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HAS BENICIO DEL TORO JUMPED THE SHARK?

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Photo Credit: Buzz Foto

Back in the late 90’s, Benicio Del Toro was one of the hottest and sexiest actors in Hollywood. The sleepy eyed Benicio was once referred to as the “Spanish Brad Pitt.” Alicia Silverstone had such a crush on him that she cast him as her leading man in “Excess Baggage.” The “Usual Suspects” star gained forty pounds for one role and started looking more sloppy than sexy. His scruffy facial hair and ever present baseball cap has turned him into more of a character actor than a leading man. Above, he’s leaving Dan Tana’s with a doggie bag.

Benicio Del Toro
Saturday, October 17, 2009
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AMY WINEHOUSE LOOKS LIKE SHE KNOWS WHERE SHE’S GOING FOR A CHANGE

Amy Winehouse looks very together in this recent photo from London. We don’t know where she’s going but she’s wearing four shirts and what looks like a hospital bracelet. The make up and hair are perfect – in fact her ‘do reminds us a little of Ivana Trump. This is the bet we’ve seen her look in a LONG time….

Amy Winehouse
Friday, October 16, 2009
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KEVIN COSTNER BROUGHT MODERN WEST TO ATHENS, GREECE

Kevin Costner and his band Modern West drew a big crowd in Athens, Greece. And we didn’t even know Kevin HAD a band! Surprisingly, his wife Christine is very supportive of the country rock band but if we were her, we’d be worried about groupies on the road. He may not be so young, but there’s a lot of flirtation left in Kevin. Maybe Christine tours with them.

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Friday, October 16, 2009
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TOKIO HOTEL’S BILL KAULITZ ATTEMPTS TO SHOP WITHOUT FANFARE

Tokio Hotel singer Bill Kaulitz,20, can’t help but attract attention when he attempts to go shopping in Paris. The German band is touring Europe to promote their new album “Humaniod” and female fans won’t leave them alone. When Bill left the Plaza Athenee, he took a bodyguard along so he could shop at the Rick Owens boutique. Rick started with a modest store off Hollywood Boulevard and now he’s the toast of Paris. We wonder if Bill buys the women’s line or the men’s.

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Thursday, October 15, 2009
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CELEBRITY APPRENTICE CONTESTANTS PUT ON THEIR SERIOUS FACES

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Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice 2010 just commenced filming in New York and just about all the new contestants were seen filming the opening promo. Here’s the new line-up from left to right: actress Holly Robinson Peete, singer Cyndi Lauper, disgraced Chicago politician Rod Blagovich, Australian chef Curtis Stone, (why not Gordon Ramsey?) wrestler Goldberg, Olympic swimmer Summer Sanders, comic actor Sinbad, comedian Carol Leifer, Ozzy’s wife Sharon Osbourne, controversial ballplayer Darryl Strawberry, “Rock of Love” musician Bret Michaels, and another wrestler, Maria Kanellis. Note that they’re all trying to look competent and powerful. The show will air in March.

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Thursday, October 15, 2009
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MODERNIST JULIUS SHULMAN AND HIS “VISUAL ACOUSTICS”

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We who love modernism already worship the work of Julius Shulman, and this documentary “Visual Acoustics,” will make it clear why his photography is worthy of such adoration. His architectural photos were responsible for creating the image of the “California lifestyle” in the 50’s and 60’s. (Isn’t that why many of us moved here?) Shulman just died last July at the age of 98 and was working until the end. He was a fascinating and outspoken personality who “discovered” many of the famous architects renowned today. Shulman was so devoted to the optimistic ideals of modernism that during the 1970’s when gussied up “post modernism” appeared, he announced his retirement. He lived long enough to see a bountiful resurgence in the appreciation of modernism, and his work in particular. The architecture around us all, does indeed, shape our lives. You’ll walk out of this documentary knowing exactly what “Visual Acoustics” are.

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Thursday, October 15, 2009
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ANTONIO SABATO’S HEART STILL BELONGS TO HIS MOM

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Antonio Sabato seems to be looking for love on his VH1 series “My Antonio,” but the “lucky” girl who wins him (and his opinionated mother) over, might be disappointed. There’s no way Antonio will find his perfect match because he‘s already signed up for season 2! Antonio admitted to a friend that although he chose a winner, he didn’t really click with anyone this season. He’s asking for “hotter girls” next season and maybe then sparks will fly.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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ELVIS’S GRANDSON BENJAMIN KEOUGH HAS MUSICAL ASPIRATIONS

Three generations of Presleys hit the club scene in London this week. Lisa Marie Presley has been in town collaborating and performing with Richard Hawley and she brought along her mom Priscilla and her son Benjamin Keough, 17, (Riley’s brother) for a night on the town. (Lisa looks very strange.) Ben is recording an album and some people think he resembles his grandfather Elvis. We see a LITTLE Elvis in him, but not enough. Priscilla’s kids and grandchildren can do pretty much anything they want, since the money from Elvis’s estate just keeps pouring in.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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DID ANYONE TELL CHRIS NOTH HIS PANTS WERE UNZIPPED?

This is how Chris Noth inadvertently reported for work on the set of “Sex & The City 2 ” – with the fly of his jeans unzipped. We’re not sure if anyone pointed this out to him, but he was immediately hustled to wardrobe and into a suit and tie for his first scene.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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IT MUST BE LOVE: FERGIE WANTS TO SING WITH JOSH

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You’d think Fergie would have second thoughts about this, but she and her new husband Josh Duhamel are actually entertaining the idea of recording together. The couple, who got married early this year, recently installed a karaoke machine in their LA home and Josh has proved to be a decent singer. They’re actually considering a duet – something romantic and sweet- for Fergie’s next album. And it’s FERGIE’S idea! Keep in mind, Fergie, that collaborating with your mate can be a bad idea- just ask Guy Ritchie.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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