”Terminal”ly Cute: Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have collaborated on a film about Viktor Navorski, a visitor from an eastern European country. While Navorski’s flight is in the air on its way to JFK, the country experiences a coup. Navorski’s passport and visa are null, and he’s forced to stay in the airport’s international terminal by the by-the-book head of security, Frank Dixon (Stanley Tucci). During his stay, he meets a diverse group of airline workers each who are won over by Navorski’s kindness and tenacity. The group includes easy-going African-American Mulroy (Chi McBride); Latino Enrique Cruz (Diego Luna), a love struck food services worker, and Indian Gupta (Wes Anderson favorite Kumar Pallana). Navorski also falls in love with a love-starved flight attendant (Catherine Zeta-Jones), who’s having an affair with a married man she connects with at the terminal. Even The Dan Band’s Dan Finnerty (see entry below) has a funny cameo as the terminal’s The Discovery Store manager.
The film’s set is impressive, as is Hanks’ performance, capturing the character’s sweet innocence. There’s a lot to like about the film, but there’s also something lacking in the film. Despite the length (2 hrs. plus), the film barely skims the surface of the characters. You get a general sense of Tucci’s, Zeta-Jones’, Luna’s, etc. personalities, but it’s so superficial you can’t help but be left wanting. The most developed character, Navorski, short of being a truly good person, charming and a talented building artisan, isn’t even fully developed. Spielberg seems preoccupied with the sweetness of the character, depicting his physical situation of being trapped in The Terminal, but doesn’t quite delve deep enough for an audience to feel the necessary emotional attachment, even to Navorski.
Who Was Where: Lucky Magazine and Hollywould Shoes celebrated the launch of Hollywould Shoes' first retail store in Los Angeles at Star Shoes on Hollywood Blvd. In attendance were Nicky Hilton, Bijou Phillips, Casey Johnson, Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody (who were by each other's side all night), Aisha Tyler and Jessica Capshaw.
Paris and Nicky Hilton were seen at Avalon Hollywood on Friday night, with their parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton, celebrating their uncle's birthday. They were seated next to hot couple Wilmer Valderrama and Lindsay Lohan.
British super-star soccer player Vinnie Jones and his best "mate" Jason Statham of “Transporter” and “The Italian Job” were out at Spider Club. He’s as much the ladies man as you’d expect (those moves! That accent!) – he was consistently surrounded by a group of women and left the club with Jones and a group of blondes in a blacked-out SUV.
Also at the Spider club was Nick Lachey, watching the dance floor from the sidelines with his brother Drew and friends, while wife Jessica Simpson is on tour. Hey, you didn’t expect him to stay at home and pine for her, did you?
Pagliei’s New Line: We were lucky enough to get to the Patti Pagliei’s warehouse sale in Marina del Rey, Calif. this weekend. Some of their hottest lines were available at a great prices. But even at regular rates, this is a really amazing jewelry line – it’s very reasonably priced, gorgeous, and super popular with celebs. It’s also – and this is critical – very unique and wearable with a variety of clothing styles. There’s a huge list of celebs who’ve already worn the line. A current favorite is the surprisingly substantial, but delicate appearing sterling "Botanical Collection” which was worn by Ashley Olsen on an E! Entertainment special on both Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen. Ashley chose the dangly Lotus Earrings which complemented her pixie face. Pretty Christina Applegate, who’ll star in the upcoming “Anchor Man” wears the Lotus necklace on a full-page photo in the July issue (page 174) of In Style magazine. Jessica Simpson (You know she knows fashion) has the Lily Cuff. To check out these and other fantastic styles, check out
http://paglieicollection.com/ or Pagliei Collection Studio 6508 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90045 phone: 310.215.3705 fax: 775.593.2803.
In NYC? It’s Your Chance to See the DAN BAND: the dan band has 2 shows left in NEW YORK CITY....
(the first 2 shows at the knitting factory sold out, so the last show on july 9th has been moved to BB Kings in Times Square, which is much bigger...)
tell your friends:
FRIDAY JULY 2nd @ the knitting factory
74 leonard street in tribeca
www.knittingfactory.com
FRIDAY JULY 9th @ bb kings
237 west 42nd street in times square
www.bbkingblues.com
(NEXT L.A. SHOW: FRIDAY JULY 23rd @ Avalon)
www.thedanband.com
Who’s Wearing What : Holly Robinson Peete at March of Dimes “Healthy Babies – Healthy Futures” awards dinner wore a cocktail dress by Sunny Choi. The star of WB’s comedy Like Family, accepted an award in Choi’s copper lace strapless knee-length dress with bow accent at the waist. Sunny Choi’s eveningwear collection, available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores as well as her own freestanding boutiques in Canada and London, has been worn by celebrities such as Daryl Hannah, Alison Krauss, Lauren Ambrose and Carmen Electra.
