Golden Globes Announce First Set of Presenters

The Golden Globes are this Sunday, Jan. 12 and the first group of presenters have been announced. Who is your favorite actor on the list?

KEVIN BACON, JULIE BOWEN, LAURA DERN,

ROBERT DOWNEY JR., JIMMY FALLON, COLIN FARRELL,

MILA KUNIS, JENNIFER LAWRENCE, UMA THURMAN AND

REESE WITHERSPOON TO PRESENT AT THE

71^ST ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARDS ON JANUARY 12, 2014

           

HOLLYWOOD, CA, January 6, 2014 – Kevin Bacon (2010 Golden Globe Award winner; 1995,1997 Golden Globe Award nominee), Julie Bowen, Laura Dern (2012, 2009, 1993 Golden Globe Award winner; 1999, 1992 Golden Globe Award nominee; 1982 Miss. Golden Globe),Robert Downey Jr. (2010, 2001, 1994 Golden Globe winner; 2009, 1993 Golden Globe Award nominee), Jimmy Fallon, Colin Farrell (2009 Golden Globe Award winner), Mila Kunis (2011 Golden Globe Award nominee), Jennifer Lawrence (2014 Golden Globe Award nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture; 2013 Golden Globe Award winner; 2011 Golden Globe Award nominee), Uma Thurman (2003 Golden Globe Award winner; 2005, 2004, 1995 Golden Globe Award nominee) and Reese Witherspoon(2006 Golden Globe Award winner; 2002, 2000 Golden Globe Award nominee) are the first set of presenters announced by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for the 71^st Annual Golden Globe Awards.

The star-studded ceremony, hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the second year in a row,  will air on Sunday, January 12, 2014, LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC with the pre-show from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (PST)/7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST), and main telecast from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST)/8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) from the Beverly Hilton. The 71^st Annual Golden Globe Awards will be seen in more than 192 countries and is produced by dick clark productions in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.  

Theo Kingma is President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Allen Shapiro, CEO of dick clark productions and Barry Adelman, Executive VP of Television at dick clark productions, will serve as executive producers.

About the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:

Founded in the 1940s during World War II, the HFPA was originally comprised of a handful of LA based overseas journalists who sought to bridge the international community with Hollywood, and to provide distraction from the hardships of war through film.  Seventy years later, members of the HFPA represent 55 countries with a combined readership of 250 million in some of the world’s most respected publications.  Each year, the organization holds the third most watched awards show on television, the Golden Globe Awards, which have enabled the organization to donate more than $18 million to entertainment related charities and scholarship programs. For more information, please visitwww.hfpa.org and www.goldenglobes.com and follow us on Twitter (@goldenglobes) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/goldenglobes) for exclusive celebrity videos and up to the minute Golden Globes news!

About dick clark productions, inc.:

dick clark productions (dcp) is the world’s largest producer and proprietor of televised events.  dcp produces perennial hits such as the “American Music Awards,” “Golden Globe Awards,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”  dcp also produces popular weekly television programming, including “So You Think You Can Dance,” and owns one of the world’s most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries with more than 55 years of dcp’s award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming.  In 2014,dcp will debut “The PEOPLE MAGAZINE Awards” on NBC and joint venture Keshet DCP will premiere the weekly television series “Rising Star” on ABC.   For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.

Jesse Eisenberg: The Worst Press Junket Interview Ever?

By now, many of you have seen the above interview with Now You See Me star Jesse Eisenberg and Univision reporter Romina Puga. If you haven't seen it, watch the awkward interview before you read some of my thoughts.

I've talked a lot about press junkets in the past. It is seriously speed dating for reporters since we get a timed 4-10 minutes (about 15 minutes if you are a big outlet like E!) to ask every question about the movie while trying to navigate asking a personal question which is often forbidden.  On average, you are in the room with the celebrity for 4-5 minutes.

The stars are often tired and cranky if your interview time is in the afternoon. The junkets can often be two to three days of reporters marching in and out of your room. Some interviews can be fun, but I know they hear the same questions over and over again. It's tedious...however, they are paid very well to act in the film, so part of the job is to promote the film. It comes with the territory of being an actor.

