Monday, May 17, 2004

Going Golfing : Toby Keith hosts the Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic on May 23 and 24, 2004. The event, which benefits the newly-established Ally's House charity, will include a silent auction of items from sports, film, television and music stars, a golf tournament, and the chance for one golfer to win a Ford truck.

Celebrity players attending the tournament include Oklahoma Sooners’ Head coach Bob Stoops, former Sooners and NFL¹s Dallas Cowboy¹s coach Barry Switzer, CMT personality Cleddus T. Judd, country music singer/songwriter Blake Shelton, former Oklahoma and NBA basketball player and Jazz musician Wayman Tisdale, and New Mexio’s Governor Bill Richardson.

Ally’s House assists families of children with cancer, paying expenses including medical treatment, short term housing near hospitals, financial support covering lost wages, clothing, groceries, hospice and funeral expenses.

Fresh Fragrance: Once a secret scent (and favorite of celebs), Fresh Scents by Terri is now available at Sephora (as well as sephora.com) and on July 11, 2004, you’ll be able to buy the products at Nordstroms. Fresh Scents by Terri creates oils, lotions, body washes and bath & shower gels in five fragrances for women and one fragrance for men. Fans include Gwen Stefani, Heather Locklear, Jillian Barberie, Gail O'Grady, Amanda Bynes, and Rachel Hunter.

All of these are yummy; we can vouch:
Dream - Sweet and Earthy, Sexy and Strong: This fresh scent is an expressly superior blend of vanilla and fig. For the woman who wants to leave a serious impression, don’t go to bed without it.

LuLu - Unique, Captivating, Alluring: This bewitching fragrance has won the hearts of many with its unique combination of China Rain and Gardenia. The floral scent has a bold and beautiful presence that is, at the same time, subtly mysterious.

Oh Baby! - Sensual, Sophisticated, Irresistable: This hypnotic blend of China Musk and Pikaki will drive you (and him!) wild. A beautiful and long lasting scent with tropical undertones is simply irresistible.

Breathe - Fresh, Clean, Elegant: An exquisite combination of White Rain and Light Musk, this scent will take your breath away. This fragrance is invigorating and long lasting with a crisp, clean aroma that will have people stopping you in the streets. Perfect for day into evening.

Zoe - Soft, Sexy, Feminine: Customers swear by this scent which is a finely blended combination of Light Musk and Sheer Musk. If you like a soft, sexy, ultra-feminine fragrance, Zoe is the scent for you.

My Man - Sexy, Masculine, Fresh: Our first scent for men is a sexy, masculine blend of bergamot and soothing musks making this scent a must have for him and the perfect gift from her.

Gregory - Rugged & Sexy: This undeniably masculine blend of patchouli, ylang ylang, and leather highlights the rugged, sexy flavor of every man. For more info: www.FreshScentsbyTerri.com

Sweet 16 : Ah Britney was once sweet 16 herself, and now 16-year-old Capitol recording artist Skye Sweetnam will stay on for Spears European and second U.S. legs of her tour.

Sweetnam's debut album, “Noise From The Basement,” will be released later this summer and one of the tracks, "Imaginary Superstar," can be heard in the MGM movie “Sleepover,” which premieres July 9, 2004. Sweetnam’s already ahead of Brit-ster in that she’s directed a video for the track, which she shot in her bedroom using her brother's PLAYMOBIL® figures! Catch it at http://www.skyesweetnam.com.

The tour will be in Europe through June 6, 2004, and arrive in the U.S. June 22, 2004.

Defending Animals: Check out Ebay ID idaauction. Look for items used in popular reality shows and more. Most end tomorrow! Here’s the best part: proceeds go to In Defense of Animals was founded in 1983 and is a leading, non-profit organization dedicated to ending the exploitation and abuse of animals by defending their rights, welfare and habitats. IDA has more than 80,000 members and is committed to the welfare of animals through investigation, rescue and rehabilitation, public education, political and consumer advocacy and litigation. From working to protect the rights of America’s companion animals, to rescuing feral goats on Catalina Island, to fighting to end the horrific trade in dog meat in Korea, IDA’s campaigns reach far and wide. To learn more, please visit www.idausa.org or contact nicole@idausa.org

Fashion Facts : Carmen Electra wore a Sunny Choi gown to host the 4th Annual Taurus World Stunt Awards Sunday evening. Appearing onstage alongside co-host Dennis Hopper, she wore a deep purple satin halter gown with a ruched slit and cascading ruffle hem.

Saturday night, stars helped celebrate 25 years of artwork at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Three celebs selected to wear designs by Alber Elbaz for Lanvin for:

Chloe Sevigny chose Lanvin's black lace strapless dress with heart neckline and closed in the back with brass poppers.

Anjelica Huston wore a long evening skirt by Lanvin paired with her own classic white blouse. The night blue long ribbed skirt features a kick pleat held by a hook and eye providing a draped effect.

Kelly Lynch sparkled in Lanvin's brown silk satin wraparound dress that ties on the hip and is embroidered with coordinated sequins.

Why was Daryl Hannah looking especially glamorous and beautiful at Cannes? Perhaps because she had her hair styled by celeb stylist Laurent D., one of our faves.

Concert Draws Nearly Half-a-Million : 450,000 people crowded Rome’s Circus Maximus Sunday night for Quincy Jones’ “We Are the Future” concert to provide aid for children in war-torn areas.

Stereo Monoloators: One of our favorite local bands is doing a fun promotion: SONG OF THE MONTH club! Anyone can request that the Monolators play ANY song by ANY band (within reason) and they’ll try it! This month's request comes from Paul of Barstow, California, who asked for a cover of "Solitary Man" by Neil Diamond! Check it out at www.themonolators.com. Make your request at mail@themonolators.com.

The Monolators recently participated in a project/contest for TapeOp.com--an attempt to cover every entry on Blender Magazine's "50 Worst Songs" list! Their contribution is a fancy banjo version of "The End" by The Doors! Take a listen on www.themonolators.com!