Thursday, September 08, 2011
Lady Gaga: 'Without McQueen, I'd Be Naked'
Lady Gaga: 'Without McQueen, I'd Be Naked':
A few days ago, we saw Lady Gaga go au naturel for her "You And I" fashion-film series, and we liked her fresh-faced new look.
Now more images from the shoot by Dutch fashion photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin can be seen in Harper's Bazaar's October issue.
In the cover story, Gaga discusses her affinity for designers like Thierry Mugler and Hussein Chalayan and proclaims that without the late Alexander McQueen's creations, "I'd be naked."
(In her last Bazaar cover story, she revealed that McQueen had been working "through her", which we take to mean... well, we're not really sure what that means ).
Turns out stripping down for the shoot, in which she sports only a skimpy slip, has always come natural. "Even when I was a kid, I used to run around naked with the babysitter, driving her crazy," Gaga reveals to the mag.
And the Lady says she was similarly carefree when she and friends plundered the Versace archive in Milan a few months back:
"We were all running around this warehouse laughing and putting on jackets and shoes. We started crying at one point. I've been dreaming of seeing those outfits my whole life."
Though some of her Versace acquisitions -- particularly a certain black harness -- proved controversial, we'd be pretty excited to have access to vintage Gianni creations too.
Read more from the cover story here.
Madonna's Rep Makes Bizarre Defense Of Hydrangea Hatred
Madonna's Rep Makes Bizarre Defense Of Hydrangea Hatred:
Madonna still hates hydrangeas, and she doesn't care what you think.
Gifted a bouquet by a fan at a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, Madonna was caught on camera saying that she hated the flowers. The video was put up on YouTube and quickly went viral, painting the singer and "W.E." director in a negative light.
Generally, a publicist would look to limit the damage in a case like this, saying something like "Madonna appreciates all the gifts from her fans and didn't mean to offend anyone. She was joking in this instance."
Instead, the Material Girl bucked convention and had her publicist put out this message:
"She's entitled to like any flower she wants and she didn't want to hurt the feeling of the hydrangeas of the world," her rep said (via CNN). "No disrespect to the hydrangeas lovers of the world but she prefers different types of flowers."
However, given that she didn't list which flowers she did like, fans may be weary of gifting her flowers. Potted plants, perhaps?
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Jay Weston: New Barbra Streisand Album Is Sublime
Jay Weston: New Barbra Streisand Album Is Sublime:
Photo courtesy of Sony Records
Marilyn and Alan Bergman with Barbra in 1983. Photo courtesy of Sony Records.
Michel Legrand with Barbra and Bergmans. Photo courtesy of Sony Records.
I have just spent a wonderful two hours listening to the new Barbra Streisand album, What Matters Most, in which she sings the lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman, 12 songs by them which she had not previously recorded, having already recorded 51 songs which they composed. This album yesterday opened at #4 on the Billboard best-seller list, her 31st album to open in the top ten of that industry index... passing The Beatles but not yet topping Sinatra. (The album is dedicated to our mutual friend, the late film director Sydney Pollack, who directed her in The Way We Were.) Again, I am simply stunned at this amazing artist, who phrases her songs in a way which captures the intent of the lyrics beyond belief.
Many years ago (1961, I believe), my best friend at the time, Marty Bregman, brought a slim 18-year-old girl to visit me at my apartment on Central Park West in Manhattan. He said she had just opened at a Greenwich village nightclub, the Bon Soir, and we were going to see her that evening. She was wearing a long knitted coat which she told me she had made herself, and we animatedly discussed our mutual upbringing in a Jewish family in Brooklyn. I recall her saying that she wanted to be an actress... but began singing when she couldn't get work acting. She later said, "I always approach each song as an actress first." She opened for Phyllis Diller, but the moment she opened her mouth and sang, "My Name Is Barbara," a song by Leonard Bernstein, I knew that her singing career would drive her into the pantheon of greatness.
Young lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman met her at the same time, at the same nightclub. They were there at the behest of composer Jule Styne, who later went on to write the music for Funny Girl, with lyrics by my close buddy, Bob Merrill (who in the late '70s then wrote the screenplay for my film, W.C. Fields and Me.) I almost worked once with the Bergmans... when I agreed to produce a film which composer Michel Legrande wanted to direct called Blind Love, with a screenplay written by the selfsame Bob Merrill and music composed by the Bergmans. It fell apart after scheduling difficulties.
