Thursday, September 29, 2011

Army Wives star Kim Delaney bungles speech at miltary event

Army Wives” star Kim Delaney was given the privilege of speaking at an event honoring U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia Thursday night, but mangled the prepared speech so badly, she had to be escorted off the stage.
Appearing disheveled, slurring her words and smiling at inappropriate times, at times the Philadelphia native and former “NYPD Blue” star appeared to have trouble reading the teleprompter.
Delaney spoke of her “struggle(s),” claiming to have “served in active military duty family for five years.”
VIDEO: Watch part of her speech on MYFOXPhilly.com.
“I’ve seen soldiers come home with painful life altering injuries borne of their time and service,” Delaney said.
The audience sat shocked, as she rambled on about her “broken heart” before eventually adding the caveat, “It’s all make believe. I do that as a job. It’s make believe. I have the luxury to do all of this on a television show.”
Finally, another guest began speaking and Delaney was unceremoniously escorted off the stage by a woman wearing a headset.
Several U.S. officials were at the award show and three former U.S. presidents made video tributes.
Delaney has long struggled with issues of substance abuse. She was arrested in March 2002 for drunk driving. In 2003, she spent time in an Arizona clinic to treat alcohol addiction. In 2005, she lost custody of her teenage son Jack Cortese after he testified in court that she had put his life in danger by drunk driving. More recently, Delaney checked herself into Promises, a rehab center in Malibu, CA in 2006.
But Friday morning, Delaney seemed in fine spirits on “The View” as she sat with fellow former “All My Children” stars reminiscing about the show’s final episode.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

  Nancy Grace 'Slips' on 'Dancing': Most Embarrassing Wardrobe Malfunction?

We're not quite sure what all the fuss is about here.
A clip of HLN host Nancy Grace jiggling out of her costume on Monday's "Dancing With the Stars" is going around, but it wasn't obvious on the air and you can't see much in the video (boo!).
SODAHEAD SLIDESHOW: See the most embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions.
That said, something happened, which you can tell by the way they cut to the audience AND host Tom Bergeron's quip: "On the European version that would be perfectly fine."
But Grace denies that a "wardrobe malfunction" ever took place.
"There was a little tiny movement, but it did not equate to a wardrobe malfunction," Grace, 51, told People magazine. "I would be mortified."
On Twitter, Grace sent a note to former DWTS contestant Lisa Rinna saying, "It was during that hopscotch when seismic shift occurred in my bra."
She also tweeted a photo of herself holding "Breast Petals" and once again "vehemently" denied a malfunction.
Indeed, it certainly seems tame compared to Janet Jackson's infamous 2004 Super Bowl debacle.
PHOTOS: See the latest celebrity pictures to hit the Internet.
From Grace to Jackson to Nicki Minaj, let us know: Who had the most embarrassing wardrobe malfunction?

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Test Flight Lands At New Asaba International Airport, Delta

An Overland Aviation Limited commercial aircraft landed at the Asaba International Airport Thursday afternoon, as part of a test run of the new airport constructed by the Delta State Government.
The aircraft, which made the journey from Abuja, had the Governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan on board.
The airport project, which gulped an estimated N17.5 billion naira according to Delta State Government sources, had generated so much controversy following the delay in its completion and commissioning.
Sources told THEWILL that the multiple delays to the completion of the airport was due to inputs by federal government aviation regulatory agencies.
With the test run of the facilities at the airport, it is expected that the commissioning would be done soonest.
The state government has however not made any formal pronouncement to that effect as some work is still being done on the terminal building.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Non-stop highlife music at Orlando Julius Ekemode's 50th anniversary on stage

