Monday, February 25, 2008

Introducing Max Liron Bratman

Singer Christina Aguilera introduced her four-month-old son, Max Liron, in last week's issue of People magazine. She and hubby Jordan Bratman welcomed their first child on January 12th.

Pictures scanned from New Weekly, March 3 2008 issue, pages 6-12

Best Actors, Actresses in Post-Oscars Press Conference

The winners of the Best Actor and Actress and Best Supporting Actor and Actress gathered for group pictures, and to toast their wins, at the post-Oscars press conference.

Daniel Day-Lewis (Best Actor), Tilda Swinton (Best Supporting Actress) Marion Cotillard (Best Actress) and Javier Bardem (Best Supporting Actor)

Best Actress Marion Cotillard


Pictures by Getty Images

Academy Award Winners 2008

List of winners from the 80th Annual Academy Awards!

Best Motion Picture of the Year
No Country For Old Men
Best Actor
Daniel Day-Lewis, There Will Be Blood
Best Actress
Marion Cotillard, La Vie en Rose
Best Supporting Actor
Javier Bardem, No Country For Old Men
Best Supporting Actress
Tilda Swinton, Michael Clayton
Best Director
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, No Country For Old Men
Best Original Screenplay
Diablo Cody, Juno
Best Original Song
"Falling Slowly", Once
Best Animated Film of the Year
Ratatouille

More Oscars Red Carpet....

And some more ORC

Cameron Diaz

Helen Mirren

Heidi Klum & hubby Seal

Jennifer Garner


Penelope CruzPictures by Getty Images, INF, WireImage, AP

The Stars Come Out for the 80th Annual Academy Awards

The stars came out yesterday, for the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Before we get into the winners, let's take a look at some of the outfits that graced this year's red carpet.

Twice-nominated actress Cate Blanchett led the baby-bump parade

Closely followed by Jessica Alba, who revealed she's just entered her third trimester

Nicole Kidman shared a moment with hubby Keith Urban on the red carpet

Laura Linney shone in simple navy blue

Best Actress nominee, Juno star Ellen Page was simple in vintage blackPictures by Getty Images, AP

Happenings since Jan 14th '08

What has happened in the celebrity world since the 14th of January? Much! Take a look at our brief overview of major happenings in Hollywood below.
  • The main news in January was the unexpected and shocking death of Australian actor Heath Ledger on January 22 in his SoHo apartment. Heath's former fiancee, Michelle Williams, rushed to NYC from Sweden - where she was filming her latest movie - with their two-year-old daughter Matilda. February 9 saw hundreds gather for the memorial service in Perth, Australia; with mourners later taking a dip at Cottesloe Beach to remember their beloved friend.
  • Britney Spears never really left the spotlight, being committed on January 31 at the UCLA Medical Centre - papa Jamie was given control of her assets.
  • February 1 saw the Spice Girls cancel several countries on their world tour - leaving fans in Australia, China and Argentina out in the cold.
  • The writers' strike ended 100 days on February 10 - which meant the Oscars were back on!
  • Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, on February 22.
  • Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt confirmed, in their own way, that they are in deed expecting bub #5 on February 23, at the Film Independent's Spirit Awards - leaving the next question to be: is it twins??

Apologies for Realm Hiatus

Hey everyone! Just a quick message to say sorry for the hiatus in the blog's postings - Internet and computer issues are a pain. Starting again this week, the blog will be back up and running with all your favourite celebrity goss!