Some celebrities are masters at make each interview seem fresh and interesting. My recent interview with Gwyneth Paltrow is one example. On the other hand,  I struggled through an interview with Reese Witherspoon even with her America's Sweetheart image. (Although that reputation took a hit recently.)

In some ways, I watch this video and think Eisenberg is being a big old jerk in answering some of these questions.  He possibly had a very long day of interviews, but he's an actor. He can fake it even if he doesn't like the questions.

On the other hand, I know I am watching a young, inexperienced reporter just by her questions. She went in with a gimmick and it didn't work. A more experienced journalist might have been able to save the interview and gone back to more basic junket questions just to get the footage they needed. I'm not sure if Puga reviews her questions with an editor or a producer beforehand, but it is always good to have another person review your junket questions before you go in the room. It's just a good reminder for entertainment journalists to always be prepared with a Plan B if your original set of questions is bombing. Remember, you need to make those 4-5 minutes count!

While I think this video is a great learning tool for all of us in the industry--entertainment reporters and actors, I don't think it did either Eisenberg nor Puga any favors. It makes him look obnoxious and it makes her look incompetent at her job.  I don't think I would have released the video, but Puga and her outlet did. She also wrote a blog about it as well....and it makes me sad to hear how awful she felt in that room. No one deserves that--ever.

Watch the video and give me your thoughts in the comments below!

Media Mondays

Flying over the Grand Canyon last week while traveling back to LA.

How was your Cinco de Mayo?  Mine was spent rehearsing in Houston and eating a taco at Taco Cabana. Nothing too fancy for me this year, but I need to be on my A-game this week for work.

If you missed my media appearances last week, they are all here in one tidy pile:

AfterBuzz TV DWTS: As always, it warrants its own page. You can find it here.

My article for Starpulse was the top trending item on Google for the Tony Awards...woo hoo!

The Tony Awards Nominations:  Sutton Foster and Jesse Tyler Ferguson in one room?  Oh yes!  View it here.

Eat.Taste.Live:  Joel Bryant and I wrap up our yummy experiences after the show. I mad the strawberry quinoa salad a few days later. It's so darn good!



Tom Barnard Podcast:  Ahh, we talked about Maria Shriver needing a bacon cheeseburger, Stephen Baldwin's tax bill, and General Hospital. How's that for eclectic? I come in at 4:45.

The Radio Dish:  Mary and I chatted about the Daytime Emmys, a Two and a Half Men star gets a raise, and IronMan 3! I come in at the 21:30 mark.

On set last week with some super white legs....whoa!

Cocktails and Conversation:  What is happening down in Atlanta?  Reese gets arrested, Chris Kelly passes away.....it's a crazy town.  I jump in at the 0:15 minute mark.

SheKnows:
More Reese Witherspoon arrest footage: Hubby blames her!--I'd like to say I'm surprised by this, but I'm not. 
Amanda Bynes to Jenny McCarthy on Twitter--"You're ugly!"--The story is bizarre, hilarious, and sad.
Pink dishes on her date with Joey Fatone--2 Cute 2 B 4gotten.

Red Carpet Closet Archives: Reese Witherspoon Interview

Based on the news of Reese Witherspoon's arrest yesterday, I made a comment about the actress on Twitter that sparked a lot of you to search for our interview together.  This press junket took place in either late January or early February (It was released in mid-February.) for the release of her film This Means War. I interviewed her along with Chris Pine and Tom Hardy for iVillage.

This is the interview:

My Adventures with the ILX

My first day with the Acura ILX was a really good one.  Here are some of the things I did during my first day with the vehicle.  And by the way, it's a hybrid, so you know I was super psyched!

I kicked off my day by co-hosting, Good Morning, Spreecast, with Seth Everett.  We talked about everything from Kristen Stewart to Elmo to the fact that Fifty Shades of Grey is just commercial porn....and oh yeah, I danced in my pjs to Gangham Style.  That was unfortunate.  See it all here.

