Mo'Nique Let's Loose Back Stage at The Oscars

Mo'Nique is truly a character. Most of you likely didn't stick around for the post-award show interviews of the winners, thus missing this thoroughly entertaining interview of Mo'Nique. She quickly returned to her normal, brash, comedic self. Check it out:

Barbara Walters Final Oscar Night Special - Mo'Nique and Sandra Bullock

For those of you who didn't catch Barbara Walters' final Oscar night show, the following are two of the most candidly revealing and hilarious interviews of the special. Mo'Nique discusses her "open" marriage and sexual abuse... Sandra discusses "beating the shit" out of Meryl Streep. In my opinion, they are a MUST SEE!!! Enjoy!

Monique


Sandra Bullock Part 1


Part 2

2010 Oscars' Best Dressed

This year, just about everyone seemed to get it right. However, the following are a few notable mentions, starting with the best of the best.

Jennifer Lopez - Armani Privé

Only J.Lo could pull off such an architectural runway masterpiece. She looks drop dead gorgeous in this pale pink luminescent gown and she knows how to strike a pose... VOGUE!!!

Tom Ford

Mr. Ford wearing his own creation is tailored to the T. Complete with a pocket square and gardenia on his lapel. Now this is a well dressed man.

Demi Moore and Elizabeth Banks look fantastic in these similar styled, ruffled creations by Versace...

Cameron Diaz - Oscar De La Renta

Ms. Diaz finally got it right. For once she doesn't come off as a bleached blonde, babbling airhead. She looks like a polished, sophisticated starlet. Now if she could only land a role to match the look.

Vera Farmiga - Marchesa

Say what you will about the ornate flamenco like ruffles of this Marchesa gown, but I think Vera was absolutely stunning in this number. You had to see it live during the red carpet preshow to get the full effect of this dress. Normally it would be hard to pull this off unless you are a statuesque runway model, but Ms. Farmiga did one helluva job. Kudos for making a bold choice!!!

Those who almost had it right...

Molly Ringwald

Bravo Molly!!! No one has seen you since you blew out 16 Candles but you showed up and showed out in this violet gown. While she looks stunning for someone who has been absent from the scene for quite some time, my only critique is... get some sunlight. It's as if this is the first time she's stepped outdoors since the 80's. She looks like Casper the Friendly Ghost.

Queen Latifah - Badgley Mischka

The Queen always wears flattering gowns that compliment her figure. The color of this dress looks fantastic against her skin tone. Where did she go wrong? The bottom half of this dress seems a bit too stuffy. I'm no fashion designer but perhaps a more tailored front with a fishtail would've worked, rather than this mermaid style. If it were black she would've reminded me of Ursula (Little Mermaid).

Sandra Bullock - Marchesa

The top of this dress is gorgeous. The detailed beadwork, down to the capped shoulder is exquisite. However this dress is just too damn gold. She looks exactly like good ol' Oscar himself. Additionally the fabric of the bottom half of the dress looks a bit tawdry. She was almost there... perhaps a different color?

Zoe Saldana - Givenchy

I really wanted to root for this gown because Zoe is such a beautiful girl. Once again the top of this dress was stunning. The crystal and bead encrusted bodice along with the differing hues were lovely, but I just can't help but to think of those ugly cabbage like flowers when I look at the bottom of this dress. She still managed to work it nonetheless.

Agree? Disagree? Who were your picks?

2010 Oscars' Worst Dressed

I hate to admit it, but I was hard pressed to compile a list of the worst dressed. The vast majority fell on the line of safety. There weren't any major fashion disasters which gives me less to write about, but of course I managed to write a citation or two for a few.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

It was certainly an audacious choice for Ms. Gyllenhaal, but she fell flat (no pun intended). First of all the pattern looks like an evening in a jungle. Furthermore, the dress does nothing for her non-existent shape. Get it together Maggie, your brother looked better than you on the carpet. In addition, in the future, do everything necessary to appear youthful because that face says 50.










Miley and Trish Cyrus

Oh dear!!! This looks like a scene from Freaky Friday. Miley looks nearly as old as her mother and Trish is fighting hard to recapture the youth of her daughter. Who shall we start with?

Okay Miley... For once it would be nice to see her in something age appropriate for a 17 year old girl rather than that of a woman 20 years her senior. Both the dress and the hair are just way too old for her. Miley boo, if you are going to try to pull a dress like that off, at least fix your damn posture so you don't resemble Quasimodo. She doesn't even appear comfortable in the dress.

Trish... what can I say? You look like a discontinued, bleached-blonde, sun dried, Malibu Barbie. With that said... the dress couldn't be any uglier if she tried.

