Archive for January, 2012

Pop star loyalty is the one of the quickest and fiercest battles being fought globally for market share in America. No one knows how to keep her fans underneath her reign with marketing quite like Britney Spears. On her website, the singer has just launched a new app, to give her fans updates before anyone [...]

Pop star, Rihanna is a much sought after young lady by corporate IT brands. Rihanna graced the launch party for London’s NOKIA X6 big event. Looking good. Black on black fashion is how she rolls. Rihanna is so baby Vanessa Williams with her blonde hair and fair eyes. Gorgeous! She can do no wrong. ~Horiwood.Com, Hollywood [...]

REMOTE CONTROL HOST DIES AT 52

Posted: November 16, 2009 in RIP
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MTV has confirmed, that Remote Control host and MTV entertainer, Ken Ober passed away this weekend at 52. RIP Ken Ober. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA 11.16.09~

Waist not, wont not… by Lady Gaga. I was given a ticket to Stefani Germanotta‘s The Monster Ball LA Concert, and I am so stoked about that! Thanks for including me Tribe Gaga. I will do my best, to love you back. :) ~Horiwoood.Com, Hollywood California USA, 11.16.09–Lady Gaga pic~

When Stephenie Meyer did her one and only interview for Twilight New Moon on the Oprah show, she talked about Robert Pattinson. Somehow, I forgot to mention that in all of the chaos in Hollywood this week. Here’s what Meyer said about UK’s biggest actor of the decade.  ”I knew that the problem was going to be Edward, [...]

While flogging their new book, How To Be Famous: Our guide to looking the part, playing the press and becoming a tabloid fixture, Heidi Pratt disclosed to the AP News that she feels that hubby Spencer Pratt and herself are ready for their own reality TV Show. After groaning at the Gosselins all year, why not?! Go Heidi [...]

In interesting comments from Nouriel Roubini, America’s top banker, Roubini claims that banks are to blame for America’s high rate of unemployment (10%). In an article entitled, The Worst is Yet To Come (charming stuff, not!)… Roubini talks hard facts and says: Americans need to hunker down as future job losses will follow.

Talking to People Magazine, here’s what pop star Sting has to say about Simon Cowell‘s X Factor talent show in the UK. Says Sting: “It’s a preposterous show, and you have judges who have no recognizable talent apart from self-promotion… Basically I was looking at televised karaoke where they conform to stereotypes. It is a soap opera which [...]

Singer, Adam Lambert who is known as B’Glam on Horiwood.Com blasts veteran rocker, Gene Simmons of Kiss in an upcoming issue of Rolling Stone Magazine. Referring to the comments Simmons made, that Lambert should stay in the little broom cupboard, with the brooms of the witches of history regarding his sexuality, Adam says: “Gene Simmons spouted something, that he thought [...]

Only three more sleeps until Twilight New Moon premieres in LA and worldwide. Here’s Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson for Glam Magazine. Hollywood Boulevard is going to be a hot mess on Thursday night. In N Out burger, is going to be bombarded after the movie premiere. Out of towners flying in to see Stewart [...]

This image from Gerard Butler‘s movie premiere for Law Abiding Citizen in Glasgow Scotland, Sunday, is just … so Scottish. My father would be so proud!  Gerard’s mom looks like a solid Scottish lassie. That’s what Scotland likes to see… a Scottish lad who gives him mom a kiss at important events as Gerard rocks [...]

Dawn Woo has been blogging since August 2003. Wow! Here’s Dawn and her gal pals on a night out on the town, who Dawn lists under a category ‘Apples of My Eye.’ Cute.  Dawn also sketches aspects of her life in the banal moments in between hang overs and beauty regimes. Like this green tea [...]

Natalie Portman says in V Magazine: “To be successful, you need the desire to be successful. Ambition can be a dirty word, but it’s pretty much more important than anything.” Word! Love Portman’s Rihanna hair do. Fierce. ~Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA, 11.16.09~

OLIVIA WILDE AT FIX PREMIERE NYC

Posted: November 16, 2009 in Olivia Wilde
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… is stunning! You have to be this stunning to star in a movie, shot on a hand-held camera, like Fix is starring Wilde. Nice one! ~Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA 11.15.09~

Scotland should be so proud.  [image: Signature LA Direct Magazine - Horiwood.Com 11.16.09]

Taylor Momsen, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus all rock the same black tights. [ Images: Getty Images; Porky/Ramey Photo; INFphoto.com]  

Singing a song that asks a timeless and always relevant question, Mariah Carey does a great job at belting out Foreigner‘s classic rock ballad, I Want To Know What Love Is.  The answer is always chocolate. :)

[Image: Jon Furniss/Getty Images]

Bruce Springsteen in concert in Michigan, Friday did a Britney Spears styled shout out, when he yelled out “Hi Ohio.” Too funny. [Image courtesy of Streeter/ Lecker for Getty Images]

JANET JACKSON AT THE GROVE

Posted: November 16, 2009 in Janet Jackson
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On Saturday, Miss Janet’s fans came out to give the pop star a flash mob tribute of some of her signature dance moves. She was honored and amused. A good effort from LA!

1. 2012 grossed $65 million in opening weekend. 2.  This Is It, the film documenting Michael Jackson‘s final tour rehearsals, has taken in $200 million internationally, in just 2 weeks. Amazing. 3. Paranormal Activity hits $100 million mark at the box office. The film is the highest grossing R-rating thriller of the decade. Congrats to all 3 films, producers, cast and crew. What [...]

  ~Posted by Horiwood, Hollywood California USA, 11.16.09~

President Barack Obama walks a political tight rope as he does international diplomatic relations in his reign as America’s #1 man (the American King); arriving in Shanghai, China wearing black on black attire and a black umbrella, in the shape of the iconic Taj Mahal of India. A very strong image for a president of [...]

A year ago this month, President Barack Obama did an interview with Men’s Health Magazine. On the topic of fatherhood, here’s what Obama said in coming to grips with being the father of America. “I would like to think that most of the issues related to my father have been resolved.” “That’s part of what writing [...]

Beyonce grew up in Destiny‘s Child, the biggest selling all girl group on the planet. But long before Beyonce ‘borrowed’ from The World of Suzie Wong: The Movie fashion styling to tour the world, there were All American Girl Bands who worked hard without as much recognition and who paved the way. The Go-Go‘s are an all [...]

Art: Maria Luisa black silk taffeta gown. Haute! Fashion is art that inspires. Image courtesy of Girl From The Ghetto Blog. ~Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA~

Jayden James went to Aussieland to cheer his A-List pop star momma, Britney Spears up, after the hard time she’s received in Australia of late.  Britney looks stoked to see her little angel of joy. Family photos with kaola bears and kangaroos, are bound to follow next! :) ~Posted by Horiwood, Hollywood California USA. 11.15.09~

For all the atheists in the world, who don’t believe in things like God, or end times, or an apocalypse… fair enough… but this news story today indicates that many in the world are apocalyptic-minded. 2012, the movie, has just racked up, $65 million at the box office in opening weekend. Woah horsey! That’s amazing. [...]