Dancing in the Isles (at Ralphs) with Sasha Farber!
Posted on May 11th, 2012 at 3:07 pm by SBGLA
As someone who used to attend the opening of an envelope in Tinseltown, these days I am far more low-key than I ever was.
Still, that doesn’t stop one from running in to the odd showbizzer every now and then…
Take yesterday for example, there I was minding my own business, head down, scruffy and sweaty from the gym, doing a bit of daily shopping at rock ‘n’ roll Ralphs on Sunset boulevard, when I hear my name being called out.
I turned around, and low and behold, there was Dancing with the Stars trouper Sasha Farber and his beautiful British girlfriend (and fellow troupe member) Emma Slater standing right before me…
Only in Hollywood do things like this ever seem to happen!
Aussie reared Farber joined the pro troupe at DWTS U.S last season. Before that the Russian-born champ had won the Australian Youth Latin Championships and danced at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney before signing on as a ‘pro’ on Dancing With the Stars: Australia.
Sasha and I met late last year when we were both guests on a radio show here in Los Angeles, and I hadn’t seen him since, though I have been keeping up on his impressive moves, weekly on DWTS.
While standing in the isle at Ralphs, the three of us exchange a bit of light conversation about the show, and how it’s all going for both of them, and I pointed out how I felt that Sasha’s fancy footwork certainly gave Disney star Roshon Fegan a popularity boost last Monday.
Fegan and partner Chelsie Hightower did the trio dance and brought in Farber for a matador-themed Paso Doble. Their Score? A cool 27 points out of 30, giving Roshon and Chelsie the second highest leaderboard total of the night, and it was all down to ‘our’ Sash’ and his clever choreography!
Bashful Sash’ thanked me for my kind comments, and with that, I said my goodbyes to the lovely couple and snuck my sweet tooth off to the doughnut section, only to bump into the pair once again in the same part of the store…see, even fit dancers can’t resist a cake!
Los Angeles is truly is one of those types of places that you just never know who, or what is around the corner…
To find out more about Sasha Farber visit SashaFarber.com or watch the videos below.
Rihanna’s Boobylicious Birthday Gift For Adele!
Posted on May 9th, 2012 at 2:28 pm by Nick Crew
Lately, Adele has much to celebrate; her album 21 outsold Michael Jackson’s Thriller in the UK and became the fifth biggest selling album in the country’s history.
Not forgetting her phenomenal SIX Grammy award-win back in February. So, what does one buy a No.1 singing sensation for her birthday?
I know, how about a birthday cake in the shape of a big pair of boobs! That is just what Adele’s celeb pal Rihanna had specially made for her 24th birthday last weekend. Hard to believe Adele is only 24!
Rihanna had the designer boobylicious cake kitted out in leopard print bra (pictured) sent to Adele’s North London home with a cheeky message attached, which the U.S singing star later tweeted, it read; “Happy Birthday to my lover, Adele,” followed by a topless snap of RiRi covering the iced breasts with her hands.
Adele celebrated her special day with a good old fashion London knees-up with her close friends and boyfriend Simon Konecki where the guests we’re ordered to bring a box of wine… How makeshift!
You really cant take London out of a girl can you. Happy belated birthday wishes Adele!
Katherine Jenkins to Dance Another Day (And Party Another Night!)
Posted on May 9th, 2012 at 1:20 pm by SBGLA
A wardrobe malfunction and the threat of elimination didn’t stop Opera singing star, Katherine Jenkins go from wiggling to giggling the night away at a Dancing with the Stars after party at Planet Dailies in Hollywood.
With her super-taut body wrapped in a stunning purple satin gown, Jenkins showed no signs of disappointment even though her popularity on the show appears to be on the wane.
Known to U.S audiences as the “Welsh wiggler”, Jenkins and her dance collaborate Mark Ballas were the first couple this week in jeopardy of being eliminated.
