Sharon Stone wears a Moo Roo Reilly wrap and ostrich feather bag at the Los Angeles' Oceans Twelve premiere at Graumann's

The Tenor and the Holidays

Busy Bocelli: Tenor Andrea Bocelli (born September 22, 1958 - he shares a birthday day - if not year - with a BeansTalk staffer) appears on NBC's "Tribute On Ice" on December 18, 2004, "Fox & Friends" (air date to be decided) and a Christmas day performance of "Silent Night" on ABC's Good Morning America.

The December 18, 2004 special Andrea Bocelli "Tribute On Ice" will feature his signature hits as well as songs from the new Andrea’ (Sugar/Philips). Olympic gold and silver medalists appear in a show that was filmed on location in Bridgeport, Connecticut’s Arena at Harbor Yard in November. The program features Olympic skaters Brian Boitano, Brian Orser, Todd Eldredge, Michael Weiss, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Nicole Bobek, Caryn Kadavy, Shae Lynn Bourne, Silvia Fontana. The ice dancing pair Renee Roca and Gorsha Sur complete the cast. The special will air at 2 p.m. ET.

On December 16, 2004, The Jane Pauley Show features an interview and performance by Bocelli.

He'll also perform at the Nobel Peace Prize concert on December 11, 2004 in Oslo, which is set to air on E! on December 23, 2004. At the celebration, hosted by Tom Cruise and Oprah Winfrey, Bocelli sings D'ell’Amore Non Si Sa” (translation "With Love You Never Know") and In-Canto” from the new album. Joining Bocelli are Tony Bennett, Chris Botti, Diana Krall, Patti Labelle, Cyndi Lauper, Polyphonic Spree, and Joss Stone. The event honors 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai of Kenya, the first woman from Africa ever to receive the honor.

November's ‘Andrea,’ has held the No. 1 position on the Billboard Top Classical Crossover chart since its release. The album debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 chart. In American Way, James Mayfield wrote that the album is "full of beautiful notes, operatic moments, and a little pop flair thrown in for perfect measure."


Create Some Real Cheer:

Steam
Hosts 4th Annual "Project Santa"
A Volunteer Funded Christmas Day Event for Children and Families in Need
Over 40 Families and 100 Children Expected to Attend

Steam is accepting monetary, clothing or toy donations for this event.

Steam
314 North Harper Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Toy or Clothing Drop Off
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
www.steam314.com

The children and families whose letters are answered will meet Santa and his
elves on Christmas Day at Steam. They will open presents selected specifically for them, take a family photo with Santa and be treated to holiday refreshments, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information please contact: Margaret Schell or Keelin Czellecz
SPR 323.466.8001

Cleanse for the New Year

Detox – But In A Good Way: If you're in NYC or will be, aren't squimish and open to trying new things, this might be for you: For an instant energy booster, weight loss jump-starter and internal clutter cleanser, New York's Sea Change Healing Center (which offers every imaginable spa and health treatment and looks dreamy) offers a Detox Program, monitored by a naturopathic physician, the three-week supervised detoxification program doesn't leave you starving for food, says a company rep. It’s designed to give the body a periodic rest from chemicals and toxins in the environment, say reps, who provided the following information. The program can be completed individually or in a group environment where participants are guided and encouraged effortlessly through the process of eliminating foods that detract from optimum health.

The Sea Change Detox Program is a three-week nutritional cleanse supervised by one of Sea Change’s Naturopathic Physicians. Participants are kept to a strict hypoallergenic diet that includes organic fruits, vegetables and grains, and is supplemented with nutritional vitamins, powders and shakes.

The program includes an initial individual meeting with the Naturopathic Physician to assess general health and individual goals, as well as three group sessions, including a breath class involving Somato Respiratory Integration, discussions on adjunct programs to enhance the detoxification process, tools for re-entry into healthier eating and wellness, and a final individual one-on-one visit with the Naturopath upon completion.

Sea Change offers Wellness Lifestyle Coaching as continuing support to this program. All materials, supplements and products are included in the program. Detoxification especially helps when we are feeling ill, stressed or simply want to jump-start the body into a healthier way of life.

Detoxification is also a good choice when experiencing symptoms of any health issues including: food intolerances, fatigue, frequent infections, digestive problems, joint and muscle pain, skin rashes, cellulite, decreased mental acuity or just a general feeling of disconnect. When the body is running at optimum capacity, toxins are neutralized by the liver and eliminated through the breath, skin, bowels and urination. When we push our bodies to meet the needs of busy lifestyles, however, these detoxification systems often become compromised and do not function properly.

Detoxification gives all the organs a rest, allowing the body the ability to heal and rebuild its immune system, and provides a better defense in fighting off illness and the effects of degenerative diseases so common in our chemically polluted environment.

A person can extend life by several years with regular detoxification. You heal faster, give your organs a rest, clean your liver and kidneys, purify your blood, cleanse your colon, lose unnecessary weight, rid toxin buildups in the tissues, eliminate cellulite, clear the eyes and tongue, cleanse the breath, and lose excess water.

Proper diet and supplements, exercise, and regular detoxification will more than double your energy and keep you well and happy. Sea Change suggests participants complete a supervised detox seasonally (four times a year) to keep the bodymind in optimum health. Participants can begin a detox program at any time. Group programs are seasonal, with the next to begin in April. Another will begin in September.

The three-week individual or group program, including supplements and details specified above, costs $495. The Sea Change Healing Center is a mind/body wellness center located at 31 West 26th St., 2nd floor, New York, New York, 10010. For more information about the Center and its programs, visit www.seachangehealing.com.

