London is a beautiful city. It is so full of character and has a very unique charm that many films had been shot in London in order to visually capture London in all of its allure.
Here are five great films that have successfully captured London’s character in all of its myriad facets. Continue reading »
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Not very many child celebrities make it intact through adulthood. The fame or at least the spoils of it usually end up getting them. On a bright note though, there are those who managed to survive fame and use it to their advantage through adulthood.
They start out fine enough in show business, sometimes raking in money more than their adult counterparts. But somewhere, somehow, many end up lost and penniless, with nothing to show for all the long hours working instead of playing. This is oft-repeated story in the business but fortunately some chose the right way.
Shirley Temple
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The ultimate example of a child celebrity who came and went with a clean name and a picture of success. Even as her movie career faded because of the inability of the audience to accept her other than a cute precocious child with curly hair, she exercised prudence in judgment and shifted careers without much fanfare. She made wise decisions in marriage, family , and career. she eventually ended up in politics particularly as an ambassador and diplomat.
Ron Howard
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Ron Howard was young star twice over. He first captured the audience’s attention when he was 6 years old in The Andy Griffith Show. He came back older and gained fame once again in American Graffiti and Happy Days. He eventually chose his own destiny and became a director and the rest is history.
Drew Barrymore
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The seven-year old Drew Barrymore was launched in the Steven Spielberg movie “E.T- Extra Terrestrial”. Her personal life as a teenager was marred by drug addiction. After several rehabs and relationships later, she finally put everything in order and became a successful producer and director. She remains to be a popular actress and still indulges in some occasional naughty behavior. Her marriage and motherhood seemed to have tamed her quite a bit.
Jodie Foster
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Jodie Foster started her career at three years old as a Coppertone girl in a TV commercial. She was a television actress before she became a movie star. Her first blockbuster as an adult was “The Silence of the Lambs”. She remains to be one of the most respected actresses today.
Stardom at a very young age has not been good for many but these child celebrities prove that it is possible to survive and prevail over unexpected popularity even at such a tender state.
Teresa is a researcher-writer who covers a wide range of topics in search of useful information.
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You ever wonder how celebrities always manage to look perfect everywhere from the red carpet to the big screen? Is it just good genes? Photoshop? A magic genie in their handbags? Possibly, but the main reason is simple: they eat right and exercise. Believe it or not, healthy foods can be just as delicious as the McDonald’s drive-thru, but with half the fat and twice the nutrients. For some delicious, budget-friendly, celebrity-style recipes, check out the following quick and easy meals.
Breakfast by Ashley Tisdale: Chive and Cheese Omelet
2 eggs
2 tbsp. goat cheese
1/2 tsp. minced chives
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 grapefruit
1 slice of whole-wheat toast
1 tbsp. raspberry preserves
A dash of salt and pepper
Whisk together 2 eggs, goat cheese and chives, adding salt and pepper to taste. Heat the olive oil in a small pan on medium-high heat. Pour the mixture into the pan and cook until omelet sets. Serve with grapefruit and raspberry preserves spread on toast. Continue reading »
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A regular girl may wonder just how different a celebrity closet may be different from hers and find out that the answer is a lot. A lot different not only because of the staggering amount of content but also in privileges and amenities that can she can only imagine for herself. A walk through a celebrity’s closet can be like walking through a dreamland of signature clothes, bags, shoes, accessories, and the token white dog as usually seen in lifestyle pictures of the rich and famous.
A quick check online will reveal just how privileged most celebrities are. Although there is much emphasis on women celebrities when it comes to this specific area of interest, many male celebrities have equally interesting wardrobe contents, specifically those who lead quite a colorful lifestyle. Those with rather conservative choices in clothes would tend to have many signature clothes hanging in their closets with very minimal differences in styles and designs.
It is quite a wonder why celebrities find it necessary to have 12 pairs of one shoe design or one dress design in varying colors. Everything seem to have something matching lying there somewhere from brand to color to style. And the one real point of envy here is the size of their closet which can be the size of a whole house for most people.
So what does a celebrity closet look like? If we are to base the answer on publicized pictures, it looks every inch like a shopper’s dreamland. It is a probably a picture of rigid organization where everything has its place and everything is in its place.
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Teresa is a researcher-writer who covers a wide range of topics in search of useful information.
