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New Spider-Man Trailer Shows Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy Having a Snog!

SBGLA — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:12:44 +0000

A new preview for the rebooted Spider-Man movie, The Amazing Spider-Man, premiered recently and the trailer offers fans a more indicative illustration of what to expect from the upcoming superhero flick.

The promotional clip reveals several dark action scenes and gives viewers a closer look at British star Andrew Garfield as the web-slinger and rising ingénue Emma Stone as his love interest, Gwen Stacy.

Some details of the story are also unveiled including the premise that Peter Parker is living with both his Aunt May, portrayed by Sally Field, and Uncle Ben, played by Martin Sheen. Welsh actor Rhys Ifans shows off his sinister talents as Dr. Curt Connors, a suspicious scientist and former acquaintance of Peter’s dead father.

The trailer effectively promotes the entrails of a solid superhero saga, but does not necessarily demonstrate a film that lives up to the title’s declaration of “amazing.”

The Amazing Spider-Man is expected to sling into cinemas on July 4, 2012.

Check out the trailer!

Leilani Dowding’s Secret Dates with Hollywood Actor Stephen Dorff!

SBGLA — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:13:40 +0000

I guess after seeing these pics, love might still be a little tough for VH1 contestant George French…

Hottie, French (inset pic) won the heart of former Miss Great Britain, Leilani Dowding on the hit show Tough Love Miami and since then it had all appeared to be quite hunky-dory between them… So what happened?

Well, my spies inform me that Dowding has since been spotted on numerous nights out with Hollywood star, Stephen Dorff.

I’m told Dorff had gone to great lengths to woo Leilani, taking her on several dates in the first week that included dinner at Nobu in Malibu two nights later.

On Golden Globes weekend, Dorff dined Dowding at the swanky romantic hotspot Mercato Di Vetro in West Hollywood, followed by the two of them partying the night away with the likes of Leonardo De Caprio at the trendy Trousdale club…

Since then, the couple has rarely been apart. Insiders have informed me that the relationship is often a little tempestuous and the pair loves a good BBM row! Still that kind of passion can often spark love I reckon…

And here’s the proof, at Leilani’s birthday party at SUR Lounge last week, Dorff turned up with a stunning array of birthday gifts for the model… It must be love…there’s nothing like a few expensive presents to win over a ladies heart… and the good news? Apparently, the couple is still going strong, so good luck to them!

Pictures: SPLASH NEWS

David Beckham Says “Three Close friends Are Enough!”

Nick Crew — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:24:35 +0000

He is adored by millions of people the world over. He lives the lifestyle of a celebrity and has over £125 million in the bank, but David Beckham has revealed that putting the fame and the wealth aside, he only has three friends.

Can we get an AHHHHH for Becks?

The footballing superstar said that over the years his circle of ‘good friends’ has slowly got smaller and smaller and now is just down to a trio of ‘really good friends’.

In a recent interview with the U.S edition of Men’s Health magazine David said that these three friends along with his wife and their four children are enough to keep him content, “I’ve got my wife. I’ve got my four kids, I’ve got my parents, grandparents still and three really good friends. It’s all you need. I’d rather have three really good friends than 20 good friends.”

The 36-year-old kept the identities of the three friends throughout the interview hidden, which leaves us guessing exactly who they might be. His former Manchester United teammate, Gary Neville was his best man at his wedding. Could he be one?

Becks has also been spotted a number of times being chummy with Princes William and Harry. David and Victoria were guests at the Royal wedding last year. So, could the Princes be the other two?

David also is known to be on very good terms with Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise. The two live very close to one another in Los Angeles, and Tom is frequently spotted watching Becks playing for the LA Galaxy.

We could spend forever guessing, however my money is on Chef Gordon Ramsey being at least one of the other two…

Kate Beckinsale, Emily Blunt and Colin Firth Attend Stephen Merchant’s Hello Ladies!

SBGLA — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:58:48 +0000

The Brits were out in force last night to support funnyman Stephen Merchant (right inset pic) as he brought his hit comedy show, Hello Ladies to Hollywood,

It was also date night for attendees, actresses Kate Beckinsale and Emily Blunt who both had their American hubbies Len Wiseman and John Krasinki in tow.

Actor Colin Firth completed the star-studded gathering, playing third wheel as he walked into the Beverly Hills’ Coronet Theatre with Emily and John.

‘Hello Ladies’ is about Merchant’s lack of success with the women, despite his many awards and critical acclaim. His reasons, according to Merchant include his tightfistedness and his pedantry, and because of his gawky and lanky 6ft 7 inch frame, and, as with his BBC2 sitcom Life’s Too Short, he delivers plenty of funny and very physical material from his unusually ginormous stature.

Some of his battle-of-the-sexes gags wear thin at times; as does his routine on the glibness of text message speak.

However, a finale in which he re-enacts an old GCSE drama play on issues of prejudice is a showstopper, using his unsubtle teenage self as a license to be gleefully un-PC. This hints of a far more mischievous Merchant lying just around the corner… So Hollywood, watch out!

Merchant, known for his collaborations with funnyman Ricky Gervais, who hosted the Golden Globes last Sunday, spoke about the difference between English and American audiences.

Earlier this week he told the Los Angeles Times, “In England, the audience can be quite surly at times,’

‘You can walk on and you get the feeling that they are sitting with their arms crossed sort of, “Yeah, listen. It was raining, we had to park the car, so this better be funny mate.”