It was non-stop highlife music on Sunday, September 4 at Oranmiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos when saxophonist and singer Orlando Julius Ekemode celebrated his 50th anniversary on stage with a concert.
Indications that it was going to be a unique gig emerged early when the compere, actor and TV host Yemi Sodimu led Julius’s band in singing ‘Time for Highlife’. The show kicked off somewhat haphazardly before order was restored by the diminutive entertainer. Wura Samba Band performed before the National Anthem and opening prayer were taken. The smooth talking Sodimu, however, described what happened as the “peculiarity of artists.” But it was not to be the only peculiarity of the evening.
“We play the National Anthem as if we are on the war front; we are going to show you how to play it,” Julius said as guests rose. The artist and his band then sang a ‘highlified’ version of the anthem with Julius singing the two stanzas with feeling. Segun Oyegbami who was asked to offer the opening prayer came on stage alright but didn’t pray. He wondered why the organisers, who know his views on religion and that he had stopped attending church a long time ago, would call on him to pray in public. Oyegbami then went into banter on how since his father died eight days prior, reciting ‘Our father, who art in heaven’ now holds special significance for him. He was still explaining why he wouldn’t oblige with a prayer when Sodimu stylishly retrieved the microphone from him.
No music, no life
Though an evening of music, the gig where a pack of five CDs containing 60 golden tunes of the artist popularly called OJ was launched, also featured speeches. Welcoming guests, Femi Esho of Evergreen Musical Company Limited, highlighted the contributions of the ‘Columbia’ crooner to Nigerian music. He noted that Julius remains relevant and continues to mentor younger artists in spite of having been around since over five decades ago. “He [Julius] can sustain blowing the saxophone for 10 minutes without pause and this is just the beginning. We don’t have to wait till he and others pass away and highlife music relegated to the background before we celebrate them,” noted the music promoter.
Chair, Rasheed Gbadamosi, spoke in the same vein. He noted that there’s no life without music and that he’s happy musicians are being honoured. The art patron also singled out the ‘Evil Genius’ of highlife, Victor Olaiya for special recognition. “Olaiya represents the best in music amongst us,” Gbadamosi said, adding that “we thank God people like Olaiya are still around to remind us of our great heritage.”
Femi Ifaturoti, who represented Rauf Aregbesola, Governor of Osun State where Julius hails from, disclosed that he met the artist and his dancer wife, Latoya, over two decades ago. “Whenever the history of highlife is written in Nigeria, Orlando Julius will occupy a big chunk. He has been a consistent ambassador of highlife.”
Ade Ekemode, a medical doctor and spokesperson of the large Ekemode contingent at the concert, said he believed Julius created Afrobeat. He also thanked Latoya on behalf of the family “for taking care of my dear brother.” Veteran actor Larry Williams recalled how met Julius in Los Angeles and the poem he, the artist and musician Jimi Solanke performed. He recited the poem at the show.
Old artists display
Julius, who had earlier offered guests a taste of what to expect with ‘Awade’ and ‘Love Thy Neighbour’, and who joined some young men to sing ‘Ololufe’ later returned to the stage with reinforcements. He requested Olaiya to join him and the crowd, anticipating what would follow, applauded when Olaiya opened with his signature ‘Trumpet Highlife Instrumental’. In fact, not a few scrambled with cameras to the foot of the stage to capture the artists together. The excitement, which was already high, went up a few notches still when Olaiya asked Fatai Rolling Dollar to join the party.
Accompanied by horns-men Roy Olokungboye, Biodun Batik and Olaiya’s son, Bayode, with Julius still holding tightly to his saxophone, Olaiya sang ‘Baby Jowo’ and other songs while Rolling Dollar danced. “Awon old school lo njo yi o, e patewo fun won” (‘behold, the Old School artists dancing; clap for them!’) Olaiya told the crowd in appreciation of Rolling Dollar’s moves. But the 84-year-old was not done yet. Feeding off the applause, he continued, prompting Olaiya to note “Eyi wa le ni ko si nkan.” (‘But I thought you said he’s spent, without nothing more to offer!’). It became non-stop dancing from that point on, with Gbadamosi, Oyegbami, Williams and others stepping out to display their dancing skills.
The young not caught napping
The New School artists, however, would not be outdone. Next up with Julius was talking drummer Ara, singer Yinka Davies and Jojo Bodybeats. “Hello everybody, in case you didn’t know, this is my daddy. I was close to joining him [Julius] in 1983 because of a song Daddy did, ‘Ise’,” Davies offered by way of introduction. With Aras and Davies as accompanying vocalist, and Jojo Bodybeats joining dancers Latoya and Esther Balogun, Julius sang ‘Ise’. The trio subsequently took turns to show the audience their skills. The man who makes music with his cheeks was first, beating popular Yoruba folksongs including ‘Bata so mi were were’ before Ara entertained with the talking drum. “You know this is the only time I get to romance myself on stage,” Davies said while cautioning the instrumentalists to reduce the tempo before she sang ‘Ise’. She also sang ‘Erora Miliki’ with trumpeter Biodun Batik accompanying her.
‘My happiest day’
“I am very honoured and grateful to my music fans all the way from Old School; the 1950s to the present,” Julius began during a break to thank guests including former Governor of Ogun State, Segun Osoba, who stepped in briefly. Julius also appreciated his family, thanking them for their support over the years. “Today is my best day because it is the first time my brother will see me perform,” Julius said in reference to Gabriel Ekemode, a professor at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, who had never seen him on stage. “Today is my greatest and happiest day, it has not been easy to do music for 50 years,” he reiterated.
Rolling Dollars, who clocks 85 years next week, took over the stage after Julius to serenade the audience with some old numbers laced generously with slangs. “Orlando ma pa mi ni kekere” (‘Orlando, I’m still young, please let me live some more!’), the ageless minstrel warned Julius who was backing him on the saxophone at a point. He later yielded the floor to the Ijesha-born artist.
The crowd needed no invitation to the dance floor immediately Julius struck the opening notes of ‘Jagua Nana’ with the Ekemode clan joining him right on stage. Even ushers couldn’t resist when Julius started ‘Columbia’ after Davies had sang ‘Ijo Soul’ with him.
Musicians Segun Adewale, Dede Mabiaku and PMAN president, Preddy Wise Okowa, who led a delegation from the musicians’ body, were among those who turned up to honour Julius. Members of the Hi-life All Stars Club to which Julius belongs, Eji Oyewole, Anjola Aboderin and Shina Ayinde-Bakare were also present. Actor Dejumo Lewis, filmmaker Tunde Alabi-Hundeyin and TV producer Ganee Adewuyi also turned up for the concert which continued well into the night.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Abuja Lover delivers baby girl for 9ice

