Random Ramblings of Azalea

Vanessa Hudgens Scandal Photos

2009-08-06T00:37:00.000-07:00

Naked photos of Vanessa Hudgens is all over in the internet and is now widely searched. It seems that the actress haven't learned her lesson way back in September 2007.

This is the second time that the actress had a photo scandal. Below are some of the alleged photo scandal of Vanessa Hudgens.

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Movie Trailer

2009-07-22T16:53:00.000-07:00

Here is the trailer of the much anticipated movie Alice in Wonderland from Walt Disney Pictures.

Mia Wasikowska an Aussie actress portrays Alice. Also included in the cast are Johnny Depp (Mad Hatter), Anne Hathaway (White Queen), Helena Bonham Carter (Red Queen), Alan Rickman (Caterpillar), Michael Sheen (White Rabbit), Stephen Fry (Ceshire Cat), Christopher Lee (Jabberwock), Crispin Glover (Knave of Hearts) and Matt Lucas (both Tweedledee and Tweedledum).

Angel Locsin: "Angel of Summer" Folded & Hung Ad Campaign

2009-03-14T02:28:00.000-07:00

Folded and Hung, a clothing line, released it's latest summer ad campaign called "Angel of Summer". Angel Locsin, one of the most beautiful actress, and an endorser of the said clothing line wore the latest swimwear and summer wear line from Folded & Hung.

Miley Cyrus - "The Climb" Music and Lyrics

2009-03-13T18:05:00.000-07:00

Miley Cyrus has a new video entitled The Climb. Here is the lyrics and the music of the song.

Miley Cyrus - The Climb Music

Miley Cyrus - The Climb

I can almost see it
That dream I'm dreaming but
There's a voice inside my head sayin,
You'll never reach it,
Every step I'm taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I
Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high

There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna to have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing,
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes they knock me down but
No I'm not breaking
I may I know it
But these are the moments that
I'm going to remember most yeah
Just got to keep going
And I,
I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on, cause

There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes I'm gonna to have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

There's always going to be another mountain
I'm always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you going to have to lose,
Ain't about how fast I get there,
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith baby
It's all about
It's all about
The climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith

Cristine Reyes - Metro Magazine March 2009

2009-03-13T16:50:00.000-07:00

Cristine Reyes grace the cover of Metro Magazine for the first time for the March 2009 issue. No wonder Cristine Reyes is one of the hottest young star today. Metro Magazine described her career is on the verge of superstardom.

Many people especially guys was captured by her beautiful face and beautiful body. She also developed her skills in acting when she transferred to Kapamilya network and was given a break to prove her crafts in acting.

Also featured in Metro are 20 Smoking Hot Men of Summer, Dirty Sex Talk, Mystical Bhutan, Dramatically Beautiful Skin in Minutes, Meso-Lipo and tips on How to Wear New Metallics. You can now grab copies of Metro Magazine available nationwide.

Some Tips on How to Surivie a Long Distance Relationship

2009-02-04T05:12:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day is on it's way and some couples might be just lucky to have each other on that special day. But for some, i guess not, for they are tied in a long distance relationship and in order for them to stay strong as ever I listed down here some tips on how to survive a long distance relationship.

1. Communication. The first thing to a successful relationship is an open communication between the couple. Always establish a phone call schedule. Treat it as important ritual.
2. Ensure to have an email account. If phone call is not available, with the help of technology by having an email account, it would still be a means for you to communicate with each other.
3. Plan to visit each other. Make every effort to see each other. There's nothing more than can make your partner be happier if you will plan to visit him/her once in a while.
4. Invest a digital camera. The pictures will always remind you on how happy you've been together.
5. Surprise each other with gifts. Surely, your partner will be surprised if you send him/her gifts.

Recipe: Food for the Gods

2009-01-24T03:08:00.000-08:00

Since I like foods and loves eating, I posted here the recipe of Food for the Gods. I know you will agree if I say that this food is really awesome...

Ingredients :

· 1 cup all-purpose flour
· 1/2 tsp. baking powder
· 1/4 tsp. baking soda
· 1/4 tsp. salt

· 1 cup melted butter
· 1/2 cup granulated sugar
· 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
· 2 eggs, at room temperature

· 1/4 cup dates, coarsely chopped
· 1 cup fresh walnut, coarsely chopped

Cooking Procedure
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and lined bottom af square pan with wax or parchment paper and set aside.
2. Beat melted butter and sugar together and add eggs one at a time. Continue until smooth and creamy.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add butter to mixture and stir.
4. Dust dates and walnuts with 1 tbsp. flour, combine until well coated. Add to mixture, mix and blend.
5. Spread butter in the pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
6. Remove from oven. Let it cool and cut into bars and wrap in colored wrappers or paper cups.

Dinagyang Festival in Ilo-Ilo City

2009-01-23T19:12:00.000-08:00

Right after Sinulog in Cebu, this week Ilo-ilo City will celebrate Dinagyang Festival which is considered as a world class festival that attracts many tourists from different parts of the world. A festival of thanksgiving in honor of Sto. Nino.
Here are some pictures of the festival...

Latest picks of favorite songs

2009-01-23T01:21:00.000-08:00

Here are my latest music favorites.

Thinking of You - Katy Perry

If I Were A Boy - Beyonce

Fearless - Taylor Swift
I really love Taylor Swift the ever since the first time I heard her song Teardrops on my guitar. That was the time when I and my boyfriend broke up. Im not really a fan of Beyonce and Katy Perry though I like some of their songs..

Hope you'll love listening to my latest picks of music..

I'm back...

2009-01-23T00:26:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I haven't updated this blog of mine... I was out of the country for a while and I almost lost my blog, thank God I was able to remember my password and signed in after many attempts. Maybe most of you guys wondering why i used random ramblings of azalea, so that I can post anything that I like, no specific or particular topic at all. The things I encountered and probably maybe my happiest and some of my heartaches and saddest moments in my life.. Hope you guys will enjoy viewing this page, as I try to put up colors in it again.. Thanks for dropping by..

Madonna to build girls' school in Malawi: lawyer

2008-05-14T17:24:00.000-07:00

Reuters

LILONGWE - U.S. pop diva Madonna plans to start building a multi-million-dollar girls' school in Malawi for underprivileged children this year, her local lawyer said on Wednesday.

