Happy Holidays

Hey everyone!

Since after the election, life has just been crazy. The magazine has kept me veryyyyy busy and of course Thanksgiving came and went and NOW its my favorite time of year! CHRISTMAS TIME! I had the honor of putting together an amazing event this past Saturday at HERE Lounge in West Hollywood called the 1st Annual ITS A WOODY CHRISTMAS sponsored by Instinct Magazine, Bollare, DIVA, Dove Chocolates, and Patron Spirits! I was floored with how many people came and brought toys on such a busy night during the holiday season and the event was truly a HUGE success. Thank you to everyone who came out including my homegirl Lauren Conrad (from The Hills)!



Besides that, life is good, I leave to go to NY for the holidays in a week and I can't wait! I haven't seen my family and friends there in so long and I am super excited to see them all. I have also been so inspired lately, my life feels so comfortable, it has its ups and downs but its just right. I've been going on dates and have recently met some great new people and I just like being able to say I'm Happy and mean it!

I'm off to continue writing my book! Until then!
Happy Holidays!
xoxo
Woody :-)

Keith talks Prop 8!

My new hero; Keith! THANK YOU!

Voice & Vote

Kitson 90210 Clothing Launch

This picture is a travesty...I gotta work on my red carpet skills! HA! Thank god Andrea looks amazing!

Ellen scares the SHIZ out of Zac

I actually think Zac would look slamming with short hair...not to say he isn't a fine mofo now but, just a lil shorter and I'd be all about it, not to say I'm not now...well, you get the point! ;-)

Does it really get better XTINA?

Christina works it out in her new video for KEEPS GETTING BETTER. So, what do you guys think? To be honest, I heart Christina but Britneys song is so much better (since they kind of sound the same!)

Jennifer Hudson Tragedy

Police have identified the body of a young boy discovered in an SUV in Chicago as Jennifer Hudson's missing nephew Julian King, police Supt. Jody Weis said Monday.

The body was discovered "in the rear seat" of a white Chevrolet Suburban on Chicago's West Side Monday morning, according to the Chicago Police Department. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds, according to reports.

Immediately following the news of the body's discovery, Hudson's family members organized a church vigil. Several family members visited the medical examiner's office Monday afternoon.

King, 7, went missing Friday after an unidentified assailant fatally shot Hudson's mother Darnell and brother Jason. Over the weekend, Hudson offered $100,000 for the safe return of her nephew.

When police issued an Amber Alert for Julian on Friday, they identified a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban with Illinois license plate X584859 as connected to the case.

The Chicago Police Department issued the following statement before noon Monday: "At approximately 7:06 A.M. a 1994 White Chevrolet Suburban bearing Illinois license plate X584859 and identified in the Amber Alert was located at 1313 S. Kolin. A body was discovered inside the Suburban, in the rear seat of the vehicle."

The Chicago Tribune reports that bullet casings were found in the boy's room on Friday.

Boy's Stepfather Being Held
King's stepfather, William Balfour, is being held on a parole violation after he stopped cooperating with police but has not been charged with a crime. He was taken into custody at a girlfriend's home hours after the bodies of Hudson's mother and brother were found.

Sources tell the Associated Press that the girlfriend contradicted his alibi. Police were able to track his whereabouts Friday through cell phone records, sources said.

Police Supt. Weis told reports he was "pretty optimistic" about finding the person responsible for the crimes. "[We've"] got two crime scenes. Oftentimes there's lots of evidence left at a crimes scene so I'm very confident that our forensic technicians will go through both areas with a fine-toothed comb, and I suspect there will be some evidence that will link us to the killer."

Asked about Balfour, Weis said, "We are following any lead that we can get right now. He's a person of interest, but that's not to say that there's not other individuals that may turn up. Right now we are just following the facts we have and we are following the evidence we have."

Police have not recovered a weapon connected to King's death.

Also Monday, Fox Studios issued a statement regarding the tragic weekend. "Everyone at Fox Searchlight and Twentieth Century Fox wishes to extend our deepest condolences to Jennifer and her family. Our thoughts are with them in this time of profound sadness."

VW urges you to VOTE!

Honored and Excited to announce...

“VOICE & VOTE”
Use Your Voice and Vote NO ON PROP 8

WHO:
Some of Hollywood’s youngest and brightest stars are turning out to show their support for NO ON PROP 8: Kathy Griffin (Emmy award winner for My Life on D-List), Ryan Eggold (90210), Karina Smifnoff (Dancing with the Stars), Kate French (The L Word), Paul James (Greek), D Woods (Formerly of Danity Kane, Making The Band), Cameron Goodman (The Informers, Mad Men), Marisa Lauren (Greek, South of Nowhere), and many more. (*still pending schedule)

WHAT:
Director & Writer Woody Woodbeck, has teamed up with Dave O’Brien and Causecast to try and further the message of NO ON PROP 8 to California voters. The PSA intends to explain to people why telling friends, family, and loved ones is key to helping NO ON PROP 8 pass and keep everyone in California equal and not right discrimination in the states constitution. This PSA aims to target those who may have been told untruths about the NO ON PROP 8 campaign and clarify what it means to vote; a NO vote means a YES for equal rights.

