Julian Ayrs 3rd Annual Best/Worst Dressed...Men & Women on alert!

 

Oh, I can't believe it is just about that time again!

As December rolls around, I will start compiling my Best & Worst Dressed lists - with a focus on the Men & Women who sashay into the sizzling glare of the daily spotlight in glitzy Film & TV Entertainment circles, the staid Political arena, provocative Music industry - you name it!

Uh-huh!

I will be scouring the red carpet, perusing the supermarket tabloids - and surreptiously taking an up-close gander at publicity stills caught on the fly by the ravenous International paparazzi - in a bold-faced searing effort to crown the chic fashionistas - and likewise - banish the stylish flops who turned-out pathetically (as ugly swans) this past year!

If you recall - last December - Lady GaGa garnered her own special category:

Best-Dressed / Worst-Dressed Pop Diva

Unfortunately, there is no category for "meat" this year, so the Pop Temptress may be SOL!

Meanwhile, celebrities like - Cher, Emma Thompson and Barbra Streisand - may wash out once again once I start to rustle up the run-down for the worst-dressed of 2010.

Post:  12/31/09

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2009/12/julian-ayrs

A posse of dudes held up well under close scrutiny the last time out - Blair Underwood (actor), Brian Williams (TV news anchor), and President Barack Obama - to name a few.

Post:  01/01/10

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/01/julian-ayrs-2nd-annual-worst-best.html

At a screening the other evening - a fan of Johnny Mathis - put in a plug for the crooner with the golden pipes who still has the uncanny ability to make the ladies (and dudes) swoon!

"He's 75 years old, but he still looks sharp in his turtle necks, and classy suits," she gushed!

Uh-huh!

We'll see, dahlink!

If you have any suggestions, do pass 'em along, eh?

The fashion appraisal - with a nod to Mr. Blackwell - is due out on New Year's Eve.

http://www.thetattler.biz



Best a** of 2010?

American Music Awards...Justin Bieber, Kate Perry & Ke$ha perform live!

Fans of the American Music Awards are out shopping for party favors this weekend - so they'll be ready to hunker down and catch the annual musical extravaganza - which is expected to be a big blow-out this year!

ABC Broadcast - live! - Sunday November 21st @ 8/7 c

Pop Idol - cutie extraordinaire Justin Bieber - is slated to trot onto the stage and dazzle his fans.

Meanwhile, appearances by Kate Perry & Ke$ha are sure to rev up the frenzy onstage, too!

Will there be any show-stopping - breathless - moments?

You betcha!

The AMA's are streaming live - so, anything is bound to happen - go figure!

I expect that censors - and a posse of security guards - will be waiting in the wings to fly into action if the much-ballyhooed stage offerings get out-of-hand.

See 'ya there, eh?

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Ed Sullivan...laughing in the grave! Blog snafus keep me on toes!

This morning I awoke suddenly - and sat bolt upright in my bed - with one thought on my mind.

Ooops!

Something must be up at the old blog!

Whenever I get a "psychic nudge" from the great beyond - it usually means that there has been a screw-up at the web site - so I am inclined to get on the fast track and figure out where!

I got an inkling that it was something to do with that regular "Dancing with the Stars" upstart - Bristol Palin - who I penned a post on last night before putting the blog to bed for the day.

Post: 11/19/10

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/11/dancing-with-starscrystal-palin-scandal.html

Uh-huh!

After scanning the article this morning, it popped right out at me!

Bristol was mistakenly identified as "Crystal" in reference to her appearance on the top-rated weekly Television show.

After reviewing the edits this morning - it became abundantly clear - that "spell check" software inadvertently changed her name to "Crystal" right under my nose.

Go figure!

What kind of a Christian name is "Bristol" anyhow???

Count on some "loser" like Sarah Palin to curse her daughter with a moniker like that, eh?

The whole incident reminded me of Ed Sullivan!

Mr. Sullivan - the popular host of the Sunday Night Variety Show that aired on the old boob tube for years - was known to often trip-up when it came to the names of his guests.

