Tuesday 10 January 2012

Still showing the strain: Demi Moore fails to conceal her gaunt frame

By Daily Mail Reporter


She filed for divorce from her husband in November but it seems that Demi Moore is still showing the strains of the split from Ashton Kutcher.

The actress appeared gaunt as she was seen running errands in Hollywood on Saturday afternoon.

Despite covering up in jeans, a shirt and a cardigan, the 49-year-old actress failed to conceal her thin frame and her clothes hung loose on her frail figure.

Over the past few months Demi's weight has plummeted in the wake of news Ashton cheated on with a 22-year-old names Sara Leal.

Mystery: Actress Demi Moore walks to her car on Saturday after being dropped off in a parking lot in Los Angeles, California by a unidentified young man

The strain seems to have had an impact on Demi's figure, as her slim frame has become increasingly thinner over the past couple of months.

The actress opened up about her self-esteem with US Harper's Bazaar.

In the February issue of the magazine Demi revealed she originally feared being abandoned but said her biggest fear now is ‘not having the courage to reach her full potential’.

She explained: ‘There is no way to reach your fullest potential if you don’t really find the love of yourself.’


Moving on? A mystery man was seen dropped the mum-of-three at a parking lot in LA

Demi added: ‘What scares me is that I’m going to ultimately find out at the end of my life that I’m really not lovable, that I’m not worthy of being loved.

'That there’s something fundamentally wrong with me.’

As well as speaking out about her anxieties, Moore also opened up about her body image, which has been the subject of much speculation following her split from Kutcher.

The actress - who went through a gruelling fitness regime for her role in GI Jane - admitted to having a ‘love-hate relationship’ with her body but said she had a more positive view of it now compared to her feelings in the past.

She said: ‘I sit today in a place of greater acceptance of my body and that includes not just my weight but all of the things that come with your changing body as you as age to now experiencing my body as extremely thin.’

Demi added: ‘Thin in a way that I never imagined somebody would be saying to me, “You’re too thin, and you don’t look good.”

While Demi is still clearly suffering in the wake of her marriage split it appears she is moving on with a mystery man, according to US reports.

The 49-year-old mother-of-three was seen at a Hollywood parking lot and walked to her car after a young man dropped her off on Saturday.

The man's identity is not known but he was keen to make sure the actress made it to her car safely, looking out of the open door of his SUV as she walked away.

The pictures appeared on the US celebrity website, RadarOnline today.

For more than seven years Demi has been considered the flag bearer for older celebrity women who have younger partners.

The Ghost actress is 16 years older than her estranged husband who is 33.



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What a difference a few hours makes! Rachel Hunter lets her hair down... literally at pre-Golden Globes party

By Alanah Eriksen


Was it too tight? Rachel Hunter arrived at a pre-Golden Globes party looking prim and proper, before letting her hair down


It's not uncommon for celebrities to change clothes as they hop from one party to another, but it's not often they take out their perfectly groomed hair.

Rachel Hunter was spotted with a slicked back 'do when she posed on the red carpet at a pre-Golden Globes party.

But she quickly let down her blonde locks as she partied with the stars.

Playing it safe: Rachel did not appear to be drinking at the event, opting to drive home instead

The 42-year-old had clearly abandoned her prim and proper look as she left the Cecconi's restaurant in West Hollywood.

She continued to wear her off-the-shoulder black silk dress which she paired with a stunning blue necklace and black heels.

The New Zealand model-turned-actress and reality star added a large black coat to the ensemble as she stepped outside, and carried a small black clutch.

Star-studded: The party was held at Cecconi's restaurant in West Hollywood, and was attended by a number of stars, including Zoe Saldana

The mother-of-two, who was previously married to Rod Stewart didn't appear to be drinking, as she left the event driving her car.

The party was star-studded with actress Zoe Saldana, 90210 and Glee stars attending.

Zoe tweeted: 'Had a blast last night @Audi and #MartinKatz Golden Globe Kick-Off Party @Cecconi ‘s. Awards season has official begun! -ZS.'

The Golden Globes will be held on Sunday with comedian Ricky Gervais hosting the event.


Coming through: She continued to wear her off-the-shoulder black silk dress, throwing a coat over the top as she stepped outside



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Some like it hot: Jessica-Jane Clement adds a touch of glamour to Margin Call premiere

By Andrea Magrath


Some like it hot: Jessica-Jane Clement heated up the red carpet at the London premiere of Margin Call at the Vue West End


Fans at the Vue West End in London last night may have been hoping for a glimpse of Demi Moore at the Margin Call premiere.

But they had to make do with some more home-grown talent for a touch of glamour, with I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Jessica-Jane Clement turning up instead.

The 26-year-old heated tings up on the red carpet in a tantalising scarlet dress.


Jessica-Jane put her famous figure on show in the GorgeousCouture.com 'Alexis' dress with cut-out panels that flashed extra inches of skin.

The Real Hustle star debuted a new auburn hair colour, after weeks in the Australian jungle last year with her raven locks.

She added a hot pink clutch bag and silver heels to the outfit.

