Barbara Walters Names Most Fascinating People

It’s time for Barbara Walters to reveal her top 10 Most Fascinating People of the year, and again, I don’t agree. Walters announced eight of the ten names, leaving the other two to be announced when the special airs on December 9^th at 10 pm. The eight names are: Kate Middleton, Sandra Bullock, Justin Bieber, Betty White, LeBron James, Sarah Palin, Jennifer Lopez, and the cast of the Jersey Shore.

The Jersey Shore? Really? What’s fascinating about people that go on a TV show and get wasted and take turns hooking up with each other? Sarah Palin- again? What has changed for last year when she was featured? Her daughter did Dancing With the Stars? Put Bristol on then if you have to. Jennifer Lopez? So she’s hosting American Idol­- big deal! What else is fascinating about her?

Any guess on who the two other names are? Maybe Lady Gaga? One of the Obama’s? A Kardashian? Who do you think will be the Most Fascinating person out of the bunch?

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Sandra Bullock Attending Award Show

Sandra Bullock is stepping out. While her crumbling marriage is still fresh, the actress has been confirmed to be in attendance at the MTV Movie Awards on June 6^th. People.com has reported that she will not being doing any interviews at the ceremony, but will be accepting her MTV Generation Award.

Do you think it is too soon for Sandra?

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Sandra Bullock Files For Divorce, Adopts Son

Sandra Bullock has officially filed for a divorce, ending her five year marriage to Jesse James. People.com exclusively broke the relationship news, and also reported the actress has adopted a 3 ½ year old son, Louis.

Louis Bardo Bullock was born in New Orleans, and Bullock and James began the adoption process four years ago. They brought Louis home in January, but had decided to keep their baby news a secret until after the Oscars- until Jesse James’ affair allegations were reported. Bullock has confirmed to People.com that she is finishing up the adoption paperwork as a single parent.

Jesse James has released a statement through People.com on Sandra’s decision to file the divorce. “My whole life has been full of hard decisions.”

“The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart.

“Sandy is the love of my life, but considering the pain and devastation I have caused her, it would be selfish to not let her go. Right now it is time for me to beat this addiction that has taken two of the things I love the most in life.

“I have always taken great pride in proving people wrong. That time has come once again to show that I am not what everyone says I am. I know in my heart that I can be the best father possible to my four children, and the mate Sandy deserves, and realize that this is an incredible mountain to climb. But I believe that the steps I have taken in the last 30 days are the foundation for making this happen. The lifelong commitment I am making is what being a real husband and father is all about.

“I ask that you please do not judge Sandy for the things I have done. She has done no wrong. She played no part in any of this. She has been an amazing wife, mother, and best friend, for the over 6 years we have been together.”

 

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Jesse James Releases Statement on Affair Allegations

So far, I haven’t posted anything on the Jesse James/Sandra Bullock infidelity rumors, because there wasn’t anything clear to report in my eyes. Today though, Jesse James managed to confuse me even more with this statement he released to People.com:

“The vast majority of the allegations reported are untrue and unfounded. Beyond that, I will not dignify these private matters with any further public comment. There is only one person to blame for this whole situation, and that is me. It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way. This has caused my wife and kids pain and embarrassment beyond comprehension and I am extremely saddened to have brought this on them. I am truly very sorry for the grief I have caused them. I hope one day they can find it in their hearts to forgive me.”

So I am still wondering: was he unfaithful? He is saying that the allegations are untrue, but he is taking the blame for poor judgment? I sure want to know what the hell happened, because Sandra and Jesse were quickly becoming one of my favorite Hollywood couples.

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Oscar Nominees!

The Oscar nominations are in! Anne Hathaway announced early this morning the nominees that will be up for the biggest prize of the award season- an Academy Award. Sandra Bullock, who has already taken home best actress awards in the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards, will again be vying for the trophy along with Meryl Streep. One thing that is different this year: there are 10 movies up for best picture instead of the usual five.  More nominations are as followed:

Best Picture

Avatar

This Blind Side

District 9

The Hurt Locker

An Education

Inglorious Bastards

Precious

A Serious Man

Up

Up in the Air

 

Best Actor

Jeff Bridges- Crazy Heart

George Clooney- Up in the Air

Colin Firth- A Single Man

Morgan Freeman- Invictus

Jeremy Renner- The Hurt Locker

 

Best Actress

Sandra Bullock- The Blind Side

Helen Mirren- The Last Station

Carey Mulligan- An Education

Gabourey Sidibe- Precious

Meryl Streep- Julie & Julia

 

Best Supporting Actor

Matt Damon- Invictus

Woody Harrelson- The Messenger

Christopher Plummer- The Last Station

Stanley Tucci- The Lovely Bones

Christoph Waltz- Inglorious Bastards

 

Best Supporting Actress

Penelope Cruz- Nine

Vera Fermiga- Up in the Air

Maggie Gyllenhaal- Crazy Heart

Anna Kendrick- Up in the Air

Mo’Nique- Precious

Click Here to See the Full List! 

