Buzz Briefs: Winehouse, Jennifer Garner
Winehouse Wins, But Arrives Too Late To Pick Up Award
Amy Winehouse has won a prestigious songwriting award for "Love Is a Losing Game" from her "Back to Black" album.
The song won the Ivor Novello award for best song musically and lyrically at a ceremony in London on Thursday. Her father, Mitch Winehouse, accepted the award after the 24-year-old singer-songwriter arrived too late to collect it in person.
Her song "Rehab," also from the "Back to Black" album, won a Novello last year.
The awards are given out annually by Britain's songwriting community.
Garner, Affleck Support Athletics
University of Charleston President Ed Welch says Garner and Affleck will serve as honorary hosts at a Sept. 19 fundraiser.
Garner says the University of Charleston was an "incredibly positive" influence on her when she was growing up in Charleston.
Welch says the university hopes to raise more than $500,000 at the fundraiser. The complex will house the school's basketball and volleyball programs and is projected to cost at least $20 million.
Ferrell, Stiller To Present MTV Movie Awards
They'll join previously announced presenters Lindsay Lohan, Steve Carell, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Seth Rogen and Megan Fox, among others.
Viewers can choose which films and stars will take home the golden popcorn trophy by voting for their favorites online. "Superbad" leads the nominees with five nods, followed by "Juno" with four. Other multiple nominees include "Enchanted," "Knocked Up," "Transformers" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End."
Fans have until Friday to cast their votes. Hosted by Mike Myers, the MTV Movie Awards will be broadcast live from the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City.
Ashlee Simpson: Uncomfortable Hearing Her Tunes At The Club
"Everybody stares at me like I'm supposed to dance or something," she told CosmoGIRL! "It's not like when you hear your song on the radio -- that's always awesome. But when you're out and your song's playing and everybody's staring at you, it's like, 'Uh, I'm not performing right now.' It's awkward."
Ex-Phish Frontman's Sentence Reduced
The musician had pleaded guilty to a felony charge for possessing painkillers without a prescription during a traffic stop in Washington County in December 2006. He faced up to three years in state prison if he failed the drug program, which he began in April 2007.
The 43-year-old's guilty plea was reduced to a misdemeanor Wednesday because he'll graduate the drug program next month and has completed community service. In January, he spent two days in jail for missing a scheduled drug counseling session.
The Richmond, Vt., resident lived in Saratoga Springs during treatment.
"Transformers" Megan Fox Dishes On New Love & Old Crush
Twenty-one year old "Transformers" star Megan Fox lights up the June/July cover of CosmoGIRL! with her undeniable beauty.
Not only is she lucky in the looks department, but she is also lucky in love.
She is thrilled to have settled down with 90210 heartthrob, Brian Austin Green.
"I met him when I was 18, and he was the first guy I'd been with where I was willing to sacrifice things about my life for the good of the relationship. ... He's not one of those guys who talks about strippers with his friends. I have so much respect for him because he's not like that. He's older and more mature," Fox admitted.
Although she is happy in love, she recalls her obsession with singer Justin Timberlake.
"When I first moved here, I was working out at Bally's. I look over and see this arm that looks really familiar. I'm looking at the arm and the watch and the muscles, and I know who this arm belongs to without even seeing it -- it's Justin Timberlake," Fox said. "I had the biggest crush on him when I was a kid. Even at 18, my crush was lingering. I had a complete heart attack. I screamed and called my mom, my best friend, and my sister."