Madonna is set to perform at the half-time show for this Sunday's Super Bowl and being the marketing maven that she is, has also released the cover art for her upcoming album MDNA. Can we just say the album cover is AWESOME? The album will be released on March 26th and in the meantime we have a teaser f or her new single 'Give Me All Your Luvin' and it's cover art as well. The teaser comes courtesy of American Idol where an exclusive preview of the video will take place!

Will you be watching the half-time show? What do you think of her cover art?

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The next season of X-Factor is going to be a whole lot different given that Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones have decided not to renew their contracts with the show. Since that announcement (yesterday) it was also being reported that Paula Abdul has been let go and will not be returning in Season 2 either. That leaves Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid. It doesn't take a genius to realize the show will not work with just those two so it's only a matter of time before the new cast of judges is announced.

According to reports Simon wants to take the show in a different direction. Could that be swirling down the toilet? Who knows? If you recall Nicole replaced Cheryl Cole who was surprised to have been fired. Now her and Simon are back on good terms so does that mean a return for her?

Are you shocked by the shake-up?

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Dancing With The Stars' judge and animal activist Carrie Ann Inaba will be hosting the Humane Society of the United States' 26th Annual Genesis Awards in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012 where celebrities in the entertainment world are honored for their contribution in bringing animal issue awareness to the world. Carrie Ann is thrilled to do the gig:

“I’m honored to have been asked to host an awards show that is both a celebration and a consciousness raiser,” said Carrie Ann. “In a busy awards season, The Genesis Awards stands out as an event that has true meaning in the larger scope of things– it’s the Oscars for animals and the people in the media who give voice to their plight.”

Beverly Kaskey is the Senior Director of The Humane Society of the United States’ Hollywood outreach program and executive producer of the annual Genesis Awards and says of choosing Carrie Ann:

 “Carrie Ann is the ideal host for The Genesis Awards.  She has energy, personality, beauty, and, most of all, she really cares about the animal protection cause.  I think she’ll score a perfect 10 with our audience,” 

So far celebrities like Kaley Cuoco, Pauley Perrette, Bill Maher, and Kristin Bauer van Straten are scheduled to present at this fine awards show.

Carrie Ann is the perfect choice for this awards show. If you follow her on Twitter (@carrieanninaba) you know that she is always tweeting and re-tweeting ads for cats and dogs in shelters needing forever homes. 

To enter to win a chance to attend the event, head over to the Giveaway Facebook page for details.

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The impossibly attractive trio of Tom Hardy, Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine brought their new movie, This Means War to London’s Odeon Cinema Kensington tonight, January 30 for the World Premiere. 

Not sure about Reese’s dress but her hair was fabulous. Okay, I’ll admit it, Chris Pine is cute. He’s got gorgeous eyes, but I’m sorry, If I had to pick between them, Tom Hardy would win, without a glimmer of a doubt.

So who does Reese end up with at the end of the movie? Not even the stars know. Apparently director McG shot three different endings so that the truth didn’t leak out before the release.

.Witherspoon told Empire magazine, "We shot endings where I could end up with Tom, or I could end up with Chris, or I could end up alone… ", while Pine deadpanned, "Or the one where Tom and I could end up together. It's a very progressive film."

Pine also admits there was plenty of rivalry on the set as he and Hardy competed with one another to impress Witherspoon. "It's like being in the schoolyard: a beautiful girl and two red-blooded guys. It was basically a constant flirt-off – who could charm Reese and make her laugh the most… Tom won on the accent and lips front. I won on eyebrows and self-deprecation…Ladies love the accent and I'm not packing any heat in that department. There'd be no shame losing to Tom. If I had to lose to anyone, it's fine if I lose to Tom Hardy. Of course, that would never happen. Ever."  I beg to differ…Not to mention he could probably f*ck you up six ways to Sunday.

In any case, we’ll all have to go to the theater on February 14th to find out the answer to the burning question of which guy gets the girl. (They certainly aren't giving anything away with their body language.) The suspense is killing me! Enjoy the pics!

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Universal has released two new images from Rupert Sanders’ Snow White and the Huntsman, to add to the one they dropped at the end of last week (and I hadn’t gotten around to posting yet). We have a new look at Kristen Stewart looking more like the “fairest of them all” as well as the Evil Queen (Charlize Theron) decked out in black feathers (probably right before she turns herself into a black swan or maybe a crow). Then there’s Chris Hemsworth as the Huntsman along with all eight of the dwarves. You heard me. This is not Disney’s Snow White.

