton?) but he’s in his element in the pre-show kind of atmosphere and does a pretty seamless job. Plus, he knows exactly what it is that he does. When Kathy Griffin asked him if it bothered him that Josh Grobin got more tail than him, he told her ”He’s a singer. He’s got talent. I do nothing but fill time.”
Less impressive was his turn at an opening bit for the main broadcast. Helping him, or helping him to hurt the rest of us, in hosting the main show were Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Jeff Probst, and Tom Bergeron, all co-hosting and all the first time ever nominees for Best Host of a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. The show was sometimes painful and at one point Josh Grobin ruined every TV theme song with a vocal montage that anyone ever loved… ever. Except South Park, he nailed that one.
But then there was Don Rickles! Don Rickles stole the show! The guy is abrasive, but he punched some laughs into a dying show, and left Kathy Griffin speechless. Anyone who can do that deserves an award! And he was aptly rewarded a few minutes later with his first Emmy for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
My personal picks this year went mostly unrealized, with the happy exceptions of the seven 30 Rock and one each Colbert Report and Daily Show wins. HBO production John Adams won the year with thirteen statuettes and Mad Men came in one behind 30 Rock with six wins.
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
JEREMY PIVEN as Ari Gold Entourage HBO
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
JEAN SMART as Regina Newly Samantha Who? ABC
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
ŽELJKO IVANEK as Ray Fiske Damages FX NETWORKS
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
DIANNE WIEST as Dr. Gina Toll In Treatment HBO
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY PROGRAM
The Colbert Report COMEDY CENTRAL
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
LAURA LINNEY as Abigail Adams John Adams HBO
OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY SERIES
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART COMEDY CENTRAL
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
TINA FEY 30 Rock Cooter NBC
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
TOM WILKINSON as Benjamin Franklin John Adams HBO
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
DAME EILEEN ATKINS as Miss Deborah Jenkyns Cranford (Masterpiece) PBS
OUTSTANDING REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
THE AMAZING RACE CBS
OUTSTANDING MINISERIES
JOHN ADAMS HBO
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE
PAUL GIAMATTI as John Adams John Adams HBO
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
ALEC BALDWIN as Jack Donaghy 30 Rock NBC
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
GLENN CLOSE as Patty Hewes Damages FX NETWORKS
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
BRYAN CRANSTON as Walt White Breaking Bad AMC
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
TINA FEY as Liz Lemon 30 Rock NBC
OUTSTANDING HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM
JEFF PROBST Survivor CBS
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
30 ROCK NBC
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
MAD MEN AMC
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 60th Primetime Emmy® Awards Winners Press Release
Picture note by Celebitchy: Here are some photos from red carpet at the Emmys. Shown in order are: Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria, Lauren Conrad, America Ferrerra, Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Mary Louise Parker, Nicollette Sheridan, Mariska Hargitay, Brooke Shields, Tina Fey, Christina Applegate, Cynthia Nixon, Evangeline Lilly, Felicity Huffman, Patrick Dempsey, Debra Messing, Holly Hunter, Jenna Fischer, Kathy Griffin, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lara Dern, and Glenn Close.
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Posted: September 22nd, 2008, 4:37am CDT
In what’s being considered one of the funnier awards shows in the recent past, the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took over Los Angeles, being held at the Nokia Theatre on Sunday night (September 21).
Keeping consistent with the nominations, the night saw HBO’s miniseries John Adams, as well as NBC’s comedy 30 Rock and AMC’s drama Mad Men, take home the most trophies.
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Posted: September 22nd, 2008, 12:40am CDT
It’s her big night- not only is she a presenter, but she also designed one of the official Emmy trophy girl gowns. And Lauren Conrad brought her fashion A-game to the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
The “Hills” hottie arrived at the festivities, held tonight at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, sporting a sexy strapless navy blue floor-length gown with a coordinating brooch and bracelet.
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Posted: September 22nd, 2008, 12:14am CDT
The stars are out on the red carpet at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, as the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards are almost underway.
Among those in the crowd were “Desperate Housewives” actresses Teri Hatcher and Nicollette Sheridan, along with “The Office” actress Jenna Fischer and the night’s hosts, among others.
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Posted: September 21st, 2008, 11:50pm CDT
It’s one of television’s biggest nights of the year, and the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards looks to be full of promise. If host Heidi Klum is any indication, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance at tonight’s festivities.
The “Project Runway” hottie arrive on the red carpet out front of Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre sporting a sexy silver beaded floor-length gown teamed with a pair of matching strappy heels.
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Posted: September 21st, 2008, 7:58pm CDT
Gearing up for her big presenting duties later tonight, Lauren Conrad took part in the Saturday rehearsals for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards show held at the Nokia Theatre.
