NASCAR.COM Launches the First and Only NASCAR Fantasy Game With Live Race Data as Part of its Scoring System

NASCAR Fantasy LIVE! to Provide Deeper Fan Engagement in the Short Term and Potentially Increased Interest in NASCAR in the Long Term

NASCAR.COM, the official online destination of NASCAR, announced today that it will be adding an innovative new fantasy game to its stable of live, in-race products. NASCAR Fantasy LIVE!, the first and only NASCAR fantasy game to offer live scoring during races, instantly becomes a one-of-a-kind experience providing deeper fan engagement for the sport’s millions of fans and potentially becomes, over time, a vehicle to help grow the sport among casual fans.

This interactive virtual competition, which allows players to accumulate points on an on-going basis throughout the race, will be the first and only NASCAR fantasy game with a scoring system that doesn’t focus simply on finishing position but rather on drivers’ in-race performance.

“As the official site of NASCAR, NASCAR.COM strives to provide the most interactive experience for fans before, during and after each race,” said Matthew Hong, senior vice president and general manager, sports operations, Turner Sports.

“The new NASCAR Fantasy LIVE! game will not only create a more exciting way for fans to get ready for each event, it will provide greater engagement throughout the race and the entire week as we continue to evolve to a more immersive, seven-day-a-week digital NASCAR experience.” (more…)

Professional Dancer Derek Hough has decided to leave Dancing With The Stars (DWTS), temporarily, to star in a Hollywood movie.  I for one am very sad since he’s my alltime favorite dancer on the show.  Although he’s only 25 years old, Derek is an incredible dancer.

The platinum blonde lifelong dancer helped Nicole Scherzinger, Brooke Burke and Jennifer Grey take home the coveted mirrorball trophy.   Derek has already started training for the movie by brushing up on his tap dancing.

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The 25-year-old told People.com he had already put on about 10lbs of muscle for the upcoming film, ‘which is a lot for me.’   The movie focuses on two dancers embroiled in a Romeo and Juliet-style romance.

Hough will play a New Orleans street dancer who moved to New York and falls for an Asian drummer, played by Korean singer BoA.  Despite being members of rival dance clubs they fall in love – with predictable results.   (more…)

Is It Really Your Fault That You’re Fat?  Expert Reveals How Packaged Foods Are The Likely Cause, And Why You Should Avoid Them

As Americans, we represent the fattest nation on the planet. And that’s not a contest we should be so quick to win every year.   Mannie Barling knows this better than most, because he’s seen it from both sides – as a cancer patient who became obese and as an attorney for big healthcare.

“We pride ourselves in this country for having the safest food supply in the world, but nothing could be further from the truth,” said Barling; co-author of It’s Not Your Fault: Weight Gain, Obesity and Food Addiction (www.HowToEliminatePain.com).

“It is the chemical additives like MSG, dyes, high fructose corn syrup and other ingredients used in the more than 14,000 packaged foods sold in the US that made us the most obese country on Earth.”

Barling served as in-house counsel two of the first HMOs in Los Angeles, including one that treated more than 13,000 patients a month. Barling actively participated in the management of these clinics and convalescent hospitals including reviewing physician utilization, interviewing doctors and specialists and evaluating malpractice claims. This experience exposed him to some of the more dramatic patient outcomes that arose from obesity. But that’s not his only source of experience. (more…)

Bravo Fans Tweet Live With The Housewives Tomorrow – February 1st at 10pm ET/PT During “The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills” Reunion PartII

LOS ANGELES – January 31, 2011 – Bravo’s live social media event – the Talk Bubble – returns for the highly anticipated “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Reunion Part II tomorrow, February 1 at 10pm ET/PT.

Join the conversation with superfans, insiders and your favorite Housewives live on both coasts during the hour-long reunion. Beverly Hills’ finest – Taylor, Kyle, Lisa, the beloved Giggy, and Showrunner will comment and respond to questions, alongside New York Housewives Ramona and Sonja, as well as Gretchen from the upcoming “The Real Housewives of Orange County.”

Participants can RSVP for the party at www.bravotv.com/talkbubble, on facebook at http://on.fb.me/epyz2e, text PARTY to 27286 or unlock the QR code on twitter by following @Bravotv.

