Artist Richard Phillips has immortalized some of Hollywood’s biggest celebs in a new art exhibition titled Most Wanted which is on display at the White Cube Gallery in London. For his art pieces, he took images of the celebs and enhanced them with bright hypercolor, making for bold and striking images.
According to the artist, these celebs have the “capacity to dominate the celebrity media outlets with the published details of their public and private lives.” By placing their faces over the logos of luxury brands, Phillips has made these in demand celebs even in higher demand. In the end, the result is a batch of photos that are, at the very least, eye-catching. Check out some of the photos below and tell me what you think. Is this an exhibit that you think you’d like to see in person?
Actor Adam Sandler received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a big ceremony on Tuesday. The ceremony took place in front of the W Hollywood Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard. Organizers said the star honors Sandler’s career, which includes film grosses of more than $3 billion worldwide. Sandler’s star was the 2,431st star on the famed walkway. Actors Henry Winkler and Kevin James, who have starred opposite Sandler in “The Waterboy” and “Grown Ups” respectively, spoke at the star ceremony. “It is a big day for Adam and me as well,” James said. “I have just been added to the Wall of Fame at Tito’s Tacos.” “This is a big deal. I feel honored and can’t believe this has happened in my life,” Sandler said as he held his youngest daughter Sunny in his arms. Sandler began working as a standup comedian at the age of 17 and was hired as a writer on “Saturday Night Live.” He soon became a cast member and went on to movies. Sandler’s latest film, “Just Go With It,” also starring Jennifer Aniston, is scheduled to debut Feb. 11.
I like Adam, he seems like a good guy. Some of his movies are really very funny, tho not all of them are ;) Still, the guy manages to bring out enough laughs, I think, to be worthy of his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I love that his daughters look like a fun handful … I bet they were very proud of their daddy yesterday. Congrats, Adam!!
This is good news, I suppose, for those who like remakes of old shows — reboots, as we call them now to give them an air of relevance. TNT is rebooting the iconic nighttime soap opera “Dallas,” which ran from 1978 to 1991, and, after some dealmaking drama, the network has officially announced that three stars from the original series have joined the new cast. Larry Hagman (above, right) will return as J.R. Ewing, Linda Gray will come back as his wife Sue Ellen Ewing, and Patrick Duffy will be brother Bobby. Technically, I guess, that makes the new “Dallas” a sequel. The show will revolve around the children, of course, as J.R.’s son John Ross, played by Josh Henderson (“Desperate Housewives,” above left), vies with Bobby’s adopted son, Christopher (still uncast), for the future of the Ewing empire and for a woman named Elena, played by Jordana Brewster (above, center). Elena is the daughter of the Ewing ranch cook. The new “Dallas” joins the wave of TV reboots, sequels, updates, and remakes — all known as brand extensions — that have recently included “Hawaii Five-0,” “Melrose Place,” “La Femme Nikita,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” and “The Bionic Woman.” By the way, I’m betting there will be an “it was all a dream” joke in the very first episode, to get attention.
To be honest, there are enough original castmembers for me to actually get excited about this reboot … er, sequel. To be honest, I wasn’t a big Dallas fan back in the 80′s (as a kid, I thought it was long and boring) but I’m curious to see how this new version turns out. Are any of y’all excited by this new version of Dallas? Do you think there is enough interest for this 80s drama to survive in this century?
Lindsay Lohan had some serious ‘splainin to do at the L.A. County Probation Department in Santa Monica today — during a sit-down with her P.O. As we first reported, the LAPD contacted the probation office last night to inform them that they are investigating LiLo for grand theft jewelry. As you already know — LiLo is on wafer-thin ice … and the alleged theft of the $2,500 necklace could be a felony and grounds to violate her probation … which probably means slammer time. UPDATE: Sources tell us … Lindsay was drug tested during her meeting with the probation officer but the subject of the alleged grand theft never came up.
HMMM … I’m certain the matter of the theft is bound to come up sooner or later, especially since police are actively investigating the claims:
As you may recall, earlier today we saw photos of the ailing Michael Lohan as he recuperated in the hospital yesterday after emergency heart surgery. Well wouldn’t you know it, homie is already back on his feet … and back in the thick of Lindsay‘s latest drama. Here are photos of Daddy Lohan lookin’ no worse for the wear as he made his way into Lindsay‘s home this afternoon:
You didn’t think a little thing like heart surgery was gonna keep Michael Lohan away from Lindsay‘s BIGGEST controversy (well, since her last biggest controversy) did you? Oh Lohans, you are a painfully trainwrecky lot.
