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This week's celebrity news includes weddings, parties, wine, a lawsuit, a visit to a brothel, and much more...
Duck Dynasty wine?
It's true! "Duck Dynasty's" Robertson family is debuting their new Duck Commander wines this month, according to People. The family teamed with Napa winemakers at Trinchero Family Estates to create their Triple Threat Red Blend, Wood Duck Chardonnay, and Miss Priss Pink Moscato vinos, which will retail for under $10 per bottle.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye suing over leaked engagement video.
TMZ reported that Kim Kardashian (Keeping Up With The Kardashians) and fiance, rapper Kanye West, are suing Chad Hurley, the co-founder of YouTube, who they allege violated a confidentiality agreement by posting a video of Kanye's marriage proposal on his new website, MixBit.
Lindsay Lohan and Floyd Mayweather co-hosted Halloween bash.
Lindsay Lohan ("Mean Girls," "The Parent Trap") teamed with boxer Floyd Mayweather to co-host the Halloween party at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut on October 31. They dressed up as horror flick personalities Carrie, from the movie "Carrie," and Freddy Krueger from "Nightmare On Elm St." Mayweather tweeted a photo:
Carrie (@lindsaylohan) and me as Freddy hanging out at the best Halloween party I've ever been to at MGM Foxwoods pic.twitter.com/MWBXzsludg— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) November 1, 2013
Survivor contestant B.B. Andersen dead at 77.
B.B. Andersen, who was one of the first contestants to appear on "Survivor," passed away at the age of 77 on October 29 in Kansas City, according to People. Andersen, who was on the popular reality show in 2000, died of brain cancer. Soaps.com extends condolences to his family and friends.
Pamela Anderson cuts hair and runs marathon.
It was an eventful past week for Pamela Anderson ("Baywatch") as she first decided to cut her trademark long blonde locks and then ran the New York City marathon on November 3 with her new pixie cut! Anderson took to Twitter to show what the aftermath of running 26.2 miles looked like:
Ouch! pic.twitter.com/jM2kpkzWXW— Pamela Anderson (@PamelaDAnderson) November 3, 2013
'N SYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick married.
'N SYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick was joined by all of his former bandmates as he wed Karly Skladany in Orlando on Saturday November 2. Justin Timberlake ("Love Actually," "Get Smart") and wife, Jessica Biel ("Playing For Keeps," "Total Recall") both attended and posed for photos. Kirkpatrick tweeted after the nuptials:
Great weekend with old friends and family! Happiest time of my life! #offthemarket— Chris Kirkpatrick (@IamCKirkpatrick) November 4, 2013
Smash's Megan Hilty married in Vegas.
Former "Smash" star, Megan Hilty, married Brian Gallagher, whom she met at a fitness club, in Las Vegas on Saturday November 2. People reported that Hilty wore a Bagda Mischley gown. Hilty is currently appearing on NBC's "Sean Saves The World," and also tours to perform concerts. She took to Twitter following her wedding, posting:
I married the love if my life tonight at The Venetian Chapel in Las Vegas!!!!! @BrianGGallagher @VenetianVegas #HeLikedItSoHePutaRingOnIt— Megan Hilty (@meganhilty) November 3, 2013
David Arquette's girlfriend is pregnant.
David Arquette ("Scream," "Never Been Kissed") is once again an expectant father, this time with his girlfriend, Christina McLarty, according to People. The couple has been dating on and off since 2011. Arquette already has a daughter, 9 year-old Coco, with ex-wife Courtney Cox ("Cougar Town," "Friends").
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Doug Hutchison ("Lost," ex-Sebastian, "Guiding Light") made controversial headlines back in 2011 when, at age 51, Hutchison married 16 year-old Courtney Stodden. This week, the pair announced they were splitting amicably. Stodden, now age 19, recently appeared on the UK version of "Big Brother," and will move forward with Hutchison co-managing her career. As well, they will share custody of their dog, Dourtney, according to People.
Justin Bieber visits Brazilian brothel.
Justin Bieber kept on with his Believe tour this past week in Brazil, where he once again stirred up controversy, this time by ducking out of a Brazilian brothel, Centauros, under a white sheet. Reportedly Bieber's wrist tattoo was what gave him away. Bieber seemed unfazed by the latest headlines, tweeting:
we had a good time tonight. brazil goes hard. http://t.co/SUMKvpKlpS— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 3, 2013
Bieber is also reportedly wanted for questioning by police in Brazil for allegedly spray-painting graffiti on the wall of a building in Rio de Janeiro.
Drew Barrymore is pregnant.
Actress Drew Barrymore ("Charlie's Angels," "50 First Dates") is expecting her second child with husband Will Kopelman. The couple has a 13 month-old daughter, Olive. Barrymore told People she was 'overjoyed' to be adding to her family and felt 'blessed'.
Miley Cyrus' new tattoo.
Miley Cyrus debuted a new tattoo on her forearm on Tuesday November 5. The artwork is a likeness of her grandmother, Loretta Finley, whom she refers to as 'Mammie'. Kat Von D ("L.A. Ink") was the tattoo artist. Cyrus tweeted a photo for fans:
because i am her favorite & she is mine 💋 pic.twitter.com/52GxBU9V7s— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) November 5, 2013
Taylor Swift to perform at Prince William's charity gala.
Taylor Swift ("One Chance") has been tapped to perform at a charity gala to be held on November 29 at Kensington Palace, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Winter Whites Gala will benefit the homeless charity, Centerpoint, with which Princes William and Harry are both associated. People reported that the gala will also feature performances by Bon Jovi and James Blunt.
Orlando Bloom talks divorce.
Bloom spoke with Miranda Kerr for CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood who touched base on the reason the couple separated. Bloom struggled for an answer and said, "You know, that's a very hard question to answer – and really it's one that time will tell," Bloom tells Braver. "But when you have two people who are incredibly busy and who are both – very visible in the world – I think it can be challenging to keep that, that schedule and that kind of life in the same track, you know." Bloom said dealing with the split from Kerr, a Victoria's Secret model, has been "very challenging" in many ways. "You know, I love Miranda and she loves me. We both adore and love our son. We both recognize and realize that we're going to be in each other's lives for the rest of our lives, raising our son."
For the full interview and to hear what Bloom says about working on the Broadway debut of "Romeo and Juliet," watch November 10 on the CBS Television Network.
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Justin Parratt and Jonathan Tang of The Lawrenceville School, in Lawrenceville, N.J., took first place in the 26th annual Rowan University Programming Contest held on April 20. Second and third place went to two teams from Moorestown High School, Kelsey Blair and Joseph Klinger (second place) and George Elia and Bharath Kalidindi (third).
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Former New Jersey Assembly Speaker Jack Collins will be the speaker at Rowan University's undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 11, at 10 a.m. on the University Green.
15th Annual STEM Symposium celebrates science, technology, engineering and math.
Students excavate bogus body for class assignment.