And I almost worked once with Barbra, when I optioned the film rights to Frank Loesser's glorious Broadway musical, Most Happy Fella, from his widow, Jo Loesser. I signed film director Irv Kershner to do it, he having done the best of the Star Wars movies, The Empire Strikes Back, as well as a film with Barbra. Kersh had a brilliant casting coup lined up, probably the most spectacular I have ever heard. He got Frank Sinatra to agree to play Tony, the vineyard owner who sees and falls in love with the San Francisco hash-house waitress, with Barbra portraying her. Then Kersh convinced Col. Parker to let Elvis Presley play Joe, the foreman of the winery where Barbra comes to wed Tony. The triangle love affair, with that wonderful musical score, almost happened... until Frank refused to play it without his toupee and Kersh would not do it with him wearing it. True story.
I recently ran into Barbra at a screening, and I reminded her that I had produced a film that her husband, James Brolin, starred in called Night of the Juggler, a thriller with a remarkable chase sequence all over New York ending in the tunnels under Central Park. Barbra said, "That is the best movie that James has ever done." I told her about the incident during the filming, when Brolin was running in the park and hurt his foot on a tree stump. I took him to the sports injury doctor at Lennox Hill Hospital and we bandaged him up... but by then the original director called me from the airport to say that he was quitting the film since it would now be a different movie. Two days later I hired Bob Butler to finish the movie... and thanks to executive producers Arnold and Ann Kopelson, it was a huge success in Europe. (Incidentally, Barbra met Brolin at a dinner party given by the Bergmans, when Marilyn seated them together. Obviously something clicked.)
In the album notes for What Matters Most, the Bergmans write: "It was over 50 years ago that we met, 50 years of working together, playing together, sharing holidays, birthdays, quiet times. Some sad, mostly happy. The world has changed around us, but our love for each other is a constant. Clearly she is our muse. Sometimes daughter, sometimes sister. Always beloved friend. The three of us were born in the same Brooklyn hospital years apart. How fortunate we are to be alive at the same time."
And how fortunate we all are to be able to enjoy the stunning talent of this incredible singer. Just listen to her sing, "The Windmills of Your Mind" and you will know what I mean.
Kate Winslet Talks 'Nut Sacks' And Nude Scenes
Kate Winslet Talks 'Nut Sacks' And Nude Scenes:
One thing you'd never expect to hear come from the dainty, proper mouth of "Titanic" heroine Rose: "left nut sack."
Which, more than anything, proves that Kate Winslet is a pretty darn good actress.
The Oscar-winner covers this month's issue of V Magazine, in which she talks about her love for Elizabeth Taylor (and takes some photos in homage to the late star) and discusses that buzzy link bait topic of nude scenes. Turns out, she's not a fan of them (but will do them anyway).
"I hate it! Listen make no mistake, I just get on it," she says about bearing it all on film. "I just go in and say 'Oh f*ck' let's do it.' and Boom. If you complain about it or procrastinate it's not going to go away. Its a profoundly bizarre thing to do. As actors you talk about it all the time. You can literally be tangled in sheets, and you turn to the other actor and say 'What the f*ck are we doing?' Dear Mum, at work today I had so-and-so's left nut sack pressed against my cheek. It's sort of unethical if you think about it in those terms."
In which films, exactly, she has that sort of anatomically-awkward situation going down is a bit uncertain, but nonetheless, it's an interesting admission from one of the industry's top stars. She had a particularly heavy nude scene in her HBO miniseries, "Mildred Pierce," earlier this year, which came after she pledged to stop doing them.
In her new film, at least, Winslet will remain fully clothed -- otherwise, she'd probably. She stars in Stephen Soderbergh's infectious thriller, "Contagion," playing a doctor looking to stop the spread of a mysterious illness that's ravaging the world. Winslet will also star in Roman Polanski's upcoming film, "Carnage," as one in a group of four parents trying to settle a dispute stemming from an after-school fight between their children.
She keeps the clothes for Polanski -- instead, she sheds her lunch in an already buzzed-about vomiting scene.
She's got a thing for grossness, it seems. At least, hypothetically.
