One of my favourite moments from last night’s MTV Europe awards was when Taylor Swift thanked everyone for giving her the Best Look award because she suffers from a low self esteem so it could give her the boost she needs. I find this ironic considering many girl’s sole purpose in life is to look JUST LIKE Taylor.
Taylor — who won three of the five awards she was nominated for — also had one of my favourite looks of the night. She wore the most spirited circus-themed costume during her performance of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and an incredibly chic J Mendel gown as well (above).
Check out all of our favourite looks below
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Joel McHale and Rob Riggle enlightened us with the BEST handshake in the entire world last night at the ESPY awards. We were expecting them to do the old manly bro shake but instead they premiered a choreographed number that isn’t the most efficient in terms of time but it’s definitely more fun than the traditional business greeting. They both have so much to teach us about coolness. 
Here it is broken down:
1. From a distance of 1.5 feet away, grab each other’s right hands and shake back and forth.
2. While firmly keeping hold of your right hands, walk in a circle once while lengthening out your left arms out and dazzling with jazz fingers.
3. Release your grip and face each other. Bend down and extend your right foot out behind you. Grab the other person’s right foot and shake it.
4. Return to a standing up position. Sit on an imaginary teeter totter and take turns going up and down. The key is to show your excitement.
After the handshake is done you can exchange your verbal greetings (hello, good day, ahoy) and go about your business.
We’re totally not getting the logic behind this one. Justin Bieber won Villain of the Year at the 2012 Kerrang! Awards in London. He did pull out the Silence of the Lambs mask this week but despite that skulled covered he’s basically as gentlemanly as one can get.
Other people that were nominated for the award included Simon Cowell (okay we understand this one) Ronnie Radke of Falling in Reverse, Lou Reed and One Direction. One Direction is pretty much the epitome of buttoned-up prepsters with dimpled smiles and fluffy hair so we’re not sure how malicious they are.
I think they were a little off in this one.
I mean, look at him perform on Germany’s Next Top Model. He just wants to take care of you.
While you were busy watching Hunger Games AGAIN this weekend and thinking about all the chores you should be doing instead, Taylor Swift was recognized by the First Lady for her activism and chosen as Entertainer of the Year by her fans. She effectively makes us all feel like beached seals.
Meeting Michelle Obama
Taylor was presented an award at Saturday’s Kids’ Choice Awards by Michelle Obama for her outstanding charity work (above). Taylor donated the proceeds from a Nashville benefit show to raise more than $750 million for tornado victims and also donated $500,000 to Nashville flood relief efforts. Standing up in front of thousands, being honoured for helping the world and meeting Obama for the first time was enough to inspire Taylor’s trademark look of complete shock.
Entertainer of the Year
Remember when Taylor asked her cat fans to vote for her as Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards? Well, what Taylor commands, her fans to do. She beat out Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley with her army of fans. Win.
Another reason to love Taylor Swift: she has meaningful conversations with her adorable cat Meredith and records them for publicity fun.
In the video, Taylor teaches her surprisingly responsive cat how to vote for her at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Since the winners are chosen by popular vote, Taylor can campaign harder than Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick.
Of course, by teaching Meredith about ACM voting and posting the recording on Twitter she inadvertently teaches us all about the process too. Huh, see how that works? She has my vote either way because she seems so down to earth. You can vote for her as Entertainer of the Year, once a day, every day at the ACM website and watch the awards on April 1.
Watch the video here:
What a night it was at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards. Ricky Gervais was back to host the show but kept his crude jokes to a minimum this time. It was a big night for the cast and crew of the film “The Artist” and the t.v. show “Homeland”; both won big in their categories.
It was also a big night for these five leading ladies because their gowns have landed them on my top 5 best dressed list.
5. Kelly Osbourne
4. Jessica Alba
3. Emma Stone
2. Julianne Moore
1. Kate Beckinsale
Honourable mention: Uggie (“The Artist”)
Four of the hottest stars will honour ordinary teens doing extraordinary things at the third annual TeenNick HALO Awards.
Taylor Swift will join Lady Gaga, actress Jessica Biel and soccer phenomenon David Beckham as they award four young individuals who have made a difference in their communities.
HALO, which stands for “Helping and Leading Others”, will recognize teens like James O’Dwyer, who started the Magnolia Disaster Relief, a program offering aid to rural areas affected by tornadoes. Taylor is the celeb scheduled to present O’Dwyer with his award.
MTV News says Nick Cannon will host the special ceremony in Los Angeles. It will be broadcasted on November 6 on Nick at Nite.
Lil’ Wayne is becoming unstoppable. “Tha Carter IV” has sold nearly 1 million copies in its first week, and now Wayne has 18 nominations for the BET Awards.
He has been included in some major categories like Lyricist of the Year, MVP of the Year, and Video of the Year for his contribution to “I’m On One” and “Look at Me Now”.
