Art Imitates Life for Kareena Kapoor

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor was in Philadelphia shooting an untitled Renzil D'Silva project with Saif Ali Khan and Karan Johar when the devastating atacks in Mumbai happened.
As often occurs, art imitated life for Kareena, but in a horrifying way.
Again, my thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragedy.


Kareena shoots a film based on terror in these hard times
When the heinous terror strike hit Mumbai, little did Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor know that terrorism would take a toll on the city when she would be away shooting for a similar terror-related film in Philadelphia.
On hearing the news of the attack, a worried Kareena spent her valuable time in the US, making anxious calls back home. The actress had been shooting for some horrifying terrorism scenes the previous day, for Karan Johar's new film.
http://www.zeenews.com/Entertainment/Movies-Theatre/2008-12-04/488344news.html

Paris Hilton Hosts Christmas with the Stars on December 20

Don't get me wrong.
Paris is a social butterfly and the constant target of the paparazzi.
She does some outlandish and crazy things.
But her and her family do help others as is demonstrated in this press release......

Kathy, Rick and Paris Hilton Host Christmas with the Stars on December 20; Celebrity Auction Benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Kathy, Rick and Paris Hilton will host the Kathy Hilton 'Wishing Tree' auction to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, broadcast live on Dec. 20th at 7p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific) on Auction Network, My Family TV and America's Auction Network.
ValCom and Auction Network are very pleased to announce a major holiday event to be aired on My Family TV and America's Auction Network on Dec. 20th at 7p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific). Kathy Hilton will be presenting the Kathy Hilton 'Wishing Tree' auction to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Kathy and Rick Hilton will welcome you to join them, their daughter Paris, and other family members and friends to participate in what promises to be a truly wonderful experience.
Viewers will have the opportunity to be guests in the Hilton's home via Auction Network, America's Auction Network, My Family TV and the Internet at auctionnetwork.com. You will have the opportunity to bid on more than 100 items that will be put up for auction.
More info here:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/kathy-hilton/wishing-tree/prweb1741154.htm

UjENA Money Talks Bikini.

Okay, this has to be one of the most unusual bikinis I've featured on here.
The UjENA Money Talks Bikini.
It gives a new meaning to "Show me the money!"
If this doesn't start conversations by the pool, I don't know what will.

The Money Talks Long Slider Top
Longer sliding triangles
Accented Gold Metallic braiding
Ties at neck and back
Removable padding
Fully lined
KaChing Money Nylon/Lycra fabric

Money Talks String Bottom
Scoop front
Sits low on waist
Ties at hips
Full rear coverage
Fully lined
KaChing Money Nylon/Lycra fabric
Gold Metallic Nylon/Lycra fabric

And you can buy it here:

Britney Spears "Circus"

I finally got the chance to sit down and listen to most of "Circus" and see a lot of the videos.
Britney doesn't look like she's lost much if any at all.
" Womanizer" may be my favorite track, and the video reminds me a lot of "Toxic" for some reason.
I especially love the lines " You think I'm crazy? I got your crazy!"
More of Britney's songwriting therapy?
And another thing, I got this weird Madonna vibe off the videos and songs.
When I started this blog it was called " Britney Spears, the Downward Spiral". But after things started really piling up on her I changed the name.
I hope Circus really is a new beginning for her.
It looks like it is.
The list of stops on her comeback tour is expanding, with her adding more performances in about half-dozen cities for her 2009 road trip for "Circus".

Kumi Koda

I can't believe I haven't done Kumi Koda on this blog before.
Not only is she talented, but she can pull off cute and sexy at the same time.
That's no easy trick.
Kumi Koda (or Kumiko K?da) on November 13, 1982 in Kyoto, Japan.
She is a Japanese singer and songwriter known for her Japanese Urban and J-pop hits.
Kumi has put out 7 albums and 3 compilation albums.
She has had several number one hits on the Oricon singles chart.
Yahoo! Japan reported Koda Kumi to be the top most searched person in 2006.
Oricon named her the top seller of 2006 and 2007.
Vogue Nippon named her one of their "Women of 2006".
Her 42nd single, "stay with me" will be released on December 24, 2008 and her seventh studio album, TRICK, will be released on January 28, 2009.
For more Kumi Koda info and pictures go here.

Mariah Carey and the Grammys

Awhile back Mariah Carey was heading down the Britney Spears road.
But Mariah seems to have pulled out of that nose dive and is doing pretty well.
But even though things are going better, everything isn't coming up roses.
After putting on go go boots and performing "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," Mariah's album ?E=MC2? was completely snubbed by the Grammy committee.
Not even a single nomination.
Why?
Who cares?
The REAL Mariah Carey question is.....
Is she pregnant?
Rumor has it that Mariah and hubby Nick Cannon may be expecting.

Kim Kardashian...a UN Ambassador for South Africa?

Did I miss something?
According to several news sources Kim Kardashian was asked by United Nations officials at the Empowerment of Africa dinner in New York if she would be interested in becoming a UN ambassador for South Africa.
Kim Kardashian?
Okay, this is an episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" right?
"Tonight on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim is asked by United Nations officials to become the Ambassador for South Africa. Despite Bruce's objections, Kim accepts and hilarity ensues."
Nope.
It appears to be real.
Check out
http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/kim-kardashian-un-ambassador-209444/
and
http://www.inquisitr.com/10693/kim-kardashian-to-be-un-ambassador/

Don't worry though, this is celebrity news and within 24 hours all parties involved will issue strong denials that any event like that ever took place.
Meanwhile, I'll be looking for Rod Serling standing off to the side laughing.