Causecast, dubbed "a one stop philanthropy shop" by TechCrunch, is a platform where media, philanthropy, social networking, entertainment and education converge to serve a greater purpose. People want to do good, want to be inspired, and want to inspire others to join them in giving back. Causecast makes this easy by providing users with means to CONNECT with people, leaders, charities, nonprofit organizations, and brands that inspire them.
http://www.causecast.org/


THE CAUSE:
“Proposition 8… would eliminate the fundamental right to same-sex marriage. The very act of denying gay and lesbian couples the right to marry – traditionally the highest legal and societal recognition of a loving commitment – by definition relegates them and their relationship to second class status.” Los Angeles Times Editorial, August 8, 2008

Regardless of how you feel about this issue, we should guarantee the same fundamental rights to every Californian. Vote No on 8. Let’s remember that gay and lesbian people are our neighbors, our friends, our coworkers and our family members. They are nurses, firefighters and small business owners. Same-sex couples are loving and committed couples who want to get married. They care for each other, they pay taxes and they want to protect each other and take responsibility for each other, just like other couples. We should not hurt same-sex couples in California by eliminating their right to marry.

It’s not the government’s place to tell couples who have been together for years whether or not they are allowed to marry. In California, we let people decide what is best for themselves – without government interference. Eliminating fundamental rights for same-sex couples treats them differently under the law – AND THAT’S WRONG. Vote No on 8.

Domestic Partnerships are NOT the same as marriage. Domestic partnerships are just legal documents. They don’t provide the same dignity, respect, and commitment as a marriage. In a marriage, a paramedic doesn’t tell you that you cannot get into an ambulance with your spouse. Married couples can automatically make life or death decisions for each other in these crisis situations, no questions asked. Vote No on 8.

Regardless of how you feel about this issue, it’s wrong to eliminate the fundamental rights of fellow Californians – and hurt our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family members. THAT’S WRONG.

http://www.noonprop8.com

CONTACT:
Woody Woodbeck // 415-350-4033 // WoodyWoodbeck@mac.com
Dave O’Brien // 213-610-0667 // Dave@causecast.org
Media/Press Inquires: Ben Russo // 323-656-2653 // Ben@Emc-Pr.com

Last night

Last night was so amazing! In the early evening, my homegirl Andrea Guttag and I headed to her friend's studio who runs and owns a clothing line called MONEY! This clothing is HOT! Some of the hippest and trendiest mens stuff I have seen on the market. I was in love! I walked away with a bag full of goodies that I will be rocking at many events to come.

After that, Andrea and I headed to the Breeder's Cup Winner Circle event sponsored by Grey Goose at the Hollywood Palladium last night and had a fantastic time. The newly renovated space is to DIE for. The Grey Goose VIP lounge featured casino tables where everyone was given $500 to start off with, fake money of course, to play. I of course being the master roulette player I am won $1300 bucks, to bad it was fake money! WAHH WAHH!

We got to hang out with the amazing ladies of Harrison and Shriftman who got us drunk on Grey Goose all night (yeah as you can imagine they totally had to twist my arm! hahaha). Andrea and I of course made a handful of new friends, ran into some old ones, and enjoyed watching one of my favorite bands play an hour long set, MAROON 5!

I also spotted The Simple Life star Nicole Richie sitting in the VIP booth next to the stage as her baby daddy Joel Madden spun at the party before Maroon 5 went on. She still had that new mother glow about her. Nice to see her finally happy!

Pictures & video to come! I am off to do some radio with my boy Michael Yo for Y100 in Miami!! MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

SPOTTED!

Karina Smifnoff from DANCING WITH THE STARS was seen trying on jeans in the MONEY clothing line studio on Thursday October 23rd.

H on E talks M; sorta?

Hay Hay gets cozy with Ellen! HOTNESS! God so I love that bitch! :-)

Hudgens talks Efron; I respond!

From People.com --

Vanessa Hudgens filled Ellen DeGeneres in on a few personal details about Zac Efron that only a close friend – say, a girlfriend – might know.

The 19-year-old High School Musical star crumbled under pressure when pressed by DeGeneres and admitted Friday that 21-year-old boyfriend Efron is "a good kisser," has had his flu shots, and prefers eggs for breakfast – sometimes raw.

"We kiss in the movie," Hudgens explained after gauging Efron's lip-locking skills.

She also said she still hasn't given Efron a birthday gift, and understands why he makes so many girls swoon.

"Ah, he's hot," Hudgens said.

MY RESPONSE -- DUH!! WE ALREADY KNOW ZAC IS HOT. I MEAN I THINK ONCE A GAY 27 YEAR OLD PROFESSIONAL MALE HAS POSTERS OF HIM UP IN HIS OFFICE, HE HAS OFFICIALLY HIT HOT STATUS; I'M JUST SAYING! ;-)

HERE LOUNGE ON HALLOWEEN!! JOIN ME!!

The party is going down at HERE LOUNGE IN THE HEART OF THE HALLOWEEN MADNESS!! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS IT!!
RSVP TO WOODYWOODBECK@MAC.COM to get on the guest list!!

NO ON PROP 8!

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS!!!! URGE EVERYONE TO VOTE NO ON PROP 8!!!!

Spears hits #1 Record!!

Another week, another record-breaking jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Britney Spears makes a near-maximum 96-1 rise with "Womanizer," returning to the top of the list for the first time since her debut single "...Baby One More Time" hit No. 1 in January 1999.

This is the third time in the past two months that the mark for the biggest jump to No. 1 has been shattered. On the Hot 100 dated Sept. 6, T.I. soared 71-1 with "Whatever You Like" and last week he sprinted 80-1 with "Live Your Life."

Spears' single is spurred by first-week download sales of 286,000, the biggest opening-week tally by a female artist since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking digital downloads in 2003, besting Mariah Carey's take for "Touch My Body" by just over 200 units.

In between her nearly 10-year gap between No. 1s, Spears has placed four other top 10s on the Hot 100, the last being "Gimme More," the first single from her last set, "Blackout." That song jumped 68-3 last October with first-week download sales of 179,000.

"Womanizer" previews Spears' sixth studio set "Circus," due Dec. 2 via Jive.

Life & Style Exclusive

**EXCLUSIVE**
LIFE & STYLE CONFIRMS ANGELINA POSED FOR A BREAST-FEEDING PHOTO

It's true! Sources who've seen the photos confirm exclusively to Life & Style that Angelina Jolie really did pose for the cover story of W magazine while breast-feeding! "Angelina posed for Brad [Pitt] in one of the photos while breast-feeding," the source reveals to Life & Style. "It's really beautiful and tastefully done."

"The photos are amazing," adds a second source. Brad shot the photos in mid-August at Chateau Miraval, the family's home in the South of France. They're scheduled to appear in W's November issue, hitting newsstands on Oct. 21.

For more on the Jolie-Pitt family, check out the new issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

http://www.LifeandStyleMag.com

In 24 hours get TEMPTED into TEMPTATION!

The response has been OVERWHELMING
The crowd is sure to be HUGE
and we hope YOU are apart of it!
TEMPTATION each and every Thursday starting this week @ APPLE LOUNGE!

Palin in WEHO!?

Very Clever Corey and so educational I never knew Palin had a kid named Trilobite!? hahahaha LOVES IT!

PH for Prezzy Prez!

The real question is; don't you think Paris should select me as her running mate!? SEXY!

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

Song of the Day!

Leona Lewis - Better with Time

Kanye gives big ups to Ellen

Kanye West is no stranger to best-dressed lists. But the rapper takes inspiration from has his own – rather unexpected – fashion icon.

"You have really great style," the rapper told Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show Tuesday.

He then addressed the audience, advising them: "Seriously, this is one of the people you should look at when ever you're trying to figure out how to put together an outfit – especially for guys."

DeGeneres, wearing one of her usual menswear-inspired looks (a dark sweater, jeans and a button-down), laughed along as he insisted, "I would completely wear [that]."

On a more serious note, the two longtime pals also discussed West's late mother, Donda, who died late last year from heart disease following surgery.

"A lot of things changed ... with my mom passing," said Kanye, who showed a clip of his new video for "Love Lockdown." "She always wanted me to be the best that I could be and not get hung up on the small things."

DeGeneres – who met Donda on several occasions – added, "She was amazing ... She was just lovely."


Source - People.com

Brit's New Video

Hey everyone! Make sure you tune into 20/20 this Friday at 10 pm as Britney Spears' new video for WOMANIZER will make its World Debut!! YAY!! :-)

Ohhh, you're a...

Because I can't stop listening to it...I LOVE it!

Quote of the day

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. ~e.e. cummings, 1955

Thursdays are back in West Hollywood!

Get ready...because Thursday nights are BACK in West Hollywood!

Jeffrey Sanker & Paul Nicholls
in association with Chad Hudson & Woody Woodbeck
bring you the hottest new place to be each and every Thursday night...

TEMPTATION
Kicking off THURSDAY OCTOBER 9th

TEMPTATION brings together the hottest in LGBT nightlife promoting, the sickest DJ's and music, world-class entertainment, and it all goes down at one of the hottest new Hollywood hot spots -- APPLE LOUNGE (across the street from The Abby)

Each and every Thursday, TEMPTATION gives you two clubs in one location to party in; Chi Chi LaRue's POP N' COCK LOUNGE hosted by Jason Sechcrest. P N' C gives you seduction, scandal, sexiness, and some of the hottest men...think of a male version of the Playboy Club. Then there is The CLUB ROOM featuring LIVE entertainment by Vertigo Posse! (DJ Morningstar spins on the opening night!)

TEMPTATION doesn't stop there...
*Dinner starts at 7 pm (some of the best good in LA)
*NO COVER before 11 pm ($5 after)
*Expect appearances by other DJ favorites like The Perry Twins, Casey Alva, and Derek Monteiro!
*Special guests every week; from porn stars to celebrities!
*SPECIAL VIP OPEN BAR (Details to come)
and so much more!

For Dinner Reservations Patrons --
Call 310-358-9191 and say “TEMPTATION” for preferred seating.