The full nomination list includes:
Best Hip-Hop Video
Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – “My Last”
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – “I’m on One”
Eminem f/ Rihanna – “Love the Way You Lie”
Kanye West f/ Rihanna – “All of the Lights”
Reese’s Perfect Combo Award (Best Collab)
Ace Hood f/ Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – “Hustle Hard (Remix)”
Big K.R.I.T. f/ Ludacris & Bun B – “Country Sh*t (Remix)”
Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes – “Look at Me Now”
DJ Khaled f/ Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne – “I’m on One”
Lupe Fiasco f/ Trey Songz – “Out of My Head”
With the MMVAs just five days away, Toronto is preparing for one of Canada’s biggest music block parties. As fans eagerly anticipate their favourite performers, today we’re going to take a look at Fefe Dobson.
Nominated four times for the 2011 MMVAs, 26-year-old Fefe Dobson is no stranger to the music industry. She began her career in 2003 with the pop-rock smash ‘Bye Bye Boyfriend,’ then following up with hits such as ‘Take Me Away,’ ‘Everything’ and ‘Don’t Go (Girls and Boys).’
Dobson has also dabbled in acting and modelling, appearing as Tina Turner in the NBC series ‘American Dreams’ and modelling for a Tommy Hilfiger commercial. She also opened for Justin Timberlake on his European tour.
Now, her current single ‘Can’t Breathe,’ from her latest release ‘Joy,’ is currently in the top 10 on MuchMusic’s ‘Countdown.’
Enter our contest for a chance to win a wristband to the 2011 Muchmusic Video Awards.
The meat dress, the 10 inch heels, the headpieces. All of Lady Gaga’s most unique outfits have earned her the honour of ‘Style Icon’ at the Council of Fashion Designers of America awards last night, reports Billboard.
On stage to accept her award, a soft-spoken Gaga said to the audience at Lincoln Center: “All of you made me feel like a star before I was,” of course referring to the many fashion hard-hitters in attendance such as Marc Jacobs, Anna Wintour, and Michael Kors.
In her thank you speech, Gaga talked about the importance of fashion in her life as an artist and individual. She also shared how when she was younger, she would plan her outfits for Friday nights as though she was going to the Oscars. That doesn’t surprise me.
“As much as this award means to me personally … I just want you to know how much this means to young Americans,” Gaga also said.
Gaga got all decked out for the event, wearing a see-through corset with a long frilly train, custom designed by Mugler, the label she helped revive and constantly sports.
So how did Gaga find out the news that she won? She apparently got a text message from Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Who knew she texts?
She told the crowd she thought the message was from a friend named Anna and replied with a bleep-worthy response. The text back from Wintour said, “How lovely.”
Congrats to Gaga, if anyone deserves it, it’s her!
Beyoncé has revealed the name of her upcoming album: “4.”
In an exclusive interview with Billboard, the music star says that the album’s title was inspired by her fans.
“Everywhere I look, I see them calling it ’4,’” she explains. “I had a whole other name and concept, but I keep seeing that the fans love the name ’4,’ and I think it would be a really nice thing to let them name the record.”
The number four also holds personal significance for Beyoncé, and not just because her latest studio album will be her fourth as a solo artist. “We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me,” she says. “It’s the day I was born. My mother’s birthday, and a lot of my friends’ birthdays, are on the fourth; April 4 is my wedding date.”
Beyoncé, who will also be honored with the Billboard Millennium Award at the Billboard Music Awards on May 22, says that her early inspiration for the album came from Afrobeat music pioneer Fela Kuti.
“I recorded more than 60 songs: everything I ever wanted to try, I just did it. I started off being inspired by Fela Kuti. I actually worked with the band from “Fela!” [the hit Broadway musical based on his life] for a couple of days…what I learned most from Fela was artistic freedom: he just felt the spirit.”
Beyonce’s albums always bring-it to the table, so I’m excited for it. Her songs just have a universal appeal that gets everyone moving, so I have a feeling it will also be a huge success. The album is slated for a June release.
Like every awards show, it was a long list and a long show this year. Below are this years winners, (no surprise Avatar and James Cameron won). Thanks for gather.com for help with this list.
Best Actor Television, Drama- Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Best Supporting Actor Television, Drama- John Lithgow, Dexter
Best Supporting Actress Motion Picture- Mo’nique, Precious
Best Animated Feature Film- Up
Best Original Song, Motion Picture- Crazy Heart, “The Weary Kind”
Best Original Score, Motion Picture- Up, Michael Giacchino
Best Actress Television, Drama- Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Best Actress Television Series, Comedy- Toni Collette- United States of Tara
Twilight shone brightly on an eventful Wednesday night at the People’s Choice Awards.
The Twilight Saga was awarded plentifully. Awards included, Favourite On-Screen Team, Favourite Franchise and, best of all, Favourite Movie.
Taylor Lautner, who plays Twilight’s lovable werewolf, was also awarded the Favourite Breakout Movie Actor Award.
Perez Hilton at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards
What’s a Perezzie, you ask?
Let’s get to the root of the word: Perez. Eureka! Perez Hilton.
Yes folks, that’s right, the year-end Perezzies awards are back and now your participation is encouraged more than ever.
As it says on his blog, Perez Hilton has announced that the awards are “back, and they’re better than ever – with new categories, including one nominated by U.”
