Brad Pitt's heartthrob status is causing trouble for the actor as he gets mobbed every time he goes to pick up his son from school.
Pitt whose adopted son with partner Angelina Jolie, seven-year-old Maddox is a student at New York's prestigious Lycee Francais, causes such a uproar every time he appears at the gates of the school that the principal had to issue letters to parents warning their daughters to leave the actor in peace.
The school which is known for the celebrity kids on its rolls including Madonna's daughter and son, is flummoxed by its pupils reaction to the Ocean's eleven star, reported Daily Mail online.
"Madonna's children attend the school so students are used to celebrities, but Brad is another story. When he arrives at the school gates, all the girls rush out and practically mob the poor man," a parent told the newspaper.
Monday, May 4, 2009
DiCaprio's girlfriend Bar Refaeli designs new bikini for fashion line Hurley
Leonardo Dicaprio's girlfriend Bar Refaeli has created a sexy new two-piece for fashion line Hurley.
The 23-year-old beauty, who has modelled for Hurley, has now created a sexy black bikini for the company.
"I am obsessed with finding the perfect little black bikini and I'm always searching for a timeless, sexy suit with the best fit," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.
"I have never been able to find the perfect bikini, until now," she added.
A portion of proceeds from the sales of the 120 dollars bikini will go to charity Boarding For Breast Cancer.
The 23-year-old beauty, who has modelled for Hurley, has now created a sexy black bikini for the company.
"I am obsessed with finding the perfect little black bikini and I'm always searching for a timeless, sexy suit with the best fit," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.
"I have never been able to find the perfect bikini, until now," she added.
A portion of proceeds from the sales of the 120 dollars bikini will go to charity Boarding For Breast Cancer.
IPL fever catches up with Big B
The IPL fever has not spared even megastar Amitabh Bachchan and he doesn't miss watching matches especially when his favourite team - Mumbai Indians is playing.
However, the actor is upset over the two successive defeats of Mumbai Indians and expressed his frustration to "EF" (Extended Family) as he refers to his readers on his blog.
"Doing nothing and sitting in front of the 'box' an entire day is a feat by itself and I just did it. Albeit a little frustrating because the home team lost in the final moments," Bachchan wrote after Mumbai Indians was defeated by Kings XI Punjab in a close match last week.
Sunday's loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore made Big B just say, "The Mumbai Indians lost!! AAArrrgraahhhhh".
Bachchan has just returned after a overseas schedule of his home production "Paa" and is presently recording a song for Ram Gopal Verma's "Rann".
Ever since his return, Bachchan has been glued to television watching the IPL.
During a media interaction to announce the 10th IIFA's venue last week, Bachchan asked the organisers to switch on the television in the hotel room, so that he could catch up with the ongoing match.
Bachchan said IPL was very popular abroad and people in Paris were also watching the cricketing event on television.
When he was asked about his favourite team in the IPL by journalists, the legendary actor refused to comment.
However, on his blog, subsequently, Bachchan has made his choice clear.
Bachchan, who is also a Chelsea fan, said football and cricket were great games of skill and they require television audience concentration.
Speaking for all the couch potatoes, Bachchan said, "we believe transformation of energydoes indeed scientifically take place when we shout, Go Chelsea or Mumbai Indians!!"
According to the Big B, "a loss is more clinical. We like to go to bed immediately and most certainly do wish to be disturbed."
He wondered what he would do when the "great patronage of IPL" ends later this month.
"I need to develop some skills. Play an instrument, learn a language. Have been saying this for years. But, never getting serious enough to actually doing it," he said.
However, the actor is upset over the two successive defeats of Mumbai Indians and expressed his frustration to "EF" (Extended Family) as he refers to his readers on his blog.
"Doing nothing and sitting in front of the 'box' an entire day is a feat by itself and I just did it. Albeit a little frustrating because the home team lost in the final moments," Bachchan wrote after Mumbai Indians was defeated by Kings XI Punjab in a close match last week.
Sunday's loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore made Big B just say, "The Mumbai Indians lost!! AAArrrgraahhhhh".
Bachchan has just returned after a overseas schedule of his home production "Paa" and is presently recording a song for Ram Gopal Verma's "Rann".
Ever since his return, Bachchan has been glued to television watching the IPL.
During a media interaction to announce the 10th IIFA's venue last week, Bachchan asked the organisers to switch on the television in the hotel room, so that he could catch up with the ongoing match.
Bachchan said IPL was very popular abroad and people in Paris were also watching the cricketing event on television.
