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Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

7:48: Forest Whitaker is a breath of fresh air. He's always interesting to listen to, and I'm happy he's up for an award tonight. 7:50: Yes! Beyoncé has made her way over and we can finally take a real look at her gown. It's not gold! Finally. I'm glad she went for a simple, straight 'do, and I'd like to borrow some of her makeup artist's time, if that's possible; I need some eyeliner help. The single-shoulder gown is a popular choice tonight.7:52: Queen Latifah looks Oscar fab, but I'm more impressed with her long, shimmery earrings than her black gown. Seems like bringing your brother is another popular choice on the carpet this year. He's a little shy, though.

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

7:39: Ryan Gosling is posing with two unknown women. Mom? Sister? Where's Rachel? Kirsten has shaken up the interview process with the new Joan and Melissa M&M ad (which somewhat scares me) that she wants Joan to sign. Her Chanel apparently has feathers on the bottom, but the camera doesn't feel like showing it to us. She does confirm that her date is her brother. Whoa, we just got a quick glimpse of Kate Winslet's mint-green, one-shoulder frock. I'm not sure what to think about it. She reminds me of a creamsicle or something.7:40: I'm surprised Joan isn't asking more fashion questions. She completely overlooked Anne Hathaway's odd choice. She does, however, inquire about Celine's sheet. I'm eager to see the dress Celine's chosen for her performance.7:42: Nicole Kidman is forced to wear her hair to the side because the giant bow on her right shoulder is sitting there like a parrot that won't fly away. But Michelle likes the fact that her and best bud Naomi Watts are walking the ...

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

7:30: Beyoncé is briefly shown, but I'm hoping we can see the full effect later. For now, we're focusing on Helen Mirren's bold choice. I like it, even though it seems overwhelming compared to her usual style.7:31: Daniel Craig is posing elsewhere and looking very 007. And Gwyneth Paltrow has now taken first place in my mind for best-dressed. Can you grab her, Joan? I want to hear about the eye-catching gown. I hope I look like that after having two children.7:32: Paul Greengrass is talking United 93 with Joan, but to the side I can see Clint Eastwood and Mark Wahlberg looking sharp for the cameras.

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

7:20: Steve Carell and his wife are up at the mic, but what is going on with her gown? One shoulder's up, the other is down, and it looks messy. Why isn't Joan asking about the fashion choices? Hello! Sacha Baron Cohen is shown in the background, and it looks like Borat is taking a backseat to Sacha's cleaned-up look.7:23: Alejandro González Iñárritu is taking Joan's hint about the weather and has a scarf tied tightly around his neck. Bizarre. Elsewhere on the carpet, Kirsten Dunst poses with an unknown blonde that we're guessing is her brother. Her gown washes her out a bit, but she still looks simply luminous.7:25: Jackie Earle Haley is the first to hug Joan, and Anne Hathaway is blowing kisses, but it's as if she never worked at a fashion magazine. Oh wait, she didn't. She should have worn something from The Devil Wears Prada's wardrobe closet instead. Sorry, Anne. Love your work, but that's a "no" on the gown from me.

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

7:13: Little Jaden Smith isn't scared of Joan. Hold onto that Rubik's cube, kid. It's going to be a long night of adult commentary. I can't wait to see him present an award, though. And I think Will Smith can handle any interview, he's always laughing. 7:15: I, however, am not laughing when I see Celine Dion. Her wrap dress is not flattering at all. Sabrina's cracking me up tonight: "Looks like someone taped a sheet on her."

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

6:57: James Taylor braves Joan's questions and makes it through, but Emily Blunt and Michael Bublé are more exciting to watch (and a more adorable couple). We finally get to hear about Emily's dress: Calvin Klein. Unfortunately the camera is only showing her bare chest at the moment.7:01: Not even Melissa and Proops know who the camera is showing at the moment. Cut to Rinko Kikuchi as she concentrates on her translator when Joan insults her for her last choice of dress, but assures her she looks better tonight. Uh, thanks, Joan. OK, gold is apparently the color of the night, and Helen Mirren is glistening. (I'm running out of adjectives for gold gowns.)7:03: J.Lo has two lipsticks and a mirror in her tiny little purse. And hubby Marc humors Joan about their marriage. They seem so in sync. I applaud their grace and composure.7:05: Sally Kirkland reveals that a rabbi designed her... I'm not even calling that a dress. It's not. I'm sorry, I'm frightened. Proops calls it a "maelstr...

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

6:50: Jessica Biel clashes with the carpet in magenta. There's no 7th Heaven in sight here. Best quote of the night so far is from Sabrina: "I don't like side cleavage!" I second that. Do you hear us, Jessica?6:52: Melissa Etheridge and her partner are sharing their baby joy with Joan while Jada Pinkett Smith strolls in with Will and their adorable, now-famous son. How cute is he in his little tux?

