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Out Of Town?

Some of you may know that my daughter and I flew into LA two weeks back... it was our usual 2 travel fest/migration to the sunny coast (don’t get me wrong... it was actually cooler in LA than it has been in Toronto ALL SUMMER – but we head there anyway, because I love the ocean and we generally indulge in vegan food, beach time, & shopping galore! We have been doing this girl’s getaway for 5 years now and it’s always been a blast. Most of the time we travel with others – the first year my best friend and my daughter’s cousin, the next year all three cousins, the year after that a friend of hers joined us from New York – only last year were we on our own. This year her friend Emma flew in a few days after us and we all did the town.

Now I travel fairly frequently, (not as much as Jen) But I am generally comfortable on a plane, know the rules with regards to travel, and do my best to see that things go smoothly... I just wish it were so for others.

I get that flying can be a trying experience for some people, and I get that some people are generally self absorbed ass holes, but I am not sure why they don’t realize that being miserable, doesn’t help them or anyone around them. Neither does being stupid.

Let me first start by saying – going through airport security is fun for NO ONE... If you want to make it through quickly, make sure you know what has to be pulled out of your carryon, and get it ready, don’t bitch and complain be prepared, make sure you have removed ANYTHING that will set the alarm off before you step through it and things will go smoothly. There actually should be a separate line for newbies I think... because a lot of the time their lack of knowledge is what holds the works up. Also something that was new even to me (because we here in Canada don’t ask you to remove your track top etc....) even if you are wearing a large hoodie or whatever, if you don’t set off the alarm they will simply pat you down and send you on your way... not sure what they thought I might be carrying in my bra but whatever - next time I will simply wear a t shirt under.

Flying out of Toronto this year was a bit of an experience for us. It was a direct flight which was great, it was Air Canada which is usually good, but this time out there were problems that had people freaking out... first off the plane took longer than usual to cool off, so we were slightly delayed. Then we boarded, and it was hot, so they turned on the air, then we got ready to taxi pulled away, and SAT, apparently there was a mechanical issue, the issue was repaired, we had to wait for paperwork, which took forever, all this time we were sitting idle burning up gas, so then we had to go back to the gate and refuel, then once that was done since the crew was supposed to do a direct run to LA and back, they had to get a whole new crew in because of the delays and the amount of hours they are allowed to work.

No one was happy but there was a lot of unnecessary complaining. Really, it’s a lot like trying to change the past... it’s not going to happen so deal with it. Other than series of issues at the beginning of the flight all went smoothly until we landed.

Snoop dog was on board with his entourage. He had two HUGE bodyguards that sat with him in first class, a few more buddies who sat a few rows behind him, and then a couple more of his friends sitting beside us, and they were happily participating in complaining.

I get that they think they’re important, and maybe to someone they are, but being rude to the flight attendant was unnecessary. We were late, so as soon as we landed one of the yodels got up and pulled down a big ass bag. At this point they were supposed to be sitting in our seats because we weren’t even at the gate yet. He was asked politely (several times) to sit down, which he did, but he refused to put the bag back up. He told the flight attendant if she wanted it up, she had to do it herself but it was too heavy. In the end she lifted it up and dropped it onto his lap.

I know it seems like a small thing, but think about it, if there was a fire on the plane and his damn bag was blocking the aisle, it would be a disaster. Then he’d be whining that his furry ass got charred and it was the airline’s fault...

Some people are just plain dense.

"The Evening Before"

So, you know me, Anthony E. Zuiker (Creator of CSI). I don’t like to go to social events for the most part. Especially on the weekends. It feels like work. And for me, especially, nowadays, I’m all about the wife and kids on the weekends. I’ve even turned over a new leaf to watch fewer sporting events, drink fewer beers, and endure my wife’s shopping with a smile. Anyway, I got a phone call from the Bruckheimer company that he was inviting me to an “Evening Before…” party at the Emmy’s. It was held near CAA (Creative Artists Agency) in Century Park. The dress-code was “chic casual” which means my wife has to down dress to a McQueen sweater, tight black leggings, and shit hot heels. She looked amazing. I wore John Varvatos head to toe. I looked pretty good, I must say. So, we both dressed in black and hit the town.

