Celebrity Trending: February 2010

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Makeup AS Performance Art!!

Lady Starlight has been wanting me to do a performance piece like this; casually applying makeup in front of an audience (for an uncomfortably long time) at one of her parties FOREVER and it just never happened. Well, I have now discovered that my idol, fucking Madonna has beaten me to the punch! This was shot by fashion photographer Steven Klein for use during her performance of Vogue, as a video backdrop on her 2004 Re-Invention World Tour! It's kinda the best thing I've ever seen!!

MNIK is rock solid overseas

My Name Is Khan continues to dominate the international charts. The combined total from key international markets, at the end of 10 days, is approx. Rs. 46.25 crores.
U.K. BOX-OFFICE
Note:- Collections of several films are unavailable. Hence, this list is incomplete.

* My Name Is Khan [last weekend: No. 6, this weekend: No. 9]: In its second weekend, the film has collected £ 4,48,747 on 91 screens, with the per screen average working out to £ 4,931.
Total: £ 19,60,349 [approx. Rs. 14.05 crores].

U.S.A. BOX-OFFICE
* My Name Is Khan [last weekend: No. 13, this weekend: No. 17]: In its second weekend, the film has collected $ 7,00,885 on 125 screens, with the per screen average working out to $ 5,607.
Total: $ 32,53,168 [approx. Rs. 15.01 crores].

AUSTRALIA BOX-OFFICE
* My Name Is Khan [last weekend: No. 10, this weekend: No. 15]: In its second weekend, the film has collected Aus. $ 1,73,846 on 37 screens, with the per screen average working out to Aus. $ 4,699.
Total: Aus. $ 7,62,584 [approx. Rs. 3.17 crores].

OTHER KEY MARKETS

* Singapore: USD $ 3,01,094 [approx. Rs. 1.39 crores]

* Pakistan: USD $ 3,65,298 [approx. Rs. 1.68 crores]

* East and West Africa: USD $ 1,65,260 [approx. Rs. 76.22 lacs]

* Middle East Markets: USD $ 2.21 million [approx. Rs. 10.19 crores

My Name Is Khan looses to 3 Idiots

This is a a piece of news which will hurt the fans of Shahrukh Khan. King Khan has lost it out to the perfectionist Aamir Khan once again. Shahrukh's My Name Is Khan which had got a bombastic opening opening in it's first week has lost grip over the Box Office in it's second week and seems to be no match for Aamir's 3 Idiots. My Name Is Khan has seen a steep fall in the second week with occupancy falling as much as 60% to 80%.

The movie had started off well thanks to the controversy created by the Shiv Sena over Shahrukh's support to the Pakistani players in the IPL. Fox Star India which is distributing the movie was excited after the movie had a better start than 3 Idiots. But My Name Is Khan seems to have lost the momentum having grossed Rs. 150 Crores in the second week compared to Rs. 240 Crores , 3 Idiots grossed in the first 10 days.

This is not the first time that Shahrukh has emerged No. 2 in the race. In 2008 too Shahrukh's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi was going well but when Aamir's Ghajini released the movie found tough to breathe. Ghajini had gone on to establish records at the Box Office which was incidentally broken by Aamir starer 3 Idiots. Now having lost two consecutive rounds to Aamir, Shahrukh will find it tough to keep his 'Baadshah of Bollywood' tag.
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Friday, February 26, 2010

Kites- Realising on may 21

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Filmkraft Productions (I) Pvt Ltd

Release Date
May 21, 2010

Language
Hindi / English

Genre
Thriller / Romance

Shooting Studios
Filmistan

Producer
Rakesh Roshan
Sunaina Roshan

Director
Anurag Basu

Star Cast

Hrithik Roshan
Kangna Ranaut
Barbara Mori
Kabir Bedi
Nick Brown

Cassettes and CD’s on
T-Series

Music Director
Rajesh Roshan

Story / Writer
Akash Khurana
Anurag Basu
Robin Bhatt

Hrithik Roshan starrer romantic saga ‘Kites’, which also marks the Bollywood debut of Mexican model Barbara Mori, will hit theatres worldwide on May 21.

The Hindi and English versions of ‘Kites’ will release worldwide simultaneously in 60 countries.The first trailer of the movie, which has been produced by Rakesh Roshan, distributed and marketed by Reliance Big Picture, was unveiled in 1700 screens on 12th February.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Lil' Blonde Darling: RuPaul!

Blonde Beauty Icon RuPaul

So I was recently called out for not featuring any "Darlings of Color" on my blog and I felt pretty yucky about it! The most inspirational blonde ebony enchantress for me is drag legend RuPaul! Born in San Diego, RuPaul made a name for herself in the Atlanta drag scene during the 80's. She originally worked a Rocky Horror-esque/Genderfuck look before transitioning to full glaMOUR. When she moved to NYC and started working it in the early 90's Club Kid scene, her career really blew up! She slapped adversity in the face when her debut album, the very gay, house infused Supermodel of the World was released in 1993 (during the height of grunge and hardcore gansta' rap)...and it was a hit! Inspired by the early 90's obsession with supermodels, the lead single Supermodel (You Better Work) reached #2 on the Billboard charts and the video received heavy rotation on MTV. She broke even more ground when she was revealed as the 1st spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics and the Viva Glam/MAC AIDS Fund campaign. Yes, a black man in drag was now a spokesperson for a major cosmetics company!

