Thursday, October 8, 2009

Jon and Kate Gosselin Battle Over Twins' Birthday

A mid all the drama surrounding her crumbling marriage, Kate Gosselin has had one bright spot on the horizon. "Thursday is Cara and Mady’s 9th birthday," Kate, 34, tells PEOPLE, referring to her twins. "That's my focus to get me through the next few days. I'm going to bake a chocolate cake from scratch, and that's going to feel normal and happy."
Jon and Kate BattleNow, however, Kate's dreams of a happy birthday for her oldest children seem in doubt. On Wednesday, Jon told ET Online that Kate is trying to change their joint-custody arrangement so that he is only at their Pennsylvania home from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, as well as altering their agreement for the weekend – a move Jon claims his tantamount to barring him from the birthday festivities altogether.

Jon says "She's trying to prevent me from seeing my kids on Mady and Cara's birthday". "That's like giving her full custody by obeying her. She can't tell me what to do. I'm not going to allow it. I'm just going to stay. I own the house so I can do what I want."

"She's trying to prevent me from seeing my kids on their birthday because she doesn't want to see me," he says. "She doesn't want to hear my apology. She doesn’t want to work things out."

‘Dancing’ delivers a double whammy - Tom DeLay & Debi Mazar

Tom DeLay looked rough dancing a week ago and even worse on Monday night. With stress fractures in both feet, it seemed that the former politician was out of options. While he made it through Monday night's show, he announced Tuesday night that he was ready to take the advice of his doctors and withdraw from the competition. Sadly for Tom, he went home the week before he would have been doing his home state Texas two-step, so host Tom Bergeron told him he could come back and do it in the season finale if his feet recover by then.
Tom DeLay and Debi MazarThis did not, however, mean that there would be no elimination. Given the large cast that started the season, the producers were apparently able to accommodate a double elimination at this point without throwing off the schedule. (Given the frequency of injuries in recent seasons, it could even be that part of the rationale for a larger cast is precisely so there's wiggle room to avoid skipping a week's elimination if someone has to quit.)

The bottom two, not unexpectedly, were Michael Irvin and Debi Mazar, and the "Entourage" actress got the boot. Debi took her defeat pretty well, while Michael lived to dance another day. Debi was a short-timer from the start, but it was sad to see her multi-colored skirt flutter off the stage for good.

Queen Latifah appeared to sing, with Cheryl Burke and Maksim Chmerkovskiy dancing along. Cheryl and Maks seemed tickled to be accompanied by Queen Latifah, who definitely beats another Phil Collins cover by the house band in terms of sheer cool. She returned later to perform a crowd-pleasing "Ease On Down The Road," making her one of the show's better musical guests.

Hip-hop dance troupe Jabbawockeez showed up for a very slick version of "Singin' In The Rain." It featured a very brief appearance by Mark Ballas and Lacey Schwimmer, who seemed to expect their appearance to generate more audience gasps than it actually did.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Miss Universe 2009

Some of the world's most beautiful women vied for the title of Miss Universe 2009 contest on Sunday night, descending on Nassau, Bahamas, to compete.
Miss Universe 2009This is most famous and most viewed beauty contest by people all over this world. This beauty contest "Miss Universe 2009" started at The Island in the Bahamas with the hosts Billy Bush and Claudia Jordan.

The 83 contestants participates in this beauty contest because Jewel Selver from Turks & Caicos withdrew from 2009 Miss Universe contest on August 22, 2009.

The 83 contestants now remaining 15 last night in the top 15 round part of this contest. The list of Miss Universe Top 15 winners:

Miss Universe 2009 Top 15 Winners1. Puerto Rico
2. Iceland
3. Albania
4. Czech Republic
5. Belgium
6. Dominican Republic
7. Sweden
8. Kosovo
9. Australia
10. France
11. Switzerland
12. South Africa
13. USA
14. Croatia
15. Venezuela

Miss Universe Top 15, its goes to 10, then 4 and at last 1 the winner of Miss Universe 2009 Contest. So stay with us to go through Miss Universe 2009 contest online.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Dream boy for 'Dreamgirl' Hudson

Oscar winner and Chicago native Jennifer Hudson gave birth late Monday afternoon to David Daniel Otunga Jr. The baby, who weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces, was named for Hudson's fiance, David Otunga, a former Chicago lawyer and a former reality-TV celebrity, now pursuing a career as a professional wrestler. According to Hudson's publicist, Lisa Kasteler, "The baby is beautiful and perfect. His parents are ecstatic."

