Friday, September 2, 2011

Rihanna: Giorgio Baldi Babe


Teaming up for a sexy new ad campaign, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian used their good looks in hopes of selling a little more product.

The E! reality sisters tossed on a little lingerie as they posed for world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz for a Kardashian Kollection Sears promotional effort

The photoshoot took place back in May, with Kim writing about the experience on her blog by telling, "What an amazing day! We shot with the living legend herself, Annie Leibovitz! I swear this was such an eye opening day. She shot our Kardashian Kollection for Sears ad campaign!"

The newlywed brunette beauty added, "I can’t give away any details, but we have never been shot like this before and it was soooo fun shooting with Kourtney and Khloe… Mason even made a cameo!"

Meanwhile, Miss Leibovitz was seemingly so taken by the Kardashian sisters that she's hosting a party for the ladies at her New York City studio next week.

Some women resort to ‘granny panties’ during their pregnancy, but Jennifer Garner was keeping things sexy in the undergarment department yesterday (September 1).

The “Catch and Release” actress was spotted at an airport in Los Angeles lifting her daughter Violet Affleck onto a plane.

And when she bent over to pick up her little girl, Jen’s hot pink skimpy underwear peeked out above her trousers.

Ms. Garner and her hubby Ben Affleck are thrilled at the impending arrival of their third child, a little sibling for Violet and her younger sister Seraphina.

Things were looking good for T.I. after his early release from prison this week, but as of yesterday (September 1) he was back in police custody.

According to a report, the Grammy-winning rapper was arrested when he arrived at a halfway house in Atlanta in a tricked-out luxury bus.

T.I.’s lawyer told press, “We don't have any more details at this time. We are awaiting the opportunity to quickly resolve whatever the issue may be that the Federal Bureau of Prisons has with T.I.'s method of transportation, so that T.I. can return to the halfway house to complete the remaining days of his sentence.”

Traci Billingsley of the Federal Bureau of Prisons refused to comment on the situation, and the organization’s website had T.I. listed as “in transit.”

Getting in some bonding time with her sons, Gwen Stefani was spotted at a Los Angeles park yesterday afternoon (September 1).

The “Hella Good” mommy was joined by her little guys Kingston and Zuma as she meandered around the playground while paparazzi snapped up pictures.

And of course, Gwen was sporting some serious style, including a black and white sweater/shirt/trousers combo with red flip flops.

Earlier this week, Gwen and her hunky hubby Gavin Rossdale both showed off their fabulous physiques on the beach in Mailbu.

Looking forward to the weekend, Pippa Middleton was spotted out and about in London, England earlier today (September 2).

Miss Middleton looked lovely as she made her way around the Chelsea neighborhood sporting a greyish-blue top with jeans and sunglasses.

Yesterday (September 1), Pippa had the misfortune of parking illegally and she found a citation on her car when she returned to the vehicle.

On a brighter note, Miss Middleton has a new handbag named in her honor, designed by the upscale Modalu label.

Making for the ideal choice when it comes to cover girls, Jennifer Aniston graces the front page of the October 2011 issue of Marie Claire Australia.

On newsstands in the Land Down Under now, the former "Friends" star opened up to the magazine about a range of subjects such as her first job, what she'd be if she wasn't an actress and playing a horrible boss.

Highlights from Miss Aniston's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit Marie Claire Australia!

On her first job: As an extra on my dad's (actor John Aniston) soap opera, Search For Tomorrow. When I was 12, I asked him if I could get a part on his show. I wore a yellow skating outfit, and I was kind of large. It's hard to look good in yellow, and I certainly did not. I remember I got a check for about $100, and I was blown away. Later, I waited a lot of tables, and I wasn't very good at that. I dropped more than one burger in customers' laps, and you just do not want all of that Swiss cheese and mushrooms in your pants. I wasn't a good waitress, but I was told that I was very nice and charming, so people liked me anyway.

On what she spent her first big paycheck on: A vintage Mercedes. I was struggling a little bit in New York, working as a waitress at Jackson Hole [Mountain Resort in Wyoming], but not really getting any consistent acting work. Then, I moved out here to Los Angeles, and I started getting pilots and working pretty regularly. I still didn't make any decent money until I got on Friends. Practically every day for about a year, I'd drive by this beautiful car that was parked on Melrose [Avenue] with a "for sale" sign in it. It was a beautiful little vintage Mercedes 280SL. I had it fixed up, but it never worked. It was a lemon. Now I know why it was on the street for so long! I may have driven it three times, but I held on to it forever. It really represented something to me.

