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April 6, 2012
Flamboyant Young Guy Impersonates Every Best Supporting Actress Winner In History
From Gale Sondergaard to Octavia Spencer. And he does them brilliantly, starting at about 39 seconds in. He does Fay Bainter, Shelley Winters, Shirley Jones, Rita Moreno, Patty Duke, Ruth Gordon, Estelle Parsons, Jennifer Hudson, Melissa Leo, Monique... He does them all.
Voice Choices
March 21, 2012
'The Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund'
From Gale Sondergaard to Octavia Spencer. And he does them brilliantly, starting at about 39 seconds in. He does Fay Bainter, Shelley Winters, Shirley Jones, Rita Moreno, Patty Duke, Ruth Gordon, Estelle Parsons, Jennifer Hudson, Melissa Leo, Monique... He does them all.
Music
March 14, 2012
One Direction, Booster Club
The British boy band's shot in the arm for young women
Blogs
March 5, 2012
Six New York Acts That The Mets Should Consider For Future Post-Game Concerts
As the baseball season nears, the announcements of the season's schedule of promotions steadily increases, and over the weekend the Mets announced that for their 50th anniversary they'd be throwing a three-show postgame concert series in 2012. The lineup: the hesher-pop outfit REO Speedwagon (June 1 ... More >>
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February 28, 2012
Will Octavia Spencer Have A Career?
This ABC News article examines the rough road African American women have in Hollywood, even when they've won the all-important Oscar. The piece discusses Jennifer Hudson, Monique, and Gabe Sidibe (who was nominated) and the challenges they face, despite all the acclaim and hoopla showered on their ... More >>
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February 12, 2012
Whitney Houston Mourned; P.S. 87 Aide Arrested In Sexual Abuse Case Arraigned; NYU Expansion Protested
As we noted last night, singer Whitney Houston died yesterday at the age of 48. She was found dead of unknown causes in her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Beverly Hills police Lt. Mark Rosen told the Associated Press that "there were no obvious signs of any criminal intent." The death of t ... More >>
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December 21, 2011
Jennifer Hudson Loves Mama Oprah!
In her new book, I Got This, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson talks about her closeness with Oprah Winfrey, whom she lovingly calls Mama O. "I always tease her and say that she is the queen and I am a princess," writes Hudson.
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December 19, 2011
Live: VH1 Brings Out The Divas At The Hammerstein Ballroom
via VH1VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul Hammerstein Ballroom Sunday, December 18 Better than: Whatever Ryan Seacrest is going to cook up for VH1 Soul. Last night's VH1 Divas taping existed both as a performance and self-contained, 24-hours-out advertising opportunity for its broadcast. (Tonight at ... More >>
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April 6, 2011
Marsha Ambrosius Can Bring the R and the B
Even if a little Stepfordized
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March 25, 2011
American Idol Season 10, Elimination Recap: Casey Abrams Speaks In Tongues, Hulk Hogan Speaks With His Fists
Casey Abrams, in the jaws of a shark. Photo by Michael Becker / FOX. A pretty goddamn dramatic results show! First off, a few dozen comments-section psychopaths must have lost their minds when Thia Megia turned up in the bottom three. But Thia didn't lose, which is good for me, since whipping ... More >>
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February 28, 2011
Oscars 2011: Ranking the Red-Carpet Fashion Highs and Lows
You had us at beard. At Refinery 29's Oscar Viewing Party at the W Hotel in Union Square last night, we waited eagerly to be wowed by the celebs on the red carpet. Alas, that moment never came. We mostly shrugged, "meh"ed, and nodded. Not even Helena Bonham Carter, whose eccentricity has kept ... More >>
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February 14, 2011
The Fame Cookie: 2011 Grammy Awards Live Blog
It's the return of the most talked-about Grammy Awards live blog--a collection of quips, blips, and arguably insightful observations that dares to match the actual Grammy telecast in terms of pure spectacle and Justin Bieber mentions. Please join our hosts Tom Breihan and Ryan Dombal below, and keep ... More >>
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January 7, 2011
New York Magazine Documents My Food Intake!
Credit: Melissa Hom/NYMAnd it's not pretty, people. For a whole week, New York's "Grub Street" blog had me as their celebrity diet subject, tracking every morsel that went down my chute from Friday December 30 through Wednesday January 3.
Blogs
January 3, 2011
Let's Stop Celebrating Jennifer Hudson's Weight Loss!
I'm sick to my fat stomach over the way we're all supposed to gather around and rejoice because Jennifer Hudson has become half her previous size! What the hell was wrong with her? As I recall it, chubby Jennifer triumphed as a singer, delighted as a personality, and even won the freaking O ... More >>
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December 17, 2010
The 20 Worst Songs of 2010, #5: Artists for Haiti, "We Are The World 25 For Haiti"
F2K10 is a countdown of the 20 worst songs of 2010. Track our progress here. In 2010, when pop musicians are struggling to have half the visibility of the latest news-cycle-spawned entrant into Google Trends, it's hard not to see charity endeavors as ego extensions. Recall "Just Stand Up!," ... More >>
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January 25, 2010
Who Fared Best on the "Hope For Haiti" Telethon?
