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Archive for February, 2008
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Filed under: Foreign Language, Celebrities and Controversy, Fandom, Cinematical Indie  In the United States, movie stars often suffer from media scandals, but I'm hard-pressed to think of anyone recently who has voluntarily given up the business as a direct result. In the light of ongoing stories like Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears, it's startling to hear 27-year-old Hong Kong movie star Edison Chen declare that he will be retiring from show business due to a scandal. The scandal began about three weeks ago, when private photographs that belonged to Chen surfaced on the Internet. The photos, stolen off his computer when he took it in for repairs, showed Chen and several different paramours, including actresses Cecilia Cheung ( The Promise) and Gillian Chung ( Twins Mission), in various stages of undress; some were sexually explicit. "I admit that most of the photographs being circulated on the Internet were taken by me," Chen said at a press conference, according to Variety. "But these photographs were very private, not to be shown to people." In front of hundreds of journalists and camera crews assembled for the press conference, Chen "apologized profusely to the 'ladies' in the pics, his parents and to the people of Hong Kong." Continue reading Edison Chen, Scandal-Plagued Hong Kong Star, Will Quit Business Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
A New Jersey woman purchased some items at an auction that belonged to Tara Reid's grandmother. The items include a ton of Tara's baby photos and letters the grandmother wrote to baby Tara. But the Reid family doesn't seem to be interested, according to Page Six:
"These are sentimental family heirlooms," said the current owner. "It has no monetary value but looks like it would be valuable to the family." She's tried reaching out to the Reid family, but, "They just don't seem interested, or maybe they aren't even aware we have it."
I happen to have a copy of one those letters right here. Let's take a peak at this precious exchange from a loving grandmother:
Dear sweet little Tara,
Your Grandmama so enjoys your visits with her and Poppy. We think it's just adorable the way your two-year-old little hands open the liquor cabinet and pour yourself a juice cup full of Jim Bean. It was also so heartwarming to introduce us to your boyfriend you met at the track when you escaped for four hours. Your Poppy loves meeting new people. He'd never met a 60-year-old truck driver before. I think you two make a handsome couple - when you're not piss drunk and throwing bottles at each other. But relationships are a tricky sort.
Grandmama has to go now. The police are here to ask questions about your little car ride. We still don't know how you reached the pedals. Such a smart girl you are.
Hugs and Kisses!
Grandmama
P.S. Hope you enjoy the scotch-soaked Oreos! My little cupcake's favorite treat! Smooches!
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Filed under: Celebrities and Controversy, Fandom, Oscar Watch, Polls  The decision for any actor or actress to appear naked, whether on screen, on stage, or in photographs, can sometimes help, sometimes hurt, and sometimes not make any difference at all to the performer's career. In the case of Lindsay Lohan, her freckle-baring photos in New York Magazine may reinforce the public's perception of her as a "bad girl." We saw a very different reaction when "good guy" Daniel Radcliffe, better known as Harry Potter, stripped down for a production of the stage play Equus. While some decried the example he was setting, young women reportedly attended in droves for the opportunity to admire his (acting) form. From a career standpoint, he widened his future possibilities far beyond the family market. On the big screen, Viggo Mortensen's deadly naked spa duel in Eastern Promises caught everyone's eye. Playing a "bad boy" with a good heart, Mortensen's willingness to display every inch of his physique only expanded his appeal. His performance earned him a nomination for an Academy Award as Best Actor. Portraying both "bad boys" and "good guys," none of the other Best Actor candidates appeared in the buff in their nominated films, though all have in the past. As we did yesterday with the women, today we offer a selection of five Academy Award-nominated men. All have appeared naked on the big screen, either this year or in the past, with their most revealing appearance noted. Whose career benefited the most from their willingness to bare all? View Poll Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
These are stills from Christina Aguilera's appearance on Ellen yesterday. For those of you who couldn't sit through the video, here's the highlights. And by highlights I mean her boobs. I don't know why I felt the need to spell that out. It's pretty much a given on this site. I guess sometimes I want to make sure we're all on the same page. And by the same page I mean her boobs.