The awards, just like Perez himself, are a fun way to take jabs at and gossip about the hottest celebrities in the biz.
A caped crusader and a mysterious island lead the pack of nominees for the 2009 Saturn Awards.
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror announced on Tuesdays its nominations for the annual awards, which recognize the year’s best in genre film making.
“The Dark Knight” received 11 nods to top the movie categories, including best film actor for Christian Bale and best action/adventure/thriller film. The Christopher Nolan-directed pic will compete in the latter category with “Changeling,” “Gran Torino,” “Quantum of Solace,” “Traitor” and “Valkyrie.”
Best Motion Picture
WINNER: “Slumdog Millionaire”
Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role
WINNER: Sean Penn in “Milk”
Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role
WINNER: Kate Winslet in “The Reader”
Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role
WINNER: Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight”
Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role
WINNER: Penélope Cruz in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”
Achievement In Directing
WINNER: Danny Boyle for “Slumdog Millionaire”
Adapted Screenplay
WINNER: “Slumdog Millionaire,” by Simon Beaufoy
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Original Screenplay
WINNER: “Milk,” by Dustin Lance Black
Achievement In Music Written For Motion Pictures (Original Song)
WINNER: “Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire” Music by A.R. Rahman, Lyric by Gulzar
Achievement In Music Written For Motion Pictures (Original Score)
WINNER: “Slumdog Millionaire,” A.R. Rahman
Achievement In Cinematography
WINNER: “Slumdog Millionaire”
Achievement In Film Editing
WINNER: “Slumdog Millionaire,” Chris Dickens
Achievement In Costume Design
WINNER: “The Duchess”
Achievement In Art Direction
WINNER: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
Best Animated Feature Film
WINNER: “WALL-E”
Best Animated Short Film
WINNER: “La Maison en Petits Cubes”
Best Live Action Short Film
WINNER: “Spielzeugland (Toyland)”
Best Documentary Feature
WINNER: “Man on Wire”
Best Documentary Short Subject
WINNER: “Smile Pinki”
Best Foreign Language Film
WINNER: “Departures” – Japan
Achievement In Visual Effects
WINNER: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
Achievement In Makeup
WINNER: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” Greg Cannom
Achievement In Sound Editing
WINNER: “The Dark Knight”
Achievement In Sound Mixing
WINNER: “Slumdog Millionaire”
Perhaps time does heal all wounds. According to E! News, Kanye West is set to perform and close the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday.
Last year, after the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, West vowed to never perform at the awards after being relegated to a small stage and shut out despite five nominations.
Now, West has appeared to have forgiven and forgotten and will join Britney Spears in the 25th anniversary edition of the VMAs. West’s decision to perform may be less about moving on and more about self-promotion as the rapper’s new single “Love Lockdown” is expected to be released on Monday.
Producers have confirmed Spears is opening the show but they are keeping mum about whether or not the pop star will perform.
Other singers set to perform or appear are Christina Aguilera, Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, T.I., Pink, Kid Rock, the Ting Tings, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne and Katy Perry.
Britney Spears may have performed an awful jaw-dropping routine of “Gimme More” at last year’s MTV Video Music Awards, but will the disaster performance prevent Spears from making a return to the awards this September?
According to the music network, Spears—whose comeback seems to be well on its way—is a nominee for Best Female Video for “Piece of Me.” However there is no word whether the pop princess will try to redeem herself by performing on stage.
Other nominees for “Best Female Video” include: Katy Perry for “I Kissed a Girl,” Jordin Sparks for “No Air,” Rihanna for “Take a Bow,” and Mariah Carey for “Touch My Body.”
For the first time ever, fans will select nominees—and eventual winners—via online voting. British comedian Russell Brand is set to host the show – which airs live from Hollywood on Sept 7th.
Canadian “Degrassi” star Adamo Ruggiero was so popular at the GLAAD awards on Saturday, he may have even made Rufus Wainwright jealous.
The crowd went so wild when Adamo took to the stage to speak about his decision to come out of the closet, that when Wainwright was accepting the Stephen F Kolzak Award later in the evening, he said, “I’m giving up my music career and taking up a role on Degrassi.”
The crowd also went nuts when “Degrassi” was announced in its category, though it lost the award to “Brothers and Sisters.”
Ruggiero made the bold decision to come out earlier this year. The 22-year-old has received much praise for his courage, especially considering that there are many stars who, even later in life, refuse to admit their homosexuality.
Everyone knows that Lisa is Buddhist buds with Richard Gere, but who knew Bart was skateboarding off to the Church of Scientology?
The voice of the infamous 8-year-old cartoon character, Nancy Cartwright, donated $10 million to the church last year, reports PageSix.com.
In comparison, Tom Cruise donated $5 million over the year in an “instalment plan.”
The money goes toward spreading the church’s anti-psychology message. “It was all part of Scientology’s Global Salvage effort, which aims to ‘de-aberrate’ Earth ? meaning to rid mankind of psychology ills and other ‘aberrant’ behavior,” the site reported.
Kirstie Alley matched Cruise’s donation, while John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston pitched in $1 million each. They all reportedly received awards recognizing their contributions.
