Archive for June, 2010

Larry King Announces His Retirement

Posted in Television Shows on June 29th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Larry King
Talk show host Larry King announced on Tuesday on the air that he will be retiring after 25 years. His show will be ending in the fall, and he said the reason for his retirement is that he would like to spend more time with his family. In a statement released before the show aired on Tuesday King said “I talked to the guys here at CNN and I told them I would like to end Larry King Live, the nightly show, this fall and CNN has graciously accepted, giving me more time for my wife and I to get to the kids’ little league games.” He has been having some trouble at home lately as he and wife filed for divorce back in April but have since gotten back together. His wife Shawn King also just recently made headlines when she overdosed and had to go to the hospital. Larry will continue to host several Larry King specials for CNN.

What Is The Balayage Hair Coloring Technique?

Posted in Beauty Tips on June 29th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Gisele's Balayage
Allesandra's Balayage
Balayage
Balayage pronounced (bah-lay-ah-je) is a french word meaning “to sweep” and it is a hair coloring technique that many celebrities have done to create very natural-looking highlights which grow out without developing a noticeable and obvious root. In response to popular demand many salons are now offering balayage hair coloring in which the stylist go through special training. During the balayage process the hair color is painted on by hand in a sweeping motion which moves from the base to the tip of the hair. It can be a time consuming process and requires a good eye and a steady hand, but many feel that end result is very worth it. The balayage lasts longer because as the hair grows out the root will be concealed by the thinner color applied to the base of the hair. Unlike a foil, hair looks like it has simply been highlighted by the sun in a more natural way. Many celebrities and models use the balayage hair coloring techniques some of them include Gisele Bündchen, Nicole Richie, Isabel Lucas, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Sarah Jessica Parker to name a few.

Brian Austin Green And Megan Fox Marry In Hawaii

Posted in Movie Stars, Television Shows on June 29th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox
Brian Austin Green of Beverly Hills 90210 and Megan Fox Transformers wed in a super secret private ceremony at the Big Island of Hawaii at The Four Seasons Hotel. Fox 24, and Green 36 met in 2004 then got engaged in 2006 but called the engagement off in February of 2009. The called off engagement at the time was a mutual decision, but it looks like they got it right this time and the duo is officially husband and wife. They were snapped in photographs enjoying their honeymoon in Hawaii with showing off their new rings. This is the first marriage for both of them, though Green does have an eight year old son with Vanessa Marcil. Congrats to the happy couple!

Jesse James And Sandra Bullock’s Divorce Is Final

Posted in Movie Stars on June 28th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Jesse James and Sandra Bullock
After reports of infidelity by Jesse James, him and Sandra Bullock filed papers last week in Texas to finalize their divorce. The couple was married for nearly five years. The reason for the divorce in the paperwork was cited as “discord or conflict of personalities.” Before the revelations of the infidelity the couple had adopted a baby boy named Louis, but now with the divorce it paves the way for Sandra to be able to adopt the child as a single parent.

Remembering Farrah Fawcett

Posted in Movie Stars on June 27th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Farrah Fawcett
On Friday June 25th, Farrah Fawcett’s family gathered together as it marked the first anniversary of her death. Farrah’s family and longtime friend Alana Stewart used the anniversary to dedicated a cancer research organization in her named called the Farrah Fawcett Foundation. Some of the other guest included Ryan O’Neal, Tatum O’Neal, and Redmond O’Neal. Redmond is her son who was able to get a day pass from sober living where he is currently undergoing drug rehab treatment. The 25 year old Redmond said “I saw my mom’s gravesite for the first time today,” and “I miss my mother so much. I’m glad she’s not suffering anymore. I know she’s looking down on us.” Her longtime friend Alana Stewart said “If I can help carry on Farrah’s mission for the foundation, it’s an honor for me. I feel almost like she’s a guardian angel watching over me, and I feel like she’s smiling down on us and very happy that she died for a cause. She felt that she could help a lot of people and she could give a lot of people inspiration, courage and hope. That’s why she did the documentary and that’s why she started the foundation.”

