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IT’S A GOOD YEAR FOR JOHN GOODMAN

We don’t often see John Goodman, 64, and his family because they live in New Orleans, but they all turned up for his Walk of Fame ceremony this week. Goodman is a lucky guy – he’s been married since 1989 and his long-suffering wife Annabeth has put up with a LOT. John has had a major problem with alcohol over the years and he finally got sober in 2007. And of course, he also has a problem with FOOD and has weighed up to 400 lbs! He seems to have his life in control now, and he helped his daughter Molly find work as a Production Assistant. We LOVED John in last year’s 10 Cloverfield Lane.

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Family John Goodman Walk of Fame
Friday, March 10, 2017
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RICHARD SIMMONS: THE MYSTERY DEEPENS…

Richard Simmons’ exercise studio closed last year – he hadn’t taught a class for almost three years – and hasn’t been SEEN for that long. At one time it was the most famous aerobics classroom in the world. It made Simmons rich and famous – his workout videos raked in loads of money and celebrities flocked to his studio. What happened? One day the loud and outgoing Simmons suddenly locked himself in his house and refused to be seen. His “housekeeper” Teresa does his errands in his Range Rover and carries a Vuitton handbag. The Enquirer speculated that Richard was having a sex change, and WAS going out, disguised as a woman. But we fear it’s more serious than that. Teresa called 911 and he was briefly hospitalized in June. No explanation to speak of. Is he bi-polar and currently depressed? That would explain his occasional high octane-exuberance. It’s a real Hollywood mystery. Meanwhile Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Herjavec (she married well!) is taking over the space and opening her first dance studio.

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Mystery Recluse Richard Simmons
Thursday, March 9, 2017
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PHARRELL WILLIAMS: THE SURGICAL MASK MYSTERY IS SOLVED!

Pharrell Williams is STILL walking through airports wearing a surgical mask and we finally figured out why. Fashion has nothing to do with it and he’s not trying to avoid the paparazzi. He’s actually avoiding germs because he has THREE brand spanking new babies at home and he doesn’t want to bring home any germs and expose them unnecessarily! Pharrell’s wife Helen Lasichanh quietly gave birth to TRIPLETS (2 boys and a girl) in January and we’re guessing they are still tiny and delicate. Pharrell and Helen already have an 8 year old son Rocket. Incidentally, we hope Pharrell will get more involved in fashion design because he is exceptionally creative.

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Pharrell Williams Surgical Mask Triplets
Thursday, March 9, 2017
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KRISTEN STEWART TO TRUMP: “HERE’S MY NEW BUZZ CUT AND DUDE, I’M SO GAY!”

When Twilight star Kristen Stewart was dating her leading man Rob Pattinson, she never seemed very pleasant or accessible. The couple obviously felt tortured because they were so famous and always swamped by fans. But after they split, Kristen REALLY moved on and started dating girls. She seemed to develop a sense of humor about herself and when she hosted SNL last month she came out as gay. (We’d love to know what Rob thinks about all this!) She also joked about Donald Trump tweeting back when they were together that Rob should dump her for cheating. And now that she’s bleached and buzzed her hair, we find her way easier to like and cooler…

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Donald Trump Gay Kristen Stewart Rob Pattinson Saturday Night Live
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
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“THE ARRANGEMENT”- WHAT DOES KATIE HOLMES THINK?

Things are looking grim for Scientology as everyone seems to be getting bolder about speaking out against the cult, or making fun of them. At one time journalists who reported on Scientology suffered all kinds of legal – and otherwise -consequences. The E! channel is the latest to target the weird organization. Their new drama series The Arrangement tells the thinly disguised story of the Tom Cruise – Katie Holmes debacle. Their leading character Kyle is the biggest star in Hollywood (who does his own stunts) and he’s a member of “The Institute of the Higher Mind.” He “auditions” young actresses for his movie and selects one to MARRY – offering her a ten million dollar contract. Of course Kyle’s best friend is the cult leader – a David Miscavige type. And THAT’S just the first episode! E! insists the resemblance is purely coincidental and Scientology refuses to comment. Leah Remini must be thrilled.
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Scientology The Arrangement Tom Cruise
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
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RIHANNA’S PANTS ARE BIGGER THAN VICTORIA BECKHAM’S

Big pants are the next big thing and Rihanna jumped on the bandwagon right away. She’s in Paris for Fashion Week and turned heads with her huge jeans and oversize denim jacket. Big pants are super comfortable but there’s always a tripping hazard…

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Pants Rihanna
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
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NICKI MINAJ IS DROWNING IN HAIR EXTENSIONS

One would THINK that hip hop diva Nicki Minaj would pick up some style ideas while she’s in Paris attending some of the Fashion Week shows. But no, she just seems to be trying to pull attention away from the designers by exposing too much of herself. She shared front row seats with fashion editors who looked so uncomfortable they didn’t know where to put their eyes. Above, she’s rocking one of her more conservative outfits – albeit a few sizes too small. But that absurdly fake HAIR – longer than her Fox coat! And sunglasses at night!

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Bad Fashion Nicki Minaj
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
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YOHJI YAMAMOTO: A GOTH GIRL’S FANTASY

It IS fashion week and this Yohji Yamamoto dress is a heart-stopper. It’s a combination of Victorian detail and futuristic dreaming. Why are Japanese designers so rarely seen on red carpets like MTV or music award shows? Are they TOO outrageous or do the Japanese simply NOT bribe celebrities the way French designers do? Janelle Monae is a perfect candidate for Yohji designs. Years ago, we actually saw Diane Keaton wearing an extravagant black Yohji outfit while shopping at the Rose Bowl flea market in 90 degree weather! Way to be noticed!

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Janelle Monae Yohji Yamamoto
Monday, March 6, 2017
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WHY IS PHARRELL WILLIAMS WEARING A SURGICAL MASK?

We already KNEW Pharrell Williams was a little eccentric – he always delights us with his fashion creativity and seems to be the best dressed wherever he goes. But THIS fashion accessory was a surprise – Williams wore a surgical mask as he walked through LAX to board a plane to France. And he was still wearing the mask when he landed at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Is he afraid of CATCHING something or spreading his germs to someone else? What did his seatmates think? The mask was nowhere in sight, however, when Pharrell was presented an award by the French Minister of Culture – his reason for the visit.

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Pharrell Williams Surgical Mask
Monday, March 6, 2017
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NICOLE KIDMAN IS STANDING BY HER MAN?

Lion star Nicole Kidman appeared at an award show in Germany looking like she should be at the Country Music Awards in the 1970’s. Her fussy frilly flower print pastel frock seems awfully unsophisticated for the Oscar winning actress. Nicole must learn to say no when designers pressure her to wear free dresses that she would never buy for herself.

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Bad Fashion Country Nicole Kidman
Sunday, March 5, 2017
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