Top 10 MTV VMA 2011 Moments

1. Lady Gaga as her alter ego Joe Calderone; I admire her for not breaking character.

2. Queen guitarist Brian May accompanying Gaga during "You and I."

3. Jay-Z & Kanye West performing "Otis."  I especially loved Kanye's denim ombre button down.

4. Russell Brand.  'Nuff said.

5. Adele's look and voice.  I liked catching little bits of her singing along to other performers' songs.

6. Justin Bieber's YSL pin.

7. Chris Brown's performance.  AH-MAZE!  And I peeped that MJ stomp. :)

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8. The Britney Spears tribute.  It was a bit short for my liking, and I couldn't understand why she was praising someone else during her acceptance speech.  But still, it was a well deserved tribute.  Would've been superb if she gave Joe a little peck on the lips.  LOL.

9. Beyonce rubbing her baby bump at the end of her "Love on Top" performance.

10. The Amy Winehouse tribute.  Bruno Mars did a great job with singing "Valerie."

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Watch "Bethenny Ever After" Tonight

Tonight's episode of BEA will show her at the beginning of her Skinnygirl tour. I believe that the show I went to in NJ for my birthday this January will be aired. Above is a very short video clip I recorded where she is reading a part of her book that she dedicated to her fans.

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Movie Trailer: "Bridesmaids"

This will be my life as a bridesmaid until July.

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Sundance Channel's "Love Lust..." Documentaries

One evening I was tired and there was nothing on regular television, so I checked the Sundance channel's OnDemand section and came across a list of documentaries titled "Love Lust..."  There were a handful to choose from, but I decided to watch "Love Lust & The Little Black Dress."  I became interested in the doc because it chronicled the history of the LBD.  Some days later I watched "Love Lust & Heels" along with "Love Lust & Make-Up."

These docs are fun and informative because they trace the beginnings of a fashion staple, how it affected (and affects) people, and how it has transcended over the years.  And when I say that the "Love Lust..." shows give you history lessons--they give you history lessons.  If my teachers and professors passed on information the way these docs do, I would've paid more attention during history class.

In the clip above from "Love Lust & Heels," you can see how high-heeled shoes made an impact during the early 2000s through the show "Sex and the City."

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Thoughts on "Coco Before Chanel"

Yesterday I finally got the opportunity to watch the French film "Coco Before Chanel."  Done entirely in French (yes there are subtitles), I found it to be less complicated than the Lifetime channel adaptation that chronicled Coco's life.  Audrey Tautou did a great job capturing the essence of the woman who went through a lot of hardships and broke a lot of boundaries.

Despite the obstacles she faced with male figures in her life and losing the only man she truly loved, Chanel still remained active in her work and went on to become one of the most famous, if not thee most famous, woman within the fashion industry. She made her own trends, opted for black instead of pink, and when women were wearing corsets and heels, she wore mens' pants and riding boots.

 

For anyone who hasn't seen this 2009 film and has a love for fashion, please try and see it.  You will appreciate Coco's (born Gabrielle Chanel) struggle and strength.

 

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Sneak Peek of Glee's "Misery"

This past week Maroon 5 tweeted that their hit "Misery" will be performed on this Tuesday's episode of Glee.  If you'd like to hear the gleeked our version of the song before it airs on TV, you can click here to take a listen.

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Hot Flash: Nickelodeon's 90's Nites

Incase you've been under a rock--or working like normal people should be--then you've probably missed the latest news that Nickelodeon's Nick-at-Nite will be resurrecting some of its best shows from the 90's.  This includes "Pete and Pete," "Clarissa Explains it All," "The Amanda Bynes Show," and "All That."  The 2-hour block of shows won't be back until the fall, but that gives fans enough to time to break out their polka-dot leggings, neon scrunchies, dancing tattoos and bathtub rainwear. Oh snap!

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Movie Trailer: "The Other Woman"

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Movie Review: "The Dilemma"

Let me start by saying that anyone in their right mind would jump at the chance to see a movie starring not one, but two funny guys.  When I received the invite to watch an advanced screening of The Dilemma with Vince Vaugn and Kevin James, I made sure that my calendar was clear so I could go.  With that said, I wish I had left the theater with that same enthusiasm.  The screening was a very rough cut, but the story line was clear and in some ways incomplete.  I won't ruin that plot for you, however I that changes were made after the viewer surveys were submitted.  And I must clarify that there were some great parts, but they were far and few and in between.  But here's a bonus, the movie also features Wnona Ryder, Queen Latifah, Channing Tatum and Jennifer Connelly.  ★★☆☆☆

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TV: The Game

The season premiere of The Game definitely took its viewers on a ride last night.  Tasha and her new young boo, Malik's fame affecting his ego, Kelly and her reality show, Jason and his wisecracking antics, and Derwin and Melanie's genetic drama.  It was great to see everyone back together, but it was difficult to grasp the new changes; a new Brit Brat, Derwin and Melanie's new apartment, Kelly's new hair and attitude.  And there is one person, just one person who needs to come back and revive their role, Rick Fox as Rick. Fox.  All-in-all the ending was a great cliffhanger and the writers did a great job with pulling people back in.  Can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds!

