PETE WENTZ AND HIS BRAND SPANKING NEW LEATHER OUTFIT
Filed Under: American Music Awards > Fashion > Pete Wentz
Photo:AP
Pete Wentz missed the mark in his leather outfit at the AMA’s. The military/ dominatrix black leather look was not a bad idea, but everything was just too crisp shiny, stiff, and brand-new. Rockers should look a little beat up – scuffed and distressed. We imagine the bottoms of his boots are still clean. The perfect shiny look is just too Hot Topic. HE looks cute, though.
Posted by Janet on November 22, 2009
TAYLOR SMITH ISN’T ABOVE BARGAINING AT THE FLEA MARKET
Filed Under: Flea Market > Shopping > Taylor Swift
Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin
We love a girl who has plenty of money and still loves to shop at the flea market! Taylor Swift, 19, turned heads at the Portobello Market in London simply because she’s striking to look at, but soon the camera phones started popping up. Taylor, along with her mom and friends, delighted in rummaging through antiques, vintage clothes, ethnic apparel, jewelry, and just plain junk – she lugged three huge shopping bags back to her hotel.
Posted by Janet on November 22, 2009
MOCA HOPES YOU’LL FIT INTO LADY GAGA’S SHOES
Filed Under: Auction > Charity > Lady Gaga > MOCA > Prada
The Prada designed size 4 bouffant dress, hand painted and festooned with chandelier glass, and Frank Gehry designed headdress that Lady Gaga wore when she performed at the MOCA 30th Anniversary Gala are being auctioned off to raise money for the museum. Included with the dress are Gaga’s matching size 6 and ½ platform shoes with chandelier glass dripping from the heels. (Tiny feet!) Yes, the headpiece reminds us of Disney Hall. We saw these treasures up close and they ARE exceptional.The costume is valued at $30,000, but someone might get a good deal. The Gehry hat is also valued at $30,000, and it’s all for a worthwhile cause – we love our museum.
Posted by Janet on November 22, 2009
BOXOFFICE KING ROB PATTINSON CELEBRATES “NEW MOON” TRIUMPH
Filed Under: Kristen Stewart > New Moon > Rob Pattinson > Twilight
Photo Credit: Splash News
Rob Pattinson is still in New York and he went out to dinner with a bunch of guys to celebrate his movie “New Moon” breaking box office records. (Does that mean he’ll be more insanely popular than Leonardo DiCaprio was after “Titanic?”) He also went out to throw the press off the scent of his undercover romance with Kristen Stewart. Now that we KNOW something is going on between them (and the fact that they both REFUSE to talk about it OR deny it only proves we’re right) ) all this subterfuge is unnecessary. But we’ll play along.
Posted by Janet on November 22, 2009
MCDONALDS’ EXPERIMENTAL FUTURISTIC DECOR IS HERE
Filed Under: Black Label > Danish Modern > McDonald's > Mid Century Modern
Photo Credit: Splash News
Take a look at the possible future of McDonald’s. Not bad, eh? It just goes to prove that NOTHING has to be ugly. The fast-food icon just opened an experimental “Black Label” McDonalds in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. It features mid-century modern Danish decor, free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV’s, (we can live without THAT) – but we LOVE the functional modern bathrooms. It’s the first example of this new urban design in the US, and McDonalds is carefully monitoring customer reaction. The food, however, remains the same.
Posted by Janet on November 22, 2009
JANET AND LATOYA JACKSON: BEFORE AND AFTER PLASTIC SURGERY
Filed Under: Janet Jackson > La Toya Jackson > Michael Jackson > Plastic Surgery
We absolutely LOVE these before and after photos of Janet and LaToya Jackson published in the Daily Mail. Both had perfectly nice noses back in the early 80’s, but followed Michael’s advice and had them minimized. We can see that LaToya’s skin has lightened considerably since then – probably under Michael’s supervision, as well. He wanted his siblings to look like HIM!
Posted by Janet on November 21, 2009
MARIAH CAREY ARRIVES IN STYLE- BUT WITHOUT HER MAN
Filed Under: Car Culture > London > Mariah Carey > Nick Cannon
Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News
This is how Mariah Carey arrived at her “Forever” fragrance launch party in London: in a customized Ross Royce Phantom with big paintings of Mariah on the sides and “Memories of an Imperfect Angel” written across the top. Nick Cannon wasn’t there to steady her in those towering heels when she climbed out of the vehicle because at that same time he was in New York appearing on MTV’s “It’s On With Alexa Chung.” Nick flashed a big diamond watch and wedding ring. Of course, they were always in touch.
