Paul MacCartney needs... love

Rumors have been flying since British tabloids the Sunday Mirror and Sunday Telegraph published reports that Paul McCartney, is poised to marry Nancy Shevell. He began dating her a little over a year ago in the midst of his messy $50 million divorce.

A McCartney rep has denied the wedding gossip. It was a cozy Route 66 drive across the U.S. last summer that sealed his relationship with Nancy.

While Groucho Marx noted that love flies out the door when money flies innuendo, unlike the case with Heather Mills, no one's going to be able to hurl any gold-digger dirt at the late-fortysomething Nancy Shevell.

Shevell's life story can be best summed up with her own theme song: "Keep On Truckin.'"

She has spent the last 25 years working for her father's New Jersey-based New England Motor Freight Company. Back in the 1980sthis company was investigated by the federal government for possible ties to organized crime, but never officially put on trial. Shevell has since 2001 been a member of the board of New York State's Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This position she was appointed to by former New York Governor George Pataki, who to appoint Shevell's former and newly divorced husband, Republican lawyer Robert Blakeman, to a high transportation-related position with the state.

If Shevell needs a wedding dress, she'll need look no further than her future stepdaughter, Stella McCartney. The 2nd-oldest child of Paul, Stella is a successful fashion designer, and has made high-profile wedding gowns for a number of celebs, including Madonna and Scarlett Johannson...

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Travolta is a victim of extortion in the Bahamas

Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater, an attorney from Grand Bahama, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 22/09. She was charged with abetment to extort and conspiracy to extort and released Friday, Jan. 24/09 on $40,000 bail, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police Loretta Mackey.

Travolta filed a complaint of attempted extortion but they did not reveal what the allegations involved. Travolta and his wife Kelly returned home tioto Florida with the ashes of their 16-year-old son.

Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames said that Lightbourne — the ambulance driver — was detained after police issued an alert that he was wanted for attempted extortion, was "considered dangerous and should be approached with caution."

A member of the Bahamas parliament and an ex-tourism minister — Wilchcombe was arrested Friday Jan. 24/09 in connection with the complaint, questioned by police and released "pending further investigations."

Wilchcombe said he was a friend of Travolta, and was with the actor shortly after his son died...

George Clooney will be shooting scenes this week

The network recently ordered up another three episodes of its stalwart Thursday-night drama, raising hopes that Clooney for a guest spot was one of the reasons for the extension. George Clooney will be shooting scenes this week for an upcoming episode of the hit medical series (which is in its 15th and final season on NBC.)

The Oscar winner last appeared on ER for an uncredited minute in 2000 to help tie up the storyline for Julianna Margulies's departing character (Nurse Carol Hathaway) who had twin daughters with Clooney's Dr. Doug Ross. Despite Noah Wyle's past assurance that Clooney former costar would return, schedule permitting.

BEVERLY HILLS Nominees

BEVERLY HILLS:

Film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" led Academy Awards contenders Thursday, Jan 21 with 13 nominations. Among them best picture and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson, and a directing slot for David Fincher.Other best-picture nominees're "Milk," "The Reader", "Frost/Nixon," and "Slumdog Millionaire." "Slumdog Millionaire" lived up to its theme, coming in 2nd with 10 nominations, including a directing spot for Danny Boyle and 2 of the 3 song slots. Heath Ledger had a supporting-actor nomination for "The Dark Knight" on the one-year anniversary of his death from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. The Batman blockbuster was shut out for other top categories as the best picture and director.

Kate Winslet won 2 Golden Globes, best dramatic actress for "Revolutionary Road" and supporting actress for "The Reader." She was nominated for lead actress at the Oscars for "The Reader" and shut out for "Revolutionary Road." Pitt and Angelina will be going to the Oscars as nominees. Angelina Jolie had a best-actress nomination for the missing-child drama "Changeling." Actors sneaked in, among lead-actor nominee Richard Jenkins for "The Visitor," best-actress contender Melissa Leo for "Frozen River" and supporting-actor pick Michael Shannon for "Revolutionary Road." Winslet reunited with Leonardo DiCaprio for "Revolutionary Road". He was shut out for a nomination on that film. Other best-actress nominees were Anne Hathaway for "Rachel Getting Married" and Meryl Streep for "Doubt." In the best-actor category were Sean Penn, "Milk"; Frank Langella, "Frost/Nixon"; and Mickey Rourke, "The Wrestler." Other acting people included Sally Hawkins for "Happy-Go-Lucky", Clint Eastwood for "Gran Torino," and Kristin Scott Thomas for "I've Loved You So Long."

