CLEAN DRINKING WATER FOR ALL
1 Fact: 1 billion people do not have clean drinking water. Where: Africa and India are most affected.
The threat: More people are lost in the world through this situation than war.
The solution: We can make a difference through UNICEF Tap Project. If you want to, please do.
True fact 2: For as little as $10, one person can have clean drinking water for a lifetime.
That’s like a beer at a Hollywood club with the tip. Amazing aye! Act. Bump this post on too. Let’s flow. :)
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.25.10~
TWO CHICAGO FIREFIGHTERS LOSE THEIR LIVES IN COLLAPSED BUILDING
Firefighters go through so much risk on the job. Two firefighters lost their lives in Chicago yesterday when a building collapsed on them when they were fighting fire inside it. Part of the problem is that there’s thousands of vacant buildings in Cook Country, Chicago with no one keeping an eye on them.
Hundreds of people from across the nation – firefighters from New York, New Hampshire and Michigan among them – posted messages of sympathy on a Chicago firefighters’ union Facebook page following the deaths. A separate Facebook memorial page created for Corey Ankum and Edward Stringer had nearly 8,000 supporters Thursday.
Edward Stringer, 47, and Corey Ankum, 34 died in the blaze. Firefighting News reports that their deaths were ironic as one hundred years ago 21 firefighters died December 22nd.
Let’s hope Rahm Emanuel can help fill up Chicago City if he’s successful at Mayoralty for The Windy City.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.23.10~
ENTERTAINMENT MUSINGS FROM HOLLYWOOD – 12.22.10
Justin Bieber creates a #stacheswaggin! hash tag on Twitter.
Here’s some people who entertain all year round: Movie City News; MTV News; PopBytes; reality blurred; Popeater; Salon: Arts & Entertainment; The Beat; Stereogum; The Movie Critics; Thompson on Hollywood; the programming insider; tuned in; TV Tattle; TV Barn; Velvet Rope; TVFanatic.com; TVNewser.
6 Banks Repay Gov’t $2.66B For Bailouts
A casting call for a Britney Spears music video in Hollywood? Heck yeah!
Comcast-NBC‘s merger will be slower than envisaged.
Darren Criss tweets about Glees Toys 4 Tots charity gigs.
Oh Lindsay, Lindsay, Lindsay! She’s so Hollywood high school.
Jake Gyllenhaal works it for jewelers this Christmas. Retail love.
Vanessa Paradis turns 38 today. So pretty.
A Scientist, His Work and a Climate Reckoning. Heat rising.
Nancy Pelosi asks Steven Spielberg to help rebrand that juiced party image.
Senate Passes Defense Spending Bill
Pauly D of Jersey Shore inks his own TV series deal with MTV. Go fella!
Spiderman: The Musical has “actor crippling” acrobatic brave stars.
President Obama has signed the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal bill.
Ryan Gosling calls himself a liar in an interview. Lol!
Abbey Road crossing now a heritage site
Aaron Eckhart does Rabbit Hole press. Woot!
TV Christmas Marathons -Best & Worst This Year
Clinton Yucker‘s no.1 fan speaks out.
9/11 health bill news.
Lady Gaga wishes she’d thought of this hat idea first. [via Mickey K via Break.com]. Who’s Elsa? :)
Josh and Zac Farro of Paramore speak of record label’s manipulation.
Senate Ratifies START Nuclear Arms Treaty
Ali Larter gives birth.
Obama Signs Bill To Fund Gov’t Until March
Iraqi churches cancel Christmas celebrations
Snooki of Jersey Shore earns$17,500 at an events appearance. Nice one!
Apple Drops Wikileaks App From Store.
Huffington Post launches a more visual iPad app.
Sony launches music streaming music-distribution service.
Harrison Ford talks dying on film in an Indiana Jones sequel. Funny!
Oprah Winfrey‘s OWN channel hearts U2‘s Bono to have his own show.
Tony Sparano sports news.
MK‘s Tom Hardy Admirers coverage via Just Jared: gym, cross icons and patriotic tatts.
