Timbaland ready to polish Britney's star
Mar 7, 2007
Rapper-producer Timbaland, whose real name is Tim Mosley, says he's standing by to remake Britney Spears.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the producer who crafted Sexyback for Justin Timberlake and Promiscuous for Canada's Nelly Furtado, says he's ready to help Spears be a star again.
"I feel her pain. It really bothers me," he said. "I'm the type of person who tries to save the world. I just want to take her away, go overseas, and work [it] out."
Spears's image has been hurt by the scandals of her private life, including shaving her head in public, going into rehab and fighting her ex-husband over custody of their two children.
When she does get back to performing, it's going to be difficult to re-establish pop stardom amid the controversy over her personal life.
Timbaland says he consulted with Timberlake, his friend and Spears's ex-boyfriend, over the pop princess.
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Bush's daughter bags book deal
By Michelle Pauli
Jenna Bush, the daughter of US president George Bush, is to write a young adult, non-fiction book based on her experiences as an unpaid intern working with Unicef in central America.
The book, called Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, will focus on a 17-year-old orphaned single mother with HIV. It has been bought by HarperCollins for an undisclosed sum - believed to be above $300,000 (£155,500) - is due to be published this autumn. A "portion" of author and publisher proceeds will go to the US fund for Unicef, which supports child survival, protection and development worldwide through education, advocacy and fundraising.
The book, called Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, will focus on a 17-year-old orphaned single mother with HIV. It has been bought by HarperCollins for an undisclosed sum - believed to be above $300,000 (£155,500) - is due to be published this autumn. A "portion" of author and publisher proceeds will go to the US fund for Unicef, which supports child survival, protection and development worldwide through education, advocacy and fundraising.
While working as an intern in Latin America and the Caribbean, Jenna Bush compiled photo diaries of the life stories of some of the children and adolescents she met. Ana's Story, which HarperCollins has said will be illustrated with colour photographs by Mia Baxter, a college friend who accompanied Ms Bush, is believed to be along the same lines.
"I have been inspired by my work with adolescents in Central and South America," said Ms Bush. "These young people have faced extreme hardships and exclusion but are strong in spirit and have an incredible will to succeed. Through their stories, it is my hope to motivate young Americans to increase their awareness of other young people around the world: to learn about the challenges they face, how they triumph over adversity, and to become involved in helping them."
"We were very moved by Jenna's passion for this project," said Susan Katz, president and publisher of HarperCollins children's books. "Her message in this book is about hope, involvement and inclusion, told through one teenager's story of survival and strength."
Ms Bush graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004 with a degree in English and worked as an elementary school teacher in Washington, DC for 18 months before embarking on an internship with Unicef in Panama.
By winning a publishing deal while her father is still in office Jenna Bush follows in the footsteps of Ronald Reagan's daughter, Patti Davis, whose novel Home Front was published in 1986 during her father's second term. On this side of the Atlantic, Celia Ahern, the daughter of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, wrote a chick lit novel, PS I Love You, which topped the bestseller charts in her native Ireland and was sold in the States for a $1m advance.
Susan Ford, the daughter of former US president Gerald Ford wrote two suspense novels set in the White House, Double Exposure and Short Fuse. However, the books, written "with Laura Hayden" were published in 2002 and 2005, well after her father's period in office.
"I have been inspired by my work with adolescents in Central and South America," said Ms Bush. "These young people have faced extreme hardships and exclusion but are strong in spirit and have an incredible will to succeed. Through their stories, it is my hope to motivate young Americans to increase their awareness of other young people around the world: to learn about the challenges they face, how they triumph over adversity, and to become involved in helping them."
"We were very moved by Jenna's passion for this project," said Susan Katz, president and publisher of HarperCollins children's books. "Her message in this book is about hope, involvement and inclusion, told through one teenager's story of survival and strength."
Ms Bush graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004 with a degree in English and worked as an elementary school teacher in Washington, DC for 18 months before embarking on an internship with Unicef in Panama.
