Women’s Clothing and Weddings… As Holmes and Watson Return!
Posted on July 13th, 2011 at 5:51 pm by
In the upcoming Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, we see Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law reunited as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, in what the famed Baker Street detective describes as being the ‘single, most important’ case of his career.
Fans will not be disappointed as they get to see the dynamic duo shooting baddies, surviving explosions, getting married and even dressing up in, um…woman’s clothing…”I agree, it’s not my best disguise” Holmes tells Watson, “But I had to make do”… Er, not so elementary Holmes!
The pair are then embroiled in a series of nail-biting encounters as they attempt outwit the most notorious criminal mastermind – the ominous Professor Moriarty, played by Jared Harris.
Not to mention the stunning presence of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo actress, a virtually unrecognizable Noomi Rapace as the gypsy Sim, who reads Holmes his tarot cards, warning him: “The cards can illuminate your future. I have a feeling you’re in danger.”
An insider revealed: “Moriarty is Holmes’s intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective.”
After raking in $524 million worldwide during its holiday season run nearly two years ago – according to Box Office Mojo, it didn’t take a master detective to figure out that there would be a sequel.
Best of all, from what I can tell in the high-octane trailer directed by Guy Ritchie, the same wit and style that audiences loved so much in the first installment has carried over into this film, which is sure to put as many bums on seats when it opens in theaters on December 16.
I can’t wait… Deerstalkers and tobacco pipes at the ready!
Ex Wild Child Emma Ridley ‘Slapped’ with a Restraining Order!
Posted on July 12th, 2011 at 12:38 pm by Nick Crew
Matters are going from bad to worse for Emma Ridley, in a recent interview the ex-wild child had described her estranged ‘third’ husband David Tyler as a ‘wonderful dad’ and their separation ’amicable’, but now it’s clear a very different picture of the couple’s life is emerging in the latest chapter of her bitter divorce.
Now Ridley, once a fixture from the age of 13 on the Eighties London club scene with pals like Amanda de Cadenet and Tamara Beckwith, has been served a [TRO] temporary restraining order by Tyler, and will appear at the San Fernando Valley Courthouse on Wednesday to fight claims that she ‘slapped’ him in the face during a bust-up where police had to be called.
And if that wasn’t enough, poor Emma is already fighting off Tyler’s claim for half of her Goddess Fitness Dance business.
The Disney child star that dropped out of the Royal Ballet School after going off the rails, now 39, served divorce papers on unemployed builder, Tyler, a little over a year ago, but he is still refusing to sign them, claiming that he had helped create the now thriving dance studios.
They married in 1999 and have two children together, Elim and Isis, and as their troubled marriage unraveled, Emma reinvented herself as a fitness guru. Her business comprises two branches in the suburbs of LA.
For legal reasons Emma cannot discuss the divorce. But a close friend says she finds the latest turn of events ‘degrading’ and ‘cannot believe David could stoop so low.’
The friend tells me: “It’s all-out war between Emma and David. I feel sorry for the children.”
Sarah Tilley, a Facebook ‘fan’ of Emma’s wrote on her wall today showing concern for her situation and said: ‘Oh my god I hope you are OK Emma, your ex-husband sounds like a real b**st**d… I just read this in the Daily Mail this morning. Sending you kisses, from your number 1 fan, Sarah xxx.’
Emma’s mild response was: ‘Not low at all- living standing in truth and not in an unloving marriage.’
Victoria Beckham Gives Birth to Harper Seven!
Posted on July 11th, 2011 at 6:03 am by Nick Crew
So the day we’ve all been waiting for has finally come… The birth of David and Victoria’s baby daughter, Harper Seven Beckham.
David Beckham announced the news on his Facebook page early yesterday morning saying; “I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham. She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA.”
The football superstar also said that Victoria and baby Harper are doing really well and “her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister”…aww brings a smile and tears of joy to the eye doesn’t it.
We’ve had months of speculation of the name of the child, from Atlantis through to Justine Beiber Beckham but the Golden couple landed on the name Harper Seven…
So, where does a name like ‘Harper Seven’ come from? I hear you ask. Well, a close friend of the couple said: “Harper is an old English name something Victoria has always liked. Seven is a very lucky happy number and the baby was born just after 7am, in the seventh month.”
