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Aron Ralston, Hiker Who Cut off Arm in “127 Hours,” Arrested in Denver

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Aron Ralston, Hiker Who Cut off Arm in “127 Hours,” Arrested in Denver

Aron Ralston, the hiker whose story was told in the Danny Boyle movie “127 Hours,” was arrested in Denver last night. So was the woman whose house he was in, a Vita Shannon. They were each arrested on one count of domestic disturbance and “wrongs to minors.” Shannon is not Ralston’s wife, Jessica Trusty, whom he married in 2007. They have a four year old son.

Ralston became famous after being trapped in the Utah canyons and cutting off his arm to save his life. James Franco played him in the movie. There’s an arraignment today at 1pm in Denver. What a nasty update on one of the “real life” people who become Hollywood sensations for a few minutes, get a lot of crazy attention from the media, and then have trouble returning to regular life.

Cate Blanchett in “Blue Jasmine” Only Thing Film Critics Groups Agree On This Year

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Cate Blanchett in “Blue Jasmine” Only Thing Film Critics Groups Agree On This Year

The film critics groups are all over the place this year. The only thing they can agree on is Cate Blanchett for Best Actress in Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine.” Otherwise it’s a free for all.

New York chose “American Hustle” as Best Picture. Boston went for “12 Years a Slave.” Los Angeles couldn’t decide and went for a tie between “Her” and “Gravity.” The New York Online Film Critics chose “12 Years a Slave.” The National Board of Review, who are fans and not critics, took “Her.” This week we’ll hear from the Golden Globes, who are indescribable.

All of the films mentioned should make the top 10 of the Oscars. Add to that list of five, another five. What would they be? “Nebraska,” “The Butler,” and “Philomena” look good. The jury is out on “August: Osage County,” “Wolf of Wall Street,” “Inside Llewyn Davis,” and “Saving Mr. Banks.”

Two films that I thought were just great, “Captain Phillips” and “Rush,” seem to be gone from competition. “Dallas Buyers Club” looks like it will be represented by Jared Leto. “All is Lost” will similarly be championed by Robert Redford.

But we’re not seeing a consensus of any kind. In past years, critics groups went crazy for “The Social Network,” for example. They all went for “Brokeback Mountain.” Neither of those won the Oscar.

PS Clever Boston put James Gandolfini in supporting so he could win for “Enough Said.” My hat is off to them. He’s really the lead, but who cares? It’s a beautiful, final performance.

“12 Years A Slave” Chosen Best Picture by Boston Film Critics

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“12 Years A Slave” Chosen Best Picture by Boston Film Critics

The Boston Film Critics are the first to choose Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” as Best Picture. They also awarded McQueen Best Director and the star of that film, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Best Actor. It’s about freakin’ time. I’m not sure if they took a big lunch break, too, like the LA Film Critics. (They’ve gone for an avocado salad after a tiring morning.) But the Boston critics rock. They also named Cate Blanchett Best Actress, James Gandolfini Best Supporting Actor, and June Squibb Best Supporting Actress.

 

Here’s the full list:

 

Best Picture  – 12 Years a Slave

Best Actor –  Chiwetel Ejiofor for 12 Years a Slave

Best Actress- Cate Blanchett for Blue Jasmine



Best Supporting Actor-  James Gandolfini for Enough Said

Best Supporting Actress –  June Squibb for Nebraska



Best Director- Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave



Best Screenplay-  Nicole Holofcener for Enough Said



Best Cinematography- Emmanuel Lubezki for Gravity

Best Documentary – The Act of Killing



Best Foreign-Language Film – Wadjida

Best Animated Film –  The Wind Rises

Best Film Editing (awarded in memory of Karen Schmeer) – Daniel P. Hanley and Mike Hill for Rush

Best New Filmmaker (awarded in memory of David Brudnoy)-  Ryan Coogler for Fruitvale Station

Best Ensemble Cast –  Nebraska



Best Use of Music in a Film  – Inside Llewyn Davis

L.A. Film Critics Tie “Gravity” and “Her” for Best Picture, plus Dern, Blanchett, Exarchopolous, Cuaron

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L.A. Film Critics Tie “Gravity” and “Her” for Best Picture, plus Dern, Blanchett, Exarchopolous, Cuaron

The LA Film Critics couldn’t make up their minds about much today. Or they wanted lots of winners to come to their dreary awards dinner. They had a tie for Best Picture, Actress, and Supporting Actor. Best Picture went to “Gravity” and “Her.” Each is a Warner Bros. release. So I do give a special LAFCA award to Warner Bros. and Sue Kroll. Mazel tov!

