19th Annual "Night of 100 Stars"

Cortney Bailey Hosts the 19th Annual "Night of 100 Stars" in a Cennamo Couture Dress - styled by Elena Serdyuk

Once again “Night of 100 Stars” proved to be the hottest Oscar viewing party in town! Thanks to Norby Walters, the 19th annual party was a huge success. As celebrities strolled down the red carpet and cameras started to flash the heated energy, at The Beverly Hills Hotel, rose to new heights. Smiles sparked, dresses swooshed, and former attending Oscar winners and nominees, over 40 in count this year, curiously awaited to see who would be the next members of The Academy. While hosting LIVE I was able to snag some great interviews during the festivities. Here is a list of several of the celebs who stopped by the media wall to chat it up:

Erika Christensen
Chevy Chase
Alan Thicke
Steven Baldwin
James Cromwell
John Savage
Lou Ferrigno
Martin Landau
Brigette Neilsen
Doris Roberts
Florence Henderson
Gloria Allred
Jose Canseco
Cindy Margolis
Ken Davitian
Pat Boone
Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth
& Many More!


The party was broadcast live by Fashion TV and was seen by over 70 million people. Robert King was the Executive Producer of the broadcast.

Although the new Oscar’s were only given out a few days ago I am already excited about next year – The 20th Anniversary of “Night of 100 Stars!” See you next year!

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

Do You Know Your Oscar Trivia?

It’s that time of year again when all the lights in Tinsel Town will be shining bright! Hollywood Boulevard has begun its block-off, Wolfgang Puck has planned his menu and last minute beads are being sown on to glamorous frocks. (Which reminds me my fitting is tomorrow…yikes!) The big question is who will take home the coveted statuettes, the “Academy Award of Merit”, during the 81st Academy Awards?

Once again I am hosting at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s Party, “Night of 100 Stars.” More details to come!

Here is some Oscar Trivia to enjoy at your Academy Awards viewing party:

• Australian performer Hugh Jackman hosts this year’s ceremony for the first time.
• Bob Hope has hosted or co-hosted the Oscars 18 times, more than anyone else.
• The first awards were presented at a banquet dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood with an audience of less than 250 people.
• Winners nor their heirs may sell the statuettes without first offering to sell them back to the Academy for $1. If a winner refuses to agree to this stipulation, then the Academy keeps the statuette.
• The youngest person to ever receive an Oscar was 5-year-old Shirley Temple in 1934; it was an honorary Oscar.
• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button leads this year’s nominations with a total of 13.
• During World War II, the Oscars were made out of plaster to conserve metal and todays are made of gold-plated britannium on a black metal base. It depicts a knight holding a crusader’s sword standing on a reel of film with five spokes.

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

Houston We HAD A Problem!!!

Hey Guys,

The Blogger site is back up!!! Yay! They had a few technical difficulties over the last few days hence - causing me NOT to be able to post anything new!!!! YIKES! Obviously the site is back up and running and I'm ready to let my fingers do some dancing on my keyboard.

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

Spring Forward - Fall Back!

Don't forget it's that time of year again - Daylight Savings. So set your clocks ahead tonight and try to get some rest!

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

Airborne Comes Clean

When symptoms of the common cold hit have you ever reached for Airborne – the herbal supplement that advertised it helps fight off colds? I have and I swear it works! Therefore I was surprised to learn that Airborne, created by a second-grade teacher, will pay $23.3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought against the company for false advertising.

According to CSPI senior nutritionist David Schardt, "There's no credible evidence that what's in Airborne can prevent colds or protect you from a germy environment." He went on to say, "Airborne is basically on overpriced, run-of-the-mill vitamin pill that's been cleverly, but deceptively, marketed."

The defendants, Airborne, have “deni[ed] any wrongdoing or illegal conduct” however they “have agreed to settle the litigation,” says a recorded message at the toll-free number of the class-action settlement administrator.

Although Airborne may not fight off colds I think the product still cannot hurt... they are herbal supplements after all! I may not pay the high dollar for the little plastic tube filled with twelve chalky tablets but I will definitely make use of the extra remedy left over in my medicine cabinet. What do you think? After this new finding will you still use Airborne? What other health products on the market do you think run the risk of being fraud?

For more information about how to receive a refund log onto:
Airborne Health Settlement


Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

Your Heart’s Meow!

Are you a cat or dog person? While a dog may be a “Man’s Best Friend” owning a domestic feline may have its benefits! According to a study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference owning a cat may lower one’s risk of dying from a heart attack.

Author Dr. Adnan Qureshi, executive director of the Minnesota Stroke Institute, says, “There isn’t enough evidence to recommend [owning a cat] as a standard practice. But the flip side is that unlike other medical interventions, which have a risk and a cost associated with it, this has minimal risk and isn’t as costly. There’s not much harm to it.”

So if you have been considering adopting a furry friend remember your heart my thank you now and again in the future for not only providing it companionship but also its longevity in this world!

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

REWIND!!!

Cortney Bailey Hosts the 18th Annual "Night of 100 Stars" in Diamonds by Linda Kim

I’m rewinding back to the “Night of 100 Stars” - Oscar Night – so that you can view the LIVE internet videos. So if you have two hours of your life (right who has two hours???) sit back and enjoy the LIVE footage! If you are limited to a few minutes (like most of us) just fast-forward and stop when you see a celeb that catches your eye!

A few things to know:

1. Clearly we are having a fun time…hey you have to when it’s LIVE!

2. Celeb interviews start around 38 minutes in. P.S. The longer you view the better the celebs get…however some of the non-celeb interviews are pretty darn entertaining…esp. the stocker interview!! It still cracks me up!

3. Bear with me on the first few minutes of the first video! We had microphone and camera issues!!! If you fast – forward to about the 20 minute mark the feed picks up a little more!

4. The second video features veteran entertainment reporter/ correspondent John Pattyson on the Red Carpet! I was thrilled to get to work with him! You will see me pop in and out of the video half way though because I was conducting other interviews at the time! Click below to watch:

Click Here To Watch Night of 100 Stars!

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

He Kissed and I'm Telling!

Yes, awkward moments even happen to A-List Celebrities on the Red Carpet at the Oscars! Watch as Garey Busey kisses Jennifer Garner on the neck and almost tongue-ties Ryan Seacrest:



Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort

2008 Night of 100 Stars!

The 2008 "Night of 100 Stars" Red Carpet was a LIVE 2-hour IPTV Broadcast. As celebrities took their stroll down the red carpet, lights flashed and various media outlets went to work interviewing their subjects. After the red carpet was rolled up tight stars and guests alike were ushered to the Beverly Hills Hotel's beautiful ballroom for a lavish dinner as they watched their fellow peers take home their golden statue! What a glamourous night it was!

In the above photo I am interviewing actor Scott Elrod from the hit TV show "Men in Trees." I am also dripping in Fifteen Carrots - yes I said FIFTEEN - of Diamonds by Linda Kim.

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a Cort

Can't Rain On This Parade...It's The Oscars!

Even though showers are in the forecast this is one parade that will not be rained on! Tonight is the biggest night in Hollywood …Oscar night! All the glamour, lights and stars will be in full force as they grace the red carpet for the most exciting show in tinsel town!

Who will take home the little golden man this year is uncertain but having a good time after the show wraps is a sure thing! Even though the famous Vanity Fair party has been canceled there are still plenty of other venues for the stars to kick up their heels!

I’ll be at the Beverly Hills Hotel covering the action there! So if your name is on the list make sure you find me in action… who knows maybe my crew's cameras will catch you groovin’ down and we’ll let you be the next one to light up the silver screen!

Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort