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| | Nicole Kidman's Australian neighbors hate her (and her yacht) | | Added 15 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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So imagine you have appointed yourself the queen of Australia. You?re one of Australia?s most famous exports, you get married in an exclusive Australian ceremony that?s the closest thing to a royal wedding. And you?ve married a fellow famous Aussie, and then proceed to ?give birth? to a lovely Sunday Roast, who will be raised as the Princess Royal of Australia. You are beloved. You are botoxed. No one questions you. Except for your neighbors.
This is the exact predicament of Nicole Kidman. Apparently, she sold her ?exclusive? and ?prestigious? property on the Sydney harbor, yet has failed to move her enormous yacht. Her neighbors are *royally* pissed.
It is one of Sydney’s most prestigious apartment buildings, right on the harbour and home to a clutch of local celebrities, including, until recently, Nicole Kidman. Problem is, when the Hollywood star sold up, she left her A$4.5m (2.1m) yacht behind ? and her former neighbours are furious about it.
Strict bylaws regulate life at Pier 6/7 in Walsh Bay, a rejuvenated former wharf area containing some of the city’s most expensive homes. The rules specify, among other things, where washing may be hung, and whether gulls may be fed. One apartment owner recently fell foul of the block’s governing committee for installing pot plants on his balcony. The bylaws also state that only residents can park their yachts in the adjacent marina. So why is Kidman’s large boat, Hokulani, still moored there, nearly a year after she moved out? Favouritism, mutter disgruntled locals, who accuse the committee of turning a blind eye to its presence.
Sydney-born Kidman has long been the city’s favourite daughter but her reputation has taken a battering in recent weeks. Her latest film, Australia, in which she plays an English aristocrat who inherits an outback cattle ranch, has been panned around the world. Last week, she was condemned by Aboriginal leaders for playing the didgeridoo ? an instrument generally considered to be reserved for men ? on a German chat show. Now comes the Melrose Place-style drama on her home turf.
The star, who still owns a waterside mansion in Sydney’s affluent eastern suburbs, is apparently well aware that Hokulani is breaching regulations. A spokesman for Kidman told the Sydney Morning Herald that the boat had been left at the marina because she had contemplated buying another apartment in the same block, which did not happen.
The spokesman claimed the boat would be moved next week, and denied that Kidman was “trying to take advantage of the situation”. “The [governing committee] would never do anything just because it’s her,” he said.
[From Independent.co.uk]
The article goes on to talk about how every Australian is disappointed with Kidman because of the failure of Australia. To add insult to injury, Kidman has stated that she?s not going to spend Christmas in Australia, or on her yacht. Instead, she will be playing housewife to Keith Urban in Nashville.
Seriously, I find it hard to feel sympathy for anyone with ?yacht problems?. I realize Kidman has more money than God, so perhaps she could just throw some cash around, make this issue go away? Or is this a bigger issue? Is Australia denying it?s self-appointed queen? I certainly hope so.
Nicole Kidman is shown on 12/10/08 at the UK premiere of Australia. Credit: WENN
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| | Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were MIA for son's movie premiere | | Added 15 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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The relationship between exes Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise and their children is strange. Isabella and Connor Cruise are rarely seen, and when they are, it’s for seemingly staged photo opps, like when they were photographed with Tom, Katie Holmes, Suri and the Beckhams at Thanksgiving. So when Connor Cruise landed his debut film role playing a young Will Smith in the upcoming drama “Seven Pounds,” you’d think that Tom and Nicole would relish the photo opp and show up to support him at the film’s premiere, right? Not so much, according to reports. Apparently, Tom’s press junket for “Valkyrie” kept him away from the premiere- but no word on what kept Nicole away.
?Seven Pounds? is his son Connor?s first film, but Tom Cruise opted not to attend the premiere in L.A. Dec. 16.
