2008 emmys (81 posts)
Heath, Brad & Angelina Score SAG Noms
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The Heath Ledger Oscar moment seems ever closer.
The late Dark Knight star earned the near-mandatory Screen Actors Guild nomination as the field for the 15th Annual SAG Awards was revealed this morning.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were among the other top film nominees.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Doubt, Frost/Nixon, Milk and Slumdog Millionaire will vie for SAG's equivalent of Oscar's Best Picture honor: Best Ensemble, Film. Doubt leads all nominees, with five nods.
The Dark Knight's cast, Leonardo DiCaprio and Clint Eastwood were among the snubbed.
Ledger was nominated in the supporting actor category; Pitt and Jolie as best leads, for Benjamin Button and Changeling, respectively.
On the television side, 30 Rock, John Adams, Mad Men and The Closer scored a leading three nominations apiece.
Individually, actress Taraji P. Henson led the formidable pack with three nominations, two for her work in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and one as a member of the Boston Legal ensemble.
Fey, Stewart and Colbert Cast the '08 Ticket
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A lot of you won’t wanna believe it, but most Americans have little to no say who gets picked to set up shop in the White House. Especially when voting booths are “myseriously” still on the fritz in tons of places. But at least we can still pick and choose who gets to play who in political parodies. No ballots necessary.
Picking Tina Fey as Sarah Palin was cake—we noticed a resemblance right off the bat. Backstage at the big E, we asked the jovial Jon Stewart who should costume up and play the Obamas. “We vote Tina Fey again,” said Johnny, happily watching his pal Tina pick up her second gold gal of the night onscreen. “And Amy Poehler.”
Jon’s frenemy Stephen Colbert was also hanging around backstage, so it was only fair to let Stephie cast the McCains. “[Don] Rickles obviously, would be good. And maybe me for Sarah Palin, because I also have no business being vice president.” And Cindy? “I’ll do Cindy, too.” We’re sure you would, Colbie. Only thing is, Cindy keeps her escapades very much on the DL, you’re too high profile for that.
When the wonder woman, Ms. Fey herself, came backstage, we asked her what comes to her mind when she hears the phrase President Palin. Guess she’s already sick being typecast as S.P., cause T.F. responded, “I want to be done playing this lady November 5. So if anyone can help me be done by November 5, that would be great.” Everyone in the room applauded, seeming to agree with the gal. “I mean she seems like a perfectly nice lady,” the funnylady shruggingly added. Tina-hon, you already won, darling. No need to be too PC now.
—Additional sass by Taryn Ryder and Becky Bain
30 Rock: Are the Emmy Winners Gettin' Busy?
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Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) and Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) are never, ever, ever getting together on 30 Rock.
Newly trophied Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Tina Fey has repeatedly said "no way José" to the idea of a Jack-Liz hookup—and all that schoopmy "shippy" B.S. is totally beneath an outstanding comedic television program like 30 Rock anyway. Right?
Sure, except, well, I checked the weather forecast for 30 Rock season three, and I think that a cold day in hell could be coming to pass...
Emmy Hangover: Ricky, Rex, Billy and Jean
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Let's hope Ricky Gervais wins an Emmy next year for his appearance on this year's Emmys. So obviously the real star of the show every moment he was onscreen; the sarcastic Brit had more presence than all five hosts (save for Seacrest, 'course, not like we're supposed to say that). Who wants to start the petition to make Gervie next year's host? R.G. has already made a living portraying people so similar to himself, which is usually enough to make everyone chuckle into hysterics.
"I don't do accents, I don't wear wigs," Rick told us right before doing the show Sunday night. "The thing is, if you wear a wig or makeup, you have to wake up early, and I'm staying in bed, so I use this hair, this face and this accent. I don't care if it works or not, but I'm not going out of my way for anyone."
So besides entertaining on Emmys night, what are British people better at than Americans? Rick-hon thought for a sec: "In the Olympics we [win] all the posh sports. Like rowing and equestrian—the things you have to be born into privilege to be able to start." Funny, in America, if you're born into privilege, there's no time to learn any sports since you're too busy filming your own reality show. Très amusing.
Unforch, Ricky didn't win against Paul Giamatti's John Adams, but the bloke's got other accomplishments where it matters: "I cowrote a song with [Extras guest star] David Bowie, that's not bad is it?" R.G. wondered. "I think John Lennon did as well. Me and John Lennon. I'm the same as John Lennon."
In honor of Gervais' stealing the whole damn show, here's some other quotes from our Emmy-weekend vault we just couldn't keep to ourselves:
Exclusive! Totally Crashing the Emmy Stage
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What exactly goes on in the wings backstage at the Emmy Awards? I got a firsthand peek, and this is what I saw:
First of all, it is a crowded space. Very crowded.
The five cohosts were jammed into one corner watching the show on a small flat screen. Last-minute touch-ups happen on the spot, like Ryan Seacrest getting his tie straightened by one of the many minions buzzing about. There's a makeup and hair station for anyone who needs some fixin'.
Presenters get to practice their lines just before going onstage with a miniature teleprompter shoved into another corner. I spotted Kate Walsh doin' a read-through after chatting with Wayne Brady.
And what else? Well...
Get Kristin's Emmy-Night Gown!
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Get the Clothes Off Our Backs! The coral Hugo Boss Black Collection gown with an Empire waist that E!'s resident TV insider Kristin Dos Santos wore on the red carpet of the 60th Annual Emmy Awards will be auctioned off to support children's charities. Visit the official Clothes Off Our Backs website or check out the video below for more information!
