Natalia brings you the latest news on Adele’s interview with Anderson Cooper, Kristen Bell’s interview on Ellen is auto tuned, Ladehawke’s latest music video and much more!
Natalia discusses what’s new with Pharrell Williams and her thoughts on Karl Lagerfeld’s mean comments towards Adele’s weight. She also shows a roster of animals behaving like humans and, wait until you see the new size of coffee available at Starbucks!
Natalia dishes the latest news on the Juno Awards nominees, the upcoming Spiderman 3D film starring Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield and is Katy Perry hooking up with Tim Tebow? Watch today’s episode to find out.
When The Kooks are in the studio they’re focused and most importantly, sober. Watch Hugh and Luke explain their reasoning below.
The Kooks released a new album called “Junk of the Heart,” and you would think Hugh and Luke would be very excited about it. Well, they seemed rather indifferent to be honest. We spoke about that and why they don’t care about critics.
Natalia dishes the latest in entertainment news on Joan Rivers, Lana Del Rey and a brand new trailer for the movie Hunger Games.
Natalia talks about how Snooki might be pregnant, Nicolas Cage’s Cage Rage, Elisabetta Canalis is dating Steve-O and more for Feb 1, 2012.
Natalia dishes the news on Miley Cyrus breaking her tailbone, a 100 year old woman who plays the Nintendo DS to stay young and Houston, Texas contemplating a statute of Beyonce.
David Beckham debuts a new line of underwear, the worst dressed celebrity – Shy’m and Matthew Broderick is back as Ferris Bueller with a brand new commercial airing during the Super Bowl on Feb 5th 2012.
Daniel Radcliffe is back with his new movie The Woman In Black. It’s a bone chilling remake of a film from the ’80s. Ironically, Daniel actually scares very easily but he’s not afraid of ghosts. In this interview he tells us what really gives him the creeps.
Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?”
Graffiti6 is starting to make their North American invasion, and they are hitting up the Tonight Show. Does this sound familiar? Well the Beatles made the exact same journey over 40 years ago. Naturally, @jordans_life had to make some comparisons.
Nick plays World of Warcraft. Not only that, he’s the head of his guild, demonstrating that it IS possible to juggle being a hardcore gamer with being a top-selling recording artist.
During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number and took phone calls from his fans. These were real phone calls from real fans who we gave exclusive access to one of the biggest recording artists of our generation.
There were great questions about music, fitness, the backstreet boys but the most popular question, however, was about his underwear. In this clip Nick talks about his his ‘Haynes’ and covering his fans with glow in the dark paint.
When releasing new music today, half the battle is online promotion. However, contests, signed merch and giveaways aren’t always the best solutions. When working on their latest album, Hedley came up with a brilliant idea, they decided to make trailers.
It’s hard to prepare for an interview with Hedley. So in this interview, we threw caution to the wind, got a 24 of beer and broadcast the interview live on our USTREAM (andPOP.tv). Eventually Jacob, Dave and @jordans_life ended up talking about hairy legs, their newest music video and more.
Diamandis from Marina and The Diamonds talks to us about her very serious disease. It’s called synaesthetic. And we lied, it’s not a disease. More like a cool condition. Diamandis explains further.
Would you be embarrassed if someone scrolled through your iPod? We sit down with Spee and Brendan to talk about the diverse music on their playlist.
Marina and The Diamonds are working on some new music, but Marina is being very secretive about it. Although the release has been delayed, she let’s us in on some secrets about the new album, and how alcohol changed her life.
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.
Country duo Brooks and Dunn received two awards at last night’s Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards to bring their total number of ACM awards to 21, Reuters reports today.
Other winners included Brad Paisley with three awards, American Idol winner Carrie Underwood with two, and Keith Urban and Sara Evans with one each.
Kevin Chesney, AKA the ex-Mr. Renee Zellwegger won entertainer of the year for the second year in a row.
Other winners included Jason Aldean and group Sugarland. Vince Gill was presented with the humanitarian of the year award, which he promptly passed over to a young girl named Caitlin who was there with the Make A Wish Foundation.
Reba McEntire hosted the ceremony, which was broadcast live on CMT.
Carrie Underwood was the big winner at last night’s Country Music Television Awards, walking away with two awards.
The American Idol winner took best breakthrough video and female video for her hit “Jesus, Take the Wheel.”
“This is my very first acceptance speech so I made a list,” Underwood said before reading a lengthy list.