The 22-year-old MTV star looked bubbly in a black tank top, a red pleated silk skirt, and a pair of strappy black heels as she excitedly talked to fellow celebs in attendance.
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In a ceremony for the Creative Arts Emmys held Saturday in Los Angeles, and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and Sarah Chalke, Sarah Silverman won two Emmys for the incredibly funny and oddly poor-timed video, “I’m F’cking Matt Damon“. Sarah bagged the Best Original Music and Lyrics and a picture-editing award.
Originally recorded for then boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show, the song became a internet hit and spurred a rebuttal video from Kimmel, claiming he was f’cking Ben Affleck. Sarah and Damon’s song was much better, but Jimmy’s video had an amazing number of cameos including Brad Pitt as a FedEx delivery guy, a We-Are-The-World-style sing along with more names than I can count, and Harrison Ford being very unHarrison Ford-like as he speeds away in a convertible.
The Damon-Kimmel “feud” goes back to September 2006, when Damon delivered a very convincing tirade on Kimmel for bumping him from the show… again. Although I’ve never seen it substantiated, I think Matt Damon showed just how good an actor he is in the closing credits of that show. Damon references the joke at the end of the Silverman song.
The song was released in February and Silverman and Kimmel ended their five year relationship in July, but Sarah, who’s not generally known for her manners or compassion, knew who to thank in her acceptance speech.
“Let’s be honest, Matt Damon had very little to do with this being popular,” Silverman, 37, said while accepting her award at the Creative Arts Emmys for the salty music video “I’m F—— Matt Damon” at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
“Thanks to the person for whom this whole video was made: Jimmy Kimmel, who broke my heart – ohh, who’ll always have a place in my heart,” Silverman continued.
In her speech Saturday, Silverman also thanked her cowriters and joked, “this makes all the, ‘Hey, I’m f—— Matt Damon, too,’ totally worth it.”
[From People.com]
The Creative Arts Emmys air on E! September 20th. The Primetime Emmy Awards air on ABC September 21st.
Sarah Silverman is shown at the Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards on 9/13/08. Credit: Apega; Adriana M. Barraza / WENN
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Posted: September 10th, 2008, 7:21pm CDT
Ever since she showed up on the country music radar, Taylor Swift has been an instant success. And yesterday she was spotted out and about in New York City.
The “Should’ve Said No” songstress looked cute in a plaid jacket overtop a grey shirt with slim fit jeans and a pair of brown leather cowboy boots as she made her way to her Midtown Manhattan hotel.
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Posted: September 8th, 2008, 9:33pm CDT
Gracing the red carpet with her presence, Emma Watson was on hand at the National Movie Awards 2008 at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Monday (September 8).
Wearing a white Victorian style dress with a jewel embedded bust paired with matching studded peep-toe pumps, the “Harry Potter” starlet graciously posed for pictures and signed autographs for fans on her way inside.
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The staff over at the Daily Mail and The Sun have gotten themselves all worked up over Russell Brand’s opening monologue for last night’s Video Music Awards. Apparently it was quite offensive to British audiences, which I found especially shocking. I would think they’d have the best chance of appreciating Brand’s “unique” type of humor.
Apparently Brand’s labeling George Bush a “retarded cowboy” was the major sticking point.
Russell Brand faces being blacklisted by the American media after causing outrage with a string of offensive jokes at the live MTV Video Music Awards. The Essex-born comedian labelled President George Bush a ‘retard’, called Britney Spears ‘the female Christ’ and poked fun at young virgins.
He began his opening monologue by saying: ‘Please, America, elect Barack Obama. On behalf of the world. Some people, I think they’re called racists, say America is not ready for a black president. ‘But I know America to be a forward-thinking country because otherwise why would you have let that retard and cowboy fella be president for eight years?’
He added: ‘We thought it was nice of you to let him have a go, because in England he wouldn’t be trusted with a pair of scissors.’
[From the Daily Mail]
I watched Brand’s opening monologue a few times and have to say that while I didn’t find it to be spectacularly funny, it wasn’t especially offensive either. People have been complaining about that particular use of the word “retarded” for a long time now. And while I agree it’s inappropriate, it’s clearly a part of the lexicon, like it or not. Nothing about an edgy comedian using it is particularly shocking. It’s quite simply a matter of taste, and no one can be surprised that a comedian like Brand doesn’t have much. He wasn’t hired by MTV because of his class. People can go ahead and complain about the word as much as they want – I abhor it. But it’s been used that way for long enough that I feel confident it’s a waste of time. And the more attention they give to it, the longer it stays relevant.
