So Suri Cruise has been photographed wearing high heels. At age three. As one friend of mine, a downtown nightclub owner, put it, “I’m trying to come up with a good reason for that to happen, but there just isn’t one.” Theoretically, it’s possible that the toddler chose to wear the shoes. But toddlers also choose to eat Play-Doh and shove thumbtacks up their noses. In fact, one of the primary jobs for parents of three-year-olds is to keep their child from doing things that he or she chooses to do.
All of which means that Suri’s parents (or any one of their menagerie of handlers and staff) made the decision to put her in pumps. Which is impressive, considering she has only been able to walk for around a year and a half. But apparently it’s never too early to start introducing girls to outward displays of sexualization, especially when they’re celebrities. In fact, with her trendy black leggings and chic designer coats to accompany those kiddie-heels, Suri already resembles a Rachel Zoe protégé on the track to premature starlet burnout. Just stick an oversized Starbucks cup in her hand and slap some face-swallowing sunglasses on her nose, and she’s Lindsay Lohan for the toddler set. At this rate, Suri could hit the booze-and-arrests phase before her age reaches the double digits. Now that’s precocity!
It’s an interesting time for the X chromosome, with the so-called “Man-cession” leaving boatloads of men out of work and promoting women to the role of primary breadwinner. Meanwhile, the gender balance is slowly but surely shifting in high-powered fields like medicine and law, with women outnumbering men in many colleges and graduate programs.
Uno spezzone di dietro le quinte di "Don't Call Me Parisi" il nuovo reality firmato interamente Sabrina A. Parisi. Uno show del tutto innovativo, che si presenta giovane e vivace ed una Sabrina divertentissima e piccante. "Don't Call Me Paris", verra' trasmesso in Europa in primavera. Da non perdere!Uno spezzone di dietro le quinte di "Don't Call Me Parisi" il nuovo reality firmato... more
The former heavyweight boxing champion was detained on suspicion of battery following the scuffle at Los Angeles International Airport, police said.The former heavyweight boxing champion was detained on suspicion of battery following... more
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a new bill into law Sunday that will fine paparazzi for taking photos that invade a celebrity's right to privacy.California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a new bill into law Sunday that will fine... more
(CNN) -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a new bill into law Sunday that will fine paparazzi for taking photos that invade a celebrity's right to privacy. The law also targets media outlets who purchase the photos.
The new California law makes it a crime to take and sell unauthorized photos of celebrities in "personal or familial activity." Violators face fines up to $50,000. The anti-paparazzi amendment takes effect in January.
Throngs of photographers often jockey to get the perfect shot of a celebrity, but that doesn't mean it's welcomed. Britney Spears famously had enough one night, taking an umbrella to a photographer's SUV.
In 1998, Schwarzenegger himself had his car swarmed by paparazzi while he was picking up his child from school.
Jennifer Aniston received $550,000 and an apology from a photographer who used a high-powered telephoto lens to shoot her in the backyard wearing only panties.
While paparazzi may get a bad rap for their methods, celebrity columnist Ben Widdicombe said things are not always what they seem.
"A lot of times the shot you see in the magazine is actually orchestrated by the celebrity themselves," said celebrity columnist Ben Widdicombe. "Celebrities like Britney Spears, for example, are infamous in the industry for letting their assistants tell the paparazzi when they'll be leaving the gates."
Celebrity photos can be big business, especially when it comes to major milestones. Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher reportedly pocketed $3 million from OK for their 2005 union. Eva Longoria and Tony Parker received $2 million from OK for photos of their lavish Paris, France, wedding.