“Music videos are a huge tool,” she said after the ceremony for the awards, chosen by fans. “Fans love them because they add a new dimension to the song and we love them because it’s just another way to get (the music) out there. For my first video to win two awards tonight was amazing.”
Keith Urban took home the video of the year award for “Better Life.” He performed the song during the show with a choir from the Gulf Coast and showed scenes from the hurricane damaged area.
“We just wanted to present a better tone for Better Life, and I had been down to New Orleans and was struck by a combination of things — how much has been done and how little has been done,” Urban said. “We just wanted to bring a little more awareness back to the cause down there.”
Jeff Foxworthy hosted the ceremony.
2006 CMT MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES & * WINNERS
Video of the Year
* Keith Urban – “Better Life”
Brad Paisley – “Alcohol”
Brooks & Dunn – “Believe”
Faith Hill with Tim McGraw – “Like We Never Loved At All”
Gretchen Wilson – “All Jacked Up”
Kenny Chesney – “Who You’d Be Today”
Toby Keith – “As Good As I Once Was”
Trace Adkins – “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”
Male Video of the Year
* Kenny Chesney – “Who You?d Be Today”
Keith Urban – “Better Life”
Toby Keith – “As Good As I Once Was”
Trace Adkins – “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”
Female of Video of the Year
* Carrie Underwood – “Jesus Take The Wheel”
Faith Hill – “Mississippi Girl”
Miranda Lambert – “Kerosene”
Sara Evans – “A Real Fine Place To Start”
Group / Duo of the Year
* Rascal Flatts – “Skin (Sarabeth)”
Brooks & Dunn – “Believe”
Little Big Town – “Boondocks”
Sugarland – “Just Might (Make Me Believe)”
Collaborative Video of the Year
* Bon Jovi featuring Jennifer Nettles -”Who Says You Can’t Go Home”
Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton – “When I Get Where I’m Going”
Faith Hill with Tim McGraw – “Like We Never Loved At All”
Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon – “Jackson”
Hottest Video of the Year
* Billy Currington – “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right”
Dierks Bentley – “Come A Little Closer”
Keith Urban – “Making Memories Of Us”
Trace Adkins – “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”
Breakthrough Video of the Year
* Carrie Underwood – “Jesus Take The Wheel”
Jason Aldean – “Hicktown”
Miranda Lambert – “Kerosene”
Sugarland – “Something More”
Most Inspiring Video of the Year
* Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton – “When I Get Where I’m Going”
Brooks & Dunn – “Believe”
Carrie Underwood – “Jesus Take The Wheel”
Reba McEntire – “You’re Gonna Be”
Video Director of the Year
* Sophie Muller / Faith Hill with Tim McGraw – “Like We Never Loved At All”
Michael Salomon / Toby Keith – “As Good As I Once Was”
Shaun Silva / Kenny Chesney – “Who You’d Be Today”
Trey Fanjoy / Miranda Lambert -”Kerosene”
Country superstar Garth Brooks will perform his new single, “Good Ride Cowboy,” at the 39th annual Country Music Association awards.
Though he is officially retired, Brooks will perform as a tribute to late singer and rodeo champion Chris LeDoux.
“Chris embodies everything that?s great about country music,” Brooks said. “He lived with passion, integrity and a commitment to big dreams. It?s how he rodeoed and it was how he made his music. Chris wasn?t larger than life, he was life ? and that?s what the very best of country music is made of.”
Kenny Chesney’s performance of “Living in Fast Forward” will kick off the awards.
Chesney is the reigning Entertainer of the Year. “Living in Fast Forward” can be found on his new CD, The Road and the Radio, which will be in stores on Nov. 8.
The extensive list of performers also includes Dierks Bentley, Big & Rich, Bon Jovi with Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, ceremony hosts Brooks & Dunn, Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Julie Roberts, George Strait, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Lee Ann Womack.
For the first time ever the CMAs won’t be held in Nashville. Instead, the awards will air live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show will be broadcast on CBS on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.
