THE 2012 ACADEMY AWARDS LIVEBLOG
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Liveblog: The 2012 Academy Awards
2011 Oscars: LIVEBLOG
This Diva will be live-blogging the Oscars red carpet and awards show starting at around 6:00 pm EST. Don’t be late!
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Get ready for a live feed of bitchery, because this Diva is live-blogging the Grammys red carpet starting at 5:00 pm EST!
Making the world a better place, one poorly-dressed B-list pop star at a time.
Emmys Liveblog
8:00 – All my GLEE biddies being adorable in the first one minute of the show? YES!
8:02 – “BACK THAT MOTHER UP!” Betty White to Jon Hamm, living every woman’s dream.
8:03 – The singing has begun!!!!! We’re loving ALL OF THIS.
8:04 – Um, okay teen mom from Degrassi / biddie from Vampire Diaries. What are you doing in the all-star cast song?
8:05 – Tim Gunn has already made his epic cameo, Randy Jackson is playing bass, and JON HAMM IS DANCING.
8:06 – Mercedes rocked that last note! And that was the most incredible opening performance. What an unexpectedly wonderful group of people! Such a great idea.
8:07 – Emi: Jimmy Fallon looks a little inflated.
Matt: He probably had Chipotle two nights in a row.
8:08 – Amy Poehler is looking gorgeous, but you can see her nips through that dress a bit!
8:09 – We’re screaming over the clips of NPH, Jane Lynch’s amazing one-liners, and everything Cameron from Modern Family.
8:11: What a scene to end on, Emmys comedy clip! Awkward. But now Jon Hamm and Betty White are walking out to the theme from The Odd Couple, and everyone’s being sexual. And we’re loving it.
8:11: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy: Chris Colfer, Jon Cryer, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ty Burrell, Neil Patrick Harris, Eric Stonestreet. And the Emmy goes to… ERIC STONESTREET! (This Diva is now 0/1 for predictions, as she thought it’d go to NPH.
8:13: Jesse Tyler Ferguson is CRYING for Eric Stonestreet, and I am so emotional. Until Emi says, “Where’s Lily?” [Cam and Mitch's Asian daughter on Modern Family.] But I teared up again when Stonestreet mentioned his father.
8:14: Room consensus: Amazing speech.
8:18: Aaaand, we’re back! Jon Hodgeman from The Daily Show is already making me giggle. Fun fact from Diva Headquarters: According to Justin, Jim Parsons is gay! And my lesbian side hopes co-presenter Sofia Vergara is gay too!
8:19: Writing for a Comedy Series: And the Emmy goes to… the writers for Modern Family! So deserved. Brilliant writing, and a particularly brilliant pilot. MF is now 2/2 for Emmys! Also, they showed Julie Bowen beaming during the writer’s speech, looking absolutely flawless and so happy for her team.
8:22: Stephen Colbert looks good! And Tom Hanks’ wife Rita looks unbelievably beautiful. Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy. The nominees: Julie Bowen, Jane Krakowski, Jane Lynch, someone I missed, and Sofia Vergara, and Kristen Wiig.
8:24: JANE LYNCH, OF COURSE! I’m now 1/3 for predictions. And Jane Lynch deserves this beyond belief. Her speech is heartfelt and beautiful and funny, and she’s so incredibly likable. “I’d like to thank my Lord and Creator, Ryan Murphy.” Another perfect speech.
8:30: Lauren Graham and Matthew Perry. He looks slightly busted and her dress is fug. And could their back-and-forth be more awkward? Anyway, they’re talking about who won Guest in a Comedy awards last week. Obviously Betty White won for SNL and NPH won for Glee. Both deserved.
8:34: Ryan Murphy wins Best Directing for GLEE! His blue jacket is super-cute, even if his bow tie is too big. Plus, I also love fingerpainting.
8:35: The Family Guy/Modern Family skit is pretty hilarious. And Clooney in bed with Stonestreet and Ferguson at the end was just priceless.
8:37: Lead Actor in a Comedy. The Emmy goes to… Jim Parsons for The Big Bang Theory! Well, that was a disappointment. 1/4.
8:44: NEIL. PATRICK. HARRIS. Just called Jimmy Fallon gay, which was pretty epic. Lead Actress in a Comedy. And the winner is… EDIE FALCO! No surprise there, even if she wasn’t my pick. But she gets applause from me for giving a shout-out to her 94-year-old grandma.
8:47: Kim Kardashian sang. Let’s watch the Reality clip show. Epic because of Snooki’s “McCain would never put a tax on tanning” line.
8:49: Keri Russell and Jewel are in the house? What year is it? Will Arnett could make a statue giggle. Best Reality Show: Top Chef! Congrats, Collichio and Co.
8:50: This room is convinced that Padma is high as a kite. I can’t quite disagree.
8:56: Um, okay Ernst & Young accountants.
8:57: Drama clip reel. The clip from True Blood makes it seem like the stupidest fucking show on television.
9:00: Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series. King and King for The Good Wife, Levy and Weiner for Mad Men, Jones for Friday Night Lights, Veith and Weiner for Mad Men… I got distracted. But Weiner won for Mad Men.
9:04: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama, and the Emmy goes to Aaron Paul for Breaking Bad. I liked him on Big Love (thank you Nate for reminding me why I recognized him).
9:09: Emily Deschanel’s dress is a whole lot of look. Not sure I can handle that many eggplant doilies.
9:10: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama. And the Emmy goes to… Archie Panjabi! I don’t know who you are, but you’re beautiful and so is your accent.
9:12: Edie Falco looks pretty fabulous. A little thin, no? Lead Actor in a Drama. Ryan Cranston from Breaking Bad! I wikipedia-ed him to figure out why I know him – he was Ted Mosby’s douchey boss on How I Met Your Mother!
