There could be a million jokes made about this headline and the photo accompanying this article, but suffice to say that, as previously reported, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards received the Brass Balls Award at the fifth annual Guys Choice event (a ceremony that honors men's favorite entertainers and sports figures), which took place on June 4, 2011, in Culver City California. Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro presented the award to Richards.
Richards also won the prize for Outstanding Literary Achievement for his best-sellng, critically acclaimed 2010 memoir "Life."
Spike TV will televise the show at 9 p.m. Eastern/Pacific Time on June 10, 2011.
According to Contactmusic.com, Richards and De Niro were seen in deep conversation backstage at the show. When asked what they were talking about Richards said: "He wants my house and I want his."
Richards has homes in Sussex, England (his famous Redlands estate); Weston, Connecticut; Parrot Cay in Turks & Caicos; and Montego Bay, Jamaica. De Niro has homes in New York City and Montauk, New York.
Here is Spike TV's press release about what happened at the event, as well as the complete list of winners:
Spike TV's "Guys Choice," the star-studded fifth annual tribute to all things male, took place Saturday night at the Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles with a bevy of unforgettable moments and ecstatic winners. The one-of-a-kind celebration featuring Hollywood's biggest names premieres on Spike TV Friday, June 10 (9:00 PM-11:00 PM ET/PT).
Mark Wahlberg walked away as one of the night's big winners as he received the "Guy of The Year" award and the "Guy Movie of the Year" award for "The Fighter," the film of which he produced and portrayed pugilist Micky Ward. The real-life fighter Micky Ward and his brother Dicky Eklund, and director David O. Russell joined Wahlberg on stage for the award acceptance.
One of the night's truly special moments occurred when "Fast Times At Ridgemont High" was inducted into the Guy Movie Hall of Fame. Two cinematic titans were featured on stage as Robert De Niro presented the award to Sean Penn and fellow cast members Judge Reinhold, Forest Whitaker, Robert Romanus, Brian Backer and director Amy Heckerling. This year's show marked the second straight year that De Niro has been on hand during this special presentation as he accepted last year's award for "GoodFellas." "Fast Times At Ridgemont High," the iconic coming-of-age comedy, is the fifth movie to receive this prestigious honor joining the previously mentioned "GoodFellas," "Swingers," "There's Something About Mary" and "Fight Club."
De Niro returned to the stage with Jason Statham to present the "Brass Balls" award to musical legend Keith Richards. Past "Brass Balls" winners have included Clint Eastwood and Harrison Ford. In addition, Ford and Jon Favreau were on hand to accept the "Most Manticipated Movie" award for the forthcoming "Cowboys & Aliens" from presenter Jeremy Renner. In one of the night's most memorable moments, soldiers serving our country gathered on-stage with Scarlett Johansson to present to Ben Affleck the Troops Choice award, given to the year's most standout entertainer. Comedic genius Jim Carrey was named "Funniest M.F.," while the stunning Jennifer Aniston accepted the "Decade Of Hotness" award.
Other A-list talent appearing at "Guys Choice" included: Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Minka Kelly, Samuel L. Jackson, Joel McHale, Danny McBride, Aziz Ansari, Chris Evans, Eva Mendes, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Jason Bateman, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Tom Lennon, Ben Garant, Jon Jones, Charlie Day and Triumph The Insult Comic Dog.
The list of "Guys Choice" winners included the following:
Guy of the Year
Mark WahlbergBrass Balls
Keith RichardsDecade of Hotness
Jennifer AnistonFunniest M.F.
Jim CarreyGuy Movie Hall of Fame
"Fast Times at Ridgemont High"Most Manticipated Movie
"Cowboys & Aliens"Guy Movie of the Year
"The Fighter"Biggest Ass Kicker
Dwayne JohnsonMost Dangerous Man
Jon JonesHoly Grail of Hot
Mila KunisUnstoppable Jock
Aaron RodgersOur New Girlfriend
Rosie Huntington-WhiteleyTop Fantasy Leaguer
Chris PaulComedy MVP
Danny McBrideHot and Funny
Sofia VergaraOutstanding Literary Achievement
Keith Richards: "Life"Rookie Of The Year
Blake GriffinThe official sponsors of Spike TV's "Guys Choice" are AT&T, AXE Excite, Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Corona Extra, Kia Motors America, Pizza Hut®, Inc. and Snickers® Brand.
Casey Patterson, Carol Donovan and Beth McCarthy-Miller served as executive producers.
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