The preferred hashtag for the event is #RHOBH. Fans can join the event online, on a mobile device at http://bravotv.com/talkbubble, or on an iPhone and iPad using Bravo Now app. Download the free app on iTunes at bravotv.com/mobile/iphone/bravo-now. (more…)

January 31, 2011 – Oscar Night® America 2011 to Benefit Charities Nationwide

Beverly Hills, CA – On Sunday, February 27, charities in 50 cities will host official Oscar® viewing parties during the 83rd Academy Awards® ceremony as part of Oscar Night America (ONA), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ grassroots outreach program.

The Academy sanctions charities across the country to host celebratory viewing parties on Oscar Night with proceeds directly benefiting the charities.

All parties will feature the live broadcast of the Awards presentation; many will integrate Hollywood-style party elements, including red carpet arrivals, local celebrities, “paparazzi” photographers, predict-the-winner contests and live entertainment.

The 2011 Oscar Night America charities and cities are (alphabetical by city):

The Center for Family Resources, Atlanta, GA
LifeWorks, Austin, TX
AIDS Interfaith Residential Services, Baltimore, MD
The Ellie Fund, Boston, MA
Shea’s Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, NY
Virginia Film Festival, Charlottesville, VA
Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
People Working Cooperatively, Inc., Cincinnati, OH
Ashtabula County Medical Center Foundation, Cleveland, OH
USA Film Festival, Dallas, TX (more…)

E Red Carpet reporter Ross Matthews was doing interviews with Giuliana Rancic at last night’s SAG Awards.  At the very beginning of the show Ross and Giuliana were doing their intro and Ross stopped to wave at the fans on one side and the still photographers on the other.  He said to Giuliana “I love them.”

Giuliana and Ross continued to chat and Ross said “I love the fashions, love, love, love the fashions.”  Giuliana said to Ross “I actually got a note from the producer (of the show).  You can’t love everyone you talk to tonight.  Like it’s one thing to love Betty White.  We all love Betty White.  The fifth extra in Glee?  Do you really love them?”

Ross said “what about this? I love you.”  Giuliana said “that works, the producers can live with that.”

Right after their chat about Ross loving too many things Giuliana said she was going to call him RMatt like RPat.  Ross was thrilled and said “uhhh, I’ll take that.  I love a Hollywood name. Helloooo.”

Ross aka RMatt seemed to pay attention to the Guiliana’s comments about loving too much.  When he interviewed Jenna Ushkowitz  from Glee he only mentioned love one time, when he complimented the tattoo on her arm.  He also seemed to control his loving when he chatted with Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson.   He also controlled his love words when he interviewed Naya Rivera from Glee.

Ross did let lose with “I love that” when he interviewed Jenna Fischer who wanted to say hello to her sister Emily.  He did flirt with the adorably handsome Jon Hamm and mentioned that Josh Duhamel was loved by his fans.  He also had several loves he expressed to Helena Bonham Carter.

However, Ross actually keep his loving to a minimum.  Kudos to Ross.

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The Good Wife’s Julianna Margulies who used to wear her naturally curly hair in all it’s ringlet infused glory wore her chocolate brown hair very straight, very sleek and pulled back into a nape level long pony.  Her hair was completely pulled off her face with a center part which showed off her beautiful eyes, face, lips and earrings.

Her bone straight pony also showcased the front of her red sweetheart style long gown.

And speaking of her gown, Julianna strolled the SAG carpet in a breathtaking red strapless Yves Saint Laurent gown.

Bavna Accessories

She accessorized with a simple black clutch, and diamond earrings and a ring by Bavna, and went for subtle smoky eyes and nude lips.

She stopped by to chat and blow air kisses with E’s Giuliana Rancic to preserve the makeup both celebs were wearing.  After asking who she was wearing Giuliana commented that it’s important to remember the names of all the designers.  Juliana agreed and said “you want to give kudos to all who deserve it.”

Can you only imagine how upset you would be if you provided jewels or handbags to a star on the Red Carpet and they didn’t mention your name.  So yes, kudos are important for a number of reasons.

Julianna noted she made sure to memorize the name of her jewels “because I’ve never worn this jewelry before and I’d never heard of them so I was very excited to represent someone new who is coming into the world of fashion.”