By winning a publishing deal while her father is still in office Jenna Bush follows in the footsteps of Ronald Reagan's daughter, Patti Davis, whose novel Home Front was published in 1986 during her father's second term. On this side of the Atlantic, Celia Ahern, the daughter of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, wrote a chick lit novel, PS I Love You, which topped the bestseller charts in her native Ireland and was sold in the States for a $1m advance.
Susan Ford, the daughter of former US president Gerald Ford wrote two suspense novels set in the White House, Double Exposure and Short Fuse. However, the books, written "with Laura Hayden" were published in 2002 and 2005, well after her father's period in office.
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Pierce Brosnan Joins Mamma Mia! Film Alongside Meryl Streep
Variety reports this morning that Pierce Brosnan will star in the feature film adaption of Mamma Mia! opposite Meryl Streep. Brosnan will star as Sam in the film, one of Mammia Mia's "potential fathers.
" Variety also notes that Brosnan isn't a total stranger to the world of singing, having sung on screen in the indie film Evelyn along with some on stage appearances earlier in his career. Brosnan tells Variety that "I said yes right away because it meant working with Meryl Streep...Secondly, I saw the show with my family in London, and found it just so wonderfully happy and joyful..."The film begins shooting on June 25, 2007 in London and Greece will be directed by Phyllida Lloyd who directed the stage show in New York and London with a screenplay by the stage show's book-writer Catherine Johnson.
The film will be produced by Judy Craymer of Littlestar films, with Gart Goetzman, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus executive producing. It's set to start filming this summer.
Pierce Brosnan is recognized internationally as one of the most dashing and skilled dramatic actors in Hollywood today. In 2005, Brosnan received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor for his role as Julian Noble in the critically acclaimed film “The Matador.”
Brosnan recently completed filming "Marriage," written and directed by Ira Sacks. Co-Starring Chris Cooper, Patricia Clarkson and Rachel McAdams, “Marriage” is a 1940s-set drama about a married man who cheats; to spare his wife the shame of a divorce, he plots to kill her.In addition to his work in front of the camera, Brosnan has always had an interest in the art of filmmaking. Having achieved international stardom as an actor, Brosnan expanded the range of his film work by launching his own production company, Irish DreamTime in 1996, along with producing partner Beau St. Clair.
Apart from “The Matador,” Irish DreamTime has produced four films to date: "The Nephew” (1998), “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999), “Evelyn” (2002) and “Laws of Attraction” (2004).
The company's first studio project, “The Thomas Crown Affair,” was a critical and box-office success and one of the best-reviewed and highest-grossing romantic thrillers in years. “Evelyn,” directed by Bruce Beresford, opened to critical acclaim at the Toronto and Chicago Film Festivals and also garnered rave reviews. “Laws of Attraction,” a romantic comedy, which teamed Brosnan with Julianne Moore, focused on dueling divorce attorneys who fall in love.
In early 2007, look for Irish DreamTime’s sixth production “Butterfly on a Wheel” in which Brosnan stars with Maria Bello and Gerard Butler. The psychological thriller, centers on a happy couple with a seemingly perfect life whose daughter is abducted.
Over the course of a day, the kidnapper dismantles the family's lives with brutal efficiency.Perhaps best known worldwide as James Bond, Brosnan reinvigorated the popularity of the Bond legacy in box-office blockbusters such as “Goldeneye” (1995), “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1999), “The World Is Not Enough” (1999) and “Die Another Day” (2002).
Brosnan's first three Bond films earned over a billion dollars at the international box-office. His most recent Bond film, “Die Another Day,” was the most successful Bond film ever, garnering nearly a half-billion dollars worldwide. In addition to his four Bond films, three other Brosnan film -- “The Thomas Crown Affair,” “Dante's Peak” (1997) and “The Lawnmower Man” (1992) have earned hundreds of millions of dollars internationally, cementing him as one of the world’s most bankable stars.
