Gwyneth Paltrow
Morning Memo: Ashley Dupre Gets a Manager; Amy Winehouse Gets Serious; Thanksgiving With Madonna and Alex Rodriguez
Manager Chris Lighty, who has handeled 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot, has decided to get into the novelty act business by signing on to guide Ashley Dupre's musical career. [P6]
Alex Rodriguez split his Thanksgiving day between wife Cynthia's house in Miami (where his children live) and Madonna's house on nearby Star Island. Bonus: at some point, the pair met up with billionaire Jeff Soffer and Gwyneth Paltrow, who seems to have decided against spending the holiday with husband Chris Martin. [NYDN]
Amy Winehouse has started meeting with divorce lawyers to talk about officially ending her marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil. [The Sun]
Sort of average girl Sam Durrani—an "actress and US Army reservist who claims to be descended from Afghan royalty"—claims she refused to invite Colin Farrell into her apartment after they split a cab home from Greenhouse, though the actor's rep says "[Farrell] does not know Sam Durrani and does not remember ever meeting her. read more »
Gwynnie (Finally) Gets a Little Goopy in Newsletter
We received Gwyneth Paltrow's most recent GOOP newsletter this morning (on time!) and now we (almost) feel bad for being so snippy in our study of paltrow.com. She begins with this scene:
In 1998, I was filming The Talented Mr. Ripley in Ischia, a little island off the coast of Naples in Italy. I got a call that changed my life. My father had been diagnosed with throat cancer, and it was stage four.
Gwynnie finally gets personal! Way to pull on our guilty heart strings... read more »
Lineup for October 29, 2008
Felix Gillette talks to MSNBC president Phil Griffin, who says, "A lot of people like to make fun of cable... They think it’s something for people who don’t get news. No. It’s for people who really understand news, want depth and want it from people they connect to."
John Koblin gets the details of Bill Keller's budget talks with New York Times staffers, including news about a special "investment fund" to help pay for Web site growth. Mr. Keller tells The Observer, "The money has gone to hire a small number of editors, reporters and producers. Most of the vertical expansions are already launched, and some of their work has appeared in the printed page as well. read more »
paltrow.com
On Monday, Oct. 20, Gwyneth Paltrow was dressed for rain. The Oscar-winning actress slinked down the red carpet at the London Film Festival premiere of her new movie, Two Lovers, swaddled in a furry Felder Felder jacket with long, leather sleeves over a gothic, black Salvatore Ferragamo frock. She looked ghoulish. A reporter from The Guardian newspaper stopped her to ask about her new Web site, GOOP, which quietly debuted in late September and has since released four newsletters dispatching advice from Ms. Paltrow on food, fashion and lifestyle choices. What did the name GOOP mean?
“Well, G. P. are my initials and Goop is actually a family nickname,” Ms. read more »
Morning Memo: Sean Penn Hanging With Hugo Chavez; The Box's Second Life; Gwyneth Paltrow Stands By Madonna
Sean Penn is in Venezuela hanging out with Hugo Chavez, who has also apparently hosted Danny Glover, Kevin Spacey and Naomi Campbell. [P6]
After much turmoil, the Box managed to get its liquor license renewed. [Eater]
Gwyneth Paltrow says she is supporting Madonna "in all the ways [she] can." [US Weekly]
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The Transom Week In Review
The Jonas Brothers failed to impress Ali Lohan with their East Hampton invasion.
We attempted to measure Kirsten Dunst’s hipster street-cred.
Howard Street’s Opening Ceremony celebrated Beijing’s opening ceremony for 72 hours.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Devorah Rose, Arden Wohl and others showed up for a benefit at Steven Klein’s Bridgehampton estate.
We discussed publishing and finance with the attendees of Vibe’s fifteenth birthday party.
Morning Memo: Hamptonites Peeved at Gwyneth Paltrow; Mariah Carey Celebrates; Freemans Closing! (Not Permanently)
Hamptons residents who paid up to $2,500 a plate to hang out with Gwyneth Paltrow at a benefit for the Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue Organization at Steven Klein's Bridgehampton farm (read Daily Transom's account!) were upset when the actress refused to come out of the host's house for most of the evening. [NYDN]
Maybe she was just saving her energy? Ms. Paltrow later attended at party at Def Jam Chairman L.A. Reid's house celebrating Mariah Carey's recent marriage to Nick Cannon. Mary J. Blige, Kelly Ripa, Samuel L. Jackson and Star Jones were also there. [P6] read more »
Gwyneth Paltrow Tries to Save the Horses
On Saturday evening, 600 of the Hamptons' most philanthropic horse fans donned their finest black apparel and gathered for a somber twilight benefit at photographer Steven Klein's West Kill Farm in Bridgehampton. The "MANE" Event was co-chaired by Gwyneth Paltrow and Mr. Klein, and Madonna served as the evening's honorary chairperson (even though she's currently in London).
The candlelit affair began at dusk on the grassy field behind Mr. Klein's house. A haunting string refrain played on repeat, to the point where the Daily Transom felt a bit like we were caught in Requiem for a Dream, a feeling that only increased as the sun set completely and we could no longer find anyone (maybe the black dress code wasn't the best idea. read more »
The Boots of Summer Augur Seasonless Revolt of Autumn
On a recent balmy Saturday on the Ladies Mile of lower Fifth Avenue, the windows of Intermix, Anthropologie and H&M were just beginning to transition into displaying fall collections, but many of the shoppers shlepping around in 90-degree heat were curiously dressed in what could be mistaken for winter wear: Frye boots! Knit scarves! And woven beanie hats! read more »
“You know you might get some looks if you wear boots and a scarf down the street in the summer,” said Morgan Monaco, 24, a Parks Department employee who has taken to wearing her Max Azria riding boots and black pashmina year-round.
Wolf at the Door
In 2008, a big day for record sales is a relative thing, for the majors and the indies alike. Physical sales are lower than ever, even for superstars; bands routinely crack Billboard’s top 10 with sales barely in the five digits. But today is a big day in the record industry.
Coldplay's newest, Viva la Vida, hits stores today; there are high, high hopes for the album. The band that broke with "Yellow" way back in 2000 has had a couple of smash records since then, A Rush of Blood to the Head in 2002 and X & Y three years later; they're as close to the sure thing (U2) as the record industry gets these days. But there's another band whose latest effort may tell more about what the future of the recording industry looks like. read more »
Gwynnie Will Get Free Babysitting While Hubby Prowls the Globe
“I have a broken toe and I walked here—I break them all the time!” said actress Blythe Danner (a.k.a. Gwyneth Paltrow’s mom), wearing not hideous gladiators but daisy-accented sandals with an elegant white pantsuit at Planned Parenthood’s One Million Strong Cocktail Party on Monday, June 3. read more »
Gwyneth Paltrow Wants More Kids, Prays to God Obama Wins
Gwyneth Paltrow talked to Harper's Bazaar for their July issue and once again posed in her new mini-dress-and-towering-heels look. The actress talked about about babies, bodies, and Obama and hopes you won't forget her in her 40s.
Highlights!
On pregnancy: read more »
Mario Batali Would Look Like Gwyneth if He Worked Out
Mario Batali, who likes to be photographed wearing sausage links as a scarf and holding piglets, says that Gwyneth Paltrow looks the way she does due to her three-hour-workout-a-day regimen.
"I think she works out three hours a day - which is one of the keys to success," Mr. Batali told US Weekly. "If we all did that, we’d all look like Gwyneth Paltrow," he said. "Or at least closer." read more »
American Cutie
public life in Preen bandage dress, 5-inch
Alexander McQueen stilettos.
In the course of promoting her latest movie, Iron Man, Gwyneth Paltrow has been seen in at least three incredibly short dresses. read more »
Morning Memo: Chris Martin Pops a Paparazzo; Lindsay Lohan Works the Dead Beat
"I was scared to death of him," Miss USA Tara Conner says of Trump on his upcoming "E! True Hollywood Story." Imagine what Rosie would say. (Page Six)
Charlie Rose joins "60 Minutes," which continues its refusal to target audiences under 50. (NYT)
Clay Aiken debuts in "Spamalot" today. (Goings On)
Chris Martin attacks a photographer when bringing wife Gwyneth Paltrow home from the hospital. (Page Six)
Lily Allen suffers a miscarriage in her first pregnancy. (US)
Lindsay Lohan has to spend a couple days working at a morgue – drunk driving means dead people, you know? (NYT)
In that weird Tom Cruise Scientology video, he takes credit for saving Ground Zero workers. (Page Six)
Blythe Danner: I Want To Be Part Of It—New York, New York
Blythe Danner—the venerable actress and mother of Gwyneth and Jake Paltrow—has mixed feelings about New York City—a place that is filled with reminders of the life she shared with her late husband, filmmaker Bruce Paltrow, who died in 2002 at the age of 58. read more »
Spanx Me, Baby!
Jessica Alba all swear by high-tech power panties.
Kate S., 27, a slim, attractive event planner who lives in Chinatown, was recently getting dressed for a high-profile party. “I always wear a black pinstriped suit,” she said. “I give away my womanly rights to wear stilettos and a low-cut shirt, so I have do something, you know? I knew there would be men around. You don’t want to look like a corporate person; you want your hiney to look cute.” read more »
Hamptons Secede!
Gwynnie Goes Shopping in Amagansett
The five-bedroom, Traditional home includes ocean views, a pool and guest quarters. Unfortunately, there's no mention of a price. However, The Post drops a juicy hint.
Her broker, Gene Stilwell of The Corcoran Group, would not comment on the transaction, but he does have a listing that looks remarkably similar in description.So does Mr. Stilwell have any listings that match up? Well, there is a five-bedroom, Traditional home in Amagansett. The price: $6.5 million. read more » - Michael Calderone
Fifth Ave Flood
A flood in Mort Zuckerman’s penthouse triplex at 950 Fifth Avenue has forced him to take shelter at the New York Palace hotel, according to New York magazine. And Coney Island could soon look a lot more like Vegas.
After four years, a battle still wages in Soho over a disputed commission, according to the New York Times.
And Daniel Akst wants to break out the Champagne and toast the end of the housing bubble. read more »
-Michael CalderoneThe Studied Ms. Paltrow Lets Loose; Tom Wilkinson Proves Oscar-Worthy
Let's Just Give the Terrorists What They Want
Fat Pig Raises Familiar Question: Are LaBute's Men Interesting?
Power Punk: Beth Buccini and Sarah Easley
Paltrow Mines a Poet's Pain: A Surefire Oscar Nod for Sylvia
Coffee, Tea or Me? Paltrow Flies Low, Hits Turbulence
The Transom
Cherry Vs. Larry: Dual Lysistrata s Prick Stage War
VH1's John Sykes Gets a Presidential Pardon After Hillary-Hissing
On The Town With Rex Reed
is rumored to have made $10 million for her read more »
