Posts By Emily Exton

by Emily Exton (@emilyexton)

The Scoop: 9 Things You Never Knew About Darren Criss

9 Things You Never Knew About Darren Criss

Glee might be wrapping up in a few weeks, but there’ still plenty of Darren Criss to go around. The 26-year-old is preparing to embark on his first solo tour, and is pulling back one of his well-tailored layers to reveal his innermost thoughts before hitting the road. (Standard protocol for everyone who comes through VH1 offices, natch.)

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by Emily Exton (@emilyexton)

From Ron Burgundy To Clark Kent: 20 Great Fictional Journalists

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If you’ve been watching VH1′s new series, The Gossip Game, you know that the world of journalism is fast-paced and competitive. But Hollywood makes it look so fun and glamorous! Tell me about it.

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by Emily Exton (@emilyexton)

Anne Hathaway And Amanda Seyfried Reportedly Fought Before The Oscars

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Talk of the 2013 Academy Awards would be incomplete without mentioning the buzz that surrounded Best Supporting Actress winner Anne Hathaway’s dress, amplified once word hit she decided against her Valentino gown just hours before the show. We chalked it up to nerves–and the second-guessing that comes when you’re about to be put on display before millions of grouches who probably aren’t going to like anything you say–but apparently there was a little bit of a Les Miz rivalry going on behind the scenes.

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by Emily Exton (@emilyexton)

Miss Delaware Teen Embroiled in Porn Scandal (Also: Why Pageants Suck)

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A pageant queen going down in flames due to scandalous circumstances? Nothing new there. It all started in 1984, of course, when Miss America Vanessa Williams —the first black winner, ever— was ousted after Penthouse sweetly published lesbionic pics from her starving actress days. And then there was Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner, whose rampant drug use and sexed-up party pics were exposed online. Tragic, but at least they were adults. Today, the New York Daily News reports that Miss Delaware Teen USA Melissa King gave up her crown after a porn video surfaced allegedly starring the 18 year-old. Read more…

by Emily Exton (@emilyexton)

Carrie Keagan’s 2013 Oscar Picks: So How’d She Do?

With so much talk of puppy purses and douche geniuses, it’s easy to forget Sunday’s Academy Awards was all about recognizing great achievements in film over the last calendar year (or supposed to be, at least). Last week, VH1′s Big Morning Buzz Live host Carrie Keagan bravely unveiled her own Oscar predictions, positioning herself to either be potentially humiliated by her peers or referred to as “The Next Nate Silver” until the end of time. Now that the parties are over and the champagne has been sipped, let’s see how her picks stack up against the real winners. Read more…

by Emily Exton (@emilyexton)

Nicki Minaj And The Kardashian Sisters Prove You Don’t Need A Nomination To Score An Oscar Party Invite

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While Kanye‘s away, ranting about “Suit & Tie, his baby mama will play. Kim Kardashian found herself among Hollywood royalty last night, as well as all other L.A. denizens without a ticket to the actual awards portion of Oscar Sunday. But who cares! The mom-to-be, her sister Kourtney, and pal Nicki Minaj were just happy to have a reason to party. Keeping dreaming of one day achieving marginal stardom, kids. It might be just enough to get you into Elton John‘s annual award show fete. Click through for a look at Selena Gomez, Heidi Klum, Miley Cyrus, and the Oscar faves who celebrated well into the night.

Because after the show it’s the after-party, and after the party it’s… time for bed? Never.
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by Emily Exton (@emilyexton)

Jennifer Lawrence Left Starstruck By Jack Nicholson And More Oscar Introductions

Oscars Jennifer Lawrence Meets Jack Nicholson

With such heavy pre-show coverage before the Academy Awards, media outlets typically bank on a few disastrous gowns and at least one or two “OMG” moments–à la The Dictator’s baby powder bomb–to keep things interesting while sweating it out on live television.  But sometimes, allowing the stars to act naturally (what a concept!), along with a few well-timed introductions, is all the magic one red carpet telecast needs. That and Jennifer Lawrence‘s vivacious personality and knack for making awesome faces.

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by Emily Exton (@emilyexton)

Oscars 2013: When Bad Ties Happen To Good People

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Frills, lengthy trains, and visible nipples might get the most attention during major award shows, but that’s not to say that men are off the hook when it comes to red carpet expectations. With an array of choices–bow tie or straight neck? Cumberbund or vest?–male attendees, and the females who dare don a tux themselves, are just as capable of making a fashion faux pas. Even those showered in praise from the Academy! They’ve had weeks to prepare for this moment, and yet…

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