by Lisa Gaché | Mar 1, 2016 | General
There hasn’t been a more highly anticipated monologue than the one Chris Rock had riding on his shoulders at the 88th Academy Awards. The last time he hosted more than a decade ago, both Jamie Foxx and Morgan Freeman went home with awards, but for the second year in a...
by Lisa Gaché | Sep 22, 2015 | General
The folks at Fox should pat themselves on the back for selecting Andy Samberg to host the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards. He may not have produced stellar ratings, but he sure is appealing thanks to a combination of boyish looks, self-deprecation and an adorable...
by Lisa Gaché | Sep 1, 2015 | General
After last year’s less-than-stellar ratings, MTV was ready for a comeback and they did so in spades by inviting Miley Cyrus to host their signature event. Channeling her 2013 no-holds-barred, viral performance with Robin Thicke, they figured she was the perfect...
by Lisa Gaché | Feb 24, 2015 | General
A much anticipated hosting gig by Neil Patrick Harris was largely superseded by an emotionally and politically charged plethora of winners with meaningful messages. The emcee made famous for his star turn as host of the Tony’s and Emmy’s, had a tougher time with...
by Lisa Gaché | Jan 15, 2015 | General
A good friend loaned me her copy of Amy Poehler’s new book, “Yes Please” on DVD. I had never been one to listen to books on tape and I wasn’t much of a reader of them either, especially since having kids. Don’t get me wrong, I love...