"A task force of four prominent Malawians has already been formed to head the project which will be on the scale of what Oprah Winfrey has in South Africa," Madonna's lawyer Alan Chinula told Reuters.

"It is a multi-million dollar project and we will get the real costs in the next two weeks."

Billionaire U.S. television magnate Winfrey has built a $40 million all-girl leadership academy in South Africa which boasts state-of-the-art facilities including laboratories, a yoga studio and beauty salon.

Malawi's High Court is expected to approve Madonna's bid to adopt two-year-old Malawian David Banda on Thursday. Malawi's government and David's father -- his only surviving parent -- have endorsed the adoption.

Madonna will not attend the final court ruling on her adoption bid because she is busy with other engagements, Chinula said on Tuesday.

The adoption has been controversial, with critics accusing the government of skirting laws that ban non-residents from adopting children in Malawi, which has been ravaged by an AIDS epidemic that has produced more than one million orphans.

Source:http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=118255

Beyonce and Jay-Z marriage is official

2008-04-23T00:02:00.000-07:00

Reuters
NEW YORK - The marriage of singer-actress Beyonce Knowles and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z is official -- the couple have filed a wedding license, a town clerk in a New York City suburb said on Tuesday.

The couple held a lavish private celebration in Manhattan on April 4 but have been mum about details of their wedding.

"The license was sent back to our office on Friday," said Donna Conkling, the town clerk of Scarsdale Village in suburban Westchester County.

Houston-born Knowles, 26, and Brooklyn native and former street hustler Jay-Z, 38, whose real name is Shawn Carter, have been romantically linked since September 2002.

Beyonce rose to fame as a member of the R&B act Destiny's Child but emerged as a superstar in her own right with her big-screen turn as Foxxy Cleopatra in the 2002 film comedy "Austin Powers in Goldmember." The following year she scored a hit with her debut solo album, "Dangerously in Love," collecting five Grammys along the way.

She earned a Golden Globe nomination in 2006 for her role as a Diana Ross-like character in "Dreamgirls," a film adaptation of the Broadway hit musical.

Her marriage to Jay-Z comes as the hip-hop artist and record executive is in talks with concert promoter Live Nation for a deal reported to be worth about $150 million, rivaling the biggest music contracts ever.

He ran the rap label Def Jam Records as president for several years but stepped down from that post in December. He also co-owns the New Jersey Nets professional basketball team.

Source:http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=115884

Boracay Beach - Philippines

2008-04-13T16:33:00.000-07:00

Boracay is a tropical island located approximately 315km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2km off the northwest tip of the island of Panay in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak (3 of the 17 barangays which make up the municipality of Malay), and is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan.

Geography
Boracay Island is located off the northwest corner of the island of Panay, and belongs to the Western Visayas island-group, or Region VI, of the Philippines. The island is approximately seven kilometers long, dog-bone shaped with the narrowest spot being less than one kilometer wide, and has a total land area of 10.32 square kilometers.

South-facing Cagban Beach is located across a small strait from the jetty port at Caticlan on Panay island, and the Cagban jetty port serves as Boracay's main entry and exit point during most of the year. When wind and sea conditions dictate, east-facing Tambisaan Beach serves as an alternative entry and exit point.

Boracay's two primary tourism beaches, White Beach and Bulabog Beach, are located on opposite sides of the island's narrow central area. White Beach faces westwards and Bulabog Beach faces eastwards. The island also has several other beaches.

White Beach is the main tourism beach. It is a bit over four kilometers long and is lined with resorts, hotels, lodging houses, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses. In the central portion, for about two kilometers, there is a footpath known as the Beachfront Path separating the beach itself from the establishments located along it. North and south of the Beachfront Path, beachfront establishments do literally front along the beach itself. Several roads and paths connect the Beachfront Path with Boracay's Main Road, a vehicular road which runs the length of the island. At the extreme northern end of White Beach, a footpath runs around the headland there and connects White Beach with Diniwid Beach.

Bulabog Beach, across the island from White Beach, is a secondary tourism beach and Boracay's main windsurfing and kiteboarding area.

Facilities

Boracay is the site of a world-class 18-hole par 72 golf course designed by Graham Marsh. In addition, Boracay now has in excess of 350 beach resorts with more than 2,000 rooms ranging in quality from five-star to budget accommodations, so tourists are sure to find whatever they are looking for.

Boracay also offers a wide range of restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs that bop until morning.

Events

Boracay is one competitive venue for the Asian Windsurfing Tour, with the week-long Boracay International Funboard Cup competition usually being held on Bulabog Beach each January..

The well-known Ati-Atihan Festival takes place each January in Kalibo on nearby Panay island. A much smaller Ati-Atihan festival is celebrated on Boracay, usually in the second or third week of January.

Dragon boat races are held annually on Boracay under the auspices of the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation, with teams coming from around the Philippines and from other Asian nations to compete. The races usually take place sometime in April or May.

Since 2003, the Philippine Ultimate Association has been organizing the Boracay Open Asian Beach Ultimate Tournament, an ultimate frisbee event, which is usually held during summer.

The Olympic Council of Asia has announced that Boracay will host the 2014 Asian Beach Games.

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Gabby Concepcion signs up with ABS-CBN

2008-04-01T17:53:00.000-07:00

by BOY VILLASANTA

abs-cbnNEWS.com

Controversial comeback actor Gabby Concepcion signed a three-picture contract with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation’s Star Cinema Tuesday to revive his career in show business, which was put on hold for more than a decade.

According to Concepcion’s new manager, FLT Films producer Rose Flaminiano, her ward has a two-year contract with ABS-CBN. The contract gives him projects not only in the movies but television as well.

"A soap opera is being readied for him," said Flaminiano, also known as Mommy Rose in entertainment circles.

A film with Concepcion's daughter KC is underway, but according to Flaminiano, there will be immediate projects he has to consider before teaming up with his daughter.

Concepcion was warm when he met with former colleagues in the entertainment field, many of whom he has not seen since he left the country in the mid-nineties.

He said he is attuned to intrigues in show business. He is aware that he has been a subject of discussions whether he is here or in the US.

"Ang sabi nga ni Gretchen Barretto, life is never exciting without intrigues. Hindi ka pag-uusapan kung walang intriga," Concepcion said.