That maybe the case but I also suspect that the Seven part is to do with David’s legendary shirt number when he played for Manchester United and England.
This is the couple’s fourth child, a spokesperson said: “David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter. Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.”
As you’d expect, messages for congratulation to the Beckhams have been flooding in from everywhere. “Harper Seven” has even been a top 5 worldwide trending topic on twitter since the news broke… Straight into the media deep end for this one then, but we all knew it would be!
Tweets from friends and former spice girls, Mel B and Emma Bunton were ones of the first to congratulate. A pregnant Mel B wrote; ‘Congrats!!! Yipeee another spice baby is born, damn it wish it was me this AM cos I feel like I’m about to POP!’
While Emma, who also has recently given birth, wrote; ‘Big kiss to @victoriabeckham can’t wait to meet your gorgeous little girl!’
There’s even been a Royal interest in the birth as Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, wished their close friends good luck for the arrival when they was in town last week…Who knows, maybe it’ll be their turn next???
I’d like to send my own congratulations to the lovely couple too. Its fantastic news and I wish the whole family the best of luck.
Scandal-Struck Red Top News of the World Glamorized on the Big Screen Already!?
Posted on July 8th, 2011 at 1:36 pm by
Firstly I would like to start by saying how sad I am for the many friends I have at The News of the World that were unfortunately, by association, struck by scandal themselves yesterday. Wishing you all the very best in the future!
One film that media mogul Rupert Murdoch won’t be funding over at Fox Searchlight (I am sure) is the one currently in its ‘early stages’ about the fallen ill-fated red top, which sadly closes its doors this Sunday leaving at least 200 staff jobless.
Word has winged its way to me that a well-known production company in London has hired a bunch of top screenwriters to start work on a screenplay immediately. This is sure to raise a few eyebrows in Wapping!
I’m told that secret talks held today had top producers throwing out names such as The Last King of Scotland actors James Mcavoy and Gillian Anderson to play the scandal-struck newspaper’s former editor Andy Coulson and News International CEO Rebekah Brooks (née Wade) and Tom Wilkinson to play Murdoch. I’ve also heard Timothy Spall is on their wish list to play the portly former News of the World royal editor, Clive Goodman.
A close source revealed, “Though in its very early stages, I can confirm that first drafts are being written as we speak and it’s a race as to who will get there first as I’m sure there are others working on scripts too.”
The insider added, “Much of this story still needs to unfold, the real drama is only just beginning with the arrests of Andy Couslon and Clive Goodman today. That’s the stuff we feel that people want to see. This is a huge story that even involves the British Prime Minister, David Cameron…it’s perfect for the big screen!”
Even several former News of the World staffers, (I’m told) have been approached to participate and, according to sources, are keen to assist the writers with getting the script as accurate as possible.
Though I am not convinced by some of the casting choices so far, this is obviously an explosive tale indeed. 168 years of news down the toilet within days… making this scandal the stuff of hit movies!
Watch this space for more updates and inside scoop on the proposed film’s progress… Oh, and if you feel the need to call me for more info on this story just don’t leave a message, one never knows who might be listening in!
A Sneak Peak of Meryl Streep as ‘Iron Lady’ Maggie Thatcher…
Posted on July 7th, 2011 at 8:14 am by
It’s only fair that with Brit’s Henry Cavill, Christian Bale and Andrew Garfield (to name only a few) playing American superhero icons Superman, Batman, and Spiderman, it seems only natural for it to play out the other way around.
When I first heard that Meryl Streep had taken on the task to immortalize Margaret Thatcher on the silver screen in a new biopic, I wasn’t convinced by this one at all, my first reaction being, “No, Meryl, NO!”
Yes, the wonders of Hollywood’s top make-up departments had Streep looking the part in publicity stills, but then anyone can do that with a wig and a few pearls. But could Streep actually pull off playing such a remarkable and historic figure such as Maggie Thatcher?
After seeing this little sneak of the trailer released yesterday, however, I was pleasantly surprised, thinking Streep might just do it justice!
Oscar-winner, Streep, 62, has previously said of playing Mrs. Thatcher: “The prospect of exploring the swathe cut through history by this remarkable woman is a daunting and exciting challenge.”
Adding, “I am trying to approach the role with as much zeal, fervour and attention to detail as the real Lady Thatcher possesses — I can only hope my stamina will begin to approach her own!”
