[Fun poster, Barack Obama as Rosie the Riveter 2010's?] I was thinking about how power is mediated in the world. My dad has blue eyes, the color of the sky. My mom has brown Maori eyes. I was thinking how, people with brown eyes in the world, have quite often got a bad rap – [...]
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100 WORTHY WOMEN – ARIANNA ‘HUFF N’ BLOW’ IS DOING WAY TOO MUCH AS A PARROT VIA FORBES MAGAZINE
Posted: October 10, 2010 in America, Arianna Huffington, Leadership, Michelle Obama, Think Green, WomenTags: America, Arianna Huffington, Leadership, Michelle Obama, Ornithology, Paisley Jade, Think Green, Women
Arianna Huffington needs to think green, and population mass statistics, demonstrating a fair reflection of social and political circles (she doesn’t want to network too), when she chooses her lists, in order to make them appear more credible. I notice that Arianna Huff N Blow (or Arianna Huffington) is doing way too much for Forbes Magazine [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – SAT 10.9.2010
Posted: October 10, 2010 in Angelina Jolie, Annie Crummer, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Israel, Love, Music Industry News, Music Videos, Palestine, Romance, World PeaceTags: Angelina Jolie, Annie Crummer, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hori = Maori, Israel, Love, Music Industry News, Music Videos, Palestine, Peace Books, Peace is Your Daddy, Retro Hotness, Romance, When The Cat's Away, World Peace
Once upon a time, when I was 15 in the 80′s and sneaking out to hit up da club with my sister Cherry on hot summer, high school nights, (who’s bad?), girl group When the Cats Away had a big hit, called Melting Pot. The lyrics are as follows: “What we’re needing is a great big melting pot. Big [...]
2nd GENERATION HOLLYWOOD FAMILIES HAVE A GIFT TO SEE, ENTERTAIN AND LEAD THE WORLD
Posted: October 10, 2010 in America, Angelina Jolie, Entertainment Celebrity News, Family Vs Fame, Hollywood Entertainment News, Leadership, SpiritTags: America, Angelina Jolie, Entertainment Distribution, Family Vs Fame, Hollywood Entertainment News, Leadership, Spirit
All men are created equal–Abraham Lincoln Stir up the gift that is in you–Paul The Apostle Second-Generation Families: They are the eyes and the cultural taste palate of the future direction of leadership - 2nd Generation Hollywood entertainers and artists are US. They are not ‘trendsetters’ rather they were born trends themselves, and their actions followed by [...]
GOOD MUSIC – LOVE NOT WAR by ANNIE CRUMMER
Posted: October 10, 2010 in Annie Crummer, Maori, Music Industry News, Music Videos, New Zealand, War, World PeaceTags: Annie Crummer, Maori, Music Industry News, Music Videos, New Zealand, Rarotonga, War, World Peace
~A question – Do you even know what [or who] you’re fighting for?~ Annie Crummer is a Rarotonga-Maori princess from New Zealand. She a Singer. The songbird varietal, not the sewing machine. Love Not War is a timeless adage, since Cain slew Able, as wisdom for dispute resolution among us flawed and always [...]
QUOTABLE QUOTE – “PEACE AS OPERA”
Posted: October 10, 2010 in Opera, War, World PeaceTags: Composers, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, Opera, War, World Peace, Writers
“If Peace is an Opera, than War is the tragic Elements Resonating in it”–Horiwood, USA. … thinking while playing ping pong, with a ‘pink’ rubber paddle, as The Mamas & The Papas play on Apple iPod in California. Calling the new oil… Anyone want to collaborate on composition for a new Rock Opera? ~Power: The Rock Opera, for Queen Noor of [...]
YOKO ONO URGES PEACE, IN REMEMBERING JOHN LENNON’S 70th BIRTHDAY
Posted: October 9, 2010 in World News, World Peace, Yoko OnoTags: John Lennon, World News, World Peace, Yoko Ono
Today when I was watching John Lennon‘s 70th birthday celebation video, the birds were chirping extra loud outside the window. Probably because I have never heard anyone use the word peace so many times in a sentence. Yoko Ono has a black belt in this art of repitition where it most matters. Give Peace a Chance [...]
