Watching New Celebs

Do you know that Fez from That 70’s Show:

Photo courtesy of www.that70sshow.com

and this dude from MTV’s Yo Momma:

are the same person?

Don’t believe it? Look again.

I was having my suspicions all along until I went online to verify (I honestly had no idea at first! Their characters were so different!)

Here’s some more info on Wilmer Valderrama:

D.O.B: 30/01/80
Birth Place: Miami, Florida, USA
Birth Name: Wilmer Eduardo Valderrama
Nickname: Will
Height: 5′ 9½” (1.77 m)

Trivia
Graduated from William Howard Taft High School in 1999.
Was born in Miami, but moved to Venezuela when he was 3.
Best friends with Ashton Kutcher
Has been a victim on “Punk’d” (2003) more often than anyone else. (Haha… Can you blame Ashton?)
Favorite Love Song is “Take My Breath Away” by Berlin from the film Top Gun (1986).
Resides in Los Angeles, California.
Is fluent in Spanish.
Ex-boyfriend of Lindsay Lohan.

Wilmer Valderrama, That 70’s Show, MTV

The new in-look for hollywood actors nowadays seem to be that of a geeky guy-next-door. If so, then Shia LeBeouf definitely fits the bill.

Well, the Transformers star seems to have a lot going for him. After starring in 2 hit movies, Transformers and Disturbia, he is currently involved in the filming of Indiana Jones IV and Eagle Eye, both to be released in 2008. (Click here for a movie review of Transformers)

Here are some interesting facts about him (extracted from www.shialabeouf.us):

Named after his grandfather who is also a comedian.

His name means “thank God for beef”.

Is Jewish.

His dad used to train chickens for the circus.

Celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah.

Attended the prestigious Hamilton Academy of Music in Los Angeles.

Attended the Magnet School of Performing Arts - where he was the only white student.

Plays the drums.

Has a tattoo on his right wrist that says “1986-2004.” On his left shoulder, has a tattoo of a pawprint.

Likes to listen to System of a Down, 50 Cent, Eminem, D12, Led Zeppelin, Jack Johnson, and Ben Folds.

Founded Element, a hip-hop group/record label, and Grassy Slope Films, which helps new filmmakers start in the business, with his longtime friend Lorenzo Eduardo.

Enjoys making independent short films with his friends.

Was considered for the role of Jimmy Olsen in Superman Returns.

Was accepted to Yale University in 2003.

Planned to major in psychology.

Has an off-and-on relationship with his girlfriend China.

Shia Lebeouf

“They tried to make me go to rehab, But I said no, no, no”

I can’t get those lyrics outta my head! And can you blame Miss Winehouse for having an alcohol problem? (Haha, get it?)

Here’s some trivia on her:

Birth Name: Amy Jade Winehouse
Height: 5′ 3″ / 1.60 m (That’s kinda short, but her legs do seem very long in her videos.)
Spouse: Blake Fielder-Civil (18 May 2007 - present)
Awards: Nominated for two Brit Awards in 2003
Nominated for a Mercury Music Award in 2004
Her second album “Back to Black” reached #1 in the UK Albums Charts (2006)
Won a Brit Award for “Best British Female” in 2007

Mini Biography
Born in London, Amy was brought up on jazz music. After a brief spell at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in Marylebone, she left and started to attend the Brit School in Surrey, UK. Her debut album, Frank, was released in 2003.

And here’s a treat for those who don’t wanna get the Rehab tune outta your head!

Amy Winehouse

Photo courtesy of wentworthmilleronline.com
So what is Wentworth Miller up to these days? Doesn’t seem like much is going on with this private guy. It’s hard to track his movements; Looks like his on-screen character is catching up with him off-screen.

Anyway, if you, like me, are wondering just what in the world does the name “Wentworth” mean, you may like to look at the following provided by wentworthmilleronline.com:

Name Analysis
* The name Wentworth creates the urge to understand others, but we emphasize that it causes procrastination, lack of confidence, and the inability to realize your goals.

* This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the fluid systems.

(more…)

What happens when spies get fired from their job?

They get BURNED… (Kinda like how Micheal Kelso burns Eric in That 70’s show)

In Burn Notice, Jeffrey Donovan stars as Michael Westen, an international spy who suddenly finds himself blacklisted. Dumped in his hometown of Miami without money or resources, Michael struggles to put his life back together and find out why he’s been burned. In the meantime, he uses his unique skills and training to help people in need … mostly people who can’t get help from the police.

Michael is joined by Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar) an ex-IRA operative, who also happens to be an ex-girlfriend; and Sam (Bruce Campbell), a washed-out military intelligence contact who’s being used by the feds to keep tabs on Michael.

I have seen about 8 episodes of it so far, and it’s kinda witty and slick.

