tonys-related stories
Posted Nov 3rd 2009 11:29AM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: OpEd, Awards, Reality-Free
Oscar roulette is usually played when it comes time to figure out the nominations. However, this year there seems to be a wheel of fortune spinning with the names of possible hosts for the show. Of course, the
folks running the show have intimated that they might want to have a few stars sharing the duties. Historically, that hasn't worked out too well.
The other day when
Hugh Jackman removed his name from the running, I asked you for your ideas and told you that I like Kathy Griffin. Jimmy liked George Clooney and Justin Timberlake. Sancty suggested
Neil Patrick Harris.
Continue reading Who'll host the Oscars? The oddsmakers like Billy Crystal
Posted Aug 25th 2009 7:39PM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: OpEd, American Idol, How I Met Your Mother, Celebrities, Judges
Of all the names bandied about as replacement judges and guest judges on American Idol, I can honestly tell you that today's name made me smile.
How I Met Your Mother's
Neil Patrick Harris is filling in as a guest judge on American Idol as they conduct auditions in Dallas, Texas.
Neil is not only one of the funniest talents around, but he is a legitimate singer who has appeared on Broadway, hosted the Tony Awards (and the upcoming Emmys, too) and knows what it takes to sing professionally. And let's not forget
Dr. Horrible.
Continue reading Neil Patrick Harris is the latest American Idol guest judge
Posted Jul 2nd 2009 10:55AM by Joel Keller
Filed under: OpEd, How I Met Your Mother, Celebrities, Awards, Emmys, Reality-Free
This seems to be Neil Patrick Harris' year. A tour-de-force season on
How I Met Your Mother was followed by hosting stints on the Tonys and TV Land Awards that showed how natural he was in the role of awards host. Heck, he even managed to get the Tonys some viral street cred by
doing a Billy Crystal-esque medley at the end that stated the show "could not be any gayer if Liza was named mayor and Elton John took flight."
So, it's not a big surprise to hear that
NPH is near a deal to host the Emmys as well, according to
Variety.
Continue reading Neil Patrick Harris to host the Emmys?
Posted Jun 13th 2007 8:02PM by Adam Finley
Filed under: Late Night, Video, Web, Celebrities
Like Paul, I don't watch the Tonys, which isn't saying much because I don't watch the Oscars or the Emmys, either. The only award show I'll watch is the People's Choice Awards, and only because I didn't figure out until recently that the winners aren't all chosen by Nia Peeples. I just have a lot of respect for her opinion, I'm not sure why.
Anyway, Late Night with Conan O'Brien's resident insult dog puppet, Triumph, was as the Tony Awards (equipped with his Gaydar 4000), and as usual when Triumph crashes an event, the results are freaking hysterical. I want so badly to list all of my favorite lines from the bit, but since I don't want to ruin it for those who haven't seen it, check out the video below.
Continue reading Triumph does the Tonys - VIDEO
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