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Award shows like The Oscars and The Emmys are going to have trouble getting celebrities to accept their swag bags. The IRS is reminding everyone that all the crap they receive, typically worth $50,000 and up, is subject to taxation. Presenters at next week's Emmy awards have to sign a statement acknowledging that they accept tax responsibility for all the gifts they receive. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also said there will be no more skyrocketing swag bags for Oscar presenters! Oh no!
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in a related announcement, said it would eliminate the luxurious gift baskets it customarily offers to Oscar presenters such as Jennifer Aniston, Tom Hanks and Will Ferrell, starting with next year's show.
Without specifying whether any money changed hands, the academy and the IRS also said they have settled any tax obligations presenters may have owed the government from gift baskets received through 2005. Recipients of the Oscar gift baskets in this year's ceremony will soon receive a tax form from the academy detailing the fair market value of its contents.
It goes beyond the Oscars. Next week, an array of Emmy-timed swag suites are scheduled to open for business ahead of the Aug. 27 awards show. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said it has also informed this year's Emmy presenters (among them Heidi Klum, James Gandolfini and Eva Longoria) that their gift bags are taxable, but would not say whether it planned on eliminating the bags altogether.
Gift bags and swag suites have exploded in recent years, as clothing companies, hotels, cellphone manufacturers and the makers of seemingly every imaginable kind of consumer goods (chocolates, lingerie, cufflinks, sunglasses, luggage, etc.) dole out items to celebrities in the hopes of garnering free advertising when those celebrities are photographed wearing those shoes or chatting into that cellphone.
So that's why George Cooney donated his presenter gift bag. The IRS had already announced that Oscar gifts were taxable at that point, it just hadn't received much press. You're going to see a lot more press releases about celebrities donating their spa stays and luxury goods to charity, except you'll know it's not so selfless. What's Life and Style to do now that they can't market a bunch of expensive products to laypeople that celebrities get for free? Those poor luxury goos manufacturers will have to find another marketing strategy.
This affects much more than just award shows, because companies often sponsor parties for celebrities, hoping to get pictures of them posing with the free stuff. Spa suites are set up before The Oscars to get celebrities "prepared" to market more crap. Hopefully the IRS will crack down on that practice, too. What will happen to Sundance? Will celebrities stop showing up to so many events? How will celebrities cope with having to buy their own stuff? Will divas get a little more humble?
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Pictures from what looks like a kinder, gentler after-party, the "Crash" Cool Down Party held on March 6th at the Beverly Towers in LA. It was hosted by director Paul Haggis and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. Attendees included Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, Julie Delpy, Larenz Tate, Kathleen York (the mom of the redhead that used to be on the OC) and the ubiquitous Bai Ling.
Eight more after the jump.
Update: Images removed on request.
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Reese Witherspoon wins best actress, and she can't think of anything better to do than harp on her ex-boyfriends:
"So for all the boys who ever dumped me, this is for you."
She's a rich and famous actress at the top of her career. She has two kids and super-hot husband, and she's still hung up on her exes! Reese, there are some things in life you just can't control so let go.
Men don't like women who try to run their lives, and most of the guys who dated you are probably grateful you moved on.
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Uma Thurman, Adam Brody, Naomi Watts, Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston, and Joaquin Phoenix are just a few of the celebrities pictured here. These pics are higher resolution than the after-party photos posted earlier.
23 more after the jump!
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George Clooney, Reese Witherspoon, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Jennifer Lopez and more at the Governor's Post-Show Ball.
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First of all, it's not Stewart's fault that the Oscars dragged this year. A sense of self-importance colored the event, with the Academy forgetting that if it wants to draw viewers it has to be entertaining and not too industry-focused. Telling the nominees that they can't thank too many people just isn't enough to save this sinking ship. Clip after clip followed countless insignificant awards.
