Showing posts with label Kerry Washington. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kerry Washington. Show all posts

July 10, 2014

It's that time of year again...

I have come to the conclusion that I am a bad blogger, and quickly got over it. Lets face it the only post worth reading are those about the awards shows. Well, luckily...award season is vastly apporching! This morning the 2014 Emmy's nominees were announced and none of which are shocking.

Here is the full list of nominees:

Best Comedy Series
"The Big Bang Theory"
"Louis"
"Modern Family"
"Orange Is the New Black"
"Silicon Valley"
"Veep"

Best Actress in a Comedy Series
Lena Dunham, "Girls"
Edie Falco, "Nurse Jackie"
Julia Louis Dreyfus, "Veep"
Melissa McCarthy, "Mike & Molly"
Amy Poehler, "Parks & Recreation"
Taylor Schilling, "Orange Is the New Black"

Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory"
Ricky Gervais, "Derek"
Matt LeBlanc, "Episodes"
Don Cheadle, "House of Lies"
Louis C.K., "Louie"
William H. Macy, "Shameless"

Supporting Actor, Comedy Series
Andre Braugher, "Brookiyn Nine-Nine"
Adam Driver, "Girls"
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family"
Ty Burrell, "Modern Family"
Fred Armisen, "Portlandia"
Tony Hale, "Veep"

Supporting Actress, Comedy Series
Mayim Bialik, "The Big Bang Theory"
Julie Bowen, "Modern Family"
Allison Janney, "Mom"
Kate Mulgrew, "Orange Is the New Black"
Kate McKinnon, "Saturday Night Live"
Anna Chlumsky, "Veep"

Best Drama Series
"Breaking Bad"
"Downton Abbey"
"Game of Thrones"
"House of Cards"
"Mad Men"
"True Detective"

Best Actress in a Drama Series
Lizzy Caplan, "Masters of Sex"
Claire Danes, "Homeland"
Michelle Dockery, "Downton Abbey"
Julianna Margulies, "The Good Wife"
Kerry Washington, "Scandal"
Robin Wright, "House of Cards"

Best Actor in a Drama Series
Bryan Cranston, "Breaking Bad"
Jeff Daniels, "The Newsroom"
Jon Hamm, "Mad Men"
Woody Harrelson, "True Detective"
Matthew McConaughey, "True Detective"
Kevin Spacey, "House of Cards"

Supporting Actor, Drama Series
Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad"
Jim Carter, "Downton Abbey"
Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones"
Josh Charles, "The Good Wife"
Mandy Patinkin, "Homeland"
Jon Voight, "Ray Donovan"

Supporting Actress, Drama Series
Anna Gunn, "Breaking Bad"
Maggie Smith, "Downton Abbey"
Lena Headey, "Game of Thrones"
Christine Baranski, "The Good Wife"
Christina Hendricks, "Mad Men"
Joanne Froggatt, "Downton Abbey"

Best Miniseries or Movie
"American Horror Story: Coven"
"Bonnie & Clyde"
"Fargo""Luther"
"Treme"
"The White Queen"

Best Actress Miniseries or Movie
Jessica Lange, "American Horror Story: Coven"
Sarah Paulson, "American Horror Story: Coven"
Helena Bonham Carter, "Burton and Taylor"
Minnie Driver, "Return to Zero"
Kristen Wiig, "The Spoils of Babylon"
Cicely Tyson, "The Trip Bountiful"

Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Chiwetel Ejiofor, "Dancing on the Edge"
Martin Freeman, "Fargo"
Billy Bob Thornton, "Fargo"
Idris Elba, "Luther"
Mark Ruffalo, "The Normal Heart"
Benedict Cumberbatch, "Sherlock: His Last Vow"

Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie
Colin Hanks, "Fargo"
Jim Parsons, "The Normal Heart"
Joe Mantello, "The Normal Heart"
Alfred Molina, "The Normal Heart"
Matt Bomer, "The Normal Heart"
Martin Freeman, "Sherlock: His Last Vow"

Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie
Frances Conroy, "American Horror Story: Coven"
Kathy Bates, "American Horror Story: Coven"
Angela Bassett, "American Horror Story: Coven"
Allison Tolman, "Fargo"
Ellen Burstyn, "Flowers In the Attic"
Julia Roberts, "The Normal Heart"

Outstanding Animated Program
"Archer"
"Bob's Burgers"
"Futurama"
"South Park"
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Manhattan Project"

Outstanding Host: Reality-Competition Program
Betty White, "Betty White's Off Their Rockers"
Tom Bergeron, "Dancing with the Stars"
Jane Lynch, "Hollywood Game Night"
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, "Project Runway"
Cat Deeley, "So You Think You Can Dance"
Anthony Bourdain, "The Taste"

