Author: Hilary Shepherd
I hope you don’t have plans to shop at WalMart on Christmas day, because it won’t be open. Yes, it’s shocking; I know. You’d think a great American staple such as WalMart would be open to cater to the WalMart-loving public on Christmas, wouldn’t you?…
Once upon a time cities literally shut down on Christmas day. Banks, department stores, mom & pop stores, movie theaters – they would all close their doors for a full day. But those days are no longer. While most stores do close in observance of Christmas Day, there are a …
Having been found guilty of the August 2008 attempted murder of his former girlfriend, 38-year-old Kendra Beebe, actor Shelley Malil, 45, was sentenced to 12 years to life behind bars, on Thursday. Read: Actor Shelley Malil Says He Stabbed Kendra Beebe On Accident.…
Another day, another celebrity divorce. At first I thought it was odd that so many celebrities have announced breakups and plans to divorce over the past week or so, but now I’m thinking it’s all about taxes. Or they don’t want to have to buy each other Christmas presents.…
Chapter 1 May 1990 – Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA. Pryor Hart hated French. She wondered daily what had possessed her to take the stupid class. She vowed each evening to drop it, and yet, she’d find herself the next night, well after midnight, struggling over the conjugations of a …
I never really gave daycare centers in my area a second thought before my friends and siblings started having children, and I began writing web content for my boyfriend’s mother’s childcare website. Now I seem to be drawn to local daycare facilities like a moth to a flame.…
Poor Paris Hilton. Never a bride, and still not even a bridesmaid. Or even a wedding guest, for that matter. Nicole Richie and Joel Madden exchanged vows this past weekend in front of 130 guests. One person who was noticeably absent was Paris Hilton.…
Another Hollywood love story has come to an end. If you listen carefully, I bet you can hear the happy screams of thousands of tweens. Teen heart-throb Zac Efron and his actress girlfriend of four years, Vanessa Hudgens have called it quits.…
WHERE IS SANTA CLAUS – CLICK HERE TO TRACK SANTA NOW!! Christmas is two weeks away – time to visit NORAD and check in with Santa! Visit the Countdown Village each day to discover new surprises and receive updates from the North Pole.…
The survey mission gave Carol and Dean ample time to sample more than just soil and plants; they sampled one another. Neither had planned on the suddenness of their affair, at least not Dean Flavin. A professional geologist, Dean volunteered to scout out the next settlement for Ceres colonists.…
Another beautifully executed fashion show from Shannon Hardisty Productions! With a VIP reception before the show, complete with a table of nothing but candy (which started to make sense when I realized the models out during the reception were wearing tops made of sweet goodness), the Wonderland Fashion Show benefiting …
Press Release: For immediate release [PRESSWIRE] Los Angeles, CA, December 9, 2010: “FUNATICAL: Taking Comedy to the Extreme,” launches in Los Angeles today at the World Famous Comedy Store. Featuring an impressive comedian lineup, the tour will aim to unify Americans, by poking fun at the very stereotypes that have …
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has recently directed a film which is set during the Bosnian War during the 1990’s. The film is a love story between a Serbian man and a Bosnian woman, portions of which were shot in Bosnia. Angelina Jolie, who is an ambassador to the United Nations, …
Elizabeth Edwards died today at her home in North Carolina; she was 61. It was just a few days ago when doctor told her continuing treatment would be fruitless. Local reports state that Elizabeth spent her last days surrounded by friends and family, including ex-husband John Edwards.…
I bet Camille Grammer’s ugly bug-eyed head spun around when she heard this news. Kelsey Grammer, 55, and his girlfriend of not even a year Kayte Walsh, 29, are engaged to be married. “Yes, they’re engaged,” the actor’s rep tells PEOPLE.…
It is being reported that doctors for Elizabeth Edwards, 61, have told her that her cancer has metastasized to her liver, and that any further treatment would pretty much be pointless. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Elizabeth was hospitalized after taking ill; it was during that time that doctors found that …
Oh my goodness I had fun at Allure: An Elegant Evening of Music and Fashion at Slide in San Francisco this past Thursday. I was joined by a great group of people and we totally lived it up, let me tell ya.…
