Saturday, 28 April 2012

Groovers at Halle's Jenesse Silver Gala Weekend

Friday, 27 April 2012

Hugh Grant Reveals One Of Halle Berry's Roles In Cloud Atlas - Cinema blend.com

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Hugh Grant Reveals One Of Halle Berry's Roles In Cloud Atlaspublished: 2012-04-24 10:16:19 Author: Katey Rich

It's kind of hard to get any specific details about the upcoming adaptation of Cloud Atlas-- and even if you got them, it'd be hard to know what to make of them. David Mitchell's famously sprawling, genre-bending novel has been adapted by the trio of the Wachowski siblings Lana and Andy and Tom Tykwer, along with an all-star cast that includes Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Ben Whishaw, Hugo Weaving, Susan Sarandon, Jim Sturgess and Hugh Grant. Each of the actors will play at least six different parts in the inter-weaving narratives, which range from the adventures of an American intellectual traveling in the South Pacific in the 19th century to a futuristic society in Hawaii, where the last remaining humans live like early natives after the rest of humanity self-destructs.

Hugh Grant has talked before about how he's barely recognizable in the movie, but when I spoke to him the other day about Pirates! Band of Misfits I decided to ask him about a few specific characters from the book that I thought he might be playing. Unfortunately I guessed wrong on a big one-- and I'll tell you after why it makes no sense the way they cast it-- but he did reveal one character Halle Berry will play, as well as a little more about the arduous makeup process the entire cast endured. Check out the clip below, which starts off with him admitting how choosy he's been about his movie roles over the last few years.

So, as he mentions, Tom Hanks will be playing Dr. Henry Goose, who we meet in the very first page of the book as he befriends our American traveler, Adam Ewing. Goose specifically begins his role in these tory with a rant about British high society, and it seemed a perfect role for Grant, while Hanks would make sense as Ewing. If anything, their roles might be reversed, which I guess makes sense for the make-up heavy, expectation-bending adventure the Wachowskis and Tykwer have created.

And what should you make of what he revealed about Halle Berry's role? The part he's referring to is surely Jocasta Ayrs, wife of the composer Vyvyan Ayrs, both central figures in the second story in the book, about the young composer Robert Frobisher who goes to work for Ayrs at his home in Belgium. On the Cloud Atlas IMDb page Ben Whishaw is listed as Frobisher, but it's unclear if that's confirmed or just a totally logical assumption-- as the only young Englishman in the cast, Whishaw makes perfect sense as Frobisher. Then again, Grant has already proved that the Wachowskis and Tykwer aren't going to logical casting at all, so for all we know Hanks will be playing Frobisher. But if you want to go with a little bit of logic here, you can probably assume Whishaw and Berry will spend some time rolling in the sheets together, as Frobisher begins a very, very ill-advised affair with Jocasta that spans a lot of his story.

I know that Cloud Atlas is probably one of those novels that should never be adapted as a film, and that the Wachowskis and Tykwer have both burned us in the past, what with Speed Racer and The International. But I can't help being excited for it, because if the movie Cloud Atlas is half as thrilling and imaginative as the book, it ought to be one of the most innovative and tricky films we see this year. Have Grant's hints gotten you as intrigued as I am?

Gabriel Aubry forgets all about custody woes as he spends a day snuggling his daughter Nahla

Carry on regardless! Gabriel Aubry forgets all about custody woes as he spends a day snuggling his daughter Nahla

By Mike Larkin
PUBLISHED: 02:15, 25 April 2012 | UPDATED: 02:15, 25 April 2012

It looks like Gabriel Aubry is set on carrying on regardless despite his bitter custody battle with Halle Berry.
For the male model was seen cuddling and laughing with his daughter Nahla after he picked her up from school in Los Angeles today.
And it seems the four-year-old has a slapstick sense of humour if her antics are anything to go buy.

A gripping tale: Gabriel Aubry held Nahla tight as she told him of her school day in Los Angeles today

The cheeky tot took great delight in blowing a raspberry in the face of her 36-year-old father.
And he certainly seemed to see the funny side, as he could not help from bursting into a fit of giggles.
The ambrosial youngster certainly seemed to be having a great time with her father, and they both looked happy and relaxed.
This is more than can be said for Gabriel when he was grilled by Halle's lawyer at a meeting at his office last month.

Bag carrier: The model held his daughter's schoolbag as they walked

Rasp-Berry: The cheeky youngster stuck her tongue out at Gabriel

Who needs the Three Stooges: Nahla was almost as amusing as the new film

The feuding former couple are battling over whether the Catwoman star should be allowed to move with their daughter to France.
She wants to live in Paris with her current squeeze Olivier Martinez, who proposed earlier this year.
And there are little signs of an agreement, as Monsters Ball favourite recently said her heart is set on the move.
She said: 'I’m hoping. I think it would be a much more normal way of life for my family.
'We’d have more privacy and more laws there to protect my daughter.
'I’m really very concerned about her growing up in the US, with the way things are and the laws they are not in place to protect children.'

Silence is golden: No doubt Gabriel was relieved he was not going to be the victim of more pranks after she fell asleep

Thursday, 26 April 2012

Halle Berry debuts Deichmann shoe collection in Europe

Apr 26, 2012 9:00 AM by Gerri Ward

SheKnows: It's obvious that Halle Berry has great style. Was this the reason behind the 5th Avenue collection?

Sonja Schröder-Galla: Halle Barry is one of the very grand Hollywood stars. She is a fantastic actress and a fascinating, natural personality. As an actress, she can excellently present our versatile fashion and is very credible. No matter whether athletic, elegant or sexy, she is a fashion icon for every style. This is perfectly expressed in the TV commercials and the photographs we produced with her. Halle Berry also stands for internationality and is a well-known personality in Europe, our market for this collection.