Reality-Competition Program
"The Amazing Race"
"So You Think You Can Dance"
"Dancing with the Stars"
"Top Chef"
"Project Runway"
"The Voice"

Variety Series
"The Colbert Report"
"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
"Jimmy Kimmel Live"
"Real Time with Bill Maher"
"Saturday Night Live"
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"

Children's Program
"Degrassi"
"Dog with a Blog"
"Good Luck Charlie"
"Nick News With Linda Ellerbee - Family Secrets: When Violence Hits Home"
"One Last Hug: Three Days at Grief Camp"
"Wynton Marsalis – A YoungArts Masterclass"

Outstanding Guest Actor in Drama
Paul Giamatti as Harold Levinson in "Downton Abbey"
Dylan Baker as Colin Sweeney in "The Good Wife"
Reg E. Cathey as Freddy in "House Of Cards"
Robert Morse as Bertram Cooper in "Mad Men"
Beau Bridges as Barton Scully in "Masters of Sex"
Joe Morton as Rowan Pope in "Scandal"

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
Margo Martindale as Claudia in "The Americans"
Diana Rigg as Lady Olenna Tyrell in "Game of Thrones"
Kate Mara as Zoe Barnes in "House of Cards"
Allison Janney as Margaret Scully in "Masters of Sex"
Jane Fonda as Leona Lansing in "The Newsroom"
Kate Burton as Sally Langston in "Scandal"

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Bob Newhart as Arthur in "The Big Bang Theory"
Nathan Lane as Pepper Saltzman in "Modern Family"
Steve Buscemi as Marty in "Portlandia"
Jimmy Fallon as Host in "SNL"
Louis C.K. as Host in "SNL"
Gary Cole as Kent Davison in "Veep"

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series
Natasha Lyonne as Nicky Nichols in "Orange is the New Black"
Uzo Aduba as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren in "Orange is the New Black"
Laverne Cox as Sophia Burset in "Orange is the New Black"
Tina Fey as Host in "SNL"
Melissa McCarthy as Host in "SNL"
Joan Cusack as Sheila Jackson in "Shameless"

No shock to fans,"Breaking Bad" claiming various spots in the drama series category is again a fan favorite-if their winning streak continues,  this will  be a good way to officially end Breaking bad.
While Breaking Bad is gearing up for their last Emmy noms, Netflix's "Orange is the New Black" is coming in like a wrecking ball...or should I say, like a sock with a lock in it. With SIX, yes 6! nomination.
This year is huge for the LGBT community with "The Normal Heart" and "Orange is the New Black" taking so many noms. 
"The Normal Heart" directed by Glee's creator Ryan Murphy, has 6 nominations for pretty much its entire cast, yet not nominated for Best miniseries or movie.-Much like "Behind the Candleabra" which took home many Emmys and Golden Globes, "The Normal Heart" nominations will create round 2 of buzz and more people will go out of their way to see this star studded HBO original.

I am going to make a few predictions right now:
Kerry Washington will not win...again
Lena Dunham will wear Zac Posen
"The Normal Heart" will win something
"Breaking Bad" will have at LEAST 2 wins.
Sarah Paulson will be snubbed.
Jim Parson's will win 1 out of 2 of his nominations

The Emmys will air on a Monday this year. August 25th at 8pm est/5pm pacific. On ABC with funny guy (and in my opinion cutie) Seth Myers as host.

Who do you want to see take home an Emmy?

January 13, 2014

2014, 71st annual Golden globe red carpet, best dressed and not so best dressed

This year, sleek hair styles were all over the red carpet, a few of the most stunning women in Hollywood wore the most horrific dresses that I have ever seen- a lot of 90's satin prom dress look a likes. and pregnant women graced the carpet... some better dressed than others. Red, dominated the red carpet! Our favorite celebrities stuck with their favorite designers. Posen, Ralph Loren, and Dior ruled the red carpet, from first time carpet walkers, to award show  veterans.

Top 3 best dressed:

#3 Sofia Vergara

Sofia can show up in a pair of sweats and a Birkenstocks and still be stunning. I am NOT a Posen fan at all! but this Posen dress looked stunning on Sofia. It was simple and showed her girls the appropriate way, and her statement necklace added the perfect pop of color. 

#2: Lupita Nyong'o

New comer Nyong'o made her first red carpet appearance one to remember. Nyong'o was stunning in red     which went flawlessly with  her skin tone, In a Ralph Lauren cap dress, with red suede pointed toe heels. I doubt this will be the last we see of her.

Lupita Nyong'o, Golden Globes 2014

#1: Emma Watson.

