Monday, February 23, 2009

Rob Pattison Japan- Bound



The Oscars went smoothly for Robert Pattison last night even though there were reports that he was feeling nervous about presenting. Judging from his performance with Amanda Seyfried that night, it was better than expected plus added vampy stares.

Rob was heard as saying "Ah, thank God it's over. I was starting to feel a slip-up coming," as he left the stage with Amanda.

Rob is now leaving for Japan to attend a Twilight premiere. Won't this Twilight thing ever end?

Chuck + Nate Get Along Great In Real Life


Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford were snapped on set Gossip Girl. Before they got started with shooting, they also shot some hoops. Not playing with words here but that's a fact. And the other known fact is that they are really close in real life. "They've got a good bromance going on," said a friend.

Kate Winslet The Diva



After her expected win at the Oscar for Best Actress, Kate Winslet felt like she needed to channel her inner diva that she has probably been long anticipating. Not much complaining though when you're carrying your most prized possession after your children. The actress was spotted getting a good grasp on her 'baby' while being accompanied by her umbrella holder.

JoMilla: Really Dating

The reports might finally be cemented with a new video taken almost surreptitiously by a male fan of Camilla Belle or Joe Jonas? The 2 minute clip probably taken from the fan's camera phone showed Camilla waiting outside an Italian restaurant with some friends. At first glance, the guy dressed in black could've been mistaken to be Robert Pattison but once he swivelled his head to stare down this stalker, it was clearly not him. Who would've thought Joe,Rob and Cam would go on a lunch date together? After a minute passed, a frenzy of people started to swarm Camilla and friends signalling that Joe who was out of sight for most times had finally exited the restaurant probably having paid up and collected the leftovers. The sidewalk was suddenly buzzing with more activity. Looks like Cam isn't really that famous yet. After which, Joe looking very annoyed walked up to his car and very gentlemanly opened the door for Cam before getting into the driver's seat and driving off before tween fans could snap up a dozen Joe Jonas pictures.


Sunday, February 22, 2009

The 81st Oscars:An Almost Predictable Night


If it wasn't shy of Sean Penn's win for Best Actor, the entire show would have been all too predictable. Most nominees who were favorited out for the entire journey of award shows leading up to the Oscars itself took home the most distinguished prize of the glamorous night. The movie that was set in a country far away from the award show that night swept most of the prizes except for acting. Other than that, Hugh Jackman's hosting duties were quite brilliant. Better than the conventional stand- up routines of the former hosts and also incorporating the show's nominees and movies into a few dance numbers.

What Were The Highlights Of The Night?


By golly, Jackman was a great combination for the perfect host; a great but sensitive (I was half of the time expecting him to pull a fast one on Angelina, Brad and Jen Aniston) sense of humor, a reasonably entertaining voice and not to forget his Aussie charm.


The amazingly stunning stage production from the 2000 intricate pieces of Swarovski crystals cascading down onto the sprawling stage and the moving projectors that for the more prestigious awards rose upwards to unveil past winners from different decades like a Barbie Doll presentation.


The post- humous win of Heath Ledger was another set of tears that haven't yet dried up following his previous wins since his passing. And not to mention, the deep speech that his family gave to honor their late son and brother. It really showed the side of the actors whom would rather give a prize to someone who deserved it most but was no longer alive than themselves whom were all present and well.


Ben Stiller's stark protrayal of another lost member of the industry- Joaquin Phoenix. Probably alive and well somewhere...chewing gum. I was really hoping Joaquin would pop out onto the stage and tell everyone that his antics so far were merely a major highlight to his spiralling career but we got...Ben Stiller with a bomber beard.


The gracious winners themselves should really be highly applauded. Meryl Streep could have sulked up a storm following another lost after (they must insist to repeat) 15 dear nominations but she happily relented the award to Kate Winslet.


Kate Winslet's father made his daughter's post- win speech a little more interesting.


Danny Boyle's expression throughout the entire show. The guy just can't keep still , can he? It's no wonder Slumdog was a brilliant hit. Oh, and that dedication to his children was very classic. Any other person would have made me believed they were doing some kind of weird happy dance.


The respective shows and actors rewarded was somewhat very assuring that the Academy and its members have not yet lost our faith of recognizing movies that were well done.


James Franco and Seth Rogen's short clip of irony. The segment where Franco was watching a clip of himself in Milk kissing Sean Penn, I was sure he winked at Sean.


The night that also recognized the LGBT community. Milk's double win from the screenwriter to the actor himself saw those public figures addressing and reminding people about equality and rights.


Marion Cottilard actually sounded like she brushed up on her English and accent. Shame on you Penelope. And Marion did look a tad bit like the Caucasian version of Ziyi Zhang, didn't she?


The array of winners from past decades and present joined together in personally honoring the night's nominees.


And The Low Points of The Show?


A little bit impatient myself, the show was very intermittent. Cutting short every 5 minutes to reel out another compensated time for commercials. Highly irksome.


The 'surprise' performance didn't really lift my eyebrows or my spirits after knowing for some time that Zac, Vanessa, Beyonce, Amanda and Dominic would be doing a so- called mini musical for the night. I think they were all better off in their respective movies.


Will Smith wanting to hog the attention most of the time while giving out the award and whilst presenting. Yes, yes, we know you're the richest movie star in the world.


The cringe worthy moment when Jen Aniston stepped onto the stage to present the awards with Jack Black and remembering Brangelina were sitting front row. Thank God, Jack was funny as always.


Having some presenters present for more than one award. Were they short of actors because I was sure there were tons of them tonight judging by the attendance.


Robert Pattison channeling his brooding good looks via vampy stares (or was it demonic?)


Plus A Bag of Tricks From The Surprise Department...


Anne Hathaway could sing and Queen Latifah wasn't too bad herself.


Whoopi Goldberg is still Whoopi Goldberg.


President Obama still gets mentioned everywhere.


Here Were The Notable Winners of The Night...





Best Actor: Sean Penn, Milk


Best Actress: Kate Winslet, The Reader


Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight


Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona


Best Director: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire


Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire


Tee- totalling...



Slumdog leads with 7 wins followed by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with 3


*All photos credited to MSN.com

The Oscars Are Hours Away!









Get ready peeps for the biggest night in entertainment! Tomorrow I'll be getting the full lowdown of the entire show. I just spotted a few movie stars (although not nominated) running up and down Hollywood getting their final preps in place and so many limos lining the sidewalks! It sucks that I won't be at the award show itself but I'll be watching it from home and giving a quick recount for those whom didn't manage to watch it or Tivo it.

Carrie Underwood To Media: Leave Them Alone!



A frenzy of questions were rained down on the poor country singer as she arrived in L.A. for the Oscars. One of them being the ongoing case surrounding Rihanna and Chris Brown's case. The former Idol was in a photo opportunity frenzy as the paps and reporters who were making LAX their camping ground with the Oscar fever just hours away were pelting her with questions. All Carrie could say was that the media should leave the two to resolve the matter themselves because some of the stories that were coming out were beginning to sound ridiculous. "Once we get the real statement from either two, then only can we make our own judgements," she finished.

Joe Jonas Looks Lovesick



At a recent softball game, The Jo Bros were having a wild time with friends but Joe looked too preoccupied to be in the game. A witness said,"He played a couple of times but that was it and stuck to either sitting on the bench or standing by the side to watch." His puppy- dog facial expressions may remind others that he could be feeling lovesick having not been able to spend the day with his supposed girlfriend, Camilla Belle. The couple were recently snapped up in the Big Apple together very publicly. Click here to read the story.