Archive for January, 2012

According to Marie Claire of the UK, Nokia surveyed 4,000 British woman to vote on who their most photographic woman ever was to them. Here’s how they ranked their choices: 1. Cheryl Cole 2. Audrey Hepburn 3. Angelina Jolie 4. Beyonce 5. Princess Dianna Welsh beauty Catherine Zeta-Jones, Marilyn Monroe, Megan Fox and Grace Kelly also made the [...]

Yes! Even in the rain, Late Night Talk Show host’s Conan O’Brien had fans who rocked out with Team CoCo signs, to protest NBC’s decision to give Jay Leno his old time slot back and send Conan packing off the air in Hollywood tonight. Conan is getting paid $40 million to leave NBC, E! Entertainment reported tonight. He [...]

Exciting news for Lord of The Rings and Star Trek fans, as Kiwi lad, Karl Urban has been cast in Red. According to ComingSoon.Net: “Principal photography has begun in Toronto on Summit Entertainment‘s spy-thriller Red, based on the DC Comics graphic novel of the same name by Warren Ellis. Joining previously announced stars Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker [...]

In all of the Golden Globes glamour and glory of late in Hollywood, I almost forgot that supermodel Gisele Bundchen donated $1.5 million to the Haiti Relief Effort. I’m glad you didn’t. Here’s how you voted your top ten today in Hollywood on Horiwood.Com. Let’s keep it flowing worldwide for the Haitian people. You’re all amazing… rock [...]

According to House MD actress, Olivia Wilde whose representing Artists for Peace and Justice– many of last night attendees at The Golden Globes are donating what they wore for auction to donate money to Haiti. Watch Olvia Wilde speak about her clever arts-fashion plan that involves Meryl Streep, Gerard Butler and other celebs all donating their Award Show garments [...]

I loved Penelope Cruz in Nine, but I loved her more when she talks about Haiti on the red carpet at The Golden Globes. What a star. Watch her comments at the 1.10 mark of this video clip with Ryan Seacrest. If you want to donate to Haiti Relief Efforts, you can go here to do [...]

Alright people… I see you searching for Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler pics “together” at the Golden Globes 2010. So… here you go! Jenn did look great as the comedy duo presented together at the awards ceremony in Beverly Hills last night. [Image of Aniston and Butler courtesy of Getty Images] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood [...]

Craig Fegusson, nicknamed affectionately in Hollywood as “the silly Scot” is the best of Late Night TV Talk –on a budget and without the ego of Leno and Letterman. Go Craig. Craig’s show intros are always much anticipated here in Hollywood. Here’s one such example.  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.18.2010~

Just watching The Hangover film again brings on the Lol’s afresh. Anything that makes us laugh more, so that we can share our joy and freedom of spirit with others in the world, who don’t have as much as we do… I’m all for it!!!! :)

Enjoy! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.18.2010~

Nice one Jeff Briges. Winner of the Best Actor Drama Award for Crazy Heart. [Image of Jeff Bridges courtesy of Wire Image] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.18.2010~

Congrats to that feel good show, Glee –that makes us all love community in America each week on our TV screens– on their much deserved win last night in Beverly Hills for best television series-comedy or musical at the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards. [Image of Glee cast getting buzzed at the Golden Globes courtesy of Reuters] ~Posted [...]

LEADERSHIP: ONE WORD THAT DESCRIBES YOU?

Posted: January 19, 2010 in Maori
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I was recently asked on Facebook by a friend, to say in one word, a word that describes ‘me.’ I chose this word “Karauria” in honor of my friend –Dale Karauria, who taught me that to be intelligent, globally conscious, strategic thinking in leadership… is the mark of any true leader who hopes to lead [...]

Haiti and Hollywood. When I think of women I most admire, I think of my four sisters who give so much to the needs of the communities around them 24-7, seven days a week. I also think of Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie and her global perspective. I think of Mother Theresa of Calcutta too who served the poor [...]

Why do these images of Sandra Bullock winning her Golden Globe just make me want to cry. It is often a long journey towards achieving one’s dream… and Sandra Bullock… this is her moment. Go Sandy B! Love her! [Sandra Bullock image courtesy of Wire Image] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.18.2010~

Artiste Miss Tessa has come a long way since 1995. Here’s five rating news posts about one of our favorite artists in the world. 1. MISS TESSA – 52nd HOTTEST STAR IN HOLLYW 2. ART: MOTORCYCLE MELANCHOLY by MISS TESSA 3. GREYHOUND CHIC BY MISS TESSA 4. YES! I CAN FLY! BY MISS TESSA 5. [...]

