Articles tagged with ‘Mel B’
Elton’s Oscar Bash Raises Tons of Cash!
Posted on March 8th, 2010 at 7:58 am by Sean Borg
This year the event raised a staggering $3.9 Million for the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Presented by Chopard, Jo and Raffy Manoukian and Neuro Drinks, the EJAF Viewing Party continues to be the leading fundraiser on Oscar night in Hollywood.
The couple’s bash has become a staple for all those without an invite to the ceremony itself and this year’s guest list read like a ‘who’s who’ to the entertainment world’s biggest names, and one of the best parties thrown by the EJAF so far (still no goodie bag however, but you can’t have everything I suppose, eh David!)
I arrived with my trademark date, the stunning diamond beauty, Zeta Graff, and the evening began with a cocktail reception, dinner and viewing of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, followed by a very exciting live auction and a high voltage performance by the iconic Grace Jones.
“I’m so blown away this year, it’s fantastic,” Elton said. “It’s our stable fundraiser for the whole year, this is by far the most important, it gets us the most publicity and it raises the most money.
“It’s hard work because you have to walk around shaking hands with everyone but when we go home and it’s all finished we’ve met people and we’ve seen great entertainment close up.”
Drawing out quite a few of our favorite celebrities, Victoria Beckham and Heidi Klum were spotted looking as elegant as ever – even Victoria (who I often label Vic-bore-ria) was far from boring when she grabbed me and gave a big hug as she exited the ladies loos, “Sean!” she yelled… “How are you? I’m a bit drunk so no photos!” OK, so Posh is back in my good books!
Not far behind the beautiful models were “Glee” co-stars Lea Michele and Cory Monteith, followed by a brunette Hayden Panettiere.
Representing the Brits this year were the likes of recently engaged Simon Cowell who was glued to his foxy fiancé Mezhgan Hussainy all night, Mel B, fashion designer Julia Clancey, Amanda Holden, Michelle Collins, Katie Price, and Sharon and Kelly Osbourne who stopped to have her picture taken with me. Kelly was one of my favorites of the evening to be honest, beaming from cheek to cheek. She told me that she was feeling on top of the world, and who could blame her, you only have to look at the transformation she has undergone – quite unbelievable.
Nicole Richie made her way into the swanky party along with Kimora Lee, Christina Hendricks, Michelle Rodriguez and the very lovely Jennifer Hudson who also stopped to chat to me, Jennifer told me she happy when she heard Simon [Cowell] was engaged: “I am so happy he is finally settling down,” she told me.
Miley Cyrus also hit the party with Liam Hemsworth. Cyrus finally confirmed what we already knew, that Liam was her official boyfriend, and Miley told the press at the event, “I think we’re both deeper than normal people—what they think and how they feel. He’s very grateful for what he has, but he doesn’t let it go to his head. I’m like that too.” How sweet!
It was a long day! Fabulous food, lots of chocolates and wall-to-wall celebs… I could have stayed all night and kipped (slang word for slept) in the corner till morning, but thankfully sometime just after midnight I was rescued by dear friends, British actor Craig Young and Michael Di Girolamo who dragged me into their chauffeured limo!
What fun was had, my gorgeous ‘Graff’ date, my photo with Elton, Kelly Osborne’s super-slim waist, Posh and Price all smiles, Godiva chocolates, and nearly $4 mil’ raised for charity… Ah, now I can rest my weary head, it was a night well worth it, roll-on next year!
Solo Spice Sings Again!
Posted on March 7th, 2010 at 8:23 am by
CelebXS in the News of the World is reporting that former Spice Girl - Melanie Brown is back in the studio recording tracks for her upcoming solo album. The singer also revealed she is writing her own lyrics too, whoopdedoo!
Mel B told my pal Dan Wooton: “I was in the studio last week – I’ve only done a handful of tracks,”
She said: “I’m waiting to find a sound that I’m happy with but I’m writing all my own stuff. I’ve got a lot going on this year but I’m making time to be in the studio. I was in there till five in the morning. I always find at night, when you’ve put the kids to bed, you can get into your zone.”
Mel, who will be at Sir Elton John’s star studded Oscar bash tonight (as will I), added: “To do an album takes time and energy. You can’t have distractions going on.”
Scary also made clear it’s full steam ahead for the Spice Girls musical, currently being written by Mamma Mia mastermind Judy Craymer.
The last time I saw Mel we were hanging out together at Hyde Club in Hollywood, where I was creating a distraction for her so that she could have a sneaky cigarette behind hubby Stephen Belafonte‘s back.
Let’s hope Mel’s finally packed in her ciggy habit as she’ll need to save that voice for song!
Mel B (for “Burlesque”) Get’s Hot Spicy in Vegas!
Posted on April 4th, 2009 at 11:52 am by
Phoar, check these shots out! Mel B went from Scary to Steamy in an X-rated burlesque peepshow last night, and as you can see from these pics – which appeared in The Sun , she got in cracking shape to bare all.
The former Spice Girl cavorted on stage at the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Vegas in fishnet tights, a diamante studded thong and a sequinned bra– and proved she can shake her booty, showgirl style, with the best of ‘em…
Leed’s lass Mel is starring in a 3-month run of the kinky show, along with Kelly Monaco, a pal from her days on Dancing with the Stars, and the whole thing looks camp as Christmas – brilliant!
Looking good Mel. Darling, you are one hot mama!
Pictures: SPLASH
