The King’s Speech takes home seven BAFTAs

Tom Hooper's captivating British drama, The King’s Speech was named Best Film at the 2011 Orange British Academy Film Awards, held at London’s Royal Opera House on Sunday night 13 February 2011.



The film also won six other awards: Outstanding British Film, Original Screenplay and Original Music, as well as a trio of performance awards for Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter and Colin Firth, who wins the Leading Actor BAFTA for the second year running.



Colin Firth won the BAFTA for his performance as King George VI in The King’s Speech. (Pic: BAFTA/ Richard Kendal)


Julianne Moore and Tom Ford

Hollywood cannot resist the BAFTAs and so they all turned out in their best fashion and style for the colourful Red Carpet. The Hollywood train included Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore whose leading man for the grand occasion was the famous Tom Ford, the best actor winner Colin Firth was there with his beautiful wife Livia.


Angelina Jolie posing alone.



Man-of-the-moment Colin Firth arrived with his red-carpet ready wife Livia, who wore a green 'Burqa Dress' by ethical label Fashion ComPassion.

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Top 10 favorite movie stars in America

Johnny Depp.Photo Credit: Hollywood Yesterday

1. Johnny Depp

2. Denzel Washington

3. John Wayne

4. Harrison Ford

5. Angelina Jolie

6. Tom Hanks

7. George Clooney

8. Julia Roberts

9. Clint Eastwood

10. Sandra Bullock

Source: Harris Poll
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What Does Your Hair Say About You at Work?

Is Jennifer Aniston pointing that finger at you in Hollywood? But would Rachel Green style her hair like that in Friends? Well, do you think she would get an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, or a Screen Actors Guild Award for it?

What Does Your Hair Say About You at Work? Office Hair Demystified
~ by Dawn Papandrea

Let’s face it, ladies: When it comes to hair, women are each other’s harshest critics. That’s why, when it comes to how you wear your hair to work, you should be mindful that certain looks convey certain impressions. Don’t believe us? We checked in with Bridgette Raes, stylist and author of Style Rx: Dressing the Body You Have to Create the Body You Want, for her workplace hairdo cheat sheet… you’ll never believe what we discovered!

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See Hollywood's Longest Relationships

"I wake up every day knowing I can walk out at any moment," Goldie Hawn has said about her longtime beau Kurt Russell. "That keeps things fresh."
Photo Credit: US Magazine

See Hollywood's Longest Relationships

I always tell lovers that only time will tell how true or how fake you are and not by your lip service or eye service.

Here are great couples in Hollywood whose long lasting relationships are good lessons to learn.

Will your love pass the test of time?
Like Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.


See which long-lasting star couples defy the odds.
Click here to view Photo Gallery from Hollywood

L'Oreal Paris and Carelle Proudly Present the 2009 Golden Globes Compact to Hollywood's Leading Ladies

L'Oreal Paris and Carelle proudly present the 2009 Red Carpet Golden Globes Compact to Hollywood's Leading Ladies. Designed by Carelle, a fine jewelry company, the L'Oreal Paris 2009 Red Carpet Golden Globes Compact will be presented to top female nominees in the Best Actress Drama and Best Actress Comedy categories. One compact will be auctioned at www.ebay.com/lorealparis beginning January 11, 2009 with all proceeds benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. (PRNewsFoto/L'Oreal Paris, David Barowowsky) LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES 01/09/2009

9 Jan 2009 14:15 Africa/Lagos

L'Oreal Paris and Carelle Proudly Present the 2009 Golden Globes Compact to Hollywood's Leading Ladies

Inspired "Good Luck" Charm to be Auctioned For Charity

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 2009 awards season, L'Oreal Paris continues its tradition of honoring Hollywood's most talented women in film and television with a unique "good luck charm"-mirrored compact imbedded with bold, colorful gemstones chosen for their special meanings and powers. Designed by Carelle, a fine jewelry company, the 2009 Golden Globes Compact will be presented to top female nominees in the Best Actress Drama and Best Actress Comedy categories. One compact will be auctioned on www.ebay.com/lorealparis with all proceeds benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.


(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090109/NY57190 )


The L'Oreal Paris 2009 Golden Globes Compact Designed by Carelle provides the stars with an "antidote" to the exciting and often hectic energy surrounding the award season and festival circuit. The compact's stones were chosen based on their unique properties such as balance, strength and confidence -- the honorees that carry the compact are sure to have a secret weapon for success in their customized good luck charm.


