Saturday, December 7, 2013

Britney Spears Admits To Getting Some Work Done

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In the January 2014 edition of InStyle, Britney Spears went in depth on a number of topics from her Las Vegas residency to being a mom in the biz, but the most revealing of which is how she managed to keep her youthful appearance.

During the interview, the 32-year-old singer she maintains visits to famed Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Raj Kanodia as part of her skin care regime, claiming that she's had lip injections before and that Dr. Raj "does fun stuff to me sometimes."

Spears, who joins the likes of Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston and Cindy Crawford as famous patients of the plastic surgeon, states that she has only got the occasional injection but never went under the knife.

To read more of Spears' interview, check out the January issue of InStyle, available in stores and for digital download on Friday, December 13.

Jay Z Leads Grammy Nominations With Nine Nods


The nominations for the 2014 Grammy Awards were officially announced Friday night as LL Cool J helped reveal the nods during the star-studded live concert event and it appears that Jay-Z is still king.

The Brooklyn bred rapper/Beyonce's husband is ahead of the class with a whopping nine nominations, followed by notable artists like Justin Timberlake, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Pharrell Williams, and Kendrick Lamar, who each garnered seven apiece.

There were even a few surprise additions to this year's grouping as British musician James Blake, who nabbed a Best New Artist nom while singer-songwriter Sarah Bareilles is up for the coveted Album of the Year.

Check out the full list of nominees after the jump. The 2014 Grammy Awards will air live in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 26 on CBS.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Chris Jagger Keeps On Grooving With a Little Help From Little Brother 'Mick'


For the better part of 40 years, Mick Jagger has played to roaring stadium crowds while his older brother, Chris, embarked on his own music career to the awareness of few and the applause of a very select fanbase. Chris Jagger's latest album, Concertina Jack, features younger brother Mick singing background vocals on two songs, the title track and "Pearl of a Girl."

In the low-budget video for "Concertina Jack," you can see a slight family resemblance between Mick and Chris, but their performances styles couldn't be more different. Chris is the yin to Mick's yang, the doughy good guy to Mick's scrappy bad boy. Chris, dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, boogies to the camera as he sings, and dances and cooks bread with children, grinning widely throughout.


Despite Chris's relative anonymity, he's been passionate and persistent with music, combining blues, country, and rock on seven solo albums since 1973 and releasing three zydeco albums with his band Atcha (which changed their name to Atcha Acoustic for 1997's From Lhasa to Lewisham). Concertina Jack is technically being issued by Chris Jagger's Atcha!, which explains the zydeco and blues influences; it's his first release since his 2009 solo album The Ridge.

Watch the video below....

Disney Acquires Rights For Future 'Indiana Jones' Films


First Star Wars, now Indiana Jones?

The Walt Disney Studios announced Friday that it has reached a marketing and distribution agreement with Paramount Pictures for future Indiana Jones films, meaning George Lucas’ two iconic franchises are now firmly in Disney’s hands.

Of course, Disney has owned Indiana Jones production rights since 2012, when the studio acquired LucasFilm. Until now, though, Paramount possessed marketing and distribution rights. Those now belong to Disney, making the process of making and releasing future Indiana Jones films much easier — not to mention more likely. In return for the rights, Paramount will receive “financial participation on any future films.

Jessica Biel Gives Us A Taste Of Her Holiday Decorating Style

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Jessica Biel sat down with the folks at Domaine Home, and the actress teamed up with the mag to create her dream holiday room.

Biel wanted the space to reflect her personal style, which is described as "comfortable and elegant, with an appreciation for beautiful things."Justin Timberlake's wifey wanted the room to feel homey, "yet have a touch of drama and edge."

From the garlands and greenery to cozy throws and her own unique way of wrapping gifts, this definitely looks like somewhere wed want to sip wine and sit in front of a fireplace! Biel drew inspiration from Coco Chanel when it came to the Christmas tree, which she covered in pearls, black ribbon, and white leather flowers. We're so stealing that...

So what other tips did she have?

    Bring in patterns in complementary colors. Vintage French fabrics are ideal candidates to mix and match with stripes. Go bold for bigger pieces (such as a broad-scale striped sofa) and try tight patterns for accessories like pillows and throws.

    Create a cozy vibe for your interior by topping stacked books with a reclaimed slab of slate or wood. The low-slung arrangement creates an instantly relaxed atmosphere, and the tabletop material brings a rustic-industrial aesthetic to the space.

    Kick reindeer motifs to the curb in favor of specialty wrapping papers (think: marble and houndstooth patterns). Banish stick-on bows; wrap boxes with thin ribbon or twine for a fresh twist. Use a wax stamp to adhere the ribbon for an elevated finishing touch.

Prince William And Kate Middleton Honor The Late Nelson Mandela At Film Premiere

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Prince William and Kate Middleton attended the London premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom on Thursday evening at the Odeon Leicester Square Cinema, and Prince George's parents looked amazing when they posed for pictures on the red carpet.

Middleton wore a longsleeve Roland Mouret gown, and this isn't the first time we've seen her in this stunning dress -- she wore it to a dinner at Claridges in 2012. Not only is she beautiful and down to earth, but we love that she's on the more practical side too...

Prince William reacted to the news of Mandela's passing yesterday, and he told reporters, "It's extremely sad and tragic news, we're just reminded what an extraordinary and inspiring man Nelson Mandela was. Our thoughts and prayers are with him, and with his family right now."

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Former South African President Nelson Mandela Has Died At The Age of 95


Nelson Mandela, the former South African president whose stubborn defiance survived 27 years in prison and led to the dismantling of the country's racist and brutal apartheid system, has died. Mandela was 95 years old. 

Mandela had a number of issues with his health in recent years including repeated hospitalizations with a chronic lung infection. 

Mandela had been listed in "serious but stable condition" after entering the hospital in June.
In April, Mandela spent 18 days in the hospital due to a lung infection and was treated for gall stones in December 2012. 

Mandela's public appearances had become increasingly rare as he dealt with his declining health. 

His last public appearance was in July of 2010, when he attended the final match and closing ceremonies of the soccer World Cup held in South Africa.

First Trailer: The Amazing Spider-Man 2


Sony Pictures has issued the first trailer for director Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man 2, starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Chris Cooper, Colm Feore. Paul Giamatti, Sally Field, Felicity Jones and B.J. Novak.

The film is scheduled to arrive in U.S. theaters on May 2, 2014.

Watch the trailer below....