Dealing with court cases

Concepcion went back to the Philippines Sunday afternoon after a dozen years abroad. The following day, he immediately submitted himself to court procedures when he posted a bond worth P6,000 to the Metropolitan Manila Regional Trial Court on nine counts of falsification of documents including bigamy filed by his estranged wife Jenny Syquia.

Flaminiano said the cases were already stale since the petitioner had already signed an affidavit of desistance when the accused paid her a total of P9 million in damages.

"Sa batas kasi, kailangang present ang idinemanda para mapawalang-bisa ang kaso," said Flaminiano, whose husband Jose Flaminiano is a lawyer.

Concepcion is ready to face a lot of rumors including his supposed snub of actress Jolina Magdangal’s text messages when their planned teamup in a movie was temporarily shelved.

"I texted her. I didn’t ignore her," he said in his defense.

Meanwhile, the still-dashing matinee idol of the eighties wants to spend his early days in the country visiting friends and relatives he missed while he was away. One of the friends he wants to see is his one-time producer and adviser Boy C. de Guia who is living at the Golden Acres Home for the Aged.

"I wanna see him not immediately but I wanna find out what has happened to him and why is he confined (there)," he said.

Concepcion signed the contract with ABS-CBN in the presence of the company’s President Charo Santos-Concio, Star Cinema’s head Malou Santos and Concepcion's manager Flaminiano.

Bianca King and Kirk Long on the Cover of Bounce Magazine

2008-03-16T07:57:00.000-07:00

The summer break issue of BOUNCE magazine, the only college culture magazine, features young actress Bianca King and Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles player Kirk Long on the cover.

They also have a feature on summer schools, UP, UST, ADMU, DLSU, DLSU-D, and San Beda, and a lot more

Final 'Harry Potter' movie split into two parts

2008-03-14T18:22:00.000-07:00

Reuters

LOS ANGELES - Warner Bros. has conjured up some Hollywood magic for the final installment of the wildly popular "Harry Potter" movies, splitting the seventh and final book into two films, the movie studio said on Thursday.

Part one of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" will debut in late 2010 and be followed months later by part two.

"We feel that the best way to do the book, and its many fans, justice is to expand the screen adaptation of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' and release the film in two parts," Jeff Robinov, president of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, said in a statement.

The first five films in the series have been huge hits with a total global box office nearing $4.5 billion. The sixth movie is now being filmed.

The movies are based on British author J.K. Rowling's best-selling fantasy novels about the adventures of boy wizard Harry Potter and his friends as they grow from kids into teenagers at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final book in Rowling's series, was published last July to huge fanfare, selling some 11.5 million copies in its first 10 days in the United States.

But the final volume is a long saga at more than 750 pages, and it is filled with many twists and turns as Harry and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley wrap up their story lines. Harry faces -- once and for all times -- the dark Lord Voldemort who murdered his parents.

Because of the many adventures in "Deathly Hallows," Rowling, the movies' producers and Warner Bros. all agreed that two movies were necessary to truly tell the end story.

"'The Deathly Hallows' is so rich, the story so dense and there is so much that is resolved that after discussing it with Jo, we came to the conclusion that the two parts were needed to do it justice," said producer David Heyman, who first took the project to Warner Bros. in 1997.

The books and movies also have been a huge money maker beyond theater box offices and DVDs. They have spawned products from toys to T-shirts to a planned theme park.

By some estimates, "Harry Potter" represents a $20 billion business, so an eighth film will likely only expand the enterprise.

Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry, and his co-stars Emma Watson (Hermione) and Rupert Grint (Ron) are now filming the sixth movie -- "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." All three have said they would appear in "Deathly Hallows."
Source: www.asb-cbnnews.com

Marian Rivera is the new Dyesebel

2008-02-22T19:27:00.000-08:00

Marian Rivera who is known as Marimar in the hit tv series of GMA 7 which is said to end this march will again be playing the upcoming fantaserye of GMA 7's Dyesebel.

No doubt she is the hottest star today and the hottest property of GMA 7. This tv series will be directed by Joyce Bernal who also directs Marimar.

Sharon off to UK end of the month

2008-02-21T21:41:00.000-08:00

By BOY VILLASANTA
abs-cbnNEWS.com

If plans push through, Megastar Sharon Cuneta will be going to the United Kingdom next week to shoot her remaining scenes in her new movie “Caregiver.”

The movie, under ABS-CBN's Star Cinema, tells the story of a Filipina who moves heaven and earth just to give her family a decent living in the Philippines by doing caregiving jobs abroad.

According to director Chito Roño, this is the first time that he has directed Sharon in a film. “Pero sa TV, ang dami na naming nagawa. (But we have made so many shows on TV),” said Roño.

Roño said Sharon has to fulfill other commitments before going to London. “Ibang klaseng Sharon ang aarte. (It's a different Sharon who you will see acting.) This is her most challenging role so far, I believe,” Roño told abs-cbnNEWS.com.

"She's a fantastic actress," he added.

The multiawarded director said he is taking a short break while preparing for the rigorous shooting schedule in London. He said he is aspiring to make the best movie yet for the Megastar but stops short in saying that the film could reap awards.

“Hindi naman ako gumagawa ng pelikula para sa award. Basta maganda ang gusto kong pelikula at magugustuhan ng tao. (I don’t make movies to win awards. As long as I love the film and the people like it)," he said.

He said Makisig Morales, who played the lead role in ABS-CBN's “Super Inggo” series, plays a very important role in the movie.

“Hindi ko pa naididirek si Makisig. Sa UK pa kami makakapagtrabaho. (I haven’t directed Makisig yet. We will work together in the UK). I’m kinda excited about the boy,” Roño volunteered.

"Caregiver" also stars actor John Estrada.

Magazine's Valentine Issue features country's Hottest Loveteams Today

2008-02-05T18:43:00.000-08:00

The powehouse loveteam of Piolo Pascual and Angel Locsin is the valentine's cover issue of S Magazine while the ultimate loveteam of Gerald Anderson and Kim Chui is the cover issue of Meg Magazine for the "love" month.

There's something about the chemistry of this two loveteams that can hook the attention of people of different ages. This is the reason why they are the country's hottest loveteams today.
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Britney Spears' father retains control of star: court

2008-02-04T19:26:00.000-08:00

Agence France-Presse

LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears' father will remain in charge of the pop star's affairs until February 14, a Los Angeles judge ruled Monday after a day of legal wrangling for control of the singer's assets.

Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz said Jamie Spears and an attorney would keep powers of conservatorship over Spears, who was admitted to a psychiatric ward last week amid renewed fears for her mental health.

A lawyer for Spears on Monday asked Goetz to revoke an order issued on Friday granting her father control of her assets and business dealing, asking the court to instead replace Jamie Spears with Northern Trust Bank.

However the request was turned down after Goetz said she needed more information on Spears capacity to understand the proceedings and to hire her own lawyer. A further hearing has been scheduled for February 14.

In a separate development, Goetz ordered Spears manager and confidante Sam Lutfi not to have any email or telephone contact with the singer.

Lutfi has been engaged in a battle with her parents, who reportedly believe he is putting their daughter's health and assets at risk.

In another hearing on Monday, a judge postponed a court date over Spears' attempts to regain visitation rights to her two sons, two-year-old Sean Preston and one-year-old Jayden James.

Last week's hospital drama is the latest in a series of setbacks for Spears, who was rushed to hospital for the second time in less than a month.

In the earlier incident, the singer was wheeled out of her home following a stand-off which began when she refused to release her two children to ex-husband Kevin Federline's bodyguard.

A judge limited Spears' access to her children in October after she failed to submit to random drug testing as demanded at an earlier hearing where the court ruled she was a "habitual and continuous drug user."

Spears has been rarely out of the tabloid headlines since her split from Federline in late 2006.

She was repeatedly photographed out partying while wearing no underwear, bizarrely shaved her head at a public salon, and attacked a paparazzi's car with an umbrella before finally entering rehab.

Soure: abs-cbnnews.com

Is Echo slowly winning over Heart's parents?

2008-01-26T16:35:00.000-08:00

abs-cbnNEWS.com

Is it really wealth--or the lack of it--that keeps actor Jericho Rosales an outsider when it comes to the family of his longtime girlfriend, actress Heart Evangelista?

We can be naughty and read into the Echo's quip to Heart, "Ang yaman-yaman niyo kasi, eh! (Your family is so, so rich)" the kind of financial gulf separating Rosales from the good graces of his lady love's parents.

Echo made that comment during an interview with ABS-CBN's Entertainment Live! aired on Saturday.

But no, we won't focus on that. Instead we'll take note that whatever gap there still is between the actor and his girlfriend's parents, such a gap is closing, albeit ever so slightly and slowly.

Heart was happy to report to Entertainment Live! that her father's heart seems to be softening towards Echo.

"Yung daddy ko naman hindi siya galit eh. Hindi na siya galit... Isang beses biniro niya ako. Yung sapatos kasi niya Marc Ecko [Editor: a highly successful shoe brand]. Sabi niya si Echo daw may-ari," she said.

(My daddy isn't angry anymore. One time he even made a joke about Echo. My dad was wearing Marck Ecko and he told me that Echo owned the shoe company.)

Heart also revealed that Echo remains persistent in his efforts to prove himself worthy of her to her parents.

"Nag-Christmas card siya sa daddy ko. Binasa naman ng daddy ko (He sent my daddy a Christmas card. My daddy read it.)," the actress revealed.

Echo said that he asked for divine intervention so he could muster the nerve to actually write on and send the card to Heart's father.

"You know I prayed hard na maisulat ko ng maganda. And it was well accepted so thank you, po!" said Echo.

Your future father-in-law wears a shoe brand that sounds like your name? He read your Christmas card? Those are certainly positive signs.

Heart Evangelista, whose real name is Love Marie Ongpauco, is a scion of the Ongpaucos, successful restaurateurs who are also one the richest families in the Philippines.

Britney Spears' sister is pregnant at 16

2007-12-19T18:19:00.000-08:00

Reuters

LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears' 16-year-old sister, who stars as a schoolgirl in Nickelodeon's popular TV show "Zoey 101," is pregnant.

The cable channel confirmed a report in the forthcoming edition of celebrity gossip magazine OK! that Jamie Lynn Spears is expecting a child.

"We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being," Nickelodeon said in a statement e-mailed to Reuters.

A high school student who lives in Louisiana, Jamie Lynn Spears reportedly met the father, Casey Aldridge, the son of a Tennessee papermill worker, at church. Jamie Lynn Spears' personal publicist was not available for comment.

Her big sister, Britney Spears, may not be the best source of parenting advice. The 26-year-old pop star lost primary custody of her two sons, aged 2 and 1, to ex-husband Kevin Federline after their divorce last year and is engaged in a bitter custody battle that has shone a harsh spotlight on her maternal shortcomings.

"Zoey 101," which wrapped production on its fourth and final season in September, revolves around a headstrong student at a co-ed boarding school in California. Fresh episodes will air through 2008, a spokeswoman for the Viacom Inc-owned network said.
Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Best Western Ashling Hotel, Dublin

2007-12-18T19:31:00.000-08:00

New development plans, construction commencing January 14, 2008, but with the same guest service and facilities inside. The temporary entrance is just around the corner from the old entrance & signs are well posted** Enjoy this spacious Dublin hotel with excellent access to the Dublin City Centre and beyond! The Best Western Ashling Hotel in Dublin is conveniently located near the exciting city centre, with easy access to the famous Temple Bar, Phoenix Park, National Museum of Ireland, Trinity College, Old Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse. The nearby Intercity Rail Station provides connections throughout Ireland and a direct bus link to Dublin Airport. This modern, spacious hotel specializes in comfort and hospitality. Enjoy dining in the Cobblestone Bistro or relax and enjoy a drink in the Guinness Bar. The Best Western Ashling Hotel features conference and meeting facilities accommodating and catering up to 180 guests. Free car parking is available to all hotel guests. For business or pleasure travel, make a reservation today at the Best Western Ashling Hotel in Dublin!