When we first arrived, I saw the venue was outdoors, so already I’m bitching. I mean, it has a roof and heat lamps, but I hate to freeze. And since I’m not really drinking alcohol in my quest to get more fit, I figured I was in for a long night. The party had pretty good food laid out. Sliced tomatoes with arugula. Hash brown dusted in fruit with a squeeze dressing (like something in a syringe). Dumplings with a mustard type sauce. Wolfgang Puck sliders which were to die for. So all and all, I was well fed. And then she caught my eye. Morena Baccarin, the short-haired actress, from the show “V” on ABC. Wow, she is so beautiful. Coming off a lot of “Necker Island” confidence of talking with women and taking advice from my friend Damo to “just chat her up” when it comes to approaching the opposite sex, I made my way over and said “Hi.” Of course, an old couple butt in and started asking her questions about scripts, where she shot, and favorite fucking gumball flavor. I found myself standing under the heat lamp waiting my turn while one side of my scalp burnt to a crisp. I now have a burn on top of my sunburn. Needless to say, the vibe zapped out and Jenn whisked me away. Damn old folks. Just shut up and eat your fucking chicken skewers. It’s not everyday I get to chat up the only reason why I watch a fucking alien show. Zoinks!

The next thing Jenn and I did was play virtual golf. That was fun. Nigel Lythgoe from “So You Think You Can Dance?” had the closest to the pin at 17ft. He was later knocked off. I didn’t do well, so I was bummed and ready to redeem myself. After bumping into Jerry Bruckheimer at the Wolfgang Puck burger bar, Jenn and I talked with him and his wife. That was cool. Always good to see the man. Next, we took laps and star gawked. I saw Cat Deeley. She couldn’t be more delicious. Wow. She was around a couple of saucy girls. Chatting. Sipping cocktails. Looking great. We joked and talked with LL Cool J for a while. That was great. I saw Turtle (from Entrourage) and we spoke a lot about this “cocaine in the tequila thing.” He told me a funny “behind the scenes” story which I cannot repeat. I told him the season was getting better and that Sasha Grey was a yummy catch. He didn’t disagree. Turtle’s a good kid and we had a great time. I love meeting actors I love on TV and find out they’re cool in person. It was refreshing.

So, the night’s coming along fabulously. As Jenn and I walked around, we saw a “Pop-A-Shot” game sponsored by People Magazine. I told Jenn, “I’m all over this.” The first time I played I got an “88.” Which put me in the lead. A few laps later, I returned and found myself in third place. Third??? I want that fucking iPad. I took off my jacket and watch and gave them to Jenn to hold. I was up against Beau Bridges, of all people. And if you know me, I’m really fucking competitive. I want to kill and maim my own children at every game. I’m terrible that way. Anyway, we started playing and I sunk my first 15 shots. I ended up at 101. I said, “Yeah. That’s how I do it. In your face!” And, I guess the testosterone got the best of me because I found myself talking shit to Beau Bridges. My wife was excited, but didn’t love the fact that I punked Beau Bridges. Sorry, babe. I wanted that iPad.

The rest of the night was a blast. My wife and I did laps like the Indy 500. Every time she saw some she liked, she would do this T-Rex flap with her hands. Kind of like a butterfly booby clap with pent up excitement. She nearly scared the shit out of Ricky Gervais. Then, she bum rushed Sally Field and said, “You make me cry.” Ms. Field was like, “Huh?” I even think Jenn gave Sally Field “cry gestures” to make sure she understood the word cry. I’m like, “Babe, Sally Field is not deaf.” So funny.

In the end, we got our picture taken at Revlon. Jenn looked up and have two chins. Damn! We left with a bunch of Revlon stuff and Target jewelry. I even took a quick shot of me holding an Emmy along side Kathy Griffin. We had an absolute blast. Fought in the car over stupid shit. Got home and crashed. And now I’m on pins and needles waiting for the final confirmation that I won that Goddamn iPad. I have to think with all those drunk fucks there, “101” has got to be enough.

Heap Of Fun

We all woke up a little more bummed knowing it was our last full day on the island.

I woke up and went down early with Sawa to get some pictures of me taken in different areas of the island, then I headed straight to my kite surfing lesson. I was determined to get this down before I left this damn Island, so I booked him for the entire day. I had to stay out of the main house due to a big surprise, so it worked out perfectly.

I've got to say that this has been the best vacation ever, except for the heat. I was wearing 70 block and still burning, my goodness is it humid and hot! So, sitting in the ocean all day was not at all a bad option.

I started off doing the hard body drags on the bigger kite, yep that's right, I moved up to the boy size 8 meter kite and was really proud that I was able to control the kite as well as I did. Then he just left me there and said "get it done".

With a few simple left/right commands, I was up and running for a short time but still I was up and going.

This is by far the most fun I have had on the water in some time and if you're in to extreme sports, this one is super fun to learn and once you've got it you've got it.

