Whitney Port allegedly dating her show’s former producer

TrendPK.com: Former reality TV star Whitney Port split from her longtime beau, ‘The Buried Life’s’ Ben Nemtin, last summer, but she has apparently moved on to someone she’s known for quite a bit.

Port is allegedly dating a former associate producer with ‘The City,’ Tim Rosenman, after having a crush on him for some time, states UsMagazine.com. The two reportedly kept in touch after her reality show ended, but didn’t start dating until some time after her split with Nemtin.

Port and Rosenman allegedly vacationed together this January in Miami.

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“Chronicle” is a compelling character drama, a visual dazzler

By Scott Mendelson

TrendPK.com: I’ve written a lot over the last couple years about how, if superhero films are going to survive, they are going to have to be able to be about something other than the generic tropes of superhero comic book adventures. Captain America excelled because it was a World War II period action drama, while Green Lantern mostly faltered because it wasn’t about anything other than its own conventions. Chronicle (written by Max Landis and directed by Josh Trank) is a shining example of a powerful emotional tragedy that involves certain comic book conventions without really being about them. At heart, the picture is a fierce rebuttal of the now-cliche ‘with great power comes a superior destiny’ motif that has been central to the last ten years of big-budget fantasy pictures, both those based on comics and those based on young-adult fantasy novels. More than just a deconstruction of fantasy tropes, Chronicle is a thoughtful and empathetic story of three disparate teens who end up with special powers and how it does or does not change them.

Although it is an unofficial member of the ‘found footage’ school, it uses that oft-derided format to its advantage, bringing intimacy and realism to the forefront (it helps that the film looks visually engaging and has a bare minimum of ‘shaky cam’ effect). While this may be damning with faint praise, Chronicle is arguably the best ‘found footage’ film yet made, using the technique to make its special effects feel truly special. It also contains the truest and most compelling variation on the that classic ‘they discover they have powers’ concept, feeling absolutely authentic as the three young men explore their new found abilities in not very heroic ways (my favorite involves playing that prank in a toy store that you’ve always dreamed of doing…). This experimentation phase culminates in a soaring bit of action and special effects that feels far more real than any number of $100-200 million franchise pictures that have tried the same effect. The is a plausibility to the effects work and to the scenarios being played out that renders them genuinely special and that-much more engaging. It is one thing to believe your eyes when you’re seeing practical stunt work. It is another thing to absolutely believe your eyes when you’re seeing something that cannot actually be real.

But the picture is more than just a demo reel of how to make cheap special effects look better than far-more expensive visuals. The picture is a true character study, centering around the three young men who stumble upon what can only be described as ‘super powers’. The film’s main point-of-view is young Andrew Detmer (Dane DeHaan), who initially begins filming in order to document the violent abuse of his drunken father and the medical suffering of his terminally-ill mother. The two other main characters are Andrew’s cousin Matt (Alex Russell) and Steve Montgomery (Michael B. Jordan), a popular and extroverted student who just happens to stumble upon the mysterious underground rock at the wrong time. Everyone shines and everyone – supporting cast, cameo players, etc – give superb slice-of-life performances. The screenplay gives the three leads so much depth that you realize about halfway in that Steve isn’t just ‘the token black guy’, but a full-blown lead character in this drama. The few female characters are pretty thin, but they are both accorded appropriate respect and not overused for the sake of having a pretty girl to put on the poster (Ashley Hinshaw does fine understated work as Matt’s crush).

Where this story goes I will not reveal, only to say that it is just slightly disappointing that the film doesn’t play around with certain formulas a bit more in the third act. Once you figure out just what story is being told, you can pretty-well map out what will transpire. But the telling is solid, with Trank and Landis confidently bringing their story to its inevitable conclusion even as we hope for a different outcome. What works in a narrative sense is the refusal to paint an arc for each major character in a conventional sense. Andrew and Matt don’t change all that much throughout the film, while Steve merely opens up a bit as he finds himself socializing with people far outside his usual peer group.

Also giving the story an added gravitas is the fact that the majority of the school is not made up of bullies and would-be enemies. When Andrew gets a brief moment of social acceptance, it feels real because it IS real. Most of the kids in this film are relatively decent people, which adds a level of pathos as we realize that Andrew has been self-ostracized and beaten-down by his father for so long that he doesn’t know how to deal with something resembling friendship. This isn’t a case of Anakin Skywalker going to the dark side because none of the Jedi bothered to intervene, or a case of Carrie White being endlessly tormented until she exploded in a fiery rage. Chances are missed and the wrong things are occasionally said, but there is potential for a happy ending, although I will not reveal if one actually occurs.

When a genre becomes old enough or repeated often enough, the tropes become so familiar that the deconstructions become more engaging and entertaining than the real thing. When film critics discuss their favorite westerns, it is usually films like The Searchers, Lonesome Dove, and Unforgiven that get heralded above the others. By looking at the genre motifs with a somewhat clinical eye, it is that much easier to find profundities within the genre trappings while both being of and standing apart from that genre. Chronicle attempts something even trickier, which is to examine the messages and ideologies of the super-hero drama without actually existing in said genre, while telling a fantastical story in an absolutely relatable and plausible fashion. It is not a super hero picture in any conventional sense, but it has an awful lot to say about them.