It’s a baby girl for singer 9ice and his Abuja-based partner Bukky!
Although the pair would prefer to keep it hush hush, we can reliably tell you that they are taking their relationship a step further with the arrival, early last week, of their first baby together.
Sources close to 9ice tell us the singer -who’s separated from his wife Toni Payne – has been a regular visitor to Abuja, since Bukky – a fair-complexioned older woman – took in last year.
The relationship has never been public, even though those close to the singer are well aware they’re seriously dating.
We cannot tell for now, if the pair is planning to get married; especially as 9ice and Payne are still legally married.
Multiple sources tell us this lady is the reason the singer has been a regular visitor to Abuja; and that his ex Toni Payne is – unhappily- aware of the relationship. ‘In fact almost all the ladies close to him know of her. She herself even went out of her way to contact them‘, our source offers.
Sources say Bukky’s baby, a girl, was delivered on Monday March 21. The baby is 9ice’s second. His first son named Zion was delivered on Thursday December 4, 2008, at Presbytarian Hospital, Southern California, United States of America.
I can tell you for sure that 9ice has gotten the girl pregnant, and she has put to bed. Toni knows. But even her is keeping quiet but it’ll be a source of embarrassment for her‘, one of 9ice’s close friends tells us. He does not want to be named.
I can’t tell if he’ll marry her or not. But she’s very close to him and I believe they’re serious‘. He disclosed.
9ice’s manager Dehinde Fajana through a telephone conversation, Fajana claimed that he is ignorant of the situation and questioned the existence of his boss’ Abuja partner.
‘Is there any partner there? Does 9ice have any partner in Abuja? I’m sorry, I don’t know’ Fajana responded.
9ice did not immediately respond to our enquiries.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Luxury Goods Specialists Market Size and Forecast to 2015

