"Here Doc, I Wanna Look Like THIS!"

Check out Melanie Griffith lunching at Cafe Med yesterday. She is morphing into a Muppet! She must bring in photos of her favourite Muppet, Janice, when she visits her plastic surgeon.

Mission accomplished. You can stop now. Please

Curiousity Takes This Cat For A Ride

source - dlisted

A Man That Gets What He Wants

The sexy beast that is Tom Ford is finally about to make his move into movies.

Colin Firth, Julianne Moore and Matthew Goode are set to star in "A Single Man," Ford's adaptation of a Christopher Isherwood novel.

Published in 1964, the novel centers on a gay man who, after the sudden death of his partner, is determined to persist in his usual routine, which is seen in the span of a single, ordinary day in southern California.

Firth is the gay man, an Englishman and professor who feels like an outsider in Los Angeles. Goode is the boyfriend who dies in a car accident and appears in flashbacks. Moore plays a friend of the professor.

Following a 10 year run at Gucci, Ford stepped down in 2004 following a failure to agree contract terms and in 2005 set up his own design line with up-market stores now in New York and Milan and planned for over a dozen locations including London, Los Angeles, and Dubai.

After leaving Gucci, Ford also signed on with Creative Artists Agency with the aim to slide into the director's chair.

source - reuters

PVR's Are Great For Me - Bad For TV Shows

The rumors about "Lipstick Jungle" are true: The NBC series starring Brooke Shields, Kim Raver and Lindsay Price as high-powered New York women has been cancelled.

Rain-soaked crew members on-location with the show today outside of NBC's "Today" show studios in Rockefeller Center confirmed the episode they are filming is the show's last.

NBC did not officially confirm the cancellation.

Today's shoot was taking place on the "Today" show set with scenes including Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, co-hosts of the morning show's fourth hour.

"Lipstick Jungle," based on a book by "Sex and the City" author Candace Bushnell, is averaging just 5.2 million viewers per episode this season, according to Nielsen. The series had recently been moved from its plum time slot Wednesdays at 10 p.m. to Friday night.

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Apparently this show is the #1 dvr / pvr 'd show in it's timeslot, but since we all fast forward the commercials, advertisers have dropped off. Don't they know us Mom's are busy, and we need to watch stuff when we finally sit down?! Pft. I'm going to miss Nico Reilly and her hottie 24 year old boyfriend, Kirby. He is the hotness.

source - NYPost

Divorced In A Jiffy

From Yahoo - Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie were granted a "quickie" divorce on the grounds of his unreasonable behaviour Friday, a month after announcing their eight-year marriage was over.

District Judge Caroline Reid pronounced the decree nisi at the High Court's Family Division in London during a hearing which lasted barely a minute with neither the couple nor their lawyers present.

The case -- Ciccone ML vs Ritchie GS -- was dealt with amid conflicting reports about how much of the US singer's fortune her film director husband would receive under an agreed settlement.

The Daily Mirror reported Friday that Ritchie had expressed relief at the speed of the divorce and stressed that access to the couple's children and not money was the biggest issue for him.

"Thank God," the paper quoted him as saying. "It was never about money -- never about her bloody art collection. I just wanted to settle it and move on... I didn't raise any objections at any stage until she insisted the children lived permanently in New York."

But the Evening Standard newspaper quoted an unnamed source close to Madonna as saying: "It's not true that Guy Ritchie hasn't received a penny from all this. I think that is fantasy land. It's certainly not nothing."

He is thought to be worth 30 million pounds (36 million euros, 45 million dollars) compared to Madonna's 300 million pound fortune.

The couple's two sons, Rocco, eight, and three-year-old David Banda -- whom they adopted in Malawi -- will split their time between Britain and the US under the terms of the divorce, reports said.

Madonna's 12-year-old daughter Lourdes, from a previous relationship with fitness trainer Carlos Leon, is set to live with her mother in the US.

At Friday's brief court hearing, a legal clerk read out a list of 17 couples including Madonna and Ritchie, after which judge Reid pronounced the decree.

A decree nisi is a provisional decree of divorce and must be followed by a decree absolute about six weeks later which legally dissolves the marriage and means that the couple are free to marry other people.

Afterwards, the court released a document in which Madonna stated that Ritchie's unreasonable behaviour was continuing and that they had not lived together at the same address for six months.

By agreeing to a "quickie" divorce, the couple avoided a high-profile, big money split like that of Beatles legend Paul McCartney and ex-model Heather Mills earlier this year.

Madonna, 50, is regarded as the world's highest-earning female singer -- Forbes.com put her at the top of its latest "cash queens of music" list with earnings of 72 million dollars between June 2006 and June 2007.

She and 40-year-old Ritchie announced in mid-October that they were to divorce, nearly eight years after they married in a lavish ceremony at a Scottish castle in December 2000 attended by stars including Gwyneth Paltrow and Sting.

Britain's Sun newspaper, which broke the story of their divorce last month, said Madonna thought he was lazy, tightfisted and preferred the pub to his family, while Ritchie allegedly thought she was a control freak obsessed with her Kabbalah faith.