The joke itself was pretty stupid. There was just nothing funny, unusual, or interesting about it. Celebitchy complained that she laughed once during the whole thing. I counted, and I laughed a solid five times. Normally I’d still consider that a miserable failure, but compared to one chuckle I guess that’s pretty good.
I did like Brand’s whole riff on Bristol Palin’s boyfriend Levi Johnston. He joked that a lot fewer kids would be having premarital sex if they all had to go to the Republican National Convention as punishment. And made some joke about how from now on Johnston would be so careful he’d use a condom even when her masturbated. And would then take the condom and bury it just to be safe. I think four of my five laughs came during that whole idea. And I think sending kids to the Republican National Convention should become a new form of punishment. Everyone would behave a lot better.
Here’s Brand’s monologue. I’m especially interested to hear how many of our readers though it was actually funny.
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In case you missed the MTV VMAs, or simply couldn’t stomach sitting through the entire thing, here’s a few of the performances you may have missed.
Once again, I am going to be a whiny bitch and say that the MTV Video Music Awards are nothing like they used to be. They used to be exciting because some crazy bastard(s) would get completely obliterated before arriving and would then act a complete fool in front of everyone. I miss those days. Spontaneity and alcohol went together well.
But nowadays, I am one of those people who have to DVR the awards and skip through almost everything, getting the Cliff Notes version. And why not, I don’t miss anything.
Anyhow, here’s a couple performances, the quality on these is bad, but I expect they will be taken down soon so see them while you can..
Christina Aguilera performs Keep Getting Better
Kanye West, Love Lockdown
Kid Rock ft. Lil’ Wayne
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Christina Aguilera, T.I., and Kid Rock were surprise guests at a press conference yesterday with Sunday’s VMA host Russell Brand. Aguilera said that she will perform a new single titled “Keep Getting Better” in a future-themed performance that showcases her new look. Aguilera branded herself as a retro pinup for her last album, but her next incarnation will be “all about the future,” and is likely to include red lipstick and plenty of caked-on makeup.
T.I. climbed down a nearby fire escape to announce that he will debut a new song, “Live Your Life,” on Sunday with Rihanna. Kid Rock was shown rehearsing his hit “All Summer Long.” He mentioned that he’ll be on stage with Lil’ Wayne at the awards. Also expect performances by The Jonas Brothers, Pink, Paramore, and Katie Perry. Madonna’s name was not mentioned:
A lengthy black limousine suddenly appeared on the scene, and out of it stepped none other than Christina Aguilera — looking svelte in some majorly high heels — who slinked to the microphone and purred that on show night, she’ll be performing her brand-new single, “Keeps Getting Better,” which is also the name of a best-of album she’s releasing in November.
“You’re going to get a first look and a first listen at my new image and my new sound,” she said. “The last album, the style and sound was about vintage glam — this one is all about the future…”
[T.I.] strode up next to Brand and Aguilera, posed for some photos and then broke the news that he, too, would be debuting a new song (from his forthcoming LP, Paper Trail) on the big show, this one a duet with none other than [Rihanna]…
Aguilera and T.I. then departed, leaving Brand to make even more VMA announcements, including news that in the first 30 minutes of the show, fans can expect appearances by Britney Spears, Rihanna, Pete Wentz, and performances by the Jonas Brothers (to be introduced by Taylor Swift), Rihanna and Katy Perry, who will apparently be trying her hand at replicating [Like a Virgin]…
So inside the stage we went, to watch Rock rip through “All Summer Long” (while wearing white slippers), and then announce one last — thoroughly huge — bit of news: that he’ll be sharing the stage with none other than Lil Wayne.
[From MTV]
Kanye West will be closing out the undoubtedly long ceremony, which will include celebrity presenters Jamie Foxx, Chace Crawford, Ashlee Simpson, John Legend, Kobe Bryant, Leona Lewis, Paris Hilton, Slash, Taylor Swift, Shia LaBeouf, the cast of “The Hills,” Michael Phelps, Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan, Scarlett Johansson, Ciara, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Christopher “McLovin” Mintz-Plasse. [Details from MTV]
I’ll tape it and watch the highlights the next day as it’s on super early in the morning my time. These awards ceremonies seem like they’re way too long for the average TV-viewer, even diehard fans, to sit through in their entirety.
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Hype is building around this year’s MTV Video Music Awards and now not only do we know who is opening the show (Britney) we also now know who will be closing the event.
Despite claiming that he would never return to the VMAs last year, Kanye West will return this year with the final performance of the evening.
Remember the fit he threw last year? Here’s a refresher if you don’t.
