Archive for January, 2012

Darren Aronofsky one of Hollywood’s golden directors this year, has bowed out of directing Hugh Jackman in The Wolverine (a spin off film franchise of X Men films). Aronofosky sights being away from his family for more than a year abroad (outside of the US filming this flick) as not being as important as being in [...]

Vanessa Hudgens is someone who I have not met. People I know who have worked with Vanessa here in Hollywood say she is so beautiful in person, she actually hurts to be around. Her eyes are breath taking apparently. Anyway, Vanessa had her 100th nude pics leaks scandal recently in her relatively young career as [...]

That’s all. [Photo courtesy of Optic -JGMJ] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.17.11~

That’s all. [Photo courtesy of Fame Pictures] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.17.11~

This one for St Sticky, on St Patricks Day and for all of the awesome people in the World who are and who love The Irish. Happy Saint Paddy’s Day. Good rugby heads music anthem as Music today: The Proclaimers with 500 Miles. Let’s go Ireland & Scotland! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.17.11~

A chopper in Japan searches for missing people. Hollywood entertainment and celebrity news today. Here’s how the votes came in on the 17th March 2011 in Hollywood. Peace! 1. The warm-hearted Prince visits Christchurch City – Prince William 2. All Night Long – Lionel Richie hearts Christchurch City. Guy Sebastian too 3. Gerard Butler is timely with a [...]

When time and space are through, I’ll be found in you… whispers of a well lit way–Brooke Fraser, Shadowfeet lyrics. May we always stand in what’s truly important. “Will you come with me to the mountains? It will hurt at first, until your feet are hardened. Reality is harsh to the feet of shadows. But [...]

This from CNN’s Glossary for Fukushima Daiichi crises. Three place names to ponder: Three Mile Island – USA: A nuclear power plant near Middletown, Pennsylvania, which was the site of the worst nuclear power disaster in the United States. A partial core meltdown occurred in 1979. The plant had containment units, so the release of [...]

Reports Zimbio today: ‘Frustrated with attention from fans and photographers, “Flight of the Conchords” star Jemaine Clement, splashes those surrounding him with water from a bottle he was carrying. Moments later an upset fan seeks revenge and douses Clement with hot chocolate, soaking the actor/musician’s coat.’ Jemaine looks like a cross between Sir Peter Jackson [...]

NAT “KING” COLE TRIBUTE – HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – 3.16.11.

The soundtrack for the Rugby World Cup festivities has begun in an unusual way. Sports festivals favorite Lionel Richie has teamed up with one of the best male vocalists on the planet, Guy Sebastian of Australia to record a new version of Richie’s hit All Night Long. Sebastian was the first ever winner of Australian [...]

For a beautiful song by Neil Finn listen here

“The prime minister and Mr [Tim] Mathieson are delighted to have been invited to the wedding which will capture the hearts of millions around the world,” Ms Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia’s office said in a statement to the Sydney Morning Herald today. Nice one! It could be the first time that the Hot [...]

“Prince William and Ms Middleton have chosen charities focusing on issues which matter deeply to them and, in the case of the Christchurch earthquake appeal, a charity which reflects the couple’s close ties to and affection for New Zealand,” Mr John Key, Prime Minister of Aotearoa New Zealand said. “I believe it’s a mark of great [...]

Strong earthquake rocks Vanuatu. No Tsunami warning has been issued yet. Let’s pray for Vanuatu and its Polynesian people… and find that earthquake creating machine… wherever it’s hiding in the world. (jk). This natural disaster stuff is getting OOC! We are witnessing a chain reaction of volcanic and earth shaking activity in the world. Quite [...]

Alright, the biggest trend in world news is undeniably what I term “public demonstrations news.” It’s about countries turning out a public show on ANY issue, so that the media outlets of the world cover your news story. I blame it on FACEBOOK culture. No, that was harsh. It’s just what everyone’s doing. Placards get [...]

Arianna The Aggregator AOL Aligator with Lipstick and a Posh News Tone, here in the USA points out (a day, if not 35 years too late) that Japan’s nuclear power plants have been a deadly threat to the evironment and Japan’s people for decades. Any nation with a nuclear power plant, take note about safety [...]

OMG! OMG! OMG! Nicky Minaj is the latest celebrity puppet to say she needs increased security. Blames fans in the UK for this ridiculous press today. I couldn’t find a pic of Nicki handy, but this cake will do. It reflects this rapper/ singers taste in fashion and her sense of humor. Minaj humor aside, she [...]

In a rather amusing story on the WSJ’s front page today, we learn that the new Republicans that were placed in those House seats in Washington about 5 minutes ago, all want the same things in common. These can be listed as “smaller government, less spending, lower taxes, sculpted abs, bulging biceps and flexibility they [...]

THIS JON AFOA SKETCH IS SPORTS GLADIATORIAL FIERCE STATUS!.

Wall Street Journal goes to great pains to illustrate in diagram form what they know of being inside the six nuclear reactors at Fukushima. Here’s that picture on the front page of the WSJ today. This papers sold out. I got the last one. Below is world news in this ever dicey investing economy’s favorite [...]

American Red Cross goes all out Schindlers List with this cute advertisement to allegedly help the people of Japan in crises. What a photograph. Deserves an Award today. To donate to the Red Cross of America, click on ad pick. As seen, front page WSJ today. Japan as Israel in a nuclear holocaust. A powerful and [...]

Right now in Hollywood, you’re looking at these posts. Voted by you at 7. 1. Wastage looks like Working World magazine. WTF! 2. Samoan rugby football player sketches are fierce! 3. Gerard Butler has a word about cancer 4. Spanish guitar entertainment – Toni Braxton – AMA’s 2001 5. Teeth by Joe Manganiello for Sir Richard Branson US Media Outlets [...]

There’s nothing like an Orson Welles movie poster while at dinner eating an aztec steak (glamorized hamburger patty) here in West Hollywood. This is a Citizen Kane original movie poster photographed at the Silver Spoon in response to hot chocolate being dolled out to a guitar playing Conchord. Believe it or not. :) This is [...]

Blogging from Little Russia, West Hollywood today it has to be said that in every Russian owned store, that store owners are glued to their TV sets watching CNN’s coverage of Japan’s nuclear crises. They are reliving the horrors of Chernobyl via Japan all over again. Sad. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.16.11~

Right. [I wonder how much money it costs to fuel one of these military jets? Photo taken 3 minutes ago. There are 8 planes doing this right now, above Hollywood skies. Pretty. ] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.16.11~

5 newsy posts we’re peeping at 6.15pm in Hollywood are: 1. Boh Runga of Stellar* 2. Japan is living worse than WWII says Forbes Magazine 3. Good songwriting – Flags by Brooke Fraser 4. Anthony Jeselnik 5. Hollywood’s 40 Top Box Office power houses – 2011 Media Outlets worth looking at some days are: E!: Hollywood News; Hollywood Reporter; Access Hollywood;Hollywood.Com; ET Online; Deadline.Com; Celebrity Gossip; Young Hollywood [...]

Normally blogging from Hollywood, I bring you the wow-wow latest Hollywood star magazine covers. They’re always a little bit fantasy-driven, perfect for escapist tabloid entertainment. However, today I thought I’d bring you a magazine cover published by Working World Magazine to give young Americans the best job tips to get them through recession years (and [...]

Digital Coffee Culture Snap Shot, USA – Three views today from coffee corporate giant, Starbucks, online wired community reflect a bit of a Japan focus today. Nick Jr‘s appropriation of Japanese cartoon figures. Zagat doesn’t really direct us to Dallas (I rewired that link for amusement). And Adele of the UK gives over a free [...]