Today in Hollywood we honor the power of Dreamers and the power of a Dream that is fully realized. With Avatar‘s Maori-inspired themes of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) reflecting indigenous peoples’ knowledge and kinship with the environment, when looking after the planet’s resources for future generations; it comes as no surprise, that the 3D film is #1 [...]
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AVATAR IS #1 AT THE BOX OFFICE FOR FIVE WEEKS ON MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY 2010
Posted: January 18, 2010 in America, Box Office Stars, Maori, Martin Luther King Jr., Movie News, New Zealand, Sam Worthington, Think GreenTags: America, Awesome Aussies, Box Office Stars, Hori = Maori, James Cameron, Maori, Martin Luther King Jr., Movie News, New Zealand, Sam Worthington, Think Green
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FULL LIST OF WINNERS GOLDEN GLOBES 2010
Posted: January 18, 2010 in Golden Globes, UKTags: Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais, UK
The Golden Globes were wonderfully hosted last night by the UK’s Ricky Gervais creator of The Office comedy series. He is one very funny, witty man. Favorite lines: “Actors aren’t just loved here in Hollywood, they are loved the world over because they are recognizable. You can be in the third world and you get a glimpse of [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP 10 – SUN 1.17.2010
Posted: January 18, 2010 in Entertainment Celebrity News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Shout Outs, Sandra BullockTags: Haiti, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Shout Outs, Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock is the Queen of The Golden Globes tonight in Beverly Hills and a Queen of Haiti Relief Efforts too as she wins the Golden Globe for Best Actress in The Blind Side. Give a little… is the message. Sandra’s Oscar is deservedly on its way. Oh… and Mo’Nique stole the show with her acceptance speech for best supporting [...]
SANDRA BULLOCK HITS THE GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET IN ROYAL PURPLE
Posted: January 18, 2010 in George Clooney, Golden Globes, Sandra BullockTags: Cory Monteith, George Clooney, Golden Globes, Sandra Bullock
The Golden Globe Awards hosted by the Foreign Press are now underway here in Beverly Hills. A bearded George Clooney hit the red carpet looking like de-ja-vu Sean Connery, Sandra Bullock wore a royal purple gown and actor Cory Monteith stuck to the basics in black and white. Hollywood is very conscious of Haiti Emergency Relief tonight. Bullock has already donated [...]
JAY V SPOTLIGHT: NEW MUSIC – I GET THE FEELING by DAVID DALLAS FEAT NIKO
Posted: January 18, 2010 in Hip Hop Community, Music Industry News, New Zealand, PolynesianTags: David Dallas, Hip Hop Community, Jay V, Music Industry News, New Zealand, Niko, Polynesian
My 19 year-old nephew — a musician, award winning dancer, actor, songwriter, vocalist and performance artist Jay V writes from New Zealand to me in Hollywood today: “hey Uncle, Here’s a new joint from this dude called David Dallas featuring Niko, he’s from West Auckland, New Zealand. David Dallas has some great songs and has [...]
HEART BREAKING: REGINE CHASSAGNE ON HAITI EARTHQUAKE
Posted: January 17, 2010 in PoetryTags: Haiti, Poetry, Regine Chassagne
Um… this is an amazing read. Made me cry. Arcade Fire‘s Regine Chassagne writes down her emotions over her Native land of Haiti’s crises and turmoil. She shares these thoughts with us all via The UK Guardian. Warning: Read with a box of tissues at hand. After reading this, I’m too sad to blog for a [...]
ALEXANDER SKARSGARD ATTENDS 3RD ANNUAL ART OF ELYSIUM HEAVEN GALA
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Alexander Skarsgard, True BloodTags: Alexander Skarsgard, True Blood
Wow. That was a long bog post title for one pic of a True Blood Hollywood actor. [Image of Alexander Skarsgard in Beverly Hills last night courtesy of Getty Images] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.17.2010. Source- SkarsNews~
KATY PERRY HAS STARTED RECORDING HER NEW ALBUM
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Katy Perry, Music Industry NewsTags: Katy Perry, Music Industry News
Great news for pop music lovers. Singer Katy Perry has begun recording her new album. Dr Luke who helped Perry become a break out star of 2008 is working with the singer again. “I’m working on Katy Perry’s record right now” –Dr. Luke told the Music Mix on Wednesday. “Literally, yesterday was our first day, but [...]
AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS STARS RAISE $500,000 FOR HAITI
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Sports, TennisTags: Awesome Aussies, Haiti, Humanitarian Angels on Horiwood.Com, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Sports, Tennis
Gotta love tennis. It’s a beaut sport with great supporters worldwide. ATP World Tour news is reporting that “Roger Federer and Serena Williams led a handful of ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour stars in a 90-minute Hit for Haiti charity fundraiser in Melbourne Sunday. The exhibition raised more than A$200,000 (US$184,700). Proceeds [...]
