Country-Pop princess, Taylor Swift, comes in as the 34th most popular rating star in Hollywood for 2009. What can we say about Ms Swift, except that she’s more astute than her cutesy persona lets on. The girl who allegedly wrote her songs in her bedroom, took out the #1 best selling album of the year, with [...]
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TAYLOR SWIFT 34th MOST POPULAR STAR IN HOLLYWOOD 2009
Posted: December 23, 2009 in Taylor Swift, TrendsTags: Taylor Swift, Trends
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NEW MUSIC: JAY-Z FEAT MR HUDSON
Posted: December 22, 2009 in Jay-Z, Music VideosTags: Jay-Z, Music Videos
New Jay-Z! Gotta love this brotha! He always has a thought provoking message of realism from the pages of his life story. enjoy. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.22.09~
CHERYL COLE ROCKS for Q!
Posted: December 22, 2009 in Cheryl Cole, Magazine Covers, UKTags: Cheryl Cole, Magazine Covers, UK
Wow! Cheryl Cole is so fierce. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.22.09~
ROGER FEDERER AND FAMILY
Posted: December 22, 2009 in Family Vs Fame, Roger FedererTags: Family Vs Fame, Roger Federer
Since the Tiger Woods scandal, top professional sports ambassadors have been at great pains to show the world that sports stars do believe in the concept of family. Here’s Roger Federer‘s family-focused effort upload on his face book. His twin girls, Myla Rose and Charlene Riva look adorable with their folks. Nice one Roger! ~Posted by [...]
KEVIN JONAS AND DANIELLE DELEASA HONEYMOON IN MEXICO
Posted: December 22, 2009 in Danielle Deleasa, Kevin Jonas, Love, RomanceTags: Danielle Deleasa, Kevin Jonas, Love, Romance
After marrying in a snow storm at Long Island, Kevin Jonas and Danielle Deleasa headed to the warmth of Mexico to get their honeymoon romance going on. How cute. [Image courtesy of Splash] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.22.09~
SIMON MONJACK ON WIFE BRITTANY MURPHY’S PASSING
Posted: December 22, 2009 in RIPTags: Brittany Murphy, RIP, Simon Monjack
Access Hollywood reveals Simon Monjack‘s first words about his wife Brittany Murphy‘s shock death this morning in the Hollywood Hills. Says Monjack: “My world was destroyed yesterday… I loved what Ashton [Kutcher] wrote on Twitter. It was comforting to me. I couldn’t have said it better.” About the circumstances of his wife’s death, Monjack said: “[Her [...]
POETRY: BRED IN SOUTH AUCKLAND by GLEN COLQUHOUN
Posted: December 22, 2009 in New Zealand, Poetry, PolynesianTags: New Zealand, Poetry, Polynesian
Music: OMC How Bazaar/ Poetry: Bred In South Auckland by Glen Colquhoun previously published in The Art of Walking Upright (Steele Roberts, 1999) I drive a car that is falling apart. There is a bog in the body. Thre is rust in the doors. Occasionally it does not have a warrant. Sometimes I sleep in [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP 10 – MON 12.21.09
Posted: December 22, 2009 in Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10Tags: Brittany Murphy, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10
Here’s your top ten entertainment news stories today: 1. Brittany Murphy‘s cause of death updates is the most requested news story in Hollywood today. So sad. 2. Ashton Kutcher tweets his farewell to ex girlfriend, Brittany Murphy. 3. Horiwood Humor: Vintage Lady Gaga ‘parents pic.’ 4. Beyonce plus Avatar are the fiery colors of USA entertainment this year. [...]
AUSCHWITZ SIGN IS RECOVERED
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Human Rights, World News, World PeaceTags: Human Rights, World News, World Peace
The stolen sign marking the Auschwitz site has been recovered. The historical sign that states”Arbeit Macht Frei” was recovered cut in 3 pieces. Police detained five suspects between the ages of 25-39 at Krakow, Poland for questioning. It looks like some more education is needed about tolerating differences in the world. Auschwitz is a landmark of [...]
