In just a few short hours, it is time for Hollywood’s most awaited event, the Oscars. It is the most coveted trophy by film makers, actors and actresses and Oscar fever has been in the air for the last couple of weeks.

The red carpet of the Oscars is one of the most awaited fashion moments. Dress designers have offered up their unique creations hoping that their outfit will be the one chosen by the men and women who will walk down this very special runway. Among those likely to dress the stars are Georgio Armani, Chanel, Christian LaCroix, just to name a few.

This year’s host is Ellen Degeneres. Looks like they are hoping for a lighter show this time around than that delivered by Chris Rock or Jon Stewart. Let’s hope she brings more fun to this night than the previous years.

Who will win the major awards is still anybody’s guess. No single winner has yet been confirmed so the actors and actresses are still very much on tenterhooks.

Who are performing tonight? It’s a star studded line-up which includes Celine Dion, Randy Newman, James Taylor and the Dreamgirls – Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson and Anika Noni Rose. It may be a night for the actors but music will definitely be in the Kodak Theater, as music is always a necessary part of any film.

Britney Spears has been trying very hard to stay in the public eye. She knows that being seen around about or in the papers, tabloids and gossip rags that the papparazzi work for or supply pictures too. Britney has been seen without her knickers while out on the town with Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, dancing and stripping at various Las Vegas clubs and now, she has gone bald.

Yes it was a surprise to almost everybody. No one expected the pop princess to go and get rid of her hair. It is a very drastic move and it makes Britney appear very stressed.

Britney’s new look was discovered when she was on her way to the “Body and Soul” tattoo shop. Britney had two tattoos placed. The first one is on her wrist and the other on her lower hip.

People are wondering if she is close to having a nervous breakdown. She’s been acting wild since she filed for divorce. It sure looks that way to her fans.

Talk about irony, last year’s Grammy Awards show suffered in the ratings because their network chose to pit the show in a head to head battle with American Idol. This year they opted to taje another time slot which was great and they had their own little Americon Idol like competition. They called it My Grammy Moment and the winner got to perform on stage with Justin Timberlake at this year’s Grammys. Here’s where the irony comes in: the winner of the My Grammy Winner is an American Idol reject.

As the winner, Robyn Troup did get her moment of fame with Sexy Back Star Timberlake on Sunday. On Tuesday the episode of American Idol which was taped before the Grammys aired showing that she was rejected by American Idol.

Take heart though Robyn. Being rejected by the judges of American Idol does not mean the end of your career. Look at Jennifer Hudson. She beat out her American Idol batchmate and winner Fantasia Barino for the part that gave her her Golden Globe and her Oscar.

In a recent interview, singer Mandy Moore has revealed that she has been experiencing bouts of depression. She says that she was depressed at the time that she broke up with actor boyfriend Zach Braff of Scrubs – who has also announced that he suffers from a mild case of depression. Her heartbreak added to the depression says the singer.

In spite of this, Mandy Moore is doing well. She has been working on a new album, writing songs using her experiences to help her write music that reflects the changes that she herself has gone through. She has come a long way from the sweet, innocent teenager image she had when she started. She is still sweet but there is definitely more depth to her music now.

She is also set to star in the comedy movie “Because I Said So” with Diane Keaton. This shows that Mandy Moore truly is a well rounded artist. She crossed over to films with roles in Princess Diaries, A Walk to Remember and American Dreamz.

On romance, Mandy Moore says that she isn’t looking right now though she does date. A serious relationship with anyone isn’t on her agenda at this time.

America’s favorite singing reality TV show is back for its sixth season and this time around Simon Cowell isn’t the only mean boy around. It looks like everyone is getting in on it and the hopeful contestants as well as the viewers don’t like it. Most feel that the judges have gone too far.

Fox Broadcast Co.’s entertainment president Peter Liquori has been defending Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. He denies that the judges bash the unfortunate contestants that they feel lack talent. It is rather difficult to contradict the accusations of unnecessary cruelty when they make statements comparing a contestant’s appearance to that of a bush baby like Simon Cowell did or telling a vocal coach that they will never recommend that they teach anyone to sing.

Cowell says that anybody who auditions for the show should be prepared for the comments they will get. Randy Jackson says that they are appalled at how people who really can’t sing refuse to accept that they really don’t have the necessary talent to qualify.

