Wizbang Pop!: Awards Archives

Robert Plant honored by Buckingham Palace

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 13, 2009 · Comments (2)

Robert Plant, the former Led Zeppelin singer, has been made a commander of the British Empire in London, Buckingham Palace says. E! Online reports Prince Edward of Wales bestowed the prestigious honor on Plant Friday. By receiving the commander status, the 60-year-old singer now outranks fellow Led Zeppelin alum... [Full Story]

82nd Academy Awards to feature 10 Best Picture nominess

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 25, 2009 · Comments (1)

The 82nd Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 7, 2010, will have 10 feature films vying in the Best Picture category, Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis announced today (June 24) at a press conference in Beverly Hills. "After more than six decades, the... [Full Story]

The Grammy's were on last night

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 9, 2009

A crazy long list of winners are available at the 51st Grammy wiki page but it's best we give you the top of the categories. Record of the Year -"Please Read the Letter" - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Album of the Year -Raising Sand - Robert Plant &... [Full Story]

People Choice Award Winners

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 8, 2009

The people have spoken. A full list of winners available at PCA.com. Movies: Favorite movie: "The Dark Knight," "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," "Iron Man" Movie comedy: "27 Dresses," "Get Smart," "Mamma Mia!" Movie drama: "21," "Eagle Eye," "The Secret Life of Bees" Female movie star:... [Full Story]

People's Choice Awards Tonight

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 7, 2009 · Comments (1)

The People's Choice Awards are many things to many people but one thing they're not is important to the stars nominated. That is unless you're up for one of the reality tv awards or you've just got a career after being on a reality tv show or if you... [Full Story]

Golden Globe Nominations

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 12, 2008

Nominations for the Globes came out yesterday morning but it was just before Wizbang Pop! went to press and we couldn't give them to you then. Like the iresponsible reporter I am I'm bringing it to you today. Just a short 24 hours after all of your friends got... [Full Story]

35th Annual People's Choice Award Nominations

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 11, 2008 · Comments (1)

The People's Choice Awards cover so many categories that we couldn't possibly list them all on the front page here. So hit the jump for things like Favorite Super Hero, Favorite Game Show or Favorite Combined Forces. For realz. And if you want to vote you should do it here.... [Full Story]

Rick Astley Take 'Best Ever' Awards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 7, 2008 · Comments (2)

Last night was the 15th MTV Europe Music Awards and the Rick Rolling was the big winner. The 1987 hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" had a rebirth in May of 2008 as an internet meme, but last night Astley picked up the award for Best Act Ever. I'll... [Full Story]

Rickrolling pays off!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 2, 2008 · Comments (2)

The "Rickrolling" craze is finally paying off for British pop singer Rick Astley. He has become the surprise contender for best act ever at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool. Astley, who has never been nominated in the history of the event is up against Britney Spears, Christina... [Full Story]

Your Emmy Winners

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 21, 2008

The top 6 winners are listed here. If you want the rest you can find them here. Things you might have missed. Ricky Gervais was funny. Josh Groban put on quite a show. I mean seriously. That was probably tough.... [Full Story]

Kennedy Center announces honorees

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 10, 2008

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2008. Recipients to be honored at the 31st annual national celebration of the arts are: actor Morgan Freeman, singer George Jones, actress and singer Barbra Streisand,... [Full Story]

Lily Allen and Elton go at it at GQ Awards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 2, 2008 · Comments (1)

The combined star power of Lily Allen and Elton John presenting the GQ Men of the Year Awards must have looked like a dream ticket on paper. But the two stars didn't exactly see eye-to-eye at last night's star-studded event at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. When... [Full Story]

Reality host nominees to co-host Emmys

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 28, 2008

A week ago, they found out they are the first ever Emmy nominees in the new category of best reality host. But instead of enjoying the show in the audience, Ryan Seacrest ("American Idol"), Jeff Probst ("Survivor"), Tom Bergeron ("Dancing with the Stars"), Howie Mandel ("Deal or No Deal")... [Full Story]

The Emmy Nominations are in...