Charlize Theron - Christian Dior

Oh Charlize, what were you thinking? This dress would've been fantastic if it weren't for the deflated look of her bosom. You can't help but stare at her chest and not in a good way. The top of this dress is reminiscent of Madonna's coned shaped bustiers/bras circa 1980's.

Last but far from least...

Gabourey Sidibe - Marchesa

Marchesa certainly deserves an award for trying their best to construct a gown for Gabourey. Everyone in the media seems to be skipping around the mulberry bush when it comes to Miss Sidibe. However, I will say what they won't... This is one BIG bitch. GOD DAMNNNN!!! Why are they all afraid to say it?

This dress is terrible. Between the dress and the wig, she looks like a fat, black Scarlet O'Hara from Gone With The Wind... or more like Mammie.

Not even Marchesa could successfully glamorize this girl. While it was nice that they added a capped sleeve, a woman of this monstruously obese size needs a full sleeve. She looks like a smiling GORILLA. At the very least she could've attempted to lose weight before the awards. I know her shoes had to have a 3-inch wide heel with some Nike Shox technology in them.

On the red carpet, Gabourey said, "If fashion was porn, this dress is the money shot." More like the WIDE -SHOT Gabby... this dress certainly spans further than the average "money shot."

Wondering what it took to make this dress? Take a look at the following photos to get an idea.

A few bolts of material, several large spools of thread and a team of sweatshop workers.

P.S. Gabby, please stop wearing those cheap, shiny ass wigs. Buy a damn "lace-front."

The Faces of Swift

Multi-award winning country singer, Taylor Swift, has proved to be quite the breakout star. While I think her music fares closer to pop rather than country, she is a proven force to be reckoned with. With bippity boppity diddies like "Love Song" and "You Belong With Me," she virtually became an overnight success.


Swift has been nominated for approximately 89 awards of which 59 were won. Amongst her wins are 4 Grammys, 6 AMAs, and 6 CMAs.


With that said, Taylor Swift has gotten on my last damn nerve with that repetitive, dopey, mouth gaped open, "I'm so shocked" dumb ass look every time she wins an award. The look is seriously tired already. C'mon heifer, stop looking so god damn surprised as if you haven't already won fifty thousand awards.

Take a look at a montage of the never-ending Faces of Swift:

As you can see, it has reached a point in which her look is no longer bashful and modest. I can understand the shock the first few times, but one would think that after 50 wins, you would be used to the shit by now. I wonder if those who are in the same category each time she wins is as sick of this stupid, short-bus grin as I am. 

Congrats on all of your success Taylor, but please spare us from the wide-eyed doe look. Just get your ass on stage from now on and collect your bounty, give a speech and saunter off.

2010 Grammy's Best Dressed

Here is my list of red carpet winners from the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards:

LADY GAGA

While you may not agree... Gaga walked the carpet like a true piece of abstract art in this Armani Privé confection. This galactic, almost angelic look is a far cry better than some of her previous demonic looks. Would you really expect anything less from her?

Common

Common added style and flair by contrasting prints. The maroon and white polk-dot silk scarf popped against the grey plaid suit. The pocket square helped solidfy this fresh look for the Grammys.

PINK

Reminiscent of a mermaid, Pink was glamorous in this scalloped Tony Ward creation.

John Legend

John created a lengendary look by pairing a thin black tie and a pewter mesh sweater with his silver suit.

Keri Hilson

This is the best I've ever seen Ms. Hilson look. She slightly resembled Diahann Carroll. This Dolce & Gabbana gown made her look like a statuesque, special edition Barbie.  She certainly wasn't going to win based on her vocals, but she was definitely a winner on the red carpet.

The Jonas Brothers

While there were better dressed men on the carpet than the "Jonas Brothers," I feel they are finally beginning to distinguish themselves as individuals. I only wish that Nick hadn't gone for such a formal look (He looks like he is going to his bar mitzvah), especially with the bow-tie. These are 3 fairly young guys and they should've had a little more fun with their look, but kudos either way.

 

CLICK HERE for my worst dressed list.

2010 Grammy's WORST Dressed.

There was an abundance of fashion disasters on the red carpet this year. I've tried my best to limit the number of inductees to this year's Worst Dressed list. Here it goes...

Ciara

Wearing Givenchy, Ciara managed to look like Pin Head's mistress from Hellraiser.

Imogen Heap

What in the world was she thinking? Imogen, you are no Lady Gaga. She looks as if she is at the premier of the next SAW movie with that contraption around her neck... "Let's play a game..."

