Celebrities in Auto Commercials

You are watching your favorite TV series on direct.tv and it’s time for a commercial. It is an auto commercial. The voice over sounds familiar but you just can’t put your finger on which it could be. Chances are it’s one of your favorite celebrities. The newest trend in Hollywood is celebrities doing voice-overs for the car industry.

Celebrities are taking over the car commercial market, but not in the way most people would think. After all, the focus of the visual part of the commercial is the car. The auto companies want to consumer to be looking at the features of the car, not a hot Hollywood star that they recognize on sight. Chances are though, the voice telling you about the car is one of your favorite celebrities.

Celebrities seem to be involved in every part of the auto industry and it’s not just the car commercials themselves. Their voices are being used for insurance companies such as State Farm or the benefits of car refinancing.

Stop and listen next time a commercial is being broadcast for the auto industry. You may here Matt Dillon for Pontiac, James Spader for Pontiac, Kevin Spacey for Honda or Jeff Bridges for Hundai.

Stars of the silver screen and television screen are lending their signature voices to many different car companies. Let’s face it, some celebs have very distinct voices and using them to tell consumers about the car gives the car company some familiarity, some trust worthiness and celebrity influence.

A Bright Spring: Groundbreaking? Yes!

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We’ve all seen how fashion trends can go from season to season and year to year. We see entirely new items, some of the same from previous seasons, and sometimes things are brought back from years past. In any event, the fashion trends for the next season are always waited for and always—always—surprise us in one way or another.

Here we are at the halfway mark of Winter 2011. If you’re a fashion lover—and don’t be coy, most of us love fashion—then you’re probably already planning your outfits and overall look for the coming spring. If you’ve been a little too busy or have just fallen a bit behind, don’t worry—you still have plenty of time.

So, what’s the newest, biggest trend for Spring 2011? All sources—the ones that matter, anyway—are pointing to bright colors. Some of you may be thinking that this has been done numerous times over. You’re right. Bright colors surface every so often in the fashion world. Does this make the trend of brightness a “groundbreaking” trend for the coming season? The answer is a resounding yes, and here’s why.

Color always reappears in fashion trends when spring rolls around, but this year we’re seeing bright, vibrant hues, as opposed to the pastels of the previous years. Designers like Marc Jacobs have shown how glam these bold colors can be. Popular colors? How about pink and chartreuse?

If you’re a little hesitant to splash a ton of colors into your outfits, then start out small and slow. Add a handbag to carry your music phone and a few bangles. Try a pair of pink flats. Tie a simple scarf somewhere on your outfit. You can always work up when it comes to adding more color or going for brighter tones.

The best part? You can use color to pump up a normally neutral outfit. Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.

Gossip Is Always Better When It Is About Someone Else

It is so hard to resist the temptation of reading the gossip columns and all of the chatter that is created about our favorite stars. We all want to know what is going on in the lives of prominent and popular people.

Why We Are Interested

Most people are curious by nature. This is why we want to know what it is that is going on in the lives of people who are prominent than us. As humans we simply want to see those who have success and money actually come back to real life and that is why we are so interested in the gossip.

Knowing that there is always the chance they will make a mistake leads to these stars always being followed and watched by the tabloids and the paparazzi. Always being under the microscope will in essence cause people to be more cautious.

However, it is this curiosity that feeds these tabloids and keeps so many stars on edge all of the time. Consider all of the different ways that this gossip may start.

  • An unflattering picture is taken and sold to one of the media outlets
  • Someone hears something and tells the story to one of the tabloids in their interpretation
  • Making a public appearance where they are seen doing something that they should not leads to all kinds of gossip

No matter what is happening or occurring there are many different things that people will do in an effort to protect themselves. This is when they will be the most vulnerable in the spotlight hoping to not be exposed.

 

J. Lo a No-Go for Second Season on American Idol?

American Idol judge, Jennifer Lopez, is “on the fence” about returning for a second season on Idol she tells BBC Radio. J. Lo has so many other projects in the works right now that her time is very limited but she has not been made to make a definite decision…..yet. And it appears she is thankful for that.