By the way, check out these hard working entertainment bloggers and web creators who do exactly what I do on Horiwood.Com each day. It’s always good to share a spotlight with one’s peers. Sharing is caring. Let’s pass the love on. Check them out if you have time and want to: Best Week Ever; Coolfer; BuzzSugar; Dark Horizons; Gold Derby; Deadline Hollywood Daily; Hollywood Elsewhere; Digital Music News; Hits Daily Double; Hypebot; Hollywood Wiretap; jaded insider; Idolator; Lost Remote; Pop Candy; Movie List.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.22.10~
A SHANIA TWAIN FESTIVE GREETING SPEAKS OF LOVE
Shania Twain who is an occasional resident of Queenstown, New Zealand (pictured below) and who has may-jah fans in Australia writes an email that’s uploaded to her blog for fans.
Seasons greetings to all!
I’ve spent much time over the course of this past year, learning about others who have suffered loss in their lives and taken inspiration from how they’ve managed to overcome it. I’m learning that grief and the suffering of loss, challenges me to be more sensitive and understanding of other’s and also more accepting of my own struggles. Challenge reminds me how important it is to let those who love me, care for me when I need it. The support of others has helped me to move forward less fearful of change, allowing me to embrace the beauty of life today and remain more open to whatever it brings tomorrow.
The people who make my life the most joyful are the ones I am able to lean on because of my own humanness. (more…)
ENTERTAINMENT AND WORLD NEWS THIS CHRISTMAS – 12.21.10
More twitter visuals of LeAnn Rimes this Christmas.
Kat Von D and Jesse James tweet Christmas cheer, below.
LA Times writers pick their favorite records of 2010.
Lil’ Wayne buys a fan’s mom a wheelchair for Christmas.
7.4 Earthquake Hits Coast Of Japan
50 Cent (after getting burgled)starts a new record label called GNote.
3 charged in Chicago Heights sandwich shop slaying
Kings of Leon‘s tour bus is too hot in London. Postponed show.
Jermaine Jackson does not like his landlord this Christmas.
House Approves Food-Safety Bill
Denise Richards will spend Christmas day with Charlie Sheen and Nikki Sixx.
Editorial: Keep Arizona Elections Clean
Adam Shulman & Anne Hathaway love Brooklyn.
Ryan Reynolds talks to crew on set of movies? About his real life? No!
Paris Hilton is headed to Hawaii for Christmas. Scary news.
Disunion: Diary of a New York Lawyer
Glee’s Chris Colfer has past the point of being a choir boy.
29 literary films to treat yourself to these holidays.
Filmmaker Jafar Panahi just might win an Oscar one day.
JLo is getting sued for $10 million by a crazy woman.
John Jellybean Benitez (Madonna‘s mixer) gets sued for $10 mil too.
At Least 7 Killed, Hundreds Injured In Iran Earthquake
Zac Efron may be getting lucky this Christmas.
Counterfeit goods give cops fits, but consumers unfazed
Lindsay Lohan says Betty Ford is just like paparazzi.
Ashton Kutcher will testify in exes murder trial.
Who was hot in Hollywood 2010? Here’s 3 people who were.
Harry Potter actress got beaten up by family for dating a Hindu man. Crazy.
Man charged with trafficking girlfriend for sex
Not all flash mobs are merry, watch this clip in Sacramento to see what I mean.
Some bloggers and website editors making a difference all year round with news are: The Swamp (Chicago Tribune); Swampland (Time); TalkLeft; Tapped (American Prospect); Taylor Marsh; That Minority Thing; Truthdig; Think Progress; This Modern World; Washington Whispers (US News & World Report); Wonkette.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.21.10~
SOME HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT STUFF, POLITICS, ECONOMIC NEWS – FRI 12.17.10
Garrett Hedlund would rather be fat than skinny.
Disney’s Tron: Legacy opens big. IMAX.
Employment Rate On The Rise In Most States
Demi Lovato is a junior Katy Perry?
Why Americans became disillusioned with the war.
University of Maryland say Fox Network viewers know nada about politics.
Strassel on Republican spending.
Amber Rose & Amar‘e Studemire know each other?
Paul Krugman: Wall Street Whitewash
Interview‘s list of Young Hollywood faces 2010.
North Korea Warns South To Stop Drills
Tony Romo & Candice Crawford are engaged.
Madonna says she needs music to sweat to. New album? Yes.
Parenthood casts John Corbett in a cameo role.
