Vertu Hosts Pre-Oscars® Dinner with Wolfgang and Gelila Assefa Puck; Honors For Dream For Future Africa Foundation

Music producer Pharrell. Photos: Getty ImagesVertu hosted a pre-Oscar dinner on Thursday night with Wolfgang and Gelila Assefa Puck for the Dream for Future Africa Foundation at "CUT by Wolfgang Puck" in Beverly Hills(CA). 

Some of the A-list attendees were Pharrell, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, Vera Wang, Aiden Turner, Quincy Jones and Motown founder Berry Gordy.

The invited guest experienced the new touch-screen mobile phone, Constellation in the Vertu lounge.

Here are some pics from the star-studded event... 

Vertu's Casey Gorman and host Wolfgang Puck.

Actress Holly Robinson Peete and her husband former NFL QuarterbackRodney Peete.Motown's founder Berry Gordy and Eskedar Gobeze.

Guest and actor Aidan Turner.
Record and film producer Qunicy Jones and Casey Gorman.Guest, Qunicy Jones and Gelila Puck(the founder of the Dream of Africa Foundation).
Nadja Swarovski(heiress and executive of Swarovski).
Actress Azie Tesfai.

Vertu's Adam Thomas and author Julia Moore.

Actress Holly Robinson Peete(looks fab).Vertu's Mark Izatt and Casey Gorman.

Executive and fashion enthusiast Angelique Soave.
Vertu mobile phones.Jay Alexander(runway coach and TV personality Ms. Jay) and Gelila Puck.

Host and Master Chef Wolfgang Puck.The table setting at Dream For Africa Foundation Party at "CUT by Wolfgang Puck" in Beverly Hills.

"BET Takes Hollywood" Premieres Friday Feb. 17th at 10 pm on BET

Shaun Robinson(Access Hollywood, Journalist) will have a sit down discussion with the African-American actors who were nominated for this year's Oscar awards.

The one-hour Special airs on Friday(Feb. 17th) at 10 pm on BET.

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LL Cool J Opens Grammy '12 With A Prayer For Whitney Houston

LL Cool J opened the 54th Annual Grammy Awards show on Sunday night with a prayer for Whitney Houston.

Houston died suddenly on Saturday at a hotel in Los Angeles.

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SAG Awards '12: Red Carpet and Show Photos

Viola Davis(dress, Marchesa) after receiving the SAG Awards for Best Actress and Best Ensemble in 'The Help.

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The SAG Awards were good on Sunday night, but the fashions were even better!

Among the best dressed of the evening were Viola Davis(in Marchesa), Octativa Spencer(in Tadashi Shoji), Amber Riley(in Badgley Mischka), Regina King(in Ferreti) and Sofia Vergara(in Marchesa).

Among the worst were... well... there's no need to point them out.

By now, they know they don't bring their A-game to the red carpet.

Here are a few pics from the event...

Octativa Spencer(dress, Tadashi Shoji) won Best Supporting Actress for 'The Help'.

Best Ensemble 'The Help'(l-r) actors Sissy Spacek, Mary Steenburgen, Ahna O'Reilly, Mike Vogel, Cicely Tyson, Jessica Chastin, Chris Lowell, Emma Stone, Octativa Spencer, Allison Janney and Viola Davis.

Angelina Jolie(dress, Jenny Packham) and Brad Pitt.

The cast of 'Boardwalk Empire' won Best Ensemble in a Drama Series. (L-R) Actors Kevin O'Rourke, Gretchen Mol, Peter Van Wagner, Jacqueline Pennewill, Heather Lind, Michael Stuhlberg, Anthony Laciura, Shea Whigham, Declan McTigue, Rory McTigue, Aleksa Palladino, Vincent Piazza, Josie Gallina, Brady Noon, Connor Noon, Paul Sparks and Michael Kenneth Williams(who looked very dapper). 

Pat Duffy, Linda Gray, Josh Brolin and Diane Lange.

Jessica Chastin and Cicely Tyson.

Regina King('Southland') in a strapless dress by Ferreti.

Emma Stone and Chris Lowell.

'The Help' Wins Best Ensemble at the SAG Awards

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The SAG Awards aired live on Sunday night from Hollywood with a big surprise!

'The Help' won Best Ensemble over award shows favorite, 'The Artist.'

Viola Davis won for Best Actress and no surprise at DSE, Octativa Spencer won Best Supporting Actress.

Mary Tyler Moore was honored with SAG 48th Annual Life Time Achievement Award. 

I think we have some idea of what's going to happen at The Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26th.

For the complete list click here...

