Elton John Gossip
Elton John played Barcelona last night. Looks like it was an energetic performance. Never knew the Queen was so flexible. We are sitting in the ferry line right now and I’m tempted to get out of the car and try this on the hood. I have to know if I can pull the same move. Jacek keeps telling me I’m too uncoordinated. Full Story
Elton opened the show and yes… that was Poison at the Tony Awards. POISON! Last night’s Tonys were all about the Queens. The Queens are holding up beautifully. Was really, really hoping for a Dolly/Liza/Elton photo opportunity but unfortunately, not even the Secret Service could make that sh-t happen. Full Story
At the GQ Men of the Year Awards last night in London, Lily Allen was overdressed and overdrunk, arriving in an inexplicably over the top massive gown and getting progressively more licked as the evening wore on, so drunk she dared to disrespect Elton John on stage. They appeared together, with Lily attached to a bottle of champagne. Full Story
Bitterly disappointing his fans when he hooked up with Jessica Simpson and literally pissed all over her, the man behind limp dick pseudo-sensitive songs like Wonderland and Daughters decided to tap the emptiest blonde in Hollywood, disillusioning supporters and supposedly taking a hit in ticket sales. Full Story
Me too! Anna Wintour certainly has her favourites and Winona Ryder has long been one of them. Also helps that Winona is also a favourite of Marc Jacobs which explains the dress on the cover and her devotion, even before he was “Marc Jacobs”, to his designs. After several tough years, it appears Nonie is one her way back. Full Story
Kev Paves has returned, and just behind him, so has Jessica Simpson’s tranny. Banished under the classier eye of Harley Pasternak, The Tranny has been resurrected by her tacky ass stylist – both in Miami to celebrate the launch of her new swimwear line. As you can see, Ken brings out the cheap. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
I’ve lived a deprived life, I think. Because up til yesterday I’d never ever peered inside a Hooters. But it’s summertime in Toronto and Hooters on John Street is open to the sidewalk so for the first time, I saw for myself the Orange Shorts. Amazing. Must dine there today.
It’s Friday – the LA Galaxy will “present” David Beckham at what they call a “low key” ceremony this afternoon. Something like 400 journalists expected, not known if Victoria and the boys will show but it’s not like her to pass up an occasion, non?
Finally the weekend! Enjoy!
Yours in gossip,
Lainey
PS. This is for Vee: the evil C can kiss my Chinese ass. Stay positive… am thinking of you.
As my colleague Deano said earlier: too easy. Check out John Travolta chatting up John Waters last night following the Hairspray premiere. It’s all in the wrist, you know? No but seriously...isn"t Revolting rockin" the great hair? Those plugs totally worked! Full Story
As mentioned last week, TIFF this year is boasting a killer lineup with Cate and Clive and Colin and Gosling already confirmed to show their latest prestige projects. More confirmations just in, more super A List names will be touching down in Toronto in September. Full Story
Once upon a time, they said Britney would take her crown. And I agreed. Now upon a time, no one who can live up to the legacy. Not yet. Perhaps not ever. Which is why she is Madonna. Other observations: did you love Keith Urban’s set with Alicia Keys? Loved. Without Granny Freeze, perhaps there is something there. Full Story
Galliano for Dior Haute Couture Fall Winter 07/08 – always over the top, always exquisite, always completely impractical…but it’s couture, right? Why be sensible if you can afford a 50 thousand dollar dress? This year however marked the House of Dior’s 60th anniversary and on the heels of the sudden death of Galliano’s stalwart best friend Steven Robinson, anticipation for the show was particularly heightened with many wondering if John could possibly pull it off without his right hand. Full Story
Kiki at Elton John’s Annual White Tie & Tiara Ball on Thursday. LOVE her tiara interpretation, don’t you? Instead of the wedding crown Liz Hurley insists on overplaying year after year, here’s my Kiki making it her own. Bless her for never being safe. Kirsten has been in London for several weeks shooting How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, Toby Young’s uncomfortably hilarious account of his time at Vanity Fair – unparalleled assery that he managed to turn into a book and a stage production. Full Story
Who hasn’t she been linked to? New rumours buzzing from the NY Daily News, even though she and Josh Hartnett are said to be hot and heavy, Penelope met John Mayer the other day and he apparently wants to pee on it. She doesn’t seem like the type to take it, non? Of course if you believe the rabid rumour mongering – she did after all spend 2 years with the Gay Midget Dwarf – the allegedly bearding Pene especially wouldn’t take it from a dude, which all just adds to her enigmatic romantic status. Full Story
New Travolta interview with The Toronto Star to promote Hairspray, predicted to be one of the top earners at the box office earners this summer. Really??? Call me Cruise and maybe I just hang with the wrong people because no one I know is going to see Hairspray. Are you going to see Hairspray? Will you pay to see John revel in being a woman? From the sounds of it, he really did revel in it. Full Story
Said it time and again – the reason Johnny Depp is not on the Freebie Five is because Johnny Depp is a Lifetime. More than just one night of raucous rockin’ of your headboard, with Johnny, why and how would you say goodbye? Check it out - a clip from Julia of Johnny promoting Pirates in the Land of Hello Kitty, with Junior Hello Kitties, at once absurd and yet adorable, Johnny the guest of honour attending a children’s performance meticulously choreographed and rehearsed on his behalf. Full Story
Most insightful interview ever: John Travolta in the latest issue of Parade talking family life, Church life, and drag life. Is amazing! And intriguing too… Consider this – John says that in order to thwart the pappies and establish a normalcy around their family life without sacrificing privacy he, Kelly, and the kids sleep during the day and stay up half the night. Full Story
After a slump last year, Stephen Huvane has come out swinging. Brilliant, brilliant manoeuvres of late and a formidable sparring partner for the Pitts – matching them move for move so far after getting his ass handed to him last year. Love it. Last week we were teased – Jennifer Aniston spotted with a new dude, reported by People. Full Story
“These are incredible people of our time, involved in this effort to make Africa better, to get Africa self-sufficient, and to try to get rid of aids on the continent." Shot by Annie Leibovitz on 20 different covers – 21 major names posing for Africa like a “visual chain letter” promoting awareness and discussion about the future of Africa. Full Story
Am embarrassed. Call me Cruise but have to be honest… since his haircut, John Mayer has been crossing the Hot/Not Spectrum, gliding from Nasty Pasty to Surprisingly Sexy. Am I off my tree? Is it clever photography? Have a look – promo shots of a much prettier John…not enough to quiver but certainly enough to stare. Full Story
She’s brave, she’s courageous, she is existing and thriving in Hollywood while refusing to fit herself into the Thin Box. Mandy Moore deserves our love, non? Not really down with the dress, the dress is made of Prom. But am totally down with how she wears it, full on curvaceous and full on sexy. Full Story