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 17, 2008 · Comments (1)

Outstanding Comedy Series 30 Rock • NBC • Broadway Video, Little Stranger Inc., in association with Universal Media Studios Curb Your Enthusiasm • HBO • HBO Entertainment Entourage • HBO • Leverage and Closest To The Hole Productions in association with HBO Entertainment The Office • NBC • Deedle... [Full Story]

Emmy Semifinalists Announced

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 27, 2008

Emmy organizers for the first time ever on Thursday unveiled a list of the top 10 comedies and 10 dramas competing to be nominated for U.S. television's highest honors, which are presented in September. That anyone can name 10 comedies is impressive to me. As posted by the TV... [Full Story]

Teen Choice Awards Noms Announced

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 17, 2008 · Comments (3)

OMFG. Consider the Gossip Girl word sufficiently spread. The CW hit received a leading--and whopping--14 nominations this morning for the Teen Choice 2008 Awards. Chris Brown checked in with nine nods, Miley Cyrus (who will host the ceremony) scored four nods, and perpetual nominee Justin Timberlake racked up three.... [Full Story]

Beatty Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 13, 2008

Veteran actor Warren Beatty has been honoured with a lifetime achievement accolade at the annual American Film Institute awards. Stars including Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman, Diane Keaton and Beatty's wife Annette Bening watched as the 71-year-old received the prize on Thursday, in recognition of his contributions to the film... [Full Story]

Stars come out for CFDA Awards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 3, 2008

Francisco Costa, Tom Ford and Tory Burch were the big winners at Monday night's Council of Fashion Designer of America awards, the industry's top honor. The CFDA awards, marking their 26th year, have come to be an intersection of celebrities and fashion insiders, causing a major traffic jam outside... [Full Story]

2008 Tony Nominations

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 13, 2008 · Comments (1)

Best Play August: Osage County Author: Tracy Letts Producers: Jeffrey Richards, Jean Doumanian, Steve Traxler, Jerry Frankel, Ostar Productions, Jennifer Manocherian, The Weinstein Company, Debra Black/Daryl Roth, Ronald & Marc Frankel/Barbara Freitag, Rick Steiner/Staton Bell Group, The Steppenwolf Theatre Company Rock 'n' Roll Author: Tom Stoppard Producers: Bob Boyett... [Full Story]

MTV Movie Awards Noms

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 6, 2008

BEST MOVIE· Juno · Transformers · Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End · I Am Legend · Superbad · National Treasure: Book of Secrets BEST MALE PERFORMANCE · Will Smith- I Am Legend · Shia LaBeouf- Transformers · Denzel Washington- American Gangster · Matt Damon- The Bourne Ultimatum... [Full Story]

Daytime Emmy Noms announced

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 2, 2008 · Comments (1)

CBS and "The Young & the Restless" led the nominations Wednesday for the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. CBS netted 56 nominations, collecting 17 for "Restless," which was among the contenders for best daytime drama. PBS received 50 nominations, including 13 for "Sesame Street." Two other programs, "Guiding Light"... [Full Story]

CMT Award Winners

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 15, 2008

2008 CMT Music Awards: Winners * Video of the Year - Tayor Swift - "Our Song" * Duo Video of the Year - Sugarland - "Stay" * Male Video of the Year - Trace Adkins - "I Got My Game On" * Wide Open Country Video of the Year -... [Full Story]

The Who to be Honored

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 26, 2008 · Comments (2)

VH1 holds The Who in such high regard that the rock group is the only act being honored at its upcoming Rock Honors. Now in its third year, the Rock Honors typically celebrate a handful of momentous rock groups and artists: previous honorees have included ZZ Top, Genesis, Kiss... [Full Story]

Renfro Snubbed at Oscars

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 26, 2008

Tragic actor Brad Renfro was snubbed at Sunday's Academy Awards when organizers left him out of a montage of stars who died in the past year. Renfro was found dead from a drug overdose in Los Angeles in January, aged just 25. But he was overlooked on a list... [Full Story]

And the Oscar Goes to...

