Celebrity Real Estate House of the Week

Hey everyone,

Well I am going to start a new section in this blog. Every week I am going to feature a house of a celeb. Why? Because, like many of you, I am a sticky beak and I like to look at houses. I am intrigued at designs and features and what better way to combine both passions. Also to show you how much a celebrity pays for a house and most of the time it is out of our price range (well especially mine!).

This week's featured celebrity is: Lauren Conrad of The Hills fame.

BUYER: Lauren Conrad
LOCATION: N. Orange Grove Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
PRICE: $2,495,000 (list)
SIZE: 3,009 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms (main house)
DESCRIPTION: Stunning renovation of a 1920s character Spanish. Gated w/ courtyard entry. 3+2.5+den_pvt detached gsthse w/ bath. Refinished hrdwd flrs, custom kit w/ Lagos Azul counters & high-end s/s appl. Tastefully appointed baths w/ Carrara marble. Original charm such as gorgeous wrought iron work, original moldings, antique light fixtures, & a beautiful den w/ traditional Spanish floor tiles. Great outdoor space includes a sun-filled yard, pool & fp.

This is a gorgeous home with a 1920's Mediterranean feel is a personal favourite of mine. This will obviously be the future set of the Hills with current room mate Audrina Patridge and fellow friend Lauren Bosworth moving in as well. Ms Conrad was seen with some interior decorators and her Mum over the New Year to add her own feel to the place. It is chic and fabulous!

Take a tour of the house here: http://www.cooptours.com/host/northog/index.html?mls=1

Inspirational.

This is an artwork by United Kingdom artist Andre Jordan. It is a lovely piece of work. It is his views on what he cares about in a person. Isn't it true though? Most people judge other people by the way they dress, look and social status. Superficial? Defiantly.

I have also stumbled across http://www.quotablecards.com/main.html. It is a website where you can buy Quotable products. But what is a Quotable product..you might ask?

The Quotable concept is to inspire as many people as possible. They have inspirational quotes, some which I have in my favourite quotes section. The quotes are on Mugs, Calendars, Candles, Journals, magnets and much more! The best part; its global and inexpensive.

What a way to brighten up the day. If you do not want to order online, just click on the locations and you will find Quotable all over the world.

Sex and the City update

The official poster has been released. This is the American version. It is unclear if they will be a different version of the poster for European countries.

Also a little spoiler: There is a flashback scene in the upcoming SATC movie which features the girls in what I presume to be their early twenties.

Do you think they look like their older characters? I think Samantha's character is great. Apart from that I do not think the other girls resemble their older characters at all. Will be good publicity for the younger actors tho!

Sex and the City looks like it will be the big blockbuster for 2008!

The place to be on Australia Day

For everyone in Sydney, If I was you I would get my backsides here, The Greenwood Hotel on 26 January.

Why? Amazing line-up, Amazing atmosphere. Unfortunately I have to work but all my friends are going and I know they will have a blast.

$40 at the door and well worth it. Get there early to avoid dissapointment!

From what we know

I will be the first to admit that the Media can be quite a dangerous tool.
Gossip and Lies can be quickly spread with little need for the truth - as long as the story sells, who cares right?
I DO! I am studying to become a journalist because I want to let the world know the TRUTH.
This post comes in to regard of all the whirlwind rumours on Heath Ledger's life.
The Media, especially the Australian Media know that Heath was a extremely private person.
So it astounds me that they(Media) will not let Michelle Williams, the mother of Heath's child, have a break. This poor women has to go through raising a child alone and telling her daughter she will never see her Dad again, how horrific.
And just to think will Matilda Ledger have any memories of her Dad? My first memory was when I was 3 and 1/2.
It also angers me that he has now been romantically linked,after his death to Helena Christensen, Mary-Kate Olsen and Gemma Ward in a matter of days.
Heath would be amazed and shocked at the amount of 'scandalous gossip' that is getting spread around about his life. Let me point out some facts:

-Heath Ledger's passed away in New York on Tuesday afternoon/(Australia Wednesday Morning)
-He was pronounced dead at 3.45pm New York time.
-The basic fact is that until additional tests have been conducted, the autopsy is incomplete and inconclusive as to why this 28-year-old man died.

That is all we know.

We do not know if Heath was a drug addict, or if was having casual sex with Mary-Kate Olsen so to give him the respect he deserves, I will not write another post about him until I know 100% the facts.

I hope other media outlets would do the same and give his family and close friends time to grieve in privacy.