SOUTHLAND STAR BEN McKENZIE IS GLAD LENO’S 10 PM TIME SLOT FAILED
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Jay LenoTags: Ben McKenzie, Jay Leno
Watch here to see why actor Ben McKenzie is stoked Jay Leno failed in his 10pm time slot. Southland was/ is a great show by the way. It’s gritty realism and shot beautifully for a cop show. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.17.2010~
TO LOVE IS TRUE FASHION: GISELE BUNDCHEN GIVES $1.5 MILLION TO HAITI RELIEF EFFORT
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Art, Brazil, Fashion, Gisele Bundchen, Love, ModelsTags: Art, Brazil, Entrepreneurs, Fashion, Gisele Bundchen, Haiti, Humanitarian Angels on Horiwood.Com, Love, Models
Brazilian supermodel and new mom, Gisele Bundchen has reportedly written a 1.5 million dollar check for the good people of Haiti in their time of tragic loss, grief and devastation. Gisele’s check goes to First Lady Michelle Obama‘s designated charity of choice for Haiti– the Red Cross to aid the relief effort in Port-au-Prince. Some estimate [...]
ART: WE ARE THE WORLD by JESUS LUZ for INTERVIEW MAGAZINE
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Art, Brazil, Fashion, Jesus Luz, ModelsTags: Art, Brazil, Fashion, Jesus Luz, Models
Brazilian model and budding DJ, Jesus Luz, appears in Interview Magazine without one mention of his entertainment-royalty ties to global humanitarian Madonna. Could Jesus Luz be the male model equivalent of Gisele Bundchen of the fashion world? Maybe he just might be.
THE HORIWOOD TOP 10 – SAT 1.16.2010
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Entertainment Celebrity News, Golf, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, SportsTags: Golf, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Sports
Haiti thanks fans of Justin Timberlake the singing golfer and pop star Rihanna… some of the most globally conscious citizens of the world. I see you giving –you freakin’ amazing people you!!! Amazing!!! No one can hide your shininess, your massive effort, your star power and great love for the Island dwelling people of Haiti hit by tragedy. [...]
MARIAH CAREY TO LAUNCH ANGEL CHAMPAGNE [ROSE]
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Mariah CareyTags: Entrepreneurs, Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey tweeted today about Champagne at Award Shows: ”Didn’t realize they put the champagne on the tables so we WOULDN’T drink it! Lol. No, seriously ANGEL CHAMPAGNE (ROSE) by MC coming soon! [sic]“.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS 15th ANNUAL CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS 2010
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Awards Shows, Hollywood Entertainment News, MoniqueTags: Awards Shows, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hori = Maori, Monique
A special congratulations to Mo’Nique of the film, Precious, for winning the best supporting actress award at The Critics Choice Awards 2010. Well deserved for her role in a very powerful film. And of course to Maori-friendly and Maori-promoting, Avatar auteur, James Cameron, for deservedly cleaning up a swag of awards; and to the funny men of [...]
ANGELINA JOLIE FEEDS HER LIL’ TIGERS AT WHOLE FOODS
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, New Zealand, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Jolie-PittTags: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Cuisine of The World, Haiti, New Zealand, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Jolie-Pitt
Angelina Jolie is like the healing balm of Hollywood, even when she’s shopping at Whole Foods in Sherman Oaks to feed her growing Jolie-Pitt A-List cubs. Smart PR. The insignia on the back of her daughter Shiloh’s jacket says it all. And doesn’t Zahara Jolie-Pitt love dressing like her famous momma. Too cute. By the way: [...]
TIGER WOODS $3 MILLION DONATION TO HAITI IS NOT TRUE
Posted: January 17, 2010 in Golf, TIger WoodsTags: Golf, Haiti, Salvador, TIger Woods
Yesterday as I was driving in Los Angeles moving house with the help of my friend Luis from Salvador, the car radio via Kiss FM was praising the virtues of Tiger Woods donating a whole cargo plane with a mobile hospital aboard for the Haiti emergency relief effort. In true Tiger Woods sense of humor, [...]
QUOTE OF THE DAY: WYCLEF JEAN ON HAITI
Posted: January 16, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Haiti, Wyclef Jean
It must be so devastating to be burying your own countrymen, women and children. Or to even have to describe your own people as “the bodies.” My heart goes out to Wyclef Jean. This is beyond sad. Amidst accusations, that his Yele Org for Haiti is inappropriately managed to distribute donations (yes there are haters [...]
MAORI HOTNESS: AVATAR IS THE #1 GROSSING IMAX FILM OF ALL TIME
Posted: January 16, 2010 in Box Office Stars, Movie News, New Zealand, Sam WorthingtonTags: Awesome Aussies, Box Office Stars, Hori = Maori, James Cameron, Movie News, New Zealand, Sam Worthington
A little bit of the Maori language infused into a Hollywood film… goes a long long way. :) Rangatira (Chief) James Cameron‘s Avatar movie, with its themes of tino rangatiratanga (indigenous peoples’ self-determination), has set an all time record in IMAX ticket sales. Avatar has made $101.3 million worldwide in Imax theaters, beating out The Polar Express. James cameron + the Maori [...]