The 82nd annual Academy Awards, which will be co-hosted by Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin, takes place Sunday, March 7, and will air live on ABC starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

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2010 SAG Awards Wrap Up

The Screen Actors Guild Awards aired last night, and the award show was filled with daring fashions, tearful acceptance speeches, and the right amount of comedy. Betty White was honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and Sandra Bullock was the presenter, quipping, “Yes, I know that a lot of people really find Betty White inspiring. I mean, she’s been working in an industry for more than six decades in a business that doesn’t exactly value getting older. Me, I find Betty White annoying. Sorry, it’s true. Betty, you make me feel bad about myself. You make me feel like the slacker.” Betty gave it right back to Sandra when she started her speech after her standing ovation. “She is such a wonderful one,” she said, looking at Bullock. “Isn’t it heartening to see how far a girl as plain as she is can go?”

Other memorable acceptance speech moments were: Sandra Bullock calling her husband Jesse James “really hot,” Michael C. Hall thanking his wife Jessica for “wearing that dress,” and Drew Barrymore trying to give her thanks while being “really sick and nervous.”

Check out the list of winners below:

FILM

Best Actor- Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart

Best Acrtress- Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side

Best Supporting Actor- Christoph Waltz- Inglorious Bastards

Best Supporting Actress- Mo’Nique- Precious

Outstanding Performance by a Cast- Inglorious Bastards

 

TV

Best Actor- Drama – Michael C. Hall- Dexter

Best Actress- Drama- Julianna Margulies- The Good Wife

Best Actor- Comedy- Alec Baldwin- 30 Rock

Best Actress- Comedy- Tina Fey- 30 Rock

Ensemble in a Drama Series- Mad Men

Ensemble in a Comedy Series- Glee

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Sandra Bullock, Taylor Swift Win Big at People’s Choice Awards

The People’s Choice Awards kicked off Hollywood’s award season, airing live last night from L.A.’s Nokia Theatre. Queen Latifah was the host for the night, and fans saw there favorites including Sandra Bullock and Taylor Swift win big. Bullock beat out other big names such as Jennifer Aniston and Kristen Stewart to win favorite movie actress, and her movie The Proposal with Ryan Reynolds also grabbed the award for favorite comedy.

Taylor Swift, after sweeping almost all other award shows earlier in the year, won for favorite female artist, but lost to Carrie Underwood as favorite country artist. Underwood has won that award two years in a row.

Twilight was also a fan favorite, picking up awards for favorite movie, favorite on-screen team (an award given out to the entire cast) and favorite franchise. Taylor Lautner also won favorite breakout actor.

For a complete list of winners, please visit the People’s Choice Awards website.

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Golden Globe Nominations Are Announced

The Golden Globe nominations have been announced, and the George Clooney film, Up In the Air came away on top with six nods. Those nominations include best drama, best actor for Clooney, and best director for Jason Reitman.

Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock both came away with double nominations. Streep will be competing with herself for Best Actress in a Comedy in Julie and Julia and It’s Complicated. Sandra Bullock was nominated for Best Actress in both the comedy and drama categories for The Proposal and The Blind Side respectively.

The other nominations are as followed:

Film

Best Drama- Movie: Up in the Air, Avatar, The Hurt Locker, Inglorious Bastards, and Precious.

Best Comedy & Musical: 500) Days of Summer, Nine, The Hangover, It’s Complicated and Julie & Julia.

Best Actor-Drama- George Clooney, Brothers; Morgan Freeman, Invictus; Colin Firth, A Single Man; and Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart.

Best Actress-Drama- Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side, Emily Blunt, The Young Victoria; Helen Mirren, The Last Station; Carey Mulligan, An Education; and Gabourey Sidibe, Precious

Best Actress-Comedy- Meryl Streep, Julie and Julia & It’s Complicated, Sandra Bullock; Marion Cotillard, Nine; and Julia Roberts, Duplicity.

Best Actor-Comedy- Matt Damon, The Informant; Daniel Day-Lewis, Nine; Robert Downey Jr., Sherlock Holmes; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, (500) Days of Summer; and Michael Stuhlbard, A Serious Man

 

Television

Best Drama- True Blood, Big Love, Dexter, House, and Mad Men.

Best Comedy- 30 Rock, Entourage, Glee, Modern Family and The Office

 For a full list of the nominees, please visit the Golden Globes Website and be sure to tune in to the 67^th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 17^th at 8 pm on NBC.

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