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Looks like "If you let the stress get the best of you, you have no chance," Brooke Burke tells People about competing on the dancing competition. 5 helpful hints include: don't look scared, don't fight with your partner, don't piss off me and Tom Bergeron, don't forget to eat, accept constructive criticism from the judges. Click here for the FULL details.
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And the franchises--they continue! This time with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. We hedged a little before determining whether or not to run with this, but now we figure--why not? The cast of this new chapter in Real Housewives history is set to include Camille Grammer (ex-wife of Kelsey Grammer) and aunts of super-celeb Paris Hilton as per People.com's TVWatch. Other castmates include: Adrienne Maloof, Kim Richards, Kyle Richards,Lisa Vanderpump, and Taylor Armstrong. Want the details on these ladies? Click here for the full story.
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The September 2010 issue of Vogue features Halle Berry on the cover. After a three year silence, the Academy Award Winning Actress opens up to writer Jonathan Van Meter about being a mom to two year old Nahla, and her breakup with Nahla's father, Gabriel Aubry. Berry was photographed for the magazine by Mario Testino.
Highlights from the article: The actress discusses her first interview in three years, her thoughts on appearing on the September Issue cover, the Oscar "curse", her appreciation of the female body, and her relationship and breakup with Gabriel Aubry.
In regards to being on the cover she shares what that means for a woman of color and what that means in the fashion world, what that means in pop culture--there was no way I could say "No, I'm not going to be on the cover of the biggest issue of the year."
In regards to her relationship and breakup with Gabriel Aubry, "it's just that you realize you are not meant to go the distance with everybody," she says, "We are meant to bring this amazing little person into the world. And I think that's why we came together. And because of that, we are going to be together forever, all three of us. We are family until we are not here anymore."
The issue hits newsstands on August 24th.
*photos courtesy of Mario Testino/Vogue
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Monday, August 9th JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater captured everyone’s attention and support after heroically (and criminally) cursing at an incompliant passenger and sliding from the plane’s exit hatch, beer in hand. With a massive fan base, Slater has become the number one celebrity to score an interview with.
Assuming Mr. Slater is free to speak, bearing in mind a pending trial, he still enjoys his 15 minutes of fame. CEO Mickey Richardson and his team at Bookmaker.com one of the leading sportsbooks, has calculated the odds on who will be the first late night host to sit down with the ‘hero’, whenever he is free to speak at length on his "incident"
What late night show will be the first to interview Steve Slater?
LARRY KING LIVE +200 33%
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART +250 28%
LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN +300 25%
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO +350 22%
THE COLBERT REPORT +450 18%
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON +500 16%
[The +/- Indicates the Return on the Wager. The percentage is the likelihood that response will occur. For Example: Betting on the candidate least likely to win would earn the most amount of money, should that happen.]
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It's no secret that some of the city's most influential socials are much like the rest of us--multi-taskers! However, it's a welcome change when they leap beyond the proverbial fashion mag and go for something sassier. Enter Dylan Lauren. Ms. Lauren was recently welcomed this past Saturday, July 17th, as Contributing Editor to SELF Magazine at Montauk's Surf Lodge. The chic hotspot, offered patrons a full evening--rosé wine, sunset, and a concert by Donovan. Overcrowding almost led to brother Andrew Lauren barely getting a spot for his safari style Landrover. Yet and still, he made it in to celebrate sister Dylan's new SELF Magazine column as "candy curator" for the 7 million healthy readers who, as she said to party host and Editor-in-Chief Lucy Danziger, should "treat themselves right to the treat of the month." (see photo at left of Lucy Danziger and Dylan Lauren second from right)
VIP guests*** enjoyed small bags of colorful chocolate covered sunflower seeds--Ms. Lauren's first monthly reader recommendation. Curious as to her thoughts on beauty? Here's a tip directly from Dylan Lauren: wear Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder #3 with yellow, orange, or lime for a great sun-kissed glow.
