Sunday, January 17, 2010

2010 Golden Globe Winners!


The stars were shining at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards hosted Ricky Gervais!

Here is the complete list of winners:
Best Motion Picture-Drama
"Avatar" (Lightstorm Entertainment, 20th Century Fox)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-Drama
Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Drama
Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart"

Best Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical
"The Hangover" (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical
Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Comedy or Musical
Robert Downey Jr., "Sherlock Holmes"

Best Animated Feature Film
"Up" (Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios)

Best Foreign Language Film
"The White Ribbon" (Germany) (Wega Films, Sony Pictures Classics)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Mo'nique, "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Christoph Waltz, "Inglorious Basterds"

Best Director-Motion Picture
James Cameron, "Avatar"

Best Screenplay-Motion Picture
Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner, "Up in the Air"

Best Original Score-Motion Picture
Michael Giacchino, "Up"

Best Original Song-Motion Picture
"The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)," "Crazy Heart" (Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett)

Best Television Series-Drama

"Mad Men" (AMC)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series-Drama
Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series-Drama
Michael C. Hall, "Dexter"

Best Television Series-Comedy or Musical
"Glee" (Fox)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series-Comedy or Musical
Toni Collette, "United States of Tara"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series-Comedy or Musical
Alec Baldwin, "30 Rock"

Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
"Grey Gardens" (HBO)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Drew Barrymore, "Grey Gardens"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Kevin Bacon, "Taking Chance"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Chloe Sevigny, "Big Love"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
John Lithgow, "Dexter"

Forbes lists top-earning celebrity couples


(The Frisky) -- What makes more than an uber-celebrity who earns millions per movie, album, or TV season?
Two uber-celebrities who just happen to be married.
Forbes is always giving us a behind-the-scenes peek at famous finances -- don't tell us you weren't surprised by the top-earning dead celebrities -- and their latest list shows the famous couples who made the most from June 2008 to June 2009.
Topping the list -- actually, clobbering the list (they made almost twice what the #2 couple grossed) -- are Jay-Z and Beyonce. Together, they banked $122 million smackeroos. Interestingly, Beyonce is the one who brought home the most bacon -- she earned $87 million to his $35 million. Also notable: While this is a massive amount of money, it's actually much less than these two made last year, when they pulled in $162 million cumulatively.
So which other couples gave them a run (or halfhearted jog) for their money? It's not who you think.
2. Coming in second place are surprise contenders -- Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart. They earned $69 million thanks to Harrison's bloated $65 million paycheck for "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Suddenly, Calista's $4 million for "Brothers & Sisters" looks weak.
3. Most of you would probably guess that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie would be number one on the list. But nope. They earned $55 million total, both bringing in exactly half the loot.
4. Next up, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, who raked in $48 million. Perhaps they would have done a little better if they counted how much kidlets Jaden ("The Karate Kid") and Willow ("Madagascar") made.
5. David and Victoria Beckham are number five on the list with $46 million between them. Most of it is soccer money, but Victoria must have made a little money for her appearance on "Project Runway." Wonder what she'll get for guest-judging on "American Idol"?
6. Awww. Adorable couple Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi made $36 million last year, between Ellen's TV show, those Am Ex commercials, and her stint as a CoverGirl. But Portia isn't just coasting -- she's on "Better Off Ted."
7. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are next. Most of their $35.5 million came from his fee for "Angels & Demons."
8. This year, Jim Carrey made the bulk of the household income for himself and Jenny McCarthy. But Jenny is on the rise! She's been tapped by Oprah's Harpo company to have a new show.
9. We're pretty shocked that Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are this far down the list, making a measly $33.5 million. Only half a mill of it came from Katie. Can she start auditioning for some roles soon?
10. Bringing up the rear: Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow, who made $33 million collectively. Interestingly, Chris is the top earner in the family. But Gwyneth is goopier.
Who are you surprised didn't make the top 10? [Forbes]

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Wyclef Jean defends his Haiti charity


LOS ANGELES � Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean spoke out Saturday in defense of his foundation after charity screening groups raised concerns about its accounting practices.
Jean said he was baffled by the timing and nature of criticism of The Wyclef Jean Foundation Inc., which has already raised more than $2 million to help earthquake victims.
"It is impossible for me to even comprehend the recent attacks on my character and the integrity of my foundation," he said in a statement. "The fact that these attacks come as we are mobilized to meet the greatest human tragedy in the history of Haiti only serves to perplex me even further."
Jean, a 37-year-old Grammy-winning artist, has been imploring followers to text "Yele" to 501501 to donate $5 to his foundation in support of Haitian earthquake victims.
The foundation, also known as Yele Haiti, intends to airlift medical supplies, water and Clif Bars to Haiti using a FedEx plane early next week, according to foundation president Hugh Locke.
An Associated Press review of tax returns and independent audits provided by Jean's foundation showed that it was closely intertwined with Jean's businesses.
Jean said he has never profited personally through his work with the organization and he has committed significant amounts of his time and money to the charity.

