Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host Oscars
(AP Photo by Peter Kramer and Andy Kropa)
Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will host the 82nd Academy Awards next year.
This will be Martin’s third time to host the show, and Baldwin’s first time. I’m not surprised that Martin was selected. Although I’m not fond of his brand of comedy, at least some people think he’s funny.
I find it odd that Baldwin was chosen though. I had no idea anyone thought he was funny.
The show will air March 7 on the ABC network.
Kanye West taught Tim McGraw’s kids a lesson
A country singer is now weighing in on the Kanye West and Taylor Swift controversy at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Tim McGraw said his daughters learned a lesson from Kanye West.
In an interview with CMT, Tim McGraw said Kanye “shows himself to be an idiot every time he does stuff like that. My girls were upset. But what he did do is provide a great example of how not to be, and my girls learned a big lesson.”
McGraw also said “when they weren’t looking I said,”He needs an a** whoopin.”
I agree Kanye does need a whoopin of some sort, and he was extremely rude and disrespectful toward Taylor Swift.
But I think it’s time to move on. He apologized to Taylor, and Taylor said he was gracious, she accepted his apology, and it’s in the past.
If Taylor has moved on, maybe we all should move on and let it go. Myself included.
President Obama says Kanye West is a jackass
The controversy involving Kanye West’s and Taylor Swift’s incident at the MTV Video Music Awards has penetrated the walls of the White House.
During an interview with CNBC, President Barack Obama called Kanye a “jackass” when asked about his thoughts on the ingredient.
He said “I thought that was really inappropriate. He’s a jackass.”
Although I agree Kanye was a “jackass” for rudely interrupting Taylor Swift’s speech, I was surprised the president of the United States weighed in on this issue.
Since he’s juggling health care, fixing our terrible economy and managing a war overseas, who knew he had time to fit the Taylor Swift and Kanye West discussion into his busy schedule.
In Obama’s defense, he made the comment BEFORE the interview actually began, and he was unaware that it was going to be recorded. He assumed it was off-the-record.
TMZ obtained a leaked version of the audiotape, and the off-the-record transcript is posted below.
Interviewer: Were your girls as hacked off as mine were that Kanye gave Taylor Swift the Joe Wilson treatment?
Obama: “I thought that was really inappropriate. You know it was like she’s getting an award. Why are you butting in? I hear you. I agree with you.”
Interviewer: So does that count as the first question?
Obama: “The young lady seems like a perfectly nice person. She’s getting her award. What’s he doing up there? He’s a jackass. No, now this… all this stuff, I’m assuming all this stuff. Where’s the pool? Come on guys. Cut the president some slack. I got a lot of other stuff on my plate. Yeah. Cause I remember last time it was the fly thing.”
Interviewer: No that worked out well for you. You were a ninja.
Obama: Except PETA.
Jay Leno interviews Kanye West
Hip hop star Kanye West appeared as guest Monday night on the debut of Jay Leno’s new prime time show.
Leno asked Kanye about the MTV Video Music Awards incident where he snatched the microphone and interrupted country singer Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech.
Jay Leno also asked about what Kanye’s deceased mother would have thought about the incident. The clip is posted below.
“New Moon” full-length preview
The full-length preview for the “New Moon” film debuted at the MTV Video Music Award. The film stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner.
The move will be theaters Nov. 20. The full-length preview clip is posted below.
Kanye West apologizes to Taylor Swift
After being disrespectful to Taylor Swift by interrupting her accepting speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West apologized for his behavior.
In a statement posted on his blog, Kanye said “I’m sooooo sorry to Taylor Swift and her fans and her mom,” he wrote. “I spoke to her mother right after and she said the same thing my mother would’ve said. She is very talented! I like the lyrics about being a cheerleader and she’s in the bleachers! I’m in the wrong for going on stage and taking away from her moment!”
“”Beyoncé’s video was the best of this decade!!!! I’m sorry to my fans if I let you guys down!!!! I’m sorry to my friends at MTV. I will apologize to Taylor 2mrw. Welcome to the real world!!!! Everybody wanna booooo me but I’m a fan of real pop culture!!! No disrespect but we watchin’ the show at the crib right now cause … well you know!!!! I’m still happy for Taylor!!!! Boooyaaawwww!!!! You are very very talented!!! I gave my awards to Outkast when they deserved it over me … That’s what it is!!!!!!! I’m not crazy y’all, i’m just real. Sorry for that!!! I really feel bad for Taylor and I’m sincerely sorry!!! Much respect!!!!!”
The video clip of Kanye interruping Taylor is posted below.
Beyonce lets Taylor Swift finish acceptance speech
Beyonce performed an act of kindness during the MTV Video Music Awards. As you remember, Kanye West rudely interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech because he felt like Taylor didn’t deserve to win. (click here to watch the video clip).
However, toward the end of the show when Beyonce won an award, Beyonce let Taylor come on stage to speak and finish giving her acceptance speech.
The video clip is posted below.
Michael Jackson tribute at MTV Video Music Awards
The opening of the MTV Video Music Awards featured a tribute to the late Michael Jackson. Dancers performed the “Thriller” dance, and Janet Jackson performed “Scream,” the duet she recorded with Michael during the 1990s.
The clip of the video tribute is posted below.
Michael Jackson movie preview
Michael Jackson’s movie titled “This Is It” will be in movie theaters for two weeks beginning Oct. 28.
The movie will feature behind-the-scenes footage of Michael preparing for his 50-concert engagement that was scheduled to take place in London.
Of course, he died before the tour began. But the footage will be featured in the movie. The preview of the film aired for the first time during the MTV Video Music Awards.
The preview clip is posted below.
Kanye West disrespects Taylor Swift at MTV awards
This was probably the most disrespectful moment in the history of award shows. Country singer Taylor walked on stage to accept her MTV award for best female video.
While Taylor was giving an acceptance speech, Kanye West walked on stage, grabbed her microphone, and said Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time. Kanye was disappointed because Taylor won.
It was highly disrespectful of Kanye to interrupt Taylor’s acceptance speech. It was Taylor’s moment to shine, and Kanye ruined it.
Beyonce has plenty of MTV awards sitting at home in her trophy case. It’s okay if Taylor wins one trophy. The video clip of the incident is posted below.
