25.02.08

Hansard Gets The Oscar. Go Wan Outspan! Irish singer Glen Hansard, or Outspan to Commitments fans, has only gone and won an Oscar! He and Czech girlfriend Marketa Irglova won best original song for "Falling Slowly" from the little Irish movie "Once". There is a God. He's gold and about 9 inches high. Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova It's very rare that anyone gets to upstage Daniel Day-Lewis. But on this occasion we're delighted that two other 'method' artists from these shores, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, actually have... Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova At last night's Oscars the humble duo ran away with the show picking up the nod for Best Song. Even Colin 'the Farreller' Farrell seemed to choke up as he introduced the pair of lovers to sing the special wee ditty. But the real talking point was when Marketa got an encore as The Academy cut-off her acceptance speech. Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova Like the tough Czech gal she is Marketa kicked-up blue murder backstage and for the first time in the history of the awards got to come back out and have her say. You go girl! Daniel Day-Lewis Oh. And some geezer called Danny Day-Lewis won Best actor for "There Will Be Blood". Are we bothered? Frankly, no. Go Glen. Go Glen. Go Glen. Meanwhile in the future, rumours are abound that Saoirse Ronan missed out on her gong for Best Supporting Actress as they couldn't pronounce her first name. Really? You say... We have absolutely no sources on this, we just thought we'd put it out there.

*Users can ONLY comment via the ShowBiz.ie site Leave a Comment Kidney Bongos – Bongoland February 25, 2008 - 21:31 I'm a cyclist and "Bounce" has given me perfect clamidia (via saddle rash) Anyway, never realised Hansard was going out with a Czech version of Bianca from Eastenders. That's some Riiccckkkkeee looking head on her in that third photo. Trish – Salt Lake City February 25, 2008 - 19:32 I appreciate the fact that “Once” dealt with what could be and not what was. It is refreshing to share the story of simply being attracted to another whom there is a common interest and experiencing the talents each brought to the table – but to leave it there. I’m a cyclist and “Once” has given me perfect cadence (via Ipod) on my rides and solace. Thank you for this film and lyrics that obviously millions have related too…. BONGO – Killiney February 25, 2008 - 18:12 great news. well done glen my boy. Leave a Comment * Your name * Your email address (will not be published) Your location Remember me ? ? Powered by TalkBack 1