Victoria Beckham worries about Beckham getting lost on LA roads
May 18, 2007
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is reportedly very worried about husband David’s safety while driving in Los Angeles where the couple will be shifting this summer.
‘Posh Spice’ has insisted the Real Madrid footballer get a high tech American satellite navigation system installed in his car so that he does not lose his way in the city. The former England captain has signed a five-year deal worth 125 million dollars with the Los Angeles Galaxy from 1 July 2007.
According to a source although the singer is very excited about shifting to LA, she is worried that Beckham, while getting to his club’s football ground in Carson, will have to cross ‘no-go’ areas of Compton and Watts.
“She’s really excited about starting a new life in LA. They’ve bought a house but David will have to drive between two and three hours a day, depending on traffic, to get to the ground and back for training,” Daily Express quoted the source, as saying.
“Victoria’s attention has been drawn to the fact that two notorious areas lie on the way to Carson, so she’s insisted David gets a good navigation system in his car so he doesn’t get lost in some dangerous neighborhood,” the source added.
Although Beckham is cool about the long drive he has agreed to use the satnav equipment to keep his wife tension free.
“David’s not as worried but he’s agreed to keep Victoria happy and stop her worrying when he leaves the house each day,” the source added.
Labels: David Beckham, LA roads, Victoria Beckham
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:40,
Orlando Bloom dreads the dating game!
Orlando Bloom has been involved with some of the hottest women in Hollywood, but the actor insists that he finds the dating game “very hard”.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star who split from actress Kate Bosworth eight months ago, revealed that though he was looking for the right woman, he was having a hard time finding her.
"I find the whole dating thing very hard actually. Well, dating the girl I feel 'right' with, I mean," the Mirror quoted him, as saying.
However, being the romantic that he is, Bloom is not giving up on finding love, especially as he’s reaching the stage when a wife and kids looks like a very interesting idea to him.
"But I am a romantic and I like the idea of being in love, of thinking about that person all day long," he said.
"I'd like to start a family one day and live more of a real existence, instead of being all over the place," he added.
Bloom has most recently been linked with actress Penelope Cruz.
In an earlier report actor Orlando Bloom says he is not in favor of making a fourth film in the famous Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and insists that the series should remain a trilogy.
His statement comes a day after his co-star Johnny Depp expressed his preparedness to do a fourth movie in the series, if the producers decided to make it.
"It's been so much fun doing them but I think this is really the end for this trilogy of films... but they (producers) haven't said for sure that this is the end of the road," Bloom said.
"Can you imagine Pirates 10. I'll be on a walker and Johnny will be in a wheelchair," he said.
Labels: Orlando Bloom, Pirates of the Carribean
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:35,
Eva Longoria wedding registry at Tiffany
Those wanting to give ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress Eva Longoria a wedding gift may see a hole being burnt into their pockets, for she has been registered at Tiffany + Co. in New York.
The American film/television actress has opted for some expensive gifts from the luxury store.
The costliest item on the list includes one sterling silver scalloped bowl and platinum band dinnerware for 12, priced at a whopping 1,500 dollars each. Sterling silver brasher bowl, the next most expensive item on the list, costs $1350.
Those who cannot buy such expensive gifts can go for a few cheaper options like Tiffany sterling silver cocktail sticks, which are for 100 dollars.
The 31-year-old is all set to take nuptial vows with French NBA star Tony Parker in France on 7 July, 2007.
Labels: Eva Longoria, Tiffany, Wedding
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:27,
Britney Spears sheds burlesque look and torn fishnets
Britney seems to have got the message - Walking the streets wearing holed fishnets after a stint in rehab wasn't doing her image any good.
The pop tart’s sartorial tastes seem to have changed and incredibly enough they seem to have changed for the better. She doesn't look as if she is walking the streets any more. She almost looks like the girl next door now!
Her new platinum blonde extensions could be responsible for her changed looks. It could also be the fact she is dating someone who prefers class. Perhaps that someone is Reese Witherspoon’s ex, Ryan Phillippe? Having stayed with Reese for seven years Ryan’s got to understand what class is. But then, perhaps we are simply getting carried away?
Britney was at the trendy shopping center The Grove Thursday (17 May 2007) dressed in a short gold dress and white high heels. Her first stop was at Woodhouse Ranch Bar and Grill for a late lunch. She then went to Nordstrom and Abercrombie and Fitch for some shopping. Her visit drew quite a crowd and security personnel swung into action to hold back the swarm of photographers and sightseers.