"I hope I am shitting myself over the characters I play for the rest of my life," Winslet tells V, in an aspirational forecast for the rest of her career. "Because the day I go 'Oh yeah, that's going to be a piece of pie', why f*cking bother? If you do that, you do not learn. I hope I'm always learning something. So I won an Oscar. It's amazing. I've got that for the rest of my life for a performance I am proud of. It nearly killed me. I am really proud of the film. That's it, moving on."
For more from Winslet, click over to V Magazine.
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Justin Bieber Investing In New York Startup Company
Justin Bieber Investing In New York Startup Company:
Well this is interesting! It is being reported that Justin Bieber has invested in a New York-based startup company. We’re not sure which company yet, however BusinessInsider.com has revealed that they know the details and are withholding them until they are at liberty to reveal what Justin is up to.
We do know that Justin isn’t the only celebrity backer that the startup company has. We’ll have to keep you posted with more details as they come though because that’s all we know so far!
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Jusitn Bieber Gets In A Minor Car Accident
Jusitn Bieber Gets In A Minor Car Accident:
He’s OK though! Justin Bieber was in a minor car accident yesterday in Los Angeles, California while he was driving his Ferrari through town. A Honda Civic collided with Justin’s car around noon. Justin was in the drivers seat and it is believed that Justin’s assistant was in the passenger seat. According to the reports, there were no injuries and no damage done to either car involved.
Phew!
Scooter Braun Reveals Details About Justin Bieber’s Christmas Album
Scooter Braun Reveals Details About Justin Bieber’s Christmas Album:
Justin Bieber is releasing a Christmas album this holiday season and we now know, thanks to his manager Scooter Braun, that all of the songs will be originals! Here’s what Scooter Tweeted:
This christmas album is amazing. might be the best album yet. all originals…soon 2 b classics. every1 i play it 4 is blown away. #excited
We can’t wait!
Justin Bieber Back In The Studio With Sean Kingston August 31, 2011
Justin Bieber Back In The Studio With Sean Kingston August 31, 2011:
Yeay! Justin Bieber revealed on his Twitter yesterday that he was back in the studio with his good friend and fellow musician Sean Kingston! Check it out:
Had a great studio session with my big bro @seankingston and the talented @jonathanrotem #GOODMUSIC
We can’t wait to hear what Justin was working on!
Justin Timberlake Is DJ For A Day At Southern Hospitality Club In NYC August 31, 2011
Justin Timberlake Is DJ For A Day At Southern Hospitality Club In NYC August 31, 2011:
Justin Timberlake was DJ for a day at the Southern Hospitality Club in New York City on August 31, 2011. Justin is not only an artist, but he is a talented actor as well! Justin’s new movie “In Time” with Amanda Seyfried and Olivia Wilde arrives in theaters on October 28th! We can’t wait!
Were you lucky enough to see Justin DJ’ing?
Hilary Duff Texts While Bike Riding While Pregnant
Hilary Duff Texts While Bike Riding While Pregnant:
OMG. We’re all for exercising while you’re pregnant Hilary, but PLEASE keep your hands on the handlebars! Hilary Duff was seen riding her bike after taking a yoga class in Hollywood California on August 31st, and while that’s all fine and good, she was also seen texting during the trip – yikes! Stay safe Hilary!
Vanessa Hudgens Shows Off Her Boho Chic Style August 31, 2011
Vanessa Hudgens Shows Off Her Boho Chic Style August 31, 2011:
On August 31st Vanessa Hudgens was photographed leaving Mareka Organic restaurant in Studio City, California. The former “High School Musical” star has been experimenting with her style ever since breaking things off with her ex-boyfriend Zac Efron, and here we see her wearing an adorable boho chic outfit! What do you think?
We’ll be watching Vanessa closely the next few months to see if she chooses to keep her hair short, or if she decides to let it grow out now that she is finished filming for her movie “Gimmie Shelter.” What do you think she’ll decide to do?
Demi Lovato Photographed With Cigarettes In Her Purse August 30, 2011
Demi Lovato Photographed With Cigarettes In Her Purse August 30, 2011:
Uh oh! Demi Lovato has done so much in the last year to make herself a great mentor for her fans, but she just took a giant step backward when she was photographed on August 30th with a pack of cigarettes in her purse. No word if these were hers or if she was holding them for her friends.
Not only is Demi a celebrity that her fans look up to, but they look up to her as a model of what good health should be now that she has gotten help for her eating disorder, and if Demi’s smoking cigarettes in the public eye it isn’t the best thing for her young fans to see.
What are your thoughts on this?