From: Dublin Airport-Car. Exit Dublin airport to the M1 motorway (southbound). On the M1, take the exit for the M50 motorway. Continue on the M50 until the toll bridge. (toll EUR1.80). Take the next exit onto the N4 in the direction of the city Continue along the N4 for approximately 4 miles to Heuston Rail Station. The Station is on the left, the road will curve left around the station, bringing you across the River Liffey. Once you cross the bridge, turn right, ensuring that you are in the left-hand lane. You will see a left turn sign-posted 'The Best Western Ashling Hotel'. Take this left turn, and you will see traffic lights in front of you. The Best Western Ashling Hotel and car-park is on your right. Journey time: Approx 20 minutes Â·From: Dublin Airport. by bus: The 'Airlink' bus provides a direct service from outside the Terminal building in Dublin Airport to Heuston Train Station. Disembark at Heuston Station. Cross the River Liffey at the Sean Heuston Bridge, which is adjacent to the Station. Cross the street directly in front of you. Turn right, and you will see the Best Western Ashling Hotel ahead of you on your left. Journey time: Approximately 30 minutes. Cost: EUR5.00 Â·From: Dublin Airport. by taxi: A taxi rank is available outside the Terminal building at Dublin Airport. Journey time: Approximately 20 minutes. Cost: Approximately EUR25.00-30.00. Â·From: The city centre. by car: From O'Connell Bridge, drive westward along Aston Quay which is parallel to and south of the River Liffey. Continue along the river as far as Victoria Quay. At the end of Victoria Quay, you will see Heuston Station in front of you. Turn right at this junction across the bridge. At the other side of the bridge, turn right again, making sure you are in the left-hand lane. Immediately you will see a left turn sign-posted 'The Ashling Hotel'. Take this left turn, and you will see traffic lights 20m in front of you. Turn left at these traffic lights. You will see the Best Western Ashling Hotel and the hotel car-park entrance on your right. Journey time: Approximately 5 minutes. Â·From: Light rail- LUAS. - from the city centre: board the LUAS red line at Abbey Street, disembarking at Heuston Station (stop 'Heuston'). Cross the River Liffey at the Sean Heuston Bridge, which is adjacent to the Station. Cross the street directly in front of you. Turn right, and you will see the Best Western Ashling Hotel ahead of you on your left. Journey time: Approximately 5 minutes. Cost: EUR1.30 Â·From: The city centre. walking from O'Connell Bridge, walk along Bachelor's Walk on the north-side of the River Liffey. Continue to walk parallel to the river for approximately 20 minutes until you reach Wolfe Tone Quay. On your right, you will come to a right turn towards Parkgate Street, which is sign
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Best Western Ashling Hotel Features
* Bar
* Business Center
* Cable TV
* Disabled Access
* Elevators
* Free Parking
* Laundry/Valet
* Modem Jack
* Non-Smoking Room
* Restaurant
* Room Service
Best Western Ashling Hotel Transport Links
* Air: Dublin (DUB) - approx. 9.6km North
* Bus: Central Bus Station - approx. 2.8km East
* Rail: Heuston - approx. 160m South-East
Other Attractions Nearby Best Western Ashling Hotel
* Museum: Museum Of Modern Art - approx. 590m South-West
* Museum: Collins Barracks - approx. 500m East
* Historic Site: Irish Un Veterans Memorial Par - approx. 600m North-East
* Shopping Mall: Park Shopping Centre - approx. 990m North-East
* Historic Site: Wellington Monument - approx. 1.0km West

Radisson Sas Amsterdam Centre

2007-12-17T20:06:00.000-08:00

Location. The Radisson SAS Hotel - Amsterdam is located in the centre of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, just three blocks from busy Dam Square. The Stopera Theatre and the flower market are within two blocks. It's one kilometre to Amsterdam Centraal train station.
Hotel Features. Occupying converted 18th- century merchant houses and shops, the Radisson SAS Hotel combines a historical setting with contemporary decor. The lobby is set under a glass atrium, with a winding staircase leading to a mezzanine garden. Gifts are on offer at the onsite shops, and concierge staff can help with sightseeing trips to local attractions like the Van Gogh Museum.

The Pastorie Bar is set in an 18th- century vicarage that retains its wooden floors and fireplace. The bar, which serves drinks and snacks, has leather barstools and views over Amsterdam. The Palmboom restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and brasserie-style cuisine in an informal dark wood dining room. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Small groups can be accommodated in the hotel's meeting rooms. There's a business corner offering a PC, and wireless Internet access is available.

The Radisson SAS Hotel's fitness centre features a gym, sunbed (surcharge) and mixed sauna.

Guestrooms. Every one of the Radisson SAS Hotel's 242 climate-controlled guestrooms is unique. Decorated with original artworks and wooden furnishings, rooms offer wireless Internet access (surcharge), satellite television, minibars and in-room massages (surcharge). Grey marble bathrooms feature tub/shower combinations and telephones.

Expert Tip. The concierge can help book tickets for shows and musicals at the famous Carré Theatre, the oldest theatre in Amsterdam.

Fees:
Please note that a city tax, to be paid at check-out, may apply to this booking. This charge is not included in the rates.

Property Amenities
* Lounge
* Children Stay Free - 17 Years and Under
* Restaurant(s) - 2
* Bar/Lounge
* Elevator/lift
* Hotel Parking - On request surcharge
* Pet policy - Fees Apply
* Pets allowed - Small Pets Only

Quaid sues over twins accidental overdose

2007-12-04T18:27:00.000-08:00

Reuters

LOS ANGELES - Actor Dennis Quaid and his wife filed a negligence lawsuit on Tuesday against the makers of a blood thinner given to his newborn twins in an accidental massive overdose last month.

The suit accuses Baxter Healthcare Corp. of Illinois of failing to put clear distinguishing labels on its 10-unit and 10,000-unit vials of Heparin, and failing to recall the product after three other infants died because of a mix-up. The Quaids seek at least $50,000 in damages.
The company could not immediately be reached for comment.
Quaid's two-week-old twins, Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, were mistakenly given 10,000 units of Heparin instead of the normal 10 units given to babies while they were patients at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in November.
Cedars-Sinai apologized at the time for what it called preventable human error. Media reports said the Heparin, which is used to clean IV tubes and prevent blood clots, had been stored in the wrong place at the hospital.
Quaid, star of films that include "The Parent Trap" and "The Rookie," and his wife, Kimberley Buffington, had the twins via a surrogate carrier. Their lawyer Susan Loggans said the babies were now back home and "doing fantastic."
"The last thing the Quaids want to do is to file a lawsuit but the objective is to prevent this happening to someone else," Loggans said.
The lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court, Illinois, said both the small and large doses of Heparin had similar blue background labels. It also accused Baxter Healthcare of failing to recall or repackage the 10,000 unit vials "when it had actual knowledge that prior infant deaths had occurred as a result of medication errors."
Attached to the lawsuit is a memo from Baxter to healthcare providers dated February 2007 in which the company says three infants died when the higher doses were mistakenly given to them.
Loggans said Quaid had not yet decided whether to sue Cedars-Sinai, one of the leading hospitals in the United States, over the mix-up.
"Cedars-Sinai has already apologized and we are waiting to see what they do to respond," Loggans said.
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Depp plays 'punk rock Sweeney Todd' in new film