When he was asked about his favourite team in the IPL by journalists, the legendary actor refused to comment.
However, on his blog, subsequently, Bachchan has made his choice clear.
Bachchan, who is also a Chelsea fan, said football and cricket were great games of skill and they require television audience concentration.
Speaking for all the couch potatoes, Bachchan said, "we believe transformation of energydoes indeed scientifically take place when we shout, Go Chelsea or Mumbai Indians!!"
According to the Big B, "a loss is more clinical. We like to go to bed immediately and most certainly do wish to be disturbed."
He wondered what he would do when the "great patronage of IPL" ends later this month.
"I need to develop some skills. Play an instrument, learn a language. Have been saying this for years. But, never getting serious enough to actually doing it," he said.
David Hasselhoff hospitalised for alcohol poisoning
Former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff has been rushed to an L.A. hospital because of alcohol poisoning on May 2.
According to RadarOnline.com, the vodka-guzzling America's Got Talent judge was taken to Cedars-Sinai medical centre after his daughter Hayley, 16, found him unconscious on the floor of his home in Encino, California.
Hayley then called her mom and Hasselhoff's estranged actress Pamela Bach, who lives 10 minutes away in Hollywood, and the duo then drove him to the hospital.
The 56-year-old actor, who has had a history of alcohol problems, was registered with a .39 alcohol level this time round.
While a source had earlier revealed that Hasselhoff was "barely breathing when they got him to the hospital," reports suggest that he is recovering.
"This is about the seventh time he's been taken to a hospital over the last few years with alcohol poisoning," Us magazine quoted the source as saying.
According to TMZ, Hasselhoff's rep, Judy Katz, said the star was "fine and well and happy and is celebrating his father Joe Hasselhoff's 80th birthday tonight at dinner ... along with his girlfriend, Kimberly."
According to RadarOnline.com, the vodka-guzzling America's Got Talent judge was taken to Cedars-Sinai medical centre after his daughter Hayley, 16, found him unconscious on the floor of his home in Encino, California.
Hayley then called her mom and Hasselhoff's estranged actress Pamela Bach, who lives 10 minutes away in Hollywood, and the duo then drove him to the hospital.
The 56-year-old actor, who has had a history of alcohol problems, was registered with a .39 alcohol level this time round.
While a source had earlier revealed that Hasselhoff was "barely breathing when they got him to the hospital," reports suggest that he is recovering.
"This is about the seventh time he's been taken to a hospital over the last few years with alcohol poisoning," Us magazine quoted the source as saying.
According to TMZ, Hasselhoff's rep, Judy Katz, said the star was "fine and well and happy and is celebrating his father Joe Hasselhoff's 80th birthday tonight at dinner ... along with his girlfriend, Kimberly."
Monday, February 23, 2009
Kate Winslet reveals early Oscar dream
Winning the best actress Oscar was the realisation of a childhood dream, an emotional Kate Winslet revealed in her acceptance speech.
Winslet, 33, who won the award for her role as Hanna Schmitz in The Reader, said she had first practised her speech in the mirror aged eight.
Pointing to her Oscar, she said: "This would have been a shampoo bottle. Well it's not a shampoo bottle now."
She won an Oscar at the sixth attempt for her part in Stephen Daldry's film.
Previous nominations she failed to capitalise on included a best actress nod for Titanic in 1998.
Winslet continued: "I feel very fortunate to have made it all the way from there to here and I'd like to thank some of the people along the way who had faith in me - my friends and my family, especially my mum and dad who are in this room somewhere.
"Dad, whistle or something 'cos then I'll know where you are."
After her father whistled, she picked him out in the crowd and screamed: "Yeah! I love you."
'These goddesses'
She paid tribute to director Daldry and said there had been "no division between the cast and the crew on this film and that's what made it so special".
Winslet beat fellow nominees Meryl Streep for Doubt, Anne Hathaway for Rachel Getting Married, Angelina Jolie for Changeling and Melissa Leo for Frozen River.
"I want to acknowledge my fellow nominees, these goddesses," Winslet said.
"I think we all can't believe we are in the same category as Meryl Streep at all.
"I'm sorry Meryl but you have to just suck that up."
The actress also thanked her film director husband Sam Mendes and her two children "who let me do what I love and who love me just the way that I am".
Winslet received her first Oscar nomination in 1996 for supporting actress in period drama Sense and Sensibility.
She starred in Hollywood blockbuster Titanic, co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio, a year later.
