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The Gap’s Newest Muse – Audrey Hepburn?

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It wasn’t just me who was surprised to see the late great Audrey Hepburn on the chain store’s latest TV commercial – apparently everyone who saw the ad wondered if it was the icon herself. After all, it was 50 years ago when she looked like that, right?

Anyway, for those who werent exactly sure, the Gap has confirmed that YES, Audrey is indeed the Gap’s new model/icon/muse for the re-launch of their skinny black pants. In case you thought Audrey’s fashion legacy was only about the little black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, she was also someone who looked fabulous in the black cigarette pants and started its trend. So who else could be more perfect?

Only Audrey can get away with dancing to an AC/DC song while still looking chic and stylish and in the ad she masterfully does so, as the character in her film “Funny Face” to the tune of “Back in Black”.

For more retro Audrey-mania around the globe, watch out for the black Givenchy dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s as it goes on display at Christie’s New York from October 6th-13th. The sale will take place in London on December 5th and is expected to fetch between $94,000 – $132,000. Proceeds will go to the “City of Joy Foundation” to help needy children in India.

[tags]audrey hepburn, the gap, hollywood, skinny pants[/tags]

Originally posted on September 24, 2006 @ 9:38 am

Neil Patrick Harris, Happy and Gay

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Is he or isn’t he? Hollywood entertainment news seems to be busy speculating lately about which of the celebrities are straight guys and which are otherwise. Neil Patrick Harris is the latest to come under the media’s questioning eyes. Speculation was raised by an article of canada.com saying that Harris had helped his “longtime sweetheart” David Burtka get a part on the CBS hit sitcom he is in, “How I Met Your Mother“.

His publicist Craig Schneider issued a statement just a couple of days ago that Neil Patrick Harris is “not of that persuasion”. It may have been well intentioned but it was definitely misinformed. The actor himself has come forward to set the record straight.

Harris told People: “The public eye has always been kind to me and until recently I have been able to live a pretty normal life”. He goes on to say, “I am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love”.

Neil Patrick Harris gained fame playing the role of the boy doctor, Doogie Howser. He played the boy genius way in the early 1990’s. Doogie Howser’s diary in fact may have inspired the blog. He has also appeared in various plays including Proof, Rent and Cabaret aside from the TV guest appearances he makes.

Harris is the third celebrity to come out and openly admit being gay. The first to confirm rumors was Lance Bass, former member of the boy band N’Sync when he admitted that he was in a relationship with Amazing Race winner Reichen Lehmkuhl. The second was cutie T. R. Knight of Grey’s Anatomy, who came forward after a fight broke out on the set of the show.

[tags] Neil Patrick Harris, Gay, Homosexual,? Lance Bass, T.R. Knight, Doogie Howser [/tags]

Originally posted on November 4, 2006 @ 8:17 pm

Fighting Angel

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Farrah Fawcett has confirmed that she has intestinal cancer. The US Spokesperson for Cancer said that she knew of the tumors existence before the Aaron Spelling tribute at the Emmy Awards last August 27. The tumor is a fast growing one and is said to be about the size of two strawberries on her lower intestine.

This former angel puts a good face on her illness. In a statement Fawcett says, “I am resolutely strong and I am determined to bite the bullet and fight the fight while going through the next six weeks of cutting edge, state-of the-art treatment. I should be able to return to my life as it was before”.

She has asked the media, photographers and paparazzi to please respect her privacy at this difficult time. She does appreciate the amazing outpouring of love and support that everyone has expressed since news of her illness was aired.
Farah Fawcett has proven that she is a professional as well. Back in July, the original angels came to an agreement with producers Henry Winkler and Michael Levitt to perform together for the 30th anniversary of Charlie’s Angels, the TV series that made them all famous. Winkler said that they were amazed that Farrah wanted to do the show knowing what she would be going through. For her to even consider doing so is not only courageous, it is the act of a true professional.

An interesting piece of trivia: both Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith have also battled cancer. Kate Jackson had two occurrences of breast cancer in the 1980’s while she was part of the TV series Scarecrow and Mrs. King. Jaclyn Smith was treated for breast cancer in 2002.

[tags] cancer,Farrah Fawcett,Charlie’s Angels, Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith[/tags]

Originally posted on October 8, 2006 @ 4:22 pm

Mel Gibson Apologises For Stupid Drunken Ramblings

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Months after being arrested for driving under the influence, actor/director Mel Gibson has made his first public interview. He chose to make his appearance on the Good Morning Show with Diane Sawyer.

The actor says that he has been sober for 65 days but that each day is a struggle. The actor appeared shamefaced as he talked about the “despicable” (as he calls it) words that he uttered to the police officers as they arrested him last July 28 in Malibu, a day that Mel Gibson will definitely remember. He said that his anti-semetic words were nothing more than the stupid ramblings of a drunken idiot which unfortunately was made into world news.

Mel Gibson had been having problems with alcoholism for years. He had one previous DUI arrest in 1984 when he rear ended a car. He joined Alcoholics Anonymous in 1991. He claims that he had been sober for years until about two months before that unforgettable summer day he uttered his bigoted words.

He agreed to the interview because he says he didn’t want to be that kind of monster. He says that he will continue to make films and work to heal himself and those he offended. He knows that there will be many in Hollywood who will refuse to work with him because of the incident.

“I feel sad because they’ve obviously been hurt, frightened and offended enough to feel they have to do that”, he says. “Um, and it’s their choice. there’s nothing I can do about that”.

Mel Gibson’s latest directorial offering entitled Apocalypse is scheduled for release in December. He is sure to be hoping that enough people will be non-judgemental or forgiving enough to still watch his film.

[tags] entertainment,news, Mel Gibson, Drunk Driving, Diane Sawyer, The Good Morning Show [/tags]

Originally posted on October 12, 2006 @ 3:06 pm

The World’s Most Beautiful Woman To Marry at Age 79

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Love has struck Gina Lollobrigida for the second time. She has announced plans to marry Spanish real estate businessman, Javier Rigau Rafols. La Lollo, as she is better known in her home land of Italy, is 79. Her fiance is 45. They are the latest to join the string of celebrity toyboy couples including Demi Moore (43) who married Ashton Kutcher (28), Madonna (48) married to Guy Ritchie and Kim Cattral of Sex and the City (49) with partner Alan Wyse (26).

The couple says that they met in Monte Carlo in 1984. La Lollo says that she has always had a thing for younger men because they are generous and have no complexes. It began as passion and blossomed into love. They have been dating for 22 years and he has given her a 36 carat emerald engagement ring. They have set the wedding for late this year in New York.

This is the actress’ second marriage. She divorced her first husband, Dr. Miko Skofic, in 1971. She had a son, Milko, from that relationship.

She was Luigina but preferred the nickname Gina since it was sexier. She is the second of four daughters. She began her acting career in the 1940s. She starred in The World’s Most Beautiful Woman (1955), Solomon and Sheba, Trapeze, Never So Few and Come September. The latter earned her a Golden Globe. She also appeared in the US television drama Falcon Crest in the 1980s which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress. She has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood such as Frank Sinatra, Sean Connery and Humphrey Boggart.

[tags] actress, Gina Lollobrigida, The World’s Most Beautiful Woman, toyboy, marriage, dating, wedding [/tags]

Originally posted on October 20, 2006 @ 12:09 pm