By Elle Gillard
We all know her hit songs - ‘Just Dance’, ‘Pokerface’, ‘Eh Eh’ - but many of us are still wondering just who is Lady Gaga and where did she come from? In a recent interview with News of the World newspaper in the UK the singer opened up revealing her stripper past.
“I was working in strip clubs when I was 18.” The singer revealed to the magazine.
“Girls from my background weren’t meant to turn into someone like me. I come from a wealthy Italian family, went to a good school. You’re meant to live with Mom and Dad until they die."
"I went against all I was brought up to be; I moved out of home, wouldn’t take any help from my parents (her internet entrepreneur dad and his business partner wife) and supported myself with waitressing jobs and stripping.”
It seems that - as expected - Gaga’s parents were also surprised by the drastic change that the young girl’s life had taken, with the Lady commenting on her father’s reaction saying:
"He couldn't look at me for a few months, I was in leather thongs, so it was hard for him — he just didn't understand."
“I have a strong sense of my own sexuality. I love the naked human body and I have huge body confidence.”
From there, Gaga went on to writing songs for such superstars as Britney Spears and the ‘Pussycat Dolls’ before deciding that it was her time to stand in the limelight – transforming herself from a brunette with braces to the bleach blonde sex symbol we know her as today.
Who would of guessed however, the megastar the stripper would become so quickly.
The Lady commented on her fame saying: ”Some people are just born stars. You either have it or you haven’t, and I was definitely born one. Even as a kid I always had eyes on me, like bees on honey. I was always outrageous and I was always very smart.”
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By Elle Gillard
Weight criticisms and diets come with the job when you’re a model, but Supermodel Heidi Klum has fired back at recent claims that she doesn’t have the “figure” necessary for the catwalk, refusing to give in to their pressures, claiming she has never been the type of person to diet.
The 35-year-old mom of three was verbally attacked by German designer Wolfgang Joop last month for being apparently being "too heavy” to model. Despite this, Klum has come out in an interview with Brunte Magazine refusing to diet, claiming her husband and kids keep her plenty active.
"I was never a diet sort of person." The 35-year-old German Supermodel told ‘Brunte’, last week.
"My children are my best workout," Klum added with a twinkle in her eye, "and I am of course also busy with my husband."
The German stunner, now an Emmy award-nominated host of ‘Project Runway’ and ‘Germany's Next Top Model’, hit back at Joop’s claims saying:
“Everyone is entitled to their opinion.”
Despite Klum’s “whatever” attitude, many are rallying in her defense.
A spokesperson for Klum told the New York Post, "Wolfgang is obviously trying to revive his sagging career and get press for himself by riding Heidi's coattails."
Klum's Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn has also come forward in support of the model, blasting Joop's allegations as hurtful and absurd, telling the ‘New York Daily’:
"It's totally ridiculous! (Heidi) is a sensitive soul, and it's very troubling to her. If she's fat, other women should throw themselves off a train. I can wrap my hand around her bicep."
Earlier this week, Klum was also in the news after she wowed Los Angeles by handing out ‘Victoria’s Secret’ lingerie to customers on the streets.
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By Honey Gillard
Legendary US rocker Bruce Springsteen wowed an open-air crowd of 80,000 on the White House campaign's final stretch in Cleveland this past Sunday, with a rousing classic set at a campaign rally for Democrat Leader Barack Obama.
With his acoustic guitar and harmonica, Bruce Springsteen sang a playlist that included all his classics, such as “This Land Is Your Land” and “The Rising”.
Between songs, Springsteen urged the audience to vote Obama this Tuesday, declaring:
“I spent 35 years writing about America and its people, about what it mean to be an American. [The nation needs] someone with Senator Obama’s understanding, his temperedness, his deliberativeness, his maturity, his pragmatism, his toughness and his faith.”
“But most of all it needs us, it needs you and it needs me. And he’s going to need us because all a nation has that keeps it together is the social contract between its people.” Springsteen added.
Springsteen wrapped up the show with a performance of his classic tune ‘The Rising’, which left the crowd in tears. Since it’s initial release, the song has gone on to serve as a reminder of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and is played just before Obama takes to the stage at all of his rallies.
Springsteen further pursued his audience exclaiming:
"So I don't know about you, but I want my country back, I want my dream back, I want my America back.”