Tori Spelling drinks at Mr. Chows Beverly Hills.
Nigeria Drops Charges Against Cheney, Halliburton
Was there any emotion over Scarlett Johansson‘s split with Ryan Reynolds? Possibly.
Opinion: The 111th Congress’s Final Insult
Fox audiences weren’t wild for Colin Hanks.
Film: The Revolution Is Being Shot on Digital Video
Kevin Smith talks Clerks & Silent Bob sequels.
Afghanistan Red Cross sees grim outlook for civilians
Baby Junia Rosa Ruth joins Zach Hanson and Kate Hanson‘s family.
Man gets 7 years for defacing Jewish cemetery
The Jackson children have renovated their dad’s ranch.
Don’t ask, don’t tell goes to a Saturday vote in the Senate.
Richard C. Holbrooke’s last mission
Fifty Cent loans his mug to a music-copyright lawsuit awareness moment.
A judge awards Mel Gibson more parental time with daughter Lucia.
Madoff’s Victims Recover $7.2B In Settlement
Gwenneth Paltrow may join Adam Shankman‘s Rock of Ages musical film.
Rihanna‘s dating status is talked about.
Chloe Sevigny hearts method actor’s therapy.
Sharon Osbourne calls Cheryl Cole Bambi.
Jerry Seinfeld will do one show at UK’s O2 Arena.
Humor: Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie rumors: a Rajasthan wedding? Yoga has saved them from arguing/ vodka. Lol!
Will & Kate‘s wedding: Will the Obama‘s be invited? If so, will they accept?
Bobbi Kristina does her own press.
Santo funeral opens door for Wood’s return
Hot dogs & ice cream are Kim Kardashian‘s NYC weakness.
Kathy Griffin loves being skinny and dissing Taylor Swift.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.17.10~
WISDOM FROM THE BOOK IN THE PRESENCE OF A GORILLA
When I first got to Hollywood I really was deluded that I could write PR manuals. Here’s one book of snippets written for a former publicist of America’s biggest music stars that were all somehow connected to Shawn King‘s dad. I used to work in his office each day in lower Beverly Hills doing spin while he appeared on LA’s top Entertainment News Shows or in magazines talking about Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton being rogues that generated tabloid buzz in Young Hollywood on the competive club set.
On my last day working for him, I wrote this book over two nights–to say thanks for all he’d taught me. I did my interpretation of the wisdom he was always reaching for to have as a Russian-Jew descended from a tough holocaust surviving dad. His big thing, was ‘wise paragraphs’ as his favorite thing to read because he was so busy trying to conquer the world of Hollywood–hence these tips I wrote for him that I accidently re-found at My News Digest. The dude had written twenty books and I wanted to give something back to an author.
I love the internet. If you’re a blogger you’ll soon discover that you’ll have so many computers stolen, crash permanently or damaged through getting hacked here in the US, that I didn’t even have a copy of these written words anymore in doc form–but they can be found on the net–a reason why (for right or wrong) you should always have the courage to self-publish electronically.
Mr Publicist Guru, whose books on PR have been translated into 22 languages now–even in Russia and Chinese, used to say to me outrageous requests each day like, “Locate and get me US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on the phone for me, this minute.” And I would. Nuts!
She was lovely to speak to. So gracious and wise. Here’s snippets from that coffee table book, written for a PR King of LA.
Good PR protects and counsels with thoughtful wisdom
PR TIP # 21: “Fame is often a substitute for loneliness. It is God and not fame, that sets the lonely in true families. Family will always be the height of true fame. Good PR will support family, always. In the mode of Barack Obama, nations are families connected to other families on the earth. PR the earth and make its well being known. That is true and meaningful fame, towards our collective fortuitous future.”
by Sam Cruickshank, from the book, In The Presence of A Gorilla: 1001 Things About Hollywood PR.
PR TIP #22: Stars who have longevity, (more…)
THE NEW YORK TIMES 11.1.10 FEATURES A SMILING PRESIDENT ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
It’ so good to see President Barack Obama‘s beaming smile.
On the cover of The New York Times today, topics that consume The Big Apple are: political donors, Bohener on GOP direction and a very touching story of a Presidential wordsmith, Theodore C. Sorensen, 82, Dies .
