DUBAI IS THE NEW HOLLYWOOD

Posted Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at 1:35 pm | 9 Comments »
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Looking radiant in a stunning Matthew Williamson number, Misha Barton lead the star-studded arrivals at the opening of the lavish bash to launch the world’s most expensive holiday resort today.

The uber luxurious Palm Jumeirah man-made island in Dubai is throwing the most expensive private party ever staged - at a cost of more than $32 million - to celebrate the opening of the $1.5 billion hotel Atlantis on the centre of the island.

More than 2000 celebrities from all over the world are due to make their Middle East debut, including A-listers like Charlize Theron, Robert De Niro, Lindsay Lohan, Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen, Michael Jordan, Denzel Washington, Mary-Kate Olsen and even Oprah!

International superstar Kylie was on hand to sing a 1-hour set of her best hits and rumour has it she is being paid an astonishing $4 million for her efforts.

Just to give you an indication of how big this bash is, the display will have five times more fireworks than the opening ceremony at the Beijing Olympics.


30TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAROUSEL OF HOPE BALL

Posted Sunday, October 26th, 2008 at 5:19 am | 23 Comments »
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Nicole Richie glittered like gold as she arrived at the 30th annual Carousel Of Hope Ball at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills last night.

Every other year in October, the Carousel of Hope - with the generous assistance of our corporate sponsors and friends in the entertainment industry - raises millions of dollars in support of treatment and research programs at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.

Joining Nicole at the star-studded bash were fellow A-listers Melanie Brown, Katharine McPhee, Josh Groban, Denzel Washington, wife Pauletta Washington and their son Malcolm Washington.

The red carpet standout of the night was undoubtedly Lara Flynn Boyle. The former actress shocked attendees and photogs alike when she showed up barefoot and wearing what appeared to be a négligée.

Viewers discretion is advised on Lara Flynn’s thumbnails below. The lady has some crazy busted looking hooves.


OPRAH’S NIGHT OUT

Posted Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 9:14 pm | 5 Comments »
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Man of the hour Denzel Washington and producer extraordinaire Oprah Winfrey arrive at The Great Debaters premiere at the Arclight Theater in Hollywood on Tuesday.

Adding to the celeb frenzy was Dreamgirl Jennifer Hudson who was on hand to watch her fellow Oscar winner do his thang on the big screen.

After wowing audiences in gang banger American Gangster last month, Denzel returns Christmas Day with a double role — as actor and director — of the story about a championship debate team from an all-black college in 1935.

As the award buzz surrounding his latest cinematic endeavor continues to mount, the 52-year-old actor proves he is without a doubt one of the best leading men of our day.

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DENZEL WASHINGTON DOES ‘READER’S DIGEST’

Posted Monday, November 19th, 2007 at 9:27 am | 17 Comments »
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According to Denzel Washington, the secret to a long marriage is simple: “Do whatever your wife tells you. Yes, dear. And breathe.”

The actor shares other beliefs in the new Reader’s Digest:

Denzel on getting through the hard times: “You have faith. And discipline as well. You have to work at it. I was just reading today: One day you’re going to have to walk with God when you can’t understand where he’s taking you. Your techniques, skill set and connections won’t get you through.”

Denzel on spirituality: “I read the Bible every day. I’m in my second pass-through now, in the Book of John. My pastor told me to start with the New Testament, so I did, maybe two years ago. Worked my way through it, then through the Old Tesetament. Now I’m back in the New Testament. It’s better the second time around.”


HE’S BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!

Posted Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 at 9:50 am | 8 Comments »
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The surprise guest at last night’s ‘American Gangster’ screening at the Arclight in Hollywood was none other than Mel Gibson .

The controversial director appeared sane, sober and happy. Shocking, I know.

Mel stopped just long enough in front of the press to hug the film’s stars, Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, pose for a few photos and tell the actors how much he was looking forward to seeing their film.

Hmm….a political/publicity move, perhaps? Could Mel be staging a comeback?

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