HALLE BERRY INTRODUCES OLIVIER MARTINEZ TO HER MOM
Posted: October 9, 2010 in Halle BerryTags: Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez
Halle Berry has introduced her costar of Dark Tide, Olivier Martinez to her mom, reports People. She certainly is going all out to make Martinez a star, as the couple are rumored to be taking their real life romance, up a level, from when in Paris, a week ago, holding hands and walking Martinez’s dog. ~Posted [...]
CHELSEA GRAMMER AND KAYTE WALSH, MISCARRIAGE NEWS
Posted: October 9, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Chelsea Grammer, Kayte Walsh
A bit of sad news for Chelsea Grammer 55, and his partner Kayte Walsh, 29. Kayte had confirmed in August that she was expecting. ‘We lost our unborn child about six weeks ago,’ they told People in a statement. “‘We would like to thank all of those who expressed kindness and concern but we needed [...]
You know that you’re reading the Washington Post when you read: “Tradition, dignity, gravitas and humility” define a judge’s robe– in the Style section. Cute. Fairness and justice is always in style. That was noted, amongst all of the veto-ed Foreclosures Bill news. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.9.10
19 PILLARS OF CHANGE FOR CHINA? HONORING WORDS IN LOS ANGELES – CHARTER 08
Posted: October 9, 2010 in China, Freedom of Speech, Nobel Peace PrizeTags: Charter 08, China, Freedom of Speech, Liu Xiaobo, Nobel Peace Prize
Good morning. I hadn’t ever read, Nobel Peace Prize Winner 2010′s, Charter 08 – Língbā Xiànzhāng (written by a collective of writers, including Liu Xiaobo). As China makes up 1/6th of us in the world today – I thought it would be wise to find out where we’re all heading, as a part of China’s future too. Here’s the [...]
10 POSTS SHARED BY YOU ON SOCIAL MEDIA NOW – 10.8.10
Posted: October 9, 2010 in 10 Hot Posts Right Now, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment NewsTags: 10 Hot Posts Right Now, Entertainment News
Hollywood skies swirl with the colors of sunset, from my place. A theater of light that’s always so pretty. Okay people, here’s what you are bumping via social media. Enjoy 1. Willow Smith signs to Jay-Z‘s record label 2. In true Maori fashion – koru taonga on brown cotton 3. Nicole Kidman 4. James Cameron [...]
CINDY CRAWFORD IS VOGUE INDIA’S COVER GIRL
Posted: October 9, 2010 in Cindy Crawford, IndiaTags: Cindy Crawford, India
Cindy Crawford. Vogue India cover girl. Staying power. [Image courtesy of Cover Awards] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.8.10~
KARL URBAN WALKS HOLLYWOOD’S PRESS JUNKET CARPET FOR RED PREMIERE
Posted: October 9, 2010 in Karl Urban, Star TrekTags: Humphry Bogart, Karl Urban, Star System - The Art of American Celebrity, Star Trek, Stars Hollywood Walk of Fame
Karl Urban braved the paparazzi on the press junket ‘red carpet’ in Hollywood, Thursday 7th October, to bring some Kiwi magic to Red’s media briefing efforts. [Humphrey Bogart's Hollywood star today for Karl Urban, Walk of Fame. Ca.] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.8.20~
MAORI MUSIC ARTISTS WIN BIG – STAN WALKER AND ANIKA MOA – VODAFONE PEOPLES CHOICE MUSIC AWARDS 2010
Posted: October 9, 2010 in Maori, Music Industry News, New Zealand, Te Reo RangatiraTags: Anika Moa, Hollywood Today, Hori = Maori, Maori, Marlene Dietrich, Music Industry News, New Zealand, Nga Puhi Tonu Nui, Ngaiterangi, Rapaera Tawhai, Scotty Morrison, Shane Walker, Stars Hollywood Walk of Fame, Te Aupouri, Te Reo Rangatira, Tini Molyneux
Hori humor a la comedian Billy T. James is Anika Moa – who, when she won a top music award (best female solo artist NZ) at the Vodafone People’s Choice Awards last night – said “I’m so going to be your best friend, and buy you like, eggs benedict” to her audience. Lol! Aussie Maori [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – FRI 10.8.10
Posted: October 9, 2010 in Brazil, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Miley CyrusTags: Brazil, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, Miley Cyrus
Rocking Inca/ Aztec/ Native American Indian fashion statements and learning Portuguese is what Miley Cyrus is up to. This week Cyrus has been seen in West Hollywood, Westwood and Beverly Hills on different nights. She’s a Valley girl rocking West side lately. Entertainment and celebrity news, you all brought in today with your votes. Here’s [...]