He added, “American audiences just seemed much more enthusiastic. like ‘Yay! It’s great, it’ll be fun! Let’s enjoy.”

I give ‘Hello Ladies’ 5 stars and a BIG thumbs up, well done to Merchant, for managing to slap us full-force in the mush with this incredibly original piece of comedy… Go see it!

Tickets available at Ticket Master

Peaches Geldof’s First Look Baby Bump Pics!

Nick Crew — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:38:31 +0000

As mother-to-be, Peaches Geldof proudly showed off her baby bump for the first time since breaking the news about her pregnancy, she revealed she had yet more news to tell us… Not only is she expecting a boy but also the child is expected to be born on her late mother Paula Yates‘ birthday, April 24th.

Peaches was only 11-years-old when writer and broadcaster Yates died of a heroin overdose in September of 2000. Now 22, she said: “I feel like it’s a little wink from my mum, her way of sending a message to let me know that she’s watching over me and my baby.”

Peaches also added that her father, Sir Bob Geldof was ‘overwhelmed and emotional’ when she told him that she was pregnant. However, she did confess that she kept it a secret from him and everyone else for almost five months!

Speaking about her father’s reaction, the model and Showtime presenter told Hello magazine; “Oh my God, he was so happy, especially as I’m having a boy. The poor man’s been surrounded by women up till now.”

She also mentioned how Sir Bob had given fiancé Tom Cohen, the seal of approval, and said out of all her boyfriends, Tom was his favorite.

Always a good thing to be on your father-in-laws good side, especially if your father-in-law is Bob Geldof!

“He told us we must never break up; that we must make our child happy, get married and be together forever.” The world has been listening to Bob for decades, so I am sure Peaches and Tom will too, we wish the couple all the best!

British Actor Jared Harris Celebrated the Golden Globes Silverspoon Style!

SBGLA — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:26:57 +0000

Awards season was in full swing in Hollywood last week, and where there are awards shows, there are parties…

Screen International and the Silverspoon Lifestyle Group recently sponsored one such star-studded pre-Golden Globes party at the Silverspoon venue on Sunset Boulevard to honor the prestigious awards ceremony and award nominees on Friday, January 13th.

The most Notable guest of the evening included Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows star Jared Harris who arrived with his longtime girlfriend Allegra Riggio (pictured), actress Adria Tennor from the Golden Globe winning film The Artist, Jessica Parker Kennedy from the movie 50/50. And one very ‘showbiz’ moment was when I spotted Burlesque director, Steven Antin chatting to Glee’s Damian McGinty (inset) and lead actor Liam McIntyre from the hit series Spartacus.

Nigel Day, the US Editor of Screen International, and Levon Minosian, the founder and CEO of Silverspoon Lifestyle Group, were also on hand at the event. The lively crowd enjoyed delicious appetizers provided by Romanov Restaurant, washed down with cocktails, and champagne as they sang and danced the night away to music provided by DJ Emma Ford.

A glamorous night to remember!

Diamonds Are Simon’s Best Friend. Zeta Graff Canoodles with Cowell…

SBGLA — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:10:39 +0000

Simon Cowell added a touch of sparkle to his sunshine break in the Caribbean yesterday, in the shape of Greek jewelry designer Zeta Graff.

The X Factor boss, 52, enjoyed a cozy laugh and a joke with the 39-year-old Los Angeles based owner of luxury brand ZG Jewelry, aboard a 30 million pound yacht off the island of St Barts.

Graff and Cowell spent a few hours sunbathing on the deck lounging around on a cream leather sofa, drinking iced mineral water as they covered themselves in tanning lotion.

They set tongues a-wagging when they would occasionally lean up close to one another whispering in each others ears, suggesting there was a little more going on than ‘just friends’.

One close source said: “Simon has known Zeta for many years and the pair have remained in touch, they are very close.”

Another source added: “Zeta fits in really well with his gang and she makes him laugh. They have a real giggle together.”

Joining them on board the luxury Slipstream yacht was Cowell’s ex-girlfriend Sinitta, Lauren Silverman and her husband Andrew Silverman.

Zeta, who starred in The Fifth Element – has a 19-year-old son Laurence with diamond heir husband Francois Graff, whom she divorced in 2003 and won a £10m settlement in the split.

She has been linked to a host of Hollywood stars since, including Paris Hilton’s ex-boyfriend Paris Latsis and actor Val Kilmer.

The holiday continues…

Peaches Geldof is Pregnant!

SBGLA — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:11:43 +0000

Socialite and part-time model Peaches Geldof has announced that she and fiancé Thomas Cohen are expecting their first child together.

The 22-year-old, who has been married once before to musician Max Drummey, got engagement to Cohen last month, after the pair had been dating for a year.

In a statement issued today, Peaches’ spokeswoman, who broke the news confirmed: “Peaches Geldof and her fiancé Thomas Cohen are delighted to announce that Peaches is pregnant with their first child.

“Peaches is utterly thrilled and they have the full support of both of their families who are equally excited for the baby’s arrival.”

Peaches, has grown up in the media spotlight has carved out a niche presenting a number of youth TV programmes including Peaches Geldof: Teenage Mind and A Beginner’s Guide To Islam.

Her father is musician Bob Geldof, while her mother, Big Breakfast presenter Paula Yates, died from an accidental heroin overdose in 2000, at the age of 40.

I hope that this will see the end of young Geldof’s wild-child partying ways…For now at least!