By the way, did you know that Charlize Theron appeared as a guest judge on this season's Top Chef on Bravo and it was specifically to promote this movie? File that under “Things that make you go ‘huh’". You can watch the episode at the link. Snow White And The Huntsman lands on June 1st. I’m sure we’ll have more goodies soon.

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was released on Blu-ray and DVD in the UK today. Luckily it’s still in theaters here in the US or I’d be upset, but then again they did get it nearly three months before we did here in the states.

I’ve seen it twice and I may see it again before it leaves theaters. The movie has not only the British cast that’s been culled together in quite some time, but best cast period, including Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, John Hurt, Toby Jones, David Dencik, Ciaran Hinds, Stephen Graham, Kathy Burke and Svetlana Khodchenkova. I honestly cannot fathom how this was overlooked by the Screen Actors Guild.  So much is made about the fact that the guild’s awards are “actors honoring actors”, and yet they ignored this bunch completely? Frankly, it calls into question every other nomination they made this year.

Thanks to our friends at  HeyUGuys, we have this featurette which is on the UK blu-ray, I can only assume it will be on the Region 1 disc when it comes out. The clip centers on George Smiley (Gary Oldman), the anti-Bond without “any Astin Martins”, which is funny because as soon as Oldman says that they cut to a shot featuring a much cooler 70’s era Citroen. Listen to Smiley and then listen to Oldman and you get an idea of how good he is as an actor. Their voices are completely different.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is based on the book by John le Carré and directed by Tomas Alfredson. It’s in theaters in the US now, on dvd & blu-ray in the UK. (The dvd will be released on March 20 in the US)

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This is a pretty big week for new dvd releases. We have a driver who just wants to drive, a man who needs more time, robot wars on the moon, a defrosted alien, dark secrets emerging while Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz fall in love on camera, a ne’er-do-well dad with a talented daughter, cops looking for a serial killer, three bozos bird watching and the CIA and the FBI working together to bring down a Soviet assassin.

Drive: Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stunt driver for movies and mechanic by day who moonlights as a wheelman for criminals by night. Though a loner by nature, “Driver” can’t help falling in love with his beautiful neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan), a young mother dragged into a dangerous underworld by the return of her ex-convict husband (Oscar Isaac). After a heist goes wrong, Driver finds himself driving defense for the girl he loves, tailgated by a syndicate of deadly serious criminals (Albert Brooks and Ron Perlman). Soon he realizes the gangsters are after more than the bag of cash and is forced to shift gears and go on the offense.

Drive also stars Bryan Cranston and Christina Hendricks.

Blu-ray and DVD highlights:

-I Drive

-Under The Hood

-Driver and Irene

-Cut To The Chase

-Drive Without A Driver: Interview With Nicolas Winding Refn

Includes UltraViolet

In Time stars Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried and takes place in a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year. Time has become currency; having the means to buy “time” is a shot at eternal youth and immortality. Will Salas (Timberlake) finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage (Seyfried) – a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system.

In Time also stars Olivia Wilde, Cillian Murphy and Johnny Galecki

Blu-ray and DVD highlights:

Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack presents the film in its original aspect ratio of 2.39:1 with a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track. This disc also has a number of bonus supplements, such as:
 

• The Minutes behind-the-scenes featurette
• Deleted/extended scenes
• Access to In Time: The Game app

Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the third film in the franchise, finds the Autobots (Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime) back in action taking on the evil Decepticons, who are eager to avenge their recent defeat. The Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the United States and Russia, to reach a hidden Cybertronian spacecraft on the moon and learn its secrets, and once again Sam Witwicky (Shia LeBeouf) has to come to the aid of his robot friends. The new villain, Shockwave, who rules Cybertron, is on the scene while the Autobots and Decepticons continue to battle it out on Earth.

TDotM also stars Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey, Tyrese Gibson and Frances McDormand (?!)