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Celebrity homes seem to be natural magnets for burglary. Rich and famous people are thought to have something worth taking in spite of the risk of solid security. Some burglars run off with their loot unidentified and unscathed while others have to get physical with celebrities who choose to fight it out.
1. LL Cool J
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The burglar that entered actor-rapper LL Cool J’s home never thought he’d end up with a broken nose, jaw, and ribs. The burglar, Jonathan Kirby had to fight it out with the rapper after being discovered in the kitchen. The actor and his family were unharmed. When asked what prompted him to slug it out with the burglar, LL Cool J said he was simply committed to keeping his family safe. Kirby has a long record of thefts, drugs, and fights.
2. Steve Jobs
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Burglary is risky enough as it is but the risk of getting caught is far more real when one chooses to burglarize the house of Steve Jobs. Kariem McFarlin did not intentionally target Jobs but was happy enough to cart away many of the late Apple executive’s belongings including iPhones, iPads, Macs, iPods and Steve Job’s wallet containing his driver’s license and a single dollar. In the end, it was his use of one of the stolen devices that gave away his location.
3. P. Diddy
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Sean Combs aka P. Diddy’s mansion was burglarized apparently not to steal anything in particular. It would appear that Quamene Taylor simply wanted to experience P. Diddy’s life for about ten minutes. He was found by the house caretaker wearing P. Diddy’s clothes and enjoying the star’s booze and food apparently without showing any interest to anything else. The burglar was charged for trespassing and petty larceny.
4. Jon Bon Jovi
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Nicholas Tracy, the man who burglarized several residential homes in the area of Navesink River Road, including that of Jon Bon Jovi was found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison. It was reported that the burglar was able to run off with about $ 100,000.00 worth of jewelry from Bon Jovi’s home. Tracy was caught while committing another burglary in another house at the same area. Only part of the stolen property has been recovered.
5. Nicolas Cage
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Nicholas Cage got the surprise of his life when he found a strange naked man in his house. The burglar, Robert Furo Jr., was caught wearing only Cage’s jacket. The star calmly escorted the man out of his house. It is not clear whether his preference for the coat has anything to do with his listed occupation as a tailor. He probably knew what a quality jacket is when he sees one.
Part of a celebrity’s life is being exposed to the often unwelcome attention from people who have stranger intentions than professing their adulation. It would be interesting to know how to protect our home from burglaries through http://www.selecthomesecurity.com/.
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Celebrity homes often bring images of grandeur, excess, and wealth, if you must. The truth however, is that there are celebrities who are as conscious as any regular person in conserving energy especially in their homes. It is worth noting that the City of Los Angeles which houses most of the celebrity homes is credited to having the highest number of energy-efficient buildings. Now on with the celebrities…
1. Gisele Bundchen
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The 22,000 square-foot Brentwood Mansion of Supermodel Gisele Bundchen and husband, New England Patriots Star quarterback Tom Brady made headlines last year for being a showcase of energy-efficient green technology. Although the house has had its share of criticism for its huge size and estimated building cost of $ 20 million, Bundchen has pointed to its green features as defense including the use of sustainable building materials. solar energy, and rainwater recovery systems. Bundchen incidentally, is the goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme and helped launched the UN’s Year of Sustainable Energy for All.
2. Ed Begley Jr.
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Ed Begley Jr. opted for a green home makeover when they transferred from their 1,600 square- foot property to a 3,000 square-foot property which is merely a mile away. Begley has adopted the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Standards which is considered the highest possible rating for buildings that can be certified by the US Green Building Council. The standards include responsible site development, use of recycled and local materials, reduced water use, and the use of renewable energy utilities. Begley is known for his strong “”waste-nothing” belief.
3. Orlando Bloom
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Orlando Bloom has made his London home as green as possible by using solar roof panels, energy-efficient light bulbs, and recycled housing materials.
4. Daryl Hannah
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Daryl Hannah’s home in the Rocky Mountains made use of solar panels for generating electricity as well as providing heating. The over-all home design facilitates maximized use of sunshine. She keeps a biodiesel generator in times of emergencies. Water is provided by a spring and recycling is a daily practice.
5. Leonardo di Caprio
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Leonardo di Caprio owns green homes fitted with solar panels. He had aerators installed in the bathroom plus water-saving solutions. He is also into luxury electric cars.
There are still many celebrities who are starting to be conscious of energy efficiency in homes including Jay Leno, Julia Roberts, and Brad Pitt who has helped build low-cost sustainable homes in New Orleans.