Posted by Janet on November 21, 2009
THE BECKHAMS LANDED IN LOS ANGELES AND WENT STRAIGHT TO YOGURTLAND
Filed Under: Kids > Victoria Beckham > Yogurtland
Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin
They’re baaack! At least Victoria Beckham and the boys – Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz, are back in Los Angeles. (Victoria seems to be letting her hair grow.) She took the kids out for a treat at the new hot spot – Yogurtland. The boys got large yogurt creations but Victoria didn’t partake.
Posted by Janet on November 20, 2009
LATOYA JACKSON: “MICHAEL’S SON PRINCE INHERITED HIS VITILIGO”
Filed Under: Father > LaToya Jackson > Prince Jackson > Sperm Donor > Vitiligo
Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News
Hey, we thought Latoya Jackson was the one who told the truth – until we heard this goofy story: According to the UK Telegraph, La Toya insists that Michael Jackson’s son Prince, 12, inherited the skin disease vitiligo from his father! Certainly, LaToya knows that Michael did not biologically father his children. Does she hope that this will convince US that Michael was a normal father? Those kids no idea WHAT they might inherit from their father, because they’ll probably never find out who the sperm donor was.
Posted by Janet on November 19, 2009
ROB PATTINSON REACHES OUT TO HIS FANS
Filed Under: David Letterman > New Moon > Rob Pattinson > Twilight
Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin
Rob Pattinson’s arrival and departure at The David Letterman Show caused a huge uproar on 53rd Street. Frenzied fans and sobbing women had to be corralled behind blockades but they busted loose and police closed down the whole block. Through it all Rob kept a pleasant look on his face and attempted to acknowledge and sign for as many people as possible. He has a good attitude toward his fans. It IS odd that People didn’t choose Rob as Sexiest Man Alive considering what he does to women.
Posted by Janet on November 19, 2009
PRINCESS STEPHANIE HAS A HISTORY WITH MICHAEL JACKSON
Filed Under: Grace Kelly > Michael Jackson > Monaco > Princess Caroline > Princess Stephanie
Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin
Monaco National Day brings out the royals and we were pleased to see Princess Caroline, 52, and her sister Stephanie, 44, on a balcony watching festivities. Back in the 80’s, these wild and beautiful daughters of Grace Kelly were insanely popular and stalked by paparazzi. Together they had five marriages and seven children. (Stephanie refused to name the father of her youngest child.) At one point Stephanie moved to Los Angeles to become a pop star and she recorded a song “In The Closet” with Michael Jackson for his “Dangerous” album. She used the alias “Mystery Girl.” Both are now split from their husbands and the sisters seem closer than ever.
Posted by Janet on November 19, 2009
BRAD PITT: MUGGER OR SEXIEST MAN ALIVE?
Filed Under: Brad Pitt > Sexiest Man Alive
Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin
You’d never guess by this photo that Brad Pitt was voted “Sexiest Man Alive “ in both 1995 and 2000. While Angelina contemplated the adoption of a Muslim baby, Brad arrived at the Nice airport. We never thought we’d say this, but if we saw this Brad walking on a sidewalk, toward us, on a dark night, we would CROSS THE STREET. Still, we haven’t forgotten that under the grey beard, he IS a good guy.
Posted by Janet on November 19, 2009
SURPRISE, SURPRISE: CATFIGHTS ON THE LABELLE REUNION TOUR
Filed Under: Catfight > Labelle Reunion Tour > Patti LaBelle
We hear that the three month Labelle Reunion Tour narrowly avoided becoming a fiasco like Diana Ross and the Supremes suffered. The Supremes reunion never got off the ground – partly because Diana had elaborate costumes and Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong didn’t, and also due to a very large difference in paychecks. Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendrix, and Sarah Dash all had extravagant costumes and money wasn’t an issue. It seems the other two girls occasionally forgot who leader of the group was, and Patti didn’t hesitate to remind them. Patti did all the talking onstage, and she saw all the backstage visitors first. There were a few clashes, but the gals made it through the successful tour and fans were oblivious. According to an insider, the girls aren’t exactly buddy buddy, but they’re still speaking, and the tour ended JUST IN TIME.
Posted by Janet on November 18, 2009
BRITTANY MURPHY AND HER TEDDY BEAR HUSBAND
Filed Under: Brittany Murphy > Married > Simon Monjack
Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin
Two years later, Brittany Murphy’s unexpected marriage to screenwriter Simon Monjack is still going strong. Considering the fact that Brittany, 32, dated Ashton Kutcher before she hooked up with Simon, he IS an odd choice. We’re guessing Brittany is the breadwinner here since the last project Simon seems to have worked on was the not-so successful “Factory Girl.”