Indeed, he often got 'em wrong, mispronounced the little suckers, and what-have-you!

Over the years, it was part 'n parcel, of the legend's overall charm!

Notwithstanding - it should be noted that newspapers and tabloid gossip rags - are often forced to follow up with "corrections" in their publications, too.

In spite of a posse of fact-checkers and eagle-eyed editors at their constant disposal - more-often-than-not - members of the illustrious press bound to make mistakes along the way.

Especially when you consider - that there are a bevy of B-list players parading across the show-biz terrain daily these days - that are difficult to keep track of.

They are hardly worth the effort, I dare say!

In my own instant case, I laugh it off.

A handful of these personalities are so low in stature in the show-biz arena - that they don't warrant closer scruitny - in my estimation.

They (like Bristol Palin) are just a stone's throw away from being has-been's, after all.

The fall-out yesterday did play-out to my advantage, though.

Indeed!

The hits zoomed into the stratrosphere as word-of-mouth spread that Bristol had been mistakenly referred to as "Crystal" in the scandalous post on "The Tattler" and elsewhere on the Internet.

What an insult to the little tart, eh?

I can live with that!

On the other hand - I never claimed to be perfect - for that matter.

If I was, I'd be on the "other side", free from the shackles that currently bind me to this mortal coil!

The truth will set 'ya free!

You betcha.

http://www.thetattler.biz




The Face only a mother could love!

Dancing with Stars...Bristol Palin scandal! Fans irate over ballot-stuffing!

 

In recent weeks, in spite of less-than-stellar dance routines, Bristol Palin has managed to finesse her way to the top of the "Dancing with the Stars" hopeful heap much to the chagrin of  hateful detractors sharpening their daggers on the sidelines.

What accounts for this remarkable phenomenon?

Tea Party Republicans have allegedly hurt the integrity of the ballot-box at the ABC website - by casting excessive double (and maybe triple votes) on her behalf - according to angry viewers who are livid at the prospect of the tarted-up little tramp winning the coveted glitter ball.

Indeed!

On a couple of occasions when I tuned in to catch the top-rated glitzy entertainment bill-of-fare - I couldn't help but notice that the plump homely-looking contestant - with no star quality to speak of - was a mediocre dancer at best!.

Is dirty politics at the crux of it?

There outta be a law.

News at 11!

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Bristol & Levi in happier days!

AFI Fest...whimpers to a close! Rinky-dink film par-tay a joke!

At the end of last week, the AFI's circuit offering, limped to a sorry close in Los Angeles!

What was the general consensus of film-goers - who attended the much-anticipated red carpet previews - in the end scenario?

The annual oft-ballyhooed event lacked - oomphf! - in the final analysis.

And, it was in large part due to the hit-and-miss attitude of the organizers, who failed to recognize that the medium of film  is capable of - not only entertaining - but, uplifting the human spirit, as well.

In a nutshell, the AFI Fest staff didn't know "snuff" about the Hollywood film industry, its in's-and-out's, who the players were, or how to put on a quality show under the big top!

In fact, their idea of the Hollywood "Dream" factory was a nightmare, from the get-go!

For example - one piece of celluloid trash the AFI staff screened (which was conjured up by a demented first-time-out Danish filmmaker) - couldn't help but stir up a nasty controversy.

Post:  11/11/10

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/11/afi-festscreens-sick-debauched-danish.html

"Smut masquerading as Art," was the way I put it - and, believe me - most who attended the preview of the sick flick wholeheartedly agreed!

Bob Gazzale - "doesn't know his a** from a hole in the ground" - some loudly lamented about the current disreputable President & CEO (as I rubbed my hands with glee on the sidelines).

The assessment was bang on, if 'ya ask me!

And, the Fest suffered miserably as a result, in the final analysis.

Of course, the program was plagued with bad omens, from the very start.

At one panel discussion (focusing on young up-and-coming rising superstars in the film industry today) - mics persistently sputtered beneath washed out film clips - in the midst of incompetent staffers who attempted to steer the derailed program back-on-track with little success.