Source-AP News

Please Donate to Haiti Today


Please donate something. It does not cost much, but it will go a long way. If you are based in the United States, the easiest way to donate to #Haiti earthquake relief: is to simply Text HAITI to 90999. You will receive a confirmation. Give generously if you can.

You can also help out by sending a Text HAITI TO 20222 OR TEXT YELE TO 501501

Your donation would mean a lot to the people.

9ice and Toni Payne Announce Separation


Press release from 9ice�s PR Company

Lagos
Nigeria
January 8, 2010

It�s a brand new year of opportunities and possibilities; and we�ll specially like to thank you for your love and support for 9ice and his label this past year.

That 9ice has grown from an upcoming singer-performer, to become one of Africa�s most promising exports, is not just as a result of his talent, hard work and can-do spirit; but because the media in Nigeria (print, broadcast and online) have been extremely kind to him and his music.

Unfortunately, we may have some sad news for you.

9ice and his beautiful wife Toni Payne; with whom he tied the knots last year; are separating.

The couple have agreed to separate for a while, even though they continue to remain good friends and business partners.

Their baby Zion will reside with Toni for now.

This is a very very tough decision for the couple, and it�s a tough, even trying time for the young partnership we all admire so much. And they�re even the more constrained to make this announcement; knowing it will shatter many of their fans, and admirers inside and outside the country.

But they have both agreed to be responsible about the development, and make public what is necessary, to avoid unnecessary speculations, and rumours.

And it is their wish that we all respect their privacy at this period.

Neither 9ice nor Toni will be granting any press interviews on this matter

Lara George on Black Entertainment Television


There's a Black Entertainment Television (BET) special on Lara George airing soon. Look out for it on satellite TV.
The schedule's as follows:...
The show that will air is "BET Now" which is a half hour special...
Thursday, January 14th at 5:00pm Nikki Laoye & Lara George
Friday, January 15th at 11:00am Nikki Laoye & Lara George
Saturday, January 16th at 3:00pm Nikki Laoye & Lara George


There will be additional runs the following week so be sure to watch out for it!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Lifehouse Performs on Conan O'Brien Tonight!


Santa Monica, California, January 15, 2010 - As Lifehouse gears up for the release of their fifth studio set, Smoke & Mirrors, on Geffen Records March 2nd, they will debut their top 10 single "Halfway Gone" on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien tonight, Friday, January 15th. Tune in to NBC at 11:35 pm to catch their performance!


"Halfway Gone" was co-written by Lifehouse lead singer Jason Wade, Kevin Rudolf ("Let It Rock") and producer Jude Cole (Rocco Deluca, Beth Orton) and is THE fastest growing single of Lifehouse's career at Hot AC radio - currently at #9 on that chart. The single was serviced to Top 40 radio this week and will surely become a pop smash as well.

With Smoke & Mirrors, lead singer/guitarist Wade, drummer Ricky Woolstenhulme Jr., bassist Bryce Soderberg, guitarist Ben Carey and producer Cole have created a set that combines their live sound with great record making.
Smoke & Mirrors showcases two sides of Lifehouse - songs like "Smoke & Mirrors," "Wrecking Ball" and "Had Enough" capture the live, rock side of the band; a sound they perfected after 10 years of solid touring. Tracks like "All In," "Here Tomorrow Gone Today" and the first single "Halfway Gone" are songs sure to be heard on the radio for years to come.

Lifehouse's multi-platinum 2000 debut, No Name Face, produced "Hanging by a Moment," a #1 alternative hit which crossed over to become Top 40's Most Played Song of 2001, while 2002's Stanley Climbfall solidified the band as a touring force. Their 2005 self-titled platinum effort yielded "You and Me," a giant hit ballad (Wade, Cole) that set a record by spending more than 60 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. 2007's Who We Are, also produced by the Smoke & Mirrors team, included the hits "First Time," "Whatever It Takes" and "Broken," which combined sold over 3 million digital downloads. To date Lifehouse has sold over 5 million albums.