Later in the day she made a trip to Millennium studios for some more dance practice and probably worked up a healthy appetite. She showed up at her favorite sushi restaurant wearing a blonde wig, black body suit, blue hot shorts with "Love Pink Forever" emblazoned on the backside, white high heels and leg warmers.
After a quick one hour meal she left for her Hollywood Hills hideaway, presumably to pack for her imminent trip to Florida where she is due to continue her comeback with performances at the House of Blues in Orlando on the 19th and Mansions nightclub on the 20th of this month.
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Labels: BRITNEY SPEARS
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:22,
Angelina Jolie mandates no after partying for 'A Mighty Heart'
Angelina Jolie feels it will not be appropriate to celebrate the screening of the film 'A Mighty Heart' in Cannes on Monday night with 'dancing and singing and carrying on.'
The film is based on a novel by Mariane Pearl, wife of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl who was kidnapped and brutally slain by terrorists in Pakistan. Directed by Michael Winterbottom, the film features Jolie as Mariane, who was pregnant with Daniel's son Adam at the time of his abduction.
Jolie expressed her sentiments after seeing the film recently.
Instead of an after party, a quiet dinner is being planned that will be attended by Winterbottom, the producers, members of the cast and Mariane Pearl, who will be traveling from her home in Paris.
Mariane and Daniel's parents in the US have already seen the film.
Mariane's lineage is Cuban and there has been some debate over the internet as to why a Caucasian actor was picked to essay her role. However, Mariane approved of the Oscar-winning Jolie before filming started. Since then Mariane and Jolie have bonded and become close friends.
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Labels: 'A Mighty Heart', Angelina Jolie
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:17,
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen to be the first ever twin Bond babes?
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have a new mission in mind – they want to become the first ever twin Bond babes in the next 007 movie.
The sisters are reportedly in talks with Bond producer Barbara Broccoli to land a part opposite current 007 Daniel Craig. And, what has the two really comfortable according to The Sun, is the fact that they will have a clause in their contract that states that they won’t have to shed their clothes or indulge in any sex scenes in the next action packed flick.
However, what they won’t be able to get rid off, is their ‘good’ image, for if they do accept the offer, they will probably play good characters who help Craig in his mission.
The Olsen twins will have to face stiff competition for the part, for other actress who are rumored to be interested in starring opposite Craig include Dutch actress Carice Van Houten and Abbie Cornish.
While Dame Judi Dench and Giancarlo Giannini will reprise their roles as M and Rene Mathis, the new movie will see a new villain reportedly to be played by ER hunk Goran Visnjic.
The movie has tentatively been named Bond 22, and filming is due to start next year.
Labels: Ashley Olsen, James Bond, Mary Kate
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:10,
Tyra Banks' bikini-bod secrets revealed
Telling supermodel Tyra Banks that she has become fat may see her flattening you out with that mean right hook, for the former Victoria’s Secret Angel has joined a boxing gym to keep in shape.
Banks’ trainer, Martin Snow, the owner of Trinity Boxing Club revealed how he is helping the model to stay fit.
The trainer insisted that they don’t follow routine and high-tech stuff but working out the hard way.
“No, I really stay away from doing anything you would find in a health club routine. We're very low frills. If you can plug it in, we probably don’t use it. And if it was invented after 1950, we don’t use it. It’s very effective. You don’t need expensive equipment or high tech stuff. Just hard work,” US Weekly quoted Charles, as saying.
“She comes in around three times a week now. And each time it’s different. We will take these old tractor tires and she will swing sledgehammers. We do bags filled with sand. And of course the boxing,” he said.
“I have a boxing gym so I basically do the moves with her that a fighter would do. She tends to get bored just doing conventional stuff. She has an athletic body, so I just try to bring it out. She responds very well to exercise. I do old-man Charles Atlas workouts. Stuff that old-time fighters used to do to get in shape,” he added.
Snow revealed that he makes Banks do all the sweaty drills in the park and the model never hesitates about getting her image spoiled in public and he is really happy with the efforts the model makes.
“Around an hour to an hour and half. She is not afraid to get dirty. She is not afraid to go to the park and have people look at her like she's crazy. She is not worried about image,” he said.
“She is fantastic. She is very driven and works hard and is super nice. If someone is really enthusiastic, that charges up the trainer. I have to motivate someone, but then I get motivated again,” he added.
