Awards / Awards Shows

If the Oscars isn't your thing, FOX has your number with a special flash-animated talk show parody, starring Stewie and Brian from "Family Guy" and featuring Rob Corddry from the new FOX show, "The Winner."

"Up Late with Stewie & Brian" premieres tonight at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT on MySpace (myspace.com/familyguy), but TMZ has a sneak peek for you right now. Somehow, in the course of a minute, the sketch manages to poke fun at Steve Harvey, Paul Shaffer and Leah Remini -- well, actually it's her genitalia. Just watch.

The show is broadcast "live" from the Quahog Community Center, featuring Stewie as host, Brian as his sidekick, and an all-star band which includes Jesus on drums. Yes, he died for your sins to play drums in animated talk show band.

TMZ spotted a (mostly) award-winning crew at the L.A. Confidential party at the Mondrian last night, where one G-lister stuck out like a sore thumb: parade balloon oil heir Jason "Gummi Bear" Davis, dressed in a conspicuous black suit, lengthy white scarf and sunglasses. Gummi didn't quite fit in with the likes of "The Queen" star Helen Mirren, Ben Affleck and Ryan Gosling -- who left hand-in-hand with someone other than girlfriend Rachel McAdams.

In Beverly Hills, TMZ also caught future "Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr., Red Hot Chili Pepper Flea, genius director John Waters, and "Brothers and Sisters" stars Balthazar Getty (another oil heir) and Rachel Griffiths at Mr Chow.

Alexander, famous for putting the stars' faces on the bags they carry, was commisioned to create the swanky bag for the nominees -- and it's emblazoned with images from the most memorable movies of the year.

The sack retails for a colossal $2500! Whatever the Oscar outcome, this is still a nice prize.

Jessica Simpson and John Mayer did not walk the red carpet together, but they did get up close and personal at the Sony/BMG Grammy after-party.

According to E!'s Marc Malkin, the new couple were seen kissing on the cheek, with John stroking Jess' back as he serenaded her with the '80s hit "Wishing Well" by Terence Trent D'Arby.

During the arrivals, Mayer evaded Ryan Seacrest's questions about their relationship by answering in Japanese. His comments translated to: "She is very beautiful and you are the last to know." Sayonara, Seacrest!

Although the duo seem to be getting hot and top-heavy, no word on if Mayer took home more than his two Grammys last night.

Hollywood is busy preparing for this Sunday's Grammy Awards, but the golden statues won't be the only hardware on display. As they walk the red carpet, many attendees will be flaunting new cosmetic enhancements .

TMZ spoke to celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Brad Jacobs, who tells us, "It is safe to say that 20% of musicians walking the carpet will have some sort of surgical enhancement." He cites the reason for this increase as the sudden interest such products as Botox, Restylane and Juvederm. Jacobs confirmed that he has worked on over 200 celebrity clients, from hip-hop stars to country singers.

The dethroned beauty queen was named "Miss Jet Las Vegas 2007" by JET nightclub at The Mirage. There was no girl-on-girl tongue action this time around -- her parents and grandparents were in the crowd. They must be so proud. When asked on her runway walk what was next for her, she gleefully replied, "Hollywood, baby!" Natch.

At a post-awards dinner, Kiefer Sutherland was leaving West Hollywood restaurant Ago with co-star Kim Raver. Dick, who has no business being anywhere near a ceremony honoring people for their acting, stood close behind Sutherland while he signed autographs for fans. "This is my f**king friend," Dick said, over and over again.

When Kiefer tried to move on, a pathetic Dick wailed, "Can I see one picture of me? Please!" Begging people to ask you to sign an autograph? Nuts, Dick.

Kiefer and his crew tried to leave in their limo -- but not so fast! Dick pushed his way in, succeeding for a moment, before being removed. He thought they were close... but Dick was all wet.

Check out which actors made the red carpet look more like a costume party.

The "Entourage" star joked with paparazzi after the SAG Awards last night, telling them "I swear that's that first time I've ever heard that," after one yelled out "Ari Gold's" infamous quote.

Statuettes in hand, "Little Miss Sunshine" stars Steve Carell and the adorable Abigail Breslin waved to TMZ cameras while boarding limos outside the Shrine, where the film was honored with Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Favs from "The Office" like Kate Flannery (the boozy "Meredith") and Angela Kinsey (ice queen "Angela") also celebrated their big win for Best Ensemble in a Comedy, alongside nominees Kiefer Sutherland, "Dexter" star Michael C. Hall and the cast of "Grey's Anatomy."

On their way out of the awards show, Demi and Ashton waved and smiled at shouting fans. One envious fan screamed the obvious, saying, "You're so lucky to have him!" Demi playfully mouthed back, "I know!"

Sharon Stone: You'd think after her breasts bagged the Razzie Award nomination for "Worst Screen Couple" of 2006, this 48-year-old actress' basic instinct would be to keep them under wiry wraps. But no, there she was earlier this week, brazenly brawless at the Ivy in Beverly Hills. Stone is no longer the good kind of MILF -- e.g., a movie star we'd like to fraternize with ... now she's a movie star we'd like to forget. Her take for "Basic Instinct 2" dwarfed that of her other '06 paydays -- "Bobby," "Alpha Dog" and a three-episode arc on Showtime's "Huff." But just as original "Basic Instinct" scribe Joe Ezsterhas has been known to give CAA the one-finger salute, Stone may want to park in front of her agency for a few moments and flip the good folks at William Morris a similar thank you.

What does an Oscar-nominated actor do to celebrate his achievement? He goes to the supermarket and gets a salad!

Mark Wahlberg was spotted two nights ago by one our TMZ spies at Whole Foods Market, just hours after the announcement of his nomination for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for "The Departed."

Our informant says that Wahlberg was wearing tattered clothing and had a full beard, reminiscent of Tom Hanks in "Castaway." He bought a bottle of vitamin water and a salad from the salad bar, alone!

Reuters is reporting today that "China's movie censor will not approve Golden Globe-honored film "The Departed" for domestic cinematic release..." because the film's plot involves a Chinese plan to buy highly sophisticated computer chips on the black market.

So, why are we issuing an Irony Alert?

The Chinese government's heavy-handed move will stop no one in China from seeing the movie if they so desire: "The Departed" has already been heavily pirated, using -- what else? -- highly sophisticated computer technology, and is widely available throughout the Chinese black market.

Also amusingly enough, the Chinese news service People's Daily Online goes to extra-special lengths to slap around the Globes' parent organization, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, offering this indisputable but oddly-timed parting shot in its coverage of Scorsese's Globe win.

Viz, "However, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which gives the awards, has drawn criticism for its small size of 85 members, which theoretically makes it more susceptible to influence by studios and publicists, the absence of members from internationally renowned publications, and the practice of some members of posing for photographs with stars, which would be an ethics breach at most U.S. publications."

While the supercouple didn't show too many signs of affection throughout the telecast, once the cocktails were flowing, Brad planted a big wet one on Angie. Mama needs her some lovin'!

Although Brad lost out to Eddie Murphy for Best Supporting Actor, going home with Angelina is more than enough prize for any man.