I drove the ILX around taking me to my BarWorks class as you can tell from my workout gear in the top photo. I decided that the back-up camera with multi-view was my favorite feature of the day.  I have a back-up camera in my current vehicle and I always say it is a necessary piece of equipment, but the ILX actually guides me in reverse.  As someone who is an embarrassing parallel parker, this is going to be key for me this week.  Maybe I will finally parallel park in three turns of the wheel for once.

A snapshot of the back-up camera in reverse with the guiding lines.  Pretty cool, right?

This shot gives you a better idea of the screen size too.

I then drove back home to do a couple of entertainment spots on Driving with Gass in Phoenix and The Radio Dish in Kansas City all while finishing up my entertainment pieces of the day for SheKnows like this one:  

Finally, I learned my co-host, AJ Gibson, and I were nominated for an IAWTV Award along with our show, AfterbuzzTV's So You Think You Can Dance after show.  Holy cow, what a day!  See the live announcement below:

Tomorrow is definitely going to be an adventurous day in the ILX as I have a screening to attend, a little bit of beauty to work in, and a fun fan chat about last night's Twilight premiere on Spreecast.

Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a week with the ILX for yourself.  It's so easy to enter.  Info is here.

If you want to join my Twilight fan chat, it's happening at 5pm PST today at this link.  See you there!

By the way, the winner of my Twilight giveaway has been announced.  Congrats to Elle A!  I sent you an email so make sure to send me your mailing address.  



Acura has invited me to test the new ILX and share my honest thoughts through social media. I may receive product, access or content, but all commentary is my own. 

Top 3 Looks From The 2012 Cannes Film Festival

The 2012 Cannes Film Festival has come and gone, but this red carpet is equally as important to fashion as the Academy Awards and the Met Ball.  Female stars are expected to bring their A-game and it is imperative for stylists to treat this red carpet with a European sophistication and elegance.  This year brought out the best in three women who stood out amongst the rest.  Take a look at my Top 3 Looks from Cannes:

1.  Nicole Kidman:  Nicole has always been one who takes fashion risks that sometimes pay off and other times they are disastrous, but I always like that she's willing to try. I love that she's back on the red carpet and in color.  For a long time, she has been washed out in white, beige, and black, so I am glad she realized it was time to bag the neutrals and wow us with a gorgeous dusty rose gown. I am a fan of the asymmetrical lines to the top of the gown that swoops around to reveal an open back with the crystal detailing. Here are the details on the dress:

Designer: Lanvin/Custom Made by Alber Elbaz
Jewelry:  Cartier

2.  Reese Witherspoon:  Does this woman know how to do pregnancy on the red carpet or what? Reese has hit two major red carpet events with sophisticated elegance and grace.....and a growing baby bump.  Reese has also been hit or miss for me in the past, but I think she's feeling great right now and it's showing in her recent public appearances.  The color and slit up the front are winners for me, but like Nicole, it's the back of the gown that adds a bit of drama to complete the ensemble.  Here are the details on the dress:

Designer:  Custom-made Atelier Versace
Jewelry: Chopard
Shoes:  Versace

3.  Eva Longoria:  Okay, I am never a fan of her red carpet looks.  Eva is very petite and I feel like she dresses in gowns overwhelming on her tiny frame.  Well, not this time.  Eva was dressed by Michael Angel, L'Oreal Paris' official stylist.  Eva was there as the official ambassador for the brand at the film festival. She had several wonderfully divine looks that enhanced her natural beauty and they did not overwhelm her small frame, but this one was my favorite. The train of the dress reminds me of the Versace dress Penelope Cruz wore the year she was nominated for the film, Volver.  Here are the details of her dress:

Designer:  Marchesa

What do you think of my Top 3 choices? Did I hit the mark or did I miss someone?

Don't forget to read the 2012 Hollywood Stylist List. Find out who dresses your favorite stars.

