High Five: They were once, a sought after Maori show band in Vegas. All Maori who live here. New Zealand brought them home, to honor their talents and contribution to the world as Maori entertainers. Although High Five performed with greats like The Beatles and Ray Charles, I love the Sammy Davis Jr. reference of [...]
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MAORI NEWS – VEGAS MAORI SHOWBAND “HI-FIVE” GET HONORED IN NEW ZEALAND
Posted: October 23, 2010 in America, Auckland City, Elvis, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Las Vegas, Maori, Music Industry News, Nevada, New Zealand, Te Reo Rangatira, The BeatlesTags: America, Auckland - The Super City, Auckland City, Elvis, Entertainment News, Frankie Stevens, Grey Power, High Five, Hori = Maori, Hot Chocloate: African American News on Horiwood.Com, Kawana Pohe, Las Vegas, Maori, Maori Television, Maori Television Service Hollywood, Music Industry News, Nevada, New Zealand, Phil Crown, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis Jr., Scotty Morrison, Te Reo Rangatira, The Beatles, Tini Molyneux
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MISS OLIVIA’S FRIEND, SOPHIE LEMON, CHECKS OUT LOCAL CANTERBURY VINO
Posted: October 23, 2010 in Olivia AbbottTags: Canterbury, Olivia Abbott, Sophie Lemon
Canterbury wines are the best. Miss Olivia‘s friend, Sophie Lemon, in this photo, is doing way too much happiness spotting in Christchurch wine aisles, New Zealand. You could spend a good hour reading up on what happiness in a vitner’s bottle to take home in a Canterbury wine aisle. They make good vino. Gisborne in [...]
BASKETBALL SINGLET AND ART by JAY-V, AUCKLAND THE SUPERCITY
Posted: October 23, 2010 in Art, basketball, Dance, Family Vs Fame, Hip Hop CommunityTags: Art, Auckland - The Super City, basketball, Dance, Family Vs Fame, Hip Hop Community, Jay V
I can’t believe my nephew and namesake Jay-V (Jordan Samuel) is all growed up. Yes, I even remember the days when I used to change this man’s diapers. Back then, I was the hip hop dancer, of the family. Today, he works in a bank and is one of the best hip hop dancers ever, [...]
MARVIN GAYE – WHAT’S GOING ON? WHAT’S HAPPENING BROTHER?
Posted: October 23, 2010 in America, Rugby, Teenagers, West Hollywood, Young HollywoodTags: America, Dan Carter, Gay Teenagers, Live Music Artists, Marvin Gaye, Retro Hotness, Rugby, Teenagers, West Hollywood, Young Hollywood, Youth Economic Opportunities in America
Marvin Gaye – Live performance, 1973, Save the Children. Image 1. A barely legal teen is presented in a life-sized image, in the Andrew-Christian store, West Hollywood. Image 2. Daniel Carter, adult, New Zealand rugby football player, ‘models’ for a Jockey’s underwear campaign. Via Static. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10. 23.10~
BRAHIM ZAIBAT LEAVES CLUB AURA, LONDON WITH MADONNA
Posted: October 23, 2010 in MadonnaTags: Brahim Zaibat, Madonna, Middle Eastern Representation
Brahim Zaibat leaves Club Aura, with Madonna, last night, Saturday in London. The rumor mill spins that Brahim, a 24 year-old back up dancer, is Madonna’s latest boyfriend. I think Madonna’s just making a point that Arab or Muslim men, aren’t our enemy. They’re just people, just like us nonMuslims. [Subtext - Madonna sends a [...]
BARRYMORE THE PLAY, MARILYN MONROE THEATRE, LEE STRASBERG ACTOR’S INSTITUTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD OCTOBER 2010
Posted: October 23, 2010 in Betty White, California, Kim Kardashian, Marilyn Monroe, Theater, West HollywoodTags: Betty White, California, Jack Betts, Kim Kardashian, Lee Strasberg, Marilyn Monroe, Theater, West Hollywood
Who:Jack Betts, Barrymore What: A Play Where: Marilyn Monroe Theatre, Lee Strasberg Institute, West Hollywood, Santa Monica and Fairfax. Los Angeles has a great theater scene supporting the movie industry and the Arts here in The City of Angels. Go see a play in California on your next visit. Always choose to visit California. Fun. [...]