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

6:41: Jennifer Lopez is glowing. I wonder how heavy that neckline is. Back to Joan do we need to stare at her back the entire show? Sabrina asks a better question here in the office: "Is it cold there?"6:43: Rachel Weisz is glammed out in gold. Speaking of gold, Joan's babbling on with the cast of Water, who are all decked out in gold attire, but I'm more amused by Proops and Melissa ooing and aahhing over J.Lo's goddess gown. Also arriving, Cameron Diaz is wearing her favorite color: white. But we all love the new warm-brunette shade she's chosen for her wispy hair. I bet Justin's drooling somewhere. Too late!6:45: Lesley Chilcott's dress looks like the ocean  in color and cut. Does anyone else picture waves when they look at her neckline?

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

6:30: "I looove sushi." Um, OK. I'm not even going to comment anymore on that Letters from Iwo Jima bit.6:31: Michael Sheen from Blood Diamond and The Queen seems to be tired of the three most-asked questions he gets in interviews, but he plays nice with Joan anyhow. Meanwhile, Catherine Denueve is wearing does anyone actually understand her gown?6:33: David T. Friendly is talking, but all I see is Jennifer Hudson waving excitedly. Her hair looks adorable, but what is that little jacket she's wearing? I'm blinded! Emily Blunt looks amazing in that navy gown, and she definitely knows how to pose. Miranda would be proud.6:35: Rinko Kikuchi is a red-carpet winner, and it's only been half an hour. I agree with Michelle here in the office  her hair looks stunning and her makeup is perfect, too. 6:36: Maggie Gyllenhaal chose a gorgeous gown  must be nice to have a dress designed for you. "How many pigeons died for that?" Joan really knows how to point out the negative, h...

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

6:22: Is it me, or does Joan look better in a suit and mustache? No? The Departed is a big contender tonight. Good thing the votes are already in, so Joan's little scene can't hurt its chances.6:23: Jesus Camp's Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing step into the spotlight. Rachel, what's going on with the hair there? They went safe in black.6:25: Dreamgirls' Keith Robinson seems cool and collected as Joan reminds him that the entire world is watching him perform with Jennifer Hudson tonight. Looking fine in Hugo Boss. Good luck, Keith, don't let Joan scare you. (She scares me, but that's not the point.)

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

6:12: OK, let's get Abigail Breslin in here to show Melissa how it's done. I'm really pulling for that quirky film (Little Miss Sunshine) tonight.6:15: Surprisingly, I'm not totally repulsed by Melissa's gown, but Greg Proops is her best accessory. Love The. Proops. Although it seems like they're wasting time until someone worthwhile swings their way.6:17: Babel's composer Gustavo Santaolalla lets Joan in on his musical history, but I'm completely distracted by her giant red shoulders blocking half the screen.

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Joan & Melissa Live at the Academy Awards

Hello, Oscar viewers. I know, I know, the show doesn't start for another two and a half hours, but don't you know the couture is almost as important as that statue? (Sort of.) Lucky for me, Joan isn't the only one who gets a say in tonight's best and worst fashion. So bring on the red carpet....6:02 pm/ET: "Waxing is critical." Good opener, Joan. I'm a little concerned about her plunging neckline. But more on that later... apparently there are viewer questions that are too daring for even Joan to utter, but she's got her own interview wish list: Heather Mills, Mel Gibson, Diane Keaton, Anna Nicole Smith. Is this appropriate? Get back to the Oscars, woman!6:07: Looks like we're going to be seeing some skits from Joan and Melissa throughout their coverage. Is Brad Pitt chuckling somewhere, after that take on Babel?

Mon, Feb 26, 2007

Jericho's Lennie James Teases Explosive Revelations!

No one knew what to think when CBS debuted its nuclear hit Jericho last fall and giant bomb clouds filled the distant skies with a season full of questions. Not too many of those questions have been answered thus far, but now that the show is back from its winter hiatus, viewers can expect more to be revealed as the story continues to unfold. TVGuide.com talked to Lennie James — who plays the dark, secretive know-it-all Robert Hawkins — about tonight's new episode (8 pm/ET), where we'll see what happened just hours before the bombs went off, and what we'll learn as the second half of the season unravels. James, who was very warm and welcoming over the phone — unlike his closed-off character — also hinted at upcoming danger outside of Jericho, a possible "showdown" and why those explosions happened at all. TVGuide.com: H

Wed, Feb 21, 2007

Jericho's Lennie James Teases Explosive Revelations!

Saved by the Belle: Tiffani Thiessen Sexes Up ABC's Brian

Zack Morris, eat your heart out. Kelly Kapowski's lengthy tresses and spandex minis have nothing on the sexy, manipulative roles Tiffani Thiessen has filled since leaving Saved by the Bell's Bayside High. Having actually shed her on-screen sweetheart persona long ago — her most memorable post-Bell gig was as Beverly Hills, 90210 troublemaker Valerie Malone — Thiessen continues to shake things up, this time with a saucy turn on ABC's What About Brian (starting tonight at 10 pm/ET). Via e-mail, Thiessen shared with TVGuide.com her thoughts on "appealing" to her audience, vying for an Ugly role and supporting her former costars. TVGui