Crowds go nuts for leather-clad, newly inked Angelina Jolie

The crowds went wild for Angelina Jolie at the "Inglourious Basterds" premiere at Graumann's Chinese Theatre on Monday night.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at Inglourious Basterds PremiereAngie and Brad Pitt, decked out in all black, signed hundreds of autographs and waved to hundreds of screaming fans.

Variety journalist Leah Sydney said, "I have never, ever, ever seen anything like this!" the Los Angeles Times reported.

Angelina smoldered in a black Michael Kors leather dress with 4-inch Dior stiletto heels.

The last public appearance for the two was at Cannes in May. The last time Jolie wore was at the premiere of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," back when they weren't officially together.

This isn't the first time the pair have decided to wear matching ensembles.

In January, they attended the premiere of Pitt's film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in Paris wearing all gray.

Friday, July 31, 2009

10 Celebrities Caught on Tape with Drugs

Celebrities and other people who are no strangers to fame are often no strangers to drugs either. Paris Hilton, Amy Winehouse, Lindsay Lohan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kristin Stewart, Kate Moss and the other celebrities stupid enough to be filmed taking drugs are all included in this video find on internet.



I've a question with no answer “How can these various celebs represent positive, living examples to young people growing up today where drugs are involved?” This is really sameful the people make them celebrity and known them as ikon and they show these bad examples to the people following them.

Understandably, the pressures that many celebrities face in their personal and professional lives are under much scrutiny by the media and American public. However, is drugs really the only alternative to helping them “unwind”? Take a look, and determine for yourselves whether or not the footage seems to be real versus doctored.

The fact remains that doing drugs is never the answer to one’s problems. If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed or if something is bothering you, tell someone. Doing drugs can lead to more damaging things for your life as well as the lives of those around you who care about you.

Joe Jackson Asserts Omer Bhatti

Michael Jackson and Omer BhattiThe kid says he's Michael's son -- and now, so does the Jackson family patriarch, Joe Jackson.

In an interview with TV, Joe Jackson asserts Omer Bhatti, a 25-year-old dancer and aspiring rapper from Oslo, Norway who once traveled the world with Michael Jackson, lived at the singer's Neverland ranch and was referred to by the Jackson family as "Michael J," is the pop icon's estranged fourth child.

Asked if he knew Bhatti was Jackson's son, Joe Jackson said, "Yes, I knew he had another son, yes I did."

He added: "He looks like a Jackson, he can dance like a Jackson. This boy is fantastic dancer -- matter of fact, he teaches dance."

Bhatti came under renewed scrutiny earlier this month, when the British newspaper The Sun reported Bhatti is seeking a DNA test to find out if he's really Jackson's child.

Bhatti has features similar to Jackson and shares an uncanny resemblance to his youngest son Prince II, known as Blanket.

Not everyone connected to the family is as certain as Joe Jackson that Bhatti is the pop icon's flesh and blood. But one thing is for sure: Bhatti, who was seated on the front row at Jackson's memorial service next to Jackson's children and siblings, occupies a special place in the Jackson family.

In Vienna earlier this month, Jackson's brother Jermaine Jackson said Bhatti would be welcomed into the family, if he's proven a Jackson.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Madonna Stage Accident Kills Two in France

In a great tragedy at Velodrome Stadium during setting up a stage for Madonna concert in France, The second person has died following the collapse of the stage being constructed at stadium.

Madonna on StageCharles Prow, a 23-year-old from Headingley in Leeds, died overnight at a hospital in Marseilles.

Technicians had been setting up the stage at the city's Velodrome stadium when the partially-built roof fell in on Thursday, bringing down a crane.

Madonna said she was "devastated" by the news. Her concert, planned for Sunday, has been cancelled.

Charles Criscenzo, a 53-year-old French worker, was killed outright in the accident, which took place at around 1715.

Eight other people were seriously hurt, including an American who was hospitalised in a life-threatening condition.

More than 30 people suffered minor injuries and shock, according to authorities.

Shaking and Collapsing

The 60,000-seater Velodrome is France's second-biggest sports arena and home to the Olympique de Marseille football club.