Post:  11/06/10

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/11/la-times-actors-panelcarrie-mulligan.html

Actually, the fest's problems first festered up, when film buffs attempted to book tickets on the AFI web site which was ill-equipped to handle ticket reservations for the ten-day event to be held at a handful of prestigious venues such as Manns Chinese, the Egyptian, and-so-forth-and-so-on.

I was personally taken aback when tickets I reserved for - "The Black Swan", "Love & Other Drugs", and "The King's Speech" - were not forthcoming.

In fact, the ticket reservations vanished into thin air.

What a fiasco!

In the end scenario, I ended up with four tickets to Circus Kids, in spite of the fact I just ordered one lone ticket for the early morning screening at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

And, there were other snafus to contend with, as well.

For instance, I was issued double the tickets I requested for Mon Oncle, Hour of the Wolf, Amigo, an Industry Panel Discussion featuring up-and-coming stars (aforementioned), a Sony Seminar on 3D filmmaking, etc. etc.

Whew!

Talk about a rinky-dink outfit, eh?

Film buffs who turned up later at the box office in person to sort out the snafus - like moi! - wondered aloud where the celebrated guest Artistic Director - David Lynch - was in their hour of need.

Certainly not at the helm, that's for sure!

Judging by the AFI promos that sputtered to life at a handful of screenings - then, off again - he was obviously off on a drunk somewhere!

Post: 11/06/10

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/11/david-lynchaudiences-laugh-washed-up.html


Next year I'll pass, thank you very much, Mr. Gazale!

http://www.thetattler.biz/

Mann's Chinese Theatre an AFI venue in 2010

Rite Aid Pharmacy...false advertising & deceptive business practices! Consumer Alert...

Well, it looks like a good deal, at first.

2 Boxes of Special K cereal (12 oz) for $4.00!

However, consumers are taken aback when they trot up to the cashier to pay for the purchase, and discover that the cereal is actually 2 boxes for $5.00.

What gives?
For starters, the customer must sign up for a "Wellness" card to be eligible for a discount price.

After-the-fact, though, Rite Aid Pharmacy still fails to cough up the advertised price once the scammed consumer has affixed their John Henry to the application (and their personal data - home address and telephone - have been summarily inputted into the giant retailer's computer banks).

For example, when the cash register rang up the wellness member's sale, the cereal was priced at $2.59 per box.

"If you bought two boxes, it would have been $5.00," a customer was rudely informed in front of a throng of bemused onlookers in a line that snaked precariously down one aisle.

So, how did Rite Aid arrive at the advertised (posted) price of 2 boxes for $4.00?

"If you buy two at $5.00, you get a coupon for $1.00 towards the next purchase," the clerk snarled, with a smirk on her face.

Gotcha!

Rite Aid is not only engaging in deceptive business practices, but guilty of false advertising - and quite possibly - fraud!

I trust that the Department of Consumer Affairs will swoop down and impose appropriate fines and penalties to deter this kind of dishonest (fraudulent) conduct in the future.

Consumer beware!

http://www.thetattler.biz





*Fraudulent promotion launched at 7th & Hope Street outlet
  (Los Angeles)

Burlesque...angry mob storms into night! LA Weekly screening a fiasco!

Earlier this evening a posse of Cher fans were literally seeing red - when they were turned away from a Grove Theatre screening of her latest flick "Burlesque" - in spite of the fact they held precious invites in their greasy little palms!

Obviously - LA WEEKLY (a sponsor of the highly-publicized event) overbooked the ballyhooed sneak preview - in a concerted effort to ensure that all the plush seats were filled (if only to save face to industry execs at-large who have been predicting doom-and-gloom from the early development phase).

The guests (in the 18-to-30 demographic age-range) waited patiently for almost two hours - in a convoluted line that zig-zagged this way 'n that in a ridiculous fashion about the dismally-small lobby - before a rude insulting usher suddenly appeared from nowhere and shooed them away from the entrance to the screening room.