BEST ACTRESS is a tie between Cate Blanchett and Adele Exarchopolous from “Blue is the Warmest Color.” Their second tie today. People don’t even wear ties in Los Angeles. Come on.

BEST ACTOR: LA homeboy Bruce Dern wins Best Actor for “Nebraska.” Chiwetel is runner up. Screenplay award goes to “After Midnight” by Richard Linklater and Julie Delpy. How nice. Ridiculous but nice. “Her” is runner up. Sorry, Spike. So well written.

UPDATE:”Gravity” director Alfonso Cuaron gets Best Director. Why not? Spike Jonze is runner up. Steve McQueen was ineligible because they think he’s dead.

They give Best Doc to “Stories We Tell” and runner up to “The Act of Killing.” Latter will win Oscar. Now they’ve gone to lunch because that was exhausting!

The L.A. Film Critics, irrelevant to the last drop, are voting now. So far they’ve picked Lupita Nyong’o for Best Supporting Actress, and a tie for Best Supporting Actor– Jared Leto from “Dallas Buyers Club” and James Franco for “Springbreakers.” All that and $2.50 will get you on the subway.

Keep updating for more of their choices. Film editing went to “Gravity.” Production design went to “Her.” They love Alexander Payne so maybe “Nebraska” will be their choice. (They’ve given him a lot of awards.) That’s my prediction at 12 noon Pacific time.

They gave best score to “Inside Llewyn Davis,” which is mostly old songs covered by new people. Their runner is Arcade Fire’s “Her.” which is all new. Brilliant.

Last year the LA Film Critics (there are really maybe three who matter) chose “Amour” for Best Picture, Paul Thomas Anderson for Best Director “The Master,” they had a tie (they like ties) for Best Actress- Jennifer Lawrence for “Silver Linings Playbook” and Emmanuelle Riva for “Amour.”

Has anyone in their right mind ever watched “Amour” again since last year’s Oscar race? I hope not.

Best Supporting Actor went to non actor Dwight Henry for “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” Amy Adams got Best Supporting Actress for “The Master.”

Their other most recent Best Picture winners were “The Descendants” and “The Social Network.” So, good for them.

The annual ceremony is conducted at the Intercontinental Hotel in Century City with no press or much of a reception. There’s usually something more interesting go on in town while that’s happening.

Paul Walker “Unofficial” Memorial: L.A. Sheriff’s Dept Brace Themselves for Crowds

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Paul Walker “Unofficial” Memorial: L.A. Sheriff’s Dept Brace Themselves for Crowds

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. is bracing itself for a big crowd today in Santa Clarita, California. According to an LASD press release, they’ve been monitoring social networks. And a lot of people are coming to Santa Clarita for an unofficial memorial for Paul Walker and Roger Rodas. It’s sort of fun to imagine Lee Baca working Facebook and Twitter for inside dope on his community.

Original Press Release

Attn. News Media Only: Media Staging Area Sunday at Unofficial Paul Walker Memorial in Santa Clarita

A large number of people have stated their intentions via social media to memorialize the deaths of actor Paul Walker and Roger Rodas on Sunday, December 8, 2013 in unofficial/unsanctioned caravans and gatherings. The area where the crash occurred is not compatible with the large number of cars or people expected Sunday. Traffic mitigation efforts to avoid gridlock are planned as indicated in the news releases below.

On 12/07/13 this was posted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on known event Facebook pages that have shared openly on social media that they intend to caravan to and/or be at the site on Sunday, December 8, 2013.