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 25, 2008

Performance by an actor in a leading role Daniel Day-Lewis in "There Will Be Blood" (Paramount Vantage and Miramax) Performance by an actor in a supporting role Javier Bardem in "No Country for Old Men" (Miramax and Paramount Vantage) Performance by an actress in a leading role Marion Cotillard... [Full Story]

Winehouse, West big Grammy winners

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 11, 2008

Watch Amy Winehouse in an emotional moment as she accepts the best record award. Amy Winehouse accepts Best Record Grammy Grammy winners: Album of the Year: Herbie Hancock, River: The Joni Letters Record of the Year: Amy Winehouse, "Rehab" Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Rihanna, Jay-Z, "Umbrella" Best Country Album: Vince Gill,... [Full Story]

Grammy's Get OK from WGA

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 29, 2008

It's official. The Grammys will go on, witty banter and all. A week after striking writers said they wouldn't picket the music shindig, the other shoe has dropped. In a brief statement, the Writers Guild of America announced Monday that it has inked an interim deal with the Recording... [Full Story]

The SAG Awards: The Red Carpet will be out!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 25, 2008

Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards will be the industry's first red-carpet event in this strike-fractured awards season, and even the prospect of heavy rain hasn't dampened the enthusiasm. "Considering we don't know what's going on with the Oscars and the fact that there wasn't a red carpet at the... [Full Story]

BAFTA Nominations Announced

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 16, 2008

They're Britains version of the Oscars and this year Atonement, the screen adaptation of Ian McEwan's war time love story, is leading the field for next month's Orange Bafta awards after winning 14 nominations. BEST FILM AMERICAN GANGSTER - Brian Grazer/Ridley Scott ATONEMENT - Tim Bevan/Eric Fellner/Paul Webster THE... [Full Story]

Golden Globe Winners

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 13, 2008

FILM Best Motion Picture, Drama American Gangster Atonement Eastern Promises The Great Debaters Michael Clayton No Country for Old Men There Will Be Blood Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama George Clooney, Michael Clayton Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood James McAvoy, Atonement Viggo Mortensen, Eastern Promises Denzel... [Full Story]

NBC's Pre-Globes Special Features Lauer, Nominee Interviews

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 10, 2008

"Today" co-anchor Matt Lauer will host the two-hour NBC News special "Going for Gold," scheduled to precede the announcement of Golden Globes winners Sunday night on NBC. The strike by the Writers Guild of America forced the cancellation of the glitzy ceremony that annually kicks off the awards season... [Full Story]

Critics Choice Award Winners

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 8, 2008 · Comments (1)

Best Picture: No Country for Old Men Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis - There Will Be Blood Best Actress: Julie Christie - Away From Her Best Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem - No Country for Old Men Best Supporting Actress: Amy Ryan - Gone Baby Gone Best Acting Ensemble: Hairspray Best... [Full Story]

Screen Actors Guild Nominations

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 20, 2007

The list is super long so the bulk is at the jump... Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series BOSTON LEGAL THE CLOSER GREY'S ANATOMY MAD MEN THE SOPRANOS Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES ENTOURAGE THE OFFICE 30 ROCK UGLY BETTY... [Full Story]

65th Golden Globe Noms Announced

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 13, 2007

It's nearly that time again. My favorite of all the award shows. Why? I love to watch the TV people get rejected to the back of the room to make way for movie stars. Plus, I love that they're drinking the whole time and it shows! Things of interest?... [Full Story]

NOMINEES FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 11, 2007 · Comments (4)

PICTURE American Gangster Atonement The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Into the Wild Juno The Kite Runner Michael Clayton No Country for Old Men Sweeney Todd There Will Be Blood ACTOR George Clooney - Michael Clayton Daniel Day-Lewis - There Will Be Blood Johnny Depp - Sweeney Todd Ryan... [Full Story]

Kanye, Winehouse Lead Grammy Noms

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 7, 2007

That's a pretty diverse group in 'album of the year'. The 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on Feb. 10, 2008, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 - 11:30 p.m.... [Full Story]

2007 American Music Awards Winners

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 19, 2007

POP OR ROCK Favorite Male Artist: Justin Timberlake Favorite Female Artist: Fergie Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Nickleback Favorite Album: Daughtry/Daughtry COUNTRY Favorite Male Artist: Tim McGraw Favorite Female Artist: Carrie Underwood Favorite Album: Carrie Underwood/Some Hearts Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES Favorite Male... [Full Story]

Loveliness in all sizes and ages

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 5, 2007 · Comments (1)

Three times the awesome at the 16th Annual BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards in LA on November 1st. Kathy Bates, Helen Murren and Kate Winslet grace the crowd.... [Full Story]

