“Argo”, directed by Ben Affleck, won three Oscars, including best picture last night at the 85th Academy Awards.
“Argo” also won for adapted screenplay and film editing. It’s only the fourth time that a film has won the best picture Oscar without its director being nominated.
On the acting side, it was Daniel Day-Lewis winning for “Lincoln.”
The movie went into the evening with a dozen nominations but only won two, including production design.
Jennifer Lawrence won the lead actress Oscar for her performance as a neurotic widow in the romantic comedy “Silver Linings Playbook.”
The 22-year-old tripped on her way up to stairs to the stage.
Ang Lee won the directing Oscar “Life of Pi”. The film headed into the awards with 11 nominations, including best picture and director. It’s won score, cinematography and for visual effects.
Quentin Tarantino won the Oscar for original screenplay for the slave revenge western “Django Unchained.”
The film went into the 85th Academy Awards with five nominations, including best film. It won two. Christoph Waltz picked up a trophy for supporting actor for his role as a bounty hunter.
Anne Hathaway collected her first Oscar, for supporting actress playing the tragic prostitute Fantine in “Les Miserables.”
SPECIAL MOMENT:
76-year-old singer Shirley Bassey received a standing ovation for her performance of her classic 1965 hit “Goldfinger” during the ceremony’s celebration of 50 years of James Bond.
Seth McFarlane's Star-Studded Opening Monologue
Tommy Lee Jones smiled, Charlize Theron and Channing Tatum danced with each other, and Seth sang a song about Hollywood nudity called “We Saw Your Boobs.”
Finally, he danced with Daniel Radcliffe and Joseph Gordon Levitt:
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Even the stars who didn’t win an Oscar at the ceremony, didn’t go home empty handed.
The gift bag handed out to all of the nominees and presenters was worth $45,000.
The consolation prize included trips to Hawaii and Mexico, personal training sessions, condoms, a bottle of tequila, cosmetic treatments, and a one-year membership to London’s Heathrow Airport’s private VIP service.
This year’s swag bags also included a $12,000 trip to Australia, a $600 acupuncture appointment and a package of 10 personal training sessions valued at $850.
** The prizes are delivered to the doors of the losers the day after the Oscars, and they can only be used by the nominees who receive them.
About half an hour before the Adademy Awards kicked off last night, a pipe burst in the women's bathroom at the Dolby Theatre and flooded the lobby.
It happened when the mom of one of the nominees flushed a toilet, an embarrassing situation described by another nominee: "The poor woman came out looking like a scene from Carrie. She was drenched."
Rapper 50 Cent at the Daytona 500?
And he tried to kiss Fox's Erin Andrews.
He was denied.
Afterwards, she awkwardly tries to leave the situation while still interviewing him.
And he follows her anyway.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are having a girl.
Sources say the couple just found out that they are expecting a girl and they're very excited… especially Kanye since he always wanted a girl.
Kardashian is due in July and it will be the first child for both.
“Modern Family” actress Sofia Vergara reportedly had an operation for an unknown condition.
Vergara allegedly canceled her Oscars plans, including her appearance at Madonna's party because of a medical condition that required surgery.
However a source close to Sophia insisted that there was no surgery: "Sofia is fine and there is nothing to worry about."
Simon Cowell and Carmen Electra have broken up after just a couple months of dating.
The “X Factor” judge confirmed in December that he was dating Electra but now says he’s single.
Simon adds that he would like a girlfriend-- and he likes British women.
Courteney Cox has dumped her on-again/off-again boyfriend Josh Hopkins.
The “Cougar Town” co-stars started dating in 2011 after she ended her marriage to David Arquette.
Sources say Cox got upset over his flirting with a young blonde at a celebrity restaurant. She ended their relationship in front of the star-studded crowd, including Britney Spears, Cindy Crawford, Nicki Minaj and Rod Stewart.
Christina Applegate tied the knot on Saturday with longtime boyfriend Martyn LeNoble, "in a private ceremony at their home in Los Angeles".
LeNoble is a founding member of the band Porno for Pyros. The couple have been together since 2008. They got engaged on Valentine's Day in 2010. They have a 2-year-old daughter together.
This the second marriage for both. Applegate was married to actor, writer and director Johnathon Schaech for six years before their divorce in 2007.