NEW MUSIC – SHINE A LIGHT by McFLY feat TAIO CRUZ
Posted: October 9, 2010 in Music Industry NewsTags: McFly, Music Industry News, Taio Cruz
Here’s McFly‘s Shine A Light. Light pop. Good for the kids. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.8.10~
ROMAN POLANSKI’S RAPE VICTIM, SAMANTHA GEIMER TALKS TO LARRY KING
Posted: October 9, 2010 in Larry King, Larry King Live, Roman PolanskiTags: Charity Spotlight, Larry King, Larry King Live, Rape, Roman Polanski, Samantha Geimer
Talking to Larry King, Samantha Geimer – the women who was raped by filmmaker Roman Polanski at aged 13 had these things to say: Geimer is: a) not forgiving of him. b) thinks Polanski has served his time. c) thinks she’s been more damaged by the court system and the media than what Polanski did [...]
MICHELLE WILLIAMS for MY WEEK WITH MARILYN
Posted: October 9, 2010 in Marilyn Monroe, Michelle WilliamsTags: Marilyn Monroe, Michelle Williams
Marilyn Monroe inspired a generation with her beauty and sense of sexy. Not only in America, but across the globe. Here’s Michelle Williams take on Monroe, in My Week With Marilyn currently in production in L.A. So much of iconicism, is caught up in a bottle of peroxide. But I love Michelle’s take on a [...]
ONE FOR INDIA’S SUPPORTERS OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Posted: October 8, 2010 in Bollywood, Cricket, Diversity, India, racism, SportsTags: Adam Parore, Bollywood, Cricket, Diversity, India, racism, Sir Richard Hadlee, Sports, Sports Horiwood, Sports Psychology
I have two words for India today – diversity rocks. While reading the paper today, I noticed that our brothers and sisters of India, are being a little bit camera shy, in turning out in their droves to support athletes of the Commonwealth Games across a variety of sporting events. Many sports venues are half [...]
REALITY SHIFT – BROWN IS THE NEW BLACK IN NEW ZEALAND
Posted: October 8, 2010 in America, Ata Te Kanawa, California, Chicago, China, Equality, Hawaii, Human Rights, India, Israel, Japan, Las Vegas, Leadership, London, Maori, Miami, Middle East, New Zealand, Philadelphia, Politics, Think Green, UK, World NewsTags: America, Ata Te Kanawa, Awesome Aussies, California, Chicago, China, Environment, Equality, Green and Brown are the new Black, Hawaii, Human Rights, In NZ - Brown is the new Black, India, Israel, Japan, Las Vegas, Leadership, London, Maori, Miami, Middle East, New Zealand, Nga Puhi Tonu Nui, Ngati Awa, Philadelphia, Politics, Think Green, UK, World News
[In 2020, model and future movie star, Yasmin Bidois (Nga puhi & Ngati Awa Maori tribes), will be 25, a leader of a majority New Zealand population of Polyeurasians. How exciting. Everything we do, is for Yasmin and her generation, if any of us, have passion for New Zealand's well being and future. Sign me [...]