Nominees for the 39th CMA awards
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Kenny Chesney
Alan Jackson
Toby Keith
Brad Paisley
Keith Urban
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Sara Evans
Alison Krauss
Martina McBride
Gretchen Wilson
Lee Ann Womack
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Kenny Chesney
Alan Jackson
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban
HORIZON AWARD
Dierks Bentley
Big & Rich
Miranda Lambert
Julie Roberts
Sugarland
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Alison Krauss + Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas
Diamond Rio
Lonestar
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Montgomery Gentry
Van Zant
The Warren Brothers
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
?Alcohol?? Brad Paisley
?As Good As I Once Was? ? Toby Keith
?Baby Girl? ? Sugarland
?Bless the Broken Road? ? Rascal Flatts
?I May Hate Myself In The Morning? ? Lee Ann Womack
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Be Here ? Keith Urban
Feels Like Today ? Rascal Flatts
Live Like You Were Dying ? Tim McGraw
Somewhere Down In Texas ? George Strait
There?s More Where That Came From ? Lee Ann Womack
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
?Alcohol? ? Brad Paisley
?As Good As I Once Was? ? Toby Keith
?Days Go By? ? Keith Urban
?I May Hate Myself In The Morning? ? Lee Ann Womack
?When I Think About Cheatin?? ? Gretchen Wilson
SONG OF THE YEAR
?Alcohol?
Brad Paisley
?As Good As I Once Was?
Toby Keith/Scotty Emerick
?Bless The Broken Road?
Marcus Hummon/Bobby Boyd/Jeff Hanna
?I May Hate Myself In The Morning?
Odie Blackmon
?Redneck Woman?
Gretchen Wilson/John Rich
?Whiskey Lullaby?
Bill Anderson/Jon Randall
Nashville Star has started auditioning for its fourth season in cities across the United States.
Auditions began on Oct. 21 in Los Angeles and will run through December.
The USA Network’s Nashville Star is a country singing competition, much like American Idol.
“Nashville Star works because it showcases the best untapped musical talent on television,” said Jeff Wachtel, USA’s executive vice-president of original programming. “One thing we’ve learned over the past three seasons is that there’s an incredible pool of talented performers whose voices have yet to be heard.”
Many artists have turned into household names after winning the singing competition, including Canada’s George Canyon who was a runner-up on the show and walked away with more Canadian Country Music Awards at this years show than any other artist.
The Nashville Star winner receives a recording contract.
The fourth season is scheduled to premiere in March.
CASTING TOUR SCHEDULE:
October
21 – Los Angeles, CA
29 – Chicago, IL
29 – Morgantown, WV
29 – Phoenix, AZ
29 – Oklahoma City, OK
November
05 – Dallas, TX
05 – Lincoln, NE
05 – Raleigh, NC
05 – Tampa, FL
12 – Portland, OR
12 – Washington, DC
12 – Pittsburgh, PA
12 – Atlanta, GA
18 – Nashville, TN
21 – Indianapolis, IN
30 – Houston, TX
December
08 – Las Vegas, NV
The nominees were announced this week for the 20th annual Gemini Awards.
CTV’s recently cancelled The Eleventh Hour, a drama series about life at a newsmagazine, leads all nominees with 15 nods.
Three CBC shows follow: The Fifth Estate with 14 nominations, docu-miniseries Sex Traffic, about the international slave trade, also with 14 and the legal drama This Is Wonderland with 12.
This year, viewers are encouraged to get involved by voting for their favourite television host from more than sixty choices in the Lifestyle, Talk and Practical Information categories.
Viewers can vote on geminiawards.ca. The top 10 will be announced on Oct. 20.
The awards are handed out by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and recognize achievements in Canadian English language television.
The Geminis will be handed out at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Nov. 19. Global Television will broadcast the event beginning at 8 p.m.
20th Gemini Nominations:
Best TV Movie
Burn: The Robert Wraight Story
(Tapestry Pictures, Alberta Filmworks)
Doug MacLeod, Randy Bradshaw, Heather Haldane, Mary Young Leckie
Except the Dying
(Shaftesbury Films Inc., Original Pictures Inc.)
Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Laura Harbin, Virginia Rankin, Kim Todd
Last Casino, The
(Cit?-Am?rique Inc.)