Baby Bump Watch 2012: Jennifer Aniston

I cannot believe I'm going to do this.  I just joked about it in this post, but I am hearing rumblings in and around Hollywood that Jennifer Aniston is indeed pregnant.  It's a hard one to grasp because the tabloids have made this poor woman pregnant so many times over the last decade that she would put Octomom to shame.  Some recent clues include Jen canceling an event appearance at the last minute (And she's known to be one to honor her commitments, something that is rare in this town.) because she had the "flu".  These excuses can easily be explained, but I've now heard the rumor from two reliable sources.  So, this is officially my next Baby Bump Watch 2012 pick.  Do you think I am crazy or do you think that she's going to have a baby with Justin Theroux?  Only time will tell, but let me know how crazy you think I am in the comments below, on Twitter, or on Facebook.  (And remember, I correctly guessed Reese and Megan this year!)

A tell-tale sign of being pregnant and hiding the bump from the paparazzi or just carrying her sweater over her arm?  You decide.  

You have two more days to enter my Gift Bag Giveaway.  Click over here for more information and the entry form.

UPDATE:  So, I went to sleep last night and woke up to find this post had exploded with traffic from a particular forum.  First of all, welcome to my site!  Second, I wouldn't make up a rumor just to have hits on a post.  I've had enough credible evidence passed along to me that gave me reason enough to write about this.  I can't promise that it is 100% accurate, but if I am wrong, I will also post that information as well.  I'm not a gossip site, so there is no reason for me to print every rumor and Hollywood tale I hear from the red carpet.  (You have to take me out for a cocktail to hear those stories.)  If you have any questions, you can contact me here or hit me up on Twitter, Facebook, or the comments below.  Thanks!

UPDATE: May 18th:  Everyone is asking me the same questions, so if I have any news to report, it will be posted here.  I am looking into all of this, I promise, but I am not going to report anything until I know it is accurate and factual.  Have a great weekend, y'all!

UPDATE:  June 2nd:  Hi! I've read all of your comments and emails and I still have not official news for or against an Aniston pregnancy.  I do have a couple of things to mention though:  one of my sources has gone completely silent which can mean either they are completely right and need to keep quiet or they are completely wrong and they need to keep quiet.  That doesn't help our cause any.  I can confirm that as of yesterday, Jen is slated to walk the red carpet with Justin Theroux (Meaning they are both attending. I'm not saying they will be hand-in-hand on that red carpet.) tomorrow at the MTV Movie Awards.  Will that give us any clue?  Maybe.  However, after I had called a bump watch on Reese Witherspoon, she paraded around like this and then I was in the same room with her for our interview and both times I didn't believe she was pregnant......until it was 100% confirmed two and a half months later.   So this original post was on May 14th.......patience is key here.

I won't confirm or deny anything until I have the facts.  The first trimester for any woman is a sensitive time, sometimes people have miscarriages, many celebs are waiting until their 4th or 5th month to confirm when they are actually showing, or maybe she isn't pregnant....there are so many factors.  Remember, people do work through their pregnancies, so being on a movie set doesn't confirm or deny anything. Sarah Jessica Parker had racy sex scenes with a baby bump during Season 4 of Sex and the City.  We're The Millers is still considered a film in pre-production, but everything I am hearing leads to a late June or early July shoot which includes Jennifer a part of that cast. So, the news is still "Is she or isn't she?", but I figure we will know the truth very soon.   Have a great weekend!  KB

**People are now asking me how do you know she will be at MTV Movie Awards with Justin tomorrow?  Please remember:  I am an entertainment journalist, I work with PR, agents, managers, studios, etc, I will NEVER reveal my sources....BUT if you followed my blog or my social media pages, you knew I worked with MTV twice this week:  once here and then here. I'm interested in telling you the truth, not tabloid lies. If I hear that information changes, I will let you know, but this information about her appearance was true as of Friday night, June 1st.  Now, back to my weekend...I have to interview the cast of Rock of Ages today.....and no, I am not interviewing Justin.  I adore you guys, you are the most dedicated fans Jen could ever ask for and you sure keep me on my toes. :) **

**June 3rd UPDATE: Hmmm, I had someone working the show check on seating for tonight's show.  There is no Seating Card for Aniston.  I also found B-roll of the Seating Cards and I do not see one for Jen or Justin. Watch the footage and see if you agree.  You can watch here.  I'm working hard to find out what is happening before the show begins.**

 I know you have all seen this June 1st photo.  Pregnant or not pregnant, it doesn't matter.  That's a hot body!  I'm working out even more tomorrow.

