David Furnish Issues Awesome Non-Apology to Madonna
Elton John's husband David Furnish is not apologizing to Madonna, per se. Or at all.
He is kind of backing off of his brutal criticism following Madonna's Golden Globe win Sunday, when he called her a desperate narcissist who could f--k off.
Furnish was livid that Madge beat Elton for Best Original Song, but clearly went a little over the line in his reaction to the pop queen's acceptance speech (below).
As a result, he amended his scathing rant with this message:
"Wow! What a tempest in a teapot. My passion for our film Gnomeo & Juliet and belief in Elton's song really got my emotional juices going," he wrote on Facebook.
"But I must say for the record that I do believe Madonna is a great artist, and that Elton and I wish her all the best for next week's premiere of the film W.E."
Note the lack of "sorry" or "apologies" or "Madonna is NOT a desperate narcissist."
Reading between the lines: I'm not wrong, but that was a bit harsh. Cheers!
Golden Globe Winners and Losers: Fashion Style!
The 2012 Golden Globe Awards have come and gone. Homeland and Modern Family were recognized on the television side of things, The Artist and The Descendants represented in major movie categories and...
... do you really care? Let's face it: these events are all about the red carpet.
That's why THG staff members spent the majority of their day posting Fashion Face-Offs, pitting one celebrity against another in a showdown of styles. Based on those matchups, we can use actual poll results to recap the best and worst from the ceremony.
WINNERS
LOSERS
Angelina Jolie's Favorite Part of the Golden Globes
Not that many women can blame her, but Angelina Jolie raised some eyebrows with a risque remark about Brad Pitt before the Golden Globes last night.
While Brangelina were both the model of sophistication during interviews, Jolie let her guard down towards the end of her trip down the red carpet.
Asked what she was most looking forward to from the evening, the Associated Press says she winked and whispered: "Getting into bed with Brad."
The best part of the Golden Globes for Angie? The after-after party, in bed!
Jolie did not get into specifics regarding their bedtime routine or discuss whether Brad's cane makes an appearance between the sheets, if you know what we mean.
We mean he got hurt recently and walks with a cane.
Despite the A-list roster of attendees, the Golden Globes have a reputation for being much more laid back and fun than the Oscars that follow in February.
To that end, Jolie's quip about Brad was one of several priceless celebrity moments from the Beverly Hilton Hotel that television viewers never got to see.
The audience did see plenty of quality moments, though, from Ricky Gervais' off-color monologue to Seth Rogen's massive erection confession.
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Golden Globes Fashion Face-Off: Jessica Alba vs. Jessica Biel
We've compared co-stars (Modern Family's Julie Bowen and Sofia Vergara).
We did a showdown of screen legends (Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren).
We've pitted sisters against each other (Emily and Zooey Deschanel).
Now it's time for ... hot namesakes who once dated Derek Jeter!
Okay, a bit of a stretch for a Fashion Face-Off featuring Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel. But both attended the Golden Globe Awards last night and we have images of them, so we encourage you to vote for your favorite style star in the poll below!
Golden Globes Fashion Face-Off: Sofia Vergara vs. Julie Bowen
They make us laugh each Wednesday night on Modern Family, and they made us drool on the red carpet yesterday evening.
Indeed, among the many stars in attendance at the 2012 Golden Globes, few enjoyed a better time than Sofia Vergara and Julie Bowen, both of whom were nominated for trophies; looked gorgeous; and took their rightful spot on stage when their series won Best Comedy.
But, sadly, one beauty must now become a loser. Study the fashion choices made by Vergara and Bowen and cast your vote accordingly:
David Furnish on Madonna Golden Globe Win: F--k Off!
Elton John's husband David Furnish is PISSED that "Masterpiece" singer Madonna was among 2012's Golden Globe Award winners with the Best Original Song.
Furnish called Madonna's acceptance speech "embarrassing in its narcissism."
Just moments after she won the statue, Furnish went to his Facebook page and WENT OFF on the Material Girl, writing, "Madonna. Best song???? F**k off!!!"
Elton John, who was nominated for a song from Gnomeo & Juliet, did not look happy when Madonna's name was announced, but he has not commented.
Furnish, however, did not hold back in letting Madonna, who won for a song from W.E., have it, referencing her recent quasi-feud with another singer.
"Madonna winning Best Original Song truly shows these awards have nothing to do with merit," he said. "Her acceptance speech was embarrassing in it's narcissism. And her criticism of Gaga shows how desperate she really is."
In related news, Madonna's cleavage was off the hook last night.
Golden Globes Fashion Face-Off: Charlize Theron vs. Elle Macpherson
Forget the trophies and the quips. We all know the real story of last night's Golden Globe Awards: The fashion!
With that in mind, THG is trotting out a massive influx of red carpet Face-Offs from the event today, having already asked readers to vote and comment on the following showdowns:
- Reese Witherspoon vs. Kate Beckinsale
- Rooney Mara vs. Shailene Woodley
- Meryl Streep vs. Helen Mirren
- Angelina Jolie vs. Kate Winslet
- Lindsay Lohan vs. Paris Hilton vs. Kim Kardashian
Now, you're welcome, fellas, we're bringing you another pairing, this one between Charlize Theron and Elle Macpherson. Try not to drool too much as you cast your vote between the beauties.
Golden Globes Fashion Face-Off: Lindsay Lohan vs. Paris Hilton vs. Kim Kardashian
The Golden Globe Awards honor the best in film and TV.
Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian have made contributions to neither, unless you count the latter's train wreck marriage drama unfolding on E!
It actually is scripted, so many we should. In any case, all three celebrity gossip staples were on hand for a GG after-party Sunday night, for whatever reason.
There are no winners at life among this crew, but someone must emerge victorious in THG's latest Fashion Face-Off. Vote for your favorite style star below!
Golden Globes Fashion Face-Off: Emily Deschanel vs. Zooey Deschanel
Though perhaps most often associated with movies, the annual Golden Globe Awards also honor the best in TV, and as a result, many small screen favorites were on hand.
That includes two actresses who happen to be sisters!
Bones' Emily Deschanel, dressed in blue, looks great for having given birth to her first child recently. Her younger sibling, New Girl star Zooey Deschanel, is a newly-single girl, but we don't imagine that will last long. Major cutie alert!
Vote for your favorite Fox (and style!) star in the poll below:
Golden Globe Moment of the Night: Seth Rogen's "Massive Erection"
Ricky Gervais zinged Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber.
George Clooney mocked Brad Pitt and joked that Michael Fassbender has a large penis.
Michelle Williams made us tear up via a gracious speech that focused on her daughter.
But the moment of the night on the 2012 Golden Globe Awards telecast belonged to Seth Rogen, who walked on stage to present an award alongside Kate Beckinsale - considered the Sexiest Woman Alive by some - and told the audience he was trying to conceal a "massive erection." Watch the quip below, along with Beckinsale's unplanned reaction:
