The World of Cinema Elite made their way to Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles tonight for the 86th annual Academy Awards.  Praised as both a  strong year for Red Carpet Fashion and Film with a heated battle between American Hustle, 12 Years a Slave and Gravity, among others for Best Picture, ultimately 12 Years a Slave would prevail with top honours tonight.

The Drama based on the Memoir by Solomon Northrup, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival this past September, before going-on to sweep a litany of accolades this Awards Season including victories at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Broadcast Film Critics Association  and the Independent Spirit Awards just yesterday. In addition, to winning coveted Best Picture, it won also for Supporting Actress (Lupita Nyong’o) and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Alfonso Cuarón‘s Gravity, which has grossed over $700 million worldwide, also premiering at TIFF this last Fall, won the most Oscars this evening, tallying-in at seven wins, primarily in technical categories including Cinematography, Score and Visual Effects. Cuarón himself went-on to win for Directing.

AIDS Drama Dallas Buyers Club won the important Actor and Supporting Actor Categories with Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto respectively.  Both brought along their Mothers to the Awards, the latter making a heartfelt tribute to his Mother who overcame great odds to provide for both him and his Brother.

As predicted by many, Cate Blanchett now is a two-time Oscar Winner, her first win coming for her work in 2004’s The Aviator. The Australian Actress won for her empathetic portrayal of a Woman coping with mental and addiction issues in Woody Allen‘s Blue Jasmine.

The Fashion on the Red Carpet tonight was a huge draw as several Fans via Social Media sounded-off on the tasteful styles of Kate Hudson in Versace, Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé, Amy Adams in Gucci, Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab and perhaps the most-talked-about was a Princess-like Lupita Nyong’o in what is now being called a “Nairobi Blue” Prada Dress with a Hairband.  The light pastel blue Creation was chosen by the eventual Oscar Winner, who told Ryan Seacrest on the Red Carpet that it reminded the Kenyan Native of Nairobi.

Ellen DeGeneres once again did a bang-up job, making herself right at home with the A-List Audience, poking fun at everything from welcoming Liza Minnelli as a Female Impersonator, to some of this year’s Nominees who didn’t attend College (the Camera panned on Amy Adams nodded her head, admitting she too didn’t attend) to bringing out Pizza to some of the Evening’s famous Guests.  Meryl Streep was one of the first to help herself to a slice.  In addition, DeGeneres was out to set a record for the Most Re-Tweeted Selfie and helping her along were the likes of Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lawrence, Jared Leto, Meryl Streep, Lupita Nyong’o, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey. Quickly, the Photo received over a million Re-Tweets (overtaking a previous Tweet from President Obama upon his Re-Election) and could’ve received more if it weren’t for reported technical difficulties likely due to the onslaught of traffic.

See it below:

See more Photos here.

(Photo credit: Getty Images/Ellen DeGeneres)

It was another star-studded Super Bowl and more than ever Companies are hoping for Big Ticket Stars to push sales of their Products through the roof with the power of Celebrity Endorsement. The likes of Scarlett Johansson, Ellen DeGeneres, Bruce Willis, U2, Tim Tebow, Laurence Fishburne, Bob Saget, John Stamos, David Coulier, David Beckham, Sarah McLachlan, Stephen Colbert, Terry Crews and several more graced our Television Screens this year as we watched the Seattle Seahawks demolish the favoured Denver Broncos.

Here are some of this year’s more memorable TV Spots:

Ellen DeGeneres dresses-up as Goldilocks for newly-launched Beats Music. Watch here.

David Beckham for his H&M Bodywear Spring Collection. Watch here.

A young Girl is told she soon will be a Big Sister, but not without a cost to her Parents.  Watch the Cheerios Commercial here.

Stephen Colbert for Wonderful Pistachios.  Watch here.

U2 for Bank of America in support of the RED Campaign.  You can download their new Single Invincible free on iTunes for 24 hours. Watch here.

Audi delivers the laughs with a fictitious Dober-huahua Breed of Dog. Even Sarah McLachlan joins-in on the fun! Watch here.

Laurence Fishburne takes us back to The Matrix for Kia. Watch here.

Terry Crews & The Muppets for Toyota. Watch here.

Budweiser salutes a Hero with a big, warm Welcome Home.  Watch here.

Budweiser melts our hearts with a Golden Retriever Puppy and a Clydesdale Horse.  Watch here.

Doritos takes us on a journey through time in a Time Machine.  Watch here.

Doritos pays homage to The Lone Ranger. Watch here.

Oikos reunites John Stamos with Full House Co-Stars David Coulier and Bob Saget.  Watch here.

Heinz makes us happy with their original glass bottle. Watch here.

(Photo/video credit: NFL.Com)

And the Grammy Race is in full swing.  I admit Sara Bareilles totally has been off my radar for a bit. In fact, I had no clue she had a new Album out last year after having followedher Career closely when she first surfaced on the Pop Scene in 2007 with her Smash Hit Love Song. Read my Interview with Bareilles from back in 2010.

Although much has been said about the striking similarities between Katy Perry‘s Billboard Hot 100-topping Hit Roar and Bareilles’ Brave – the latter released her Track first in April 2013 – both Californian Artists did a fine job crafting inspiring pieces of Pop Perfection.  Both respectively are being recognized for their work with Grammy Nominations… in the same Category.

Bareilles just appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday, performing her Best Pop Solo Performance-nominated Song. In addition, she also is up for Album of the Year for her The Blessed Unrest.

Watch her awesome Performance below:

Download The Blessed Unrest on iTunes here.