The couple own several properties in Britain including a townhouse overlooking London's Regent's Park; Ashcombe House, an 18th century house and country estate in Wiltshire, southwest England and a stake in a London pub.

In the US, they own a palatial mansion in Beverly Hills, California, as well as apartments in New York.

Just Another Normal Hollywood Baby Name

Pete Wentz and new bride, Ashlee Simpson welcomed their son Bronx Mowgli Wentz who weighed in at 7 lbs., 11 oz., on Thursday night (November 20).

"Ashlee, Pete and baby Bronx are all healthy and happy, and thank everyone for their well wishes!"

The name just rolls of the tongue, don't it? I sure do hope Papa Joe wasn't there to catch the baby. Gross.

Oprah's Favourite NoThings

Oprah Winfrey's annual "Favorite Things" show (which airs Nov. 26) won't include her usual pricey gifts.

In light of the tight economy, the talk show host, 54, is instead giving away only affordable items.

"They're some of Oprah's favorite things, but this time there's a twist...they cost next to nothing!" says a statement released to Usmagazine.com by an Oprah Winfrey Show rep.

Audience members are also getting in on the act.

"On [Wednesday's] show, viewers reveal their creative ways to spend less over the holiday season. You'll meet a mom who shows us how to create a one-of-a-kind treasure that comes straight from the heart," the statement says. "Then, one family talks about their very own tradition that doesn’t cost a cent.

"You'll also hear some great ideas to make your holiday party memorable and affordable," reads the statement. "And, Oprah unveils a special gift that won’t cost you a thing! Find out how to have the thriftiest holidays ever."

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This is the one and only Oprah episode I can tolerate each year. You know they make the studio audience sign a waiver saying that they will completely lose their sh!t once the cameras are turned on OR ELSE they go home with an Oprah coffee mug. I tune in to see the ladies praise the Lord and thank you Jesus. I eat that stuff up. Tune in Wednesday or set those PVR's.

Yes lady, you are the reason I watch.

Happy Friday!

CLIP Of The Week

God I Love To See Celebs Caught In Spanx

Eva Longoria elegently dismounting her vehicle after arrived at her restaurant, Beso, in Los Angeles last night. When skinny bitches have to wear Spanx - it makes my life!


pics - celebutopia

He Said It

It's TomKat's second wedding anniversary today, so to celebrate, here's a classic quote from Tom Cruise when he first began jumping couches and kissing Katie Holmes. I hope you've all had your lunch.

"Sex is about the connection. Great sex is a by-product, for me, of a great relationship, where you have communication and it's an extension of that. Where it's just ... free. And that's how it should be. It's spectacular. If you're not in good communication with your partner, it sucks."

~ Tom Cruise

Elvis Costello With...

The Sundance Channel will launch the debut season of the new talk/performance series "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." The official site launched today where you can check out clips, photos and more info.

Check it out here - http://www.sundancechannel.com/spectacle

"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." fuses the best elements of talk and music television, inviting viewers to enjoy an in-depth conversation between host Costello and his guests, punctuated by rare musical performances by Costello, his guests and a wide variety of musicians.

Comprised of 13 one-hour episodes, "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." airs on Wednesday nights at 9:00pm et/pt and kicks off Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

The schedule for Season 1 of "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." is as follows:

Wednesday, December 3rd at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Sir Elton John

Wednesday, December 10th at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Lou Reed + Julian Schnabel"

Wednesday, December 17th at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Bill Clinton"

Wednesday, December 24th at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with James Taylor"

Wednesday, December 31st at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Tony Bennett"

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with The Police"

Wednesday, January 14th at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Rufus Wainwright

Wednesday, January 21st at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, John Mellencamp

Wednesday, January 28th at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Renée Fleming"

Wednesday, February 4th at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Herbie Hancock"

Wednesday, February 11th at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with She & Him, Jenny Lewis, Jakob Dylan"

Wednesday, February 18th at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Diana Krall"

Wednesday, February 25th at 9:00pm
"Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Smokey Robinson



Here's some vintage Elvis for you. Lip-syncing on Solid Gold in 1983.

Victoria's Secret Babes Flash Their Naughty Bits

35 of some of the hottest supermodels hit the runway for the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Fontainebleau Hotel last evening on Miami Beach.

Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima and Marisa Miller, along with Orlando Bloom's girl-of-the-moment, Miranda Kerr, and new mom Alessandra Ambrosio. (photos of the 5 just below)

"The theme of the show is a return to glamour," said company CEO Sharen Turney. "Victoria's Secret is about sexy and the new sexy is glamorous for this season."

According to AP reports, "The models showed 68 outfits, including the $5 million Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra worn by Lima and designed by jeweler Martin Katz. It is decorated with white and black diamonds and rubies, and will be for sale in the company's catalog."

pics - celebutopia

Someone Needs a GPS For Christmas

At her own request, Joan Collins helped with the weather report on The Early Show this week.

Can't find Miami on a map to save her life. * nervous giggle * Oblivious.
I wonder who helps her find her wigs in the morning?

I want some of what she's having. Joan Collins is on the good sh!t.

Happy Friday!

