Jersey Shore Emmy Spoof: Jane Lynch Transforms, Mentors "At-Risk Youths"
Emmys host Jane Lynch certainly didn't rein herself in Sunday, taking shots early and often. Amusingly, the Jersey Shore cast played along in a pre-recorded spoof.
Introduced as a CNN report by Anderson Cooper, in what he called "a sobering look at the future of television," Lynch appeared as a woman named Donatella Alberghetti Mangiana D'Borgia (who could almost pass for Teresa Giudice).
Who knew Donatella, a TV producer from the Garden State, single-handedly deserves credit (or blame) for all the Jersey-themed programming nowadays ...
Donatella's signature greatest accomplishment, no doubt, is transforming "eight at-risk youths" and turning them into an MTV phenomenon.
The Situation scared to death? Pauly D talking about DJing at NPR? Snooki billed "just a Harvard undergrad" before Donatella made her the "chosen one"?
Pretty hilarious stuff.
Emmy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Julie Bowen vs. Julianna Margulies
Julie Bowen and Julianna Margulies woke up this morning as winners, the former taking up the Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Comedy and the latter for Lead Actress in a Drama.
They were well-deserved trophies for the Modern Family beauty and The Good Wife star.
But one of these women is about to be made into a loser. Will it be Bowen, who portrays Claire Dunphy on the ABC comedic smash and looks to be in need of a cheeseburger? Or Margulies, the Emmy victor who anchors the best drama on network television? You decide.
Emmy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Katie Holmes vs. Minka Kelly
We don't want to get on Tom Cruise's bad side or anything, but ... is it just us or did Katie Holmes look a bit under-dressed at the 2011 Emmy Awards?
Compared to some of the stunning celebrity fashion statements at the event, she looked like she was off to the junior prom, not a major award show.
Minka Kelly, meanwhile, looked gorgeous as always as she promoted her new ABC show Charlie's Angels, but how did her dress stack up with Katie's?
Tell us by casting your vote in the Fashion Face-Off below!
Emmy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Sofia Vergara vs. Christina Hendricks
One of them stars on the Emmy Awards' most Outstanding Comedy.
The other stars on the Emmy Awards' most Outstanding Drama.
Both routinely turn heads with their voluptuous figures.
If there's anyone that could give a Christina Hendricks dress a run for its money, it's Modern Family's Sofia Vergara - although both she and the Mad Men star were relatively covered up last night. Relatively. Who was the best dressed? Vote in our poll below!
Emmy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Men of Glee Edition!
Glee did not pick up any major Emmy Awards last night, but the Fox hit was well-represented nonetheless.
Most agree that Jane Lynch did an outstanding job as host of the ceremony - her best joke: responding to questions about why she's a lesbian with an introduction of the Entourage cast - while stars Chris Colfer, Darren Criss and Cory Monteith all walked the red carpet of the event.
Which actor looked best? Decide now...
... and then take a side in their co-star's Fashion Face-Off: Lea Michele is in a heated battle with Nina Dobrev!
Emmy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Gwyneth Paltrow vs. Kate Winslet
Jane Lynch hosted, but Gwyneth Paltrow put on her own show at Sunday's Emmy Awards in a see-through Pucci dress that showcased her toned stomach.
Not the kind of thing you normally see on someone not named Kardashian, but she does look amazing for 38. Did she push it too far with this, though?
Gwyneth Paltrow's Emmy dress was certainly the night's most daring, but can it compete with Kate Winslet's gorgeous gown? That's a different matter.
The British actress, like Nina Dobrev and Lea Michele, wore red on the red carpet, and dazzled in doing so. Who dressed best, Gwyneth or Kate? Sound off below!
Emmy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Nina Dobrev vs. Lea Michele
A pair of red beauties walked the red carpet at the Emmy Awards last night.
Though neither took home any hardware, both Nina Dobrev and Lea Michele looked gorgeous at the event, as The Vampire Diaries star posed for photographers without date Ian Somerhalder by her side; and the Glee actress stared intensely into the camera.
Who wore her outfit the best? You decide, THGers...
Lonely Island Emmy Awards Performance: Hit or Miss?
The Lonely Island performed at the Emmy Awards Sunday, marking a rare live performance by the SNL trio of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone.
The guys were joined by Michael Bolton on "Jack Sparrow" before giving way to Lonely Island stand-ins Ed Helms, John Stamos and Maya Rudolph on "3-Way".
Akon then came on to belt out the chrous from "I Just Had Sex", with an assist from Bolton and the guys at the end. It was ... different at least. Take a look:
Hilarious as those guys are, did the live effort fell a bit short? High expectations didn't help them, but it felt a little forced, and yet lacking at the same time.
It's not as funny when the hilarious comedic crew has to censor every other word ... or when other people stand in for Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga.
Why not go with only "Jack Sparrow"? Bolton's big, sexy hook (and watching him attempt to pull off all the costume changes) would have been priceless.
In any case, props to them for trying something so ambitious if nothing else. Here are the original videos for each of the above songs for comparison ...
Charlie Sheen Presents at Emmy Awards, Wishes Best to Two and a Half Men
The Charlie Sheen apology tour took an unexpected stop last night.
Following an interview with Matt Lauer, in which the actor admitted he took his warlocking ways a bit too far this year, the former Two and a Half Men star actually presented the awards for Lead Actor in a Comedy last night.
Before handing the trophy to Jim Parsons, though, Sheen wishes his former castmates well. Was it a sincere gesture? A ratings grab for his roast on Comedy Central tonight? Should the Emmys have even given a stage to this man? Watch and decide for yourself:
Emmy Awards 2011: List of Winners!
The 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards kept things modern Sunday night.
It was a good sign how the evening would turn out when the first two trophies of the event, live from L.A.'s Nokia Theatre, went to TV spouses Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell for their outstanding supporting roles on Modern Family.
The ABC comedy went on to take home awards for directing and writing as well, before being named Outstanding Comedy at the end of the broadcast.
Who else won this year? Find out in this full list of winners from the 2011 Emmy Awards, which includes some predictable results, but also some surprises:
TOP SHOWS
Comedy Series: Modern Family
Drama Series: Mad Men
ACTING
Lead Actor, Drama: Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
Lead Actress, Drama: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Lead Actor, Comedy: Jim Parsons, Big Bang Theory
Lead Actress, Comedy: Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