Mon, Feb 19, 2007

Saved by the Belle: Tiffani Thiessen Sexes Up ABC's Brian

Nanny 911's Yvonne Reveals the No. 1 Problem with Kids

Are your kids sneaking into the pantry as you read this? Quick, go check. Are they taking over your bed at night? Stop right here. Nanny Yvonne disapproves, and she says there is a way to change it. Relieved? Currently in its third season, Fox's Nanny 911 (Fridays at 8 pm/ET) is reviving families across America one by one, and we wanted to know how they deal with all those screaming monst-, er, children. Yvonne visited TVGuide.com and told us who put her up for the show, where she learned her caretaking techniques, and the No. 1 thing parents everywhere should be doing to keep the peace at home. TVGuide.com: You've had about 20 years of experience working with children, right?Yvonne: It basically started when I was really young. I come from a single-parent family and I have a handicapped brother who I used to look after when my mom went to

Fri, Feb 16, 2007

Nanny 911's Yvonne Reveals the No. 1 Problem with Kids

Ty Pennington Gives a 9/11 Hero the Greatest Makeover Yet

When he's not screaming into a bullhorn, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition host Ty Pennington actually has a lot more to say than "Let's dooooo it!" In fact, he happily babbled on about more than just ABC's acclaimed home- (and thus life-) improvement show when TVGuide.com asked him about this week's two-hour 9/11-themed episode, airing at an earlier time, 7 pm/ET. Turns out, when Ty's not saving America one house at a time, he's taking on the publishing world, building one-of-a-kind pieces for his store, and shining light on other people who are changing their own neighborhoods. Pennington's plans sound exhausting, but luckily he really is as energetic as he seems on camera, and his hard work not only helps others but keeps him happy. TVGuide.com: Tell me about this Sunday's 9/11 Extreme Ma

Fri, Feb 9, 2007

Ty Pennington Gives a 9/11 Hero the Greatest Makeover Yet

Stacy Keibler Goes Dancing with ABC's George and Brian

With a WWE history and a stage name like "Super Stacy," 5-foot-11 Stacy Keibler certainly knows how to make an entrance that gets fans screaming and captivates admirers. Her long legs — famously 42 inches long — were helpful as she spun her way into the second season of Dancing with the Stars. But with wrasslin' and rumba behind her, Keibler is excited to cozy up to fun, girlie roles, starting with ABC's George Lopez (tonight and Feb. 21, at 8 pm/ET), and then on What About Brian (starting Feb. 12, at 10 pm/ET). TVGuide.com sought out Keibler for the scoop on what it was like dating a much older man, hanging out with

Wed, Jan 31, 2007

Stacy Keibler Goes Dancing with ABC's George and Brian

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

9:54: The Queen takes her throne. Helen Mirren beats out Meryl, Kate, Judi and Penélope and might as well have an award statue made to look like her by now. 9:57: Annette Bening wasted no time announcing the cast of Little Miss Sunshine for the final award. I want to thank Abigail Breslin for not repeating her pageant dance tonight. I want to thank Greg Kinnear for closing out the show with a few funny remarks ("Thanks, Volkswagen... "). And I want to thank the Screen Actors Guild for having a two-hour award show. Good night!

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

9:48: Reese always looks great. She could use a little lip color, though. Rachel McAdams looks adorable next to her boyfriend nominee Ryan Gosling. What's up with the pink streaks, though? Eh, I'll let it go.... They should have been together since The Notebook, so I'm glad those two found each other again.9:50: Forest Whitaker gets a standing ovation for his lead acting performance. In fact, I think Leo DiCaprio was the first to jump to his feet. Forest is so soft-spoken for someone who played such an empowering role! Don't worry, Forest, I don't like public speaking, either. You should try blogging, it's a lot easier.

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

9:38: The presenters are funny tonight. Cate Blanchett handled her bloop well, and Greg Kinnear is so comfortable up there, he could have had a beer in his hand.9:42: Jennifer Hudson is having one hell of a year. Wasn't she just standing in front of Simon Cowell, like, two days ago? Seems like it. Hey, if she can make an entire movie theater applaud a song she's singing on screen, I think that deserves a few awards. (At least that's what happened when I went to see Dreamgirls.)

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

9:33: Teri Hatcher, have a bagel tomorrow. Thanks. I wish I was a 24 junkie, because it just looks like an amazing show, but at this point, I'd have to hibernate for weeks (months?) just to catch up. 9:35: You know what, I cut the L-VAT wire. (Don't worry, Sabrina, I don't technically know what it is, either.) McDreamy, McSteamy and... McGoddess? Ellen, what is going on there? With an oversized collar and gigantic hoop earrings apparently come a disastrous speech. I think you just stuttered more than Meredith. Still, congrats to the Grey's cast. Well done, you nutty docs.

Mon, Jan 29, 2007

LIVE SAG Awards Blog

9:20: Steve Carell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus were a great presenting match. But it's all about "anal fissure" funnyman Hugh Laurie tonight. Another Brit giving another well-spoken acceptance. Sorry, I mean "smoooooth." I really think I could listen to him throw out the laughs for hours.9:23: Dennis Haysbert ends all the chuckles with the "in memoriam" moment. I'll miss Peter Boyle's "Holy crap" shouts and James Brown's crazy clothing choices. But back to the awards....

Mon, Jan 29, 2007