Over the past eight weeks, the sexy blonde was the clear favorite to win DWTS, for so long it seemed a foregone conclusion, but no longer is she in pole position.
Jenkins revealed how rattled she was by the setback she suffered while dancing the Cha-Cha on Monday night’s show. Her trousers were supposed to be removed during the routine, but one leg was stuck. However, she managed to free herself eventually by kicking the trouser leg off, making it all look like it was part of the act.
When asked what happened, Katherine told us: “It was a disaster. It was wrapped around my foot and underneath my foot, when the guys ripped my outfit off I thought it had gone smoothly, I look down and half the trouser leg’s still there. I might have looked like I was in control but underneath I was screaming.”
She added, “I just thought, I’m going to fall, I just had to carry on. We think it was sabotaged (laughs).”
Well, regardless of her week of mishaps, I still reckon the Welsh-wiggler is in with a big chance of scooping the coveted DWTS Mirror Ball prize. Good luck to her!
Is This Lindsay’s Dick…? Actor’s Screen-test Leaked On Twitter!
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 9:14 pm by SBGLA
As the media hounds wait with baited breath as to who will be announced to play Richard Burton opposite Lindsay Lohan, much speculation is surrounding British actor, Craig Robert Young.
As rumors swirl, the word is that Young has already caught the eye of casting directors for the upcoming Lifetime original - Liz & Dick: A Love Story.
However, I’m told the debate is that Lifetime want to cast a name in the role and the producers want to cast and unknown.
Last week I revealed a bunch of names on Lohan’s personal wish list, and one of them just happens to be Craig Robert Young.
Mysteriously, today, a video which show’s the actor as Richard Burton was leaked on Twitter, it shows Young as Burton in what looks like an actual screen-test for the film. I must say its convincing stuff!
One thing is for sure; whoever lands the coveted role of Burton is heading for a helluva lot of attention… Lindsay’s “comeback” is sure to grab more than a few headlines!
Amanda De Cadenet Takes The Conversation To NYC…
Posted on May 7th, 2012 at 3:30 am by SBGLA
British TV host Amanda De Cadenet was in New York City last night rubbing shoulders with actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
The pair was all smiles, as they appeared side-by-side at a launch party for Amanda’s new U.S talk show The Conversation, held at DVF Studio.
Last month I reported, how Amanda celebrated with some of her other A-list friends like the show’s executive producer, actress Demi Moore and Rachel Zoe at another kick-off party in LA.
This time around, Gwyneth was on hand to help her “friend” De Cadenet, drum up some attention for the popular Lifetime interview series.
Gwyneth told the press on arrival: “Amanda and I are old friends. We met probably like in 1993 and stayed in touch.” She added: “In the last 10 years, we became really close friends.”
Los Angeles based De Cadenet says she doesn’t have a dream guest for the show, ”There are so many amazing women in the world. I’m excited!” She says.
And the sexy blonde isn’t just interviewing her famous friends either. She said: “Less than 50% were my friends. I’d just met Zoe Saldana the day before. And Diane (von Furstenberg) and I had just met.”
Other guests at the event hosted by fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg, included Diane Kruger, Rashida Jones and Malin Akerman.
Catch The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet Thursday nights at 11 p.m. EST on Lifetime TV.
New Trailer For ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Starring Andrew Garfield
Posted on May 3rd, 2012 at 10:27 pm by SBGLA
Marvel has just released a new trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man here fans get a (more than sizable) glimpse at what is in store for Peter Parker.
In the reboot, Parker played by British actor Andrew Garfield looks to understand his parent’s disappearance.
The film follows Peter as he discovers a briefcase that belonged to his father, which leads him to his dad’s old pal, Dr. Connors (a.k.a. the Lizard).
The new clip features extended fight scenes between our hero and the Lizard, played by Rhys Ifans, along with a few monstrous action sequences involving crumbling skyscrapers.
The Amazing Spider-Man, starring Emma Stone, Martin Sheen and Sally Field, hits theaters on July 3.