The Dark Knight" had 8 nominations.

2008's worst movies and more

Mike Myers.

The Love Guru

Jessica Alba

Ben Kingsley

The number of nominations for "Love Guru" was given what a personal project it was for Myers, who starred and co-wrote and produced the movie and the lousiest stuff Hollywood dredged up the previous year.

The other worst-picture contenders: " Disaster Movie " and " Meet the Spartans ," Hollywood spoofs that shared a nomination for a "badly beaten dead horse of a concept".

The fright flick " The Happening "; Paris Hilton 's romantic comedy bomb "The Hottie & the Nottie"; and the fantasy "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale ."

Paris Hilton had three nominations. Worst actress and worst screen couple alongside her co-stars in "The Hottie & the Nottie," and worst supporting actress for " Repo! The Genetic Opera ."

Eddie Murphy , is worst actor, supporting actor and supporting actress last year for roles in "Norbit ," has 2 nominations, as worst actor and screen couple alongside himself for dual roles in his comedy dud "Meet Dave."

With Kingsley, Oscar winner Al Pacino had a worst-actor nomination for his crime thrillers "88 Minutes" and " Righteous Kill."

Cameron Diaz picked up 2 Razzie nominations for the romance " What Happens in Vegas ," as worst actress & screen couple alongside co-star Ashton Kutcher.

The stars of the remake "The Women " - Debra Messing, Eva Mendes, Annette Bening, Jada Pinkett Smith and Meg Ryan - shared a worst-actress nomination. Alba, Diaz and Paris in the worst-actress category was Kate Hudson for "My Best Friend's Girl " and "Fool's Gold."

Worst-actor nominees were Mark Wahlberg for "The Happening" and " Max Payne" and Larry the Cable Guy for "Witless Protection."

Akon said he doesn't know... his age

Akon has a birth certificate, but he says his age is still a mystery... And he'd rather keep it that way.

He said that all it's going to do is depress him. He doesn't want to know he's getting older. Then he'll start to think about getting checkups and insurance. He doesn't want that.

Numerous reports have put his age between 25 to 35 years old. In 2006, he was 25. But now, he claims his birth certificate shows he was born on April 16, 1977, which would make him 31.

Some have accused Akon of trying to push back his age. Akon was born in the United States of America but spent his early life in Senegal (his family is from there).

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Paris Hilton - Pink Period, Jan 2009, Hollywood

Paris Hilton arrives at the Arcade Boutique in W. Hollywood at late-night.

Lindsey Lohan this week, Jan 2009

The two (Lindsay Lohan moved out of Samantha Ronson) were spotted together on Tuesday night (Jan 15). Because Lindsay failed to register her new address, she nearly violated the terms of her DUI probation.

Tarnishing the Name

There's a burden that comes with being the child of a celebrity. If your parent is considered one of the most influential musical figures ever, then you're pretty much doomed right out of the gate. Living in a shadow... If your dad's a famous welder, then You can make it through with your ego intact. If your dad is known as the forefather of rock 'n' roll, then you're best off becoming a welder.

There are a few musical progeny who have managed to forge their own path. Jakob Dylan, Zak Starkey, and Harper Simon... They have burnished their family legacies with music consistent with their fine rock genes. Zak Starkey signs autographs, like his dad, who famously announced last year he was done with fan requests.

Others're dragging the family name through the mud. They long to reach the creative and popular heights. They are only destined for mediocrity...

LISA MARIE PRESLEY: Daughter of Elvis Presley

LISA MARIE PRESLEY's got her daddy's lip curl, but that's about it. The Presley's daughter made 2 attempts to prove her vocal prowess: 2003's "To Whom It May Concern" and 2005's "Now What." Lisa Marie stopped making records and became a mom to twins last year. She's a better mother than she was a singer.

