Sunday’s Oscar telecast commenced with a humorous nod to one of last year ‘s most daring and innovative movies, but by the end of the night it had turned into a celebration of the halcyon days of cinema past. While “Inception ” and ” The King ‘s Speech ” each earned four awards ,...
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A series of surprises livened up Sunday night's Grammy ceremony—Eminem was kept in the rap award ghetto, Arcade Fire scored an upset, and the Bieber went down. All this, and the night's many performances, recapped, put under the microscope, and dissected for your pleasure.
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I like my Golden Globes ceremonies like I like my friends — drunk and trashy. That's why I was relieved when host Ricky Gervais opened Sunday night's show with a reference to Charlie Sheen's hotel-room debauchery.
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Why not create a decadent sparkling wine bar this New Year's Eve? It takes more effort than simply opening a bottle of Champagne, but not much. Here's what you do in a few easy steps ...
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If you're still looking for something to serve with your cocktails on New Year's Eve, look no further than "arancine"--a big recipe revelation on a small plate.
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What can American Idol do next season to regain its buzz? Here are 10 suggestions.
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Spring is in sight, but the days are still dreary and cold. Take advantage of blood oranges, mandarins and Meyer lemons for some fresh citrus-centric cocktail. Here are three suggestions.
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They overcame disease, the deaths of loved ones, and shattered families to make it to 'American Idol'. Ryan Seacrest warned he Hollywood round would be the toughest week of their lives. A bit presumptuous considering all their real-life gloom and doom, no?
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The Grammys might not have "put a ring on it," but bestowed Beyonce with some serious precious metal—six trophies to add to the seven she had previously won. But the show itself, increasingly full of odd pairings and stunts, is no longer about the music.
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Leave it to master of awkward comedy Ricky Gervais to leave his fellow stars twitching in discomfiture at Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards ceremony.
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Movies of Our Times: U.S. Retrospection and 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance'