Sophia Loren...honored with tribute in Hollywood! Glam Queen still radiant @ 78!

Tonight, legendary beauty - Sophia Loren - is slated to appear at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre where she will be honored with a tribute by her peers.

Billy Crystal hosts the star-studded event which took her by surprise.

"I didn't expect it," Ms. Loren fessed up graciously upon hearing the exciting news.

"It's wonderful because I belong to Italian movies - and generally - we Italians, we don't get these wonderful, great, great honors, even though we deserve it sometimes."

John Travolta and Bob Marshall (who directed her in the musical bomb "Nine") are slated to attend the festive start-studded event.

As I noted in my  own review of the ill-fated musical - unfortunately - Ms. Loren's talents were greatly wasted in that uneven production - which was panned by many relevant critics in the show-biz arena.

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Of course, Ms. Loren is probably best known for starring opposite film greats like Cary Grant, well-received studio features such as "Houseboat".

In that classic flick, Loren demonstrated a definite flair for comedy.

However, the heralded actress has also turned in fine dramatic performances over the course of her illustrious film career, which have also received rave reviews.

For example, in 1961, she starred in Vittorio De Sica's "Two Women" to much acclaim.

The drama - a dark tawdry tale about a mother who is raped while trying to protect her daughter during a conflict in war-torn Italy - showcased her acting gifts to a "t".

That raw heart-wrenching performance won her an Academy Award for Best Actress (in addition to twenty-two other prestigious awards in filmdom around the globe).

In additional to being well received critically, the flick was also a commercial success.

Other awards include an Academy Honorary Award for her contributions to world cinema.

On that celebrated occasion, Officials crowned Loren "one of the world cinema's great treasures".

In 1995, she also received a coveted Cecil B. DeMille Award (Golden Globe).

At 78, Ms. Loren (a grandmother) is still radiant, active, and sexy!

Ms. Loren was born in Rome, Italy.

When she was 14, Loren entered a beauty contest in Naples and was selected as one of the finalists.

Shortly thereafter, she enrolled in an acting class - and subsequently - was cast as an extra in "Quo Vadis" (1951 film by Mervyn LeRoy).

The cameo launched her career!

Tonight, the Academy will screen clips from Ms. Loren's long distinguished film career, and tout her as a film great.

Congrats, Ms. Loren!

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Justin Bieber...Pop Star tools around in Lamborghini roadster! P Diddly!

Grinning from ear-to-ear, Pop Sensation - Justin Bieber - was caught toolin' around town in a White Spyder Gallardo with a long-time high-school bud in tow.

Was the pal doubling (no pun intended) as a bodyguard?

If so, the dazzler adorning one ear lobe has gotta' go.

In the mean streets of the Big Bad Orange (Los Angeles) pussies get no respect, if 'ya get my drift.

Curious lookie-loo's were speculating that P Diddly coughed up on his promise to hand over the ignition keys to Justin (the hip-hop artist's John Henry is on the registration).

If so, the Pop Sensation, can say "bye now" to the Jeep which the "Bieb" snatched up shortly after nabbing his Driver's License (California).

The Lamborghini is "way cooler".

Ah, the roar of the power-house engine revving up, stirs up quite an adrenalin rush.
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And, the sensual scent of expensive leather interior, may just trigger a rise in the levis,

The "Chariot of Chariots" will run 'ya 'bout $200,000 greenbacks and rustle up a full dance card in  about two seconds flat.

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Milan Fashion Week...Giorgio Armani steals limelight! Clothes for adventurous male animal!

Giorgio Arman's elegant chic!
 

Nothing new under the sun in swimwear!

A few years ago, Sal Cesarani unvieled a beautiful collecton at the Men's Fashion Association, which were patterned after the style phenomenon of the Great Gatsby.

Cesarani managed to extrapolate the flash, panache, and simple elegance off the era in one fell swoop.

The recent Menswear collection featured on the runways in Milan are somewhat reminiscent - indeed - brought to the fore by a smattering of men's wardrobe pieces that refect the same kind of lightness, simple chic and fashion maturity.

Men are ready to get down to business when it comes to style.