***-The Satorialist Blogger Scott Schuman, Photographer Garance Dore, Gigi Stone, Self VP/Publisher Laura McEwen, SELF Entertainment Director Laura Brounstein, and of course Ms. Lauren's personal friends
*photos courtesy of Daisy Johnson/Patrick McMullan
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By now you've heard, Kelsey Grammer and Camille, his wife of 13 years, are getting a divorce, and like so many who’ve eschewed Kanye West's advice, there was no prenuptial agreement. This could be costly for Grammer, who was the highest paid actor on television during Frasier's 11 year run, making $1.6 million an episode towards the end. Grammer is requesting that some of his earnings be declared separate property, but that will only cover the first four years of the show, leaving the last seven years up for a 50/50 spilt. Interestingly, Camille is Kelsey’s third wife, so given his history, why didn't he know better?
Of the 10 celebrity couples, TheFrisky.com found that only one of them that didn’t sign prenup isn’t divorced yet! Click here to see them all--at TheFrisky.com
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Mel Gibson is no stranger to controversy, but his latest scandal could permanently damage his movie career. The actor once known for box office hits such as Braveheart, Passion of the Christ and Lethal Weapon has now become much more infamous for his off-screen behavior. Many industry insiders speculate that the actor’s reputation will not recover from the release of three (and counting) audio tapes of the Academy Award winner spewing racial slurs and disturbing threats against his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. Check out nationwide opinions on today's hottest pop culture topic via Predicto.com and for specifics on the LATEST Mel Gibson polls Click here
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Each August, Vogue profiles spectacular women at every age from their 20s to their 80s—for their annual Age issue. This year is about transformation: A new career? A new love? A new direction? Why not?
All three women were photographed for the magazine by Annie Lebovitz.
*Vogue Cover photograph by Mario Testino
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For the second year, BRIDES Magazine has invited fashionistas and amateur designers alike to create America’s most beautiful wedding gown. Contestants were asked to submit a sketch of a wedding dress that illustrates this year’s “cutting-edge classic” theme. They've received hundreds of entries, and their editors have narrowed it down to 25 semi-finalists.
Now they are asking for America’s help to pick the best. Visit www.operationdreamdress.com to vote for your favorite design. The winning designer will receive $10,000, see their design on the cover of BRIDES Magazine, and have their gown produced and sold nationwide by David’s Bridal!
Voting begins Wednesday, July 14th and is open through Wednesday, July 21st. Click here for all details, and to vote.
Christian McKenzie is an Editor, Journalist and Film Producer based in New York and London. She has worked with IMG Fashion, Future Proof Productions, Acolyte Films, and Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation. For more information, visit ChristianMcKenzie.com
A life-long New Yorker currently residing in Maine, Richard has employed his writing and artistic talents in a wide variety of professions and projects. He presently does music promotion for underground artists, is a tireless community activist/organizer who has worked on several high-profile political and civil rights campaigns, and is also himself a musician who has performed in numerous bands, done some studio session work, and currently makes instructional guitar and bass playing videos.
George T. Wilson aka Georgeo is the owner of a small boutique PR agency Mangeo Public Relations Group which caters to a select group of clientele who are a brand or on thier way to becoming one. He has been involved in the entertainment field for a number of years and first got his start in the industry as a dancer/ choreographer of his own production company. With his passion for life he is inspired to greatness by walking in his destiny without apology .
New York based Lifestyle Consultant Peggie Walker is on a quest! As Executive Editor of this very blog (The Quest for "it") Peggie has recently re-ignited her longtime passions in the areas of inter-generational beauty, fashion, lifestyle and culture. Look for articles that reflect her quest as well as that of others. Some things borrowed, some things new some things old....here's wishing ALL your dreams come true.
The Quest for "it "welcomes our first official Guest Blogger on film, Sharon Abella. Sharon is a true girl about town reporting on Film premieres from the red carpet to the after parties. Coverage for 2007 includes: The Kite Runner, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street etc.
Check Sharon out in the Film Category of this blog--NOW!
