YO MBO: March 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Supermodel Lindsay Ellingson Launches 'Gorgeous' Bra In Chicago

Victoria's Secret Supermodel, Lindsay Ellingson, launched the brand's new "Gorgeous" Bra In Chicago on March 29, 2011 at Victoria's Secret Store on Michigan Avenue / Chicago, IL.

Lindsay, 25, has modeled for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Proenza Schouler, Valentino, Christian Dior, and others. She has been walking the runway for Victoria's Secret for 4 years in a row.

The Gorgeous bra is padded for extreme lift with underwire cups. Made from imported polyester/spandex, it features adjustable straps and includes low-back converter strap.

The bra can be worn in four different ways – Classic, Halter, Crossback and Low Back.

It comes in two styles: Embroidered with peek-a-boo keyhole and flirty detail; and Smooth sexy satin with contrast piping on straps and under cups.

Jennifer Aniston Directorial Debut In Breast Cancer Short Film

Jennifer Aniston will make her directorial debut when she steps behind the camera to helm a short film about breast cancer as part of the Lifetime Project Five Anthology Series.

The high-profile project will be an anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The announcement was made Tuesday by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager of Lifetime Networks. The former Friends star, 42, will join Alicia Keys, Demi Moore, and Monster and Entourage director Patty Jenkins. Aniston will also be reuniting with Friends creator Marta Kauffman, who will be co-executive producing the project Jen.

“Our hope with ‘Project Five’ is to entertain, inform and inspire dialogue, research and prevention. Otherwise, our goals are small,” Aniston said in a statement. “We want these films to move people and empower those affected by breast cancer to stand tall through this challenge, which impacts all of our lives, no matter who we are.”

“I’m a big fan of this amazing group of powerful and creative women, and we are thrilled to be working with them on ‘Project Five,’” Dubuc chimes in. “It’s an awesome feeling to be able to give them such a strong platform to do what they do best — entertain and tell great stories — so that we all educate viewers about breast cancer through these five films of courage, love and hope.”

A fifth director will join the team for the five-part series, but that name has not yet been announced.

Anushka Sharma on Who She is Dating

Amidsts reports that her relationship with Ranveer Singh has hit a rough patch, Anushka Sharma has been spotted hanging out with Ranbir Kapoor. So whom is she dating?

Neither!

Yes, nothing is going on between her and Ranbir Kapoor, just as nothing is, or ever was, going on between her and Ranveer Singh, her Band Baaja Baaraat co-star.

Anushka tells DNA that she has met Ranbir Kapoor "a couple of times socially."

He "is a great guy, a very cool person to hang out with and I have the highest respect for him," she adds.

Her friendship with Ranveer Singh goes deeper.

"I only have a few friends in the industry and he is the closest I am to," she explains. "We meet, catch up, go for dinners and party together."

As to being romantically involved, she is categorical:

"I am definitely not romantically involved with anyone."

Rachel Zoe Baby Boy Makes Big Debut In Online Photo

Meet Skyler Morrison, the little boy who turned waify stylist-to-the-stars Rachel Zoe into a waify and stylish new mom!

The fashionista and her husband, businessman Rodger Berman, welcomed their first baby boy earlier this month, a surprise that made headlines when the couple made their stork announcement in November.

“Mom and Dad ‘LITERALLY’ could not be happier or more in love with their son!” the proud couple said in a statement.

Skylar weighed in at 6 pounds, 12 oz, prompting jokes on the blogosphere that the little fella would soon outweigh his famous mother!

On Wednesday, Zoe, 39, his her Twitter page and posted a link to a photo of a very dapper Skyler, along with his dad Rodger and this caption:

“The 2 loves of my life…@rbermanus and Skyler Morrison. My life is complete.”

Kardashians Redbook Magazine May 2011 Cover

Kris Jenner has a bone to pick with people who says her six kids are all boobs and Botox and little talent.

The cover of Redbook’s May 2011 issue features the latest family portrait for the famed Kardashian Klan: Kris and daughters Kourtney, Kim, Khloe Kendall, Kylie, and grandson Mason all make beaming appearances for the mag’s fold-out Mother’s Day Edition. Momager Kris — who says her family earned more than $65 million in TV deals and endorsements in 2010 alone — believes the sucess of runaway reality hits, including Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, and Kim & Kourtney Take New York, proves her dolled-up mealtickets deserve as much respect as every other overexposed star in Hollywood.

