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los angeles newsletter, january 19, 2007
| Hollywood is having a hell of a week. Between the Golden Globes, Sundance, and Lohan remaining Proactiv(e) about her health, it's like info overload. If we're inundated with any more crazy gossip, we may have to pull a LiLo and check ourselves in for exhaustion. Perhaps this weekend isn't for partying, but for kicking back with a nice glass of wine, comfort food, and a cheesy chick flick. Take it easy, Splendoritas. |
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BIO-PIC PICKS  When posed the question, "Who would play you in the movie version of your life?", one is probably inclined to pick a pretty, young, desirable actor/actress to fill your shoes. That's exactly what Jenna Jameson did, announcing that none other than the pouty and curvy Scarlett J. should portray her should her autobiography be adapted for the big screen. Props to Jenna for picking an appropriate, equally sexy double to take on her steamy life story. The infamous adult star's request got us thinking about what young celebs could convincingly fill the shoes of older stars who, one day, will surely have a film made about their tumultous lives. Some of the matches are obvious: Britney Spears would play Anna Nicole Smith, seeing as how they're both Southern, slur their words, love to swipe drinks from Grandpa's liquor cabinet, and treat fried foods like delicacies. Pete Doherty is an uncanny dead ringer for Rolling Stones rebel Keith Richards, with a lifestyle to match. Provided that he's not imprisioned and still alive and kicking should production ever begin, Pete is perfectly suited for this grungy, wrinkly, "booze and pills and powder"-filled project. We had a difficult time matching Mickey Rourke with an actor-counterpart, but after mulling over the question, we finally settled on Colin Farrell. Both men lived through periods of inordinate hotness, but like Rourke, the Irish-born lad is slowly acquiring a paunchy midsection and losing his roguish good looks. It's only a matter of time before he hits his plastic face days, no? And finally, we couldn't compile a list like this one without mentioning two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank, whose dramatic chops and androgynous edge would allow her to play just about anyone. John Travolta, Janice Dickinson, hell, even bring on Donald Trump for this accomplished thespian. As long as director Kimberley Pierce is at the helm, we predict that more than a slew of acting accolades will be lining Swank's mantle yet again.
*Photos licensed by: Photorazzi
Stars playing stars - it's not a new phenomenon |
LA REPORT: NIKE FASHION SHOW & FOUR SEASONS FUN TIMES
Last week we briefly touched upon our splendid 36+ hours in LA. Well, we're here to report the full scoop. We headed down for a fabulous fashion show at Nike's insanely cool LA HQ. Talk about an amazing office space - retro shoes galore, moveable walls with hidden storage compartments, a mile long reception desk that looks like an iPod turned on it's side; it's radical. Not only were we treated to a front row, first look at the grooviest new gear from Nike, we were thoroughly entertained by the pop lockin' and totally rockin' dance troupe Culture Shock. Holy smokes, you'll look ultra fine in this new stuff. Later that eve we hung at Social Hollywood, and the next afternoon, we headed to the In Style suite at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills. Here's a recap of what happened when we cruised with the stars in the bar area: we sent a cheese plate to Marisa Tomei, drank some margaritas, spied Laurence Fishburne, Toni Collette, and Pam Anderson, grabbed the arm of Six Feet Under alum Michael C. Hall to tell him how much we love him, and spent an inordinate amount of time trying to determine if that girl at the bar was or was not Britney Spears with her Jeremy Piven lookalike manny (it was). Needless to say, it was a trip.
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BIG UPS AND REBUKES  Inspired by Splendora-favorite Stephen Colbert and his "Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger" segment, we'd like to give a brief rundown of who deserves a "Yay" and an "Oh, hell no" in the world of celebrity. In classic, tongue-in-cheek Splendora-fashion, here's our compilation of "Big Ups and Rebukes" for the week in gossip:
*Big Ups to LaLohan for checking into rehab this week. No more excuses, no more Crystal Geyser bottles to hide the vodka. We want our Mean Girls-era Lindsay back.
*Isaiah Washington, meanwhile, deserves to be rebuked many times over for a) using a homophobic slur and b) denying his error to save face.
*But, big ups to Katherine Heigl for not being afraid to speak her mind about the issue. Someone ought to.
*When you pull the "I can get you on the guest list at Hyde" line, you need to be rebuked. Shame on you, Zach Braff - you're cute, young, and talented; Ms. Right will come along at any moment.
*Finally (and we don't usually laud this particular Posh woman's actions), big ups to V. Beckham for saying "no" to Scientology. For this fashion lover, brainwashing is never in style.
*Photos licensed by: Photorazzi
This week in Hollywood |
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SALES & SAUCY HAPPENINGS  TASCHEN Warehouse Sale
Don't call the exquisite books by Taschen coffee table material - they're works of art. From January 19th - 21st, save 50-75% off display and slightly damaged copies. Taschen is located at: 354 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, 310.274.4300. Click to Taschen online.
CATHERINE MALANDRINO Sale
Save up to 60% off fall and pre-fall merchandise at Catherine Malandrino's current sale. Is it a chic cocktail dress or pretty blouse you're searching for? C.M.'s got you covered. Catherine Malandrino is located at: 8644 Sunset Boulevard, 310.360.1037.
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