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Rihanna bares all for GQ
Rihanna let go of her inhibitions and apparently her clothes, as she poses topless for the January cover of GQ magazine.
In one her most revealing interviews yet, the 21-year-old singer opens-up about ex-boyfriend Chris Brown and the aftermath of her domestic violence incident.
On why she's speaking out now: "It's relieving, because it was built up for so long, and all these thoughts and emotions have been running through my mind for the past eight months and now it's like I finally get to let go and move on. I wanted to move on. And I knew that was the only way I could have done it and I wanted people to move on with me. 'Cause the last big thing they know about me is That Night. And I don't want that to be what people define me as."
On who helped her through the ordeal: "Nobody. I didn't really want to be around anybody, for them to stare at me and stuff, and feel sorry for me. So I just — I stayed in the house a lot. Then I started to get cabin fever. I was like, I'm going crazy in here."
On the biggest lesson she learnt: "Love is blind. It took a lot of strength to pull out of that relationship, to finally just officially cut it off. It was like night and day. It was two different worlds. It was the world I lived for two years, and then having the strength to say, 'I'm gonna step into my own world. Start over.'"
On her message to women in abusive relationships: "Stop blaming yourself for that outcome, there's nothing you can do, ever, to excuse a man's behavior like that."
On a friendship with Chris Brown: "Maybe in like ten years, but it's not something that I'm depending on. I'm not depending on his friendship."
Hmm, the Russian Roulette singer doesn't seem too fond of apparel these days…In the words of L.A. Reid: "Rihanna, put some f*cking clothes on!"
Click on the thumbnails to check out more pics (NSFW) from the shoot, after the jump…. (more…)
December 17, 2009. Tags: Chris Brown, GQ, Love, Music, relationships, Rihanna. Celebrity. Leave a comment.
Nicole Kidman powders her nose
Someone get Nicole Kidman a mirror!
Sporting streaks of unblended white powder on her nose and under the eyes, the usually immaculate actress suffered from a make-up malfunction on the red carpet during the New York premiere of Nine, last night.
Aside from the beauty faux-pas, the 42-year-old dazzled in a Prada prom-dress giving her younger co-stars – Kate Hudson, Penélope Cruz and Fergie a run-for-their money in the style stakes.
Perhaps she was auditioning for the forthcoming Batman flick?
Check out the pics of the star-studded affair after the jump… (more…)
December 16, 2009. Tags: Actor, Actress, Beauty, Black Eyed Peas, Dame Judi Dench, Daniel Day Lewis, Fashion, Fergie, Films, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon, Madonna, Make-up, Marion Cotillard, Movies, Naomi Watts, Nicole Kidman, Nine, Nine premiere, Penelope Cruz, Prada, Red-carpet, Tobey Maguire. Celebrity, Style. Leave a comment.
Audrina Patridge set to return to The Hills
Fans can breath a sigh of relief.
Audrina Patridge has officially signed on to star in the next season of The Hills.
Despite a previous pledge to depart from the reality show, she has reconsidered after weeks of negotiations for a reported six figure deal per episode, according to a source for Us magazine.
A rep for the 24-year-old actress said: "I can officially confirm that Audrina Patridge will appear in the 6th season of The Hills.
"Production will resume shortly after the new year."
The reality star will, once again, be joined by Brody Jenner, Lo Bosworth, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt and her on-screen foe, Kristin Cavallari.
Filming of the The Hills is thought to coincide with Patridge's currently unnamed spinoff show, also for MTV.
Huzzah. Yet more rehearsed drama for 2010.
December 9, 2009. Tags: Actress, Audrina Patridge, Brody Jenner, Heidi Montag, Kristin Cavallari, Lo Bosworth, Reality TV, Spencer Pratt, The Hills, The Hills season 6, TV, Us magazine. Celebrity. Leave a comment.
Beyonce Knowles throws 40th birthday bash for Jay-Z
P.Diddy is in danger of losing his legendary party-throwing status where Beyoncé Knowles is concerned.
The 28-year-old diva spared no expense in helping husband Jay-Z celebrate his 40th birthday in style, flying 50 of the rappers closest friends from New York to the Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic over the weekend.