I could see a little pride on my teachers face when the day was complete and I won the bragging rites among my friends.

After a long day getting salt water shoved down my nose every 20 feet, I headed back to the main house to get ready for my big Birthday surprise night. It was 'White Night' so everyone had to dress in white and I choose a fantastic (not to mention hot) Vivienne Westwood dress. After getting my hair sorted I joined the rest of my friends for dinner and was surprised that every single one of them had a little speech prepared and I must say it ended up being a cry fest with everything that was said.

I am so fortunate to have the best friends in the world and I ended the toast with a big thank you to my amazing husband for making this the best trip anyone could ever ask for.

After dinner I was told I had to stay in my room for the big surprise so a few friends and myself headed off to my room where we laid legs up on my bed facing the much loved air con unit and tried to cool off.

After about 15 minutes I was led bind folded down to the main house area only to be sung happy birthday by the AMAZING Imogen Heap!

I was so happy that she was able to sing for me and my friends in such an intimate setting, Many of my friends have not really heard of Imogen, but now they have been introduced to her music, they are all major fans.

She did a nice long set list of all my favorite songs and then hung around and chatted with me and all my friends. She was so nice and thoughtful, she even came bearing a Happy Birthday card and a small gift.

It was a truly amazing night and I thank everyone involved in making this happen, a HUGE thank you to you all!!!

40 Is going to be AMAZING!!!!

Rumor Island

I woke up scratching at 2am of the narleyest bug bites one could get in the most aggravating places one could get them.

One is smack damn in the center of my chest and the other HUGE one on the bottom of my foot. Yep, BOTTOM, so every time I walk... Itch Itch Itch... and you know that when you itch a bug bite it just itches worse so it's torture at times.

The morning started off with a bang as we were taking advantage of the location with one of the Suicide Girls, Sawa, and we headed down to the beach pool to help her do a nice naked photo spread for the SG site. Myself and AZ helped out and my friend Colby did the camera work and lighting.

We hit the the beach really early, so that we could get the privacy. As we went to the beach, toward the end of the shoot, we decided to finish the set with some nice sexy shots of me (topless only) and her in the sand and I think that my hubby will appreciate them. We had a blast but I can see how modeling is no picnic for the Sports Illustrated girls.

Salt water in my eye, in my mouth, ear and the current pushing me around, that shit ain't easy! The sand shoot was fun though.

Anyway after that it was kite surfing once again for me, and I was determined this time to get this shit down thanks to a challenge from my friend Shane, who said "I'll school you, then steal your wind".

SO, let's see him try.

During my lesson (yes I'm getting bad ass quick), I started asking about this whole 'Pleasure Island' thing and it turns out that everyone on the island is coupled up except 2 or 3 of the staff and they are the ones that started this whole servicing rumor. So the pleasure island thing, well only for the single folk, it's not really a staff thing!

Being that I want to get good fast at this whole kite thing I am hogging the best instructor privately for the entire day and for tomorrow. That has led to a whole lot of rumor mill "servicing" jokes amongst my friends and although my Ginger Brit instructor is charming, I'm really learning the kite thing!!!!

So, I like to say that I'm getting me some kite action and that's the truth but they tend to joke being I'm the birthday girl.

After a full day of kite surfing I come back just in time to get ready for VEGAS night and join the troop for dinner and some gambling.

I turned in to a pumpkin at 11pm and said my goodnights early so I could rest up for tomorrow and more kite time, while the rest of the island goes on a booze cruise.

Yep that's right, tomorrow I'm solo on the island for the first time, so I'm going to enjoy some mommy time with my kid and nail this surfing thing.

I'll be sure to be able to steal my friends wind by days end!

Pleasure Island

Today was the day that we all got enough rest to actually make it through the morning without major amounts of coffee and Gatoraid.

My morning started off with an amazing massage and that was just what the doctor ordered for my aching shoulders. After that, we all decided to go down to the main beach pool and start planning the day.

I decided to learn how to Kite surf.

They started me out with a small kite and you basically shift the handle of the kite left to right while in the air, they start you learning the kite controls on land and then eventually you graduate to a larger kite and then the whole kit and kaboodle including the board.

I mastered the kite in about 20 minutes, so the ginger Brit showing me all this told me after lunch we would graduate to the large kite.

Lunch was at the pool and we had an amazing spread of Japanese style food, including a huge floating sushi boat in the pool. After lunch I made my way back to the beach and just as luck would have it, we lost the wind and I was not able to get a lot of time on the big kite so we then decided to learn wake boarding.