Brosnan's other film credits include John Boorman's critically acclaimed film from the John LeCarre novel, “The Tailor of Panama” (2001), Bruce Beresford's “Mr. Johnson” (1990) and Sir Richard Attenborough's “Grey Owl” (1999). In addition to “The Matador,” Brosnan has also shown his comedic skills in such films as “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) and “Mars Attacks!” (1996). He also had a supporting role alongside Barbra Streisand in “The Mirror Has Two Faces” (1996).
Some of his many accolades include a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2002 Chicago Film Festival, the International Star of the Year at the Cinema Expo in Amsterdam, an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the Dublin Institute of Technology, an Honorary Doctorate from the University College Cork and an Order of the British Empire bestowed by Her Majesty the Queen.
Brosnan was born in County Meath, Ireland and moved to London at age 11. At 20, he enrolled in drama school and while in London, performed in several West End stage productions including Franco Zeffirelli’s “Fulimena” and Tennessee Williams’ “The Red Devil Battery Sign” at the York Theater Royal. Before landing the role of James Bond, Brosnan had achieved worldwide recognition as private investigator Remington Steele on the popular television series of the same name. He lives in California and Hawaii with his wife Keely Shaye and their two children Dylan and Paris.
Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek island. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago," state press notes on the show, which features in its score songs such as "Dancing Queen"; "The Winner Takes It All"; "Money, Money, Money" and "Take A Chance on Me."
There are currently 11 productions of the musical running around the world (9 resident productions and 2 tours). With three productions playing in North America alone, Mamma Mia! can be experienced in six different languages globally (English, Swedish, Spanish, German, Japanese and Russian). The show has earned a worldwide gross of over $1.6 billion and audiences of over 27 million people worldwide.
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posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Family man Brad spends time with his girls in New Orleans
Far away from the bright lights of Hollywood, silver screen stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were enjoying some family time in their new neighbourhood. The photogenic parents looked blissfully happy as they took daughter Zahara, two and nine-month-old Shiloh for a sunny stroll in New Orleans stopping to pick up some cakes and coffee from the famous Le Croissant d'Or bakery.
Looking co-ordinated in casual white tops, sunglasses and jeans, parenthood clearly agrees with the duo. Five-year-old son Maddox was the only one missing from the outing as he was at school. According to reports the boy-girl balance in the Jolie-Pitt clan could soon be redressed as the Mr And Mrs Smith co-stars are thought to be adopting another boy. The international adoption department in Vietnam has confirmed that Angelina has filed for permission to adopt with her partner.
"We consider her like any other American who wants to adopt children from Vietnam," said spokesman Vu Duc Long. "She is not yet married so the file was from her individually. It will take a few months for us to consider this," he added.
Brad and Angelina spent the Thanksgiving holiday last November in an orphanage near Ho Chi Minh City playing with the children. Angelina adopted her first child, Maddox, from Cambodia in 2002 and Zahara from Ethiopia three years later.
Labels: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, New Orleans
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Spears struggling in rehab
Troubled pop star Britney Spears is struggling to cope with life in rehab and her family is worried she may drop out of treatment, according to media reports in the US.Spears checked into the Promises Treatment Center in Malibu, California last month after several failed attempts at rehab.
Now a source tells American publication Us Weekly, Spears is wavering in her treatment, and her family is worried about her progress.
The singer's cousin Alli was on hand to offer support over the weekend, staying overnight at the facility on Friday and dropping by for visits on Saturday and Sunday.
The 25-year-old star hasn't left the centre since she travelled to a friend's apartment in Culver City, California last Thursday to pick up a bag of new clothes she purchased online from a trendy Los Angeles boutique.
The source adds: "(Her family) hope that Britney wills stay at Promises for a month, but they're nervous she might not last that long."
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Angelina Jolie plans to adopt Vietnamese child, officials confirm
Hollywood actress and United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie smiles after her meeting with India's Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma in New Delhi November 5, 2006.[Reuters/file]
HANOI, Vietnam : Angelina Jolie has filed papers to adopt a Vietnamese child, the country's top adoption official said Friday.
A U.S. adoption agency representing Jolie filed the papers at Vietnam's International Adoption Agency, said Vu Duc Long, the agency's director.
