Sunday, 30 December 2012

Halle Berry And Her Amazing Complexion - Huffington Post

Halle Berry And Her Amazing Complexion

The Huffington Post | By Michelle Persad Posted: 12/27/2012 8:59 am EST

It could be argued that Halle Berry is the sexiest woman alive (her orange bikini from "Die Another Day" is proof). The Ohio native got her start modeling and starring in beauty pageants and went on to win Miss Teen All American in 1985 and Miss Ohio USA in 1986. Berry, who famously lived in a homeless shelter before she made it big, is now one of the highest-paid stars in Hollywood (thanks to gigs in films like "Monsters Ball" and "Swordfish"). In between red carpet appearances and award shows, this A-lister has been romantically linked to a slew of gorgeous men like model Gabriel Aubry (with whom she has a child), while also being noted for her killer sense of style and near-perfect complexion.

In this 1999 photograph (we know, this could have been taken yesterday) Halle looks absolutely stunning. Her signature short hairdo is coiffed to perfection, and the golden color brightens up her face. Berry's lashes look a hundred miles long and her lips look as full as ever with her shiny lipgloss. We love her dramatic stud earrings and her delicate lace top -- she looks so feminine and ethereal. It's settled, she is the sexiest woman alive.

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Saturday, 29 December 2012

Back in her mother's arms! Halle scoops up her sleepy daughter Nahla after Parisian holiday with Olivier Martinez

Back in her mother's arms! Halle Berry scoops up her sleepy daughter Nahla after Parisian holiday with Olivier Martinez

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 07:13, 29 December 2012 | UPDATED: 07:13, 29 December 2012

She spent Christmas in Paris with her fiancee, Olivier Martinez.

But Halle Berry was undoubtedly missing her little girl, Nahla, during the lovers' getaway.

The 46-year-old actress scooped up her sleepy four-year-old daughter and carried the youngster on her hip as they made their way through a New York City airport after a joyous reunion on Friday.

Fast asleep: Halle Berry reunites with her daughter Nahla after spending Christmas apart as they arrive at JFK airport in New York City on Friday

Halle looked tired after a long-haul flight herself, although her complexion was flawless even without a scrap of make-up.

The actress dressed down in tight leather pants, a black sweater, grey scarf and black coat, while Nahla was dressed adorably in head-to-toe pink and orange striped pants.

The curly-haired daughter of Halle and ex-partner Gabriel Aubry sweetly leaned her head on her mother's shoulder, while the actress leaned her cheek against her little girl's forehead and walked through JFK airport.

Noticeably absent was Halle's fiance, French actor Olivier.

Missed you! Halle leaned her cheek against Nahla's forehead as they made their way through the airport

Pretty in pink: Nahla was dressed adorably in head-to-toe pink

The couple were pictured several times taking in the sights around his native Paris while Nahla spent Christmas with her dad in the U.S.

It seemed earlier this week, however, that the holidays without her little girl had started to take a toll on Halle, who was seen looking decidedly miserable even on a walk through the City of Lights on Thursday, even while holding her handsome man's hand.

Halle and Olivier have had a difficult few months that would any relationship to the test.

The actor had been hoping to return to his home country permanently with his American fiance, both of whom would like to trade in the Hollywood lifestyle for more low profile one.

Miserable: Halle Berry and fiance Olivier Martinez looked downcast as they strolled together in Paris on Thursday

The Frenchmen told Interview magazine he has no desire to be a movie star: 'My goal is just… to get some interesting parts and make enough money to live free.'

'Otherwise, to be a movie star, it's a lot of compromise and also a lot of headaches.'

Halle has been embroiled in a bitter custody battle with her ex, 36-year-old Canadian model Gabriel, and recently lost a legal challenge to move to France permanently with her daughter.

The actress was ostentatiously carrying a child's pink pig backpack as she arrived in France, suggesting that she wanted to keep her daughter as close to her as possibly during this enforced absence. The ghost of a smile: Halle raised a grin at one point as the couple strolled through the City of Lights

The ghost of a smile: Halle raised a grin at one point as the couple strolled through the City of Lights

As the pair walked through the arrivals terminal at the Charles De Gaulle airport Olivier pumped the air victoriously perhaps indicating that he was happy to finally be back on home turf after a difficult few months.

At least the couple have had a more peaceful Christmas holiday than their Thanksgiving during which Halle's ex Gabriel Aubry was involved in a brutal brawl with Martinez.

The incident occurred during a custody hand over at her Hollywood Hills home in which Aubry alleged Martinez said: 'You’re going to Paris or I’m going to kill you... You’re going to Paris, you’re going to get your 20 grand a month in child support.'

Aubry was found by police to be the aggressor in the incident but charges against him were dropped.