Best On-screen Dirtbag Winner at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards.  Congratulations, Jen! (And thanks to my original source for being accurate about Jen.  I was wrong about Justin, but I am glad to see Jen was there.)
Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images

June 17, 2012:  I don't have any updates on Jen today. However, I thought we should give a little love to Justin and Rock of Ages.  I personally loved the movie.  You can see some of my interviews with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Julianne Hough here.   My Malin Akerman interview became a part of our iVillage Father's Day piece here.   Did you see the movie?  What did you think?  Let's discuss the film over here. (I don't want to confuse it with our Jen post.) 

June 26, 2012:  Is our Baby Bump Watch also including an Engagement Watch?  Take a look at my post here.  

July 19, 2012:  I know we are nearing the time when the question will be answered:  Is she or isn't she?  I've had so many questions, comments, and support from you guys, I really appreciate it!  It's hard to keep up with answering all of the comments plus working the rest of my entertainment reporting gigs, so I've decided to do something fun.  How about a live webcast?  I will answer as many of your questions and comments as possible.  If I can get 10 of you to respond that you want to do this, then I will do it on Monday, July 23rd at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET for 30 minutes.  If you want me to do this, comment below.....but remember, I need at least 10 responses by the end of today to make this happen.  Ready, set, go! 

July 20, 2012:  The Spreecast is officially happening!  If you have questions, make sure to RSVP and get your questions in here.  The live chat will happen Monday, July 23rd at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET for 30 minutes.  I will be covering the entertainment news of the day and answering your Aniston questions that I haven't been able to get to lately because I have been working.  See you on 
Monday, this should be fun!

July 24, 2012:  Thank you to everyone that joined me last night for our live chat.  That was SO much fun.....especially once I stopped talking to myself and learned to turn on the "Start" button!  If you missed it, the archive is here.  We are going to do another one next Monday.....same time, same place.  I hope you can join me.  I hope to make this a weekly destination for all of us to chat about entertainment news.....and the mysterious baby bump.  I interpreted my source's info that she isn't pregnant anymore, but I think a lot of you disagree with me.  I am fascinated by how this is playing out.  We have a lot of set photos to look at this week, don't we?  Thank you, guys.....this has been so much fun to interact with you!

July 25th, 2012:  I used one of Emmy's questions in this week's Behind The Red Carpet (taped) episode.  See it here. 

July 29th, 2012:  Remember, Monday is another LIVE broadcast at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET.  All of the information is here.  I also have several of your email 
questions that I will answer and address.  I will see you tomorrow!

July 30, 2012:  I made an official call on the Baby Bump Watch on the show last night.  Here is what I said:  Spreecast archive

I keep getting emails that comments aren't going through. They are.  We have two pages of comments going (YAY!), but it is too long to post on one page.  If you see the photo above, there is a "LOAD MORE" button below the comment box.  Click that and you will find your most recent comment on the next page.  Thanks for being so awesome and coming here to chat!

August 3, 2012:  A fitting final photo to this post.  Not pregnant.  Baby Bump 
Watch is over.

August 12, 2012:  Head here to read the engagement update.

Flawless Fashion: Reese Witherspoon

Photo Credit:  Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Updated With Dress Designers:
Reese Witherspoon in Monique Lhuillier with Irene Neuwirth earrings.
Kate Hudson in Jenny Packham (My favorite designer of late.) with an Edie Parker clutch.
Leslie Mann in Naemm Khan


Can you say flawless?  Reese Witherspoon is in her second trimester and she looks glowing and beautiful as she arrives at the White House Correspondents Dinner as a guest of Newsweek/Daily Beast.  As I mentioned before in this post, Reese is dressed by Leslie Fremar who ranked number two this year on The Hollywood Reporter's Top Stylist List.  I don't have information yet on who the designer of the dress and jewels are, but stay tuned for a breaking update as soon as I have the inside scoop.  By the way, the top to this dress reminds me of another famous Nicole Kidman dress the year she won the Oscar for The Hours. The year was 2003 and the designer was Jean-Paul Gaultier.  Take a look at the similarities.  Nicole always leads the fashion way for the younger generation.