Thank you very much!

Angelina Jolie Comic Book Biography

Angelina Jolie’s life is getting the comic book treatment.

The 35-year-old actress is the latest celebrity to be turned into a sketched character for Bluewater Productions’ wildly-popular Female Force series. The mother of six has been immortalized between the covers of a 32-page comic book that chats about her rise to fame and life with actor and partner Brad Pitt and their kids; Maddox, 9, Pax, 7, Zahara, 6, Shiloh, 4, and two-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. The graphic tale — hitting comic book shelves for $3.99 on Wednesday — will also talk about Jolie’s diverse range of movie roles, including her roles in Gia and Girl, Interrupted, as well as her tireless work for charity.

“I learned a great deal about her struggles and triumphs as an actress, mother and humanitarian. Often painted as an edgy, slightly dangerous movie star, what is often not revealed about Ms. Jolie is her tireless commitment to charity work and her dedication to the plight of refugees around the world as a Goodwill Ambassador with the United Nations,” says Brent Sprecher, who wrote the Nuno Nobre-illustrated comic.

The Female Force series debuted in 2008 to showcase the accomplishments of strong and influential women who are shaping modern history and culture. Previous issues of the series have featured Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Margaret Thatcher, J.K. Rowling and Sarah Palin. Other stars set to star in their own Female Force comic books later this year include Beyonce Knowles and Betty White!

“We’re focusing our biography titles on the most intriguing celebrities, world leaders and artists,” says Bluewater president and founder Darren G. Davis. “This is by design. We want to bring new fans to comics. One way to do this is to publish biographies on celebrities that already have strong and dedicated fan bases.”

Shakira goes public with Gerard Pique

After months of speculation, Colombian pop star Shakira has gone public with her relationship to Spanish footballer Gerard Pique on her Twitter page.The 34-year-old star posted a romantic picture of her boyfriend on the microblogging website.The photo shows the smiling pair in front of a beach setting with the sun beaming down on them and their arms wrapped around each other, with the simple message: ‘I present to you my sunshine.’Shakira and the 24-year-old became the focus of intense media attention earlier this month when gossip magazines published photographs of them holding hands and kissing in Barcelona but they continued to maintain a low profile.The singer ended her 11-year relationship with lawyer Antonio de la Rua, 37, the eldest son of the former Argentinian premier, amid rumours that he had been cheating on her, the Daily Mail reportedAt that time the couple said viewed their separation as temporary but obviously Shakira has decided to move on.The singer first met Pique last year while shooting the video to her song Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), the official track of the 2010 World Cup

Salman Khan's Cricket World Cup Bash

Salman Khan hosted a World Cup Cricket Semi Final bash at a Bandra pub just a few meters away from his house on Wednesday, March 30.

The 45-year-old Dabangg star was dressed in blue in support of the Indian cricket team color. He wore an inspirational tee, similar to the one that he wore to Nikhil Dwivedi's wedding reception except for the color.

His guest list that included dad Salim Khan, brother Suhail Khan, sis-in-law Malaika Arora Khan, Chunky Pandey and Krishan Kumar, all of them wore Indian flag Being Human Tees in blue.

While the match ended at 11pm Salman and his gang continued partying well past 3 am when the cops came and forced them to wrap.

"Salman and his friends were in high spirits, dancing away in the night to loud music. However, the Bandra residents weren't very happy about the noise. One of the residents filed a complaint and cops came by to stop the party in the wee hours of morning," a source from the party told TOI.

Salman exited from the back gate and hired a taxi, instead of riding his car to avoid media attention.

Kathy Griffin Royal Wedding Special TV Guide April 29

Get those DVRs going, ‘Crunchers: British Royal Wedding Fever is headed for the small screen faster than you can say “English Muffin.” And you don’t have to book a first-class flight to London to submerge herself in the festivities. That’s because Emmy-winning funnygal Kathy Griffin will be bringing us all the highlights from Prince William’s and Kate Middleton April 29 nups at Westminster Abbey in a new television special.