The reasoning for skipping 13-year-old Connor?s big-screen debut, in which he plays a younger version of Cruise pal Will Smith? Cruise opted to stay in New York to continue the publicity blitz for his film ?Valkyrie.?
?As you know, Tom and Will are great friends,? his rep Cheryl Maisel said. ?Tom is in New York on a publicity tour for his movie.?
That much is obvious, but why not support Connor, who was specifically invited to attend the festivities along with some of the other kids in the film?
?It comes as such a surprise,? says a Cruise source. ?When Connor was filming (?Seven Pounds?) Tom was so excited and proud of him. It?s sad Tom didn?t fly out for the evening. He could have missed one night of publicity to support Connor and Will.?
It wouldn?t be the first time Cruise did a cross-country sprint: last December he flew from L.A. to New York and back to support Smith at his ?I am Legend? premiere.
[From MSNBC]
It does seem odd that Cruise especially wouldn’t turn up for the movie premiere starring his son and his new BFF, Will Smith. His excuse is flimsy but at least he has one. What about Connor’s mom, Nicole Kidman? Her film “Australia” has basically tanked, so what’s her excuse? Surely she could leave the baby at home with her new husband and show up for her son’s first movie. Perhaps the reason for Nicole’s absence can be summed up in one word - “Scientologists.”
As for Tom - it sure seems like he is all wrapped up in his “new” family too. In recent days, Tom has talked non stop about daughter Suri and only mentioned Connor’s acting aspirations in passing. What gives? And did anyone from the family turn up to support Connor? I’m sure if Suri were making her acting debut the world would stop turning before Tom missed that.
It’s not easy recent finding photos of Connor Cruise that don’t involve Katie Holmes, Suri or the Beckhams. Here are some shots of Tom and Connor last January celebrating Connor’s birthday. Dad and son are almost the same size. Photo credits: WENN.
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| | Nicole Kidman Sterile, Thanks to Didgeridoo | | Added 15 years ago | Source: Yeeeah |
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Nicole Kidman has gone and offended the aboriginal tribes of Australia, but not with that awful “Betwitched” remake like you probably thought. Nicole made the mistake of playing the sacred didgeridoo while promoting her new movie “Australia” on a German television show. The Daily Mail says
Aborigine culture bars women from playing the traditional instrument because of a belief it will leave them barren.
The Oscar-winning actress blew weakly into the long wooden instrument when she appeared on the TV show with fellow star Hugh Jackman to promote her latest movie, Australia. Aboriginal tribes were far from amused when they saw pictures of the actress blowing into the instrument.
‘It will mean she has no more children. It is not meant to be played by women as it will make them barren,’ said Aboriginal language teacher Richard Green.
Didgeridoos make you sterile and I’m just finding this out now? Jeez. And to think of all the money I pissed away on the morning after pill and back-alley abortions. And then hospital stays for uncontrollable hemorrhaging and blood poisoning after the back-alley abortions. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, you owe me like twelve thousand dollars.
Didgeri-don’t:
Photo source: SPLASH NEWS
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| | Aboriginal expert: Nicole Kidman is infertile after playing didgeridoo | | Added 15 years ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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Nicole Kidman?s new film Australia, despite sitting comfortably in the box office top ten, is not delivering all the actress might have hoped for. Now it seems that in publicizing her film she?s offended the Aboriginal people of Australia by playing the didgeridoo on German show “Wetten, Das.” Women are not permitted to play the traditional instrument under Aboriginal custom.
Baz Luhrmann’s epic Australia and its star Nicole Kidman have angered Aboriginal groups after the actress tried to play a didgeridoo on a German television show at the weekend.
The light-hearted stunt flouted Aboriginal custom in many parts of Australia, where women are forbidden to play the instrument.
It followed an earlier Australia faux pas when a tourism ad associated with the film promoted a sacred site without Aboriginal permission.
Kidman blew feebly into a didgeridoo during a promotional appearance on Wetten, Dass ??, a high-rating German program known for its high jinks.