It's easy to blame Stewart as the focal point, but he's not the problem. Sure his first few jokes were wooden and forced, but he was soon in his stride, making funny off the cuff comments that helped add levity to the too-long ceremony. Reviews are focusing too much on his first three scripted minutes. Expecting Stewart to save the over-produced show is like thinking good acting could have made "Deuce Bigelow" Oscar-worthy:
When "It's Hard Out There for a Pimp" won for best original song, Stewart quipped that Scorsese had no Oscars but that Three 6 Mafia had one. He was relaxed and funny, mentioning that he still heard the band celebrating backstage. He also noted that he was surprised that "Cinderella Man" didn't win for best makeup, as it must be difficult to make Russell Crowe look beat up.
The only worthwhile clips were the hilarious Oscar political parodies narrated by Steven Colbert. A montage of old westerns with gay themes was also amusing.
The Academy tried to remain relevant by hiring Stewart and enlisting "Daily Show" writers, and they made the best possible choice for host. The affair was just too old and the content too self-congratulatory to be saved by Stewart.
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There was at least one surprise at this year's Oscars, and it was a big one. Crash won best picture in an upset over favorite Brokeback Mountain! There was audible surprise from the audience.
Brokeback won best director for Ang Lee and best adapted screenplay. Crash won for best original screenplay and best picture. More Oscar results.
The Oscars are done finally and let's hope they cut them way, way down next year. Jon Stewart was great but there were too many clip montages and small, boring awards.
Update: The NYT predicted that Crash would win best picture. All of their Oscar predictions were accurate. I really wanted Brokeback to win and assumed that the NYT would be wrong.
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The Oscars weren't a surprise so far this year. Reese didn't bother to watch the Academy video judging from her effusive acceptance speech.
It's still early but I'm going to write the post that Brokeback won for best picture. I could have done everything ahead of time and gone to bed as there wasn't a single surprise.
The Oscars are seriously a waste of time and they should think of reworking them next year. I don't need to see any of the nominated films now because I've seen enough clips to figure out each movie.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman has won the Academy Award for best actor for his work in Capote. He'll always be the camerman Scotty in Boogie Nights to me.
So far the NYT is three for three with their Oscar predictions.
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Controversial song "It's Hard out there for a pimp" by 36 mafia from "Hustle and Flow" wins for best original song!
John Stewart is doing a great job as Oscar host, and I love the fake political ads by Steven Colbert!
The Oscars, though, should be cut to a two hour show. The program is full of small categories and self-congratulatory clips and in jokes. They relegate the technical awards to a separate event, and they should also move most of the small awards to a different ceremony. It's interesting to see the costume designers and special effects people get awards, and they should have their moment, but it's just way too long to sit through.
I'm just feeling guilty for staying up this long to watch a bunch of filler. It's too... long...
After about a half an hour the thrill of seeing all the celebrities in one room wears out. No wonder the ratings are getting lower every year.
While looking through the red carpet photo gallery at Yahoo! I came across this picture of a woman who clearly does not belong at the Oscars. Her look is so outrageous that I'm not sure whether she would frighten or entertain my child.
She is fashion and jewelry designer Zandra Rhodes. Why is it that fashion designers are the ones that dress the worst? They must be the type of people who think they actually look good, and they're so sure of it they've made a career out of convincing other people to dress like idiots too.
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Charlize Theron usually looks elegant and understated and her Oscar look is out of character. She's wearing a monstrous green gown with a huge bow on her shoulder. With a little purse made out of the same fabric, bejewled shoes, bangle bracelets, and a bouffant hairdo, she just looks like she's trying too hard.
There's a fine line between looking the same all the time (Jennifer Aniston) and trying a radical new look that isn't right for you.
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Rachel Weisz has won best supporting actress for her role in The Constant Gardner.
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It's nearly 3:00 am here in snowy Switzerland and I don't know how much longer I'll be able to stay up!
As Jennifer Aniston presents the Oscar for best costumes - why does she always look the same? Couldn't she curl her hair or wear something other than black? She looks so boring.
There's lots more to say, but it's hard to keep up with everything and I'm half asleep.