9:17: Fun fact, this is what Christina Hendricks is wearing tonight:
I’m actually loving this. Zac Posen usually only works on itsy-bitsy girls like Rachel Bilson, so it’s nice to see a woman with serious curves rocking this gown. Her hair versus the mauve color of the dress is fabulous, no? And it’s dramatic, but only as dramatic as a woman nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama should be.
9:20: Announcing last week’s Guest Actress and Guest Actor in a Drama awards. John Lithgow and Ann Margaret – congrats! Don’t care.
9:21: Best Directing for a Drama. The Emmy goes to… Steve Schill of Dexter.
9:23: “Jimmy Fallon is inflated, so he looks like Elton John!” – Emi
9:24: Love me some quick change! Now it’s time for Jimmy to dress like a… a… oh, honeys, even I don’t think I have words for this.
9:25: But his Billy Joe Armstrong is pretty great, and the Lost song was damn funny.
9:31: Un-funny Mr. Schue hair jokes. But Matt Morrison and Tina Fey? Two of my favs. Lead Actress in a Drama: Connie Britton, Glenn Close, Mariska Harigtay, January Jones, Julianna Marguiles, and Kyra Sedgwick. And the Emmy goes to… Kyra Sedgwick!
9:33: Barely audible, Tina Fey says “At least I’ll hold one tonight!” when Kyra passes Tina her Emmy. Kyra’s speech is obnoxious and self-serving. But her dress is nice.
9:35: The variety clip reel! Ending with gorgeous shots of DC. We live here.
9:38: Jeff Probst looks like the Mayor of Munchkin land next to Joel McHale.
9:39: The TONY awards won Best Writing for a Variety Show! I hope the Backstage Barbie is kvelling right now.
9:43: Are these commercials a joke? We’ve seen a miniature pet giraffe, the ghost of Billy Mays, an ungodly amount of advertising for AVON, and more weirdness.
9:45: Ricky Gervais! One of the funniest men on earth. Hope he’s got something good. He is dressed FAR too casually.
10:07: Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Julia Ormand for Temple Grandin.
9:47: Perfect Mel Gibson joke: “He’s been through a lot…. Not as much as the Jews.” – Ricky Gervais. Followed by beer for the front rows.
9:48: Directing for a Variety Show. BUCKY GUNTZ for the win! Hilarious not only because of Gervais’s comments, but awesome because he’s Nate’s friend’s dad!
9:51: Outstanding Variety Show. Nominees: The Colbert Report, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Real Time with Bill Maher, Saturday Night Live, and CONAN. But the Emmy goes to The Daily Show!
9:59: John Schaffman is one queer bird.
10:00: I’m not crazy about Juliana Marguiles’s dress. It’s a little meh. And she looks like she goes to the same plastic surgeon as Madonna. But George Clooney is honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. And he’s getting a standing ovation. Even Betty White stood, slow as the old bitch is.
10:06: January Jones and John Krasinski? Delicious. But why is she wearing a dress made of melted solo cups?
10:14: Claire Danes looks beautiful. Supporting Actor for a Miniseries or Movie. And the Emmy goes to… David Strathairn for Temple Grandin! “In many ways, we are teachers…” Oh, honey, get off your high horse.
10:17: Jewel’s performance is TERRIBLE. The baby voice is so unnecessary. You’re a grown woman.
10:19: I completely forgot that Corey Haim passed away. And I can’t believe how sad I am about the voice of Charlie from Charlie’s Angels passing away. Sad all over again about Rue and Brittany.
10:20: I’m sorry, but can someone remind me how they landed on JEWEL for this performance?
10:25: Writing for a Movie/Miniseries winner: Adam Maizer for You Don’t Know Jack.
10:27: Lead Actress in a Movie/Miniseries. CLAIRE DANES IS THE WINNER! She looks fucking INCREDIBLE and she is my BIGGEST LESBIAN CRUSH and her dress and hair are PERFECT. I am Angela Chase.
10:32: I like this commercial with everyone putting their arms up. I have pictures of me doing that on a mountain in Israel and a moor in England.
10:34: Here’s team True Blood. They’re boring and none of them are good looking. I’m not into vampires. Vampires are just the poor man’s wizards.
10:35: Directing for a Movie/Miniseries. The winner… Mick Jackson for Temple Gradin! A beautiful speech for what seems like an amazing show about an incredible person. I’d really like to watch that.
10:38: Lead Actor in a Movie/Miniseries. The Emmy goes to… Al Pacino for You Don’t Know Jack. And did y’all hear that Angels in America shoutout? My favorite.
10:40: Is Al Pacino really still talking? JACK IS REALLY IN THE HOUSE! Whoa.
10:45: Oh hi Laurence Fishburn. Outstanding Miniseries… Pacific wins! And Tom Hanks is accepting the award. I just love the sound of his voice.
10:47: Outstanding Movie… Temple Grandin wins it again! They sure have swept. I plan on seeing that and You Don’t Know Jack as soon as possible. I’m almost crying at this incredibly emotional and beautiful speech.
10:50: Tom Selleck in the house. “Best Moustache in the Business,” according to Nate. Outstanding Drama Series nominees: Breaking Bad, Dexter, The Good Wife, Lost, Mad Men, and True Blood. And the Emmy goes to… Mad Men for the third consecutive year! 17 nominations this year – unbelievable.
10:51: Elisabeth Moss’s left shoulder looks amazing during this speech. And little Draper daughter looks SO ADORABLE! Basically, everyone but January. Sigh.
10:56: Cheers guy announcing Outstanding Comedy Series? Okay. And the award goes to… MODERN FAMILY! Definitely deserving. And Manny looks beyond adorable. Actually, the entire cast and crew looks pretty perfect.
10:59: Thank you and goodnight! Don’t forget to check back later this week for the Emmys red carpet recap!
Liveblogging the Project Runway Season 8 Premiere!
9:01 pm: I already don’t like this Ivy (Ivory?) girl because of her over-use of the word “luxurious.” But I’m loving me some Puerto Rican Casanova! He’s “taking New York from the balls!” So cute.