Close to 100 teams of Rowan University students and professors will present research conducted throughout the academic year at the University's 15th Annual STEM Student Research Symposium on Friday, April 20, in the Eynon Ballroom of the Chamberlain Student Center, Rt. 322, Glassboro.
Rowan University's Education Hall will officially become Dr. Herman D. James Hall on Wednesday, April 25, at 2 p.m. as the University holds a ceremony at the hall to honor the legacy of Rowan's late president.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rowan University and the University's Edelman Planetarium will offer a free public open house at the campus observatory on Monday, April 2.
Thirty-five volunteers—most of them students—who will shave their heads to raise funds for pediatric cancer research during St. Baldrick's Day on Tuesday, March 27.
The Rowan University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series will present Dr. Kartik Sheth, an associate scientist from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, who will discuss the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) on Thursday, March 1, at 5 p.m. in Boyd Recital Hall, Wilson Hall.
Dr. Douglas Blank of Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pa., and Dr. Jennifer Kay of Rowan University don't mind mixing a little fun with education. In fact, these computer science professors know that in some ways entertainment can be a valuable teaching tool.


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Angela Vadeboncoeur
CHEPACHET- Angela Vadeboncoeur, 93, resident of Chepachet died June 14, 2011 at her residence.
Wife of the late Emile Vadeboncoeur.
Born in Woonsocket RI, a daughter of the late Levi & Leah (Guibeault) Beauregard.
Survivors include her children, Vivian Carpentier of Chepachet, Emile Sonny Vadeboncoeur and his wife Diane of No. Smithfield, Joan Morin and her husband Edward of Walpole MA, Clare Vadeboncoeur and life partner Pamela Messore of Johnston RI, Raymond Vadeboncoeur of Chepachet, Diane Scotti and her husband Thomas of Walpole MA, and Vincent Vadeboncoeur and his wife JoAnne of Blackstone MA, 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, brother Roland Beauregard, sisters, Sr. Annette Beauregard, Helen Dubois, and Louise Frappier, brother, Charles Beauregard.
Her funeral will be held Friday at 8am from the Keene-Brown Funeral Home 445 Greenville Rd. No. Smithfield, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. Eugene's Church in Chepachet. Burial will follow in St. Jean the Baptiste Cemetery in Bellingham MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Home & Hospice Care of RI 1085 N. Main St. Providence RI 02903. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4pm until 8pm.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Canadiens Game Day: Habs and Flyers Clash in Pre-All Star Rumble
nem·e·sis [nem-uh-sis]
–noun, plural
1. something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.: The performance test proved to be my nemesis.
2. an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.
3. Classical Mythology, the goddess of divine retribution.
4. an agent or act of retribution or punishment.
If ever the Montreal Canadiens had a nemesis, the Philadelphia Flyers would be that team.
The Flyers and Canadiens have played each other in two playoff series since 2008, with Montreal losing both series four games to one. In addition, the two teams have faced each other three times already this season with the Flyers winning two out of three.
Moreover, Philly has been able to physically dominate the small, fast Canadiens forwards and, as such, it has been a long time since Montreal has had any real answer for what the Flyers bring.
So tonight's fourth and final meeting is sure to be a high intensity match between these two teams whose rivalry seems to grow with each encounter. Not only because of the bad blood between the two teams but, with a week off for the All-Star break starting tomorrow, both teams are sure to leave it all on the ice.
The Flyers are the No. 1 team in the league with 69 points in the standings—tied with the Canucks for points but ahead of them by virtue of their 32 wins to Vancouver's 30—and look like the odds-on favorite to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Montreal, on the other hand, has had its ups and downs this season. In addition, the Canadiens are decimated by injuries, having lost both Andrei Markov and Josh Gorges to season-ending knee problems. In addition, top sniper Michael Cammalleri continues to be sidelined with a separated shoulder.
Yet, despite its losses, "Team Clinic" is 6-1-3 over its last 10 games and only two points out of first place in its division. A win tonight by Montreal would put it in a tie with the Rangers and the Bruins—first place in the Northeast—with 61 points. In addition, it would leave the Canadiens only two back of Washington and three back of Pittsburgh, fifth and fourth, respectively, in the Eastern Conference.
Needless to say, Montreal wants this win really badly.
Another source of motivation is that neither team wants to go into a one-week break on a loss, so expect a playoff atmosphere tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly.
Claude Giroux and Mike Richards are the two hottest players for the Flyers, with five points in two games and five points in three games, respectively. For Montreal, the defense is bringing the heat with James Wizniewski's 12 points in his last 11 games and P.K. Subban having six in his last six.
Max Pacioretty has also been heating things up lately with four points in his last two games.
Tonight's game is one that will feature a nice goaltending matchup with Carey Price—24 wins—going head-to-head against Sergei Bobrovsky—20 wins.
Montreal will be getting a much-needed boost to its lineup with the return of Jeff Halpern in favour of Andreas Engqvist, who was sent back down to Hamilton yesterday.
Game time is at 7:30 p.m. with the puck dropping around 7:40 p.m. for what should be one heck of a game!
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Ryan White is going to have an important role tonight and it is going to be a big test for the kid. You can pretty much gurantee he's going to drop the gloves.
I just hope the team shows up to play and doesn't throw out a dud.
Hey Willey and thanks for your comment!
Yep, White is definitely a player to keep your eyes on and I agree that he will drop the gloves.
He has to show that he belongs and that he brings something unique to the table...dropping the gloves would definitely cover both of those angles!
Isn't White already in the top 10 on the team in hits?
Ok I am joking but If you take a quick look at the stats White has 8 hits in 2 games. By those nyumbers if he played just 10 games he'd be right there for top 10 on the team.
That says alot about how this team is built and how they'll struggle in the playoffs until this is addressed.
Yep, very good point Willey.
Honestly, White reminds me of Aaron Asham...who the Habs drafted and traded and who now plays for the Flyers.
White, like Asham, is not the biggest guy in the world but he is strong, scrappy and will go toe-to-toe with anyone.
Much needed player on the Habs.
I could see him and Asham dusting off tonight...
So apparently it's now newsworthy that Claude Giroux hates the Habs. I've no doubt the Canadiens players are gnashing their teeth in anguish over that one, devastated that a French-speaking hockey player doesn't want to play for Les Glorieux.
Oh wait, no. That's just the French media.
I think the Flyers are a well-balanced and strong team that will likely take the Cup this year. I think it's entirely likely that I'll still hate them 20 years from now, and still think they're fashionless Cro-Magnons for whom I will never feel anything but revulsion and disdain.
I expect CKAC to call any minute now, and get my permission to break this riveting common sense... er... news to the masses.
Also, I washed my hair today. Can you believe it?
Good stuff Tyg and thanks for your comment!
You are SO right! This is a non-story! As much as many in the French media lament the fact that the Canadiens don't have enough French players, the irony is that many French-Canadian players have no interest in playing for the Habs.
And, a big part of that reason is BECAUSE OF the French media.


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Jul. 19, 2013 @ 12:00 AM
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It is among more than 150 landslides that occurred on county roads in the spring of 2011.