(News Release) AVOID AREA: Parking Restrictions & Heavy One Way TRAFFIC Sunday: Rye Canyon Loop, SCV. Unofficial Paul Walker Memorial
We know that many considerate people plan to go to pay their respects at the site of this tragedy. Yet, given how many people are sharing on many social media sites that they plan to go on Sunday, we are concerned that the streets can’t handle the number of cars entering the area without gridlock. Also, there is very limited public parking which will fill quickly. There are no public restrooms, and it was 30-48° F at the site today. So, if you do decide to go, please be patient and plan accordingly. Obey all traffic and parking laws so it is a safe day and there are no other tragedies. We really do not want to cite or tow any cars, but have to be ready to do so to maximize the safety of everyone. Our plan to address the traffic is in the news release below, as are social media links for updates about traffic at the sit. Please have a safe Sunday

Nelson Mandela’s Name Doesn’t Appear Once in Ronald Reagan Official 784 Page Diaries

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Nelson Mandela’s Name Doesn’t Appear Once in Ronald Reagan Official 784 Page Diaries

UPDATE: I published this back on August 17th. But because people are searching for it, I thought I’d republish now. It’s sort of amazing that Reagan, the president of the 1980s, had no thoughts or conversations about Nelson Mandela languishing in an island prison for what became 27 years. The diaries are 784 pages and weigh almost 3 pounds.

FROM AUGUST 17TH, 2013: There’s a debate raging that Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” is not fair to Ronald Reagan about apartheid. In fact, both Nancy and Ronald Reagan come off very well in “The Butler.” But as far as apartheid goes, it’s best to go to Douglas Brinkley’s officially sanctioned book, “The Reagan Diaries.”

A couple of things– the word Mandela never comes up in eight years, not once. Reagan says he “detests” apartheid, but does nothing about it. He refuses to implement sanctions against Botha and the South African government. Reagan doesn’t like Bishop Desmond Tutu. (He’s “not a fan of Desmond Tutu.” He notes that Rev. Billy Graham questions Tutu’s “stature.” Reagan says he will veto a sanctions bill, and eventually does. The congress overrode him.

Here are the pertinent diary entries, all written by Reagan himself:

March 30, 1983

Pres. Kaunda of Zambia arrived. A good meeting & lunch. I think he feels good about the trip. We made clear we detest Apartheid but believe we can do better with S. Africa by persuasion—

Monday, November 24

Met with Zulu Chief Buthelezi of S. Africa. I admire him greatly. I told him I was not a fan of Bishop Tutu.

Friday December 7, 1984

Bishop Tutu of S. Africa came in. I’m sure he is sincere in his belief that we should turn our back on S.A. & take actions such as sanctions to bring about a change in race relations. He is naïve. We’ve made considerable progress with quiet diplomacy. There are S. Africans who want an end to Apartheid & I think they understand what we are doing. American owned firms in S.A. treat their employees as they would in Am. This has meant a tremendous improvement for thousands & thousands of S.A. Blacks. There have been other improvements but there is still a long way to go. The Bishop seems unaware, even though he himself is Black, that part of the problem is tribal not racial. If apartheid ended now there still would be civil strife between the Black tribes.

December 14, 1984

Billy Graham for dinner tonight. Very interesting— his experiences in the Soviet U. & S. Africa. He questions the stature of Bishop Tutu.

 January 21, 1985

It seems like Monday but then yesterday seemed like Sunday. Geo. Bush reported on his day in Atlanta— the various programs celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.’ s birthday. Bishop TUTU of S. Africa took advantage of the day to kick me & our admin. around.

Monday, February 4

Met with So. African Chief of Zulus, Gatsha Buthelezi. He’s a very impressive man— well educated & while dedicated to ending apartheid in S. Africa still is well balanced & knows it will take time. I’d quoted him in my own speeches before I ever met him.

Wednesday, June 11th

Staff briefings— this time with Sec. Shultz on hand. Some discussion of S. Africa & the legislation some in Cong. are cooking up to have us take extreme actions like taking Am. investment out of S.A.— Sanctions etc. Of course then we’d have no contact or ability to help rid them of apartheid. Besides Am. investment is only 1% of S.A. investment.

