Jessica Simpson: celebrity mentor in new reality series

Singer and former reality star Jessica Simpson is set to become a celebrity mentor for NBC’s newest reality show “Fashion Star.”

 The reality show will eye to look for the next best thing when it comes to the fashion scene. It will be hosted by world-renowned supermodel, actress and entrepreneur Elle Macpherson. The news came out just this day when Executive Vice President Paul Telegdy. He said that NBC is pleased to work with Simpson. Simpson has likewise been known as a fashion trendsetter.

Telegdy added that with about a billion dollar worth of lifestyle brand, Jessica can really deliver the work as a great celebrity mentor to the future and aspiring world-class designers. In addition, Ben Silverman, CEO and head of Electus, said that Simpson has created an amazing fashion enterprise and is a fit choice to become a mentor for designers aspiring to be known worldwide. He also said that she will complement every potential buyer, alongside Elle Macpherson and the incredible format.

Alongside 5X5 Media and The Magical Elves, Electus has been the producers of this latest project called “Fashion Star.” This show is not directed only to hone the perspective of American viewers about the potential worldwide fashion brand; it will also enable every viewer to get the chance in buying the winning piece with each succeeding week.

Also, the upcoming show is geared towards providing real-time consumer feedback that can be interactive with a wider range of categories. Also, this will deal with an even wider scope of apparels, ranging from suits up to lingerie.

In the said reality show, 14 aspiring designers will get chance to win a multi-million dollar deal to launch their own line in three of America’s most famous retailers. The show will go on with each week becoming a fashion show like everyone has never seen before.

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It's bliss being married to Prince William: Kate Middleton

 

Kate Middleton looked gorgeous at her first Royal engagement with Prince William on Thursday night.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined guests at the 10th annual Absolute Return For Kids Gala auction at Kensington Palace and Kate, 29, chatted about her 'surreal' new life.
'She said she is blissfully happy. Her eyes lit up whenever Wills was mentioned. They are in love,' one guest tells The Mirror.

Celebrity party goers - including Kevin Spacey, Jamie Cullum, Jemima Khan, Mariella Fostrup and Liz Hurley - mingled with bankers and hedge fund managers at the swanky event

Wills, 28, was wolf-whistled as he stood up to make a speech and some guests couldn't resist taking photos of the happy couple on their mobile phones.

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This week in celebrity wedding anniversaries: Save the date

June 15

2002 - actors Shannon Elizabeth and Joseph D. Reitman, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Reitman married longtime girlfriend Shannon Elizabeth in a small beachfront ceremony at the Hotelito Desconocido resort.

2002 - actors Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, in Brentwood, Calif. Sheen and Richards were married in an evening Catholic ceremony at the home of Gary David Goldberg, producer for "Spin City." The bride wore a Giorgio Armani antique white satin gown and a crystal beaded jacket and carried a bouquet of white and ivory polo roses. The groom also wore Giorgio Armani sporting a suit with a two-button tuxedo jacket. Celebrity guests at the wedding included Luke Wilson, Richie Sambora, Steven Spielberg, Heather Locklear, and Brooke Shields.

1978 - King Hussein of Jordan and Queen Noor (Lisa Halaby), in Amman, Jordan. King Hussein of Jordan and Queen Noor Al-Hussein were wed in a traditional Muslim ceremony.


2010 - actors Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford, in Santa Fe, N.M. Ford surprised Flockhart with a Valentine's Day wedding proposal in 2009. They were married in New Mexico, where the actor was filming Cowboys and Aliens. The wedding, which took place at the Governor's Mansion in Santa Fe, was performed by Governor Bill Richardson under the legal supervision of New Mexico's Chief Justice, Charles W. Daniels, who officially declared the couple legally wed.

June 14

1963 - actress Betty White and Allen Ludden. White and Ludden met on "The Tonight Show" with Jack Paar when they were both guests. Ludden proposed to White at least twice before she accepted.

June 12

1999 - actors David Arquette and Courtney Cox, in San Francisco. Cox and Arquette were married in a religious ceremony at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral in the presence of two 250 guests. The bride walked down the aisle to Paul McCartney's song "Maybe I'm Amazed" in a sleek, long-sleeve white Valentino gown accented by an antique diamond necklace - a wedding present from the groom. The groom wore a stylish Valentino morning coat. A reception was held at a nightclub near San Francisco's popular Fisherman's Wharf. Celebrity guests in attendance included "Friends" cast mates, and actors Brad Pitt, Nicolas Cage and Kevin Spacey.

1997 - rapper Snoop Dogg and Shante Taylor, in Marina Del Rey, Calif. The high school sweethearts were married at The Ritz Carlton Hotel. The bride wore a long white wedding dress and carried a bouquet with white and lavender colored flowers and the groom wore a white suit.

1971 - Tricia Nixon and Edward Cox, in Washington, D.C. Cox married the daughter of then-President Nixon in a White House Rose Garden ceremony.

1964 - Judy Garland and Mark Herron. The two exchanged wedding vows aboard a freighter off the coast of Hong Kong, however, Garland was not legally divorced from her pervious husband, so Herron and Garland did not legally marry until Nov. 14.

