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And the Emmy goes to…

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This year’s Emmy winners are in bold.

Outstanding Comedy Series: Entourage, Flight of the Conchords, 30 Rock, Weeds, How I Met Your Mother, The Office, Family Guy  [Tough to choose; my selection – FOTC; my prediction – 30 Rock]

Oustanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) (!), Steve Carrell (The Office), Tony Shalhoub (Monk), Jemaine Clement (FOTC)

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men), Rainn Wilson (The Office), Neil Patrick Harris (HIMYM), Tracy Morgan (30 Rock), Jack McBrayer (30 Rock)

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: 4 nominations for 30 Rock, 1 nomination for Flight of the Conchords (James Bobin, Writer; Jemaine Clement, Writer; Bret McKenzie, Writer)

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FOTC’s Bret & Jemaine confirm songs coming to Rock Band

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This Sunday at the Emmys TV Guide caught up with Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement of Flight of the Conchords fame.  You can see and hear with your own eyes and ears, respectively, the brilliantly hilarious duo confirm that three of their songs from the hit HBO series will make their way to Rock Band sometime soon.  This is very exciting news for all FOTC fans out there.

This calls for one thing, and one thing only…BRET’S ANGRY DANCE.  Just do it, it relieves so much stress.

[Via Gizmodo]

The Emmys airs tonight, and it’s going to be “HORRIBLE”

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So here’s both a friendly reminder and a revealing tidbit for you.

Sure, we all know that the Emmy’s air tonight on CBS at 8PM.  We also know that the hilarious, extremely talented Neil Patrick Harris is hosting.  What you may not be aware of is that there will be a “Dr. Horrible-themed production number about midway through [the] ceremony.”  Ah, this is going to be great.  Be sure to check back here for the results in all major categories.  And for the time-being, look back at my Emmy predictions.

[Via EW]

Hamish and Andy present “Ghosting in America”

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Australia’s Hamish and Andy are taking America by storm with their new sport called “Ghosing.”  Ghosting, or “personal space invading,” is a sport that I can definitely see catching on here in the States.  And if it doesn’t, we will always have Hamish and Andy’s adventures to watch on YouTube.  If you found their latest gig on The Jay Leno Show laugh-out-loud funny like I did, be sure to check out their site where there’s plenty more to see.

Conan, Obama jab Kanye, Kanye deserves it and more

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[Click here to hear President Obama call Kanye a “jackass.”  This audio snippet was recored and picked up by TMZ from a pre-interview with CNBC.]

Oh Kanye.  Will you ever, ever learn from your mistakes?  I am a big fan of your music and I have supported all that you do musically.  You have changed the game of hip-hop and rap, and for that you deserve an applause.  However, it is very hard for me to continue accepting your apologies for your reckless acts outside the recording studio and off the tour stage.  Yes, you are a celebrity and that comes with a price of always being watched and analyzed.  But that does not give you reason to act like a total fool every chance you get.  Taylor Swift won her award fair and square, and you had no legitimate reason to destroy her moment.  Thankfully Beyonce is a person with class; she allotted her special time to Taylor, to give her a second chance at thanking her fans, friends, and family.  You could learn a thing or two from the person you rudely interrupted.  In the end, Kanye, it all comes down to this: if you do not change your attitude, help yourself to turn the corner and become a better person I will not support you any longer.  Believe me, this is something I do not want to do.  You are a very talented musician and I respect what you have done with your music and helping kids stay in school with the Kanye West Foundation.  But “sorry” does not cut it anymore.  My final words to you are these:  Change or leave.

Lady Gaga at the VMAs invokes nightmares

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Sweet baby Jesus.  I totally respect Lady Gaga’s fashion style and how she is trying to push the envelope when it comes to fashion sense.  But I’m sorry–this is fashion non-sense.  I thought her bloody performance of “Paparazzi” was good, and her outfit for that was fitting.  However, each wardrobe change during the course of the show was horrifying.  When she accepted her Moon Man award wearing that red dress and started talking with her face covered up I knew I would have nightmares that evening.  Thankfully she removed the face mask and revealed herself halfway through her speech.  Check out the gallery below for more of Gaga’s wardrobe malfunctions.  The last dress in particular, the one that featured the white wreath/porcupine around her head, was just slightly less scary but equally as strange.

[Via HuffingtonPost]

Lost: The Final Season: characters returning, end date marked

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I love me my Lost news.  Let’s get right to it!