Actress Mischa Barton is refusing to pay a team of sober coaches who claim the actress racked up a $90,000 bill for using their services back in 2009.
Yes, nurses were hired to keep Mischa sober.
The owner did not specify which substance the actress was allegedly abusing.
Mischa was reportedly ordered to pay $95,000 back in 2011 for services rendered in 2009. She failed to show up to court after the suit was filed, which is why a default judgment was entered against her.
Her lawyer is fighting the default judgment, claiming that the actress' mother hired the nurses, so Mischa shouldn't have to pay.
The judge has yet to rule.
Carrie Fisher had a meltdown of sorts during her performance on a gay cruise.
Last weekend, she was booked to do two “Evenings with Carrie Fisher” on the RSVP gay cruise to the Caribbean. When the ship stopped for beach time in Aruba, Carrie would board the ship, do her shows, and get off at the next stop.
However, the boys on the beach were surprised to see Carrie swimming with her clothes on and talking loudly to herself.
That night she arrived onstage late, straggly-looking, and carrying her small dog.
Fisher has openly discussed her bipolar condition and substance abuse in the past, so some believe that may be the reason for her issues.
She made no sense onstage, rambling while her dog peed and pooped on the stage.
Finally audience members started to get up and leave, but she then tried to grab them and stop them.
The show was abruptly cancelled, but the next day she seemed happy as if nothing had even happened.
“The Wonder Years star” Danica Mckellar is officially divorced from her husband, composer Mike Verta.
The 38-year-old actress filed for divorce last June but a judge just granted the divorce.
The couple was married for three years and has a 2-year-old son together.
They had a pre-nup which will determine the custody and support agreement between the two.
~~TV Host/Actress, Chelsea Handler is 38
~~Actress, Rashida Jones is 37 (Boston Public, I Love You Man, Parks and Recreation's Ann Perkins)
~~Comedian, Carrot Top is 46
~~TV personality Nancy O'Dell is 47 (Entertainment Tonight)
~~Actress, Tea Leoni is 47 (Jurassic Park III; Bad Boys; Deep Impact; Spanglish; The Family Man)
~~Actor, Sean Astin is 42 (Encino Man, Lord of the Rings movies; The Goonies)
~~Actress, Natalie Dreyfuss ("The Secret Life of the American Teenager") is 26
~~CBS newsman Bob Schieffer is 76.
~~Actor, Tom Courtenay is 76 (Doctor Zhivago; The Golden Compass; many more)
~~Actor, Lee Evans (the fake handicapped guy in "There's Something About Mary") is 49
~~Teen actress, Isabelle Fuhrman ("Orphan") is 16 (The Hunger Games)
~~Actress, Leann Hunley is 58 (Days of Our Lives' Anna Brady DiMera, Dynasty's Dana Waring Carrington, Models Inc., Dawson's Creek's Tamara Jacobs)
~~former TV talk-show host, Sally Jessy Raphael is 70
~~Actress Diane Baker is 75. (The Silence of the Lambs; The Net; The Cable Guy; more)
~~Actress Karen Grassle ("Little House on the Prairie"'s Caroline Ingalls) is 71.
~~Actor Alexis Denisof ("Angel,’’ ‘'Buffy the Vampire Slayer") is 47. (How I Met Your Mother's Sandy Rivers)
~~Actress Lesley Boone ("Ed") is 45.
~~Actor Justin Berfield ("Malcolm in the Middle") is 27.
~~Actors James and Oliver Phelps ("Harry Potter") are 27.
~~NBA star Joakim Noah is 28
~~NFL coach Jeff Fisher is 55
~~WWF/WWE legend Ric Flair is 64
~~Former WWE Diva, Maria Kanellis is 31
~~Former NBA star/coach Kurt Rambis is 55
~~TV sports host James Brown is 62
MUSICALLY:
~~Singer/one-hit wonder Daniel Powter is 42. ("Bad Day")
~~Singer Justin Jeffre (of 98 Degrees) is 40.
~~Bassist Erik Haager (of Carolina Liar) is 26.
~~Singer-guitarist Mike Peters (of The Alarm) is 54.