The star-studded affair, which included Kanye West, Oprah Winfrey and Ne-Yo amongst the guests, saw the birthday boy and Alicia Keys sing an impromptu version of their hit song Empire State of Mind.
Themed around the Al Pacino gangster movie Scarface, the night was kicked off with a lavish dinner of caviar and champagne, followed by a midnight firework display with synchronised swimmers dancing alongside in the villa's pool.
Of course, The Squealer was invited…But…err…we had to wash our hair…
December 9, 2009. Tags: Al Pacino, Alicia Keys, Beyonce Knowles, Birthday, Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic, Film, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Movie, Music, Ne-Yo, Oprah Winfrey, P Diddy, Parties, Rapper, Scarface, Singer. Celebrity. Leave a comment.
The Queen goes Gaga for the princess of pop
What does one wear when she is to meet with the Queen?
For Lady Gaga, a red PVC, Elizabethan-inspired gown was the attire of choice, as the 'Bad Romance' singer paid homage to the golden age, albeit in her own unique way.
The 23-year-old joined a host of stars – including Miley Cyrus, Alexandra Burke and Bette Midler, to entertain the Monarch at the annual Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool.
Her show-stopping display, which included playing a piano suspended 10ft in the air was certainly the highlight of the night.
I wonder if the pair exchanged style tips?
Click on the thumbnails below to see pics of Gaga's performance…
December 8, 2009. Tags: Alexandra Burke, Bette Midler, Fashion, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Monarchy, Music, Pop, Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Variety Performance, Royalty, Singer, The Queen. Celebrity, Style. 2 comments.
Woman rushed to hospital from Tiger Woods' home
The domestic drama engulfing Tiger Woods has taken a new twist.
Reports are surfacing of a "middle-aged, blonde woman" taken from the golfers' Florida home "on advanced life support" after the emergency services recieved a call at 2.26 am.
A blonde woman in a black SUV, similar to that of Woods' vehicle, followed the ambulance to the Heath Central Hospital – the same place that Tiger was treated the night of his accident.
Elin Nordegren's sister and mother are believed to have been staying in the Woods home since the saga began.
The identity of the woman has not been confirmed.
This story is just getting sadder…
December 8, 2009. Tags: Elin Nordegren, Golf, Health, Hospital, relationships, Sports, Tiger Woods. Celebrity. 1 comment.
Russell Brand blasts Daily Mail over Katy Perry marriage "lies"
Could wedding bells be ringing soon for Russell Brand and Katy Perry? I wouldn't hold your breath.
The comedian called-out the Daily Mail on its "lies" for publishing an article which he supposedly reveals he is finally ready to settle down and start a family with his pop-star girlfriend, claiming he said: "I'd love to marry Katy – hopefully it's heading that way and I'm really happy. I do want to have children."
However, the 34-year-old, who has been courting the 'Waking Up In Vegas' singer since September, has blasted the quote as false via his Twitter account: "The Daily Mail tell lies. 'Nathan Kay' is a pustule of untruth. I suppose we ought be grateful they've stopped supporting Hitler"
Err…well, I guess that clears that up then.
December 8, 2009. Tags: Comedian, Comedy, Daily Mail, Katy Perry, Marriage, Music, Pop star, relationships, Russell Brand, Singer, Twitter, Waking Up In Vegas, Weddings. Celebrity. Leave a comment.
Tiger Woods' wife Elin Nordegren moves out of family home
It was only a matter of time.
Elin Nordegren has reportedly moved out of the marital home she shares with husband Tiger Woods, amid details tying the golf star to ten alleged mistresses.
According to RadarOnline, the mother-of-two has "had enough and moved out of the $2.6 million Windermere home," she is thought to be living nearby in another house.
The world's first billion-dollar sportsman ran his Cadillac SUV into a fire hydrant and a tree while pulling out of the driveway of his home on 27 November, following a domestic argument about his alleged adultery linking him to club hostess Rachel Uchitel. The number of women supposedly involved with the golf-pro since has risen considerably.
Hot on the heels of the crash Woods' apologised publicly to his family, fans and colleagues for his "transgressions" and said he had not been "true to my values and the behaviour my family deserves."
The couple were also thought to be undergoing "intense marriage counselling" however with the latest rumours surfacing, it seems it is not enough for Elin.