The compact, entitled "Harmony," is a shimmering combination of lemon citrine and pale green quartz stones set in sterling silver plated in 18K yellow gold with diamond details in honor of the Golden Globes. The compact evokes a calming, balanced aura with yellow citrines that symbolize optimism, positive energy and enhanced creativity. The yellow is a perfect compliment to green as it represents harmony and "attracts success".


This stunning compact is not just for the stars -- one limited edition compact will be listed for sale with eBay Giving Works, a special part of the eBay marketplace that connects people to the causes they care about by offering them easy, convenient, and trusted ways to give. All funds generated will benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). The compact is valued at $3650 and will be auctioned on www.ebay.com/lorealparis. The auction has an opening bid of $500 and will run from January 11th through January 18th. The charity auction is being managed on eBay by Auction Cause, a premiere auction management company.


L'Oreal Paris


The L'Oreal Paris Brand Division of L'Oreal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care company that combines the latest in technology with the highest in quality for the ultimate in luxury beauty at mass. The L'Oreal Paris product family includes Preference, Excellence, Natural Match, Feria, and Couleur Experte haircolors; VIVE Pro, Studio Line, and L'Oreal Kids hair care; Dermo-Expertise skin care, including Advanced Revitalift, Skin Genesis, Age Perfect, Men's Expert, Sublime Slim and Sublime Bronze; and L'Oreal Paris Cosmetics, including the Colour Riche, True Match, Bare Naturale, Infallible and Wear Infinite collections, Voluminous, Double Extend, Lash Out, Volume Shocking and Telescopic mascaras, among many others, and the HIP High Intensity Pigments line.


Carelle


Following an enormously successful private label business with the most prestigious jewelers and fashion houses in the world, Carelle is excited to announce the launch of its own line of big, bold, and deliciously fun fine diamond and color gemstone jewelry. Inspired by the exquisite organic beauty of plant shapes and colors, each piece of jewelry is set in 18-karat Gold and features Carelle's signature leaf motif azure that invites light to shine through and capture the brilliant color of our beautifully cut stones. Led by highly regarded designer Chana Regev, whose worldly upbringing included stops in Switzerland, Italy, Israel, and New York, the Carelle team brings vibrancy, creativity, and ingenuity to their handcrafted jewelry. Even in its name, Carelle offers a clever philosophy: "Because of her", a playful French translation that celebrates the confidence of women and the drive behind each design. Carelle adorns women of all ages with its soothing stones, soft gold, and sense of fun and pleasure intertwined in its handcrafted style.


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Source: L'Oreal Paris

CONTACT: Vijay Lalwani, Brand Building Communications, +1-786-543-3815,


vlalwani@brandbuildingla.com, for L'Oreal Paris


Web Site: http://www.lorealparisusa.com/


9 Jan 2009

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Jamie Kennedy Signs the Dewar's Signature Book of Expressions at the Signature Experience Event Celebrating the Golden Globe Awards
8 Jan 2009
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Ring In the New Year and Give Back In Style With Little Black Dress Wines
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Kyra Sedgwick to Participate in Public Service Announcement to Help Keep America's Children Safer
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From Academy Award(R) Winning Director Clint Eastwood and Starring Academy Award(R) Winner Angelina Jolie and Academy Award(R) Nominee John Malkovich Comes the Unforgettable True Story, 'Changeling'

Cate Blanchett receives a star on the Hollywood's famed Walk of Fame

Cate Blanchett receives a star on the Hollywood's famed Walk of Fame

December 10, 2008




LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Cate Blanchett receives a star on the Hollywood's famed Walk of Fame. The ceremony attended by two directors from her stellar career, Steven Spielberg and David Fincher. 39-year-old Blanchett became the 2,376th star to be honoured along Hollywood Boulevard and was quite impressed by the location of her star outside one of the boulevard's iconic structures, The Egyptian Theatre. "Location, location, location!" Blanchett joked. There were a few funny moments including Spielberg breaking the microphone immediately after announcing he was NOT going to embarass Cate followed by the MC of the event asking Cate, "...are you ready to go down...?" to which she replied "well that sounds provocative, but yes!"

'Cheetah Girls' Take on Bollywood in New Movie

Rising starlets Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, Sabrina Bryan, and an onslaught of the Disney Channel's most famous teen and pre-teen faces graced a festive blue carpet for the Hollywood premiere of 'The Cheetah Girls One World.' (Aug. 14)

Nadia Buari and Veronique Pierre In Supple Magazine

Nadia Buari

The pretty and sexy Ghanaian-Lebanese actress Nadia Buari is the cover story and the beautiful and multi-talented French Canadian born actress and singer, Veronique Pierre is writing a column called Hollywood Insider for the new Supple magazine published by one of my highly recommended publishers, Hope Obioma Opara in Lagos, Nigeria.