Why The Good Wife Is Getting Even Better With Age

Giuliana noted that The Good Wife seems better than ever and asked Julianna why that was the case.  Julianna said that the writers Robert and Michelle King who are the executive writer, producers and creators of The Good Wife “are incredibly competitive with themselves and even though last year was a stellar, amazing freshman year.  I think they really wanted to one up themselves this year.  And they are so committed to the show and their writing.  And I was just reading the next episode we’re about to shoot on next before I got here and it just gets better and better and more intricate and complex.  I feel very fortunate to have this job.”

Julianna’s Offscreen Husband Makes Her Eat

Even though she stars in The Good Wife Giuliana asked the star, who ultimately won The 2011 SAG for her starring role, what some of her off-screen hubby’s pet peeves might be about her.  Juliana laughed and said “you would have to ask him that.”  Then she paused and said that one of her “hubby’s pet peeves might be that I will go, go, go, go and forget to eat and then my blood sugar will drop and I’ll wonder why I’m in a bad mood.  So I’m learning. He made me eat before I came today.  You know, you get caught up, that’s probably his biggest pet peeve. But not a pet peeve when you have a husband who makes you eat.”

Not only does Julianna husband make her eat, he is a very handsome and obviously devoted partner.  How lucky is she?

Accepting Her Award

When Julianna won The Actor and accepted her award she made a point of thanking her in-laws for producing her husband which didn’t leave a dry eye in the house.

As far as the disappearance of her natural curls?  No word from Julianna or her celebrity hairstylist on whether they will ever appear again.  Which may be a pet peeve of many fans who adored her natural textured hairstyles in the past.

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January 31, 2011 – Beverly Hills, CA – Academy Award®-nominated actor Robert Downey Jr. will be a presenter at the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced today.

Downey earned Oscar® nominations for his leading performance in “Chaplin” (1992) and his supporting role in “Tropic Thunder” (2008).  He is currently filming the sequel to “Sherlock Holmes” and was recently seen in “Due Date.”  His other film credits include “Iron Man” and “Iron Man 2,” “Sherlock Holmes,” “The Soloist,” “Good Night and Good Luck.,” “Wonder Boys,” “Restoration” and “Less than Zero.”

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2010 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live on the ABC Television Network.  The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.

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E! anchor and reality TV star Giuliana Rancic, or GiGi as Ross Matthews calls her, has to be one of the hardest working anchors in Hollywood.  Not only does the long tressed beautiful blonde appear to work killer hours, she always looks happy, cheerful and welcoming to a vast number of celebrities she meets, greets and interviews on all the major Red Carpet events.

Last night at the 17th Annual SAG awards broadcast from the historic Shrine Auditorium the lovely Giuliana was resplendent in a strapless white gown from Ema Savahl.  Giuliana said “I’m loving it right now” and she swished around a bit.  She said “I think the last time I wore white was my wedding day.”

While her job looks glamorous, keep in mind she has to stand on those carpets with her beautiful smile during rain of shine, heat or cold and dressed to the nines.

The E celeb stands in sky high designer shoes (Jimmy Choos shoes last night) which probably aren’t created for standing for hours at a time.  She also has to worry about asking appropriate but interesting questions, being entertaining, showing humor without sarcasm and appearing to have fun.

When all the craziness on the Red Carpet is ended, Giuliana then has to hustle to watch the various award shows so she can chat at the after parties, and appear on E! to discuss fashion, hair and accessory hits and misses.  (more…)

Actress January Jones drives the fashion, hair and beauty police mad with her ability to constantly reinvent herself on every Red Carpet she steps onto with her bejeweled feet.  In many ways January is a modern version of Cinderella who has emerged from the Mad Men Carriage to be a top contender for best hair, best fashions and just about best everything else ranging from shoes and jewels to handbags and make-up.

Fashion houses like Versace Atelier kill for the opportunity for January to wear their gowns.  Although she appears to have a preference for Versace, for the 2011 SAG Awards she rocked Carolina Herrera.  Her constantly evolving array of updos, twists and retro tresses never cease to impress and work in perfect harmony with her designer gown of choice.

January Jones is sometimes compared to the blonde and beautiful actress Grace Kelly due to her lady-like glamour.

Although she recently wore a stunning red peek-a-boo gown at the 2011 Golden Globes, she changed it up for the SAG Awards by rocking a black high-necked Mermaid shaped figure hugging gown with gold details.

The demure Carolina Herrera gown showed off January’s spectacular figure. With that Carolina Herrera gown January’s celebrity hairstylist, Renato Campora had to turn her platinum blonde tresses into a work of hair art. (more…)