Bundchen was born in Brazil and was discovered by a modeling agency at age 13. Three years later she moved to New York City and debuted as a model at Fashion Week.
By 1999 Bundchen made her debut on the cover of Vogue magazine; she would appear on the magazine’s cover two more times that year. That same year she won top honors as the VH1/Vogue magazine Model of the Year and again appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine in January 2000.
Rolling Stone put her on its cover in 2000 and declared her “the most beautiful girl in the world. Since then Bundchen has graced the covers of every top fashion magazine including W, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Allure and Marie Claire including international editions. She has also appeared on the covers of lifestyle magazines like GQ, Cosmopolitan and Vanity Fair and been mentioned in mainstream news and business magazines like Time, Forbes and Newsweek.
In addition to her modeling for magazines, Bundchen has been the face of many high-profile advertising campaigns including fashion designers Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabana, Ralph Lauren, Valentina, Louis Vuitton and Michael Kors. Perhaps most noticeably in the United States she was a frequent model and spokesperson for Victoria’s Secret up until 2007.
Celebrity magazines like US Weekly, People, OK! Magazine and Star reported that Bundchen dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio and surfer Kelly Slater. By late 2006 Bundchen was dating famed professional football player Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots.
In 2008 Forbes magazine named Bundchen the highest-paid model on their annual “The World’s 15 Top-Earning Models.” Bundchen landed the spot with her earnings of a cool $35 million from 20 contracts.
Bundchen made more news in 2008 when she appeared on the April cover of Vogue magazine with basketball superstar LeBron James, in which critics perceived as a controversial King Kong-pose.
In 2009 Bundchen and Brady tied the knot in Los Angeles. The couple has garnered a lot of attention from celebrity magazines because Brady’s ex-girlfriend, actress Bridget Moynahan, gave birth to the couple’s son, 18 months ago.
Currently Bundchen is featured on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine under the headline “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World.” She is featured in a provocative photo spread and discusses the challenges of her relationship with Brady in the issue.
By: Jessica Vandelay
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Selasa, 30 Juni 2009
Model Behavior: Gisele Bündchen
Minggu, 28 Juni 2009
Annie Leibovitz: Creating Magazine Controversy
Leibovitz was born in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1949. Her father was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force and so the Leibovitz family moved frequently including a stint in the Philippines where Leibovitz began taking pictures.
After high school Leibovitz attended the San Francisco Art Institute where she studied photography. For several years, she continued to develop her photography skills while working various jobs, including a stint on a collective agriculture community in Israel in 1969.
Upon her return to the United States, Leibovitz worked for the fledgling magazine Rolling Stone. By 1973 Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner promoted Leibovitz to chief photographer, a role she held until 1983. Many of her intimate photos of celebrities helped launch and define the look and brand of Rolling Stone magazine including 1980’s controversial photo of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, in which a nude Lennon is curled around and kissing a fully-clothed Ono.
The photo turned out to be the last photo taken of the pop icon Lennon. Five hours later he was shot and killed. The photo ran a month later on Rolling Stone’s January 22, 1981 cover as a tribute to the legendary musician.
In 2005 the American Society of Magazine Editors announced the Lennon/Ono Rolling Stone magazine cover was the top winner of the group’s “40 Most Influential Magazine Covers” of the last 40 years as determined by a panel of magazine editors, artists and designers.
Other notable photos for Rolling Stone magazine that Leibovitz shot include provocative shots of singer Linda Ronstadt and teen pop star David Cassidy in 1972, which caused controversy at the time of publication.
In 1983 Leibovitz started shooting feature portraits for Vanity Fair magazine and continues her work with the fashion magazine to this day. Last year Leibovitz’s portrait of 16-year-old pop singer and actress Miley Cyrus sparked a media controversy. In Leibovitz’s portrait of Cyrus the singer-actress seemingly appeared topless, an inconsistency to Cyrus’s wholesome image according to Cyrus supporters and critics. It was later determined that Cyrus was in fact wrapped in a sheet for the photo shoot.
Before the Miley Cyrus/Vanity Fair debacle, Leibovitz stirred up media frenzy with her portrait of actresses Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson for Vanity Fair’s 2006 Hollywood issue. And last year’s the Vogue magazine cover featuring LeBron James and Gisele Bundchen also created controversy.
But it was back in 1991 that Leibovitz created incredible and long-lasting controversy with a photo of a nude and pregnant Demi Moore for Vanity Fair magazine, which ran on the fashion magazine’s cover. Moore also appeared later on the cover of the same magazine nude with a suit painted on her body.