If you're up watching the Oscars and are online you may want to check out PopBytes for live Oscar Blogging.
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George Clooney has won Best Supporting Actor for Syriana. He must have seen the instructional video, because his acceptance speech was funny, quick, and political without being controversial.
Jessica Alba glows as she arrives for the 78th annual Academy Awards.
Update: Lots of high-res Oscar pictures at Egotastic
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Heath Williams and Michelle Ledger arrive at the 78th annual Oscar awards. Michelle is wearing a bold yellow v-neck dress and minimal accessories. She looks lovely and very well put together.
Update: Lots of high-res Oscar pictures at Egotastic
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It's clear that I don't like Keira Knightly. She stinks of pretension. That's why I'm pleased to announce that she's wearing a poufy prom dress to the Oscars. Her hair is a mess, too.
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The Razzies were announced today, and Paris has won!
Other lucky winners included:
Worst Actor: Rob Schneider - Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Worst Supporting Actor: Hayden Christensen - Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Worst Actress: Jenny McCarthy - Dirty Love
Worst Screen Couple: Will Ferrell and Nicole Kidman - Bewitched
Worst Sequel: Son of the Mask
Worst Picture: Dirty Love
Worst Director: John Mallory Asher (McCarthy's ex husband) - Dirty Love
And a new category was announced: "most tiresome"
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes deservedly took home the "most tiresome" Razzie.
In case you haven't heard of the worst picture, Jenny McCarthy's "Dirty Love," don't worry, no one else has heard of it, either:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has produced and distributed an eight-minute how-to video for Oscar nominees. Ratings have declined over the years, and they want to maintain the ceremony's momentum and not lose bored viewers:
This year, though, it has a new gimmick: an eight-minute instructional video, narrated by two-time Best Actor winner Tom Hanks, which it has distributed to each of the 150-odd nominees. A relaxed and wry-looking Hanks guides nominees through the art of handling that speech-making moment "with wit, flair, creativity - or at least with brevity".
Entitled An Insider's Guide: What Nominees Need To Know, the video includes clips of Oscar moments that stuck in the memory - such as Jack Palance doing one-arm push-ups, or Roberto Benigni gliding over the tops of everyone's chairs en route to the stage - and ones that decidedly did not - such as the interminable thank-yous delivered by the crew from Lord of the Rings two years ago, which was about as interesting as a reading from the New Zealand telephone directory. Another bad example was Gwyneth Paltrow's tsunami of tears.
They basically want people to keep it short, avoid lists, and be funny and interesting.
The most awkward Oscar acceptance I remember was Zellweger's 2003 Best Actress speech. She came off as insecure as she thanked everyone, including the lackeys at her agency, for their help. This year, The Academy hopes to placate over-eager winners with a special section of their website where they can post thank you messages.
Here are presenters Jake Gyllenhaal and J.Lo preparing for tonight. Three more after the jump.
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More pictures from those backwards-etiquette Oscar parties. These are from The Weinstein Company pre-Oscar Party in LA on 3/4.
Six more including Josh Hartnett, George Clooney and Sienna Miller after the jump. [via]
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Elenis has picture-perfect Oscar cookies with accurate illustrations of the nominated celebrities, and little boot, TV and book cookies to represent the best picture nomications. [via]
Two more after the jump.
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The NY Times reveals the cut throat etiquette at Oscar parties, where only fresh nominated faces matter:
IF YOU HAVEN'T WORKED ON ONE OF THE NOMINATED FILMS, CONSIDER STAYING HOME. Being at an Oscar party without a nomination is like bleeding in an ocean surrounded by sharks. The safest course is to stay out of the water...
KNOW WHEN TO SAY WHEN... Moderation is the word. Your behavior is always being watched, by the industry and by the press.
THOU SHALL NOT PITCH.