Um, it’s no wonder that Kurt fell head-over-heels in LURVE with Criss‘s character on the show. I’m certain there are a great many of y’all out there who have fallen in lurve as well ;) Check out some of Darren Criss‘s photos from this new issue of Prestige magazine below.
Bleeding Cool has now read a draft of the pilot script, and without issuing a single real spoiler, want to let you know just what you're in for. This new Wonder Woman does feature a lot of elements and characters from the comics continuity:
There's a Myndi Mayer, herein portrayed as Diana's BFF.
There's a scene with comics character Etta Candy, a role that's pretty much written like a job offer to Melissa McCarthy.
Long ago, government man Steve Trevor crashed onto Wonder Woman's island and brought her back to New York, but now they've split up. She still loves him, though, and it's obvious that their relationship is going to be a focus.
Diana might not have an invisible jet (if she did, I didn't see it) but she has a whole rainbow's worth of over coloured aircraft.
She has the lasso, and those bracelets with which she deflects bullets.
Her nemesis is Veronica Cale, who in this continuity is an evil scientist and rival businesswoman with a secret, nefarious plan that you'll probably guess ahead of time.
But there's a lot that's different too. As well as her Diana Prince alter ego (the Clark Kent disguise that's achieved by putting her hair up, wearing glasses and cutting back on the make-up) Wonder Woman also has a third guise and a day job as Diana Themyscyra, the head of Themiscyra industries. While little Ms. Prince is a disguise, it is well known in this world that Ms. T and Wonder W are the same – think Tony Stark and Iron Man from the end of their first film on. There's a CSI-ish group of science-nerd 20-somethings living in her basement that dance to Kanye West and will doubtlessly help Diana solve any number of crimes in further episodes. But who is she? Like, you know, emotionally? Well, this Wonder Woman:
Identifies with ET the Extra Terrestrial when his movie comes on TV.
Really loves planes. Like really.
Pines for Steve like Carrie for Big.
Wants to belong and be "among" people, not just "with" them.
Sings along to the radio in multiple scenes – but nothing with a hairbrush in front of the mirror just yet.
Doesn't like being "marketed, commercialized, merchandised", though she is – there's a joke about Wonder Woman tie-in dolls having their costumes redesigned that seems to reference the recent makeover for the comics.
When she's Diana Prince she's a mousey Miley Stewart, when she's Diana Themiscyra she's the Hanna Montana of businesswomen, and when she's Wonder Woman she's Wonder Woman – which is precisely twice in the whole episode.
Is a capitalist.
Puts on her PJs for an ice-cream filled sleepover with best friend Myndi.
So, well, well, well, what do you know? It's a slightly goofy comedy-drama about a hotshot business woman who moonlights as a superheroine, packed with Girl Power pop-songs and including the awkward phrase "You go, girl." But does it work? Well, some of the jokes are good, but the general dramatic situation seems a bit thin, the character relationships are, to be kind, familiar, and there's nothing in the plot that merits any special recognition. As Buffy-inspired as this script no doubt was, Joss Whedon it ain't. Can you imagine Whedon having an action scene play out to Beyonce's Single Ladies?
What the SERIOUS F*CK?! No … no no no no no … NO. This sounds … HORRIBLE! Look, I am all for updating classic characters for a new era but this, if true, sounds like a bunch of bullshizz. Bleeding Cool even offers up a scan from the script:
I’m actually embarrassed by this. Dear Lord Baby Jebus, please let this either be A.) a joke, B.) a total fabrication or C.) a rejected first draft … cuz if this crap turns out to be the way Wonder Woman will be presented on TV again, I won’t watch.
Do any of you think any of THIS sounds like a good idea … for any show?
Last night, David and I had the EXTREME pleasure of attending the first LA concert performance by Scandinavian singer Oh Land. Her concert was the perfect way to end a very fun day. Tuesday brought the arrival of a fun new toy, allowed me to hang out for a bit with my darling Ollie and then be entertained by one of the most exciting new musical artists around. It was not a bad Tuesday, if I say so myself.
When I was little, the girl who lived next door had a Fisher Price record player and we would listen to 7″ records together in her bedroom. I managed to find the exact record player she had on eBay and yesterday, it arrived:
The player I recieved is in fine working order and brought back a flood of great memories from my childhood. Now that I have quite a few 7″ records, I plan to play them exclusively on my new player ;) How cool were our toys back in the 80′s, I mean really.