By: Jessica Vandelay
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Jumat, 26 Juni 2009
Julia Roberts: Pretty Woman On Magazine Covers
Julia Roberts was born in 1967 as Julia Ruberto in Atlanta, GA. After graduating from high school Roberts moved to New York City to live with her sister Lisa and began pursuing her acting career. At this time she changed her name to Julia Roberts.
The actress made her film debut alongside her brother Eric Roberts in 1987’s Blood Red, and the flop Satisfaction. The following year she garnered attention from moviegoers and critics, including a nod by People magazine, which names her one of the most-promising newcomers of 1988, with her role as a head-strong waitress in the indie film Mystic Pizza; she also landed parts on popular TV shows like Miami Vice and Sesame Street.
In 1989 at age 22 Roberts gave one of the best performances of her career in the hit drama Steel Magnolias, in which she played a young wife struggling with diabetes and motherhood. The fantastic performance earned Roberts a Golden Globe award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Roberts followed up her Steel Magnolias success with an even bigger box office success—Pretty Woman. The romantic comedy’s modern-day Cinderella plot with a twist won audiences over and it quickly became a mega-hit, earning $463 million at the box office. With Pretty Woman, Roberts was a bona fide movie star on the Hollywood A-list. Again she earned an Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Actress.
Amidst this early major career success, Roberts made many celebrity magazine headlines for her turbulent personal life, in which she dated a string of actors including Liam Neeson, Dylan McDermott, Keifer Sutherland, whom she was engaged. Roberts made every celebrity magazine when she backed out of her nuptials to Sutherland and instead flew to Dublin with actor Jason Patric, whom she dated briefly.
Roberts following movies included modest successes like Flatliners, Dying Young, Sleeping with the Enemy and Hook. At this time Roberts took a two-year hiatus from movies prompting People magazine to ask on one of its 1993 covers, “Where is Julia Roberts?”
A few months later Roberts surprised everyone by marrying country singer Lyle Lovett three weeks after meeting each other. Less than two years later, in 1995, the couple separated, and subsequently divorced.
By 1996 Roberts was back on top at the box office with the hit My Best Friend’s Wedding, which she followed up with another string of modest hits including Stepmom, Notting Hill and The Mexican. During this time Roberts was happily dating actor Benjamin Bratt.
Finally in 2001, Roberts received an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the title character in Erin Brockovich. After the win, Roberts became the first woman to break into the $20-million-per-film club, which she received for her role in Mona Lisa Smile; with this paycheck Roberts became the highest-paid actress in Hollywood at that time.
In 2002 Roberts married Danny Moder, a cameraman she met while filming The Mexican. The pair wed secretly at Roberts’ New Mexico ranch but wedding pictures later appeared in People magazine. The couple became parents to twins Finn and Hazel in 2004 and Henry in 2007. Upon starting a family Roberts scaled back her roles; since 2007 she has appeared in one movie a year including Charlie Wilson’s War, Fireflies in the Garden, Duplicity and the upcoming Friday Night Knitting Club.
Since her breakthrough success Roberts has been a favorite subject among top-selling magazines. She was the first actress to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine and the first woman to appear on the cover of GQ. People magazine has named her one of its “50 Most Beautiful People” eleven times and has appeared on the celebrity magazine’s cover a total of 29 times. In 2001 Ladies Home Journal magazine ranked her as the 11th most powerful woman in America. She has also appeared on the covers of Allure, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Redbook and Good Housekeeping to name a few.
By: Jessica Vandelay
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Rabu, 24 Juni 2009
Carrie Underwood: Entertainer Of The Year
Underwood was born in Oklahoma in 1983 and was raised on her parents' farm in Checotah, Oklahoma. During her childhood, Underwood performed at Robbins Memorial Talent Show, Free Will Baptist Church and for local events in Checotah. In 1996, she started the process of getting a recording contract with Capitol Records, but the deal was never completed due to management issues at the record company.
After graduating from Checotah High School Underwood attended and graduated from Northeaster State University in 2006 with a degree in journalism. During college Underwood performed and competed in many talent shows.
In the summer of 2004, Underwood auditioned for and landed a spot for the fourth season of the popular American singing competition show American Idol. During the top 11 finalists' performance on the March 22, 2005, American Idol episode, Underwood sang the 1980s rock hit "Alone" by female rock-duo Heart, which prompted American Idol judge Simon Cowell to predict that Underwood would not only win the competition, but she would also outsell all previous American Idol winners.