Independent energy providers such as Ohio Gas companies provide useful tips for energy savings for people who wish to emulate these celebrities.
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Katrina is an avid follower of green-living celebrities.
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TV programming has progressed immensely in the last decade. What used to be a majority of shows that merely entertained people when they were stuck in the house without anything better to do has now transformed into a billion-dollar industry that has people setting up viewing schedules, even to the point of cancelling appointments to be able to watch their shows. Even when technology has allowed for recording shows as they are aired.
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Many couples have been living together for years without the benefit of marriage and seem to be happy with it. Hollywood has its own share of celebrity couples who have been together for years, had children, and stuck with each other in controversial times, and yet prefer not to make it official in terms of wedding vow. If they are so happy together, why do they choose to remain unmarried?
We hear many couples say that marriage seems to rob a relationship of excitement and passion because the word is connected to responsibilities. Some see marriage as a spoiler of relationships that are doing great since a written agreement tend to put too much stress on couples. The expectations that come with marriage usually succeed in making couples feel restricted and obligated. In the Hollywood atmosphere where much pressure is already exerted on celebrities to act and feel in a certain way, additional pressure may just be too much for most celebrity relationships.
Celebrity couples who decided not to tie the knot and yet remain together are many. Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham settled for a spiritual union and is still going strong after 25 or so years. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have been together for about 30 years but enjoy the idea of treating each other as girlfriend-boyfriend so no marriage will destroy such fun for them. Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts remain unmarried after seven years of being together and having two children although they say that they are not totally against the idea. Tina Turner and Erwin Bach have been together for almost thirty years but have remained unmarried which has led many to speculate that Tina will never remarry after her much-publicized traumatic marriage with Ike Turner.
These are just some of the many couples who refuse to take the next step and are perfectly happy with it.
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Not everyone who makes a name in Hollywood will be afforded the privilege of being considered as icons. With the great interest of the public with what celebrities wear, fashion has become part and parcel of Hollywood. Some celebrities manage to end up as fashion icons who continue to wield their fashion influence long after they have left the limelight.
What makes a fashion icon? A fashion icon must have established his or her own distinctive style that gets to be identified with him or her. These icons are usually able to start a trend instead of following one. Fashion icons are remembered in a good sense as opposed to fashion victims who are able to attract much attention but usually in a negative way.
Audrey Hepburn will always be remembered as the epitome of glamour both in the genre of Breakfast at Tiffany and her casual style of Capri pants and ballet shoes. Grace Kelly, the Hollywood actress turned princess, will always be identified with her classic sophistication befitting her stature. There is even a bag style named after her.
Marilyn Monroe has likewise inspired her own following for seductive dressing. Greta Garbo made structured outfits and hats fitting for everyday use. Marlene Dietrich was known for wearing men’s wear.
Male fashion icons in Hollywood are not wanting. Heading the list is Rudolph Valentino who was best remembered wearing his signature gaucho pants and wristwatches. Clark Gable epitomized sophisticated and gentlemanly wear. Who could ever forget the fashion styles of Elvis Presley and James Dean, who took the art of dressing to its flashy and boy-next-door look, respectively to new levels?
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The Hollywood Sign is an icon itself and is very much part of an industry that is largely known by the same name. It signifies hope for many aspiring artists and serves as a welcome sign into the glamorous movie world. It was never intended to serve the purpose which it has been serving for a long time until the present and was initially installed by a real estate development as an advertisement as Hollywood Land.
The sign was not designed for long-term use and was created only with the intention of having it stand for about 18 months. History decided that it will stand for many years to come. It has since been repaired after suffering extensive damage and deterioration through works of man and nature. Vandalism and natural reaction of elements necessitated a major restoration project for the famous sign.
The letters had to be replaced by steel for the intended permanent structure. A different personality donated for each letter including Terrence Donnelly, Giovanni Mazza, Les Kelley, Gene Autry, Hugh Hefner, Andy Williams, Warner Bros. Records, Alice Cooper for Groucho Marx, and Thomas Pooley for Matthew Williams. It is considered illegal to make alterations to the sign although there have been several instances when this was allowed.
The Hollywood Sign is considered a tourist attraction. It is guarded by a security system to discourage vandals and other pranksters. The sign was recently been spruced up by repainting to befit its status. At least 275 gallons of paint have been used up plus 110 gallons of primer to finish the project.
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