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Russell Crowe as Bill Hicks?
Not sure how I missed the news that Russell Crowe wants to play Bill Hicks in a biopic of the late comedian. The actor is quoted talking about the project here, and a recent radio interview with longtime Hicks collaborator Kevin Booth (h/t to the Dead Frog comedy blog) confirms Crowe's role in commissioning a screenplay, which is not yet finished. I'm also not sure how I feel about the idea, since Crowe (who's not known for his jocular side) is already 12 years older than Hicks was when he died at 32, and since a botched biopic would trivialize Hicks as just another E! True Hollywood Story casualty, a guy who smoked too much and courted controversy and died of cancer on the cusp of fame. On the other hand, Booth's participation should ensure that Hicks gets the respect he deserves; and Crowe is protean and versatile enough to play pretty much anybody (Exhibit A: The Insider). Besides, Crowe reportedly wants to focus on performance sequences than biographical scenes, and anything that gets Hicks' legendary stand-up material more circulation (even in mimicked form) is good. In fact, here's some classic Hicks, embedded after the jump, which has hardly dated at all, despite the passage of 16 years or more. (Link is, of course, full of NSFW language.) Not sure how I missed the news that Russell Crowe wants to play Bill Hicks in a biopic of the late comedian. The actor is quoted talki... more
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10 ridiculous celebrities who are sporting arm candy
To let you know more about mismatched celebrities, this article has put together this list of 10 ridiculous celebrities — ridiculous meaning anything from reality star to party girl to just plain tacky — and the arm candy they love to show off. To let you know more about mismatched celebrities, this article has put together this list of 10 ridiculous celebrities — ridiculous m... more
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An Evaluation of Beauty and The Top 10 "Sexy-Ugly" Celebrities (My Picks...
Lesbiatopia decided to say screw you to conformity and pick out the Top 10 Most "Sexy-Ugly" (in a good way, not a bad way) women that are portrayed in pop-culture and the media. These are women who have taken a lot of flack for not falling into the mold of conventional beauty, yet to us they are still incredibly sexy and totally kick ass! Please check out our Top 10 Sexy-Ugly Celebrities and don't forget to share your picks as well. Lesbiatopia decided to say screw you to conformity and pick out the Top 10 Most "Sexy-Ugly" (in a good way, not a bad way) w... more
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RACHEL MADDOW REPLACING DAN ABRAMS ON MSNBC
"Rachel Maddow will replace Dan Abrams as host of the 9PM hour on MSNBC, the New York Times' Bill Carter reports. Just last month in a Times article by Jacques Steinberg, MSNBC president Phil Griffin declared Maddow "at the top" of a "very short list" for those who should have their own show, though at the time he said he "[didn't] know when" that would be. As Carter reports, the final stretch of the 2008 election season will be Maddow's debut as the host of her own MSNBC show.." "Rachel Maddow will replace Dan Abrams as host of the 9PM hour on MSNBC, the New York Times' Bill Carter reports. Just last ... more
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Jennifer Love Hewitt's secret to miraculous weight loss
After the unflattering photos of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s fuller-figure in a bikini came out in November, she felt the need to defend herself from critics and insist she was completely comfortable with her size 2 (10) body.
Even through Jennifer says she didn’t lose weight cause of the mean things said about her, she still wanted to feel on top of her game. The result is astonishing - she lost 18lbs in only 10 weeks! After the unflattering photos of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s fuller-figure in a bikini came out in November, she felt the need to defend he... more -
Electrosmog enters the dictionary
"Electrosmog", "eco-village" and "carbon footprint" are among the new environmental terms which have made it into the latest Chambers Dictionary.
Popular culture has also had an influence, with "wardrobe malfunction" and "fashion forward" also included. "Credit crunch" and "wags", which have recently won places in other dictionaries, also feature. Dictionary editors said the new words painted a "vivid picture of current interests and concerns".
"Electrosmog" refers to the electromagnetic fields emitted by computers and mobile phones, "eco-village" is a term used for small ecologically-sustainable communities and "carbon footprint" is the measure of the impact human activities on the environment. They are joined by two other environmental terms, "food miles" and "green tax", in the 11th edition of the dictionary.
The war on terror also contributes to the edition with "blue-on-blue", referring to friendly fire attacks, "extraordinary rendition", a controversial detention method where a person is moved from one state to another, and "watch list", a list of those being monitored.
From the world of science and technology, "blu-ray", the blue laser used to read and write discs, "quantum computer", a computer that makes use of quantum mechanics, and "metamaterial", an artificially-created material which has properties not found in nature, make the pages.
Along with "wags", the wives and girlfriends of footballers, "wardrobe malfunction" and "fashion forward", meaning someone embracing the newest fashion trends, the influence of popular culture can be seen with the additions of "nail bars" and "social networking".
The growing interest in cuisine also sees Thai food's "pad thai" enter the dictionary as well as "comfort food" and "dashi", a Japanese clear stock made from dried bonito.
Dictionary editor in chief Mary O'Neill said: "The new words we added to this 11th edition of The Chambers Dictionary paint a vivid picture of current interests and concerns." "Electrosmog", "eco-village" and "carbon footprint" are among the new environmental terms which have mad... more -
Art and Mind Control
Visual Art communicates a message to the viewer. The message communicated affects what people think or how people feel. See what a Christian visual artist says about how much influence on culture artists have. Visual Art communicates a message to the viewer. The message communicated affects what people think or how people feel. See what a Chr... more
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Hayden Panettiere’s Dad Caught Spanking Mommy
Last night Hayden Panettiere’s parents, Lesley and Alan, got in a heated fight that ended in her father’s arrest for allegedly beating his wife. Alan Panettiere is being held on $50,000 bail.
Alan and Lesley Panettiere were at a party Sunday evening when Alan became upset because Lesley was “hanging” with someone and he felt she was “disrespecting” him....................................................................... Last night Hayden Panettiere’s parents, Lesley and Alan, got in a heated fight that ended in her father’s arrest for allegedly beating... more -
She kissed a girl, but do we like it? 'Lesbian' hit divides gay communit...
Katy Perry's 'I Kissed A Girl' is number one in the US and is expected to top the UK charts this week. Even though the song seems to send a positive message about her sexual experiences with another girl - apparently, she "liked it" - the gay community is not quite sure what to make of the song and its singer.
One of the reasons why gays and lesbians are not willing to approve of the hit might be Perry's previous song 'UR So Gay', in which she accuses her boyfriend for "acting gay" even though he is not. She opens the song with the lines: "I hope you hang yourself with your H&M scarf/While jacking off listening to Mozart."
MSNBC site contributor Tony Sclafani writes: "Well, it's official. It's cool to make fun of gay people again. How do we know? Because the folks in Medialand told us as much by relentlessly cheerleading two gay-unfriendly songs by newcomer Katy Perry."
Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell said he liked the music but found the lyrics dubious: "They're not seriously homophobic but they can be read as implicitly demeaning gay people. I am sure Katy would get a critical reception if she expressed comparable sentiments in a song called 'UR so black, Jewish or disabled'. Should there be different standards for lyrics about gay issues, as opposed to race and disability issues? I don't think so. Having said this, the homophobia of some reggae, rap and ragga music is far worse. Some of these songs explicitly incite the murder of lesbians and gays. They are much more offensive than any lyrics sung by Katy Perry."
Perry, whose parents are both Protestant pastors, has said she was not aiming to alienate gay listeners. In an interview with the US New Gay website, when it was put to her that she had annoyed many gay people, she said: "That's unfortunate. It's not what I came to do."
What do you make of Perry's songs? Do you think she is homophobic or not? And, do you even care? Katy Perry's 'I Kissed A Girl' is number one in the US and is expected to top the UK charts this week. Even though the ... more -
Miley Cyrus Opens Up To Seventeen (September 2008)
Pick up the September 2008 issue of Seventeen — on newsstands August 12th — for an exclusive interview where Miley Cyrus finally dishes about dating Nick Jonas.