OKAY, I officially suck at that and I'm not a face full of salt water kind of gal but I actually was able to get up once so that in itself was a huge accomplishment. I am going to spend the next 2 days nailing this kite surfing thing though, as I'm totally addicted to that!

Tonight we arrived back to the house to awaiting Pirate costumes. I, being me, decided to wear my Vivienne Westwood dress that had a wench like top, fucking fantastic and off we went to Bali High Beach to have our best meal yet. A BBQ on the beach. This by far was the best meal we have enjoyed on the island.

After dinner a conversation started about the fact that this is the kind of place where if you want anything, and I mean ANYTHING, you can have it. So a couple friends tested that theory and asked some of the hot staff members if that was the case and low and behold it was.

Now, I'm still not getting how that whole thing works but apparently it's "encouraged" to hook up with a guest if you find them attractive...

It's not a mandatory type thing but "encouraged" so now Injury island has become 'Pleasure Island' for a few of my friends.

The island staff are, well let's just say. 'fucking stunning' so I'm kinda sitting back seeing what single friends are going to be hooking up this trip!

I will let you know 'cos I'm a little perplexed as to how that actually works, so I'm just gonna be up front and ask one of the guys directly what the protocol is.

Yes, I'm that forward - LOL!

So tomorrow night is Vegas Night and I'm most likely going to be in the water mastering this Kite surfing thing all day...please let there be wind!

I will keep you posted on day 4's goings on and the "protocol " for this newly discovered 'activity' on the island - that was defiantly not on the website or brochure...

Injury Island - Ouch!

Day 2 was full of surprises.

We all met for breakfast at 8am and then were asked if we wanted a brief tour of the island. They had a row of sneakers all lined up in our sizes (except mine being I have midget feet) and about 10 of us said yeah that sounds nice.

Little did we know it was going to be a grueling hike to the highest point of the island in the sweltering heat. So we walked and we walked, and we sweated and we walked...

Then we bitched, then we almost passed out, then after all that, we take a shortcut back to the large beach pool and ended up all jumping in the pool.

In the afternoon we had a few activities that were presented to us, snorkeling and cliff diving and then tubing behind a speedboat. I went with a few others to the large ocean trampoline and jumped around a bit and then headed back to lunch were we had a lovely fresh assortment of kebabs and salads to choose from.

After lunch I opted for a nap instead of the activities and good thing I did. I heard that the Tennis Pro really hits it hard, but being I'm not really into that, it's always nice to hear your friends being well taken care of.

From what I heard on the return was my one friend accidently grazed a sea urchin and got barbed. He had to operate with a razor and try to get it out, all the while it's getting deeper and the end result (after a Google search) was soak it in white vinegar. He was slightly damaged!

My brother scraped all the skin off his shin and had to be bandaged, 2 of my other friends didn't sunscreen enough and are burnt like lobsters, then my other friend got a cramp while snorkeling and nearly drowned...

THEN, to top it off, yet another friend cracked a rib tubing.

Wait not over yet.

One of my oldest girlfriends banged her head in the shallow part of the pool and has a gash and huge lump on her forehead. My husband stubbed his little toe and was bleeding all night...the list goes ON!

Yep, day 2 - that's about the jist of it.

The night did end on a good note, it was Caribbean Night at the beach pool where we were entertained by a fantastic island band and a group of dancing stilt walkers on the beach.

Tonight is Pirate Night theme, so who knows what the day will bring leading up to this.

I will be keeping you posted.

What The Necker

Well, we all set off to Necker Island in 3 separate speed boats and when we arrived at the dock about 20 minutes later, everyone was gasping at the beauty and we had not even made it past the dock!

We were all greeted with golf carts and motorized buggies to take us to the main house where we were introduced to the entire staff and showed to our rooms. There are 3 separate areas on the island: Bali High, Bali Low and the main house. I am in the main house and wow, is it beautiful. It's hard to describe how pretty the accommodations are.

There is a running joke among my friends that if you think it, POOOOF it arrives like CCTV or something. That's about how it works there are many behind the scene minions that you never see. It's the strangest thing.

Tonight was Moroccan night and we all got dressed in our Moroccan outfits and met in the main house for drinks and enjoyed the sunset and cooler weather. After everyone got there my husband proceeds to play a video depiction of 'My Life with Jen' starring Jennifer Leise Cox who nailed me as a character. I was laughing so hard and her version of me that my husband brilliantly wrote and directed.