UPDATE: on Heath Ledger

This disturbing photograph is the dead body of Heath Ledger getting wheeled out of his apartment.
To see a video of this go to TMZ.com
Naomi Watts broke down in tears when she heard the news (she is an ex-girlfriend of Heath's) and Michelle Williams is believed to be on a plane bound to New York. According to close friends "Words cannot describe the pain" she is feeling.
I do really feel for her..The conversation she will have to tell her little girl. They only split in September.
His family insists that his death was accidental.
It has been revealed that Ledger had pneumonia when he died and had been taking sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medication.He said late last year he "stressed out a little too much" during the Dylan film and had trouble sleeping while portraying the Joker in the newest Batman flick The Dark Knight. He called the character a "psychopathic, mass-murdering, schizophrenic clown with zero empathy".
"I probably slept an average of two hours a night," Ledger said.
"I couldn't stop thinking. My body was exhausted, and my mind was still going."
He said he took two Ambien pills, which only worked for an hour.
TMZ also have a video of Heath recently gave an interview to WJW FOX in Cleveland where he said, "I feel good about dying because I feel alive through her." He was talking about his young daughter Matilda. This is spooky - is this a sign he was in trouble?
He was found in his bed but they Paramedics moved him to the floor to try and resuscitate him.

RIP Heath Ledger

This story is continuing to develop but it is important so I will keep updating it when I can.

Australian Actor, Heath Ledger, 28 has been found dead in his Soho apartment face down from a prescription pill overdose. It is too early to confirm whether the death was accidental or suicide. There were no visible signs of trauma.

Heath was found dead by his housekeeper.

Reports are circulating that his apartment was owned by Mary-Kate Olsen. This is NOT true.

Reports are also circulating that Ledger had a substance abuse problem. At present this cannot be confirmed.

This is a video of the news in New York tonight: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid285859616/bclid294430730/bctid1387531643

As you can see there is chaos outside his apartment building. The video is speculating if previous fiance, Michelle Williams is aware of Ledger's death. The former couple have a two year old daughter, Matilda.

An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow.

The picture above is the last picture of Heath taken while he was alive. It was in London on Saturday on the set of his latest movie, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus." The movie, directed by Terry Gilliam, was due to be released next year.

A trend that is standing the test of time.

Ok...

So there is this trend thats hit Hollywood for a while now..

We know that trends come and go so why is this particular one staying around?

What is it?

Celebrities carrying two coffees, thickshakes etc. Why do they need two? It is not like anyone else is with them and a few of them aka Mary-Kate Olsen is usually seen with two on a daily basis.

Don't they know that too much caffeine is bad for you?

Here is the latest celeb to follow suit, High School Musical's, Ashley Tisdale.

When will the 'Freak show' end

Last Monday I recapped on what has been going on in Britney's life.

I would hate to be the person writing her autobiography.

We all know that Britney is sick. So when is enough, enough?

Rumours where at a all time high when Britney was pictured looking at and purchasing pregnancy tests with her supposed Papparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib. Also things got a little strange when she was seen wearing her wedding dress.

Then there were the rumours she was converting to Islam and moving to Pakistan and now HOT off the press Britney has a restraining order out on Adnan and they are over. I wonder what is happening to the Mercedes Benz!?!

X17Online a few days ago released an online article with the heading "Britney is not pregnant - Period". To my absolute shock horror I was confronted by a picture of Britney wearing fishnets, short short dress getting out of a car - note can see the colour of her underwear. Why would this image be so confronting. Because Britney has her "period" all over her white knickers for everyone to see.

To see anyone in this sort of mess and in need of obvious care is quite disturbing. When will the freak show ever end? As i have said in previous posts if the media left her alone maybe she would get help.

Everyone knows what happened to Anna Nicole Smith and the media scrum surrounding her tragic end. Maybe they will give Britney a break. I highly doubt it though.

This is the picture X17 have of her. if you go on to its website there is a close up of her crotch but I thought enough was enough and I drew the line here.

Excuse me last time I checked it was January - so where is the sun!?

If you were to put a video recorder at your window for the day - to be your own weatherman what would you observe today?

So far, I have seen overcast, drizzle, rain, heavy rain, cloudy and now a little bit of sun and it is only verging towards two o'clock!

What happened to our amazing Aussie Summer. I think it got lost on its way to us and autumn has come early.

Us Aussies live for the beachy days and club nights. And so far we have had a few hot HUMID days and thats it. I think it would have to have something to do with global warming because lets face it - we did not have a cold winter either.

Get enviromental - I want my sun back!

Anti-Beyonce

As anyone who knows me will know I am completely against the use of any animal products.

That means companies who test their products on animals and people (celebrities) that wear fur.

I do not care how people think wearing fur is 'glamourous'.

