Say what you will about the Golden Globes that took place on January 16, the awards show was entertaining, fashionable and surreal. Here’s a recap of the red carpet extravaganza: Queen Latifah, who hails from Newark, New Jersey, and stars in “Last Holiday” was a winner in a sleek teal gown. Dazzling in a strapless white column gown cinched at the waist, sporting Cartier teardrop-shaped earrings was Keira Knightley. Eva Longoria wore a Bob Mackie red gown. Hilary Swank was wearing a dramatic backless black dress, and everyone’s favorite star Jessica Alba turned heads in a black Versace. So there you have it, the favorite colors of the stars for the “2006” Golden Globe Awards were red, black, and white , with a few of them going rainbow. On the red carpet, rumors and speculations were also addressed to the stars. Hilary Swank, 31, and hubby Chad Lowe, 38, who recently announced their separation on Jan.9. told red carpet interviewers that the marriage is not over. Let’s hope the couple reconciles!  Then we all heard Russell Crowe announce that his wife Danielle Spencer is expecting their second child. The Globes have an outstanding track record at predicting the Oscars. Of course, the golden moments are when the winners are called. The winners walk up to the stage to receive the award, and at that precise moment you realize they are human beings too. They are not playing a character role in a movie. They are themselves. They are nervous. They stutter. Some even reach for their little piece of paper in their pocket for the acceptance thank-you speech. Yet, they always remember to thank the relatively small Hollywood Foreign Press, which has about 80 members, compared with the 5,800 movie professionals eligible to vote for the Oscars. The Oscar nominations come out on Jan. 31, with the awards show presented on Mar 5.Receiving an honorary Oscar this year is Robert Altman, 80, he has directed 86 movies, including “The Player”, and “M*A*S*H”.

Anthony Hopkins, 67, who prefers to be called Hopkins or Tony (not Sir or Anthony), was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Ever so humble and gracious, he delivered a heart-warming, compelling acceptance speech thanking the unnoticed behind-the-scenes crew, cameramen, and grips. He also shot down rumors. “I am not retiring”, he said. Those rumors are false. Every time I do think of taking a rest, work comes up. Previous recipients of the Cecil B. DeMille Award have included Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Michael Douglas.

Jamie Foxx, last year’s Best Actor winner for the movie “Ray”, will be a presenter at the 78^th Academy Awards Presentation. Foxx, who is flying high with his musical success, will be starring next in “Miami Vice”. TV critics are hoping that the Oscars are a bit more exciting this year. With more and more presenters being added to the show, let’s prove the TV critics wrong, by making this years show, entertaining and full of surprises.

You shouldn’t be surprised that Brad Pitt’s petition for Angelina Jolie’s children is now official; Maddox and Zahara now have the last name Jolie-Pitt. Are wedding bells just around the corner? When they are not jet-setting around the globe, Angelina, Brad, Maddox and Zahara, are residing in Brad’s oceanside Malibu home, People mag reports.

Last week I reported that “American Idol” was a huge success, the numbers prove it. The season premiere drew an average of 35.5 million viewers. The results show will be on March 15.

Rose’s Scoop: George Clooney, the handsome “Syriana”  Golden Globe winner denies rumors that he is dating Teri Hatcher.