Hayden Christensen And Rachel Bilson End Engagement

Posted in Movie Stars, Movies, Television Shows on June 27th, 2010 by Almostfamous – 2 Comments

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen
Hayden Christensen 29, of Star Wars and Rachel Bilson 28, from The O.C. met on the set of Jumper in 2007 and became engaged in 2009. Bilson was spotted last week without her engagement ring and InTouch is reporting that it was Christensen who pulled the plug on the engagement. A source told the magazine that “they had been going through a rough patch for months and hadn’t spent any time together.” Rachel had gone to Canada to spend time with him during the Olympics in February but it just wasn’t enough. Apparently Hayden was losing interest last summer when Rachel was busy planning the wedding with his mother Alie. The source also said that “Rachel was very insecure about Hayden, and she wants to be with him all the time. That is just not the kind of boyfriend he is.” The couple were approaching their 3 year anniversary.

Team USA Has Been Eliminated From The World Cup

Posted in In The News on June 26th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Team USA
Soccer has gained many more fans in the USA after Team USA made it farther than expected in the World Cup competition. It all ended for Landon Donovan and the team when Ghana overtook them 2-1 as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars victory Saturday night. Sadly it will now be another four years before Team USA gets to try again at the next World Cup.

Mena Suvari Marries Simone Sestito At The Vatican

Posted in Movie Stars on June 26th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Mena Suvari and Simone Sestito
Mena Suvari 31, of American Beauty married Simone Sestito 25, a music producer/concert promoter in a private church within the walls of Vatican City Radar Online is reporting. The couple got engaged in 2008 while they were vacationing in Jamaica. They met in 2007 at the Toronto Film Festival and chose to have their wedding in Rome because most of Sestito’s family lives in the city. This is the second marriage for Suvari who divorced husband of 5 years cinematographer Robert Brinkmann. The next movie we will see Mena is ironically called You May Not Kiss The Bride.

Kellan Lutz And AnnaLynne McCord Walk Eclipse Red Carpet As A Couple

Posted in In The News on June 24th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Kellan Lutz and AnnaLynne McCord
Kellan Lutz from Twilight and AnnaLynne McCord of 90210 walked the red carpet of the ‘Eclipse’ premiere arm in arm which made quite the bold statement. The two have been spotted together on dinner dates and on the beach together but will not publicly acknowledge their relationship, but walking together on this red carpet arm in arm is the same as announcing it! The couple looked great, she wore a corseted nude colored gown and he wore a dapper tux which we can assume is by Calvin Klein since he is a underwear model for the brand.

The Twilight Saga Eclipse Premiere

Posted in Movies on June 24th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

The Twilight Saga Eclipse
The world premiere of ‘Eclipse’ from “The Twilight Saga” was held tonight June 24 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and the fans were wild with excitement. Many of the fans had been camping at the theatre for nearly a week just so they could make sure to see their favorite stars. The cast is really appreciating the fan support and Peter Facinelli who plays Dr. Cullen said that him and some of the castmates “came down and signed some autographs for them, because they’ve been camping out for five days and we wanted to make sure the wait was worth it. It’s humbling to have this much fan support. I definitely appreciate it, and I know that the cast does. We don’t take it for granted. This whole franchise has been successful because of those fans.” Besides the cast of the movie the other most anticipated personaly to attend the premiere was the author Stephenie Meyer who said “I’m so not used to this. I only do this kind of thing once a year. The rest of the time, I am totally incognito. It’s nice to be the author, let me tell you. It’s so much easier than being the actor!” ‘Eclipse’ will be out in theaters on June 30th, 2010.

Lyndsay Lohan Must Answer Questions About Drug Use

Posted in Movie Stars on June 24th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Lyndsay Lohan
Three years ago actress Lyndsay Lohan was involved in a car chase in Santa Monica and now Radar Online is reporting that Judge Richard Fox is ordering Lohan to answer questions as to whether or not she used cocaine the night she was arrested. The lawsuit was brought about by the people who were in the car with her that night. Lohan has hired high powered attorney Edwin McPherson who argued that she should not be forced to answer the questions based on her Fifth Amendment rights, but the judge didn’t see it that way.

Jessica Simpson Shows Off Her New Jeanswear Fashion Line

Posted in Fashion Trends on June 24th, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Jessica Simpson's Jeanswear Fashion Line
On Tuesday June 22, Jessica Simpson showed off her new line of jeans called “Jessica Simpson Jeanswear fashion line” in an exclusive NYC showroom. Jessica’s empire has already reportedly made $500 million from the sales of it’s shoes, handbags, swimwear, and lingerie. The new line will be released in the Fall of 2010 and will also showcase woven and knit tops. Her denim will come in skinny, super low skinny, jegging, bootleg, and flare.