Home in L.A.: Nahla held her dad, Gabriel Aubry's hand, as they walked around The Grove in Los Angeles back in March

Thursday, 27 December 2012

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez look less than merry as they wander around Paris together

Missing Nahla? Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez look less than merry as they wander around Paris together

By AMELIA PROUD

PUBLISHED: 22:18, 27 December 2012 | UPDATED: 22:18, 27 December 2012

They arrived in Paris just in time for Christmas.

And Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez wasted no time in getting up and out as the couple were seen happily strolling through the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood on Sunday.

But it seems that a Christmas without her little girl has started to take it's toll on Halle and her beau, both 46, as when they stepped out on Thursday, they looked thoroughly miserable.

Miserable: Halle Berry and fiance Olivier Martinez looked downcast as they strolled together in Paris on Thursday

Nahla, five, has remained in Los Angeles with her father, Gabriel Aubry, 36, for the festivities and as any parent will tell you, Christmas without your child is hard.

No doubt the idea of a romantic trip to Paris with your beau must've seemed just the ticket to take her mind of it but Halle's face suggests this didn't work.

Halle and Olivier have had a difficult few months that would any relationship to the test.

Paris native Olivier had been hoping to return to his home country permanently with his American fiance, both of whom would like to trade in the Hollywood lifestyle for more low profile one.

The Frenchmen told Interview magazine he has no desire to be a movie star: 'My goal is just… to get some interesting parts and make enough money to live free.'

The ghost of a smile: Halle raised a grin at one point, but it never made it to their eyes

Difficult time: It's hard for a parent to be away from a young child, especially at Christmas

'Otherwise, to be a movie star, it's a lot of compromise and also a lot of headaches.'

Halle has been embroiled in a bitter custody battle with her ex, Canadian model Gabriel Aubry, and recently lost a legal challenge to move to France permanently with her daughter.

The actress was ostentatiously carrying a child's pink pig backpack as she arrived in France, suggesting that she wanted to keep her daughter as close to her as possibly during this enforced absence,

Eyes down: While Olivier seems pleased to be back on home turf, Halle's mind appears to be elsewhere

At least the couple have had a more peaceful Christmas holiday than their Thanksgiving during which Halle's ex Gabriel Aubry was involved in a brutal brawl with Martinez.

The incident occurred during a custody hand over at her Hollywood Hills home in which Aubry alleged Martinez said: 'You’re going to Paris or I’m going to kill you....You’re going to Paris, you’re going to get your 20 grand a month in child support.'

Aubry was found by police to be the aggressor in the incident but charges against him were dropped last week.

Last week Halle made sure to spend some quality with her little girl before leaving for the holidays treating Nahla to an outing to see Disney On Ice.

Monday, 24 December 2012

Merry Christmas Halle

Christmas in Paris for Loved-up Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez

Christmas in Paris! Loved-up Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez begin their French vacation with some romantic sightseeing

By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED:23:00, 23 December 2012| UPDATED:23:01, 23 December 2012
They arrived in Paris only yesterday.
But Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez wasted no time in getting up and out on Sunday as the couple were seen happily strolling through the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood.
Wearing a pair of leather trousers under a blue wool duffel coat, the Cloud Atlas actress smiled and blew kisses to a fan.

Happy holidays: The couple started off their Christmas break with some sightseeing

I love Paris! Halle blows a kiss to some fans

Halle, 46, is spending the holidays in the French capital with her fiance, Dark Tide actor Olivier, while her daughter Nahla remains in Los Angeles with her father.
Walking hand-in-hand, the couple visited the historic church of St-Germain des Pres where philosopher René Descartes is buried.
Halle and Olivier have had a difficult few months that would any relationship to the test, but as they strolled through the 6th arrondissment, they looked more in love than ever.

Paris is for lovers: The couple chatted as they trolled through the 6th arrondissement

Paris native Olivier had been hoping to return to his home country permanently with his American fiance, both of whom would like to trade in the Hollywood lifestyle for more low profile one.
The Frenchmen told Interview magazine he has no desire to be a movie star: 'My goal is just… to get some interesting parts and make enough money to live free.'
'Otherwise, to be a movie star, it's a lot of compromise and also a lot of headaches.'

Tour guide: The Frenchman seemed to be relishing showing Halle the sights

Christmas carols: The pair visited Paris' oldest church, St-Germain des Pres

Sunday, 23 December 2012

Halle Berry lands in French capital with Oliver Martinez, carrying Nahla's farmyard rucksack

This little piggy went to Paris! Halle Berry lands in French capital with Oliver Martinez, carrying Nahla's farmyard rucksack

By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED:20:33, 22 December 2012| UPDATED:12:02, 23 December 2012

She recently lost a legal battle to move to France permanently with her daughter Nahla.
And on Saturday morning a wistful looking Halle Berry landed in Paris for Christmas with her Gallic fiance Olivier Martinez - but without her 5-year-old.
While the couple were traveling alone, Halle was ostentatiously carrying a child's pink pig backpack, seemingly indicating that she would be joined by her daughter later in the holiday.

