Sparkle Like The Stars

Single-Cell Recognition Research Finds a Halle Berry Neuron

Yes, scientists are now using pictures of Halle Berry to better understand how human memory works. It seems our brain cells recognize her, even, unfortunately, in her Catwoman outfit.

The celebrities are taking over, I say. We elevate them and even allow them to be our Governors, our Ambassadors, our role models, and now, they are edging their sticky little celebrity fingers into the halls of scientific research. Where will it end???

In any case, pictured above is Halle presenting the award for best group (which went to Destiny’s child at the BET Awards

Part of what makes Halle Berry so memorable is, perhaps, her brilliant accessorization skills. The bracelets she is wearing here are not just a stylish accent but also a fiendish method to make her stand out. Ice.com can help you be more memorable as well with the following gold bracelets like Halle’s.

Sex, violence and hot, hot bodies. These are the makings of any high quality film. Mr. & Mrs. Smith, the latest Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt flick definitely fits the bill. Talking about bills this movie is well worth its $110 million budget (and who knows how much was spent pushing that steamy, not to mention conviently timed, romance between co-stars, which left the sweet but homely housewife Jennifer Aniston behind. Sorry Jennifer, but you just can’t compete with Angelina and the Fox publicity department. But hey, you should have seen this mid-life crises wild oat sowing a mile away when Brad started getting all buddy buddy with George Clooney. Just sayin.)

In any case the movie is going strong and looks to be one of this year’s big money makers. But in the midst of all the hype, hoopla and explosions, I took a moment to appreciate one of the finer aspects of the film; the his and hers watches (pictured above).

Whether you are a secret agent, international spy or just a regular person wandering about the streets wishing to look fabulous, a well crafted watch is one of the more functional and neccessary accessories in your collection. How else can you extricate yourself from an excruciating conversation with your ex’s slightly “off” neighbor who you hoped wouldn’t see you walking by, than by looking down at your watch and oh-so-painfully saying “oh no, darling, I’d love to stay and chat more about how you finally house broke the dog, but really, have somewhere fabulously important to be right now”. Such an assertion carries more weight if the watch looks fabulous as well, thus assuring a clean getaway unfettered by bothersome questions.

That having been said, you do not need a $110 million budget to look fab and timely. Glamor is in the understatement, afterall. For the ladies, I like this yellow gold Bulova bangle braclet watch for just $139 or this white gold Festina watch, for $149 with a periwinkle face for a little more pizazz.

For the gents, I like this water resistant stainless steel Seiko watch. I love the blue face. It goes for a mere $175 or this sleek and stylish Croton Swiss watch with Lizard Strap for $125

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie can currently be seen on sceens world wide getting all hot, heavy, and making things explode in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Brad is set to be in four more films in 2006. Angelina is currently filming The Good Sheperd, directed by Robert De Niro.

Brad and Angelina are also featured as a 1960’s couple, complete with oodles of kids in an inspired photo spread by Steven Klein in W magazine. Do yourself a favor and check it out here.

The Tom Cruise! Perhaps he was smitten without control by the cutie Katie Holmes who he has only been dating for two months, or perhaps it was the je ne sait quoi air in the Paris that make him crazy in Love, or maybe it was good publicity for their new movies, but the couple they have announced their engagement!

So maybe the Tom Cruise he moves a little bit too fast for the taste of Rahulio but the Paris craziness, this the Rahulio can understand - I am recalling a wild weekend with a member of one or another naval forces, oooh la la - but I am being what? Gauche and revealing too much? Let us end it to say that we had many pleasant strolls along the Seine, we sang a drunken rendition of “La Vie en Rose” by the Edith Piaff while walking hand in hand, but please! The wine or not the wine, the sexiness air of Paris or not the sexiness air of Paris. the Rahulio emerged from that escapade with his cherished freedom intact! He did not pleading “Oh! Please to Marry me! Please oh please!” But the Tom Cruise, he is a different man, obviously.

The Rahulio also noticed the gigantic diamond engagement ring presented to the Katie Holmes by the smitten Tommy. I think the man in the space he can even see that! And you may feel bad if you are loving someone but you do not have the time to go to proposing in the Paris or maybe you just do not like the people of the French? And maybe you are not feeling the need to make a statement of ostentatiousness about your love with a giant diamond, as if to say “Yes! I am liking the girls! The Katie she is a girl and here is a giant ring that is proving it!”

Allow the Rahulio to make the suggestions for you. The following rings, they do not come from the Universal Studios prop department, but from the ice.com and they tell the world you are loving your sweetie but without, how you say… overcompensating (Gay Paree indeed!).

The one who is in love, he can get his sweetheart a sweet ring like these:
When you know your love is real you don’t need to spend a fortune for proving it. This ring, very lovely and to the left, is only $595. Perfect for the young and in love, not movie stars.

The girls who are loving the classic, elegant lines of this ring (to the right) will jump with glee and say “yes yes yes!” It is costing $1,995.

So many more to see, but the Rahulio, he is now going to see the newly engaged Tom Cruise in his new movie War of the Worlds. The Katie Holmes she is in the Batman Begins.

Among the plethora of stars to show up to the MTV movie Awards, that pantheon of class and quality was one Nicole Kidman. Although news reports say she’s “happy for Tom” and his 14 year old girlfriend, one can’t help but notice that her smile seems a bit forced, no? Or maybe she was just holding back from clocking one of the photographers.

In any case, reports seem to say that Ms. Kidman is looking for love again herself, and would quit showbiz for the right fella, seeing as how she wouldn’t have time to devote herself to work and love. But wait, didn’t she and Tom have some kids? Shouldn’t she be taking some time for them instead of having 7 films in two years? Or were they returned to the props department when the couple split?

Nonetheless, quitting on your own terms is always a smart move. Nicole turns 38 on June 20, and you just can’t sustain all those vehicle roles forever. Bow out before they stop calling you, darlin.

If she is indeed looking to attract, she’s doing well by showing off that neck with a simple black choker. I actually like this one that I’ve got a little better. Right now it’s also on sale for the super affordable price of $25. I’m somewhat thinking I should buy another one for backup. It goes with everything, and the pearls serve by either adding a touch of glamor, or an ironic statement, depending on the rest of the outfit.

Nicole Kidman can currently be seen twitching her nose Elizabeth Montgomery- style in a movie version of Bewitched.