In another historic moment

In another historic moment at the Oscars on Sunday, a woman won the Best Director category for the first time; Katherine Bigelow won for her Iraq War movie, The Hurt Locker, over her ex-husband James Cameron. Now, many critics had pegged Cameron to win, but you know there was a contingent of viewers who were hoping the award would go to Lee Daniels for Precious. Besides, you know the Academy voted for Hillary. The studio has not yet announced the DVD release date.

B*tch whatchu doin'?: woman pulls a Kanye at the Oscars

When the director of Music by Prudence came running down the aisle like he was on the Price is Right to accept his Oscar, the producer of the film Elinor Burkett--who had apparently been dismissed from the project--rushed the stage and pulled a Kanye interrupting him mid-syllable to monopolize his acceptance time.  He just stood there grinning hard and looking at her like "B*tch what the fcuk?"  Personally, I would have pushed her @ss into the orchestra pit, but that's just me.  I find it amazing the orchestra didn't start to play to drown her out or no security came up.  I find it even more amazing the media is NOT reporting on this incident at all!  Kanye's career took a nosedive after he interrupted Taylor Swift.  Who is speaking out for this dude?  No one but bloggers and Black folk, that's who.

The Oscars honored Michael Jackson

The Academy of Motion Pictures just honored Michael during the memoriam segment on the Oscars! I was in tears! I wasn't expecting that at all!!!!! Michael appears at 2:44; they show pictures from Thriller, the Wiz, and the Panther Dance.

M'onique's Oscar win for Best Supporting Actress was the highlight of the evening

Let's take a look at how she got to where she is today:

Attendees at the Essence luncheon reflect on the significance of the Oscars for women of color

Fashion at the Oscars: M'onique's dress killed it!

Monique's dress shined last night, which was fitting because it was HER night.  She was the best-dressed out of all the Best Supporting Actress nominees last night, and her hair and make up were flawless.  Gabby Sidibe was dressed in bold electric blue while her mother appeared in a classic black dress.  I was happy to see Gabby walk the red carpet with such confidence, but I thought her dress could have been bolder, less classic, and more flattering than it was.  I also felt she needed a bit more color in her makeup given the bright color of the dress.  Zoe Saldana appeared in shades of iridescent lavender.  I thought the bodice of the dress could have been more flattering given her petite frame, but her hair and make up were classic and tasteful.  Host Sherrie Shepperd sported what must have been an industrial brassiere to support her unbalanced look in that dress.  Her stylist also could have chosen something much more flattering given her recent and very public weight loss.  Host Vivica Fox chose a sleeveless black number that showed off her curves to perfection; unfortunately, her weave was not on point.  As a matter of fact, it was not even on her head properly.  Note to her hair stylist, a natural hairline for a woman does not begin all the way at the crown of her head.  What weave was there looked good, but her giant forhead and naked front of her head were distracting the entire time she was on camera.  Sherrie Shepperd should have hooked her up.

Kanye's Greatest Hits

Kanye West was not invited to the Grammys on Sunday and he and Amber Rose have been keeping a relatively low profile. I thought you might be going through a little withdrawal, so we put together a playlist of his greatest hits. Enjoy!












and of course



We miss you Kanye!

Other Grammy Wins

Composer/musician Terence Blanchard accepted the Best Improvised Jazz Solo award at the 52nd Annual Grammys.  Maxwell was awarded the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance award.

Face off the Milk Carton

that's Auntie Anita at the EMI Grammy afta-party

The Third Annual BET Honors

Gabrielle Union hosted the third annual BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC.  The awards show honored the achievements of Queen Latifah, Diddy, Dr. Keith L. Black, and Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, the President of Brown University. Jennifer Hudson and Kim Burrell serenaded Whitney Houston before Ne-Yo did the honors of presenting her with a double platinum plaque for her latest album I Look To You.  Performances and appearances included  Stevie Wonder with Take 6, Maxwell, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle, India.Arie, Chris Tucker, Taraji P. Henson, Victoria Rowell, Beverly Bond, Trey Songz and Ryan Leslie.  Also in attendance were Terry Crews, Omarosa, Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, Tichina Arnold, Steve Johnson, CeCe Penniston, Andre Harrell, Joe, Janice Combs (Diddy's mom), Mya, and Washington Redskins receiver Devin Thomas.

Other Notable Oscar Nominations Include:

Best Actor:  Morgan Freeman for Invictus
Best Director:  James Cameron for Avatar and Quentin Tarantino for Inglorious Basterds
Avatar and Inglorious Basterds were nominated in numerous other categories.
Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song:  The Princess and the Frog

Michael Jackson's This Is It was notably absent from the nominations.