For VIP Bottle Service for both the Pussycat Dolls Lounge and Pop N Cock --
Email -- TemptationVIP@aol.com

To get on the VIP Guest list email me @
WoodyWoodbeck@mac.com

Check out the venue @
http://www.applerestaurantlounge.com/

**It just doesn't get bigger than this everyone! I am so excited to be apart of this new night and I really hope to see you all there on opening night and each and every Thursday there after!**

Vote!

My hope lies with him...

Reason #345873939

Just another reason why Sarah Palin is a complete idiot and NO ONE should vote for her and McCain!!! My god, did McCain find her off of CraigsList!!!!?????

Powerful Message on REGISTERING TO VOTE!!

Powerful and so true! REGISTER TO VOTE PEOPLE!! YOU MUST!!! YOUR LIFE IS IN YOUR HANDS!!!

GayMers

From Current TV, here is some really interesting insight into the gay hate going on in the gaming world. Check it out!

Gimme MORE BRITNEY!!

OMFG! I have stuck by my girl since the crazy pink wig days and I am so excited to see Brit regaining her status as the pop music icon she is! I was even more excited when I read about this...
Check it out!!

Britney to TOUR!!!???

BRITNEYS NEW SINGLE!!

This is it! I feel it! I know it!
Britney Spears is about to have the biggest comeback of her career and to kick it off Ryan Seacrest premiered her brand new single...WOMANIZER!!!!
Listen to it now; it is the SHIT!!! You go girl, can't wait to see you back on top where you belong! We've waited long enough!
Click here to listen to WOMANIZER by Britney Spears

ANNNNDDD....for you, my loyal readers...here is the place where you can DOWNLOAD the song!!!
DOWNLOAD "WOMANIZER" by Britney Spears

Google

Do you ever randomly GOOGLE yourself to see what comes up!? Okay, I hate to admit it but I have like once, or twice, or three times; oh whatever, who cares how many times I've done it! I randomly came across this online and found it so funny I had to share. This website -- WWW.EdgeLosAngeles.COM -- highlighted my birthday party @ DESTINATION @ HERE LOUNGE on their homepage. Ahh my mom would be so proud! HA! :-)

Perry Twins aka Baby Daddy's

I had NO idea this existed...talk about HOT! I knew I loved those boys for a reason; besides how sweet, charming, and entertaining they are! :-)

Ohh I remember this... :-)

Drag Queen Down! Drag Queen Down!

An old but HYYYYSTERICAL clip of Tyra Banks taking a spill!

Missy Higgins

Beautiful, simply Beautiful!

Seriously Palin?

My 1st reaction - "She's totally kidding right?"
My 2nd reaction - "No wait, seriously though, when does she laugh and say she's kidding?"
My 3rd reaction - "Oh my, she's not kidding!"
My final reaction - "Is she really that dumb....*laughing inserted here*...Okay now I just feel bad!"



Palin is like SOOO SMART!!

Britney is back at it!

Britney was back to work today shooting the new video for her brand spanking new single WOMANIZER that is set to hit airwaves in the US on Monday!! I CANT WAIT!!
Check out more after the jump...

Brit's back to work

Quote of the day

We have all taken risks in the making of war. Isn't it time that we should take risks to secure peace? ~J. Ramsay MacDonald

Thank you Ellen

Brad Pitt donated 100,000 bucks to the NO to Prop 8 Campaign
Steven Spielberg donated 100,00 bucks to the NO to Prop 8 Campaign
and we all wondered...WHERE IS OUR FEARLESS LEADERS!?
Where is Ellen, Rosie, NPH?? Well one of them has finally spoken out...
Ellen DeGeneres has finally posted this on her website --
"My Political Point… And I Do Have One

You know how usually I talk about cell phones or kitty cats or cheese pizza… well, this is sorta like that… without the cell phones, the cats, or the pizza.

There’s a California Proposition on the ballot that’s a little confusing. It’s Proposition 8. It’s called, “The California Marriage Protection Act” — but don’t let the name fool you. It’s not protecting anyone’s marriage. Not yours. Not mine.

The wording of Prop 8 is tricky. It’s like if someone asked you, “You don’t want dessert, right?” But you do want dessert so you say, “Yes,” which really means you don’t want dessert. And if you say, “No,” which means you do want dessert — it sounds like you don’t. Either way, you don’t get what you want. See — confusing. Just like Prop. 8.

So, in case I haven’t made myself clear, I’m FOR gay marriage. And in order to protect that right — please VOTE NO on Proposition 8. And now that you’re informed, spread the word. I’m begging you. I can’t return the wedding gifts — I love my new toaster."

DONATE NOW TO HELP SAVE MARRIAGE FOR ALL IN CALIFORNIA!! --
DONATE NOW!!!

JD, the man behind Mariah's rebirth and the other half of Janet Jackson, has taken to the YouTube audience and is video blogging quite frequently. Check out his latest of him on the road with janet Jackson...this by the way is video from the LA show that The Messsties and I attended...IT WAS SICKKKK!

Brenda was AMAZING!