Yesterday evening, I met up with Ollie at Cabo Cantina for Happy Hour and we got to hang out for a couple of hours. We had a blast and made plans to hang out again tonight:
After hanging with Ollie, David and I made our way to the Troubadour to see Oh Land perform her first LA concert:
What can I say … Oh Land was AMAZING! I love all of her music, ALL OF IT, and getting to hear it live was just a fun treat. Her stage presence is so fun and her show is clever, inventive and wholly entertaining. I’m telling you, Oh Land puts on an amazing show. Afterward, I got to meet the lovely lady herself:
Photos do not do her justice … not only is she incredibly talented but she’s also stunningly beautiful. She is a star, y’all. Trust me. If you are in LA you MUST see her perform her second concert TONIGHT! She is playing a FREE SHOW at the Echo in Silverlake tonight at 7:30pm. Do yourselves a favor and be there. Ollie and I are going to see Oh Land perform again tonight so … I’ll see you there?
Halle Berry’s baby daddy, Gabriel Aubry, called Halle the ‘N’ word, and routinely demeaned her with other vulgarities … sources connected with Halle tell TMZ. We’re told … in addition to calling her the “N” word, he would also call her a “f**king bitch” and other expletives. And the vulgarities are not limited to face-to-face confrontations. There are vulgar text messages as well. As one source told TMZ, “He constantly demeaned her. It was awful.”
“While Gabriel is disappointed in Halle’s decision to falsely malign him publicly and for her own purposes, he refuses to be pulled into her dispute over a canceled film production. Gabriel also refuses to air their issues in the press as he believes this may ultimately harm their daughter. The fact is that Gabriel is a caring father who shares custody of Nahla. Gabriel fully believes that a consistent and balanced living situation and two loving parents are crucial for their child even if Ms. Berry feels otherwise. He will always defend his rights as a father and will always consider Nahla’s best interest. Halle’s continuing allegations in the press are untrue and irresponsible.”
To which Halle‘s publicist issued this response:
“She has attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably with her daughter’s father, Gabriel Aubry, directly, but given his lack of co-operation, Halle has no choice but to seek swift judicial intervention. Halle has serious concerns for her daughter’s well-being while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her. Halle has always made the needs and safety of her daughter her first priority and, both while Halle and Gabriel were a couple and since their break-up, Halle has only acted in her daughter’s best interest.”
And so it goes … back and forth. It’s always sad when a couple decides to break up, especially when young children are concerned, but when things get this nasty in custody battles … well … no one wins. I hope these two are able to sort out their differences, in the best interest of their daughter. Ugh, this is all so sad :(
Sad news to pass along about one of the best duos in rock music. Detroit band The White Stripes have announced officially that they are have broken up. While many music fans were looking to 2011 for the release of the 7th White Stripes album, today we learn the sad news that the band is dunzo.
The White stripes would like to announce that today, February 2nd, 2011, their band has officially ended and will make no further new recordings or perform live.
The reason is not due to artistic differences or lack of wanting to continue, nor any health issues as both Meg and Jack are feeling fine and in good health.
It is for a myriad of reasons, but mostly to preserve what is beautiful and special about the band and have it stay that way.
Meg and Jack want to thank every one of their fans and admirers for the incredible support they have given throughout the 13 plus years of The White Stripes' intense and incredible career.
Third Man Records will continue to put out unreleased live and studio recordings from The White Stripes in their Vault subscription record club, as well as through regular channels.
Both Meg and Jack hope this decision isn't met with sorrow by their fans but that it is seen as a positive move done out of respect for the art and music that the band has created. It is also done with the utmost respect to those fans who've shared in those creations, with their feelings considered greatly.
With that in mind, the band have this to say:
"The White Stripes do not belong to Meg and Jack anymore. The White Stripes belong to you now and you can do with it whatever you want. The beauty of art and music is that it can last forever if people want it to. Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful."
Sincerely, Meg and Jack White The White Stripes
Not to sound like a music snob douche but I’ve really been a fan of The White Stripes for years before they hit it big. They were the indie cool hipsters before indie cool hipsters was even a thing. I’ve been very lucky to see the Stripes play tiny, divey bars all over Detroit in my time and always regarded them as one of the great bands to come out of Detroit (like The Stooges, for example). In recent years, Jack White has really branched out on his own making music with other artists including his other band The Raconteurs. News of this break-up isn’t really that surprising … but it is sad, nonetheless. I have all of the White Stripes album releases on my iPod but I’m gonna have to invest in vinyl so that I can listen to their amazing catalog of tunes properly. The White Stripes did much for indie rock but they also did much for shining a positive light on Detroit Rock City. I will always hold the band near and dear to my heart.
