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Green Celebrities: Leonardo DiCaprio

A lot of celebrities preach green living practices today, but few put their money where their mouth is like actor Leonardo DiCaprio. DiCaprio started The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998 to help bring attention to certain environmental issues. On the foundation’s web site, DiCaprio promotes environmental programs, including that to eliminate the use of plastic bags. DiCaprio is committed to his cause, nixing chartered jets for commercial flights, driving a hybrid car, and using solar panels in his home. His 2007 documentary, The 11th Hour, which talked about various problems facing the life systems of Earth, received much praise. The … Continue reading →

Salma Hayek Weds, Will Leo Be Next?

She was, she wasn’t, and then she did. Actress Salma Hayek’s waffling on whether or not to marry her gazillionaire boyfriend Francois-Henri Pinault is over. The two officially tied the knot on Valentine’s Day and are reportedly planning to add to their family. According to reports, the couple, who are parents to a 17-month-old daughter, Valentina, got hitched in an intimate Valentine’s Day wedding ceremony in Paris. The raven-haired beauty reportedly wore white and carried a bouquet of red and white roses. Hayek was surrounded by her mother Diana Jimenez, her brother Sami (who also served as her witness), Valentina, … Continue reading →

Celebrity REAL or RUMOR: Brady to Wed Bundchen and Aniston Gets Scolded by Principal

Is supermodel Gisele Bundchen heading down the aisle with her football star boyfriend Tom Brady? According to New York newspapers, that’s not a RUMOR. The New York Post is reporting that the super rich couple has been meeting with party planners at the city’s legendary Tavern on the Green in Central Park to plan their wedding reception. The Brazilian beauty and her hunky boy toy, who is currently taking a break from the New England Patriots while he recovers from surgery, began dating in 2005. The couple’s relationship has been fodder for the tabloids from the start, mainly because it … Continue reading →

New Gigs for Donny, Demi and Leo

He recently turned down a TV hosting job in the United States… and now we know why. Donny Osmond is heading overseas to pick up where his brother Jimmy left off. The “Puppy Love” singer is reportedly set to star in the British reality TV show “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” The entertainer is said to be close to inking a deal with the U.K. show for new episodes, which will air later this year. The show is similar to “Celebrity Survivor” (which Osmond also starred in); only the British version follows stars as they camp in a … Continue reading →

Celebrities Practicing What They Preach… Or Not

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio could easily be the poster boy for the environment. The Oscar nominee has long been known as one of the most “green” guys on the planet. And now the environmentally conscious movie star is once again showing the world he practices what he preaches with the purchase of his new eco-friendly condominium. DiCaprio just confirmed that he dropped a whole lot of green to buy an ultra-luxe “green” space in New York’s Riverhouse, an eco-friendly building overlooking the Hudson River. The 264-unit glass tower overlooks the river and a park, and boasts low emission paints, a 24-hour … Continue reading →

Celebrity Owned Hotels

I write a lot about actors, actresses, and musicians in the POP CULTURE blog and one of the trends I have been recently taking note of is the huge number of celebrities who are dabbling in other ventures, including real estate. And I’m not just talking about multiple homes, but many A-list Hollywood stars are adding hotels to their real estate portfolios. For instance did you know the B-52’s Kate Pierson owns the Lazy Meadow Motel in New York’s Catskills? And Clint Eastwood is the proud owner of Mission Ranch in Carmel, California? In fact, the award-winning actor enlisted a … Continue reading →

Fashionable Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas

I provided some green gift ideas in a previous blog, but if you are a savvy shopper you know I didn’t even scratch the surface. There are so many environmentally friendly gift options out there… and you don’t have to be a self-professed tree hugger to appreciate them. Take a look: Denim. Levi’s has an entire eco collection. The popular denim designer has 100 percent organic cotton jeans for men and women. The Levi’s eco collection offers several styles—for ladies the most popular is the Eco Midrise Boot 553 Jean ($78) and for men the most desired pair is the … Continue reading →

Fashionable and Eco-Friendly

The gift-giving season is upon us and if you are looking for the perfect present to give your environmentally friendly pals or family members you are in luck. This year there are more “green” items on the market than ever before. And eco-friendly celebrities are making a beeline for them. If you are looking to add a little more “green” to your red and green holiday, consider picking up a the following items: ECO-FRIENDLY TOTES Celebs from Marcia Cross to Rihanna and Jennifer Aniston have been seen around Tinseltown carrying chic reusable shopping bags available at Charles and Marie. They … Continue reading →

Celebrities Going Back To School

It’s no rumor… Singer Shakira is resting her hips for a while and letting her brain get a workout at the University of California Los Angeles. Shocking, right? UCLA has had its share of celebrity students in the past, but none, I’m sure, that can shake it quite like the Colombian star. According to her reps, Shakira is attending classes at the California college and studying the history of western civilization. The singer says one of the reasons she signed up for the class is so she could “learn from the best.” The prestigious professor Robert Cleve, who has his … Continue reading →

Fashion Files: Trump’s Hair and A Rocker Turned Designer

IS TRUMP GETTING A TRIM? So much has been said (and written) about Donald Trump’s hairdo (or don’t) that it came as no surprise to me that the real estate mogul is finally putting his hair where his mouth is. I am not a fan of professional wrestling, but I may be swayed to tune into Wrestlemania 23 on April 1st. According to news reports, that’s when viewers will get to see one of the “most anticipated wrestling matches in history.” So, what does a wrestling match have to do with Donald Trump and his hair? Trump and World Wrestling … Continue reading →