(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Television)

The 86th annual Academy Awards might not be here just yet, but just released today is Host Ellen DeGeneres’ amazing Oscar Trailer, directed by Bridesmaids Helmer, Paul Feig. The Trailer, which premiered this morning on the Funnywoman’s Daytime Show, is set to Fitz and the Tantrums’ The Walker and true to form, we see Queen Ellen dancing up a storm through  Warner Bros. Studios.

Watch the Trailer:

The Oscars air on ABC, Sunday, March 2, 2014.

(Photo credit: Oscars)

OMG. This is insanely cute. Sophia Grace, whom we’ve come to love through her and her Cousin Rosie‘s fame on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, finally has released her debut Single after several performances on that Daytime Staple.  I normally roll my eyes when I hear about a Child trying to break into Showbiz, but legit, this Girl really is talented.  A Natural.

“Nicki is my Princess, Ellen is my Queen”, proclaims the adorable Sophia. Talk about Friends in high places. What.  She’s just eight-years-old. EIGHT!

Girls Just Gotta Have Fun actually has a pretty edgy Beat and solid Production; them Lyrics are actually pretty solid.  And Sophia‘s vocals sound amazing!   This is just awesome.

Watch the Video below:

Download Girls Just Gotta Have Fun on iTunes here.

(Photo/video credit: SGE Records)

Hunks in the Kitchen! What’s not to like about that?  Hailing from New Jersey, Cousins Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri are making a splash for the fantastic work they do, making the dreams of deserving Americans come true.  You won’t believe your eyes some of the Transformations that have taken place under their expertise!

The Kitchen Cousins got their start running their Family-owned Company and while our Friends south of the Border know all about them, their brand new Series Cousins on Call is set to debut on HGTV Canada next Monday, April 22, 2013 at 10:00 PM on HGTV Canada.  The first Season of the Series is highlighted by their heartwarming journey helping (together with Ellen DeGeneres) a Couple  who moved into their new home only 45 days before Hurricane Sandy destroyed their home. More affecting, they also were expecting their first Child.  Khloe Kardashian also surprises her Husband Lamar also on one episode!

I caught-up with the friendly Hunks after their appearance on Global Television‘s The Morning Show (National Edition) and their kind Publicist was awesome to help take our Snap.  Needless to say they were smitten with Billy!

See our Snap:

Learn more about Cousins on Call here!

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/HGTV)

Just keep swimming! Fans of 2003 Oscar-winning Best Animated Feature Finding Nemo, will be bubbly with news of a forthcoming Sequel. Ellen DeGeneres who voiced the forgetful Dory in the Film announced earlier today she will be returning once again for Disney/Pixar‘s Finding Dory.

DeGeneres says, “I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time. I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16.’ But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is—it’s got a lot more Dory.”.

Marlin, Nemo and the Tank Gang will be returning once again, in addition to several new characters according to Director Andrew Stanton.

Finding Dory hits theatres November 25, 2015, timed and primed for what appears to be another Oscar Campaign.

(Photo credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada)

It was all about The Hunger Games, leading the way with a stellar six Wins at tonight’s People’s Choice Awards held at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The Film won top honour of Favourite Movie, Favourite Movie Franchise, Favourite On-Screen Chemistry, Favourite Movie Actress (Jennifer Lawrence), Favourite Face of Heroism (Jennifer Lawrence) and Favourite Action Movie. Timed perfectly, Entertainment Weekly will be releasing a Catching Fire Preview Issue Friday featuring Interviews and Photos from the second installment of the Suzanne Collins Trilogy!  See some Photos here.

The annual Awards Show honours the Public’s Favourites in Music, Television and Music, a bit of a Teaser leading-up-to this weekend’s Golden Globe Awards, tomorrow morning’s Oscar Nominees Announcements and next month’s GRAMMYs.

Ellen DeGeneres won her 13th People’s Choice Award tonight for Favourite Daytime TV Host (Jimmy Fallon won Late Night Host) and hilariously thanking the People on her “Team” figuratively, “Melissa Etheridge, Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes…”, during her Acceptance Speech.

Meanwhile, Katy Perry and One Direction also were recognized with multiple Wins tonight – the former winning Favourite Music Following for her Fans (KatyCats), Favourite Pop Artist and Favourite Music Video (Part of Me).  The latter won Favourite Album (Up All Night) and Favourite Song (What Makes You Beautiful), although they were defeated in the voting by rival British Boy Band The Wanted for Favourite Breakout Artist.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower was awarded Favourite Dramatic Movie, while one of its Stars Emma Watson won Favourite Dramatic Actress.

Toronto also got  piece of the pie with locally-filmed Series Beauty and The Beast, winning Favourite New TV Series!

Click here for a complete list of Winners.

(Photo credit: CBS/Getty Images)

This frickin‘ killed me!  Right in-time for its release today, Jennifer Lawrence visited The Ellen DeGeneres Show and admitted that her Mom recently stole her Oscars Ballot, voted and mailed it in.  Fortunately enough, Lawrence‘s Mom mailed it to the wrong address and it got returned to Sender.  On whether or not she agreed with her Mom’s choices, Lawrence replied, “Uh.. no.”. Lawrence who despite being nominated for an Oscar for her work in 2010 Drama Winter’s Bone, only recently was inducted into the Academy.

Of course there is tons of Oscar buzz already for 22-year-old Lawrence who portrays a young Woman with Bipolar Tendencies in the hilarious new Comedy from David O. Russell (The Fighter), alongside Bradley Cooper.  Currently still working on The Hunger Games Sequel Catching Fire in Atlanta, Lawrence was just in Toronto this past September for TIFF, where Silver Linings Playbook premiered to warm reception, winning the People’s Choice Award.

See a couple Snaps I got of the current Brunette here and here.

Read my Review of Silver Linings Playbook here.

(Photo credit: Warner Bros.)