The effortlessly beautiful Watson had the most original, stunning chic, sexy look on the red carpet. Dior dress illusion with black Dior slacks and blue suede shoes. 


With everything that is stunning there is the ugly....

Top # Worse Dressed:

#3 Paula Patton:

Patton is one of the most sexiest women in the entertainment world, she has been to numerous award shows and knows how to dress to show off her assets, but this dress by,Stephanie Rolland, isn't flattering and is was too much! I wish she would have worn something strapless or one shoulder, that is a bold color and a low bun. Hopefully next red carpet event Patton will be back on her sexy A game, and bring her best accessory, husband, Robin Thicke.
2014 Golden Globes
Patton at 2013 golden Globes

#2 Drew Barrymore

Stunning Barrymore is pregnant with 2nd child, and couldn't be happier, but I am not happy at all with her dress by Monique Lhullier. It is just all over the place, and not flattering on anyone! 
2014 Golden Globes
2010 Golden Globes in Versace

#1 Zoe Saldana:

In Prabal Gurung, Saldana, almost made this mess of  a dress look great, but it was by far the worst dress on the red carpet. I love you Zoe, and I will never be half as stunning as you are, but why this dress? I Know Gurung is dear friend, but no. 



2014 Golden Globes
2013 Oscars in Alexis Mabille Couture






















Other Looks of the Carpet:

Elisabeth Moss in J. Mendel

Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Couture

Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow (both) in Dolce and Gabbana
Amy Adams in Valentino
Zooey Deschanel in Oscar De La Renta
Kerry Washington in Balenciaga

Sarah Paulson in Marchesa

 Taylor Schilling in Thakoon

Lily Rabe in George Hobeika
Lena Dunham in Posen
Amy Poehler in Stella McCartney
Tina Fey in Carolina Herrera


With this being the start of the award season, we will have plenty more looks to see! Lets hope these celebrities bring it to the Oscars!
oh and what do you think about Colton Haynes' JLaw impersonation?
(via instagram @coltonhaynes)

  





January 12, 2014

Who to Watch for at the 71st Golden Globes

The red carpet of pre-award shows is what fuels talk shows for at least two days after the award show airs. What celebrities wear at one award show is what makes us look for them at the next to see if they out did their last get up or disappointed us with a nipple piercing illusion satin Prada dress (Anne Hathaway circa 2013 Oscars). Here are some of the celebrities I am looking forward to see tomorrow night on my small vizio flat screen.
Jennifer Lawrence-  JLaw is in American Hustler which has several nomination, including Lawrence's nomination for best supporting action is a motion picture comedy or musical . Most find it too much to red on the red carpet, but Jennifer pulled it off effortless. With a simple up-do. and minimal jewelry Jennifer looks flawless.
A simple red strapless Dior with a chic thin
black belt.

Kerry Washington- Nominated for playing THE Olivia Pope, Washington, doesn't channel Ms. Pope on the red carpet, she usually keeps is fresh and fun. Washington let her dress do the accessorizing at last year Globes. With only a bracelet, ring and a clutch. The nude mesh and silver beading made her skin tone glow on the red carpet

In Miu Miu.

Tina Fey-  Hosting again this year, Fey only needs to focus on keeping it hilarious again! She isn't about the glitz and glam, but the simplisity nand comfort of the dress, especially on the red carpet, since she will have a more spectacular dress on stage.
                             
In  ankle length creme silk with black lace covering L `Wren Scott
Amy Poehler- The other half of the hilarious co-hosting duo, kept it sleek at last years show. wearing a pant suit that was sexier than your average attorney in Manhattan. Deep neck line, and stunning neck piece to draw your gaze down. 

In Stella McCartney
Lena Dunham- I LOVE Lena Dunham, but she doesn't always bring it on the red carpet, so I really hope she BRRRings it! Last year Lena's dress wasn't flattering. The color was totally Lena, but, well see for yourself.  I am not a Zac Posen, put this dress isn't that bad, it just isn't for Lena!
In Zac Posen
Julia Louis Dreyfus- Dreyfus has been to her fair share of award shows, and has had her up and downs with red carpet choices. Last year she was stunning in a Vera Wang chiffon and lance gown. Like her peers keeping it simple with minimal accessories.

Look of the Day photo | Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Since American Horror Story: Coven is nominated along with Jessica Lange, I cannot wait to see Kathy Bates and Angela basset strut the red carpet! lets hope they are there. There are many more red carpet looks that was stunning last year, and some not so stunning. Last award season, minimal was is, only one or two accessories, while the trend in everyday fashion this year is bulking, and layering, so we will see if that plays out on the red carpet or if there is a new trend set on the carpet.