The stars wore dark, solid colors and radiated tasteful concern on the telethon Friday night, most of them digging up standard tunes of hope-through-the-wreckage. I think the most powerful performers that night were: Jennifer Hudson wailing beautifully on "Let It Be" and reminding us of her ... More >>
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July 7, 2009
Live Blogging the Michael Jackson Memorial
Live Video streaming by Ustream For all the lovely grace notes, homages, and eulogies that have flowed from any number of erudite and compassionate individuals in the wake of Michael Jackson's untimely death at the young age of 50, a celebrity's death is not over in American until the huge, gaudy, ... More >>
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July 7, 2009
MJ Tribute Wrap-Up
We're more accustomed to 50-minute sets and cannot really stick around for We Are The World, Heal the World, Give the World a Nice Hug, and whatever other treacle is in store. And we can't stand mourning no matter how splendidly staged. But we must give props to local statesman Reverend Al ("There ... More >>
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July 7, 2009
Jackson Memorial Worthy of a Master Showman
The Michael Jackson all-star memorial concert at the Staples Center was so riveting I expected Michael to pop out of the shiny, silver coffin and do one last moonwalk. Janet and LaToya really turned it out fashionwise (and dignity-wise); old-time Motown legends like Berry Gordy, Stevie Wonder, and S ... More >>
Music
May 6, 2009
Sporadically Vibrant Reports From the R&B Salt Mines with Ciara and Chrisette Michele
New jams for low-riders and supper clubs, respectively
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April 29, 2009
American Idol Top 5: Jamie Foxx Plays Honorary Rat Pack Mentor, Adam Lambert Is Totally Gonna Win
Frank Micelotta / FOXAllison and Adam on Rat Pack night There are only five contestants left, meaning that by the time the show starts, it's almost over! Since we already know Adam Lambert is going to win, this is really all just a formality, but let's take a stroll through it together, shall we? ... More >>
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April 15, 2009
American Idol Top 7 Results: The Live-Blog
Michael Becker / FOXWho's going home tonight? See into the future, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Idol fans; this is the Eastern Daylight live-blog, in which I dutifully tell you exactly what happens to Lil Rounds' stony, bitter visage as she's vengefully cast off for spitting in the face of movie- ... More >>
Blogs
April 6, 2009
Why Dance Clubs Are Depressing These Days
Manny Lip The DJ will play "Spotlight" by Jennifer Hudson and all I can think of is her hideously murdered family members. It's not really all that conducive to raising your fists in the air and going "Woo!" Then they play "Please Don't Stop The Music" and all that comes to mind is the horrid whoo ... More >>
Voice Choices
April 1, 2009
Jennifer Hudson+Robin Thicke
Manny Lip The DJ will play "Spotlight" by Jennifer Hudson and all I can think of is her hideously murdered family members. It's not really all that conducive to raising your fists in the air and going "Woo!" Then they play "Please Don't Stop The Music" and all that comes to mind is the horrid whoo ... More >>
Blogs
March 13, 2009
American Idol Rule Change: Total Industry-Enabling Conspiracy
Ray Mickshaw / FOX We've already taken note of the American Idol rule change, dramatically announced on Wednesday night, that gives the Idol judges a singe unanimous veto to save an otherwise deep-sixed contestant: a reprieve that lasts a week (then two people get dropped in the name of evening the ... More >>
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March 12, 2009
American Idol Results: Kanye West Performs "Heartless," Adam Lambert Safe, Paula's Boobs Look Incredible!
Sharyn Jackson is your American Idol host for season eight. This week: the Top 13! Ray Mickshaw / FOX¡Adios, Jorge! There's a new Idol rule, the judges can make a unanimous decision to save one cast-off one time only--and only up until the Top 5. This is to avoid future J-Hud and Daughtry early b ... More >>
Columns
December 31, 2008
Cynthia Nixon on Sex and the City and Awards Shows Galore!
Estrogen at the New York Women in Film & Television Muse awards; nights in drag with Murray Hill
Columns
June 3, 2008
A Night With Alicia Keys, John Mayer, and Diddy!
Gambling on being satisfied by ham on wry; finding sex outside of the city.
Film
May 27, 2008
Questions for Michael Patrick King, Sex and the City Writer and Director
Or: later that day, I got to thinking about why your movie sucks
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June 27, 2007
The BET Awards: A Running Diary
Or: later that day, I got to thinking about why your movie sucks
Blogs
May 23, 2007
The American Idol Finale: A Running Diary
Or: later that day, I got to thinking about why your movie sucks
Music
March 13, 2007
Miami of the North
Debate the WMC's relevance if you like, but it still inadvertently drags plenty of DJs to town
Columns
March 6, 2007
Being Stanley Kubrick
Plus new Oscar bait, and the attack of the right-wing lesbian polemicist
Blogs
March 1, 2007
Beyonce: Back to Pop Stardom
Plus new Oscar bait, and the attack of the right-wing lesbian polemicist
Columns
February 27, 2007
Strange Bedfellows
Accosted by fat guys, disgusted by Ann Coulter—all side effects of fabulousness
Blogs
February 25, 2007
On The Red Carpet #2
Accosted by fat guys, disgusted by Ann Coulter—all side effects of fabulousness
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February 25, 2007
Oh No She Didn't!
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Blogs
February 25, 2007
And I Am Telling You…DIE!
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Columns
February 20, 2007
NY Mirror
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January 23, 2007
NY Mirror
Accosted by fat guys, disgusted by Ann Coulter—all side effects of fabulousness
Columns
January 9, 2007
The Oscar Race Decoded!
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January 2, 2007
NY Mirror
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December 28, 2006
Things I Learned Watching Dreamgirls
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Columns
December 26, 2006
Is Beyonce the Antichrist?
Accosted by fat guys, disgusted by Ann Coulter—all side effects of fabulousness
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December 12, 2006
NY Mirror
Accosted by fat guys, disgusted by Ann Coulter—all side effects of fabulousness
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November 28, 2006
NY Mirror
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June 27, 2006
NY Mirror
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April 18, 2006
Letters
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Columns
November 15, 2005
La Dolce Musto
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Columns
November 2, 2004
NY Mirror
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