Expectant celebrities can also rake in big bucks. People magazine reportedly paid $14 million for the first pictures of the Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie twins.(CNN) -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a new bill into law Sunday that... more
This week on infoMania President Obama is everywhere, every network has baked up a cake show, Bryan learns some important lessons about coming out, Brett shows you how to get online neighbor revenge, and Sergio counts down the hits on mtvmusic.com.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.This week on infoMania President Obama is everywhere, every network has baked up a... more
Sabrina A. Parisi, la giovane imprenditrice italo Americana che ha stupefatto i giornalisti con le mutandine Vicotoria Secret abbinate alle proprie costosissime machine sportive, che ha conquistato uno degli uomini piu’ sexy ed ambiti del pianeta, Keanu Reeves, che ha scioccato il mondo intero con un’ assicurazione di oltre un milione di dollari sul proprio cagnolino Mozart, e’ stata beccata dai paparazzi mentre era in vacanza in un super costosissimo "resort" in San Diego. La ragazza, che a quanto pare era stata recentemente vittima di numerose aggressioni da parte di paparazzi, s’e’ concessa una settimana da mozza fiato in uno dei residence piu costosi ed esclusivi degli Stati Uniti, il Four Seasons Hotel & Resort vicino San Diego. Una piscina gigantesca con Jacuzzi ed ogni genere di confort, la bella ragazza non e’ pero riuscita a sfuggire all’occhio curioso di un paparazzo che l’ha zommata mostrando una Sabrina dal fisico perfetto e sexy.Sabrina A. Parisi, la giovane imprenditrice italo Americana che ha stupefatto i... more
E' accaduto lo scorso Lunedi'primo Settembre, quando alla guida della propria Jaguar, la bella e ricca produttrice italo americana Sabrina A. Parisi ha rischiato di schiantarsi contro un muro a causa di un gruppo di paparazzi che l'avrebbero bombardata di flash e temporaneamnete annebbiato la propria vista. Il tutto e' successo nella citta' di Los Angeles alle 21,30 quando la giovane donna, recentemente messa anche sotto torchio per una sua supposta relazione con l’attore Americano Keanu Reeves, e’ stata vista uscire da un negozio di alimenti di animali. La ragazza e’ stata immediatamente circondata da un gruppo di paparazzi che senza ritegno l’avrebbero tartassata di fotografie impedendole di potersi avviare verso la propria machina. Sarebbe stato necessario il soccorso delle guardie di sicurezza del locale per allontanare i paparazzi. A bordo della propria Jaguar, la giovane donna avrebbe cercato di allontanarsi dal posto ma i paparazzi l’avrebbero pedinata con le loro machine bersagliandola di foto. A quanto pare non e' la prima volta che le celebrita' rischino la propria vita a causa dell'aggressione di paparazzi e fotografi vari. Il governatore dello Stato della California sta cercando di far passare una legge che protegga le celebrita' e gli consenta di vivere una vita meno pericolosa.E' accaduto lo scorso Lunedi'primo Settembre, quando alla guida della propria Jaguar,... more
For a press fed by public funding, advertising and free blogs, twitter, myspace, facebook, etc. ideas. Roles and rules of a new participatory democracy.
Qualche tempo fa scrissi due righe proprio sulle pagine di Current a proposito della TV
e di un nuovo gioco sociale che declassa le donne e destabilizza, mina alla base, i pilastri sulla quale la nostra società si fonda. In esse accennavo anche al Festival del Cinema di Venezia ed alla presenza di Clooney. Dicevo che avrebbe dovuto scegliere un’altra donna piuttosto che presentarsi con Elisabetta Canalis* e proponevo appunto Annie Leibovitz. Proprio ieri, 19 Agosto, La Repubblica da una parte e La Stampa dall’altra pubblicano due ritratti. Io le chiamo coincidenze altri, più addentro 'spunti'. L’una quello poco rassicurante della Leibovitz piena di debiti, stravaganze e vizi; l’altra quello rassicuratissimo di una Canalis che pare finalmente signora vestita e per bene. Diciamo almeno più composta anche per l’accenno di bacio. La prima non è che la conosca, mai vista in TV (che non guardo per non farmi venire depressione e sconforto ma che a volte sbircio e quando vedo angoscia) soltanto letto un’intervista pubblicata da ‘Wu Magazine’, un free press di Milano; la seconda anche, ma ne conosco l’opera ed il genio e per quanto sia fondamentalmente contro l’uso di sostanze stupefacenti (ex-adrenalinica di mio so cosa significa e posso ancora richiamare all'occorrenza, 'never with an external stimulant such as cocaine. All I need is in my body.') preferisco far uso di uno stupefacente vizio per creare, se ad avanzare è il mio stato di coscienza, piuttosto che qualcosa di intimo e trascendentalmente grande e bello, anche, per il solo scopo di far carriera. (Continuo a dire che è altro ciò che si dovrebbe imparare a vendere e sono altre le scuole da frequentare per diventare attrici). Per me, dunque, Annie Leibovitz rimane una fotografa eccezionale per questo vorrei vederla compagna di Clooney come bene al suo fianco e per una serata (senza scopo di lucro) potrebbero pure starci le sorelle Williams o Federica Pellegrin o altre donne più mature Meryl Streep, ad esempio, che in carriera e vita si son distinte.
Il cinema è gioco di squadra, un gioco da atleta sempre pronto a superar se stesso e l’avversario anche sotto un’unica bandiera.
Nota a piè di pagina: (E) mi diverte il gioco di spunti e associazioni che questo gratuito lavoro di democrazia partecipativa (blogs, twitt, faceb, mys) continuamente (mi) rimanda. Sì, (mi) fa sorridere -e scriveva bene Gabriele Ferraris qualche settimana fa su TorinoSette: "(..) Pretendono di pretendere senza pagare nulla"- perché nel gioco fra le free ideas, i finanziamenti pubblici e la raccolta pubblicitaria, fra i contratti ad personam, la leggerezza e non curanza qualcuno ci rimette la pelle.