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A 27-year-old man was killed when the Tucson he was travelling in veered off road at Lawala on the Wangdue-Trongsa highway around 1:30pm yesterday.
The incident occurred when he and his 25-year-old wife were returning from Rukubji where they had gone to reach their grandmother, who had come to attend the Chakrasamvara wang in Punakha.
Police said the car had gone 250 feet below the road and suspect that it could have skidded on ice because of over speeding.
Police said the man died when the rescue team was carrying him from the site while the wife was referred to Thimphu national referral hospital the same evening. The deceased was from Babesa, Thimphu and an employee of a private company.


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Malaysia, Australia to sign free trade pact next week
Malaysia and Australia will sign a free trade agreement (FTA) here on Tuesday. It will be Malaysia's sixth bilateral FTA.
According to an advisory issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, its minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed and his Australian counterpart Dr Craig Emerson will sign the agreement.
Negotiations of the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) commenced in May 2005.
In 2006, MAFTA negotiations came to a pause for both parties to focus on the Asean-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA).
The advisory said that negotiations resumed in August 2009 after the conclusion of AANZFTA with marked progress.
MAFTA was successfully concluded on 30 March 2012.
MAFTA is a comprehensive agreement, which comprises 21 chapters encompassing trade, services and investment as well as economic cooperation.
It also marks another important milestone in Malaysia – Australia economic relations.
In addition to complementing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA), MAFTA will open up new market opportunities for both countries and enhance trade and economic relations between the two countries once the FTA is implemented.
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The Bachelor of Arts in English and Professional Communication
Our Bachelor of Arts in English and Professional Communication degree is not your typical B.A. in English. Our program emphasizes the role and place of text and image within a world increasingly dependent upon clear communication. Our project-driven courses challenge students to implement real-world applications in nearly every class. Specialized course-work and individual attention allow graduates to begin work immediately, satisfying the demand for professionals who can communicate technical, international, scientific, and computer-related information to both technical and non-technical users.
The required communication courses equip students with the most advanced communication skills in writing, editing, graphics, information design and collaboration. In addition, students study classical rhetoric, develop high-level computer skills, and produce a portfolio that demonstrates their communication proficiency to potential employers. Our literature courses help students understand the diversity of genres, cultures, and authors that contribute to literary production. With offerings in journalism, creative writing, science writing, and environmental writing, our Professional Writing and Communication concentration prepares students for careers in media writing, freelance writing, marketing, public relations, and publishing Our new concentration in Media, Communication, and Culture combines hands-on production courses with a study of media and culture to prepare students for careers in marketing, mass communication, and entertainment, where media savvy can really pay off.
The Faculty:
Kami Anderson, Assistant Professor
Carol Barnum, Professor
Terry Carter, Professor
Donna Colebeck, Lecturer
Laura Beth Daws, Instructor
Jeff Greene, Assistant Professor
Kim Haimes-Korn, Professor
Kelsey Harr-Lagin, Instructor
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With summer's end quickly approaching, it's time to fill your days with activities that remind you of just how awesome this season really is. The long, hot days under the sun are grounds for events like barbecues and beach parties, and the dress code is as minimal as your new fringe bikini and some sunblock.
But what's even better about June, July, and August (and maybe a little of September) is that feeling that you can do whatever your heart desires. You can sit in bed all day and watch reruns of Gossip Girl and Say Yes to the Dress and no one judges. Your friends would probably hop right in with you with a big bucket of ice cream to share. You can drive your car with the windows down and get out with your hair in a partial rat's nest and people won't even give you funny looks.
Summer is our reminder to embrace those sweet, carefree moments, and what better way to do that than to remember how satisfying summer was when we were just kids? Here are some fun ideas for wrapping up your summer in the "funnest" way possible:
Slip N Slide/Sprinkler Games: We all know the coolest kid on the block had that gigantic Slip N Slide with the fancy array of sprinklers that felt like you were diving through a wave at the beach, when in reality you were just flopping around on a piece of tarp. Even the simple slides are just as fun as they were 10 years ago, and they're a great way to cool down in the dead heat of August.
Trips to Your Local Parks: Playing tag on the playground of a park adds a bit more fun to an afternoon picnic date with your main man. Plus, competing for who can swing highest on the swings is equally terrifying and hysterical; maybe you'll even get a chance to play out that adorable scene from 13 Going on 30.
Chalk Art: For those of us who are artistically challenged (don't worry, my hand's raised proudly), sidewalk chalk can be particularly daunting. The good news is that you can literally wash your series of stick figures away with water, and every erase action can turn into a fun water-tag game.
Go Camping (In Your Backyard): Combine the best of both worlds: the great outdoors and air conditioning. Pitching a tent in your backyard takes out all the stress and difficulties that come with camping out at an actual campsite. And, if grilling dinner doesn't work out, you can always call Pizza Hut!
Beach Games: Bringing a kite to the beach is the ultimate summer activity–especially when your kite sports the Disney princesses or Spongebob and Patrick. (If we could do it old school, it'd be Rugrats and Rocket Power all the way!) You can even bring some buckets and mini shovels and attempt to build a sandcastle. But, for the less ambitious, a few kites and footballs/volleyballs will keep you entertained until the sun sets.
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The Mars company, which manufactures M&Ms and other candies, stands by the safety of artificial dye, but is also trying to phase them out in favor of natural colors.
"We have absolute confidence in the safety of all the natural and artificial ingredients we use, as does the FDA and other leading food safety regulators globally," a Mars spokesperson said. "We are continuing to look at the use of natural colors, not just in the U.S., but around the world. Keep in mind, though, that this is not a process that can happen overnight."
While multiple studies have been done on artificial dyes, none have found an inextricable link between hyperactivity and food dye.
"I think the FDA review has been very compelling. It's been very comprehensive," said Sean Taylor, the scientific director of the International Association of Color Manufacturers. "And I think their conclusions are that there seems to be a small subset of the population that has a unique intolerance possibly to foods in general. There could be a small subset of consumers that have a unique intolerance to food additives, food colors, we really don't know at this point."
The Snedden family is not waiting for conclusive scientific study to banish manmade dye from their diets. Three years after removing the dye-filled foods, Snedden swears she will never go back.
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Bagni di Tiberio (Bathing Establishments) Capri
Via palazzo a Mare, 41 - Capri Tel. +39 081 8370703
The beach of the Empereor
- The best-beloved beach by children
- Swim among the ruins of an ancient Roman villa
- Choose between the restaurant and the snack bar for your lunch break
There are places on the island of Capri which, in just a few square meters, manage to capture all of the island's charm.
One of these is the Bagni di Tiberio bathing establishment, an oasis of tranquility just minutes away from Marina Grande, on a section of the island's coastline from where a fabulous view of the whole of the Bay of Naples can be seen.
The establishment's child-friendly pebble beach is located close to what remains of Emperor Augustus' ancient summer residence.
On the wood planked terrace, holidaymakers can be found whiling away the hours, relaxing in the sun and enjoying the fresh Mediterranean salads and delicious panini served at the Snack Bar.