"The theatre is seated to capacity," he snapped at the startled filmgoers, without any explanation for the long wait, or even ounce of empathy or compassion for their plight.

Fans of the two lead stars (Cher and Christine Aguilera) were ready to burn their CDs - just betcha - in the horrendous aftermath that followed.

According to insider buzz, the bloated paltry offering, is about to be dubbed a gigantic commercial flop.

Uh-huh!

Cynics are joking that this ceremonial turkey is arriving just in time for the critics to carve it up into itsy-bitsy little pieces for the upcoming thanksgiving holiday next week.

Soon, it will be set adrift down the river, to DVD hell (or late-night boob-tube oblivion, whichever comes first), thank God!

Cher, heap-loads of botex injections won't be able to mask this disaster.

Amen!

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Bump & Grind Disaster flick!

Russell Crowe...The Next Three days a hit! Intense action thriller!

It was a toss up between  attending a Los Angeles Westside screening of "The Kids are Alright" at the Landmark Theatre (where Annette Bening was slated to appear at a much-anticipated Q &A Session afterward) or take in a sneak preview of Russell Crowe's newest feature flick "The Next Three Days".

The action-thriller starring Crowe was not only the most popular choice - but, obviously - the hottest ticket in town last night.

In fact, a raucous crowd of ecstatic fans braved a nasty night chill, to stand in line in hopes of securing a coveted seat (with no guarantee they'd be ushered inside or have the opportunity to drink up the mesmorizing - sometimes gritty - images about to splash across the wide screen).

Meanwhile, inside - the event (sponsored by KROQ rock and hosted by AMC Theatres) was packed to the rafters an hour before the feature was slated to commence.

And, the security was tight!

For starters, a posse of security guards - out-fitted in ubiquitous impeccably-tailored black suits - frisked the startled guests for cell phones - to ensure that no unauthorized clips would slip out onto the Internet before the auspicious premiere date.

In sum - "The Next Three Days" - is a taut action-thriller which starts off innocently enough.

Shortly after the audience is introduced to the main characters, the plot jolts to life, in a realistic believable fashion (much to its credit).

Suddenly, Crowe - who portrays a community college teacher - is plunged into a real-life drama when his wife is unexpectedly charged and convicted with murdering her boss.

After the legal process is exhausted, Crowe's character is forced to take the law into his own hands, with awesome results!

The big-budget studio offering is a film for the intelligent filmgoer, for sure.

But, manages to treat regular down-to-earth folks to a roller-coaster-rides of thrills and chills not soon to be forgotten by any discerning film buff.

Crowe is at the top of his game here in a role that not only challenges - but manages - to uplift and inspire.

Indeed!

When a common man is forced to fight the legal system - and risk all against the odds - the audience (no matter how moralistic or law-abiding) is inclined to root from below the flood-lights and egg him on to victory come-hell-or-high-water!

More popcorn, please!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Frank Zappa...The Torture Never Stops! DVD release!

Way back in my hippie daze, I tripped the-magical-fantastic to the remarkable musical strains of Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and Jeff Beck.

In fact - I vividly recall scaling the walls of a downtown concert hall in Toronto (alongside two-dozen-or-so other delirious yahoos) way back in the heady sixties - in a bold-faced attempt to crash a sold-out concert for Zep that was the hottest psychedelic ticket of the day!

SOL!

Those roadies were a posse of tough dedicated dudes to get by, eh?

Groupies can attest to that fact.

Just ask Cherry Vanilla, dudes!

Meanwhile, heads in San Francisco - and elsewhere in communes around the country - were grooving on the unique sounds (and zany antics) of legendary Frank Zappa.

Now - my friends at Eagle Rock Entertainment have informed me - that they are releasing a DVD this week featuring Zappa's celebrated Halloween concerts which were the rage of the day (held at the infamous Palladium in 1981).

"The Torture Never Stops” was created in its entirety by the mad musical man - Zappa himself - from an original concert production which were live! and intended for broadcast as 1 of 3 Television Specials.

"You Are What You Is" and "Dumb All Over" - the two other specials in the series - actually aired previously and are shorter in length that "Torture".

