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The Oscar Aftermath

Well, I only got to watch about 9 hours of Oscar coverage yesterday as my hubby and I decided to take our son to a train show. Then, I missed some of E!’s coverage because I couldn’t hear it over the steamy train engine running in my kitchen. But, I still loved it. Oscar Day is THE yearly holiday for me at my house and this year, it didn’t disappoint (even though I, unlike most people, thought it ran a bit short!). So what were the highlights and lowlights of the night? Well, on the red carpet, certain sites are … Continue reading →

Celebrity Vegans – Part 3

And my final installment of celebrity vegans. Here’s a few actors left over from the last blog plus a hodgepodge of others: Casey Affleck – Ben Affleck’s younger brother is also an animal rights activist who decided to go vegan. Woody Harrelson – How could anyone as green as Harrelson not be a vegan? He committed to the diet at the fairly young age of 24. He credits it with providing him with more energy and glowing skin. Ted Danson – Harrelson’s co-star on “Cheers,” Danson, an environmentalist, just recently became a vegan in an attempt to naturally lower his … Continue reading →

So This is Why They Split

Yes, I know he doesn’t know I am alive. And yes, I know that even if he did it’s unlikley that he would give me more than the time of day (if that). Still, I joined millions of other women around the world in breathing a sigh of relief when h-h-h-HOTtie George Clooney split with uber-gorgeous model Sarah Larson a few weeks back. While some had them pegged to walk down the aisle together, confirmed bachelor Clooney had other ideas. According to reports, the “Leatherheads” star was the one who ended the relationship with the stunning Larson. So what was … Continue reading →

Television News: The Dirt on Dirt and Celebrity Rehab

Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew If you didn’t get enough of “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” in Season 1, just wait until you hear what Season 2 had in store! First of all, there is a whole new cast of celebs in need of help. Jeff Conaway of “Taxi” fame returns for stint #2 and Rod Stewart’s son Sean will be there as will model Amber Smith. If you saw her on “Surreal Life,” it will come as no surprise that actress Tawny Kitaen will also join the cast. There is even another reality star – Season 1 “American Idol” … Continue reading →

The Ups and Downs of Celebrity

So much for a summer wedding… or a fall or winter one. George Clooney is hanging tight to his title of Hunkiest Bachelor Alive. According to reports, he and girlfriend Sarah Larson have split up after a year of dating. Larson is the stunning beauty the actor met in Sin City nearly four years ago while she was working as a cocktail waitress. The 29-year-old former Fear Factor winner caught Clooney’s eye and the pair began a romantic relationship in June 2007. Within weeks Larson and her 47-year-old beau made appearances together at the Venice and Deauville film festivals and … Continue reading →

Celebs Flying High

Actress Angela Bassett says she is on Cloud 9 now that she has signed up to join the cast of NBC’s hit medical drama “ER.” It’s a historic moment for Bassett as this is the first time the Oscar-nominated star has committed to a full-time TV part. According to show producers, Bassett will play a troubled doctor who returns to Chicago after years in Indonesia helping the country’s medics deal with the aftermath of 2004’s tsunami. The addition of the “What’s Love Got To Do With” It star means the Emmy award-winning series’ 15th and final season will be the … Continue reading →

Hollywood Couple’s News: Breaking Up and Making Up

So much for following in her ex-husband’s footsteps. Dayanara Torres, the woman who Marc Anthony dumped to be with current wife Jennifer Lopez has reportedly split from her hunky boyfriend, “Prison Break’s” Amaury Nolasco. The former Miss Universe made the announcement regarding her recent break up and added the obligatory Hollywood disclaimer: “We will always have a lovely friendship and share great love and respect for each other.” So why did you break up in the first place? The 32-year-old beauty queen and 36-year-old Nolasco had been dating for less than a year. Meanwhile, this hot Hollywood A-list couple has … Continue reading →

The Swell Season – CD Review

Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová recently won an Oscar for their original song “Falling Softly”. In his Oscar acceptance Hansard exhorted others to “Make Art”. Irglová talked of how important this win was to all the independent struggling artists. I loved her statement, “Fair play to those who dare to dream”. Hansard is from the Irish group The Frames. Here, and in the movie “Once”, he is teamed with the classically trained Czech vocalist and pianist, Markéta Irglová. The mix of lyrics, guitar, piano, and their two voices are incredible. The album The Swell Season takes it name from Hansard’s … Continue reading →