Andre Agassi: The man, the meth Nov 7, 2009
He married Hollywood diva Brooke Shields in April 1997. At best, it was a relationship in which two people tugged in opposite directions, ending in a divorce less than two years later. (India Times, India)
Straight from the horse's mouth Nov 1, 2009
Archer (1861-62), Peter Pan (1932-34), Rain Lover (1968-69), Think Big (1974-75); Makybe Diva won three (2002, 04-05) ... Tawrrific (1989), Subzero (1992), Doriemus (1995) and Makybe Diva (2004-05). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys Nov 1, 2009
The Grammys were supposed to be dominated by Mariah Carey, but the pop diva lost out to Irish rock veterans U2, who won five awards including best rock album for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb at the US music industry's biggest awards bash of the year. Carey had the chance to make history with the most Grammys won by a woman in a single night after being nominated in eight categories. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
In Orphans’ ‘Valet of the Dolls,’ Susann’s story goes from trashy to trashier Oct 27, 2009
Even though an aging diva named Helen Lawson (Landry himself, in red wig and redder lipstick) is determined to stand in Neely s way, this kid can t miss, not when armed with torch songs that have lyrics like I m covered in love bugs, or, in an ode to her lover s prowess, My baby ain t been circumcised. But as she claws her way to the top, can Neely avoid the pills, the booze, and all the other temptations of stardom. (Boston Globe)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
Plus: Madonna vs. Daniela, gay men's favorite divas, a charming TV show for kids and more ... Boy, do I understand diva worship ... Collin Kelley remarks about the aging but still ultra-sophisticated Jeanne Moreau, "A lifelong cigarette habit seems to have worked in her favor rather than against." Reginald Shepherd observes about Kate Bush, "No real diva is loved by all. Without detractors, one can't be a diva." David Bergman writes about the attraction of young gay Jews to Lotte Lenya, who sang... (Salon)
A 'Family Guy' affair Oct 8, 2009
The women s breakfast, hosted by chef Jody Adams, honored American Repertory Theater s new artistic director Diane Paulus, who was greeted by guests such as Harvard s president, Drew Faust, Cambridge Mayor Denise Simmons, Scampo chef Lydia Shire, New Profit Inc. president Vanessa Kirsch, and Style Boston diva Tonya Mezrich. The morning celebration included a presentation to Paulus by Adams and pastry chef Susan Abbott of bread baked in the shape of ART.. (Boston Globe)
Infotainment Oct 8, 2009
The pictures appeared in the Mail on Sunday newspaper after the US pop diva filed for divorce from the British filmmaker last year. Madonna - who initially. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Cryer, Collette among stars at Emmy after-parties Sep 22, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Grammy-winning R&B diva Mary J. Blige summed up the Emmy after-parties during a soulful, sassy performance complete with a glittering golden microphone. "Don't forget how important we are. ... We are all in this together, whether we like it or not!" Blige shouted at the "Entertainment Tonight" and People magazine party. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Egypt's Ramadan television soaps Sep 21, 2009
A serial Ana Qalbi Dalily (My Heart is My Guide) about Laila Mourad, the Egyptian diva of years long gone, portrays the psychological and emotional struggle of Arab Jews split between remaining in the Arab countries where they lived for centuries and the call of Zionism to settle in the newly created State of Israel. Laila Mourad, who came from an Egyptian Jewish home and converted to Islam, was a singing star in 1940s and 1950s. (BBC News -- Africa)
Too Good to be True Sep 19, 2009
8:13 am September 18, 2009, by Wise Diva. One of the tricky things about dating is figuring out who is authentic and who is not. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Soprano family values Sep 17, 2009
The pop diva is going against the clothing giant over whose scent is fiercer. The actor revealed a bit too much information when Jay Leno asked about his sex life. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Chubby Stars We Love Sep 14, 2009
In "Drop Dead Diva" Brooke Elliott masters the craft of acting like a petite, blonde, ditzy, gorgeous model accidentally transported inside the body of a robust, brainy lawyer. Her performance every week is (as corny as it may sound) delightful to watch. (Fox News)
Arabic television lauds Jewish Egyptian diva Sep 5, 2009
Arabic television lauds a Jewish Egyptian diva By Sami Moubayed ... The series is as controversial as the life of its heroine, Egyptian diva Layla Murad - a Jewish singer and actress who rocketed to fame in the inter-war years before her life was marred with controversy after the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 ... She compared in fame only to the Egyptian Um Kalthoum and the Syrian diva Asmahan - together, they were the three women who competed for supremacy on Arab charts in the 1930s.... (Asia Times Online)
This week's fashion gossip Aug 27, 2009
" Donatella Versace loves "acting up" to her "diva" reputation. The chief designer of Versace accepts socialising with famous people is crucial to her success and she enjoys strutting her stuff on red carpets. She said: "It's a love-hate relationship ... "On the other hand, I have to admit that I do actually enjoy acting up to the 'diva' role that I have been allotted after all, I am a bit of a diva, aren't I?!". (iAfrica.com)