 Friday, July 26

Staff meetings here in W.H. & then an NSC meeting in the old treaty room. Subject S. Africa. We’ve quietly influenced the S.A. G. to a number of changes benefitting Blacks. Now our Congress yielding to demonstrations, etc. is debating legislation to impose sanctions on S.A. Govt. We’re opposed. It isn’t a solution to the problem of apartheid & it will hurt the very Blacks we’re trying to help. I think we’re all agreed on continuing & even stepping up our present program but resisting the other. We’re off to Camp David. From there I’ll call Margaret Thatcher at George Bushes house— sorry we can’t get together while she’s here.

September 9, 1985

Saw our Ambas. off on his return to S. Africa. Then at 10: 30 I went before the press & read a statement about the exec. order I would sign listing things we were going to do with regard to Apartheid in S. Africa. Many were things included in the Cong. bill calling for sanctions. I explained these were things I would agree to but eliminated parts of the bill I did not favor & that I would veto the bill if it came to my desk. This wouldn’t have been necessary if I had line item veto.

Congress eventually overrode Reagan’s veto of the bill to impose sanctions. After this, there’s no mention again from 1986 to Reagan’s exit in January 1989 of South Africa or apartheid:

October 2, 1986

Today’s Senate vote should not be viewed as the final chapter in America’s efforts, along with our allies, to address the plight of the people of South Africa. Instead, it underscores that America — and that means all of us — opposes apartheid, a malevolent and archaic system totally alien to our ideals. The debate, which culminated in today’s vote, was not whether or not to oppose apartheid but, instead, how best to oppose it and how best to bring freedom to that troubled country.

I deeply regret that Congress has seen fit to override my veto of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986. Punitive sanctions, I believe, are not the best course of action; they hurt the very people they are intended to help. My hope is that these punitive sanctions do not lead to more violence and more repression. Our administration will, nevertheless, implement the law. It must be recognized, however, that this will not solve the serious problems that plague that country. The United States must also move forward with positive measures to encourage peaceful change and advance the cause of democracy in South Africa.

 Now is the time for South Africa’s Government to act with courage and good sense to avert a crisis. Moderate black leaders who are committed to democracy and oppose revolutionary violence are ready to work for peaceful change. They should not be kept waiting. It would be tragic to lose this opportunity to create a truly free society which respects the rights of the majority, the minority, and the individual. There is still time for orderly change and peaceful reform. South Africans of good will, black and white, should seize the moment.

 Note: H.R. 4868, which passed over the President’s veto on October 2, was assigned Public Law No. 99 – 440.

Box Office: “Catching Fire” Crosses $673 Million Worldwide this Weekend

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Box Office: “Catching Fire” Crosses $673 Million Worldwide this Weekend

On kind of a static weekend at the box office, there’s still an arrow piercing the air. “The Hunger Games” Catching Fire” will cross the $600 million mark tomorrow worldwide. (UPDATE Worldwide total is $673 mil as of Sunday.) Jennifer Lawrence and pals made $7.7 mil last night in the US, and continue their run at numero uno.

Lawrence, who’s 23 years old, has an Oscar, presumably has millions from this franchise, and is staring at a possible Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in “American Hustle.” She just won Best Actress ten months ago for “Silver Linings Playbook.” She still seems to be acting fairly normal, but I wouldn’t blame her if she started bathing in diamonds and Fuji water.

Elsewhere, the best new movie of the week, “Inside Llewyn Davis,” is selling out its limited run. Go see this movie and “Nebraska” this weekend. More importantly, “12 Years a Slave” is waiting for you.

These films are instant classics. We’re lucky to have so many great releases this year, along with “Philomena,” and the forthcoming “Lone Survivor,” “American Hustle,” “August Osage County,” and “Mandela.”

It’s interesting to see which ‘good’ movies hit and which don’t. Ron Howard’s “Rush” was largely ignored. When you buy it or rent it soon, you’ll see what a terrific piece of filmmaking this is.

