I Would Like To Thank The Academy.....

......Okay, I never, ever thought I would utter those words in my lifetime.  I am not an actress, nor do I ever aspire to be one.  However, today, I can say, "I'd like to thank the Academy".  Why?  Well, they kindly pushed my article out on their Twitter and Facebook pages.  So, my Oscar Nominees Luncheon article on Starpulse was seen by hundreds of thousands of people.  I am so honored and flattered it was such an amazing day for me and truly a privilege to be in that room with the entertainment journalists and film artists I admire.  So, I would like to thank the Academy for all of the support and encouragement, particularly the PR and Marketing team at AMPAS.  You have been amazing to me and my crew this awards season and I look forward to covering the 83rd Annual Academy Awards in 18 days.  Like Hall and Oates said, "You make my dreams come true...."

And a big "Thank You" to all of you for your comments and feedback on Twitter, Facebook, Starpulse, and here at Red Carpet Closet.  I am a big Oscar dork and I am happy to see that I am not the only one out there who thinks Red Carpet is an Olympic sport.

Oscar Nominees Luncheon

Have you ever had the opportunity to sit three feet away from some of your favorite artists from the big screen?  Well, yesterday, I had that opportunity with my coverage of the Oscar Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.  It was overwhelming to start off your day with a dash of Javier Bardem and end it with a touch of Natalie Portman.  It was an intimate and supportive pressroom, where the media clearly has their favorites in the Oscar race.  Read my play-by-play for Starpulse here.  I give you all of the action and scoop as it happened. Who was naughty?  Who was nice?  The answers just might surprise you.

For my New York friends, if you are looking for a place to celebrate Oscar night, consider hanging with the gals of Moxie Street Picture Shows for a night of fun, prizes, and food/drink.  It is a FREE event with no drink minimums, but be sure to RSVP soon because last year's event sold out quickly.  I will even be sharing live updates from LA to everyone in NY.  It should be an exciting night, so click here for more information.

Photo Credit (Used with Permission):  Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S.