Archive for January, 2012

In important news, the Jolie-Pitts have purchased  a 15 bedroom, villa in Italy to chill out in for a cool $40 million. Wow, that’s almost the price of 2 billion jalapeno peppers from the 99 cents store. Lol! Spicy Italia star vacationing, even. The villa is believed to have waterfalls. Angelic flow.  [Image of not the villa, [...]

Yes. It’s true. The Hangover sequel is Thailand bound. Think, Angelina Jolie‘s back tattoos, with a twist of Carradine global popularity as a hot Hollywood film location. [Image courtesy of Fused Film] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 7.23.2010~

Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise are seasoned enough red carpet walkers, not to give a remote toss what anyone thinks of them. In L.A, that’s why we like them. Here’s the onscreen action duo, working it on the red carpet in London for the premiere of Knight & Day. And Zoe Saldana of Luc Besson‘s Colombiana cuts into [...]

This just in from the Associated Press. America’s first family plans to holiday in Florida this August. Reports the Associated Press: “WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is planning on vacationing near the Gulf Coast, something first lady Michelle Obama, the girls and himself have been planning to help boost Florida’s economy.  The White House said [...]

Beverly Hills resident releases book ‘Courage to Love’ Guest Commentary: “Beverly Hills Courier,“–Hot Off The Press. Watch clip above.  “Long-time Beverly Hills resident Robert Ellis, a former war correspondent and Ebony magazine editor, has released his first novel – Courage to Love. Torn from current headlines, the story is about love during the war in [...]

The LAPD are big stars of Los Angeles County. Often unsung heroes, these hardworking people should get better press then they do. Lindsay Lohan is getting all of theirs at the moment, hence this post, in an effort to spotlight worthy people and true stars of Hollywood’s eclectic community.  Here’s two LAPD stars in the form [...]

Love suffers long and is kind, it does not envy or seek it’s own way–Paul The Apostle, Ancient Rome. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 7.22.2010~

This is perhaps the hottest American music duo, with a hit song at the minute. Here’s the one and only Eminem performing live together with Rihanna at the Staples Center with a hit from Marshall Matthers III, Recovery album.  The little people of America are in “Recovery” from a global economic crises and we’re all celebrating [...]

Taking a dip, fashion veteran, Georgio Armani took some much needed r n’ r time, at the beach. It has to be said, that the Europeans know how to vacation. And Armani always looks tan-tastic, no matter what. Summers at the beach are looking good to recharge the creative batteries in order to surge.  [Image [...]

Here in Hollywood, Christina Hendricks is always big, big news. More so, than most T.V stars. Hendricks wears D & G, to look demure in black for Mad Men‘s Los Angeles premiere, Tuesday. Redheads are often underrated in visual formats, but not Christina. She owns that red flare up color, making it her A-List niche. [...]

Here’s young Zac Efron, spinning the James Dean iconic poses of Hollywood for Parade Magazine. Although I’ve yet to meet Zac yet, I hear he’s a sweet kid. Go laddie. In Hollywood, Efron and Robert Pattinson share the James Dean crown for ‘Young Hollywood.’ It’s Zac’s turn this month.  [Image courtesy of Cover Awards] ~Posted [...]

Green Energy Art, West Hollywood with a rugby football “ruck US” flavor , Thursday July 22nd 2010. Green energy in L.A, looks like people, who are not too proud, to zip around on a moped every now and again. It’s the future of L.A and every inner city’s smart energy story of the future, and [...]

I’m in a complex mood today. So this fashion post from 2007 from fashion commentator, Susan Mower, got my attention. It combines the best of ‘get your freak on French couture’, the elegance of Christian Dior‘s taste, grace and fashion perfection, with a twist of Opera composition starring Italy, America and Japan as sent down the [...]

The Money Times is reporting that the January law suit of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie against the Rupert Murdoch owned News of The World syndicate, that claimed the star couple were divorcing and had hired lawyers to divvy up their $320 million assets, has been ruled in favor of the Jolie Pitts. Actually, every [...]

iCandy perfection by Miss Angelina Jolie. Enjoy.  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 7.21.2010~

If you’re an actor, and you tread the boards for your supper in Hollywood, you might be interested in reading further. Reports Deadline Hollywood: “LOS ANGELES (July 21, 2010) – The Administrative Committee of the National Board of Directors of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA, AFL-CIO) – a national union of [...]