According to several sources backstage at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards — and a report published late Sunday night by The Associated Press — West lost it again, this time because his performance of “Stronger” took place in the Palms’ Hugh Hefner Sky Villa and not on the main stage.
“Kanye was watching the closing performance [a medley featuring Justin Timberlake, Timbaland and Nelly Furtado] on a closed-circuit monitor, and he started getting upset,” a source who was backstage told MTV News. “He started asking anyone who’d listen why he wasn’t allowed to perform on the main stage. ‘Why did I perform in just a suite?’ he was saying. ‘Justin’s my boy, but even he gets to perform in both a suite and on the main stage? Something’s wrong here.’ ”
According to the AP, West was also upset about being shut out of all five categories in which he was nominated. He reportedly yelled, “That’s two years in a row, man … I’m trying hard, man, I have the … #1 record, man.”
AP also reported that West claimed he would “never return to MTV.”
For the rest of the story, which includes new performer and presenter announcements, check out MTVs site.
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MTV has finally made the announcement so many have been waiting for.
Britney Spears will indeed kick off the 2008 Video Music Awards this Sunday. According to the press release it will not be a performance. MTV is still keeping quiet as to how she will open the show.
Spears herself is nominated for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video and Video of the Year for “Piece of Me.”
Britney says of her upcoming appearance,
“MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMA’s? I’m excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated.”
The MTV Video Music Awards airs Sunday, September 7th at 9:00PM.
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Elton John and Lily Allen presented awards together at yesterday’s GQ Men of the Year awards show in London and it didn’t go as smoothly as planned.
It became clear very quickly that Elton was getting annoyed with Lily, who was on a steady pace to getting wasted before the show even started. The fact that she was toting around her own bottle of champagne didn’t help either. In between presentations she pulled out her bottle, topped off her glass and chugged down some more.
As the evening went on Lily’s demeanor became brash and the F-bombs were being hurled like no tomorrow.
At one point Elton decided to put her in her place by embarrassing her in front of the entire audience and calling her out for her drunkeness.
After Lily announced, “and now the most important part of the night,” Elton interrupted saying cattily, “What? Are you going to have another drink?”
Surprisingly, she didn’t kick his ass right then and there. Instead she snipped, “F**k off Elton. I am 40 years younger than you and have my whole life ahead of me!”
Elton fired back,
“I could still snort you under the table!”
Now that’s something to brag about. But I am certain he speaks the truth. That old queen has done more cocaine than most of all Hollywood combined. He’s like the Dyson in a world of Hoovers.
The public fight between Elton and Lily was just the tip of the iceberg. Lily also announced to the crowd that her brother Alfie had become engaged. Too bad he and his bride-to-be hadn’t told anyone yet.
And she also let it be known that octogenarian’s aren’t too old for her. At least Tony Bennett isn’t. When Elton mentioned the singer’s age Lily bragged, “I’d still f**k him!” I’m sure Tony’s wife was impressed to say the least.
She’s wild, she’s loose and she’s hammered, but I like her. She’s a little crazy and out of control but honestly, we all like to watch a good trainwreck.
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Rumors are swirling that Britney Spears will be presenting an award at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, but is another comeback performance secretly in the works?
Brit’s manager is denying reports that the pop princess will be performing on the show, but insiders are claiming that at the very least she will be one of this year’s presenters.
Although no one at MTV will peep a word about Britney and her supposed appearance, there’s been quite a commotion going on behind the scenes with top secret production and wardrobe preparations in the works.
Adding fuel to the rumors of a comeback performace, MTV has given Brit her own dressing room, a perk usually reserved for performers. She is also scheduled to appear at 944 Magazine’s MTV VMA pre-party on Wednesday.
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Posted: August 22nd, 2008, 2:02pm CDT
Taking time off of her supposed feud with Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez was the belle of the ball at yesterday’s IMAGEN Awards.
The “Wizards of Waverly Place” hottie arrived at the Beverly Hills event looking simply stunning in a shimmery blue one-shoulder knee-length dress teamed with a pair of white high heels.
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Posted: August 18th, 2008, 1:20pm CDT
Whatever she does, she always goes all out. And for last night’s 2008 ALMA Awards, Eva Longoria brought what looked to be about half of her closet.
The “Over Her Dead Body” babe was the esteemed host of the night which, among other things, meant that she got to wear the most fabulous outfits onstage.
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Posted: August 18th, 2008, 12:51pm CDT
She’s an international superstar of epic proportions and last night Shakira was all about celebrating her Latina heritage at the 2008 American Latino Media Arts Awards.
Hosted by “Desperate Housewives” babe Eva Longoria, the 2008 ALMA Awards honored the achievements of Latin Americans in the media.
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