Blu-ray and DVD highlights:

-Feature Film — Blu-Ray

-Special Features — Blu-Ray

Above and Beyond: Exploring Dark of the Moon 
- Rising from the Fallen: Development and Design 
- Ready for Prime Time: Filming Across America 
- Battle in the Heartland: Shooting in Chicago 
- Attack of the Birdmen: Aerial Stunts 
- Shadow of the Sentinel: Post-Production and Release 
- Uncharted Territory: NASA's Future Then and Now

Deconstructing Chicago: Multi-Angle Sequences 
- Previsualizations with optional commentary by director Michael Bay and previsualization supervisor Steve Yamamoto 
- Previsualizations/Final Shot Comparison with optional commentary by director Michael Bay and previsualization supervisor Steve Yamamoto 
- Visual Effects with optional commentary by visual effects supervisors Scott Farrar and Matthew Butler 
- Visual Effects/Final Shot Comparison with optional commentary by visual effects supervisors Scott Farrar and Matthew Butler

The Art of Cybertron 
- Autobots 
- Decepticons 
- Environments 
- Weapons and Gear 
- Ships

The Dark of the Moon Archive 
- 3D: A Transforming Visual Art 
- Moscow World Premiere 
- Birdmen Featurette 
- Cody's iPad 
- The Sound of Transformers: Dark of the Moon

The Matrix of Marketing 
- Trailers 
- Marketing Gallery

The Thing is a remake (even though they call it a prequel) of the 1982 John Carpenter classic, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen. From the producers of Dawn of the Dead comes the chilling prelude to John Carpenter's cult classic film.  When paleontologist Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery.  Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison.  Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.

The Thing also stars Joel Edgerton, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ulrich Thomsen and Eric Christian Olsen

Blu-ray highlights (NO special features on the single disc dvd):

-Fire and Ice (5 min.; HD): focuses on the pyrotechnics

-The Thing Evolves (14 min.; HD making-of featurette

-Deleted and Extended Scenes (9 min.; HD

-Audio Commentary. Director Matthijs van Heijningen is joined by producer Eric Newman (and producer Mark Abraham, kind of

The second disc in the set is an anamorphic widescreen DVD. The Thing comes packaged in an embossed slipcase, and a code for an UltraViolet digital copy is tucked inside. 

Dream House stars Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz and despite the fact that director Jim Sheridan was not happy with the finished product (any more than the public was) it will forever be known as the film in which you can watch Craig and Weisz  fall in love.

Some say that all houses have memories. For one man, his home is the place he would kill to forget. A family unknowingly moves into a home where several grisly murders were committed…only to find themselves the killer's next target. Successful publisher Will Atenton (Craig) quit a job in New York City to relocate his wife, Libby (Weisz), and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived. When Will investigates the tragedy, his only lead comes from Ann Paterson (Naomi Watts), a neighbor who was close to the family that died. As Will and Ann piece together the disturbing puzzle, they discover that the story of the last man to leave Will's dream house will be just as horrifying to the one who came next.

Blu-ray and DVD highlights:

-Burning Down The House: is a four minute look at the special effects work

-Building The Dream House:  five minutes with the set designer on how he tried to make the house as much a character in the movie as the humans that populate it.

-Dream Cast: clips showing of the primary cast members

-A Look Inside: a two minute promo spot

-Theatrical Trailer 

All of the extras are in high definition, the disc is Blu-ray Live and D-Box motion control enabled. As this is a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, a DVD disc is also included with the same extras on it.

Janie Jones is a little indie we told you about that never really got much of a theatrical release. It stars Abigail Breslin as a young girl who has been abandoned by her former-groupie mother (Elizabeth Shue), after she informs a fading rock star (Alessandro Nivola) that the girl is his daughter.

Ethan Brand (Alessandro Nivola, Junebug, Face/Off) and his band are on the comeback trail when a former flame (Academy Award® nominee Elisabeth Shue, Leaving Las Vegas) drops a bomb in his lap: their 13-year-old daughter, Janie Jones (Academy Award® nominee Abigail Breslin, Little Miss Sunshine, Nim’s Island). Ethan refuses to believe Janie is his kid, but when her mom suddenly leaves for rehab, the child has no place to go but into the tour bus and on the road with the band. With no inclination toward fatherhood, Ethan continues his hard-living ways, leaving Janie to fend for herself in dive bars and sleazy motels along the way. As Ethan's self-destructive spiral threatens to destroy his band's future, Janie uses her own surprising musical talents to help guide him down the rocky road to redemption. Featuring original music by Gemma Hayes and Eef Barzelay – sung by Nivola and Breslin, who both give impeccably detailed performances. JANIE JONES is a rock-and-roll road movie that can’t be missed.