CRITICAL KISS: SANDRA BULLOCK AND MERYL STREEP’S WINNING SMOOCH
Posted: January 16, 2010 in Adam Lambert, Hollywood Entertainment News, Humor, Meryl Streep, Sandra BullockTags: Adam Lambert, Hollywood Entertainment News, Humor, Meryl Streep, Sandra Bullock
The Critics Choice Awards honored both Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock with a tie in the best actress category last night for Julie & Julia and The Blind Side. Keeping it in the sisterhood, watch the two talented ladies, bring on the lol’s with their passionate smooch. “You’re hot. No you’re hot. *cue kiss* No… we’re both hot.” Of course [...]
VOLUPTUOUS HOLLYWOOD: CHRISTINA HENDRICKS MEETS GABOUREY SIDIBE
Posted: January 16, 2010 in Christina HendricksTags: Christina Hendricks, Gabby Sidibe
This image of Christina Hendricks and Gabourey Sidibe together is both priceless and Precious. :) [Image courtesy of Getty Images] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.16.2010~
ROUND UP: JAY LENO VS CONAN O’BRIEN
Posted: January 16, 2010 in Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Talk ShowsTags: Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Talk Shows
NBC is reportedly paying Conan O’Brien out with a $30 million payout. NBC is listed as the most dysfunctional TV family. Enjoy the watch and the Leno Vs O’Brien critique in this clip. Big News in America today. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.16.2010~
SUPERSTAR SANDRA BULLOCK DONATES $1 MILLION TO HAITI VIA DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
Posted: January 16, 2010 in Love, Sandra BullockTags: Haiti, Love, Sandra Bullock
Um… give her the Oscar already! Sandra Bullock is a superstar in every which way. OK! Magazine is reporting that actress Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to Haiti via Doctors Without Borders Emergency Operations for Haiti Earthquake relief efforts, Friday. Said Bullock: “I wanted to ensure that my donation would be used immediately to meet the needs of [...]
BETTY WHITE RECEIVES SAG’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Posted: January 16, 2010 in Betty White, Hollywood Entertainment NewsTags: Betty White, Hollywood Entertainment News
Hollywood gem, Betty White, was honored with the Screen Actor’s Guild of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2010. Butter still melts golden in Betty’s mouth. What a talented entertainer this woman has been for decade after decade. Rock on Betty White! I like this pic as Betty does a literary shout out to Clint Eastwood, [...]
TAYLOR LAUTNER AND GIRLFRIEND SARAH HICKS EAT AT OLIVE GARDEN
Posted: January 16, 2010 in Taylor LautnerTags: Sarah Hicks, Taylor Lautner, Twilight. New Moon. Breaking Dawn. Eclipse
Taylor Lautner has been a little quiet lately since his reported break up with country star, Taylor Swift. Yesterday, Lautner was spotted out with reported new girlfriend, Sarah Hicks at Olive Garden in LA. From blonde to brunette girl pals. Not bad for a 17 year-old Native Indian lad. A redhead next? I joke. Sarah looks [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP 10 – FRI 1.15.2010
Posted: January 16, 2010 in Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Entertainment Celebrity News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Lady Gaga, Oprah WinfreyTags: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Haiti, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey
This fun image of Lady Gaga and Oprah bonding together (#10) is the best of America today, echoing vintage Angelina Jolie imagery (#21) as Haiti features strongly in the collective consciousness of you all. Here’s how you voted your top ten entertainment news and celebrity posts today in Hollywood on a record breaking blog day for 2010. [...]
TXT NOW: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA IS HEARTBROKEN ABOUT HAITI
Posted: January 15, 2010 in America, Love, Michelle ObamaTags: America, Haiti, Humanitarian Angels on Horiwood.Com, Love, Michelle Obama
Hey America… FLOTUS has spoken. Text “Haiti” to 90999 to join Michelle Obama‘s urging to assist the people of Haiti. I love this woman!!! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.15.2010~
AVATAR: MAORI CONTINUE TO INSPIRE IN 3D AT #1 AT THE BOX OFFICE WORLDWIDE. YAY!!!
Posted: January 15, 2010 in Box Office Stars, Hawaii, Hip Hop Community, Hot Chocolate, Movie News, Music Industry News, Music Videos, Nesian Mystik, New Zealand, PolynesianTags: Box Office Stars, Hawaii, Hip Hop Community, Hori = Maori, Hot Chocolate, James Cameron, Movie News, Music Industry News, Music Videos, Nesian Mystik, New Zealand, Polynesian, Zoë Saldana
It’s a case of “follow the leader” as the reigning box office king of Tinsel Town who created Avatar speaks… these days. Being Maori and living in Hollywood, I’m loving it! :) Say’s film auteur, James Cameron, of the amazing Maori language of New Zealand and Polynesia in this latest interview: ”Paul Frommer is a linguistics [...]