If you are unfamiliar with The White Stripes, I strongly suggest you check out their music.
So … it would appear that Lindsay Lohan is in trubs with the law … again. Lindsay is being accused of jewelry theft and, as a result of the criminal investigation, could end up back in jail. And all of this new drama was going down right around the time she was picking up her younger brother Michael Lohan, Jr. from the airport. Let’s see … it must be Wednesday.
Cops have asked a Los Angeles judge for a search warrant for Lindsay Lohan's Venice Beach home because they suspect she has stolen a high end piece of jewelry, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively. What's more, RadarOnline.com has also learned that investigators told the court they have video of the 24-year-old Hollywood actress wearing the missing bling! “Lindsay is being accused of stealing high end jewelry, including a necklace," one law enforcement source with knowledge of the situation told RadarOnline.com. "A search warrant was requested Tuesday at the Airport Court to search Lindsay’s house for the item of jewelry in question. "Lindsay has been photographed and there is video of her wearing the jewelry she is accused of stealing." If the jewelry is valued at $5,000 or more, the Mean Girls starlet, who is relishing her freedom after jail and rehab, could be charged with a felony.
Lindsay Lohan is firing back at a store owner who claims the actress stole a $2,500 necklace last month — telling friends, “It’s bullshit … I don’t have any necklace.” Lohan also claims the person who filed the police report against her is “nuts” — despite surveillance video that we’re told shows Lindsay wearing the piece inside the shop. As we previously reported … the LAPD obtained a search warrant to sweep through Lindsay’s house for the item — but one of Lindsay’s associates returned the necklace to cops before the search was executed. So far, Lohan hasn’t explained how the necklace got out of the store and into her associate’s possession.
AND, because there is an open investigation involving Lindsay — who is still on probation — she could be found in violation of her probation and … you guessed it … she might end up going back to jail:
The LAPD has contacted Lindsay Lohan’s probation officer … something that could trigger a probation violation that could land Lindsay in jail … TMZ has learned. We’ve learned the Lieutenant in charge of the investigation contacted the L.A. County Probation Department last night, informing them Lindsay is the sole target of a grand theft investigation involving a necklace that was taken from a Venice, CA jewelry store. The Probation Dept. could trigger a hearing to determine if Lindsay violated her probation in her DUI case. As we reported, the necklace was returned last night, after cops got a search warrant that would have allowed them to search Lindsay’s home. We’re told the friend who turned the item in told cops it was being returned specifically on behalf of Lindsay. And cops tell us … returning the item doesn’t stop the investigation. It’s still active.
I’m guessing that L. Lo picked up her brother Mike so that they could be with their father Michael Lohan who is recuperating from heart surgery. If video does exist that shows Lindsay wearing the stolen necklace, it’s kinda hard to deny that the necklace was in her possession … especially since the necklace was returned by one of her associates. If anyone ends up paying for this theft, it might be the associate in question. It’s possible that Lindsay might be found in violation of her probation but the girl has dodged bigger bullets than this one so … I’m guessing nothing of significance will come from this latest bit of drama.
Lindsay Lohan claims she did not steal the necklace at the center of a criminal investigation … rather, she claims it was loaned to her and a stylist simply forgot to return it on time … Sources closely connected with Lindsay tell TMZ … Lindsay was in the jewelry store in Venice, CA on January 22 and claims the necklace was loaned to her. Lindsay claims she gave it back to a stylist at some point thereafter but the stylist neglected to return it on time. Lindsay says her stylist is the one who returned it to the LAPD last night. Lindsay says, according to sources, “I didn’t have any part in the non-returning on time.”
LOL! Girl, just stay home … STAY HOME … stay out of trubs.
Anderson Cooper and his CNN news crew were set upon by Egyptian protesters and report that they were physically attacked in the streets of Cairo. According to Anderson himself, the attack came out of nowhere and forced him and his crew to retreat from the area or risk further physical violence.