At the end of the short film all my friends and family that were not on the island sent their well wishes and that included some of the cast of the Las Vegas CSI and yes, next time Marg your coming, the final Happy Birthday was from the jewelry designer Stephen Webster, whom I love. He made me a custom made Mothers ring with my 3 boys birthstones.

We then all had an amazing dinner where we all got a little drunk and then we all went to the deck to see an amazing 6 minute, huge fireworks display. It was magical.

After the fireworks the staff pumped up the music and naked swam - we all went girls topless, boys bottomless, so there was a lot of unflattering pics I'm sure out of that. I was so happy that all my friends from years and years back were enjoying this amazing place as much as I was.

Most of the people on the island have been friends with me for over 20 years and to turn 40 with all my favorite people means the world.

Tonight is Caribbean Night with a beach BBQ and more surprises on the way apparently.

I'll keep you posted!

Necker

Well, the party started early at 2am, I was woken at home to the sounds of friends drinking and whooping it up until the bus came for us at the bright and early time of 5am.

The bus picked up a group of 4 of my friends before making it's way to my house to pick up the rest of the 5 and meeting another 3 at the private airfields. Our driver safely got us there, drifting in and out of the car pool lane like there was traffic...

There was none so I thought that maybe he just kept dozing off a bit while on his way. When he pulled us in to the airfield he had not noticed the sign showing the clearance so the entire top of the bus scrapped loudly on the top of the entry roof!

We were met by our fantastic pilot and ground staff and off we went.

The food was all fantastic and without a bump we were off on our jet to San Juan in the Virgin Islands. It took us 6 hours and we rolled in a little late due to headwinds, almost missing our connecting AA flight to Tortola. When we arrived the God of travel Lisa was waiting with our boarding passes but the issue was we had to leave our luggage behind and RUN RUN RUN to our gate (that was of course the last gate). It wouldn't have been that bad if the damn people in front of us in the security line would have just took off all their jewelry instead having to walk back and forth countless times taking one thing off at a time.

I mean REALLY 1st the earrings, 2 the necklace, 3 the change, 4 the belt, 5 the watch, 6 the damn sunglasses- I mean come on - ALL AT ONCE FOLKS JEEZE!!!! We were however, lucky enough to make it and the the Goddess of travel, Lisa stayed behind and rented a propellor 3 seat plane for our luggage.

Yep, she's that good that she found a pilot with a propellor to fly our luggage for cheap. Scary ass flight from what I was told being the guy was texting on his iphone while flying trough clouds, but she and all 13 of my friends all got their luggage.

Tomorrow we are going to start the day with a bit of naked sunbathing and then meet up with the second half of the party (15 more people coming in at noon) then having a huge lunch and off to Necker we go.

We have now named the island NAKED island cause most of us are not big on wearing tops and some, if free enough, to wear nothing at all. Lord help us it's gonna be a wild one.

The weather is perfect, hot and humid so I am going to not take any chances and wear sunblock.

Will keep you all posted as the festivities continue...

Wax On Wax Off

I don't know why it is that toddlers feel the need to get up at 3am only to crawl in to your bed and proceed to kick you in the face all night...

The joys of motherhood is endless.

So I'm off for my big 40th party in a couple of days and I must say I'm scrambling to get things done. I have to get my hair done (God forbid I go into my party with grey hair), then a mani/pedi. No one needs chipped toes, and I am in dire need of a wax.

Yep rockin the 70's at this point.

Problem is, I have had the same waxing girl in Vegas for ages and there is no way I'm going to be able to get there and back in time so I need to find someone here.

Now, I am not sure how many of you have gotten that area waxed but there is a certain comfort level one must have with their girl that waxes them and I am not sure if I'm prepared to try a new one out just yet.

I am going to a beach destination so there is NO WAY I'm going to wear a bikini without one. SO today is the day I search out a new waxing girl around here and I'm hoping it doesn't end up badly. I have heard some horror stories...

Wax too hot ,blistering and taking too much off etc, so I'm going to have to have faith that I will find someone and can get it done before I go, but being it's a little longer than normal I know it's going to hurt like all hell. You know it's coming, you make the ouch face and..riiiiip. That's it.

I'm hoping this new one I find is as fast about it as my Vegas girl. I have had a fumbling idiot slow waxer before and, well, that's just NO fun.

The transition to LA life has been a good one but now having to find a whole new gal has got me a little concerned. I used to fly to Vegas once a month and go see my Dr ,Dentist, wax, hair and nails all in one shot and slowly but surely things are starting to be replaced one by one over here in sunny LA.

The good thing about Vegas is that the stripper population is huge there, so you can count on getting a fantastic wax. There really is a place on every corner, kind of like 7/11 here, well they are a bit more earthy shall we say, so not sure where to even look.