Home for the holidays: After months in Los Angeles, Olivier Martinez touches down in his native France

Holding hands tightly, the couple are probably hoping for a more peaceful Christmas holiday than their Thanksgiving during which Halle's ex Gabriel Aubry was involved in a brutal brawl with Martinez.
The incident occurred during a custody hand over at her Hollywood Hills homein which Aubry alleged Martinez said: 'You’re going to Paris or I’m going to kill you....You’re going to Paris, you’re going to get your 20 grand a month in child support.'
Aubry was found by police to be the aggressor in the incident but charges against him were dropped last week.

Missing Nahla: Halle Berry looked sombre as she arrived in Paris with out her daughter

Vive la France! Olivier seemed triumphant as the couple walked through the arrivals terminal

As the pair walked through the arrivals terminal at the Charles De Gaulle airport Olivier, 42, pumped the air victoriously perhaps indicating that he was happy to finally be back on home turf after a difficult few months.
Wearing a padded black jacket, skinny black jeans and a pair of buckles boots the Oscar winning actress did manage a smile for her love of two years.
And with Nahla rumoured to be flying in to join the couple at a later date, it seems the couple have wrangled some concession from model Aubry and avoided the opportunity for any more trouble during the upcoming handover.

Piggy in the middle: Olivier Martinez has been thrust in the middle of a bitter custody battle

Last week Halle made sure to spend some quality with her little girl before leaving for the holidays treating Nahla to an outing to see Disney On Ice.
Halle, Olivier and four-year-old Nahla were spotted at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday and looked like they were doing their best to put their recent troubles behind them.
They seemed to be putting the little girl first and concentrating on giving her the perfect Christmas instead of bitterly squabbling over custody rights with Halle's ex Aubry.

Gentle now: Olivier Martinez tenderly enteracts with Nahla as he and Halle Berry treat the four-year-old to Diseny on Ice at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on Thursday night

At one point Olivier, 46, touched his own face gently while talking to Nahla - possibly pointing at an old scar or blemish.
Then Halle bought her little girl a purple princess crown and the cute curly-haired youngster eagerly put it on and happily sat through the rest of the show.
The Oscar winning actress was wearing black jeans, a black baggy jumper and black flat knee high boots.

Disney princess: Little Nahla donned a purple crown as she watched the show with her controversial mother and her partner

Happy family: The festive outing was the same day it was announced Nahla's father Gabriel Aubry will not be charged with any crime following his brutal brawl with Martinez

Hand in hand: The trio all held hands as they walked through the venue

Saturday, 22 December 2012

Halle Berry and Chaka Khan to receive BET Honors in 2013

Halle Berry, Chaka Khan to receive BET Honors in 2013

Published Friday, Dec 21 2012, 21:14 GMT | By Justin Harp

Halle Berry and Chaka Khan are to receive special awards at the 2013 BET Honors.

The stars are two of a group of African-American luminaries to be honoured for their contributions to culture at the upcoming ceremony.

Halle Berry at the 'Cloud Atlas' premiere arrival at the Princess of Wales Theatre during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, former Venture Records executive Clarence Avant and preacher and Sparkle producer TD Jakes will receive tributes.

The cable channel began its BET Honors gala in 2008 and has since paid homage to the likes of Alicia Keys, Tyler Perry, Whitney Houston, Jamie Foxx and Iman.

Gabrielle Union is to host next year's event, with special appearances by other celebrities also scheduled.

BET Honors is taped on January 12 in Washington DC and will air on the network on February 11.

Thursday, 20 December 2012

Halle plays it for laughs as it is revealed she is Ellen DeGeneres' Christmas mascot

It's Holly Berry! Halle plays it for laughs as it is revealed she is Ellen DeGeneres' Christmas mascot

By MONTY ARCHIBALD

PUBLISHED: 21:37, 19 December 2012 | UPDATED: 08:04, 20 December 2012

Her public profile has taken a bit of a battering in recent months.

So no doubt Halle Berry will be hoping her comedy appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show as her Christmas mascot will help restore some of her lost popularity.

The crowd were left in stitches when she recorded her appearance as Holly Berry for her shock appearance on the popular daytime chat show.

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Good golly Miss Holly: Halle Berry played it for laughs when she appeared as the Ellen DeGeneres Show's Christmas mascot

Just who was playing the character was kept a mystery as it regularly rampaged onto the stage for a festive 12 Days of Christmas skit, but its identity will be finally revealed on January 3.

The Catwoman favourite certainly seemed to have found her level as she larked around on the set, much to the amusement of the studio audience.

But it was not as easy as it looked for the 46-year-old to get in character for the jolly role.

For her transformation was revealed in backstage photographs showing her getting ready, with the first step making sure she was well hydrated as she was sure to lose plenty of fluids while dressed in the stifling costume.

The X-Men star then wore a smile of slight trepidation of her face as the main part of the costume was lowered over her head.