Earlier, the unattractive snaps of the stunning model during an Australian winter holiday caused ripples in the media, and some reports made fun of Banks and claimed that she had gained weight.
Labels: bikini-bod, Tyra Banks
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 15:06,
Jackson Drops Bid To Block Vegas Auction
Lawyer For Singer Says The Matter Has Been "Resolved"
Labels: Auction, Michael Jackson, Vegas
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 14:46,
Is it over for Jessica Simpson, John Mayer?
Has the budding romance between John Mayer and Jessica Simpson found its thorn? The couple that once seemed inseparable was very much separated Thursday, partying in completely different time zones.
Jessica attended the Nike party at the Hotel du Cap in Cannes on Thursday night. Earlier in the day, she was spotted hanging around Cannes with papa Joe Simpson and hairdresser-to-the-stars Ken Paves.
When Access Hollywood spoke with Simpson on Friday in Cannes, we asked her about the rumors of the rocky romance.
“Are you and John still friends?” Access asked her.
“I'm going to keep my private life private, but I am very happy,” she said.
Across the pond, Mayer engaged in a little bro-mance or at least some brotherly camaraderie in New York City.
PerezHilton.com is reporting a “well placed source” informed the gossip blogger that the duo, which he affectionately nicknamed Fugs ‘n’ Jugs, ended their relationship last weekend.
Labels: Jessica Simpson, John Mayer
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 14:38,
Madonna working with Live Earth
Continuing with her charitable work, Madonna has turned her attention to the upcoming Live Earth concerts that will kick off around the world on July 7. It's reported that Madonna has written a new song for the event entitled, "Hey You" and the track is offered on MSN.com for free until May 24. The new Madonna penned and Pharrell Williams produced track, "Hey You", will be performed in person at London's Wembley Stadium on July 7, when Madonna takes part in the multi-national environmental concert, Live Earth.
According to E Online, Microsoft has pledged 25 cents for each of the first million downloads to Alliance for Global Climate Change. Live Earth founder Kevin Wall revealed in a statement how thankful the company is to have Madonna onboard. "The early release of 'Hey You' is an incredible boost to our efforts to get people engaged in the environmental cause. We are thrilled that Madonna donated her art to Live Earth and is a part of this movement for us."
Early reviews of the material girl's newest track have been mixed around the web, with comments ranging from "sweet" and "not that bad", to complaints of weak lyrics and a theme that was a touch too sentimental. Regardless of what the critics say, Madonna's participation in the Live Earth concert event coincides nicely with her other charitable efforts in Africa, which she launched after traveling to Malawi to adopt her son, David Banda.
As a stand alone song, "Hey You" will not be included on the next album by Madonna, which is slated to hit store shelves in November, which in addition to Pharrell Williams, also includes rumored contributions from Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. If fans are looking to get their hands on "Hey You", they can either download it from liveearth.msn.com or wait to pick it up as a DVD/CD, as Warner Brothers Music has confirmed plans for the DVD/CD release following the July 7 shows.
As for the actual live performances, which include the Wembley show in England, event organizers have confirmed that there will be concerts in London, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Rio de Janeiro and Hamburg, as well as the newest addition of Istanbul which was announced earlier this week. The actual lineups of artists on the UK, US, and Australian legs have already been confirmed, with news of the other venue rosters, coming soon. So far, acts confirmed from Live Earth include Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Kanye West, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Eyed Peas, Madonna, Crowded House, Jack Johnson, Keane, Beastie Boys, the Foo Fighters, and Wolfmother.
Live Earth is a series of concerts planned to take place simultaneously around the world in order to highlight the issue of global warming. Live Earth is also has connections to SOS (Save Our Selves), a new global movement. The idea for the inaugural event was announced in February in Los Angeles by former Vice President, Al Gore, along with other celebrities concerned about the current state of the environment. The Live Earth concerts are based on other successful global benefit concerts, such as Live Aid and Live 8.
The ticket prices range from $53, $83, $173 and $348 and went on sale on April 16, via the Live Earth web site and Ticketmaster. As a bonus, a special block of tickets have been set aside for AlGore.com members.
