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Perez Hilton
OIA gossip columnist
Friday, October 10, 2008

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Mysterious Magician Donates Money to NO on H8te

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Ready for a funny guessing game? So, in the financial race to protect marriage equality and beef up the No On 8 campaign, celebrities have been pitching in left and right, answering a recent challenge to raise $500,000. Here's a rundown: -T. R. Knight threw down another $50,000, for a combined total of $100,000 - That matches Brad [...]

Ready for a funny guessing game?

So, in the financial race to protect marriage equality and beef up the No On 8 campaign, celebrities have been pitching in left and right, answering a recent challenge to raise $500,000.

Here's a rundown:

-T. R. Knight threw down another $50,000, for a combined total of $100,000

- That matches Brad Pitt's $100,000 contribution

-Along with donation twinsie Steven Spielberg

-Fall Out Boy's $50,000 is nothing to sneeze at

-#24 and #39 on Out's 2008 Power 50 list, Suze Orman and Jon Stryker (respectively), gave a combined $210,000 - 200,000 of that from Stryker, who is not even a Golden State resident!

-And duh, of course we pitched in financially as well!

-Along with $2500 from a "Neil Harris" of West Hollywood, who identifies himself as a "self-employed prestidigitator"

A what?

Vocabulary time!

A prestidigitator is someone who engages in a sleight-of-hand, often by juggling or utilizing other magic.

So who could that be?

We have our suspicions.

In Neil Patrick Harris' Out cover issue and accompanying interview, he says,

"I'm a magician at heart, so smoke and mirrors is great. The idea of smoke and mirrors tends to suggest suppression and the idea that you don't want people to know about who you really are, but as an actor you kind of do want people to not know who you really are. I think it was nice to have a bit of a smoke screen in a way."

Hmmm!

That's pretty cheeky NPH!!!

Have U donated yet???

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A Shining Beacon of Idiocy

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Last week, a reporter asked Tara Reid how things were going with her acting "career". Her response? Priceless!!!!! "I totally plan to go back into acting once the strike stops. The economy is so bad right now that people are afraid to put money back into acting. Even the shows that seem new, they really shot [...]

Last week, a reporter asked Tara Reid how things were going with her acting "career".

Her response?

Priceless!!!!!

"I totally plan to go back into acting once the strike stops. The economy is so bad right now that people are afraid to put money back into acting. Even the shows that seem new, they really shot six months ago. So when it's all back up again, I will go back into it. That's my heart."

Hello, dimwit!

The Writer's Strike that halted Hollywood work this year ended in February!

That's some 'heart' you have, Terror!

Looks like someone is COMPLETELY out of the Hollywood game.

We think we hear Australia calling, T!

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Angelina Squashes Rumors

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In an exclusive, new interview with Hello! magazine, Angelina Jolie firmly denies rumors that she is overwhelmed with the kiddies or that her relationship with Brad is in the pits. Angelic Angelina says that she and her family don't pay much attention to rumors, because their lives are full of rainbows and puppies and bake sales [...]

In an exclusive, new interview with Hello! magazine, Angelina Jolie firmly denies rumors that she is overwhelmed with the kiddies or that her relationship with Brad is in the pits.

Angelic Angelina says that she and her family don't pay much attention to rumors, because their lives are full of rainbows and puppies and bake sales and unicorns and lots and lots of money.

"We have fun, we have each other, and we have a lot of love in our life," says Jolly Jolie. "And anybody who has love in their life has something that is much more important than anything else" - even those nasty rumors.

And what about the 3-month-old twins? Angelina says, "They're good babies, and pretty much on schedule. They pretty much eat every three hours, so I've arranged breaks in my day around that." Of course Her Royal Perfection would have perfect, punctual children.

She talks about how she loves to watch the twins interact, and adds, "You reach a point where you almost think that to have one baby alone would be kind of lonely."

But Vivienne and Knox will never be lonely. "It's a big, loud, busy family," says Jolie, "They're all great travellers, too, and I think partly because there are so many of them, they're able to make themselves at home anywhere. They can just go into an empty room, take it over, and make it their home, which is a wonderful gift."