~~Musician, Jim "Daryl" Gilmour (of Saga) is 55
~~Musician, Dennis Diken (The Smithereens) is 56
~~Singer, Kimberly Caldwell is 31 ("American Idol" 2002)
~~Country singer Ralph Stanley is 86.
WOULD'VE BEEN B-Day:
~~George Harrison (of the Beatles; solo) would've celebrated his 70th birthday. He lost his battle with lung cancer on November 29, 2001.
“Identity Thief” is the biggest movie in the US again after taking a week off.
The comedy took in $14.1 million over the weekend which is the lowest total for a top movie so far this year. 'Identity Thief' is the top grossing movie so far this year.
“Snitch” opened in second with $14.1 million and “Escape From Planet Earth” came in third with $11 million.
Last weekend’s number one “A Good Day to Die Hard” fell to fifth with just $10 million.
Top 10 Movies
1. Identity Thief, $14.1 million
2. Snitch, $13 million
3. Escape From Planet Earth, $11 million
4. Safe Haven, $10.6 million
5. A Good Day to Die Hard, $10 million
6. Dark Skies, $8.9 million
7. Silver Linings Playbook, $6.1 million
8. Warm Bodies, $4.8 million
9. Side Effects, $3.5 million
10. Beautiful Creatures, $3.4 million
The final “Twilight” movie was the big winner (or loser) at the Razzies over the weekend-- 7 Razzies, total.
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” won the Worst Movie award at the 33rd Razzies which are given out annually by the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation.
The movie also won Worst Screen Ensemble and Worst Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel. Kristen Stewart was named Worst Actress for her role in the movie and her performance in “Snow White and the Huntsman.”
Adam Sandler was named Worst Actor for “That's My Boy!,” which also was won Worst Screenplay.
Rihanna won Worst Supporting Actress for "Battleship".
For the first time ever, a former “American Idol” contestant has reportedly been tapped to be one of the contestants for this season of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Sources say country singer Kellie Pickler, from season five of "Idol," will be doing this season of "DWTS."
Also, country star Wynonna Judd, "Bachelor" star Sean Lowe and 2012 Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Aly Raisman are among this year's cast.
Last night, during the Academy Awards, a commercial for "Dancing With the Stars" revealed recent Super Bowl winner Jacoby Jones is among the new contestants. The Baltimore Ravens wide receiver joins other NFL players who've made the move to DWTS. Donald Driver, Hines Ward and Emmitt Smith all went on to win their respective seasons.
A rep for the show said, "We do not comment on casting rumors, but tune in to “Good Morning America” on Tuesday when we reveal the cast live!"
RELATED: Maksim Chmerkovskiy Done with 'Dancing with the Stars'
“Dancing with the Stars” pro, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, is said to be quitting the reality show with hopes of making it as an actor.
He may have been inspired by his old co-worker, Julianne Hough, who is on her way to becoming a big movie star.
The 33-year-old Ukranian dancer is reported to have informed the show's producers a few days ago that he won't be returning for the upcoming season.
He joined the show during its second season, in 2006, and his celebrity dance partners have included Kirstie Alley, Laila Ali and Mel B.
He is said to be pursuing various film and television projects.
He has appeared on the Ukrainian version of “The Bachelor,” and is said to have landed the lead role of a dancer in a romantic comedy that begins shooting this year.
RELATED: 'DWTS' Star Chelsie Hightower OUT, Too?
Dancing pro Chelsie Hightower says that she has been fired from the show's upcoming season.
Chelsie has been partnered with celebs like Michael Bolton, Romeo, and Jake Pavelka, but she accidentally leaked the news to photographers that she would not be coming back to the show this season.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Show— Russell Crowe, Eli Roth, Robert Randolph with the Slide Brothers
Late Show with David Letterman— Alec Baldwin, Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon— Alan Cumming, Michael Phelps, Kate Upton, Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson—Keith Olbermann, Coco Rocha
Last Call with Carson Daly-- Andrew Jenks, Tony Swatton, Titus Andronicus
ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'— Matthew Fox, Radha Mitchell, Ryan Bingham
Today Show— Skier Lindsey Vonn; swimmer Michael Phelps; actress La La Anthony.
Good Morning America—Oscar highlights; stylist Brad Goreski and TV host Brooke Burke-Charvet discuss red carpet fashion.