Fire-fighters said the accident occurred when the roof of the stage became unbalanced as it was being lifted by four cranes, toppling one of them.

About 50 people from a range of nationalities were working to set up the structure, city sports official Richard Miron said.

The roof "started shaking and collapsing" gradually, said Marseilles city councillor Maurice Di Nocera.

"Since it did not collapse right away that allowed several people to get out," he said.



Madonna, who is performing on her Sticky and Sweet tour, was in Udine, Italy, when she was told of the incident.

"I am devastated to have just received this tragic news," she said in a statement released by Live Nation, the organisers of the concert.

"My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families, along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news."

Mr Prow's family have contacted the BBC, saying he was "a much-loved son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend".

Great Tragedy

"Charles was a happy-go-lucky guy with a big personality and he will be deeply missed," said a representative.

Footage posted online shows Madonna making an emotional tribute to the technicians at her concert in Italy on Thursday.

"I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and pay tribute to two people who lost their lives today," she told fans at the Fruili Stadium in Udine.

"It's a great tragedy to me," she continued, choking back tears. "I feel so devastated to be in any way associated with anyone's suffering.

"Let's all just take a moment to say a prayer for Charles Criscenzo and Charlie Prow. Our hearts go out to their family and loved ones."

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Lindsay Lohan sued for stealing formula for Sevin Nyne tanning spray

Lindsay Lohan is in legal trouble again as a chemist is accusing her of stealing her tanning spray formula.

More drama is brewing for Lindsay Lohan.

The troubled starlet is being sued by a St. Petersburg, Fla., chemist for stealing the formula for her sunless tanning spray.

Lindsay Lohan

Jennifer Sunday filed the lawsuit in Tampa, Fla. Federal court against Lohan and Lorit Simon, a Las Vegas businesswoman who air-brush tans celebrities and partnered up with Lohan to produce Sevin Nyne.

Lilo and Simon claim credit for creating the tanning spray over the last three years.

But Sunday’s attorney, Marcia Cohen, insists her client only recently perfected the formula used in the spray tan.

According to the St. Petersburg Times, Sunday is suing Lohan, Simon, and Simon’s company for breach of contract, theft of trade secrets, civil conspiracy, intentional interference with contractual relations and deceptive and unfair trade practices.

In January, Sunday’s company, White Wave International Labs, signed a confidentiality agreement with Simon. Sunday claims that the two sides had been in negotiations, but had not reached an agreement on pricing.

"The next thing we know, Lorit Simon and Lindsay Lohan are partnering and Ms. Lohan is taking credit for developing this formula, which she indeed had no role in," Cohen told the St. Petersburg Times on Monday.

Cohen added that Sunday and Lohan have never met face to face and that the chemist is looking to be compensated for Sevin Nyne’s profits.

"We are certainly looking for the profits that are being generated right now from that product. If Ms. Lohan and Ms. Simon and their companies and their shareholders are profiting from the theft of my client's formula and are profiting from that product, my client is entitled to those proceeds."

The tanning mist, which contains goji berries, caramel, Chardonnay extracts, and a sugar-coconut base, launched this summer at Sephora.

Retailing for $35, Lohan calls the product her “sunless secret” that she named after her lucky numbers.

Perhaps they’re not so lucky after all.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

The True Celebrity Fashion Icon - Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett

Michael Jackson - Celebrity Fashion IconMichael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett's talent was undeniable, but it is a real sense of style that makes them one of the last of dying breed: a genuine celebrity fashion icon.

Seconds after we found out about Charlie's angel of death, twitter and Facebook come alive with memories of fine feathered hair and perfect white teeth in the 1970's beauty.

Death of the King of pop music was still steeped in style. Shrines in the single sparkling white gloves or Fedora have popped everywhere from Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the theater "Apollo" in New York in a family of Gary, Ind., Estates.

"They represent a huge part of our culture," said David Baron, chair of psychiatry department of Temple University School of Medicine. "They were visual symbols of generation. It was more than what they did was, we connected with them."

Jackson and Fawcett were serene scenes of my childhood. Last week, their images were recorded in my eyes.

Then it was much harder to get our hands celebrity images - and even harder to get pictures of stars black - yes posters of Michael Jackson dressed in all white with a yellow button-up-West "was cherished almost to the point of worship.