Getting juiced: Halle made sure she was well hydrated before putting on the stiflingly hot costume

Berry excited: The Monster's Ball favourite wore a wry smile as she got ready to don the outfit

Given her success as Holly Berry though, she would surely not would be short of offers from sports franchises if she decided to make a career out of being a costumed mascot.

Halle has been a regular fixture in the news in recent months due to her ongoing custody dispute with former partner Gabriel Aubry, who won a fight to stop her moving to France with their four-year-old daughter Nahla in November.

The acrimony reached a low point when Gabriel was involved in a brawl with her current squeeze Olivier Martinez which resulted in him being hospitalised on the American Thanksgiving holiday.

However a police probe into the incident was dropped after Halle, Olivier and Gabriel's attorneys all agreed to settle the matter to avoid a messy criminal trial.

Very helpful: Enthusiastic Ellen could not resist lending a hand as the glamorous actress pulled on the outfit

Transpiration complete: Connoisseurs of the actress' work will surely agree it is her finest costume since Catwoman

Saturday, 15 December 2012

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez take Nahla to Disney On Ice in show of togetherness

Playing happy families: Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez take Nahla to Disney On Ice in show of togetherness

By Hazel Cole
PUBLISHED:07:31, 15 December 2012| UPDATED:07:31, 15 December 2012

After it emerged that Gabriel Aubry would not be charged with any offence following his brutal brawl with Oliver Martinez, the French actor and Halle Berry took Nahla to Disney On Ice in a bid to look like the perfect little family.
Halle, Olivier and four-year-old Nahla was spotted at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday and looked like they were doing their best to put their recent troubles behind them.
They seemed to be putting the little girl first and concentrating on giving her the perfect Christmas instead of bitterly squabbling over custody rights with Halle's ex Aubry.

Gentle now: Olivier Martinez tenderly enteracts with Nahla as he and Halle Berry treat the four-year-old to Diseny on Ice at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on Thursday night

Disney princess: Little Nahla donned a purple crown as she watched the show with her controversial mother and her partner

Her cropped hair was styled in a semi quiff and she accessorised with a patterned scarf.
Luckily the little girl seemed unaware of the tension surrounding her parents.
It emerged earlier in same day that the case against Aubry, who was charged with assault following the Thanksgiving altercation, will be settled out of court.
Aubry, who was scheduled to be arraigned in court on charges of misdemeanor battery Thursday morning, will instead meet with Martinez at a hearing at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, according to spokesman Frank Mateljan.
Mateljan told E! News: 'They have decided to schedule a City Attorney’s Office hearing in this matter.'
'We are in the process of contacting the parties to set up that hearing.
'Mr. Aubrey’s counsel has been informed that Thursday's court date will be vacated.'

Happy family: The festive outing was the same day it was announced Nahla's father Gabriel Aubry will not be charged with any crime following his brutal brawl with Martinez

Hand in hand: The trio all held hands as they walked through the venue

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Halle Berry: Cloud Atlas was ambitious

Halle Berry - Halle Berry: Cloud Atlas was ambitious

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Halle Berry: Cloud Atlas was ambitious

Halle Berry was astonished at the ideas directors Tom Tykwer and Andy and Lana Wachowski had for 'Cloud Atlas' and was unsure if they'd be able to successfully pull it off.
Halle Berry thought 'Cloud Atlas' was far too ambitious at first.
The Oscar-winning actress was initially dubious about working with co-directors Tom Tykwer and Andy and Lana Wachowski in the drama adapted from David Mitchell's novel, which brings together several narratives to explore the interconnectedness of the human race.
She said: ''It was very ambitious. Something I had never read before. It was a challenge to do something unique that would test everybody in new ways. I thought, 'Wow, if they can pull this off and do it all independently, and get to really have their vision...' ''
Reminiscing about first meeting the directors, Halle added: ''I had a poster of '2001: A Space Odyssey' on the wall when I met with them. They said, 'I wanna make that'. I said, 'Are you out of your f**king mind?!... I'm in!' ''
The film - which also stars Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent and Susan Sarandon - uses heavy prosthetics to tell the story of several inter-connected characters throughout time, but although the shoot was tough, Halle's co-star Tom Hanks insisted the mood on set was far from glum.
Tom enthused: ''From the get-go we knew it was going to be very big. That the engineering was going to be tough. That the logistics were going to be very hard. They seemed so happy to see us every morning. It wasn't like, here comes Mr. Wacky-head, who's going to shout out his jokes. It was, 'You're here! We get to have more fun!' ''

Denzel Washington, Halle Berry Nominated for NAACP Image Awards—Plus the Complete List of Nominees

Denzel Washington, Halle Berry Nominated for NAACP Image Awards—Plus the Complete List of Nominees -Eonline

by Bruna Nessif Tue., Dec. 11, 2012 6:00 PM PST

NAACP nominations, Denzel Washington, Flight, Halle Berry, Cloud Atlas, Lenny Kravitz, Hunger Games, Jamie Foxx, Django Unchained

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Awards season is upon us, which means nomination announcements for the Critics' Choice, Grammys and SAG Awards—just to name a few—just to name a few—and on Tuesday, another prestigious organization released its list of nominees.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which honors diversity in the arts, announced their nominations for the 44th annual NAACP Image Awards, scheduled to air Feb. 1 on NBC.
So who made the cut?