June 11

2002 - Paul McCartney and Heather Mills, in Glaslough, Ireland. McCartney and Mills met at the Dorchester Hotel during the Pride of Britain Awards event in April 1999. McCartney proposed to Mills on July 23, 2001, giving her a diamond and sapphire ring he had purchased in Jaipur, India, while they were both there on vacation. Their wedding was an elaborate ceremony at Castle Leslie in the village of Glaslough. Among the 300 guests at the wedding were Sir Elton John, guitar god Eric Clapton, original supermodel Twiggy, rocker Chrissie Hynde, former President Clinton, Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Beatles producer George Martin and fellow bandmate Ringo Starr.

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Springfield was arrested in Malibu on May 1 and blew a .10 -- above the legal limit.

Cali Swag District Member -- Gunshot Victim

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Cali Swag District member M-Bone died of gunshot wounds last night in his hometown of Inglewood, CA ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

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Cali Swag District Member Dies

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M-Bone -- one the of the members of the rap group Cali Swag District -- died last night ... TMZ has confirmed.

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Earlier this morning, the group's leader, Smoove -- posted a Tweet saying, "Ma life changed drastically in the. Blink of an eye rip mbone."

So far, it's unclear how M-Bone died.

0516_cali_videoCali Swag District shot to stardom with their hit, "Teach Me How to Dougie."

M-Bone -- real name Montae Talbert-- was 22.

Just last year, M-Bone and the rest of the guys came in to the TMZ studio and taught Harvey how to "Dougie." He couldn't have been nicer.

R.I.P.

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Celebrity Justice

Springfield to Cop: 'I Will F**king Kill You'

5/16/2011 1:00 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

Rick Springfield threatened to kill a deputy sheriff and the deputy's family the night he was arrested for drunk driving ... yet there is no mention of the incident in the arrest report -- law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

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Springfield was arrested in Malibu on May 1 and blew a .10 -- above the legal limit.

Sources tell us ... Springfield was extremely angry after the deputy said his $200,000, 1963 Corvette Stingray would be towed away. Law enforcement sources tell us, Springfield yelled to the deputy, "If you tow my car I will f**king kill you and your family."

Law enforcement sources tell us ... back at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station, the captain who runs the station asked the deputy, "Did you really feel threatened?" Our sources say some of the deputies at the station felt it was a loaded question, trying to minimize Springfield's statement.

In the end, our sources say there was no mention of the threat in the arrest report -- the report merely says Springfield was "belligerent."

You may recall, the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station is the place where the Mel Gibson 2006 DUI arrest report was rewritten to exclude Mel's anti-Semitic rant.

As for Springfield, his rep gave TMZ this statement: "Someone has leaked information illegally. It's a sad reflection on society today that people in law enforcement who we look up to, pander to the celebrity gossip channels."

LA County Sheriff's Dept. spokesman Steve Whitmore tells TMZ, "It is rare when a drunk doesn't say something outlandish to police when they're arrested. I have no idea what went down with this one, I wasn't there, but drunks are notorious for saying stupid, outlandish things to law enforcement all the time. Law enforcement's job is to get them off the streets, because they're drunk."

The D.A. currently has the file and is deciding whether to charge Springfield with DUI.

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Charlie Sheen's Ex -- Count Me in For Ashton's 'Men'

5/16/2011 12:50 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

If you thought porn star and former goddess Bree Olsen would boycott "Two and a Half Men" -- now that her ex-BF Charlie Sheen is officially out and Ashton Kutcher is in -- think again.

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Of course, when has Bree ever said no to two (and a half) men?

Ironically, she was pretty tight-lipped about her upcoming Playboy spread.

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Andrew Keegan -- Stitched Up After Street Attack

5/16/2011 12:40 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

Andrew Keegan and his friends were brutally attacked by a group of six men recently, TMZ has learned -- but lucky for him ... he only ended up with a couple stitches.

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Sources close to Keegan tell TMZ, Andrew and his buddies were leaving a charity event in L.A. a few weeks ago when a group of six male strangers approached them -- and picked a fight out of nowhere.

We're told Andrew and his pals tried to diffuse the situation -- but the attackers quickly turned violent ... taking a swing at Andrew and even pistol-whipping one of his friends. Thankfully, police were called and the fight broke up before anyone was seriously hurt.

Law enforcements sources tell us, they've already made a few arrests ... but the investigation is still ongoing.

As for Andrew -- we're told he ended up with three stitches on his mouth ... and was so shaken by the attack, he founded a community outreach group in Venice, CA called Keegan Kollective's Inspiration Fund ... to help better the community.

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Ron Artest -- You've Been Sexy Sax-ed!

5/16/2011 12:30 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

Los Angeles Laker Ron Artest was enjoying a nice meal at Baby Blues BBQ in West Hollywood on Saturday ... when he got an unexpected order of cheese -- an appearance by the Sexy Sax Man.

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SSM, aka Sergio Flores, became an Internet phenomenon by performing George Michael's "Careless Whisper" in various public places -- and yesterday it was Ron Ron's turn to feel the pain.

Checkout Ron's reaction to the crazy scene ... it's fair to say he's not a fan.

Luckily, the whole thing was over pretty quickly ... kinda like the Lakers' run in the playoffs.