Farrah Fawcett - Celebrity Fashion IconImage Fawcett wear red / orange swimsuit, her head playfully vzvedeniem ago, leaving a strong impression. In those days we were unable to find OK! or we see magazine Foset purchasing coffee, shopping, or building a house, however, her hair a rule, the transition to Chaka Khan and Claire Huxtable, who sported in the 1980's fluffy version.

"In the 1970's and 80's, when Michael and Farrah were on top of their form, we have only images that were transmitted to us," said Richard Laermer, author of Punk Marketing (Harper Collins, 2009), and fun for bloggers Haffinhton Post.

The idea of creating a character goes to the famous 1920-Silent-screen star Rudolph Valentino, said Gary Laderman, professor and author of the University Emori St. Questions: Celebrity Worship, sexual Ecstasies, The Living Dead and other signs of religious life in the United States of America (New Press, 2009)

Photo Valentine, known for his slick patent leather and hair with light suits were inadequate. Fans do not know what he looks like.

"When he died, stolpotvorenie erupted", Laderman said. "People are visual launcher attachment, these celebrities in the area of worship."

With each decade came more visual icons, from Betty Grable to Marilyn Monroe to James Dean to Elvis Presley. Each had initial appearance. Everyone uses personal life. And everyone lives in a higher celebrity stratosphere only when the red carpet for them.

These days, celebrities easiest way to top the popularity deprive us so loved landmark images that traditionally accompanied superstardom.

Reality show star power to the people before they show real talent. Just look at John and Kate Hosslin.

Originality is suffering too. Beyoncé is beautiful, but it is not just a mixture of several looks from Diana Ross to Jennifer Lopez?

But the most important symbol of status air secret. This means that no updates schebetanie and Facebook, or access to the latest lighting TMZ.com or Perez Hilton.

"To be an icon, you must be a mystery," said Laermer. "Mystery is the king. Mystery is the Queen."

Both Fawcett and Jackson lived life, mostly in secret. Fawcett was kind for several years, but back on its own terms.

Jackson was the Hermit, so any problesky it, regardless of how pale and skeleton were treated. Their powerful images remain untouched.

"They were certain of passing marks the end of a era", Laermer said. "Their celebrity was a classic.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Tokyo Drift - Nice they all are Drift Kings



A drift king is known as a professional racing driver who drive with drifting its own vehicle. Keiichi Tsuchiya (January 30, 1957) is a professional racing driver. He is also known as the "Drift King" otherwise as Dorikin for his nontraditional use of drifting in non-drifting racing events, and his role in popularizing drifting as a motorsport.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Brangelina's Breakup are lies - Brad and Angelina staying together


Citizens of the world can breathe easy.

Brad and Angelina are staying together.

Rumors of a break-up began when a story in the National Enquirer stated that the couple, who are parents to six children, were planning to make an announcement of an "official" split.

But fear not – a rep for the couple says the story was “not true,” People.com reports.

Brangelina are still together and glamorous as ever.



Meanwhile, the couple and their children appeared to be one big happy family earlier this week while vacationing together in France. Pitt's rep assures Usmagazine.com that the rumors are much ado about nothing. She tells Us, "These magazines continue to write lies about our clients to sell magazines."

Rest assured, Us readers, America's most famous family remains intact.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Carrie Prejean stripped of loosing after Miss California crown

Miss CaliforniaThis all about Carrie Prejean loosing her title last day.

Miss California USA Carrie Prejean has been stripped of its title, since it did not fulfill its contract obligations with pageant officials said Wednesday.

Pageant owner Donald Trump issued a statement that said he fired the runner-up for the Miss USA contest is not for her beliefs on gay marriage, but for its failure to the appearance and the unauthorized participation in other events.

"I said, Carrie is needed to get back to work and honor his contract with the Miss California USA organization and I gave her the opportunity to do so," Trump said in a statement. "Unfortunately, not only looks like it will happen."

"This was a decision based solely on breach of contract, including Ms. Prejean's unwillingness to act on behalf of the Miss California USA organization," said state pageant executive director Keith Lewis.

Prejean, 22, vaulted into the heart of the 19th April, when the pageant, answered the question put to it by the glory of blogger Perez Hilton about this, or she thinks should be legalized gay marriage.

