Posted in Awards, Beyonce, Celebrities, Gossip
Who wants to BET that “Single Ladies” wins for Video of the Year?
That catchy tune is just one of the reasons Beyoncé was nominated for a leading five honors at the upcoming 2009 BET Awards, a mark matched only by T.I., who might not be able to make it to the June 28 ceremony his year. Read more »
Posted in Angelina Jolie, Awards, Celebrities, Gossip
No doubt, MTV will do anything to get Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to its upcoming Movie Awards.
We’re sure Brangelina will receive many nominations (remember, this past year included Jolie in Wanted, Changeling and Kung Fu Panda, along with Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Burn After Reading), but for now we know of at least one so far for Ms. Jolie. Read more »
Posted in Awards, Celebrity, Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus burst into tears at Nickelodeon’s 22nd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards.
The “Hannah Montana” star was overcome with emotion when she beat Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys and Rihanna to be named Favorite Female Singer at the ceremony, which was held at the University of California, Los Angeles’ Pauley Pavilion on Saturday (March 28, 2009).
Praising the fans who vote for the winners, she said: “I really thought I was going to lose, so thank you guys.”
Posted in Awards, Celebrity, Kate Winslet, Oscar
Kate Winslet is going to keep her Oscar in the toilet.
The “The Reader” star, who won the Best Actress Academy Award at last week’s ceremony, is planning to display the famous statuette in an unusual place in her home.
Kate – who is married to Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes – said: “The statue is going in the toilet, next to Sam’s!”
Posted in Awards, Brad Pitt, Gossip
Brad Pitt has been sent a chocolate award in the shape of his face.
The “Curious Case of Benjamin Button” star received the 10lb solid dark chocolate figurine depicting his likeness to make up for losing out on an Oscar.
Deodorant brand AXE, known as Lynx in the UK, sent the sweet statuette, saying: “We still feel your performance deserves a statue, one that’s a bit sweeter.”
Posted in Awards, Celebrity, Oscar, Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz is sleeping with her Oscar award.
The Spanish star picked up the Best Supporting Actress prize for her role in “Vicky Christina Barcelona” on Sunday (February 22, 2009) and was so thrilled she took the famous golden statue to bed.
She told US TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey: “When they gave it to me I could not stop crying for 20 minutes.”
Posted in Awards, Celebrity, Mickey Rourke, Wrestler
Mickey Rourke tried to grope Jessica Alba at the Independent Spirit Awards.
The 56-year-old actor – who was named Best Actor for his role in “The Wrestler” at the ceremony on Saturday (February 21, 2009) – lunged at Jessica, much to her horror.
A source told the New York Daily News newspaper: “He was standing near her and reached over to feel her up. She jumped back and made a disgusted face.”
Posted in Awards, Celebrity, Movies, Oscar, Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz won the first Academy Award of the night Sunday, claiming the supporting-actress honor as a tempestuous artist in Woody Allen’s Spanish romance “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.”
The win capped a big weekend for Cruz, fresh off her win Saturday for the same prize at the Spirit Awards honoring independent film. “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” features Cruz as an unstable Spaniard in a steamy three-way affair with her ex-husband and an American woman.
