Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party Set To Return — Only Scaled Back

November 25, 2008

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

The hottest Oscar after-party in town is back — only smaller.

Vanity Fair says its annual Academy Awards party is returning for next year’s Oscar night on Feb. 22. The magazine’s 2008 bash was canceled in support of the Hollywood writers’ strike.

Billy Ray’s Sweet 16 Birthday Present For Miley

November 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Miley Cyrus may have already closed Disneyland down for an early celebration of her Sweet 16 birthday, but that was just the beginning of the celebration for the Disney star. Miley’s dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, may have gotten his daughter the best possible gift for a young singing sensation and it’s not a new Mercedes.

Kanye West, Rihanna, Chris Brown Win Big At American Music Awards

November 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Kanye West had nothing to complain about Sunday, as he picked up his first-ever American Music Awards and delivered a flawless, if subdued, performance of his new single, “Heartless.”

West was a double winner, collecting trophies for favorite male rap/hip-hop artist and favorite rap/hip-hop album for his CD, “Graduation.”

Angelina Jolie Surprises Clint Eastwood With Tribute

October 28, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Angelina Jolie made a surprise appearance at Monday night’s Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala to honor her “Changeling” director Clint Eastwood.

As Angelina took the stage to honor Clint with the Director of the Year award, the audience audibly gasped with excitement as her name was announced, People reported.

Rapper Lil Wayne Named Lyricist Of Year By BET

October 19, 2008

ATLANTA, Ga.

Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.

The New Orleans rapper, who was nominated for 12 awards, was also named MVP of the Year and the Alltel Wireless People’s Champ at the ceremony, which was hosted by T-Pain instead of scheduled host, comedian Katt Williams.

Hollywood Gets Chance To Rewrite Oscar History

October 07, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Still fuming over “Shakespeare in Love” beating out “Saving Private Ryan” for the Best Picture Oscar in 1998? Can’t sleep at night over Johnny Depp losing out to Sean Penn for Best Actor in 2003?

Well, here’s your chance to rewrite Academy Award history.

Entertainment Weekly has launched the “Recall the Gold” project, inviting a who’s who of Hollywood to re-cast their votes on Oscar races from years past.

Jimmy Kimmel To Host American Music Awards For FifthYear

October 06, 2008

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

Late-night talk show host/comedian Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the “2008 American Music Awards,” marking his fifth time as host. The live broadcast will take place at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday, November 23 at 8 PM ET on ABC.

“The AMAs reflect pop culture through music, while at the same time celebrating the fans and audiences,” said Orly Adelson, president of Dick Clark Productions, producers of the awards show. “We are delighted that Jimmy Kimmel will be joining us once again to emcee the AMA’s. Jimmy is a masterful host with incredible spontaneity and wit; audiences can expect a great night.”

“I agree with Orly completely,” Kimmel added.

James Earl Jones To Get SAG Life Achievement Award

October 03, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

James Earl Jones, who has voiced some of entertainment’s most memorable characters, will receive the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

SAG President Alan Rosenberg calls Jones “a vocal presence without peer” and lauds his TV, film and stage work.