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I DON'T WANNA BE YOUR LOVER

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Lock up your shapely dark haired daughters! Prince is on the prowl again. His wife Manuela Testolini filed for divorce in Minneapolis on May 25. How Prince kept it under the radar THIS long is amazing – but then, no one was really sure until now that he was actually married! Our insightful colleague C.J. at the Star Tribune in Minneapolis just dug up this information. When we pondered why the couple split up, C.J. offered “Living with a short man who has to walk around in high heels has to be IMPOSSIBLE! He’s a hetero in touch with his feminine side – to the point that it’s a pain in the butt. He probably spent more time with his hairdresser than his wife. Prince knows how to attract gorgeous women – he just doesn’t know how to KEEP them.”

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

JUST LIKE YOU AND ME

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Steve Carell of The 40 Year Old Virgin is making all kinds of friends on the set of Evan Almighty. You’ll recall, Jim Carrey wanted too much money to reprise his Bruce Almighty character so Steve was hired. Steve seems to be an actor without an ego. ” He’s nice to everyone and greets each person by name and even though he’s the star, he expects no special treatment.” reveals an amazed setsider. “He eats with the cast and crew and doesn’t even have a limo – he even rides the shuttle every day to and from the set with everyone else. He’s the first one to hop off the shuttle and he gallantly helps everyone down the steps. He’s a real mensch.” Jaded coworkers are flabbergasted.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

LEAN AND MEAN?

kirstie_alley.jpgKirstie Alley LOOKS fabulous due to her amazing weight loss but according to coworkers, it hasn’t done much for her temperament. A few years back when chubby Kirstie was filming her Pier 1 commercials she was described as “a lot of fun!” Her skirts got puffier with every commercial, but Kirstie was happy. “She loves fast food and routinely had orders from Taco Bell and Arby’s brought in during the shooting days. She was sweet and generous ” said a coworker “but she wasn’t hungry.” Her Jenny Craig ad shoots are a different story. Being hungry is no fun. A source said “Since she lost weight , Kirstie is SURLY! She’s impatient and yells at the director ‘Aren’t we done yet!’ or ‘Let’s speed it up!’ She’s more fun when she’s eating!”

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

OUT OF THE CLOSET

821394184.jpg57147685DL009_liza_E.jpgWe never thought of Paula Abdul as a fashion icon, but hey – we know a good deal when we see one. American idol’s emotional host cleaned out her closets and hauled a mountain of barely worn clothing to Celebrity Closet Raiders on Sunset Strip. Smart shoppers can buy items from Paula’s personal wardrobe at a fraction of the original price. Of course, it helps if you’re REALLY petite like Paula. The shop has stacks of her old designer jeans in size 26 and 27 ( they’re too big for Paula now) jackets , dresses, and a big rack of T-shirts. Best of all – most of the labels are from Robertson Blvd or Montana Avenue.

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

SHE'S HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE

01jtimberlake.jpgBeen wondering what’s REALLY up with Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz? Justin’s recent interview in England in which he refused to talk about Cameron and stated that he is “not ready to settle down” raised eyebrows. Last month,as we reported, Justin attempted to negotiate taking a break from his relationship with Cameron so he could have some fun on his concert tour. He approached the subject very delicately, but according to an insider, “Cameron FREAKED. She won’t let go. She had a wedding to go to in Europe and HAD to have an escort. Justin doesn’t want a nasty split – he doesn’t know what to do. He really cares for Cameron and can’t stand to hurt her, so he went along.”
“He still wants to be free for his tour but he’s like a little boy and Cameron is determined to have it HER way. She refuses to cut him loose. ” says an informed source. “Justin had really hoped to start his tour a free man with a clear conscience. If she starts paying him surprise visits on the road he won’t be happy.”
And Cameron is NOT thrilled about Justin’s opening act Nelly Furtado. Nelly is hot and Justin is fond of her. Insiders predict Justin and Cameron’s relationship will finally self-destruct while he’s on tour.