Rihanna

Rihanna is normally stunning in all that she wears. However, this Bajan bombshell failed to impress me in this Elie Saab frock. Some things should be left on the runway. While Rihanna's statuesque figure can pull off the high neckline, the draping at her hips made her look wide. Overall the dress seemed to be a bit much for her.

Brittany Spears

Brittany!!! Come on now! Are you serious? It looks like she is wearing a damn girdle. Can we say HOT MESS? She looks like she is attending the annual trailer park formal. I think the better question is, what the hell was Dolce & Gabbana thinking when they designed this crap?

Miranda Lambert

Dear God!!! At 26, country singer Miranda Lambert was successful at aging herself at least 30 years.

This dress is so wrong, is so many many many ways. It's just plain UGLY and the unflattering fit makes her look as wide as a house. Can someone hire me as their damn stylist?

Usher

Usher, you tried... but it just didn't work out. A three-piece suit along with a LARGE check shirt and a polka dot tie was literally an eye sore. He looked like a walking optical illusion.

Ne-Yo

Really Ne-Yo??? He nailed the pimp look, complete with two gals on his arms. Now he is hiring dates to maintain a facade? Just come out the damn closet already... How you doin?

Adam Lambert

Is anyone else getting sick of his desperate cries for attention? He looks like something out of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Pssst... Guess what Adam, you're never gonna be a Madonna or Lady Gaga.

Lea Michele

Glee's Lea Michele just can't seem to get it right. At the Golden Globes (right) she wore a stunning gown, but it was wayyy too much of a dress for her to pull off (especially being so young). It was also too dark. Now at the Grammys (left) she chooses a more age appropriate dress which is cute, HOWEVER... it looks almost as if she chopped off the bottom half of the dress that she wore at the Golden Globes. Switch it up Lea!!! Call me if you need help... and you do need help.

Beyonce

Many will disagree, but I'm seldom a fan of Beyonce's dress choices.

Don't get me wrong, I think the Stephanie Rolland gown the diva wore on the red carpet was gorgeous, but not on her. The detail on that gown is amazing. However, Beyonce is a very thick/curvaceous woman. The material of that gown seems awfully thick and the detail/craftsmanship adds dimension which makes Beyonce look bulky. I also think those large Etruscan earrings were a bit much.

Now take a look at the dress she wore when accepting her award. Again, I'm not sure why she is a fan of adding bulk, but this dress looks as if she smeared glue on herself and rolled around in loose scrap metal an tabs from soda cans. Beyonce continues to look more and more draggish each time I see her.

Who were your picks for the worst? Questions and comments are always welcome... leave your's below.

CLICK HERE for the Best Dressed.

Worst Dressed List: 2010 Golden Globes

There are always those who decide to brave the red carpet without the help of a good stylist... The end result? Well take a look for yourself...

Queen of the Worst: Tina Fey

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!! Damn it, she looks like Mary Poppins. Couldn't her publicist or assistant have held the umbrella? This Zac Posen design is an eye sore.  It appears to be some sort of whacked out psychedelic snake print. Thank God she had the good sense not to wear a necklace. Beyond the hideous print, the full/bell skirt stops a few inches above her ankles to reveal a pair of champagne colored d'orsay pumps complete with a bow. She could've at least found a shoe to offset the dress. The length and style of the gown manages to make her look short and stumpy. 

King of the Worst: Mickey Rourke

My my my... How did he manage to resurface? First of all, whoever his plastic surgeon is needs to be SUED! He looks absolutely horrific. I think I would be scared shitless if I saw him in person. Now! With that said, knowing you already look like a creation of Madame Tussaud.; Mickey, what could you have possibly been thinking when choosing this get-up? Croc lapels... Taupe cowboy hat? My goodness, he looks like one of the Village People, dressed up for a red carpet event. The chic on his arm doesn't look much better.

Honorable mentions...

Mariah in Herve Leger - Cleavage overboard! Those funbags need to be deflated. They're too large and overly exposed (as always)... Not a bad dress, but it does nothing for her.

"If I Could Turn Back Time..." Looks like Morticia... oh I mean Cher successfully turned it back with this velvet/lace frock. 

 

Drew Barrymore in Atelier Versace: These nude colors only work on certain people.

The color completely washes her out. Beyond the color... what is up with those hideous looking sea urchins adorning the dress?

Quentin Tarantino: Black on black on black... he looks like an undertaker, and what is that little tuquoise/silver chain? P.S. his girl looks like she is wearing the latest from the Reynold's Wrap Collection.

1980's Prom dress? Heidi Klum's style is beginning to look cheaper by the dozen.

*Check out my picks for Best Dressed Male/Female: Click Here!