Check out 18 years of SAG winners before tomorrow's nominations
Flight, Django Unchained, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Red Tails and Tyler Perry's Good Deeds are up for outstanding motion picture.
Noms for outstanding actor in a motion picture include Denzel Washington for Flight, Jamie Foxx for Django Unchained, Morgan Freeman for The Magic of Belle Isle, Suraj Sharma for Life of Pi and Tyler Perry for Alex Cross. Halle Berry is nominated for outstanding actress in a motion picture for her role in Cloud Atlas, along with Viola Davis for Won't Back Down, Emayatzy Corinealdi for Middle of Nowhere, Loretta Devine for In the Hive, and Quvenzhane Wallis for Beasts of the Southern Wild.
The Hunger Games' Lenny Kravitz and Amandla Stenberg are up for supporting awards, along with Don Cheadle for Flight, Django Unchained's Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington, Phylicia Rashad for Tyler Perry's Good Deads and Taraji P. Henson for Think Like a Man.
Over on the TV side, Glee, Modern Family, The Game, The Mindy Project and The Soul Man were nominated for outstanding comedy series, while Boardwalk Empire, Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Treme and True Blood snagged outstanding drama series noms.

Here's the complete list of nominees for the 44th annual NAACP Image Awards:

TELEVISION
Outstanding Comedy Series
• Glee
• Modern Family
• The Game
• The Mindy Project
• The Soul Man

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
• Anthony Anderson, Guys with Kids
• Damon Wayans, Jr., Happy Endings
• Don Cheadle, House of Lies
• Donald Faison, The Exes
• Hosea Chanchez, The Game

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series
• Amber Riley, Glee
• Cassi Davis, Tyler Perry's House of Payne
• Kellita Smith, The First Family
• Tatyana Ali, Love That Girl
• Wendy Raquel Robinson, The Game

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
• Aziz Ansari, Parks and Recreation
• Craig Robinson, The Office
• Donald Glover, Community
• Lance Gross, Tyler Perry's House of Payne
• Tracy Morgan, 30 Rock

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
• Anna Deavere Smith, Nurse Jackie
• Gabourey Sidibe, The Big C
• Gladys Knight, The First Family
• Rashida Jones, Parks and Recreation
• Vanessa Williams, Desperate Housewives

Outstanding Drama Series
• Boardwalk Empire
• Grey's Anatomy
• Scandal
• Treme
• True Blood

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
• Dulé Hill, Psych
• Hill Harper, CSI: NY
• LL Cool J, NCIS: Los Angeles
• Michael Clarke Duncan, The Finder
• Wendell Pierce, Treme

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series
• Chandra Wilson, Grey's Anatomy
• Kerry Washington, Scandal
• Khandi Alexander, Treme
• Regina King, Southland
• Sandra Oh, Grey's Anatomy

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
• Clarke Peters, Treme
• Dev Patel, The Newsroom
• Omar Epps, House M.D.
• Rockmond Dunbar, Sons of Anarchy
• Rocky Carroll, NCIS

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
• Archie Panjabi, The Good Wife
• Joy Bryant, Parenthood
• Loretta Devine, Grey's Anatomy
• Lucy Liu, Southland
• Rutina Wesley, True Blood

Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
• Abducted: The Carlina White Story
• Hallmark Hall of Fame's FIRELIGHT
• Raising Izzie
• Steel Magnolias
• Sugar Mommas

Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
• Afemo Omilami, Steel Magnolias
• Cuba Gooding Jr., Hallmark Hall of Fame's FIRELIGHT
• Michael Jai White, Somebody's Child
• Rockmond Dunbar, Raising Izzie
• Tory Kittles, Steel Magnolias

Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special
• Alfre Woodard, Steel Magnolias
• Jill Scott, Steel Magnolias
• Keke Palmer, Abducted: The Carlina White Story
• Phylicia Rashad, Steel Magnolias
• Queen Latifah, Steel Magnolias

Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
• Aaron D. Spears, The Bold and the Beautiful
• Erik Valdez, General Hospital
• James Reynolds, Days of Our Lives
• Kristoff St. John, The Young and the Restless
• Rodney Saulsberry, The Bold and the Beautiful

Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
• Angell Conwell, The Young and the Restless
• Julia Pace Mitchell, The Young and the Restless
• Kristolyn Lloyd, The Bold and the Beautiful
• Shenell Edmonds, One Life to Live
• Tatyana Ali, The Young and the Restless