I am sure I will let you know if it all goes tits up and disaster strikes! If anything, I've got to think it will make for an interesting part 2 to this blog.

I will be doing my best while on vacation to blog all the goings on for this big shin dig and I have my friend Sawa Suicide there to take some amazing photographs and a fantastic guy that works with the hubby on a camera so I will try to upload all the fun and not so fun moments.

Please feel free to send in movie reviews and guest blogs if you get time. It always helps and I love hearing from you!

Soho Yo Ho

Well, I'm back from my relaxing yoga retreat and I've got to say, not sure yoga is my thing - too quiet but I'm going back in a couple weeks to take a few more shots at it!

I did however enjoy the morning walks and boxing class along with some of the art and pottery stuff.

So, I found out that I'm going for the big '40' to a nice private island with about 30 of my dearest friends and family to ring in my birthday. I'm going to be a busy girl until Thursday getting everything all packed up and ready to go.

A couple of close friends decided to have us for a pre dinner meal for both our birthdays (AZ and I are a week apart) at the exclusive Hollywood Soho House.

If you're not familiar with the Soho House, there is one in NYC, London and now Hollywood and it's membership is very exclusive and you need to fill out applications and get reference letters from at least 2 other members.

I was not really sure it was something I wanted to join but was looking forward to getting an inside look first hand at what they offer.

I channeled my HarryPotter/ Schoolgirl Fall McQueen look and paired it with the new Dolce pumps with attached black socks (Fall 2010) and out the door I went...

The first thing I noticed about the house was the service and friendliness of the entire staff. That was very welcoming and not stiff and uptight like as you would expect, so that scored point one. Once we got to the Penthouse rooftop, the views were stunning and the entire top floor was floor to ceiling windows, with magnificent views of the city. Walking to the restaurant I noticed a very prestigious wine collection and a fantastic Damien Hirst butterfly wing piece that I loved. They also have everything from ping pong tables to pool tables and monthly events that are exclusive to members.

The food was delicious and the dining room was open topped with a lilly pond in the center and mature olive trees that obviously were craned in.

I decided to go ahead and try and get my application process going but I will most likely be using my membership in Hollywood and London.

I had a lovely birthday meal and my friend got me the most amazing McQueen, studded, black union Jack clutch. TO DIE FOR I'm so fortunate to have friends that know what I love! I also got the McQueen book. It was a great evening and as far as the Soho House goes, I'm coming so be prepared to say yes to my application!

It was a nice welcome home and I'm looking forward to turning 40 ;)

Paris Hilton Sued For $35million... For Wearing Someone Else's Hair

Paris Hilton has been hit with a £22million lawsuit - for allegedly wearing the wrong hair extensions.

The 29-year-old American socialite is said to have breached her contract by failing to promote products made by HairTech International.
Instead she was photographed in magazines and papers wearing extensions from a rival firm, the company alleges.

HairTech claims her party lifestyle went against the company's marketing campaign and that she cost it money by missing a launch party because she was in jail for a driving offence.

The Los Angeles-based company has accused Miss Hilton of fraud and deceit and is demanding she pay it £22million in damages - ten times what she was paid under the original contract.

The legal row is the latest in a series of court battles for Miss Hilton, the heiress to the Hilton Hotel empire, and is the fourth time she has been sued in recent years.

She signed a £2.2million deal with HairTech in 2007 which gave the company global endorsement and licensing rights to her name for hair extensions, hair care products, brushes and combs.

The products were marketed as Paris Hilton's Dreamcatcher Hair Extensions and came in ten colours, including 'Paris Blonde'.

She also launched a popular headband range called 'The Bandit' which had hair extensions attached to it.

Her role was to be the face and spokesman for Dreamcatcher, but according to papers lodged in the Los Angeles Superior-Court she did not uphold her part of the deal.

On at least one occasion in 2008 she was seen wearing the hair extensions of a rival company, the papers say.

And she missed a key launch event for the products in 2007 after she was jailed for 23 days for driving twice while on probation for reckless driving.

Her failure to appear cost the company £4.2million in lost revenue and business opportunities, it claims.

HairTech also says she breached the contract because an 'implied' term in the deal was that she would 'obey the law'.

If the case goes to trial, a jury or judge will decide whether Miss Hilton owes HairTech any money.

CASTING! "America's Next It Girl"

Open calls are starting in Los Angeles at the end of August and then move onto the following cities: NY/NJ, New England, West Palm, Nashville, Miami and Dallas.