Labels: Live Earth, Madonna
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 14:30,
American Idol: Jordin vs Blake in the final
In one of the most shocking results in any American Idol season, the odds-on favourite Melinda Doolittle got voted out. After moments of anguish, PHILIP LIM regains his composure and talks about what happened on Wednesday night. ALL three contestants, Melinda Doolittle, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis sang their hearts out. In my book, Blake was the weakest of the trio. A major part of the Idol watchers population thought it was going to be a Melinda-Jordin final, and Melinda was way, way out in front.
But by early Thursday morning, news filtered through that Melinda got the boot. A minor pandemonium broke out in parts of America and in some offices in Malaysia. What can this be? Melinda was easily the best. Simon believed so himself, so did I and millions of others standing in her corner.
I just have to say it: America, what were you thinking? Journalists, bloggers and even betting syndicates were all rooting for Melinda. The word out on the street was Melinda’s the one to beat in the final. And now this. This piece of shocking news is almost like a tsunami coming in unexpectedly at the break of dawn.
Now that the force of Melinda’s dramatic exit has dropped to Category One, let’s talk about what happened on the night when all three gave it their best shot.
Each of the three remaining contestants had to sing three songs. The first was chosen by one of three judges: Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell. The second song was picked by the producers and the third was the contestant’s own choice. Jordin was the first on stage and Simon picked Wishing On A Star for her. If anyone had expected Jordin to falter at this stage, they were disappointed.
Her vocals rose to the occasion and impressed all her fans, family and friends in the audience. I, for one, keep on forgetting that she’s just 17 years old. At this late stage of the competition, it’s good to be reminded that she’s the youngest of the trio.
Her splendid rendition of the song justified all the singing trophies she had won over the years.
This time, she clearly went for broke. Randy, not one for superlatives, remarked “that was a very good vocal”.
Kind-hearted Paula made Jordin break into a smile with “you did a beautiful job”. Even Simon had to give credit to a brilliant performance. However, he said he didn’t like the musical arrangement.
Since Wednesday night was the semi-finals, I suspect the three judges had agreed beforehand not to be too harsh with the contestants.
Thus when Blake sang his first song Roxanne, picked by Paula, I thought he sounded quite unspectacular. This is the American Idol after all, and I had expected nothing less than great from everyone.
Paula chickened out and refused to commit herself, thereby earning a verbal swipe from Simon — “cop-out!”
Simon didn’t hide his feelings at all — “I want to see my girl Melinda in the final!” My instant reaction was “me, too!”
So now the showdown will be between Jordin and Blake, right down the wire. It could go either way. Jordin has a lot of young fans her age. Blake also has a lot of young fans, mostly girls. It should be fairly interesting but minus the oomph, now that Melinda’s not around.
I am going out now to calm down my nerves with a big bowl of wantan noodles and a glass of hot Chinese tea.
Labels: American Idol, Blake, Jordin Sparks
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 14:25,
Britney's new boyfriend back in rehab
May 17, 2007
Singer songwriter Howie Day, whom Britney met at Promises rehab and went out with late last month, has checked himself back into rehab.
Britney met Howie at Malibu's Promises center while was being treated for alcoholism and alleged post-partum depression.
The 25-year-old mother-of-two played tennis with Howie during her stay at the center and the pair were also allegedly caught frolicking in the bushes.
Late last month (04.29.07), Britney and Howie dined out at Hollywood's The Bridge restaurant - one of Britney's favorite eateries - and then visited nightclubs Element, Les Deux, Parc and finally Teddy's where they partied on Saturday night (04.29.07).
A friend of Howie told Life & Style that Howie is upset with the reversal but is confident he will recover. The friend does not expect Britney and Howie to get back together since both of them face similar problems.
Howie was arrested in Boston in December 2005 for verbally abusing the flight crew while under the influence of alcohol and sleeping pills. He was sentenced to one year's probation on April 26, 2006.
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Labels: BRITNEY SPEARS, Rehab
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 11:31,
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel tuck into chicken tikka masalas
What do newest Hollywood couple Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel like to tuck into when they’re hungry? The answer – Indian food.
The two hit Manchester's Shimla Pinks restaurant and dined on chicken tikka masalas that were washed down with white wine.
"They tucked into chicken tikka masalas and white wine," the Mirror quoted a source, as saying.
The Sexy Back singer was recently spotted sneaking Biel into his luxurious room in Manchester’s Lowry Hotel.
“There was lots of touching and kissing,” The Sun quoted an observer at Lowry, as saying.
The following day he took the Texas Chainsaw Massacre actress to see Man United versus West Ham game at Old Trafford.