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Some really nice working coming out of this Buenos Aires based Animation and VFX house. One of my personal favorites that they worked on would be last years spot they did for Ford / JTW Argentina, entitled ‘Wind’. Check their reel out and see what you think!
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Nick Lachey and his girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo make their living by simply showing up at places. They get paid to visit tropical resorts that need publicity or do photo shoots at department stores. Nick just has to stand around for a couple hours and take pictures. Easy stuff, right? Apparently not for Nick Lachey. Page Six reports:
According to a source at JC Penney's "American Living" launch at Skylight on Hudson Street, "Nick was complaining the whole time he was there. He started whining, 'When can I get out of here?' and refusing to take photos. That's what he was paid to show up for."
Jesus. Nick Lachey's life really is sheer torture. I mean, the dude gets handed bags full of dough but he has to smile for pictures. I had no idea such inhumane practices go on in this country. But, on top of that, he has to go home and bang Vanessa Minnillo. I don't know how he does it day after day. Gandhi had it easier than this. Actually, I'm serious about that. Gandhi was never forced to have a conversation with Jessica Simpson. If he did, he'd probably have thrown himself underneath an elephant.
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 21, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:EMDA), announced today that it will partner with Allbritton Communications to bring RTN programming to Washington, D.C. The new affiliate will launch late this year on a digital stream of Washington, D.C.'s ABC affiliate, WJLA-TV.
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
 Miranda Kerr is happy to talk philosophy, but stays quiet as a monk when it comes to her personal life.
“I practice Japanese Buddhism,” the model said Wednesday night. “At the heart of it all, it’s about practicing peace.”
Modern art? Sure, she’ll give her two cents on that too. The Victoria Secret model headed to N.Y.C.’s Milk Gallery Wednesday for the launch of their exhibition of work by Shinjo Ito. “He’s good,” she said at the event. “Really inspiring.”
She’ll even chat about dieting: “I just did a three-day juice fast. It’s really detoxifying and cleansing for the body …. You don’t get that hungry.”
But mention boyfriend Orlando Bloom, and suddenly she’s tongue-tied.
When asked if the two yoga devotees ever workout together, she responded with, “Ugh. Ha, ha, ha!” before finally managing, “Well, I’m sure he does yoga.”
The undercover lovers were recently outed, when they were spotted on a PDA-filled date at New York’s Max Brenner restaurant. “They were just being playful and kissing and hugging,” recounted an onlooker.
“He’s a sweetheart and that’s all I’m gonna say,” Kerr said, blushing. “Sweetheart.”
Did the two spend Valentine’s Day together? “I can’t tell you,” she replied with a laugh. “I work for Victoria’s Secret – but that’s my secret.
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Jennifer Lopez is concerned that a plot may be afoot to kidnap her newborn twins. Her husband Marc Anthony made sure security is tight at North Shore University Hospital, according to Life & Style:
The hospital reportedly stepped up its security drills, which involve locking down the hospital in case a baby is kidnapped or otherwise vanishes. “They practiced the alerts twice a week in early February,” says a staffer. “That definitely had to do with J.Lo.”
“Babies have been kidnapped before,” a friend notes. “Jennifer had obvious concerns about security.”
Who would want to steal J-Lo's offspring? Either the government for some crazy X-Files shit. Or Ben Affleck. Yeah, that's right, I said it: Ben motherfucking Affleck. He might look all innocent but that guy has baby-stealer written all over him. I saw Daredevil. He's capable of some seriously messed up stuff. I'm blowing this case wide open!
UPDATE: Jennifer Garner just kicked down my cubicle and continually karate chopped me in the groin. I retract my comments about Ben Affleck. Also - no, I can't say it. Don't make me! *nad chop* Okay! Daredevil should've won an Oscar! Are you happy? Oh, God, I feel so dirty. I'll never get over this. I - Ooh! Who brought donuts?
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