(BeansTalk can't help but be reminded of L.A. Story's Sarah Jessica Parker's SanDeE* bouncing out of her colonic appointment, and joyfully proclaiming to Steve Martin's Harris K. Telemacher, "God, it really clears out your head," to which Telemacher responds "Head? Head? You should go back in there and tell them they're doing it wrong.")

The Dan Band
December 17, 2004
At the Avalon
1735 N. Vine Street
Hollywood, CA
8:30 p.m. show/7:30 p.m. doors
For tickets email:
thedanband@avalonhollywood.com

See the Dan band original "I Wanna Rock You Hard This Christmas" performed live (also available on KROQ's Kevin & Bean's Christmastime in the 909, and featured in the iTunes holiday section)
 

Shaun of the Dead Rises on DVD

Lucy Davis, Kate Ashfield, Dylan Moran, Simon Pegg, Penelope Wilton and Nick Frost in Rogue Pictures' Shaun of the Dead - 2004. Universal Studios Home Entertainment announces Shaun of the Dead A Romantic Comedy ...With Zombies Lurching Onto DVD and VHS December 21, 2004 DVD is priced $29.98 SRP. The VHS is $23.98

Attention General Hospital Fans

SOAPnet focuses on “General Hospital's male stars with a week of original Soap Talk programming devoted to the men of the daytime drama, starting January 3, 2005. On Saturday, January 8, 2005 there will be a marathon of “General Hospital” themed “1 Day With...” shows, beginning with the premiere of Tony Geary’s episode. Soap Talk airs at 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. and 1 Day With airs at 6 p.m. on SOAPnet.

Soap Talk episodes:
Jan. 3 - Tyler Christopher
Jan. 4 - Rick Hearst
Jan. 5 - Scott Clifton
Jan. 6 - Greg Vaughan
Jan. 7 - Wally Kurth

1 Day With... episodes:
6 p.m. - Tony Geary (premiere)
6:30 p.m. - Rick Hearst
7 p.m. - Greg Vaughan
7:30 p.m. - Tony Geary (repeat)

You're Motoring: What's Your Price For Flight?

No, this has nothing to do with Night Ranger's "Sister Christian." The Motorcycle Diaries comes to DVD, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, on February 15, 2005. Directed by Walter Salles (Academy Award® nominee for Central Station) and executive-produced by Academy Award® winner Robert Redford (Best Director for Ordinary People), The Motorcycle Diaries stars Gael García Bernal (Y Tu Mamá También, Bad Education), Independent Spirit Award nominee (Best Debut Performance); Rodrigo de la Serna, and Mía Maestro (Alias). Based on the real-life story of a trip across a continent on a motorcycle, the film follows the life-changing journey of two young men, Ernesto Guevara de la Serna and Alberto Granado, across Latin America. Ernesto later became known to the world as "El Che" Guevara. The Motorcycle Diaries DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP and the VHS at $23.98 SRP.

Fight For Your Right.... To P...rivacy!

Lifetime airs the true story of a woman's fight for privacy - Video Voyeur: The Susan Wilson Story -- which just inspired new legislation (a new law) that makes it a federal crime to secretly capture images of people. Angie Harmon stars as Susan Wilson. Airs Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 8 p.m. and again on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at 9 p.m.

Meet the Bonus Features: Dina (Blythe Danner) and Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro) meet Greg Focker (Ben Stiller), their daughter Pam's (Teri Polo) new boyfriend in Universal's Meet The Parents - 2000. Meet The Parents Bonus Edition with new DVD Bonus Features and 35 Never-Before-Seen Outtakes, out on December 14, 2004. Buy this DVD, see the sequel in theaters free. $29.98.

DVD Calendar: UNIVERSAL DVD RELEASES
Land Before Time: Invasion of the Tinysauruses January 11, 2005
Friday Night Lights January 18, 2005
Balto III: Wings of Change February 1, 2005
Vanity Fair February 1, 2005
Ray February 1, 2005
Miami Vice: Season One February 8, 2005
Motorcycle Diaries February 15, 2005
Half Baked: Fully Baked Edition February 15, 2005
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason March 22, 2005
Apollo 13 10th Anniversary Edition March 29, 2005
Seed of Chucky April 5, 2005

<>Yuko (Not Yukon) Gold: Yuko System's new KokoroG Shampoo & Treatment: additive free and biodegradable with actual gold. Kokoro is a Japanese word, which means "from the heart.” Stars who have The Kokoro G Series: Brooke Shields, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Longoria, Scarlet Johanseen, Kim Cattrall, Julianne Moore. KokoroG Shampoo contains AquaGold, for all hair types, gentle to the hair and scalp, amino acid and keratin help improve damaged hair condition, additive free, slightly acidic and good for sensitive skin, cleanses hair and scalp gently, and repairs damaged hair KokoroG Treatment contains AquaGold for all hair types, Biodegradable treatment, contains Vitamin E, PorVitamin B5, keratin, amino acid that provide extra treatment, protects hair from heat of the dryer, replenish with amino acid and keratin, protects hair from the heat of dryer and repairs damaged hair. Pump sold separately The parent company of YUKO System is PHI TEN USA. They specialize in the use of Titanium in health and sports products. They developed a GOLD WATER. Although this special water-created in Japan- holds only 10PPT- 10 parts per trillion of real gold- the effects are numerous. With the gold water, the amount of mercury in the bottle of water is less- therefore your body's organs can absorb the water and nutrients with more ease. All sold at www.yukosystem.com.