Hollywood star Sean Penn is rumoured to be dating model Petra Nemcova after the pair posed for photographs together at an Oscars after party.
The 47-year-old actor, who announced his separation from his wife of 11 years Robin Wright Penn two months ago, and the 28-year-old model attended the Elton John AIDS Foundation party last night.
The pair posed for several photographs together throughout the night, prompting speculation that they are dating.
According to People magazine, when asked about her relationship with Penn, Nemcova said: "Yes, we are friends. He is on the advisory board of my charity."
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Friday, 30 May 2008
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Searching For The Hows And Whys Album Review
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
Searching For The Hows And Whys
Album Review
With his debut album ‘The Chronicles Of A Bohemian Teenager’, the artist otherwise known as Sam Duckworth garnered critical acclaim and relative commercial success. Fans can catch him at several festivals across the summer, including T In The Park, Wireless and Bestival.
Having got himself noticed with his first record, Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly uses this album to truly express himself but lyrically and musically. Of course there are the expected acoustic tracks (‘Postcards From Catalunya’ and ‘Moving Forward’ feature beautiful riffs), but horns are used effectively on the tale of puppy love that is ‘Young And Lovestruck’ and Prodigy-esque beats are mixed with strings for ‘Waiting For The Monster To Drown’. Perhaps most successful is the Latin-flavoured ‘The Children Are (The Consumers) Of The Future’, which as the title suggests is an attack on capitalism and consumer culture.
Where Duckworth stands apart from many of his peers is that he is a fantastic writer of lyrics and this is cemented on this record. The duet with Kate Nash 'Better Things’, finely details the darker side to fame and groupies, but if this seems small-minded to anyone, a listen to ‘I Could Build You A Tower’ should convince you he is capable of much more. Introduced by news clips, it tackles the subjects of recent wars, terrorism and school massacres, before questioning the human nature that allows these atrocities to happen. The result is a stunning song which truly marks this artist to be someone of great potential and musicianship.
Alex Lai
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Ritchie Splits With Boyfriend
Australian star KATE RITCHIE has ended her relationship with her longtime boyfriend CORBIN HARRIS.
The Home And Away star split from Harris after a one-year romance.
However, the 29-year-old insists the decision was mutual.
She says, "We remain great friends but at this time we have decided to go our separate ways."
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Mariah Carey ‘has a drinks holder’ to avoid smudging her lipstick
Mariah Carey hires somebody just to hold her drink and straw, it was claimed yesterday.
The ‘Touch My Body’ singer’s vocal coaches David and Carrie Grant said the aide was part of a 30-strong entourage the world renowned diva, 38, brought to one session.
Carrie says, “There was a woman that held her drink with a straw. That’s all she does, flies around the world as a drinks holder.”
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Sharpton Praises Nas For Dropping Controversial Album Title
Rapper NAS' decision not to call his new album N**GER has been praised by civil rights activist REVEREND AL SHARPTON.
The 34-year-old New York native wanted to use the title to make a political statement about the hypocrisy in hip-hop.
But criticism from Def Jam record executives and fear of a decline in sales persuaded him to pull the title on Monday (19May08), just six weeks before the album hits stores on 1 July (08).
And Sharpton is calling the rapper's decision a "partial victory" for racial-equality activists.
He says, "The record companies have to consider the downside of using it, business-wise. That would not have happened if we hadn't protested.
"I have a lot of respect for Nas. I liked what he said about (police shooting victim) Sean Bell. We have a fundamental disagreement on this. He can rap against me. I'll preach against them. We're still friends."
But Nas insists the album's original title will still resonate with his fans.
He says, "The streets have been waiting for this for a long time. The people will always know what the real title of this album is and what to call it."
The 34-year-old New York native wanted to use the title to make a political statement about the hypocrisy in hip-hop.
But criticism from Def Jam record executives and fear of a decline in sales persuaded him to pull the title on Monday (19May08), just six weeks before the album hits stores on 1 July (08).