Greg Dummett, Madeleine Henrie
The Life
(Haddock Entertainment Inc., Odd Man Out Films Inc., Sarrazin-Couture Entertainment)
Pierre Sarrazin, Lynn Barr, Chris Haddock, Laura Lightbown, Arvi Liimatainen
Tripping The Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery
(Galafilm Productions Inc)
Anne Marie La Traverse, Francine Allaire, Arnie Gelbart
Best Dramatic Mini-Series
H2O
(Whizbang Films, Sound Venture International)
Paul Gross, Frank Siracusa
Lives Of The Saints
(Capri Films Inc., Giovanna Arata, R.T.I S.p.A)
Gabriella Martinelli, Giovanna Arata
Sex Traffic
(Big Motion Pictures Ltd., Granada Television, in association with the CBC)
Wayne Grigsby, Michele Buck, David MacLeod, Derek Wax
Best Dramatic Series
Da Vinci’s Inquest
(Haddock Entertainment, Barna-Alper Production)
Laszlo Barna, Chris Haddock, Laura Lightbown, Arvi Liimatainen
Degrassi: The Next Generation
(Epitome Pictures Inc.)
Stephen Stohn, Aaron Martin, Linda Schuyler
Godiva’s
(Keatley Entertainment, Bread and Butter Productions Inc)
Julia Keatley, Gigi Boyd, Michael MacLennan
ReGenesis
(Shaftesbury Films Inc.)
Christina Jennings, Tom Chehak, Scott Garvie, Laura Harbin, Shane Kinnear, Virginia Rankin
The Eleventh Hour
(Norstar Filmed Entertainment)
Peter Simpson, Semi Chellas, Ilana Frank, Daphne Park, Ray Sager, David Wellington
This Is Wonderland
(Indian Grove Productions Ltd.)
Bernard Zukerman, Michael Prupas, Dani Romain, George F. Walker
Best Comedy Program or Series
Corner Gas
(Prairie Pants Productions II Inc)
Mark Farrell, Brent Butt, Paul Mather, David Storey, Virginia Thompson
History Bites
(S & S Productions Inc.)
Rick Green, David C. Smith
Puppets Who Kill
(PWK Productions Inc.)
Marianne Culbert, John Leitch, John Pattison, Shawn Alex Thompson
The Newsroom Season III
(100 Percent Film & Television)
Ken Finkleman
This Hour Has 22 Minutes – Cycle XII
(Alliance Atlantis)
Michael Donovan, Geoff D’Eon, Mark Farrell, Jack Kellum, Susan MacDonald, Jenipher Ritchie
Best Music, Variety Program or Series
2004 Canadian Country Music Awards
(Big Green Hat Productions)
Aidan Cosgrave
2004 MuchMusic Video Awards
(MuchMusic)
David Russell, John Kampilis
Canadian Idol – Season Two
(Insight Production Co. Ltd., in association with CTV)
John Brunton, Barbara Bowlby, Sue Brophey, Martha Kehoe, Mark Lysakowski
Live at the Rehearsal Hall
(Bravo!)
John Gunn, Robert Benson
The Chieftains In Canada
(CBC)
Geoff D’Eon, Michael Lewis
Best News Information Series
CBC News: Marketplace
(CBC)
Tassie Notar, Sheilagh D’Arcy McGee, Leslie Peck
CBC News: Venture
(CBC)
Dianne Buckner, Patsy Pehleman
CTV W-FIVE
(CTV Inc.)
Malcolm Fox, Anton Koschany
Eurohealth
(Global National)
Brian Coxford, David Ingram
the fifth estate
(CBC)
David Studer, Sally Reardon
Best Reality Program or Series
Buy Me!
(Whalley-Abbey Media)
Jean-Fran?ois Monette, Hans Rosenstein, Debbie Travis
CBC News: Venture: The Town Doctor
(CBC)
Tracie Tighe, Patsy Pehleman
Made To Order
(Mercer Street Films 2 Inc)
Henry Less, Michael Rubino
Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Series
Chef At Large
(Cellar Door Productions)
Gretha Rose, Johanna Eliot
Debbie Travis’ Facelift
(Whalley-Abbey Media/Facelift Productions Inc.)
Hans Rosenstein, Debbie Travis
Design Inc.
(Primevista Television)
Michael Prini, Sarah Richardson
Holmes On Homes
(Make It Right II Productions)
Scott Clark McNeil
The Surreal Gourmet
(Salad Daze Productions III INC.)
Lon Hall, Dale Burshtein, Beth Fanjoy
Best Talk Series
CBC Newsworld: Mansbridge One on One
(CBC)
Jonathan Whitten, Jasmin Tuffaha
Health on the Line
(HOTL IV Productions Inc.)