Here are my two runner-up choices:

Kate Hudson, who is styled by Rachel Zoe,  in a stunning sequined purple gown.  Uh, she had a baby 9 months ago.  Impressive.

Finally, one of my favorite actresses to interview, Leslie Mann.  She's just a gal you would like to kick back and have cocktails with because she's darn funny.  Her dress choice is a bit unexpected for the White House Correspondents Dinner, but I think it's the perfect spring gown-fresh, floral, and colorful.  

  

Who do you think looked best at this weekend's White House Correspondents Dinner?  Chime in here, on Facebook, Twitter, or Google Plus.

Baby Bump Watch 2012: Megan Fox

UPDATED:  See the confirmation of Megan Fox's pregnancy here.

Well, our first Baby Bump Watch of 2012 has come and gone with a confirmed pregnancy for Reese Witherspoon.  Lately, there are rumblings that another Hollywood baby is on its way.  Who is the alleged mama? Megan Fox.  Should we start another Baby Bump alert?  Sure, why not?  Let's see if David Silver....uh, I mean, Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox are going to grace the pages of People over the next nine months with baby shower news, pregnancy cravings, and the ultimate Hollywood introduction......the cover of the magazine.  Here is a photo taken of her yesterday (or see below) looking her usual svelte self, however, she has not denied any of the pregnancy rumors as of yet.  What do you think pregnant or not?  Let me know in the comments below.

Hhhmmmm, let the rumor mill begin....

Baby Bump Watch: Confirmed (Reese Witherspoon Edition)

Well, let's see we've speculated, denied, and now confirmed that Reese Witherspoon is pregnant.  Phew.  It's been a long first trimester for us all.  In fact, I even interviewed Reese and she certainly did not look pregnant, but those first twelve weeks are tricky and they are easily disguised by cleverly placed wardrobe. Now, don't expect Reese to make a big announcement since that's not her style, but let's watch her growing and stylish baby bump over the next six months.  Congratulations to Reese and her husband, Jim Toth.

US Weekly is reporting the story here.

I interviewed Reese recently for iVillage for the This Means War press junket.  A few of you thought she was kind of cranky in the interview.....baby hormones, perhaps?  Either way, I get one point for our Baby Bump Watch 2012 contest.  Who will be next?  Speculate in the comments below.

Chelsea Handler Is Pretty Darn Cool

Last Friday, I posted my interview with Reese Witherspoon from the recent press junket for This Means War for iVillage.  I received some interesting reactions to the piece about Reese's behavior on Facebook.  I have to be honest...what you see is what you get and it was a little disappointing to me since I have been a fan for a long time.  I'm going to chalk it up to a bad day at the office and I will go in with an open mind and good attitude the next time I interview her.  We all have off days, right?

That same day, I had the opportunity to interview all around kick ass, cool chick, Chelsea Handler.  This interview was exactly what I needed:  funny, spontaneous, a bit of dry wit, and an unexpected party crasher.  Watch the video and let me know what you think.

Oscars Friday Five

Here's an Oscars Friday Five to help kick off what is going to be a very exciting week in Hollywood.  It will be filled with interviews, multiple wardrobe changes in my car (which I am getting quite good at.) and meals on the run.  I can't think of a better way to spend my week...

1. News Talk 690:  Tim Lewis labeled me a "red carpet diva"-the best compliment ever.  Listen to our interview and see the article.  Tim asked incredibly insightful questions and I really enjoyed my time on air with him.

2.  Red Carpet Report:  My insider's look at the Best Actor and Actress Oscar race. Who did I pick?  Find out:


3.  Kodak Theatre:  If you heard the news this week, the Kodak Theatre name is coming down due to Kodak's bankruptcy issues.  I am going to refer you to this post I did in 2009 and I mentioned my love of this theatre in my recent feature in The Gold Knight Blog.  The theatre has a significant role in my career and I will be sorry to see the name go away.......