NICOLE RICHIE: Daughter of Lionel Richie

The only thing Nicole hasn't done to not embarrass her dad is make an album. Although it would be hard to record something more embarrassing than "Dancing on the Ceiling..."

films this weekend

Clint Eastwood's critically acclaimed grumpy-old-man-in-a-changing-world drama "Gran Torino" opened in wide release last weekend, making nearly $30 million and taking the #1 spot at the box office. It trounced all other newcomers including "Bride Wars" & the horror film "The Unborn".

Another: Brooklyn rapper Biggie Smalls' life story, "Notorious" opens Friday, as does the family film "Hotel for Dogs", the terror tale "My Bloody Valentine 3-D", and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop." a comedy starring Kevin James. "Defence," starring 007 himself, Daniel Craig, expands to theaters all over....

Terminator is... back?

It's a safe bet A Schwarzenegger hasn't said hasta la vista to Hollywood yet.

While McG refused to confirm the news at a press gaggle in New York Monday to hype his upcoming Terminator Salvation, the helmer all but invited speculation that the Covernator will be back for one more go-round as the titular cyborg. At least in cameo form.

Asked by producer Dan Lin about what surprises are in store for moviegoers, McG said with a wink and a nod: "I can't talk about it. I can't talk about the governor of California."

Since winning 2003's recall election, Schwarzenegger has spent more time busting budgets than heads. His last official feature film appearance came in 2004's Around the World in 80 Days opposite Jackie Chan, and his last appearance as the T-800 in 2003's Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.

Terminator Salvation stars Christian Bale as the all-grown-up John Connor, leading the human resistance against Skynet and its cyborg army.

Seeking to get media types psyched about his sequel (and assuage fan fears that his movie wouldn't live up to James Cameron's classics), McG offered a sneak peek of some key scenes in what he hopes is the launchpad for a second Terminator trilogy.

McG powwowed with the King of the World, who offfered tips on staying true to the mythology and characters Cameron created back in 1984: "He sort of nodded and said, 'Look I reserve the right to like it or not like it.'. . .I said 'fair enough. . .I want the film to speak for itself at all times.' He nodded and we shook hands." McG is set to show Cameron a rough cut in two weeks.

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"Slumdog Millionaire" success - GOLDEN GLOBES

"Slumdog Millionaire" is not an average Oscar contender. It's not about World War II survivors or tragically flawed geniuses.

It doesn't star Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet, or Meryl Streep.

"Slumdog" has no big-name actors, a miniscule budget, and a good chunk of the flick was shot in Hindi.

With the film racking up 4 awards at Golden Globes, and taking 5 trophies at last Critics' Choice Awards, "Slumdog Millionaire" has become an unlikely front-runner for Oscar gold. Why has this movie, which as late as last spring looked like it might be released straight to DVD, become such a huge hit with both critics and audiences?...

NeoPopRealism Starz Art Competition online

NeoPopRealism Starz Art Competition

1st NeoPopRealism Starz Art Competition online will be announcing (on January 30/09) its winners. Juror: Nadia Russ.

On the left:
Artwork by artist Frederique Krzis Lorent (Loos, France), "Sauge",
Oil/Canvas.

"..."Sauge" is the great representation of woman's nature. Frederique Krzis Lorent has remarkable sense of style, and she uses this wonderful quality in her compositions, picturing glamour and gentle beauty..." said Nadia Russ.