Halloween was Frank Zappa’s favorite holiday, and New York was the site of Frank Zappa Halloween concerts for years, as die-hard fans will fondly recall (in spite of drug-induced stupors that may have enhanced them).

In fact, all Zappa shows were unique experiences featuring the legendary musician on guitar and baton, as he led his band on wild flights of improvisation throughout remarkable unforgettable performances on stage.

“The Torture Never Stops” DVD Collection (just released) now cements Zappa’s reputation as one of the most innovative and challenging composers and performers of the 20th century.

Line-up

Frank Zappa (guitar, vocal); Ray White (vocal, guitar); Tommy Mars (keyboards, vocal); Scott Thunes (bass, vocal); Chad Wackerman (drums); Ed Mann (percussion, vocal); Bobby Martin (keyboard, sax, vocal), Steve Vai (guitar, vocal)

TRACKLISTING

1) Black Napkins; (2) Montana; (3) Easy Meat; (4) Beauty Knows No Pain; (5) Charlie’s Enormous Mouth; (6) Fine Girl; (7) Teen-Age Wind; (8) Harder Than Your Husband; (9) Bamboozled By Love; 910) We’re Turning Again; (11) Alien Orifice; (12) Flakes; (13) Broken Hearts Are For Assholes; (14) You Are What You Is; (15) Mudd Club; (16) The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing; (17) Dumb All Over; (18) Heavenly Bank Account; (19) Suicide Chump; (20) Jumbo Go Away; (21) Stevie’s Spanking; (22) The Torture Never Stops; (23) Strictly Genteel; (24) The Illinois Enema Bandit.

Additional performances & Bonuses

*Teen-Age Prostitute (live)
*City Of Tiny Lites (live)
*You Are What You Is
*Discography
*DVDography
*Liner Notes
*Photo Gallery

Enjoy, eh?





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Nevada Highway Patrol...Captain Karen M. Lorenzo cover-up & conspiracy! Rogue cops Violate motorist rights!

A few weeks ago, I reported on the abusive conduct of a Nevada State Trooper by the name of Del Padre (Badge No. 691), who illegally harassed a motorist under the color of authority.

Post:  07/13/10

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/07/chief-tony-almaraznevada-highway-patrol.html

After filing a complaint on behalf of the victim, I was quite annoyed to receive a response back from Captain Karen M. Lorenzo (at the Nevada Highway Patrol), who clearly chose to sweep the issues under the rug after-the-fact in a deceitful effort to protect her fellow officers from recrimination.

For example, in her terse response by U.S. Mail, Captain Lorenzo asserted as follows:

"An investigation into your complaints regarding Trooper DelPadre and Sergeant Haycox, employees of the Nevada Highway Patrol, has been completed."

"Although personnel rules prohibit me from discussing our findings and/or information about our employees, I can assure you that this matter was properly investigated and addressed. Furthermore, I can assure you that any sustained allegations of misconduct will be addressed administratively for appropriate corrective action."

Bullsh**!

If you read between the lines, it is quite evident that Captain Lorenzo is just as corrupt as the officers in question, if not moreso!

On its face the communication confirms how reluctant Law Enforcement Officers (and the powers-that-be in uniform) are - to not only take disciplinary action - but reveal to the public what penalty rogue cops will suffer for engaging in conduct that is both abusive to motorists but also in direction violation of their overall rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Shame!

Ms. Lorenzo should be strung up by the ti**ies and given a thousand lashes!

It is because of officers like Lorenzo, that a mockery is made of Law Enforcement, in the final analysis.

There will be rebellion in the streets if action is not taken against corrupt cops like these in Nevada!

Amen.

http://www.thetattler.biz/

Rogue Cop Chief Tony Almaraz!

Ronni Chasen...murder stuns Hollywood power-players!

Shortly before she was murdered the other evening in Beverly Hills - gangland-style - Ronni Chasen posted a "to do" list of chores to carry out the next day at her upscale PR office just a heartbeat away from the site of the ghastly slaying.