“As a longtime royal watcher — and let’s be honest, I’m referring to Prince Harry’s adorable arse — I’m eminently qualified to cover the wedding of the year, and not just because I once saw Helen Mirren at In-N-Out Burger.”

Kathy Griffin’s Insightful & Hilarious Take on the Royal Wedding, a one-hour special taking a humorous look at the most anticipated formal event of 2011, airs April 29 @ 8 PM ET/PT on The TV Guide Network.

Hilary Duff Stunning Makeover at Soul Surfer Premiere

Hilary Duff looked stunningly beautiful in a figure hugging Doing Business skirt and top at the premiere of Soul Surfer at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome on Wednesday, March 30 in Ca.

The 23-year-old paired her mini striped skirt with a black cap sleeve top.

She accessorized with Giuseppe Zanotti wedges and a sparkling clutch.

Her hair, newly colored blonde, styled with brow brushing bangs made her look fierce and enticing. She changed from brunette to blond hours before the premiere when she visited the Byron Tracey salon in Beverly Hills.

Talking about her new bangs Hillary tweeted earlier in the month:

"Leah the hair dresser! BANG BANG ;) new moon...new me! Time for din folks!"

Hilary supported her husband, Pittsburgh Penguins player Mike Comrie, at his game against the Florida Panthers over the weekend.

Earlier last week, the young entertainer made stops at elementary schools in Chicago, Atlanta and Indianapolis in support of, Blessings in a Backpack, a charity that provides food for needy children.

Natalie Really Danced

Darren Aronofsky is the latest to defend Natalie Portman amid allegations that a dance double performed most of the complicated ballet moves in ‘Black Swan’, which earned the actress an Oscar.Portman won the Best actress Academy award for her role as a troubled dancer but the latest controversy has cast a shadow on her performance.American Ballet Theatre star Sarah Lane has claimed that only “five per cent” of the ballet scenes were done by Portman, but Aronofsky has rubbished her claims, reported Daily Express online.Earlier, Portman’s fiance and the film’s choreographer Benjamin Millepied and studio bosses at Fox Searchlight had come to her defence.Aronofsky, who directed the Actress in the movie, has spoken out to silence Portman’s critics, saying, “Here is the reality. I had my editor count shots. There are 139 dance shots in the film. 111 are Natalie Portman untouched. 28 are her dance double Sarah Lane. If you do the math that’s 80 per cent Natalie Portman.”He, however, admits that digital techniques were used twice during editing, to superimpose Portman’s face over Lane’s.”There are two complicated longer dance sequences that we used face replacement,” he added.Portman, who is expecting her first child with Millepied, has kept mum on the controversy, which is getting bigger by the day.But Aronofsky is adamant that the credit should not be taken away from her. “Natalie sweated long and hard to deliver a great physical and emotional performance. And I don’t want anyone to think that’s not her they are watching. It is,” he said.Portman’s co-star Mila Kunis has also slammed the claims saying, “I think it’s unfortunate that this is coming out and taking attention away from what Natalie deserved and got.”

Paris Hilton Stylish in Mexico City

Paris Hilton looked radiant in a sequin cast mini dress at the launch party for her new shoe line Paris Hilton: The Shoe Collection at Sears in Mexico city on Tuesday, March 29.

Hilton was accompanied to the event by beau Cy Waits and the two locked lips on the red carpet for the cameras.

The 30-year-old hotel heiress looked a party girl all the way in an asymmetrical dress that covered her left arm completely with a side cape.

She teamed up her stylish dress with fishnet stockings, ruby red satin pumps and a glittering purse.

Her lustrous blond hair was styled in bottom waves with a side parting. Smoky eye makeup and pink lip-gloss rounded her mesmerizing looks.

"Just finished my autograph signing. So great to meet the thousands of people that came to see me. Everyone was so sweet, love them all! :)," Paris tweeted from the store.

Paris arrived in the city on March 28. A day earlier, she, her sister Nicky Hilton, and Glee star Dianna Agron, ran at the Tokidoki Youth Relief Run on Santa Monica Beach to support Josh Duhamel in his effort to raise money for Japan after the earthquake and tsunami.