During the American Idol competition Underwood became one of five winners never to have been voted in the bottom three (Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks and David Cook are the others.) While on the show, Underwood gained a loyal fan base known as "Carrie's Care Bears." On May 25, 2005, Underwood was crowned the winner.
Her debut album, Some Hearts, was released in November 2005 entering Billboard magazine’s Billboard 200 charts; the album became took the No.1 spot on the Billboard magazine Top Country Albums chart during the first week of release and became the fast selling debut country album in music history.
Her second album, Carnival Ride, was released on October 23, 2007. It has sold more than 2.7 million copies and produced four number one country hits. As of 2009 Underwood released her fifth single from Carnival Ride; and to date has sold more than 9.3 million albums. In 2008 she was inducted into the prestigious Grand Ole Opry. Read more about Underwood’s album sales in music magazines like Rolling Stone, Paste magazine and Entertainment Weekly.
Underwood has also appeared in celebrity magazines like People, US Weekly and Star magazine for her personal life including coverage of the singer’s relationships with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, actor Chace Crawford and most recently Ottowa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher.
Underwood has also appeared in many women’s magazines and fashion magazines, usually on the magazines covers, including Allure, Instyle, Cosmo, Glamour, Seventeen, Shape and Elle magazine.
With her recent win as “Entertainer of the Year,” not only did Underwood make music history, she also stopped Kenny Chesney from joining the group Alabama as the only country stars to ever win 5 "Entertainer of the Year" awards in a row. She also took home "Female Vocalist of the Year," her third consecutive win in that category.
By: Jessica Vandelay
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Senin, 22 Juni 2009
Three Of Hollywood’s Worse Teeth
Celebrities are good-looking; there is no doubt about that - and they have to be. However, they are not immune to dental imperfections. Crooked teeth, pointy fangs, or yellowish teeth are common dental problems to most hot celebs.
The following is a list of Hollywood stars, both famous and the no-so-famous stars who have or have had (in the past) bad teeth:
1. Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is no doubt one hot Hollywood hunk. But did you ever notice that he had crooked teeth before? When he was still a kid, you can easily spot how mal-aligned his teeth were. If you look even closer at his pictures in the past, you can notice that his jaw is a little crooked as well. Today, with the help of modern Cosmetic Dentistry, minor alignment and teeth whitening treatments have transformed Tom Cruise into a much hotter hunk!
2. Keanu Reeves
A photo of Keanu Reeves which was taken just recently revealed that he has major dental problems. The star of the box-office hit The Matrix used to be as hot as Tom Cruise before. But what happened to him now? Not only does he have bad, crooked teeth, but he also looks twice his age, with the beard and all. We would be really glad if he visits his dentist A.S.A.P! I mean, with the money he has, I think he can afford at least a teeth whitening treatment! Unless he does this, we will surely miss his glory days
3. Morgan Freeman
The star who always plays God has a lot going on with his teeth. As you can see clearly in one of his pictures, his teeth are stained and they are crooked as well. Although this dental look, gave him a more edgy personality, still, he has to bring those teeth to the dentist as well.
There you have it: 3 of Hollywood's bad teeth. Just because they are celebrities does not mean that they are exempted from developmental (or environmental) teeth defects. Watch out for more Hollywood Dental Stuffs!
By: Faye A.
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Minggu, 21 Juni 2009
Hollywood Celebrities And Beauty Enhancements - Why Aren’t They Contented With Their Looks?
If you are a Hollywood celebrity, then it is almost imperative that you got to have the perfect face, the perfect body and an astonishing attitude to go with it. Before, celebrities are more “natural”. They possess “true” beauty that everyone dreams off. However today, along with the advent of high-technology and the revolution of medical science, it is without a doubt easy to have any part of your body enhanced. If you have the money, you can easily go to an Aesthetic Surgery Clinic and have that “problem area” be hidden. And who has money big enough for this? Hollywood stars of course.
An aesthetic enhancement can either result to a miracle or a disaster. For some unfortunate species whose surgery did not turn out okay, well good luck and be prepared to be swarmed by media. Majority of Hollywood celebs opt to have their body enhanced because they feel the pressure that their status is imposing on them. Unless they want to be pestered by tabloids and paparazzi all the time, big stars have to always look good – ALL THE TIME. For most of the Hollywood stars, their looks are all they got for their living.