Sorensen is the man who wrote for one of America’s most love Presidents, JFK, more on this wordsmith man in a bit. He was described as the President’s counsel. What a compliment for a man where still waters of wisdom ran deep.
Mr Obama needs at least ten such men around him. Ladies too. One of the most searched for topics today on the Times Website is: the education of president obama.
Also rating right up there in The Big Apple’s topics of interest is news on Jon Stewart‘s: rally to restore sanity.
While Fed Agencies pat themselves on the back that the crazy bomber, threatening America’s sanity this Halloween, with scary parcel mail outs, was outwitted by intelligence. That was the show recap over the weekend, as far as NY Times are concerned. A good analysis – although APEC news occurring over the weekend hardly featured as yet.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 11.1.10~
MICHELLE OBAMA IS ALL ABOUT FITNESS AND DANCE
Michelle Obama leads by example in wanting a healthy America. In this image, the First lady looks happy as she leaves the NFL Play 60 in New Orleans, post giving a speech in front of the local media and a large group of school children. FLOTUS had spoken of how exercise and a healthy diet and are rocking combo. Image via Splash News.
This week, FLOTUS appeared on TV Talk Show Ellen, popping her dance moves as she was intro-ed onto the show.
When Ellen suggested that she was the better dancer than husband Barack Obama, Mrs Obama nodded: ‘I’m sure of that.’
“He tried to dispute it when he was here,” Ellen said.
“He’s wrong. I think we have proof,” Michelle joked.
It’s good to see the First Lady having fun. This on the back of a White House aide sending out a press release to the world with her name spelled wrong as The UK’s Daily Mail noted. It happens. Go here to read about genuine human error, of an intern who obviously is watching too much Glee when spelling names like that.
Next up though for America’s leading lady is the announcement that “First lady Michelle Obama and White House adviser Valerie Jarrett will travel Friday to Chicago for the funeral of Bishop Arthur M. Brazier, a White House official said.” A man who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King - Brazier is the author of: Black Self-Determination, Saved by Grace and Grace Alone and Delivery Systems for Model Cities. Sounds like a rivetingly good read to me!
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.29.10~
ONE THING EXCUSABLE BEING A SNOB ABOUT
One thing excusable being a snob about, is New Zealand butter. It’s to die for.
Try it. Ask for it in America. Let’s get it in every supermarket for happiness to evolve in the USA. New Zealand butter brings an instant smile to your dial.
Start the better butter movement with me, and pass this post on to increase smiles in the USA.
[Artwork - American Flag: Crafted from solid pine wood, and measures a generous 16" x 24". Using milk paints, the flag was basecoated Carriage Black. Antiqued and primed to give the appearance of an "olde worn" look].
Cool. Patriotic. Antiquish art. Perfect for staring at when you eat fresh New Zealand butter on your wheat toast in the mornings here in the US. Americana art with taste. That’s a good combo for breakfast, I reckon if living in the US.
[Artwork courtesy of Amy]
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.27.10~
SOLDIER for K2 MAORI COMPANY via TEAM DESTINY’S CHILD, CALIFORNIA
This just in via text: “d-child’s solider (t.i atlanta) 4 K2 maori co. Please.”
A reply, to this post, from a certain Jewish, West Hollywood publicist of a certain American pop star and (national American treasure) today for Maori soldiers today.
“Nga tane toa o Te Roopu a K2 Company – Arohanui tatou no Te Taone Nui o Nga Anahera. Ka kite tatou. Ka Tu Te Whare Ka Ora. Kia kaha roa mo ake.”
[Destiny Child's Hollywood Star, the Maori version from Hollywood today for K2 Maori Company and friends and family].
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.16.10~
REALITY SHIFT – BROWN IS THE NEW BLACK IN NEW ZEALAND
[In 2020, model and future movie star, Yasmin Bidois (Nga puhi & Ngati Awa Maori tribes), will be 25, a leader of a majority New Zealand population of Polyeurasians. How exciting. Everything we do, is for Yasmin and her generation, if any of us, have passion for New Zealand's well being and future. Sign me up. What a beautiful generation to work for and serve. Yes!].