She was last nominated two years ago for best actress for Little Children.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
The Oscars 2009
Hit British film Slumdog Millionaire has won the top prize at the Academy Awards, winning eight Oscars including best director and best picture.
In a great night for Britain, Kate Winslet won the best actress Oscar for The Reader, finally clinching the award on her sixth nomination.
The big surprise of the night was Sean Penn, winning best actor for his role as gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for supporting actor for The Dark Knight.
The actor's family received the award on behalf of Ledger, who died in January 2008.
"We have been truly overwhelmed by the honour and respect being bestowed upon him with this award," his mother said.
Ledger becomes only the second performer to win a posthumous Oscar, following Peter Finch's win for Network in 1977.
But the night belonged to Slumdog Millionaire, the rags-to-riches tale that has enchanted audiences around the world.
Director Danny Boyle, 52, bounced up and down in delight as he received his award, telling the audience: "I swore [to my children] if this miracle ever happened I would receive it in the spirit of Tigger."
Optimism
The film, set in the slums of Mumbai (Bombay), won eight awards in total, including gongs for best adapted screenplay, cinematography, sound mixing, film editing, best original score and best song.
"There are certain places in the universe you never imagine standing. For me, it's the moon, the South Pole, the Miss World podium and here," joked British screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, previously best known for writing The Full Monty.
Indian composer AR Rahman, who received two Oscars - for best song and best score - praised the city which inspired the book, and subsequently the film.
He hailed "all the people from Mumbai and the essence of the film, which is about optimism and the power of hope and our lives".
"We had passion and we had belief and if you have those two things, truly, anything is possible," said Christian Colson.
As anticipated - after years of waiting in the wings - Winslet, 33, won her Academy Award for playing a Nazi prison officer in The Reader.
"I'd be lying if I hadn't made a version of this speech. I think I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror," she said.
"I feel very fortunate to have made it all the way from there to here."
In a night of predictable outcomes, Sean Penn's best actor triumph for his portrayal of gay rights activist Harvey Milk seemed to win the A-list audience's approval.
"You Commie, homo-loving, sons of a gun," said Penn, addressing his fellow performers.
"I did not expect this, and I want to be very clear that I know how hard I make it to appreciate me," said the 48-year-old, who often attracts criticism for his outspoken views.
In an impassioned plea - and to rapturous applause - Penn called on "equal rights for everyone".
"I think it is a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect and anticipate their great shame," he said.
His thoughts were echoed by Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who won best original screenplay for Milk.
"I heard the story of Harvey Milk and it gave me hope ... that one day I could live my life openly as who I am. And that maybe I could even fall in love and one day get married," he said.
Musical medley
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie both went home empty-handed, while The Curious Case of Benjamin Button converted just three of its 13 nominations - all in the technical fields.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences were eager to breathe new life into this year's ceremony, after a continued decline in TV viewing figures.
Australian actor Hugh Jackman hosted the show, and showed off his musical talents - opening with a medley of songs paying tribute to the best picture nominees.
He went on to join singer Beyonce in a tribute to Hollywood's best-loved musicals.
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz became the first winner of the night, picking up the best supporting actress award.
The 34-year-old star won her first Oscar for her performance as a passionate artist in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
"Has anybody ever fainted here. I might be the first one," said Cruz, who was previously nominated in 2007.
Cruz, who becomes the first Spanish actress to win an acting Oscar, dedicated her award "to all the actors from my country".
"Thank you Woody for trusting me with this beautiful character," she said.
Comedian Jerry Lewis received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which recognises humanitarian efforts.
"This award touches my heart and the very depth of my soul because of who the award is from, and those it will benefit," said 82-year-old star.
The Nutty Professor star has raised over $2 billion (£1.3bn) for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through his annual Labor Day telethon.
In a great night for Britain, Kate Winslet won the best actress Oscar for The Reader, finally clinching the award on her sixth nomination.
The big surprise of the night was Sean Penn, winning best actor for his role as gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for supporting actor for The Dark Knight.
The actor's family received the award on behalf of Ledger, who died in January 2008.
"We have been truly overwhelmed by the honour and respect being bestowed upon him with this award," his mother said.
Ledger becomes only the second performer to win a posthumous Oscar, following Peter Finch's win for Network in 1977.
But the night belonged to Slumdog Millionaire, the rags-to-riches tale that has enchanted audiences around the world.
Director Danny Boyle, 52, bounced up and down in delight as he received his award, telling the audience: "I swore [to my children] if this miracle ever happened I would receive it in the spirit of Tigger."