9:02: Already loving Sarah. Her portfolio is adorable and she seems really funky. And AJ is the token cute young queer, so I’m obviously already obsessed.
9:03: A 50-year-old named Peach? Well, at least she just used the phrase “ladies who lunch” in a non-ironic sense, which is pretty hilarious.
9:04: A Utah girl with dreads who designs fun and funky dresses? I dig you, girl. But I care little to nothing about your sob story. Everybody has kids, bitch.
9:05: No, Kristin, you cannot have a crooked zipper. That’s not eclectic, that’s just you being a shitty designer. And Jason honey, if you think your bowler hat and awkwardly fat tie are going to intimidate people, you are sadly mistaken. Also, “What nationality are you?” What kind of question is that?
9:07: Ivy, I can see through that fake-ass smile. You’re clenching so hard I’m afraid you’re just going to spontaneously combust. (Actually, I sort of hope you do.)
9:09: AJ, stop hitting on Michael. “And where are you from?!” Friendly much? It’s the first day, boy. Back off a touch.
9:10: Heidi and Tim are in the house!! I’m not a fan of Heidi’s bangs, but Tim looks perfect as per usual. Also, the first challenge is… still part of the audition. We’re nixing someone on the first day? Love that shit. These bitches are sweating!
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9:16: We’re back from the break, and all the designers have to pull out one item from their suitcases to incorporate into their garment. My response would be “Bitch, these are MY clothes. Fuck this shit; I’m going to Mood.”
9:17: Not only do you have to lose almost literally the shirt off your back, but some OTHER biddy is gonna cut it up? Poor Casanova and his one thousand dollar pants!!
9:18: Gretchen, I can already tell you’re going to be the boring one. Why are the designers from Portland always so… dull?
9:19: The Brother sewing room looks way more fabulous than it did last season. And I’m liking all the tech improvements. Those fancy computer sketch pads are pretty darn nifty.
9:21: Gretchen, don’t you use “make it work” in that sarcastic little tone. You do not mock Mr. Gunn, aight bitch?
9:23: Casanova, I want to like you, but that little choad of a tie you’re wearing is too distracting.
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9:28: Tim is sporting a striped purple tie over a striped lavender shirt! A difficult look to pull off, but of course The Smokin’ Gunn rocks it.
9:30: April started with a men’s tuxedo jacket, and turned it inside out to make it an ugly vest. Or that’s where things stand at the moment, anyway.
9:31: Valerie, you’re just a bit of a cunt, aren’t you? Also Jason, putting a scarf over a kimono does not make it… not a kimono.
9:32: Peach is making an apron and doing a whole lot of whining.
9:33: Mondo is definitely an awkward bird, but I kind of dig his vibe. And you have to love that Tim Gunn’s job allows him to say sentences such as, “The cap sleeve is worrying me.”
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9:39: TEN MINUTES to fit the models? Damn, PR producers! You guys are not kidding around this season!
9:40: Ivy, I get that you’re all energetic and ambitious and fast-paced, but could you just like shut the fuck up for a little bit?
9:41: Jason, if you can’t control your hard-on around a naked model, then you are not ready to be a fashion designer. I don’t care if she’s busty; I don’t care if she has three vaginas – be a fucking professional.
9:42: “Maybe something sort of whimsical? But nothing like a drag queen.” That basically describes my life.
9:43: Kristin, did you FORGET about your MODEL? Honeyyyy. That is not a good sign. Also, everyone, stop saying you’re “not on the show yet.” I don’t care if there’s a day-one elimination – you’re talking to the camera. I’m watching you on television. Clearly, you’re on the show.
9:44: I’m digging Utah Dredlocks so far. Seems like she’s being edited to be the winner. And Casanova is edited to be the loser, quite obviously.
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9:49: Time for the runway show! Heidi is looking fierce and being sneaky about how many are actually going home.
9:51: They couldn’t find someone more relevant than Selma fucking Blair to be the guest judge? Come on.
Valerie’s Dress: Grey and pink, model can barely walk, the dress seems poorly constructed but has a cute design.
Peach: Boring in design, but very well-structured for only five hours. Not crazy about the back, don’t think she used enough of the original material.
McKell: A little sluttier than I expected – the shortness and the shiny fabric are not my taste, but it’s certainly cute and youthful.
Andy: How the fuck did he make a full, dramatic outfit in five hours?!
Sarah: Another model who can’t walk. In a sad little booty-shorts romper.
Nicholas: Awful purple bridesmaid nightmare with a fugly zipper.
Mondo: Cute dress, modern, youthful, surprising use of different fabrics.
Ivy: Not seeing how the top and bottoms go together, but it’s hard to make any kind of pant in 5 hours, so mad props to her.
Michael C: Looks like something the cheapest hooker in the world would wear.
Kristin: I love that kilt-collar, and that skirt has some seriously cool draping.
Christopher: Cute. Well-constructed.
April: UGLY. Ugly. Ugly. Did I mention how fucking ugly it is? Every hem is destroyed, and not in an intentional-looking way.
Gretchen: Classy and fabulous. The back is really surprising and unique.
Michael D: Ugly hippie-chick shirt. Hate the draping in the back.
Jason: There’s something mental-patient looking at her. She looks like she’s wearing a robe they give you at the hair salon.
AJ: Very cute, very Democracy Diva taste. Definitely one of my favorites.
Casanova: BITCH IS NAKED. That bitch is so naked! Honey, that ain’t even a bathing suit. That is HELLA NAKED.
9:58: The runway show is over! AJ, Andy, Valerie, Sarah, Peach, Kristin, Michael C, Mondo, Michael D, Christopher – all these people are SAFE! Congrats, kiddies. And stop fucking crying.
9:59: We’re bringin’ out the models. They picked a clear, unanimous winner… and it’s Gretchen. I can’t deny them that one; her dress is totally chic, modern and retro at the same time. I understand why the judges love it – I’m a fan as well. And I don’t think you’re boring anymore, honey. Sorry I judged you for not wearing make-up, having weird bangs, and being from Portland.
