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WHAT BRITNEY AND MADONNA HAVE IN COMMON

Everybody’s heard about Britney Spears teenage sons and their embarrassment because their mother keeps posting sexy – sometimes nude- photos of herself. Britney continues to post the pix and the kids continue to avoid her. Madonna’s oldest offspring are in their 20’s and we haven’t HEARD any complaints from Rocco or Lourdes. Rocco Ritchie just MIGHT have made his feelings known when he abruptly moved to London to live with his father a few years ago. He did not inherit his mother’s naughty sense of style – he loves vintage mid-century tweedy clothes and looks adorable.) Madonna’s daughter Lourdes Leon went the other way – she’s apparently NOT at all embarrassed by her mother – in fact she’s inspired to follow in mom’s footsteps with naughty photos in skimpy clothing.

Britney Spears Kids Madonna Photos Sexy
Sunday, November 13, 2022
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CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS ACTOR?

Seems like only yesterday this zany actor was running scared in the Scream movies or wrestling on TV – now he’s playing a put-upon businessman in “On Sacred Ground,” – described as a social impact drama. David Arquette, AKA Courtney Cox’s ex-husband, looks like he’s still in character as the businessman at the movie’s LA premier. He also looks a lot more conservative than he does as proprietor at the Hollywood nightclub Bootsy Bellows…

 

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Business David Arquette On Sacred Ground Scream
Sunday, November 13, 2022
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STALLONE: NO LONGER A KNOW-IT-ALL?

Sylvester Stallone did a surprisingly candid interview with James Hibbard at The Hollywood Reporter, and it brought back some memories. Sly admitted that he was obnoxious and “thought he knew everything” when he became successful. Back in the day, his biggest competitor was Arnold Schwarzenegger- (it so happens I introduced them when we were all walking out of a screening in the late 70’s.) They became rivals and Arnold admitted to faking interest in a dud movie (Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot) to lure Sly into pouncing on the role. Sly went so far as to pay a UK writer to write a book about Arnold’s father, who was a Nazi, figuring it would kill his career. (It didn’t, and Arnold is quite the opposite of his father) Now that both actors are older – they realize they have a lot in common and are good friends. They like smoking cigars together.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA  Stallone on the set of Tulsa King

Arnold Schwarzenegger Father Nazi Rivals Sylvester Stallone
Thursday, November 10, 2022
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PEOPLE MAGAZINE GOT IT ALL WRONG

After missing several of his fifteen LA shows due to the flu, Harry Styles returned to the stage last night to the shrieking delight of his droves of rapturous fans. We cannot remember the last time a hot young singer caused such mayhem – especially one who seems to be a really nice guy. Which brings up the subject of People magazine. When they announced their chosen Sexiest Man Alive for this year, Marvel leading man Chris Evans, the reaction was minimal. Sure he’s cute, but, really? Harry Styles would have been a logical choice – this has been an amazing year for him in acting, record sales, and he sold more concert tickets last year than ANYONE else!
So why Chris Evans?

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Harry Styles People Sexiest Man Alive
Thursday, November 10, 2022
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WHAT JENNIFER ANISTON IS NOT TALKING ABOUT

We happen to have a high opinion of Jennifer Aniston and think she’s one of the most decent, down to earth, and amiable women in Hollywood. Her interview in Allure covered a lot of her feelings about intrusive media, and her frustrating attempts to get pregnant. She DID leave out one important fact. Jen actually DID get pregnant (with husband Brad Pitt) before the 8th episode of Friends. Writers hastily wrote a pregnancy into the plot for Rachel (Ross was the “dad”) as Jennifer’s tummy grew. But months later, Rachel’s tummy disappeared for a Halloween show, and the tummy came and went for the next 12 months. What happened was, Jennifer had a heartbreaking MISCARRIAGE after just a few months and because of that, writers had continuity problems – frantically trying to patch together storylines. It was a VERY sad time for Jen, but she went on with the series for two more seasons. After that, she and Brad split up.

Photo: Allure

Friends Jennifer Aniston Miscarriage Pregnant Secret
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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SEAN PENN : MY OSCAR WILL INSPIRE YOU

 

At first glance this photo of Sean Penn and Volodymyr Zelenskiy looked like a macho man contest.  Sean is filming a documentary about the Russian invasion and he has flown to Ukraine three times while working on it. In the photo Sean looks pleased as punch while he’s handing Zelenskiy one of his Oscars and telling him to bring it back to Malibu after he wins the war. Zelenskiy looks a little puzzled by the odd gesture and the photo op, but he indulged the actor.

Oscar Sean Penn Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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KIM CATTRALL: LIVING WELL IS THE BEST REVENGE

Looks like Kim Cattrall is living happily ever after since that disagreement with her Sex and the City costars that caused her to be written out of their new series And Just Like That. Kim seemed to resent Sarah Jessica Parker for some reason. Of the two actresses, Sarah has always seemed to be the most reasonable and downright nice. But Kim’s colorful character was much loved on the show. Nowadays she’s living in both New York and London with her boyfriend of 6 years, Russell Thomas. He’s 14 years younger than Kim (good for her!) and they met when he was working at the BBC- not sure what he does for a living now. Above, Kim was a guest at the Glamour Magazine Women of the Year Awards where she received the Screen Icon award.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

And Just Like That Boyfriend Kim Cattrall Sex And The City
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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WHAT’S GOING ON WITH JUSTIN BIEBER’S HAIR?

We can’t help but wonder what’s going on under all those hats that Justin Bieber wears for ALL occasions, regardless of the weather. No matter how dressed up his wife Hailey is, for a party or event, Justin wears a hat or hood – or both. Sometimes he advertises his DREW collection, sometimes not. Onstage he favors a knit cap. We can’t REMEMBER the last time we saw him without a hat! Is Justin losing his hair? Having hair transplants? Or just a bad haircut?

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Hair! Hoodie Justin Bieber Mystery
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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WHO IS THIS MAJOR MOVIE STAR?

We did NOT recognize this actor who turned up at a Netflix premier this week – and we’ve been writing about him for YEARS! (He’s had a VERY colorful career) Also he happens to be the only movie star who ever bought a Star gossip columnist (me) a drink in an LA club. The second photo shows him SMILING so you will immediately recognize him as Robert Downey Jr. with his hair shaved off. He’s promoting his Netflix documentary called Sr– it’s a tribute to his independent filmmaker father Robert Downey Sr (who died in 2021) and their relationship. Robert Jr made his acting debut at 5 in one of his dad’s movies. The second photo shows Robert Downey Jr, his son Indio, and wife Susan.

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Father Robert Downey Jr Robert Downey Sr
Monday, November 7, 2022
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JOHNNY DEPP GETS A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS

Whatever your opinion, Johnny Depp’s damaged career DOES seem to be warming up. He performed at the Orpheum Theater in LA with Jeff Beck and after the show he was mobbed by adoring fans wanting autographs. (see right side of photo) He must have been secretly thrilled that he needed TWO hands-on bodyguards to protect him and guide him to his car. Jeff Beck managed to exit on his own…

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

Bodyguards Fans Johnny Depp
Monday, November 7, 2022
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