Why Were Academy Awards Ratings Higher This Year
Scene From The Hurt Locker
Digital News Report – The ratings for the Academy Awards were up this year compared to last, thanks in part to last minute changes and cuts. The horror film scenes early in the ceremony kept the audience in suspense and may have helped boost the ratings.
The movie “Avatar” [...]
Dancing with the Stars 2010 Cast announced – List of the Celebrities
Digital News Report – Yep, another season is about to begin for ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ TV show. ABC announced the new line-up of celebrities that will be competing on season 10 of DWTS. Each time with a mixture of celebrities from sports, music, and acting. This time we have an [...]
Sea World Trainer Killed – Third Incident With Tilly The Star Of Believe Shamu Show
A previous orca attack – see video below
Digital News Report – The orca that killed trainer Dawn Brancheau at SeaWorld Orlando Wednesday, doesn’t know its own strength, according to trainers. In 1991 twenty year-old trainer Keltie Byrne slipped and fell into the tank with three whales including Tilikum, a pregnant Haida II, and Nootka [...]
Mardi Gras Celebrations
Digital New Report – Besides New Orleans, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday in English, is celebrated in areas all around the world, including the Bay Area. Today is the last day to celebrate before the first day of Lent, which begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday.
Now is the time to eat fatty and rich foods before [...]
Kevin Smith Become PR Nightmare For Southwest Airlines
Kevin Smith – photo courtesy Nehrams2020
Digital News Report – Whether you are on the side of Kevin Smith or the policy of Southwest Airlines, you would probably agree that this is a PR-nightmare for the low-cost carrier.
One question always raised by public relations departments and firms is: Should you apologize? Many concerned customers believe [...]
82nd Academy Awards Nominations
The Shrine in 1988 – photo: Alan Light
Digital News Report – Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will be hosting the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony on March 7, 2010. This year there will be 10 nominations for Best Picture, not the traditional five. This is the first time since 1943 that there have not been [...]
We are the world 2010 – List of Artists For Haiti Relief
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Digital News Report – Similar to the 1985 “We Are The World” song for African famine, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning a 25th anniversary of the original recording of the song, but this time for relief in Haiti.
Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the first “We are the World” and it [...]
How old is Betty White? – Actress Wins Life Achievement Award
Betty White – photo: Angela George
Digital News Report – Betty White, one of the most acclaimed actresses, is also a joy to work with, according to her peers. With 18 nominations, she has won six Emmy Awards.
Last night the 88 year-old White accepted the Life Achievement Award at the 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards [...]
SAG Awards 2010
The Actor Statuette
Photo: courtesy: Kristin Dos Santos
Digital News Report – This year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards is being held tonight at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles (see list of nominees below). Betty White won the lifetime achievement award.
Not as prestigious as the Academy Awards, the Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards is one [...]
Conan Freebird – Last Night Show Ends With Skynard Song
Last Conana Show – See Video Below
Digital News Report – The audience loved the finale to the “Tonight Show” with Conan O’Brien (see video below). Aided by the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, funnyman Will Ferrell sang his rendition of the 1973 hit. Conan even jumped in and played the electric guitar.
Even [...]