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NEXT BIG THING: CELEBRITY SMILE MASKS

We actually expected this Covid-19 development to happen sooner. Leave it to the style capital of the world- Japan- to be first with smile masks. According to OMG, it started with the Japanese discount store Takeya – the store wanted sales clerks to appear more “friendly,” so they had smile masked printed up and handed out to each staffer. Now they are all happy, all day. The next logical development in this custom masking idea is headed toward celebrity masks – soon YOU can have the smile or sneer of let’s say, Tom Hardy, or perhaps Julia Roberts. It might be a little confusing for paparazzi…but fun for flirting in the supermarket.

Photos: Takeya via OMG

Julia Roberts Mask Tom Hardy
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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VICTORIA BECKHAM IS TEACHING HARPER HOW NOT TO SMILE FOR THE CAMERA

Looks like Victoria Beckham has decided it’s time to teach her little girl Harper, 9, the art of not smiling for the camera. Back in the late 90’s when Victoria was Posh Spice, she smiled frequently. BUT when Victoria went into the fashion business, those smiles disappeared and it is said she stopped smiling in public around 2001. (She didn’t even smile at the Royal Wedding.) It was also noted that her fashion success contributed to her smile avoidance. Now that Harper is getting interested in fashion, she might as well start practicing the closed-mouth smile with turned up corners. But those dimples give her away!

Photo: Instagram

Harper Beckham Smile Victoria Beckham
Monday, August 31, 2020
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HALLE BERRY WANTS YOU TO LOVE YOURSELF, TOO!

Here’s a conundrum: Halle Berry is posting photos of herself looking like THIS, while promoting the importance of self-love. She says “self-love is never selfish.” The first thing that comes to mind is: why is this beautiful and successful woman even THINKING about self-love? Certainly it was never a problem for HER. Also, the term self-love conjures up the mental picture of someone narcissistic and egotistical (like Harvey Weinstein?) Isn’t it better to be unpretentious? Maybe kids who are bullied could use a little self-love, but Halle Berry? Don’t think so…

Photo: Instagram

Halle Berry Self-Love Skateboard
Monday, August 31, 2020
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BRADLEY COOPER’S NEW CHARACTER IS NOT A NICE GUY

Jon Peters must be highly flattered at the prospect of Bradley Cooper playing him in an upcoming movie. Nobody has admitted that Bradley’s character is based on Peters (they probably don’t want to be sued.) Peters launched his career in the 70’s as a hairdresser turned sleazy Hollywood producer with the help of his girlfriend Barbra Streisand, and he was notorious for egotistical bad behavior and accused of sexual harassment multiple times. (He was married to Pamela Anderson for 12 days) Let’s say he gave self-indulgent Hollywood producers a bad name. So He WILL be an interesting character for Bradley to play…

Above, Bradley filming in Encino

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Barbra Streisand Bradley Cooper Hairdresser Jon Peters Producer
Sunday, August 30, 2020
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CHADWICK BOSEMAN: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

The sudden loss of Chadwick Boseman was a horrible shock this weekend. We loved him as James Brown in Get On Up! before he did Black Panther Chadwick was only 43, but he had accomplished a LOT in his short life. Sad to think how sick he was during most of his career. He’s pictured here with Mick Jagger, whose Production Company was responsible for Get On Up! Mick loved Chadwick’s performance in the film.

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

Chadwick Boseman Get on Up! James Brown Thanks for the Memories
Saturday, August 29, 2020
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ANGELINA JOLIE: WE ALREADY KNOW YOU’RE A GOOD MOTHER!

Looking good, Angelina Jolie is apparently NOT happy with the negative publicity she’s been getting for dragging out the finalization of her divorce from Brad Pitt. She doesn’t like the accusations- especially since they coincide with Brad getting a new girlfriend. To remind us of what a thoughtful mother she is, she took all six of her kids out to dinner at Nobu, where there’s always a pack of paparazzi. (Maddox drove up in his own truck.)

Photo Credit: BACKGRID-USA

Angelina Jolie Brad Pitt Divorce Kids
Friday, August 28, 2020
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PICTURE ALEXIS CARRINGTON SHOPPING AT IKEA

Can you imagine Dynasty star Joan Collins eating Ikea’s Swedish meatballs? When she posted this photo on Instagram, Joan confessed that she had been scolded by a security guard when when was reading the menu at an Ikea restaurant in France. She was wearing a plastic face shield instead of a mask and was told that a mask was essential. She was obviously miffed, but pulled on a mask under the shield. We are totally amused at the idea of Joan Collins eating in the discount cafeteria at Ikea! Currently, the still playful Joan (who is now an unbelievable 87) is stylishly isolating with her 55 year old husband Percy in St Tropez.

Photo: Instagram

Dynasty Ikea Joan Collins Mask St Tropez
Thursday, August 27, 2020
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JOHN LEGEND: SEXIEST MAN ALIVE, ONE YEAR LATER

West Hollywood, CA - John Legend and Chrissy Teigen take their kids out for some gelato at Gelato Festival in West Hollywood. Pictured: John Legend, Chrissy Teigen BACKGRID USA 26 AUGUST 2020 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / [email protected] UK: +44 208 344 2007 / [email protected] *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*

It’s not often that you see someone eating ice cream off the head of the “Sexiest Man Alive,” but it happened today at Gelato Festival in West Hollywood. John Legend (yes, he was People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” last year) took his cute family out for ice cream and caused quite a stir. Chrissy Teigen, picked up an ice cream cake while the well-mannered kids, Luna, 4, (on dad’s shoulders) and Miles, 2, (on somebody else’s shoulders) enjoyed their favorite scoops. The “All of Me” singer seems incredibly happy with his little family and he’s eagerly waiting baby #3 now in the works…

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Chrissy Teigen Gelato John Legend Kids Sexiest Man Alive
Thursday, August 27, 2020
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EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT THE WEEKND’S NOSE

This is how The Weekend looked as he walked out after performing for the VMA Awards in New York. He’s wearing the same red jacket and has the same bloody bandaged nose that you saw when he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and SNL. This is how he looks whenever he performs songs from his new album After Hours. He released videos with the album featuring the same look. His “character” in the creepy, dark videos is either a victim or a monster – you be the judge. His makeup artist must be working overtime…

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After Hours Nose The Weeknd
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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SARAH JESSICA PARKER: “CAN I TRY THIS IN A SIZE 9?”

A few weeks ago we told you Sarah Jessica Parker made a surprise appearance at her SJP shoe store in Manhattan and she worked as a salesperson. Shoppers loved it and sales went through the roof. Last weekend, the E! channel had one of their Sex & the City three day marathons featuring every episode from the six seasons of the beloved series.(It’s still fabulous!) Coincidentally or not, Sarah is BACK in the busy store waiting on customers with the rest of the staff this week. Sarah was just one of the girls when she and the other salesclerks went out for a taco lunch – she was happily masked and unrecognized.

Photo: Sarah looks right at home in the store

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Sarah Jessica Parker Sex & The City SJP Shoes
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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