Palm Springs Stories

Last year I was in Palm Springs shooting an editorial for Passport Magazine.

I had never been there before, all I knew about it was that it was not too far from LA but on a different planet. They were right. Time stands still over there, it was a bit bizarre at first but as soon as all my crew arrived there, things changed drastically.

The three models were cute and funny, my assistant, the make up guy and the stylist never ended teasing each other, we all became a family in a matter of hours.

We spent 3 days shooting from sunrise to sunset, splashing water on each other, visiting amazing villas (original from the 50s), shooting crazy videos that someday we will find on youtube and ending our 'family' trip with great images for my client.

If you are intrigued enough by my story, you can take a peek at the images -----> VIEW PHOTOS

North Korean dictator Kim Jong and eHarmony

The Most Beautiful Oscar speech:

Dustin Lance Black accepting the Oscar for MILK

Kate Winslet's acceptance speech: she is sooo cute!!

Sean Penn's Acceptance Speech: He's talking about equal rights?

I almost couldn't believe my ears when Sean Penn openly called for EQUAL RIGHTS in an America that elected a black president.

WOW, what a change! Good for you Sean.

OSCARS 09: The Winners

And the Oscar goes to ...

Best actress
Kate Winslet, The Reader

Best actor
Sean Penn, Milk

Best supporting actress
Penélope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

More Red Carpet Photos

Vanessa Hudgens, left, and Zac Efron

Heidi Klum

Freida Pinto

Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates

Amanda Seyfried

Marisa Tomei

Sarah Jessica Parker

Oscars Red Carpet According to Perez

Source of all bitchiness: PerezHilton.com

OSCARS Red Carpet: First Photos

Taraji P. Henson

Virginia Madsen

Jennifer Grey

Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus ... showing the back that got her in trouble in the Liebovitz photos ...

Emile Hirsch Wears White Ribbon at Oscars Red Carpet

I'm loving actor Emile Hirsch from the Oscar Nominated movie MILK for wearing a WHITE RIBBON in protest against Proposition 8, that banned and annulled thousands of same sex marriages in California in 2008 in the name of the 'sanctity of marriage'.

Thanks Emile!

On Valentine’s Day, Binational Gay Couples Struggle to Stay Together

all stock photos © MT-STOCK.COM

Straight Valentine’s Day ≠ Gay Valentine Day

"This Valentine's Day, thousands of gay and lesbian Americans who have fallen in love across borders must grapple with an impossible choice between being with the person they love and staying in their country," said Immigration Equality Executive Director Rachel B. Tiven.

"These couples simply want the same opportunity to prove that their families deserve to stay together."

Read the Full Article HERE

COMMENTS About Miley's 'Asian Eyes'

Here are some funny comments to Miley Cyrus doing 'Asian Eyes':

# Kevin B Says:
February 11th, 2009 at 3:48 pm

We should all pose behind her as stupid spoiled whores and take a picture!


# Ho Says:
February 11th, 2009 at 3:44 pm

But she feels bad that we’re offended, Margaret. If only we could stop doing that, she’d feel a lot better.


# Stan Says: (this one is a d*#k head)
February 11th, 2009 at 8:19 pm

My Asian Girlfriend loves it when I pull my eyes back to look like her. She knows unlike a lot of Asians, it me wanting to be like her. I admire Asians and I have a desire to be like one. Too bad most think that pulling the eyes back is making fun of them. Maybe if more of you think like my girlfriend then Racism would be a thing of the past. You see if you take it as a compliment then any actual racist would eventually stop doing it because it wouldn’t have the desired effect of making you hate or be embarrassed by your heritage, race, or who you are, but instead be proud and acknowlege that poeple want ot be and look like you because you are smart beautiful, and intelligent people. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

# Lola Says:
February 11th, 2009 at 9:51 pm

Stan, seriously, STFU.

# Sunny Fong Says:
February 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm

Also, can you tell douchebags with Chinese girlfriends to stop using the word “oriental?”


More Comments on Margaret's Website

MARGARET CHO VS MILEY CYRUS: BRING IT GIRL!

image © matteo trisolini studio

Margaret Cho is so angry at Miley's stupid 'asian eyes' joke (= her stupidity and ignorance ... typical of a spoiled white little girl) that she wrote a whole song to her.

Genius!

I'm waiting for either a live performance or a video!!!





Source: Margaret Cho Blog


Oh Miley

I am so upset by Miley Cyrus, I think it warrants a song!

Miley Cyrus made some chinky eyes
Standing behind an Asian guy
I don’t know if this should fly
As if there wasn’t enough to despise

I wasn’t necessarily a fan of
Her, her dad, or Hannah Montana
I tend to prefer the songs of Rihanna
Racism against Asians is simply bananas!

Oh Miley!
Chinky eyes make you look wily
prejudice isn’t thought of so highly
it doesn’t make us all smiley

Why is there nothing that Asians can do?
To make fun of other races as easily as you
Why isn’t racism against Asians taboo?
Why are we always so racially screwed!

All you have to do is pull at your face
To make your eyelids resemble our race
This kind of joke has no proper place
Miley Cyrus is a disgrace!

Emiliana Torrini - her time could be now

Have you ever heard of Emiliana Torrini? Icelandic singer (half Italian) who sang the 'Gollum Song' in the Lord of the Rings and critics compare to Bjork?


Google her, or Itune her.

Michelle Obama graces Vogue Magazine cover

NEW YORK - It's official: Michelle Obama is the first lady of American fashion, appearing on the cover of the March issue of Vogue.

Every first lady since Lou Hoover — save Bess Truman — has been photographed for the high-fashion magazine. Mrs. Obama appears wearing a magenta silk sheath dress by Jason Wu, who also designed her inaugural gown.

