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JOE JONAS AND JACK BLACK CONDUCT THEIR OWN HOLLYWOOD BUS TOUR

Tourists in Hollywood all wanted tickets for the Ultimate Hollywood Tour bus today because they saw that Joe Jonas and Jack Black were hosting a tour! It was only for one ride, however, because they were filming a segment for some project. Remember a few years ago when Jimmy Kimmel was hosting the Oscars, he had a tour bus hijacked and the tourists were told they were going inside a building to see a costume exhibit. It was actually a side entrance to the Dolby Theater and the tourists found themselves on live TV staring at movie stars in the front row! Jimmy WAS a fun Oscar host!

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

WHEN MADONNA HAD HER EYE ANTONIO BANDERAS

Right before Antonio Banderas got up to introduce his film Pain and Glory in Spain, he heard about his Oscar nomination, so he can’t help but smile in this photo. In an interview recently Antonio admitted that Madonna had hotly pursued him in the early 90’s, and we almost FORGOT about that interesting tidbit! In her Truth or Dare documentary Madonna moaned about her unrequited crush on Antonio. A few years later he was cast as her costar in Evita (coincidence? We think not) and she tried her best to steal him away from Melanie Griffith (Melanie claims Madonna had her banned from the set!) but she had no luck – Antonio and Melanie got married.

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Monday, January 13, 2020

ZAYN MALIK: LONG TIME NO SEE

Five years ago when One Direction was on top of the world in terms of popularity, Zayn Malik (who was generally considered to be the best looking member of the group) WALKED AWAY! He wasn’t happy with the music they were making for their teen fans, but he also had problems adjusting to his lack of privacy. Zayn was the quietest in the group and didn’t seem to have a sense of humor about his success. He suffered with anxiety and continued making his own music, but became more reclusive. Certainly that contributed to the split with his sociable girlfriend Gigi Hadid. For the past year he’s rarely been seen in public. This week Zayn and Gigi were spotted out together twice- are they more than just friends? Hopefully she can help him appreciate his success.

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Monday, January 13, 2020

MINNIE DRIVER IS MORE THAN AN ACTOR, SHE’S A SURFER

Minnie Driver seems to have been working nonstop in both films and TV, since she popped into view in Good Will Hunting. Born in the UK, we were amused when the independent actress moved to Malibu almost 20 years ago, determined to learn to surf. Now she can be seen expertly riding the waves most weekends. Minnie is pictured here with her 12 year old son Henry Driver (from a past relationship) and her boyfriend Addison O’Dea. Addison is a documentary film maker who specializes in cultural anthropology, frequently working for the Discovery channel

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Sunday, January 12, 2020

IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT YOUR MAN TO LOOK LIKE?

Dolce & Gabbana is showing their 2020 fall collection for men in Milan and they call this STREET SYLE! Couture designers are struggling to introduce more designer day wear for guys – inspired by the popularity of hip hop fashion and active wear. Let’s face it, fashion houses are making more money now with designer sneakers than with red carpet gowns. THIS silky ensemble is immediately recognizable as D&G, but looks more like something Hugh Hefner would have worn, than Travis Scott. STREET WEAR? We think not.

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Sunday, January 12, 2020

LOOK WHAT “THE IRISHMAN” DID FOR AL PACINO

Not long ago, Al Pacino used to walk freely around Beverly Hills and have lunch wherever he liked. Occasionally a fan would see him and ask for a selfie or autograph, but it wasn’t bothersome. It so happens, he’s HOT again. Nowadays when word gets out that Al is in some restaurant, (E Baldi today) word spreads like wildfire and there’s a noisy and demanding crowd waiting when he walks out. Alas, the high price of success…

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Saturday, January 11, 2020

CHRIS IS ROCKING AN UNEXPECTED LOOK

All of a sudden, Chris Rock, 54, has a whole new look! We were fascinated by this pic from an FX network promotional event. Turns out Chris is starring in the next season of the FX series Fargo and it’s set in 1950. It’s all about “immigration and assimilation and the things people do for money.” Rock plays the head of a corrupt Kansas City family struggling to take control of the city away from the Italian crime family. We saw the trailer and Chris does look good in gabardine…

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

“HUMAN KEN DOLL” RODRIGO ALVES IS NOW A FEMALE!

To no one’s surprise, self-proclaimed “human Ken doll” Rodrigo Alves, has decided he wants to be Barbie after all. After spending $500,000 on cosmetic procedures, including bicep and six-pack enhancement, Rodrigo, now 36, FINALLY acknowledged he’s not happy as a male and has been quietly living as a female for the past few months. He’s been popping hormones and is looking forward to extensive gender reassignment surgery for the new year. The photo above was taken at a laser hair removal clinic in London.

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

HAS JOE PESCI GONE HOLLYWOOD?

Sporting a cream colored cashmere double breasted topcoat and SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT, it appears that The Irishman gangster Joe Pesci has “gone Hollywood”- and indeed, he has. For the past 30 years, Joe has lived at the Jersey Shore in an 8 bedroom 8 bathroom mansion. A few weeks ago, Joe put his home on the market for 6.5 million and he admits he has finally decided to move the sunny Los Angeles where he can play golf year around.

Photo: Joe Pesci at NY Film Critics awards

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

“LIKE A BOSS” WRITERS KNOW NOTHING ABOUT WOMEN

The new comedy Like a Boss starts out with an arresting premise: female college buddies start a creative cosmetic business that prospers. Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne are the owners and Jennifer Coolidge and Billy Porter are employees –sounds like FUN, right? Hopes for fun are dashed by the dreadful script. Women would LOVE to identify and root for these characters and the stellar actors try their BEST, but the brainless script is downright embarrassing. The plot meanders, the dialog is raunchy and trite, and will somebody please tell these male writers that when female friends get together they don’t talk about vaginas all night! Salma Hayek REALLY overacts- even the music is lame. We pity the cast that has to go around promoting this well-intentioned but awful, movie.

Photo: Paramount

Wednesday, January 8, 2020