STARDUST weekly tidbits- September 13

Photo from: Miley Cyrus's Facebook page

Here's what's been making entertainment news headlines around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Miley Cyrus goes topless to New York Fashion Week after-party
Miley Cyrus attended fashion designer, Alexander Wang's New York Fashion Week after-party this week, wearing nothing on top but ice-cream cone pasties. Cyrus's daring outfit included her sunglasses, which had rainbow pills decorated onto them. The 21-year-old singer posted a picture of herself at the party on Instagram with the caption, "Btw I don't have some weird rash. I got pink glitter rubbed all over me on the party bus. #Rave". The singer posted another picture from the party saying it was "the best night eva". Other celebrities such as Nicki Minaj and Kendall Jenner also made an appearance at the after-party.

The Kardashian clan hit Sydney
Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian arrived in Sydney on Thursday morning with her rapper husband, Kanye West and their 14-month-old daughter, North in tow. The trio touched down in Sydney in spectacular celebrity style, being taken away in a car, which took them straight to the Park Hyatt Hotel. Kanye West is performing tonight and Saturday night at Qantas Credit Union Arena in Sydney and then he will do another show in Brisbane on Monday. Kim Kardashian will be making her only public appearance at Parramatta Westfield tomorrow to promote the Kardashian Kollection.

Nicole Kidman's father dies after fall
In breaking entertainment news tonight, Nicole and Antonia Kidman's father has died. It is believed that Dr Antony Kidman was at his daughter, Antonia's house in Singapore when he fell and later passed away. Dr Kidman was a respected psychologist, aged in his 70s. He was the Director of the UTS Health Psychology Unit and Director of the Foundation For Life Sciences at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital. In June this year Nicole Kidman walked the red carpet with her father at the Swisse Celebrate Life Ball in Melbourne. Dr Kidman had a very close relationship with his daughters, Antonia and Nicole, as well as their families. "The family is in shock and is grieving over the tragic news Dr Anthony Kidman has passed away" Nicole Kidman's publicist, Wendy Day said. The Kidman family was last seen together in Sydney in January for Dr Kidman and his wife, Janelle's 50th wedding anniversary.

Joan Rivers gets her fabulous send off
Joan Rivers got the fabulous funeral she wanted this week, as close friends and family paid their respects in a ceremony held at the Temple Emanu-El synagogue in New York City. There was a red carpet inside and the New York City Gay Men's Chrous sang Hey Big Spender and That's Entertainment before the funeral began. Opening prayers were led by Rabbi Joshua Davidson. Margie Stern, Cindy Adams and Ms Rivers daughter, Melissa all spoke about the late comedian. Hugh Jackman was even there to perform a musical interlude. Many of Joan Rivers close friends attended the service including Kathy Griffin, Rosie O'Donnell, Howard Stern, Judge Judy Sheindlin, Donald Trump, Sarah Jessica Parker and Whoopi Goldberg. A large crowd of fans gathered outside the synagogue to pay their final respects to Joan Rivers.

Ashley Tisdale gets hitched
High School Musical star, Ashley Tisdale wed her musician fiance', Christopher French on September 8. The actress shared a picture on Instagram saying "Best day of my life! Introducing Mr. and Mrs. French". Tisdale's High School Musical co-star and bestie, Vanessa Hudgens was a bridesmaid at the wedding. The couple officially started dating in December 2012 and they got engaged in August 2013.

Information compiled from: The Daily Telegraph and Entertainment Tonight

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RIP to the lovely Ms Joan Rivers!

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Hollywood has lost another one of its legends! Bad news travels fast unfortunately so I'm sure that you all know by now that America's funny woman, Joan Rivers has died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York today. Rivers was pronounced dead at 1:17pm New York time. Complications started when she stopped breathing during a routine endoscopy and was rushed to the hospital about a week ago on August 28.

Ms Rivers paved the way for many future female comedians, breaking the glass ceiling of late night television by becoming the first woman to host her own late night talk show, The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers has always had that trailblazing wit and humour, which has made audiences around the world love her. Nothing was ever off-topic with her, she talked about everything from jokes about her single daughter, Melissa to her own sex life.