KANYE WEST, MR CAPS LOCK TWEETER HITS LONDON
Posted: October 23, 2010 in Kanye WestTags: Kanye West
Kanye West tweets on arrival in London town. With his trademark, caps lock on, of course! What would twitter cultural diversity be, as a global community, without Kanye West tweeting in CAPS. Tumeke! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.23.10~
TUI’S KIWI RUGBY BEER HUMOR – FOR MY AUNTIES & MAORI MOM, THE BIGGEST RUBGY FOOTBALL FANS EVER- MOM STARRING AS THE MINISTER’S WIFE
Posted: October 23, 2010 in Beer, Family Vs Fame, Hollywood History, Humor, RugbyTags: Beer, Billy T James, Butter, Cary Grant, Dame Whina Cooper, Family Vs Fame, Hollywood History, Hori = Maori, Humor, Kool Kiwis, Loretta Young, Maori Television, Maori Television Service Hollywood, Pop Culture Commentary, Rugby, Tui of Helensville
Smile mom. :) When I see this billboard sign from New Zealand for Tui’s beer, I am reminded of rural country life, of time spent growing up on a dairy farm. Although many Americans may never get to experience this fact, New Zealand has the best dairy produce in the world. Basically, we have the [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – THU 10.21.10
Posted: October 22, 2010 in All Blacks, Dance, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, New Zealand, RugbyTags: All Blacks, Amelia Lynch, Dance, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, New Zealand, New Zealand All Black, New Zealand All Blacks, Rugby, Rugby World Cup, Stephen Donald
Hi Team. I’m taking the next day or two off – just so that you know. Something, I have never done on this blog before. I am on a Fundraising Campaign, also something I’ve never done. Air is good, but you can’t eat it. So it’s time to man up, and share this blog with supporters [...]
LISA MARIE PRESLEY TALKS OF MICHAEL JACKSON TO OPRAH WINFREY
Posted: October 22, 2010 in Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson, Oprah WinfreyTags: Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey
This is a meeting of big American celebrity names. Reports Pop Eater: ‘Lisa Marie told Oprah that she was in England when she heard the news of Michael Jackson‘s death and John Travolta was one of the first to break it to her. When Oprah asked what she felt, she replied, “Real honest to goodness [...]
A FIRST BOOK FOR MIKE THE SITUATION SORRENTINO
Posted: October 22, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Jersey Shore, Mike The Situation Sorrentino
Aptly titled. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.21.10~
MEL GIBSON WILL NOT BE APPEARING IN “HANGOVER 2″
Posted: October 22, 2010 in Mel GibsonTags: Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson will not be appearing in Hangover 2 – as previously reported on this blog. It appears that reaction to Mel’s casting caused overseas audiences to be really upset about this news. Say the film’s director, ” Todd Phillips statement in The Hollywood Reporter: “I thought Mel would have been great in the movie and [...]
GREG COUCH ON TENNIS BETTING AND ROGER FEDERER TENNIS STAYING POWER
Posted: October 22, 2010 in Entertainment Celebrity News, Roger Federer, TennisTags: Roger Federer, Tennis
The sports article of the day goes to Greg Couch, who writes for Tennis Fanhouse: “Ninety minutes. That’s all it took for IMG’s damage control/smear campaign to get fully up and running. “It’s how long it was from the time my column on the Roger Federer/IMG gambling lawsuit reached the Web Friday until I [...]
MADRID – MILEY CYRUS AND B.O.B WILL PERFORM AT MTV EMA’S 2010
Posted: October 22, 2010 in Music Industry NewsTags: Music Industry News
Madrid has landed Miley Cyrus and billboard chart topper B.o.B to both perform at MTV EMA’s. Eva Longoria is hosting the event. ~Posted by Horiwoood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1o.21.10~
THE WASHINGTON POST – 10.21.10
Posted: October 22, 2010 in Conan O'Brien, Washington D.CTags: Conan O'Brien, Washington D.C
A story of England in an age of ‘austerity’ as it looks at slashing it’s deficit caught my eye today in the Washington Post. For all of the nations of the Commonwealth, they will be following suit, to this conservative example of reducing debt. Quite big news, outside of the US. On The Post’s website, [...]