Veronique Pierre

The production of Supple magazine was part of my working visit to Lagos and I stayed with the publisher and worked in his office. He is like a brother to me than being my publisher and business partner. We are partners in progress. The Language of True Love published by Hope Opara's Flonnal Limited is still the best selling book of romance in Bonny Kingdom and a collectors item.

I had a great time doing my best for the editorial board of Supple magazine in Lagos.
I contacted my beautiful friend Veronique and we spoke on phone whilst she was in Canada. She is someone I truly admire, appreciate and I love, for the hallmarks of her unique personality. Her natural beauty, dignity, humility and integrity. I want to bring her to our Nollywood and she wants me to come to Hollywood where she believes I would be more appreciated. She has already written and sent the first article for her column.

I am glad and grateful to God for knowing someone as special as Veronique Pierre.
She is Wow!

Supple magazine will be the first Nigerian magazine to be distributed by Amazon and you can order for copies right here on Kisses & Roses.

'I'm a Happier Person Than I Was Before': Actress Elizabeth Perkins of Showtime's 'Weeds'

15 Jan 2008 20:32 Africa/Lagos


'I'm a Happier Person Than I Was Before': Actress Elizabeth Perkins of Showtime's 'Weeds' Shares Her Story of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Coping With Type 1 Diabetes in Hollywood

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

Actress Elizabeth Perkins has come a long way in the few years since she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 44. "I'm actually a happier person than I was before I was diagnosed," she tells the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) consumer magazine, Diabetes Forecast, in the February 2008 issue. In this exclusive interview Perkins discusses her diagnosis, treatment regimen, and the ways in which having diabetes has made an impact on her Hollywood career.


Perkins, who has received multiple award nominations for her role in the critically acclaimed Showtime series Weeds, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005 while filming the first season of the show. "I felt completely overwhelmed that first year on the show, and I didn't tell anybody I had diabetes. All of a sudden I was in my trailer at work, testing my glucose, and shooting myself up, and I was really scared and felt very alone and completely in over my head...it took me a good year and a half to embrace this and say, proudly, 'I'm diabetic and I'm in control of my disease.'" Type 1 diabetes commonly develops in children, but can occur at any age.


Although Perkins was already familiar with healthy dieting and regular exercise to stay fit for the cameras, having diabetes allowed Perkins to make another important change in her lifestyle. "I really learned to listen to my body and to know what I needed. And there are times I need to rest, and before I never allowed myself to do that."


The experience of coping with the illness has helped Perkins to develop her Weeds character, Celia Hodes. "I was testing my blood, learning how to draw syringes, and injecting myself, unbeknownst to everybody around me...I think that definitely translated into my character: I was just sort of out on a limb, on my own, and there was not going to be anybody to save me except myself." And now? "I'm actually a happier person than I was before I was diagnosed. I have a much greater perspective on the world around me."


Also in this issue:


More American women than men -- twenty-nine percent -- die of heart disease. Recent research has revealed that heart disease differs in crucial ways between men and women, including the symptoms of and age at which a heart attack occurs and the sudden increase in risk of heart disease during and after menopause, as compared to a gradual increase in risk for men as they age. This information, along with articles that share tips about protecting your heart and keeping your feet healthy, are in a special section of Diabetes Forecast in recognition of American Heart Month.


In addition, the February 2008 issue brings you stories about:
-- Everything you need to know about hypoglycemia.
-- ADA's newest National Youth Advocate.
-- Recipes that give staple winter fruits fresh new flavors.


Diabetes Forecast has been America's leading diabetes magazine for 60 years. Each full-color issue offers the latest news on diabetes research and treatment. Its mission is to provide information, inspiration, and support to people with diabetes, helping them to live a healthier lifestyle, control their diabetes, and prevent or treat its many complications. The magazine is published monthly by the American Diabetes Association.


The American Diabetes Association is the nation's premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. The Association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Founded in 1940, the Association provides services to hundreds of communities across the country. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit http://www.diabetes.org/. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.


Source: American Diabetes Association

CONTACT: Dayle Kern of the American Diabetes Association,
+1-703-549-1500 ext 2290


Web Site: http://www.diabetes.org/

The Women Men Like and The Women Men Dislike

18. "There are three things that are too amazing for me,
four that I do not understand:
19. the way of an eagle in the sky,
the way of a snake on a rock,
the way of a ship on the high seas,
and the way of a man with a maiden.
Proverbs 30: 18-19 (New International Version)


Queen Ebong, A young Nigerian poet and blogger

She is determined and hardworking online and offline.


