Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Inside Jennifer Aniston's sprawling luxury Beverly Hills mansion

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Breathtaking: Jennifer Aniston has put her painstakingly renovated Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $42m; it features ocean to city views of Los Angeles


It is the home Jennifer Aniston spent years renovating, spending millions of dollars creating a luxurious hideaway that 'felt like a hug'.

But after deciding her sprawling Beverly Hills mansion was 'too much' for a single woman she has now put it on the market for $42million.


Last year Aniston raved about the Zen influenced home, telling Architectural Digest it felt 'like a hug' and 'vibrates with the love that created it'


Newly released photos advertising the property show just what bidders can expect for their money - with shots showing stunning city views, a game room, Japanese spa, powder room, and office.

Aniston marked her 40th birthday in 2009 by moving into the decadent property, which also includes a Koi pond running through the entrance hall, a swimming pool with a cabana, five bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.



Every modern convenience: Aniston, who is currently single, put the house on the market after deciding it was 'too much' for her during a recent trip to London; it includes a 'two-in-one kitchen' that hides a professional catering kitchen behind the main one


The Just Go With It star spent more than two years renovating that 9,000 square foot home in the hills above Sunset Boulevard after purchasing it in 2006 for $13.5 million.

Aniston's alterations included smart house technology, a biometric security system for both her wine cellar and jewellery cabinet, and a 'two-in-one kitchen' that hides a professional catering kitchen behind the main one.

And just last year Aniston raved about the Zen influenced home, telling Architectural Digest it felt 'like a hug' and 'vibrates with the love that created it.'

Aniston, who is currently single, put the house on the market after deciding it was 'too much' for her during a recent trip to London.


Luxury: Aniston named the property Ohana, in homage to the Hawaiian idea of extended family, and completely overhaulled it with the help of designer Stephen Shadley


Aniston is ready to get away from the prying eye of Hollywood and has set her sights on the Big Apple. ‘I am looking for little spots in New York City to go back home.


Aniston's alterations included smart house technology, a biometric security system for both her wine cellar and jewellery cabinet, and a 'two-in-one kitchen' that hides a professional catering kitchen behind the main one


Moving East: Jennifer is hoping her new home will be more 'manageable'


For sale: The Just Go With It star spent more than two years renovating that 9,000 square foot property after purchasing it in 2006 for $13.5 m; it is on the market for $42m


No expense spared: Aniston marked her 40th birthday in 2009 by moving into the decadent property that includes a Koi pond running through the entrance hall, breathtaking views of Los Angeles and a swimming pool


source: dailymail

On the scent of every detail... the Duchess of Cambridge wore on her wedding day

By JENNIFER MADISON

Flower power: According to fragrance bloggers, Catherine was wearing the White Gardenia Petals fragrance by Illuminum on her wedding day


When the new Duchess of Cambridge walked down the aisle on April 29, the best-kept secret in fashion was finally revealed.

But while the world cooed over her Alexander McQueen gown, the perfume industry's noses were buzzing about what scent Catherine chose for her big day.

According to fragrance bloggers, Prince William's bride was wearing White Gardenia Petals by Illuminum, a little-known British brand.


Delicate: The scent has notes of coconut, jasmine and amber wood


A description on the company website describes the £70 scent as 'fragrant as a vase of white flowers quivering in the breeze by an open window, this is a delicate and nuanced scent.'

It continues: 'The top note of coconut evokes a seaside location, while heart notes of muguet, ylang ylang and jasmine breeze bring a trio of white flowers into play.

'Amber wood underscores this capricious and light bouquet.'

They were a huge hit with Mr Boadi's former clients - Michelle Obama purchased three scents in 2009 - and the Illuminum brand followed shortly after.

The company is unsurprisingly thrilled by word that Catherine wore their product.
Illuminum spokesman Michael Donovan told BaseNotes.com: 'I am so proud!'


source: dailymail

Monday, May 2, 2011

Prince William & Kate Middleton Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey Photos & Pictures

It's the moment the whole world has been waiting for â€" The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is scheduled to take place at Westminster Abbey on today (29 April 2011) at 11am. It is destined to be a global media event. People around the globe are clamoring to see what the bride-to-be will wear, how the ceremony will go down, and what the future will look like for these two icons. Britain hasn't seen a royal wedding of this size since William's father Prince Charles married the late Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.