Roberts Receives Hollywood Honor

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 15, 2007 · Comments (4)

Hollywood star Julia Roberts has been honored with the 2007 American Cinematheque award at a starstudded Los Angeles bash. The award recognizes Erin Brockovich actress Roberts' long and successful acting career. After accepting the trophy, the 39-year-old Oscar winner told an audience including Tom Hanks, Natalie Portman and Sally... [Full Story]

Beatty to get Lifetime Achievement Award from AFI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 5, 2007

Warren Beatty will be honored by the American Film Institute for his career accomplishments in front of and behind the camera. Beatty has been chosen to receive the AFI's Lifetime Achievement Award, officials said Thursday. He will be feted at a gala set for June 12 in Los Angeles.... [Full Story]

Bono awarded Liberty Medal

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 28, 2007

U2 frontman Bono has been awarded the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia. The award is given annually and recognises leadership in the pursuit of freedom. Past awardees include Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton and Kofi Annan. Bono is the first non-politician to receive the award in 18 years, and bagged the... [Full Story]

Stars come out for AFI Anniversary

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 18, 2007

Jack Nicholson, Kirk Douglas, Clint Eastwood, Warren Beatty, George Lucas, Morgan Freeman and others will each present one of their legendary films during Target's homage to the American Film Institute on its 40th anniversary Oct. 3 in L.A. Tickets to the unprecedented event go on sale tomorrow.... [Full Story]

Spike Lee & Timberlake Winners at Creative Emmys

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 10, 2007

TV movie Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee emerged victorious at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday night, winning five prizes. The HBO drama took home the awards for Best Make-Up, Best Picture Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing and Best Cinematography. Elsewhere, filmmaker Spike Lee's New... [Full Story]

2007 Emmy Nominations

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 19, 2007 · Comments (1)

Outstanding Drama Series Boston Legal Grey's Anatomy Heroes House The Sopranos Outstanding Comedy Series Entourage The Office 30 Rock Two and a Half Men Ugly Betty Outstanding Lead Actor on a Drama Series James Spader, Boston legal Hugh Laurie, House Denis Leary, Rescue Me James Gandolfini, The Sopranos Kiefer... [Full Story]

Top Emmy contenders leaked online?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 3, 2007

An online leak about the Primetime Emmy Award finalists in the comedy and drama series categories raised questions Monday about the security and future of the Emmy voting process. When TheEnvelope.com posted the list of the top 10 finalists in each category during the weekend, citing multiple judges who were... [Full Story]

Tony Nominations Announced

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 17, 2007

Because at some point my mother with bring it up... here are your 2007 Tony nominations. Complete list here. BEST MUSICAL Curtains Grey Gardens Mary Poppins Spring Awakening BEST PLAY Frost/Nixon The Coast of Utopia The Little Dog Laughed Radio Golf BEST REVIVAL OF A PLAY Inherit the Wind Journey's... [Full Story]

VH1 Rock Honors Date Set

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 27, 2007

VH1 rocks this May with the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors." Attached is color art of one this year's honorees Ozzy Osbourne and show host Bam Margera. "VH1 Rock Honors" premieres on Thursday, May 24 at 9 PM ET/PT on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD and will honor the music... [Full Story]

Grandmaster Flash and the Hall of Fame

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 13, 2007

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were the first hip-hop act to be inducted into the Rock Hall, joining other acts that represented a wide swath of artists: college rock favorites R.E.M., punk rock poet Patti Smith, rockers Van Halen and '60s girl group The Ronettes. Jay-Z, the recently... [Full Story]

Grammy Winners

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 12, 2007

They've got an award for EVERYTHING... So should you have a 40 minutes to kill, the full list is at the jump. Album Of The Year Taking The Long Way Dixie Chicks Song Of The Year Not Ready To Make Nice Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines, Emily Robison & Dan Wilson,... [Full Story]

British Film Awards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 11, 2007

Best Film : The Queen Best Actor : Forest Whitaker Best Actress : Helen Mirren Best Supporting Actor : Alan Arkin Best Supporting Actress : Jennifer Hudson... [Full Story]

Grammy Girft Bag Dissected

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 9, 2007 · Comments (1)