4.  Chagoury Couture:  I'm not ready to reveal my Oscars dress until February 26th (Trust me, it's gorgeous!), but I want to give a little love to Marco D'Angelo and Gilbert Chagoury for continually dressing me every time I have a big event.  My Oscars dress last year was executed divinely and my Tonys dress was probably my favorite dress of 2011.  Go visit their site and see what everyone is raving about.

5. Reese Witherspoon:  Check out my iVillage interview with the 2006 Oscar winner, Reese Witherspoon, about her new film, This Means War.  The movie is a fun ride and if you are looking for a fun romp at the movie theatre this weekend, buy a ticket to this flick. (And after seeing her in person, she's definitely not pregnant.)

My Top 10 Thoughts About The 2012 Golden Globes

Photo Credit: Esquire

The show is over and my Top 10 is up!  I thought this year was rather snoozy versus boozy.  Do you agree?

1.  Spray Tan:  When you are asked if you want a second coat, just say "no".  Oompa Loompa orange is not pretty and we witnessed it on too many last night.  Bradley Cooper, Matt LeBlanc, and Rob Lowe, I'm talking to you.

2.  Accessories:  Every lady will be sporting a sparkly headband on the red carpet this season and men will be sashaying down the press line with a Brad Pitt-inspired cane.  Even an injury can be hot when you're shacking up with Angelina and your best friend is Clooney.

3.  Please EAT, Julie Bowen:
This is Julie Bowen in 2012:

  This is a healthier Julie Bowen in 2011:

I ran into her about two weeks ago.  It (her scrawny body) doesn't look pretty in person.  Bones aren't beauty.  Sorry, Hollywood.

4.  Reese Witherspoon: I've called off the Baby Bump Watch.  She's not pregnant.

5. Year of the Actress:  I've seen just about everything this awards show season and I cannot think of a finer year with standout performances by women:  Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain, Michelle Williams, Octavia Spencer, and Tilda Swinton are proving you don't have to be 25 years old to get the juicy meaty roles in this town.

6.  Ricky Gervais:  He was funnier last year.  Less snark makes Ricky a dull boy.

7.  Sofia Vergara: I don't find her that funny on Modern Family with her non-stop yelling and yapping.  She keeps on receiving nominations.  I said her acting was one note.  A pal reminded me her acting is "two note".  Yes, kids, she's getting honored for her own Golden Globes.  So, while I might find her acting over the top and not award worthy, her dress certainly merited a mention here.

8.  Sarah Michelle Gellar:  Um.......color is always good on the red carpet, just not like this:

Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage.com

9.  Lea Michele:  This is also a NO.  Look, Lea works a mean red carpet and everyone knows it, including Sarah Hyland.  Lea takes fashion risks, but they don't always pay off.  This was one of those times.

10.  The Truth:  If any of these red carpets during award show season make you feel bad about yourself, here is the truth.  Fantasy:  The first photo is of me on Thursday night with a spray tan plus an outfit assembled by a stylist, hair professionally done, and makeup courtesy of a makeup artist.

Reality: This is the REAL me and my pal Julie at our Golden Globes party in Detroit.  Feel good about yourself, don't let the smoke and mirrors fool you.

What were your thoughts on last night's Golden Globes?  Give me the scoop in the comments below.

Baby Bump Watch 2012

I have been known to be waaaaaaaay off base when it comes to Hollywood news on this site like my story about Susan Lucci--wrong! and my guess on how far along Natalie Portman was at the Oscars--also wrong!  Every once in awhile, I get it right like the baby bump on Tori Spelling.  YES, she was pregnant in 2011.  So, I saw a photo yesterday and I thought, "Baby Bump Watch 2012?"  I only say this because Reese Witherspoon is petite and always in shape.  This photo makes it look like she is in the beginning stages of a  Baby Bump.  She does have a hot new husband and she has publicly spoken about wanting to have more kids.  So, let's speculate:  Baby Bump or Just the Photo? Let me know in the comments below. (Or we can wait for the tabloids.....or just wait 9 months.)

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