British Actor Jared Harris Celebrated the Golden Globes Silverspoon Style!

Awards season was in full swing in Hollywood last week, and where there are awards shows, there are parties…

Screen International and the Silverspoon Lifestyle Group recently sponsored one such star-studded pre-Golden Globes party at the Silverspoon venue on Sunset Boulevard to honor the prestigious awards ceremony and award nominees on Friday, January 13th.

The most Notable guest of the evening included Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows star Jared Harris who arrived with his longtime girlfriend Allegra Riggio (pictured), actress Adria Tennor from the Golden Globe winning film The Artist, Jessica Parker Kennedy from the movie 50/50. And one very ‘showbiz’ moment was when I spotted Burlesque director, Steven Antin chatting to Glee’s Damian McGinty (inset) and lead actor Liam McIntyre from the hit series Spartacus.

Nigel Day, the US Editor of Screen International, and Levon Minosian, the founder and CEO of Silverspoon Lifestyle Group, were also on hand at the event. The lively crowd enjoyed delicious appetizers provided by Romanov Restaurant, washed down with cocktails, and champagne as they sang and danced the night away to music provided by DJ Emma Ford.

A glamorous night to remember!

Christina Aguilera to Replace Cheryl Cole on American X Factor!?!?

A rumor is spreading that Brit pop star Cheryl Cole, once thought to have a seat at the judge’s table of Simon Cowell’s new American X Factor TV program locked in, is not guaranteed a place on the show and that singer Christina Aguilera will be given the job instead.

An unnamed source, according to Independent Television News, revealed: “Although Simon is desperate for Cheryl to join him on the judging panel, bosses just aren’t convinced. Both Rihanna and Katy Perry have been mentioned as possible candidates, but neither would be able to take time out of their busy work schedule to be judges.”

The source added: “Christina is the one all bosses are agreed on. She has it all; looks, talent and she isn’t afraid to speak her mind. She is a massive star globally and her voice is recognized as one of the best of all time so there really isn’t any competition especially where Cheryl is concerned.”

The Burlesque star recently performed on the UK version of the televised talent contest in December of 2010.

If the rumor is true, Cheryl is learning the hard way that nothing in Hollywood is set in stone. May the best pop diva win!

The Winners (and Losers) of the 2011 Golden Globe Awards!

I thought the 2011 Golden Globes was a roaring success, hosted once again by Ricky Gervais, who kicked off the event with some great commentary on some of the more terrible nominees like The Tourist. However, this year the British funnyman barely managed to walk the fine line between some totally offensive jokes to laughworthy quips.

On top of that we were often left wondering why Gervais would inexplicably disappear for huge chunks of time, unlike in 2010 when his presence seemed to dominate the podium for most of the whole show.

Had Ricky seriously pi**ed somebody off this time around?! I think so…

Even my pal, CNN’s Piers Morgan tweeted curiously:“Gervais not seen for an hour now. #whatthehellhappened.” Followed up by: “Where is Ricky Gervais? Seriously.”

Perhaps it was this comment that might have him in hot water with some of Hollywood’s elite, when he said: “Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor - two heterosexual actors pretending to be gay, so the complete opposite of some famous scientologists then,” Gervais said before adding, “My lawyers helped me with the wording of that joke. They’re not here.”

You could hear the shock reaction pouring from the audience as they gasped at his slanderous humor. Gervais is a very funny guy indeed, but attacking religion or sexuality should never be up for laughs, I personally feel he went a bit too far this time. I had visions of the comedian being reprimanded backstage for his unwarranted remarks, at least that would explain his disappearing act!

After Gervais finally returned to our screens appearing slightly ‘subdued’ Piers continued his tweeting with, “Re Ricky “MIA” Gervais – blimey, hope this isn’t what they do to all Brits on TV in America. #bitesnails.” Well, let’s certainly hope not, eh Piers!

The big winner of the night was The Social Network, picking up four awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Score.

Glee stole the show on the TV side, taking home Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical, while Jane Lynch and Chris Colfer received best supporting actress and actor wins.

Robert De Niro accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement from Matt Damon for his performances in movies such as Taxi Driver, The Godfather, Part II and Goodfellas. The actor joked that his less noted films such as Frankenstein, Jacknife, and Little Fockers were missing from the presentation reel.

Michael Douglas looked well on the road to recovery and received a standing ovation as he took to the stage to present the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Douglas, pictured (right) posing with his gorgeous wife Catherine Zeta Jones, and another happy couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, won huge laughs from the audience when he joked about his warm reception, he said: “There’s got to be an easier way to get a standing ovation.

Thank you all very much. I’m really very, very happy to be here tonight.”

Aww, and we were happy to see you there too Michael!

Here’s the complete list of winners…

TELEVISION

Drama Series: Boardwalk Empire

Musical or Comedy Series: Glee

Actor, Drama: Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire

Actress, Drama: Katey Sagal, Sons of Anarchy

Actor, Musical or Comedy: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

Actress, Musical or Comedy: Laura Linney, The Big C

Miniseries or Movie: Carlos

Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes, Temple Grandin

Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack

Supporting Actor, TV Series, Miniseries or Movie: Chris Colfer, Glee

Supporting Actress, TV Series, Miniseries or Movie: Jane Lynch, Glee

MOTION PICTURES

Drama: The Social Network

Musical or Comedy: The Kids Are All Right

Director: David Fincher, The Social Network

Actor, Drama: Colin Firth, The King’s Speech

Actress, Drama: Natalie Portman, Black Swan

Actor, Musical or Comedy: Paul Giamatti, Barney’s Version

Actress, Musical or Comedy: Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right

Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter

Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, The Fighter

Original Score: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network

Original Song: “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” (written by Diane Warren), Burlesque

Foreign Language Film: In a Better World  Animated Film: Toy Story 3

Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network

MORE: Best & Worst of the Golden Globes  Paul Drinkwater/NBC

HONORARY

Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert De Niro

Jonathan Yeo is Porn Again in Beverly Hills!

Lazarides Gallery in Beverly Hills was the place to be last night when British aristocracy and A-list celebs gathered in honour to celebrate the first solo exhibition by top British artist Jonathan Yeo (pictured with me). The title might be a little off putting to some, but the works of Porn in the USA are genius!

Guests included Lord Freddie Windsor and Sophie Winkleman, fashion designer Julia Clancey, actors Ioan Gruffudd and Alice Evans, Christina Aguilera, and former Wild Child Emma Ridley.

I overheard Emma and Christina (pictured) chatting about pole dancing of all things. Ridley was persuading Aguilera to come and try out a class at her new studio Goddess Fitness and as Christina’s upcoming film is called Burlesque (also starring the mighty Cher) it could be right right up her street!

Yeo, is known for his skillfully oil-painted portraits of stars including, Nicole Kidman, Tony Blair and Dennis Hopper, as well as a controversial collage of George W. Bush made out of pornographic images, but this exhibition features some of his most provocative works to date.

There are portraits of Sarah Palin and Tiger Woods, and I won’t even tell you which body parts I saw popping out from the collage, but after the year Tiger’s had, in his case the material was highly appropriate!

Go see this fantastic showing between July 9th and August 8th at: Lazarides Gallery 320 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.