 

Grammys Snub Timberlake, Allow Pink’s Album from Last Year, Are Mostly a Fail

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Grammys Snub Timberlake, Allow Pink’s Album from Last Year, Are Mostly a Fail

The Grammy nominations are bewildering and a little more awful than usual. Announced last night, the Grammys failed to put Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience” up for Best Album even though it was, and it was the best selling album of the year. Instead they stuck it in the Pop Album category, which is not shown on TV and is kind of a throwaway.

Neither Timberlake hit, “Suit and Tie” nor “Mirrors” is nominated for Best Song or Best Record.

But Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” a hodgepodge of other songs, and Bruno Mars’s “Locked in Heaven,” which rips off The Police, are nominated in those categories.

The contenders for Album of the Year include Daft Punk, Sara Barielles, the ubiquitous Taylor Swift, and Kendrick Lamar.

Most bizarre: several nominations for Pink’s “Just Give Me a Reason,” released in the eligibility period for the Grammys that have already passed. Pink’s album and its singles should not be eligible again, for this coming year. WTF?

No nominations for Elton John’s superior “Diving Board” or Paul McCartney’s “New.” David Bowie’s great album was stuck in Best Rock Album.

Oy gevalt.

Somehow an unreleased version of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir,” from their “Celebration Day” soundtrack, made it into Best Group Performance, Rock.

Alicia Keys was thrown a bone for best R&B album for “Girl on Fire.”

Maybe now we know why so many hit acts went for the American Music Awards. They knew they wouldn’t be at the Grammys.

It’s a mess, that’s for sure. What a shame.

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Just Give Me A Reason,” P!nk, Nate Ruess & Jeff Bhasker, songwriters (P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess)
“Locked Out Of Heaven,” Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence & Ari Levine, songwriters (Bruno Mars)
“Roar,” Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee & Henry Walter, songwriters (Katy Perry)
“Royals,” Joel Little & Ella Yelich O’Connor, songwriters (Lorde)
“Same Love,” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis & Mary Lambert, songwriters (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert)

BEST DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE
“Get Lucky,” Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams
“Just Give Me A Reason,” P!nk Featuring Nate Ruess
“Stay,” Rihanna Featuring Mikky Ekko
“Blurred Lines,” Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams
“Suit & Tie,” Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Blessed Unrest,Sara Bareilles
Random Access Memories, Daft Punk
good kid m.A.A.d. city, Kendrick Lamar
The Heist, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Red, Taylor Swift

BEST NEW ARTIST
James Blake
Kendrick Lamar
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Kacey Musgraves
Ed Sheeran

RECORD OF THE YEAR
“Get Lucky,” Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams
“Radioactive,” Imagine Dragons
“Royals,” Lorde
“Locked Out Of Heaven,” Bruno Mars
“Blurred Lines,” Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams

BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE
“Brave,” Sara Bareilles
“Royals,” Lorde
“When I Was Your Man,” Bruno Mars
“Roar,” Katy Perry
“Mirrors,” Justin Timberlake
BESTPOP VOCAL ALBUM
Paradise, Lana Del Rey
Pure Heroine, Lorde
Unorthodox Jukebox, Bruno Mars
Blurred Lines, Robin Thicke
The 20/20 Experience: The Complete Experience, Justin Timberlake

BEST DANCE RECORDING
“Need U (100%),” Duke Dumonf f/A*M*E&MNEK
“Sweet Nothing,” Calvin Harrisf/Florence Welch
“Atmosphere,” Kaskade
“This Is What It Feels Like,” Armin VanBuuren f/Trevor Guthrie
“Clarity,” Zedd f/Foxes

BEST DANCE/ELECTRONICA ALBUM
Random Access Memories, Daft Punk
Settle, Disclosure
18 Months, Calvin Harris
Atmosphere, Kaskade
A Color Map of the Sun, Pretty Lights

BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE
“Always Alright,” Alabama Shakes
“The Stars (Are Out Tonight)” David Bowie
“Radioactive,” Imagine Dragons
“Kashmir,” Led Zeppelin
“My God Is the Sun,” Queens of the Stone Age
“I’m Shakin’,” Jack White

