2010 emmys (84 posts)
Justice Served? No Emmy for David Letterman's Blackmailer
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He may have won his freedom early, but Robert "Joe" Halderman was a big loser Monday night.
At the News and Documentary Emmy Awards in New York, the man who tried to extort money from David Letterman did not earn a statuette for his producing work on a 2009 episode of CBS' 48 Hours Mystery. Halderman was not even present, though, having previously announced that he would not be attending the ceremony so as to avoid the inevitable media circus.
But, former felon failures aside, the Tiffany Network didn't leave empty-handed. In fact, CBS dominated the night with seven Emmy wins, including three for 60 Minutes and another three for the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.
For a complete list of winners click here.
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PHOTOS: 2010 Emmys: Winners
Breaking Bad Star Aaron Paul Breaks Nasty on McHale
When it comes to brilliantly scripted, emotionally acted dramatic series deconstructing the strange union of American family life and high stakes drug dealing, there is no better example than Breaking Bad. And that includes The Soup.
But even we must bow down to the show starring Emmy winner Aaron Paul, who dropped by to give Joel a taste of a ham and cheese sandwich. And what it's like being brutally beaten with a real Emmy award.
Dig this and so much more on a new Soup tonight at 10 p.m. ET/PT!
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But why wait 'til then, when there's plenty to laugh at right now, in the Soup blog video gallery? Dig in!
Bitch-Back! Are Demi and Ashton Trying Too Hard?
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Dear Ted:
There is something desperate going on between Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher lately: Watching the Snoop Dogg concert video, while Demi dirty dances and Ashton films, made me feel uncomfortable. I have always been a fan of the couple, but something reeks of desperation, and Ashton looks kind of dissociated from all of it. Your thoughts on what's going on, or more interesting, not going on?
—Rita
Dear Not Punk'd:
These two have always been a bit on the desperate side—Ashton to be funny (Killers, anybody?) and Demi to be young and hot (Ashton, anybody?)—but that's why they work so well together, actually. As for Star's report that Kutcher was stepping out on his wife, we say bull. Out of effed-up Hollywood couples, these two shockingly fit together way better than most. Let's just say they're not exactly Tom and Katie, can we all agree on that?
Dear Ted:
I've noticed your girl, Jen Garner has been out and about with Violet a lot lately, usually doing the whole kissy-face thing. So the paps backed off of taking pics at Violet's school and Jen is playing nice again...how sweet. Wonder how long it will last.
—Erin
Kate Gosselin: Looking for a New Man?
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Kate Gosselin mixed and mingled after her Emmy debut last night, but was she also on the hunt for some romance?
The reality show mom of eight was swagging her way through the P.F. Chang's Home Menu Frozen Moment Gift Lounge on Saturday when she came across The Body Shop's Maca Root men's line. "She asked if it actually came with a man," an eyewitness says.
So what did Ms. Gosselin go home with?
Ricky's Cheap Beer? January's Jewel-Eating Hair? And All Your Burning Emmy Questions!
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The red carpet has been rolled and January Jones has probably burned that Versace by now, but the questions about last night's Emmy Awards spectacular continue to roll into this B!tch's inbox. So let's knock 'em all down in this very special Emmy edition of an Answer B!tch Lightning Round!
How much beer did Ricky Gervais end up giving out at the Emmys?
—DyL, via the Answer B!tch inbox
Well, not enough, because I didn't get any. And quite a few celebrities probably left quite sober as well, because...
McHale Kills Suicide Rap on Emmys
As we are all aware, before he rode the Greyhound to Hollywood and assumed control of show business comedy as we know it, your beloved Soup boss Joel McHale grew up living a hardscrabble existence in small town New Jersey where Scrabble is extremely hard, sweating it out on the streets of a runaway American dream.
Last night the folks back in Asbury Park were no doubt proud as McHale got a chance to honor the words of the other boss during perhaps the best Emmy ceremony in television history.
Now, in case you were too wrapped up in Bridezillas and missed the magic, here's some classic McHale.
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There are plenty more laughs in the Soup blog video gallery. And be sure to check out these other Big Moments from last night's kudo fest.
Connie Britton Promises Friday Night Farewell Tears
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Finally! The extraordinary and gifted Connie Britton finally got her long-deserved Emmy nomination this year, and while she sadly didn't take home the trophy in her category (that prize went to Kyra Sedgwick for The Closer), she did enjoy the chance to celebrate Friday Night Lights.
When I caught up with her at HBO's fabulous afterparty, she promised us die-hard fans, "You're going to cry your eyes out for three straight episodes at the end [of the series]."
But why? Jump inside to see what she spilled!
Rob Pattinson Hits Jimmy Fallon's Post-Emmy Bash
Rob Pattinson didn't go to the Emmys, but he did attend an exclusive afterparty.
And while the scruffy Twilight hunk hit Jimmy Fallon's post-show soiree at Trousdale without Kristen Stewart, he did have an unknown blonde by his side.
But relax, Robsten fans. The woman in question is actually...
Stephen Moyer Gushes About Newlywed Livin'!
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Newlyweds Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer were inseparable last night. From the moment they arrived at the Emmys, throughout the Governors Ball, and we can only assume during Anna's fab outfit change before the HBO party. They even ditched their managers to ride in the same limo together—hotness!
So just how in love are these two?
"She was the most beautiful bride," Stephen told friends at the Governor's Ball.
UPDATE!
Did Jimmy Fallon Host the "Best Emmys Ever?"
Could a show that opened as Glee-fully as the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards possibly go wrong?
Well…