On what she'd be if she wasn't an actress: Maybe an interior designer. I love seeing a house and thinking about how it should be redone or restored. I spent a lot of time doing my current house, and it’s beautiful. It's like a beautiful work of art and I’m very proud of it. But I recently realized that I’m into cozier spaces. My house is too big. I love to entertain there, but most of the time the house is empty. I just live in one room, and I don’t need all of the space. Now, I get to do that fun part again and look for a new one.

On having a blast playing a horrible boss: I had a fantastic time playing one. Honestly, the character is so absurd. I'd never done anything like this part. It was degrading and uncomfortable for Charlie, and it was really fun for me! Right now, I'm directing a short film with Patricia Clarkson and Tony Shalhoub for Project Five, an anthology of short films about breast cancer. I'm trying to be a good boss; to have a good temper; know what I’m doing; and have everything in order. I think it's just about creating a positive environment. If you're going to kill 'em, you've got to kill 'em with kindness.

He’s always up to something, and last night (September 1) Justin Timberlake was in the house at Irving Plaza in New York City to present the FreeSol concert.

The “Like I Love You” singer looked to be in fine form as he sang an acoustic version of “Cry Me A River” for the enthusiastic crowd.

And yesterday was a big day for Justin’s 901 Tequila brand, as the date was 9/01 or National 901 Day and the concert began at 9:01pm.

Of the gig, Justin’s business partner Kevin Ruder told press, “Since we’re sponsoring it, it’s a 21-plus show, and that helps tremendously. We don’t have to worry about anyone too young being somewhere that we don’t want them to be. I think it will mimic both FreeSol’s style and our own style, which is geared toward a young, edgy crowd who are looking for something a little different. They’re a tremendous band, they’re young and we’ve been sponsoring them from the get go because we really like what we’re about. I think it will be that 22-35 year old crowd that likes music that’s a bit different, like urban pop with a lot of horns. It’s just a great hi-tempo show."

Having a blast at the Venice Film Festival, Monica Bellucci was spotted at a photo call for “Un Ete Brulant” earlier today (September 2).

The “Whistleblower” actress looked beautiful as she posed outside the Palazzo del Casino, sporting a black jacket, white top and black trousers.

Monica’s role in the flick is causing all kinds of controversy given that she has a one-minute nude scene during the opening sequence.

However, despite the overt sexiness, “Un Ete Brulant” has been getting a tepid response from critics overall.

She certainly knows how to make an entrance, and Beyonce Knowles had all eyes on her at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards tonight (August 28).

The “Crazy in Love” songstress brought her fashion A-game as she posed inside the Nokia Theatre LA Live to prepare for her big performance, but the BIG news is the confirmation that she's expecting her first child with Jay-Z!

Quite the exciting time for Beyonce, the gorgeous singer's baby news comes shortly after she released her music video for “1+1” from her latest album 4.

Additionally, coming up on October 8th, Knowles will join in via satellite for the Michael Jackson tribute concert at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

With another year's show come and gone, the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards offered up plenty of action while honoring the best in the music business.

The big winners at the Nokia Theatre LA Live show on Sunday night (August 28) included Katy Perry as Video of the Year honoree for "Firework" while Lady Gaga nabbed Best Female Video for "Born This Way" and Justin Bieber's "U Smile" took home the Moonman for Best Male Video.

Meanwhile, Britney Spears and the late Amy Winehouse received special tributes while performers included show opener Lady GaGa, as well as Beyonce Knowles, Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Jay-Z with Kanye West, and Adele.

