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As Jo Calderone at Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga Wore Prosthetic Penis
 At VMAs, Gaga Had a Penis 
Aug 31, 2011 9:53 AM CDT

At VMAs, Gaga Had a Penis

A prosthetic one, at least

(Newser) - You already knew Lady Gaga’s dedication to her drag performance at the VMAs was so intense that she didn’t drop character, even backstage . But apparently it was even more intense than we all presumed: so much so that she wore a prosthetic penis, which Us cutely refers to...

VIDEOS: Lady Gaga Does Entire MTV Video Music Awards as Male Alter Ego 'Jo Calderone'
 Gaga Does Entire VMAs in Drag 
Aug 29, 2011 7:00 AM CDT

Gaga Does Entire VMAs in Drag

But not everyone loves 'Jo Calderone'

(Newser) - Clearly, Beyonce’s little announcement stole the show last night at the MTV Video Music Awards. But coming in as a close second was Lady Gaga, who spent the entire evening in character as her male alter ego, “Jo Calderone.” The drag performance “got off to a...

Maroon 5 Singer to VMAs: F-You

Adam Levine thinks MTV has abandoned its original mission

(Newser) - Apparently Adam Levine never got the memo about how if you don't have anything nice to say about MTV having forsaken its original intent, at least don't tweet it for all the world to see: "(T)he VMA's. one day a year when MTV pretends to still...

James Earl Jones, Oprah to Get Oscars

Winfrey receiving statuette for humanitarian work

(Newser) - Awards season is a long way off, but three Oscar winners have already been announced. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to give statuettes to Oprah Winfrey, James Earl Jones, and makeup artist Dick Smith, reports E! Online . Winfrey will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award...

Modern Family Snags 17 Emmy Noms

'Mad Men,' 'Boardwalk Empire' also score big

(Newser) - A cute moment during today's early morning Emmy nominations : Melissa McCarthy, who was announcing the nominations alongside Joshua Jackson, struggled to keep her emotions in check after learning she herself had been nominated as lead actress in a comedy series for Mike & Molly. Other nominees included such familiar...

Awkward! Chris Brown-Rihanna Awards Mix-Up

Embarrassed presenter blames BET Awards for confusion

(Newser) - Definitely the most awkward moment at last night's BET Awards: A presenter announced that Chris Brown won the Viewer's Choice award, corrected herself to name Brown's ex-girlfriend Rihanna the actual winner ... and after all that, it turned out Brown was the true winner after all. The presenter—...

Tony Award Nominations Are Out, and Hollywood Got Snubbed
 Tony Awards Snub Hollywood 
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May 3, 2011 10:00 AM CDT

Tony Awards Snub Hollywood

Daniel Radcliffe, other big names miss out on nominations

(Newser) - Last year's Tony Awards saw a plethora of Hollywood winners— to the annoyance of some —but this year looks to be a different story. Quite a few big names were skipped over when nominations were announced today, most notably former frontrunner Daniel Radcliffe for How to Succeed in ...

King’s Speech Wins Big at BAFTAs

Film snags top honor, as well as lead actor trophy for Colin Firth

(Newser) - Yet more awards season love for The King’s Speech: The heartwarming film about stammering King George VI won best film at the British Academy Film Awards. Lead actor Colin Firth also took home the best actor trophy at the BAFTAs, the UK’s equivalent to the Oscars, Bloomberg reports....

Social Network, Inception Win at WGAs

Nolan, Sorkin take home top screenwriting honors

(Newser) - The sci-fi smash Inception and Facebook drama The Social Network took top screenplay honors last night at the Writers Guild Awards. Inception writer Christopher Nolan won for best original screenplay and The Social Network writer Aaron Sorkin won for best adapted screenplay. The Social Network, was the heavy favorite Sorkin...

SAG Red Carpet: Who Rocked It?

One notable trend? Baby bumps

(Newser) - The Screen Actors Guild Awards are “awards season’s most self-congratulatory show,” writes Fug Girl Jessica Morgan, but that didn’t stop her from live-blogging the red carpet on the Fug Girls' website . Baby bumps were definitely very trendy, as were plunging necklines . Click through some of the...

King's Speech Takes Top Prize at SAG Awards

Colin Firth, Natalie Portman take top acting honors

(Newser) - The King's Speech took top prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards, giving the Oscars front-runner added momentum after it took top honors at the Directors Guild awards Saturday night. The British royals drama won the trophy for outstanding cast, the SAG equivalent of Best Picture, reports the Los Angeles ...