Soap Stories NOW: SOAPnet.com launches SOAPnet Storyline, a downloadable desktop tool for your computer that allows users to get soap news headlines, teasers for upcoming soap storylines, alerts about events and stunts and more. Users don’t have to be on the SOAPnet.com website to receive all this information. Check here for more details: http://soapnet.go.com/onlyonsoapnet/freeform/storyline.html
SOAPnet, the new way to watch soaps, offers same day episodes of daytime dramas including "All My Children,” “Days of our Lives,” "One Life To Live” and "General Hospital" for evening viewing. In addition, the network provides original programs, including "Soap Talk" and the entertainment magazine show "Soap Center." Wrapped in a 24-hour environment, SOAPnet also offers primetime classics including "Dynasty," “Dallas” and "Knots Landing," as well as former daytime series “Port Charles,” "Ryan's Hope" and "Another World.”
If You’re In L.A. July 9th…: Guitar rockers Squad Five-0 will play at Los Angeles' Troubadour on Friday, July 9, 2004. "Late News Breaking," the band's major label debut, will be released on June 29, 2004 . The album’s produced by Matt Wallace (Replacements/Faith No More).
Squad Five-0
w/ Throw Rag
Friday, July 9th
Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd.
Doors: 8:00pm/Event: 9:00pm
Price: $10.00 adv/$12.00 at the door
Combatting Redness: The Murad Redness Therapy line consists of four products, Soothing Gel Cleanser ($22), Recovery Treatment Gel ($45), Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15 ($32), and Neutralizing Treatment Powder ($30). Murad says when used together, the products reduce redness, skin irritation, sensitivity, stinging and dryness. Murad also features Wrinkle-Free Forever: The 5-Minute 5-Week Dermatologist's Program ($14.95) book which looks at diminishing signs of aging and sun damage, enriching skin and body internally with supplements, reducing the effects of ultraviolet radiation, pollution, and stress on skin and body. Available at the Murad Medical Spa, Sephora stores and other Murad salons and spas. call 1800-33-MURAD or www.murad.com. The book is also available at amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.
Flat Irons If you don't want to go the thermal straightening route (we've done it and loved it), you might want to consider the flat-iron options, as delineated by Sally Beauty. For coarse, resistant hair, they recommend the Ceramic Tools Porcelain Flat Iron. For Curly or Wavy Hair, they say try the Ion Anti-Freeze Ceramic Iron, and for Fine Thin Hair, try the Ceramic Tools Porcelain Curved Iron. Stylist Ernie McCraw recommends using a product like Ion Anti-Frizz Heat Protection on dry, clean hair, then dividing the hair into sections top, left and right. Next, work from front to back taking small sections and moving the iron in one fluid motion from roots to ends. Don't let iron sit in one palce too long, since heat can be damaging. Then, comb out hair and spray on a balm or glosser like Ion Anti-Frizz Glossing Mist to keep hair straight and shinier longer. Check out www.sallybeauty.com for more info.
Brow Beaten: Anastasia Soare, whose name is synonymous with Hollywood eyebrows, has introduced new brow powders. The dubbed "Browcologist" has launched the new line, which comes in Blonde, Ash Blonde, Light Brown and Brunette and retail for $20. Ginkgo Biloba is used as a free radical scavenger and Dog Rose extract is used for emollient consistency. Soare has done the beautiful brows of Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Sharon Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Garner, Debra Messing, to name a few.
Bling: Simon G has added tri-gold pieces to his line, in which he intertwines rose, yellow and white gold. They come in rings, earrings, neckpieces and bracelets, using 18-karat gold with precious metals and natural-colored diamonds. More info? Call 213-622-2660 or visit www.simonjewelry.com.
Vote for Change!: Los Angeles-based apparel company Clothing of the American Mind, in association with co-chairs Kirsty Hume, Amber Valetta and Donovan Leitch, presented Fashion 4 Change, a fundraising evening of Democratic-oriented fashion and music on Friday, June 25, 2004 at the Spider Club. Fashion 4 Change benefitted Clothing of the American Mind¹s commitment to increasing voter registration across America. The event featured a fashion show, silent auction and DJ John Blista.
Clothing of the American Mind showcased its line of topical T-shirts -- designs are politically-themed, featuring slogans lambasting the Bush Administration¹s wrongdoings. Catch phrases like ³Axis of Evil Doers,² ³Environmental Destroyers,² ³Halliburton Overchargers² and ³No Child Left Behinders² are printed on sports team-like American Apparel jersey T-shirts. There is also a full line of tees, tank tops, underwear and shorts encouraging all to ³VOTE² come November.
100% of the net proceeds from this star-studded event benefit Clothing of the American Mind, whose nationwide campaign to increase voter awareness and registration will culminate in a cross-country road trip throughout the month of July. Voter registration rallies will be held along the way, leading up to and finishing at the Democratic National Convention from July 26 29, 2004 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Clothing of the American Mind was founded in mid-2004 in response to the vast unyielding money-making machine of the current administration and the alternative idea vacuum that has become the order of the day. The company has found the ideal way to simultaneously make a statement while starting a dialogue of the real issues. All net proceeds go to reputable organizations committed to the advancement of progressive political causes and for tossing George W. Bush and his posse out of the White House. For more information or to purchase T-shirts, visit www.clothingoftheamericanmind.com.