As I previously blogged, I got to have a one on one interview with Shannon Doherty and she was FABULOUS! Here is a pic of her and I. I also got to chat with my now buddy Ryan Eggolds who is apart of the new cast...he's a sweetheart and such a cutie! :-)

Another one joins the clan!

OMG! Clay Aiken is .....GAY!!!??? SHUT UP!! HA! Okay, okay, I have to give him credit, he hide it for so long and to come out on the cover of PEOPLE magazine, that is pretty impressive and honorable. I am glad he finally feels at peace with himself enough to be open and honest with everyone around him and the world. Congrats Clay and welcome to the hood!

Read all about it --
Clay Aiken pulls a Lance Bass

BRENDA!!!

OMFG! OMFG! OMFG! I can't even believe I am saying this but I am off to the launch party for XBOX's Rock Band 2 this afternoon at the old 90210 beach house in Hermosa Beach, CA and I am going to be doing a very special Life & Style one-on-one interview with...yes...the one, the only, Brenda Walsh aka SHANNON DOHERTY!!!!!!!! Check out some special clips from her old 90210 days!

GOD I WISH THIS WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN!!

Ohh ohh...and remember this --

Hello Canada!

Starting September 23rd on CMT, Country Music Television, in Canada, CMT STAR debuts and yours truly is the Entertainment Correspondent bringing you all you need to know about the who, what, where, when, and why of all things country music!! Check out the website for it and much more to come! They will be featuring this blog on the show so I am really excited to hear from everyone out there!! HEYYYYY CANADA!!!

CMT's CMT STAR! Check it out!

Quote of the day

All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their answers too, though they were often in contradiction and even self-contradictory. I was naïve. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which I, and only I, could answer. It took me a long time and much painful boomeranging of my expectations to achieve a realization everyone else appears to have been born with: that I am nobody but myself. ~Ralph Ellison, "Battle Royal"

Livin' my life!

This isn't the actual video to the song but I just can't stop banging this song. The combination of powerhouses like Rihanna and rapper T.I is unstoppable and this song will for sure be sitting on top of the charts soon...just living it's life!

So what BITCH!

This song is THE SHIT! I have ALWAYS loved PinK and this just proves why she is a force in the pop music biz! How can you not walk around all day going " Nahnahnahnahnahnahnaha I'm gonna start a fight!" -- LOVES IT!

Whit gets it with MTV

The Hills star Whitney Port has officially gotten her own spin-off show set to air on MTV! Check out all the details after the jump --

Whit gets all MTV on us!

The Emmy's

Yours truly got to go to this year's 60th Annual Primetime EMMY Awards and boy was it truly an experience. I had such an amazing time and felt so blessed to attend the show, the amazingly stunning Governor's Ball where I ran into a number of my favorite celebs and the incredible people at the Magical Elves, and then my bestie Ben Russo and I hit up the fabulous HBO EMMY PARTY @ The Pacific Design Center. Needless to say it was a night to remember; how far I've come in the past year and so much more to come in the future!
Here is Ben and I at the HBO Party! HOT RIGHT!?

How fierce are Ashlan & I at the LA Confidential Party @ Les Deux in Hollywood

Slacker

I know, I know, I have been awful on posting but things have just been so insane. I got an amazing new job!! I am the West Coast Editor of Events for Life & Style Weekly Magazine and it has just thrown my life for a loop. I am so happy there and everyone has been so welcoming! I have been out and about on the scene and doing my best to help the mag get to the next level. I also got to the VMA's which was INSANE!! Such a great show and I got to meet everyone from The Jonas Brothers, to Miley Cyrus, to Britney, to Chris Brown! Something I will never forget! With that said, it is EMMY week and the craziness of award show week is upon us! I will post as things happen over the week and YES I will be posting more often in general!
Until then,
xoxo
Woody :-)

PS: HELLO CMT VIEWERS IN CANADA!!! :-)

Brit's new VMA Spots

My have things changed since last year's VMA's and here are two promo spots to prove it. Britney, who is obviously taking part, in a spoof on herself with the old 'elephant in the room' stars in these two commercials for this years VMA's hosted by that British Comedian no one cares about, Russell Brown...err Brand! Check them out! SO GOOD TO SEE BRITNEY BACK AND HAVING FUN!

LC - I heart you!

LC hit Las Vegas this weekend to host an event the Christian Audigier nightclub and looked stunning. This story ran on People.com (though Life & Style got the same interview) -

Lauren Conrad confirmed to PEOPLE that she will be designing at least one dress for
next month’s Emmy Awards, calling it a “huge compliment”. “I’m doing one. I may be doing two,” she said Saturday in Las Vegas before hosting a night at Christian Audigier The Nightclub. The designer of the Lauren Conrad Collection will be dressing the show’s “trophy girls” who bring the awards on stage for the eventual winner. Conrad elaborated, “It’s a huge compliment to be asked to do that, and it was really amazing to be taken seriously.” The invitation to design the dress is a major victory for Conrad who has been chastised by some who recently said she isn’t involved in her clothing line. “I didn’t even really respond to the rumors because they were so silly,” she said. “It was someone who knew how important the line is to me and knew that that would hurt me.” Dressed in BCBG, The Hills star also squashed rumors that she is dating My Boys actor Kyle Howard. When asked is the two were dating, she laughed, saying “No, but I do know him, yes.” — Mark Gray

http://offtherack.people.com/2008/08/11/lauren-conrad-designing-emmys-gown-a-huge-compliment/

I recently met Ms. LC at an event she is just stunning in person and let me tell you, that bitch knows how to have a good time and knows EVERYONE! She must get around and not in the town bike kind of way. After meeting her, I am that much more excited for the premiere of THE HILLS next week!! WOOHOO!