"She just filed the papers this week," Long said.
Jolie and her superstar partner, Brad Pitt, have three children: 5-year-old Maddox, adopted from Cambodia; 2-year-old Zahara, adopted from Ethiopia; and another daughter, Shiloh, who was born to the couple in May.
Long would not name the U.S. adoption agency working with Jolie, who applied to adopt as a single parent.
Jolie and Pitt made a surprise visit to Vietnam at Thanksgiving, when they visited the Tam Binh orphanage, on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City.
Their pictures were splashed across the front page of Vietnamese newspapers, showing the couple cruising around Ho Chi Minh City on a motorbike.
Nguyen Van Trung, the director of the Tam Binh orphanage, declined to comment. He said he was awaiting the papers from the International Adoption Agency.
HANOI, Vietnam : Angelina Jolie has filed papers to adopt a Vietnamese child, the country's top adoption official said Friday.
A U.S. adoption agency representing Jolie filed the papers at Vietnam's International Adoption Agency, said Vu Duc Long, the agency's director.
"She just filed the papers this week," Long said.
Jolie and her superstar partner, Brad Pitt, have three children: 5-year-old Maddox, adopted from Cambodia; 2-year-old Zahara, adopted from Ethiopia; and another daughter, Shiloh, who was born to the couple in May.
Long would not name the U.S. adoption agency working with Jolie, who applied to adopt as a single parent.
Jolie and Pitt made a surprise visit to Vietnam at Thanksgiving, when they visited the Tam Binh orphanage, on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City.
Their pictures were splashed across the front page of Vietnamese newspapers, showing the couple cruising around Ho Chi Minh City on a motorbike.
Nguyen Van Trung, the director of the Tam Binh orphanage, declined to comment. He said he was awaiting the papers from the International Adoption Agency.
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posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Frenchie Davis questions 'Idol' logic
The hit series "American Idol" is once again in the middle of a controversy after scandalous photos featuring "Idol" contestant Antonella Barba hit web sites last week. Judges Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest defended the singer and she stayed on at the show.
However Frenchie Davis, who was ousted after a similar fracas in 2003, questioned the logic behind allowing Barba to stay on."I couldn't help but notice the difference between the manner in which she was dealt with and how I was dealt with," Davis told The New York Post.
She added that she was encouraged by the fact that Idol has evolved, "but if the rules have changed, I believe there should be something to make up for the fact that I was humiliated needlessly."
Davis was 23 when she was booted off the Idol for baring her breasts in salacious pictures in 2003.
She says that the pictures in question were shot five years before her Idol appearance.
"It happened and I was honest about it . . . and weeks later they decided to kick me off the show … they said it was because of the photographs, but my photos certainly weren't sexual," she argued.Since then Davis has moved on and is a successful singer.
She also stars in Broadway in "Rent", which has had a four-year run.Reacting to her comments, Fox Television said in a statement that they had no intention of raking up old stories again, "We have never discussed the specifics of why Ms. Davis was eliminated, nor will we now," a statement said.
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posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Bald Headed K-Fed Says He Did It For Britney
While his ex-wife, pop princess Britney Spears, is in rehab after she shaved her head completely bald, Kevin Federline reportedly told some of his friends he shaved his head too in order to show her his support.
The rapper wannabe’s buddies insist that K-Fed is still in love with Britney and that’s why he sticks with her through these hard times.
"He said he still loves her," The Sun quoted a pal as saying.
Britney isn’t far from feeling the same way Kevin Federline does. Her friends say she not only wants him back, but wants to have another child with him.
"Britney has realized what a rock Kevin has been to her, and how out of control she has acted recently. She has been talking to Kevin every night for hours on the phone, telling him she still loves him. She just wants to be with him again, and thinks having another baby will seal their marriage," the source said.
However, according to recent reports, Britney isn’t doing very well in rehab.
Us Weekly claims her cousin Alli has all but moved into the clinic to help keep an eye on her but the family still don’t think it’ll be enough to keep Britney on track. A source told the magazine: “They hope that Britney will stay at Promises for a month, but they’re nervous she might not last that long.”