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The International Olympic Committee has blamed Twitter for disrupting the coverage of the men's road race on Saturday.
Following criticism of the event's broadcasting, in which timing and positions in the form electronic updates failed to reach commentators, the BBC hit out at the Games's broacasters, the OBS.
But the International Olympic Committee said fans sending updates to Twitter while watching the race had in effect jammed transmissions of race information.
Communications director Mark Adams told the Guardian: "From my understanding, one network was oversubscribed, and OBS are trying to spread the load to other providers. We don't want to stop people engaging in this by social media but perhaps they might consider only sending urgent updates."
The updates would have been sent via GPS transmitters mounted on the individual competitors' bikes, which were not received, leading to confusion as to the gaps between the breakaways, and even who had taken third place in the sprint finish.
A spokeswoman for Games organisers Locog said: "There are fixed timing points at the start and finish line, as well as one at Box Hill which Locog provides. These worked well and the result and timing of the race are not in doubt."
Didn't seem much better today (though at least the Eurosport commentators seemed to know who was who unlike the dear old beeb!
Pathetic excuses from the IOC and the BBC!
posted by davkt [40 posts]
29th July 2012 - 21:19
BBC was decent today, not many timing gaps, but they brought their own stop watches.
Blaming people tweeting? Wise up, so because people had GPS on their phone's it disrupted the GPS timing? You would have thought they would have had a better system than that.
Whats going to happen in the TT on Wednesday then if everyone is sending updates again
posted by Gkam84 [9304 posts]
29th July 2012 - 21:25
so it is the fans fault now,..
really, i mean, words fail me, what did they expect!
Oh sorry i didn't realise that i can't use the phone i have paid to use.
How about paying phone users not to use their phones if it is that much of an issue!
posted by mrmo [1785 posts]
29th July 2012 - 21:34
Relying on a public network for essential corporate activity is asking for trouble.
Timing points, radios and motorbikes with boards as they do in the Tour de France would have worked as a backup.
In any event it was unlikely to have been just Twitter updates - text messages aren't going to use up that much bandwidth. There would have been a huge number of photos uploaded to all manner of sites, or being sent, as well as phone calls.
I'm not a telecom engineer but I think live phone calls, which can't be packaged and sent in bits, would be the most resource intensive.
posted by abudhabiChris [658 posts]
29th July 2012 - 21:39
I don't know guys.
I tweeted a fair - Fair - amount today.
Sir Velo
posted by Raleigh [1734 posts]
29th July 2012 - 21:58
Relying on a public network for essential corporate activity is asking for trouble.
Timing points, radios and motorbikes with boards as they do in the Tour de France would have worked as a backup.
In any event it was unlikely to have been just Twitter updates - text messages aren't going to use up that much bandwidth. There would have been a huge number of photos uploaded to all manner of sites, or being sent, as well as phone calls.
I'm not a telecom engineer but I think live phone calls, which can't be packaged and sent in bits, would be the most resource intensive.
If they were GPS transmitters then they most likely would have been using the 3G coverage to transmit positions (i assume?) so twitter, facebook, picture uploads would have killed the, probably limited, capacity of the area. Stupid system if so, not exactly something you couldnt forsee!
posted by STATO [449 posts]
29th July 2012 - 21:59
I don't know guys.
I tweeted a fair - Fair - amount today.
so it was you then
posted by OldRidgeback [2528 posts]
29th July 2012 - 22:11
From the Guardian story:
The timings are sent to organisers via tiny GPS transmitters in competitors' bikes
I seriously hope not. The only things that actually transmit GPS signals are usually to be found 12000 miles above the earth and are quite heavy. Though I guess that, if they were carting one of those around, it might explain how come Wiggins et al got quite so tired.
posted by Doctor Fegg [142 posts]
29th July 2012 - 22:37
The IOC are blaming the spectators for overloading the mobile phone network during the race? What did they expect? Any muppet could have predicted the public mobile phone network would be under a great load during the race. A pathetic excuse. My twitter/facebook/email actually held up well on my smartphone at Box Hill on Saturday and on The Mall on Sunday. Luckily lots of well informed people tweeting good info during the race. Thanks to them for that.
posted by seanbolton [165 posts]
29th July 2012 - 22:38
Don't remember any problems in the TdF, but then of course they don't have any mobile phones in France
posted by Dave Atkinson [7804 posts]
29th July 2012 - 22:41
posted by miffed [168 posts]
29th July 2012 - 23:10
Is it not more likely that they were sucking up valuable bandwidth watching the race via the BBC Olympic app?
posted by tracker1972 [2 posts]
29th July 2012 - 23:10
I don't know guys.
I tweeted a fair - Fair - amount today.
Hide before they sue you!
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posted by mikroos [225 posts]
30th July 2012 - 6:39
Bring back race radios
I'd say just the opposite. The race showed that once the riders are forced to think for themselves (instead of being remote-controlled), the race gets much more interesting and no-one can predict what will happen (which, to me at least, is a very positive change).
Race radios? Yes, please feel free - but only as a source of safety-related information and provided by race organisers, not by each team on its own. That would make cycling both safe (which riders want) and interesting (which fans want).
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posted by mikroos [225 posts]
30th July 2012 - 6:41
I do think its Good riddance to race radios ...should never been allowed in the first place....Just another thing we can point the finger at for, e.g. that texan we all love to hate
Its back to who can read a race, not just be a puppet of the race directors.
its not just deciding shall we chase a break, who is in it etc ...its now infiltrating sprints
whilst I loved seeing Cav win in Paris again..... seeing the coverage of Yates yelling go, go ,go in his ear when he knew a gap had been created from the in car TV
I do agree it has a valid role for safely,
posted by Parlee-king [38 posts]
30th July 2012 - 7:35
Of course this is a disgrace but how many of the tweets were worth reading? Social networks are mostly like millions of toddlers shouting 'look at me! look at me!' and when you turn around they're just picking their (or someone else's (RT)) nose.
posted by robert_obrien [120 posts]
30th July 2012 - 9:07
What could anyone possibly be putting on twitter that would pass the IOC test for being "urgent"?
"OMG! Help! having a heart attack! #acutemyocardialinfarction LOL! please RT"
As has been said by at least one commenter, you don't transmit position via GPS as the article states. A GPS device is purely a receiver that calculates its position from timing signals received from multiple satellites. The devices on the bikes must then have another method of transmitting that position to the organisers. Unlikely to rely just on the 3G networks - there is only a small amount of information to transmit each time so 2G would be fine, or even SMS.
Whatever method you choose, if it relies on mobile networks, and you've got a busy event with lots of spectators, you're going to suffer possible delays. You'd be a fool not to build in some contingency to your plan - the ability to relay the information from the blackboard guys at least? As anyone who has been to major events knows, even SMS suffers from delays in these situations, as it relies on spare capacity on the signalling channels for the voice network.