Among many aesthetic treatments there is, not to forget breast implants, liposuction, lip enhancements etc, one of the popular aesthetic treatments a big star in Hollywood can easily afford is cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry today has a lot to offer. There are veneers, invisible braces etc. that can make your teeth look more presentable in a flash!
Among many hot Hollywood stars who have undergone smile treatment are Tom Cruise, Miley Cyrus, Hillary Duff, Gwen Stefani. An aesthetic enhancement can either result to a miracle or a disaster. And even non-Hollywood but famous nonetheless, Prince Harry had once turned into cosmetic dentistry!
By: Faye A.
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Kamis, 18 Juni 2009
Britney Spears Circus Tourcostumes
Britney Spears is back with a new CD, a new tour, and a new attitude. After shaving her head, being hospitalized, and fighting for custody of her children, Britney is back on her feet and ready to sing.
Debuting with her chart-topping song “Womanizer”, Britney continued to make her comeback known with her two other hits, “If U Seek Amy” and “Circus”. “Circus”, which illuminates Britney’s drive to be in the spot light, is the theme for her ongoing tour.
All eyes on me in the center of the ring just like a circus
When I crack that whip, everybody gonna trip just like a circus
Don't stand there watching me, follow me, show me what you can do
Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor just like a circus
-“Circus” chorus lyrics.
Britney’s tour includes elaborate costuming, shows, props, and stunts. For the majority of her tour, Britney is wearing a circus ring-leader type uniform that is more edgy than risqué, and with masculine shoulder pads and a whip, she dominates the stage.
Joining her on stage is a mass of different people in various intricate costumes, including clowns, animals, and showgirls, all with a sexual and modern twist. Her back-up performers can be seen jumping through hoops, juggling, performing acrobatic tricks and stunts, and of course, dancing with Britney.
All of the costumes and performers have a sexual sadistic/masochistic theme. At one point during her performance, Britney peels off her dominating Ring Master costume, to reveal a raunchy three-piece corset and panty set. She is then “thrown” into a cage with leather clad men wearing muzzles. Around her are chained acrobats, tight-rope balancing women in scant clothing, and shirtless muscle men. All in all, Britney’s show is wild.
Tickets for Britney’s concerts have been a hot item since they went on sale in January, and all but a few are sold out. Those who still need tickets have a slim chance of obtaining them unless they can find a local seller, or multiple radio stations are giving away Britney tickets in contests.
Fans have been eagerly anticipating Britney’s tour, some even going so far as to buy near-matching costumes to look like Britney’s Ring Master outfit. Others have dressed in corsets, thigh-high vinyl boots, and top hats to keep with the Circus theme of the concert.
The official Britney Spears’ website lists a few ways to copy Britney’s Circus look, including where to find most the pieces at local retailers such as Forever 21. Costume site Yandy features a Lion Tamer costume that strongly resembles Britney’s Ring Master costume.
Britney’s tour runs through March 3rd, 2009 to June 17th, 2009 with tickets available through Ticket Master. More information can be found at Britney Spears’ Tour Site.
By: Tegan Louise
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Selasa, 16 Juni 2009
Celebrity Gossip In March 2009
Cameron Diaz Plans For A Wedding…
On Thursday we caught up with Cameron Diaz smiling, and walking with a visible spring in her step as she strode through New York.
And Cameron’s got good reason to smile, as we hear she’s been busily planning a secret wedding. Apparently the star plans to marry her boyfriend Paul Sculfor sometime this summer, and the pair are said to be booking a hotel for their guests in the English countryside, and they’re looking at big country estates to say their “I do’s” in. A source revealed:
“Paul and Cameron are so happy together and have talked about getting married this summer or early autumn, and then having kids immediately. It’s the real deal and they’re absolutely crazy about each other.”
Jack Tweed Faces Further Assault Charges…
While his terminally ill wife is currently undergoing surgery in a desperate bid to alleviate the excruciating pain she's in, Jack Tweed made his way to Epping Magistrates Court to face further charges of assault.
This time Jade’s 21-year-old husband stands accused of attacking a taxi driver at 50mph after losing his temper over the fare. According to reports he, “grabbed the driver round the neck and threatened to stab him after refusing to pay the £50 cab fare upfront.”
Taxi driver Stephen Wilkins claims, “He got hold of me with his arm. Pulled his arm around my neck and held it against the headrest.
“He was leaning over me, over the back seat, with his face alongside my face screaming... He leant forward and yanked the handbrake up. He was screaming in my face. He was so, so aggressive.”