Some say the answer - that he believed that marriage should be between a man and a woman - lost the Miss USA crown.

Carrie PrejeanPrejean, a graduate of Vista High School and students at San Diego Christian College, was named first runner-up to Miss Carolina.

When the image that reveals more images Prejean appeared on the Internet. Trump said in May to review the images and the pageant and that is found not to breach its contract.

"After our press conference in New York we had hoped we could establish a better working relationship," said Lewis. "However, since then it became clear that Carrie does not want to fulfill its commitments with our contract, and work together."

Prejean has made appearances at church and was also involved in a TV ad for the national organization for marriage, who opposes gay marriage.

Prejean has not yet commented on the dismissal. In May, she said, that will not continue to speak against gay marriage and would be resumed her duties as Miss California, while staying true to her own beliefs and opinions.

"Carrie is a beautiful young woman and I also wanted to pursue other interests," said Trump.

Tami Farrell, the first runner-up in Miss Malibu, will assume responsibilities of Miss California last day.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Angelina Jolie - #1 power celebrity of world

Top Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie ranked the most powerful celebrity of world by Forbes magazine.

The knocked talk show host Oprah Winfrey on the top spot on the annual Celebrity 100 list, based on their income and media exposure.

Madonna select on the third, followed by singer Beyonce and golfer Tiger Woods - the only man in the first five.

Coldplay lead the British charge of 15, but chef Gordon Ramsay and Harry Potter author JK Rowling went from the list.

Mrs. Jolie, earned $27m (£ 16.5) in the last year, took third place in 2008 at a high level in such films as desired, and Kung Fu Panda, according to business magazine Forbes.

Jolie partner Brad Pitt came in ninth place, just behind his ex-wife, the former Friends and famous star Jennifer Aniston, which is the eighth place.

Singer Bruce Springsteen, who is currently on a World Tour, director Steven Spielberg and basketball star Kobe Bryant finished top 10.

Other Britons to feature list including the X Factor and Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, who took 25. place with earnings of $ 75m (£ 46m) and House star Hugh Laurie, who debuted on the list in 94.

Strange but there was no room for Kate Winslet, despite winning the best actress Oscar earlier this year.

Author Rowling disappeared from the list, and has no new Harry Potter books to promote and with the latest film postponed from November last year.

Similiarly Justin Timberlake does not feature in the list following the end of his lucrative FutureSex / Love Show Tour, despite taking 12. place last year.

Singer Jennifer Lopez, actor Johnny Depp and model Tyra Banks also left out of the list.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan left Amar Singh speechless


Such is the oomph that Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai exudes that it can even leave speechless a hard-bitten politico like Amar Singh who has mastered the turn of phrase and is used to being surrounded by TV reporters eager for a sound byte.

That’s exactly what happened at the Rashtrapati Bhawan Tuesday as Aishwarya Rai arrived in style to receive her Padma Shri civilian honour from President Pratibha Patil.

Tall and lissome and clad in an embroidered pink sari, she was quite naturally the cynosure of all eyes as she regally swept into the ornate Durbar Hall for the ceremony.

It was only a little later that the audience realised that she was accompanied by her equally tall father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan and the rather shorter Amar Singh, who is the general secretary of the Samajwadi Party and a very visible face on TV these days in the run up to the general elections.

As the TV cameras rolled and the still photographers clicked away furiously, Aishwarya quite visibly savoured the moment even as Singh seemed lost.

Cut to the Banquet Hall where the guests adjourend to after the ceremony for high tea.

As she entered, Aishwarya Rai was quickly surrounded by eager autograph seekers thrusting forward everything from invitation cards to writing pads to pieces of paper for her to sign.

A smaller group surrounded Bachchan and as for Amar Singh, he moved from one to the other, not quite knowing what to do.

Finally, he decided to call it a day and slunk into the background, his expression seeming to say: “What am I doing here?”

And, when Aishwarya trooped out as grandly as she had swept in, Amar Singh quietly followed her and Bachchan.

“Come on, give him a break,” remarked a wag. “Perhaps he’s feeling lost because this is one place he can’t play his politics.”

“It’s not that,” remarked another. “It’s called the Aishwarya effect of being overshadowed.”

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

What Do People do for Entertainment in India?


