Gerard Butler & Jennifer Aniston on Cover of W Mag
For W’s April issue, Jennifer Aniston’s longtime hairstylist and close friend, Chris McMillan, was right by the star’s side during our two-day shoot in Canyon Country, California. We chatted with the creator of the “Rachel” cut about Aniston’s (unwashed) hair, their relationship and ignoring the haters.
‘Alice in Wonderland’ Ad Spurs Controversy
Los Angeles, California (CNN) — At first glance of Friday’s Los Angeles Times, you might think the Mad Hatter has taken over the newspaper.
Johnny Depp’s colorful character in Disney’s new film “Alice in Wonderland” dominates a faked front page, which includes the paper’s traditional flag and two stories that appeared in the paper last month.
Elle’s March Cover Girl: Keira Knightley
On her character in The Misanthrope: “Jennifer’s kind of a crazy mix of being a complete bitch—confident and terrifying—yet she’s incredibly young and is probably being exploited way more than she actually realizes.”
On criticism of her acting skills: “Oh, they still say that! Every time I do an interview with the English press, one of their questions is, ‘How do you feel knowing that everyone thinks you’re a shit actress?’ ”
Aruba Launches 1st International Film Festival
For seven days in the beginning of every June, Aruba aims to become a premiere destination for the global film industry, and a platform to promote the understanding and appreciation for the art of cinema and filmmaking. Over time, the Film Festival will further world awareness for the Island of Aruba as a center of art, culture and creativity. With participants enjoying a relaxed Aruban ambiance, AIFF will promote a more casual interaction between filmmakers and audience, making the film festival incredibly friendly and accessible to all participants.
Naomi Campbell Raises Funds for Haiti
Kate Moss and Geri Halliwell teamed up to help supermodel friend Naomi Campbell raise much-needed funds for the women and babies of Haiti in London last night.
Fashion For Relief Haiti was a star-studded catwalk show organised by Naomi who called in celebrity friends including a pregnant Denise Van Outen, Geri Halliwell, Girls Aloud singers Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh and even Dame Shirley Bassey to strut their stuff for a good cause.
Cirque du Soleil presents Viva ELVIS
The brand new Cirque du Soleil production Viva ELVIS™ is a harmonious fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music. A tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley. Old and new Elvis fans can now experience this very special production at the City Center in Las Vegas. Visit the official website for tickets and further information: www.cirquedusoleil.com
HGO Unveils Tchaikovsky’s “Queen of Spades”
If you are looking for something a little different for entertainment when you head out in Houston, perhaps you should check out The Houston Grand Opera’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Queen of Spades this April. After performing Puccinni’s Tosca this past February, the Houston Grand Opera under the baton of Carlo Rizzi will be presenting one of 11 Tchaikovsky operas. According to the HGO website, the London Observer said the following of the production:
“Once every few seasons, a production gets pretty much everything right. This is one … Dramatically spine-chilling, visually spare and coherent, it was the kind of theatrical experience which changes the way you look at life – not a comment to be made lightly.” — The Observer (London)
The opera, which originally premiered in December of 1890, is based on the short story by Russian writer Alexander Pushkin. Much of Pushkin’s work has famously been set to music by a number of prolific composers. The Queen of Spades is a complex tale of secrecy, greed, manipulation and desire. And of course, what would opera be without a little avarice, a little death and passion!
MTV Wants Fulbright Scholar
By: Brian Bowers
Smile. I like titles and no this is not a joke I promise you. Did you know that Fulbright and mtvU have teamed together to offer a fellowship to individuals interested in documenting and studying the “power” of music on an international scale? But if you are left wondering what I mean by ‘offering’ and ‘fellowship’ let me just give you a few stats on the award:
• Round-trip transportation to the host country
• Maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country
• Book and research allowances (Fellows whose projects require extensive research
• funding, materials, or equipment must obtain funding from other sources for such
• purposes.)
• Supplemental health and accident insurance coverage
• Foreign language or cultural orientation courses, where appropriate
• Media resources (e.g., camera and Internet uplink for students to send dispatches to mtvU)
Sounds nice, doesn’t it? I bet anyone who didn’t like music and travelling before likes it a lot more now that someone else might potentially pay for you to take part! It seems following the initial pilot year in 2007-2008, the Fulbright-mtvU fellowship is back and in action. Be warned, this can be a complex application process for individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree that requires proposals, recommendations…etc, its not for the faint at heart. But what’s a little paperwork and research for such an amazing opportunity.
If you need encouragement again, look at the awards above! I mean, you can contribute to society, music, academia and media without being on a reality TV show. Sounds great? GOOD, give it a shot.
Find more information here at the official website or here. Although this year’s deadline is coming up VERY soon (March 1, 2010 to be exact), you can always file this away for next year and get started way ahead of time!
Shutter Island at the Berlin Film Festival
No one could dispute the event value of a Martin Scorsese picture – the Berlin film festival’s starriest coup in years. But Shutter Island, the director’s gonzo-Gothic Fifties asylum thriller, offers thornier puzzles than meet the eye.