"Our social contract has been shredded. We're going to need all the angels we can get," he said, praising "Senator Obama's efforts to build a house big enough for all our dreams".
He said that it was time to join with Obama, "roll up our sleeves and come on up for the rising".
In reply to Springsteen, Obama came to the stage – accompanied by wife Michelle and daughters, Malia (10) and Sasha (7), to thank the rocker and pose for photos with Springsteen and his wife, songwriter Patti Scialfa.
“There are just a handful of people who enter into your lives through their music and tell the American people’s story, Bruce Springsteen is one of those people,” Obama said.
Borrowing a line from Springsteen, Obama added: “A rise is coming!”
Springsteen, and Obama, will be hoping that their Ohio gig portends a better outcome than befell the Democrats' 2004 nominee, John Kerry.
Obama is currently on a three-city campaign through Ohio, the state that ended Democrats’ presidential hopes back in 2004. Both Springsteen and Obama will be hoping for a better outcome in Ohio this time around following a get-out-the-vote benefit concert, held on behalf of Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry.
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By Honey Gillard
Hayden Panettiere no longer wants you to "save the cheerleader", instead she wants YOUR help to "save the whales".
Just one-year after the ‘Heroes’ star stirred up much trouble in Japan by partaking in various anti-whaling rallies and initiatives, the actress has got back on ‘anti-whaling’ boat, this time asking for you to also jump on board.
The 19-year-old star revealed in an online video: "As my one-year anniversary trip to Japan to save the whales nears, I have decided to go about things a little differently. This time around, I need everyone’s help."
The 'Heroes' star went further to explain that she hopes to collect 1,000,000 signatures for the 'Whaleman Foundation petition', which will help "to enforce the current global whaling moratorium.
Panettiere continued: "I am trying to gather 1,000,000 signatures on SocialVibe.com for the exclusive Whaleman Foundation petition. The goal is to stop all commercial whaling and lethal scientific research whaling by Japan, Norway, Iceland, and to enforce the current global whaling moratorium. This petition will be taken to the June 2009 meeting of The International Whaling Commission, where the petition will be personally delivered by me!"
“Please take 2 minutes of your day to go to SocialVibe.com, sign up, pick Whaleman Foundation as your cause, and add SocialVibe to your MySpace, Facebook, blog, etc. While there please sign the Whaleman petition. That’s it. Please pass this video along to your family and friends. If we help each other out, we can do this! Thank you SO much!”
In addition this latest online initiative, Panettiere has also been working the States, spreading the ‘anti-whaling’ morale. Last weekend, the 19-year-old cruised down to D.C to form a giant whale with with hundreds of other supporters in front of the U.S. Capitol Building.
Check out her video below and be sure to head over to Social Vibe to sign the petition!
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By Honey Gillard
With the third installment of their major Disney 'High School Musical' franchise hitting theatres in the coming weeks, on-screen/off-screen cute couple Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron, seem to be paralleling relationship fame alike Hollywood's Angelina and Brad. Riding this wave, Hudgens has opened up on her on-screen/off-screen beau revealing her immediate attraction for him, as well as his kissing style and eating habits.
According to contactmusic.com, Vanessa Hudgens has revealed that her High School Musical co-star and boyfriend Zac Efron was so attractive, that she felt an instant chemistry with him.
“The second I met him I thought he was a really cool guy. It's hard not to have chemistry with someone who is quite attractive,” the star revealed.
The actress went on further to reveal that the two young stars always have each other, even when they are not together.
Hudgens further explained: “We’re both supportive of each other, but we're doing our own things, too. We have different projects we're working on."
In a further interview with talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres, Hudgens was asked the million dollar question concerning Zac:
“He’s a good kisser, I assume?”
Despite a sly attempt to avoid answering, the HSM star couldn't stay mum any longer when DeGeneres further prompted:
“Well, you’ve got to say yes!”
“OK, yes, fine,” Hudgens finally revealed - smiling.
During her appearance on the 'Ellen DeGeneres Show', Hudgens also progressed to revealing Efron’s affinity for a certain raw food – eggs.
“What does he like for breakfast? Is he a cereal guy?” DeGeneres asked.