Outstanding News/ Information-(Series or Special)
• Ask Obama Live: An MTV Interview with The President
• Judge Mathis
• Save My Son with Dr. Steve Perry
• Unsung
• Washington Watch with Roland Martin

Outstanding Talk Series
• Don't Sleep!
• Oprah's Lifeclass
• Oprah's Next Chapter
• The View
• Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell

Outstanding Reality Series
• Dancing with the Stars
• Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
• The X Factor
• Tia & Tamera
• Welcome to Sweetie Pie's

Outstanding Variety Series or Special
• Black Girls Rock
• Oprah and the Legendary Cast of Roots 35 Years Later
• Oprah's Master Class
• The First Graduating Class: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
• Verses & Flow

Outstanding Children's Program
• Degrassi
• Kasha and the Zulu King
• The Legend of Korra
• The TeenNick HALO Awards 2012
• The Weight of the Nation for Kids

Outstanding Performance in a Youth/ Children's Program-(Series or Special)
• China Anne McClain, A.N.T. Farm
• Keke Palmer, Winx Club
• Loretta Devine, Doc McStuffins
• Nick Cannon, The TeenNick HALO Awards 2012
• Tyler James, Williams Let It Shine

RECORDING
Outstanding New Artist
• Elle Varner
• Gary Clark, Jr.
• Lianne La Havas
• Melanie Amaro
• The OMG Girlz

Outstanding Male Artist
• Bruno Mars
• Lupe Fiasco
• Miguel
• Trey Songz
• Usher

Outstanding Female Artist
• Alicia Keys
• Elle Varner
• Estelle
• Missy Elliott
• Tamela Mann

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration
• Chuck D, Johnny Juice, Will.i.am, Herbie Hancock
• fun. feat. Janelle Monae
• Lupe Fiasco feat. Guy Sebastian
• Mary Mary
• Ne-Yo, Herbie Hancock, Johnny Rzeznik, Delta Rae, Natasha Bedingfield

Outstanding Jazz Album
• Bone Appetit [Vol. 1 and 2], Jeff Bradshaw
• Dreams, Brian Culbertson
• Renaissance, Marcus Miller
• Seeds From The Underground, Kenny Garrett
• The Preservation Hall 50th Anniversary Collection, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Outstanding Gospel Album-(Traditional or Contemporary)
• Best Days, Tamela Mann
• Go Get It, Mary Mary
• God, Love & Romance, Fred Hammond
• I Win, Marvin Sapp
• Le'Andria Johnson, The Experience, Le'Andria Johnson

Outstanding World Music Album
• Ayah Ye! Moving Train, KG Omulo
• Country, God, Or The Girl, K'NAAN
• Diversionary, Brother B
• Wonderful Life, Estelle

Outstanding Music Video
• "Adorn," Miguel
• "Girl On Fire," Alicia Keys
• "Locked Out Of Heaven," Bruno Mars
• "This Christmas," CeeLo Green
• "You're On My Mind," KEM

Outstanding Song
• "Be Mine for Christmas," KEM
• "Glorify the King," KEM
• "I Look To You," Whitney Houston and R. Kelly
• "Locked Out Of Heaven," Bruno Mars
• "You're On My Mind," KEM

Outstanding Album
• Bad - 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, Michael Jackson
• Girl On Fire, Alicia Keys
• I Will Always Love You: The Best Of Whitney Houston, Whitney Houston
• On the Shoulders of Giants -The Soundtrack, Chuck D, Will.i.am, Herbie Hancock, Nikki Yannofsky
• Perfectly Imperfect, Elle Varner

LITERATURE
Outstanding Literary Work-Fiction
• A Wish and a Prayer: A Blessings Novel, Beverly Jenkins
• Destiny's Divas, Victoria Christopher Murray
• Silent Cry, Dywane Birch
• The Reverend's Wife, Kimberla Lawson Roby
• The Secret She Kept, ReShonda Tate Billingsley

Outstanding Literary Work-Non-Fiction
• Fraternity, Diane Brady
• Guest of Honor: Booker T. Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and the White House Dinner That Shocked a Nation, Deborah Davis
• Power Concedes Nothing: One Woman's Quest for Social Justice in America, from the Courtroom to the Kill Zones, Connie Rice
• The Courage to Hope, Shirley Sherrod
• The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court, Jeffrey Toobin

Outstanding Literary Work-Debut Author
• A Cupboard Full of Coats, Yvvette Edwards
• Antebellum, R. Kayeen Thomas
• Congo: Spirit of Darkness, Mayi Ngwala
• Nikki G: A Portrait of Nikki Giovanni in Her Own Words, Darryl L. Lacy
• The Sister Accord: 51 Ways To Love Your Sister, Sonia Jackson Myles

Outstanding Literary Work-Biography/ Auto-Biography
• Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change, John Lewis
• Interventions: A Life in War and Peace, Kofi Annan
• The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo, Tom Reiss
• The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities, Will Allen
• The One: The Life and Music of James Brown, RJ Smith

Outstanding Literary Work-Instructional
• 12 Ways to Put Money in Your Pocket Every Month Without A Part Time Job; The Skinny Book That Makes Your Wallet Fat, Jennifer Matthews
• Formula 50: A 6-Week Workout and Nutrition Plan That Will Transform Your Life, 50 Cent
• Health First: The Black Woman's Wellness Guide, Eleanor Hinton Hoytt, Hilary Beard
• It's Complicated (But It Doesn't Have to Be): A Modern Guide to Finding and Keeping Love, Paul Carrick Brunson
• The No Excuse Guide to Success: No Matter What Your Boss or Life Throws at You, Jim Smith, Jr.