Hedy Korbee, Lesley Birchard, Linda Boyle, Jennifer Fraser, Bonnie Hewitt, Terra Renton, Karen Yarosky
Hot Type
(CBC)
Janet Thomson, Donna Lee Aprile, Alice Hopton
Medical Hotseat
(Medical Hot Seat Productions)
Hedy Korbee, Helen Bagshaw, Linda Boyle, Greg Dennis, Jeanette Diehl, Jennifer Fraser
Vicki Gabereau
(Agincourt Productions Inc.)
Jordan Schwartz, Mark Fuller, Cynthia Ott
Best Biography Documentary Program
Lord Black of Crossharbour: The Life and Times of Conrad Black
(CBC)
Marie Natanson, Linda Laughlin
Madiba: The Life & Times of Nelson Mandela
(CBC)
Robin Benger
Ronnie Hawkins: Still Alive And Kickin’
(Real to Reel Productions Inc., In association with CTV)
Anne Pick
The Biographer’s Voice: The Life and Times of Peter C. Newman
(90th Parallel Productions)
Gordon Henderson, Mike Sheerin
The Greatest Canadian: The Great Tommy Douglas
(CBC)
Guy O’Sullivan, Rachel Houlihan
The True Intrepid
(MidCanada Entertainment)
Kevin Dunn
Best Animated Program or Series
Atomic Betty
(Breakthrough Films & Television, Atomic Cartoons, TeleImage Kids)
Ira Levy, Philippe Alessandri, Trevor Bentley, Rob Davies, Kevin Gillis, Simone Harari, Steven Hecht, Virginie Jallot, Nghia Nguyen, Kirsten Scollie, Peter Williamson
Being Ian
(Studio B Productions)
Kathy Antonsen-Rocchio, Chris Bartleman, Blair Peters
Dragon Booster
(Nerd Corps Productions V.I. Inc)
Asaph Fipke, Ken Faier, Kevin Mowrer
Jacob Two-Two
(Nelvana Limited)
Scott Dyer
Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends
(Nelvana Limited)
Scott Dyer
Best Pre-School Program or Series
Franny’s Feet
(Decode Entertainment Inc.)
Steven DeNure, Elana Adair, Neil Court, John Mariella, Beth Stevenson
Peep And The Big Wide World
(9 Story Entertainment Inc.)
Vince Commisso, Kate Taylor, Marisa Wolsky
POKO II
(Halifax Film Company Ltd.)
Michael Donovan, Charles Bishop, Jeff Rosen, Cheryl Wagner, Katrina Walsh
The Secret World of Benjamin Bear
(Amberwood Productions INC.)
Sheldon Wiseman, Ken Anderson, Cherylyn Brooks, Mark Edwards
This Is Daniel Cook
(marblemedia, Sinking Ship Productions)
Matt Hornburg, Matthew Bishop, Mark Bishop, J.J. Johnson, Blair Powers
Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series
15/Love
(Galafilm Productions Inc, Marathon S.A., Telefactory)
Leanna Crouch, Olivier Br?mand, Pascal Breton, Jesse Fawcett, Arnie Gelbart, Derek Schreyer, Karen Troubetzkoy
Fries With That
(9124-1737 Quebec Inc.)
Rosanne Cohen, Claudio Luca, Paul Risacher
Fungus The Bogeyman
(Galafilm Productions Inc)
Dan Maddicott, Arnie Gelbart, Michael Haggiag, Ian Whitehead
Instant Star
(Epitome Pictures Inc.)
Stephen Stohn, Linda Schuyler
Radio Free Roscoe
(Decode Entertainment Inc.)
John Delmage, Neil Court, Steven DeNure, Will McRobb, Douglas McRobb, Brent Piaskoski, Beth Stevenson
Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series
Angry Girls
(Bishari Film Productions Inc.)
Rudy Buttignol, Deborah Parks, Shelley Saywell
My Brand New Life
(La F?te, NFB)
Pierre Lapointe, Ina Fichman
Mystery Hunters
(Apartment 11 Productions)
Jonathan Finkelstein, Jason Levy, Stacey Tenenbaum
nerve
(CBC)
Ralph Benmergui, Andrea Webb
Street Cents
(CBC)
Barbara Kennedy, Wendy Purves
Best Sports Program or Series
Bell Making The Cut
(Network Pictures MTC Inc.)