December 8, 2009. Tags: Affair, Cadillac SUV, cheating, Elin Nordegren, Golf, Infidelity, Marriage, Rachel Uchitel, RadarOnline, relationships, Separation, Sports, Tiger Woods. Celebrity. Leave a comment.
Tiger Woods' mistress count up to 10
Another day, another woman.
Almost two-weeks have passed since Tiger Woods' Thanksgiving car crash and the revelations just keep on coming.
With no less than ten women alleged to have been involved in extra-curricular activities with the married pro-golfer, we take a look at the latest tally of the 31-year-olds' score card…
1. Rachel Uchitel – The first mistress to be linked to Woods after The National Enquirer reported that she travelled to Australia to be with him during a golf tournament. The club hostess has denied an affair, but it's widely believed that the golf-pro bought her discretion to the sum of £1 million after pulling the plug on a press conference at the last-minute, following a series of secret phone calls with Woods' reps.
2. Jaimee Grubbs – The 24-year-old cocktail waitress, who also appeared on VH1's Tool Academy claims she had a 31-month-long liaison with Woods since April 2007 up to his now infamous crash. Opening up to Us Weekly, she provided a voicemail recording, allegedly of Woods, calling Grubbs after fearing his wife, Elin Nordegren, had found out about their trysts.
3. Kalika Moquin – The 27-year-old, Las Vegas nightclub manager supposedly hooked-up with the golfing billionaire, according to a report by Life & Style magazine. Moquin has neither confirmed nor denied an affair, simply stating: "It's not appropriate for me to comment one way or the other. At this time, I'm just choosing to focus on my job."
4. Jamie Jungers – The 26-year-old cocktail waitress and aspiring model professes she had an 18-month romance with Woods after meeting him in Las Vegas. Jamie would purportedly meet the golf legend for sex at his California home where it's claimed they would romp surrounded by wedding snaps of Woods and his wife.
5. Cori Rist – The 31-year-old swimsuit model reportedly met Woods at a Manhattan club last year before they began a sexual relationship that led to the star flying her out to various secret locations for play-time. Cori, who has even introduced the golfer to her 7-year-old son, has played her cards close to her chest since the scandal broke, only saying "No comment. Not at this time."
6. Mindy Lawton – The 33-year-old revealed to the News of the World that she began a one-year affair with Tiger in May 2006, while his wife Elin was pregnant with their first child. According to the New York Post their 'relationship' was covered up by The National Enquirer two years ago, after a damning photo of Woods indiscretion with the waitress led to a Men's Fitness cover in exchange for the magazine's silence about the alleged affair.
7. Holly Sampson – According to The Sun, the 36-year-old porn star from Los Angeles is the seventh woman alleged to be connected with Woods. Sampson's film work includes such jewels as Descent into Bondage and Diary of a Horny Housewife.
8. Unidentified Orlando Woman – A former cocktail waitress, she does not want to reveal her identity yet, according to attorney Michael O'Quinn. At the time the relationship supposedly began, she was 20-years-old and met Woods at the Roxy in Orlando, where she was a VIP server.
9. Unidentified British Broadcaster – Rumours continue to swirl of a hook-up between the golfer and a 'sexy' British TV presenter who was single at the time but is now married.
10. Unidentified 'Cougar' – Reports of dalliances with an older woman known so far only as a "sex-addicted cougar."
Phew! We had to stop and eat a sandwich halfway. Of course if Woods really did dabble with all these women, then only one question remains…How did he have time to actually play golf?
Click on the thumbnails below to check out pics of some of these home-wreckers, I mean ladies…
December 7, 2009. Tags: Affair, Athlete, cheating, Cori Rist, Cougar, Descent into Bondage, Diary of a Horny Housewife, Elin Nordegren, Golf, Golfer, Holly Sampson, Infidelity, Jaimee Grubbs, Jamie Jungers, Kalika Moquin, Life & Style, Men's Fitness, Mindy Lawton, Model, New York Post, PGA, Porn-star, Professional Athlete, Rachel Uchitel, relationships, Sex, Sports, Thanksgiving, The National Enquirer, The Sun, Tiger Woods, Tool Academy, Us Weekly, VH1. Celebrity. 6 comments.