Here’s the paradigm shift of the century, for New Zealanders. It goes like this:
Polyeurasians are expected to sit at 52% of the NZ population by 2021 based on Statistic NZ projections. So by my maths, Olive (as in skin) is the new Black – Culture (as in Maori) the nuance, and, Native the new exotic.–Ata Te Kanawa.
Brown is the new black.
CHICAGO, RAHM EMANUEL AND THE WASHINGTON POST – 10.3.10
The front page of the Washington Post yesterday examined, brain damage from veterans of war. As can be recalled the Veteran’s budget was approved to be 80% more under Obama, than what it previously was to accommodate for Iraq and Afghanistan troops serving abroad from the U.S.
Currently, 10% of all U.S citizens are registered with the V.A and receive benefits. War is an expensive industry. Not only, do soldiers cost on average $1 million per year, to serve at war – but their rehabilitation and quality of life, goes on for the U.S taxpayer much longer than we all see on the front lines of war.
The price of freedom? And, living wiser to reduce spend? And the effects on human life too? Food for thought today, posited by The Post. It is good to see the American people so supportive of their military troops.
Other wars on the ground in the U.S, like unemployment, need just as much priority and focus also. Monday’s edition of The Post, looks at the “Robin Hood of war” and also positions Rahm Emanuel as a babe with “a big learning curve,” if he wants to be Chicago’s Mayor.
As the last Mayor was Rahm’s boss; and he’s also been the #1 man in America’s Chief of staff – why position Rahm as ‘the underdog?.” It’s not like he’s Sylvester Stallone in a Rocky film from the 80′s. This mans had privilege and he’s equipped?
Clearly that’s enough training for a single American to be able to lead a city? Many other Americans haven’t received such paid training opportunities, or ‘intership’ quality as Rahm has – so this makes The Post, look a little out of touch in D.C with many people in America.
I’d rather read something like, “with his strengths and flaws, Mr Emanuel is the best America can produce to lead Chicago and Illinois.” Just own that! Especially in the nation’s capitol, otherwise credibility is impaired and appearing like D.C is favoring certain people over others.
Go Rahm! Mazel Tov!
And here’s what the people are most peeping on The Post’s website:
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.3.10~
CHICAGO’S STAR – HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – 10.3.10
Chicago. The Musical. Hollywood.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.3.10~
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – TUE 9.7.10
Is “Lofty” Emanuel (son of x-ray technician Martha Smulevitz) going to lead Illinois into a better decade? You all seem to think so.
Today on the blog, Pakistan’s flood victims need our sustained love, Haiti has it’s leadership feuds, but did we care much about humanitarian issues? Hell no. I take that back, white people (mainly) experiencing earthquake devastation, we did care about, at #2! As we should too!!! Madonna‘s new single draws her devoted fans to listen up as you brought in our top ten in hot pursuit today on Horiwood’s entertainment and celebrity news topics. Go Lofty!
1. Rahm Emanuel for Chicago’s next Mayor as Rick Daley earns family time
2. Horiwood for Red Cross Christchurch City Earthquake Rebuilding Efforts
3. Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson Capri snap
4. New Music: Broken (I’m Sorry) by Madonna
5. If truth be told: Justin Gaston was the 25th Hottest Star in Hollywood ’09
6. Auteurs: Jean-Luc Godard, Francis Ford Coppola & Co as honorees
7. Maori hijab-korowai cloak leadership: A glance back at Dame Whina Cooper
8. Unbelievably freakin obvious with the Cyrus family’s next reincarnation
9. Men who arch their eyebrows – the situation
10. Overtone has hot mama’s spicy music management in Hollywood
This image of Harford Sunflowers of Jarrettsville courtesy of Washington Post via The Baltimore Sun.
Bonus Post: Ex-NFL footballer, Miles McPherson has Courage to Love, a novel.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 9.7.10~
RAHM EMANUEL FOR CHICAGO’S MAYOR? AS RICHARD DALEY EYES FAMILY LIFE
[Image, Maggie and Richard Daley, Chicago Breaking News]
First Quote: “I’ve done my all. I’ve done my best,” said Chicago‘s mayor Richard Daily at a press conference at City Hall. “Now, I’m ready with my family to begin the new phase of our lives.