He also claims there was another man in the car that found the situation highly amusing and, “He (the second man) just kept shouting out, ’News of the World. Jack Tweedy. News of the World. Jack Tweedy’.”
Mr Tweed denies assault by beating, which if found guilty carries a possible jail term of six months.
Chris Brown Is Living It Up In Miami...
Following his alleged assault on girlfriend Rihanna last month, singer Chris Brown finally emerged and spent the weekend riding the waves on Miami Beach.
Sporting a ‘Billionaire Boys Club’ t-shirt, Chris was all smiles as he cruised along on his jet ski.
Now we’re not sure how we expected him to look and it’s not like he can walk around holding an ‘I’m sorry’ placard, but there’s something about his big smile that just doesn’t sit comfortably with us. Especially when you compare these pictures to how depressed Rihanna looked when she was spotted in Mexico last week. It just doesn’t seem right does it?!
Brown is due in court this Thursday to face charges of assault and making criminal threats.
David Beckham To Stay In Milan Permanently
David Beckham looked like he was very accustomed to life in Milan last night when he attended the Dolce & Gabbana beauty campaign launch party, which is lucky considering AC Milan - who he is currently on temporary loan to – are looking to extend his contract until June, before attempting to sign him permanently after that!
Which beggars the question; will Victoria Beckham finally consider ditching her La La land lifestyle for good? Or is she too attached to the glamour and allure of Hollywood? Discuss...
The Biggest Comeback Of All Time…
Musical superstar Michael Jackson arrived in London today ahead of rumoured talks to confirm a series of gigs at London’s O2 Arena this summer.
The star's spokesperson revealed he is going to make a “special announcement” on Thursday but they refused to confirm speculation about the concerts so we guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
By: Mr Paparazzi
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Minggu, 14 Juni 2009
Rare Colored Diamonds In The Spotlight
Consumer demand for rare colored diamonds has skyrocketed in recent years. One of the reasons they have grown so popular, aside from being a smart investment strategy, is that they have been donned with greater and greater frequency by some of the world's most famous celebrities. With more and more celebrities walking down the red carpet wearing natural colored diamond jewelry, it was only a matter of time before the adoring masses took notice.
While it's difficult to pinpoint the start of the trend, most celebrity watchers agree that it started when singer Jennifer Lopez became engagement to actor Ben Affleck. Back in 2002, Ben proposed to Jennifer with a stunning pink diamond ring weighing in at 6.1 carats. The heart shaped pink diamond engagement ring was produced by famed jeweler, Harry Winston and sold for $1.2 million dollars. While their relationship wasn't destined to last, diamonds are indeed forever. The ring was eventually re-acquired by Harry Winston, and it's current status remains unknown.
In 2004, famed football player David Beckham gave his wife Victoria a similar ring. It was a gorgeous 10 carat pink diamond ring with matching earrings. According to various tabloid publications and reports in the mainstream press, David had an extramarital affair with another woman and i an effort to redeem himself purchased the rare colored diamonds to symbolize his love for his wife. A friend of the couple was quoted as saying "diamonds are forever, just like their marriage". It seems to have done the trick, as David and Victoria Beckham are a happily married couple to this day.
Famous supermodel Heidi Klum has also been spotted recently wearing a large, fancy yellow diamond ring. It was given to her by her husband and popular singer, Seal as a symbol of his love and devotion to his beloved wife. While fancy yellow diamonds are abundant compared to canary yellow diamonds, there is no doubt that this ring holds a special place in Heidi's heart. These famous natural colored diamonds have become almost as popular as the celebrity couple themselves.
By: Nigel M. Schwartz
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Jumat, 12 Juni 2009
Celebrity Divorce Proceedings Require Heightened Privacy, Sensitivity And Attention
Our American culture is one that has become obsessed with all things celebrity. We often know more about the love lives and personal struggles of the top Hollywood movie stars, sports figures and athletes, and singers in our country than we do about members of our own families. Moreover, all of this information can be gathered just from standing in line at the grocery store. We have television programs—even entire networks—that are dedicated to tracking the day-to-day lives of celebrities and public figures. For some reason, the interest from readers and viewers seems to be heightened when the celebrity or public figure is going through a rough period in his or her life.
Just think about the fascination with Britney Spears’ infamous meltdown during which she adopted a carefree hairstyle, did some damage with an umbrella, and lost custody of her children. Those images were plastered everywhere. Patrick Swayze is currently battling with courage against an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer, but the tabloids cannot wait to publish photos of him looking like his death is imminent. What is it about us that create such a fascination with watching others fall?