Optimism
The film, set in the slums of Mumbai (Bombay), won eight awards in total, including gongs for best adapted screenplay, cinematography, sound mixing, film editing, best original score and best song.
"There are certain places in the universe you never imagine standing. For me, it's the moon, the South Pole, the Miss World podium and here," joked British screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, previously best known for writing The Full Monty.
Indian composer AR Rahman, who received two Oscars - for best song and best score - praised the city which inspired the book, and subsequently the film.
He hailed "all the people from Mumbai and the essence of the film, which is about optimism and the power of hope and our lives".
"We had passion and we had belief and if you have those two things, truly, anything is possible," said Christian Colson.
As anticipated - after years of waiting in the wings - Winslet, 33, won her Academy Award for playing a Nazi prison officer in The Reader.
"I'd be lying if I hadn't made a version of this speech. I think I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror," she said.
"I feel very fortunate to have made it all the way from there to here."
In a night of predictable outcomes, Sean Penn's best actor triumph for his portrayal of gay rights activist Harvey Milk seemed to win the A-list audience's approval.
"You Commie, homo-loving, sons of a gun," said Penn, addressing his fellow performers.
"I did not expect this, and I want to be very clear that I know how hard I make it to appreciate me," said the 48-year-old, who often attracts criticism for his outspoken views.
In an impassioned plea - and to rapturous applause - Penn called on "equal rights for everyone".
"I think it is a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect and anticipate their great shame," he said.
His thoughts were echoed by Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who won best original screenplay for Milk.
"I heard the story of Harvey Milk and it gave me hope ... that one day I could live my life openly as who I am. And that maybe I could even fall in love and one day get married," he said.
Musical medley
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie both went home empty-handed, while The Curious Case of Benjamin Button converted just three of its 13 nominations - all in the technical fields.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences were eager to breathe new life into this year's ceremony, after a continued decline in TV viewing figures.
Australian actor Hugh Jackman hosted the show, and showed off his musical talents - opening with a medley of songs paying tribute to the best picture nominees.
He went on to join singer Beyonce in a tribute to Hollywood's best-loved musicals.
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz became the first winner of the night, picking up the best supporting actress award.
The 34-year-old star won her first Oscar for her performance as a passionate artist in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
"Has anybody ever fainted here. I might be the first one," said Cruz, who was previously nominated in 2007.
Cruz, who becomes the first Spanish actress to win an acting Oscar, dedicated her award "to all the actors from my country".
"Thank you Woody for trusting me with this beautiful character," she said.
Comedian Jerry Lewis received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which recognises humanitarian efforts.
"This award touches my heart and the very depth of my soul because of who the award is from, and those it will benefit," said 82-year-old star.
The Nutty Professor star has raised over $2 billion (£1.3bn) for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through his annual Labor Day telethon.
Rihanna's makes first public appearance after assault
Singer Rihanna was seen in the public for the first time since she was allegedly assaulted by her former boyfriend Chris Brown.
The 20-year-old put on a brave face during her first public outing since the infamous incident that happened nearly two weeks ago on the eve of the Grammy Awards.
The 'Umbrella' singer was photographed wearing a pair of sunglasses in a car in Los Angeles on Thursday night, the same evening a website published a picture of hers taken after the assault, where she is seen with a swollen and bruised face, the Contactmusic reported.
The injuries were reportedly inflicted by Brown after the pair started arguing over a text message he received from another woman. The altercation got so violent that Rihanna had to call the police and later was taken to the hospital while Brown fled the spot.
Reports suggest Rihanna flew to Barbados to escape the media and to celebrate her 21st birthday on Friday.
The star also released her first statement since the alleged attack via her spokesperson on Friday thanking all her fans and well wishers.
"She (Rihanna) wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time," read the statement.
The 20-year-old put on a brave face during her first public outing since the infamous incident that happened nearly two weeks ago on the eve of the Grammy Awards.
The 'Umbrella' singer was photographed wearing a pair of sunglasses in a car in Los Angeles on Thursday night, the same evening a website published a picture of hers taken after the assault, where she is seen with a swollen and bruised face, the Contactmusic reported.
The injuries were reportedly inflicted by Brown after the pair started arguing over a text message he received from another woman. The altercation got so violent that Rihanna had to call the police and later was taken to the hospital while Brown fled the spot.
Reports suggest Rihanna flew to Barbados to escape the media and to celebrate her 21st birthday on Friday.
The star also released her first statement since the alleged attack via her spokesperson on Friday thanking all her fans and well wishers.
"She (Rihanna) wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time," read the statement.
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