GIVE YOUR ENTOURAGE THE NIGHT OFF."It is truly the one night of the year where entourages are not tolerated," said Judy Levy... For those who don't make it into a party, rejection at the door can be painful since you are forced to do a reverse red carpet: a humiliating walk past the hundreds of publicists, television cameras and paparazzi who just witnessed your attempt to get in.
DON'T EXPECT TO MEET YOUR HOST. Although everywhere else it is considered good manners to seek out your hosts and thank them, in Hollywood the opposite is true.
If you're lucky enough to get invited to an Oscar party, you're meant to talk to people you know, not drink or eat, keep a low profile, and never introduce your significant other. It sounds like so much fun.
Here are Kiera, Sienna, Nicky & Paris at the Endeavor Pre-Oscar Party on 3/4/05. The Endeavor party strives to be press-free:
Four more of Nicky and Kiera after the jump. Pictures [via]
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The NY Times predicts the Oscar winners using the categories "Conventional Wisdom," "Underdog," "Wildcard," and "Bagger." The rating system is a bit convoluted, with the first three categories independent of the last.
Best Picture:
Conventional Wisdom: Brokeback Mountain
Underdog: Crash
Wildcard: Good Night and Good Luck
NYT Predicted Winner (Bagger): Crash
Best Actress:
Conventional Wisdom: Reese Witherspoon - Walk the Line
Underdog: Felicity Huffman - Transamerica
Wildcard: Keira Knightly - Pride and Prejudice
NYT Predicted Winner (Bagger): Reese Witherspoon - Walk the Line
Best Actor:
Conventional Wisdom: Philip Seymour Hoffman - Capote
Underdog: Heath Ledger - Brokeback Mountain
Wildcard: Terrence Howard - Hustle and Flow
NYT Predicted Winner (Bagger): Philip Seymour Hoffman - Capote
Supporting Actor:
Conventional Wisdom: George Clooney - Syriana
Underdog: Paul Giamatti - Cinderella Man
Wildcard: Jake Gyllenhaal - Brokeback Mountain
NYT Predicted Winner (Bagger): George Clooney - Syriana
Supporting Actress:
Conventional Wisdom: Rachel Weisz - The Constant Gardner
Underdog: Amy Adams - Junebug
Wildcard: Michelle Williams - Brokeback Mountain
NYT Predicted Winner (Bagger): Rachel Weisz - The Constant Gardner
See more predictions in their pop-up graphic (warning: this link will initally resize your screen, but it is easily maximized again.)
And if you missed Reese's Oscar-worthy performance, here's a clip from "Walk the Line" with June telling Johnny off for partying too much:
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Here are some pictures of Mariah Carey posing at Revlon's pre-Oscar celebrity "suite." [via] According to Entertainment Tonight celebs are getting pre-Oscar cosmetics:
What a creative way to explain that celebrities get stuff in exchange for free product promotion. I really hate the word "swag," it sounds so ridiculous.
Oh and that's Mariah's hairstylist Kristofer Buckle. In case you haven't heard the important news, hairstylists are the new BFs. Two more pictures after the jump.
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The Independent reports on the cutthroat world of dressing for the Oscars, where bribes and last-minute gown changes have stylists scrambling to get clients ready in time. Not only do designers create custom-made gowns hoping to dress a fickle actress, Oscar attendees can even get paid to wear specific brands:
Renee Zellweger avoids the drama by having an exclusive contract with designer Carolina Herrera. No wonder she always looks the same.
Stylist to Catherine Zeta Jones, Fati Parsia, reveals her bitterness over a lifetime of nicknames by deriding overweight nannies:
Parsia copes with last-minute stress and nanny competition by drinking excessively and not eating:
By the time Parsia has waved off her clients, Parsia says she, herself, usually looks emaciated. "I don't eat for days in the run up to the Oscars. It's too stressful," she says.
It's nice to know that the Oscar attendees are being dressed by people they can relate to - neurotic, alcoholic anorexics.
(The stylist pictured above is Rachel Zoe, stylist to Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie. The Nanny is ABC's Supernanny, Joe Frost.)
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