Synopsis
This report provides uniquely detailed data on the size and development of retail sales of 25 individual products through Clothing, Footwear, Accessories and Luxury Goods Specialists in 50 countries around the world. It provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the trends affecting the development of this modern retail channel through both historic and forecast data, covering 2005 to 2015. For those in a hurry, an overview chapter provides the essential top line view, while in depth chapters give all the details both by products.
Summary
“Global Clothing, Footwear, Accessories and Luxury Goods Specialists Market Size and Forecast to 2015″ is based upon an extensive, global, industry research program which brings together ICD Intelligence’s research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. It provides detailed analysis of past and future trends – crucially providing retail sales data by product to allow improved understanding and targeting of this channel.
Data sets are provided for 2005 through to 2015, with actuals being provided for 2010. Countries are organized by region – facilitating easy comparisons between countries and between regions around the world.
Scope
This report covers 50 countries and 25 product markets via Clothing, Footwear, Accessories and Luxury Goods Specialists
Product Coverage:
Clothing and Footwear
Jewelry and Watches
Luggage and Leather goods
Printed Media
Stationery and Cards
Communications Equipment
Computer Hardware and Software
Consumer Electronics
Household Appliances
Photographic Equipment
Drinks
Household Products
Packaged Food
Personal Care
Tobacco
Unpackaged Food
Floor Coverings
Furniture
Gardening and Outdoor Living
Home Improvement
Home Wares
Games Software
Music and Video
Sports Equipment
Toys and Games
Country Coverage:
Asia Pacific
1. Australia
2. China
3. Hong Kong
4. India
5. Indonesia
6. Japan
7. Malaysia
8. New Zealand
9. Philippines
10. Singapore
11. South Korea
12. Thailand
Latin America
1. Argentina
2. Brazil
3. Chile
4. Colombia
5. Mexico
6. Peru
7. Venezuela
Middle East and Africa
1. Egypt
2. Israel
3. Saudi Arabia
4. South Africa
5. UAE
Europe
1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Bulgaria
4. Czech Republic
5. Denmark
6. Finland
7. France
8. Germany
9. Greece
10. Hungary
11. Ireland
12. Italy
13. Netherlands
14. Norway
15. Poland
16. Portugal
17. Romania
18. Russia
19. Slovakia
20. Spain
21. Sweden
22. Turkey
23. Ukraine
24. United Kingdom
North America
1. Canada
2. United States
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This report provides readers with unparalled levels of detail and insight into the development of retail sales via Clothing, Footwear, Accessories and Luxury Goods Specialists, globally:
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Key Highlights
This report is the result of ICD’s extensive market research covering the retail industry in 50 countries around the word. It provides detailed segmentation of historic and forecast retail sales, segmented down to category level. By providing both strategic overview data and product category specifics it clarifies the nature of growth in this channel and acts as an essential tool for marketers seeking to improve their understanding of this channel and subsequently improve their strategies to account for the latest developments.
, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (% Total Market), By Region, 2010-2015
Table 172: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Share Of Retail Sales (% Of Total Retail Sales Within A Country), By Country, 2005-2010
Table 173: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Forecast Share Of Retail Sales (% Of Total Retail Sales Within A Country), By Country, 2010-2015
Table 174: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million), By Product Groups, 2005-2015
Table 175: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million) By Product Group, 2005-2010
Table 176: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million) By Product Group, 2010-2015
Table 177: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million), By Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Categories, 2005-2010
Table 178: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million), By Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods Categories, 2010-2015
Table 179: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million), By Food & Grocery Categories, 2005-2010
Table 180: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million), By Food & Grocery Categories, 2010-2015
Table 181: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million), By Home & Garden Products Category, 2005-2010
Table 182: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million), By Home & Garden Products Category, 2010-2015
Table 183: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million), By Sports & Leisure Equipment Category, 2005-2010
Table 184: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million), By Sports & Leisure Equipment Category, 2010-2015
Table 185: Middle-East & Africa Clothing, Footwear, Accessories & Luxury Goods Specialists Sales (USD million) By Country, 200

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Box Office Preview: 'Lion' will try to remain king

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If the much-anticipated debut of Sony's "Moneyball" hits one out of the park this weekend, it will have to be over the enduring roar of Disney's "The Lion King."
The 3-D re-release of the 1994 animated classic will try to remain at the top of the food chain in the low $20 million range, following last weekend's surprise $30 million opening. Huge mid-week grosses portend a minimal percentage drop and the 3-D revenue boost should keep this "Lion" king of the box office jungle, with a total of around $60 million by Sunday night.
However, Sony's "Moneyball," starring Brad Pitt in the true story of Oakland A's manager Billy Beane, has been generating notable buzz and is likely to score at least $20 million at domestic theaters.
Making a similar weekend splash of close to $20 million is Warner Bros.' heartwarming "Dolphin Tale" in 3-D, starring Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman. The PG-rated film will benefit from renewed interest in post-summer movie-going by the family audience, in light of last week's proud performance by "The Lion King."
Likely to nab a gross in the $15 million-plus range is Lionsgate's "Abduction," featuring "Twilight" star and teen heartthrob Taylor Lautner. Directed by John Singleton, this PG-13 thriller tells the tale of a young man looking to uncover the truth about his past.
The fifth spot, at about $12 million, should go to Open Road's "Killer Elite," starring Jason Statham, Clive Owen and Robert De Niro. The R-rated action drama is based on a true story in which a special ops agent is pitted against his former mentor.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Jane Lynch not sure she wants to host Emmys again


NEW YORK (AP) — Just days after hosting her first Emmy Awards, actress Jane Lynch says she's not sure she'd do it again.
Lynch said in an interview Wednesday that if she had to decide now, her answer would be no. But she says she had a great time and hadn't felt "that creative and alive in a long time."
Her Emmy performance Sunday received mixed reviews.


