Russell Crowe Storms Out Of BBC Radio Interview – Russell Crowe swore and stormed out of a BBC interview after he was accused of making Robin Hood sound Irish in his latest film. “You’ve got dead ears, mate – seriously dead ears if you think there’s an Irish accent,” replied Crowe. Then Lawson, the arts critic, asked Crowe if the accent was meant to be northern. Crowe replied: “No I was going for an Italian … missed it? Fuck me.” Then he walked out after a Gladiator question which hit a nerve. [telegraph]
Mark Webber Wins 2010 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix – Red Bull couldn’t really ask for more: a one-two finish for their two cars in Sunday’s Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. Michael (Schumacher) came in sixth, after a very cheeky last minute move on Alonso. Not that any of the action should take from the glimpse we got of Princess Charlotte , as she presented a trophy. There were other celebs there, if you care.. [dailymail]
Heathrow, Gatwick, Schipol Closed Again Due To Volcano – It is somewhat concerning that this volcano is throwing it’s vibe around again, especially since The Muse is en route from Cape Town to Provence, via Amsterdam. Even more concerning is when news agencies quote volcano “experts.” If they really were experts we would have known about this before it happened. It’s like those “space experts” they use from time to time. Please man. [associated]
England’s FA Chairman Resigns During WC Bid – Lord Triesman has resigned as chairman of the Football Association after being secretly recorded apparently accusing rival 2018 World Cup bidders of corruption. The 66-year-old asshole announced his decision following a hastily-arranged meeting with the FA board at Wembley this afternoon. The best was when he said he thought the guy (who recorded him) was his friend. Shame. [skynews]
Cannes Bans Erotic Emmanuelle Béart Film – Ça Commence par la Fin, which tells the story of the apparent disintegration of a couple’s passionate physical and emotional relationship and which stars the husband and wife team Michaël Cohen and Emmanuelle Béart will not now be seen by the hundreds of international film critics who descend on the Côte d’Azur each May. The film company behind the production has been denied a public platform to publicise its new release. Ohforfuckssakes. [guardian]
Gucci & Charlotte Casiraghi Form New Relationship – Gucci is pleased to announce that it is extending its relationship with the equestrian world through a new multi-year partnership with Charlotte Casiraghi and her show jumping team as she debuts as a promising rider in The Global Champions Tour in 2010 and 2011. Well I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone when I say we are all over the moon! [fibre2fashion]
Woman Claims Roman Polanski Also Molested Her As A Child – Los Angeles County prosecutors have met with a British actress who claims she was sexually abused by director Roman Polanski in his Paris apartment when she was 16 – years before she appeared in one of his movies. Charlotte Lewis, 42, said Friday that the filmmaker abused her “in the worst possible way” sometime in the 1980s. Nice. Your move, Roman. [huffpo]
World’s First Lesbian Bishop – I tell you, it’s all happening! Seven years after the Episcopal Church caused an uproar by consecrating its first openly gay bishop, it has done the same thing again – only this time with a woman.The Rev. Canon Mary Glasspool, of Baltimore, was ordained and consecrated on Saturday, making her the second openly gay bishop in church history and one of the first two female bishops in the Diocese of Los Angeles’ 114-year history. And no, she is not hot. [huffpo]
Facebook Exodus Planned For May 31: Will YOU Quit? – When Facebook launched its “Open Graph API” and brought instant personalisation to the web it probably didn’t expect users to revolt — but they are. In light of growing concerns around user privacy, a international online rebel group have mobilised a formal Facebook revolt with Quit Facebook Day. The purpose of the site is to encourage those “sick of Facebook’s lack of respect for your data” to quit the social networking site. [mashable]
Supermodel Vanessa Bar Rafaeli Busted For iPad At Airport – Supermodel Bar Refaeli was caught at Tel Aviv’s international airport this week trying to bring in her newly purchased iPad without declaring it at customs. Items brought into Israel worth more than around $200 are subject to duties. Refaeli told Israel’s Channel 10 TV that she had an iPad in a suitcase that was lost in transit. She said she didn’t declare the iPad upon entrance to Israel for a brief commercial appearance. [cbsnews]
Claudia Schiffer Welcomes Our A Baby Girl – Claudia Schiffer gave birth to our her third child, a girl, on Friday in London.The baby joins Caspar, 7, and Clementine, 5, Schiffer’s children with husband Matthew Vaughan, a film producer whom she married in 2002. According to a report in German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, the supermodel, 39, is expected to reveal the baby’s name in the coming week. And won’t it be a surprise when it turns out to be “Sethmina.” [people]
Why Do Cougars Die Young? – This is well overdue. I tell you, I’m so glad they tackled this topic, because it’s something that my mates and I have been discussing for a while now. A new study says women who wed men who are much older—or much younger—have an increased risk of death. I think it’s time we all stop what we’re doing and chat about why marrying outside your age range might be hazardous to your health. [dailybeast]
It’s Not Working Out Well Between Angelina Jolie & Johnny Depp – “Their chemistry was supposed to fly off the charts, but in private, they’re not getting along.” A source on set of The Tourist says Johnny considers Angelina uptight and self-involved, Angelina thinks Johnny parties too much “She was disappointed that he didn’t get in better shape for the role and that he didn’t want to cut his hair.” Oh, and Johnny reckons she is a “prima donna.” My God, I feel for Brad.. [celebitchy]
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