I've had an affinity towards RuPaul since I was 13, as she was the only drag queen I saw in mainstream media I could relate to. She always seemed approachable, preached a loving and positive message and was by far the most glamorous! Her classic beauty and "realness" transfixed me and when she released her autobiography Lettin' It All Hang Out in 1995 I simply HAD to read it. The first chapter was all about her beauty routine and was where I first discovered MAC Cosmetics. She was so beautiful and glamorous and the idea of a drag queen as a cosmetics spokesperson was so cutting edge, I simply had to use it too! I ended up working for MAC for 8 years and I guess I have RuPaul to thank/blame! Ha!

Just a casual up-do!

Screen Siren!

BEAT DOWN!

"If you don't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?-RuPaul

I have a feeling Sam Fine was involved!

Drag Tulip!

Shwerk!!

"Look at me--a big old black man under all of this makeup, and if I can look beautiful, so can you."-RuPaul

I drove my Dad crazy with this album....but I think he secretly loved it!

Sashay! Shante'!

Bump it!

"We all came into this world naked. The rest is all drag." -RuPaul

SHEEEEWWWWW!!!

Tina!

The Eyes have it!

"I've dedicated my career to fighting the mundane. My hope is that my career will be a shining example to children everywhere that life is more meaningful when you are not afraid to see all colors of the rainbow."-RuPaul

VOLUME!

Amazing!

You Betta Werk, bitch!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Will ‘Hurt Locker’ have an ending like ‘Brokeback’?

With wins at the Producers Guild, Directors Guild, Writers Guild, and British Academy Awards, “The “Hurt Locker” ” has clearly been racking up the major pre-Oscar prizes in the last month.

In fact, with the exception of a couple big-ticket losses at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, Kathryn Bigelow’s film has nearly accomplished the same sweep that “Slumdog Millionaire” pulled off last year. By that yardstick, the film seems like a sure thing to win the Best Picture Oscar on March 7, particularly because those two high-profile losses came at the hands of two different films (“Avatar” at the Globes, “Inglourious Basterds” at SAG) rather than one.

But then I started looking at all ““Brokeback” Mountain’s” pre-Oscar record from four years ago and I found some striking similarities.

“Brokeback” managed the rare feat of winning Best Picture and Best Director at both the New York and Los Angeles film critics awards; so did ““Hurt Locker.” “Brokeback” also picked up those two big prizes at the Broadcast Film Critics Awards; so did “Hurt Locker.” “Brokeback” won the trifecta of PGA, DGA, and WGA trophies; so did “Hurt Locker.” “Brokeback” won 4 BAFTAs, including Best Film, Director, and Screenplay; “Hurt Locker” picked up 6 awards, including Best Film, Director, and Screenplay. And of course, “Brokeback” lost the SAG cast award, and so did “Hurt Locker.” (The main difference between the two films’ tallies is that “Brokeback” did win four Globes, including Best Drama and Best Director, while “Hurt Locker” went 0 for 3.)

All of this is on my mind right now because we’re about to put our Oscar Odds issue to bed (it’ll be on stands this Friday), and it’s really making me think twice about my prediction that The “Hurt Locker” will emerge victorious on March 7.

There’s still a distinct possibility that “Hurt Locker” will mirror “Brokeback” yet again and win three Oscars (let’s say Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing) but lose the big one to a more easily-digestible rival, in this case “Avatar.”

But I’m swayed by the argument (best articulated by Steve Pond over at The Wrap) that even if “Avatar” scores the most No. 1 votes, The “Hurt Locker” is likely to perform better in subsequent rounds of voting, since Bigelow’s film may have more No. 2 and No. 3 rankings than “Avatar” will. So, fully knowing that I may end up being wrong, I’m sticking with The “Hurt Locker”.

Nominees for the 82nd academy award

Just Browsing: Bleached Eye Brows!

There is nothing I love more than a bleached brow!! It's really a beauty oxymoron; dramatic and yet soft. Bleached brows were a popular trend in the 70's, made a comeback in the 90's and have been popping up in fashion editorials and on runways ever since. It's the perfect choice if you're bored with your look and need a glaMOUR jumpstart. It works if you're tan! It works if you're pale! Plus it helps keep balance when you wear dark eyeshadow and lipstick. I also enjoy the slightly alien, mannequin vibe it gives. Do it now and behold the new you! Gorgey!!!

Nadja Auermann

Madonna

Donna Jordan

Laura Stone

Jessica Stam

Phillipe Blond

Gwen Stefani

Darian Darling

Jolen Cream Bleach hair lightener

My favorite facial bleach! Readily available and super easy to use! Start with a clean, dry face. Using the icluded spatula, measure about one-quarter teaspoon powder and place on tray. Measure about one-half teaspoon creme. Blend powder and creme well. Apply mixture with spatula covering hair completely. Keep mixture on for about ten minutes, checking throughout until your desired lightness is achieved. Remove with spatula and wash your face to remove bleach residue. Be carefull not to leave the bleach on TOO long, your brows might break off. That's a whole different look!

Buy it at Drugstore.com

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Lil' Blonde Darling: Donna Jordan!

Blonde Beauty Icon Donna Jordan

I hope this post will make everyone go bleach their eyebrows! 70's fashion model and Warhol Superstar Donna Jordan worked that look like nobody's business! She was in YSL's clique in Paris, a muse to Karl Lagerfeld and fashion illustrater Antonio Lopez, and was a firm believer in 40's inspired shoulder pads, red lipstick, and glaMOUR! Also, like any Warhol Superstar...she was also an "actress"! She starred in Andy Warhol's L'Amour as an American gold digger in Paris (along with her gal-pal and cohort Jane Forth). Love her!!