“More of an eggs kind of guy,” Hudgens said. “If he’s feeling lazy, he just drinks them.”
DeGeneres questioned if drinking raw eggs was safe.
“Not most of the time, but every now and then,” Hudgens added.
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By Honey Gillard
WITH the exception of lead singer, Nicole Scherzinger, the members of hit girl group ‘The Pussycat Dolls’ have admitted that they struggle to meet men as they are constantly intimidated by the group's fame and image as headstrong women.
4 of the 5 dolls do not presently have a boyfriend, and according to single doll Kimberley Wyatt this is because men see them as “very intimidating”.
"A lot of men find us very intimidating. We're strong, independent women and maybe that puts some guys off.” The singer explained.
Speaking on behalf of the 4 single dolls, Wyatt revealed that when it comes to finding men, it’s hard for the dolls - especially with their heavy recording and tour schedules.
"Men are a lot harder to find than I bargained for. To any guys there reading - what’s wrong with you?” the Daily Star quoted her as saying.
"I'm thinking of demanding a new addition in our schedule - two hours a week for socialising until I find a man," she added.
Nicole Scherzinger, the only non-single member of the band, is currently dating F1 star Lewis Hamilton. The singer seems to be making up for her group’s lack of luck in lover after recently revealing that she and Hamilton are house-hunting and will soon be moving in together.
The 30-year-old confirmed rumours saying: "We'll be moving in together soon. We're deciding whether to buy in the UK or the States. I love English accents, Lewis's in particular."
The singer added that there are no wedding plans as yet.
In other Doll related news, ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has shut down the many internet rumours stating that she is planning on joining the popular girl group.
Beckham officially confirmed the falseness of rumours that she was putting on the ‘Pussycat Doll’ suit, when she told Extra at the New York launch of her and David's new fragrance 'Signature': "It's a load of s***."
Beckham added that this was nothing against the group, as she personally “loved” and “respected” all the girls, but rather because though she’d had her fun in a girl group in the past, but she does not wish the experience again.
She clarified: "I love the Pussycat Dolls and I have a lot of respect for them and they're great, but I was in a group and it was fun but not any more."
'The Pussycat Dolls' next single is set to be 'I Hate This Part'. Watch below for a behind-the-scenes peek at the song's videoclip.
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By Honey Gillard
ACTRESS Sienna Miller has decided to take ignore paparazzi and the many rumours surrounding her love life, in favour of concentrating on her film career.
Over the course of the year, there has been pandemonium in the tabloids concerning Miller and her private life. Earlier this year, Miller hit the headlines with the exposure of her affair with still-married actor Balthazar Getty and more recently, the star received a damages payment from a British tabloid following an out-of-court settlement over a photo she claimed violated her privacy.
In spite of the public headlines, Sienna insists she's brushing it all aside to concentrate on her acting.
She says, "I spent five months on G.I. Joe and I'm covered in bruises and scars, but more opportunities are opening up. I was scared of being in a big-budget, $200 million film, but actually it was fun.
"So everything is busy at the moment, and fortunately I seem to have limitless amounts of energy. I don't know how I do it, but I can just keep going."
And it seems Hollywood is noticing the star’s focus, with 2 highly-acclaimed rumoured roles coming up soon.
Firstly, Miller is set to team up with ex Jude Law and ‘Iron Man’ Robert Downey Jr. for a new Sherlock Holmes project created by Guy Ritchie.
Published reports suggest that Law is set to play Dr. Watson whilst Robert Downey, Jr. will feature centre-stage in the lead role of Sherlock Holmes. As for Miller’s role in the film, no exact title has yet been confirmed.
Filming will is set to start next month on the film, with a 2010 cinema release date set.
Miller is also set to star in an upcoming Ridley Scott ‘Robin Hood’ project. The film will also feature the likes of ‘Gladiator’ success Russell Crowe and ‘Into The Wild’ actor William Hurt.
According to IMDB.com, the film entitled "Nottingham" ' is set around ‘a love triangle, which forms between the legendary do-gooder Robin Hood (Crowe), his Maid Marian (Miller) and the archer's arch nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham’.
Shooting of the film was originally set for the coming weeks, however production had been delayed as the chosen location looked too barren for the famous Sherwood Forest. With this, production has been held off till Spring 2009, when leaves return green once again.
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