Oprah Winfrey Tweets Up A Storm

TV mogul Oprah Winfrey gave her fans a rare look into her daily life during her first live tweet event, which saw her cooking up a meal, exercising and lounging with partner Stedman Graham.

The 57-year-old is leaving no stone unturned to promote her soon-to-be launched network OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) and the talk show titan took to Twittersphere to promote the Sunday’s new lineup on her network.

During her tweet session, Winfrey watched an episode of Behind The Scenes, which is her own reality show following everything that goes on to bring one of her shows on air.

However, most of her 5.5 million followers were not convinced it was actually the Big O herself tweeting them from her account.

The billionaire then decided to post a video of herself at her Montecito estate in California.

“Hey guys, thanks for helping us be the number one trending topic on Twitter and for being a part of our Tweetathon, I am in Cali with Stedman,” she said in the video.

Winfrey also posted a video of her cooking and gave the viewers her recipe for risotto with crab meat dish.

She also posted candid videos of herself, including her working out in her home gym and her with Stedman sitting out on the patio of her home surrounded by her dogs.

Phillippe Watches The Kids As Reese Jets Off For Honeymoon

Actor Ryan Philippe is on daddy duty, with ex-wife Reese Witherspoon jetting off for a honeymoon after her weekend wedding to agent Jim Toth.

The 36-year-old is taking care of Ava, 11, and Deacon, 7, and the trio were seen out and about in Los Angeles.

Philippe, who is now dating Mamma Mia star Amanda Seyfried, did not attend his ex-wife’s grand wedding where the guest list included Sean Penn and Salma Hayek.

While the Legally Blonde star said I Do, Phillippe was spending the weekend with Seyfried in Montecito, just 30 minutes away from the wedding venue.

Phillipe and Seyfried, 26, have experienced their own share of ups and downs during the six-month-long relationship.

The Cruel Intentions actor was recently at the centre of a paternity scandal and is reportedly the father of model-actress Alexis Knapp’s unborn child. He has offered to take a paternity test once the baby is born later this year.

Vanessa Hudgens Sexy in Satin at Sucker Punch London Premiere

anessa Hudgens looked enticing in a white, floor length Alberta Ferretti gown at the premiere of Sucker Punch at Vue Cinema, Leicester Square in London on Wednesday, March 30.

The relaxed silhouette, sleeveless gown had an embellished scoop neckline, airy armholes, and a deep V back leading to ruffle detail at the center of that back, cascading down to a short train.

Vanessa accessorized with Dana Rebecca Designs "Alexis Robin" heart ring and Sara Elizabeth earrings.

The 22-year-old had styled her hair straight with a middle parting, tucked in at the back in a faux-bob, with bangs framing her face. The updo helped accentuate the sexy back of the gown and her butterfly tattoo.

She skipped eyeliner, opting for green eyeshadow on lids and under eyes. She wore eyelash extensions with light mascara and nude lipgloss. Taupe nail polish has been her favorite lately.

The film, which hasn't enthused critics, opens in UK April 1.

Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris

Written and directed by Woody Allen, the film stars Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Owen Wilson, Michael Sheen, Alison Pill, Adrien Brody and Kurt Fuller.

It's a romantic comedy about a family traveling to the French capital for business. The party includes a young engaged couple forced to confront the illusion that a life different from their own is better.

Carla Bruni plays the role of a museum director in the film, co-produced by Allen's Gravier Productions and the Spanish-based Mediapro.

Midnight in Paris will premiere at the 64th Cannes Film Festival that starts on May 11. It will release in theaters on May 20, 2011.

Enrique Iglesias Not an Opening Act for Britney Spears

The latest piece of musical news flashes that Enrique Iglesias scratched off his name for the scheduled joint tour with Britney Spears.

RadarOnline warns that those who looked forward to the Britney Spears and Enrique Iglesias tour will be disappointed, for the Spanish star cancelled his participation several hours after it had been announced.

The first public notification of the joint tour was made on Tuesday just before Spears’ much-expected appearance on Good Morning America, but the Spanish pop singer had second thoughts about it soon afterwards. His rep released an official statement to the effect that though preliminary discussions of the run had allowed for the joint tour announcement, Enrique Iglesias was sorry to say that the tour is not to be in spite of the highest regard in which Iglesias holds Spears’ work.