Artists Participants (USA, France, Ireland, Romania, Denmark, Czech Republic, Canada, Holland, Australia, U.K., India, Sweden, Slovakia):

1. Abraham Michael Dayan (Paris, France)

2. Joshua Daniel McGrane (Chicago, IL, USA)

3. Simon Kavanagh (Denmark)

4. Frederique Krzis Lorent (Loos, France)

5. Grigory Gurevich (New Jersey, USA)

6. Arlene Wright-Correll (Munfordville, KY, USA)

7. Paolo Scalera (Dublin, Ireland)

8. Sheridan Furrer (Denver, CO, USA)

9. Filip Mihail (Bucharest, Romania)

10. Petra Timurova (Czech Republic)

11. Mel Smother (Brooklyn, NY, USA)

12. Melinda Russek (Lehigh Acres, FLA, USA)

13. Daniel McCormack (Accord, New York, USA)

14. Lauren Fisher (Albuquerque, NM, USA)

15. Monte Wright (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada)

16. Laura Modahl (Concord, MA, USA)

17. Don.K. Ryan (La Jolla, CA, USA)

18. Hans Mertens (Roermond, Holland)

19. Joel Armstrong (Siloam Spring, AR, USA)

20. Colin David Hill (San Francisco, CA, USA)

21. Michael Ide (Tooele, UT, USA)

22. Michael Bellon (Levens, France)

23. Carmen Melton (Anderson, SC, USA)

24. Jean C. Dominique (W. Orange, New Jersey, USA)

25. Lily Morris (Boston, MA, USA)

26. Paul Davies (Suffolk, U.K.)

27. Scott Hawxhurt (Belmar, New Jersey, USA)

28. Noel Luis (Malmo, Skane, Sweden)

29. Hanna O'Dell (Washington D.C., USA)

30. John Alcock (Pakenham, Victoria, Australia)

31. R. Gopakumar (Kerala, India)

32. Milan Kuzica (Prague, Czech Republic)

33. Joseph Sobel (Marquette, Michigan, USA)

34. Alison Dawn Blydenburgh (Palm Coast, FL, USA)

35. Viliam Sulik (Nitra, Slovakia, Europe)

36. Claudette Losier (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)

37. Steve Agius (Victoria, Australia)

38. Zox (Santa Monica, California, USA)

39. Carrie Gessler (Los Angeles, CA, USA)

http://neopoprealismstarz.com

GOLDEN GLOBS AWARD-WORST DRESSED

Miley Cyrus [AKA HANNAH MONTANA] missed the mark in HER age-inappropriate Marchesa mess and hair extensions.

Best Actor winner Mickey Rourke shoked a repulsive getup with a dirty head of hair, a truly tacky wallet chain, and a sequined scarf.

Renee Zellweger paired her shoulderless Carolina Herrera organza bib with a mermaid skirt and unsightly updo.

Academy Awards' website - Oscar

The newly revamped Web site of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, officially launching Tuesday - Oscars.org.

It's for almost anyone with an interest in movies, depending on the level of interest, there's something there for everybody. The site is more than an extensive homage to the Academy Awards. Visitors can learn about the academy's vast film and script archives. Both open to the public. They can discover educational programs for young filmmakers, glimpse artwork from upcoming academy exhibitions: Fellini's sketches are on view now. Visitors can there meet the people who vote on the Oscars via video.

There's also a link to YouTube page and a chance to receive automated Oscar trivia questions.

The Academy Awards is the wonderful phenomenon. That's the reasons the organization embarked on an eight-month effort to overhaul its site. The group aims to spread the word about its year-round events that encourage appreciation of movies and the people who make them..

BAHAMAS - DEATH OF J. TRAVOLTA

In the Bahamas an official with a funeral home (Glen Campbell is assistant director of the funeral home) says that Jett Travolta's death certificate says he was killed by a "seizure."

Glen tells that the body is in "great condition" and shows no sign of head trauma. Authorities performed an autopsy Monday, January 5th, but didn't release the results. G. Campbell said that the certificate was based on the autopsy findings, and gave no information on the cause of death beyond the word "seizure."

Jett Travolta's body is ready for burial in Ocala, Florida.

Oprah and lies...

The dominoes fell after Herman Rosentblat, who had been telling a little story about meeting his wife at the fence of Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany... for 12 years, recanted his story. After a New Republic article raised their questions, publisher Berkley Books canceled his memoir. Another publisher offered refunds for "Angel Girl", inspired by Rosenblat's tale. (By the way, Berkley Books already fooled twice by other authors.)
His hoax had amazed Oprah... Hollywood, which always changes the truth, is going on with a film project that based on the well-meant but discredited tale...

Where Are They Now????????????