The sad part is that none of this will have any effect to the show. It will keep on airing. People will still audition and someone will still be chosen as this year’s American Idol.

It may have won Golden Globe Awards but singer Diana Ross has not watched the movie Dreamgirls which is supposedly based on the story of her former group, the Supremes. The character of Beyonce Knowles is said to resemble the diva at a young age. She told David Letterman on his show that she’s too busy planning her world tour. She joked that she would watch the movie with her lawyers.

The 62 year old diva said that she would be mentoring the hopefuls on American Idol. She said that she enjoys inspiring new talent. Immediately after Idol she’ll be going on tour.

The tour that the former lead of the Supremes referred to is the promotion of her new album, “I Love You”. The album is a collection of love songs. Not surprisingly, she’s timed it with all the buzz about Dreamgirls. The movie is a useful springboard to launch this new collection of melodies about love.

She may be better known as Xena, Warrior Princess but acting isn’t all Lucy Lawless was born to do. At 38 she has chosen to launch her singing career. She had her first rock concert last night at the Roxy Theater in Hollywood. Some were surprised that it was completely sold out.

Fans of Lawless aren’t the least bit surprised. They’ve known that she can sing from the episodes where she sang on Xena. She has also played Rizzo on the Broadway production of Grease in 1997. And she joined the Celebrity Duets show last year where she made it to the final three.

In fact it is because of Celebrity Duets that Lawless decided to try for a singing career. She enjoyed the live performances very much and missed them after the show ended. She decided to take a chance and have a concert. Looks like she’s off to a new career. Just goes to show you that age really is no barrier to talent – and great fans.

[tags] Lucy Lawless,Xena,Celebrity duets,concert [/tags]

Everyone loves to watch the Grammy Awards. This is when some of the best performances of the year are made. Maybe it is because are usually Grammy nominees themselves and they are performing in front of their peers, so they give performances that are 200% better than their best – if they have it in them.

This years performers include Beyonce Knowles who is nominated for Best Female R&B Performance, Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best R&B Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. Then there’s Gnaris Barkley who is nominated for Record of the Year and Best Urban Alternative Performance.

Bands performing this year include the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Dixie Chicks. The Chili Peppers are up with 6 nominations this year including Album of the Year as well as Rock Album of the year. The Dixie Chicks are competing for Album of the Year, Best Country Album, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Country Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals.

[tags] Grammy Awards,Music,Performers,Nominees [/tags]

The search is on for the new Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski. The names don’t ring a bell? These are the lead characters played by John Travolta and Olivia Newton John in the movie “Grease”. Now, a different kind of audition and one of the biggest casting calls has taken place to bring in the new leads for the original high school musical.

Talk about American Idol meets Broadway. You’re The One That I Want is reality TV show that is the biggest casting call for the lead role of the hit musical. The 12 finalists were chosen from among thousands of hopefuls. Everyone from teenagers to housewives; in fact anyone who wants to get on Broadway, had musical talent and loved the show has tried out. There’s a very real gem of a prize at the end – performing on Broadway and not just a trophy and cheque.

The only female judge for the show is Kathleen Marshall, who is the Director and choreographer for the upcoming production. She is joined by co-creator of the musical, Jim Jacobs and David Ian, the theatrical producer. The show will be hosted by Billy Bush of Access Hollywood” and British Star Denise Van Outen.

Olivia Newton John is scheduled to guest on the first two episodes of the show as well.

[tags] Grease,reality TV,Broadway, Olivia Newton-John [/tags]

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has finally decided to take the next step in coming back on the music scene. He’s preparing a new album and has looked to new blood to help him make it hopefully a good one. His choice of collaborater: super producer William James Adams Jr. who Jacko has described as innovative and a creator of wonderful, great music.

Adams, or Will.I.Am as he is better known, is the founder of the Black Eyed Peas. He has collaborated with artists such as Justin Timberlake, the Pussycat Dolls, Snoop Dog and John Legend, to produce chart topping albums with really catchy tunes and videos. This is quite a coup for Adams. Jackson is a legend who built his career on some really cool music and the use of technology to increase his fan base. Who can forget the Thriller album and videos?

Will.i.am says that he is excited to be working with Jackson. He says that this is a great opportunity to make something really big. He feels that it is either that or no one will take notice at all. Naturally he hopes it will be the former.

[tags] music,videos, Michael Jackson,Will.I.Am,album [/tags]