Posted Dec 30th 2007 9:00PM by TMZ Staff
10. Your party spot has to set the tone for the night ... it creates the blueprint for the entire evening.
9. A great bartender ... bad drinks aren't sexy ... also, beautiful wait-staff is key.
8. Food should never interrupt your swagger ... small tapas or finger foods that aren't too messy tend to work well.
7. Music should be the soundtrack to the night ... it should match the theme ... it should match the flow.
6. Preserve the sexy ... my oldest and truest party rule. If it's about furs and diamonds, don't show up in jeans.
5. The right party people ... your tried-and-true friends that know how to get your party started, mixed with a few new characters to keep things exciting ... but everyone has to be sexy.
4. You need a great pair of shades ... because the best New Year's Eve party doesn't stop until well into the New Year.
3. You need a great host ... like me ... someone who is a master in the art of celebration.
2. Ciroc ... the world's best ultra-premium vodka ... enough said.
1. It's never sexy to be sloppy ... know your limits and drink responsibly.
Filed under: Holidaze
Posted Dec 30th 2007 7:35PM by TMZ Staff
Comedian Dane Cook used MySpace to garner millions of techno-savvy fans across the country -- but unfortunately recruited a legion of Dane-haters in the process. TMZ ran into the love-him-or-hate-him funnyman outside the Laugh Factory last night -- where he was kidding around with the Dane devotees.
Dane cracked jokes and messed with photo-needy fans -- and at one point pulled a fake diva moment about an autograph seeker's pen, saying, "Where the f**k is the blue, man? Dane Cook signs with blue."
Filed under: Holidaze
Posted Dec 27th 2007 12:50PM by TMZ Staff
Who's that Christmas chick? Erin go bragh, it's Sinead O'Connor! Memba her?!
The former pop star popped up at the Pogues annual holiday concert in Dublin, where she sang "Fairytale of New York." Sigh. It seems like just yesterday when she was on "SNL" ripping up pictures of the Pope, but it was 15 years ago! Now Sinead Marie-Bernadette O'Connor is a separated mother of four.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Holidaze
Posted Dec 25th 2007 12:26PM by TMZ Staff
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the Thirty Mile Zone, not a celebrity was stirring; just a couple of Jewish guys.
TMZ spotted Garry Shandling and Larry David out last night. That's it. Merry Christmas!
Filed under: Holidaze
Posted Dec 25th 2007 12:00PM by TMZ Staff
The always beautiful Jennifer Love Hewitt spent Christmas Eve feeding the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission in downtown L.A.
Grilled, skinless chicken is very low in calories.
Filed under: Holidaze, Hot Bodies
Posted Dec 25th 2007 9:00AM by TMZ Staff
Doris Roberts aka Marie Barone was snapped as she made her way into a theater in West Hollywood this weekend, looking like someone ruined her lasagne -- and her perm.
Wearing one of her trademark floral print tops and a fierce black cape with some Christmasy red nails, Miss Thing is a fabulous 77 -- except for her holiday spirit -- or is she just taking paparazzi lessons from Brad Garrett?
C'mon, who doesn't love Doris?!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Holidaze
Posted Dec 25th 2007 8:00AM by TMZ Staff
One of the most gifted lady singers of the era, k.d. lang, went shopping for gifts at The Grove in Los Angeles on Sunday -- looking like a big ol' scoop of bah humbug. Crying!
Miss Kathryn Dawn Lang, wearing form-fitted jeans, a lovely cotton coat and t-shirt, was the picture of holiday jeer. The "Salmonberries" star told a photog that she "hates Christmas."
She hides it well.
Filed under: Holidaze
Posted Dec 25th 2007 7:00AM by TMZ Staff
O Come See the Gummi
Blubber makes him buoyant
O Come ye, O Come ye to Hawai'i
Come and behold Bear
Born a floating Oil Heir
O come, let us abhor him,
O come, let us abhor him,
O come, let us abhor him,
Gummi the Bored.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Holidaze, Critters
Posted Dec 25th 2007 6:00AM by TMZ Staff
Merry Christmas, y'all, from two of the biggest stars in Japan -- the beluga whales from the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Aquarium in Yokohama.
Keep your nose above water -- and don't drink and swim. Or drive. Unless you're a celebrity.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Holidaze, Critters, Drunks
Posted Dec 23rd 2007 10:30AM by TMZ Staff
Victoria's Secret hottie Heidi Klum braved a winter blizzard in Aspen by burying herself under a plethora of garments -- lugging one of her mini-models toward warmer climes, or is that just a toy? Brr!
Heidi needs to tell her man they made a bad decision for a holiday getaway -- because a supermodel should never have to wear that much clothing. Ever.
Filed under: Holidaze
Posted Dec 21st 2007 6:00AM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned that a local toy and flower shop owner prayed for a miracle to save his struggling business and got one -- in the form of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie!
With his North Hollywood, Calif. store, The Blessing, in dire straits, owner Arturo begged a higher power to help bless him and turn business around. Faster than you can say Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, in walked Brangelina looking to buy gifts. Frankincense and myrrh?! The super couple posed for pics with the store owner's family and bought $70 worth of items -- but gave $200 in cash -- keep the change! Ever since their almighty visit, Arturo says business is booming. Merry Pittmas!
Who needs Mr.& Mrs. Claus -- when you've got Mr. & Mrs. Smith?!
Filed under: Brad & Angelina, Holidaze
Posted Dec 19th 2007 1:51PM by TMZ Staff
Can't make it to Vegas or Miami to party on New Years with real celebs? Then how about a fun-filled night in Westerly, Rhode Island -- with one of your favorite "American Idol" wannabeens of yore?!
Season Six's curly-haired 29-year-old, Sideshow Bob Chris Sligh, will "headline" the alcohol-free First Night Westerly celebration, by singing at least one song at the local Y-M-C-A! Finally, an event safe for Jessica Sierra! As if Sligh weren't enough entertainment for one night, the party will also feature face painting, mimes and a karate demo. Everything in moderation, people.
Tickets cost $10 before December 25, but jump up to a whopping $14 after Christmas. It may not be the opening of an outlet mall, housing development or local balloon festival, but it's still a bargain!
Filed under: American Idol, Holidaze
Posted Dec 17th 2007 2:53PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ was at the wrap party for the reality show, "America's Most Smartest Model," and we stopped to ask several of the show's models what they wanted for Christmas. Is it any surprise that not one wished for world peace?! Bah, humbug!
Each had an extensive wish list -- for things like a Mercedes, and NFL player ... and hair products.
Filed under: Holidaze, Reality TV
Posted Dec 17th 2007 1:11PM by TMZ Staff
It's about time Gretchen Bonaduce went out and had a good time! The soon-to-be ex wife of regular crazazy Danny Bonaduce was out at club LAX last night -- with director friend Brian Dannelly. She looked very well-rested and not at all like her former stressed-out self. What a difference a divorce makes!
The redhead had some choice words about her New Year's resolution -- saying she wants to find a nice guy who will not "shake anyone's foundation." To whom could she possibly be referring?
Filed under: Holidaze
Posted Dec 16th 2007 6:00PM by TMZ Staff
Legenday ivory tickler Stevie Wonder and self-proclaimed douchebag John Mayer performed together last night -- as Stevie held his annual "House Full of Toys" benefit concert in at Nokia Theater in L.A.
R&B swooner John Legend also joined Stevie on stage, bringing an early Christmas to a lot of surprised fans. Merry Hanukkah!
Other performers included the Hollywood Pop Academy, Stevie's daughter Aisha and local gospel singer Danny Carreras, a former Wonder bodyguard.
Filed under: Holidaze