Taylor Lautner VMan Fall 2011 Magazine Cover
Taylor Lautner VMan Fall 2011 Magazine Cover:
Taylor Lautner is on the cover of the Fall 2011 edition of VMan Magazine. Inside the magazine Taylor talks about playing Jacob Black in Twilight and about his fans. He also talks about how much time he spends promoting his movies and how he doesn’t have a lot of time for himself.
When I am traveling the world promoting the films, I say I am on vacation, but it’s not really true, I guess. When I go to a beautiful city I spend the whole time in a hotel room and then I am back on a plane to the next place.
The issue is on newsstands now, so be sure to let us know if you pick it up and what you think!
ABC Family “Pretty Little Liars” Halloween Event October 19, 2011
ABC Family “Pretty Little Liars” Halloween Event October 19, 2011:
If you are a fan of ABC Family’s Original Series “Pretty Little Liars,” then you’re going to want to tune in for the Halloween Event on October 19th! The PLL special will air at 8/7c and you can check out a preview below!
Looks scary! Will you be watching the “Pretty Little Liars” Halloween Event?
Trace Cyrus Is Working On A New Album
Trace Cyrus Is Working On A New Album:
Miley Cyrus’ brother Trace Cyrus was once part of the group Metro Station, and when the band broke up we weren’t sure if Trace would continue on with his music career. However, we’ve just found out that Trace is working on a new album! Here’s what Trace revealed on his Twitter account:
Sorry Ive been away from twitter! Busy finishing up my album! Also working on the new SMHP line also! New clothes are going to be sick!!!
Are you excited for Trace’s new album? Also, are you a fan of his Southern Made Hollywood Paid (SMHP) clothing line?
Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Perfume Advertisement
Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Perfume Advertisement:
This October Taylor Swift’s new perfume Wonderstruck will arrive in stores! Above is the first advertisement for the fragrance! Taylor looks beautiful in the ad, and the perfume bottle design is perfect! What do you think of the advertisement and the perfume?
Here’s what Taylor revealed to Women’s Wear Daily about her fragrance:
I share personal life experiences through my music, and my fragrance will allow me to share these experiences with my fans in a completely different and new way. Falling in love is a moment every girl daydreams about and Wonderstruck represents that magical feeling of promise and hope and intrigue. It was fascinating to learn that you could layer so many different scents to create a beautiful end result.
We can’t wait to smell Wonderstruck!
Danielle And Kevin Jonas Do Some Home Decorating!
Danielle And Kevin Jonas Do Some Home Decorating!:
Danielle Jonas took to Twitter with this photo of her husband Kevin Jonas along with letting their fans know they were decorating their home! Here’s what she Tweeted:
House decorating with @kevinjonas and @m2designgroup .. What day!
Fun! We hope we get to see the finished design!
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Nicole Anderson On CW’s “Ringer”
Nicole Anderson On CW’s “Ringer”:
On September 13th at 9/8c a new show is coming to the CW called “Ringer.” The show stars Sarah Michelle Gellar. Here is the description of the series from IMDB:
“A young woman on the run from the mob poses as her wealthy twin sister to try and evade them, but soon discovers that her sister has a price on her head as well.”
Disney’s “JONAS L.A.” star Nicole Anderson made a fun announcement on her Twitter – she will be starring in the show! Here’s what she Tweeted:
So excited to let all of you know that I’ll be playing Monica on the CW’s new show The Ringer! More updates soon.Love yall. Xx.
Exciting! Will you be tuning in for the premiere episode?
P.S. – Nestor Carbonell who played Richard Alpert on “LOST” will be on the show too! We LOVE our Losties! Check out “Ringer” posters below.
Vanessa Marano Guest Starring On CSI October 2011
Vanessa Marano Guest Starring On CSI October 2011:
ABC Family’s “Switched at Birth” actress Vanessa Marano will be guest starring on an episode of CSI in October. Vanessa will be playing a character named Samantha who is the estranged daughter of an ex-con played by Johnny Messner. In the episode Samantha’s father sets out to find her.
Are you a fan of CSI?
Joe Jonas “Just In Love” Music Video Teaser
Joe Jonas “Just In Love” Music Video Teaser:
Here is a teaser for Joe Jonas‘ upcoming music video “Just In Love.” You’ll want to watch this because you’ll get to see Joe without a shirt on!