The IOC statement is plainly ridiculous. You have a hugely successful event and then tell people off for being enthusiastic about it. Perhaps in the future their system should be to get marshalls to shout out the timing gaps as riders go past? The IOC could then complain that people were making too much noise for the system to work properly, and could they please keep quiet as the riders pass (unless they have something urgent to say, of course)?
posted by tonyrockyhorror [2 posts]
30th July 2012 - 9:42
@robert_obrien Hating on social networks! Are you a member of the flat earth society too?
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30th July 2012 - 10:19
posted by BigDummy [313 posts]
30th July 2012 - 11:03
Clearly none of the team behind this system have ever actually attended a major sporting event of the type that brings in a large crowd. If they had, they would have realised the moment the idea was mooted of using the public mobile networks to transmit time-sensitive data that it was completely stupid and was never going to work.
posted by Bhachgen [103 posts]
30th July 2012 - 11:35
I don't believe that there were GPS transmitters on the individual competitors' bikes. They were only on the motorcycles, surely? GPS + mobile phone transmitters would be quite large, and looking a photos from the race there didn't seem to be even the passive RFID based transponders which they use during the TdF on the bicycles. I believe at the TdF the GPS data from support vehicles is sent to the TV aircraft via radio link.
two wheels good; four wheels bad
posted by cat1commuter [1425 posts]
30th July 2012 - 12:10
Clearly none of the team behind this system have ever actually attended a major sporting event of the type that brings in a large crowd. If they had, they would have realised the moment the idea was mooted of using the public mobile networks to transmit time-sensitive data that it was completely stupid and was never going to work.
The Olympic Broadcasting Service contracted coverage of the road cycling and time trials to NOS, the Dutch broadcaster. Does anyone know which road races in the annual calendar they do? Amstel Gold?
two wheels good; four wheels bad
posted by cat1commuter [1425 posts]
30th July 2012 - 12:14
Just reading in the paper that Lizzie said the timing motorbike had to use hand gestures to convey the time as his pen wouldn't write on a wet white-board.
Gravity - it won't let you down.
posted by bigmel [105 posts]
30th July 2012 - 12:42
Unbelievable …. More poor excuses for a badly organised event! At least the public turned out though. I guess they don't have bandwidth problems at the stadium events because half the seats are empty. To think I got all enthusiastic/patriotic on Friday with the opening ceremony. Only to be disillusioned again by the corporate rip-off and bad planning!! Such a shame.
posted by GrimpeurChris [59 posts]
30th July 2012 - 13:03
Problem is that the idea was that some of that massive crowd would have been "inspired", but now they have witnessed a farce, they will be lost to the sport, and as future spectators.
posted by thefatcyclist [584 posts]
30th July 2012 - 22:11
It wasn't me it was somebody else. Is the sort of excuse you would expect from a six year old child not a corporation that boasts it's the best in the world.
I also unfortunately (like THEFATCYCLIST ) think that many people who should have been inspired if they had been more informed will walk away from the sport with a shrug of the shoulders saying so that's cycling why bother.
I know some sport commentators receive flack (rightly or wrongly) but these events are possible the best chance of informing the non cycling public what our sport is about and why some are so very passionate about it I realise this may mean that the commentator will be talking down to the afficionados but it will get the fence sitters off (hopefully on to our side).
posted by FATBEGGARONABIKE [709 posts]
31st July 2012 - 10:05
I've been to two other Olympic events and have been very impressed. The train services have been excellent, the sign posting of events has been great, the volunteers inside & outside the venues have been helpful & polite. The explanations of the sports were helpful.
I watched some of the race on TV, and it didn't seem too bad. I could follow who was out infront and which groups were there. It's unfortunate if it didn't go to plan for the road race, but I don't think that makes it a farce.
Does anyone know if there was a test event for the road race? If there was and they are using a system that has already worked for an event, then there isn't really any reason that they would expect it to fail. If they've tried to find out why, and that's the answer they were given, then all they can do is try to find a way to make it work for other events that might be using it.
posted by Flippa [37 posts]
31st July 2012 - 22:08
Never mind the split times, if there'd been any coverage that named people attacking, how they were looking, what their history was etc (ie actually knew arse all about the race and who was riding), Twitter would have been second best. Less people would have relied on it to know what was going on. As it was........
posted by MrsK [40 posts]
1st August 2012 - 18:21
Hi, Flippa
I was lucky enough to go to the men's road race at box hill and I agree with you the marshelling/volunteers have been great unfortunately the trains were pretty bad.
There are two stations at Dorking completly seperate from each other I was using Great western (Dorking Deepdene) on way past the other Dorking station there was a sign stating a delay of two hours for services I enclose (hopefully) a picture of part of the queue for my train (I went into town had food etc then came back) still queued
posted by FATBEGGARONABIKE [709 posts]
1st August 2012 - 18:35
Looking at that photo it seems the jobsworths at North Camp station did me a favour by not allowing me get on the Deepdene train with my Brompton. I went back to Farnham, got on my mountain-bike, cycled 25 miles to the Denbies event, had a great day and then cycled home. I can vouch for the strength of the SW tailwind which sustained the breakaway. The ease with which I wafted to Dorking in the morning (from Albury on the still-closed road race route) was in contrast to the struggle home in the evening.
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Bridezillas of Beverly Hills
Paul Bellini gets to know the sassy gays and gals of TV's Bride of Beverly Hills
Most people would agree that a woman looks her best on her wedding day. Not because she's finally caught a man, but because all the attention is placed squarely on her. As gay men, we can't help but be jealous. What could be better than being the bride?
The glories of bridehood will be the focus of the Slice network series Brides of Beverly Hills, a Canadian show made by a Canadian broadcaster about Americans in Los Angeles. "Slice has always been a destination for viewers seeking outrageous wedding content," says the network's senior vice-president of content, with no trace of embarrassment. The show stars Renée Strauss and Kevin Lee. Renée runs the most fabulous bridal-gown boutique in Beverly Hills, called Renée Strauss for the Bride. Kevin is a floral designer and event coordinator. Both were in Toronto recently on a press junket to launch the show, which airs Thursday nights at 9:30pm.
"I call Kevin and I 'Sigmund and Freud' instead of 'Siegfried and Roy' because so much psychology comes into play," says Renée as we coo over expensive bridal gowns at Sarah Houston's eponymous shop at 25 Hazelton Ave. We gawk at one magnificent dress. Sarah says the most expensive dress she ever sold was $18,000. "Isn't that a lot to pay for something you wear only once?" I ask.
"But what a once!" Renée interjects. "As for the groom, he can show up in his underwear." That Renée. She's full of good ideas. In her 30-year career, she's dressed hundreds of brides and worked on TV and movies as well. Celebrity clients include Paula Abdul, Shannen Doherty and the Jenny Craig family, but she says celebrities generally don't spend as much and expect to get things free.
Kevin's claim to fame is that he was the model for Martin Short's flamboyant wedding-planner character in Father of the Bride. Twenty years ago he started his company LA Permier and his floral designs are really quite spectacular. I hope they will be showcased later in the season, as he doesn't do much on the first episode except catch a bouquet and shout "Fabulous!" Other than weddings, he's designed arrangements for the Emmys, the Oscars and Frank Sinatra's funeral. He tells me that the most expensive wedding he's ever worked was $8 million, but if he ever were to get married, he would spend more than that.