After Britney checked herself in the Promises rehabilitation center in Malibu, British tabloid News of the World reported that the staff at the clinic said she was put on “suicide watch” after she tried to hang herself with a bed sheet.
A friend of hers told the newspaper that right before attempting to take her life, she had the number 666 written on her head and ran around the clinic yelling: “I am the Antichrist!”
"She is still very vulnerable. Last Saturday she said she had the number 666 written onto her bald head. She was crying, and shouting, 'I am the Antichrist!' The clinic people just didn't know what to do. Then she started screaming, 'I'm a fake! I'm a fake!' It must have been really frightening," the News of the World quoted the pal, as saying.
"Later that night she tried to kill herself. She attached a sheet to a light and tied it around her neck. Paramedics were called, but luckily she was unhurt," the pal added.
The rapper wannabe’s buddies insist that K-Fed is still in love with Britney and that’s why he sticks with her through these hard times.
"He said he still loves her," The Sun quoted a pal as saying.
Britney isn’t far from feeling the same way Kevin Federline does. Her friends say she not only wants him back, but wants to have another child with him.
"Britney has realized what a rock Kevin has been to her, and how out of control she has acted recently. She has been talking to Kevin every night for hours on the phone, telling him she still loves him. She just wants to be with him again, and thinks having another baby will seal their marriage," the source said.
However, according to recent reports, Britney isn’t doing very well in rehab.
Us Weekly claims her cousin Alli has all but moved into the clinic to help keep an eye on her but the family still don’t think it’ll be enough to keep Britney on track. A source told the magazine: “They hope that Britney will stay at Promises for a month, but they’re nervous she might not last that long.”
After Britney checked herself in the Promises rehabilitation center in Malibu, British tabloid News of the World reported that the staff at the clinic said she was put on “suicide watch” after she tried to hang herself with a bed sheet.
A friend of hers told the newspaper that right before attempting to take her life, she had the number 666 written on her head and ran around the clinic yelling: “I am the Antichrist!”
"She is still very vulnerable. Last Saturday she said she had the number 666 written onto her bald head. She was crying, and shouting, 'I am the Antichrist!' The clinic people just didn't know what to do. Then she started screaming, 'I'm a fake! I'm a fake!' It must have been really frightening," the News of the World quoted the pal, as saying.
"Later that night she tried to kill herself. She attached a sheet to a light and tied it around her neck. Paramedics were called, but luckily she was unhurt," the pal added.
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
BRITNEY SPEARS IN REHAB SUICIDE BID
Singer Tries To Hang Herself
Troubled pop star Britney still seems to be tormented by her inner demons if reports from British tabloid newspaper The News of the World are true. The paper claims the 26-year-old singer tried to commit suicide this week.
Britney Spears has been a guest of the Promises Clinic in Malibu, California for the last ten days after the singer's bizarre behaviour culminated in a shaven head, tattoos and an attack on a vehicle using an umbrella.
The singer's increasingly worrying behaviour caused Britney's family to conspire en masse to persuade the pop princess that enough was enough - rehab was the only way forward. Mother of two Britney is reported to have been struggling to come to terms with life in rehab and the star's behaviour took a further downward spin with news this week that she attempted to commit suicide.
Britney is said to have scrawled the number 666 on her shaven head and run around the centre shouting "I am the Antichrist!" at shocked staff. A source told the newspaper "Later that night she tried to kill herself. She attached a sheet to a light and tied it around her neck.
Paramedics were called, but luckily she was unhurt." The singer's estranged husband, Kevin Federline, has been visiting Britney regularly and rumour has it that he has promised to give their marriage another go but only on the condition that the pill-popping princess gives up the drugs and booze.
Britney is also rumoured to have told K-Fed that she wants to have a third child with the would-be rapper who has been described recently as a "rock" for the support he has given his wife in the last week. Kevin has agreed to halt proceedings to obtain full custody of the couple's two children at least until Britney has completed her rehab treatment.