Scott Moore, John N. Hamilton, Derik Murray
Ben Johnson, Drugs & The Quest For Gold
(Infinity Films)
Shel Piercy, Ken Craw
CBC Saskatchewan: Football First: The Roy Shivers Story
(CBC)
Lori Kuffner, Costa Maragos
The Hockey Nomad Goes To Russia
(90th Parallel Productions, House On Fire Productions)
Gordon Henderson, Dave Bidini, Mike Downie
The Life and Times of Northern Dancer
(CBC)
Halya Kuchmij, Linda Laughlin, Marie Natanson
Best Live Sporting Event
2005 Tim Horton’s Brier
(CBC)
Don Peppin
CFL on TSN: Wendy’s Friday Night Football: Montreal at Hamilton
(TSN)
Paul McLean, Jon Hynes
Stanley Cup Finals: Calgary VS Tampa: Game Seven
(CBC)
Joel Darling, Chris Irwin, Sherali Najak
Best Newscast
CBC News: The National
(CBC)
Fred Parker, Mark Harrison, Lynn Kelly, Bob Waller, Jonathan Whitten
CTV News
(CTV Television Inc.)
Wendy Freeman, Tom Haberstroh, David Hughes
Global National with Kevin Newman
(Global National)
Kevin Newman, George Browne, Doriana Temolo
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Chris Diamantopoulos – Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Mork and Mindy
Jonathan Scarfe – Burn: The Robert Wraight Story
Charles Martin Smith – Last Casino, The
John Simm – Sex Traffic – Sex Traffic Part 1
Brendan Fletcher – The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Tina Keeper – Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery
Kristen Thomson – I, Claudia
Anamaria Marinca – Sex Traffic – Sex Traffic Part 1
Wendy Crewson – Sex Traffic – Sex Traffic Part 1
Alisen Down – The Life
Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role
Nicholas Campbell – Da Vinci’s Inquest – Mr. Ellis Himself Woulda Been Proud
Peter Outerbridge – ReGenesis – Baby Bomb
Jeff Seymour – The Eleventh Hour – In Spite of All the Damage
Ben Bass – The Eleventh Hour – Eden
Michael Riley – This Is Wonderland – Episode 213
Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role
Julie Stewart – Cold Squad VII – And The Fury
Tammy Isbell – Paradise Falls 2 – “What’s the Hold Up?”
Victoria Snow – Paradise Falls 2 – “Old Friends”
Waneta Storms – The Eleventh Hour – Hit Delete
Cara Pifko – This Is Wonderland – Episode 212
Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role Dramatic Series
Shawn Doyle – The Eleventh Hour – Bumpy Cover
Luke Kirby – The Eleventh Hour – Hit Delete
David Cubitt – The Eleventh Hour – The Miracle Worker
Henry Czerny – The Eleventh Hour – Zugzwang
Bernard Behrens – This Is Wonderland – Episode 207
Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series
Kristin Booth – ReGenesis – Spare Parts
Diana Pavlovska – The Collector – The Historian
Lolita Davidovich – The Eleventh Hour – Pot Kettle Black
Fiona Reid – This Is Wonderland – Episode 210
Dawn Greenhalgh – This Is Wonderland – Episode 206
Ann Holloway – This Is Wonderland – Episode 212
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Richard Zeppieri – Except the Dying
Jean-Pierre Bergeron – Prom Queen: The Marc Hall Story
Luke Kirby – Sex Traffic – Sex Traffic Part 1
Chris Potter – Sex Traffic – Sex Traffic Part 1
Stefan Arngrim – The Life
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series
Layla Alizalda – Chasing Freedom
Alberta Watson – Choice: The Henry Morgentaler Story
Martha Henry – H2O – Night 1
Maria Popistasu – Sex Traffic – Sex Traffic Part 1
Miranda Handford – Tripping The Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series
Noel Fisher – Godiva’s – Masters of Delusion
Dmitry Chepovetsky – ReGenesis – The Promise
Michael Murphy – This Is Wonderland – Episode 202
Tom Rooney – This Is Wonderland – Episode 208
Michael Healey – This Is Wonderland – Episode 207
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series
Sonja Bennett – Cold Squad VII – Righteous
Kate Trotter – Paradise Falls 2 – “The Dark Side”
Ellen Page – ReGenesis – Blackout
Ellen Dubin – The Collector – The Campaign Manager
Catherine Fitch – This Is Wonderland – Episode 208
Best News Anchor
CBC News: The National
(CBC)
Peter Mansbridge
CTV News
(CTV Television Inc.)
Lloyd Robertson
Global National with Kevin Newman
(Global National)
Kevin Newman