2007-12-04T17:21:00.000-08:00

Reuters
LONDON - He once likened his singing voice to "the mating call of a rutting stag."
But Johnny Depp did not let it get in the way of arguably his most challenging film role yet -- an all-singing turn as the serial-killing barber Sweeney Todd in a remake of the Stephen Sondheim musical.
Directed by long-time collaborator Tim Burton, Depp is pale-faced and dark-eyed in the grim story of revenge, blending into the black-and-white world of grimy 19th Century London punctuated only by the vivid red of his victims' blood.
His sinister sidekick is Mrs. Lovett, played by Burton's partner Helena Bonham Carter, whose meat pies start to sell like hot cakes when she teams up with neighbor Todd in an ingenious venture to dispose of the countless bodies he produces.
"I never sang before in my life, so I had to kind of find my way to it," Depp told journalists in London at a recent press launch for the film, which premieres on Monday. "I didn't know if I would be able to hit a note, to be honest."
To find out, Depp called a member of the band he played for in the 1980s and recorded "My Friends," an early song in the musical. When producer Richard Zanuck heard the recording, he believed Depp could pull it off.
The 44-year-old star of the hit "Pirates of the Caribbean" films, as well as Burton pictures including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Edward Scissorhands," said he hoped to bring something new to the Sweeney Todd legend.
"I just thought it might be a great opportunity to try to find a new Sweeney, a different Sweeney, in a good way a slightly more contemporary, almost like a punk rock Sweeney."
Asked why he took more risks in his career than many actors, he replied: "I think it's probably something in between hard-headed and ignorant."
Sondheim blessing
It was script writer John Logan's job to condense the three-hour stage musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" to a two-hour movie. Sondheim had approval rights over the parts of Todd and Lovett and the choice of director.
Some songs were shortened, others cut altogether, and the focus of Burton's lens is as much on the acting as the singing.
Depp and Bonham Carter are joined by Alan Rickman as the malevolent Judge Turpin, who wrongly imprisons Benjamin Barker to steal his wife, and later his daughter.
Sacha Baron Cohen of "Borat" fame plays Pirelli, a buffoonish rival barber who threatens to reveal Barker's true identity after he takes on the guise of Todd.
It is generally accepted that Sweeney Todd never existed, although some have argued that the personality is based on fact.
One legend has it that he was born in London in 1748 and arrested aged 14 for theft. After becoming apprentice to a prison barber, he opened a shop on Fleet Street, where he carried out his grisly crimes with the help of Mrs. Lovett.
Burton recognized it was not obvious material for a Christmas release, which tend to be feel good and child friendly.
Pulling few punches in a film full of gore and blood, the movie has been given an R rating, meaning anyone under 17 must by accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
"I've seen productions where they've tried to be a bit more politically correct, and 'Let's lessen the blood', and it really deflated the impact of what the story is," Burton said.
The film is scheduled for limited US release on December 2.
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Angel Locsin next to enter PBB house

2007-11-23T17:27:00.000-08:00

ABS-CBN's latest Kapamilya star Angel Locsin is set to enter the most famous house in the land, the Pinoy Big Brother house.
DZMM's Laila Chikadora's source confirmed that Locsin will enter PBB house as a "celebrity house guest."
The report came after Thursday's voluntary exit of PBB Celebrity Edition 2 housemates, band vocalist Mcoy and stand up-comedienne Ethel Booba.
There is still no definite date on when Locsin is going to enter the house and what special task she will do inside.
Prior to Locsin's scheduled visit, actress and TV host Kris Aquino also entered the house and cooked for the housemates.
Angel will star in the Kapamilya network's latest television series, "La Loba Blanca," and will be shooting her first movie with actor Piolo Pascual under Star Cinema.
Source:abs-cbnnews.com

Christine Reyes, Carlene Aguilar kiss and make-up

2007-11-23T17:24:00.001-08:00

After a very public spat, actress Cristine Reyes and Binibing Pilipinas titlist Carlene Aguilar have finally settled their differences and agreed to reconcile.
“I’m really happy to announce that both parties have decided to settle their differences in the best possible terms. Both of them come out winners,” Atty. Dexter Laquanan, Reyes's lawyer, told radio dzMM.
Showbiz columnist Cristy Fermin said the reconciliation meeting happened at Rembrandt Hotel in Quezon City.
Laquanan said Reyes agreed to met with Aguilar after the latter's exclusive interview on ABS-CBN celebrity talk show "The Buzz" last Sunday.
He said Reyes and Aguilar both realized that the whole thing was just a big misunderstanding. “As far as Cristine is concerned, she understands where Carlene is coming from. She understands the sentiments and emotions of Carlene and because she understands Carlene and since she is also a woman she decided to withdraw the case," he said.
Laquanan said that on Monday (November 26), Reyes will file a motion to withdraw the slander case she filed against Aguilar.
The rift started when Aguilar confronted Reyes about her relationship with actor Dennis Trillo. Trillo had earlier admitted fathering a love child with Aguilar.
Earlier reports said Aguilar tailed Reyes to a dressing room in Broadway Centrum and whispered: “Hindi ka mahal no’n. Katawan lang ang gusto niya sa’yo (He doesn’t love you. He’s only interested in your body).”
After the incident, Reyes filed charges against Aguilar on November 14.
In her interview with The Buzz, Aguilar revealed that she and Trillo have been in a relationship for five years when she got pregnant. She said she and Dennis agreed that she would go to the US to protect Trillo's budding acting career.
Aguilar refused to confirm what she whispered to Reyes during the incident.
"I took the initiative to introduce myself to her. I shook her hand and introduced myself. Then I whispered something to her. I don’t want to elaborate on what I whispered to her because it's private. Then we left," she said.
She said she had felt aggravated upon hearing of news about Trillo's supposed affair with Reyes. She also got angry when Reyes sued her and even demanded a public apology.
"I’ll ask you, do you think private conversations, a whisper, an exchange of text messages between two parties merit a public apology?" Aguilar asked.
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The Luxury Sands Beach Resort

2007-11-22T22:07:00.000-08:00

Situated on the eastern coast of Lanzarote, an enchanting Spanish island that once charmed Christopher Columbus, Sands Beach Resort is a superb resort with fantastic waterfront apartments.
Facilities include seven swimming pools, six wading pools, a private ocean-fed lagoon, private and public beaches and an illuminated promenade that leads you to the bustling Costa Teguise.
A complete destination resort, Sands Beach Resort boasts 368 one, two and three-bedroom suites, all tastefully furnished and equipped with kitchens. Private patios come with each suite, offering guests memorable ocean or pool-side views.