People want entertainment. Life without entertainment can be boring. Every country has its own customs and conventions and entertainment varies. People have different tastes and often their tastes are decided by the cultural milieu they grow up in. In India also, entertainment is an integral part of life. The forms of entertainment vary from region to region. At social gatherings entertainment is very essential. Even at home people like to be entertained to relax after a day’s hard work. How are people entertained in India? Let us have a look:

Modes of Entertainment in India

* Music - People enjoy music. In fact, you find most people either glued to the radio or television listening to film songs. Music in India consists of folk, popular, pop and classical. In classical, you have the Hindustani and Carnatic music. Folk songs are also very popular. The film industry thrives on music and western pop music has influenced the music industry in the Indian film industry.
* Dance - Different dance forms are there depending upon the region they belong to From Orissa you have the Odissi dance and in Tamil Nadu, Bharat Natyam is very popular. In Andhra Pradesh, Kuchipudi is very popular and in Kerala you have the Kathakali. In the north of India, Kathak is very popular. Folk dances of Rajasthan and Gujarat are much sought after. Facial expressions and hand movements of these dancers convey a lot of feelings and thoughts. The dresses of these dancers are exquisite. An evening out, watching an enthralling performance is what Indians look forward to.
* Films - This is mass entertainment. Much money is spent in watching films. Be of any age group, people love watching films. The film industry caters to the masses. Producers spend a lot of money in producing films as they know people would love going to one.
* Puppetry - In villages, puppetry is quite popular. Regular puppet shows are organized and people come to see them, particularly during the festivals.
* Visiting the museum - Lot of people spend their weekends visiting the museums. They love seeing the various objects on display. Even when they have visitors at home, they take them to the museum.
* Art Exhibitions - People like to watch paintings done by renowned painters. They visit art galleries to see them.
* Radio - This is a popular medium of entertainment. People listen to film songs and also news events. Much information is gathered through this source of entertainment.
* Television - This also very popular medium of entertainment at home. It is a cheap form of entertainment as people need not pay for it, except the monthly subscription. Many films and film songs are shown on television.
* Sports - Watching football or cricket or tennis is fun. Going out for a swim during the summer is exciting. Indians love sports. They enjoy watching sports events on television and listen very attentively to cricket commentary on radio.
* Sculpture - Visits to art galleries to see various sculptures is also very popular. The rich purchase these items.

Life without entertainment would be drab. One has to relax after spending hours at work. The best way for Indians to relax is to see a movie or watch a film on television or visit the stadium to watch a sports game.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Rachael Ray's SXSW party exclusive

Rachael Ray, indie-rock superfan? Apparently -- if the all-star lineup of her second-annual party at Austin's South by Southwest Music Festival is any indication. In 2008, the indefatigable TV personality, cookbook author, and professional fast-talking foodie made her hosting debut with an afternoon event featuring her own recipes (mostly hearty BBQ fare) and a handful of bands, including the Stills and the Raveonettes. This year, she's upping the ante (way up!) with a party officially called "Rose's Mojito and Rachael Ray's Feedback" -- its subtitle is "A Smorgasbord of Hot Bands and Hot Food" -- whose lineup EW can announce here, exclusively!

The highlights include legendary punk rockers the New York Dolls, Springsteen-esque indie faves the Hold Steady, Austin native son Bob Schneider, punchy Portland rockers the Thermals, L.A.'s angular pop outfit Airborne Toxic Event, and glammy Brooklynites Semi Precious Weapons. (Like last year, Ray's husband, John Cusimano, will also appear with his band, the Cringe.)

Ray told us: "Some of the bands are new to me, like the Thermals and Semi Precious Weapons, but I sincerely love all of them. I'm a huge Hold Steady fan! Seriously. And I love Bob Schneider. Austin is my favorite city outside of New York, I just love how they do things, and the spirit of it."

There will be food again, of course (Ray promises "burgers on a biscuit with bacon, shredded lettuce and a toasted poblano tomatillo sauce, ancho mac and cheese for the vegetarians, black-bean chilaquilles, and ancho-chicken pulled soft tacos," among other heart-clogging confections) and, if you can get in the door, free booze from co-sponsor Rose's. We've pictured the official party flyer here, and look out for the full interview with Ray in the March 13 issue of EW.

The Oscars 2009 - Slumdog Millionaire, Kate Winslet, Sean Penn, Heath Ledger