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Not So Desperate: Teri Hatcher Admits Using Botox And Fillers In The Past But Says She's Now Surgery Free

She's been a Desperate Housewife for years - but now Teri Hatcher says she not desperate enough to resort to plastic surgery nowadays.

In a photo album posted her her official Facebook page entitled 'Oy with the Botox', the 45-year-old star has posted a series of incredibly candid shots of herself without a scrap of make-up on.
Writing underneath each picture, she says she took them as she got out of the bath to get ready for bed to prove to critics that she no long has any work done on her face.

Ms Hatcher said: 'Thought about all those damn critics of my face. Love it or hate it, my face that is, no surgery, no implants, no matter what "they" say. Decided I'd shoot myself to reveal some truths about "beauty" and hope it makes you all easier on yourself.'

However, the star confesses that she HAD had surgical enhancements before.

She wrote: 'Did I every toy with fillers or Botox over the years? Yes. (But) tell me does this look Botoxed to you? Yes I am alone in my bathroom naked in a towel on behalf of women everywhere trying to make a point. Women YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.'

She added wryly on another picture of herself: 'Oh look I can raise my eyebrows and wrinkles show up on my forehead. I can also look like a monkey if I put grapes in my upper lip. It's really funny. I have to say I can't remember ever being upset enough to look like this, but I'm just making or shall I say "under LINING" a point.'

Teri also revealed that the key to many good photos of celebrities including herself was not surgery, or make-up, but good lighting.

Teri also bigs up her fellow actress and friend Julia Roberts for going Botox free in her current movie Eat Pray Love - and also showing off a few wrinkles and veins on her forehead.
She enthuses: 'Proud of Julia for being a real woman on a real journey.'

Ms Hatcher - who plays Susan Mayer in Desperate Housewives - not only gave us a glimpse of herself au naturel without her stage make-up on her official Facebook, she also gave a guided tour backstage on the Wisteria Lane set yesterday.

She gushed: 'Watch the premiere, tell your friends, have a DH party September 26th. It's a good season!'
She also revealed that her character has a fight in her lingerie with Rebecca Creskoff from hit US show Hung, who debuts a character in the new series.

A Journey Of Moving From The Present Into The Future

Imagine it if you went into college with the experiences of being a disc jockey and booker/promoter for a local club while you were in high school, but you went to college because you had a passion to study history, Art History, and were able to come away with a bonus of earning a certificate of museum studies. After your final semester of college you decided as much as you loved history/art history and museums the library was really the place to be since you were in essence not taking care of old stuff in a dusty backroom, but were a person with the vital part of connecting people to the information they were seeking. You then get into the library field and decide on taking extra classes to complete a library technical services certificate at a local community college so that you will know the real functions behind the library and its inter workings.

Three almost four years later you are almost like everyone else your age, you have your favorite tv shows, films, and a catalog of music from the past and the present. However, unlike everyone else you have your past experiences from high school. You know in your heart of hearts it is truly a passion and not a phase like so many other things. This passion lights up your eyes, makes them sparkle as they sparkle when you talk of the old shoguns of medieval Japan or the monarchs of Europe.

Now combine this with an offer by an employer to take classes for free and your mind reverts back to the days of high school and how much enjoyment came from going to concerts and doing promotions/marketing for bands. What person in their right might would pass up this opportunity, to take classes and get a joint certificate in marketing/public relations/communications, Not I.

Between working two part time jobs, this past Friday marked the end of my first class on this new venture. Next semester I will be taking another course and so on until I have completed the certificate and internship. I am so excited in fact that I have already started looking at internships both in Chicago, LA, and NYC. At this point, some would ask how and where I would live if I moved to a different state to do an internship. While I may not have many friends in Chicago, I do have very close friends and family who I can count on for support who encourage me to achieve my goals. Out of happen stance one lives in LA, the other in NYC. :O)

Mind you an internship is the last course before completion the certificate and my employer is under the impression I am taking these courses to help market library resources…it should be very interesting to see how this all pans out. In all fairness, marketing the library is something that must be done but that is not my goal, I love films, I love tv, and I love the inter workings of how everything comes together, packaged, and marketed towards consumers. As my grandfather commonly said, "you could sell ice to an Eskimo."

The question of the day is, "why is it when I try and make friends with people who are currently in the business, they assume that I am a groupie…."

If someone could answer that for me, I’d be grateful.

Sylvester Stallone Leads Veteran Action Stars Bruce Willis And Arnold Schwarzenegger On The Red Carpet At The Expendables Premiere

It is one of the most highly-anticipated films of all time, featuring some of the world's most famous action stars.