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10:06: Ivy Interrogation. She’s talking about details and embellishments, but I didn’t realize she literally just re-used the pants and added a bit of rouching. And my biggest pet peeve is when designers argue with the judges on the runway – particularly when it’s the first damn week! And Selma Blair is pretty funny in her sassy comments.
10:07: Jason and his mental patient. Oh, and Heidi said she looks like she’s wearing a hairdressing cape, which I just said like five minutes ago. Great minds, Ms. Klum. But Jason, don’t pretend like you’re gonna get out of this one alive.
10:08: April and her fugly jacket-turned-vest. I agree with Heidi – when people go “raw” and “unfinished,” I also wonder if that just means “I just can’t fucking sew.” I also agree with Heidi that “this is just a hot mess!” And honeys, we know you only had five hours. Some people still made it work.
10:10: McKall. I guess dreadlocks is not pegged to be the winner after all. But I hate this derss the more I see it. This dress is ugly, the styling is tacky… I don’t know why they cut to the judges making really happy faces when this walked down the runway.
10:11: Nicholas and his sadsack bridesmaid. Agreed with Nina that the concept is good, but the end result is very weak. And if one more bitch complains about the time… Jesus. I don’t want to hear it.
10:12: Casanova and his naked, naked, naked girl. “Mother of the bride who’s the belly-dancer… She’s a pole-dancer in Dubai.” Oh, Michael Kors and your one-liners.
10:13: Nina is speaking Spanish! So darling. But like… was that scripted? Because Casanova speaks pretty fine English, and understood everything else that was said… so I’m not sure why he needed a translator. But it was still adorable.
10:14: Michael is debating whether Ivy has any taste or talent. I think she can talk the talk, but bitch cannot walk the walk.
10:15: Don’t try to defend Casanova’s design by saying it’s “out of the box” and “weird” and “makes you react.” It’s just, in the age-old words of Michael, “slutty, slutty, slutty.”
10:16: They like the styling of Jason’s hair salon gown? Ughhh. Disagree. And I agree that April has a modern take, but let’s not defend her poor styling and complete lack of execution skills.
10:17: McKall should be knocked off just for choosing such horrible hair and accessories, no? Nicholas made the most boring dress I’ve ever seen, but they’re right that he did make a well-constructed garment in five hours, which is pretty damn epic.
10:18: Heidi is telling everyone to feel unsafe. Honey, you do not need to tell me twice.
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10:23: My prediction: Jason and Ivy are going home.
10:24: April is in. Nicholas is in. (I like how thankful he is. Very sweet.) And I’m at least half wrong, because Jason is in.
10:25: How many times are they going to say “you made pants out of pants?”
10:26: Aww, McKall is out. I knew she got too much screen time not to be a winner or loser.
10:27: Ivy and Casanova are both… IN?! I disagree, Heidi. If anybody deserved to go home, it’s Ivy. Don’t keep her on just because she’s a bitch and you like having “characters” on the show.
10:28: I love Tim Gunn. I can never say it enough. The 16 that are left are moving in to a FABULOUS place. Loving the stripes on the walls.
10:29: Oh, hi, Christopher. I literally don’t even remember you being on the show yet, and here you are getting all the last two minutes of screen time.
And next week looks like it’s going to be a doozy!
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Haven’t had your fill of fabulous yet? Well, as soon as photos from the runway show are posted, I’ll be doing a recap post about it, so tune in tomorrow, ladies!
Liveblogging the Superbowl, Diva Style
I’m the first to admit that I don’t even remotely care about football. The game starts in half an hour, and I honestly don’t know who is playing. (The Colts? Is that a thing?) So today, I’ll be liveblogging the real show – the Superbowl commercials! (And the halftime show as well.)
According to my roommate Jill, this game involves Kendra’s (of Playboy bunny fame) husband Hank vs. Kim Kardashian’s beau Reggie. It’s the battle of the E! stars that you’re ashamed to admit you’re kind of obsessed with. So if I do any game analysis, it will obviously be from that angle.
Check back here once the game starts!
6:40 pm: Forgot I was supposed to be liveblogging. Sorry ’bout it.
6:42 pm: BETTY WHITE GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY! Full on laughter from the whole room at that Snickers commercial.
6:43: Pam & Tim’s Focus on the Family commercial is awful. Somehow that violence offended me more than people beating the shit out of Betty White.
6:45: A low-budget Superbowl Shuffle commercial that’s trying way too hard.
6:46: A dog just stole his owner’s Doritos. I approve.
6:51: Russel Crowe could play every character on earth, but he’s still just playing Gladiator over and over again.
6:52: Amazingly adorable black baby slapping a man in the face for taking his Doritos. So far, Doritos are the epic winners.
6:53: Bud Light’s doing great, with scientists making out with each other. This is what GW Engineering parties must look like.
6:53: The NCIS commercial also has people slapping each other. I’m sensing a theme tonight.
7:02: The Simpsons commercial – not sure where this is going yet. Ah, Coca Cola. I think this is a little stupid, but I never really got into the Simpsons.
7:03: Lesbian porn commercial. (AKA GoDaddy.com)
7:05: Autotune Bud Light! And T-pain makes a cameo. Phenomenally hilarious. Looks like it’ll be Bud Light vs. Doritos for the best commercials.
7:06: Was that a beaver playing the violin? I disapprove.
7:08: A bunch of bros driving around with a whale in their car. Not too bad, Bridgestone.
7:09: Everyone in my room is now humming the Free Willy theme.
7:10: Cars.com commercial is super-boring.
7:12: Our Wingos order is finally here! Expect the blogging to be a bit slower over the next few minutes as I inhale as much chicken as humanely possible.
7:18: More violence ensues as Budweiser makes a bridge out of humans for a Bud truck to run over. Also a cute commercial about women’s heart health.
7:21: Two consecutive commercials about people who don’t wear pants. I approve.
7:26: ANOTHER Bud Light commercial that made us laugh out loud!