WHAT ARE SKINS TV THINKING IN THE UK?
Posted: October 22, 2010 in Reality TV Stars, UKTags: Reality TV Stars, UK
Is this Skins TV marketing campaign image “relevant” to the times for kids in London, or just taking advertising too far? Source: US Skins Facebook Fan Page ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.21.10~
BLUE VALENTINE MOVIE TRAILER
Posted: October 21, 2010 in Movie Trailers, RomanceTags: Movie Trailers, Romance
Romantic. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.21.10~
STARBUCKS NOW HAS COFFEE IN THE AM AND WINE AND CHEESE IN THE PM
Posted: October 21, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Entrepreneurs
This is rad. Bloggers heaven. Now you can have Starbucks coffee in the mornings, and return at night for wine and cheese platters at many Starbucks outlets. How civilized. Go here to read one blogger’s article on that exciting topic for bloggers? But why do bloggers blog at cafes rather than at home? To judge [...]
FACEBOOK BILLIONAIRE – PETER THIEL’S SUPRA-RADICALISM
Posted: October 21, 2010 in Billionaire HQ on Horiwood.Com, GayTags: Billionaire HQ on Horiwood.Com, Gay, Peter Thiel
When you’re young, rich and have made your money in IT, social media or your own ideas that made millions – the chances are you’re either a) likely to sound like an arrogrant prat, or b) have very little faith in systems that never helped you actually realize your ideas, or c) a combo of [...]
THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – WED 10.20.10
Posted: October 21, 2010 in Afghanistan, Beyonce Knowles, China, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, iMinerels, Think Green, Tina KnowlesTags: Afghanistan, Beyonce Knowles, China, Entertainment News, Hollywood Entertainment News, Horiwood Top 10, iMinerels, Think Green, Tina Knowles
Everyone in America wants Beyonce to have a baby. On Beyonce‘s pregnancy rumors: tweets Tatiana: “Uggh! They fooled me again!!! RT @Hollyscoop Beyonce’s Mother Clears Up Pregnancy Rumors – Beyoncet.co/zXR8sfF via @hollyscoop“ Today, China flexes their Super Power muscle, in the control of rare earth minerals. They’ve cut back on exporting them 40%. Germany, the [...]
STAR MAGAZINE CLAIMS CATHERINE ZETA-JONES IS PREGNANT
Posted: October 21, 2010 in Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hollywood Entertainment News, Michael DouglasTags: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hollywood Entertainment News, Michael Douglas
As Michael Douglas is battling cancer, a magazine claims that Catherine Zeta-Jones is pregnant. The news has not yet been confirmed. A cute story though. Has all the elements of redemption, plus, an emotional roller coaster, too – with an unknown ending. Just exactly the way a good Hollywood tale should be told. ;) A [...]
SAMMY CAHN’S HOLLYWOOD STAR AND ONLY 1 MORE WEEK TO GO UNTIL 2.6 MILLION
Posted: October 21, 2010 in Directors, Education, Hollywood History, Horiwood Shout Outs, Maori, Music Industry NewsTags: A MillionThank Yous, Brian Cohen, Directors, Education, Hollywood History, Hollywood Maori Kings, Hollywood Today, Hollywood's Maori Honor Role, Hori = Maori, Horiwood Shout Outs, Lyricists, Maori, Maori Filmmaking, Music Industry News, Pop Culture Commentary, Sammy Cahn, Samuel Cohen, Star System - The Art of American Celebrity, Stars Hollywood Walk of Fame, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Timmy Cotton
When you write, let it be from the depth of your gizzards. Write as if the whole world will read it–Brian Cohen, NZ. Have you ever heard of Sammy Cahn? More on him in a bit. According to current blog statistics, Horiwood.Com will reach the 2.6 million benchmark, as the first entertainment and celebrity news [...]