CBS This Morning—TV host Nancy O'Dell.
Live With Kelly and Michael— Jimmy Kimmel, Maria Menounos, Carson Kressley, Lawrence Zarian
The View— Susan Lucci, Gloria Steinem, guest co-host Brooke Shields
The Talk—Wayne Brady, Theo James, Chi McBride, Kevin Frazier, Jamie Krell
The Ellen DeGeneres Show—Felicity Huffman
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART, Comedy Central—Donnie Wahlberg
THE COLBERT REPORT, Comedy Central—Simon Garfield
Chelsea Lately — Quvenzhane Wallis, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Fortune Feimster, T.J. Miller
CONAN, TBS — Zooey Deschanel, Ben McKenzie, Japandroids
Adele performed "Skyfall," the title track from the latest Bond film, about 30 minutes before winning the Oscar for best original song.
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Madonna was named the biggest money maker in music in 2012, thanks to a world tour helping that earned her up to $34.6.
The 54-year-old Material Mom led Billboard Magazine's annual list of 40 top money makers for the second time after earning $32 million, with almost 94 percent of it coming from her "MDNA" tour.
Madonna was the only woman in the top 10. Last year's winner, Taylor Swift, fell to 15th place.
In second place was Bruce Springsteen with $33.4 million in revenue. That money came mostly from his sold-out stadium and arena tour, as well as his No. 1 album, "Wrecking Ball".
Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters came in third with $21 million, mostly from his "The Wall Live" tour, Van Halen was fourth with $20 million after touring.
Kenny Chesney, the Dave Matthews Band, country's Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean, and Coldplay followed.
Justin Bieber rounded out the Top 10 with almost $16 million.
Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake are teaming up for a 12-city summer stadium tour that will include concerts in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago.
The "Legends of the Summer" tour will kick off July 17th and wrap August 16th.
Timberlake's new album, "The 20/20 Experience," drops next month.
Specific dates and venues will be announced soon.
An intruder got arrested outside Rihanna’s house in Pacific Palisades, California. The big problem was that the guy didn’t even have the right house!
The house was one close to Rihanna's. The 31-year-old told police someone emailed him instructions on how to get into the home so he went to the property and followed the directions. He was able to get inside the home and looked for a while before neighbors noticed something and called police.
He'll be in court soon.
According to the UK's MailOnline, Justin Bieber's alleged new girlfriend is British teen singer Ella-Paige Roberts Clarke.
And it looks like Justin's doing everything he can to reel her in.
During his current trip to the UK, Justin impressed 17-year-old Elle-Paige by taking her on a date in a Rolls Royce. This was just a night after taking her to Justin Timberlake's BRIT Awards after-show concert.
According to the UK's Sunday Mirror, Justin sent a Rolls Royce to her home to pick her up and escort her to a hotel in London.
Instagram is saying that Madonna broke the rules because she posted "mature content" and shared third party photos. Madonna recently joined the site, but already got a warning to adhere to behave or her page will be taken down.
Madonna posted a message from Instagram where they asked her to review the community guidelines. The guidelines tell users to refrain from posting photos with “nudity or mature content” or sharing photos that come from third parties.
The message didn’t say which guideline Madonna broke, but she has already posted a shot of her cleavage as well as two pics of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Both are violations of the guidelines.
Here's the full message from Instagram:
"Hello Madonna,
It has come to our attention that your account on Instagram has violated our Community Guidelines.
In short, we ask that you:
— Don’t share photos that aren’t yours.
— Don’t share photos that show nudity or mature content.
— Don’t share photos of illegal content.
— Don’t share photos that attack an individual or group, or violate [sic] of our Terms of Use
We strongly suggest deleting any additional content on your account that may not fall in line with the above guidelines or our Terms of Use:
We value these guidelines, and believe that they will help keep Instagram a safe & fun place for everyone. It is important to note that continuing to violate them may result in a disabled account, or discontinued access to Instagram, without warning.
Thanks,
The Instagram Team"
Lady Gaga went into hip surgery last week and got some helpful tips from baseball slugger Alex Rodriguez, who is recovering from the same medical procedure.
According to Page Six, Gaga and A-Rod share the same top surgeon and were spotted showing up at his New York office at the same time.
