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SPIELBERG’S “WEST SIDE STORY” REMAKE: WE’RE NOT HOLDING OUR BREATH

That’s Steven Spielberg in the Hawaiian shirt directing dancers in his new version of West Side Story- about which we have mixed feelings. The original film was SO wonderful and successful (10 Oscars including Best Picture) in delicious TECHNICOLOR, (for those who remember)- what is the point of a remake? Can anyone ever top Bernardo (George Chakiris) with his pompadour and purple shirt? We have our doubts.

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George Chakiris Steven Spielberg West Side Story
Saturday, July 13, 2019
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SOPHIA LOREN: YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND “THE LIFE AHEAD”

It’s been ten years, but guess who’s back at work! Sophia Loren is on the streets in Italy filming La Vita Davanti a Se (The Life Ahead) with her son Edoardo Ponti directing. She plays a holocaust survivor who bonds with a 12 year old Sengalese immigrant boy. Sophia, 84, has been working 10 hour days, and admits her son is a “perfectionist” and won’t let her leave until she gets each scene “just right.”

Above left, Edoardo and Sophia on location

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Sophia Loren The Life Ahead
Friday, July 12, 2019
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PENNY LANCASTER KEEPS ROD STEWART ON HIS TOES

He may be 74, but Rod Stewart has no plans to slow down – he has a younger wife to keep him busy. We always love photos of Penny Lancaster, 48, and Rod together because, at 6’1”, she’s taller than him, and still loves to wear heels. They’ve been married for 16 years and have two boys together – Alastair, 14, and Aiden, 8. Penny and Rod were partying at Annabel’s club in London this week.

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Thursday, July 11, 2019
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IS KANYE WEST STILL A FASHION DESIGNER?

Kanye West oozes self confidence when it comes to his “artistic talents,” but we haven’t seen any new fashion collections lately. Kanye’s monochromatic collections a few years ago were met with considerable interest and admiration, although they had more than a passing resemblance to the designs of Givenchy’s Riccardo Tischi and Off White’s Virgil Abloh. Maybe those “comparisons” discouraged Kanye, because for the past few years he’s been concentrating on Adidas sneakers. We WERE surprised to see Kanye’s label on a collection of high heels (?) – they looked a LOT like what Kim Kardashian already has in her closet. Meanwhile, self-proclaimed designer Kanye is only seen in hoodies and baggy sweats these days – whatever the weather or the occasion. (Above, Kanye arrived for a party at Craig’s restaurant)

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Thursday, July 11, 2019
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TWIGGY QUIT MODELING, BUT NEVER STOPPED WORKING

Janice Dickinson is fond of bragging that she was the “first Supermodel,” but in actuality the first supermodels were probably Jean Shrimpton and Twiggy (above) in the 60’s. Twiggy was only 16 when she became world famous for her pixie haircut and super slim androgynous looks. In 1970 she quit modeling and turned to acting in movies and TV. Now 69, she’s still very involved in the beauty business and works with Marks & Spencer on fashion collections for women her age.

Above, Twiggy at Wimbledon

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Androgynous Supermodel Twiggy
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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TABLOIDS MAKE GWEN STEFANI LOOK LIKE A RELIGIOUS FANATIC

David Pecker’s tabloids are in a religious frenzy over Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton – and her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale has been pulled into the mix. Gwen IS a good Catholic girl and she takes her kids to mass every Sunday. Blake Shelton often goes along for the ride, even though he’s not particularly religious. In Touch claimed awhile back that Blake was converting to Catholicism to please Gwen. He’s not, and she doesn’t expect him to. The National Enquirer says Gwen is appealing to the Pope to have her marriage to Gavin annulled so she can marry Blake in the church. Radar Online claimed Gavin nixed the annulment. None of it is true. In fact, Gwen and Blake are happy with their relationship as it is, and have no plans to marry, much less pester the Pope…

Above, Gavin Rossdale is perfectly calm with his kids in Beverly Hills

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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PRINCESS BEATRICE: ROYALTY HAS ITS PERKS

Princess Beatrice of York, 30, is the daughter of Prince Andrew, the Duke of York and Sarah, the Duchess of York, so she doesn’t have to worry about having a career and making money. She DOES have time to have fun, however, and she found someone quite attractive to spend her time with. Her new boyfriend pictured here is Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 34, and he’s a multimillionaire and a property tycoon in London. He’s also easy on the eyes…

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
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JOHN F KENNEDY JR: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

Next week is the anniversary of the tragic death of John Kennedy Jr, and we wonder where he would have been today politically, had he survived. We would have voted for him because he made such a favorable impression when we met him (back in the late 80’s or early 90’s.) We were dressed to kill at the underground LA nightclub Flaming Colossus, and the main room was very crowded and smokey. Across the room we noticed someone was wearing a pair of DECK SHOES. Deck shoes at this funky club! We HAD to see who it was, and it turned out to be drop-dead gorgeous John F Kennedy Jr! He was with a couple of friends and his east coast apparel stood out among the black-clad scenesters. At the time we wrote the gossip column for Star Magazine, so we immediately struck up a conversation. John could NOT have been nicer. As he was on his way out, we followed him to the car valet, peppering him with questions. He remained totally charming, had perfect manners, and never lost his cool – with a TABLOID journalist! John waved goodbye and left us wanting more…

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
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VAL KILMER AIMS TO FLY AGAIN

Val Kilmer turned up at a charity event in Hollywood and we’re glad he’s going out, but he doesn’t look so hot. (We remember when Val was Cher’s cute boy toy!) A few years back, when Val first got sick he adamantly denied that he had cancer – maybe because he is a Christian Scientist. Eventually he admitted he had throat cancer but there was speculation that he avoided immediate treatment because of his religion. In due course, he cooperated with doctors, but now his voice is very hoarse and raspy. Still, he continues to get parts in B movies and is set to appear in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun sequal, Top Gun Maverick in 2020.

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Medical Drama Top Gun Val Kilmer
Monday, July 8, 2019
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WENDY WILLIAMS DOESN’T MIND A LITTLE ATTENTION

As much as Wendy Williams LOVES to gossip about celebrities, she usually doesn’t like to be gossiped about (or paparazzied) HERSELF. Remember when she was running around in those hoodies during her health and marriage crisis? Her life appears to have settled down – she says she’s dating an age-appropriate doctor (and he’s black) and NOT that young stud that Blac Chyna set her up with. The fact that she’s walking around New York in this outrageous hot pink ruffled coat and fuzzy slippers indicates that she’s more than okay with being stared at.

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Fashion Gossip Wendy Williams
Monday, July 8, 2019
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