7:27: That’s by far the weirdest and most unnecessarily complex Dove commercial ever. Do I need to pop out three kids before I can appreciate skincare?
7:36: These “look at all the manly things I do all day” commercials are getting a little old. And kind of depressing. Dodge Charger commercial – not sure if I like it or not.
7:37: Talking flowers? That’s a new low.
7:38: CSI in Space? My roommates have never been so excited.
7:40: ALICE. IN. WONDERLAND. This looks astoundingly trippy.
7:41: The people who came up with the Groundhog Day football commercial need to be fired.
7:44: Harry Potter Park! It’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of, minus the threeway with Ron and Harry!
7:46: Okay, now I’m officially getting sick of incredibly sexist commercials where women exist only as a) shallow manipulators of men or b) lesbian porn stars.
7:48: Nothing is sadder than a dejected robot. But that was not a particularly good commercial.
7:52: We’re hoping this awesome “My Generation” commercial is for Pepsi. Nothing is like Spongebob in between clips of Sadaam Hussein. But it was actually for some random-ass mobile TV watching thing.
7:53: Guess some random weather man’s name? Really? Is this what we’re stooping to?
7:53: The dramatic chipmunk commercial would have been funny… in like 2007.
7:59: I’m actually going to enjoy the half-time show and write my quips about it when the third quarter starts.
8:02: Nope, couldn’t resist. I think you should have someone under age 8000 on stage during the halftime show. The laser light show is awesome, but these guys are just too old. Except for their 5-year-old drummer.
8:03: Also, they’re singing a song about Teenage Wasteland. Irony. Furthermore, they’re screaming because their voices are no longer beautiful.
8:08: Well, at least they’re playing one of my favorite Who songs (“See Me, Feel Me”).
8:09: The Halftime show should never be just one band. It should be a bunch of artists, young and old, being awesome together. Lady Gaga on lead vocals for “Baba O’Reilly” would have really improved this, don’t you think?
8:12: The lights should not be better than the band.
8:29: Punchbuggie no punchbacks FTW.
8:30: No, I’m sorry, the winner is NPH holding a “CALL BARNEY STINSON” sign.
8:39: All the good commercials happened already.
8:50: Google had a cute commercial. Everything else is boring.
8:52: Sock monkey making a snow angel. I’m confused.
8:57: A lot of people joyously cheering on football teams – an NFL commercial thanking the fans. That actually made me happy.
8:59: A bunch of children pledging their allegiance to America’s debt to China. My roommate Rox: “This is…. interesting. I’m interested to see where this is going.”
9:06: Beyonce’s doing something and there are aliens and robots and zombies and shit.
9:13: This has gotten really boring for the blogstress and the readers, I’m sure. So I’m going to go look at more interesting things to blog about tomorrow. And maybe watch some big love.
Enjoy the rest of your wings, and the snow, if you’ve got it.
Liveblogging the Grammy Awards
8:01 pm: Gaga’s biddies take the stage. Not sure what is happening yet, but the harmonies sound good. And she’s appeared, and she looks like the perfect lunatic that she is, and she sounds beautiful. And isn’t it refreshing to have somebody not lip-syncing for once?
8:04: Elton and Gaga on a two-sided piano. All my dreams have come true. And they’re wearing matching sparkly Elton glasses. I almost cried when they sample “Your Song.” And I love that they can see each other in between the crazy arm sculptures on the piano. That was absolutely lovely.
8:07: Consensus from the roommates: “I’m really glad that happened.”
8:08: Already sick of the Colbert shtick. But I did laugh at the Glee joke. And the Jonas Brothers joke, two minutes later. Everything in between was forgettable.
8:11: First award: Song of the Year. And first iPad reference, which everybody appreciated. Nominees: Gaga for “Poker Face” (co-written by Gaga), “Pretty Wings” by Maxwell, “Single Ladies” by Beyonce (co-written by Beyonce), “Use Somebody” written and performed by Kings of Leon, “You Belong With Me” (co-written by T. Swift). Prediction: Beyonce. Winner: Beyonce! 1/1 so far.
8:13: Beyonce is too busy putting on a really tacky outfit to accept her award. But her songwriters got cut off after about ten seconds. Come on.
8:14: JLo looks like she thinks she’s still 20. You’re not.
8:15: The cast of American Idiot takes the stage. The first girl is good by pop/rock singer standards, but not by Broadway standards. Same goes for Singers 2/3 (crazy hair/blonde hair duo).
8:16: Where is John Gallagher Jr.? He’s the only cast member that matters.
8:19: Good harmonies, but I’m still not sure I actually caught sight of my darling Johnny. I think I may have seen him in the back. NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
8:25: The stars of When in Rome? Really? This is disgustingly promotional.
8:26: Second award. Best Country Album. A bunch of people I’ve never heard of, plus Keith Urban and Taylor Swift. I’m going with Taylor FTW. And she wins! She looks beautiful, but I wish she wore her hair down. She’s a beautiful girl, but her perfect hair is her best feature. I’m 2/2, if you’re keeping track.
8:28: Did anyone know Simon Baker is British? I somehow missed that. Comment from Rox: “This guy looks drunk.” Amen. And now Beyonce enters with an army of dancers.
8:29: Not to upset all my gays out there, but I’ve never been a huge fan of Beyonce. Sure, she can riff, but I don’t particularly like her voice. And I certainly don’t believe she’s particularly beautiful. And the outfit just isn’t her. It’s Rihanna.
8:31: Haireography, anyone?
8:32: “You Oughta Know” begins. Except she cuts the dirty (aka awesome) parts. She doesn’t sound good; this song is too low and not at all suited for her voice.
8:33: Now she’s humping the stage in a circle, and I think her boobs are about to pop out. I also dislike the straight blonde hair. So unnatural. But Jay-Z giving her a standing O was cute.
8:40: Seal, husband to Heidi and father to Baby Seals, introduces Pink.