And, earlier that evening - the charismatic publicist mingled with the power elite (at a chi-chi after-party for the feature film "Burlesque" starring Cher) - seemingly without a care in the world.

According to industry-insiders, the sixty-four-year-old blond - familiar and well-known in show-biz circles - was well-liked, too.

But, for some inexplicable reason, an assassin plugged her body with half-a-dozen-or-so bullets at approximately 12:28 a.m. on Whittier Drive on a quiet tree-lined drive the other evening.

A neighbour who heard the shots - and glanced out the window a few seconds later - reported that the victim was alone in the car and that no one was spied fleeing from the scene.

Which begs the question.

Was it a spontaneous killing triggered by road rage, perhaps?

Or, was it a planned attack, carried out with expert precision by an unknown assailant?

Ms. Chasen started her professional career as an actress on a soap opera, and over the years, ended up landing a post as a top publicist at MGM Studios.

A seasoned pro in the publicity end of the business, Chasen was considered a top dog, when it came to garnering attention (and much-needed publicity) for a film project.

In recent years, the once-married high-profile Hollywood publicist, worked on successful campaigns for celebrated flicks such as the Oscar-winner "Hurt Locker".

Randall Wallace, the director of "Secretariat" (a current box-office hit), confided to a reporter that he was slated to meet with Ms. Chasen yesterday afternoon to launch an Oscar campaign for that sure-fire contender.

For the most part - friends and business associates recalled that Chasen was a likable individual - and a real down-to-earth charmer.

Meanwhile, one producer - Irwin Winkler - fessed up in an interview with a daily just yesterday, that Chasen tended to be fiercely protective and overly-devoted to her clients.

Apparently, Chasen screamed at the Foreign Press Association (Golden Globe Awards), when they passed over his project "De-Lovely".

Maybe there was an enemy or two lurking in the shadows?

News at 11!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Justin Bieber...Acoustic tune "Pray" splashes on Internet!

Justin Bieber's much-ballyhooed effort - "My World's Acoustic" - has hit the web two weeks before the disc was due to be released on November 26th.

To the delight of mop-topped Bieber fans!

"Pray" uses a string section, synthesizers and congas to get the juices flowing!"

The tune is also rife with heartfelt thoughts.

Bieber croons:

I know there's sunshine beyond that rain
I know there's good times beyond that pain
Heaven, tell me I can make a change

Bieber fans - anxious to snap up publicity stills - may be thrilled to hear that the pop Icon has launched a new web site where photographs by Robert Caplin (featuring Bieber) will be posted.

http://www.bieberpix.com/

Caplin was one of the artists who worked on Bieber's recently published memoir:

"First Step 2 Forever: My Story"

"Robert Caplin is gonna be posting never before seen pics every week to help others," Bieber tweeted the end of last week.

Proceeds from sales of prints sold on the site will be donated to an unnamed charity.
Just betcha, they'll be snapped up in no-time-flat!

http://www.thetattler.biz

Prince William...pops question to Kate! My prediction true...

 

So, it looks like the handsome Prince - and his fair lady - will gallop into the Sunset next year (after all).

A few weeks ago, amidst a lot of hoopla, I penned a post in which I predicted that Lady Diana's oldest son (heir to the English Throne) was ready to trot down the aisle to say "I do".

The Royals have announced that the pretty couple will exchange vows in the spring or summer of 2011.

Post:  05/17/10

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2010/05/prince-williamwedding-bells-ahead.html

The Prince - smartly-attired in a chic dress suit with his fiancee on his arm - strolled out onto the world stage earlier this afternoon as flashbulbs of the omnipresent paparazzi snapped away furiously in a bold-faced effort to capture the auspicious occasion on celluloid!

Insiders are speculating that this is the real deal, too.

"He gifted Ms. Middleton with Lady Diana's engagement ring, so what does that tell you," one Royal-watcher gushed from a perch on the sidelines.

Prince Charles was heard to quip ecstatically in the wings:

"It's about time. They've been practicing for the past eight years!"

Congrats, Willie

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