Paris

IS THIS THE PERFECT FAMILY, OR WHAT?

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck didn’t spend ALL their time smooching in Paris, where they’re honeymooning with four of their kids. Jennifer brought her twins Max and Emme, and Ben brought his two daughters Seraphina and Violet – he left his young son Sam at home. From all the photos we’ve seen, the kids seem to get along really well and love to hang out together. Ben and Jen took their blended family shopping and after visiting Dior and an art supply store (for Serephina) they visited Micromania– a popular video game retailer. Ben stocked up on games (for Sam at home?) while their eagle-eyed bald bodyguards (above) looked on. You can see Emme in the shop doorway and Max is next to Ben. Crowds gather outside the Costes Hotel in Paris to watch the honeymooners coming and going.

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By Janet / July 25, 2022

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Cancelled Champs Elysees Covid-19 Fireworks New Year's Eve Paris

PARISIANS DON’T GIVE UP EASILY WHEN IT COMES TO HAVING FUN

Before Covid

After Covid
Parisians were NOT happy when the Prime Minister cancelled elaborate plans for a flamboyant New Year’s Eve 2022 at Champs Elysees due to the resurgence of Covid. Three popular DJs had been hired to provide music and fireworks were promised at the Arc de Triomphe every hour. Surrounding cafes and restaurants were all taking part in the festive evening. Bottom photo: Guess what! The disgruntled French citizens turned up anyway and mobbed the area – with and without masks…

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By Janet / January 2, 2022

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Georges Hobeika Haute Couture Paris Skinny

IS THIS WHAT PARIS WANTS WOMEN TO LOOK LIKE?

Are we crazy or does this model look like DEATH WARMED OVER? Expensive Haute Couture collections are showing in Paris and this designer apparently does not hire models who weigh over 100 pounds. This Lebanese designer is Georges Hobeika, and his evening wear STARTS at $7000. We looked at his entire collection and all the models look painfully starved and skeletal like this one. In fact, they were so gaunt we hardly noticed the fashions! Isn’t this a giant step BACK for women, who have long struggled with body image? What was this guy thinking?

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By Janet / July 5, 2021

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Book I Kidnapped Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian Paris Paris Fashion Week Robbery

“I KIDNAPPED KIM KARDASHIAN” IS NOW A BOOK

Now THIS is funny. One of the criminals who robbed Kim Kardashian four years ago when she was in Paris for Fashion Week, has written a book on his experience titled “I KIDNAPPED KIM KARDASHIAN.” We’ve heard Kim’s version of the event, now we can hear the robber’s story. You might remember, it was the biggest robbery of a single individual in France in 20 years. Three months later, 12 men were arrested for the crime – the five men who actually broke into the Kardashian apartment were aged from 60 to 72 and dubbed the “grandpa robbers “ in the press. One of the men tied up Kim with cables and tape and put her in the bathtub. The crooks got away with 10.8 million dollars worth of jewelry (on bicycles no less!) and it was never found. The book’s author Yunice Abbas, 67, called it “the perfect crime.” The embarrassed night watchman at the luxury building where Kim was staying is trying to seize any profits from book sales.

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By Janet / February 10, 2021

JASON MOMOA SEEMS TO HAVE A HAPPY FAMILY

Jason Momoa looks quite content in this photo with his kids Lola and Nakoa in Paris. He’s there with the kids, his wife Lisa Bonet, and Lenny Kravitz– the whole family’s in town celebrating Jason’s step-daughter Zoe Kravitz’s wedding to Karl Glusman. Lisa’s ex-husband Lenny and Jason happen to be good friends, which makes life easier. Lola and Nakoa carry on the family tradition of eccentric fashion…

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By Janet / July 1, 2019

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Celine Dion Fashion Paris Weight

CELINE DION DOESN’T CARE WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT HER STYLE

Celine Dion spent a week in Paris filming L’Oreal ads and every day was a fashion show when she walked out of her hotel. Paparazzi waited for her daily, and to say the least, some of her outfits were more successful than others. This yellow plastic dress and wool jacket combo is one of the better examples. Celine shrugged off the critics : “You can’t please everyone. I now have the opportunity to wear haute couture and the things make me feel beautiful and strong.” Meanwhile her fans became alarmed because they think she is losing too much weight.

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By Janet / January 31, 2019

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Adil Rami Dancing With the Stars Pamela Anderson Paris

PAM ANDERSON BOUNCES BACK AFTER FROM SPLIT FROM SOCCER STUD

Pam Anderson, 51, leased out her Malibu house and moved to Marseille to live with her soccer playing boyfriend Adil Rami, 32, last year. She said she wanted a fresh start for the second half of her life and had always planned to move to France. In July, Pam was wearing some sort of promise ring from Adil but recently the couple has been on the rocks. Pam promptly booked a job competing on Danse Avec Les Stars (the French version of Dancing with the Stars) and now she’s living in Paris. But it’s not over yet- Adil was seen leaving Pam’s hotel this week…

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By Janet / September 16, 2018

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A Star Is Born Christian Carino Lady Gaga Mother Paris Venice Film Festival

LADY GAGA: HER LIFE COULD CHANGE AFTER FRIDAY’S PREMIER

Lady Gaga’s movie premier of A Star is Born at the Venice Film Festival is turning into a family affair. Gaga flew her mother Cynthia to Paris to join her and her boyfriend/agent Christian Carino for some shopping and fun before they move on to Venice for the movie’s world premier Friday. (It’s not in competition.) Today Christian and Gaga took Cynthia for a private tour at the Louvre museum. Gaga is probably a nervous wreck and very excited about her big movie because it already has Oscar buzz and could change her life…

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By Janet / August 29, 2018

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Mark Zuckerberg Paris Tech For Good Technology

MARK ZUCKERBERG IS STILL SAYING HE’S SORRY

Nice to see Mark Zuckerberg spiffed up in a navy suit and tie, appropriate to his position as CEO of Facebook. He was probably the most famous of the 50 or so CEO’s from the world’s biggest tech firms who showed up at the Tech For Good summit in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron, who is very tech savvy, arranged the summit because he believes that with power comes social responsibility. He emphasized that he welcomes innovation but also regulation and working for the common good. As automation replaces jobs he wants employers to be responsible for retraining employees and focusing on the most at-risk segment of the population. Hopefully he planted some seeds of conscience…

Above, Mark Zuckerberg, far left with 3 other guys

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By Janet / May 23, 2018

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Angelina Jolie Kids Le Louvre Paris

ANGELINA AND HER ENTOURAGE TAKE PARIS BY STORM

It’s always a big production when Angelina Jolie and her six kids and entourage go out in public. Somehow, the paparazzi are always there. She’s getting a lot done on her brief trip to Paris – she’s filming a perfume ad for Guerlain, she had a meeting with President Macron’s wife discussing Syrian refugees, and above, she’s taking the kids to Le Louvre Museum. The fact that she’s wearing HIGH HEELS to walk through a museum makes us wonder if this is just a photo op. (Angelina wears flat shoes to Disneyland.) We bet Brad will be a little envious when he sees this…

Above, Shiloh, 11, Angelina, Vivienne, 9, Maddox, 16, Pax, 14, Zahara, 13, and Knox, 9

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By Janet / January 30, 2018

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