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6 Popular Movie Characters Who Love Cigars

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With the warnings about lung cancer and COPD, many people have come to avoid the occasional cigar or cigarette. Unfortunately, many often ignore the relaxational benefits the occasional cigar has to offer. By engaging in this pastime infrequently, you can strike a healthy balance and look nearly as cool as these famous movie stars. Included here are a few movie stars who loved a good stoogie and looked incredibly cool while enjoying it.

Gomez Addams

The creepy Addams family was well-loved during its run on television with an incredibly catchy theme song. The head of this household, Gomez, was oft seen with cigar in hand enjoying the evening. Mr. Addams was well-known for his fabulous style and his incredible wealth. Known for spending well over $1,000 a month on this passion, it was obvious he did not take his cigars lightly! [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 22, 2015 @ 8:55 am

Celebrities on Vacation: Top Five Coveted Destinations

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Just like the rest of us, celebrities need a little rest and relaxation at times too. If you’re a pop culture connoisseur, then you know that the rich and famous are notorious for spending mass amounts of money vacationing on the most exotic beaches, partying in the best clubs, and dining on the tastiest food the area has to offer. You may not be able to afford the same amenities as the stars, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit these spots and build your own memories. Here is a brief synopsis on the top five coveted destinations celebrities frequent.

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Saint-Tropez, France

Saint-Tropez, France offers miles of gorgeous beaches and breathtaking sunsets. Living there is surprisingly affordable, but visiting will bring plenty of excitement all on its own. Celebrities frequent the area, and it’s not far fetched to run into a few of them. Big names such as Jay-Z and Beyonce, David Beckham, and Keanu Reeves have been known to stop and have a chat while passing by. Relaxation is the key to this destination, so kick up your feet and soak in the rays. [Read more…]

Originally posted on June 21, 2015 @ 7:08 am

Soul Cycle

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If you’ve never heard of Soul Cycle, there’s no doubt that you probably soon will. Soul cycle is the new cult fitness trend and hugely popular with celebrities, such as Charlize Theron, Lady Gaga and Kelly Ripa.

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Already taking over Los Angeles, New York and hitting London very soon, why is Soul Cycle so popular?

Soul Cycle is basically indoor cycling. In 45 minutes, you’ll experience an intense group cycling exercise, alongside an instructor chanting encouragement. Soul Cycle aims participants to experience a full body workout, rather than focusing on particular areas.

Inside The Class

Soul Cycle is more than just an average spin class. As the workout begins, expect dimmed lights, lit candles and a music playlist blaring out beats to get you motivated. Cycling shoes need to be worn instead of regular sneakers to ensure your feet stay on the pedals at all times.

Soul Cycle focuses on muscle strengthening to tighten the abs and creates a full body exercise. Weights are also added to the workout to combine arm workouts with cycling.

The difference

The difference between Soul Cycle and regular cycling workouts is the aspect on the spiritual. A visit to the Soul Cycle website displays the message “riders can let loose, clear their heads and empower themselves with strength that lasts beyond the studio walls.”

Founded in 2006 by Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler, Soul Cycle now has 25 studios with around 8,000 riders every day, according to Forbes. One class is priced around $34 with multi-classes ranging around $600 for 20 sessions. That cost doesn’t include the rental price for shoes and water bottle charge.

Soul Cycle continues to be popular possibly due to its market. It’s aimed at young, trendy customers and those who are looking for a unique, dynamic experience. With Soul Cycle now expanding into merchandise, including tank tops and sweatshirts it would seem that Soul Cycle is here to stay for a while.

 

 

 

 

Originally posted on September 23, 2014 @ 6:20 pm

Jay Z’s Maybach Exelero

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By a good measure the most expensive car that can be seen driving around Hollywood is rapper Jay Z’s eight million dollar Maybach Exelero. You may have seen it driving around and thought it was the bat mobile, because it bears a striking resemblance. The Exelero is fairly fast. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.44 seconds and reach a top speed of 218 mph, which is surprising because it weights over 2 ½ tons. It was manufactured in 2005 as a one-of-a-kind by Fulda Tires, but if you have an extra eight million lying around they will make one for you. You won’t find one of these at Diamond Honda.