8:41: She looks like a complete fool. And I’m not sure she’s singing. If she is, she has awful diction. You’re supposed to open your mouth to sing, darling. And she’s just not talented enough for these look-how-emo-I-am ballads. Stick to being a hazard to yourself.
8:43: I will say this only once: There is one Lady Gaga. Pink, you are not her. And you stole that pod choreography from Scout, Ben, and Children of Eden.
8:44: Is she peeing all over the audience? I hate this performance. She tries so hard to be innovative and out there, but she’s a complete hack, and her shit makes NO SENSE.
8:47: Best New Artist. There are no nominees I actually care about. I’m thinking MGMT might take this.
8:48: Nope, Zac Brown Band wins. They seem like nice guys, don’t they? I’m 2/3.
8:54: I absolutely hate Miley’s accent. But she looks, as me and Rox simultaneously thought, less slutty than usual.
8:56: Fergie’s rapping voice is almost as grating on my ears as her singing voice. And this song is boring. And really terrible to listen to.
8:57: Let’s lipsync a terrible song! Even better, because this one gets stuck in your head like no other.
8:58: WHY DO THEY STILL LET HER MAKE MUSIC? SHE CANNOT SING.
9:00: Nobody is paying me millions of dollars to scream the days of the week off tempo and off pitch. And if this is the future, then just kill me right now.
9:05: What is that Jonas wearing on his face? Also, the one on stage left sounds supergay. I’ve never heard of this Lady Antebellum, but so far it’s nothing particularly interesting.
9:09: I wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to them, but it was enjoyable all the same.
9:10: Best Comedy Album. I think it’s gonna be Kathy Griffin.
9:11: Not surprising – Colbert for the win. I really just don’t find him that funny. And I’m 2/4 now.
9:17: Norah Jones is beyond irrelevant.
9:18: Record of the Year. I’m going with Gaga for this one.
9:19: I think I’m the only person I know who hates Kings of Leon. There is nothing original about their sound, their song is boring, they’re not attractive, and I don’t like the lead singer’s voice. And my predictions are down to 2/5. I’m failing.
9:21: Did I just fall into the tonedeaf Tonys? Why on earth did this happen? And Jamie Foxx is not even pretending to sing.
9:23: George Clinton is loving this, which is hilarious. And the person I thought was Lady Gaga turned out to be T-Pain. Beyond that, this completely sucks. How can you pick a song that’s completely auto-tuned for a LIVE performance? I’m in pain.
9:26: I could not pick Ke$ha or Justin Bieber out of a lineup if you paid me a million dollars. I don’t even know what he does. Like, what he’s famous for doing. And Ke$ha is obnoxious just because of the dollar sign in her name.
9:32: I truly cannot listen to Katy Perry speak. Best Rock Album: I’m going with Green Day.
9:33: 3/6. Building back my respectability.
9:37: Some songs should not be screamed. “America the Beautiful” is one of them.
9:39: I’m sorry, but the Grammys are not the place to have a folky, impossible-to-listen-to jam session.
9:46: Taylor Swift takes the stage. Cute guitar, and she’s so casually dressed. She doesn’t need the gimmicks, and I love it.
9:48: Stevie Nicks!! Fabulous surprise. Their voices complement each other beautifully.
9:50: This deconstructed, banjo version of “You Belong With Me” is absolutely phenomenal. I love when Taylor does her softer voice; her tone and expression are so beautiful.
9:54: I hate the 3-D gimmick, but let’s get ready to weep for the MJ tribute.
9:57: I have a lot of problems with this so far: #1: If you don’t have 3D glasses on, this all just looks fuzzy. #2: They should have had everyone start onstage so that the song isn’t interrupted by applause six times. #3: Michael should rest in peace and everything, but he was still a pedophile. He lived a difficult life and I don’t blame him for his mental problems that led to those actions, but it’s just so creepy to have a little girl walking around by herself in a garden in the MJ tribute video. I think that’s problematic. #4: Nobody sounds particularly good except for Michael. #5: Jennifer Hudson’s bangs look beyond stupid.
10:00: That was not particularly emotional. And I’m one who is quick to cry, but I didn’t get the least bit weepy.
10:01: The kids are on stage. I take back the non-weepiness.
10:08: I like Sheryl Crow, but I’m not sure she’s deserving of nine Grammys. That seems excessive. But Bon Jovi takes the stage, and this Jersey Girl is locking it up to listen to them.
10:10: Jon really gets better looking with age. It’s astounding. He’s had really fantastic work done. But I must say, I’ve never liked “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” I think it’s a pretty terrible song.
10:15: And his voice is clear as ever. Let’s see him nail the high notes at the end!
10:18: Rap/Sung Collaboration: I’M ON A BOAT FOR THE WIN, PLEASE!
10:19: I didn’t think that was actually going to win, but I did think “Dead and Gone” would win. So I fail on both counts. Rihanna/Jay-Z/Kanye won, and I’m 3/7.
10:24: I’m really bored. But God bless Wyclef Jean for his words about Haiti. That was the most interesting thing to happen in about 45 minutes.
10:28: As Jill just said, Andrea Bocelli’s performance was one of the best things to happen all night. And I always forget how much I like Mary J. Blige.
10:30: Snaps for Bocelli’s crazy ass high notes!
10:33: I just noticed that, accoring to the upcoming performance times, the Grammys are not ending at 11pm, as I had hoped. Just so y’all are aware, I’m not watching a minute past 11:00, because I am already bored and I’ve got work to do. So the liveblog will end before the end of the awards show, but I think you all will survive.
10:36: In the midst of a lot of boringness, now the President of Something Musical gets to give a nine hour speech about something no one cares about. Can’t the cast of Glee come onstage and perform?
10:40: Dude, nobody in that room is struggling to feed their families because of people who are illegally downloading music. Don’t even bother.
10:43: I enjoy listening to one Dave Matthews song in one sitting, but all their music sounds so much the same that I can’t take more than five minutes of them. But they do put on a nice-sounding live show.