One area of celebrity life in which the public interest is particularly peaked is the difficult decision that two people make to file for a divorce. Every couple that decides to split faces difficult emotional and legal struggles. Add to this a media spotlight that scrutinizes every detail of the divorce proceedings and a public that determines the probable cause for the animosity and the guilty parties and you have what can quickly become an unbearable situation for the participants. Whether appropriate or not, there are countless high-profile celebrity divorces that have captivated our attention. Elizabeth Taylor was one of the frontrunners in achieving the media spotlight on her many divorces. More recently, we have gone through the sagas of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, Paul McCartney and Heather Mills, and countless others. Just rectnly, Mel Gibson and his wife of twenty-eight years have announced that they will be getting a divorce. Web sites and talk shows are already buzzing about how this legal settlement will be the most expensive in celebrity divorce settlement history. There always seems to be a new celebrity relationship ending in a volatile fashion to satisfy our appetites for gossip.
What often gets lost in these stories is the fact that two very real people, with emotions and feelings, are caught up in the circumstances. There also may be innocent children involved who did not ask to be celebrities and now face the possibility of seeing their parents’ personal arguments splashed across the evening news. Child custody and divorce attorneys who work with celebrities must be aware of the heightened need for privacy concerning all documentation that is printed and every conversation that takes place within office walls. That is why it is so important to hire the right law firm.
The law firms that are representing each party in a celebrity divorce must be certain that confidentiality agreements are signed by all employees involved in the case, that shredders are handy and used often, and that computer files are secure from hackers and simply those in the office who have no business seeing sensitive material. We all know how much money certain publications are willing to pay for a single piece of paper that may reveal an unsavory detail about a public figure or Hollywood celebrity. And, once a celebrity divorce client leaves a divorce attorney’s office and heads into the courtroom, there are additional issues of privacy that must be addressed. A lawyer who is working as the best possible advocate for his client will petition the family law court to close the proceedings to the public or seal the paperwork associated with a celebrity case. If a complete sealing of the records is not permitted, efforts should be made at least to keep private the specific documents that could be damaging to a client’s reputation. Whether fair or not, the public will take very painful episodes that occurred between two people and use this information against a celebrity even if his ability to excel in his chosen field has no connection to the allegations. Even worse, the court of public opinion often will not wait to discover if the assertions made in filed court documents are true before rendering their own verdict.
With this greater need for privacy concerning celebrity divorces in mind, there is an additional component to consider beyond the standard confidentiality that exists between every attorney and client. The reality is that a celebrity’s public image or celebrity status is often crucial to his or her continued success on the ball field, stage, or in front of the camera. Beyond simply reaching the best divorce settlement or result possible for the client, an attorney who is representing a celebrity during a divorce must handle the client’s image and how information concerning the legal proceedings is being distributed to the media. The divorce lawyer representing the celebrity must suddenly adopt the additional role of public relations expert in maneuvering through this delicate environment.
An estranged spouse with a grudge or a former employee who was privy to family secrets can be very dangerous to a celebrity who has carefully created a perception for the world to see. On the other hand, personal assistants, agents, and managers who are happy with their celebrity employers and want to ensure that they continue to have success in their chosen fields are some of the best resources when building evidence in a divorce case. Who better to vouch for a celebrity client’s schedule and personal priorities than someone who helps to plan his every move? Divorce lawyers must know how to work with these important witnesses to establish a sense of trust and confidence and then assist these representatives in molding a positive image of the client to news and other media outlets. When working with a celebrity client, the divorce attorney role necessarily extends well beyond the courtroom or office setting.
Law firms representing celebrity clients should have extensive experience handling the sensitive issues that are specific to celebrity divorces and child custody cases. Such divorce lawyers must take extraordinary measures to maintain their clients’ privacy and work with them to craft that all-important good standing in the public eye. Law firms representing celebrity clients should share the primary commitment to protecting their high-profile clients. They should work as a legal team to ensure the uninterrupted protection that celebrities require. This holds true from the moment a celebrity is assisted with a discreet entrance into our offices, through the negotiations that take place between all involved parties, and even after a settlement has been reached and signed. When you combine this extra step with the dedication and aggressive representation that our provide to every client, regardless of whether or not his face is recognizable to the public, those who are experiencing the painful steps of the divorce process can have confidence that their case will be given thorough attention.
Celebrities and others with large marital estates (most are multi-million dollar estates) who have a great deal at stake, both professionally and financially, should make certain that the attorneys they are hiring to guide them through a difficult divorce are prepared to take those extra steps that are needed in these unique circumstances.
