Category: Magazine Shots
Rachel Weisz For RedBook
In this month’s much anticipated film The Lovely Bones, Rachel Weisz plays a mother coming apart at the seams. The British actress stars on the upcoming December cover of Redbook and reveals in the interview
whether she'll ever get married, her fears and what she's learned from being a mom.
On whether she'll ever marry her fiance, director Darren Aronofsky: "We are engaged, and Darren and I are completely committed to “until death do us part,” although we haven’t made it official with the paperwork yet. It’s not for any political reason or that we’re waiting for this or for that, but maybe one day we will have an official ceremony.
On being described as fearless by The Lovely Bones director Peter Jackson: "Really? Because I feel quite scared quite often. For example, taking on the role of Blanche in Streetcar, a role Vivien Leigh and other great actresses have portrayed, was absolutely terrifying. But fear makes life more interesting."
On what she's learned from her son, Henry: "To sing and joke more—he has an unbelievable sense of humor. I’ve learned more patience; he’s definitely taught me to go more with the flow. I’ve also definitely fallen even more in love with his father. Henry’s also reinforced how little I know about science. He recently asked me how a battery works, and I had absolutely no idea. I usually say, “Why don’t you ask your dad?”
he December issue hits stands Nov 14th.
A Very Sexy Leighton Meester For GQ Magazine
I feel like... it's inevitable. A young girl in Hollywood looking to become more than just a television actress always ends up doing a sexy shoot for a men's magazine.
Leighton Meester is the latest victim.
Visit GQ to check out this provocative photoshoot and let me know what you think about the set.
Nicole Kidman For Ladies Home Journal
After years of shining in the Hollywood spotlight, Nicole Kidman has found true bliss (and a little peace and quiet) on her Nashville farm. The Academy Award winner and UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador sat down with Ladies’ Home Journal’s December/January issue to discuss marriage, movies and being a mom.
Excerpts from the story, on newsstands November 24th, follow:
Looking back at her whirlwind life: “I was running from my life, in a way. My imaginary life was better than my flesh-and-blood life. That’s a sad thing to say, but it was. Now I love my real life so much it requires an enormous belief in a film to want to take it on.” She pauses, then says, “I think that we’re in the world to connect. Because that’s what you’re left with. You’re not left with your house or awards or money, you’re left with the people that you built relationships with.”
On her career taking a backseat: “There are certain limitations to my career because I’m based here. And that’s cool. Keith has enormous ambitions, which I support. His tours and albums are much bigger than what I’m doing right now.”
On her breasts while she was breast feeding: “They’re not very big, my boobs, so they just became normal size. I loved it! I felt very Woman. When you’ve had a slightly androgynous body your whole life, having breasts is a nice feeling.”
On hosting a weekly baby group: “This is my way of having 10 kids,” says Kidman, who confides that she would like to have another.
On being a private person: “I would never write a memoir. There are things that happen behind closed doors, and that’s where they belong. I’m not secretive. I’m protective.”
On refusing to sing in front of her husband: Most mornings Urban plays the piano for her and Sunday. “I hum a little. When your husband’s a huge singer, the last thing you do is sing with him.”
On her outlook for the future: “Sunday’s third word was ‘wow,’ and I say that word a lot. I hope when I’m 80 I’ll still be saying it. I’ve been given extraordinary opportunities, with huge dreams fulfilled. I’m 42 and my eyes are still wide open.”
On being in love: “I love being in love. I believe in the power of love, the way it can heal. The more you keep choosing it—because there are times when you can choose to be angry at the person or to love him—the more it nourishes a family.”
Demi Lovato's New 'Got Milk' Ad
What a rock star! Here's Demi Lovato in her new 'Got Milk' ad. I always love to see who signs up to help support the cause.
The "Body by Milk" ad reads: "On stage I get my energy from my fans. Off stage I dive into a glass of lowfat milk. The protein and other nutrients keep me rocking. Here we go again!"
And in case you like to see what goes on behind the scenes, check out this video:
What do you think about her look?
Aubrey O'Day For Maxim
Really? How many more shoots like this is Aubrey O'Day going to do? Let's try to change things up a bit. Aim a bit higher. Maxim is great and everything - don't get me wrong. But how about trying to get a Seventeen cover or Marie Claire? Put more clothes on. Close your mouth. Stay dry. There's a whole new world out there that doesn't involve a wet t-shirt.
Here's Aubrey is yet another sultry photoshoot - this time with Maxim magazine. Want to see the whole spread? Click here to check it out.
First Look: Alicia Keys Cover Art For 'The Element Of Freedom'
The cover art has come out for Alicia Key's newest album entitled 'The Element of Freedom'. Did you know that this will be her 5th solo album to date?! I had no idea she had so many under her belt.
What do you think about the look?
When asked about her musical methods, Alicia admitted her process has changed since 2001 when she hit the scene.
"Before I used to kind of just totally lock myself in a room and create for like months on end thinking that was the best way to create music," Keys says. "But now I've really learned a balance between creativity and play and working and experiencing, and it's really made the process of creating this record a lot more pleasurable."
And why did she name the album what she did?
"Every song that you hear on the album has an element of freedom in it. If it's the way that I'm singing, or the style that I'm explaining something," Keys says. "For me, freedom is a big deal -- I think for all of us because we're all looking for our wings to fly, to not be held back, to be free to be who we are. So that's another reason why I called it 'The Element of Freedom.' "
Alicia also opened up about working with Whitney Houston:
"I love being a part of Whitney Houston's comeback, and me and [producer] Swizz [Beatz] being able to get into the studio and create this sound for her and this song for her," says Keys. "She is such a dynamic force; it was really an honor and a pleasure."
And naturally Jay Z came up in conversation:
"He called me up he said I have this really great New York record ('Empire State of Mind'), and I couldn't think of anyone else who would be better."
Keys says, "The piano was in it, and I did some writing on it as well, and some playing on it, and just put my whole heart into it and I'm so proud of it and I'm so glad that the world loves it."
I LOVE that song. My kids even can sing Alicia's part - that's how often we listen to it in the car.
Are you an Alicia fan?
Dakota Fanning Covers Teen Vogue
Dakota Fanning may only be fifteen years old, but the actress has already worked with the likes of Sean Penn, Robert DeNiro, Denzel Washington, and Tom Cruise. So what else was left for her to do? Get involved in a major franchise! Dakota talked about her latest project and transitioning into being an adult actress with Teen Vogue.
Dakota will do that this month as the Volturi Jane in 'New Moon.' Jane has the power to cause pain without even touching her victims. Ouch! Dakota said she didn't need to do much to prepare for the role: "The red contacts were enough."
It wasn't a hard sell to get Dakota to sign on; she's a major 'Twilight' fan.
"I read all four Twilight books in one week. It's such a phenomenon, and I wanted to be able to say that I was a part of it."
Shooting 'New Moon' also gave Dakota a chance to get to know 'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart before they started shooting their film 'The Runaways.'
"We became really close," Dakota says, "like we'd known each other for our whole lives. We talk all the time.
"I've never been such an evil character, and because I do know Kristen so well, being mean to her was really weird. It's like, Sorry, dude!"
Kristen apparently feels the same way. In an email from the 'Eclipse' set, she told Teen Vogue:
"Dakota is one of the most consistently moving actors I have ever worked with. I'm always better with her."
Sounds like high praise from one actor to another! You can read more of the Teen Vogue interview here, and get a copy of the December/January issue when it hits newsstands on November 17.
Check out Dakota's behind-the-scenes video from her Teen Vogue covershoot (as well as more info about the covershoot and Dakota) by clicking on the continue reading link below.
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