Archive for January, 2012

I have to admit, that riding the crescent of good new waves, Avalanche City really do it for me on the radio in Hollywood. This group stem from one of my grandparents hometowns of Tauranga. Can’t beat folks from this town. They’re popping. Love them! Let’s go Avalanche City. Put yo’ hands up! :) ~Posted [...]

America fashioned the art of jazz music. The world has furthered it. Here’s a Hollywood take on John McLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra sassiness that transcends all difference and culture boundaries through musicality. Love it. So smart.  With Hollywood trumpet finesse included in this hot mix. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.27.11~

ALBUM OF THE YEAR The Suburbs, Arcade Fire ARTIST OF THE YEAR Neil Young GROUP OF THE YEAR Arcade Fire NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Meaghan Smith SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR Arcade Fire POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR My World 2.0, Justin Bieber JUNO FAN CHOICE AWARD Justin Bieber RAP RECORDING OF THE YEAR TSOL, [...]

Alright, tonight I went to Fatburger. Not healthy. Verging on obesity terrain diet status of non nutritional values. But, if I hadn’t of done that, I would never would have seen these American Kings of culture when they visited California, many moons ago. Thank goodness that french fries cut like Kiwi chips at Fatburger are [...]

JAPAN HIROSHIMA AND SHIGEKO SASAMORI TALKS SURVIVING TODAY – 3.18.11.

There’s nothing like some Beatles art in the hood of West Hollywood. Here’s that view for ya. :) This poster remembers the guest appearance by legendary actor Wilfrid Brambell. Put simply, this man was a comedic genius. [Artwork - Weideman Gallery, West Hollywood] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.27.11~

Soulful teens on guitar remind us that this is their world. A new generation of teens have a good degree of soul. Ryan Ashley Jones is 15. Ryan’s song Holes in The Rain, is a beauty. Go to the link, to listen. Peace! ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.27.11~

There’s nothing like a good cricket match to discuss what’s important in the world. India-Pakistan are set to discuss better security between their two nations, cracking down on drugs trade out of controlness with a view towards strengthening peace between both nations. The BBC reports, ’India will raise what it describes as Pakistan’s “lack of sincerity” [...]

Wool is the way to go this winter. Edgar Ramirez, 33, models casual smart biz attire for Prada. [Fashion source] ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.27.11~

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez grabbed a bite of lunch at Cafe Midi on Sunday (March 27) in Los Angeles. Berry recently attended Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night, where she showed a fine sense of humor, sharing with guests “I would have been better off not marrying all these other men. I should have married Muhammad [...]

Posted: March 28, 2011 in Africa, Folk Music, Gratitude, Poetry, South Africa, Spirit

Once upon an American poet’s guitar, some amazing POETRY for AFRICA was penned in chords and vocals and soulful exchange: Here’s INVICTUS as well by WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY as we remember all the good things African people have given us, gifted us and will give us in our good futures. Thanks Africa!

Present. Future. Past by Flight of The Conchords folk music humor on guitar. I don’t if it’s the Kiwi sense of humor or the Maori sense of humor with these two lads, but they sure can make me laugh til I cry in Hollywood. Funny blokes. [Note - This is Live theater that may or [...]

Uma Thurman, Maya and Levon were photographed walking through the streets of Paris as a happy family, catching up together. Photo courtesy of The UK Daily Mail, who also reveal that Uma is reteaming with director Quentin Tarantino and actress Daryl Hannah for Kill Bill III. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.27.11~

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a bit of a boxer. Here’s this whipper snapper’s show reel compiled by a fan, doing the art of Rocky in a Ring. What is annoying though is that when I tried to post Floyd’s Ali talents via YouTube in my humble blog, YouTube then said, his nono was owned by [...]

“It was light, my brothers. Light”–Hone Tuwhare‘s famous words, in this amazing piece of art. Being shared on Hollywood on Horiwood.Com in the art of remembering the greats who went before and illuminated our way forward. Kia Kaha as the greats have told us for centuries in Aotearoa New Zealand. Stay Strong. ~The Art of [...]

Ten things about Prince Harry Windsor‘s GQ Magazine cover’s, accompanying interview for war veterans awareness and sacrifice. Hiking for charity is a royal thing to do: In a world exclusive for the May issue, GQ meets Prince Harry and the Walking with the Wounded team as they prepare for their epic unaided trek to the North [...]

PIPPA MIDDLETON IS ON A DIET UNTIL APRIL.

The Sydney Morning Herald is doing way too much (again!) today running a fun story about Kate Middleton and Prince William opting to have two wedding cakes on their special day. The first cake will be a traditional fruity cake, with white icing and white floral ornaments on it. The second wedding cake will be [...]

CLASSIC RAY CHARLES – SONG FOR YOU – HOLLYWOOD 3.21.11.

“If you project upon a star”…. hey, wait a minute… that’s not the lyrics of a famous moonwalking man’s once classic hit song as a teenager. Katy Perry & Kanye West‘s new music collaboration, of E.T sitting at the current no.2 spot on Billboard’s music charts in the USA at the time of writing has [...]

Los Angeles favorite reality TV family is parlaying into acting. Kourtney Kardashian is set to guest appear on the ABC Soap One Life To Live. True that. In Alabama news we take a look at a man who once owned 19 cars and he lost it all. Curtis Thomas, 34, eyes up a racing jacket at [...]

Genie in a bottle music by Christina Arguilera offers pertinent cultural commentary in the 2010′s as an American anthem. “If you want to be with me, there’s a price to pay.” “You’ve got to rub me the right way.” We currently are in Genie States of existing. A genie lives in a lamp, a container [...]

THE BORGIAS TV SERIES WITH JEREMY IRONS TAKES OVER LOS ANGELES BUS FACES – HOLLYWOOD TODAY 3.24.11.

The battle for citizens view, attention, eye gates and senses continues via the movies. Keeping Americans within America continues. Instead of global travel (unsafe allegedly in these times of wars and natural disasters if you read the news), why not have an airplane flight experience at the movie theaters instead. Hollywood steps up to capitalize [...]

[This image depicts a painting of court life in the Tang Dynasty years of Chinese rule. Women of this era looked more like Japanese Geisha's in the way they styled themselves in those days]. If I owe you interest on a loan, and make a film about one of your favorite concubines, will you write [...]

This week we learned that Atlanta, Georgia has and is experiencing a massive migration of African-Americans heading south from cities like New York and the Mid-West. Economically, America is undergoing State-wide ‘populations engineering’ in such an economic climate. This is what we are witnessing in America occur. In unrelated news, Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum recording artist Keri [...]

The pen [that can write just laws for majority] is mightier than the sword–Winston Churchill ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.26.11~

That’s all. News source. ~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.26.11~