  The actress is promoting her new memoir, "Happy Accidents," and "Glee." Lynch plays glee-club-hating cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on the hit Fox series, which premiered its third season Tuesday.
Lynch says she's looking forward to spending time with her family now that the Emmys are over. She married Lara Embry last year and is stepmother to Embry's 9-year-old daughter, Haden.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Paris Hilton finishes probation in Vegas drug case

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paris Hilton is wrapping up a year of probation stemming from a 2010 drug arrest on the Las Vegas Strip.
Officials say Hilton's attorneys appeared in court Tuesday on the 30-year-old celebrity socialite's behalf to show Hilton had completed her obligations to the court. She had to pay a $2,000 fine and serve 200 hours of community service in addition to probation.
Hilton pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of drug possession and obstructing an officer after police pulled over her and her then-boyfriend on Aug. 26, 2010.
Police say they detected a "vapor trail" of marijuana smoke wafting from the couple's vehicle.
Hilton was arrested when a bag containing 0.8 of a gram of cocaine fell from her purse as she reached for lip balm in front of an officer

Sheen, Warner nearing deal on lawsuit

OS ANGELES (AP) — Former "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen and the studio that fired him are drawing closer to a deal to end their legal dispute.
According to a person familiar with the talks, Sheen and Warner Bros. were near an agreement but still at work on it Monday. The person was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Calls to Sheen's attorney were not returned. In a statement, the studio said no deal had been reached and declined further comment.
Sheen filed a $100 million lawsuit for wrongful termination against Warner after his firing, which followed bitter public tirades directed at the studio and the show's executive producer.
A judge ordered arbitration in the case, with a status report set for December.
The Los Angeles Times reported that final touches are being put on a deal that would give Sheen about $25 million to settle out of his contract.
Sheen was the highest-paid actor in television, with a per-episode salary reported to be between $1.2 million to $2 million.
His clash with producers cut short last season for the CBS series that is the highest-rated comedy on U.S. television.
"Two and a Half Men" returned to the air Monday with Ashton Kutcher joining the cast as a new character. He plays an Internet billionaire who decides to buy the house that had been owned by Sheen's now-deceased character.
In a recent turnaround, Sheen has been making conciliatory gestures toward his former show.
Appearing at Sunday's Emmy Awards as a presenter, he addressed the "Two and a Half Men" cast and crew, saying, "I wish you nothing but the best for this upcoming season."
In an interview with Matt Lauer on "Today" last week, the actor known for his hard-partying life said he didn't know how to "put out the fire" when he was fired and began a manic round of media appearances talking about "tiger blood" and "winning."