Ratings for this year’s Idol were up and the show’s three judges looked to be getting along well. The question is with this diva’s soft heart could she really pull of a second season? Some of the eliminations seemed painful for her to watch and she actually cried during a couple. After having Simon Cowell’s nasty and cantankerous attitude on the show, some felt it was quite refreshing to have a softy sitting in the judge’s seat. Perhaps J. Lo was too soft and a second season too much for her tender feelings? Maybe after one season Jennifer Lopez felt she would do better with her own singing competition with hubby Marc Anthony, which is reportedly in the works. This show will feature Latin singers who have undiscovered singing talent.

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Whatever Jennifer’s reasons are, who will Fox get to replace her? That’s a good question but it definitely leaves more options opened to American Idol. Judge Steven Tyler has signed on for another year and veteran Randy Jackson will be there as well. What singer will mesh well with these two personalities? Idol will have to have a big name to fill Jennifer Lopez’s shoes to keep the ratings up, that’s for sure.

 

Who is Wearing What Sports Clothing?

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If the most enjoyable part of an awards ceremony is checking out what your favorite celebrity is wearing, or if the first place you look in the tabloids is the page that shows celebrities when they are dressed down, then you may wonder what brands the celebrities choose for their clothing. You may be surprised to learn that a lot of them choose Nike clothing.

Who is wearing what?

Well, it depends on the exact athletic clothing clothing you are talking about. Kim Kardashian and Ashley Olsen have been spotted wearing Nike capri pants, while Elisha Dushku, Carrie Underwood, and Reese Witherspoon have been seen sporting Nike running shorts.

The Nike clothing line includes a certain type of tennis shoe that was popular in the 70s and is now making a comeback. You may see Jake Gyllenhaal, Justin Long, or Zac Efron sporting these new shoes. Nike clothing is intended for athletic wear, but we all know that it is worn for other reasons, too. That is probably because the clothes are so comfortable and look good no matter what you are doing.

Where Do They Buy Their Sports Clothing?

Some purchase them directly from the Nike store located closest to them in New York City or Hollywood. Others shop online, just like you and I do. Still others may go to regular department stores or other retail outlets that sell the Nike brand.

So, the next time you are looking for athletic clothing to wear, you may get a thrill out of remembering that you are wearing the same thing your favorite celebrity does.

Have You Seen …?

Almost everyone looks for something fun to do to break the monotony of the work week.  Even if you love your job, a change of pace now and then is healthy.  Going to the movies is one of the top recreational activities people look to for that change of pace.  It not only is something to do but a hot office topic when the weekend is over.

What’s Hot or Not?

At present the top five movies are the following:

1.Thor   2. Fast Five  3. Jumping the Broom  4. Something Borrowed  5. Rio

Those which have not fared so well since 2005 in preferences are these from bottom up:  1. Dream Well 2. Pledge This

3. Ram Gopal Varma’s Indian Flames 4. The Little Fox 2  5. Too Beautiful

Going to the movies for a break doesn’t have to be just to the best of movies. Sometimes going to a real loser is so funny it really is more entertaining. Taking it back to work with you prolongs and shares the fun.

Latest Trends in Movie Watching

Probably the greatest trend in movie watching is watching them at home. Home movie watching is a rapidly growing preference due to the faster availability of the DVD version of new releases. The better quality equipment now available also increases staying home to watch. Receiving movies by cable, pay-per-view, or using recording devices (TiVo) are also very popular. One of the more recent trends too is being able to watch regular TV on your computer. This makes catching up on missed episodes a snap. Also very available for purchase is season shows on DVD.

 

The Maxi Dress – Fad or Fashion Trend?

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The maxi dress is in at the moment, but is it a fad or a genuine fashion trend? No one is really agreed on this one. Some say a it’s a passing footnote, others say a lasting fashionista must. Even the gossip columns can’t totally agree on it!

One thing is sure, though: it has started to appear back on the red carpet, and where the celebs go fashion often follows. Movie goers see their favorite actress wearing an outfit and all of a sudden everyone wants it. Then the hunt for it is on! People will go a long way to get the maxi dress that looks just like the one shown in the gossip columns. That often means scouring stores in their area. However, there are a few good places to find them online, and www.offers.com is a good place to start.

Movies are a great place to showcase fashion and and many of the top designers pay a lot of money to get their garments worn by the rich and famous. For the designer it can be a really big break just to get the garment onto the carpet.