California’s Gov: Animal Terminator: SACRAMENTO, California (AP) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, in the doghouse with animal-welfare advocates for proposing that shelters be allowed to kill stray animals more quickly to save money, said Friday that his budget recommendation was a mistake.
As part of his budget proposal first drafted in December, the governor had asked the Legislature to repeal a 1998 law that requires the shelters to hold dogs and cats up to six days before destroying them. The governor wanted to save local goverments that operate the shelters $14 million by cutting the waiting period in half.
But after a nationwide storm of protest, the governor organized a press conference outside his Capitol office and confessed to his error.
"I realized last night that there was a mistake that I made on the budget," he explained, noting he had only a few weeks to put his proposed budget together between his inauguration in November and when the document went to the printers in December.
Statewide, an estimated 600,000 dogs and cats are put to death each year -- 34,000 in Los Angeles alone. In addition to cats and dogs, the shelters also care for many other animals including birds, hamsters, potbellied pigs, rabbits, snakes and turtles.
H.D. Palmer, a spokesman for the state Department of Finance, had said the six-day waiting period caused overcrowding and forced some shelters to kill off animals.
Political observers noted the issue was potentially volatile.
"Cats and dogs are like mom and apple pie," said Barbara O'Connor, director of the Institute for the Study of Politics and Media at California State University, Sacramento.
"Don't mess with the pets. Most people prefer them to other people," she said.
The Legislature is working to pass the state's budget before the next fiscal year begins July 1.
From Our Friends at Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project: The clock is ticking and there are only 129 days left until the Election! In preparation, PPAP has developed an aggressive grassroots voter education and mobilization program to make sure we elect pro-choice candidates this November. We are part of a national PP campaign called Stand Up For Choice! (a.k.a. ‘SU4C’) that involves contacting thousands of voters here and throughout the country about the importance of voting pro-choice in this election. As you know, we have never had more at stake and EVERY vote will count in what is sure to be a tight race. Today we’re contacting our supporters and e-activists to announce the official launch of our Stand Up For Choice! campaign. We're counting on you to be among our strongest advocates and best weapons against the anti-choice movement.
Our team has been very busy developing a series of volunteer activities that will help maximize whatever time you have to donate. Take a look at the list below and email us at grassroots@pp-la.org to let us know which activity you’d like to take part in.
HOST YOUR OWN HOUSE PARTY
Select a theme, invite your friends, and we’ll set you up with an easy-to-follow party guide and a copy of the powerful documentary, Motherhood by Choice, Not Chance, to help you plan some Pro-Choice fun! This is a great way to educate your friends & family about the importance of this year's elections, voting and the current threats to Choice.
Speak at a Soirée For the well-versed SuperStar PPAP Volunteer, this is the perfect way to get your voice heard! Someone else plans the house party--you show up to talk about the role of Choice in this year’s elections and inspire the guests to vote and take action!
SU4C VISIBILITY
We want all of L.A. County to know about our campaign before Election Day. To make sure this happens, we need pro-choice supporters like you to show up en masse to the activities that follow. (*Specific dates to these activities will be announced in future e-updates)
Bar Bashing Nights* Go barhopping with the PP Crew in your favorite Pro-Choice T, all in the name of increasing SU4C visibility! (Please note: you must be at least 21 years old to participate).
Run Against Bush* Run, jog, or walk with this established group while passing out SU4C stickers and spreading the PP message.
Stand Up For Choice at a MeetUp Join your local candidate meet-up and be PP’s pro-choice voice! You’ll be making sure our issues don’t get ignored.
Not a Joiner? Then Be a Leader! Round up some friends and form your own SU4C Visibility Team. Run For Choice…Shop For Choice…just get out there!
Make a Bold Fashion Statement Be an Everyday Activist. You don’t have to say anything to be heard. Just wear a SU4C T-shirt to the supermarket or while walking the dog…or anywhere. This ensemble is very versatile! We’ll provide you with talking tips just in case your T-shirt isn’t loud enough.
Can You Hear Us Now?* Practice your conversation skills while talking to battleground state voters about Choice. (August-October)
These Shoes Were Made For Walking* A great way to get a workout and spread the Pro-Choice message! (October)
Tell-A-Friend Forward our e-updates to your friends and encourage them to join you in Action.
Cocktail Chat* Train to be the ultimate “Activist-In-the-Know”. Spend an evening with us brushing up on choice issues and pro-choice candidates. You’ll never be stumped by your conservative aunt!
Register Everyone You Know by the 10/18 deadline It’s fast, it’s cheap and the easiest way to make your voice count. Convince even the most cynical of your friends to register and vote before it’s too late! Still have doubts about voting? Log on to www.vote-smart.org for more information.
Phew! We know it looks like quite an extensive list but we are all about giving you CHOICES! So, if any of these great activities catches your eye (or, you still can’t find something that fits your style and schedule), send us an email at grassroots@pp-la.org or call 323-223-4462 x3157.