~If you are a creative artsy type, the chances are, you may not do very well in florescent lighting. Because of this fact, in L.A, a creative entertainment city, we have the Sounds of Asteroth.~ Martin Bell‘s song Florescent Lighting he wrote for his performance arts band, The Sounds of Asteroth has a cult indie [...]

Quirky L.A Theater is in rehearsals at Highways Theater, 18th & Olympic in Santa Monica, as I blog. L.A people are so creative and talented.  ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 7.21.2010~

Katie Holmes is doing a swell job looking presidential as her heels sink into the White House lawn on set, while playing Jackie O for the History Channel’s new Kennedy biopic. Demure star power, anyway. This image of Katie via Splash.  Here’s how you all voted our top ten entertainment, celebrity and hot news items [...]

Being Hollywood’s leading lad of the minute, with the box office success of Inception, comes easily these days to actor, Leonardo DiCaprio. However this wasn’t always the case. Leo had to survive a myriad of obstacles on his journey to be a leading boxer at Hollywood’s box office. He talks about survival as a once [...]

Here’s Britney Spears #1 retro hit Oops… I did it again for Trinity Brooke of the U.K, who cut her British-Kiwi chops, working at the Hampstead Royal Free hospital in England. Haven’t both Trinnie and Brit Brit come a long way? xox ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 7.22.2010~

New Zealand’s Maori Queen of Cuisine and daughter-in-law of Sir Thomas Thorp, Anne Thorp, is on a nationwide (NZ) publicity blitz right now. Anne is renowned for producing the best and healthiest organic kai (food) in New Zealand, with… a pinch of Maldon sea salt, sourced from the Mediterranean. Nothing but the best for Anne. [...]

Angelina Jolie‘s movie ad’s copy reads: “Betrayed. Accused. Hunted. [Evelyn] Salt will not be stopped.” If you follow your El’s in Hollywood to learn something profound from, this movie is compulsory viewing. Angelina Jolie is the only woman who makes the action genre feasible like the big boys of this town do at the box office. [...]

Yesterday, while going for an iced chocolate at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf on Sunset, to cool off (the heat in L.A was more scorching, than the inside of an oven yesterday, I swear); I looked up and noticed this billboard on Sunset. So, for every culture that has ever sat under a palm tree [...]

MT EVEREST AND BEYOND – FIVE PICTURES

Posted: July 21, 2010 in Uncategorized
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Photo Caption: On the road again: we leave Shigatse in the morning, bound for Qomolongma (Everest)   Photo Caption: Typical mountain pass decoration - snapping in the wind and carrying mantras and prayers to the four corners of the earth.   Photo Caption: Small hillside temple, growing out of the rock.   Photo Caption: And – there [...]

Miley Cyrus talks about turning down the film role of Ramona for her pal Selena Gomez. Actress Christina Applegate and Martyn Lenoble are having a baby. And here’s our top ten, for the day that was, Tuesday July 21st 2010. All in a Hollywood day.  1. About Horiwood–> Dream Trilogy: Miley Cyrus will wake up your dream [...]

When Hollywood’s Maori King introduces you to his enigmatic, mystery Asian bride, it is a very surreal and beautiful moment. Elevated elation is what you experience. This is how I felt yesterday, when legendary Maori actor, Cliff Curtis introduced me to the love of his life.  7 months after their wedding, this woman of radiant [...]

PAPAYA TREE FOR AUNT ELVIRA

Posted: July 20, 2010 in Life, Love
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About a week ago, we lost a very special lady of L.A. Her name was Aunt Elvira and she was gracious, loving and sweet.  She was also acerbic and funny too, with her dazzling wit and humor. This image of a papaya tree growing fruit, reminds me of her spirit today. Fruitful people are the best. [...]

Beverly Hills is busy today. Here’s Lindsay Lohan‘s latest picture, in the form of her mug shot, to add to the family album. All in the life of a Young Hollywood star’s roller coaster moments. Despite being en route to jail, at least Lindsay makes orange her color. That’s kinda early Californian, legendary stuff, at [...]