Monday, September 19, 2011

Paltrow and Winslet show fashion savvy at Emmys

  Lea Michele and Julianna Margulies shot for red-carpet fashion heights with their statement gowns at Sunday night's Emmy Awards, but there's something about movie stars that tends to upstage TV stars — even on TV's biggest night.
Kate Winslet and her red-as-the-carpet, cap-sleeve Elie Saab seemed the understated, sophisticated look until she flashed the significant cleavage on the bust line, and Gwyneth Paltrow, in a black-sequin number by Emilio Pucci, pulled off a belly baring outfit that would have made the new "Charlie's Angels" trio jealous.
Paltrow topped it off with platinum earrings by Neil Lane that boasted 7 carats of black-and-white diamonds, two platinum and diamond bracelets with a total of 100 carats, and a platinum ring with 5 carats of diamonds and black onyx. That's serious wattage.
Margulies took the biggest risk in a strapless Giorgio Armani Prive gown, with a stiff crescent-shaped bustier and embellished with clear oval stones and shimmery paillettes. It's a look that required confidence — and it's a good thing Margulies, who told E! she picked her dress late last night, has that.
"If you watch the clothes she's worn since coming back to the red carpet with 'The Good Wife,' you'll see she makes incredibly sophisticated choices and she doesn't walk around asking 175 people for their opinions," said InStyle's fashion director, Hal Rubenstein, about Margulies. "She always looks like herself. There's something very grown-up and intelligent about her."
The early online buzz was about Michele's sophisticated Marchesa dress: She wore the look of a seasoned star instead of starlet. She wore a plain-front, low draped back with rosette sleeves that really let her work the crowd. She gave fans lined up outside the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles a big wink.
If there were trends to emerge from the Emmy red carpet, it was the many red dresses worn by Michele, Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan and Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang, and the straight-from-the-runway electric blue looks. Claire Danes wore a fully beaded strapless gown in bright blue by Oscar de la Renta, Dianna Agron chose a Roksanda Ilincic and Amy Poehler was in a T-shirt-style iridescent dress by Peter Som.
Katie Holmes, one of the last arrivals, wore a blue, silk-crepe dress with a tank top and cinched waist dress designed by Calvin Klein's Francisco Costa, and Christine Baranski did sleek and chic in Zac Posen's midnight-blue, double lapel gown.
Two "Mad Men" sirens opted for sexy, beaded, head-turning looks, with Elisabeth Moss in a second-skin Marchesa and Christina Hendricks in a Johanna Johannsson with an open V-neck. "It was the only dress. I tried it on and it was perfect," Hendricks said.
Rubenstein said all the best gowns were sleek, formfitting ones. "Virtually every single woman who looked good wore a body-conscious dress," he said, ticking off favorites Winslet, Vergara and Julianne Hough in a champagne and light pink, duchess satin strapless gown by Carolina Herrera. Moss hit a personal best as did Julie Bowen in a beaded, silver lame Oscar de la Renta with a plunging neckline, he said, and the surprise was Kristen Wiig, whose deep V-neck copper gown was courtesy of Zac Posen.
"The man makes an amazing gown," Wiig said on the carpet. "I love the cut. It's comfortable and it's different. "
Some stars have been thinking about their outfits for weeks. Sarah Hyland collaborated with Christian Siriano to create her one-shoulder, coral-colored gown with a jeweled waistband. Heidi Klum trusted Siriano, a "Project Runway" alum, to come up with her mushroom-colored strapless gown with a pouffy, asymmetrical hemline.
"I love him. He's just a wonderful person. ... I like to give my designers some props," said Klum, of her "flirty" dress. "It has an old-fashioned feel but it's glamorous."
Zooey Deschanel did a little prom-queen turn in a pink strapless gown with a dropped waist and red ribbon belt.
Minka Kelly, one of those new "Charlie's Angels," is a red-carpet up-and-comer — and that meant she got to wear a navy blue-and-black gown with long lace sleeves and a lace inset at the waist by Dior. Rachael Taylor wore a light pink-and-silver beaded column dress by Armani, and Annie Ilonzeh had on a draped, wine-colored strapless goddess gown by Romona Keveza.
Ceremony hostess Jane Lynch showed a preference for purple — sporting at least three gowns in that shade by David Meister.
A handful of stars did the black thing, with Kaley Cuoco in a one-shoulder gown by Keveza, and Tina Fey in a wool-jersey gown with cap sleeves and an open neck from Tadashi Shoji.
Evan Rachel Woods did black, choosing an all-over beaded boat neck by Elie Saab. Her big bling came from her cuff bracelet, created for her by Fred Leighton, using a 19th-century diamond bow brooch.
Cat Deeley, wearing a metallic strapless Monique Lhuillier gown, wasn't all that eager to give back her $1.4 million in Bulgari jewels.

She told E!'s Ryan Seacrest, "Meet me in Rio tomorrow?"