The 2012 Oscar Nominations Announced

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On Tuesday morning, the Oscar nominees were announced with a few surprises and some disappointments in Hollywood.

Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' lead with 11 nominations, followed by the black and white film about a silent film movie star, 'The Artist ' received 10 nominations and 'The Help' which received 4 nominations that included(and no surprise) Viola Davis for Best Actress, Octavia for Best Supporting Actress. 

The winners will be announced at 'The 84th Academy Awards' on Sunday, Feb. 26th at 8 pm on ABC.

Congratulation to all nominees!

To see complete list of winner click here...

The 43rd NAACP Image Award Nominations

The 43rd NAACP Image award nominations were announced on Thursday at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills(CA).

It's no surprise 'The Help' lead with eight nominations including Outstanding Motion picture, Writing, Directing, Best actor and Best Actress.

In television 'Grey Anatomy' and 'The Game' were each nominated in six categories.

Beyoncé and Jill Scott were honored with two nominations each in music.

The winners will be honored live at 8 pm on Friday, February 17th on NBC.

For the complete list of nominees click here... 

The 69th Golden Globe Winners

Golden Globe winner Octavia Spencer: Best Supporting Actress for 'The Help' Photo: Latimes

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The 69th Golden Globe Awards aired lived on Sunday night from the Beverly Hilton(CA) on NBC.

Hosted by comedian/actor Ricky Gervais who played it safe all night.

His humor was pretty mild compared to late year.

Some of the big winners were 'The Descendant' Best Motion Picture - Drama, Martin Scorsese Best Director - 'Hugo', Idris Elba Best Actor - TV Movie/Miniseries... and Octavia Spencer(no surprise and well deserved) won for Best Supporting Actress - 'The Help'.

Morgan Freeman was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

Congratulation to all the winners!

To see the complete list of winners click here...

2012 Golden Globe Awards on NBC - Tonight - 8PM (ET)

Ricky Gervais returns to host the 2012 Golden Globe Awards on NBC.

E! will begin their red carpet coverage at 5PM (ET).

Look forward to a night of insults, angry actors and pissed off disappointed Hollywood execs.

Oscars® Trailer: "Off the Grid" - "The 84th Academy Awards"

"Off the Grid" is the official trailer for "The 84th Academy Awards".

The awards show will air live on Sunday, February 26th at 7e/4p on ABC.

Hosted by actor/comedian Billy Crystal.

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The 2012 Golden Globe Nominations

On Thursday, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the Golden Globe nominees.

Some of the nominees were Voila Davis(The Help) Best Performance by An Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama, "The Help" for Best Motion Picture and "The Artist" for Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical.

The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony will air on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 8 pm on NBC.

Congratulation to all nominees!

For the complete list of nominees click here...

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The 2012 Grammy Award Nominations Were Announced: Rapper/Producer Kanye West Leads With Seven

Rapper/Producer Kanye West.

The 54th Annual Grammy Award nominations were announced on Wednesday night at a live concert hosted by LLCoolJ in Los Angeles.

Rapper/producer Kanye West lead with seven nominations, followed by Foo Fighters, Adele and Bruno Mars with six nominations and Lil' Wayne had five.

The grammy awards will be presented to the winners on Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles. 

Congratulations to all nominees!

For the complete list of nominees in seventy-eight categories click here... 

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The American Music Award (AMA) Winners - 2011

Nicki Minaj received an award for "Favorite Artist" and "Favorite Album". Photo: ABCThe AMA's aired live from Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Nicki Minaj("Favorite Artist" and "Favorite Album"- "Pink Friday"), Usher("Favorite Male Artist") and Beyoncé("Favorite Female Artist") were among the top winners of the star-studded award show.

Rap Artist Wiz Khalifa won "Rap/Hip-Hip" award and Taylor Swift won top honor(and her third won of the night) for "Album of the Year."

Some of the top performers were Mary J Blige, Jennifer Lopez(she won an award for "Latin Music: Favorite Artist"), and Drake. 

To see the list of winners click here...

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"The Award Show Roundtable Series: The Directors" - Part Two

Director Steve McQueen(the only black director on the panel) was asked the question(which we've been asking for damn near a century), "why aren't there more black directors in Hollywood?"

"It's shameful that filmmakers live in America and won't cast more black actors," McQueen said.

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Jamie Foxx, Garry Shandling and Mel Gibson Brainstorm Before A Tribute to Robert Downey Jr. at The 25th Annual American Cinematheque Awards Show

Jamie Foxx, Garry Shandling and Mel Gibson brainstorm before a tribute to Robert Downey Jr. at the 25th Annual American Cinematheque awards show in Hollywood.