Maggie Gyllenhaal is looking vibrantly stylish in this Asian-like see-through Jean Paul Gaultier number at the premiere of the The Dark Knight in Japan!
That is hot.
And P.S. - if you’re wondering where I’ve been, I’ve been spreading my joy all over the net! Click here and here to continue reading about Dino-Ray’s fashion and pop culture adventures!
So much has happened this week in the world of reality show dance competitions: On SYTYCD, Comfort has replaced Jessica, Will danced with his shirt off, there were two new dance styles (Texas two step and a pas de deaux), Nigel Lythgoe choreographed a dance for the guys AND there was a BOLLYWOOD group dance:
In a shocking results show, Kherington and Gev got the boot!
Click here, here and here for a FULL recap and videos of the dances (including that hot pas de deaux)!
Meanwhile on America’s Best Dance Crew….
Last week, Fanny Pak stole the show with their ’80s prom gone wild routine (click here to read a full recap of last week’s show).
This week, they, along with a lot of the other crews have proved that they have plateaued, leaving so much room for growth that each of them need to take advantage of.
In this week’s challenge, the crews had to make it hot with dance moves from Janet Jackson videos. But first, they treated us to an ULTIMATE CREW routine to JJ’s “Rhythm Nation.”
All photos by Mark Davis/Polk Imaging
So this week the first two names that were called (meaning they were at the top of the bunch) were Fanny Pak and the Bay Area’s own Supreme Soul!
This week’s show had potential to be really, really exciting, but I found myself a bit - dare I say - not entertained. I mean, I was enjoying the routines, but nothing had me jumping out of my seat like a crazed fan. Read more of the recap here.
Here are some more pics of SJP’s visit to Pleasanton…
Macy’s in Stoneridge Mall was decorated with “Sex and the City” paraphernalia in almost every corner. Here, we see mannequins done up like the beloved women of the iconic pop culture series.
Some people laughed, some cried and others just screamed - no matter who came up to her table, she seemed so generous and genuinely captive with them. It was the true definition of a lady. One lady was talking to her for the longest time and I swear, it looked like a therapy session. And there was even one lady who brought her parrot along. I would’ve taken a picture, but birds scare me.
You could SO tell this guy is a HUGE “Sex and the City” fan. I bet you he’s a Charlotte.
Yes, you heard that right. The one and only Sarah Jessica Parker paid a visit to the humble Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton to meet and greet her fans (and sign bottles of her fragrances) at Macy’s and to promote her fragrances, Lovely, Covet and Covet Pure Bloom
Donned in a beautiful Peter Soronen dress (the perfect silhouette on her), ferocious sequin dipped Miu Miu heels (she had to check and make sure they were Miu Miu) and a gorgeous Fred Leighton necklace, I had a brief interview the “Lovely” SJP.
We talked about everything from the vast difference of weather between the East Bay and SF and she even complimented my suit! When I told her I lived in the area she said, “Lucky You!” and she loved the cozy rural charm of the Tri-Valley Area…
Nonetheless, here’s what she had to say:
How do you go about creating your fragrances?
Well they have three different stories that are particular to each fragrance. Lovely, I had very specific idea in my mind based on this 20 year “vulgar” version of a chemist that I was. When I finally found Catherine and Cody, it was a matter of interpreting what I wanted, having real professionals and perfumers come into the conversation to teach me about the fragrance business. That, in a way, was the simplest process. Catherine told me early on in the journey of Lovely that I was much further along than I thought because most people come with all the options in the world available to them. With Covet, it was a very different animal because there was nothing specific I was thinking except that I wanted to have some connective tissue to Lovely. I wanted to create a fragrance that had drama and had more subversive qualities. With Pure Bloom, it had specificity from a flower – which was unusual for me. It was about capturing the idea of pikake and the experience I had with the flower when I was in Hawaii and when I was a young girl. They’ve all been different. As a result, I’ve learned so much about fragrance and getting to the final destination.
So we are BACK with a brand new batch of Project Runway designer transients.
Right of the bat, this group of designers, like Tim Gunn said, is the most diverse group of people they have ever had.