Or a nightmare.

Good to know because the family has recently been all over the world, most recently settling into Germany.

But with the excitement of the twins comes a touch of poignancy for Ange, as the twins are the first babies that her late mother will not be able to be grandmother to. Marcheline Bertrand died of cancer in January at only 56. Angelina remembers her fondly.

"She was an amazing mom and she shouldn't have passed away so young. She was partly French-Canadian, and she always loved France, so when I was deciding where to have the children, it was just a very comforting idea to do it in France, because I knew she would have loved it. That's a reason why we're all learning French, too, because she always wanted my children to speak the language. It's a beautiful language and a beautiful culture, and being in that part of the world always reminds me of her."

But she is quick to add that the children are all American citizens and proud to be so: "One of the best things about America is that we are a melting pot, a mix of many, many different races and nations. Yes, they have their own nationalities and are very proud of them, but that certainly doesn't diminish the fact that they're American. To me, that is what being American is."

Like all other parents, the family struggles to balance work, play, and the kids, saying that when they go out - which is no small affair - they find it easier to hang with other parents because other parents are "more respectful of our privacy than many people because they understand what it's like just to want to be with your kids. Parents are much kinder to us than some other members of the public."

But of course, people still want to take pictures, and when the kids ask why, Brad and Ange tell them it's because of their parents' particular profession.

Which Angie says she is ready to get back to, after a year long hiatus. Ever the perfect "best friend," Brad supports Angelina all the way, reminding her that her work is an integral part of her. No wonder she calls him one of her "favorite people."

Along with the kiddies, of course!

After returning to work, Angelina plans on curing world hunger and obesity!

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How Do We Say This Delicately???

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Uhmmm…. What the fuckity fuck is wrong with his face? How unfortunate! Lily Allen's little brother, Alfie, was spotted fugging up the Diesel 30th anniversary party held at the O2 arena in London this past weekend. Poor chap! [Image via WENN.]

Uhmmm….

What the fuckity fuck is wrong with his face?

How unfortunate!

Lily Allen's little brother, Alfie, was spotted fugging up the Diesel 30th anniversary party held at the O2 arena in London this past weekend.

Poor chap!

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Tina Fey on Sarah Palin

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Despite Tina Fey doing some very funny impersonations of Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin, her true feelings on the Alaska Governor are not exactly a secret. The star from 30 Rock did a recent interview with TV Guide and revealed exactly what she thinks of Palin. Fey says, "Election time is always good for [SNL] and this [...]

Despite Tina Fey doing some very funny impersonations of Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin, her true feelings on the Alaska Governor are not exactly a secret.

The star from 30 Rock did a recent interview with TV Guide and revealed exactly what she thinks of Palin.

Fey says, "Election time is always good for [SNL] and this is a bonkers election. And that lady is a media star. She is a fascinating person, she's very likeable. She's fun to play, and the two bits with Amy [Poehler], that was super fun."

As for Tina playing Palin on Saturday Night Live if John McCain wins, Fey says she'll quit.

Says Fey, "We're gonna take it week by week. If she wins, I'm done. I can't do that for four years."

And, she clarifies by adding, "And by 'I'm done,' I mean I'm leaving Earth."

Ouch!

Though we know there are a lot of people out there that feel the same way!

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Stay There!

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The incredibly annoying Miley Cyrus played her first Brit concert on Sunday in London at BBC Radio 1's Switch Live. She told the BBC, "I've phoned my dad and told him not to expect me home. I want to live here. I've already fallen in love with 20 guys since I've been here." Sorry, England! [...]

The incredibly annoying Miley Cyrus played her first Brit concert on Sunday in London at BBC Radio 1's Switch Live.

She told the BBC, "I've phoned my dad and told him not to expect me home. I want to live here. I've already fallen in love with 20 guys since I've been here."

Sorry, England!

And, come rehab time, you'll love the Priory just outside of London, Miley!