Cooper hates the Lohan's

This is why Anderson Cooper is my hero! Cooper guest hosted on Regis & Kelly and spilled the beans about how awful he thinks the show is and how he feels about Lindsay, Ali, and Dina! Check it out below!



Dina, that orange tranny, responded with this --

"Some people are just cruel!"
"I think this is bad karma for him!"

Umm...you know whats bad Karma Dina...Your entire existance! Anderson responded with more slams and no apologies for what he said! Way to go Coop, you are the man!

Sammy Engaged!

Well, I know it was reported weeks ago, but I felt the need to congrats my dear friend Sam Talbot on his engagement! Check out the full article here or in this weeks People Magazine!

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20215772,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines

Crush on David

Here it is! The brand new single from David Archuleta from this past season of American Idol. The song is called 'Crush' and it is really cute. Now I was a fan of his through out this season of Idol and if all of his songs are as catchy and poppy at this it will be gracing my ipod in no time! I am sure David will do really well when his album drops....people love him!

I'm in love with SS

Sam Sparro is amazing! Watch this video! Get his album "Black & Gold"! This guy is going to be the next big thing here in the USA!!

The Really LONGGGG Dark Knight

So last night, Frank, Francisco, and I went to see the record breaking box office smash THE DARK KNIGHT at The Grove. I have been dying to see this movie because I not only am I total nerd when it comes to things like Batman, Superman, Buffy, etc but I LOVE BIG HUGE ACTION PACKED MOVIES!! There truly is nothing like going to a movie and being glued to the screen for 2 1/2 hours of non-stop story, action, humor, and special effects.

The Dark Knight did not disappointed. Christian Bale was genius per usual and is probably the best Batman ever...Though I am fond of George Clooney in the bat suit...HOT! The true stand out performance for me and I think everyone else that has seen the movie was Heath Ledger. The entertainment community lost so much when he passed away so tragically. His performance as the Joker was FLAWLESS! He makes it always look so easy and I still can't believe he is gone. He made that movie what it was and I really do hope he gets nominated for an Oscar for his performance.

The only downside to the movie which wouldn't keep me from seeing it again is the length. My lord, I never thought it was going to end!

Below is one of my favorite clips from the movie...Check it out!

Mamma more Mia please

I urge everyone to see Mamma Mia if you havent yet! I saw a screening of it before its release last week and I just fell in love with it even more. My love for Meryl also grew about 10 fold! Watch this number and see why!!

MC in LA

Mariah To Perform in Hollywood, California at Summer Krush!
Mariah is coming to Hollywood, California on Thursday July 31 to perform several songs from her new hit album E=MC2 including "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"!

Want to try for general admission to the event? Here are the details:

Samsung AT&T Summer Krush presents Mariah Carey LIVE in concert!

Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008

Time: Line up begins at 5:30 p.m. Concert begins at 8:00 pm.

Location: Babylon Court at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 (at the Northwest corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Ave.)

Parking: Parking is available at the Hollywood & Highland Center

Details: Fans are recommended to attend at the line up time of 5:30 p.m. Space is first-come, first-served basis and security will ensure crowds are managed in an organized and safe manner.

http://www.mariahcarey.com/news/news.php?uid=2256

Life

Hey everyone! I'm back in LA and have fallen right back into my groove here. It feels so encouraging to have so much support here and my friends here are like no other. I adore them for who they are and the friendship they give me. This past weekend I celebrated my 5 year anniversary of having Gastric Bypass...total loss is 348 pounds...and I have never felt more loved and supported. I actually had to take a moment and ask myself "Is this really my life?" It was overwhelming to say the least and I can't thank everyone enough for all of their support and love always.

Special thanks for Paul Nicholls and crew at HERE Lounge Saturday night who took care of myself and my friends...You guys are truly incredible and I can't thank you enough!

Seriously?

Just when I thought Brooke Hogan was just a little retarded...she goes and says this and now I think she needs to head to the store buy a helmet and get on the short bus! Dumb bitch!

Mariah Night on IDOL

So last night was Mariah Carey night on American Idol for the first time ever in its seven season run and my word was it a night of shining performances. All the contestants did really well and it will be incredibly hard to see any of them go. Here are all seven performances, my favorites by far were David Cook singing "Always be My Baby" and David Archuleta singing "When you Believe"; I am almost willing to put money on the fact that he and David Cook will be the final two competing for the title of the American Idol.