Friday, September 16, 2011

  Gym Clothes Pull Double Duty While Bold Looks Reign Supreme Read more

While we're all gearing up for frigid temperatures and cozy layers, the fashion world is looking ahead to a sunnier time filled with fresh new styles. New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 has just come to an end, leaving us with a fabulous crop of new trends to consider while we endure the colder months.
Starting on September 8th, the weeklong semiannual event featured 300 collections from a wide range of designers that spanned from universally renowned to unknown up and comers.
In case you weren’t able to keep up with all the craziness, we’ve designed a quick crash course spotlighting the key trends that everyone will be rocking from spring (some of these looks can even translate well for fall, talk about being ahead of the curve!)
Sporty-chic
Sportswear had a major moment during Fashion Week, cropping up on a diverse array of runways. Hoodies, mesh, drawstrings, sweats, anoraks, styles you usually reserve for the gym, will serve double duty as daywear come Spring 2012.
The sporty trend was most heavily referenced at Alexander Wang, where we saw a slew of styles inspired by NASCAR and Motorcross, updated and made chic with a dose of Wang’s signature downtown-cool. The boys of Rag & Bone also went in a decidedly sporty direction with track pants, mesh tee-shirts and oversized zip-ups all piled together on the runway for effortlessly cool styles that set a standard for tomboy-chic.
On other runways, the sporty was blended beautifully with the romantic, lady-like styles. At BCBG Max Azria, floaty chiffon dresses in airy shades were topped with contrasting zip-up hoodies. At Marc Jacobs, sweatshirts were teamed with intricately draped skirts for unexpected styles that set a new standard for casual-cool.
And while she was once known as Posh Spice, Victoria Beckham seemed to have drawn from inspiration from Sporty Spice for her collection, which featured boxy, hooded jackets and dresses with insets of sheer mesh, which was also a popular fabric on the runways this season.
Sweetly Slouchy
Spring 2012 runways were full of comfortable shapes that float in the breeze and move beautifully with every motion.
At DKNY, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Jill Stuart, BCBG Max Azria and countless others, we saw airy dresses that are made to hang loose for romantic styles with an ethereal quality. It wasn’t only the dresses, though: tops, skirts, jackets, pant—comfort proved to be key styles.
While skinny pants will stick around for spring, slouchy pant styles, from relaxed trousers to super wide legs have proved to be a much more fashionable (and forgiving!) alternative on the runways and is emerging as one of the standout trends. To keep things slouchy without looking sloppy, take a cue from Elie Tahari or DKNY and combine fitted, more structured pieces with your free-flowing ones.
Explosive Prints
Pretty prints are always key players when it comes to spring fashion. This season, the stakes have been raised and prints have gone from pretty to power-packed.
Florals are always a la mode for spring. This time around, dainty florals have been toughened up, appearing on the runways of Cynthia Rowley and Diane von Furstenberg in rich, electric shades that make a statement.
DKNY showcased a model wearing a single wild print from head-to-toe, literally, with a hat, top, pant, bag and shoe all in the same crazy pattern. If wearing a single print from top to bottom is way too matchy-matchy for you, take a cue from Karen Walker, Suno and DVF and mix several prints together—stripes, florals, dots, even, dare we say it, stripes and plaids. The rules of matching are officially obsolete so go wild!
Pops of Neon
The neon trend is nothing new and has been cropping up for several seasons. While in-your-face neons are still going strong, more subdued flashes of neon are emerging as the new way to bring bold colors into your look.
At Rachel Roy, a beautiful cream-colored suit was accented with hot pink ties, adding just enough pop without looking out of place. At BCBG Max Azria, sweet dresses in nude shades were outlined with stripes of neon, ranging from chunky to barely visible. Pops or neon orange were sprinkled throughout the Rag & Bone collection in doses big and small: a neon swimsuit under a sheer top, a neon bag to accent a quietly colored look, a neon drawstring peeping out beneath a dark knit.
The lesson here was go bright, only do so in moderation!
White Hot
This spring is going to be white-hot thanks to a takeover of LWDs (little white dresses). White dresses found their way onto nearly every runway this season and with so many interpretations by so many talented designers, there is sure to be a LWD with your name on it come spring. (It’s a good thing we have a while, you can star practicing how to avoid spills in the meantime!).
White wasn’t only for dresses. We saw beautiful layered looks made up of white separates from head-to-toe at Ralph Lauren, Altuzarra and Rachel Roy. Even at shows where looks weren’t styled to be full on white-outs, there were plenty of fun and fresh white pieces for choose from.