Of course Rivers was famous for giving her hilarious commentary about her fellow celebrities in Hollywood. I don't think there is one celebrity in Hollywood who Ms Rivers didn't have a dig at. Her opinions may have seemed to harsh and controversial at times but she poked fun at everyone, and a lot of the time she was the butt of her own jokes. The comments were all in good fun and there was never any malicious intent in them. As Joan Rivers herself often said "I succeeded by saying what everyone else is thinking" and that's what she did. 

The world has lost so much laughter recently, first Robin Williams and now Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers death is such a great loss to the entertainment industry. No matter what people may say about her, she is a true stalwart of entertainment. I personally loved her and her humour because it was honest and clever. I loved her recent rant about the Gaza conflict. It was brilliant! There seems to be a great comedy lineup in the heavens at the moment with Robin Williams and Joan Rivers. I hope Ms Rivers keeps 'em laughing up there as much as she did here during her lifetime! RIP Joan Rivers you amazing lady! 

Do any of you have any favourite Joan Rivers moments or quotes? If, so I'd love to hear them so feel free to leave your comments in the comment box below. I will leave you with a recent appearance of Joan Rivers on The Late Show With David Letterman from July, 2014, which I thought was quite funny. 

                                          Video from: The Late Show With David Letterman Youtube channel

 

STARDUST weekly tidbits-August 29

Photo from: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Family Facebook page

Here's what's been making entertainment news headlines around the world this week...just in case you missed it!

Brangelina tie the knot in France
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally tied the knot after nine years and six children together. The Hollywood power couple married in France on August 23. Pitt and Jolie said their "I do's" at Chateau Miraval, which is in the French village of Corren, where the couple have an estate. The wedding was a private ceremony surrounded by family and close friends. The couple recently obtained a marriage licence from a California judge, who also performed the ceremony. The couple's children had major roles in the wedding. Jolie was walked down the aisle by her two eldest sons, Maddox and Pax, Zahara and Vivienne threw petals and Shiloh and Knox were ring bearers. "The reason for getting married was very simple. Obviously they love each other very much but every single day their kids asked them to get married. Now that everyone is old enough to understand what is going on they decided why not!" a source close to the couple has said.

Joan Rivers in coma
Comedian, Joan Rivers is in a medically induced coma after she stopped breathing during a routine endoscopy. When Rivers stopped breathing she was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Joan Rivers daughter, Melissa Rivers flew from Los Angeles to New York to be with her mother. "I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother. She is resting comfortably and is with our family. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers" she said in a statement.

Mini Friends reunion on Jimmy Kimmel
Jennifer Aniston was making an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote her new film, Life Of Crime when Jimmy Kimmel confessed that he is a huge fan of Friends and had written a script of Friends fan fiction for them to take part in. "I loved the show so much I actually wrote some fan fiction. I wrote myself into it as Ross. I was wondering if you could do a scene from it with me?" Kimmel said. The skit was performed on an authentic re-creation of Monica's apartment from the TV series. Aniston seemed a little unwilling to participate at first. As the skit continued Kimmel and Aniston were joined by Aniston's Friends co-stars, Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow. This mini cast reunion draws close to the 20th anniversary of this TV show that defined the 90s. 

Hayden Panettiere reveals she's having a baby girl
Hayden Panettiere was glowing at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards this week with her baby bump. The 24-year-old actress revealed that she is due in December with a baby girl. Panettiere announced she was pregnant with her Ukrainian boxer fiance, Wladimir Klitschko when she did the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last week. 

Miley Cyrus raises $200,000 for youth homelessness 
 Miley Cyrus is in the entertainment news headlines for something positive for a change. Miley Cyrus set out to raise awareness for youth homelessness at the MTV VMA's on Sunday and she has been successful. Cyrus's fundraising campaign for My Friend's Place, a Los Angeles organisation that supports young homeless people on the streets raised $200,000 in just two days. Miley Cyrus has used her VMA attention this year for social good. She brought young, homeless man, Jesse Helt with her to Sunday night's awards show and when she won Video Of The Year for Wrecking Ball she gave him her acceptance speech time to speak out on his experiences as a homeless person. "I am accepting this award on behalf of the 1.6 million runaways and homeless youth in the United States who are starving, lost and scared for their lives right now. I know because I am one of these people" Helt said. 

Information compiled from: The Sydney Morning Herald, Entertainment Tonight and Hollywood Life   

Got any opinions or comments on any of the entertainment news headlines this week? If, so I'd love to hear about them! Feel free to leave any comments in the comment box below.