Outstanding Literary Work-Poetry
• "Hurrah's Nest," Arisa White
• "Maybe the Saddest Thing," Marcus Wicker
• "Speak Water," Truth Thomas
• "The Ground," Rowan Ricardo Phillips
• "Thrall," Natasha Trethewey

Outstanding Literary Work-Children
• Fifty Cents and a Dream, Jabari Asim (Author), Bryan Collier (Illustrator)
• Harlem's Little Blackbird, Renee Watson (Author), Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
• In the Land of Milk and Honey, Joyce Carol Thomas (Author), Floyd Cooper (Illustrator)
• Indigo Blume and the Garden City, Kwame Alexander
• What Color is My World?, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Author), Raymons Obstfeld (Author), A.G. Ford (Illustrator)

Outstanding Literary Work-Youth/Teens
• Fire in the Streets, Kekla Magoon
• Obama Talks Back: Global Lessons-A Dialogue With America's Young Leaders, Gregory Reed
• Pinned, Sharon G. Flake
• The Diary of B. B. Bright, Possible Princess, Alice Randall (Author), Caroline Williams (Author), Shadra Strickland (Illustrator)
• The Mighty Miss Malone, Christopher Paul Curtis (Wendy Lamb Books)

MOTION PICTURE
Outstanding Motion Picture
• Beasts of the Southern Wild
• Django Unchained
• Flight
• Red Tails
• Tyler Perry's Good Deeds

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture
• Denzel Washington, Flight
• Jamie Foxx, Django Unchained
• Morgan Freeman, The Magic of Belle Isle
• Suraj Sharma, Life of Pi
• Tyler Perry, Alex Cross

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
• Emayatzy Corinealdi, Middle of Nowhere
• Halle Berry, Cloud Atlas
• Loretta Devine, In The Hive
• Quvenzhané Wallis, Beasts of the Southern Wild
• Viola Davis, Won't Back Down

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
• David Oyelowo, Middle of Nowhere
• Don Cheadle, Flight
• Dwight Henry, Beasts of the Southern Wild
• Lenny Kravitz, The Hunger Games
• Samuel L. Jackson, Django Unchained

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
• Amandla Stenberg, The Hunger Games
• Gloria Reuben, Lincoln
• Kerry Washington, Django Unchained
• Phylicia Rashad, Tyler Perry's Good Deeds
• Taraji P. Henson, Think Like a Man

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture
• Beasts of the Southern Wild
• Chico & Rita
• Red Tails
• Unconditional
• Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day

Outstanding International Motion Picture
• Chico & Rita
• For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada
• Special Forces
• The Intouchables
• The Raid: Redemption

DOCUMENTARY
Outstanding Documentary-(Theatrical or Television)
• Black Wings
• Brooklyn Castle
• First Position
• Marley
• On the Shoulders of Giants - The Story of the Greatest Team You've Never Heard Of

WRITING
Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series
• Karin Gist, House of Lies: "Mini-Mogul"
• Marc Wilmore, The Simpsons: "The Spy Who Learned Me"
• Michael Shipley, Last Man Standing: "High Expectations"
• Prentice Penny, Happy Endings: "Meet the Parrots"
• Vali Chandrasekaran, Robert Carlock, 30 Rock: "Murphy Brown Lied to Us"

Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series
• Cheo Hodari Coker, SouthLAnd: "God's Work"
• Janine Sherman Barrios, Criminal Minds: "The Pact"
• Shonda Rhimes, Grey's Anatomy: "Flight"
• Shonda Rhimes, Scandal: "Sweet Baby"
• Zoanne Clack, Grey's Anatomy: "This Magic Moment"

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture - (Theatrical or Television)
• Elizabeth Hunter, Abducted: The Carlina White Story
• John Gatins, Flight
• John Ridley, Aaron McGruder, Red Tails
• Keith Merryman, David A. Newman, Think Like a Man
• Ol Parker, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Halle Berry's Ex Gabriel Aubry 'Won't Face Criminal Charges Over Thanksgiving Fight With Olivier Martinez'

By Rebecca Merriman On December 13, 2012

Halle Berry's Ex Gabriel Aubry 'Won't Face Criminal Charges Over Thanksgiving Fight With Olivier Martinez'

Insiders claim police have decided to drop the case

Halle Berry's ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, will reportedly not face charges over his Thanksgiving Day fight with her current fiance Olivier Martinez.
The pair clashed last month reportedly over the on-going custody battle over Aubry and Berry's four year-old daughter Nahla. Both ended up in hospital following the incident with Martinez charged with assault. However the Canadian model has reportedly been told by police that he will not be criminally charged regarding the incident.
"Instead, the LA City Attorney's Office has decided to hold an informal hearing with Gabriel to discuss his brawl with Olivier Martinez," a source claimed.
The former couple reportedly called a “truce” following the scuffle for the sake of their daughter. Berry's lawyer Blair Berk told E! News in the week after the fight: "The parties have reached an amicable agreement”.