Where Are They Now????
Where Have All The Shakers Gone?:
The funny thing that many of the people who are now keeping a low profile are doing so in order to keep their own sanity.

Cole is raising a child, having suffered through a difficult divorce and (www.PaulaCole.com), is working through things at her own pace. She continues to make music. She's better with things than when she was younger. Part of this has to do with receiving royalty checks that enable her to focus on the better things in life. Because those musicians who are still cleaning windows for a living are much more bitter.

Tayler Dayne took off 15 years. She's showing up on country programming. What else should no longer super young blonde singers do? Taylor judged some shows. You can find her at www.TaylorDayne.com.

Lou Bega (Mambo #5): David LuBega is a one hit wonder with his re-write of the Prez Prado hit "Mambo #5." It was a hit nearly ten years ago. And since then, Bega has released several albums to lesser interest. The "Conchita" from 2005 was a hit, but there's no chart action. He also covered "Just A Gigolo" which was a bigger hit for David Lee Roth back when he was running low on ideas. He has a website at www.LouBega.com that list concerts that happened in 2007.

Stars resolutions - 2009

Happy New Year! Check out celebs' New Year resolutions:

BRITNEY SPEARS:
"I should stop biting my nails!"

EVA LONGORIA PARKER
"To give up meat."

FERGIE
"It's always the same: to work out more and eat healthier. I'm trying to go organic, eat more raw."

ASHLEE SIMPSON
"All my focus is on my son. Every day, being a better mom and learning with him. It's an incredible experience."

SPENCER PRATT
"To stop eating pizza every day. "

CARMEN ELECTRA
"To have more fun!"
(Image from PhotoTabloid.Ru )

JAMIE FOXX:
"I'm looking for the right woman."

STEPHANIE PRATT:
"I'm making my boyfriend quit smoking. I'm lazy - that's all I'm doing!"

COOLIO
"No bills in '09. Live off other people. Nah, I'm just kidding."

JULIE BOWEN:
"To have a healthy baby."

KANYE WEST:
"My resolution is to be as nice as possible to the press."

JENNIFER MORRISON:
"To learn Spanish faster. I started doing the Rosetta Stone."

AISHA TYLER:
"To be happier!"

BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN:
"It seems to be to stop smoking every year."

KATHY GRIFFIN:
"To eat more carbs!"

KIM KARDASHIAN:
"Probably just to continue last year, which was to get in shape and stop eating sweets."

CAMERON DIAZ:
"I have always had the same New Year resolutions: to stop smoking, to start wearing a bra and to stop shopping."

DAVID ARCHULETA:
"I would like to learn more about the music and business that I have gotten into. I would like to get more involved in the writing side of music, and also I'm learning more things about performing and meeting a lot of new people that I can learn from."

BAHAMAS, TRAVOLTA'S SON IS DEAD

Jihn Travolta's son, died in the Bahamas after falling ill and hitting his head. It happened in the Bahamas, at the family's vacation home. A house caretaker found Jett, 16, in a bathroom Friday morning, unconscious. He was taken by ambulance to a Freeport hospital. There he was pronounced dead. The teenager had a history of seizures. Police said they are planning an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Police spokeswoman, Loretta Mackey, said that Jett hit his head on the bathtub.

Jett was the oldest child of Travolta and actress KELLY PRESTON (his wife), who also have an 8-year-old daughter. The family had been vacationing at their home in the Old Bahama Bay resort communitY.

Brian Kelly and P. Diddy...

The UC football players in FLA for the Orange Bowl should enjoy their stay in the luxurious Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. But they’re probably not going to be there much longer.

Hip-hop artist Sean - P. Diddy - Combs is decided to have a New Year’s Eve party there on Wednesday night

UC coach Brian Kelly is leaning toward moving his players to another hotel on the night before the Orange Bowl.

Kelly said that it’s too much of a distraction. They have secured another hotel. If things go the way he has seen them go in that hotel after 12 o’clock, they’ll be in another hotel on New Year’s Eve.

The strobe lights and sirens, topless women and unbelievable volumes of alcohol.... Why Kelly would be worried?..