SheKnows: What sort of women does the 5th Avenue collection appeal to?

SS: 5th Avenue is known for stylish international designs, premium materials in popular colors and very good accoutrements in a feminine look. Shoe fashions from 5th Avenue are ideal for prestige-oriented women. They don’t have to prove their style – they’ve just got it. Whether it’s high-heeled sandals, pumps, ballet shoes or boots, the 5th Avenue collection offers a broad selection of high quality from the best materials and is reasonably priced.

SheKnows: What's the inspiration behind the name of the collection?

SS: 5th Avenue is Deichmann’s own brand and well-known in Europe. The brand is of course named after Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, which is one of the most famous streets worldwide. With its prestigious boutiques and flagship stores, it is a symbol for internationality and elegance.

SheKnows: The 5th Avenue collection isn't sold anywhere in the U.S, but can the shoes be purchased online and shipped to the U.S.?

SS: The 5th Avenue collection shoes cannot be shipped to the USA. Deichmann holds the license for Europe only.

SheKnows: Does Halle Berry work with the designers to produce the shoes?

"I think every woman would like to be involved in creating a shoe collection."

SS: Yes, Halle Berry works with the designers to produce her collection so that she can give her shoe line her personal touch. Halle describes her first collection of shoes as "a dream come true."

SheKnows: What can we expect next from the collection?

SS: Her next collection will be for autumn/winter 2012/2013 and it will of course also cover boots and ankle boots.
Thanks Sonja and congratulations to Deichmann and Halle Berry for what is sure to be a great collaboration!

Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez Jump Way Up in This Years Hottest Couples Rankings

By Darrick Thomason April 24, 2012

(Pacific Coast News)

Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry (Pacific Coast News) While Olivier Martinez and Halley Berry's relationship has not been without its share of drama thanks to Berry's ex, that hasn't stopped them from getting serious. And their climb up the ranks of this year's list of 100 Hottest Couples is evidence of that.

Although last year had people thinking Berry was simply rebounding with her French co-star, the skeptics were wrong because now they're engaged! Perhaps the third marriage will be the charm for the gorgeous actress. It seems like cultivating their budding relationship (and fighting Berry's ex in court) were all the couple had time for last year. She only had a small role in New Year's Eve, while Martinez didn't star in any films in 2011. They'll join forces on the big screen in Dark Tide in a few months, but let's face it, the hotness factor is carrying these two.

For those curious about our process of ranking these couples, this year we've refined our definition of "hotness" to rank 100 celebrity couples using the following criteria: Staying Power, Popularity, Success, and Attractiveness. The resulting list includes hot pairings made up of models, singers, actors, ex-wrestlers, reality stars, and more. While the hottest couple of them all, Beyonce and Jay-Z, has been on our list for four years now, 24 of these famous duos also made their debut. Check out the entire feature here.

100 Hottest Celebrity Couples of 2012

Find out which of Hollywood's most famous pairs have it all: success, attractiveness, popularity and staying power.

Dark Tide, out on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download today

Starring Academy Award winner Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez (Unfaithful), this taut and suspenseful thriller from director John Stockwell (Crazy/Beautiful, Blue Crush) follows a small boat expedition deep into the dangerous South African waters known as Shark Alley. Kate (Berry) is a shark expert whose business has been failing since a shark attack killed a fellow diver under her command. Once dubbed "the shark whisperer," Kate is haunted by the memory of the attack and unable to get back into the water. With bills piling up and the bank about to foreclose on Kate's boat, Kate's ex-boyfriend Jeff (Martinez) presents her with a lucrative opportunity: Lead a thrill-seeking millionaire businessman on a dangerous shark dive... outside the cage. Battling her self-doubts and fear, Kate accepts the proposal and sets a course for the world's deadliest feeding ground: Shark Alley

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Photo file of Halle at Jenesse Centre Silver Rose Gala (Part 1)

Sunday, 22 April 2012

Now Halle Berry and her little girl Nahla have matching curly hair

Like mother, like daughter: Now Halle Berry and her little girl Nahla have matching curly hair

PUBLISHED: 16:29, 21 April 2012 | UPDATED: 16:30, 21 April 2012

Over the past few years, Halle Berry has experimented with a hosts of style for her hair.
But in the past few days, she has been showing off her natural look by letting her curly afro hair down.
And as the 45-year-old actress picked up her little girl Nahla from school yesterday, you can see where the four-year-old has got her hair from.

Natural look: Halle Berry waves to a friend as she picks her daughter Nahla up from school in Beverly Hills yesterday

Like mother, like daughter: Halle now has hair like her daughter

Mother and daughter were sporting similar lovely curls as they headed home in Los Angeles yesterday.
Earlier this week Halle spoke about her engagement to French actor and model Martinez for the first time.
The twice-married actress admitted to having shocked herself in agreeing to marry again - having formerly vowed never to walk down the aisle again.

Marriage plans: Halle recently confirmed she was engaged to French actor Olivier Martinez

Short: Berry has often had a short, wavy hairstyle throughout a lot of her career

The Frankie and Alice star said with a laugh: ‘Who knew?’
She was speaking during an interview with Extra at the Jenesse Silver Rose gala in Beverly Hills and added: ‘I swore it off, right? Never say never, people.’
As well as promising herself she wouldn’t be walking down the aisle again, Halle even openly admitted this.
In an interview with InStyle magazine back in 2007, the star stated: ‘I will never, never get married again.’
Halle married baseball player David Justice in 1993 but the pair split in 1996.
She then tied the knot with singer Eric Benét in 2001 but the couple separated just two years later.
Halle is currently in the middle of a messy custody battle over daughter Nahla with her former flame, model Gabriel Aubry.

Friendly: The actress waves to a teacher as she heads home