This is wrong. I am a major fan of PETA. Where are the red cans of paint when you need them.

I found a News release in 2003 from the Humane Society International. This is what they had found.

HSI's global investigation found:

-The death toll is conservatively estimated to be in the range of two million dogs and cats killed annually for their fur. Usually, 10 to 12 dogs and 24 cats are killed to manufacture one coat - more if puppies or kittens are used.

-The fur industry deliberately misleads consumers about product composition. A dog product may be sold as Gae-wolf, Sobaki, and Asian jackal among many others. Cat products are often sold as Wildcat, Goyangi and Katzenfelle to name only a few.

-Inhumane means are employed to kill animals for their fur. Investigators witnessed and recorded animals dying by slow suffocation, hanging, bludgeoning and clubbing, or bleeding to death. All of these methods involve severe panic, trauma, and needless prolonged suffering.

Maybe Beyonce might think twice about wearing the fur coat.

Fashion to the Extreme

Whoever calls this stylish needs to be shot..

Sarah Jessica Parker is in 'costume' for her famous character Carrie - but I think Patricia Field hit a flop when she made her wear this!

Thoughts?

Matthew McConaughey Jnr

Matthew McConaughey and his girlfriend look pretty serious.

She is three months pregnant! The star has announced on his official website www.matthewmcconaughey.com.

Who said Camila Alves could not contain this one. I am sure we will hear the sound of wedding bells soon!

In the world of Britney

Georgina Walker was on the Kyle and Jackie O show this morning giving her predictions for 2008.

Georgina predicts Britney will die in 2008. She said "She saw Marilyn Munroe" images in her head when the images of Britney strapped to a stretcher back in January 3 2008.

If you go www.hollywoodtv.com you can see the amount of attention this poor girl gets everyday. Papparazzi are employed 24 hours a day to watch her every move - because it is Britney - its unpredictable what time she would leave her house.

I am sure everyone is aware of what has been happening in the life of Ms Spears of late. To quickly recap - Britney has lost full custody of her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James after she refused to give them back to her ex, Kevin Federline.

Britney was then taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre for a "Mental Evaluation". Everyone has had their two cents worth from Adrienne Curry, Donald Trump and even Dr Phil.

Dr Phil, known for being on Oprah - confronted Ms Spears at the request of her family only to sell himself on E NEWS! The family then come out against doctor Phil.

In the meantime of all this happening, Brit has picked herself up a new boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib. Who?

He is a celeb photographer, who has followed Brit's every move for the past year. Adnan is with celeb photographers finalpixx and it looks like to everyone except Britney that he is with her for financial gain and his employers are happy he is with her.

Adnan has tried to sell semi naked pics of Britney and images of inside their hotel suite have seemed to appear. One more thing - Adnan is married but now "seperated" from his wife.

Britney needs help. If the media left her alone maybe she would seek the treatment she needs.

Australian magazine Cleo have started a 'We believe in Britney' campaign. Celebs such as Charlotte Dawson and Lizzy Lovette have endorsed the campaign. The magazine has an open letter to Britney stating:

An open letter to Britney

Dear Britney,
We’re writing this because we believe you have the ability to turn your life around. Yes, we’ve seen the footage and photographs and read the stories about everything you’ve done in the past 12 months. There’s no doubt that, with the death of someone close to you, a stint in rehab, your divorce and losing custody of your kids, 2007 has been one hell of a tough year.

You’ve suffered a very public breakdown – and we’re not convinced we could have dealt with it any better had it been us, especially given the public scrutiny. Sure, the paps and tabloid articles are part and parcel of the million dollar deals and international stardom, but they do add more pressure to an already volatile situation. Who can really judge you and say they wouldn’t unleash an umbrella on a photographer’s car in the same situation?The thing is, we don’t think all of this reflects who you really are. And we’d like to take the opportunity to remind you about the Britney we believe in. You’re a talented young woman – a singer, songwriter and performer – who’s entertained countless numbers of people around the world.

In less than a decade, you’ve sold over 83 million records and had seven chart topping singles. Those records have placed you in the company of music icons like Michael Jackson, The Beatles and Madonna.

You’re a naturally beautiful woman who’s never felt the need to conform to the Hollywood scary-skinny type. For most of your career, you’ve portrayed a picture of fitness and health. We love that you’ve been snapped eating ice-cream, quoted as saying you still indulge in rich Southern foods and that you’re happy to wear a skimpy costume on stage. Others might have bagged your foray into acting, but the reality is you headlined a film that cost $12 million to make and grossed five times that. But most importantly, you’ve produced two gorgeous sons. And it’s because of them we’re convinced you’re going to pull it together.