Shannon Hardisty Productions Presents WONDERLAND A Charity Fashion Show Benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation Saturday December 4, 2010 Glas Kat Supper Club 520 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94107 As with all Shannon Hardisty fashion show productions, ‘Wonderland’ will be showcasing local talent, both established and emerging.…
Authorities in Mississippi have issued an arrest warrant for TV personality Gary Collins, in the wake of his alcohol related accident in early November. According to reports, Collins missed a court date related to his 2007 DUI arrest, so the judge issued a $100,000 arrest warrant.…
Just when I thought Kanye West has done all he can to prove he’s the biggest douche in music-town, he goes and does something completely unselfish and totally throws me off. While in New York the other day, Kanye West was able to let go of his super-sized ego long …
The world is a little less funny now. Actor and funnyman Leslie Nielsen passed away over the weekend, after a short battle with pneumonia. He was surrounded by his friends and family. “We are saddened by the passing of beloved actor Leslie Nielsen, probably best remembered as Lt.…
Amanda Bach Amanda has appeared in several publications including Asian Angels Calendars, Hawaiian Dream Girls Calendars, as well as print ads for local designers like Swagga Magazine OCT’s fall issue. This year Amanda has appeared in San Francisco fashion shows wearing designs by Anya Zuyeva and Semiha Durak jewelry.…
Founded in 2009 by Maryam Alamshahi, Face 2 Face Glamour was created as an online service connecting make up and hair artists with clientele. Soon after, Anna Sawyer joined the company as Executive Director, and together the two friends have turned Face 2 Face Glamour into one of San Francisco’s …
While some of us are off somewhere surrounded by food and gorging ourselves almost to the point of combustion, others will be celebrating their birthdays. Happy Birthday! Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! 1981 Jenna Bush, daughter of George W. and Laura Bush, twin of Barbara Bush 1981 Barbara Bush, daughter of George …
Serving Valley Springs and its immediate surrounding cities, mobile notary services are just a phone call away! But before you pick up the phone, there are a few things you should know to help make your Valley Springs Mobile Notary session a smooth one.…
I’m never surprised when celebrity couples who have been married only a few years divorce, but the downfall of marriages that have lasted over a decade often take me aback. George Lopez and his wife Ann Lopez announced their split back in September, but papers to end the 17 year …
Produced by Shaun McClendon (his first solo-produced show), and featuring San Francisco Academy of Art University’s very own Anya Zuyeva, the beautifully amazing Guzel Jewelry Designs by Semiha Durak and the “Angels of Allure” walking the runway, “Allure: An Elegant Evening of Music and Fashion” is certain to be a …
According to reports, Kelly Preston and John Travolta welcomed a baby boy into their home on Tuesday, naming him Benjamin. The 8-pound 3-ounce boy was born at an undisclosed hospital in Florida. The couple’s spokeswoman, Samantha Mast, said in a statement that John, Kelly, and their daughter Ella Bleu, “are …
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On this day many U.S. retailers open very early, often at 5 a.m. or even earlier, and offer promotional sales to kick off the shopping season.…
“A horse is the projection of peoples’ dreams about themselves – strong, powerful, beautiful – and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence.” – Pam Brown If you’re in the Berkeley, CA area looking for a way to escape from your mundane existence on the …
November 21st was a popular day for notable events in the 1980s apparently….. On this day in 1980, the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas caught on fire; more than 80 people were killed. The second-largest loss-of-life hotel fire in United States history took place…at the 26-story MGM Grand Hotel …
In case you’ve ever doubted that everything in Hollywood is strategically timed and even the tiniest of details planned out, behold the divorce of Eva Longoria and Tony Parker. According to TMZ, sources have told them that contrary to what Eva Longoria’s reps are saying, the couple’s divorce was in …
Has Lindsay Lohan finally woken up and smelled the both-your-parents-are-to-blame coffee? No one can know for sure, but it’s certainly starting to look that way. Maybe rehab at Betty Ford is actually working! TMZ reports: Lindsay Lohan now thinks her mom is part of the reason she’s in the state …