Housewives ATL Whitfield: Banned from FAB? Aug 21, 2009
NeNe looks like a man and thinks she s a DIVA. WOW she s a hot ghetto mess. Anton Chagura. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
* In the zone Aug 13, 2009
TT: Youve played some funky characters, whether a singing alien in Wu Mi-sens (d) Diva Viva (tzqk) or a chef suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder in Candy Rain [by Chen Hung-i (@). How did you prepare for roles like these. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Motown and Caribbean Music Sensations to Headline 'Flights and Sounds of Summer' This Weekend Aug 12, 2009
Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Come to the Orange County Great Park's this Friday and Saturday for comedy, sultry Motown music and lush Caribbean sounds from Colombia's top diva. On Friday, get ready to dance to the hot Motown style of at 8 p.m. at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Streep marries her art with newfound fun Aug 11, 2009
At the age of 60, Bette Davis was playing a parody of her former dramatic diva in 1968 s turgid The Anniversary, her first movie in three years. Joan Crawford was tumbling down the slippery slope of B-movie horror: Strait-Jacket (1964), then Berserk (1967). (Boston Globe)
Monica Bellucci's beautiful mind Aug 10, 2009
" Two of her coming films allow her to be different again. In The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (which stars Robin Wright Penn and Keanu Reeves) she has one of those blink-and-you-miss-her roles as Alan Arkin's crazy ex-wife who dramatically commits suicide during lunch. In Don't Look Back she and Sophie Marceau (Braveheart) play two women who morph into each other in this rather bizarre French psychological thriller. Bellucci is supposed to be a diva but divas generally don't accept small roles... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Textually Active Aug 8, 2009
8:00 am August 7, 2009, by Wise Diva ... Diva - I have a name for your friend: Young Fun ... WiseDiva let the blog vote on what you should call him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
PLAYLIST: Imogen Heap, Ne-Yo and more Jul 28, 2009
The rising indie diva proves to be anything but on this soul-kissed confection from Anjulie (out Aug. 4). True Love of Mine Mindy Smith with Daniel Tashian. (USA Today -- Life)
* [ EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ] Jul 17, 2009
Tomorrow pop diva A-mei (iff) appears as her alter-ego A-mit (KS). The concert is a boys only party: to get in, fans need to be identified as male on their ID cards and don something rainbowy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Sania gets engaged to childhood friend Jul 11, 2009
HYDERABAD: Away from the prying media eyes, Indian tennis diva Sania Mirza on Friday got engaged to childhood friend Sohrab Mirza at a plush city hotel. A glittery ceremony at Hotel Taj Krishna was attended by a few special and close invitees, close to 300, including Indian tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, south movie star Chiranjeevi and some political personalities. (India Times, India)
U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys Jul 5, 2009
The Grammys were supposed to be dominated by Mariah Carey, but the pop diva lost out to Irish rock veterans U2, who won five awards including best rock album for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb at the US music industry's biggest awards bash of the year. Carey had the chance to make history with the most Grammys won by a woman in a single night after being nominated in eight categories. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Boston French Film Festival features lesser-known stars and directors Jul 5, 2009
nue pining for Hollywood, Melanie Doutey as an Angelina Jolie doppelganger, and Romane Bohringer as a diva nursing a wilted career - provide batty histrionics interspersed with musical numbers and moments of raw drama. Though the film is rife with acid wit and winking insight, it begins to fade into a monochromatic wash of sulky prima donnas. (Boston Globe)
Rachel York says hello to Dolly Jun 19, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Notebook: Gymnast balancing move, wedding, training Jun 6, 2009
"Pop Star on Ice,'' a documentary that gives an inside look at what it takes to be an Olympic-caliber figure skater, will be shown in New York on Thursday at the Newfest Film Festival. The film opened last month in Seattle, and is scheduled to be shown later this month in Provincetown, Mass.; Silver Spring, Md.; and San Francisco."I want people to have a general impression that my life isn't all diva and fancy and blabbing about Louis Vuitton bags,'' said Weir, whose colorful quotes and... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Review: 'Monty Python's Spamalot' May 30, 2009
Even decked out in full musical comedy kitsch and glory - dancing girls, tap dancing knights, a love interest, showbiz references galore and Merle Dandridge's showstopping diva - Idle's remake of the Arthurian spoof remains remarkably faithful to the film's screenplay and spirit. Python fans may miss some favorite scenes - the questions at the Bridge of Death, the temptation of Sir Galahad in the Castle of Anthrax - but fidelity would be unfaithful to the Python ideal. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Old folks rarely find a good home onscreen May 27, 2009
