Kim Richards' Guide to the Oscars

Before you watch the 2012 Academy Awards (airing Sunday, Feb. 26), here's Kim Richards from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" with an insightful guide to this year's Oscar nominated films.

Did anyone actually see "War Horse?"

Note: This won't be funny for those of you who don't watch TRHOBH. All two of you.

(via The Soup)

Crash the Super Bowl: Make Your Own Doritos

The finalists have been announced in the annual Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest. In my opinion, the following entry should've been among them. Alas, somewhere in the distance, unicorns are crying...



(via Foodiggity)

It's Time to Celebrate Hanukkah

"When you feel like the only kid in town, without a Christmas tree... Here's a list of people who are Jewish, just like you and meeeeeeeee..."

Murder or Suicide? The New Theory of Vincent van Gogh's Death

A 10 year forensic investigation by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith concludes that artist Vincent van Gogh (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890) may not have committed suicide. In their new book "Van Gogh: The Life" in bookstores this Tuesday, the authors speculate that the Dutch post-Impressionist painter may have actually been murdered, challenging over 120 years of art history. This fascinating new theory was outlined on Sunday evening's "60 Minutes." Watch:




(via CBS News)

Vote on Sandra Lee's Halloween Costumes

Aunt Sandy as Barbra Streisand.

Halloween just wouldn't be the same without Food Network's special holiday programming, Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee, specifically.

"Can I tell you?" Aunt Sandy's Halloween costumes are ridiculous over the top legendary. This year, for no apparent reason, you can vote for your favorite look from years past. There are 12 costumes to choose from and you can vote up to 10 times per day. Because you've got time to waste, no?

And don't forget to join Sandra Lee for Cocktail Time (and cooking perhaps?) as "Sandra's Halloween Wonderland" premieres on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. ET/PT. Will the tablescape include special place settings for Kimber and Brycer? I'll be tuning in to find out.

Behind the Camera: Steamy Scenes of Pasta

Steamy Scenes of Pasta: A look at tabletop food cinematography — the art of making the food in restaurant, beer and snack commercials appear drop-dead gorgeous.

I would love to be a food stylist, especially on this shoot.

(via New York Times)

Andy Rooney, the Out of Context Supercut

Sunday evening will be curmudgeon Andy Rooney's last appearance on "60 Minutes."

Rooney began his run on "60 Minutes" in July 1978 with an essay about the reporting of automobile fatalities on the Independence Day weekend. He became a regular feature that fall, alternating weeks with the dueling James J. Kilpatrick and Shana Alexander before getting the end slot all to himself in the fall of 1979. In Rooney's first full season as the "60 Minutes" commentator, the broadcast was the number one program for the first time.

(via CBS, Holy Taco)

Mangia! It's National Pasta Month

Welcome to October! If you can't wait for Halloween, here's something to celebrate in the meantime... October is National Pasta Month!



(via Discovery Channel)

Google Doodle Celebrates Jim Henson's 75th Birthday

"As children, we all live in a world of imagination, of fantasy, and for
some of us that world of make-believe continues into adulthood.” ―JIM HENSON

Saturday would have been the 75th birthday of the prolific American puppeteer Jim Henson (Sept. 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990).

From Sesame Street to The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock, Henson created dozens of characters beloved by children - and adults alike - all throughout the world.

In honor of this momentous occasion, the Jim Henson Company and Google have partnered to create an interactive home page Doodle. Here's a bit of the explanation behind the inspiration:

RHONY's Ramona Singer, Or Is It?

By now you've probably heard that part of the Real Housewives of New York cast has gotten the axe. Unfortunately, Ramona Singer is still on the show. So pour yourself a glass of Pinot Grigio, sit back, relax and watch this. Turtle Time!

(via Gawker)

Lost Footage: Charles Shulz Draws Charlie Brown

"Charlie Brown is mostly me, that's why he often has that dumb expression on his face."
—CHARLES SHULZ, from the unreleased documentary "A Boy Named Charlie Brown"

(via Drawn)

Jimmy Fallon Explains the Debt Ceiling, Slow Jams Style

What is the debt ceiling and how will it affect me? Who cares! Honestly, I'm beyond tired of hearing about it. Or at least I thought I was, until I saw this bit from Late Night.

(via BWE)

MTV Turns 30 [Video Retrospective]

Remember when MTV used to play music videos? Remember when The Real World was a watchable program? Remember when Jersey Shore actually took place at the Jersey Shore? Ah, those were the days.

Happy 30th Birthday MTV!

(via CBS)

"Late Night" Returns with 'History of Rap: Part 2'

If you enjoyed Part 1, you've gotta see Jimmy and Justin in Part 2.

(via NBC)

Ultimate Pie in the Face Supercut

Definitely more entertaining than the Rupert Murdoch "Piegate" fiasco that we're all tired of hearing about. Plus it features "old timey" music.

(via BWE)

Cheesy Poofs Are Coming, Sweeeeet

Credit: NYTimes.com

Possibly the only good reason to shop at Wal-Mart...

As part of an extensive promotional campaign, Year of the Fan, to observe the 15th season of the show, Comedy Central, which has been presenting “South Park” since August 1997, is teaming up with the Frito-Lay division of PepsiCo to produce 1.5 million packages of Cheesy Poofs to be sold in Wal-Mart stores beginning next month. (via NYTimes)

Sweet, you guys.

Who Really Should've Won 'The Voice'?

Congratulations to Javier Colon on winning ("This is") The Voice last night.

Just my opinion, but I think it should've been Dia Frampton. She's had my vote ever since her creative performance of Kanye's Heartless.

What do you think — did the best singer win? Will you watch Season 2?

The Best TV Dads Through the Decades

Happy Father's Day!!

Fashion Tips from Michael Kors [Video]

Project Runway judge and designer favorite Michael Kors recently shared 3 of his best fashion tips with ABC's 20/20. Listen to the man, ladies — he's a style genius.

(via Shopping Blog)

Cheers to Animated Dads

 

Can you guess which animated dads are referenced by the minimalist beer cans above?

> See the answers here

Remember: Father's Day is this Sunday, June 19!