SPOTTED: Fergie, will.i.am, Josh Duhamel, Apl.de.ap., Don-A-Matrix, Adrienne Maloof (Real Housewives of BH), Paul Nassif, Alexis Knapp (Project X), Mario Winans, and Daniel Musto (Fashion Star) on St. Patty’s Day at LA hotspot, Confidential Beverly Hills, for the Voli Light Vodka launch party for Don-A-Matrix Training. Continue reading
SPOTTED: Ricki Lake took a much-needed break from Dancing with the Stars rehearsals recently to chat with Mario Lopez of Extra at The Grove. Ricki showed up without DWTS partner Derek Hough but was in great spirits showing off her slimmed down body and bruises – Hey, sometimes, you just can’t have one without the other!
What’s the grueling DWTS schedule been like for the 43-year old mother of two? “It’s like giving birth,” she says. Since her interview with Extra, Ricki has been been suffering from sharp chest pains for more than a week caused by an inflamed nerve. It’s so bad that her doctor tells her this kind of situation would require a two-week rest period for a professional athlete.
But that advice won’t stop this determined dancer in chase of the mirrorball trophy. “I’m OK,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter after this week’s competition show. “I’m in pain, but I’m a workhorse.”
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| Ricki leaving The Grove hand in hand with a young man |
SPOTTED: NeNe Leakes at The Grove in Los Angeles for an interview with Maria Menounos of Extra to promote the new season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and the paperback release of her memoir, Never Make the Same Mistake Twice.
During the interview, NeNe said, “I don’t know why I put myself out there for everyone to judge and start talking all their trash, but I did, and, it worked.”
The newly-single Leakes told TV Guide about the breakup of her marriage: “Greg and I are separated. He’s moved out.” Leakes continued, “It’s tough because we’ve been together for 15 years and it’s really hard on me because I’ve been with him since I was young and I’ve never really lived on my own. It’s really different for me.” About their current relationship status, she said, “I’m not a dater. When I got married, I took my vows very seriously — I wanted to be married for life. This is probably the hardest thing I’ve had to do. But Greg will be on the show this season. I have an issue with my oldest son, and Greg does come over and help me with that. We are co-parenting, and we do have a child together. We’re just not living together.”
As to what we should expect on the upcoming season of RHOA, Leakes told TV Guide: “Well, you know, I love being an entrepreneur and when I did Celebrity Apprentice with Mr. Trump, he taught us a lot about starting businesses.” Leakes continued, “You’ll see a lot of me doing my business ventures this season. I’m coming out with a wine… I’m actually a restaurateur. I have Famous Famiglia pizzeria that has opened up in the Sacramento airport. I’m also working with my business partner [who may be her new love interest, so tune in to find out!] on opening up the Linnethia Lounge.”
SPOTTED: Makism Chmerkovskiy and his Dancing with the Stars partner, Hope Solo at The Grove in Los Angeles November 3, 2011 for an interview with Mario Lopez of Extra.
Maks talked about his superstitions when it comes to dancing: He wears two pairs of socks at each performance: An athletic pair underneath his dress socks. As for his developing feud with Derek Hough, Maks said he has no problems with Derek and has no idea what is going on, he just gets texts from his friends telling him of stories they read in the media.
Update: Click here to see a funny photo Maks Twitted about his “fight” with Derek!
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| Maks fixing his hair after dancing….cute! |
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| Maks and Hope playing keep away with the fake mirrorball trophy |
SPOTTED: J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with the Stars at an interview with Extra at The Grove with Mario Lopez.
J.R. also covers this week’s People mag with the headline, “Triumph After Tragedy.”
The 28 year-old Iraq war hero was involved in a 2003 explosion after his Humvee hit a land mine. He suffered burns covering 40 percent of his body and underwent surgeries and a grueling 34-month treatment. Yet, despite all of his struggles, J.R. tells People, “I’m being blessed in so many ways, and it’s because of the energy I’m putting out in the world.”
The former All My Children star says if it weren’t for the accident, his “life would not be what it is today: full of joy, happiness and positivity.”
“When you show people who you really are and you’re genuine, you don’t have to force positivity. I’m not your typical person walking down the street. I’m cool with being different.”
And those are the reasons why America has fallen in love with J.R.
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| Karina and J.R. brought gifts for Mario’s baby Gia |
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| Old pals, ex’s, and DWTS partners Mario and Karina catching up after the interview |
SPOTTED: LMFAO (Redfoo, Stefan Kendal Gordy and SkyBlu, Skyler Husten Gordy) at The Grove in Los Angeles for an interview with Mario Lopez of Extra. The duo made their entrance onto the set, dancing to their hit song, Party Rock Anthem.
Redfoo explained that he is the son and SkyBlu is the grandson of Motown record label founder Berry Gordy. And as far as their band name is concerned, they used to be known as The Sexy Dudes. That is, until grandma messaged in. SkyBlu recalls:
“We were on iChat and I said, ‘Hey Grandma, what do you think about our names Sexy Dudes?’ and she just wrote LMFAO…I cannot believe you. He [Redfoo] came out of the shower and said ‘look at that, it is magical… Grandma knows best.” And, the rest was history…
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| Sexy And I Know It! |
The stars, including cast members from Moneyball and Greek, gathered October 17, 2011 to honor the true VIP’s at the 3rd Annual Camp Kesem “Fore” the Children Golf Tournament. Celebrity philanthropists played golf to support the sole organization which provides free summer camp for children who have or had a parent diagnosed with cancer. Continue reading
SPOTTED: Hayden Panettiere at the Red Carpet Premiere of her latest movie, Fireflies in the Garden, held October 12, 2011 at The Grove in Los Angeles.
SPOTTED: Julia Roberts at the Red Carpet Premiere of her latest movie, Fireflies in the Garden, held October 12, 2011 at The Grove in Los Angeles.
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| Photo Credit: The Media Circuit |
Roberts recently told Extra about her co-star Ryan Reynolds: “He’s so great. He is such a full-blown actor in this movie.”
So, sorry guys and gals, this is all you get of the lovely couple! It’s the worst quality photo I may have ever snapped, but it’s a funny pic that’s worth a 1000 words, so, here you go. What’s the full story you ask? I won’t trash any celebs on my site. But I always get asked who is the least friendly celebrity you have ever photographed and I never have had a good answer until now because every celeb I have ever met or shot pics of has been so nice to me…..Admittedly, and sadly, this incident certainly has left a different and bitter taste in my mouth.