Worth a look on dvd or VOD for the cast alone, in my opinion.

Blu-ray and DVD highlights:

-Interview with JANIE JONES Team, presented by American Express

-Audio Commentary with Director and Producers

Texas Killing Fields is another indie that got lost in the fall shuffle. It played TIFF and then disappeared from the radar. I was looking forward to it, so I’m happy it made it to dvd. It stars Sam Worthington and perpetual “almost star” Jeffrey Dean Morgan, along with one of the eight Jessica Chastain performances of the year.

Inspired by true events, this tense and haunting thriller follows Detective Souder (Sam Worthington), a homicide detective in a small Texan town, and his partner, transplanted New York City cop Detective Heigh (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) as they track a sadistic serial killer dumping his victims' mutilated bodies in a nearby marsh locals call ''The Killing Fields.'' 

Though the swampland crime scenes are outside their jurisdiction, Detective Heigh is unable to turn his back on solving the gruesome murders. Despite his partner's warnings, he sets out to investigate the crimes. Before long, the killer changes the game and begins hunting the detectives, teasing them with possible clues at the crime scenes while always remaining one step ahead. When familiar local girl Anne (Chloë Grace Moretz) goes missing, the detectives find themselves racing against time to catch the killer and save the young girl's life. 

Directed by Ami Canaan Mann, Produced by Michael Mann and Michael Jaffe, Texas Killing Fields also stars Jessica Chastain (Coriolanus,The Help), Jason Clarke (Public Enemies, FOX's ''Chicago Code'') and Stephen Graham (Snatch, HBO's ''Boardwalk Empire''). Executive Produced by Bill Block, Paul Hanson and Ethan Smith, with music by Dickon Hinchliffe.

Blu-ray and DVD highlights:

-Theatrical Trailer

- commentary track from director Mann and writer Donald F. Ferraone. 

The Big Year stars Steve Martin, Jack Black and Owen Wilson as three avid bird watchers who compete to spot the rarest birds in North America at a prestigious annual event.

Blu-ray and DVD highlights:

-Extended Feature Film

-"The Big Migration" featurette

-12 Deleted Scenes

-Gag Reel           

The Double stars Richard Gere and Topher Grace. It begins with the mysterious murder of a senator bearing the marks of a Soviet assassin, who was long thought to be dead. To hunt down the killer, a retired CIA operative, who spent his career going toe-to-toe with his Soviet nemesis, is teamed with a young FBI agent.

The Double also stars Martin Sheen, Odette Yustman, Stana Katic and Stephen Moyer.

Blu-ray and DVD highlights:

-Producer interviews

-Trailer

-Commentary with Michael Brandt (Director/Writer) and Derek Haas (Writer)

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Yes, Flawless is her middle name.  Modern Family nominee Sofia Vergara serves up yet another winner for one of the best dressed red carpet looks at last night's 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2012 in California.  Sofia wore a stunning fuchsia Marchesa gown with a dazzling "crumb catcher" neckline (that's becoming quite popular) and slightly gathered waistline.  This particular style is quite a departure from what we're used to seeing Sofia in, namely, the body hugging fishtail gown for which she's become popular.  But we're not complaining!  Because quite frankly, Sofia would look great in anything, wouldn't she?  Completing her look for the evening are stunning colored Lorraine Schwartz diamonds. 

Continuing to make a fashionista name for herself on the red carpet is singer/actress Ashlee Simpson in a 20's style Jenny Packham gown at last night's awards.  The gown is embellished with sequins with an elegant tulle neckline and shoulders.  If there is one person who knows how to channel old Hollywood, it's definitely Ashlee.  She really suits that glamorous look of an era gone by.  But thank goodness for Ashlee for making it a timeless appeal.  Completing her look for the evening were Loree Rodkin jewels and a gaze that speaks for itself!

Just when she knocked it out of the ballpark only a couple of weeks ago at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards, Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco steps up to the plate again and decides to make it a double at last night's SAGs.  Kaley was breathtaking in a mint green Romona Keveza gown in a style reminiscent of old Hollywood.  The silhouette features a pleated sweetheart bodice with asymmetrical transition into an richly textured feather-like organza skirt.  All we need is for Kaley to show up looking this gorgeous at another awards show this season, and she's earned herself a hat trick! 