No reasons for the decision were cited, apart from the information that Iglesias’ solo tour in support of his 2010 bilingual album Euphoria will be proceeding as scheduled.

Live Nation that is promoting the tour had to react with an official media statement denying Iglesias’ participation.

Billboard has some more light to shed on the incident. The tour featuring two world-famous artists was supposed to draw a lot of attention, and there were plans for Iglesias (who is touring Europe now) to take full production of his part of the performance in order to be more than just an opening act – which is rather a cumbersome and expensive endeavor.

Iglesias, according to Billboard, backed out because he didn’t like the idea to be any kind of an opening act.

No baby plans for Vanessa Minnillo yet

Vanessa Minnillo has insisted she and fiancé Nick Lachey are not planning on starting a family any time soon. The singer said she is not ready for the commitment involved with having children and just wants to enjoy life as a married woman. Appearing on The Rachael Ray Show, Minnillo said: “Let’s do it one chapter at a time, why rush? We have the rest of our lives. If you have children, once they’re there, they’re there. You can’t say, ‘I don’t think I want to deal with you today.’ No, they’re there!”

Taylor Swift Panda Pretty in London

Taylor Swift looked stylish, cute and happy stepping out of of the Mandarin Hotel in London on Wednesday, March 30.

She wore a heather gray sweater, ruffled charcoal skirt and black riding boots, touched off with smoky eye colors and a casual side braid.

We loved the styling. After all, what's not to like about an outfit that protects her from the British chill, as well as adds to her cuteness!

The 21-year-old Country star was greeted outside the hotel by fans, some of whom had 13 emblazoned on the back of their hands, like Swift herself, who believes the number brings her good luck.

Swift, who is currently in London on the European leg of her Speak Now World Tour 2011, is performing at the O2 Arena in the city tonight.

Earlier today she tweeted:

"I can't believe we get to play at the O2 in London tonight! I'm so excited, I'm wearing my beloved panda sweater."

On March 24, Swift announced an extension to the North American leg of her tour with 16 more dates. She now has 78 shows in stadiums and arenas in 63 cities in 42 states and provinces in the US and Canada this year.

The North American tour starts May 27 in Omaha right after her final European performance at the O2.

Sing on, Taylor.

Katrina Kaif upset over Sonakshi Sinha’s false claims

Newbie Sonakshi Sinha is making more enemies than friends in the industry. News has it that she has miffed Katrina Kaif big time. Apparently, Kat has not been too pleased with the ‘Dabangg’ hottie’s claims.

Junior Shotgun has been telling one and all about how she has replaced queen bee Katrina as the brand ambassador of numerous products. But according to sources close to Katrina, Sonakshi hasn’t replaced the ‘Tees Maar Khan’ star. The truth is that Katrina`s contract with these products had either expired or she was not even their brand ambassador.

The two ladies also have another common factor between them-Salman Khan. Both the actress have been launched by the magnanimous star. And the ex-ladylove of Sallu never approved of his fondness for Sonakshi.

Well, Katrina has nothing to lose as she is at a good place in her career today, but the big question is, can Sonakshi afford to have enemies in the industry so early in her career?

Carrie Underwood Lovely in Lace at Soul Surfer Premiere

Carrie Underwood looked exquisite in a nude and black Zuhair Murad lace dress at the premiere of her debut film, Soul Surfer, at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome on Wednesday, March 30 in Ca.

Carrie displayd her well toned legs in the mini sleeveless dress with tiered ruffle detail on skirt, and a bold flower accent on waist.

She accessorized with black peep-toe heels, black sequined envelop clutch, drop earrings and two matching bangles in her right arm.

Her hair matched the color of her dress and was styled in signature waves framing her face. She wore smoky eye makeup and nude lip gloss.

The Sean McNamara directed film is the real life story of champion surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her left arm in a shark attack when she was 13 years old.

The 29-year-old country singer plays a church youth leader in the film who comforted and counseled Bethamy after the attack.

Bethany Hamilton attended the premiere. Others attending the premiere included Hilary Duff and Joe Jonas.

The film hits theaters on April 8.