Vogue's editor at large Andre Leon Talley called his interviews with Mrs. Obama ahead of President Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony "one of the best experiences of my life."

Read the FULL STORY

"Angelina Jolie Syndrom": the Octuplet Mom

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By now I'm sure you've heard of this story. Nadia Suleman, unemployed single mother, has 6 children, went for more in vitro fertilization, had 8 babies all at once.

What was a beautiful story of love is now turning into a nightmare as Nadia is accused of being irresponsible and of getting plastic surgery to look like Angelina Jolie 9she also kind of talks like her a bit).

My question is: is this normal? has this become an obsession for her? is this comparable to 'plastic surgery addiction'?



Watch the video, Nadia sounds a bit too naive ... I think

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Madonna's new SEX BOOK (19 years later)

I hear people say she looks fantastic in these photos. I think she looks like a 50 yo rich bitch who just bought her new pet, this hot 20-something yo boy. These photos are hot because model Jesus is HOOOT!

Madonna looks like Monica Vitti (please google this), obvious inspiration. The bleached blond wig reminds me of Betty Whites's hair in the Golden Girls and honestly the concept is old. Madonna, are you out of ideas?

2009 Grammy Awards Winners - Full List

Here is the full list of Winners at the 2009 Grammy Awards last night, but before you go through the list I would like you to notice how Kathy Griffing (what is she doing at the Grammies?) looked way better than Paula Abdul (wearing Living Room curtains - in yellow) and Cindy Lauper in her 'interesting' hair style.

Good job Kathy!







1. Album of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - 'Raising Sand'
2. Record of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - 'Please Read the Letter'
3. Song of the Year: Coldplay - 'Viva la Vida'
4. Best New Artist: Adele
5. Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Adele - 'Chasing Pavements'
6. Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: John Mayer - 'Say'
7. Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Coldplay - 'Viva la Vida'
8. Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - 'Rich Woman'
9. Best Dance Recording: Daft Punk -'Harder Better Faster Stronger'
10. Best Electronic/Dance Album: Daft Punk – 'Alive'
11. Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Alicia Keys -'Superwoman'
12. Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Ne-Yo – 'Miss Independent'
13. Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Al Green (featuring John Legend) – 'Stay With Me (By the Sea)'
14. Best Urban/Alternative Performance: Chrisette Michele (featuring will.i.am) – 'Be OK'
15. Best R&B Song: Ne-Yo – 'Miss Independent'
16. Best R&B Album: Jennifer Hudson – 'Jennifer Hudson'
17. Best Contemporary R&B Album: Mary J. Blige – 'Growing Pains'
18. Best Rap Solo Performance: Lil Wayne – 'A Milli'
19. Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Jay-Z & T.I. (Kanye West & Lil Wayne) – 'Swagga Like Us'
20. Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Estelle (featuring Kanye West) – 'American Boy'
21. Best Rap Song: Lil Wayne – 'Lollipop'
22. Best Rap Album: Lil Wayne – 'Tha Carter III'
23. Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance: John Mayer – 'Gravity'
24. Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Kings Of Leon - 'Sex on Fire'
25. Best Hard Rock Performance: The Mars Volta - 'Wax Simulacra'
26. Best Metal Performance: Metallica - 'My Apocalypse'
27. Best Rock Song: Bruce Springsteen -'Girls In Their Summer Clothes'
28. Best Rock Album: Coldplay – 'Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends'
29. Best Alternative Music Album: Radiohead – 'In Rainbows'
30. Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Peter Gabriel & Thomas Newman: 'Down To Earth'
31. Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Peter Gabriel & Thomas Newman – 'Juno'
32. Best Score Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media: James Newton Howard & Hans Zimmer – 'The Dark Knight'
33. Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Rick Rubin
34. Best Short Form Music Video: Weezer – 'Porl and Beans'
35. Traditional Blues Album: B.B. King - 'One Kind Favor'
36. Contemporary Blues Album: Dr. John and The Lower 911 – 'City That Care Forgot'
37. New Age Album: Jack DeJohnette – 'Peace Time'
38. Contemporary Jazz Album: Randy Brecker – 'Randy in Brasil'
39. Jazz Vocal Album: Cassandra Wilson – 'Loverly'
40. Jazz Instrumental Solo: Terence Blanchard – 'BE-BOP'
41. Jazz Instrumental Album Individual or Group: Chick Corea and Gary Burton – 'The New Crystal Silence'
42. Large Jazz Ensemble Album: The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – 'Monday Night Live at the Village Vanguard'
43. Latin Jazz Album: Arturo O'Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra - 'Song for Chico'
44. Gospel Performance: Mary Mary – 'Get Up'
45. Gospel Song: Kirk Franklin – 'Help Me Believe'
46. Rock or Rap Gospel Album: TobyMac – 'Alive and Transported'
47. Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: CeCe Winans – 'Thy Kingdom Come'
48. Southern, Country, Bluegrass Gospel: Gaither Vocal Band – 'Lovin' Life'
49. Traditional Gospel Album: The Blind Boys of Alabama – 'Down in New Orleans'
50. Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: Kirk Franklin – 'The Fight of My Life'

Weekend Eye Candy

Model: ZIV
25 years old
Hollywood, LA

images shot in Palm Springs
all images © matteo trisolini studio

Hollywood Portraits by Annie Leibovitz

I love how simple Annie keeps it in these Hollywood portraits. Not much photoshop, except in the Heath Ledger photo where she 'glued in' Christopher Nolan (Ledger's photo was taken a long time before).

The light, the poses, the set is very simple, I absolutely love that. Meryl Streep's face looks like her age, admirable. No plastic for Miss Liebovitz, thank you Annie.








ANNIE LIEBOVITZ

(born October 2, 1949) is an American portrait photographer whose style is marked by a close collaboration between the photographer and the subject.