Halle and Olivier out in Los Angeles (WENN)

Despite settling one spat, the pair were reportedly back in court this week to discuss financial details of their custody agreement according to RadarOnline.
Meeting behind closed doors, Berry and Aubry reportedly decided on points "that included specific language about how none of the parties - Halle, Gabe or Olivier - would pursue criminal charges against the other."
"All sides managed to agree to satisfactory terms with the focus being on ending the mayhem for the sake of Halle and Gabriel's daughter Nahla," a source told the website.

Halle Berry's daughter Nahla gets playful as she lies down on the ground during windy beach stroll

Time for my nap! Halle Berry's daughter Nahla gets playful as she lies down on the ground during windy beach stroll

By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED:02:41, 10 December 2012| UPDATED:05:38, 10 December 2012
Halle Berry and her daughter Nahla headed out for some quality mother-daughter time on Sunday, and took a stroll along the picturesque coastline of Malibu.
Four-year-old was in a playful mood and was spotted laughing along with mother as she skipped barefoot along the sand.
At one point, it seem the combination of walking and the windy weather proved too much for the youngster - and she promptly decided to lie down for a rest on the sand.

Barefoot stroll: Halle Berry and Nahla enjoyed a stroll along the coastline in Malibu on Sunday

Tiring work: Nahla pretended to go to sleep during their walk as her smiling mother looked on

Halle was pictured giggling as she attempted to encourage her daughter back up onto her feet.
The duo enjoyed some one-on-one time together before heading to meet Halle's fiance Olivier Martinez, for lunch.
After dining at Geoffrey's, Halle left separately, while Olivier and Nahla were spotted leaving the eatery minutes after, with the youngster looking full of energy after her lunch.

Back on her feet: The youngster pulled a series of animated expressions and appeared to be having a great time with her mother

On Saturday Halle went on a night out with Martinez to watch the Juan Manuel Marquez versus Manny Pacquiao boxing match.
Halle, 46, and Olivier, also 46, apparently watched a televised version of the Las Vegas fight during their outing in Los Angeles.
It came just weeks after Martinez's Thanksgiving Day brawl with Halle's ex and Nahla's father, Gabriel Aubry.

Beach chic: Halle donned jeans and a grey see-through top over a brown number, complete with scarf and black jacket

Hat's off! Nahla, meanwhile, wore a bright pink coat and black leggings with a pair of novelty sunglasses

Olivier would have surely been in his element watching the match.
The French actor has always had a passion for boxing and and was taught how to fight by his father, who was a Spanish professional boxer.

During the match Marquez managed to knock out the hero of the Philippines on the sixth round.

Relaxing day: The actress was later spotted heading out to lunch in Malibu, slipping into a pair of knee-high boots

Joining in the fun: Olivier Martinez also joined the girls for lunch at Geoffrey's in Malibu

Running circles: Nahla was full of bean and apparently fortified after her lunch

Meanwhile, after his Thanksgiving brawl with Berry's ex, Olivier appears to finally be over his right hand injury.
French-Canadian Gabriel, 36, is also on the mend after having broken his rib and eye during the brutal melee.

The three stars have since come to an 'amicable agreement', according to Halle’s lawyer, Blair Berk, which he confirmed in a handwritten note to E! News.

Catch me if you can: Olivier chases after Nahla as Halle walks behind

Making a getaway: Halle is helped into her car by the valet as she depart the eatery

A source told TMZ that police are still concerned about Gabriel's ongoing anger issues, saying: 'It seems he's still having a hard time getting over his break up with Halle.'
Nahla has since been reunited with her model father and was spotted spending time with him last Friday.
And while Olivier will not be pursuing criminal charges against Aubry, a court hearing is still scheduled for December 13.

Blood sport: Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry reportedly watched the Juan Manuel Marquez versus Manny Pacquiao boxing match in Los Angeles last night

Blood sport: Olivier Martinez and Halle reportedly watched the Juan Manuel Marquez versus Manny Pacquiao boxing match in Los Angeles on Saturday night

Undercover: The couple tried their best to go incognito during the outing, Halle keeping her head down as she made her way to the couple's car

Big match: During the match, which took place in Las Vegas, Marquez managed to knock out the hero of the Philippines on the sixth round