No awards show is complete without a Greek goddess in attendance.  So the gods answered our prayers and bestowed upon us The Help actress, Viola Davis who was absolutely breathtaking in a white chiffon and antique gold embroidered detailed custom Marchesa strapless gown with sweetheart neckline.  The dress gives off a classic vibe that not just anyone can wear.  I love how Viola took that risk which paid off.  Absolutely radiant!

Soft, elegant and delicate but with a punch of colour!  Glee actress and singer Dianna Agron fashions a more feminine and romantic look last night in a deep fuchsia Carolina Herrera creation on the red carpet.  While there were many jewel embellished looks of the night, as there are with most awards shows, Dianna bravely takes a risk and comes out a winner!  Dianna wears the colour like a second skin.  The dress offers just the right amount of fluidity without going into overkill.  Dianna completed her look with jewels by Fred Leighton and Jimmy Choo 'Koko' sandals.  Look closely … it's the jewel wearing the dress! 

A hemline above the rest, The Amazing Spider-Man actress, Emma Stone opted for a black strapless, short and flirty number by Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012.  Reflective of Emma's individuality, the silhouette is brimming with energy and personality.  It's always nice to see at least one person wear something shorter than the rest.  Even better, a great way to show off her equally engaging Alexander McQueen black rose-ornamented heels.  However, if you think the dress and shoes are striking, this way folks as I direct you to the upper right to check out her museum-of-a-piece skull-and-horse clasp clutch also by Alexander McQueen.  Now that's what I call style!

Let's not forget Entertainment Tonight co-anchor, Nancy O'Dell who took time out from her news casting duties to strike a pose on the red carpet last night.  Nancy gave the others a run for their money in an elegant red strapless gown that featured delicate structured folds dominating the bodice, that catches up in the artistry of the skirt which even featured more delicate folds and floral-like designs.  Hmm … I think Nancy should just leave the microphone behind more often at these events.  Don't you?

Looking like she was sprinkled in star dust, actress Octavia Spencer glowed in a stunning Tadashi Shoji showpiece on last night's red carpet.  The actress who won for best supporting actress in The Help last night, dazzled in a silver creation by what appears to be one of her favorite designers.  (Octavia also wore Tadashi Shoji at this year's Golden Globes.)  That being said, I can't wait to see that love affair continued in a few weeks' time at this year's Oscars!  Aside from that, Octavia made a great choice in wearing her hair up in a never-out-of-season stylish bun.  Kudos to you Ms. Spencer!

If gorgeous George Clooney and girlfriend Stacy Keibler are hoping for best dressed and best looking couple honors, then this seals the deal!  George was dashing and dapper as ever in black Giorgia Armani, while Stacy donned a breathtaking black lace Marchesa gown with lace neckline and capped shoulders with just a hint of a train.  Stacy is breathtaking in black lace (and probably anything else).  She wore her hair perfectly for this dress – soft and sexy waves loosely pulled back with a fresh and natural look to her make-up.  Stacy's fashion sense has evolved so quickly into one of the most beautifully dressed women on the red carpet.  And I can only imagine what she'll show up in on Oscar night!  

If covered shoulders are making a comeback, then so be it.  Especially if actress Julie Bowen is wearing them.  The Modern Family star put her best gown forward as she graced this year's SAGs in a majestic magenta Temperley London gown that draped elegantly to perfection.  The draped split sleeves were adorned with just the right touch of jewel embellishment, while the rest of the dress looked like she was born in it.  Julie completed her look with a Judith Leiber clutch and simply pulled back hair.

Not everyone has to wear avant-garde fashion to a red carpet event.  And if there's one celebrity who knows that, it's actress Natalie Portman.  So no surprises here as Natalie delights us once again with her elegant fashion sense in this stunning burgundy Giambattista Valli Spring 2012 Couture gown.  Chic and sophistication define the strapless creation delicately draped in silk chiffon with bow detail.  Natalie completes her look with just the right amount of jewels by Harry Winston and a Judith Leiber clutch.  Always a leader and never a follower, Natalie personifies a timeless and graceful beauty on the red carpet and, in my opinion, very much reminiscent of a young Audrey Hepburn.  Don't you think so?

That wraps up this year's SAG's red carpet fashion.  And I have to say that I was very, very pleased with this year's fashions.  Almost every star was, in her own right, the belle of the ball.  So how do you pick just one?  The answer's easy.  You can't!

Thank you for your readership, and until next time, love and peace! 

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