Jennifer: The awkward one. Stella: The edgy rock and roll female. Kelli: The quirky rock and roll female. Jerry: The “I’m here to work and not make friends” guy. Blayne: The borderline delusional visionary. Keith: The macho fashion man Joe: The average Joe designer - pun intended. Wesley: The wunderkind who worked for a big-time label (Marc Jacobs) Kenley: The retro gal. Korto: The fancy mother Earth type from the South (originally from Liberia). Terri: A soul child who may be underestimated. Daniel: The season’s token talented “Daniel.” Suede: The guy with a name that has something to do with fashion. Emily: The girl who isn’t shown much in the first episode. Leanne:The “silent assassin” who has the potential to go crazy. Jerrell: The guy who can possibly be the “love to hate” villain of the season.
The best part of my week has started! SYTYCD is on! And Cat Deeley is actually wearing something decent.
So we are now down to 12 dancers…and the staple dance introductions are getting cheesier and cheesier…
Can you believe that I still don’t have a favorite in this bunch?
Anyways, once again, the six couples will dance twice…
Ugh. I hate it when Cat goes, LAHDIES AND GENTLEMEHN HERE ARR YOOR….JOODGES!
Ok first up is Marc and Chelsie and choreographer Alex De Silva is wearing a hat and sunglasses he looks like a salsa raver.
Ok so now the two are dancing…and I am kind of not paying attention. Wait - is Marc wearing a jumpsuit? or is that a two-piece? That dress Chelsie is wearing is insane she looks like she is wearing the carcass of a peacock.
The judges say its a great way to start the show and Nigel says that Alex looked like a Brazilian Bono. Why do I have a feeling that the judges are going to get on my nerves tonight?
Ugh. Mary Murphy is talking. What the hell is that prom dress she’s wearing? And she looks like she’s been tanning like crazy. If she screams I am going to jump off my roof.
Mia Michaels…she intimidates me. Especially with that hat - oooh - could this quote be the quote of the evening: “You’re so beautiful that I could stab you” - said by Mia to Chelsie. Wow - now that’s a pick up line if I’ve ever heard one.
Okay so now we are on a commercial break, but before that, Cat just told us that they are going to have their first BOLLYWOOD routine! Now that’s exciting! So exciting that I am going to smoke a cigarette.
…and we’re back!
COMFORT and toothy THAYNE are going to make it hot with a Napoleon and Tabitha routine - they have KILLED IT with their routines…
OK - FINALLY someone called him out on his smiling. I mean, how can you not? You can see his smile from space.
Ok - I am already diggin’ this routine. You can never go wrong with a R&B making-babies romp by Ne-yo.
Man - Comfort was making it HOT with all that writhing on the floor and on Thayne - but NIGEL did NOT LIKE IT! BUSTED!!!
And now CAT tried sticking up for them and NIGEL straight up shut her down!
Mary didn’t like it either and her dress is getting more and more hideous by the minute.
But Mia liked it…kind of. She’s wearing some off the shoulder thing and her chest looks all oiled up. Hot.
Up next? Jessica and Will with a Tyce Diorio contemporary routine….rehearsals look intense. They are all intertwining on each other’s body - it’s supposed to be some sort of Garden of Eden thing.
Okay, so Will’s shirt is off again - that means he’s safe. He’s also wearing a pair of hot pants so that will get some extra points from tongue wagging fans.
Wow…this is some straight up softcore Circue De Soleil shtuff. And this music is so…so…so….metaphysical.
Judges rule: “STUNNING” says NIGEL. Mary is blushing and says, “It’s one of the most amazing pieces she’s ever seen on the show.” And she let out her banshee cry. Mia says it was the “perfect moving body art.” Okay - that is great.
Honestly, that was a good routine. BEAUTIFUL LINES! Do you notice how that’s always a phrase in the judges’ arsenal of criticism? I enjoyed it. It was like watching wind blowing through the leaves of a lush forest. I could SO be a judge on the show!
…commercial time…
Up next, Courtney and Gev do a cha cha choreographed by Pasha and Anya, SYTYCD alums. And fun fact: everyone in the room was Russian except for Courtney!
Actor Nick Cannon DJ’s at the grand opening of Christian Audigier The Nightclub at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. on Friday, July 4, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Does it bother anyone else that Nick Cannon wore a Louis Vuitton T-shirt to a Christian Audigier party? He could’ve at LEAST worn something made by the designer, considering it is the opening of his club and all.