And Sharpton is calling the rapper's decision a "partial victory" for racial-equality activists.
He says, "The record companies have to consider the downside of using it, business-wise. That would not have happened if we hadn't protested.
"I have a lot of respect for Nas. I liked what he said about (police shooting victim) Sean Bell. We have a fundamental disagreement on this. He can rap against me. I'll preach against them. We're still friends."
But Nas insists the album's original title will still resonate with his fans.
He says, "The streets have been waiting for this for a long time. The people will always know what the real title of this album is and what to call it."
Angelina Jolie Finally Confirms Pregnancy
Angelina Jolie has finally confirmed that she is having twins, after Jack Black prompted her to make the revelation.
Currently at Cannes Film Festival promoting their movie Kung-Fu Panda, the funnyman joked about his co-star’s baby bump during an interview with Today.
Pointing at the actress' bulging belly, Black quipped: "You're gonna have as many (kids) as the Brady Bunch when you have these."
When pressed for an reply by the interviewer, the sultry actress said: "Yeah, yeah, we've confirmed that already. Well, Jack's just confirmed it actually."
However, she refused to divulge details about the sex of the twins, stating: "We would like to keep that private".
The unborn babies will be the second and third biological children for Angelina and her partner Brad Pitt. The couple already have a daughter, Shiloh, as well as three adopted children, Maddon, Pax and Zahara.
Check out Angelina with her ever-growing baby bump at Cannes here.
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West Wing star joins Desperate Housewives
After a lengthy search, the actor who will play Katherine Mayfair's (Dana Delany) ex-husband in 'Desperate Housewives' has been found.
TV Guide reports that former 'West Wing' star Gary Cole has signed on to play the character.
Cole's first episode will be screened on US TV on 20 April.
The actor's other credits include 'Midnight Caller' and 'Office Space'.
For more on 'Desperate Housewives', read our blog here.
TV Guide reports that former 'West Wing' star Gary Cole has signed on to play the character.
Cole's first episode will be screened on US TV on 20 April.
The actor's other credits include 'Midnight Caller' and 'Office Space'.
For more on 'Desperate Housewives', read our blog here.
AL GREEN
Lay It Down (Blue Note): A-
Memphis soul singer Al Green launched a late-career comeback in 2003 when he made his first album for Blue Note with Willie Mitchell, the producer responsible for every one of Green’s classic hits. In 2005 the old partners were back again on Green’s second tasty Blue Note release. Now Green risks a switch to a new team led by Roots drummer Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson and boasting youthful supporting guests including Anthony Hamilton, John Legend and Corinne Bailey Rae. Rather than stuff Green into a hip-hop suit, ?uestlove and company conjure a straight-out-of-the-’70s Memphis sound that out-Mitchells Mitchell. With its delicious grooves, delectable background vocals and horn parts (played by the Amy Winehouse/Sharon Jones-approved Dap-Kings), and Green crooning, cooing and crowing in inspired form, “Lay It Down” exceeds every expectation. Download: “I’m Wild About You.”
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Memphis soul singer Al Green launched a late-career comeback in 2003 when he made his first album for Blue Note with Willie Mitchell, the producer responsible for every one of Green’s classic hits. In 2005 the old partners were back again on Green’s second tasty Blue Note release. Now Green risks a switch to a new team led by Roots drummer Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson and boasting youthful supporting guests including Anthony Hamilton, John Legend and Corinne Bailey Rae. Rather than stuff Green into a hip-hop suit, ?uestlove and company conjure a straight-out-of-the-’70s Memphis sound that out-Mitchells Mitchell. With its delicious grooves, delectable background vocals and horn parts (played by the Amy Winehouse/Sharon Jones-approved Dap-Kings), and Green crooning, cooing and crowing in inspired form, “Lay It Down” exceeds every expectation. Download: “I’m Wild About You.”
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