P.S.

Here's a picture of cupcakes I made last night for a gathering I attempted to attend last night.  But due to the snow storm obscuring my vision on the road, I was unable to share this treats with my fellow TG friends.

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Movie Review: "Rabbit Hole"

Starring Nicole Kidman, this movie tells the tale of a married couple who are trying to live their lives as they mourn the loss of their young son.  Aaron Eckhart plays her husband, and while they struggle together, they never seem to be on the same page: he wants them to join a therapy group together, but she'd rather stay at home, she wants to sell their house, but he'd rather hold on to the memories.  All the while, Kidman's sister becomes pregnant and she has to find a way to deal with the new family addition.

Kidman also develops a friendship with the person who took her son's life and seems to share more intimate moments with him than with her own husband, which then causes a stir in her marriage.

This movie has real moments that can easily break the hearts of parents and non-parents alike.  Kidman does a fabulous job in the film and shows a wide range of emotions.

In an interview, she said that she had tried to get the ball rolling on the film for some time, but then backed away once she became pregnant with her daughter Sunday Rose because she didn't want her character's life to in any way jinx her own.  Thankfully she went back to the film and the rest is history.  ★★★★☆

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TV: All of Our Guilty Pleasures Are Back

Let's start with the queen of Fabulosity, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.  Sunday marked the season premiere of her new season, and it was a great start.  Little miss Aoki Lee celebrated her 8th birthday with a CHANEL themed party.  The birthday celebration also hosted a fashion show that included the birthday's girl's friends and two young girls from the Make A Wish Foundation who always dreamed of being runway models.  It was a heartwarming episode, but not without some comedy from the latest addition to the clan, baby Kenzo.

On Monday, not one, but two shows returned. The Wendy Williams Show came back with new episodes after being on hiatus during the holidays, and the new season of the Bad Girls Club debuted on Oxygen.  Wendy started her return strong, but also left a question in the air.  Her e-mail update and episode info showed that Real Housewife of Beverly Hills star Camille Grammer was supposed to appear.  Camille was supposed to go on the talk-show and set the record straight about her separation/divorce from actor Kelsey Grammer.  But Camille was a no show.  Maybe she wasn't ready to face the fire, or maybe it was too heartbreaking for her to be featured on the same episode as the cast of The Game. Why would the latter affect her you ask?  Well, because Kelsey is actually the executive producer of the revived show, and it's possible that the encounter would hit too close to home with the reality-tv star.  Then again, Brittany Daniel (the blonde on The Game who plays Kelly) wasn't there with her cast either.  Maybe it was no blondes allowed day on Wendy's show (lol).

BGC6 premiere can be summed up in one word--messy.  Here's a quick re-cap of how the new season began: one girl (who is a bit to manly looking for my taste) said "bro" one too many times, and played pranks just as much; one girl from chicago was a little too wild a little too fast; another chick got way too drunk and couldn't take the pressure of the show, so she left; and a country gal was literally thrown to floor on the first night--but couldn't recall it happening the next day.  MESSY!

And again, the revival of The Game is back and on BET.  I've been keeping myself in the dark about the new plot line from the show.  But from what I've heard--the game is definitely on!

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Jersey Shore 3 Premieres Tonight on MTV

The cast and crew are back in Jersey for another season near Seaside.  You already know about the drama, the fights, the hook-ups, the arrest, and the new roommate.  But you know you can't help but to watch this group of proud guidos and guidettes go through it all.

Catch the extended trailer below to hold you over until 10 pm.

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UPDATE: Books: Oprah Presents "Master Class"

Check out the ramona.onsugar facebook page for a discussion on Oprah's "Master Class."  Let's chat about what's been read and seen so far!

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Movie Review: "Black Swan"

I finally got to see the much buzzed about movie "Black Swan."  Overall the movie was good, but I was honestly more amazed at how the it was shot, the sets, and the wardrobe.  Every detail was perfectly in place and the acting was just the icing on the cake.  People who haven't seen the film yet may be concerned about the "scary" aspects; and I must say there are some very creepy parts.  But the storyline was beautiful, the outfits (mostly created by Rodarte) were gorgeous, and I think Natalie Portman will be getting a lot of awards for her role as Nina, the good swan gone black. ★★★★☆

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Demand "MOOZ-lum"

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Hot Flash: Director of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Dies

 

Courtesy of nytimes.com.

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Movie Review: "The Fighter"

In October I had a great opportunity to view a screening of "The Fighter" starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale. I could easily go into a deep analysis about the movie that is set in the 1980s and based on the true story of two brothers who live, eat and breathe boxing. But I will just get straight to the point---this movie is AMAZING. Bale's acting in this movie is superb, and may I say, more so than Wahlberg's. There are moments in this film when you will laugh and possibly get a bit emotional. But overall you will be rooting for the brothers to band together. ♥♥♥♥♥

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