This years gift bag givers have, once again, found a way around those pesky IRS jerks. After all, taking these gift bags away is like taking food out of an obese babies mouth. Baby's fucking hungry! It just so happens this baby eats designer shoes and Netflix subscriptions. It's a... [Full Story]

Guide to the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 9, 2007

When: Sunday, Feb. 11- 8 p.m. (ET/PT) Where: CBS Television Network. The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide and XM Satellite Radio, and covered online at GRAMMY.yahoo.com. Who: (Performing) Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, the Dixie Chicks, Gnarls Barkley, Wyclef Jean, John... [Full Story]

SAG Award Winners

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 29, 2007

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role FOREST WHITAKER Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role HELEN MIRREN Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role EDDIE MURPHY Outstanding... [Full Story]

And the Nominees Are....

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 23, 2007

Thank You to IMDB: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Nominees: Alan Arkin for Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Jackie Earle Haley for Little Children (2006) Djimon Hounsou for Blood Diamond (2006) Eddie Murphy for Dreamgirls (2006) Mark Wahlberg for The Departed (2006) Best Performance by an... [Full Story]

Golden Globe Gift Bags Reduced to $600

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 12, 2007 · Comments (1)

Celebrity presenters will have to adjust to the news that last years $40,000 gift bags are a thing of the past. Responding to threats from the IRS Hollywood Foreign Press has reduced the legendary bags to almost nothing. One can only imagin the excitement presenters will feel when they... [Full Story]

Writers Guild names its nominees

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 11, 2007

The Writers Guild of America has tapped the screenplays for "Babel," "Little Miss Sunshine," "The Queen," "Stranger Than Fiction" and "United 93" for its original screenplay award and "Borat," "The Departed," "The Devil Wears Prada," "Little Children" and "Thank You for Smoking" for the adapted award. Winners will be... [Full Story]

Rolling Stone's 2006 Reader's Poll results

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 11, 2007 · Comments (1)

Kevin Federline takes his hard earned spot as worst act while RHCP mount themselves on top. And Best Myspace Artist? Come on Rolling Stone! Whats next? Best You Tuber? (Says the girl posting on the ubiquitous gossip blog.) The full list of Reader's Poll winners is: Best Album - STADIUM... [Full Story]

Award Season Begins Gradually: PC Awards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 10, 2007 · Comments (1)

33rd Annual People's Choice Awards MOVIES • Female star: Jennifer Aniston • Male star: Johnny Depp • Leading lady: Cameron Diaz • Leading man: Vince Vaughn • Female action star: Halle Berry • Male action star: Johnny Depp • On-screen matchup: Johnny Depp & Keira Knightley • Movie: "Pirates of... [Full Story]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 9, 2007 · Comments (5)

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation inductees announces its for 2007. The inductees are: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (Kid Creole, Cowboy, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, Mr. Ness, Raheim) R.E.M. (Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe) The Ronettes (Estelle Bennett, Ronnie Spector, Nedra Talley)... [Full Story]

Royalty Sweeps Top Prizes at Critics Awards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 8, 2007

Dame Helen Mirren has been named Best Actress by America's National Society of Film Critics for her role in The Queen, with Forest Whitaker taking the Best Actor prize for his turn in The Last King Of Scotland. Mark Wahlberg won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role... [Full Story]

Miss USA Getting Her Crown Checked

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 15, 2006

Responding to hasty reports stating that reigning Miss USA Tara Conner was having her title revoked, pageant organizers--including owner Donald Trump--said Thursday that Connor has not been dethroned. But she's being "evaluated." "Reports that Miss USA is being 'dethroned' are absolutely not true," Trump, who co-owns the Miss Universe... [Full Story]

People's Choice Award: Jennifer Aniston Leads

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 9, 2006

People's Choice Award nominees have been announced and Jennifer Aniston and her exes are front and center. She is up for favorite female movie star and she an Vince Vaughn are nominated for best on-screen matchup at the People's Choice. Brad Pitt & Vince Vaughn are up for 'leading... [Full Story]

Chinese Movie, Affleck Win Venice Prizes

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 10, 2006

Affleck wins top prize, Lohan wins nothing and 'The Queen' earns Mirren Top Actress award. The Chinese movie "Still Life," a surprise entry set against the backdrop of China's gigantic Three Gorges Dam project, on Saturday won this year's Golden Lion - the top award at the Venice Film Festival.... [Full Story]