Posted by Janet on November 18, 2009
CHRISTINA AGUILERA PLAYS THE NEW GIRL IN TOWN IN “BURLESQUE”
Filed Under: Burlesque > Cher > Christina Aguilera > The Pussycat Dolls
Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News
Christina Aguilera is very excited about making her first movie “Burlesque” in which she plays a small town girl (above in white high heels) with an amazing voice who comes to LA and gets a job in a modern burlesque club. The club owner, played by Cher, takes her under her wing, and there’s a reason that it sounds like a replay of The Pussycat Dolls. The movie’s writer/director is Steve Antin who is executive producer of The Dolls, and his sister Robin Antin is choreographer. We’re betting that Jonathan Antin will do the hair. Christina actually made guest appearances with the Dolls, early on, but can she ACT?
Posted by Janet on November 18, 2009
SEXIEST MAN ALIVE JOHNNY DEPP: FOR ONCE WE AGREE WITH PEOPLE MAGAZINE
Filed Under: Johnny Depp > Sexiest Man Alive
Above are just a few reasons why People magazine got it RIGHT for a change when they re-anointed Johnny Depp as “Sexiest Man Alive.” Actually, he should be getting a Lifetime Achievement Award. Is there a woman or gay man alive who doesn’t harbor a little crush on him? Johnny continues to select off-beat roles – this year watch for him as The Mad Hatter in “Alice in Wonderland” and a 1950’s broken down journalist in “The Rum Diary.” He’s grown up and has a family, but he’s still our Johnny, and a national treasure.
Posted by Janet on November 18, 2009
LAKER WIVES DON’T KNOW WHAT TO THINK OF KHLOE KARDASHIAN
Filed Under: Khloe Kardashian > LA Lakers > Lamar Odom > Snubbed!
Khloe Kardashian has not endeared herself to the other Laker wives. When she arrived for her first game as Mrs Lamar Odom she was appalled when she wasn’t assigned courtside seats. She had to be calmed down and informed that NONE of the players families have courtside seats- they are taken by celebrities and millionaires. Khloe’s mother Chris is her “manager” and every time she wants something she can be heard ordering Chris around. When Khloe noticed that Vanessa Bryant had several bodyguards who even accompanied her to the bathroom, she could be heard screaming at Chris “Why don’t I have bodyguards!” Khloe doesn’t understand the game or the pecking order of the wives. (Kobe Bryant is a VERY valuable player.) Other wives have been looking askance at Khloe, and haven’t welcomed her into their circle.
Posted by Janet on November 17, 2009
SOMETHING IN COMMON: EARLY PETE BURNS AND TODAY’S BILL KAULITZ
Filed Under: Bill Kaulitz > Lookalike > Pete Burns > Tokio Hotel
The face on the left is “Dead or Alive” singer Pete Burns in the early 80’s – before he indulged in massive quantities of plastic surgery. The face on the right is Bill Kaulitz from “Tokyo Hotel.” The similarities are obvious. Bill has clearly embraced the 80’s vibe. Hopefully, he will not follow Pete’s footsteps into the cosmetic surgeons office.
Posted by Janet on November 17, 2009
HEY, RYAN O’NEAL – MAYBE FARRAH WASN’T SO CRAZY ABOUT YOU!
Filed Under: Farrah Fawcett > Greg Lott > Ryan O'Neal > Will
Photo Credit: Buzz Foto
We’re not big fans of Ryan O’Neal so we were delighted when Farrah Fawcett’s will became public and she ignored Ryan completely and left $100,000 to her “college sweetheart” Greg Lott. Greg was a football star and Farrah was a freshman at the University of Texas when they met. Eventually she ran off to Hollywood and married Lee Majors. Farrah and Greg reunited in their later years and she gave him the rights to sell Farrah posters and merchandise and run her fan web site. In college they had spent a romantic spring break together in Acapulco and in 2000, Farrah and Greg reenacted that vacation. In THIS INTERVIEW Greg says Redmond lived with is father (whom Farrah never married) from the age of 12 on – hardly a decent influence. When she became bedridden, jealous Ryan had Greg banned from phoning or visiting. Greg complained, but no one paid much attention until this detail from Farrah’s will indicated her true relationship with Greg.
Posted by Janet on November 17, 2009
LAKERS IN LOVE: SASHA VUJACIC AND MARIA SHARAPOVA
Filed Under: Couples > LA Lakers > Maria Sharapova > Secret
For reasons unknown, L.A. Laker Sasha Vujacic and his tennis playing girlfriend Maria Sharapova have been keeping their romance as quiet as possible. But you can always find Maria sitting with Sasha’s family at the Laker games. Last year Sasha dated Melrose Place’s Katie Cassidy and he wasn’t playing as well – insiders thought Katie was too much of a “party girl” for him. If you get my drift.
Posted by Janet on November 17, 2009