TIGER WOODS VOTED PGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2009
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Golf, Sports, TIger WoodsTags: Golf, Sports, TIger Woods
Tiger Woods has been voted PGA Player of the Year. Says PGA Commissioner and spokesperson, Timothy Finchem: “The recognition by [his] peers is one of the highest compliments a PGA Tour member can receive.” ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California, USA. 12.21.09~
A WHITE CHRISTMAS by ZAC EFRON
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Zac EfronTags: CelebrityAnimals, Zac Efron
Zac Efron with puppies and snow for Christmas - Popsugar ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California, USA, 12.21.09~
VINTAGE BROOKE FRASER AND HORIWOOD FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Art, Brooke Fraser, New Zealand, Poetry, PolynesianTags: Art, Brooke Fraser, Hori = Maori, New Zealand, Poetry, Polynesian
Here’s singer songwriter Brooke Fraser‘s song Saving The World and Horiwood‘s poem, Urban Iwi for your entertainment today. urban iwi: tihei mauri ora! bound together by mobile phones
HORIWOOD HELPS EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHILDREN BEYOND DISCRIMINATION
Posted: December 21, 2009 in America, Art, Human Rights, New Zealand, PoetryTags: America, Art, Human Rights, New Zealand, Poetry
Blogging each day in Hollywood, I often forget that I am an educationalist too and a poet who descends from indigenous tribal people, who think like the characters do in Avatar by James Cameron. This wee note from a New Zealand publisher reminded me just how important poetry, literature, the arts and film are in creating [...]
CARRIE UNDERWOOD IS ENGAGED
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Carrie UnderwoodTags: Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher
Country singer, Carrie Underwood is engaged to her hockey beau, Michael Fischer of the Ottawa Sentinels. Fischer confirmed the news during a press conference says UsWeekly. It’s refreshing to hear some good romance news today in America for a change. Carrie Underwood’s married name will be Carrie Fisher … such a princess name and so Star Wars!!! :) ~Posted by [...]
TOP TEN FILMS OF 2009: KIRK HONEYCUTT AND SHERI LINDEN
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Movie NewsTags: Movie News
People who have never made a film or jave been a part of the filmmaking process should generally not be listened to in the capacity of being a film critic. However, I like film critics’ Kirk Honeycutt and Sheri Linden‘s opinions this year as they list their Top Ten Films Lists for 2009. Their selections are: Kirk Honeycutt [...]
TAYLOR LAUTNER -TWO ROLLING STONE SCANS
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Taylor LautnerTags: Taylor Lautner
~Posted by Horiwood.Com from Rolling Stone Magazine, 12.21.09 Hollywood California USA.~
TAYLOR SWIFT IS NAMED AP’S ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Taylor SwiftTags: Taylor Swift
Congratulations to Taylor Swift, 20, who has been named The Associated Press’ entertainer of the year. Swift says: ”I am so honored and so excited,” Swift said in an interview by phone with the AP. “This was so unexpected, and I could not be more grateful.” She found critical acclaim for her autobiographical and infectious songwriting, [...]
AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT WINS A VICTORY IN CHINA: WTO RULING
Posted: December 21, 2009 in America, ChinaTags: America, China, Sales & Distribution
The Chinese people who seek American entertainment for their leisure time have just won a victory along with the American entertainment industry today. I like to refer to this process as ‘Obama-Mao [Oba-Mao] Trade Relations.’ GENEVA — The World Trade Organization’s top arbitrators upheld a ruling that China is illegally restricting imports of U.S. music, [...]
ALICIA SILVERSTONE ON BRITNEY MURPHY’S DEATH
Posted: December 21, 2009 in UncategorizedTags: Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash
Alicia Silverstone says about her peer’s, Britney Murphy‘s death in Hollywood: “I always felt connected to her as we shared a very special experience in our lives together… I feel love in my heart for her – and hope she is at peace. This is truly sad.” Silverstone also says she never maintained the bond with Murphy [...]