Look at the trailer below…
Istan-Bond… Action Man Daniel Craig On Set in Turkey!
Posted on May 2nd, 2012 at 5:49 pm by SBGLA
Hottie Daniel Craig looked suave, sophisticated and rather serious on the set of the latest Bond installment - Skyfall, currently filming in Istanbul, Turkey.
Kitted out in an ever-so “Bond” fitted grey flannel suit and tie, the British star brought chaos to the local town’s center while shooting his daredevil stunt-scenes.
Earlier in the day however, the actor was all smiles as he took time out of his busy shooting schedule for a little stroll around a Turkish market with his wifey – actress Rachel Weisz (inset pic) who joined him on set.
At a press call for Skyfall last Sunday, Daniel told reporters, “[Director Sam Mendes and I] had a four-year break to concentrate on getting this one as good as possible. We’ve just tried to make the best movie we can.”
He added. “We’re both huge Bond Fans, it’s the 50th anniversary this year and that’s a little pressure but a nice pressure to have.”
The new flick also starring Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Berenice Marlohe and Ola Rapace, is set for release November 9, and fans will get to see Bond’s loyalty to M played by Dame Judi Dench on the rocks as her past comes back for a visit. But in true 007 style, Bond is there to destroy any harm by using his recognizable stealth!
I for one cannot WAIT to see this film!
Which Brit Will Play Lindsay’s Dick? Search For Burton is On…
Posted on May 1st, 2012 at 10:54 pm by SBGLA
When the news of Lindsay Lohan landing the coveted role of Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming Lifetime original reached my ever-so cynical ears, my reaction was ‘oh no…no, surely not!’
But the teleflick was given the greenlight, and Liz & Dick: A Love Story, is currently in pre-production, with Lohan as its star… So many great actresses lost out to Lohan… C’est la vie!
The storyline will focus on the tumultuous relationship between Liz and two-time husband Richard Burton.
No word as yet, on whom the producers are considering for the role of ‘Dick’, but it would appear the big search is on… Though I’m guessing that decision might already be made, and Lifetime bosses are just letting the whole ‘Lohan-as-Liz’ brouhaha calm down before making their big announcement.
However, according to my sources, Lindsay has allegedly created her own little wish list – a bunch of British A-listers and a few unknowns, most of which I would imagine are well out of her reach, but here goes on few names currently in the frame to play opposite her.
First up is Superman: Man of Steel star Henry Cavill, who I am sure is a big no-no, since he is currently dangling from some high wire in a bright red cape and probably too pricey for cable anyway, but apparently he is ‘high-up’ on Lindsay’s list.
Next is Craig Robert Young, Young, an ex-90′s popstar who recently featured in episodes of NCIS: Los Angeles and Hawaii Five-0 is a relative unknown, though under his belt he does have an award-worthy film – Return to the Hiding Place being released later this year.
Another is old Obi-Wan Kenobi himself…yup Star Wars actor, Ewan McGregor. Lindsay reckons the force is strong in this one. Keep dreaming love…you don’t have a hope in hell of booking McGregor for this film!
Finally, and one of her favorites, I’m told, is Gerard Butler. Out of the whole bunch, Butler at least, is one who seems to have much in common with Lindsay, that is, if we bring the word ‘rehab’ into the equation. He too has had his own share of public troubles of late, some which might even mirror that of the late Richard Burton himself. In my opinion, Butler’s career is in much need of a boost; however sharing the screen opposite Lindsay Lohan is probably not the answer.
Other names being thrown around Tinseltown are Across the Universe star, Jim Sturgess and Oliver Jackson-Cohen, from the new John Cusack film The Raven.
So, as casting directors scurry to find the ultimate actor worthy of portraying Welsh born Burton, I can only hope whoever their final choice is, it is someone who will at least compliment Lindsay Lohan’s only barely passable acting skills. Er, sorry Lindz!