Regina Askia, a top Nigerian actress.
She is a hardworking Nollywood actress and loving mother.
Men love hardworking women and women who would be good mothers.


Women should not be too possessive, because men love freedom and you should respect their independence.


Cameron Richardson, my favourite Hollywood actress with love.
Men love attractive women who are clean.


Cameron Richardson showing you how to keep your man.
Men love women who are very imaginative in bed.
If he is really the man you love and you want to have for keeps, then do your best to hook him and hook him for good. Make him asking for more and more.

99% of men are first attracted by the sex appeal of a woman.
What I call the lust at first sight natural instinct.
Is she pretty and sexy?
Then afterwards, men are interested in her character.
Does she have good manners or bad manners.

Men like the following:

1. Attractive women
2. Hygienic and healthy women.
3. Well bred and disciplined women
4. Women who know how to make love. French kisses go a long way and imaginative lovers are exciting to men.
5. Honest and transparent women. Do not keep things hidden from from him. Be honest from the beginning.
6. Hardworking women who challenge their men to become better and greater in life.
7. Women who respect men.
Men love respect.
If you disrespect your man, you are going to lose him to the woman who respects him.

Men dislike the following:

1. Unattractive women, (please, do not mistake this for the "Ugly Betty". )
2. Women without good manners, women who talk too much or pick the nose and women who curse and swear indoors or outdoors.
3. Dirty and unhygienic women
4. Women who do not know how to make love.
5. Women who tell lies.
6. Women who are lazy.
7. Women who do not respect men.

I recommend you read my book, "The Language of True Love", published by Flonnal Limited and distributed worldwide by Lulu Enterprises. The book is a must read for women and men who want to know how to keep their lovers for long.

The Dangers of Cosmetic Surgery

It would be like searching for a needle in a haystack if you are searching for any of the celebrated beauties in Hollywood who has not done cosmetic or plastic surgery. The quest for the perfect or ageless beauty has made thousands of self-conscious celebrities to make surgical modifications to their faces, because their faces are their means of fame and fortune. But if we see what cosmetic surgery has done to the face of Michael Jackson, you need to think twice before attempting to do yours.

The following video is a must watch.

N.B:
I have been on and off, because of disruptions of the Internet connection in our estate since last weekend. The ISP has technical problems. If the disruptions continue, I have to use public cyber cafes outside the estate and in Nigeria, public cyber cafes are not conducive to your health and safety.

Memories of Yesterday: Seeta Aur Geeta

My father of blessed memory was a film buff who loved Hollywood and Bollywood and he took us to see films every weekend in the 1970s in Lagos.

We went to the popular cinema houses, Kings Cinema on Igbosere Street in Lafiaji, Sheila on the Broad Street near Campus Square, Plaza on Berkley Street in Onikan and Royal Cinema near the Lion's Building of the Nigerian Police Force off Broad Street.
My father, my mother, my elder brother, younger sister, two younger brothers and my youngest brother who was a toddler then was always strapped on my mother's back with her wrapper and another long strip of cloth called Oja by the Yorubas as we took cabs to these cinema houses.

I loved the Western Cowboys versus Red Indian films, war films and Bollywood films.
One of the Bollywood films I cannot forget is Seeta Aur Geeta, when the most celebrated Bollywood actress Hema Malini was at the zenith of her beauty and acting genius. No boy or man saw Hema Malini in her youth and did not fall in love with her. She was just too attractive and captivating on the silver screen.



Directed by Ramesh Sippy
Produced by R. P. Sippy
Written by Salim-Javed
Starring Hema Malini,
Sanjeev Kumar,
Dharmendra
Music by R. D. Burman
Release date(s) 1972
Running time 166 mins
Language Hindi

Hema Malini is now 59 years old and still very beautiful as she is aging gracefully.


Hema Malini

I thought Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini would end up as husband and wife, because they were the best match in Bollywood in those wonderful years of the 1970s.


Amitabh Bachchan



Sholay is rated as the best Bollywood film of all time. I consider Seeta Aur Geeta as the most romantic Bollywood thriller since 1972 till date.

Seeta Aur Geetais a 1972 Hindi film directed by Ramesh Sippy. The story is by Salim-Javed and the music by R.D. Burman.

The story is about identical twins (played by Hema Malini) who are separated at birth and grow up with different temperaments. The twins then swap places (like The Prince and the Pauper). Hema's two partners in the movie are played by Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar. Manorama excels in her role as the evil aunt who changes her tune after her arm is twisted (literally).