Second Quote: “No mayor in America has loved a city more or served a community with greater passion than Rich Daley… He helped build Chicago’s image as a world class city, and leaves a legacy of progress that will be appreciated for generations to come,” said President Obama in a statement.
Third Quote: “One day I would like to run for mayor of the city of Chicago,” Mr. Emanuel said during an April interview on “The Charlie Rose Show.” February 22nd 2011 are the new Mayoral elections in the Windy City.
Richard Daley, 68, on December 26th will make history as Chicago’s longest serving Mayor, surpassing his father’s record of 21 years & eight months that his father, Richard J. Daley, recorded. What a family. Mayor Daley’s wife Maggie has been battling breast cancer for several years. “Put simply, it’s time for Chicago to move on.”
Maybe the Daley’s will join Oprah Winfrey in California next year. The climate may do them good.
Rahm Emanuel is already an iconic figure in America of sorts. His brother, Ari Emanuel, is a high-powered Hollywood agent and the basis for Jeremy Piven’s character in the HBO series Entourage, Ari Gold. Emmanuel himself was the basis for the character played by Bradley Whitford in The West Wing: Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman. Let’s see who Chicago chooses as next Mayor. What a fine job Richard and Maggie Daley did for Illinois.
Emanuel’s humor combined with his work ethic can best be summed up by this comment: “A devout Jew, Emanuel was so intent on negotiating the passage of Congress’s $700 billion bailout bill that he got a special waiver from his rabbi to work through Rosh Hashanah. Lol! Being Jewish can be so complicated at times, when demands of nation call.
[Image of Rahm and family courtesy of Vosizneias.com]
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 9.7.10~
GOOD HUMOR FROM SCOTT R MILLER IS LOL!
There’s nothing like a good retweet: This from Radio producer ScottRMiller:
“ConanOBrien: Just booked the first guest for my new show. Tune in to see me cuddle a pygmy tufted-ear marmoset.”
Ha ha! Cute. America is full of freaks n’ geeks n’ geeky freaky geeks. Love it. They’re the baddest.
“Just smile. Peace is better than being right.” Yep, true that.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.15.10~
JUST FLASH MOB DANCE: I GOT A FEELING WITH OPRAH AND THE BLACK EYED PEAS
Love is contagious in the dance of life. “You just never know whose in on it”–Kim Bryan
Here in L.A, sweetness sits beside you, when sometimes you can feel a tad bit gloomy on things, and sweetness makes you smile.
Kim Bryan showed me flash mob clips today, that made us both laugh. Although the Opera singing clips were amazing, let’s go with a taste of Illinois. The smile on Oprah‘s face as The Black Eyed Peas surprised her with a dance tribute from Chicago, was precious. I think I enjoyed seeing Kim laughing at Oprah’s surprised expressions, more than seeing Oprah celebrating the kickoff start of her 24th season.
“I’ve got a feeling that today’s gonna be a good day… so just dance.”
When you witness scenes like this, reminds you how much spirit the American people have. An eclectic tapestry of colorful people who love life, and love fun. Thank you Kim, Oprah and thank you Chicago.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 8.6.2010~
RIO DE JANEIRO GET THE OLYMPIC GAMES 2016
America’s Olympics bid gets snubbed big time. Chicago is gutted today as Rio de Janeiro win the Olympics Games bid for 2016 in Copenhagen.
Two reasons played a factor: the weather is festive in Rio, but the main reason was, that South America has never hosted a games.
The Obama-led American team whose bid for Chicago got knocked out in round 1, were said to be shocked.
I was so certain Chicago would get the games. Congrats Rio de Janeiro. It’s the Samba Games 2016! That has a fun, warm ring to it. The winning speech for Rio delivered by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in the presentation: (more…)
MICHELLE OBAMA SURE KNOWS HOW TO WU
Michelle Obama knows how to woo an Olympics 2016 bid for the city of Chicago. America’s reigning royalty landed in Chicago, Wednesday, to give a speech at a dinner in support of Chicago’s 2016 Olympic bid.
Switching up her ensemble, the First Lady wore a custom electric blue jacquard sheath dress by Jason Wu that she accessorized with a glass pearl necklace by Erickson Beamon.