Don’t get us wrong, Brit. We don’t feel sorry for you. There are people in this world who deserve our compassion far more than you do. We just think it’s about time someone reminded you of all the positives. Please don’t become another one of those child stars who threw everything away. In 15 years time we don’t want to be watching the tragic story of your decline on shows like Where Are They Now? This is our show of support and encouragement. We hope you sit up and take notice. Britney, we believe in you. Start believing in yourself!

Love CLEO.

To sign the "We believe in Britney" campaign send an email to cleobelievesinbritney@acpmagazines.com

I really hope Georgina Walker's predictions do not come true.

Whitney and Lauren: Teen Vogue no more

Lauren Conrad just bought a $2Million villa off Sunset Boulevard. MTV must be giving her a nice income because she wont be getting anything anymore from Teen Vogue. The MTV star has reportedly been dumped from her internship with Teen Vogue, along with Hills pal Whitney Port.

And according to an insider, the constant partying and lifestyle choices portrayed on LC’s show “The Hills” may have had something to do with the decision handed down from Teen Vogue execs.

"The average age of the magazine’s readership is 16 — do they really want to support the behavior depicted in “The Hills?” They also started to see that newsstand sales were flat… there was no blip on the radar when Lauren and Whitney were involved.”

However there had been reports and even a glimpse of what was going to happen in the next eight special episodes of The Hills. The preview shows Whitney pondering about Teen Vogue when in Paris with Lauren with Whitney saying "I don't know if Teen Vogue is where I want to be".

Lauren says there is a different side to this story by adding nobody told her: "You're fired."

"No, no, it was a decision I made because I was kind of done," she told PEOPLE on Friday at the opening of the Jimmy Choo Flagship store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. "I've been doing it for about two years, so I'm kind of done."- Lauren speaks to People Magazine.

Christina and Nicole have their babies

Christina Aguilera had a baby boy named Max Liron Bratman and was born on Saturday 12 January at 10.05pm and weighs 6 pounds, 2 ounces. Liron means 'my song' in Hebrew. Christina's husband Jordan Bratman is Jewish and Max means the greatest.

Nicole Richie gave birth to a girl, Harlow Winter Kate Madden on Friday 11 January. Baby Harlow weighed in at 6 pounds, 7 ounces. On babynames.com they have Harlow under a boy's name. It will be interesting to see why the couple chose this name.

Both women gave birth at Cedars-Sinai Medical Hospital in LA in the same ward.

My beautiful friend, Lisa-Marie points out that Nicole exclusively speaks to OK! when she releases some news.

and so does Christina! Christina sold her wedding pictures and story back to the magazine in 2005.

I am guessing that both ladies will sell the first pictures and stories to OK!

Christina has just released a note to her fans via her website www.christinaaguilera.com. The message states:

Dear fans,

Today is a very joyful and special day for Jordan and I as we welcome our first son into this world.

In honor of our love for each other and our growing family, I have put together a special video for the song "Save Me From Myself" off my Back to Basics album. This video is very dear to me as it includes actual footage from our personal wedding video!

Just a little something to say "thank you" for your undying love and support. It is in no small part because of you that I live such a blessed and wonderful life!

Please download and enjoy...

With all my love,

Christina

I can not download the video on my computer but go here http://christinaaguilera.com/media/SaveMeFromMyself.mov to see it. I love her wedding ring!

Jenna Jameson is "retiring"

Porn actress Jenna Jameson is retiring from the Porn Industry.

To see her announce her retirement: Go here http://youtube.com/watch?v=QgM1z-nB5Ok. She announced her retirement at the AVN Awards in Las Vegas.

"Honesty is key," she said. "I will never ever ever spread my legs again in this industry. Ever!"

The crowd booed as Jenna shared her shocking news.

The AVN Awards are the "Oscars" of porn.

There had been speculation about this from US Weekly but it started when her current boyfriend Tito Ortiz gave an interview to The Howard Stern Show on November 30, 2006, in which he stated that he is in love with Jameson, that she is no longer acting in pornography, and that they are in a monogamous relationship.

Jameson is currently in the middle of a messy divorce from Jay Grdina.

Biggest Loser Australia 2008

I was studying on the couch when from the television I heard a familiar voice.

No it was Brad Pitt or George Clooney.

I looked up at the TV and saw it was a promo for Australia's version of Biggest Loser 08.

There infront of my eyes was Sam Rouen.

Who?

I went to school with Sam. We were in the same year together at school and he was the School Captain in our year.

I would just like to wish him all the best for his attempt to lose weight and put himself out there on National television.

I'm sure our community will be behind you Sam! Good Luck!

Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle.