BEST ROCK SONG
“Ain’t Messin’ ‘Round,” Gary Clark Jr., songwriter (Gary Clark Jr.)
“Cut Me Some Slack,” Dave Grohl, Paul McCartney, Krist Novoselic & Pat Smear, songwriters (Paul McCartney & Nirvana)
“Doom and Gloom,” Mick Jagger & Keith Richards, songwriters (The Rolling Stones)
“God Is Dead?” Tony Iommi & Ozzy Osbourne, songwriters (Black Sabbath)
“Panic Station,” Matthew Bellamy, songwriter (Muse)

BEST ROCK ALBUM
13, Black Sabbath
The Next Day, David Bowie
Mechanical Bull, Kings of Leon
Celebration Day, Led Zeppelin
…Like Clockwork, Queens of the Stone Age
Psychedelic Pill, Neil Young & Crazy Horse

BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
The Worse Things Get …, Neko Case
Trouble Will Find Me, The National
Hesitation Marks, Nine Inch Nails
Lonerism, Tame Impala
Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend

BEST METAL PERFORMANCE
“T.N.T.,” Anthrax
“God Is Dead?” Black Sabbath
“The Enemy Inside,” Dream Theater
“In Due Time,” Killswitch Engage
“Room 24,” Volbeat f/King Diamond

COUNTRY

BEST COUNTRY ALBUM
Night Train, Jason Aldean
Two Lanes Of Freedom, Tim McGraw
Same Trailer Different Park, Kacey Musgraves
Based On A True Story, Blake Shelton
Red, Taylor Swift

BEST COUNTRY SONG
“Begin Again,” Taylor Swift, songwriter (Taylor Swift)
“I Drive Your Truck,” Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington & Jimmy Yeary, songwriters (Lee Brice)
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally & Kacey Musgraves, songwriters (Miranda Lambert)
“Merry Go ‘Round,” Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves & Josh Osborne, songwriters (Kacey Musgraves)
“Mine Would Be You,” Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington & Deric Ruttan, songwriters (Blake Shelton)

BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE
“I Drive Your Truck,” Lee Brice
“I Want Crazy,” Hunter Hayes
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Miranda Lambert
“Wagon Wheel,” Darius Rucker
“Mine Would Be You,” Blake Shelton

BEST COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE
“From This Valley,” The Civil Wars
“Don’t Rush,” Kelly Clarkson Featuring Vince Gill
“Your Side Of The Bed,” Little Big Town
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift & Keith Urban
“You Can’t Make Old Friends,” Kenny Rogers With Dolly Parton

R&B

BEST R&B ALBUM
R&B Divas, Faith Evans
Girl On Fire, Alicia Keys
Love In The Future, John Legend
Better, Chrisette Michele
Three Kings, TGT

BEST R&B PERFORMANCE
“Love and War,” Tamar Braxton
“Best of Me,” Anthony Hamilton
“Nakamarra,” Hiatus Kaiyote f/Q-Tip
“How Many Drinks?” Miguel f/Kendrick Lamar
“Something,” Snarky Puppy with Lalah Hathaway

BEST R&B SONG
“Best Of Me,” Anthony Hamilton & Jairus Mozee, songwriters (Anthony Hamilton)
“Love And War,” Tamar Braxton, Darhyl Camper, Jr., LaShawn Daniels & Makeba Riddick, songwriters (Tamar Braxton)
“Only One,” PJ Morton, songwriter (PJ Morton Featuring Stevie Wonder)
“Pusher Love Girl,” James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Timothy Mosley & Justin Timberlake, songwriters (Justin Timberlake)
“Without Me,” Fantasia Barrino, Missy Elliott, Al Sherrod Lambert, Harmony Samuels & Kyle Stewart, songwriters (Fantasia Featuring Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott)

BEST AMERICANA ALBUM
Old Yellow Moon, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell
Love Has Come for You, Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
Buddy and Jim, Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale
One True Vine, Mavis Staples
Songbook, Allen Toussaint

BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM
Kinky Boots
Matilda
Motown the Musical

Kirstie Alley Tells Howard Stern: “There are Tens of Millions of Scientologists in the World”

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Kirstie Alley Tells Howard Stern: “There are Tens of Millions of Scientologists in the World”

Kirstie Alley is crazy, and it’s sad. She attacked Leah Remini on the Howard Stern Show this week. “There are tens of millions of Scientologists in the world,” Alley told Stern.This is utterly ridiculous. Estimates are about 40,000. You hear Alley blow smoke through every orifice at 34:00 minute mark on the audio below.