Let Them Eat Cupcakes: Stars Party At Swagtastic Soiree
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The first celeb to hit the carpet at Entertainment Tonight and People magazine's party, held at the Disney Concert Hall, hadn't seen any of the Emmys.
"I have no idea what's going on," Jonathan Schaech confessed, before adding that he was rooting for his Emmy nominated ex-wife Christina Applegate.
"I've been sending a lot of love and support," he said, in regards to her recent breast cancer diagnosis. "She's doing great. She's a real hero."
Although Christina didn't go home with an award, Jeremy Piven got the statue for the third time. So does this mean his head will get huge?
"His head's not going to get bigger," dished Entourage costar Rex Lee. "If anything, I think this humbled him a little bit."
90210's Ryan Eggold stopped to squash the rumors about Shenae Grimes and Jessica Stroup being too skinny. "I see them eating cheeseburgers all day, every day."
Brooke Shields, clad in Badgley Mischka, also had food on the mind when asked what she was looking forward to at the fete. "Billy Idol, a cupcake and a great gift bag!"
The cupcakes she referred to were set up inside at the Crumbs dessert bar, which proved to be just as popular as the regular dinner buffet featuring Spanish cuisine such as paella. And the gift bag guests got were so heavy, people could barely carry it to their cars!
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Neil Patrick Harris hightailed it inside with his beau in tow just in time to see Billy take the stage. Newly single Nicolette Sheridan also arrived fashionably late with a girlfriend.
Paula Abdul seemed to be rekindling things with her restauranteur boyfriend JT Torregiani. Although the two broke up in June, JT and Paula were sharing a table together inside the bash.
The award for the weirdest couple of the evening goes to Lipstick Jungle's Lindsay Price and Larry Birkhead. They were by each other's side the entire night.
Also hanging at the soiree: Emmy winner Jeff Probst, Kristen Chenoweth, John Krasinski and Kathy Griffin.
Is Kristin Chenoweth Dating Jeff Probst? We Know
Wait a minute. Is Kristin Chenoweth dating Jeff Probst?
Last night at the ET/People party, I asked Emmy's first Reality Host winner (that's Probsty) about the rumors regarding the Emmy nominee, and he told me: "All I will say about Kristin Chenoweth and I being romantically linked is that I have kept secrets on Survivor for 17 seasons? Am I keeping one now? You tell me."
Sly bastard. But you aren't gonna get away with it that fast, Mr. Tiki Torch Snuffer. The girl that's so divine Will Arnett wants to put her in his pocket, Kristin herself, hit the carpet only minutes later and told us exclusively exactly where things stand with her romantic entanglements. Check it out in the video above, where she also talks about her throwdown at the car wash with Holland Taylor.
Then keep clicking for video of Lee Pace's true feelings about winning (Warning: You will like him even more)...
Party Scoop: Hatin' on L.C., Runnin' With LiLo
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Bitter, party of one! Californication star Madeline Zima ain't too happy about Lauren Conrad's rise to Emmy presenter.
"I know she's on television, but she's not an actor," Zima sneered about The Hills starlet at TV Guide's post-awards party at the Kress in Hollywood. "That's a little ridiculous, I think. I mean, nothing against her, but...I'm not so down with that."
Let's just hope they didn't run into each other inside the party, where Ms. Conrad was hanging with Hills buddy Lo Bosworth.
Who else was there? Well...
No Deal for Emmy Ratings
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Reality bit for the Emmys.
If ratings estimates hold, last night's show could go down as the least-watched Emmy telecast on record.
From 8-11 p.m., the ABC telecast averaged 12.2 million, down 6 percent from last year's Nielsen-challenged affair, and on par with the record-low 12.3 million who caught the show in 1990.
Let Them Eat Cupcakes: Stars Party at Swagtastic Soiree
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The first celeb to hit the carpet at Entertainment Tonight and People magazine's party, held at the Disney Concert Hall, hadn't seen any of the Emmys.
"I have no idea what's going on," Jonathan Schaech confessed, before adding that he was rooting for his Emmy nominated ex-wife Christina Applegate.
"I've been sending a lot of love and support," he said, in regards to her recent breast cancer diagnosis. "She's doing great. She's a real hero."
Although Christina didn't go home with an award, Jeremy Piven got the statue for the third time. So does this mean his head will get huge?
"His head's not going to get bigger," dished Entourage costar Rex Lee. "If anything, I think this humbled him a little bit."
90210's Ryan Eggold stopped to squash the rumors about Shenae Grimes and Jessica Stroup being too skinny. "I see them eating cheeseburgers all day, every day."
Brooke Shields, clad in Badgley Mischka, also had food on the mind when asked what she was looking forward to at the fete. "Billy Idol, a cupcake and a great gift bag!"
The cupcakes she referred to were set up inside at the Crumbs dessert bar, which proved to be just as popular as the regular dinner buffet featuring Spanish cuisine such as paella. And the gift bag guests got were so heavy, people could barely carry it to their cars!
Neil Patrick Harris hightailed it inside with his beau in tow just in time to see Billy take the stage. Newly single Nicolette Sheridan also arrived fashionably late with a girlfriend.
Paula Abdul seemed to be rekindling things with her restauranteur boyfriend JT Torregiani. Although the two broke up in June, JT and Paula were sharing a table together inside the bash.
Also hanging at the soiree: Emmy winner Jeff Probst, Kristen Chenoweth, John Krasinski, Kathy Griffin and Larry Birkhead.