Labels: BRITNEY SPEARS, SUICIDE
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Kevin Federline cares for kids
Kevin Federline took his two children to Las Vegas for the weekend.
The 28-year-old - who has custody of sons 18-month-old Sean Preston and six-month-old Jayden James while estranged wife Britney Spears is in rehab - travelled to Las Vegas for an appearance at the Mirage Hotel and Casino lounge Revolution.
A source told People magazine: "Kevin was really low key. You could definitely tell he was on his best behaviour. He was having a good time, but wasn't the wild, crazy Kevin who used to come to Vegas."
The aspiring rapper arrived on Saturday (03.03.07) with the boys, a nanny, his mother, brother and two bodyguards.
He dined with family and friends at the hotel restaurant Japonais.
The source added: "He was late for dinner because he wanted to tuck his kids into bed."
Meanwhile, Britney is said to be responding well to treatment in Malibu's Promises centre and has been enjoying some online retail therapy.
Sources reveal she has spent over $3,000 on clothes, including several fedora hats, Daisy Duke shorts, sunglasses and a designer dress.
A source told gossip website TMZ: "Britney emailed her cousin, Ali, a list of all the things she wanted from a website."
She also asked for this season's 'must-have' dress, a red and gold bamboo cap-ribbed dress in a size small and one of their Eternity shawls in light blue.
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The 28-year-old - who has custody of sons 18-month-old Sean Preston and six-month-old Jayden James while estranged wife Britney Spears is in rehab - travelled to Las Vegas for an appearance at the Mirage Hotel and Casino lounge Revolution.
A source told People magazine: "Kevin was really low key. You could definitely tell he was on his best behaviour. He was having a good time, but wasn't the wild, crazy Kevin who used to come to Vegas."
The aspiring rapper arrived on Saturday (03.03.07) with the boys, a nanny, his mother, brother and two bodyguards.
He dined with family and friends at the hotel restaurant Japonais.
The source added: "He was late for dinner because he wanted to tuck his kids into bed."
Meanwhile, Britney is said to be responding well to treatment in Malibu's Promises centre and has been enjoying some online retail therapy.
Sources reveal she has spent over $3,000 on clothes, including several fedora hats, Daisy Duke shorts, sunglasses and a designer dress.
A source told gossip website TMZ: "Britney emailed her cousin, Ali, a list of all the things she wanted from a website."
She also asked for this season's 'must-have' dress, a red and gold bamboo cap-ribbed dress in a size small and one of their Eternity shawls in light blue.
(C) BANG Media International
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posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Robbie Williams Out Of Rehab
With celebrity rehab becoming the latest Hollywood trend, it's in and out before you can even call it a month. But why anyone would think 21 days is a decent amount of time for any kind of addict to receive exclusive treatment is beyond me.
It's been confirmed that Robbie Williams has checked out of rehab early.
The troubled singer reportedly ignored medical advice and left his month-long program a week early on Tuesday night.
However, a spokesman for Robbie, Bryony Watts, said, "Robbie has completed treatment in Arizona and continues with an after-care program in Los Angeles."
Robbie has returned to his Los Angeles mansion to be looked after by his mother Jan, who is a drugs and alcohol counselor.
The 56-year-old mom insists her son's decision to get help on his 33rd birthday was the "best present he could give himself."
It had been reported Robbie was staying at Arizona's Meadows Center, but he was actually at the $900-a-night Cottonwood de Tucson, according to Britain's The Sun newspaper.
The clinic - said to be one of the toughest in the U.S. - makes patients share rooms, wake up at 7 a.m. and eat in a basic cafeteria.
Patients are ordered to detox for the first five days and only allowed to go on supervised day trips. They also undergo intense group therapy before having one-to-one meetings with a therapist.
While he was in rehab, Robbie spent his time studying British trivia.
A source said, "He's trying to keep his brain active. He wants to brush up on his British and U.S. history."
The "Angels" singer, who became hooked on anti-depressants, sleeping pills and caffeine, checked into rehab on February 13.