The movie hits cinemas January 6, 2012 and co-stars Jim Broadbent as Maggie’s hubby, Denis Thatcher, and Richard E. Grant as former Defense Minister Michael Heseltine.
Looking back at Meryl’s previous films, it is difficult to find one I didn’t like, so I hope this isn’t the first of its kind.
Check out the clip below and see what you think.
Hugh Laurie Becomes Hugh L’Oreal!
Posted on July 6th, 2011 at 8:00 am by
Playing the grumpy Dr. House has made Hugh Laurie one of the highest-paid actors on TV, and he is about to get another big pay check from L’Oreal Paris. Laurie recently agreed to become an ambassador for L’Oreal Paris Men Expert products alongside Hollywood stars Gerard Butler and Patrick Dempsey.
Speaking about taking on this seemingly-shallow role for a cosmetic company, Laurie said: “At first I thought it was a mistake, but then I realised that L’Oreal wasn’t looking for models but for people with strong personalities, who are worth it…and who aren’t afraid to proclaim that using cosmetics can be a very masculine decision after all.”
Now Hugh can list cosmetics spokesperson on his resumé, which also includes comedian and musician. He’s a man of many talents. Apparently you can teach an old ‘Doc’ new tricks.
Has ‘Adrenaline Junkie’ Jack Osbourne Piled on a Few Pounds?!
Posted on July 5th, 2011 at 6:05 am by Nick Crew
Since we last saw him in the public eye, it would appear Jack Osbourne is either cautious when it comes to being out in the scorching sunshine and covers up for safety, OR young Jack is no longer an Adrenaline Junkie and back on the junk food… thus feels the need to cover up his apparent weight gain!
I’m going to take a wild stab in the dark and put my money on the latter!
The 25-year-old kept his black t-shirt on for the entire duration spent down on Malibu Beach last weekend as temperatures reached as high as 35 degrees.
Our Jack wasn’t alone on the beach though; he was spotted with an attractive – young mystery lady, who funnily enough chose not to cover up, but to wear a sexy two-piece bikini for all to see.
Which makes me wonder, if Jack was so into protecting himself from the sun you’d think he’d make sure others would follow suit too… This blatantly backs up the fact that Jack has piled on a few pounds… (Oh dear)!
This is quite a turn up for the books however, as Jack had been so into keeping up a fitness regime throughout his ‘Adrenaline Junkie’ period, which included a daily five-mile run and six-hour training sessions per-day…
Mr. Osbourne seemed incredible happy in himself while he embarked on dangerous trails around the world as part of the show, so I’m pretty sure it wont be too long before he gets back into fitness mode and loses the t-shirt and what horrors might be lurking under it again soon. We hope!
Potter Star Admits He’s off the Sauce… Daniel Radcliffe Says Bye-Bye to Boozin’!
Posted on July 4th, 2011 at 4:14 pm by Nick Crew
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part II is one of the most eagerly awaited film finales of our generation and now with it within weeks of hitting our screens, its biggest star, Daniel Radcliffe, has revealed that he has been in a long battle with alcohol.
The 22-year-old actor told GQ magazine he hasn’t had a drop of alcohol since August 2010 after realizing he had a problem and had become too dependent on alcohol.
He said: “I became so reliant on alcohol to enjoy stuff. There were a few years there when I was just so enamored with the idea of living some sort of famous person’s lifestyle that really isn’t suited to me.”
Radcliffe also revealed to GQ that his relationship suffered considerably in his “alcohol years” but said that life with his girlfriend has become much easier since becoming tee-total: “I’m actually enjoying the fact I can have a relationship with my girlfriend where I’m really pleasant and I’m not f*****g up totally all the time.”
The British star added, “As much as I would love to be a person that goes to parties and has a couple of drinks and has a nice time, that doesn’t work for me. There’s no shame in enjoying the quiet life. And that’s been the realization of the past few years for me’…
So good to hear, Mr Radcliffe… Alcohol, fast cars and a rock-and-roll lifestyle is not the way to spend your hard-earned cash, but at least you had a little taste of the high life, and even if Charlie Sheen calls it ‘winning’, I’d say that type of lifestyle is far more suited to the losers…
You made a wise choice Daniel… Good on you!
