The Jacksons never looked happier then they did in this vintage photo that The WOW Report dug up from somewhere. (It’s Randy, La Toya, and Michael, au natural) After Michael Jackson had most of his plastic surgery and skin lightened, he tried to buy and destroy all the photos he could find of himself before the makeover. Because he was such a public figure it proved to be an impossible task, but he TRIED.
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“House” star Hugh Laurie is making the most of living in Hollywood by driving around in his bright red 1966 Ford Galaxie convertible. Laurie has a collection of vehicles to entertain himself because his family is back in England while the kids finish their education. Sure, the car is a gas guzzler, but Laurie takes home $400,000 an episode for his series.
Courageous Michelle Obama has done something no first lady has ever done before – she actually wore a second hand dress to a major event in Washington! She wore a 1950’s cocktail dress designed by American designer Norman Norell to a Christmas in Washington concert. It’s believed to have come from the shop New York Vintage. Vintage designer fashion has been quietly growing in popularity because celebrities want something different and these glamorous fashions are beautifully made and one of a kind. How delightful to have such a hip and imaginative first lady. This will be the talk of the fashion world.
Our astute friend Stephen Saban at The Wow Report discovered a treasure trove of old celebrity photographs from sometime around the 50’s and 60’s, and we have never seen this one of Elizabeth Taylor looking concerned about her daughter Liza Todd on the set of some movie. Poor Liza inherited more of her father’s looks (Mike Todd) than her mother’s, but she grew up to be an artist and sculptor and now lives in upstate New York, far from Hollywood.
We were shopping at the Mayfair Market in Hollywood this weekend when we saw a beautifully dressed woman perusing the magazines. It was Dita Von Teese and she looked amazing. No supermarket sweats for her – she was dressed in a gorgeous vintage fitted within-an-inch-of-her-life grey tweed belted dress with ¾ sleeves, a full skirt and fifties heels. Her hair was up in a perfect twist and her makeup was flawless (even in supermarket lighting!) We couldn’t resist telling her she is a favorite on our website and urged her to visit. We loved it when she said sweetly “I DO visit your website!”
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Fifty year old Brad Garrett’s mid-life crisis is paying off. The “Everybody Loves Raymond” actor divorced his wife in 2006 and became the proud owner of this mint green 1956 Jaguar. (And a sweater to match!) At 6’8” we imagine the vehicle’s a tight fit for him. The vintage car appears to be a chick magnet – take a look at his gorgeous girlfriend.
We’re always intrigued by celebrities who drive vintage or unique cars as opposed to the more obvious ultra expensive vehicles. Twilight’s Cam Gigandet is crazy about his beautifully restored Mustang Shelby GT500. After he parks, he likes to sit in the car and listen to music while he has a smoke. Cam’s movie with Cher and Christina Aguilera, “Burlesque,” comes out in November.
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The more you look at the 1977 Brad Elterman photo of Joan Jett, the easier it is to see why she cast Kristen Stewart to play herself in “The Runaways.” When the old photo was taken, Joan probably WAS a teenage runaway. She’s pictured on the corner of Hollywood and Highland, which has actually changed a lot more than SHE has. And those are some shoes she’s rockin.’
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Pink’s father seems to be getting a huge kick out of his daughter’s vintage ’59 Impala. It’s minty green with godfather whitewalls, and loaded with chrome. This is probably the car HE always dreamed of having. Pink took her parents for a ride with the top down to the beach and they had brunch at Malibu Kitchen. Nice way to spend a Sunday.
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Coachella photos are starting to trickle in and our favorite is this one of Dita Von Teese. She’s completely dolled up in 50’s vintage – a jaunty straw hat and a tropical sundress, appropriately accessorized with a cherry necklace and bangle bracelets. Perfect hair and makeup in spite of the HOT and sweaty conditions – how DOES she do it?