Revealing: The I'm A Celebrity star debuted a new red hair colour and her latest tattoo on her leg

Miss Clement, engaged to hairdresser Lee Stafford, proudly showed off her latest tattoo, which she acquired in December.

The lucky cat design , on her right calf, is called 'maneki neko' in Japanese and it literally means 'beckoning cat.'

Originally they were a symbol of luck for businesses that used to have them on their storefronts beckoning customers and advertising their shop.

Glamour: Bianca Gascoigne also attended, wearing a leopard-print wrap dress

The cat on Jessica-Jane's leg is holding a gold coin which is usually worth ten million ryou.

Also contributing to the glamour stakes was 25-year-old Bianca Gascoigne, who wore a leopard-print wrap dress with red platform heels.

While Demi Moore failed to show up, other stars were on hand to promote Margin Call to UK audiences.

Suave: One of the film's stars, Paul Bettany, walked the red carpet solo without wife Jennifer Connelly

Paul Bettany walked the red carpet solo without wife Jennifer Connelly.

The actor looked suave in a black suit and tweed blazer with a neck tie and blue-tinted glasses.

Jeremy Irons was accompanied by his wife Sinéad Cusack.

Boys club: With Demi Moore a no show, it was up to the men including Bettany and Jeremy Irons (with wife Sinéad Cusack) to promote the film

Bettany, Moore and Irons star in the drama-thriller alongside Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto, Simon Baker and Stanley Tucci.

It follows the first 24 hours of the 2008 financial crisis inside a Wall Street investment bank.

The film opens in the UK on January 13 and in US cinemas on January 25.


Wall Street: Demi Moore and Simon Baker are among the stars in the thriller about the first 24 hours of the 2008 financial crisis in an investment bank




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Kelly Clarkson's bandage dress works overtime... to control her ample curves

By Daily Mail Reporter


Curves ahead: Kelly Clarkson performs at the Sony press event in Las Vegas in a clingy bandage dress


It has become a tried-and-tested trick for celebrities on the red carpet.

Last night, Kelly Clarkson poured her curves into a clingy bandage dress to perform at the Sony press event at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The singer, 29, wore the popular Herve Leger style that promises to hug curves in all the right places.

And the tight blue dress certainly worked hard to contain her curvaceous figure and give her a slimmer silhouette.


The bandage dress has become a staple for stars including Kate Winslet, Jennifer Lopez, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Kelly chose a royal blue sleeveless one, which retails for $1,350, to appear at the convention, where she belted out hits including Mr Know It All.

The Miss Independent singer has turned to the style before, most recently wearing a gold version to perform on X Factor USA in November.


Star attraction: Kelly belted out hits from her new album


Flirtatious: Clarkson was welcomed on stage by CEO and President of Sony Corp. Sir Howard Stringer

Favourite style: Kelly Clarkson wore a similar style to perform on The X Factor USA in November

Kelly looked like she was having a great time on stage, flirting with CEO and President of Sony Corp. Sir Howard Stringer as he introduced her onstage.

She was joined at the event by Justin Timberlake, Ryan Seacrest and Will Smith, who were all invited to introduce new products to the press.

Miss Clarkson has been on a promotional spree in recent weeks, performing on Saturday Night Live and at the Allstate FanFest in New Orleans.


Big pockets: The company also shelled out for Justin Timberlake to appear at the press conference


Celeb friendly: Will Smith and Ryan Seacrest were among the A-listers invited to introduce new products

Kelly's profile is on the rise again, as she confirmed that she will make a guest appearance on the next season of The Voice.

The singer will join her good friend and The Voice mentor Blake Shelton as part of his team.

The arrangement may have been made when the pair partied together over New Year's with Blake's wife Miranda Lambert, who is also scheduled to guest-mentor, and his co-star Adam Levine.




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That's one way to sell jewellery! Katie Holmes goes topless in sexy and sultry new campaign

By Sarah Bull


Sexy and sultry: Katie Holmes is seen going topless in a new campaign for jeweller H. Stern


She's become known for dressing down in recent months, usually going casual in loose jeans and tracksuit bottoms.

But now Katie Holmes has proved that when it comes to being sexy, she can still pull it out the bag.

The 33-year-old actress is seen going topless in a series of sexy and sultry new campaign for jeweller H. Stern.

Beach babe: In another shot, Katie writhes in the sand while modelling a sexy chain bracelet and earrings

Showcasing a pretty necklace, and not much else, Katie looks seductively into the camera as her long brown hair blows out around her.

In another shot, mother-of-one Katie is seen writhing around in the sand, advertising a pretty chain bracelet.

Katie is also seen displaying her stunning figure in a sexy black one-piece, going for the wet look with her hair slicked back to show off her model-like bone structure.

Slender: Katie also shows off her figure in a sexy black one piece as she models a series of earring designs

While the adverts, Katie's third campaign for H. Stern, are currently only running in Israel, they are set to hit America this autumn.

Katie, who is married to Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise, has been concentrating more on her modelling career after her latest acting offering in The Kennedys was panned by critics.