The complete list of winners from the 2011 MTV VMAs is as follows:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR Adele, "Rolling in the Deep" WINNER: Katy Perry, "Firework" Beastie Boys, "Make Some Noise" Tyler, The Creator, "Yonkers" Bruno Mars, "Grenade"

BEST FEMALE VIDEO Adele, "Rolling in the Deep" Beyonce, "Run the World (Girls)" Katy Perry, "Firework" Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass" WINNER: Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"

BEST MALE VIDEO Cee Lo Green, "F--k You" Eminem feat. Rihanna, "Love the Way You Lie" Bruno Mars, "Grenade" Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All of the Lights" WINNER: Justin Bieber, "U Smile"

BEST POP VIDEO Adele, "Rolling in the Deep" Bruno Mars, "Grenade" Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer & Afrojack, "Give Me Everything" Katy Perry, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" WINNER: Britney Spears, "Till The World Ends"

BEST ROCK VIDEO Mumford & Sons, "The Cave" Cage The Elephant, "Shake Me Down" Foster The People, "Pumped Up Kicks" WINNER: Foo Fighters, "Walk" The Black Keys, "Howlin' For You"

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO Lil Wayne feat. Cory Gunz, "6'7'" Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All of the Lights" WINNER: Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass" Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, "Look at Me Now" Lupe Fiasco, "The Show Goes On"

Having made their love for one another official on Saturday (August 27), Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars' wedding day pictures offer a glimpse of the newlyweds partaking in their cherishing moment.

The couple tied the knot at the historic Palazzo Margherita in Bernalda, Italy, with the "Lost In Translation" director looking stunning in a lavender Azzedine Alaia gown while being walked down the aisle by her famous father, Francis Ford Coppola.

As for the ceremony, it was officiated by Bernalda's mayor, Leonardo Chiruzzi, who told press after the festivities, "Everything went well. It was simple, calm, in the garden."

Just one day prior to exchanging vows, Sofia and Thomas were all about relaxation - as they spent the afternoon lounging on the sandy Italian beaches with their darling daughters, Romy, 4½, and Cosima, 15 months.

Making the most of her time in Italy, Bar Refaeli was spotted sunning herself in a stunning blue bikini yesterday afternoon (August 28).

The Israeli supermodel pranced around the Kauris III luxury yacht off the coast of Portofino while eager paparazzi snapped up pictures.

Bar bathed in the sea and played volleyball along with some friends who had come along for the ride (and the view!).

During her Mediterranean tour, Ms. Refaeli has been keeping her Twitter followers up-to-date on her festivities, including “belly dancing in Greece or at least trying to.”

She's one of the many east coasters dealing with the effects of Hurricane Irene, and Bethenny Frankel seemingly let the major storm system get the best of her.

Unable to sleep through the nasty conditions, the Skinnygirl mogul began her Twitter tear at 3AM by writing, "I can't sleep. So nervous. The wind is so loud outside.what's the update?tv will wake everyone."

An hour later, Miss Frankel disregarded her sleeping husband and baby, as she continued, "I can't believe how scary this is.now watching the news with my jaw dropped.more&more evacuations&more state of emergencies. Brace yourselves NEW YORK.Irene is on her way now."

The "Bethenny Ever After" star's anxiety reached its peak at around 7:30AM, as she tweeted, "We just lost electricity.this b**ch is coming.jason is oblivious.3 naps yesterday,slept all night,no prep.hurricane bethenny also here."

In the following hours, Bethenny posted a series of photos including one of herself looking quite unkempt along with numerous shots from her home and neighborhood, with her latest message reading, "I wanted to wash&dry my hair yesterday &jason thought I was nuts.now the new hairstyle is hurricane bethenny.jen aniston is so jealous."

Along with Frankel, numerous fellow celebs were active on Twitter while sending well-wishes and personal experiences via Twitter. A few of the many postings are as follows:

Ivanka Trump Majors wind and big waves in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. How are you faring through #Irene? Be safe! #hurricane

Nick Jonas So much hype about #Irene will be interesting to see this all plays out. Everyone stay safe.

Kourtney Kardashian More powerful prayers for the east coast. Don't forget how powerful prayer can be!

Adam Lambert East coasters: stay safe and smart while this storm rolls in. :) in my thoughts.

Treating herself to a gourmet meal, Rihanna was spotted at Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica last night (September 1).

The “Take a Bow” songstress looked a bit downcast as she strolled out of the eatery, perhaps due to the declining health of her father.

Additionally, Ri-Ri has been dealing with a leaky mansion and recently filed a lawsuit against the former owner of the home as well as inspectors and real estate agents involved in her acquisition of the $6.9 million property.

Rihanna claims that she was misled during the purchasing process, and now the house has multiple water leaks that have created tons of damage.

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