So let me get this straight…..Eva Longoria threw a little tantrum yesterday when rumors that Tony Parker had filed for divorce began to swirl, only to turn around and file papers herself this morning? And ask for spousal support?? Ahh…gotta love Hollywood!…
Using the engagement ring that once belonged to his mother, Prince William proposed to his longtime love, Kate Middleton, last month during a trip to Kenya. There is no official date for the wedding as of yet, but it will most likely be next spring or summer.…
A lot has happened in the Spears family over the last few years – namely Britney’s descent into madness – but things seems to really be on the right track now. So much so, apparently, that the matriarch and patriarch have rekindled their love.…
It’s all in the timing….. Barely a week after longtime couple Nick Lachey and Vanessa Milliano broke the news of their pending nuptials, Lachey’s ex-wife, Jessica Simpson, has announced that she too, is engaged to be married. Simpson’s boyfriend of no more than six months, Eric Johnson, is the lucky …
Shannon Hardisty Productions Presents WONDERLAND A Charity Fashion Show Benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation UPDATE – VENUE CHANGE Glas Kat Supper Club 520 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Shannon Hardisty Productions, a fashion event production company based in the Bay Area is pleased to announce their winter fashion …
Kanye West threw a little tantrum on the Today show last Tuesday during an interview with Matt Lauer. As a result, his media trainer Susie Arons – who was hired on Monday – quit her job on Thursday. West was invited onto the program to respond to comments ex-President George …
While I really wish Dina Lohan had uttered the words, “I was a delusional enabler,” I’m glad she at least admitted Lindsay Lohan is an addict. At least I think she did. There was a lot of spin talk spewing from mama Lohan’s mouth, so I’m not really sure what …
Well that was fast. Within days of announcing her split from music producer husband Jordan Bratman, singer Christina Aguilera was linked to go-to Hollywood lesbian Samantha Ronson. But she must have just been getting something out of her system, but she’s back to boys.…
Veterans Day is this Thursday here in the United States, so be sure to tell the veterans and active duty military personnel in your life how much you appreciate them and all that they’ve done for America. And after you’ve told your veterans how wonderful they are, show your appreciation …
Michael Lohan is such a friggin’ idiot (not like you didn’t already know that). A judge in New York has issued an arrest warrant for douche-extraordinaire Michael Lohan, on charges stemming from a 2008 child support case. Initially the elder law-breaking Lohan said he had no idea why the warrant …
Don’t worry all you Maksim Chmerkovskiy fans, she’s not engaged to her fellow Dancing With the Stars pro again. It’s some other dude. Is it just me, or does Karina Smiroff get engaged to all of her boyfriends? Wasn’t she going to marry Mario Lopez at one point, too?…
I’m only mentioning this because some of you may actually consider it news. Personally, I consider it salt in open wounds. Us Magazine reports: Sources claim the singer, 28, has accepted a marriage proposal from the actor, whom she began dating while she was still married to backup dancer Dean …
According to reports, the unexpected death of former Bachelorette contestant Julien Hug is not the result of foul play. Authorities for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday that they are handling Hug’s death as an “investigation where no foul play is suspected.”…
People Magazine is reporting that Nick Lachey and his longtime girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo got engaged on Thursday after Lachey, 36, proposed “near a beach” in California. He presented Minnillo, 29, with an Asscher-cut diamond with baguettes from Bader & Garrin. “We’re excited and incredibly happy about our engagement and we …
It’s no secret that I’m not exactly a fan of LeAnn Rimes, and quite honestly I could give a rat’s ass about her upcoming interview with Robin Roberts for All Access Nashville. However, some of the quotes that have leaked should really be shared – if for no other reason …
I just had to go and open my big mouth, didn’t I? I am so sorry you guys. I didn’t realize that by simply wondering what Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were up to, it would throw them on us again.…
Gary Collins should not be allowed to drive. Ever. The TV personality has once again been involved in a serious car accident due to his drunk driving. According to police in Jackson, Mississippi (I was born there!), Gary Collins rear-ended a car driven by Cheryl Hales Tuesday afternoon on I55 …