Hotel Facilities
* Tennis court
* Health and fitness centre
* Gym
* Swimming pools
* Several restaurants
* Several bars
* Baby sitting available
* Kids Club
* Cabaret Club
* Bureau de change
* Parking
Room Options
Sands Beach Resort villas benefit from a private patio or veranda, with a swimming pool and/or ocean views and are equipped with the following facilities:
* Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
* Microwave and fridge freezer
* Satellite TV
* Safety deposit boxes
* Direct-dial telephone
Local Attractions
As the island is only 40 kilometres in length, all the main attractions are located close to the resort.
Attractions include:
* Timanfaya National Park
* Cactus Gardens
* Cueva de los Verdes Caves
* Las Cucharas Beach
* Fire Mountain
Getting There
Lanzarote Arrecife Airport is 15 mins (15kms) from the resort by car.

Ethel, Mcoy exit PBB house

2007-11-22T16:29:00.001-08:00

Pinoy Big Brother housemates stand-up comedienne Ethel Booba and musician Mcoy voluntarily exited the PBB house early morning of Thursday. It is unknown whether this would permanently end their stint in the second season of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity edition, or if they would be given a chance to return.
Dubbed as the "Musikerong Daddy", Mcoy felt offended by a comment from Kuya (the Tagalog word for "Big Brother") about a 15-minute film shot by the housemates. The short film was one of the tasks given to them by Kuya.
Kuya mentioned that the film's script, which was written by Mcoy, was similar to "The Ghost of August Mayford” (a story about the ghost of a policeman killed in Alton town in the United States).
Mcoy got offended, saying that he was traumatized before by a plagiarism issue levelled against him and his (former) band Orange and Lemons.
That plagiarism accusation involved, interestingly, the song "Pinoy Ako" which is Pinoy Big Brother's official theme.
Mcoy calmed down when Kuya told him no insult was intended. Kuya said the film's concept was acceptable, but the Mcoy and the housemates could have done better. Kuya said that a more Filipino concept would have been more appropriate
In a conversation with the housemates later on, Mcoy explained that a fully Pinoy concept would be hard to do considering that the interiors of the PBB house were designed with a Victorian-era look.
Mcoy also pointed out that even the garden appears foreign because of the cherubim and peacock statues. Then Mcoy was called into the confession room for a one-on-one session with Kuya.
As soon as the Musikerong Daddy returned though, it became evident that their one-on-one talk did not resolve anything. On the contrary, he was fuming mad after their exchange.
Adding fuel to Mcoy’s anger was PBB’s “Ultimate Pasaway,” Ethel Booba. She expressed confusion over everything that was happening to them.
Already upset,Booba reiterated her "Praning Theory" (paranoid theory) regarding Mariel's true status; she asked whether Mariel was just a guest or a genuine housemate like them.
It is unclear whether the two were allowed outside the house to calm down and blow some steam, or whether they had already been kicked out. An unconfirmed report said that Ethel and Mcoy are prepared to forfeit their chance to win the PBB prize.
Prior to Mcoy and Ethel's exit from the PBB house, the nominees for eviction were Donnie, Jon and Riza.
Source:abs-cbnnews.com

Mary-Kate Olsen hospitalized for kidney infection

2007-11-21T18:03:00.000-08:00

Reuters
LOS ANGELES - Mary-Kate Olsen, one-half of the celebrity twins who gained fame on the 1990s television show "Full House," has been hospitalized in New York City for a kidney infection, her representative said on Tuesday.
"She is resting comfortably and will be released in the next day or so," her spokeswoman Nicole Caruso said in an e-mail to Reuters. Further details were not disclosed.
Olsen, 21, and her twin sister Ashley became well-known on TV, but earned a huge following among young girls in a series of DVDs and videos with titles such as "The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley: The Case of Shark Encounter" and "You're invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's Fashion Party."
As young adults, they acted in TV movies and launched fashion lines, and their lives became fodder for the tabloid press. Mary-Kate recently was seen on TV comedy "Weeds," and a movie in which she appeared, "The Wackness," is due in theaters next year.
Source: abs-cbnnews.com

Britain's Prince Harry and girlfriend reunite: report

2007-11-20T18:59:00.000-08:00

Agence France-Presse
LONDON - Britain's Prince Harry has got back together with girlfriend Chelsy Davy after the pair split last week, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported Tuesday.
The prince, a British army officer, and Zimbabwean Davy, who is studying at Leeds University, northern England, reunited after a two-hour meeting in the last few days when he vowed to take the relationship more seriously, it said.
The son of heir to the throne Prince Charles and the late princess Diana had bombarded Davy with text messages and telephone calls since their split after several years together, the paper added.
"Chelsy was always going to take him back but wanted him to sweat a bit," an unnamed friend of the couple said.
"He apologized and promised to treat their relationship seriously.
"She agreed to give him another chance if he kept his word."
Prince Harry, who is frequently pictured in Britain's press leaving nightclubs and bars in the early hours, was reportedly dumped by Davy after attending the Rugby World Cup and missing her birthday.
Royal officials never comment on the private lives of the royals.