As well as her campaigns for H. Stern, Katie has also been modelling for Ann Taylor for their spring 2011 campaign.

Check out that bone structure! Katie's slicked back hair highlights her stunning bone structure

And in a recent interview, Katie said she is looking forward to a varied future.

She explained: 'I feel ready… for the next chapter of my life. I’m excited to begin a new phase; roles I might have been afraid to play before, places I want to travel with my daughter.

'I’d like to build the design business. But not too fast.'


Dressed down day: Katie was yesterday seen looking casual in a pair of leggings and grey top as she hit the gym in Beverly Hills



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'I hate the word diet... but I've lost a stone in a month!' Kerry Katona says post-festive detox has left her tipping scales at 9st 4lb

By Nadia Mendoza


New woman: Despite saying she hates the word 'diet', Kerry Katona has lost one stone in the last month


While most people have broken their New Year resolutions by January 2, Kerry Katona has embarked on a fitness regime to lose a stone in just one month.

Although she may have had a headstart by kicking off the detox before 2012, she has done an incredible job not to let the diet slip and said she gorged just twice over Christmas.

The mother-of-four revealed she gained an uncomfortable amount of weight during her summer stint on Celebrity Big Brother, continuing to gorge on bread and cheese after her time in the house.


Despite looking confident posing in a blue bikini and nude platform heels for Closer magazine, Kerry said she would still opt for a tummy tuck if she could afford it.

Although she has already been under the surgeon's knife for liposuction, a breast reduction and a breast lift, the former Dancing On Ice contestant is willing to have another go at a nip/tuck.

She said: 'After having four kids, I’m not confident about my belly. When Max was born in 2008, I was offered liposuction for a TV show - and I think I’d have it all if I could get it for free.

'In the past few weeks, my arms have become super toned. I feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger... but I still hate my stomach. If I could afford it, I’d have a tummy tuck.'

Weight loss success: Kerry was a stone heavier at the OK! Christmas party on November 29 last year

But Kerry should be rewarded for losing her excess bulge the healthy way with an intensive four-day session at GI Jane Boot Camp, where she shed an incredible 2lbs each day.

On her return home, she continued to work with her trainer Liam Lonergan which helped her drop from a size 10-12 and weight of 10st 4lb to a size 8–10 and around 9st 4lb.

She said: 'I pigged out on a massive Christmas dinner, but I was good for the rest of the day. Luckily, I’ve never liked mince pies or Christmas pud.

'My boyfriend [artist Steve Alce, 33] was there and everyone got on really well and then on New Year’s Day Danielle Brown [Mel B’s sister] came over and cooked up a delicious lunch.

'They’re the only two days I had off from my detox!'


CBB graduate: Kerry appeared on Big Brother's Bit On The Side and said she thinks Andrew Stone is vain

Friends reunited: Kerry and former winner Paddy Doherty caught up over champagne on the CBB spin-off show

The 31-year-old, whose weight has yo-yoed in the past and at her biggest was 12 stone, added: 'I was eating loads of bread and cheese – that’s why I put on weight.

'I’d gained a stone, but going to boot camp gave me the kick up the bum I needed!”

In 2009, Kerry shrunk to a tiny size 6-8 and weighed just 8st 5lb through over-exercising.

But her new petite frame was too unrealistic to manage and she gradually gained weight again.

This time, Kerry insists she can keep off the weight as her focus is to be healthy, not skinny.

She said: 'I was extremely thin because I was doing a lot of exercise. I kept it all off up until last August before I went into CBB.

'But the difference now is I’m exercising because it’s good for my brain, it makes me feel good.

'I don’t exercise because I want to be skinny, although the upside is you do look better.

'With Liam, I did lots of boxing and some really tough work with kettlebells, which are a killer!'

Kerry added: 'Being healthy is manageable as long as you’re in a routine. You need to eat little and often – but I don’t like the word diet.

'2011 was a massive turning point, personally and career-wise. I’m proud of the struggles I’ve overcome; hopefully I’ve helped men and women going through bankruptcy, divorce and all that!

'I’ve turned down doing another reality TV show and I feel like I’ve got my life back - and, more importantly, I’ve got my private life back.

'I’m out of bankruptcy, my divorce is finalised and I have custody of kids, what more could I ask for?'


source:dailymail

Monday 9 January 2012

Obama's Chief Of Staff Quits On Him After One Year

The Exodus From The Obama Administration Continues

Recently, President Barack Obama's body man, Reggie Love, quit to further his degree, leaving the Commander-in-Chief sad and moping in interviews. Today it was announced, his Chief-of-Staff, William Daley, has bailed on Obama as well. Daley is succeeded by White House Budget Director, Jacob Lew. These are but two of many departures from the Obama administration, which gives the impression something is wrong.

Barack Obama

To lose that many employees in such a short space of time indicates there is a problem with cohesion and integrity in his cabinet. What are these employees seeing that is scaring them off. A high turnover is not good. In the staffing industry, when someone goes through that many employees, it says they are difficult to work with and doing things they probably should not.

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