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Brad Pitt not opposed to using Coca-Cola to wake kids up

TrendPK.com: It seems even Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have to struggle with trying to wake some of their kids up, but the actor has a trick that apparently helps him out.

Pitt recently admitted that he occasionally bribes his children with the offer of Coca-Cola to wake them up in the morning, states UsMagazine.com. “I admit there’s times like, ‘We gotta get up. Get up! Here’s your shoes. Here’s your shoes. Drink this Coke. Drink this Coca-Cola. Drink it all. Right now! Drink it! Drink it! Drink it!’ Just so we could get ‘em up and going,” Pitt revealed.

And considering how busy their lives are with all their traveling, those children probably need a few sips in the morning to get going.

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Mark Wahlberg apologizes for 9/11 comments

LOS ANGELES: Actor Mark Wahlberg apologized for saying events may have turned out differently had he been on one of the planes that crashed on 9/11, after incurring the wrath of critics and one victim’s widow.

“If I was on that plane with my kids, it wouldn’t have went down like it did. There would have been a lot of blood in that first-class cabin and then me saying, ‘OK, we’re going to land somewhere safely, don’t worry,’” the actor said in an interview with Men’s Journal magazine that was released one day earlier.

“The Fighter” star, 44, was scheduled to be on one of the planes that crashed into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2011 and made the comments in that context, but after media outlets reported that a widow of one 9/11 victim called his comments “disrespectful,” the actor issued a formal apology.

“To speculate about such a situation is ridiculous to begin with, and to suggest I would have done anything differently than the passengers on that plane was irresponsible. I deeply apologize to the families of the victims that my answer came off as insensitive, it was certainly not my intention,” Wahlberg said in a statement.

The Oscar-nominated actor, who started his career in music as rapper Marky Mark, transitioned into film and is currently promoting “Contraband,” a high-octane action movie in which he plays a former smuggler forced to protect his brother-in-law. AGENCIES

Denise Richards Adopts a Baby Girl

Denise Richards has adopted a baby girl, she already has 2 daughters by her ex-husband Charlie Sheen. Richards has named her third daughter Eloise Joni in memory of her late mum Joni Richards, who lost her battle with cancer in 2007. Little Eloise is now sister to Sam, 7, and Lola, 5.

Richards’ rep has confirmed the news with a statement;

“Eloise Joni Richards is named after Denise’s mom (Joni), and Denise and her daughters Sami and Lola chose the name Eloise,” the rep said. “Denise and Eloise’s big sisters couldn’t be happier and feel incredibly blessed.”

Richards also tweeted about the news to her two million plus followers;

“Thank you all for your sweet messages,” she Tweeted. “The girls and I are over the moon and so is my dad Grandpa Irv…xo”

Richards has appeared in various films including, Wild Things, Scary Movie 3, Starship Troopers and The World Is Not Enough.

Govinda celebrates 47th birthday

MUMBAI: It’s Govinda’s 47th birthday today, and he is going to have quite a day, that his kids, Narmmadaa and Yash have ensured.

In fact, celebrations began last night, when the family rang in his birthday over a sumptuous dinner. Today”s plans include a private family lunch. Says Narmmadaa, “Dad’s not very fond of Continental, so we’ve zeroed in on a nice place that serves great Chinese cuisine, and we’ll be cutting the cake after lunch. It’s a private family get-together.”

The brother-sister duo then plan to gift daddy a surprise birthday present. “We’ve have been doing it for three years now. Since he’s very fond of gadgets we gifted him a smart phone last year. This year, well, it’s a surprise, so we aren’t disclosing now.”

Govinda, who was earlier set to fly to London on his birthday, for a solo vacation, has now postponed the plans. After the family lunch, Govinda is set to fly to Kolkata, “I am going there for a show, and will be visiting a few temples there on my birthday,” he told.

Sanjay & Manyata Dutt preserves their twins’ umbilical cord stem cells

A couple of months ago it was Farah Khan and Shirish Kunder who decided to give their kids the best legacy ever by preserving the stem cells from their umbilical cord. Well now it’s Sanjay and his wife Maanayata Dutt who were recently blessed with twin babies have taken the innovative step to preserve their baby’s stem umbilical cord stem cells with LifeCell, India’s pioneer in stem cells domain. The couple who joins many other celebrities in this decision, is said to have done this to stay in connect with the latest trends in healthcare and to provide their children a secure future with a gift of lifetime.

With Sanjay Dutt signing up for this service, LifeCell has expanded its celebrity clientele portfolio with Bollywood actors like Hrithik Roshan, Raveena Tandon, Madhavan and many others having preserved their child’s stem cells with LifeCell.