~ From Wikipedia

Continued below...



Bollywood beauties made me to love India and I ended up having a pretty Nigerian-Indian beauty, Anita, as a close friend. Anita's grandfather was an Indian from Mumbai. I would have married an Indian beauty, but I delayed it.

Hollywood Celebrities and Political Leaders Support International Pop Artist Romero Britto in Celebrating Princess Diana

10 Oct 2007 01:04 Africa/Lagos


Hollywood Celebrities and Political Leaders Support International Pop Artist Romero Britto in Celebrating Princess Diana Through Commemorative Portrait Series

~Celebrity participants include Sir Anthony Hopkins, Hilary Clinton and Demi Moore ~



PARIS, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

International Pop Artist Romero Britto was joined today by former Iranian Empress Farah Pahlavi for the unveiling of his latest portrait series titled "Princess Diana," celebrating the legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales. Hollywood celebrities and political leaders lent their support to Britto, and helped him honor the late icon through this 10 painting commemorative series by signing each of the original pieces of artwork in support of Diana's philanthropic endeavors.


(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071009/CLTU136 )


"Diana had a spirit that was larger than life. I am honored to celebrate the legacy of such a dynamic and remarkable woman through my art, and am deeply grateful for the support of the incredible individuals who agreed to participate in this very special project," said Britto. "These 10 paintings reflect her captivating humor, style, elegance and grace, and through them I am proud to honor the late Princess' legacy by donating the proceeds of the sales of these paintings to charitable organizations that will further Diana's philanthropic mission."


Celebrities who lent their support include Sir Anthony Hopkins, Senator Hillary Clinton, renowned architect Frank Gehry, actor David Caruso, acclaimed singer and actress Liza Minelli, actress Demi Moore, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Sargeant and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, supermodel Petra Nemcova and California First Lady Maria Shriver.


"The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund is very pleased that Romero Britto has decided to donate the proceeds of these incredibly unique portraits of Princess Diana to the fund. Everybody involved in this project should be aware that we will use this money to support the humanitarian causes that Diana was involved with," said Paul Hensby, Head of Media Campaigns and Communications, Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.


The 40 inch x 30 inch, acrylic on canvas paintings pay homage to the late cultural icon, and are filled with brilliant color and intricate detail. The paintings are available for sale, and are on display at the Opera Gallery in Paris. They will then travel to London and be placed on exhibition. Proceeds from the sale of each painting will benefit the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund in London and the Landmine Survivors Network, which the late princess supported.


"Landmine Survivors Network is deeply grateful for Romero Britto's creative vision and generosity to honor Princess Diana's legacy of compassion. Ten years after the Princess launched our first support network in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the survivors she met continue to celebrate Diana's powerful presence and appeal for a world free of landmines," said Jerry White, LSN Co-Founder and Executive Director.


For more information on the Princess Diana Portrait Series contact Cristal Cole at (305) 531-8821.


ABOUT ROMERO BRITTO


A modern day pop culture icon, Romero Britto is one of the premiere artists of our time. As the youngest and most successful Pop Artist of this generation, Britto has managed to create contemporary masterpieces that evoke a spirit of hope and convey a sense of warmth. Embraced by the international community, Britto's paintings and sculpture are currently featured on five continents in more than 100 hundred galleries worldwide, including the Saatchi Gallery in London, who recently incorporated his artwork as part of their new online gallery. In addition, Britto's artwork is also included in some of the world's most impressive private collections.


Whether it's serving as a panelist at the World Economic Forum, an invitation to create the NFL Superbowl XLI pre-show with Cirque du Soleil, or the prestigious United Nations Postal stamp collection, Britto is a highly sought after artist by not only private collectors, but key global entities around the world. He has been tapped to bring a unique visual interpretation to world renowned brands such as Absolut, Disney, Movado, Pepsi, Evian, Microsoft X-Box, BMW, Volvo and Audi.


Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071009/CLTU136
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Romero Britto

CONTACT: Cristal Cole, +1-305-531-8821, for Romero Britto

Star Watch: Lovelyn Loves the Big Picture

This lovely young Nigerian actress, LovelynChrist has her beautiful brown eyes on the big picture of the silver screen.



She played her first role in a Nigerian movie, Jewel of the Kingdom directed by Holy Steve in 2006.
She wants Nollywood to move on to the higher ground of the film industry like Bollywood and compete with Hollywood.

She is presently on location on Bonny Island in Nigeria.

"We can make it!" Lovelyn said.



She loves sports and is very good in swimming, soccer, volleyball, body building and track and field. She is also a good dancer.


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