10:46: They finally announced Lea Michele as being from Glee and Spring Awakening! It’s about time. I’m not sure why the hell she’s paired with Ricky Martin. Best female vocals: I think it’s Taylor.
10:48: I have to stop trying to outsmart the awards. Beyonce won for Halo, which is a pretty good song. But she’s wearing the 3rd awful outfit of the night. Now I’m 3/8. Yes, it’s taken them three hours to present eight awards.
10:56: I have no idea who “Maxwell” is, but I can’t handle how boring this is.
10:59: Whose idea was it to put elevator music live on the Grammys stage?
11:01: Ah, the Memoriam montage. I forgot about DJ AM’s death. This is always just a reminder of how quickly we forget.
11:03: Who got stuck sitting behind Gaga’s giant headpiece? They certainly aren’t getting their money’s worth.
11:04: I’m officially too bored to keep blogging. Sorry to end on such a lame note, but at least my red carpet recap will be up sometime tomorrow! Until then, go find something less boring than the Grammys to watch.
Liveblogging the SAG Awards
6:00 pm: E!’s live coverage of the red carpet begins.
6:04 pm: No one famous has arrived, which isn’t surprising, considering the awards show doesn’t actually start for two more hours. So I’m just watching Giuliana talk about herself. Kill me.
6:07: E! is showing the making of the award statues and the rolling out of the red carpet. They’re not even trying to pretend celebrities will be there anytime soon.
6:14: I hate when they show commercials in a box on the same screen as red carpet things, but it’s for Kendra and her baby, so I have to allow it. My family has a weird obsession with Kendra.
6:16: The gentleman they have interviewing Edie Falco is beyond insufferable. I don’t understand how he has a job that involves him speaking to people, let alone speaking on television. I may explode from listening to his voice.
6:22: Chris Colfer wants Julie Andrews to guest star on Glee. Don’t we all, baby doll. He looks gorgeous and he’s very well-spoken. And Asian, aka Tina, aka Jenna Ushkowitz, looks beautiful.
6:27: Betty White! What a fierce color she’s wearing. And it’s all glitzy and slutty. And she wants Neil Patrick Harris to play her in a Golden Girls remake. I wish we were friends.
6:31: Tracy Morgan is wasted. But like, wasted. He also feels the need to answer for his date, including thanking Giuliana for saying she is beautiful. I’m pretty offended, but he also said “Morgan Freeman could be my Daddy!” And I think he just said “cock.”
6:35: Carey Mulligan looks like a little boy and is boring. I’m gonna go make dumplings.
6:39: Cory Monteith of Glee knows that he is nothing compared to George Clooney. He’s a smart kid.
6:41: Christina Applegate looks like she had a weird eyelift or some bad Botox or something. She’s having a lot of trouble moving her face. Honey, get the plastic surgery done at least a few days before the show and give yourself time to heal!
6:44 Amber Riley is in the house and she looks fabulous.
6:48: If there really is a 3rd host for the Oscars, it should not be another person from 30 Rock, even though I worship Tina Fey. If they add anybody, it better be Conan.
6:57: Iiiiit’s FRITZY! Or Anna Kendrick, as she is more commonly known. She’s standing in a rather uncomfortable pose, with her arms crossed in front of her stomach, but the color of her dress is very lovely.
6:58: Tina Fey looks absolutely perfect. Great color, great fit, great hair, it’s all working for me. Until Giuliana referred to herself as a journalist in her desire to be honest about Tina’s outfit. Giuliana, get your head out of your ass. You are not a journalist. You are lucky that you’re not still working at that McDonalds.
7:01: Jane Lynch is just so likeable. Her jewelry is gorgeous, but the top of that dress is just way too much fabric for her.
7:03: Mark Salling looks quite dashing. Most people can’t be dashing in a little puffy mohawk, but Puck nails it.
7:07: Holly Hunter is so freaking tiny, with the most intense guns I’ve seen since Madonna/Kelly Ripa. I like her just because she makes Giuliani look like an awkward, fumbling giant.
7:12: Sherri Shephard’s nails are blue, fake, and shiny. I can’t even believe how tacky that is.
7:17: Kyra Sedgwick’s gown would be better suited as a bridal gown, but it is very beautiful. I would just never go for something that formal at the SAG Awards. And I’m really not a fan of her hair, especially when the camera is showing her right side.
7:19: My girl Lea Michelle is in the house. Her Malandrino gown fits her like a dream, the color is very unusual, and her hair and makeup are perfect. I can’t believe she nailed it three award shows in a row.
7:21: Julia Louis-Dreyfus looks too awkward to wear such a sexy dress. But she said the words we all know are true: “Ya gotta wear Spanx.”
7:22: “Wow, Justin. You look homeless.” – My roommate Roxie sums it perfectly. His hair is back to the 90s over-gelled afro, which is sort of funny, but sort of sad. And the beard is excessive.
7:29: Sandra Bullock’s dress is awful. Like she let her gay seven-year-old pick it out for her. Before someone stalked her, danced around in front of her house with animal fur, and ran over her husband with her car. (Rick, that was for you.)
7:33: Matthew Morrison is more charming than I could have imagined, and he looks super cute. He has a real sense of humor about himself, and still looks amazed and thankful to be where he is. I hope he doesn’t lose that.
7:35: Steve Carrell’s wife Nancy looks so lovely. I think they’re such a seemingly normal, happy couple. And apparently, he does full-frontal nudity in his upcoming movie with Tina Fey? I hope that’s real, and Nancy wasn’t just being silly.
7:41: Watching this boy swoon over Kevin Bacon is embarrassing to watch. Honey, either keep your shit together, or get a new job.
7:43: Jane Krakowski looks fine. Ironically, she does not look nearly as good as Tina Fey, who is supposed to be the Rhoda to her Mary (at least, on 30 Rock).
7:47: Gabourey Sidibe is pretty hilarious, but they’re pushing the sassy gay man/sassy black woman relationship a little too hard. We get it. It’s enough.