Thousands of well wishers have lined the mile-and-a-half route to Westminster Abbey to celebrate the marriage of Prince William today. Kate and William both enrolled at St. Andrew's College in Scotland and graduates together from St. Andrew's -- William with a Master's in Geography (and second honors), Kate with a Master's in History of Art. More than 2,000 guests are expected to attend the ceremony including royals, heads of state, celebrities and charity representatives. There were actually 200 more police on duty for that wedding, which had a longer procession route and a guest list of some 3,500 people, including foreign royals and heads of state.

The wedding is scheduled to begin at 15:00 pm IST and The event will be aired live on NBC, CNN, DISH, BBC, and other networks at 1 AM PT/4 AM ET. Checkout here Prince William Kate Middleton Wedding Ceremony Photos, Prince William Kate Middleton Wedding Ceremony pictures, Prince William Kate Middleton Wedding Ceremony wallpapers, Prince William Kate Middleton Wedding pics, Kate Middleton & Prince William Westminster Abbey Photos, Pics & Images.

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Tribeca 2011: The Trip Movie Review

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Michael Winterbottom’s The Trip may have been the only project I was aware of in advance of the Tribeca Film Festival, although not as a feature film.  I had only known about this project as a marvelous, 6 episode BBC series released last year, starring the brilliant Steve Coogan and the hilarious Rob Brydon.  But this film is not a continuation of the story from the TV show, nor is it a “reimagination.”  This is a collection of scenes from the TV series, chopped up and resequenced to create a theatrical movie.  So the big question looms: does a 3 hour television masterpiece hold up when you cut it down to a 100 minute feature film?  Read the full review to find out…

Michael Winterbottom, sublimely perfected the notion of multi layered meta-narrative in 2005′s Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story. With The Trip, he lowers his sights from adapting an unfilmable novel to create simply a self aware reflection on the personal lives of this film’s (and incidentally, the aforementioned film’s) stars.  The Trip stars unsung comic genius Steve Coogan, and popular TV personality Rob Brydon as exaggerated versions of themselves, eating and conversing their way through a dining tour of northern England.  Along the way, they ruminate on aging, their respective levels of fame, and their general satisfaction with their lots in life.  They also pass the time by trying to one up each other with their knowledge of English literature, their abilities to impersonate other celebrities, and other, generally silly conversations.

The film’s stars are often hilarious, with quick witted banter and a rapport that can only come from a crystal clear understanding of the others’ comic strengths.  However, they also manage to turn in wonderfully understated dramatic performances in the film’s quieter moments.  Coogan, who rocketed to fame as fictional chat show host Alan Partridge, is perpetually disheartened by the fact that he can’t seem to move beyond the shadow of this character.  This, combined with a Peter Pan complex which keeps him pining for fame and validation (as well as young models and waitresses), makes him a particularly melancholy figure.  On the other hand, Brydon displays a maturity that one would not expect coming from an actor whose success can be primarily attributed to catch phrases and gimmicky humor.

The technical components of the film are as understated as the performances, allowing for maximum effectiveness from the actors.  The photography is simple, alternating between static shots of conversations and handheld shots of the chaotic action that occurs in gourmet kitchens.  This transitional device, reminiscent of the shots of everyday mundanity in Ricky Gervais’ The Office,  not only breaks up the sometimes long winded dialogue scenes, but interjects a bit of energy between them.  There are also a number of grand, wide shots showcasing the solemn beauty of the moorlands of northern England.  Such shots help to accentuate the isolation Coogan feels, as if his own talents go as unappreciated as the desolate landscape surrounding them.

The film’s editing is certainly noticeable, but not necessarily showcased.  Winterbottom employs jarring jump cuts to play up the off beat comic timing and pensive drama throughout the film.  Each scene leads in and out with enough silence to allow viewers to take in a setting, or revel in the aftermath of the backhanded repartee.  At times a bit awkward, it is still a fitting technique, because it allows us to simmer in the squirm inducing discomfort, characteristic of British humor.  But it also allows us to move on to the next scene quickly and without letting the film drag its feet.  Unfortunately, because of the improvised nature of the dialogue, it is apparent that more than a few scenes have been abridged or truncated from much more expansive discussions.

The Trip does, in fact, hold up as a functional and very good movie, in spite of the fact that it was hacked down from a much grander whole.  It is funny, compelling, and because of the singular nature of a feature film, stands on its own as a work of art.  Though it may have some holes, they aren’t big enough to derail the film.  Moreover, they are complemented by its original source material, which anyone who sees this film will certainly be driven to seek out.  With any luck, The Trip will bring the recognition its stars so richly deserve.

Rating: 8.5/10

 



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Pippa Middleton and Prince Harry Need to Hook Up, Facebook Fans Concur


No offense, Chelsy Davy. We think you're a great girl and all.