Sex and the City is having a double revival - two shows called Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle.

Both of the new TV shows remind the viewer of Sex and the City. And no wonder.

Cashmere Mafia is produced by Sex and the City creator Darren Star. Very similar to SATC by the way of four women, Lucy Lui, Bonnie Sommerville and Australia's own Miranda Otto and Frances O'Connor who are very successful career wise, based in New York and discuss their relationships.

The Los Angeles Times says "Showcasing the glamorous and high-octane lives of women 10 years older and 10 years more successful than the "Sex" gals, Cashmere has at its core a foursome with all the requisite cheek, talent and disparate hair color/back stories."

Funnily enough, Lipstick Jungle has been created by best-selling author Candace Bushnell, who penned the original New York dating column that was the model for Carrie Bradshaw. Starting to see similarities?

Like Cashmere Mafia, Lipstick Jungle is about high-powered women juggling their careers and personal lives in Manhattan. However there are only three girls, not four. Cast includes Brooke Shields, Kim Raver and Lindsay Price. Aussie Melissa George was originally casted for Nico, now played by Kim Raver but quit because of creative differences. I think this is a big mistake as it could launch her on the A-List.



To watch a snippet for what you're in for with Cashmere Mafia, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJtpHdNt6hU

To watch a snippet for what you're in for with Lipstick Jungle, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCv1QhGtvVA

Which one do you like better?

Aussie baby on the way.

Nicole Kidman's publicist, Wendy Day, just released the following statement:

"Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban confirmed today that they are expecting a baby. The couple are thrilled.”

This is the first biological child for both Kidman and husband, Keith Urban.

Nicole has two adopted kids with Tom Cruise.

The world of Zoe: Coming to a TV screen near you.

Rachel Zoe is having a pretty successful 2008 so far.

The fashionista who released her book A to Zoe last year is set to make a reality show. She exclusively signed a deal with Bravo to shoot a one-hour show.

"It's not about exposing my clients or being invasive into their personal lives--unless they want to participate," Zoe said of the A-list celebrities she works with, which include Demi Moore, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Garner, and Liv Tyler.

Rachel also said that she had pondered on this idea for about a year. "It's about a comfort level," she said, admitting, "I [initially] didn't want to do a book, either; it took me two years to say yes to that."

Zoe says "With the TV project I want to educate people who are also asking me fashion questions. I want people to understand what I do and more about the fashion business."

Zoe, who's no stranger to reality TV, having played herself on The Simple Life.

Lets hope it is aired for all of us to see. Zoe is not all bout fashion. She is starting a large-scale charity project benefiting ovarian cancer. "I have so much respect for Angelina Jolie," she said. "I want to help. It's time."

Lets make the Headlines.

The Spice Girls look set to extend their Australian leg of their current world reunion tour which can net them an extra 4.5 million dollars - each!

The band are reportedly set to sign up for 12 live shows in Australia which will include Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.

The Spice Girls are currently in the middle of performing a 17-date residency at London's O2 Arena. It looks like they will land in Australia in March.

A source tells UK newspaper The Sun, ‘The girls have a massive fan base in Australia and a huge amount of cash is being thrown at them to get them to perform there. Everyone in Oz has been reading about the show and now want a piece of the action.’

It is true! We do want a piece of the action. No word yet on how much the tickets will cost.

GIRL POWER!

Kicking off 2008 with a bang..

How was everyone's NYE and NYD?

Mine not so good. Why?

I don't like feeling dirty. A group of friends and I went and saw the fireworks at Kirribilli in Sydney. The amount of people was crazy. The people infront of us pitched their tent at 5 am in the morning to make sure they had a good spot. Apart from the lack of personal space, there was litter everywhere and dirt was getting trapped inside my Jesus sandals because of where we were standing. Council's should either put enough bins out for the amount of rubbish that there is or have Council workers working emptying the bins frequently. However, one thing everyone should do in their lifetime is, see the fireworks in the Sydney Harbour. It was amazing. People were oowing and ahhing everywhere.

Field Day 2008. We paid $125 a ticket. Some of my friends paid up to $200. What was all the fuss about!?! Seriously!? I don't think it was my thing but then again when your arguing with a loved one, nothing will make your day right would it?!

A few tips for music festivals for the future:
-Water between alcoholic beverages
-Sunscreen and heaps of it. There were so many lobsters walking around. They are paying for it now.
-Enclosed shoes. So your feet 1/Stay clean and 2/ Don't get cuts from being stomped on.
-Hat
-Go with people who make you happy and will not get on your nerves. Field day went for 12 hours, so get used to the people you are going with.

All in all, My NYE and NYD was pretty full on. What about everyone elses?