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Birdman’s Bugatti Veyron

Birdman (Bryan Williams) drives his $2 million Bugatti Veyron every day and is seen on it regularly on the streets of Hollywood. The Veyron is both one of the most expensive production cars in the world and one of the fastest cars on the planet.

Simon Cowell’s Bugatti Veyron

Simon Cowell, the cranky talent judge on American Idol also owns a Bugatti Veyron. His set him back $1,700,000. He can get to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds and if he can still breathe it will continue on up to 267 mph. He drives this when he doesn’t feel like driving his Rolls-Royce Phantom or his Ferrari.

Jerry Seinfled’s Porsches

Jerry Seinfeld can be seen driving any of his 46 Porsches except his Porsche 959. The 959 was one of a limited production run of 337 and it cost him $700,000. The reason that he doesn’t drive it is because it won’t pass the US emissions test.

Nicholas Cage’s Ferrari Enzo

Nicholas Cage can no longer be seen driving his limited production Ferrari Enzo #135439 around. The $670,000 aluminum V12, one of 399 made had to be sold because of money problems.

Jay Leno’s Rides

Jay Leno has a 17,000 sq/ft garage to house his collection of unique cars. The collection includes a running 1906 Stanley Steamer and a vintage 1970 Dodge Challenger. The most expensive car in the garage and the one he is most often spotted driving is a Mercedes SLF McLaren which set him back almost half a million dollars which was more than a weeks wages at the time he purchased it.

P. Diddly’s Zeppelin

Sean combs gave his son a Maybach for his 16th birthday. Luftschiffbau Zeppelin, the German company that made its name manufacturing rigid airships before WWII makes this beauty. The Maybach set him back $360,000. It comes with a chauffeur because his son does not yet have a driver’s license.

Paris Hilton’s Pink Bentley

Paris Hilton was an avid Barbie Fan as a little girl and had the pink Barbie Corvette. One Christmas she bought a Bentley GT Continental, had every square inch of it painted bright pink except the $285,000 diamond-encrusted dashboard which was installed especially or her. This is the car that she keeps getting arrested in for driving under the influence.

Originally posted on December 12, 2014 @ 2:21 pm

The Female Celebrities Launching Lifestyle Sites

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Whether they are actors, singers, presenters or reality TV stars, female celebrities are now branching out beyond their professions and into entrepreneurs. Many already have their own fragrances, merchandise and collaborations with brands. 2014 appears to be the year of the lifestyle site with Blake Lively becoming the latest celebrity to hop on the trend. Here’s a look at the female celebrities and their growing empires.

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Jessica Alba

The mother of two young daughters, Alba launched The Honest Company as an eco-friendly diaper company. The Honest Company is now reportedly worth at almost $1 billion and has expanded into bath, body, cleaning products and even a book. The Honest Company now employs under 300 employees and will no doubt continue to thrive – not bad for a company that’s only 2 years old.

 

Gwyneth Paltrow

Paltrow launched Goop – a digital media and e-commerce company in 2008. Famous for its recipes, life advice and shopping suggestions, Goop has had its ups and downs with critics. Many have claimed that Goop is only aimed at the wealthy with price tags of some product suggestions reaching thousands of dollars. Earlier this year, Paltrow announced her divorce to Coldplay singer Chris Martin via the site and has recently been hit with a lawsuit for copyright infringement.

 

Blake Lively

Lively recently launched her website Preserve aimed at sharing inspiring stories and American made hand crafted products. Though Preserve is a new site, its already received criticism from readers. However, with Blake’s popularity it will be interesting to see how the site develops and whether a connection can be built with younger readers.

 

Reece Witherspoon

Already an Oscar winner, Witherspoon is now setting her sights on creating a lifestyle brand. Recently unveiled as being named ‘Draper James’, we haven’t been given any insight into what this brand may comprise of. However, plans include launching a retail store and a trademark application included items from stationary to fragrance.

 

 

 

Originally posted on September 22, 2014 @ 7:12 pm