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Top Hotels

2007-11-19T17:54:00.000-08:00

Location. Positioned in the Central District of Hong Kong, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers practical convenience with a prime location near the Central Station transportation hub. Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo restaurants and nightclubs are positioned 500 meters from this property.
Hotel Features. Acclaimed architect Adam Tihany orchestrated this hotel's signature lobby, which is distinguished by a Hong Kong sailing junk sculpture. Haute French cuisine and an extensive wine collection are offered at Amber restaurant while Mo Bar serves distinctive seafood dishes and organic meals. The Spa Cafe creates menus based on a Cretan diet pyramid that promotes fruits, vegetables, cereals and olive oil. High-tech function rooms with high-speed wired Internet access accommodate events, and wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. A 21,000-square-foot spa and health club spans two floors and includes 15 treatment rooms, yoga and Pilates studios, a cafe and a spa boutique. Spa amenities include rainforest showers, ice fountains, jetted pools set to body temperature, women's mud-treatment rooms, dry saunas, Hamam rooms and Zen relaxation rooms. Children are equally entertained through a supervised program that presents crafts and active pursuits.

Guestrooms. This 15-story hotel offers 113 guestrooms. All accommodations feature beds draped in 400-thread count linens and lounge areas with plush sofas. Entertainment systems accommodate personal digital music players and video cameras. Flat-screen televisions with high-definition feature DVD systems with surround-sound stereo. Marble-and-glass bathrooms are outfitted with sunken bathtubs and showers with rain showerheads. Guestrooms boast minibars and refrigerators with selections of food and beverage items.

Expert Tip. The staff at Amber restaurant welcomes both serious connoisseurs and novices to enjoy the subtle nuances of the grape. This innovative establishment engages the services of a computerized sommelier system, plus an enthusiastic in-house sommelier, who guides interested parties through the captivating world of fine wines.

Davis Bangkok.Situated on Sukhumvit Soi 24, a thoroughfare with convenient access to the expressway, the Davis Bangkok offers a central business district address and close proximity to neighborhood shops and restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand.
A contemporary-minded property, this unique boutique hotel offers an array of amenities. At first look, the lobby catches one's eye. Stylish patterned rugs panel the Situated on Sukhumvit Soi 24, a thoroughfare with convenient access to the expressway, the Davis Bangkok offers a central business district address and close proximity to neighborhood shops and restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand.
A contemporary-minded property, this unique boutique hotel offers an array of amenities. At first look, the lobby catches one's eye. Stylish patterned rugs panel the ceiling and the floor of this rectangular room. Colorful lamps hang from the ceiling near the reception desk, while natural light diffuses the space through large windows on the opposite wall. An on-site restaurant, Gallery Café, and Club 88, a jazz venue, flank the lobby. Amid this chic environment, guests are encouraged to relax. Included at the Dulaya Spa and Fitness center are eight private treatment rooms, a fully-equipped gym, an outdoor, rooftop pool and an accompanying whirlpool. High above busy Bangkok traffic, guests can momentarily think they've been transported to a tropical paradise. Other hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet access throughout the ground floor and modern meeting rooms. The latter come equipped with plasma televisions and special white "brainstorming" boards.
Nearly every Davis Bangkok guestroom features a unique decorative scheme. All accommodations share traditional Thai furnishings that yield a modern bent. Guestrooms are spacious and boast large, marble baths. Complimentary bottled water, in-room safes and refrigerators are common features.
Ideally located for businessmen, the Davis Bangkok delivers a thoroughly modern experience amid a tranquil environment.

Area Activities
Emporium Shopping Mall - adjacent
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Location. The Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf is located 500 metres from the financial hub of Canary Wharf, London, England. Greenwich Royal Observatory is situated 2.5 miles away and Buckingham Palace is at a seven mile distance. East India DLR station is 500 metres from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Overlooking the River Thames, the Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf is a modern property spread over seven storeys accessible by elevator. The hotel houses a gym and guests can pamper themselves with a range of beauty treatments in the East River Spa. Complimentary wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel and guests can ask the concierge service for any sightseeing and booking assistance. Further amenities include 24- hour room service and laundry facilities.

Guests can enjoy modern dishes at the informal, contemporary Azura Restaurant and Bar which opens to a terrace area, and soak up the sun with a snack at the outdoor Riverside Café. The Radisson New Providence Wharf also houses a cocktail bar.

Guestrooms. The 169 air-conditioned guestrooms are equipped with Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems and extend to black slate bathrooms with hair dryers. The rooms are characterised by sleek, contemporary decor in soft neutral tones with crisp, white linen and further amenities include satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet, minibars, and safes.
Expert Tip. The Tower of London, located four miles from the hotel, is one of London's most famous landmarks. Dating from the 11th century, the tower has been used as a prison for those of high rank including Elizabeth I and Guy Fawkes and houses a notorious torture chamber. The tower is also home to the Crown Jewels of England.
Driving Directions
From London Heathrow Airport (LHR):
Distance to the Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf is 18 miles, approximately 90 minutes' drive.
Getting there. From the airport, take the tube and the Docklands Light Railway to East India, located 500 metres from the hotel. Alternatively taxis are available and cost approximately 75 GBP to the hotel.
Getting around. The London Underground (Tube) and buses are the easiest ways to travel within London. Single tickets are expensive, but an electronic Oyster card offers a cheaper fare. Oyster cards can be purchased from ticket offices for 3 GBP (refundable). Daily or weekly travel passes are the most economical way to travel, and are valid on buses, trams, trains, and DLR, as well as on the Underground. Black taxis are available on the streets, but can be expensive. Driving is not recommended for visitors and a congestion charge zone is operated in central London.

Hotel Clauzel in Paris
Location. Hotel Clauzel is a typically Parisian Hotel, set within easy reach of many of the city's historical landmarks including the world famus Moulin Rouge cabaret club. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airpot is 30 kilometers from the hotel with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.
Hotel Features. Guestscan start the day with a complimentary breakfast and then watch television in the loby. The hotel's staff are on hand 24 hours a day to assist guests and help make restaurant and tour reservations. The front desk also has a safe deposit box for storing valuables, and parking is available nearby.
Guestrooms. Hotel Clauzel offers 37 guestrooms located on six floors and accessible by lift. All guestrooms have bright, modern decor and dark wood furnishings and include desks, telephones and televisions.

Expert Tip. Guest can visit Grands Magasins, the famous 10-storey department store, which is situated 1.5 kilometers from the hotel.
Driving Directions
Getting there. The RER train service serves the airport. Line B runs from the TGV station at Terminal 2 to Gare du Nord, Châtelet-les-Halles, St Michel and Denfert-Rochereau, with connections for the metro. A taxi to the city centre will take around 45 minutes. Roissybus serves all three terminals and runs to the rue Scribe for métro Opéra.