So it was no surprise to see the testosterone-fuelled red carpet as veteran movie stars Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mickey Rourke and Dolph Lundgren gathered for the premiere of The Expendables in Los Angeles last night.

The actors donned sharp suits and ties for the premiere of the film, which tells the story of a 'team of mercenaries head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator.'

With violent fight scenes, explosions and more weapons than can be imagined, The Expendables is sure to be a hit among both fans of the genre and those looking for an action-packed cinema experience.

And while some of the film's stars aren't as young as they used to be, Stallone, 64, said it was important to him to still be able to appear in a movie of this genre.
He said: 'Usually at my age, you’re out there fly fishing somewhere in Ireland. For me to keep on doing this and prove it can be done.

'I’m trying to get the younger guys to step up and try and get these kind of films made, because I know they watch them.'

Stallone plays Barney 'The Schizo' Ross in The Expendables, the leader of the group who is void of emotion but full of cynicism, who leads his men in a mission to overthrow General Gaza, played by David Zayas.

Despite featuring some of the most famous action movie stars of all time, Stallone, who also directed the film, said everybody involved in the making of the film started to get nervous when they started shooting.

He told the New York Post: 'The thing is, that once we got on the set, everyone got nerves.

'We probably have 150 movies between us, but we were sitting there like amateurs. "Oh, my God. I don't want to be the one that drops the ball." All this stuff is going through people's minds.

'Finally, I said, "Here's the deal. You be Bruce, you be Arnold, you be Sly. Let's just be who we are." What you see there is everyone's real personalities coming to the surface, and I think that's why it works.'

Dolph Lundgren, who plays combat veteran Gunnar Jensen in the film, also said it was daunting starring alongside what reads as a who's who of action stars.
He said: 'In everybody's mind, there is a little competition when you hear who's signed on. You want to be as great as the other guy, but you don't want to affect the film itself.'

Lundgren, who first shot to fame when he beat 5,000 men to be cast alongside Stallone in Rocky IV in 1985, added: 'My character is funny and interesting.
'It was just a typical Sly Stallone script, which means humour, action and a lot of people getting shot.'

The film also stars Jason Statham as former SAS soldier Lee Christmas, Jet Li as close-quarter combat master Yin Yang and football star Terry Crews as long-barrel weapons specialist Hale Caesar.

In addition, Mickey Rouke appears as arms dealer and tattoo parlour owner Tool, while wrestler Randy Couture plays demolitions expert Toll Road and Bruce Willis stars as Mr. Church, the man who hires the expendables.

And while the group believe they have been hired to complete an essentially simple mission by overthrowing General Gaza, they run into trouble when they meet their contact Sandra in Vilena.

It's only when they start talking to freedom fighter Sandra that they realise their most dangerous enemies are rogue former CIA agent James Monroe, played by Eric Roberts, and his bodyguard, the appropriately named Paine, played by wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin.

In fact, it was during a fight scene between his character Barney and Austin's Paine that Stallone ended up with his most serious injury - breaking his neck.

Speaking about the injury which saw him have emergency surgery and a metal plate inserted into his neck, Stallone said: 'It was a fight scene with Steve Austin. I told him to crack me as hard as he can. It snapped my head back and cracked my neck.

'They had to put some cadaver bones, which means I have ghosts in my neck.

'That plate goes off every time I go through airport security. I say I can take the belt buckle off, but not the screw.'

However, while fans worldwide are thrilled about the upcoming film, the movie has not been without controversy - mainly due to Governor of California Schwarzenegger's cameo role in the film, which was seen as a conflict of interest by many local residents.

But explaining his decision, Schwarzenegger said: 'Sly and I became very good friends over the last 10 or 15 years. We've had a terrific time and so he was very helpful to me when I ran for Governor.

'He came to fundraising in different places and he was always there to pump up the people and all that. So naturally when he asked me if I would do a cameo, it will be something very simple, I promised him I'd do that.'

But his explanation didn't stop protesters gathering outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre with signs and placards for the premiere.

Other controversy has come as a movie production company in Brazil says Stallone owes them nearly $2.2 million for its work on The Expendables.
In a statement, O2 does not specify what work it did but says it was not a co-producer on the project.

However, Stallone's publicist Michelle Bega told The Associated Press on Monday that she would not comment on the case.

Regardless of any arguments surrounding the film, Stallone looked happy and excited as he attended the premiere with wife Jennifer Flavin and their three children, Sophia, 13, Sistine, 12, and eight-year-old Scarlet.