AlexandraLegendary Russian opera diva Galina Vishnevskaya stars in the title role as a woman traveling to Chechnya to visit her grandson, a captain in the army. While this drama from director Alexander Sokurov (Russian Ark) captures the despair and pointlessness of the Chechnyan occupation, Alexandra herself is never less than self-possessed, indefatigable and even bossy as she is faced with gun-toting soldiers. (MSNBC -- News)
Top 10 Pixar Characters May 24, 2009
Edna "E" Mode is the design diva to the supers in The Incredibles. She is given a chance to shine when called out of her imposed retirement to repair damage to Mr. Incredible's supersuit. (IGN FilmForce)
Taken Blu-ray May 20, 2009
Kim wants to be a singer when she grows up, so Bryan uses his side job protecting a Christina Aguilera-like pop diva (Holly Valance) to make connections. There's nothing he wouldn't do for Kim ; except allow his underage daughter to take a European trip with her girlfriend Amanda (Katie Cassidy). (IGN FilmForce)
Tax incentives bring moviemakers to Georgia May 19, 2009
MAJOR TV/MOVIE PROJECTS IN GEORGIA THIS YEAR Film/program; studio/network; stars (if any); locales shot "Drop Dead Diva;" Lifetime series; Margaret Cho; Peachtree City "Solving Charlie;" ABC pilot; Savannah; Atlanta, North Georgia "Zombieland;" Sony/Columbia;, Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin; Atlanta, Covington, Valdosta "I Can Do Bad All By Myself;" Lionsgate Films/Tyler Perry; Mary J. Blige, Taraji P. Henson; Atlanta "Meet the Browns;" Tyler Perry; Atlanta "Tyler Perry's House of Payne;"... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
May 31: Diva Dialogues: We Are All Shirley Valentine, with Tina Packer ... June 7: Diva Dialogues: Who Was Charlotte Salomon ... June 21: Diva Dialogues: Remembering The Life, Courage and Legacy of Golda Meir, with Annette Miller. (Boston Globe)
Eurovision A-Z May 14, 2009
The huge support she built up and the early days of televoting helped her win the title - but some fans would argue that her hi-octane song Diva was not the best on the night. USE OF PROPS. (BBC News -- Europe)
Carrie Prejean Encouraged to Surrender Sash, Declines Offer to Appear in 'Diversity' PSA May 9, 2009
Fellow Hollywood hottie and new mama Jessica Alba is also in on the action and not only donated tons of clothing from daughter Honor Marie but also a limited edition MacLaren Juicy Couture stroller (with Juicy signature logos and pink/brown styling - the must-have gift for any diva mom and her princess). When it comes to posh parties, Cannes Film Festival has always been considered the creme de la creme -- but it looks as though sponsors are slipping, the parties are perishing and the mood is... (Fox News)
Showcase, The women of WWE May 7, 2009
WWE Raw Live will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Tullio Arena, 809 French St. The card, subject to change, features John Cena vs. Randy Orton; a tag team match with Batista and MVP vs. Big Show and William Regal; Colons vs. Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes; Kofi Kingston vs. Matt Hardy; Mickie James vs. Maryse (Diva Championship Match with guest referee Santino Marella); Jamie Noble vs. the Miz; and Sheamus vs. Chavo Guerrero. Tickets are $61, $41, $31, $21, available at Tullio Arena box office,... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Meryl Streep was steeped in Julia Child for 'Julia' role Apr 14, 2009
Then came last year's disco diva in Mamma Mia. Combined ticket sales: a solid $268. (USA Today)
Coed Murder Suspect's Odd Court Antics in Spotlight Apr 4, 2009
"The Foxy Knoxy show: Smiling murder suspect makes grand entrance as trial begins," read a title on the online version of Britain's Daily Mail, which also described Knox as walking "like a Hollywood diva sashaying along the red carpet.". Knox's behavior also raised eyebrows before the trial opened, with a witness recently testifying in court that the American turned cartwheels and did splits at the police station in the hours that followed the murder. (Fox News)
U.S. suspect grabs headlines in Italy trial Apr 4, 2009
British newspaper compares Amanda Knox to 'Hollywood diva ... "The Foxy Knoxy show: Smiling murder suspect makes grand entrance as trial begins," read a title on the online version of Britain's Daily Mail, which also described Knox as walking "like a Hollywood diva sashaying along the red carpet.". (MSNBC -- International)
Chilipoker to Sponsor Malta Poker Open Mar 26, 2009
Since 2007, has also been the official sponsor of the American Poker Diva, Liz Lieu. Chilipoker. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Chilipoker & World Poker Tour ® (WPT) Launch WPT Marrakech in Morocco Mar 5, 2009
Since 2007, has also been the official sponsor of the American Poker Diva Liz Lieu. For more information, see. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Write a dating how-to manual Feb 27, 2009
This IS a great topic Wise Diva ... so who is old wine in new bottle,Diva ... Wise Diva things are going, not sure if that s bad or good though. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
For hairstyle, many go to great lengths Feb 24, 2009
It s a trend that s drawn the attention of lifestyle diva Oprah Winfrey (she wears them) and comedian Chris Rock (he doesn t), whose film Good Hair just played the Sundance Film Festival. And it s fueled a hair-extension boom in metro Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
• Events calendar Feb 20, 2009
The Feb. 27 performance will include a Diva Party and cocktail buffet in front of the fireplace; tickets are 125 to 1,000. Comedy/Sun Valley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