Monday, July 24, 2006

Interview

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Last weekend I was interview by the BBC for a World of Wonder documentary on the somewhat puzzling but highly amusing subject of architecture and design of the Hollywood party houses in the raging drug fueled 70’s. We talked about parties at the swinging bachelor pads above Sunset Strip, and the rustic rock n’ roll hippie homes in Laurel Canyon, not to mention the fancy Bel Air mansions and cool Malibu beach homes. It was all very mid-century.

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Here I am touring the Queen Mary in Long Beach – in the only presentable area I could find with a HINT of art deco. Right in front of the gift shop, no less! I was very disturbed by the Queen Mary because it was apparent that everything not nailed down was sold long ago. There’s not a hint of movie star glamour left. The first class deck is now furnished with those white plastic chairs they sell in discount stores!

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But the day was not a total loss. Right next door we discovered a vintage car show. I always say there’s nothing cuter than a guy in a zoot suit – unless it’s a big fat red Cadillac!
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Monday, July 24, 2006

COLIN FARRELL: THEN AND NOW

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The OLD Colin Farrell

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Photo: Gary Lewis

The NEW Colin Farrell has cleaned up considerably since he checked into rehab after completing Miami Vice . Here he is looking suave at the Miami Vice premier, and he couldn’t do enough for his cheering fans. At one point he got down on his hands and knees on the red carpet to autograph an Irish flag for a fan in the stands. Apparently he didn’t realize a flag should never touch the ground, but in this case we’ll forgive his lapse in protocal.

Monday, July 24, 2006

SEEN AROUND TOWN…..

120105_240x320_heath.jpgNick Nolte, browsing in Malibu shops on an 85 degree day, wearing pants , a hawaiian shirt, bedroom slippers and a brown hooded velour bathrobe, accessorized with a bright orange purse hanging on a string around his neck that contained his credit cards. Nolte carried on a conversation with himself – there was no cellphone visible. He purchased several expensive beach towels…… Jason Lee, looking as scruffy and unshaven as his character Earl, standing in line at Hollywood’s OSH to buy an electic drill…..Orlando Bloom, walking his dog in Runyon Canyon at dusk and yakking on the phone at the same time…. Marriage and a baby hasn’t doused the flames of passion for Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams. Last week they went out on a “date” and shared a cozy booth at Holly’s West. They chatted and laughed nonstop and only had eyes for each other – you’d think they’d just met….

Sunday, July 23, 2006

ONE OF THE CHOSEN FEW

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Britney Spears wasn’t fooling us when she got riled up by split rumors and loudly declared once and for all that she LOVES her husband Kevin Federline and has no plans to get rid of him. She PROVED her love by putting her money where her mouth is. She spoiled her husband with the ultimate status symbol in credit cards: the coveted titanium Centurian BLACK American Express card. The card has both her and his name on it. Only a tiny percentage of big spending AX members in the world are invited to carry this exclusive card. THAT ought to prop up K-Feds ego and give him a solid feeling of security- for now, anyway.

Saturday, July 22, 2006

A WOMAN'S WORLD

michael-jackson-islam.jpgInteresting how WOMEN have become more and more influential in Michael Jackson’s life.There is no glass ceiling in his world. He’s fired nearly all of his male financial advisors and lawyers and his male publicist. His female publicist Raymone Bain has assumed the complex responsibility of running Michael’s world, along with Michael’s nanny Grace Rwaramba. The two women have become the most important people in Michael’s inner circle – Michael depends on THEM for advice, leaving his family out in the cold. Now that Michael is wandering around Europe looking for a place to live, some of his former associates are thinking he might move BACK to Neverland, believe it or not. It’s not sold, and the ranch actually earns money for Michael because he leases out acreage to cattle ranchers. There are now cattle grazing on the property. With the expensive frills elimininated, it’s certainly a plausible option for cash-strapped Michael.

Friday, July 21, 2006