Ryan Seacrest And Julianne Hough’s Relationship Is Getting Serious

Posted in Celebrity Sightings, Music, Television Shows on June 23rd, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough
Ryan Seacrest 35 from American Idol, and Julianne Hough 21 from Dancing With the Stars are trying to keep quiet their rumored relationship but sources close to them are saying otherwise and that “things have gotten more serious over the last month.” The two have been spotted together numerous times over the past month. They were spotted together with their arms around each other on the beach in Malibu and also dining at L.A.’s Red O restaurant and shopping together at Alice + Olivia. Seacrest also flew into Nashville to see Hough perform at the CMA Music Festival on June 11, reported AceShowBiz. Looks like things are heating up for the unlikely pair.

Men’s Dress Shirt Fashion Tips

Posted in Fashion Trends on June 23rd, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Mens Dress Shirts
There is a difference between a sport shirt and a dress shirt for men. Just because it may look like a dress shirt does not mean that it is, a sport shirt will be more loosely fitted. Sport shirts can be long sleeved or short sleeved and have become increasingly popular because they can be worn with blazers, jeans, or under a v-neck sweater however they should not be treated as a proper dress shirt. A proper dress shirt is going to be more tailored and will be meant to be worn with a tie under a suit. Mens dress shirts also tend to be more expensive because the construction of them is more detailed and they are made of higher quality cottons. Here are some quick tips on how your dress shirt should fit:

  • Around the neck of the shirt it should be snug but you should still be able to fit two fingers inside.
  • The sleeve length should be about one inch above your wrist bone and this will allow about a quarter inch of the dress shirt to be seen from the sleeve of your suit.
  • Make sure the shirt does not pull uncomfortably across your chest.
  • Bend your arm and make sure that the sleeves are long enough so that they do not ride up your wrist when you move your arm.

Another thing to consider when choosing your dress shirt is the fact that most will shrink when washed so select a size that allows you a little room now for a good fit later.

Jake Pavelka And Vienna Giradi Confirm Breakup

Posted in Reality Stars, Television Shows, Vacation Hotspots on June 21st, 2010 by Almostfamous – Be the first to comment

Jake Pavelka and Vienna Giradi
Jake Pavelka star of The Bachelor and the girl he picked Vienna Giradi have confirmed that they have ended their engagement after just 3 months. A rep for the couple said “Jake and Vienna have split and appreciate the respect for their privacy at this time.” It is being reported that their have been issues in the relationship since not long after the show finished taping. Tabloids were reporting that Jake had contacted his ex-girlfriend the day after taping wrapped to tell her that he still loved her and that the women on the show meant nothing to him. The couple had not set a date for their wedding but they just recently been gushing about an impending wedding and Vienna had even said that she had purchased a pair of wedding shoes saying she had gotten some Jimmy Choos with crystals all over them. The two were also just in Kauai where they stayed at the Grand Hyatt for five days to celebrate Vienna’s birthday and that was just back on May 31.

UPDATE: Of course we are all wondering why Jake and Vienna split. TMZ is reporting that Jake called off the engagement because he believed that Vienna was “stepping out” on him with actor Gregory Michael from ABC’s show “Greek.” Vienna took to her twitter account to say “The accusations of me cheating are completely fabricated. 100% False.” It is also being reported that Vienna wanted out of the relationship because she believed that Jake was a “fame whore” and that he constantly abandoned her for photo shoots and media events. When TMZ spoke to Vienna’s stepmom Lisa here is what she had to say “I don’t think [Jake] ever really loved her … I think he picked her because she is a dramatic person and it was good for the ratings.” Lisa also claims Jake would often exaggerate about his relationship with Vienna in public … saying, “In real life, they never kissed, didn’t have a romantic relationship and he never told her that he loved her.” Oh and she gave the 3 carat ring back to Jake worth $50,000 but Jake doesn’t get to keep it either, he must give it back to the show. Rule is they only get to keep it if they get married.
Vienna Giradi and Gregory Michael