Remember that exclusive image I posted from Comic Con a while back now?  Well here it is in all it’s visible glory!  From left to right we can make out Faraday, Boone, Miles, Michael, Ana Lucia, Charlotte, Shannon, Desmond, Eko, Kate, Jack, Sawyer, Locke, Ben, Sayid, Libby, Sun, Jin, Claire, Hurley, Juliet, Charlie, Frank, Richard, Bernard, and Rose.  Notice Locke is facing away for reasons not fully explained yet.  Who is missing from the poster is equally important: Walt, Nikki, and Paulo.  Well, maybe not so much the latter two.  But where’s Walt??  WALT!!!  He was a season regular back in the beginning, and it is strange that he is not featured here alongside his season regulars (and some non-regulars) from over the years.  Check out the gallery below for up close shots of the poster to see for yourself.

In related news, EW has reported that Ian Somerhalder (Boone) is en route to Hawaii.  This can mean only one thing.  In fact Somerhalder confirms it: “I’m literally getting on a plane in 45 minutes to fly to Hawaii.  The only thing I can say is that I’m going back for several episodes….I have a script that weighs like 200 pounds, but I don’t really know what’s happening.”  This pretty much officially confirms Boone’s return to the island (or mainland), and the poster points to the remainder of the MIA/dead characters returning to the show.

And finally, I have exciting and sad news bunched into one.  The date has been pegged for the series finale of Lost: Wednesday, May 19th, 2010.  I just shed and tear and swallowed the bittersweet taste.

Look forward to LOST: The Final Season this January on ABC.

[Via IGN; EW]  Thanks, Steve.

Kid Cudi – Man on the Moon: The End of Day drops tomorrow

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If nothing has enticed you yet to pick up Cudi’s freshman album tomorrow, this will.  Kid Cudi recently performed “Pursuit of Happiness,” the third single off his new album, live on Letterman.  Those of you who are sick of his most popular single Day ‘N Nite please watch this and understand the scope of Cudi’s fresh and energetic talent.  The way he commands the stage reveals a less edgy and more smooth vision of hip hop (or rap).  And for you rockers out there, there is a sweet guitar solo by featured guest Ratatat.  It’s really a great song, and I am sure such new and inventive musical raw talent will be plentiful on the album.  Man on the Moon: The End of Day–get yours.

[Via DatNewCudi]

Early Emmy winners include Dr. Horrible, South Park, SNL

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The Creative Artsys Emmys 2009 awards precedes the televised Emmys every year, and this particular year had some great winners.

Comedy Central’s South Park won its fourth Emmy in the Animated Program (less than one hour) category.  Two Saturday Night Live talents won Emmys for their hilarious acts in the weekly late-night show.  Former cast member and writer Tina Fey won an Emmy for her perfect and timely portrayal of Sarah Palin, and recurring host and musical guest Justin Timberlake snagged an Emmy for his comedic triumphs during this past season.  The two Interactive Media awards went to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Lost for their awesome web content, the Digital Experience and “Dharma Initiative,” respectively.

Lastly, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog won an Emmy in the short-format live-action entertainment program category, a category, mind you, that was essentially created for the hit web act.  Congratulations Joss Whedon, the Whedon sons, Neil Patrick Harris, Felicia Day, Nathan Fillion, Maurissa Tancheron, and the rest of the Dr.H cast and crew.  You most definitely deserved an Emmy for your unique, crafty, and spectacular work.  We are all looking forward to a repeat win next year for the oft-rumored Dr.H sequel!

Make sure to catch the 2009 Emmy Awards next Sunday at 8PM on CBS.  It’s hosted by NPH, so it’s a must-see.

[Via IGN; image via Buffyfest] *To see more Creative Arts winners, check the IGN link.

Ellen DeGeneres joins American Idol

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Funnywoman and successful talk show host Ellen DeGeneres recently signed a deal that officially hits the nail in the coffin for Paula Abdul’s departure from Americal Idol.  DeGeneres has signed a 5-year deal with ICM.  She will be occupying Abdul’s vacant seat through at least the thirteenth season of AI.  Says DeGeneres: “I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol.  I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’vealways been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.”  Question is, what does Ellen know about musical talent?  She’s a comedian; sure she’ll bring laughs to the show, but how can she properly contribute to the show’s search for the next greatest singer if she doesn’t have a trained ear for it?  I hope my perplexity is eased once things get rolling.  One thing’s for sure–I know I’ll miss drunken Abdul drinking “cola” from the judge’s table.  (FYI–I haven’t watched AI in its entirety since the premiere season.  If you do not watch the show, please let me recommend you to at least witness the hilarity that is the first few “audition episodes.”  It’s a treat.

[Via Deadline]