If all that doesn’t convince you to watch Burn Notice, this will:-

Courtesy of USA Network

Burn Notice, Gabrielle Anwar

Well, after 16 episodes of mini-films, the director that is going to work for Steven Spielberg is… Will Bigham!

I was actually kinda disappointed with the finale (or more specifically, the last 2 episodes). I was hoping that the final 3 contestants would direct one last film, maybe for a length of about 20 mins (a typical sitcom length, w/o the commercials), as the final challenge. Instead, viewers have to vote for the winner based on the 2 best 3-min films that the final 3 contestants have done in the past 12 weeks. Furthermore, since the winner is goona work for Steven Spielberg, shouldn’t their future boss come and sit in as the judge for the last episode?

On another note, I was rooting for Jason to win (after Zach’s departure), and here’s why:-

Will a Director ever become a fan-mobbed Celebrity like an Actor/Actress? We will have to stay tuned to find out, won’t we?

On the Lot

When Maria Sharapova, the No. 2 seed in the women’s tennis circuit defends her US Open title next week, the 20 year old will be wearing tennis dresses decorated with graphic interpretations of New York’s skyline near her neckline. The designs, created in collaboration with Nike senior designer Colleen Sandieson, were shown off at a news conference Wednesday evening on top of the Rockefeller Centre.

Like last year, Sharapova will have one outfit dedicated for day play and another for night matches.

Oh man, would you look at that dress? How are you ever going to play Tennis in that? Well, if anyone can pull it off, it is Miss Sharapova. Actually, I think she’s earning more from her advertisement deals than playing tennis. However, you still gotta be impressed by her skills… She’s No. 2 in the world after all.

On another note, if she’s ever wants to do a career switch and be a full-time model, she still has a long way to go… Long way…

Here’s a pict to prove my point:-

(I know what you are thinking now… What’s with me and red dresses??)

Maria Sharapova, Nike, US Open

Wow, ain’t that a cutie? And that red dress… Drool…

Anyway, for the unintiated, the above is Rachel Nichols. I have seen her first in Alias (Season 5) and she’s not only a looker, but she can act too (albeit not that polished yet)

Here’s some background info on her:-

D.O.B: 8 Jan 1980
Birth Place: Augusta, Maine, USA
Birth Name: Rachel Emily Nichols
Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Education: Graduated from Columbia University with a double major in math and economics (I’m impressed; Would love to discuss maths and econs with her someday)
Working Exp: Modelled for Guess?, Abercrombie & Fitch, L’Oreal and Nicole Miller
Got the first role she auditioned for, as the restaurant hostess on “Sex and the City” (1998)
Other Trivia: Ranked #28 in Maxim’s 100 Sexiest Women (2003)
Yahoo Model of the Month (2000)

Here’s another shot of her:-

She’s at the Los Angeles Premiere of “Resurrecting the Champ” at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on August 22, 2007 in Beverly Hills

What’s Resurrecting the Champ, you say? You will be the first to know once I have found out!

Rachel Nichols

Well, Matt Damon ain’t exactly a new celeb, but I have just seen the movie, so I thought I should blog about it while it is still fresh in my memory.

Overall, the Bourne Ultimatum is quite a decent action flick, though I wouldn’t say its the best action film of the year, like its cracked up to be. Here’s what I think of it:-

The Good
The part where Bourne tricked the “bad” director into giving his voice.
The “in-your-face” fight sequences.

The Bad
Too many “in-your-face” fight sequences.
The ending - At least its not a “boy gets girl after killing off all the bad guys” kinda show.
How in the world does Bourne know where all the cameras are (if he had not done any survelience in the first place)?

The Verdict
You still gotta watch it - It’s Jason Bourne (or David Webb) for pete’s sake!

Bourne, Matt Damon

Hi Y’all!

I’m the new blogger for this site. I hope to bring you as much Entertainment News and Celebrity Gossips as possible! As this is a new genre for me, do send me your comments on like what you hope to see more of on this site, or even what you hope to see less of.  Are there any improvements you feel that could be made from the previous version? After browsing through the previous posts, I realised my taste in Music, Movies and TV differ a great deal from the previous writer. (Well, for one thing, I ain’t a big Harry Potter fan, gasp!) I guess that is good news for some, and bad news for others. Well, we will know along the way, won’t we?

I hope to introduce some new categories to this site as well. For example, I’ll bring to you guys and gals what I call “Star Analytics” - Whether a newbie has the staying power of Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie, or is he/she just a one hit wonder, like the band “Damage”. (Does anybody find the band name even remotely familiar?)

Once the admin issues are sorted out, you will see my 1st (or should it be 2nd?) post in no time!

This site is in need of a blogger. If you have any interest in blogging about New Celebs, feel free to submit an application with 451 Press.

Thank you

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