But apparently we were not the only ones thinking Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton, siblings of newly-married Prince William and Kate Middleton, looked adorable at the wedding Friday and would make a royally cute item themselves.

Are we wrong? Here's a photo of Kate's maid of honor and Will's best man:

Pippa Middleton and Prince Harry

There's already significant support for this couple - on Facebook!

An entire group page, "Pippa Middleton is single: Prince Harry likes this," is devoted to the possibility of Harry, 26, romantically wooing Pippa, 27.

Just hours after the Royal Wedding Friday, the group had more than 30,000 members, whose wall posts ranged from the sweet to the suggestive.

Harry is still linked to on-again-off-again girlfriend Chelsy Davy (who attended the wedding), but images of him by Pippa's side got people buzzing.

They're even in one of the official Royal Wedding portraits. That pretty much settles it, these two will be engaged on the cover of OK! by June.

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Did Mariah Carey schedule a C-section for her third anniversary?

Did Mariah Carey schedule a C-section for her third anniversary?

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We still don’t have the baby names, so I’m just sticking with Princess Sparkle Glitter and Blueberry Cannon. Princess and Blueberry were born on Saturday, as I already wrote about on the day of. It turns out that the twins’ birthday was Mariah and Nick’s third wedding anniversary (they were married in 2008), The High Holy Day of Sparkle Glitter Pony Butterfly Action. Many people thought that Mariah had scheduled a C-section for their anniversary, just to be cute or whatever, and perhaps to distract from the royal wedding stuff. According to Mariah’s rep Cindi Berger, not so much: “No, not even Mariah could plan that. I spoke to both of them… and they are both completely overjoyed.”

Nick’s version of events seem to indicate that this was less a planned C-section and more like Mariah going into labor and Nick rushing her to the hospital. According to Nick (and Mariah’s rep), Nick rushed Mariah to the hospital in their Rolls-Royce Phantom and both Mariah and Nick assumed it was another false labor incident. Also, apparently Nick was so nervous that “he went to the wrong unit in the hospital, and had to be guided to the maternity ward by a nurse.”

After the births (the girl was born first!), Nick tweeted: “My wife just gave me the most incredible anniversary gift ever in life! I won’t ever be able to top this! I’m in the happiest place I’ve ever been in my life. I never had more amazing things happening. I am humbled by God’s Favor!”

And that’s not all! It seems that after Mariah gave birth, Rev. Al Sharpton came to the hospital and renewed Mariah and Nick’s vows. FOR REAL.

It’s been a busy week for Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon! One day after the singer, 42, gave birth to twins, the couple renewed their wedding vows with a hospital ceremony conducted by Rev. Al Sharpton on Sunday.

“We just had a wedding in the hospital!” Cannon, 30, confirmed via Twitter.

“Mariah looks great, and the babies are beautiful,” Sharpton, 56, added. “I am so moved by the sincere spiritual commitment of Mariah and Nick. They have not let success separate them from God. I am so proud.”

According to Carey’s rep, the baby girl was born first, weighing 5 pounds, 3 ounces, measuring 18 inches long; her brother followed, weighing 5 pounds 6 ounces, and was 19 inches. Carey and Cannon have not yet named their children.

[From Us Weekly]

It’s just too, too, TOO MUCH. But that’s Mariah. And God bless her. I’m really and truly happy for Mariah and Nick, and I’m so glad the babies are healthy and everything. I tend to believe that Mariah went into labor rather than went in for a scheduled C-section. I think if Mariah was going to schedule it, she would have made sure the hospital was painted pink and that there was a swarm/rabble/flutter/kaleidoscope of butterflies in the delivery room.

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6 Responses to “Did Mariah Carey schedule a C-section for her third anniversary?”
  • Sometimes babies come before the scheduled c-sections.

    It happens.

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  • duh.

    did the cannons, jlo & brangelina schedule their twins? :mrgreen:

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  • Yeah I doubt a woman in a high risk pregnancy would endanger her babies that way. Doctors schedule C-sections and the babies have final approval on the date. I hope the babies are doing well and I can’t wait to hear the names so that I can laugh my ass off.

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  • what is happening to nick in that last picture?

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  • Here’s a better question - does it matter? I know she’s weird, I know people wanted them to fail - but clearly the timing worked out so they asked if it was possible. I know quite a few people (who knew in advance they would have to have a c-section) and chose a date that had significance to them in the window of time given by their doctor. I highly doubt she got pregnant when she did in order to time this.

    Glad they are happy and healthy.

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  • This is actually pretty damn cute. Congrats to them!

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