Britney's Womanizer

Womanizer, the first single from Brit Brit's upcoming album Circus, was released last Friday. I've listened to the song and it's OK. Seems a bit too much like a combination of Radar and Ooh, Ooh Baby from her last album, Blackout. Still, it's Britney Spears and I'm pretty sure Womanizer will grow on me and this song will eventually end up in my iTunes. I can't wait for the new album, due out December 2, aka Britney's birthday.

Take a listen here.

Revolutionary Road

I've known about Kate and Leo's reunion for this film for a couple of months but I just saw the trailer today. This film looks supremely depressing and unfortunately identifiable. Judging by the trailer it looks like Kate and Leo lose their dreams and spirit to the monotony of settling down, which is forced upon by society. As dismal as this movie seems, I still want to see it. I'll make sure I bring some tissue to the theater.

Paul Newman's Exodus

Sadly, this past Friday night America lost film legend and philanthropist Paul Newman. I know a lot of people, particularly in my age group, remember Newman from his movie The Color of Money. I have to say that I've never seen a film in which Newman appeared that I thought his performance was not perfect. But my favorite movie which is forever burned into my memory is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He absolutely sizzled as the brooding Brick Pollitt. I believe he brought a depth to the characters he portrayed which is not often seen in Hollywood today.

I think what I like the most about Newman is that he was such a regular guy. Several years ago, while my husband was employed as a hotel bellman, he got the chance to meet Newman. Apparently, Newman was very pleased when my husband directed him to Wild Wing Cafe for dinner that night. Nothing fancy, just a guy who was hungry and wanted some good wings. My husband said he was so nice! In my former career, I had a lot of experiences dealing with celebrities and it's always a pleasure when they're nice to the "little people."

Newman's film work lives on and I hope his charities will continue to thrive. We'll miss you, Paul!

Was It Worth It, Heather?

Poor Heather Locklear. She got busted over the weekend for suspision of driving under the influence. According to the articles I've read, alcohol was ruled out and she is believed to have been under the influence of prescription meds.

I really don't have anything to say about this but I could not resist making a title reference to her L'Oreal commercials. By the way, she is not looking like her L'Oreal self in the mug shot. I guess you can't be air brushed all the time. Oh well, I'm glad she's not hurt and didn't hurt anyone else. I hope she'll be better soon.

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