Canzone del Maggio di Fabrizio de Andrè: ‘Anche se voi vi credete assolti siete lo stesso coinvolti’.
--probabilmente non riuscirei a fare certe associazioni se non avessi basi semiotiche ed una Laurea conseguita all'Università degli Studi di Torino, ma il mio pensiero è una rete veloce di connessioni quasi quanto a NYC lo è lo sviluppo di relazioni e cambio di business cards.
*Che poi sia tutta una farsa, una strategia di marketing, un racconto da 'Grand Hotel' anni 2000 con audio e video, può essere, ma poco importa. Ciò che resta, come per la sceneggiata Mr. B + Noemi & Co., è il decadimento dei costumi di una società zozza irrispettosa e irriverente, capace anche di mettere sui giornali quotidiani (e non solo su Novella 2000 etc preposti al gossip più sfacciato) la foto di Gianfranco Fini accarezzato sotto il sole e nelle sue parti più intime da una compagna non curante (?) dell'occhio indiscreto e veloce di un 'papy-razzo' (ndr)..Poor Italy.
Keanu Reeves buys a female purse in a shop in Beverly Hills, the following day, the same brand name is seen on Sabrina A. Parisi’ s shoulder while walking in Rodeo Drive with two friends. The very extravagant and colorful European socialite, known for the many bright accessories, has never been seen with a brown purse. Of course Sabrina’s manager denied the coincidence but the fact settles and this intriguing and odd liaison gets stronger.Keanu Reeves buys a female purse in a shop in Beverly Hills, the following day, the... more
Long time has passed since I posted something with /about Rihanna! Today however I get these pictures of Rihanna wearing a leather/floral print skin tight dress, and lucky for me I can stare for hours at her perfectly shaped legs! Call me a freak, but if there’s something I love about Rihanna, it’s definitely her legs! Sure her ass and boobs are great too but today we only get to see her legs! Good enough I’d dare to say!Long time has passed since I posted something with /about Rihanna! Today however I get... more
The Internet blogs are on fire over a pic of two infamous kittens with whips, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan. The Gossip Watch Level is now a torrid shade of orange.The Internet blogs are on fire over a pic of two infamous kittens with whips, Britney... more
Recently being voted the sexiest woman in the world, I don't think Megan Fox appreciated the news very much.Recently being voted the sexiest woman in the world, I don't think Megan Fox... more
When the device detects a camera flash it responds with another flash that obscures the photo.When the device detects a camera flash it responds with another flash that obscures... more
This prototype handbag detects camera flashes and emits a powerful, obscuring strobe that is meant to confound paparazzi. Of course, if there were four paps shooting at once (as there usually seem to be!), it would just ruin one of the four shots.
A novel idea that could hold court with some celeb’s who seek privacy from the ever prying eye of their baying public. Not. I can’t imagine Channel, for example, producing a bag that obscures a photographer from taking a picture of the clothes horse of the moment carrying their wares. Paparazzi. Celebrities. Fashion Companies. A symbiotic beast that feeding off one another in equal measure. No doubt paps are a drain on an individual’s privacy, but all parties depend on the other to populate this insatiable monster we call ‘celeb culture.’This prototype handbag detects camera flashes and emits a powerful, obscuring strobe... more
Late last month, the music video for Lady Gaga's latest single, "Paparazzi," arrived online, leaked ahead of its scheduled premiere. This shouldn't have been particularly remarkable, except this was no ordinary music video. "Paparazzi" is eight minutes long, and it features 10 costume changes, dozens of extras, Swedish dialogue, and a creepy, convoluted plot you might call neon noir. The centerpiece is a dance number that makes ingeniously spastic use of a wheelchair, crutches, and crippled limbs. Clearly, Lady Gaga didn't intend for "Paparazzi" to debut on anything so humble as a 480-by-360-pixel YouTube screen—this is her "November Rain," not her "Chocolate Rain." She quickly Twittered her frustration: "Stop leaking my motherfucking videos."
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Lady Gaga is something of an anomaly: a pretentious pop starlet. To hear her tell it, she isn't the anonymous hookup facilitator you might assume from her robotically decadent techno hits but, rather, a savvy media manipulator engaged in an elaborate, Warholian pop-art project. She sprinkles interviews with references to Warhol's "deeply shallow" aphorism, David Bowie, Leigh Bowery, and The Night Porter. Her outlandish, architectural outfits are meant to evoke the avant-garde designs of Thierry Mugler and Hussein Chalayan. She even has her own Factory-style crew of collaborators, which she calls the Haus of Gaga. That none of this is readily apparent in her actual songs might be part of the point. Her pretentiousness—the heady name-dropping, the high-concept video, the wild get-ups—hangs halolike around her music, encouraging us to consider the songs in a different and more radiant light.Late last month, the music video for Lady Gaga's latest single, "Paparazzi," arrived... more