JAY-V ON DANCE PRACTICE
Posted: October 21, 2010 in Dance, Family Vs Fame, Humor, Maori, Music Industry News, Music Videos, New Zealand, Parenting, Polynesian, Producers, Samoa, TongaTags: Auckland - The Super City, Dance, Family Vs Fame, Hori = Maori, Humor, J Williams, Jay V, Maori, Music Industry News, Music Videos, New Zealand, Nga Puhi Tonu Nui, Ngati Whatua, Parenting, Polynesian, Producers, Samoa, Shane Walker, Tonga
Writes my nephew Jay-V from Auckland – The Supercity on his facebook: “I cant feel my legs…. anyone else hurting from this morning’s practice? Lol!” Uncle Sam says: “Dude, harden up! And have you written, recorded, choreographed and are dancing to your own tracks yet? I kinda like Kath Graham (aka Sassy song) and how [...]
HOT WAX – CHERYL COLE for LONDON TOWN
Posted: October 21, 2010 in Cheryl Cole, London, UKTags: Cheryl Cole, London, UK
The UK’s Angelina Jolie, Cheryl Cole – has a fair few fans. Cole is now immortalized in wax at Madam Toussads in London. [Image courtesy of Getty Images] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 10.20.10~
SEAN STEWART IS ARRESTED LIKE A HILTON IN LOS ANGELES
Posted: October 21, 2010 in UncategorizedTags: Sean Stewart
Sean Stewart, son of UK rocker and crooner, Rod Stewart forgot that he shouldn’t be driving. The 30-year-old was taken into custody after police discovered he had a warrant out for driving on a suspended license. Let’s hope he remembers to cab it next time. He could always ring Paris or Nicky Hilton for a lift. [...]
MANA – TE PIRINGA KAPA HAKA GLEE CLUB – SING “AND NOW LET THE WEAK SAY I AM STRONG” IN MAORI
Posted: October 21, 2010 in America, Art, artist, Britney Spears, Dance, Entertainment Celebrity News, Entertainment News, Glee, Hollywood Entertainment News, Joy, Leadership, Maori, Native American Indians, New York, New Zealand, Politics, Polynesian, Spirit, Taylor Lautner, Te Reo Rangatira, Wellington, Women, World NewsTags: a capella, America, Art, artist, Britney Spears, Commonwealth, Cory Monteith, Dance, Entertainment Distribution, Entertainment News, Environment, Glee, Gratitude, Hekia Parata, Heritage Arts & Culture, Hollywood Entertainment News, Hollywood Maori Kings, Hollywood Today, Hollywood's Maori Honor Role, Hori = Maori, Indigenous Thinking, Joy, Kapa Haka, Lea Michele, Leadership, Mana Electorate, Maori, Maori Filmmaking, Maori Television, Maori Television Service Hollywood, Native American Indians, New York, New Zealand, Politics, Polynesian, Pop Culture Commentary, Porirua City, Sir Peter Buck, Smile Club, Spirit, Sweetness & Diplomacy, Taylor Lautner, Te Rangi Hiroa, Te Reo Rangatira, Wellington, Wellywood, Women, World News
Ko au, ko koe. Ko koe, ko au. I am you. You are I. One –Cliff Curtis, wedding ring inscription A smile is your passport to anywhere–Horiwood’s dad. If you’re happy, you’ll notify your face–Rob Packer, pianist/songwriter, NZ Te Whare e tu nei, Aue karanga mai–This haus that stands, calls–Kataraina Mataira, songwriter Ka kata roa tatou, Ka [...]
ANGELINA JOLIE – A DRUG DEALER’S RETRO FOOTAGE – HAS AMERICA BUZZING
Posted: October 21, 2010 in Angelina Jolie, drugs, Health & Beauty, Health Care, Hollywood HistoryTags: Angelina Jolie, drugs, Health & Beauty, Health Care, Hollywood History
What Hollywood needs is hug dealers, not more drug dealers–Horiwood 2010 With an over-emphasize on drug cartels ‘invading America’ (‘Washington’s latest enemy construction, yet true too as fact) from the cover of The Washington Post this week, Angelina Jolie draws the hyped up focus on drugs within America and fixation on them, onto herself, taking the focus offshore to [...]