DeGeneres To Host 2007 Oscars

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 9, 2006 · Comments (3)

Ellen DeGeneres will host the Oscars for the first time in 2007. The comedienne-turned-US talk show host will take charge of the 79th Academy Awards on February 27 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. DeGeneres hasn't even appeared on an Academy Awards telecast, but ceremony producer Laura Ziskin is... [Full Story]

The Balls On This Kid

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 28, 2006

Bravo to my man Piven who not only had the balls to cry on stage but did so wearing an ascot.... [Full Story]

Emmy Clothing Review

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 28, 2006 · Comments (3)

Good Bad... [Full Story]

Teen Choice Highlights

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 21, 2006

Two hours of my life I'll never get back and now it's your turn... 1) The best and most important moment in tv last night. You guessed it. Johnny Depp has never looked hotter in his life. And Brad Pitt couldn't have summoned a reception like that. 2) Ashley Olsen... [Full Story]

Oscar Buzz Already?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 17, 2006 · Comments (1)

Here it is not even Labor Day, and it's looking more and more likely that the two strongest Best Picture contenders are going to be Flags of Our Fathers and Dreamgirls, which in itself is going to make this a phenomenal Oscar campaign year for Paramount /DreamWorks (a.k.a. "Dreamamount"),... [Full Story]

Emmy Noms Announced!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 6, 2006 · Comments (2)

Yesterday is a fantastic Film. It and the Colbert Report should be the only 'locks' on that list. Malcolm in the Middle is still on? Oh that Dewey kid must be such an unattractive adult. I get so thrown off with there being fall and summer seasons now. I want... [Full Story]

Hollywood Walk of Fame names honorees

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 25, 2006

Michael Caine must be creaming himself at the idea of making a list along side Erik Estrada. Recipients for 2007 were announced Friday by Walk of Fame committee chairman Johnny Grant. "It's a privilege to honor these performers," he said. The committee said it had reviewed more than 200 nominations... [Full Story]

MTV MOVIE AWARDS TONIGHT

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 8, 2006

Less we forget!!! 2006 MTV Movie Awards. They will be airing on Thursday, June 8th at 9pm ET/PT with host Jessica Alba. The pre-show will begin at 8:30 PM ET/PT and will feature hosts Rihanna and Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy as well as a live performance by Wolfmother.... [Full Story]

MTV Movie Awards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 6, 2006

The kids at Wiredset have partnered with MTV this year to bring us the MTV Movie Awards in all their glory this Thursday night. Till then, sink your chops into this kick ass promo... Check out the Wiredset Collection!... [Full Story]

Stewart leads funny, solemn Peabody nods

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 6, 2006

With Jon Stewart hosting and "South Park" as one of the honorees, the 65th annual Peabody Awards ceremony Monday had a comedic bent. But with four awards recognizing the challenges of covering Hurricane Katrina, the humor was balanced out by examples of journalists' highest calling to provide news and... [Full Story]

MTV Movie Awards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 4, 2006

APWIRE: Last summer's "Wedding Crashers" was the big winner at Saturday's 2006 MTV Movie Awards, collecting three prizes, including the coveted Golden Popcorn trophy for best movie. The film also earned breakthrough performance honors for Isla Fisher and best on-screen team award for Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. The... [Full Story]

Is Oscar's Deck Loaded?

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 6, 2006

Over at our sister site Wizbang Bomb Squad (where you can signup and start posting today), Josh Cohen wonders whether 80% of the films that are nominated for Oscars (and that win) are released in October, November, or December. He looks at this years crop of contenders and runs the... [Full Story]

Oscar Outfits We Would Like To See

Posted by Kevin · Published: March 5, 2006 · Comments (2)

My Name Is Earl's Jamie Pressley angular physique (and her oddly shaped breasts) are highlighted in what little there is of this dress...... [Full Story]

Oscar LiveBlog...

Posted by E.M. · Published: March 4, 2006

Not that we like to pick on celebrities (but hey, at least we can spell most of the time), but Oscar weekend is the perfect time to remind ourselves that people are only in the entertainment industry because of the Dilbert principle: everyone rises to the level of their incompetence.... [Full Story]