Sarah's Yorkville shop is not featured on the show, and more's the pity, as it is gorgeous, particularly the white wood floors imported from Germany. "My mother would not allow me to buy Barbie doll clothes," Sarah explains. "She just gave me fabric and said, 'Start making them yourself.' So I also made my graduation dress, and all my friends' graduation dresses, and then all their wedding dresses." As a designer, Sarah is inspired by the textiles. "It's not just the purity of white or ivory, but also the silks."
To be honest, TV shows like Brides of Beverly Hills are not my cup of tea. There aren't any real emotions — or real faces — just a lot of vulgar rich people. The brides and their bridesmaids and maids of honour are all hideous, with those plastic-surgery duck-lips on endless display. When I watch it, I want to set everyone on fire. But I know a lot of gay men love divas and train wrecks and overspending, so some of you may enjoy it. Which brings me to the next logical question: will Brides of Beverly Hills ever feature gay couples? "Not this season," says Renée. But she herself once did a lesbian wedding with 11 bridesmaids! As I admire one of Sarah's magnificent gowns, the organza and bling blinding me, I wonder aloud why two drag queens have never decided to get married wearing such stunning outfits.
Top 10 Reasons to Watch Brides of Beverly Hills
by: Jackie Middleton
The perfect wedding dress can make or break the bride's special day and, besides saying "I do," choosing a gown is one of the bride's most important commitments. Why trust this momentous decision to just any boutique? Meet Renée Strauss, wedding dress virtuoso to the stars! When Hollywood's beautiful people need a gown, they call Renée. Want the ultimate insider's look at Tinseltown's #1 bridal establishment? Here are the top 10 reasons to tune in to "The Brides of Beverly Hills" on Slice!
1. Renée Strauss – wedding dress retailer to the rich and famous Weddings might be all love, and happiness, but the industry it inspires is competitive, and fierce. To survive in this business, it takes guts, sass, and a spotless reputation. Renée Strauss shows how it's done! With 30-plus years at the helm of "Renée Strauss for the Bride," she's the grand dame of the Beverly Hills wedding scene. Not only does she sell the most wanted wedding gowns in the country, but she deals with the most demanding, and wealthy brides known to man.
2. Namedrop, much? Renée's salon is the go-to destination when Hollywood's elite go bridal. Can you blame her for namedropping? Natalie Portman, Paula Abdul, Jessica Simpson, Heather Locklear, plus the families of Sly Stallone, and designer Max Azria are among her famous clients. Adding to her impressive roster of customers: "The Bachelor," "Runaway Bride," "My Best Friend's Wedding," "the Young and the Restless"—and many other entertainment productions—have showcased Renée's dresses.
3. Celebrity party planner Kevin Lee Remember Franck, the outrageous wedding planner portrayed by Martin Short in the movie "Father of the Bride"? Turns out, he's real! Kevin Lee, owner of Hollywood flower emporium, LA Premier, was the inspiration for Franck. Famous for his much sought-after floral designs and festive décor, Kevin's clientele is strictly A-list: Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Drew Barrymore, Anthony Hopkins, the Emmy Awards and the Oscars®. No wonder Renée sends her brides to Kevin for his party-planning expertise.
4. There are wedding shops, and then there's Renée's… "Renée Strauss for the Bride" is not your average wedding retailer. Boasting two floors of the most exquisite gowns, and bridal accessories, Renée refers to her business as an "art gallery" featuring the best designs the world has to offer. Frequent trips to Europe and New York result in her discovery of the most expensive, elaborate, and cutting-edge wedding fashions. And her staggering collection doesn't end with the bride. The entire second floor of her premises is devoted to bridesmaid and flower girl dresses.
5. Hey, big spender! Is $17,000 too much to spend on a wedding gown? Not according to these shoppers. Patrons setting foot in Renée's establishment drop serious coin without a second thought. You would too if you were carting around a drool-worthy seven-carat diamond engagement ring! If you were planning a $500,000 wedding abroad—like one of Renée's clients—you couldn't sashay down the aisle in an $800 dress. No expense is too lofty—you'll be dizzy from all the cash flying around!
6. Wanted: Cosmetic surgery translators. In Beverly Hills, Botox creates a unique emotion that only experts can decipher. Too much needlework can tweak an ecstatic bride or excitable bridesmaid into a frozen fem-bot. Is she bursting with bridal jubilation over her dress or does it repulse her? Trying to figure out the real reactions of these women is addictive! See how many you can decode. And foreheads aren't the only refurbished features vying for attention. Bee-stung pouts and overinflated breasts are the rule here, not the exception. It's like hanging out in a real-life Barbie playhouse.
7. The mysterious veil of tears. Weddings set off water works like nothing else. At the dress fitting, the family's first glimpse of their loved one in her gown is guaranteed to prompt a Kleenex intervention. Even the most reserved of family members crumble when the final touch—the veil—cascades over the bride-to-be. It doesn't matter who you are—first time bride, daddy's little girl, or veteran porn star (yes, seriously!)—tears will appear. It's amazing how powerful a few yards of tulle can be.
8. Stylists dish the dirt. Renée's bridal empire is so vast that she relies on her crack team of stylists to assist clients on the quest to find the perfect dress. Sharae, Clara, Kelsey, and Maria are our spies behind the dressing room doors of the rich and famous. These ladies get up close and personal with the customers and engage in real bridal drama. Best of all, they dish the inside scoop with us. It's like having a crew of gossipy best friends uncovering all the best Beverly Hills dirt, wedding style!
9. Renée's eligible son, Alex. Every mother hopes that her son finds a kind, beautiful girl to call his wife. Renée is no different! When her salon is crunched for staff, she calls upon her son, Alex, to pitch in. Despite his psychology degree, Alex spends much of his time surrounded by lace, crystal tiaras, and needy bridesmaids. Will he be able to resist the charms of these surgically enhanced femme fatales?
10. Beverly Hills is where it's at! No other American city matches Beverly Hills for pure glitz and excess! Everything here is definitely bigger. Brides are high maintenance, image conscious, and self-obsessed. In a town where everyone thinks they're a star, brazen spending, and obnoxious behaviour make for great TV. Don't miss out!
Theoretically Speaking, is Brides of Beverly Hillsa Prequel?
by BILL HARRIS, QMI Agency
Brides of Beverly Hills is a brand new Canadian-made reality series that debuts Thursday, June 16 on Slice.
But we already know there's a reality series called The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which has been around since last fall.
The two shows aren't related at all. But really, shouldn't they be?
If both series were to run for a few years, isn't it feasible that some of the women buying wedding dresses on Brides of Beverly Hills might "graduate" to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?
Can The Real Divorce Courts of Beverly Hills be far behind?
Anyway, for now we'll stick with Brides of Beverly Hills, which is set at a real-life upscale bridal salon called Renée Strauss for the Bride.