King's Speech Snags 12 Oscar Nods

 King's Speech 
 Snags 12 
 Oscar Nods 
academy awards
Jan 25, 2011 7:57 AM CST

King's Speech Snags 12 Oscar Nods

True Grit, surprisingly, comes in second

(Newser) - The King's Speech swept past fellow front-runner The Social Network to claim a dozen Academy Award nominations this morning, including Best Picture and three of the four acting categories. Surprisingly, True Grit also bested the Facebook film with 10 nominations, also including the top award. The Social Network finally appears...

Ricky Gervais Explains That Missing Hour

 Ricky Gervais 
 Explains That 
 Missing Hour 
GOLDEN GLOBES 2011
Jan 17, 2011 10:34 PM CST

Ricky Gervais Explains That Missing Hour

Absence was planned, host says

(Newser) - Ricky Gervais' hour-long absence from the Golden Globes Sunday night wasn't because celebrities were outraged at his insult-filled monologue and cutting introductions of Bruce Willis and Johnny Depp, the MC says. Conspiracy theorists suggested the British comic—who appeared more subdued upon his return—had been fired or even spirited...

The Social Network , Glee Win Big at Golden Globes
The Social Network, Glee
Win Big at Golden Globes
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Jan 16, 2011 10:21 PM CST

The Social Network, Glee Win Big at Golden Globes

Surprise presenter Michael Douglas presents final award

(Newser) - The Golden Globes ended with a heartwarming surprise: A healthy-looking Michael Douglas , who presented the final award of the evening and noted that there must be "an easier way to get a standing ovation." That award, for best motion picture drama, went to the night's top winner: The ...

Ricky Gervais Insults... Basically Everyone
Ricky Gervais Insults...
Basically Everyone
golden globes 2011
Jan 16, 2011 9:30 PM CST

Ricky Gervais Insults... Basically Everyone

But sadly, his Mel Gibson joke got axed

(Newser) - Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr., Cher: No one was immune when it came to host Ricky Gervais’ zingers at the Golden Globes. Watch part of his monologue in the gallery, courtesy of Mediaite , or check out some of the best lines, via People and E! :
  • "It's gonna be a
...

Globes Red Carpet: The Good, the Bad, the Whaaa?!
Globes Red Carpet: The Good, the Bad, the Whaaa?!
golden globes 2011
Jan 16, 2011 7:22 PM CST

Globes Red Carpet: The Good, the Bad, the Whaaa?!

Let's just say, one star actually wore unmatching shoes...

(Newser) - Ahhh, the Golden Globes: An awards show where the red carpet is equal parts glam and goofy. Over at New York magazine , the always entertaining Fug Girls live-blogged the best and worst fashions. Check out some highlights in the gallery, complete with select Fug-or-Fab commentary, or click for more Golden...

Here Are Your Golden Globe Nomineess
Here Are Your
Golden Globe Nominees
Dec 14, 2010 7:59 AM CST

Here Are Your Golden Globe Nominees

Yep, Jennifer Love Hewitt managed to snag one

(Newser) - The Social Network got a lot of love this morning as the Golden Globe nominations were announced, but British monarchy tale The King's Speech was the biggest hit with seven nominations. The Social Network and The Fighter followed with six nominations each, the AP reports. Among the more shocking nominees:...

PBS Nips Cheeky Tina Fey Speech

But only because ceremony ran long, producer insists

(Newser) - Tina Fey thanked Sarah Palin last week when she won the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor—but that's not all she said. When PBS broadcast the ceremony Sunday night, some of Fey's more controversial remarks were cut out. Most notably: "And, you know, politics aside, the...

Weepy Chris Brown Steals Show at BET Awards'

 Weepy 
 Chris Brown 
 Steals Show 
 at BET Awards 

but was it an act?
Jun 28, 2010 5:00 AM CDT

Weepy Chris Brown Steals Show at BET Awards

He breaks down during Michael Jackson tribute

(Newser) - Kanye West, TI, and even ‘80s star El DeBarge blazed down the comeback trail at last night’s BET Awards—but Chris Brown ultimately stole the spotlight. He performed a dazzling dance tribute to Michael Jackson then broke down in sobs as he was about to sing “Man...

Perez Posts Another Miley Crotch Shot

Please, Perez, just stop

(Newser) - Apparently Perez Hilton didn’t learn his lesson after posting an upskirt photo of Miley Cyrus—because yesterday he aired the 17-year-old’s crotch to the world once again. Always the instigator, he teased the image with, “Oh, #Miley! Warning: If you're easily offended, do NOT click here,"...

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