“Twilight” Coming Out Tonight!!!

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I have been trying not to write about “Twilight” – I think I have been avoiding it because I know nothing about the books, movie, actors,….

I finally realized that there is absolutely no way to avoid discussing the movie, “Twilight”. It is being promoted everywhere. Television, Internet, Talk Shows. You name it. If you have not gotten tickets for the movie set to be released tonight at 12:01AM – then it will be virtually impossible to get them at this late date.

The star of the movie, Robert Pattinson is a British actor. He has been in another cult like series, Harry Potter. The actor plays good-guy vampire Edward Cullen in the film, based on a best-selling books series by Stephanie Meyer, and has become the heartthrob of the moment.

His co-star is Kristen Stewart, who plays Edward’s mortal love, Bella.

Pattinson has become an ICON virtually overnight. Screaming girls everywhere. It has gotten to the point that he needs a bodyguard when going to his press junkets.

There is already talk of possible sequels. There are three other novels in the Stephenie Meyer series so anything is possible.

Pattinson said that a script for a second film has been written, and Stewart heard the cast might reunite to film the second and third sequels at the same time, but now they might be filmed separately.

According to Catherine Hardwicke, the director,

“It has to make a certain amount of money, like $150 million, to be able to afford the sequel. So we really don’t know yet.”

I am willing to bet that it will make more than $150 milliion, what do you think??

Madonna Reaches Divorce Settlement

Madonna and kids in happier times.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie announced they were divorcing after 8 years of marriage. According to the BBC, Madonna and Guy Ritchie will be granted a preliminary divorce decree at the High Court in London on Friday. After six weeks and a day, the divorce will be made final. That was quick!! At least for me it was – I don’t about them.

According to the British press, Madonna and Ritchie reached a settlement over money and their kids Lourdes, 12, Rocco, 8, and David, 3. London’s Evening Standard reports that Madonna will keep the bulk of her estimated $500 million fortune.

Rocco and David will split time between the U.S. and London, while Lourdes, whose father is Carlos Leon, will live with her mother. I wonder if she will see Ritchie at all – it must be weird to have lived with him for 8 years and then that’s it. I see counseling in her future – can you say abandonment issues?

Thankfully – they both put the children first. Had Guy Ritchie wanted to – he could have dragged this whole thing out for months – just to get a piece of her fortune (which is rumored to be over $500 million). That’s no chump change either.

Jennifer Garner is Being Stalked!!

Jennifer Garner

According to TMZ, Jennifer Garner has obtained a court order protecting herself from a man she believes is endangering her family. How awful is that!! Jennifer Garner is having a baby – the last thing she needs right now is the extra stress of being stalked. How scary!!

TMZ has obtained documents ordering Steven Burky to stay clear of Garner — no contact whatsoever.

The documents state,

“Mr. Burky has been stalking and harassing me. Sending packages and letters containing delusional and paranoid thoughts and following me around the country …”

Garner says Burky has been harassing her since 2002, but in the last year,

“his obsessive and harassing behavior has escalated to the point of becoming dangerous and threatening.”

She also said that she fears for herself, husband Ben Affleck and daughter Violet.

“I am currently pregnant and fear for the safety of my second child once born.”

A judge issued a temporary restraining order earlier this month. A hearing is coming up to make the order permanent.

Paris and Benji Split!!

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton

and Benji Madden called it quits after nine months of dating.  Is anyone surprised?? 

Once the photos of Paris cozying up to her ex- Stavros Niarchos , came out.  I knew the end was in sight.  I am sure Paris had a lot of explaining to do when Benji saw those photos.  Of course – according to sources, nothing happened that night between Paris and Stavros

According to US Magazine, the reason for the split was because:

“Benji was overprotective and controlling. He doesn’t get along with any of her friends. Friends thought Paris had changed since being with Benji and she wants to be herself again.”

I guess this means non-stop coverage of Paris’ every move.  I think Paris’ behavior over the past 9 months has improved.  Maybe she should consider changing her friends – and not Benji.  What do you think??

Prince William Behind the Paris and Benji Breakup?

Can you say random?? Paris Hilton and Prince William - a potential couple?? That has to be the oddest match or should i say mismatch I have EVER heard.

Paris met the Prince at the Whiskey Mist in London while filming her reality show, “My BFF”. Paris admitted that despite being in a relationship with Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden, she would act on her crush if William didn’t have a girlfriend (that must have made Benji happy).

Paris told New! magazine:

“I’d be more than happy to date William – so long as he ditches the mousy girlfriend. I couldn’t believe it when I met him. He was awesome and really hot.”

Paris and Benji recently signed a rumored six-figure deal to attend the launch party of Bongo Virus, a new online networking system, in Australia on New Year’s Eve. Paris is booked to be the host of the bash, while Benji is set to do the spinning. It will be interesting to see if they both show up. Especially since Prince William is on the invite list!!

My guess is that between the Prince William remark from Paris and her flirting with her ex-Stavros Niarchos in Miami last week – Benji has had enough.

What do you think – is it possible that Prince William is behind the breakup?? or is Benji just tired of the never ending flirting with other men??

Gwyneth Paltrow Regrets Wearing Fur!!

In August, PETA attacked Gwyneth Paltrow for wearing a fox stole in a Tod’s ad.

Peta released a statement that said:

“Gwyneth Paltrow won’t be the apple of her daughter’s eye if she continues to flaunt fur.”

According to US Magazine, Gwyneth spoke with a Senior Person from PETA at the grand opening of the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami.

Paltrow explained to the person from PETA,

“It was a daylong photo shoot on a boat near Capri, and there were all sorts of poses with all kinds of clothes – none with fur.  During one set-up, a stylist came up from behind and draped a stole around my shoulder. I didn’t pay much attention to it, and when I noticed it was fur, I assumed it was fake fur, but did not ask, so it’s my fault. I was very surprised when they ended up using that one shot out of hundreds for the centerpiece of the Tod’s ads. I know it’s not a great excuse, but I hope you and your members understand.”

She went on to explain that she does not wear fur at all.

What do you think – who should be responsible for what they wear – the actress/model or the stylist? Or should Gwyneth have said up front – ABSOLUTELY NO FUR!!

Brad Pitt Speaks Out on Oprah

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt was on the Oprah Winfrey show speaking about EVERYTHING!! From his upcoming movie, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, to his family, to how happy he is.

Here are some excerpts from the interview:

Oprah: Are you going to have more children he said?

Brad:

“Why would I stop”. I’m impervious to throw up, pee, poop, you name it….

Oprah: “How do you do it – how do you get up in the middle of the night with the kids?”,
Brad: “Mom’s and Dad’s everywhere do it”

He then gave a hats off to all of the parents out there.
The “average” mother and father do it all the time. It’s nice to see that with all his fame he still “gets it”.

The preview of the movie, “The Curious Life of Benjamin Button” looks like a great movie. Brad refers to the film as a “Love Letter to New Orleans”. The movie is coming out on Christmas Day. I CANNOT wait to see it.