About Globe to Oscars: Ladies, SIZE DOES MATTER

(Gabbie-Mo'Nique-Amber)


Looking out this 2010 Awards season, I notice that there are some differences from the past few years’ tradition. Check out the Globe, SAG, to BAFTA and Oscars’ nominees, doubled-size women are taking the center-stage.

Meet Gabourey "Gabby" Sidibe. Making her debut in the “Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire” movie, she is playing Claireece Jones character, a sixteen year-old girl who is pregnant for the second time after being raped by her father and is also on the receiving end of constant physical abuse by her mother. Raised in the wild New York’s Harlem, Gabby had no confidence in the acting-world. However, she changed her mind after-all by doing “Precious”, directed by Lee Daniels. She went to the casting after her friend encouraged her to do so. Her confidence and, also, role get a warm-welcome by critics. And it’s all paid off. Gabby get Globe, SAG, BAFTA and Oscar nomination, each for ‘Actress in Leading Role’.

Her co-star Mo'Nique, has made her appearance in screen world long ago before Gabby. Monique Imes is well-known for her comedy carrier. She’s doing her own show, once a host in BET awards, and guest-staring in ‘Ugly Betty’. Far beyond from her comedy carrier, Mo’Nique has received her first Golden Globe and SAGs for her drama supporting role in “Precious” and maybe waiting for other winnings in BAFTA and Oscars.
“Precious” itself got 58 nominations in 2009-2010 awards ceremony, and already got 44 of them.

In TV-screen, we've seen Amber Riley, one of the super-talented casts of musical series ‘Glee’. She’s 23 years old now, and when she was 16, she did an American-Idol audition, but she didn’t make it. Well, considering her big success in Glee, I think American Idol would regret her decision of dumping Riley. Already got Globes and SAG trophy with her ‘Glee’ entourage, this always-catchy-fashionista big girl keep her focus on as “Gleeks”, that support her both in acting and singing carrier.

Talking about the Vanity Fair’s March cover, well I think these ‘big girls’ should be consider as "the fresh faces of 2010” on VF March cover, instead of ‘old’ young slim actress. 2010 is all about BIG talent, BIG winning , and BIG size. Yes, SIZE DOES MATTER! ;)

New “We Are The World” (Haiti Relief)

Remember the in-touching song “We Are the World”? which Michael Jackson joint Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers, Stevie Wonder and other legends singing together for African relief hunger and raised $63 million?

It turns out that there will be a new version of “We Are the World”

The song writer, Lionel Richie and the producer fellow musician Quincy Jones, announced that the rearranged-song would be released in order to help Haiti relief after devastative quake hit the poorest country in western-hemisphere. Also to remark the 25th anniversary of this song, artists of musicians and some actors confirmed to join this charity: Celine Dion to Justin Bieber, Rihanna to Vince Vaughn, and Jason Mraz to already Golden Globe and SAG winner Jeff Bridges, also Usher with Barbara Streisand were resembled together in this music-relief. The recording took place in Kermit Studio, L.A., a day after Grammy night last weekend.

The brand new “We Are The World” is due during the opening of 2010 Winter Olympics this mid February.

Grammy on the way.. (eye on Gaga and Beyonce)
The most prestigious music award in the universe is on the way. The 2010 Grammy Awards will be held this weekend in LA. Gaga and Beyonce are battling down with their multiple nominations, including record of the year and album of the year. Many critics are predicting the always-fab Gaga will make this Grammy as her ‘year’ after Gaga’s success both in her album-sell and recent tours. However, Beyonce, with her 2009 party anthem “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” is possibly to win record of the year, after its satisfying record in single sells and receiving a great feedback from music critics.

it's iPad

Finally, the wait is over. Steve Jobs unveiled the new Apple's gadget: iPad. It is a tablet device, as many sources have predicted, with a look similar to iPhone, but in bigger size: 9,7" IPS screen and 0,5" thickness. The tablet, available in 16 and 64 GB, is deviced with greater applications such as e-book (it's new for Apple though) and it has iTunes and other typical Apple apps. The gadget is currently available in U.S only, priced from US$500-US$900, but will be distributed worldwide in three months.

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Apple’s new gig

The Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, is about to reveal the new Apple gadget. Still kept in a big secret, some of people say that it will be the updated ‘Tablets’, which made its appearance around 90’s. Apple is always fascinating people for its innovation in gadgets-world. So waiting in a couple of hours from now is very worth-while.

Oscar nominee to be announced

We passed the globes and the SAGs, and now we reach Oscar. The 2010 Academy Awards’ nominees are about to be declared. So which flicks get multi-nominee? ‘Avatar’or ‘Nine’? and will Meryl Streep get double nominee in her two different roles? Catch the nominee announcement on Tuesday, February 2. The Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway is scheduled to reveal the lucky nominees.

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be GLEE-ks now!!

Be GLEE-ks now!!!

Finally, after million years of long-waiting, GLEE, the American phenomenal show has arrived in Indonesia. The story of Glee outlines the life of high-school pupils who love to music sing and dance, and their struggle to be accepted in school community by acting some creativity. Casted by talented new comers, Glee has become a 2009’s most-watched comedy series in the states.

What do I love about this show?

- its MUSIC. They sing all kinds of music. Blues, musical, old songs to recent muse. Some songs remain originally-arranged and others really catchy-arranged. Not-boring.

- Its cast. Multi-multi-multi talented. They can act, sing, and dance. Genius!

- Its story. Inspiring, self-confidence booster!

Some of the Glee cast: Cory Monteith, Mark Salling, Amber Riley. Glee has inspired American teenager to have a firm self-confidence in following their dreams. They are Gleeks. So wanna be the new Gleeks now??

Glee starts tonight on Star World @ 8p.m. right after American Idol season 9