Sydney Morning Herald
I know that Aboriginal culture was taught in schools when I was a child in Australia (it still is), but Nicole is in her 40s, I?m not sure that her education in the 1970s would have focused so much on indigenous culture. She might not have been aware of the fact women should not play didgeridoo ? in fact, not all tribes follow that tradition.
Aboriginal leaders in Australia pointed out that Nicole should have known from her experience on the film Australia, and that she will now have to suffer the consequences. Some Aboriginal people think that playing the instrument makes women infertile, and that Kidman will have the same fate.
Richard Green, an award-winning actor, screenwriter and Dharug language teacher, said he was disgusted.
“People are going to see Nicole playing it and think it’s all right. It bastardises our culture. I will guarantee she has no more children. It’s not meant to be played by women as it will make them barren.”
The didgeridoo, or yirdaki, is said by some to make women infertile, and Mr Green said he feared other women would imitate Kidman without realising its dangers.
Sydney Morning Herald
So, consider yourself warned if you are hoping for children. Although, I have never heard of this myself, and I wonder if this comment is to hurt Nicole directly, after she recently said she?d like more children. Particularly as Richard says “I will guarantee she has no more children” making it personal.
The idea of playing a musical instrument making you barren is obviously one that western culture would find difficult to grasp, but the Aboriginals of Australia have many cultural stories about how the land was formed, and traditions that explain human behaviour. It really is an interesting culture if you get the chance to learn about it, but difficult to study as all the different tribes living in Australia have their own belief system.
It?s a shame that Nicole?s film has attracted more negative attention ? this was meant to be make or break territory for the actress, who seems to be getting most of the bad press.
Photos are stills from “Wetten, Das” and feature singer Anastacia, host Thomas Gottschalk, and Hugh Jackman. Credit: WENN
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| | Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman: 'Wetten Dass??' | | Added 15 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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Reunited on the promotional trail for their new movie “Australia,” Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman teamed up for an appearance on the German TV show “Wetten Dass” at Neue Messe Stuttgart on Saturday (December 13).
The “Eyes Wide Shut” actress arrived at the Stuttgart Airport just prior to the show, heading directly to the make-up artist to get herself prepared for her TV appearance following a flight from London.
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It’s ironic that celebrities are expected to be in perfect shape, yet their schedules sometimes don’t leave much time for working out. But never fear - Nicole Kidman has found the answer!
The “Moulin Rouge” mommy was spotted getting in some physical fitness with an early morning job in London’s Hyde Park neighborhood, accompanied by her bodyguard, of course.
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She’s been enjoying her time in London as she’s been in town to premiere her new film “Australia.” And after last night’s Leicester Square shindig, Nicole Kidman opted for some English night life.
The “Moulin Rouge” actress decided to head over to the Ivy club to blow off some steam with co-star Hugh Jackman before returning to her swanky hotel.
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| | Nicole Kidman Premieres 'Australia' in London | | Added 15 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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She’s literally been all over the world on an extensive promotional trail, and tonight Nicole Kidman is in London, England for the big UK premiere of “Australia.”
The “Moulin Rouge” starlet arrived at the Odeon in Leicester Square earlier tonight, looking absolutely stunning in a fuzzy white -sleeve dress with shiny silver heels.
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Continuing along with her hectic promotional tour for “Australia,” Nicole Kidman was spotted making her way around London, England on Wednesday (December 10).
The “Eyes Wide Shut” actress paid a visit to a small art gallery, but when she noticed a photographer was around she went straight in and straight out.
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| | Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban: When in Rome? | | Added 15 years ago | Source: Celebrity Gossip |
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They arrived in Rome, Italy yesterday afternoon, and by the time the night rolled around, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were already under the romantic city’s magic spell.
The “Bewitched” babe and her “Days Go By” singer stud were spotted looking very lovey-dovey as they made their way around the historical Italian city.
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