LIU XIAOBO WINS THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE AWARD 2010
Posted: October 8, 2010 in China, Freedom of Speech, Nobel Peace Prize, World NewsTags: China, Freedom of Speech, Liu Xia, Liu Xiaobo, Nobel Peace Prize, World News
A peacemaker of the future, or a traitor of a billion plus people’s current sense of nationhood? China does not like the Nobel Peace Prize Award selections this year. Reports CNN: Type “Liu Xiaobo” — or “Nobel Peace Prize,” for that matter — in search engines in China and hit return, you get a blaring [...]
AUSTRALIA’S SWIM TEAM ARE GOLDEN IN INDIA, COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
Posted: October 8, 2010 in India, SportsTags: Awesome Aussies, India, Sports, Sports Horiwood
Australia’s 4x100m freestyle team of, from left, Alicia Coutts, Felicity Galvez, Emily Seebohm and Marieke Guehrer celebrate their win at the Commonwealth Games in India. Quite a good result achieved as some swimmers had to contend with “stomach illness, the dreaded delhi belly” The country, which hosted the Games four years ago, ended day five [...]
A LETTER FROM JAIL by LIL WAYNE
Posted: October 8, 2010 in Hip Hop Community, Lil Wayne, Music Industry News, Robin ThickeTags: Hip Hop Community, Lil Wayne, Music Industry News, Robin Thicke
‘In every dark cloud, there’s a silver lining. Right now we’re just riding on love… We got spirit y’all. We got soul y’all.’–Lil Wayne. Analyzing the President’s music selections: Selected lyrics (publishable for kids) of Lil Wayne’s I Am Not Human: I’m like a champagne top I’m ready to pop off baby I must be [...]
TWILIGHT’S BREAKING DAWN NEWS – 10.8.10
Posted: October 8, 2010 in Movie NewsTags: Movie News, Twilight. New Moon. Breaking Dawn. Eclipse
Twilight‘s Breaking Dawn movie, being directed by Bill Condon, begins filming in two weeks in New Orleans. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.8.10~
GWENNETH PALTROW TALKS THE HOLLYWOOD CASTING COUCH, OH – AND HER SWITCH TO COUNTRY MUSIC
Posted: October 8, 2010 in Country Music, Gwenneth Paltrow, Hollywood History, LeadershipTags: Country Music, Gwenneth Paltrow, Hollywood History, Hollywood Today, Hollywood True Facts, Leadership, Oscar Winner
When an A-List star goes on record to Elle to talk the “Hollywood casting couch” – that basically means, that this aspect of the industry is becoming OOC, for young actors to manage. Here’s Beyonce‘s friend Gwenneth Paltrow on the topic. Q. Have you ever had a casting-couch experience? A. Yup. When I was just [...]
KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN HITS UP NEW YORK
Posted: October 8, 2010 in Kourtney Kardashian, New YorkTags: Kourtney Kardashian, New York
Kourtney Kardashian. New York. That’s all. [Image courtesy of Source] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California. USA
IN THE BEGINNING THERE WAS MUSIC
Posted: October 8, 2010 in Dance, Maori, Te Reo RangatiraTags: Dance, Hori = Maori, Kapa Haka, Maori, Maori Television, Maori Television Service Hollywood, Te Piringa, Te Reo Rangatira
After the darkness, came light. After light, the word was manifested. Next came rhythm. Followed by music. Soon followed by dance. And if you’re Maori, harmony was a close friend of dance. Always. The combined elements when shared, is theater. Ko wai koe Amerika? Who are you? Who are we becoming? [Maori Performing Arts (Kapa Haka) [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – THU 10.7.10
Posted: October 8, 2010 in Canada, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10Tags: Canada, Cuisine of The World, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10
“Monkey See Wok:” Stephen Yan is a Canadian who had a cooking show called Wok with Yan! Known for busting out a quippy one liner, quicker than you could ask “Wok for?,” Stephen’s apron strings messages, really were the star statement of each show. He was humble that way. Dlisted.Com is giving Stephen a plug today, to sing [...]