The pair first fueled dating rumors at Justin’s concert in San Diego in January.
They then grabbed attention once again while snowboarding together during the Sundance Film Festival.
Labels: chicken tikka, Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 11:27,
Michael Jackson faces more 'naked boys' embarrassments
Michael Jackson's efforts to halt auction of his memorabilia could turn ugly with the current owner threatening to embarrass him by making public items such as Jackson's painting of naked boys and sex aids.
The auction by, Richard Altomare, chairman of Florida-based Universal Express, is scheduled for May 30-31 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Vegas.
Jackson has obtained a temporary restraining order claiming he is the rightful owner of the items and is set to argue his case at a closed-door hearing in Las Vegas tomorrow.
Altomare acquired the items from Henry Vacaro, a former business partner of Jackson who, in turn, acquired the items as part of a New Jersey bankruptcy case.
The total number of items under dispute exceeds 20,000 and includes handwritten Jackson 5 lyrics, never-before-released recordings, costumes from Jackson 5 days onwards such as Jackson's trademark sunglasses, black fedora and a jacket with gold-sequined epaulets from his "Moonwalking" days.
Altomare says he negotiating sale of the unreleased songs to Sony and is hopeful he will make more than $100 million from the auction.
"I've already been offered $50 million for it privately," he told Pages Six.
"There are a couple of paintings Jackson made of children, of boys - naked," Altomare told Page Six. "And there are some of his whitening creams, some sex aids . . . some of the old records in his sealed [sexual molestation] court case.
"This is stuff we have kept from the auction out of respect to Mr. Jackson. The guy has troubles. We all have skeletons in the closet and, if Michael hadn't put up a fuss, I might have quietly, discreetly, just given it to him. I'm a Brooklyn kid and a gentleman . . . But if he p - - - - s me off, I may end up auctioning them."
Jackson's rep, William Marshall, had no immediate comment for Page Six.
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Labels: 'naked boys', Michael Jackson
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 11:23,
Liz Hurley steals the limelight at Cannes
The stars came out in all their glory for the opening day of the Cannes film festival, but it was British beauty Elizabeth Hurley who stole the limelight.
Hurley, was in the French city not to promote a movie of hers, but for a party thrown by jewelers Chopard, that took place later on in the evening on May 16. The star, who is famous for making heads turn, didn’t fail to do so this time also when she stepped out onto the red carpet in an 8,000 pounds Valentino gown, and 1 million pounds worth of dazzling Chopard jewelry, reports the Daily Mail.
However, missing from her side was new husband Arun Nayar with whom she tied the knot in March this year.
And while Hurley certainly shone more brightly than Kelly Brook, models Victoria Silvstedt and Eva Hertzgova, and actress Andie McDowell, she will soon be facing stiff competition when Hollywood bigwigs Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, George Clooney and Julia Roberts make their appearance at the film festival.
The festival opened with the screening of My Blueberry Nights, the critically-acclaimed movie starring Rachel Weisz, who was unfortunately delayed on the set of her current film in Serbia.
Labels: Cannes, Elizabeth Hurley
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 11:20,
'Cameramen are horny creatures', says Jessica Alba
Sexy actress, Jessica Alba gets extremely uncomfortable when cameramen focus on areas which should not to be captured on tape.
The Good Luck Chuck actress said that it can get really uneasy when camera lingers over awkward places. “When you see the camera right here you’re like, ‘Uh, that’s my crotch.… I’m going to stand over here,’” Us Weekly quoted Alba, as telling GQ magazine.
“You know? Cameramen are just horny sometimes,” she added.
The actress also opened about how she felt when movie bosses forced her to scuba dive in a bikini, scrapping the original idea of a wet suit.
She added that if she had created a fuss over the change, she would have been called a diva, and that similar incidents will keep happening.
“…The people in charge decided to dumb it down. And all of a sudden, the wet suits went away…If I’d bitched about the change, I would’ve been called a diva. I can’t say it was the first time that ever happened. And I can’t say it’ll be the last,” she said.
Labels: Horny, Jessica Alba
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 11:16,
Salma Hayek planning secret December wedding?
Pregnant Mexican-American actress Salma Hayek is reportedly planning to say ‘I Do’ to fiance Francois-Henri Pinault in a secret ceremony before the year ends.
According to American magazine Life + Style, the couple has set a date in December just after Hayek gives birth to the baby.
A source revealed that the duo is planning to keep the wedding a very private affair.