To learn more about the scope of our legal services in celebrity and child custody divorce cases, contact one of our knowledgeable experienced divorce attorneys at Bertolino LLP. Our law firm maintains offices in Austin, Houston and San Antonio.
By: Tony R. Bertolino
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Rabu, 10 Juni 2009
Britain Has Talent
The television show American Idol is once again roaring through yet another blockbuster season on Fox Network. Are there marketing lessons buried within the weekly contest that draws millions of television viewers every week? Yes! The same strategies that creates stars on American Idol can help YOU create some star power for your own online business.
Differentiate Yourself - Simon Cowell is often heard telling American Idol contestants that their performance was "totally forgettable." Well, since American Idol is about more than just vocals - making yourself memorable comes from being talented, original, fresh and contemporary.
The only way to stay alive in the competition is to consistently deliver what the American Idol fans want... week after week. You need to stand out from the pack and stay there. Even as a viewer - when someone asks who was the best on last night's American Idol, it doesn't say much for the show when there isn't a performance that jumps out at you. Often times people are talking more about which performances were down right awful.
Differentiating yourself by showcasing your best gifts and strengths is how you will make yourself memorable - whether you are a contestant on American Idol or marketing yourself online. Your website, your tagline, your email signature and resource box for your articles should all work hard to make your business "memorable."
Play on Your Strengths - So many American Idol contestants try to be sign songs that are out of their range and beyond their talent. It is better to stick with what you know you do well and showcase the best YOU. More often than not, you will hear the judges talk about a song being "pitchy" or "screaming" the lyrics.
Showcase Your Talent - Choosing songs that dramatically show your gifts is a much smarter move than picking a song that is a stretch for your voice, your rhythm or energy level. The same holds true for marketing strategies. Know your gifts and strengths then make them SHINE.
Be Coachable - When Simon Cowell tells a contestant on American Idol that their performance was a "disaster" you can hear the crowd come alive with hisses and boos. Viewers at home may even get their own hackles up and rant to anyone that will listen to just how mean the judges are on American Idol. For most of us, being faced with such blatant criticism makes us cringe BUT just like the athlete pushed by a coach - we learn. We learn to improve our game so to speak. If everyone around us told us what a great job we do when in fact, we are lousy - we will be end up like those American Idol wannabees that show up for auditions only to find out - we can't carry a note!
It really doesn't matter if you are trying to become the next American Idol or make a living online from home - when you get advice or suggestions from others that know more than you, listen. You don't have to give up a piece of yourself in order to learn from others. Stop listen, think it over and take their advice to heart. Be open to learning from others - see things from those more experienced than you.
Take Risks- Each week, at least one American Idol judge will say "you played it too safe" with that performance. If you have ever watched the auditions, you may have noticed people sing one song that isn't well received then ask if they can sing another choice then end up being a contestant. It's all about risk. Unless you are willing to risk looking foolish, you will rarely experience great moments. That is how life works. Until you are willing to ask that girl out or sing a song for the American Idol judges - you will never know if or when the answer will be YES.
For those that love to hate American Idol, remember - the contestants that perform each week might still be in their hometown's simply dreaming of singing their hearts out on the Big Stage BUT instead they took the leap and made it this far in the competition. They are living their dream and giving it their best shot.
For those of us that run a home business or market online - we are pursuing our own entrepreneurial dreams. The marketing lessons learned from American Idol just might get you showcasing your own talents and passions in a brighter spotlight.
By: romeoicq1
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Senin, 08 Juni 2009
Ar Rahman: A Legend In The Making
Legendary musical souls won’t sue us if we give away their hard earned titles of musical excellence to him! He is Bollywood’s very own Beethoven and is often accredited as the Madras Mozart. He is the one and only, AR Rahman! In fact he’s the man of the hour or shall I say the musical-maestro-of-the-hour for he has won, NOT JUST one but TWO Awards for his musical composition in 'Slumdog Millionaire' at the Oscars. Rahman has created history by scooping two Oscar awards for the Best Original score and the Best Original song for “Slumdog Millionaire.” The award for the Best Song ‘Jai Ho’ was shared by Rahman and renowned lyricist Gulzar. The genius earlier has been honoured for his best original score at the Golden Globes. Even at the Critics Choice Awards, AR Rahamn bagged the award of the Best Composer.