And,  the designers previewing their silhouettes in Milan recently, have offer up a myriad of choices with something for every discerning - and not so discerning - male.

Imagine that! 

Threads that any any old Joe can toss on without much thought - that manage still - to lend the fellow a sartorial edge.

Ermenegildo Zegna - as usual - was low-key.

The suits, were lean (Italian cut &-crafted) not splashy.

“We are a discreet brand,” Zegna calmly noted to the press, “one that doesn’t make a lot of noise.”

Giorgio Armani paired slate gray suits with pale hues - and in some cases - incorporated whimsical twists by virtue of knit vests in free-floating patterns to spark the ensembles up.

Fashion flourishes included eye-catching shoes in brilliant colors such as canary - and strategic accessories such as pocket pouffes - designed to add a dash of daring to the adventurous dude.

Lightweight fabrics such as silk, linen and hemp predominated.

Nifty blouses in washed silks and burlap shells - topping ubiquitious jeans - lent a beachy influence that screamed a carefree liberated mood.

In that setting, sandals featured by one designer (crafted with rope and tooled leather) will find favor with those who want to kick back and  have fun in the mid-day sun.

Stripes will also abound in every offering - from boxer shorts to elegant body-shirts, bathrobes, pajamas, and what-have-you.

Prada's collection was dominatd by paint-by-number primary colors - which were vivid  - and eye-catching!

Alexander McQueen's musings were crowd-pleasers with a wow factor.

The collection - the 1st since his passing to spirit - facilitated a unique dye process which conjured up intriguing "glow" effects.

Fashion as art?

Designers like Missoni set their sights on re-introducing cargo-inspired day scrubs, fulfilling a need for people on the go, according to their spokesperson.

"When you travel, you need lots of pockets for things, and these are my urban travelers my tribe," he was quick to sum up.

I'll be first in line to snap up the practical pocket pleasers, you bet!

For me, the lightweight suits - subtly-threaded with white and blue pin stripes - held the most appeal out of all the exquisite wardrobe choices I ran my fingers through.

I imagine myself trotting out for cocktails in one of those classy ensembles at the midnight hour on a balmy Los Angeles night - beneath a pale moon - as I am toasting the town.

Thanks to Italian designers, I'll do it with style.

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Blog...published in foreign languages. How does "Tattler" translate?

Just recently it came to my attention that "The Tattler" is being read in German, Italian, French, Spanish - and possibly - Japanese.

And - who knows - perhaps in a smidgen of computer-speak, too.


So, I have paused to consider whether the blog musings translate well.

Because I am inclined to use a lot of slang in my posts - I wonder - does the stilted prose cause some consternation to newbies overseas?

Then, there are those fu**king fleeting expletives. Is it just an American phenomenon, or do censors across the pond have to deal with naughty words in far-a-way mystical lands like they do in the puritanical States?

I tend towards self-censorship out-of-courtesy to my Christian readers. But, I am curious to know if foreign readers find the asterisks dotting the literary landscape humorous like readers on these shores do. Or, just plain baffling?

As to the windbag material on my blog!

Well, I endeavour to avoid being too local.

As George Bush would say, "I try to be Universal". In appeal, at least.

So, I tend to toss in a few candid shots of celebrities here and there to amuse, then guide the unsuspecting down the garden path as best I know how.

Occasionally, I'll feature a foreign film like - "The Live of Others" - to reveal my strident West Coast intellectual side. Or, report on the celebrity sighting of a respected European actress - like Nastassja Kinski - to butter 'em up a little.

And, if a hearty few manage to maneuver through all the landmines in my prose, there is a definite upside. They'll be privy to a bird's-eye view of the topsy-turvy 2008 Presidential Election Race. A bit skewered, I confess.

But, what good is a blog, if you can't wield your elusive power now and then?

However, now I am facing a new dilemma.

Some posts are garnering "comments" from my fast friends on far shores.

But, frankly my dears, it's all Greek to me.

I am inclined to just "publish" the scribbles without deciphering as a courtesy to web surfers who diligently traversed miles of data from beyond to peruse me.

But, what if the message - unbeknowst to me - flippantly laments:

"Fu** you!"

Is there a universal response that says "same to you" succinctly?