"It'll be an intimate ceremony sometime during the holidays," WENN quoted the source, as saying.
The expecting mom’s close pals, Spanish actress Penelope Cruz and Double Jeopardy actress Ashley Judd might be the bridesmaids at the wedding.
On March 9, 2007, Salma's publicist confirmed that the actress was engaged to billionaire Francois Pinault's son, Henri and that the couple is expecting their first child together.
And while this will be Hayek’s first child, Henri is already a father of two.
Labels: Francois-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek, Wedding
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 11:13,
Is Lindsay only toying about with Calum Best?
May 13, 2007
She’s been spotted locking lips with him in public quite often in the past few weeks, but it seems that Lindsay Lohan’s relationship with Callum Best is not so serious.
A pal of the actress insists that Lindsay is not serious about Best, the son of late British footballer George Best.
"This isn't a serious relationship. He's a piece of s-. He's a wanna-be celebrity. Lindsay trusts people until they hurt her," the New York Daily News quoted her pal, as saying.
In the meantime the ‘rehabbed’ actress was recently spotted partying the night away at the Tenjune bash.
However, a rep for the club insisted that they made sure that she stuck to water the whole night, given its “very strict underage nondrinking policy”.
"Tenjune has a very strict underage nondrinking policy. [Waiters] only served Lindsay Lohan POM and water," the rep said.
However, that didn’t stop Lohan from acting the celeb she is inside the club, reveals a source.
"She was lifting up her skirt, and sending people over to [her friend, deejay] Samantha Ronson when she didn't like what she was playing," the insider said.
Labels: Callum Best, Lindsay Lohan
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 09:56,
Vaughn wants to convert Hollywood Scientology's headquarters into a bar
Actor Vince Vaughn is reportedly contemplating buying Scientology's headquarters in Hollywood and converting it into an office with a bar attached to it.
The actor, who was dating actress Jennifer Aniston, has made a 5.6 million dollar proposal to buy the church on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard.
The scientologists shared the property with a real estate dealer, reports this week's In Touch Weekly.
The Wedding Crashers star is planning to have the office on the first floor and a classy bar downstairs.
An insider said that the actor wants to be a real estate mogul, and that being smart and savvy, he considers the opportunity to be good.
"Vince wants to be a real estate mogul. He is smart and savvy and sees this as a good opportunity on many levels," the source said.
If things work well, the 37-year-old will own the property by July, this year.
Labels: Hollywood, Vince Vaughn
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 09:52,
Pirates 'did a big flip for my career,' says Johnny Depp
Now that the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie is ready to hit the theaters, lead actor Johnny Depp has revealed how much he owes to the production.
In an emotional interview with the Daily Mirror, Depp confessed that his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow has rescued his wavering career.
"I was the guy who had been bouncing around the film industry for years and I'd been lucky if five or 10 people would see my movies, so Captain Jack did a big flip for my career," the Mirror quoted him, as saying.
Depp, whose daughter Lily-Rose recently suffered from a critical illness, also revealed that his character, and the film enabled him and his family to afford luxury and live a more comfortable life.
"He and Pirates have afforded me and my family a certain luxury in that we are able to live a little more comfortably and it will be something that will reverberate for my kids and their kids," he said.
The actor also said that he took on Captain Jack Sparrow with pure instinct and never imagined that it was going to be a huge hit.
"When I decided to take the role it was pure instinct. I didn't know it was going to be such a huge hit. Nothing like this has ever happened to me. It's very, very moving and emotional, the idea that people feel this very strong connection with Captain Jack," Depp said.
Labels: Jhonny Depp
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 09:46,
Angelina Jolie fights to save misuse of Shiloh's name
Angelina Jolie is fiercely battling to save daughter Shiloh's name from being misused.
Jewelery-design and perfume company, Hors Lá Monde Corp., is naming its most recent fragrance Shiloh, but the Tomb Raider has got in touch with the US Patent and Trademark Office to combat the plans.
"The notice of opposition alleges that you will be damaged by the pending trademark. Angelina must feel that people applying for 'Shiloh' need to get her consent," said New York trademark attorney Thomas M. Wilentz, as saying.
Hors Lá Monde owner, Symine Salimpour, applied for trade marking the name last June.
Ever since, Jolie's New York lawyer has received two 90-day extensions to arrange a case opposing Hors Lá Monde's use of Shiloh.