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This Never Grows Old

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Actor Hugh Jackman just celebrated his 40th birthday this past Sunday. And the X-Men star couldn't have looked any hotter! Jackman was spotted in Sydney, Australia, at Bronte Beach, shirtless, wet, and ripped. Hugh bear was on the beach with his beard wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, and a male "friend" of his. Bronte Beach is also where Jackman celebrated [...]

Actor Hugh Jackman just celebrated his 40th birthday this past Sunday.

And the X-Men star couldn't have looked any hotter!

Jackman was spotted in Sydney, Australia, at Bronte Beach, shirtless, wet, and ripped.

Hugh bear was on the beach with his beard wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, and a male "friend" of his.

Bronte Beach is also where Jackman celebrated his 39th birthday.

He must like it there. And that's ok.

Because we like looking at him on the beach!

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Everyone Was At the Pumpkin Patch!

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Tobey Maguire and his paparazzi busting friends weren't the only industry people who hit up the Beverly Hills pumpkin patch! Also spotted pumpkin hunting this weekend were Gavin Rossdale, Gwen Stefani and Kingston, Tori Spelling and her two tots and Marsha Cross plus twins. There's nothing quite like having a nice family day out and knowing you're [...]


Tobey Maguire and his paparazzi busting friends weren't the only industry people who hit up the Beverly Hills pumpkin patch!

Also spotted pumpkin hunting this weekend were Gavin Rossdale, Gwen Stefani and Kingston, Tori Spelling and her two tots and Marsha Cross plus twins.

There's nothing quite like having a nice family day out and knowing you're gonna have your picture taken!

Gwen and Gavin - when are we going to see more of little Zuma?

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Headline Of The Week Weak

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"Criminal gran gets knitting punishment An 89-year-old grandmother who went on a tyre-wrecking spree in her street has been ordered to knit jumpers for her victims." Damn, grannie! CLICK HERE to read the article accompanying this headline. [Image by Judy Eddy via WENN.] Criminal gran gets knitting punishment An 89-year-old grandmother who went on a tyre-wrecking spree in her street [...]

"Criminal gran gets knitting punishment
An 89-year-old grandmother who went on a tyre-wrecking spree in her street has been ordered to knit jumpers for her victims.
"

Damn, grannie! CLICK HERE to read the article accompanying this headline.

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Criminal gran gets knitting punishment

An 89-year-old grandmother who went on a tyre-wrecking spree in her street has been ordered to knit jumpers for her victims.

Heidi Kohl, from western Germany, was arrested after one neighbour spotted her slashing the tyres on a car. She later confessed that she had resorted to drastic measures after becoming "fed up" with so many drivers parking in her neighbourhood.

Kohl was initially told that she would be fined for her behaviour, but authorities came up with the more unusual punishment after the woman claimed she would be unable to pay.

A spokeswoman confirmed: "When she's knitted the sweaters, then the matter will be over for us."

Kohl is believed to have wrecked 50 tyres in total. Prosecutors have said that she will not offend again as she has since been moved to a retirement home.

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A Piece Of Pete

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By the look of things, Pete Wentz had a lot of fun - a bit too much - in London on Sunday! The dad-to-be and his band, Fall Out Boy, were performing at the BBC Switch Live event at the Hammersmith Apollo. The event was headlined by Fall Out Boy and Disney slut Miley Cyrus, with performances [...]


By the look of things, Pete Wentz had a lot of fun - a bit too much - in London on Sunday!

The dad-to-be and his band, Fall Out Boy, were performing at the BBC Switch Live event at the Hammersmith Apollo.

The event was headlined by Fall Out Boy and Disney slut Miley Cyrus, with performances also by McFly, Ne-Yo, N-Dubz, and Britain's Got Talent champ George Sampson.

But who could miss Wentz crowd surfing douche-like?

So hardcore!

Didn't crowd surfing die out in the '90s?

We bet some of the girls got some good ass grabs of Wentz. As did the boys.

And he liked it!

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