Through the past three decades, owner Renée Strauss has designed dresses and recommended gowns for Hollywood's elite, including Raquel Welch (who is described by Strauss as a "bitch" in the first episode), Valerie Bertinelli, Heather Locklear, Paula Abdul, Jennie Garth, Diane Keaton and the family of Sylvester Stallone.
Strauss also consults on numerous productions and dresses the soap stars of General Hospital and All My Children, and the primetime stars of The Bachelor and the recently cancelled Brothers and Sisters, when their characters are getting married.
Also featured in Brides of Beverly Hills is Strauss' longtime associate, celebrity florist and event planner Kevin Lee. His work has adorned the Emmys, the Oscars and most notably the weddings of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, and Anthony Hopkins. In addition, Lee was asked to contribute to Frank Sinatra's funeral, and counts Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise and Arnold Schwarzenegger (fill in your own joke here) among his clients.
Remember the over-the-top wedding planner named Frank, played by Canadian Martin Short, in the 1991 Steve Martin movie Father of the Bride? Well, Lee supposedly was the inspiration for that character. Or so the makers of Brides of Beverly Hills claim. It may have been the other way around, for all we know.
Nonetheless, Brides of Beverly Hills keeps the cameras on the wide-eyed and world-weary clients who enter Renée Strauss for the Bride. And these clients come in all different shapes, sizes, ages, temperaments and tax brackets.
The first episode, for example, presents three brides-to-be shopping for dresses with their respective friends and families.
Two of the brides are concerned primarily with money. One wants something that looks good but doesn't cost too much. The other wants something that's really expensive no matter how it looks.
But there's a genuinely sweet moment with the third bride, when her dad gets emotional upon seeing his little girl in the perfect wedding dress. We might have been choked up, too, had we not been kind of creeped out by the fact that the dad looked exactly like late singing legend Roy Orbison.
At least the dad didn't start singing Oh, Pretty Woman.
But then again, watching women trying to be pretty is the purpose of Brides of Beverly Hills.
Cast (left to right) Mariya, Clara, Renée, Sharae, Kevin
Renée and the St. Pucchi gown in Season l !
Bling, Boobs and Bridezillas Abound
on 'Brides of Beverly Hills'
by: Annette Bourdeau
If 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' has left you wanting even more real-life drama from the chic 90210 zip code, and you live in Canada, you're in luck. This week, Slice TV is rolling out the new reality series 'Brides of Beverly Hills,' featuring lots of bling, big plastic boobs and some serious 'bridezilla' meltdowns.
The show is set in the celeb-magnet boutique Renee Strauss for the Bride, and stars Strauss and outrageous celebrity florist Kevin Lee. (Fun fact: the over-the-top 'Father of the Bride' wedding planner Franck, played by Martin Short, is inspired by Lee!)
Strauss has done gowns for everyone from Heather Locklear to Diane Keaton, as well as every single 'General Hospital' wedding for the past 20 years. Meanwhile Lee has handled some of the biggest weddings in recent memory, including Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's big day.
AOL TV caught up with the fun duo to chat about what to expect from the show, as well as juicy details (like who was more hands-on when planning Brad and Jen's nuptials).
What can we expect from the show?
Renee Strauss: You can expect lots of boobs and lots of laughter.
Kevin Lee: Lots of excitement and crazy moments! We're living in Hollywood, this is La La Land! Everything goes here.
Kevin, how often will we see you on the show?
KL: Every single episode! It's going to be great, non?
Will we see any of your celebrity clients?
RS: You will see recognizable people. You won't see celebrities who are actually getting married because during the planning part of it it's usually very private, but you definitely will see recognizable people. And you will see some celebrities, but they won't be getting married.
Renee, I read that you've done some of the 'General Hospital' weddings. Which were the most memorable for you?
RS: You know what, I've actually done all the 'General Hospital' weddings. When they come into the store, quite frankly I don't know the names at all of the characters because I've never seen the show. I've been doing it for them for almost 20 years. They usually come in with the head costume designer and they tell me about the character and the scene and I run around the store and pull dresses that I think will be appropriate. You can look up "'General Hospital' weddings" and anyone in a wedding gown is from Renee Strauss.
Kevin, I've got to ask about Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's wedding. What was it like working on that?
KL: Omigod, it was sooooo magnificent. It was like a dreamland. It was so fabulous. I mean, there was no budget, pretty much. It was incredible and Brad Pitt was so sweet and nice. He had a vision and it was a really fabulous wedding.
So he was involved and he had a vision for even the flowers?
KL: Oh definitely. He had all the ideas. He is definitely a style guy. I was totally shocked. He was more involved than Jen. He decided everything. The theme, the décor, the flowers, you name it. He was very detail-oriented. He went through the guest list and looked at the ceremony area, and he said, "You know what, we should have a bunch of flowers in between the seats. Why don't you put a bunch of blooming rose bushes around the seats?" We did it and it was so magnificent. It was a fabulous idea, it was great. Since then I've been doing all of my weddings that way! He was my inspiration! [Laughs]
So speaking of that, how often do we see grooms on the show? Are there any hands-on grooms?
RS: You see grooms and then you see guys with the brides and you're never sure if they're the groom or just the best friend. There are men in every episode.
KL: I've seen some handsome guys! [Laughs]
Are there any meltdowns on the show?
RS: You know what, there are. But you really have to watch to see. There are emotions running high and low, laughter, tears and excitement. It's all very emotion-flooded.
So how do you two stay calm throughout it all?
KL: Of course we know how to control ourselves! [Laughs]
RS: Who says we stay calm?! [Laughs] We're crazy. We're crazier than everybody else. But we've got great staff. When you're a good delegator you can temper the situation. You can lose it, but nobody around you on the payroll is allowed to lose it. So that's where we get away with it.
Will we get to see anything about your personal lives?
RS: A little bit, yes. And it's kind of funny. There's kind of a running joke throughout the show, and you'll see how it turns out. There's a very famous plastic surgeon that's a guest star on the show. You'll see.
Both of you have done so many weddings. Do you have any favorites?
KL: Well of course! The wedding that I loved the most in recent years was Christina Aguilera's wedding. It was really spectacular. That was my favorite wedding for the moment. It was so fabulous. We had three separate nights and three separate days. It was incredible. The first night was like a night in Paris, very Versailles. The second night the theme was a night in Tokyo, it was very Japanese, Asian-y, really fun. The third night was a Winter Wonderland theme. It was really spec-tac-u-LAR!
RS: The most incredible wedding I ever did was at the Vatican in Rome. I've done two amazing Italian weddings. One was the one at the Vatican, for the family that's the largest importer of Italian wine and vinegar into the United States, and the other is the Barilla pasta family. Very interesting family, they got married up north in the lake district of Italy, both families flew me out to do their weddings.
Is there anything else you'd like to add about the show?
KL: This is going to be the most fabulous show you have ever watched! It's going to be so much fun. We are so excited!