RiHANNA’S BLACK OR WHITE CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Fashion, Jay-Z, RihannaTags: Fashion, Jay-Z, Rihanna
Rihanna rocked out in ‘black or white fashion’ accessories as the singer and her mentor Jay-Z performed a pre-taped New Year’s Eve special at Rockefeller Center in New York over the weekend. The effect of Lady Gaga‘s OTT performance art costumes in the music scene right now means that Rihanna can be as over the top with [...]
WHAT STORY BEAT 9-11′s RECORD FOR BEING ON THE COVER OF NEW YORK POST FOR 20 DAYS?
Posted: December 21, 2009 in TIger WoodsTags: TIger Woods
The Tiger Woods affairs and mistresses story has beaten 9-11′s record of being featured on the cover of the New York Post. 20 days in a row, Tiger Woods news has made the cover. He’s such a record breaker. Says Yahoo News: “The Post has gotten more run out of a golfer’s misadventures than out [...]
BRITTANY MURPHY – CAUSE OF DEATH UPDATE
Posted: December 21, 2009 in UncategorizedTags: Brittany Murphy
TMZ is reporting that Brittany Murphy died, aged 32, due to being chronically sick with flu-like symptoms which are believed to have contributed to her death. The actress also had a long standing battle with type 2 diabetes, that was not a contributing factor to Murphy’s shock death. Sources tell the Los Angeles based news media agency, [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP 10 – 12.20.09
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Entertainment Celebrity News, Horiwood Top 10, Lady Gaga, Stefani GermanottaTags: Hori = Maori, Horiwood Top 10, Lady Gaga, Stefani Germanotta
1. Rihanna has fun on the town with Kanye West. Hip hops current hottest King and Queen work the paps with a ‘flirtation.’ 2. Megan Fox‘s Esquire Magazine cover, UK has heat as she adds the Salt. 3. Vanessa Hudgens is back in LA 4. Avatar cast cover Life Magazine 5. ART: MISS TESSA GETS HER GAGA ON FOR CHRISTMAS [...]
BEYONCE + AVATAR MOVIE STILL – THE FIREY COLOR OF US ENTERTAINMENT 2009
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Beyonce KnowlesTags: Beyonce Knowles, James Cameron
Fire + Africa + Flight = hot! The colors of American entertainment 2009. Beyonce Knowles and James Cameron’s Avator. Two images of firey entertainment this year that have heat. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 12.20.09~
10 THINGS ABOUT AVATAR by JAMES CAMERON
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Movie NewsTags: James Cameron, Movie News
1. Avatar written and directed by James Cameron, is all about blue-skinned, tall lanky aliens with no bones? Predators that throw their heads at you? And planet-raping fascist human interlopers? All those things, and more, in James Cameron’s upcoming sci-fi epic “Avatar”! And oh yeah, it’s all obviously an eco-friendly movie with a “message” make this [...]
A different view. ~Posted by Urlesque via via:// Delete Yourself 12.20.09~
ASHTON KUTCHER FAREWELLS A LITTLE PIECE OF SUNSHINE, BRITTANY MURPHY
Posted: December 21, 2009 in Ashton KutcherTags: Ashton Kutcher, Brittany Murphy
Ashton Kutcher tweets: about ex-girlfriend Brittany Murphy‘s passing. Writes Ashton via twitter: “2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany’s family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon. See you on the other side kid.” So sad! How sweet of Asthon to speak words of comfort and light into [...]
HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS BRITTANY MURPHY DIES AGED 32
Posted: December 20, 2009 in RIPTags: Brittany Murphy, RIP
Sad news today in Hollywood. Just got in from seeing James Cameron’s amazing masterpiece film, Avatar, at the Arclight Cinerama Dome on Sunset and Vine to learn that actress Brittany Murphy has died, Sunday, aged 32. According to the Coroner’s Office, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Hollywood reported that Brittany had died in the hospital on Sunday. A Cedars-Sinai spokesperson [...]