Getting a celebrity to wear your garment can be just as big as getting it shown off at a fashion show: the eyes of the media and the movie world are on it! It can also revive a career that was beginning to wane, both for the garment and the designer. The maxi dress is going through that process and so is the career of the designer, and all because a celebrity wore the dress.

What is Celebrity Prop Betting?

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Sports betting remains extremely popular with a large number of people placing wagers on games like the Super Bowl, the NCAA Final Four, and the NBA Finals. However, a newer type of bet has become very popular as well – proposition betting, or prop betting for short. This type of betting is usually more attractive to newer or novice gamblers and also tend to be one-off types of wagers. Prop betting can cover other activities like politics, breaking news, stock predictions, and celebrities. If sports are not your thing, you can take a chance on celebrity prop betting.

Prop betting tends to focus on celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen.  Since both of these actors have had run-ins with the law, a popular bet might be when either will be arrested again. However, other celebrities can wagered on too – and it does not have to be related only to law enforcement. Situations like infidelities, divorces, childbirth, injuries, ridiculous occurances, and even death can be topics for celebrity prop bets.

One of the reasons that this type of betting has become so much more popular is the present of sports betting sites. You can log on to one of these sites and select one of a large number of possible occurrences to bet on; you can even establish your own celebrity occurrence. Oddmakers actually evaluate the behavior of the particular celebrity before setting lines for a specific event. Algorithms and formulas exist to help the oddmakers determine if something is likely to happen to a celebrity.

To have the most success, you should focus on prop bets that seem realistic – there are a number of unbelievable wagers available out there.

Staying Flush and Vogue

We all want to be stylish. From our homes to our clothing, it is sometimes difficult to know just what is hot and what is not. Luckily, today we have access to many sources of information regarding the trends in clothing and home interior decorations. Reading a few celebrity magazines and checking out the latest online edition of home decoration magazines can help us refine our sense of style. Using a prepaid card like the Reach prepaid card can help ensure we look hot and still have money to burn.

Magazines

Today there are literally tons of print and electronic magazines devoted to personal style. Take the time to check them out the next time you are in line at the grocery store or online. Note what the true trend setters, stars, are wearing. You can often copy their look for less money than you would think. The same holds true for home interiors. Use a magazine to define your style and your reach prepaid card to pay for it.

Gotta Get It, Gotta Get It

When it comes to style, there are several fashion pieces that everyone should have in their closet. Both men and women should ensure they have a formal outfit – the three piece suit for men and a cocktail dress for women. Casual wear should include at least one pair of ‘good’ jeans. Date wear for women means the LTB and for men, something fashionable and trendy.

Buy It Safe

Using the Reach prepaid card is a great way to control your budget and to protect your personal information. It should be used every time you shop online.

Logies fights the future with Twitter ban

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Is this the beginning of a worldwide trend? Australian television awards show the Logies has banned Twitter from the event.

Invitations from Logies organiser TV Week, owed by ACP Magazines, said mobile phones won’t be permitted, and later ACP publisher Peter Holder defended the ban as a means to protect the online voting system after last year Dani Minogue accidentally spilled the beans early with a tweet saying Home and Away star Ray Meager had won the Gold Logie.

“Criticising the Logies may fill air time and space on a page, but we’ve recognised historical faults in the system and have gone to considerable lengths over the last few years, and this year in particular, to address them,” Holder said.

However, it’s also to prevent disasters – such as comedian Catherine Deveny’s 2010 twitter-inspired downfall – detracting from the event, and stop the high level of Logies-criticism.

Deveny was sacked from The Age newspaper after she tweeted her hope that 11-year-old Bindi Irwin, daughter of Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin, “gets laid” and Rove McManus’s wife Tasma “didn’t die too”, following the 206 death of his first wife Belinda Emmett of cancer.

A Logies spokeswoman said the organisation wouldn’t go as far as searching bags and hoped guests would “observe that request”.

The Logies has been struggling with falling viewer numbers for years, and the twitter ban has been criticized as another reason to turn younger people off watching and an example of how out of touch the television station Seven Network is with viewers.

Celebrities have voiced their displeasure on Twitter, saying they won’t be leaving their mobiles at home.

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