No word yet on when the video will arrive, but we’ll let you know as soon as we find out! What do you think of the teaser? We want to see more from the video ASAP!
Check out Joe’s performance of “Just In Love” on the Late Show with David Letterman:
Miley Cyrus Is Bridal Shower Beautiful On September 1, 2011
Miley Cyrus Is Bridal Shower Beautiful On September 1, 2011:
Miley Cyrus and her mom Tish Cyrus and sister Noah Cyrus attended a bridal shower for their friend on September 1st. Here’s what Miley Tweeted with the fun photo above:
Bridal shower with @tishcyrus @noah and @Jtalarico a.k.a Mrs. @RyanCNovak
We hope everyone had a blast!
Shake It Up: Break It Down “Twist My Hips” By Tim James And Nevermind
Shake It Up: Break It Down “Twist My Hips” By Tim James And Nevermind:
We’re listening to the Radio Disney countdown and we just heard the song “Twist My Hips” by Tim James and Nevermind. The song is on the Shake It Up: Break It Down album, which released this summer. Listen below and let us know what you think of the song!
Will you be tuning in for the premiere of the second season of “Shake It Up” on the Disney Channel on September 18th?
Zendaya Coleman Is On Her Way To Chicago September 3, 2011
Zendaya Coleman Is On Her Way To Chicago September 3, 2011:
Zendaya Coleman posted this photo of herself today on Twitter to let her fans know she was on her way to Chicago! Here’s what the “Shake It Up” star posted along with the picture:
Gettin’ on da plane!! can’t wait to get to Chi Town!! who am I gonna see there?!!!!
Safe travels Zendaya!
Melissa Joan Hart And Her Kids Celebrate Mark Wilkerson’s Birthday
Melissa Joan Hart And Her Kids Celebrate Mark Wilkerson’s Birthday:
Yesterday was Mark Wilkerson’s birthday and he spent the day celebrating with his wife Melissa Joan Hart and their two kids. Mark’s sons made this awesome birthday cake for their dad! Here’s what Melissa Tweeted along with the photo:
Our homemade birthday cake for Daddy. Supposed to be red but after 2 bottles of food color here’s what we got..
Cute! Happy Birthday Mark!
Joe Jonas Performs At The House Of Blues In Boston, MA September 6, 2011
Joe Jonas Performs At The House Of Blues In Boston, MA September 6, 2011:
Last night Joe Jonas took the stage at the House of Blues in Boston, MA. Joe took to Twitter to send his fans a message about the show after it ended:
Boston! Thank you for making this one of the greatest nights of my life. Thanks and love to everyone who came tonight!
Did you see Joe perform last night?
Justin Bieber Goes Skateboarding September 6, 2011
Justin Bieber Goes Skateboarding September 6, 2011:
Justin Bieber was out and about on September 6th skateboarding. Let us know if you saw him!
Justin took the day off from work and told his fans he was taking a nap, but when he got up he obviously decided to head outside! Here’s what Justin Tweeted along with the photo above, which he posted to his Twitter yesterday:
Best rapper ever #rip2pac
What do you think of Justin’s skateboarding attire?
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Disney’s “The Lion King 3D” International Movie Poster
Disney’s “The Lion King 3D” International Movie Poster:
Here is an international movie poster for Walt Disney Pictures “The Lion King 3D,” which is arriving in theaters in 3D on September 16th for a limited run. Do you have plans to see the movie at your local theater? We know we do!
What do you think of the international movie poster?
Get To Know Joe Jonas At iHeartRadio
Get To Know Joe Jonas At iHeartRadio:
Check out this new video from iHeartRadio of Joe Jonas answering a number of difficult questions! Joe talks about which of his brothers he would use as a lifeline on a game show and what types of weird foods he would choose to eat over others. After you listen below be sure to let us know what YOUR answers to the questions would be AND what other crazy questions you can come up with for Joe!
Eric Stonestreet In The HBO TV Movie “The Day The Laughter Stopped”
Eric Stonestreet In The HBO TV Movie “The Day The Laughter Stopped”:
ABC’s “Modern Family” actor Eric Stonestreet will be starring in the HBO television film “The Day The Laughter Stopped.” The movie is about silent film star and comedian Roscoe Conkling “Fatty” Arbuckle and is based on the book by David A. Yallop. The new movie will show the rise and fall of the silent actors’ fame.
We’ll keep you posted when we have more information!
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