Carly singing "Without You"


Syescha singing "Vanishing"


David A. singing "When you Believe"


Jason singing "I Don't Wanna Cry"


Kristy Lee singing "Forever"


Brooke singing "Hero"


and last but not least David C. singing "Always Be My Baby"

E=MC2 is OUT

Finally, the day has come, Mariah Carey's new album is out in stores and available on Itunes and all over the internet and let me tell you; this album is fierce. Every song, one after another, is amazing and as you listen to each song, they just get better and better. Mariah has also released her 2nd single this week called "Bye, Bye" which she performed on Oprah, here is the video, so do it now, GET E=MC2!! Love you MC!

Moving on

Hey guys!
I know it has been forever since I posted but my Current gig at Current.com has kept me so busy writing, reading, researching, and editing content for the web that after sitting in front of a computer for 9 hours, I have a horrible time wanting to be anywhere near it after that, HA!

Speaking of which, I have decided to leave my job with Current and move back to LA. I'm really going to miss everyone at Current and I did enjoy my job but it just wasn't a right fit. I am young and wanting to make big moves and continue to climb up the ladder in this business that I love and in doing so I need to surround myself in the business and others in it. With that said, SF is just so disconnected from it all that I just couldn't justify living in a city where I'm so far from everything and being at a job that didn't give me the creative vibes I need and want to be apart of my daily life. I know I took a huge risk coming back to SF and leaving all that I had in LA but you know what, I can't live life with regrets. Do I wish I had stayed at E! and with the incredible team I worked with; YES of COURSE!! I loved it there but life has a funny way of working and just because this road was a dead end doesn't mean it hasn't increased my professional knowledge and love for this business.

So, this Thursday, I head back to LA with just the things I need, I will moving my stuff back to LA sometime in May when my bestie, Jeff, and I get a place together. I don't have work quite lined up yet but I'm going with it. I have to be confident enough in my professional experience and knowledge that when I am fully back in LA someone will snatch me right up and I'll be working in no time. I am excited about coming back, I really have so much to be thankful for and knowing what is waiting for me in LA is incredibly exciting.

As for the rest of this week, I finish work at Current tomorrow and then Thursday I drive down, Jeff's Birthday Messfest is that night at Avalon for Tigerheat, and then Friday through Sunday; Frank, Jeff, and I are in Palm Springs for The White Party which I am super excited about. My first time going and I am sure, the 3 of us, are going to be the messsties we can be!

that's it for now! Promise I'll be writing more from here on out!
All the best and thanks to you all for your support!
xoxo
Woody :-)

Janet spoofs

With the release of her new CD, Janet Jackson teamed up with MTV and spoofed some of their most popular reality shows. Check this out!

JAM AWARDS

Current TV teamed up with the JAM Awards to do a one of a kind TV special and here is the first part. The JAM Awards were created to honor Jam Master Jay from Run DMC and the hip hop community! This is part one for the rest of the special, check out...Current.com

They're back...almost!

Give me my LC, My Audrina, My Brody, My Whitney, maybe even a lil Heidi just bring them back already!
March 24th the wait is over!

"Touch My Body" Video Premiere

I can not get enough of my girl Mariah...LOVE THIS VIDEO! She's such a dork and I love it!

Imagine when he wins AI!

Oh my god! I can't help but love this guy! David Archuleta will be the next American Idol!
I still have chills after watching this!

Busey attacks at The Oscar's

Ryan's reaction - priceless
Jennifer Garner's face - Priceless
Gary Busey all together - F'n SCARY
Live during the red carpet, you never ever know what is going to happen!

Ben Affleck gets F**KED!

This is Television history...literally one of the funniest things I have ever seen! LOVE IT!

Idol is Baccckkk!

So its down to the final 24 which will be narrowed down on the next 3 weeks to 6 guys and 6 girls to compete in the final 12 of American Idol 7!!

The guys performed tonight and my boy, who I have loved since I first saw him audition, DAVID ARCHULETA, did amazing tonight! If you haven't seen him yet here is a clip from a previous show!




I also loved this guy, Jason Castro who gave such a wonderfully simple performance that it blew me away. He has a natural spark!




And to wrap out my Top 3 was Michael Johns, the aussie! Ahh his voice makes me swoon!



My predictions on who will get voted off:
Chikezie
Jason Yeager

7 Deadly Sins of Hollywood Love

Hey guys! I started writing for another magazine freelance and I wanted to share my Feb. column. Check it out and let me know what you think?

The 7 Deadly Sins Of Hollywood Love

February has been deemed the “month of love” and with Valentines Day falling smack dab in the middle of the month; it’s no wonder everyone starts acting like smitten teens who just found love all over again. I’ll admit, I’m a hopeless romantic and enjoy feeling that special something for someone; who doesn’t? Though as we all know, sometimes when in relationships we get hung up on the little, or big, things that just don’t play a part in making a relationship work and in Hollywood that is so much more present. We see it all the time; this one breaks up with that one, this one slept with this one, this one slept with that ones ex, this one got divorced, etc. You know the drill by now and I blame it all on what I like to call “The 7 Deadly Sins Of Hollywood Love.”

