Awardwatch '09: People's Choice Awards

The start of the new year signals the start of awards season. This Sunday, it's the Golden Globes but the People's Choice Awards started the 2009 awards season last night. Last year, the writer's strike ruined the yearly tradition of celebrities walking the red carpet, screaming fans and thank you speeches. Queen Latifah returned as host of the show. As you know, the People's Choice Awards is one of the few awards shows where fans choose their favorites in tv, music, and movies. I'm glad it's back in all its splendor. The celebrities showing up on stage to thank their fans and God. Queen Latifah was dressed up in purple which it is not bad for a plus size chick. The crowd chanted "Yes We Can" as a reference to President-Elect Barack Obama's campaign slogan. Adam Sandler was in the crowd as well as Robin Williams. Can the people be entertained? Yes, they can and they were. Hugh Laurie ("House") is in the audience and even Kid Rock is in the audience and he didn't curse. The first award was supposed to be presented by Kate Hudson but she was stuck in traffic causing her to be late. Ellen Degeneres luckily stepped in to present the first award of the night. Favorite Funny Male Star is the category and Adam Sandler won the award. Sandler currently stars in the family movie "Bedtime Stories".

In case you didn't know, the PCAs and People Magazine are celebrating their 35th anniversary and a special category was created for this occasion. Favorite Star Under 35 is Carrie Underwood..hopefully she will look hot at age 35. She sounded good when she sang and her fans are still crazy for her since she won American Idol in 2005 and she won 2 PCAs...Favorite Female Singer and Favorite Country Song. Reminder: American Idol Season 8 starts this Tuesday. Let's hope this year's winner will sell more records than Carrie or other Idol champions.

Speaking of Idol, Shemar Moore of "Criminal Minds", Idol's competition on Wednesday nights suggested that you TIVO his show and watch "Idol" to make him happy. Idol was one of the nominees in the Favorite Reality Show category. The winner was "Dancing with the Stars". I guess Cloris Leachman influenced the vote. Season 8 starts in March and no Cloris thank goodness. Ellen Degeneres ruled the "Favorite Talk Show Host" category over David Letterman and Regis and Kelly. No wonder her show is funny. She is married to a woman hello?! I thought California had banned same sex marriages.

A new category called "Favorite Combined Forces" has to do with musical duets. The winner was Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown's duet of "No Air". Chris Brown was also won the award for "Favorite Male Singer". Ladies, Chris Brown is one sexy dude, don't you think. Jordin Sparks accepted the award and thanked her fans, family and even Idol..

It was happy to see Dakota Fanning grown up to a beautiful young lady. She is in high school and luckily for us staying away from the wild parties, drinking and drugs. She has been acting since she was since 7 years old and will soon be seen in the new movie "Push". Her recent movie "The Secret Life of Bees" won the award for "Favorite Movie Drama".

The Favorite Movie Comedy award went to "27 Dresses"...boo!!!! I wanted "Mamma Mia" to win because Meryl Streep sang like a songbird. She should record a CD. Katherine Heigl accepted the award as well as celebrating her 1st anniversary with her husband Josh...don't know his last name. Reese Witherspoon beat Angelina Jolie for Favorite Female Movie Star. Her movie, "Four Christmases" was a hit at the box office before "Marley & Me" ruled the holiday box office. 90210's sexy mavens Jennie Garth and Anna Lynne McCord, whom I have a crush on, announced the winners in other categories that didn't fit into the show. Starting Tuesday, 90210 vs. Idol-tivo one and watch the another.

Favorite Family Movie-Wall-E
Will Smith won 2 PCAs-Big Willie is still the man
The people like Alicia Keys' "No One" as Favorite R&B Single
Favorite Leading Man-Brad Pitt
Favorite SCI-FI Show-"Heroes"
Favorite Leading Lady-Kate Hudson (p.s.: her new movie "Bride Wars" opens this weekend)
Katy Perry and her controversial song "I Kissed A Girl got recognized at the awards...you people have no taste in music

"Deal or No Deal" won for favorite game show
Kyra Sedgwick of TNT's "The Closer" won the Favorite Diva
Flo Rida's "Low" won Favorite Hip Hop Single...that's crunk
Tina Fey continued to get some love from fans as "Favorite Funny Female"...Her Sarah Palin impersonation on SNL during the election was funny...More Palin sketches on SNL, please

In their 20th season on the air, "The Simpsons" was named Favorite Animated Show
Kid Rock's ultimate summer rock anthem of 2008 "All Summer Long" won the Favorite Rock Song award. That song was requested more times on radio in 2008. My surprise winner of the night was Hugh Laurie of "House" for Favorite Male TV Star and his show won Favorite TV Drama. It moves to Mondays at 8pm/7 central before "24" starting January 19 on FOX.

The Favorite Female TV Star award went to Christina Applegate ("Samantha Who?"). She thanked her fans for supporting throughout her cancer crisis. She is 100% healthy and cancer free.

CBS had a good night...its two new hit shows won Favorite New TV Comedy and Drama...The Mentalist and Gary Unmarried. Jay Mohr is the man!!! His wife is one hot fox...Nikki Cox. In addition, its Monday hit show "Two and a Half Men" won for Favorite TV Comedy.

Rascal Flatts performed a medley of all their hits and the crowd loved it. The group has a new album coming out in April...watch out for it.

Kate Hudson finally arrived at the show explaining to the crowd that she was celebrating her son's birthday. His name is Ryder....Happy Birthday to you, Ryder!!!

To close the show, "The Dark Knight", the most buzzed about movie of 2008, won 5 PCAs including "Favorite Cast", "Favorite Superhero" and "Favorite Movie". The acceptance speech was emotional for the cast because it was dedicated to Heath Ledger's memory. Congrats to all of the winners!!!

I was happy to see Marisa Tomei at the awards show especially her new film "The Wrestler" marks the return of Mickey Rourke...I smell Oscar contention!!!

I was shocked to see Paris Hilton in the crowd...happy she wasn't nominated for any awards
Britney Spears was nominated for Scene Stealing Favorite Guest Star...Her guest stint on "How I Met Your Mother" lost to Robin Williams' performance on "Law and Order: SVU".

In closing, I want to send my prayers to John Travolta and his family for the loss of their son Jett died at a very young age of 16. It is a sad reality for any parent to lose their child at a young age. The private memorial service was today. So young Jett is in heaven now.

Before I sign off, I want everyone to check out the People's Choice Awards website: http://www.pcavote.com/

You can vote...let your voice be heard!!
That's all for now...I'll be watching the Golden Globes this Sunday and bring you a report on the Golden Globes on Monday

Have a good weekend!!!