Tips for Brides from the Stars of Brides of Beverly Hills
by: Jamie Ordolis
In the premier episode of Brides of Beverly Hills, which you can watch tonight at 9:30 pm ET on the Slice network, Renée Strauss, owner of landmark Beverly Hills bridal shop Renée Strauss for the Bride, tells a new employee that she's not dressed appropriately for work, sings "Sunrise, Sunset" to a bride's family to make a sale and works through her own birthday. Well, you don't get to be a retailer to the rich and famous any other way.
Her tag-team partner in wedding and event design (and reality show-business) is Kevin Lee, owner of LA Premier Floral Event Productions, floral designer to stars like Oprah Winfrey and – get this – the person who Martin Short's "Franc" character in Father of the Bride is based on. Fabulous.
When I met Reneé and Kevin at the Sarah Houston bridal boutique in Yorkville and asked them what it was like to share the goings-on of their precious places of work, which they've built up over decades, on a reality show, Kevin said, "For us, living in the Hollywood environment, our lifestyle is more like a celebrity's already, so… you just be yourself. In Hollywood all the celebrities want over the top and all the best things in their lives and we get the most fabulous things for weddings, gowns, jewels, you name it. Everything is so over the top anyway."
Renée says, "I loved it. I felt that finally the world is gonna see what really goes on here. And actually, we have champagne tastes and champagne money to beer tastes and beer money all come into the store."
Then we got down to the business of weddings – what's hot, what's not and what trends brides should be considering now. Here's what the woman who's dressed the likes of Nathalie Portman, Heather Locklear and Jessica Simpson and worked on Hollywood productions from Runaway Bride to General Hospital to The Bachelor, and the man who's done the weddings of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore and Anthony Hopkins, recommend for you.
Find your inspiration point
Renée says: For me there are a couple of things to consider for the theme and direction of the wedding – if the bride has been dreaming of something her whole life, that will lead the way. That's one way: a deeply rooted dream.
Another way is if you find a spot, a place that inspires you, that can lead the way as well. If somebody's always dreamed about a beach and then they find a beach in Mauii that they really love, then they'll do something really different than if they were to get married on a beach in Malibu. So, I think location is what inspires a lot of people.
We all have an inspiration point, from planning our wedding to decorating our bedroom. We have to go with that inside gut feeling.
Try something other than a "tube top" dress
Renée says: You will see a lot of shoulder treatment this season because that's what we've been buying and what people have been asking for. People say "I'm tired of the tube top,"… people don't know how to say strapless. They want something with shoulders, something delicate and we see a lot of very fitted dresses – a little bit 80s retro with a fashion-forward bling factor, which is a more streamlined, mermaid fit. In the 80s it was reflective crystals but now it's a clear or real rhinestone swarovski crystal. Now it looks like fine jewelery.
Waistlines have risen. They're really fitted around the natural waist, which is a 2 to 3-inch drop from the bottom rib. So, if you ever watched I Love Lucy, that's what we're getting back to, that real fitted body and full ballgown or the fit- and-flare mermaid silhouette… for the one that's got the great body!
Add colour and bling to your bouquet
Kevin says: I think the bling-bling-bling look with crystal is very in. Just tons of crystals hanging from the flowers and also adding crystals into the flowers.
And also, instead of just having ivories and whites and the same tones of flowers, we're getting into more colorations, like burgundies and purples and hot pinks. I'm working on The [Real] Housewives of Beverly Hills Lisa Vanderpump's daughter's wedding, Pandora, and we're doing it very over the top, very strong colorations, very dramatic, and when you walk, just a lot of bling with the crystals and beautiful flowers like orchids just pouring out, just an abundance of flowers. Also, at the same time, the lighting [at the venue] has to be stronger, not just pale colorations. It's a lot more drama.
Make your favorite flowers work, regardless of the season
Kevin says: When it comes to a seasonal thing, of course a flower has a season. In fall, when you're walking in the streets you see the oranges and the browns and you feel like that, of course, but when you're going for the top of the line, your personality comes out and it's very important to bring your personal lifestyle into your wedding day, more than a seasonal thing. For me, it's what have you dreamed of all your life.
And to me, there is no flower that is taboo. Not at all. To me, depends how you work with it. Because if you are creative you can make it work.
Loosen it up
Kevin says: Bouquets used to be so, so tight and it's getting a little looser and instead of crystals just falling down you're seeing them more integrated into the flowers. It's getting looser instead of tighter.
Make the bridal party match and give them colour
Renée says: We're seeing bright colors for bridesmaids – beautiful magenta and purple, tangerines, fuschias. Black has always been a staple for certain weddings and navy has been the "new black" for five years but now we're seeing color.
Because I'm such a traditionalist, I think the bridal party should look like the bridal party. If you're having a wedding in a ballroom you want to be able to spot and line up the people you want in photos quickly. And those photos are going to last you a lifetime. You're creating a production. However, if you're getting married with a smaller group or you're a different type of bride and you just want everyone to do their own thing, then that can work too.
But, at the end of the day, if my daughter were to get married, I'd want everyone to wear the same bridesmaid dress, I'd want to go really soup to nuts traditional. And you make it easier for the bridal party when there's a parameter. Without that, they're like loose canons. It's like not registering!
Trust the experts
Kevin says: I will guide you. If it's not right… I'm a yenta, I have to tell you. I won't go around the bushes because at the end of the day you won't be happy. You know what you want but professionals need to guide you.
Renée says: You have to rely on the expertise and the taste level of people like Kevin and myself. I can tell by the way a person walks and carries themselves, even if they're wearing no makeup and pyjamas, I can already see what they should wear. I like to get some information, like where the wedding will be, but I can still see.
Follow your heart
Kevin says: Once in your life you need to splurge on your lifestyle. You should have what you want.
What Oprah likes
Kevin says: She loves bundles and bundles of flowers! She loves lots and lots of flowers. That's her motif always. She loves peonies and seasonal flowers. No matter what, we always have tons and tons of flowers. That's what makes her happy.
The most fabulous weddings ever
Kevin says: Christina Aguilera's wedding. It was so fabulous and she was so fashionable. Oh my goodness… her gown was spectacular. She's a tiny lady but she carried herself so well and, you know, I've never made a single rose so fabulously because she didn't want a big bouquet. She wanted only a single rose to carry down with her rosary. And it was so romantic and so sweet and so special and it was the most fabulous wedding I've ever created.
Renée says: I did a wedding at the Vatican and it was just phenomenal. It was the daughter of the owner of the largest wine and vinegar import company in the United States. Andrea Bocelli sang for the couple and the Secretary of State for the Vatican performed the wedding and I put the whole thing together and it was unbelievable. Wouldn't you know it, they came to my store and she fell in love with a dress from Italy. It was a super feminine, super fitted dress, lots of veiling. They cleared the entire left half of St. Peter's Basilica, Swiss Guards kept everybody out, we did it in the largest capella and I felt like I was as close to heaven as I'll ever get, dead or alive.
See more of Renée's and Kevin's fabulous advice, creations and clients in Brides of Beverly Hills every Thursday, starting tonight, at 9:30pm on Slice.