FAME: One is more famous than the other
Fame is such a funny thing. One day it can be there and the next POOF; it’s gone. Just ask any former member of the Real World; they’ll tell you how true that statement is! Problem is when you are in a relationship and you become famous or earn a new level of celebrity status because your lover is A-list material; you’re relationship is bound to get a little rocky. Jealous, party of one, your table is ready…Jada Pinkett-Smith is that you!?

WORK: One works more than the other
You better work like RuPaul honey, Work it girl! Booking gigs in Hollywood isn’t as easy as it seems and boy do those in the biz know it. You have to have the look, the sound, the skills, the ASSets; you know all the real important things in life and as we know or as Heidi Klum tells us; one day you’re in and the next day you’re out. So being in a relationship with someone who is booking work constantly while you never get a callback can make for quite the explosive situation; I mean how do you think Ryan Phillipee felt when Reese was winning Oscars and he was--well…what WAS he doing!?

MONEY: One makes more money than the other
Say Hey, baby I gotcha money, I said hey, baby I gotcha money…Ahh I think ODB from Wu-Tang was onto something when he wrote and rapped that song! Money makes the world go round and being able to provide for your famous sweetie becomes equally important. So if you have a bazillion dollars like Nicole Richie and are used to “providing” for yourself, how is Joel Madden, who is NOT a bazillionaire, going to really ever make you happy when money has always ruled your life; Hey I’m just saying. Who knows maybe it really is love? *laughs to himself*

SEXUAL PREFERENCE: One is actually gay
You know it’s true! You all have heard the rumors! From someone who knows a good amount of people in this business and has heard story after story about this major movie star getting it on in a bathroom with another man, someone seen making out in the back of a club with some random stripper, and having secret boyfriends and girlfriends while they should be home with the wifey or hubby and the kids…well they should know by now nothing in Hollywood is a secret; no matter what contracts they force their partner to sign, right Katie…I mean REALLY!?

DRAMA: One has more baggage than the other
Next to money, Drama runs our lives whether we want it to or not. So between addictions, traumatic childhoods, crazy ex’s, sex tape scandals; celebrities have a 12- piece Louis Vuitton set of baggage when entering into a new relationship; not to say we all don’t have those same issues but our issues aren’t printed in US Weekly every week. So in turn, blossoming relationships find this one of the hardest things to overcome; so if you want it to work, just find someone to date who has more baggage than you do. I hear Britney Spears is single? Bless her heart; that mess!

PITY: One thinks they are not good enough for the other
A four-letter word with such power over a relationship. We see it all the time; for example, the woman is a big time singer, famous all over the world, selling millions of albums, touring, traveling, mobs of adoring fans, and there is her beau…standing by her side hating every single moment of it giving new meaning to a bump on a log and never feeling worthy enough. So to be blunt, for that rock star, there is only so much a person can take before they set that log on fire. OKAY! No room here for pity my dear; that’s what they have support groups for.

SATISFACTION: One is never satisfied with what they already have
Imagine: “My house isn’t big enough! My car isn’t the hottest out! My swimming pool is wide enough! My shoes are not the latest from Jimmy Choo! I want better NOW!” You think that’s a bit fabricated? I think not! SMACK! Girl, get it together! When you have all the money in the world, you always are wanting more and sadly even when you think you have found the one for you…some other bitch rolls up and throws you or your love for a loop. Now while most of us can handle this kind of temptation, some of us are rather weak when it comes to bulging biceps, junk for days, and those deep blue eyes…Just walk away Matt Damon, please, you’re killing me!

Lohan becomes Monroe

In what is likely her greatest role to date, Lindsay Lohan plays Marilyn Monroe between the sheets – literally – in the new spring fashion issue of New York magazine.

Recreating Monroe's legendary 1962 final photo shoot for Bert Stern with the veteran lensman himself, Lohan posed for the spread on Feb. 5 at the Hotel Bel-Air.

When it came to being nude before the camera, "I was comfortable with it," says Lohan, 21 (Monroe was 36 in 1962, the year she died) – though Lindsay does admit to having done "250 crunches" the night before the shoot.

There was also no avoiding the parallels between Monroe's tragic fate – dead from an accidental overdose of prescription medicines – and that, recently, of Heath Ledger's.

"They are both prime examples of what this industry can do to someone," says Lohan.

When it is pointed out to Lohan, who has been in rehab three times, that the possibility may exist of a similar fate for her, the young actress replies with a tinge of annoyance: "I don't know. I'm not them. But I sure as hell wouldn't let it happen to me."

Click here to see one of UNCENSORED picture!

Story Source: People.com

New MC

You know I had to post the new Mariah Carey song on my blog and give you my thoughts! I have been a HUGE fan for a LONGGG time and I am still always floored by Mariah and her music. This song is not disappointed; simple, cute, fun, and just like Mariah; it's HOT TAMALE!!

Touch my Body is very mainstream and should and I can almost guarantee to earn MC her 18th #1 single. With the release of this album, Mariah could beat the record held by Elvis and be the biggest artist in history to have the most number 1 singles.

I'm back!

I have decided that after being inspired by working for Current.com I would start sharing more again with my loyal readers and start blogging on my official blog again!!

So to start it off right...here is one of my favorite songs by my new favorite artist SARA BAREILLES!!