7:52: Colin Firth looks old.
7:55: Caught a brief glimpse of Helen Mirren. She looks absolutely unfuckingbelievable. Better than most of the 20-somethings there. That woman is a goddess.
8:00: Switching from E! to TNT for the actual show. Overall thoughts on the red carpet: I hate Giuliana and everyone who works for E!, but a lot of people looked beautiful and seemed charming.
8:05: Kate Hudson looks awful. The hair, the dress, it’s all wrong. My pick for who should win Best Actor in a Comedy: Alec Baldwin. But I’ll be happy as long as Charlie Sheen doesn’t win.
8:07: The winner is… Alec Baldwin! Do I get to take a shot now?
8:09: Diane Kruger looks perfect from the front, but I really dislike the butt rouching technique on the back. I dig her earrings, though.
8:11: Female Actor in a Comedy Series. My pick: Tina Fey, of course.
8:12: And she wins! I’m 2 for 2 so far. Also, I think I like what Anna Paquin is wearing, but I’m not sure. Tina Fey is glowing, and I love her more every day.
8:14: Tina Fey makes the first awkward/hilarious NBC/Conan Feud joke of the evening. More to come.
8:19: Everybody is freaking out over Jane Lynch. I am too. I just love to watch her speak.
8:20: The comedy montage is pretty epic. Especially because it featured Jason Segel’s “I got a surprise for you!”
8:25: Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy. My vote: GLEE, GLEE, GLEE!
8:26: 3 for 3! Yay for Gleeeee! Every single person up there looks so beautiful.
8:28: Gabourey and Monique, you’re talking about the movie you were in. Why does it seem so obvious that you’re reading off a teleprompter?
8:29: Helen Mirren takes the stage, and my heart. Everything about her is so regal. Male Actor in a Supporting Role. My vote: I missed every single one of these films, but I heard Christoph Waltz was amazing, so I’m rooting for him.
8:31: 4/4. I’m loving this Waltz fellow. What a heartfelt speech. Also, according to Nate, his son is a Rabbi.
8:38: Felicity Huffman looks too skinny. Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series. I don’t watch dramas, but my vote is Glenn Close.
8:40: Ah, I got this one wrong. Julianna Margulies takes the win. I really don’t like her dress. Too much fabric, ill-fitting, and who wears velvet in LA? (Credit to Amy for that one.)
8:43: Jenna Fisher is super-cute, but I’m not crazy about that prom dress. Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama. Again, I have no point of reference for this, but I’m going with Jon Hamm.
8:45: Damn, I was actually going to say that, until I switched to Jon Hamm. But Michael C. Hall certainly deserves this.
8:46: Carey Mulligan still looks like a little boy, and I don’t like her dress.
8:48: Ensemble in a Drama. I’m sticking with Mad Men for this one.
8:50: 5/7. Mad Men FTW.
8:52: Jon Hamm alleges that the Mad Men crew is better than the Glee crew. Can they please have a rumble?
9:03: Betty White is such a rock star.
9:10: They zoomed in on John Krasinski and Ed Helms applauding Betty White. That was a pretty random choice.
9:11: Betty takes the stage, slowly but gracefully. It is very moving to see the whole audience, from Sophia Loren to George Clooney, give her a standing ovation. She’s quite a woman.
9:12: She calls Sandra Bullock plain. BETTY WHITE FTW. Bitch is still sassy as hell.
9:13: “I was only 88 last Sunday, so I’ve still got lots more to do!” And then she sort of makes a sex joke. Phenomenal.
9:14: Betty White has made two sex jokes. I am so happy.
9:20: Very much a fan of the color of Anna Kendrick’s dress. And Stanley Tucci is just such a cutie. Female Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries. I’m calling this one for Jessica Lange.
9:22: Drew Barrymore wins! But I’m a little confused about her dress. I love how flustered she is.
9:26: Male Actor in a TV Movie/Miniseries. I’ll say Kevin Bacon.
9:28: 6/9. Kevin Bacon’s suit is a little too youthful for him, but I still love him. And that was a beautiful speech.
9:30: Sigourney Weaver can barely walk in her shoes. And I’m pretty sure she’s worn that dress to like, eight other awards shows.
9:31: A simultaneous “Ohhh,” from me and Amy when Brittany Murphy’s face appeared. Like we’d forgotten that it had really happened.
9:32: Farrah Fawcett was just beyond beautiful.
9:33: I teared up when Bea Arthur’s face came up.
9:34: And I almost lost it at Patrick Swayze. I think we all spent so much time analyzing Michael Jackson’s death that I didn’t have time to process a lot of the other ones.
9:40: Female Actor in a Supporting Role: I’m going with Mo’nique.
9:41: 7/10. I like how she’s stopping to kiss the cast and crew on the way to the stage. Her emotional intensity makes me want to cry when she’s not even saying anything sad. She just looks so astounded that she is standing up there.
9:43: Oh, look, it’s tomorrow’s worst-dressed list, and Penelope Cruz.
9:51: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Meryl Streep. Thank God. Male Actor in a Leading Role. I’m making the obvious vote for Mr. Clooney.
9:53: Jeff Bridges! You go, man. What a fun, light-hearted speech. And his wife looked so proud.
9:56: Female Actor in a Leading Role. I’m going with Gabourey.
9:57: Two fantastic weekends in a row for Ms. Bullock. I’m 7/12, but she’s 2/2.
10:00: Clooney’s up. AND HE MAKES A SEX JOKE ABOUT BETTY WHITE FOR THE WIN!
10:02: Best Ensemble. I’m going with Hurt Locker.
10:03: I wasn’t listening to the nominees and didn’t realize Inglorious was up for it. Otherwise I would’ve chosen them. But congrats, boys and Diane! I finish the night at 7/13, which isn’t bad, considering I didn’t see like any movies this year.
And we’re done! Tune in tomorrow for some red carpet photos and character assassinations. Good night, and thanks for reading!