The Grammys 3-D Earth Song Tribute to Michael Jackson

Hearing Michael's voice in this song sent chills through me. He is so impassioned, especially in the call and response. I thought the tribute was beautifully done; each singer brought something special to the tribute. Michael was always cutting edge, so it is only fitting that Michael be the first artist to bring 3-D to broadcast television.

Michael would have been proud of his children

Both Prince and Paris Jackson were clearly nervous. Heck, I would have been terrified to speak in front of all those people in that room and millions more watching around the world. It was very nice of their cousins 3T to come on stage to support them. All of them looked very polished and grown up. Prince and Paris were very articulate and what they said about Michael was touching.

Interestingly, Randy Jackson tweeted other family members were not even invited to the ceremony and followed that up with something cryptic about "the truth". We are presently trying to get to the bottom of that...

Whitney Houston and Clive Davis are livid

Clive Davis and his biggest project yet, Whitney Houston, are livid that her new album I Look To You was completely overlooked for a Grammy nomination.  Producers pushed up the release date of the album to make it eligible for Grammy nominations this year.  Word is, they expected it to be nominated for album of the year, as well as other prestigious categories.    The album was certified platinum at the end of November.  Danja, who produced several tracks on the album had this to say to Billboard.com: 

 “I’m a little disappointed because she put together a classic album. Her overall comeback is something to be noted but I’m a believer that great people and great music will always show its head.”

Whitney's label also released a statement:

“Considering the level of critical acclaim the album received and the sales to date, one million in the U.S. and two million worldwide, we’re surprised,” said Mika El-Baz.

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Mo'nique gave a beautiful acceptance speech at the Golden Globes

Mo'nique gave a beautiful acceptance speech last night after her win for Best Supporting Actress in Precious at the Golden Globes.

Golden Globes 2010 Fashion Rundown

30 Rock's Tracy Morgan looked dapper in his white dinner jacket.  Why did he have to hold his own umbrella?  Precious' Gabourey Sidibe stood out from the crowd in her emerald green gown.  The color looks great on her, but I wish someone had held an umbrella over the poor child to keep her from spoiling all Kevan Hall's hard work.  I never thought Zoe Saldana could look bad in anything, but this maroon Louis Vuitton ruffled gown has proven me wrong.  It looks like an unfinished Project Runway speed challenge creation.  Speaking of Project Runway, Seal and Runway host Heidi Klum looked like a classic Hollywood couple; Heidi is wearing Roberto Cavalli.  Despite all the high fashion, the showstopper of the night belonged to Halle Berry in a Kaufman Franco "Frankenstein" dress.  Nary a stretchmark or baby weight in sight!

Mo'nique gets her acting props at the Golden Globes

Mo'nique won a best-supporting actress award at the Golden Globes last night for her portrayal of an abusive mother in Precious.  She also picked up a best supporting actress award for the same role Friday night at the Critic's Choice Awards.  Mo'nique gave a tearful, heartfelt thanks to the film's director Lee Daniels Friday night, bringing tears to his eyes as well.  These two awards only serve to heighten the Oscar buzz for all those involved with the film. 

Precious earned 8 NAACP Image Awards nominations

The movie Precious earned a leading eight NAACP Image Awards nominations, including nominations for  for director Lee Daniels, lead actress Gabourey Sidibe and supporting actors Mariah Carey, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton and Lenny Kravitz. It also received nominations for Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Independent Film.  Drums fingers waiting for the Academy Awards and Golden Globe nominations to be announces...

Mariah gets an acting award...

Guess it's true what they say when pretty plays ugly, they give you an award...

Mariah Carey's moustache received the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in 'Precious' at the Hollywood International Film Festival in Capri. She took home the award for her unglamorous role as a welfare case worker in the film and is poised to get the "Breakthrough" award at the Palm Springs film festival next month. The entire cast is also up for an ensemble SAG award.

Whitney To Perform on American Music Awards

On Nov. 22, the 46 year-old entertainer will sing 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' on the '37th Annual American Music Awards' telecast. The song is a featured single from her seventh studio album 'I Look To You,' which debuted atop the charts and remains marked the biggest first week sales of her career.

The singer's AMA performance will be her first time on the show in a decade. Houston will also be presented with the American Music Awards International Artist Award, in recognition of "special artists who have gone beyond the borders of their own country to be acknowledged for their superstar status around the globe."

She becomes the eighth honoree to join a elite group of award-winning recipients, including Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin, the Bee Gees, Aerosmith, Madonna and Beyoncé.