Does this woman know how to work it for America or what?! She’s too cool for political school. [Source: Mrs O]
HORIWOOD’S TOP 10 – MON 8.17.09
Kristen Stewart’s simplicity and beauty dazzles on the cover of Dazed & Confused magazine. Totally trippy! While Madonna celebrated her 51st birthday,with three of her children. Even trippyer! She’s looking good.
When the city of Los Angeles votes their news topics of interest each day in Hollywood, here’s how it looks:
1. THE HORIWOOD TOP 10 – SUN 8.16.09
2. KARDASHIAN FAMILY FASHION IS THE #1 TRENDING TOPIC ON THE AMERICAN BRAIN
3. ANNA PAQUIN LEADS TRUE BLOOD TO HBO’S RATINGS GOLD
4. KELLAN LUTZ HAS BULKED UP FOR ECLIPSE
5. LIKE MJ, BEYONCE GIVES A HELPING HAND
6. HORIWOOD’S TOP RANKING CELEBRITIES LIST FOR 2009
7. WHAT DOES A NEW YORK TIMES #1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR LOOL LIKE?
8. TOP BOLLYWOOD STARS IN THE WORLD
9. HEIDI MONTAG’S HUSTLE IS “DIRTY RICH” ON PLAYBOY
10. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE PARODIES LADY GAGA’S “MEDIOCRE FACE” SONG
Bonus Post: WHITE PEOPLE BEHAVING BADLY 3: “DIFFERENT STROKES” TEA PARTY PROTEST SIGN
horiwood’slatest tweet on twitter is: “it pays to shop around. tonight i went to pavilions, traders joes + gelsens to do grocery shopping. by comparing prices i saved $23. yes!less than 5 seconds ago from web
10 HOT POSTS RIGHT NOW 7.20.09
Taylor Lautner of New Moon and Q’orianka Kilcher of Eclipse and The New World are on everyone’s minds in Hollywood entertainment today as the USA celebrates the 40th anniversary of humans landing on the moon.
Here’s 10 Hot Entertainment news posts right now here in Hollywood:
1. NEW TAYLOR LAUTNER, NEW MOON: JACOB BLACK SMOULDERS
2. LIKE MJ, BEYONCE GIVES A HELPING HAND
4. KATHERINE HEIGL: THE BOMB SHELL’S BOMB SCARE
5. HARRY POTTER IS THE WORLD’S BOX OFFICE KING
6. THE BECKHAM & CRUISE FAMILIES HANG OUT AT SOCCER
7. LIL KIM SINGS IT UP WITH CINDY LAUPER FOR NELSEN MANDELA
8. L’OFFICIEL HOMMES: JESUS LUZ IS OFFICIALLY A MADONNA FAN
9. FRANK McCOURT, AUTHOR OF ANGELA’S ASHES DIES AT 78 – RIP
10. CHRISTY TURLINGTON COVERS VOGUE 2009
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ENTERTAINMENT WRAP UP AND SOME NEWS – SUN 12.19.10
Tron: Legacy earns $43.6 million at the box office to be #1.
You too can watch a total lunar eclipse, early Tuesday.
Shakira teams up with Dora The Explorer to debut a childrens book.
And the rich get richer–Los Angeles Times story.
Taylor Momsen shares Sarah Palin‘s knowledge of geography.
Chinese women can play good chess
Johnny Depp is sighted backstage at a Justin Bieber concert.
Immigrants in the US and The Dream Act
Angelina Jolie gifts Brad Pitt a “family-rock” ring for his 47th birthday.
Mitch O’donell news–Omnibus spending tale.
Saturday Night Live spoofs the Kardashian sisters.
Cancer-causing metal found in Chicago-area tap water
Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron remain besties.
Lady Gaga can’t perform in Paris, France due to crew arrests. Or, a pop star’s day off. Lol!
U.S. Senate OKs Illinois’ first Asian-American federal judge
Burlesque has a Golden Globes controversy on their hands.
Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds may have done lunch in NYC.
Best TV actor at Golden Globes is dubbed the mostly contested category this year.
Arizona and Nevada sue Bank of America over loan modifications–Why only two States?
Of course, President Obama has almost ‘job approval’ from Republicans–4% margin. :)
Christmas stocking stuffers for the pop cultural addict–Washington Post
iPads Arrive at Delta Gates at Kennedy
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