On dating Nick Jonas: We became boyfriend and girlfriend the day we met. He was on a quest to meet me, and he was like, ‘I think you’re beautiful and I really like you.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I like you so much.’ Nick and I loved each other. We still do, but we were in love with each other. For two years he was basically my 24/7. But it was really hard to keep it from people. We were arguing a lot, and it really wasn’t fun..................................................... Pick up the September 2008 issue of Seventeen — on newsstands August 12th — for an exclusive interview where Miley Cyrus finally dishe... more -
Kate Hudson Does W Magazine (Photos & Interview)
A single Kate Hudson is the new cover girl for the September 2008 issue of W Magazine. Kate, who looks absolutely fabulous (someone had lots of fun with Photoshop), opens up about taking risks, family and her intense dating life........................ A single Kate Hudson is the new cover girl for the September 2008 issue of W Magazine. Kate, who looks absolutely fabulous (someone ha... more
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Jamie Lynn Spears & Baby Maddie Briann Out & About
Jamie Lynn Spears is adjusting well to her new responsibilities as a mom. She was seen out and about with a friend and 2 month-old baby Maddie Briann............................. Jamie Lynn Spears is adjusting well to her new responsibilities as a mom. She was seen out and about with a friend and 2 month-old bab... more
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Eva Longoria Expanding Baby Bump (Photos)
This isn’t just another rumor! We finally have evidence! Eva Longoria is showing off a baby bump on set of Desperate Housewives. In a recent interview Eva confessed she was packing some extra weight as a requirement for her role as Gabrielle Solis and she also expressed her desire to have children with her husband Tony Parker.......................... This isn’t just another rumor! We finally have evidence! Eva Longoria is showing off a baby bump on set of Desperate Housewives. In a ... more
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Gwyneth Paltrow's Meaningless Fight For Cancer
Why does the t-shirt have Karl Lagerfeld’s stretch of himself on the back?? Are they fighting for cancer or promoting the designer? One signature would be enough!! What are those 2 crossed arrows supposed to mean and what does it have to do with cancer?? The campaign was named “Key To The Cure” … wouldn’t it make more sense to have a lock and a key on the t-shirt?........................................ Why does the t-shirt have Karl Lagerfeld’s stretch of himself on the back?? Are they fighting for cancer or promoting the designer? On... more
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Madonna’s ‘Sticky & Sweet’ Tour Costumes First Look
Madonna’s long-time costume designer, Arianne Phillips gave a sneak peek to WWD of the costumes for the Sticky & Sweet tour launching this month, and it’s a treasure trove of high-end design styles!.................................. Madonna’s long-time costume designer, Arianne Phillips gave a sneak peek to WWD of the costumes for the Sticky & Sweet tour launch... more
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Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson Are ‘Mrs. & Mrs. Ronson’
Samantha Ronson just posted this draw on her MySpace. It looks exactly like the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” movie poster but with Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Samantha Ronson just posted this draw on her MySpace. It looks exactly like the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” movie poster but with Lindsay L... more
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Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt’s Twins Do Hola! (HQ Scans)
Aww… I think i have been awwing all day with baby photos today! Twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon made their debut worldwide via Hello! magazine (Hola! is the Spanish version of Hello! just in case you were wondering!) and they are all we can expect of them. Cute!! They both look so much like Shiloh at the age… Aww… I think i have been awwing all day with baby photos today! Twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon made their debut worldwide via... more
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First pictures of Jolie-Pitt twins: Vivienne & Knox Jolie-Pitt
Whether People magazine did pay the rumoured $15 million for them or not - the first anxiously awaited pictures of the Jolie-Pitt twins, born July 12, have just been released. Whether People magazine did pay the rumoured $15 million for them or not - the first anxiously awaited pictures of the Jolie-Pitt twin... more
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First Photos of Brangelina’s Twins Knox Leon & Vivienne Marcheline
After weeks of anticipation we present you the most cute, most influential babies of all time - twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s twins were born via c-section, July 12, at the Fondation Lenval hospital in Nice, France.,,,,,,, After weeks of anticipation we present you the most cute, most influential babies of all time - twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marchelin... more
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Celebrity Baby Couple: Levi Alves McConaughey & Honor Marie Warren
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Jessica Alba recently welcome their first bundles of joy, Levi Alves and Honor Marie, and we think it’s never too early to start match-making. Levi and Honor would make such an adorable couple! Actors Matthew McConaughey and Jessica Alba recently welcome their first bundles of joy, Levi Alves and Honor Marie, and we think it’s... more
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