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HALLE BERRY DOESN’T PULL THE PUNCHES

Oscar winner Halle Berry is the latest actress to hop into the director’s chair, and she means business! Besides directing, Halle is also starring in the film, Bruised, so she has to direct herself. It’s the story of a Mixed Martial Arts expert who falls from grace and struggles to regain her sports reputation and become a decent mother. Halle’s workouts and fight scenes have been SO rigorous that she got smacked in the face and has a black eye already.

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Above, Halle is directing Bruised on location in New Jersey

Bruised Director Halle Berry
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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SIMON DOONAN’S WINDOWS MADE A DIFFERENCE

Our longtime and adorable friend Simon Doonan has been the creative director at Barneys in New York for ages and he designed their most eccentric and famous window displays. (We are still IN SHOCK at the news of Barneys closing. Boo hoo – is there life after Barneys?) Before that, young Simon did whimsical windows at Maxfield in LA, and to celebrate their 50th anniversary, Maxfield published a small book of Simon’s windows from 1978-1985 for a hefty $50. (Simon is a very entertaining writer and has written several other fanciful books – this gossip columnist is a chapter his book Wacky Chicks) Maxfield had a festive book party to celebrate and Simon had a long line of admirers. We reminisced about gossip items he used to sell me for Star magazine…

Maxfield Simon Doonan
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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KRISTEN STEWART IS PUTTING CHARLIE’S ANGELS BEHIND HER

Just like the rest of us, Kristen Stewart is at the supermarket (in this case, Gelson’s in Hollywood) stocking up before the holiday. She bought firewood so maybe a romantic fire is in the mix. Her blonde companion is a new one, so we’re not sure WHO Kristen is spending Thanksgiving with. She’s had more girlfriends this year than we can count! Charlie’s Angels is Kristen’s first big flop movie so she might need some cheering up…

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Kristen Stewart Shopping Thanksgiving
Monday, November 25, 2019
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DAKOTA JOHNSON’S LITTLE SISTER HAS HER EYE ON HOLLYWOOD

Antonio Banderas was honored at the Vanity Fair Awards in Madrid, and his daughter Stella del Carmen Banderas, 23, (with ex Melanie Griffith) was there to cheer him on. Cute Stella is the younger half-sister of Dakota Johnson – she was born in Spain and speaks Spanish, and aspires to an acting career like Dakota. She’s got a good start – Stella is dating Eli Meyer, the son on Ron Meyer, who happens to be Vice Chairman of NBC Universal.

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Antonio Banderas Dakota Johnson Melanie Griffith Stella Banderas
Monday, November 25, 2019
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SHANIA TWAIN: WORST DRESSED AT AMA’S

Hands down, the worst dressed at the American Music Awards: Shania Twain. Head to toe disaster. Keep in mind, Shania IS the top selling female country artist OF ALL TIME and a true beauty – she deserves so much better! Her last appearance on the show was sixteen years ago and Shania admits she doesn’t care much about fashion – and, of course, she IS Canadian…

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American Music Awards Shania Twain Worst Dressed
Sunday, November 24, 2019
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GRETA GERWIG’S “LITTLE WOMEN” IS A FILM YOU HAVEN’T SEEN BEFORE

We always loved Greta Gerwig as an actress- now we love her as a director too! Greta took Louisa May Alcott’s book Little Women and, along with Sarah Polley, dared to write the next chapter in the lives of the beloved March sisters, and it WORKS! A peek into the lives of four American sisters who lived during and after the civil war is fascinating and the best kind of history lesson. Despite the insurmountable challenges for women, who were LESS than second class citizens in those days, the story is fun, and the sisters are as lovable and relatable as ever. Whatever made Charlie’s Angels director Elizabeth Banks think women would want to see ANOTHER version of that objectifying TV series – especially written by MEN?

Don't Miss It Greta Gerwig Little Women
Sunday, November 24, 2019
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FURTHER ADVENTURES OF “LADIES MAN” PETE DAVIDSON

Nerdy guys everywhere must be rejoicing! Anything is possible and holiday dreams CAN come true! SNL’s geeky Pete Davidson has scored no less than FOUR gorgeous girls over the past year! More than most men encounter in a lifetime. Right now, pale and skinny Pete is vacationing in Miami with 18 year old model Kaia Gerber – and she is ALL OVER him! Her mom Cindy Crawford is probably thinking that Kaia is safer with Pete than some race car driver or basketball star and she’s RIGHT…

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Couples Kaia Gerber Ladies Man Pete Davidson
Saturday, November 23, 2019
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HELLOOOO, SEXIEST MAN ALIVE!

Seeing this photo of John Legend in New York reminded us of about a hundred reasons WHY he is the PERFECT Sexiest Man Alive. There is far MORE to a sexy man than just “abs!” Legend is not only handsome – he always looks so clean! He’s the whole package – smart, educated, talented, and FUN. (Look who he married!) He was a feminist before it became popular – John being the only famous musician who spoke out against R Kelly and supported the women Kelly abused. He adores his wife (out loud) and doesn’t take himself too seriously. A truly modern man.

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Feminist John Legend Sexiest Man Alive
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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COURTENEY COX HAS NEW RESPECT FOR PAPARAZZI

We cannot let this Courteney Cox story about her dogs escaping from her property and running loose on busy Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu go by without comment. Courtney was desperately chasing her pups on the street when a paparazzo happened to be driving by and noticed her dilemma. The unidentified guy leaped out of his car and blocked traffic, chased down the Cavalier Spaniels and rescued them. The incident was captured on his dashcam so the guy got an unexpected scoop. We would like to know WHO this guy is – he deserves some praise. Paparazzi get a bad rap from a lot of celebs but they happen to be perfectly nice people just doing their jobs. As a reporter chasing stories, I found them to be really likeable and helpful. Their hours can be long and tedious, but they make actors MORE famous and in-demand. Can you imagine the internet with no paparazzi pix? Let’s give them a little respect.

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Courteney Cox Dogs Paparazzi
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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JAMES CORDEN IS HARRY STYLES’ BACKGROUND DANCER

This is why it’s fun living in Hollywood. Beverly Boulevard was blocked off today so James Corden and Harry Styles could film a musical skit for The Late Late Show. Before they started, Harry and James handed out flyers advertising the street show to cars driving by. Corden leaped around with backup dancers while Harry sang, wearing suspenders and some fabulous gabardine pleated pants. (Harry has turned out to be quite a fashionista since he’s on his own) Harry flew across the street on a zip line and was joined by dancing watermelon slices before the shoot finished.

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Harry Styles James Corden
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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