The baby’s umbilical cord blood and tissue are a rich biological resource of stem cells, which have the potential to treat over 75 serious ailments through the innovative concept of stem cell therapy. Umbilical cord stem cell banking is a service wherein the baby’s umbilical cord blood & cord tissue are collected immediately after birth which is usually discarded after birth. The collected sample is sent to the central laboratory where it is tested, processed and the stem cells from are preserved at -196 degrees centigrade for potential medical use in the future. This is a simple and safe procedure for both mother and the baby.

Rejoicing the moment, actor Sanjay Dutt, said, “We feel truly blessed with our double bundle of joy. When Manyata was pregnant we came to know about stem cell banking and the potential it holds for the future. Many of our friends have also opted for this service and hence we decided to go for it. We were referred that LifeCell are the leaders in this segment and their impressive track record was a perfect choice to trust and bank our babies’ stem cells. We strongly recommend this service as the best gift which parents can provide to their children for a secure future”

“Since it is a once in a lifetime opportunity we didn’t want to miss it. We read about many successful stem cell treatments across the world and were amazed. Hence, we did not think twice on this decision”. “As Sanjay said LifeCell was our only preference since we are convinced on their stability and reliability” added Manyata Dutt.

Mr. Mayur Abhaya, Executive Director, LifeCell International said “I would like to extend my heartily congratulations to Sanjay and Manyata Dutt on becoming proud parents of twins. Having them as our customers makes us feel happy and honoured. Today, LifeCell International is one of the most preferred stem cell bank in the country with celebrity couples like Hrithik-Suzanne, Farhan Akhtar and many others believing in us to safeguard their baby’s precious cells. This acknowledgement by the film industry will also help us to educate and create awareness among the general public about the benefits of stem cell banking.”

Rihanna, a Mom in a Year?

Rihanna is now thinking about beginning a family together with her boyfriend, Matt Kemp, a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player. However, she insists of putting her career on hold as soon as she becomes a mother. She just recently released her new album “Loud” in the top five on Wednesday. Although she admits that she is not yet pregnant, she says she might be a first-time mom in a year.

The pop star claimed that she can be a mother whenever it is right. It can be a year from now, or ten years from now. She says she still has a lot of things to accomplish before she gets kids. She will just know whenever the time is right. She also insisted that she can make a great mother unless her first child is a girl, since her daughter can be really rebellious. “She would be like a bundle of karma”, Rihanna said.

Rihanna is also thinking about where she would like to raise her family. She wants to go home to Barbados, but for her this might be a far dream. She surely can’t live that far with her kids because of her demanding schedule.

She has sold over 15 million albums and 45 million singles around the world. She made nine number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 since her first appearance on the chart on June 11, 2005. This is by far the greatest hits done by any artist during that span of time. As of July 23, 2010, Rihanna has sold approximately 5,563,000 album units in the US. But then, can Rihanna make a fantastic hit as a mom?

Elizabeth Edwards Funeral

Elizabeth Edwards Funeral: After all, Rielle Hunter hopes to marry John Edwards someday soon, which would make her stepmom to John and Elizabeth’s kids, two who are still young and live at home. And, that aside, Rielle is already and forever the mother of the Edwards kids’ half sister Quinn. The kids are already blood-linked to Rielle for life through their youngest sibling. So whether anyone likes it or not, that little innocent child makes them all — even Elizabeth before her tragic passing — a blended family already, whether or not Rielle ultimately gets her ring from John or not.

And if she and John are still in a relationship, maybe he needs her, too. To be by his side so he can be strong for his children and all the other mourners.

So shouldn’t Rielle, if she is his beloved, be there at the funeral?

Before you call me a wacky modern family lovefester, think about it. We don’t know the intricacies of this blended family. Perhaps John and Rielle are still together in their private lives. Perhaps the kids already know and have a relationship with Rielle. Maybe their relationship, as painful as its start was to everyone involved, is ordinary life to them now. If so, what would they think if Rielle didn’t show up to be there for them all in their time of need?

No doubt it’s interesting to ponder, right?

Of course, no matter what, I hope Rielle would respect the family’s wishes if they don’t want her to attend, for their own sakes or for the comfort of other attendees. After all, this day is not only for the immediate family, but it should be a safe place for close family and friends to remember Elizabeth Edwards, say goodbye, and pay their respects. This day should NOT be “infected” by the precise crazymaking that made Elizabeth’s last years so much more difficult than they had to be.

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey Review

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey Review: Abhishek and Deepika starrer, ‘Khelien Hum Jee Jaan Se’ is all about freedom fighting and the uprising of the Chittagong, but the Censor Board has advised for must parental guidance to the kids watching it.

The movie is based against the Britishers, and it shows hundreds of kids in it, they fight in small ages, they are shown under violent situations, craving for their aim of freedom.

Ashutosh Gowariker has directed the movie and it has got U/A certificate from the Censor Board, his wife Sunita also supports the stance of the film board.

Sunita Gowariker says, “The film has a lot children dying therefore censor board is of the opinion that kids must be accompanied with parents who can explain to them the relevance and context of it.”

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