Madonna's Do's & Don't's

The Mail has learned that Madge has issued a list of demands that ex Guy Ritchie must meet while the children are with him in London.

A custody arrangement for the children remains a sticking point for the estranged couple, who were married for almost eight years.

Last week Guy, 40, hired a top lawyer in his battle with the 50-year-old over where their children should live.

The singer cannot take the children to live with her permanently in the US unless she either gets permission from Ritchie or an English court grants her leave.

A Whole Lotta Vaughn

You'll be seeing a ton of Vince Vaughn over the next month. He's promoting his latest film, Four Christmases with Reese Witherspoon. Here he is as Esquire Magazine's December coverboy. Issue now on stands.

Fergie Fattening Up

Fergie isn't pregnant. She's been fattening up for a movie role.

"I've actually gained 10 pounds!" she told reporters Monday. "No, really - for the film, Nine. Actually, 13 to be exact."

"I ate everything!" she continued. "Fish and chips. Everything fried - things I don't normally eat."

It must suck to eat stuff that actually tastes good, for a short while, only to go back to starving yourself again. As soon as we stop seeing Fergie smile, we'll know her dieting has begun. Probably tomorrow. Though being engaged to, and sleeping with, Josh Duhamel, would sure put a smile on my face.

source

This One and Only Time, I'm Liking The Donald

Donald Trump has been housing Jennifer Hudson and some of her relatives at the Trump International Hotel & Tower free of charge.

"She's a great girl. And we're protecting them well," Trump told PEOPLE at a benefit honoring Australia director Baz Luhrman at the Museum of Modern Art Monday night. "They are very safe."

Hudson has been seeking refuge at the Trump holding since her mother, brother and nephew were murdered in Chicago on Oct. 24.

It's nice to hear of Donald helping someone other than himself for a change.

Happy Friday!

She Said It

"I don't like to walk around wearing no make-up with my hair rolled on top of my head on my days off. I think my husband would be a bit bummed out if I did. It's nice to feel like you're wooing the other person a bit, as once it degenerates into wearing yesterday's sweatpants and farting on the sofa, you lose a bit of the spice. You've got to keep up the seduction phase - it's fun."

~ Kate Beckinsale

making the rest of us
in our sweats look bad.

He Said It

"My kids up and running solidly on their own
with a decent amount of spiritual and mental health.
Today, in this world, I think that's alot to wish for."

~ Mark Ruffalo
when asked what would be the ultimate score

source - InStyle

Kate Winslet Heats Up Vanity Fair

Kate Winslet is the hotness on and in the December issue of Vanity Fair.

Don't Let The Door Hit Ya On The Way Out

See ya!

Lisa Rinna States The Obvious

“We all know everyone does it!” Lisa, 45, tells In Touch. “We go on Jenny Craig and do all these things to change ourselves, so why can’t we get a little filler?” But while a little is one thing, Lisa admits she recently overdid it. “I saw a picture of myself and thought, ‘Uh-oh,’” admits Lisa, after getting too much Juvéderm. “You have to be careful. I’m a perfect example of that!” “There are many things you can do to make yourself look better.”

Um like maybe.... a mirror, some good moisturizer and a really high sunscreen? Oh and leopard print. Stay away from the leopard print. I swear it ages you at least 7 years. Purrrrr.

I can't believe it took a photo to snap her out of it. Well ok, maybe I can. Sometimes it can take a photo to knock that phony, yet often content, sense of self we women can sometimes get. Damn cameras are mean.

CLIP Of The Week

Daddy Duty

Ben Affleck picking up his daughter, Violet, from preschool this morning.

Cameron Likes To Puff

And puff.

Seems Cameron Diaz pissed off a few party-goer's this Halloween. Someone needs to learn how to share.

From today's Page Six -

At Drew Barrymore's Halloween party, Diaz was "outside smoking the whole time" along with many of the other guests, our spy said. "But when a couple people asked if she had a cigarette, she always said no. It was so rude."

Sunday In Soho

New parents and newly married, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are still smiling. The happy couple were snapped while strolling through Soho this weekend with daughter, Honor.

VOTE NO To Prop 8 - I Would If I Could

California voters will vote on Proposition 8 on November 4, which is a measure to eliminate marriage rights from same-sex couples. Actors and musicians speak out against the measure, and urge you to use your voice too. Artists include Kathy Griffin, D. Woods, Paul James, Val Emmich, Golden Brooks, Marisa Lauren, Karina Smirnoff, Kate French, Cameron Goodman, and Ryan Eggold.

How Sad It Is

Just a day before the election, Sen. Barack Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has died following a bout with cancer, Obama and his sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, said Monday.

She was 86.

"She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility," their statement said.

"She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring. Our debt to her is beyond measure."

Obama and Soetoro-Ng asked that donations be made for the search for a cure for cancer in lieu of flowers. A small private ceremony will be held "at a later date."

Dunham passed away peacefully at her home shortly before midnight Sunday night (5 a.m. ET)

"She's the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life," he said in his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. "She poured everything she had into me. And although she can no longer travel, I know that she's watching tonight, and that tonight is her night as well."

source - cnn.com