Spicy Briefs
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
It’s only the best for Brad Pitt, who dropped a whopping $600,000+ on furniture at an art and design exhibit in Switzerland earlier this week. He was treated to a special showing of furniture that had been made between the 1940s through the 1960s. Pitt ended up leaving with a $293,000 on a marble table, $300,000 gold lacquer-coated fiberglass sofa, and two Ron Arad chairs that generally sell for $25,000 each. Wendelin Lang, organizer of the exhibit said, “Brad asked questions that only an art expert would ask. You can feel that he is an absolute maniac.”
Sharon Stone is still apologizing for blaming “karma” for the recent devastating earthquake in China. The actress has issued a second apology saying, “There have been numerous reports about what I said in Cannes. I would like to set the record straight about what I feel in my heart and end all of the misunderstandings. Yes, I misspoke. I could not be more regretful of that mistake. It was unintentional. I apologize, those words were never meant to be hurtful to anyone, they were an accident of my distraction and a product of news sensationalism. I am deeply saddened by the pain that this whole situation has caused the victims of the devastating earthquake in China.”
Is the new television series, “Swingtown” to risque for TV? The show is based on two couples and their swinging lifestyles. Molly Parker, who plays Susan Miller, a wife who got knocked up in high school and hasn’t been intimate with any other man, says, “While the show doesn’t shy away from adult content, it is really not about sex. I think people are ready to take an honest and fun look at this time.” Susan and her husband are introduced to the swinging lifestyle by the Deckers, a former stewardess and airline pilot. Lana Parrilla plays Trina Decker and describes her character’s relationship with her husband. “There is a trust and openness between these two that you don’t expect.” Grant Show, who plays Mr. Decker adds, “As fun as it is, as sexy as it is, it is a commentary on a historical time.” The show premieres tonight at 10pm on CBS.
George Takei is considering mending his rift with former Star Trek co-star William Shatner by inviting him to his upcoming gay wedding. Takei claimed that Shatner was egotistical and insisted on numerous close-ups during filming. Takei’s partner Brad Altman says Shatner might get an invitation to the wedding in September, but then again he might not. He explains, “We have only 200 seats. Our contact list has, like, 3500 names, so we have to whittle it down. I don’t know if William Shatner is going to make the cut.”
Oprah Winfrey is elated that Barack Obama has clinched the Democratic presidential nomination. Winfrey, a well known and outspoken supporter of Obama, issued a statement showing her support. “I’m euphoric, I’ve been doing the happy dance all day. I’m so proud of Barack and Michelle Obama and what this means for all of us - the new possibilities for our country. And if he wants me to, I’m ready to go door to door.”