Alley told Stern that when she told her mother she was joining Scientology, mom handed her a dictionary and said look up the word Cult. Unfortunately Kirstie didn’t know how to use the dictionary. So she saw the definition as “new culture.” She’s the most dangerous kind of celebrity.

Here’s the Webster Merriam definition of cult: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cult

: a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous : a situation in which people admire and care about something or someone very much or too much: a small group of very devoted supporters or fans

Stern asked if Alley is upset with Leah Remini. She says anyone who goes against her religion is “my enemy.” “I’ve blocked her on Twitter because she’s a bigot.”

Alley doesn’t acknowledge that Scientology is a cult, it’s not a religion. Scientology gained tax free status with the IRS, and now they call themselves a religion.

Robin Quivers: “You do you have a religion that kicks people out??”

Alley: “No.” Pause. “Well it depends.”
More from the Dictionary (Kirstie, honey, have someone read this to you):
Full Definition of CULT
1
: formal religious veneration : worship
2
: a system of religious beliefs and ritual; also : its body of adherents
3
: a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious; also : its body of adherents
4
: a system for the cure of disease based on dogma set forth by its promulgator
5
a : great devotion to a person, idea, object, movement, or work (as a film or book); especially : such devotion regarded as a literary or intellectual fad
b : the object of such devotion
c : a usually small group of people characterized by such devotion

 

 

“NCIS: New Orleans” Casts for Its Main Characters (Exclusive)

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“NCIS: New Orleans” Casts for Its Main Characters (Exclusive)

Since “NCIS” is the biggest thing since the cronut, and “NCIS: LA” is a spin off hit, why not branch out? The next edition is set in New Orleans and tentatively titled “NCIS: New Orleans.” And just like “Homeland,” this TV show will have a Brody– only she’s a she and “Grace Kelly”-like. And an Agent Pride. Because. He’s proud!

Here’s today’s casting call for the second spin off to CBS’s most surprising blockbuster hit ever– “Big Easy” edition. One day there will cross overs. And we’ll find Cote de Pablo in “NCIS: Chile.”

PS There had better be plenty of authentic music, food and humidity in this show. All the agents will be sweating profusely. Powdered sugar a must!

[NCIS SPECIAL AGENT D. PRIDE] 50s, MALE, charismatic and full of life, a man who savors every
moment but can be rock-solid and strong when needed. He’s stubborn, direct, physical, determined,
no-nonsense and incredibly astute… SERIES LEAD, ANY ETHNICITY

[NCIS SPECIAL AGENT C. LASALLE] Mid 30s, MALE, handsome and sexy, born-and-bred Louisiana,
lean and muscular, a former Sheriff’s deputy who’s been through some rough times and is determined
to bounce back. Tough, clever, devilish, charming, sweet and raw… SERIES REGULAR, ANY
ETHNICITY

[NCIS SPECIAL AGENT M. BRODY] 30s, FEMALE, from the Great Lakes office, full of insights, no nonsense,
put together, a government employee façade on an Ivy League mind, Brody is Grace Kelly-like
in her class, pomp and circumstance. She’s unpredictable, passionate, dedicated, loyal, surprising,
hot, funny, fierce, generous, secretive, vulnerable and, above all, determined to be the best female
agent NCIS has ever known… SERIES REGULAR, ANY ETHNICITY

[DOCTOR L. WADE] 40s, FEMALE, outspoken and seriously on her game. She’s often intentionally full
of contradictions. She’s odd, eccentric, with a sense of humor, void of social boundaries, and loves
college football. She also doesn’t give herself enough credit for still being quite a looker… SERIES
REGULAR, ANY ETHNICITY

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