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What’s up y’all?!  Here is the dirt…

 

 

Okay, I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed the Academy Awards this year. It was really good. Initially I thought it was going to be some frackle, nackle, bull shiznit but to my surprise…it wasn’t. I loved everything about the show…except the beginning with Anne and Hugh singing…oh yeah, and the set. It looked real cheap. Almost as if the Academy could not afford a better one, and we know that ain’t the truth. Whatever the case, the show was great. So great that I am wondering if the reason I liked it so much was because of the splash of “color” they added to the show. Don’t make me go thur wit’ y’all ‘cause you know I will. Anyway, the show was great. Now let’s get to the D-I-R-T…

 

 

Y’all know I really wanted Taraji Henson to win Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button but she didn’t. The Oscar went to Penelope Cruz…but I wasn’t mad. As long as the statue went to a sista…or in Penelope’s case, a first cousin…I was cool with that. On the real, she deserved it. She is a phenomenal actress who has been overlooked countless times and this so happened to be her year. Congrats on your win P.C.

 

 

Side Bar-Can I just say that Tariji looked AWESOME!! Her hair was fierce and she was rocking that dress! I was worried for a minute though. I was hopin’ she ain’t let Andre Leon Tally mess her up like he did J-Hud in 2007. Y’all know I love me some Taraji, but she always looks a mess on the red carpet so I thought tonight would be no different. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised.

 

 

Speaking of Best Supporting Actress Nominees, Viola Davis was nominated for her role in Doubt. Now I think Viola is a FANTASTIC actress and I have been a fan of her work for years. However, I was reading an article about her on some other site and they IGNORANTLY called her an overnight sensation. Okay, for real…who hasn’t seen at least ONE of her guest appearances in the last decade or so?!

 

Can I just say that I loved the whole Tina Fey/ Steve Martin comedy skit?! They introduced best original screenplay in which Dustin Lance Black won for MILK. Although many may disagree with his lifestyle (he is openly gay), he gave an awesome acceptance speech.

 

 

Side Bar-Ladies, school is in session. If a dude introduces himself and uses all three of his names, please know that HE IS JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU. More than likely he is checking for your brother. Class dismissed…

 

Did anyone else catch Sara Jessica Parker slip when she was coming on stage to present? She played it off REAL good. Hmmm…maybe it was the WEDDING GOWN of a dress she wore that caused the lil’ slip up.

 

 

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw Beyonce come on stage and sing and dance her lil’ heart out while performing the Broadway classics. She really did an amazing job. Hmmm…could Broadway be in her future? I ain’t mad if it is. Nuff said…

 

Side Bar-Although she sang and danced beautifully, she looked a MESS! What was up with the gold and black number?? This is the last time I am going to say this so Beyonce if you are out there please listen and listen good. RETIRE YO’ MAMA!! She had a good run, but this should be the absolute last straw. Wellllllll, she did have a couple other real bad f-ups but that ain’t the point. Going forward, let Jay Z dress you ‘cause Tina got you lookin’ like a design on an acrylic nail. Nuff said…

 

 

 

 

Alicia Keys was the presenter for the Best Original Score and she looked FANTASTIC…until I got to that mess of a wig that was on her head. Who told that child to go out and buy a wig without a chaperone?! Now she runnin’ around lookin’ like Andre Leon Tally did her hair and what not. Nuff said…

 

 

Can I say KUDOS to Fatima Robinson?!! She was one of the choreographers for tonight’s show.

 

 

First by let me start by saying that Queen Latifah is hella talented. However, WE could never tell by the looks of her dress!!

 

 

 

 

 

Last but not least, I have to give the Best Dressed Male Award to Sean Penn. He was killing that suit. The whole black on black thing was very elegant and sexy.

 

 

The Best Dressed Female Award goes to Marissa Tomei. She was rocking that Versace. Go girl!

 

 

 

 

Worst Dress Male Award is a toss up. It was hard and I hate to have to dis’ the verterans in the industry but Louis Gossett Jr. and Mickey Rourke have won in the category hands down. I don’t know which was worse, the signature Steve Harvey plaid zoot suit or the Saturday Night Fever throw back.

 

 

Side Bar-Okay, Mickey Rourke is a prime example of plastic surgery gone wrong. Goodness! He looks bad!

 

 

Worst Dressed Female Award goes to Bridget Fonda. For the first time, I am speechless…

 

Overall, the show was lovely.

 

On another note, here is some other celebrity dirt…

 

 

Since severing ties with Mathew Knowles, Kelly Rowland done got bitten by the reality T.V. bug. Word is she and Isaac Mizrahi will be hosting a new Bravo Reality Show called Fashion Show. (Get details here.) Now I ain’t tryin’ to be funny and I know that I am finna get mad hate mail for what I’m ‘bout to say, but Kelly…unlike Beyonce, has always been on point with her attire (post Destiny’s Child). She FADES Bey in the “fashion sense” category. Y’all know I’m tellin’t the truth.

 

 

Rumor has it that Lauryn Hill is pregers AGAIN!! I would say congratulations but I think that got played out with kid number FIVE! You know…the one that is SEVEN MONTHS OLD and still does not have a name yet!! If the rumors are true, her mama ‘nem need to intervene! After all, Marley is still legally married to Khawly Marley…even though Lauryn was referring to him as her husband! That Marley boy got her open…literally and figuratively.

 

 

 

Of course I have saved the best for last. Speaking of illegitimate kids…WHY is there a rumor floating around that Brandy and Ray J have another sibling floating around the LA area? According to my sources, some chic claims that Mr. Norwood fathered her illegitimate son. This alleged son is now an adult and is trying to promote his “rap” career (aren’t they all). Check out the full story at PearlsWindow.com or at Vodpod.com.

 

 

Side Bar-Personally, I think the story is FAKE but as I learn more, y’all know I ain’t got no problem with puttin’ a trifling joker on blast for not taking care of the “bay-bays.” Nuff said…

 

That’s all the dirt for now…

 

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Sony