I'M MAD!

I missed last week's episode of Mad Men. I'm a 'maddict'.

OSCARS UPDATE

Australian Heath Ledger was awarded Best Supporting Actor for the sensational role of The Joker in 'The Dark Night'. It was a bittersweet moment for Heath's family as his Father, Mother and Sister accepted the award on behalf of Heath's daughter Matilda; the Oscar to be held in trust until her 18th Birthday. Richard Wilkins, entertainment reporter for our local msn network said, "This was the crowning glory to an all too brief career".

On a high note, wasn't Kate Winslet's speech brilliant, calling for her Dad to whistle and he did! Such a great Oscars moment for prosperity. And Hugh Jackman really arrived on the world stage as the Academy Awards' host. Hugh was one of the big winners on the night and I'm sure there will be many accolades tomorrow.

OSCAR

I'm just about to sit down to watch the Oscars, hosted by our very own Hugh Jackman.  I've been following his career closely and years ago likened him to a young William Holden and knew he would go places.  Go Hugh!!

 

THANKS, ROBERTA

Love is in the air - John Hamilton 'In Black and White' Herald Sun Melbourne

Where is the love? It was all around at Hamer Hall on Thursday night when legendary American singer Roberta Flack, accompanied by her band and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, gave one of the great concerts.

Flack and her ensemble interrupted their Australian tour to perform the benefit and all proceeds from the $100-a-head night are going to the Victorian Bushfire Relief Appeal.

"I was devastated to hear of the desperate plight faced by so many people," said the diva. "I wanted to do something for those affected by these tragic fires and we approached the MSO with the idea."

From the first notes of her classic The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, she had the mood right.....beautiful, sad and reflective.

Meanwhile, 60 American fire recovery specialists are now on the ground at the front.

Thank you, Uncle Sam.