It's been confirmed that Robbie Williams has checked out of rehab early.
The troubled singer reportedly ignored medical advice and left his month-long program a week early on Tuesday night.
However, a spokesman for Robbie, Bryony Watts, said, "Robbie has completed treatment in Arizona and continues with an after-care program in Los Angeles."
Robbie has returned to his Los Angeles mansion to be looked after by his mother Jan, who is a drugs and alcohol counselor.
The 56-year-old mom insists her son's decision to get help on his 33rd birthday was the "best present he could give himself."
It had been reported Robbie was staying at Arizona's Meadows Center, but he was actually at the $900-a-night Cottonwood de Tucson, according to Britain's The Sun newspaper.
The clinic - said to be one of the toughest in the U.S. - makes patients share rooms, wake up at 7 a.m. and eat in a basic cafeteria.
Patients are ordered to detox for the first five days and only allowed to go on supervised day trips. They also undergo intense group therapy before having one-to-one meetings with a therapist.
While he was in rehab, Robbie spent his time studying British trivia.
A source said, "He's trying to keep his brain active. He wants to brush up on his British and U.S. history."
The "Angels" singer, who became hooked on anti-depressants, sleeping pills and caffeine, checked into rehab on February 13.
Labels: Rehab, Robbie Williams
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Elizabeth Hurley’s Pre- Wedding ‘Caveman’ Diet
Elizabeth Hurley went on a ‘caveman ‘diet prior to her wedding to Arun Neyer.
The couple wed in a lavish ceremony at Sudeley Castle on Saturday before heading off for the Indian leg of their festivities.
According to reports, Hurley lost 5lbs in the run up to the wedding following the Paleo diet, which advocates eating only 1 meal a day.
The 41 year old has been extremely focused and sensible over the last few months as she prepared to fit into her Versace wedding dress.
The source also told Grazia:' In the last few weeks she started to worry about a few extra pounds that wouldn’t shift, particularly around the tummy area.'
The couple wed in a lavish ceremony at Sudeley Castle on Saturday before heading off for the Indian leg of their festivities.
According to reports, Hurley lost 5lbs in the run up to the wedding following the Paleo diet, which advocates eating only 1 meal a day.
The 41 year old has been extremely focused and sensible over the last few months as she prepared to fit into her Versace wedding dress.
The source also told Grazia:' In the last few weeks she started to worry about a few extra pounds that wouldn’t shift, particularly around the tummy area.'
'After just a few days on the diet her stomach was totally flat.'
This latest diet was devised by Dr. Loren Cordain and is based on eating only foods that would have been available to people living in the stone age.
Thepaleodiet.com says this easy to follow programme uses only food which we have 'evolved to eat', including seafood, lean meats and fresh fruit. It is also claimed the diet can help cure various health problems, such as diabetes, cholesterol and acne.
Patricia Johnson
This latest diet was devised by Dr. Loren Cordain and is based on eating only foods that would have been available to people living in the stone age.
Thepaleodiet.com says this easy to follow programme uses only food which we have 'evolved to eat', including seafood, lean meats and fresh fruit. It is also claimed the diet can help cure various health problems, such as diabetes, cholesterol and acne.
Patricia Johnson
Labels: Elizabeth Hurley’s, Wedding
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Giorgio Armani Not Selling His Fashion Empire
Who hasn’t heard of Italian fashion designer Armani? I’m pretty sure you all have. Just the other day, some came out that Giorgio Armani is prepared to sell out his fashion empire, which some estimate could be worth $6.6 billion. At the opening of an Armani exhibition in Milan, it was reported that Giorgio Armani said he was prepared to sell to the highest bidder.But just as quickly as the new spread, he denied the issue on selling his company. He said, “I made a remark to journalists in Italy that was obviously misunderstood”.
Did this news about a sell-out worry you? If you are a die-hard Armani “fashionista” I guess you can put your mind at rest now. You will still have a long time to look forward to with excellent and trendy offerings from this Italian designer.
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Labels: Armani, Empire, Giorgio
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