Birth of a Star…Born as AS Dileep Kumar, Rahman’s musical journey began at a very early age. Since school days he was quite a musical kid. He took up a part-time job as a keyboard player and even participated in rock bands.
At a very young age (11) AR Rahman joined the famous music director Ilayaraja’s troupe as a keyboardist. Like any other kid he craved for more or shall I say his musical cells were vying for more! Rahman was simultaneously playing for other music directors. Not to forget he even accompanied musical maestros - Zakir Hussain, L Vaidyanathan and Ramesh Naidu for world tours (that too at such a young age, can you beat that!) Rahman is known for creating new sounds and illustrating the distinctly rich aspects of music. He started his career by composing jingles for commercials and composing music for television programmes and documentaries.
And then came the Big Break! It was Mani Ratnam’s - hit gross seller - Roja that marked celebrity Rahman’s entry into the world of cinema. The music of Roja was topping the chart busters. Rahman bagged the Indian National Award for the Best Music Composer, the first time ever by a debutant.
And then there was no looking back..After giving a major score of hit music for Kollywood - Thiruda Thiruda, Kaadhalan, Bombay and Minssara Kannavu- he also became the musical big daddy of B’wood! With Rangeela he nailed it followed by Dil Se, Taal, Pukar, Lagaan , Zubeida, Meenaxi, Yuva, Swades! (Phew)
A talent like him, who wouldn’t like to savour the flavour of his music! His musical platter also had the pinch of the crossover taste! Yes, with, Shekhar Kapoor’s Elizabeth - The Golden Age, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams and Danny’s Slumdog Millionaire, Rahman has earned it big time in Hollywood!
So what’s next? Planning to take over the world! We bet that won’t be a tough thing for you Rahman.
Octan Entertainment hereby wishes this musical genius a very heartiest congratulations for his recent honors especially at the Oscars…
By: OctanE
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Kamis, 04 Juni 2009
Billy Poole: Death Anniversary
American people are known for their love on daredevil sports. The more risky the sports is the more trilling and heart pumping the show is. Car racing/drifting, mountain ski, motocross and a lot more are few of the risky sports which most of the men love. Why they do love these kind of stuff?
Speaking of mountain ski, It's the first year death anniversary of Billy Poole, a professional extreme skier died last year January 22, he suffered after jumping off a cliff while filming in Utah with Warren Miller Entertainment. "He got a bad landing and possible hit some rocks", according to the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Billy jumped a cliff, something he had done many times before but this time he hit a small boulder, he was dead--the first skier to die in the production of a Warren Miller ski film.
Billy Poole, age 28, learned to ski in Montana and skiing in the backcountry of Big Cottonwood Canyon, he was living in Salt Lake City. Billy, who came from a working class background, often drove to competitions. Much less sexy, but no less real, than the film footage of him skiing down rugged terrain is the fact that those shots were possible because he hiked those peaks on foot.
The rest of his family, this larger of Billy can be reassuring at times but also hunting and elusive, Billy has gone and become a legend to his nephews, his presence reduced to photographs and stories and extreme skiing movies.
You can view a number of Billy Poole ski videos in YouTube.
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By: Daniela27
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Selasa, 02 Juni 2009
You Like What? Learn More About Your Friends!
There’s no doubt that one of the easiest ways to learn what some one believes is to have them take a survey. And it’s better still when you have a fun survey or quiz to share with your friends!
The questions give you the chance to truly consider what you feel and think. And if you aren’t worried about being factual, it is a keen way to share those opinions and feelings with your kith and kin.
When we connect with your friends on social web sites, we can look at their profiles or ask them questions to try to learn more about them. More funny for all, though, is to take a survey or quiz and compare responses.
Most your friends don’t consider it effortless to simply name away interests off the tops of their heads. A list like that usually is dull anyway.
Have you ever pondered how many albino parakeets it could take to fly you a kilometer? Or how many angry monkeys you could take in a battle? You can find out with a funny quiz!
What movie, video game, cartoon, comic book, song, or mythological creature could you be? A speedy quiz would let you know – and then you can challenge your friends to determine their own!
Perhaps you always knew exactly what sort of superhero (or supervillian!) you would be. Share it with your friends and everyone else with merely a couple of clicks of your mouse.
Even if you can't find that ideal survey to send to your friends, you can do your own! Ridiculous, ridiculous, real or not, there is really no limit to what you can explore.
Whether you desire to get to know your friends (or yourself) better, or merely wish a amusing way to pass some time, nothing compares to a light quiz to get your opinions running and put a smile on your face.
By: Alberto Maeses
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