Anderson Cooper and his crew were attacked by supporters of Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on Wednesday. CNN’s Steve Brusk tweeted that Cooper was punched in the head ten times. The incident came as pro-Mubarak supporters attacked protesters calling for the Egyptian president to step down. Speaking on “American Morning” after the attack, Cooper said that he and his crew had been trying to go to a neutral zone between the two groups. “We never got that far,” he said. “We were set upon by pro-Mubarak supporters punching us in the head.” Cooper said that he and the crew tried to escape, but that the crowd only grew: “the crowd kept growing, kept throwing punches, kicks…suddenly a young man would look at you and punch you in the face.”
Yikes!! Well, at least we know that neither Anderson nor anyone (that we know of) in his crew were seriously injured. It’s a dangerous game getting into the mix of a revolution in order to report a news story. I hope the Coop stays safe down there. My thoughts and best wishes go out to all of the people of Egypt during these politically tumultuous times. Let’s all hope for a peaceful and democratic resolution to the unrest going on there right now.
Woot! One of the moments that we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived … Britney Spears has announced on her official Twitter profile that the title of her new album is Femme Fatale. Britney tweeted a series of messages leading up to the announcement of the album title and the release of the album artwork.
I’ve poured my heart and soul into this album over the last 2 years. I’ve put everything I have into it. / This album is for you, my fans, who have always supported me and have stuck by me every step of the way! I love you all! / Sexy and Strong. / Dangerous yet mysterious / Cool yet confident! / “FEMME FATALE” / March…..
… and there you have it. So what do y’all think of the album title? The artwork?
Michael Lohan is out of surgery and resting comfortably at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, CA. We’re told MiLo had the emergency procedure done, which determined he has a blockage in the posterior interventricular artery of his heart. According to our sources, the blockage is being treated by his doc, Dr. Farzan Rajput of Newport Beach, who believes Michael can make a full recovery. He’s expected to be released later today.
As much as this guy IRKS the Hell out of me, I’m glad to know that he made it thru surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. Michael Lohan may be kind of skeezy but he deffo deserves to live a long and healthy life. Rest well, Lohan … and get well soon … BUT PLEASE, feel free to extend your recuperation period for weeks or months, out of the public eye ;)
On Sunday we got to see a few fun photos of Britney Spears as a bridesmaid at the wedding of her BFF assistant Brett Miller in Miami, FL over the weekend. Today we get to SEE VIDEO of Britney (and Brett) walking down the aisle during the ceremony.
Some outlets have been reporting that Britney served as Maid of Honor at Brett‘s wedding but as you can see in this video, she was not in the Maid of Honor position (the other dark haired girl was the Maid of Honor). Nonetheless, Britney looks great in this video (despite the fug blue dress). Brett made a beautiful bride, no question. Check out the video below to get a taste of her wedding ceremony:
So cool!! The wedding photos we saw on Sunday were fab but this video is even better (tho, you gotta wonder which Miller family member thought it’d be a good idea to sell the footage to the paparazzi … I’m sure they’ve now been uninvited to Thanksgiving). Much love and congrats goes out to Brett and her new hubby Frank Lionetti!! Woot!!
Yes!! Great casting news to pass along today … Deadline is reporting that Inception star Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in talks to join the cast of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises but it is widely believed that the “talks” are just a formality. JGL is expected to be on set when The Dark Knight Rises begins filming this Spring … but the question remains … which character will he play?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in talks to reunite with his Inception director Christopher Nolan in The Dark Knight Rises for Warner Bros. I’m not sure what role he’ll play, but I’m told that he will be in the movie when Nolan starts production this spring … Nolan keeps his films shrouded in secrecy, though he did lift the veil recently to disclose that Anne Hathaway would play Selina Kyle (Catwoman) and Gordon-Levitt’s Inception co-star Tom Hardy will play Bane. What role fits Gordon-Levitt?
So let the speculation begin. It was widely rumored that JGL might play The Riddler in The Dark Knight Rises but Christopher Nolan expressly claimed that The Riddler would NOT appear in the film. BUT, it’s entirely possible that JGL could appear in TDK as Edward Nygma (the alter-ego of The Riddler). It’s also possible that JGL (who does bear a striking resemblance to the late Heath Ledger) could appear as The Joker in order to tie up loose strings from the last film … but that is pretty unlikely. It also occurred to me that if Nolan is going to introduce the character of Robin, JGL might be the perfect actor to play that role. In the end, he could play an entirely different or new character altogether. Speculation will continue until we get some confirmation. All I know is that I am VERY THRILLED to know that JGL will be in the next Batman film. He is a fantastic actor and he will make a fine addition to the cast.
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