A source said: “Alex was at Dr. Kelly’s office for a follow-up, while Gaga was preparing for surgery. It’s natural for anyone to be nervous ahead of this type of surgery, especially as a performer or athlete under tremendous pressure to make a quick recovery and be back at peak performance. Gaga was anxious, but Alex talked to her for a while and was able to reassure her.”
Rihanna is still defending her decision to get back together with Chris Brown.
In an interview with the UK's Mirror, she said: “It’s different now. We don’t have those types of arguments any more. We talk about stuff. We value each other. I know it comes off like that, and it doesn’t help. For a long time he was really angry. There’s so many reasons why I ever reconsidered having him in my life. He’s not the monster everyone thinks. He’s a good person."
“He has a fantastic heart. He’s giving and loving. And he’s fun to be around. That’s what I love about him – he always makes me laugh.”
Rihanna won a Razzie (Golden Raspberry Award) for her supporting actress role in "Battleship".
The Razzies recognize the worst in cinema over the past year.
Kelly Rowland is heartbroken after her Destiny’s Child sister Beyonce ruined any chance of them having a reunion tour.
Kelly was left in tears after a lunch meeting with Beyonce, where she told her she wanted to concentrate on her solo career right now.
A source told Heat magazine: “Kelly was hoping to convince Beyonce to reunite for one more 'swan song' album and tour. But Beyonce broke her heart by saying that her solo career takes precedence at the moment. Kelly's devastated. Kelly's sad because she's getting older and wants a baby and to find love. She worried that she's running out of time.”
Justin Bieber was banned from a club in London for—dancing!
After his concert, Justin wanted to party at a local club. But instead, he was banned.
A statement on the venue’s Twitter page said: “Yes the rumors are true, we turned Justin Bieber away. He shuffles on stage and we can’t be having that in Sankeys now can we.”
Justin was upset and left to his hotel room.
Backstreet Boy Nick Carter is getting married! He popped the question to his girlfriend, Lauren Kitt.
He posted an Instagram pic with the caption: "Big question... great answer."
Nick had wanted to propose for a while before finally Lauren.
He said: "I had the ring in my pocket for two weeks. I was like, 'I don't want it anymore!' It was driving me insane. I just wanted to get it out of my hands and on to hers. She said, 'Yes,' and I'm, like, 'I don't know what to do. She said, 'You're supposed to put it on my finger.' So I did. I was in shock."
Adam Levine just dropped his new fragrance line and now, he's launching a men's and women's clothing line for Kmart. 222 by Adam Levine debuts this fall.
Adam said: "It's whoever you want it to be. I enjoy, from the male perspective, something being effortless or casual. You don't wanna be the guy that's trying too hard in a room. Then you just look like an A-hole."
As for the women's line, Adam said: "It's like me but with breasts and a vagina. There's so much sexy out there. My line will figure out a way to represent my convoluted and confusing opinion on what is sexy."
Elton John has finished what he's calling "the most piano-oriented album" of his career. He plans to drop "The Diving Board" in September.
The 13-track album was made with Elton's longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin.
T Bone Burnett produced the new album.
More details will be announced soon.
Michael Jackson is coming to Las Vegas with a new Cirque du Soleil show opening this summer.
"Michael Jackson ONE" will debut at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on May 23rd with preview performances. It will officially premiere June 29th.
The show is the second collaboration between Cirque and Jackson's estate. The first production was "Michael Jackson: Immortal World Tour."
More details will be announced soon.
Coolio and Mark McGrath are trading families and homes for a week on the reality show, "Wife Swap".
The episode is scheduled to air March 5th.
Coolio lives with his girlfriend and her three children in a suburban community in Las Vegas. He spends the majority of his time sleeping or relaxing at home, while Mimi works as a bartender and exotic dancer.
Mark McGrath and his wife, Carin, are the parents of 2-year-old twins.
Wayne Newton's Las Vegas estate is up for sale.
Bankruptcy has led Newton's Casa de Shenandoah to be auctioned off on May 31st.
Newton is appealing the sale.
The problem is that the three houses on the 38-acre property have leases and Newton's Arabian horses have a right to graze on the land. So selling the property could be challenging.
Newton had plans to convert the estate into a theme park celebrating Newton's career, but that fell apart last year.