"The name is completely unrelated. Symine is a citizen of both France and Israel, but she identifies strongly with her Israeli roots - it's a spiritual thing for her. Shiloh is a Hebrew name that means 'his gift'," a source told Life and Style Weekly magazine.
"The fragrance has been in development in France for the last two years and has a woody smell with a hint of patchouli flower," the source added.
Representatives for both Jolie and Salimpour refused to comment.
Labels: Angelina Jolie, Shiloh
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 09:41,
Beckham's 1.3 mn pound poolhouse faces demolition
The fate of football star David Beckham's 1.3 million pound poolhouse at his French chateau hinges on the discretion of government authorities, as the Moroccan-themed building has been put up without planning permission.
Word has it that the local council has conveyed the details of the development in Bargeman, near Nice, to France's central government.
The government may order demolition of the structure if it decides that the construction has resulted in a serious breach of regulations, reports News of the World.
Beckham and his wife Victoria bought the five-million-pound, 19th century villa four years ago. They have already spent millions on its redesigning, though they have made only a few visits there.
The building is complete with triple shower room, indoor BBQ, chill out lounge and all round sound system.
Labels: David Beckham
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 09:36,
Governor Schwarzenegger too busy to think about Hilton's jail appeal!
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said that he is too busy to think about socialite Paris Hilton's jail appeal.
The Terminator star said that he had many crucial tasks to finish, which is why bothering with Paris would not be easy for him.
He even refused that he had ever received any appeal from the hotel heiress, who was sentenced to serve 45 days in jail earlier this month, after violating terms of her 2006 drunk-driving arrest.
"I've never got any request. But I have many more important things to think about," AP quoted him as saying.
Paris has teamed up with one of her friends to pioneer an online petition, asking Schwarzenegger for a pardon.
"The American public who support Paris are shocked, dismayed and appalled by how Paris has been the person to be used as an example that drunk driving is wrong," the appeal says.
Labels: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Paris Hilton
posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 09:30,
Paris Hilton gets educated - on prison life
With The Governator having made it clear that her appeal does not compute, Paris Hilton is getting educated, some might say finally, but only on life in prison! Her teacher is none other than former bank robber Patty Hearst.
Talking about Ms Hilton's reported appeal, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger reportedly told AP, "I've never got any request. But I have many more important things to think about."
Seemingly running out of options, Paris Hilton has turned to a former prison inmate Patty Hearst for help.
In addition to her education on prison life, or perhaps as a part of it, Paris is also physically toughening up by working out twice a day.
Paris' educator Patty, 53, is the granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hears.
She was kidnapped on February 4, 1974 by an urban guerrilla group called the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), that initially demanded release of a jailed SLA member in exchange for Patty. When the demand wad declined it asked Patty's father to distribute food to the poor in California!
Eventually, Patty joined the group and participated in a bank robbery. She was later arrested and convicted on March 20, 1976.
Her seven-year prison term was commuted by President Jimmy Carter, and Hearst was released from prison on February 1, 1979, having served only twenty-two months.
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posted by Absent_MinDZ @ 09:26,
Brad Pitt on Daddy duty in Prague
During morning hours, while Angelina Jolie is filming on the sets of 'Wanted', Brad Pitt does the honors at home managing their four children, two of whom are attending school.
Zahara, 2, apparently goes to the kindergarten within the city's American Embassy compound while nearly five-year-old Maddox attends school at the the "Lycee francais" of Prague.
The Lycee francais network of over 400 private schools worldwide provides an education based on the French national curriculum for pupils of various cultures.
The couple with their four children arrived in Prague on 01 May 2007 and is expected to stay there for four weeks. They plan to hop across to France to attend Cannes Film festival, which takes place from May 16 to May 27, to promote Ocean's Thirteen and A Mighty Heart.
They will be back in the US early next month and will attend the premiers of the Ocean's Thirteen in New York and A Mighty Heart in LA.
Even as Brad and Angelina frequently hop across the globe in pursuit of their careers and charity work their hearts remains in New Orleans and they yearn to be back.
"Living in the French Quarter is a thrill for us. We have some semblance of real family life," Brad said recently.
On Thursday, the ground was broken for a green-housing project in New Orleans sponsored by the couple.
"The greatest victory for me will be when the first people move into one of these green homes - when they can put their key into that lock, sit down at the table, have dinner with their families and live their lives. That's what we're getting closer to with this announcement today," Brad told People.
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