Porn company builds porn bunker to ride out forecasted

Debbie Does End of Days”?
San Fernando Valley porn purveyors Pink Visual may be the only adult film company equipped to release such a title, as they are planning on “riding out the 2012 apocalypse in style” by building an “enormous underground bunker” in anticipation of the December 21, 2012 apocalypse.
“Our goal is nothing less than to survive the apocalypse to come in comfort and luxury,” Pink Visual spokesman Quentin Boyer told CBS’ Los Angeles affiliate. “Whether that catastrophe takes the form of fireballs flung earthward by an all-seeing deity, extended torrential rainfall, Biblical rapture, an earthquake-driven mega-tsunami, radioactive flesh-eating zombies, or some combination of the above.”
Boyer told the LA Weekly that the X-rated bunker will be filled with “multiple fully-stocked bars, an enormous performing stage, and a sophisticated content production studio.”
With nothing to lose on that fateful night, Boyer suggests that those invited to the bunker may participate in an end of the world orgy. “Inevitably, I suppose, that will happen,” he muses. “It’s hard to say how people would respond to an actual apocalypse.”
Pink Visual’s guest list will be limited 1,500 VIPs said Boyer, adding that “Pink Visual performers, active site members and Twitter followers (will get) priority over the general public.”
Good thing they have over a year to plan for the event, as Boyer admits that they’re “still working on oxygen, that kind of thing.”
The exact location of the bunker has not been released due to “security concerns.”
And hey–there are worse places than Van Nuys to spend your last hours on earth. “If nothing else, it’ll be a fantastic one-night party, after which we’ll emerge from underground, red-faced, to go home, and the company will be left behind with the coolest bunker known to man,” Boyer said.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Calle 13 gets record 10 Latin Grammy nominations

Irreverent hip-hop music duo Calle 13 got a record 10 Latin Grammy nominations Wednesday, including album, record and song of the year.
Rene Perez Joglar, right, and Eduardo Cabra Martinez of the hip-hop duo Calle 13 speak during the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Nomination Announcement news conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Calle 13 received a leading 10 nominations. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)The duo were on hand when the nominations for the 12th annual awards were read in Los Angeles. The Puerto Rican-based group smiled when their names were announced several times, including for album of the year for their politically and socially charged "Entren Los Que Quieran."
The album included an anthem for Latinos, "LatinoAmerica." It also got top honors, nominated for both record and song of the year.
"I had no idea they were going to give us so many nominations. I can't believe it, forget it!" Rene Perez, half of the duo, said in an interview afterward.
"To me it's big that people have connected with the message (of the album). When I put it out I didn't know if they were going to like it. ... I think people connected with the honesty I did this with, and for me, that was enough."
Other multiple nominees included Shakira, who received three nominations, including best album for "Sale el Sol." Other nominees for best album included Enrique Iglesias for "Euphoria"; Franco De Vita for "En Primera Fila"; and Alex, Jorge and Lena for their self-titled album.
Besides Calle 13's "LatinoAmerica," nominees for record of the year included "Gritar" by Luis Fonsi; "Golpes en el Corazon" with Los Tigres del Nortre featuring Paulina Rubio; "Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tu" by Ricky Martin and Natalia Jimenez; and "Tan Solo Tu" by De Vita and Alejandra Guzman.
De Vita was one of the top nominees with five; record producer and engineer Rafa Arcaute was the second-most nominated artist with six.
Other key nominees included Marco Antonio Solis, who had five; alternative rockers Zoe, who had three; and Ricky Martin and Mana, who also had three.
Pitbull, Don Omar, Los Tigres Del Norte and Wisin and Yandel were among the acts that got two nominations each.
The Latin Grammys will be held Nov. 10 in Las Vegas and will air live on Univision.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Dance when I dance, sleep when I sleep

Dance when I dance, sleep when I sleep. Even if I were walking in the beautiful garden, if my thoughts a moment to walk has nothing to do with the things up, I will soon be back thoughts, make it think of gardens, ruminate alone pleasure, think about what my own. Nature prompted us to ensure their needs for activities, which will bring us pleasure. Like mother nature is taken into account this point. It drives us to meet the needs of reason and desire. Break its rules on the contrary sense of.
I know that Caesar and Alexander the busiest time of the event, still fully enjoy the natural, which is necessary, while in life. I think that this is not to make the spirit of relaxation, but to make it increase, because of the intense activity to make the hard thinking subject to daily habits, it is a great need to have courage. They believe that enjoying life is their normal activities fun, but war is very active. They hold this view is wise. We have been some big fool.We say: "his life anywhere." Or: "Today I did not do anything ..." how! You do not live over it?This is not only the most basic activities, but also our various activities, the most glory. "If I can deal with important issues, I could show my talents." You know how to consider their own lives, know how to arrange it, right? Then you do the most important thing. Nature of the show and play, no abnormal situation. It is in every respect even in the dark are also shown, is tantamount to no screen at the same stage. Our responsibility is to adjust our habits, rather than textbooks; is the discipline of our behavior has caused, rather than go to war, to expand territory. Our most heroic and most glorious career but live freehand, all other things, power, wealth, construction industry, at best, only the cause of embellishment and subordinate items.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

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