Halle Berry, 43, looked flawless at the Golden Globes last night in Beverly Hills wearing a black onyx silk bias cut gown with lace inserts by Kaufman Franco. Berry accessorized with Kimberly McDonald earrings and bracelet, Christian Louboutin shoes and an Irit Design oxidized sterling silver and pave diamond chainlink bracelet. That’s how it’s done! Flawless glamour from the red carpet school of Halle [...]

Playing a Nazi interrogator in Inglourious Basterds was a tough role to take on. Chritoph Waltz was rewarded last night in Hollywood with his first Golden Globes win, for Best Supporting Actor. Congrats dude! If you saw the film, Waltz was amazing.  [Image courtesy of Wire Image] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California, USA. 1.18.2010~

Put two girls with a great sense of humor together in one photo and you get Mo’Nique and Nicole Kidman laughing their frocks off at the Golden Globes 2010. A nice pic. Congrats Mo’Nique! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.18.2010. Images via Just Jared~

She may not speak fluent Spanish… yet… but Australian pop star and breast cancer survivor, Kylie Minogue, looks radiant on the cover of Vogue Espana. Go Kylie! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.18.2010~

To donate to Haiti today… go here: HAITI CELEBRITY DONATION LINKS. Thanks team. Image caption 1: Tents and other temporary shelters cover a stadium surface in Loagan, Haiti. Image caption 2: Young earthquake victims sleep without shelter in Port-au-Prince. [Photog credits:  JONATHAN TORGOVNIK/REPORTAGE FOR CNN and AFP/GETTY IMAGES via CNN.Com] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.18.2010

Christina Aguilera looked every bit the budding movie star, as the singer-turned actress stood on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards 2010, last night in Beverly Hills. Aguilera is looking very old school Hollywood glam. A nice effort from the blonde latina diva. [Image of Christina Aguilera courtesy of Getty Images] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, [...]

They sure don’t make guido Italian-American lads like they used to. Pauly D of hit MTV cable show, Jersey Shore loves to wax his chest and tweet about it. This kid wears his pasta well. Could a career in Hollywood action flicks await Pauly as his show’s TV ratings sky rocket for MTV? Hollywood rewards its [...]

Jersey Shore was the #1 rated show in its Thursday time slot on MTV, beating all cable TV shows. The Italian-American kids of Jersey Shore averaged 3.6 million viewers and achieved a 3.5 coverage rating with people in the coveted 12-34 age groups that advertisers love, love, love. Jersey Shore leapt 9% from last Thursday’s ratings. There’s no stopping them. [...]

John Travolta is taking his generosity of spirit for Haiti Up In The Air. The actor has organized a plane to fly to Haiti in support of the devastated nation’s earthquake victims Island recovery. Say’s Travolta: “I have arranged for a plane to take down some volunteer ministers and some supplies and some medics. I hope that inspires others [...]

Brit’s love Lady Gaga… but who doesn’t these days really! Everything she touches turns to gold.  Lady Gaga has confirmed that she will perform on the 2010 Brit Awards, February 2010. The pop star is  nominated  for three Brit Awards. Go girl! This news comes off the back of Stefani Germanotta announcing that all proceeds from ticket sales and merchandise of [...]

I am eating an early Spaghetti Meatballs lunch here in Hollywood, (it is delicious… I am a closeted Italian-American at heart when it comes to good comfort food on a rare, rainy California day). While eating, I check my blog statistics page. Brian Austin Green has more searches under his name then Angelina Jolie does [...]

Actress, Mariah Carey stepped out with hubby, Nick Cannon in support of Mo’Nique‘s nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Globes last night for Lee Daniel’s film, Precious. What a cute couple of show biz. Love them!! Mariah’s scene opposite Mo’Nique was a pivotal scene in the film, that helped Mo’Nique adequately display her amazing [...]

Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks epitomizes the Golden Globes Awards ceremony and red carpet glamour, last night in Beverly Hills wearing Project Runway winner Christian Siriano. Hot! [Image of Christina Hendricks courtesy of Splash] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.18.2010~