Nicole's sister runs, but won't eat

Is Antonia trying to copy Nicole's exercise mad ways? Click on picture to enlarge.

Exercise mad Antonia Kidman continues to lose kilos in an effort to possibly avoid the dreaded "Kidman Tummy" which all the Kidman women apparently inherit. Younger sister Antonia was photographed in Sydney the other day looking painfully thin (see top left). This follows on from her appearance at the April 2009 ASTRA Awards (bottom left and right) where onlookers were concerned about her gaunt looking face and general frailness. One mean journalist described her look as "Bride of Frankenstein" at those awards.

Antonia apparently runs 15km each day. Let's hope the mother of four isn't trying to copy big sister Nicole's mad exercise regime and lettuce eating ways.

Nicole's birthday present from Keith

Nicole stepped out of her New York apartment yesterday to show off the new light blue cardigan she received for her recent 42nd birthday. The Style Icon was keen to give New Yorkers some tips on how to get the dowdy look this summer. I don't know about you, but Nicole looks particularly Grannyish in this outfit. Agree? Perhaps that's the look this summer.

Happy 42nd Birthday, Gran!

Then and Now ... with Daddy Kidman

Nicole turned 42 the other day. Yes, I know what you are thinking! You thought she looked more like 50 (with those wrinkly red hands). Anyway, in usual style, Nicole decided to reflect on the special day by thinking about her break-up with Tom Cruise (yep, again!) This time around though, Nicole thanked her father for the support he gave during that difficult marriage meltdown:

"When my marriage fell apart, I needed to reach out to my dad. He was wonderful," she said. He stood by me, comforted me; showed me, at a time when I really needed to see it, the way a man can be strong, dignified and loving. I'm very grateful that I had such a good father, to see me through that time, because it put me in good stead for trusting again the next time I fell in love.It wasn't until I was older that I really realised how special my father is, too."

Thank you, Nicole. Where would we be without your regular soul bearing sessions? Many happy returns for your birthday. Save us some cake!

Red Rabbit Nicole

Nicole has finally listened to this Blog and realised the blonde hair extensions made her look old and pale. So, Nicole started returning to the red hair extensions slowly but surely. Now the extensions are even redder, just in time for her new movie The Rabbit Hole (see photos above).

The Rabbit Hole is currently filming in New York. Nicole plays a rabbit who comes home one afternoon to find that her hole has been filled up with dirt by a horrible hunter.  Unable to get the dirt out and save her belongings, Nicole hops to New York in search of a better hole to live in. On the way, she visits a pet store and changes her fur to bright red. The film is tipped to give the new Disney film Bugs Bunny Does New York a run for its money.  Where is Alex Forrest (Glenn Close) from Fatal Attraction when you need her most?

'Kidman Tummy' on show again

Some of the world media are once again claiming Nicole is pregnant after she stepped out on Wednesday night in a red nightie - revealing a tummy or bump. 

How often do they need to be reminded that it's more likely the 'Kidman tummy' that is on display ... the one all the Kidman women have.  Nicole, you must learn to suck in when the Paps are watching you! 

"Nine" gets some things right

More news from the upcoming film NINE is that Nicole will be singing some songs. Nicole has done it before in 2001 for Moulin Rouge and also a duet with Robbie Williams.  We're not saying she's a brilliant singer, but we've heard alot worse.

In the movie NINE, Nicole is almost suitably cast as an 'ageing sexbomb' who chases after Daniel Day-Lewis. They got the 'ageing' part right, but the 'sexbomb' part? This should be 'vixen'.

Nicole dumps Woody

Lady Nicole has apparently quit the new Woody Allen film this week after learning how to read a script and not liking what she read.  A replacement is yet to be announced.

See if you can pick the other reason why Nicole left the project:

1. Nicole was not prepared to take a small part against best friend Naomi's meatier part.
   
2. Nicole would rather tag along on Keith's tour for the rest of the year to keep an eye on him.
   
3. Nicole is pregnant and has dreadful morning sickness.
   
4. The other cast members had refused to work with Nicole because they were worried her name would mean the film would flop. 
   
5. Keith demanded that Nicole keep to her promise of retiring from making movies. Frankly the world has had enough of her movies ... therefore Keith is right to demand this.
   

Perhaps you may have a better reason.  Good news is, the world is now a better place because there will be one less Kidman movie to flop.

Keith's Tour Underway: No Fun Allowed

Keith Urban's latest tour has well and truly started. The tour bus is all fired up, and has even been modified and lengthened to include private quarters to accommodate Nicole and Sunday (who plan to tag along for portions of the journey). The tour will see Keith busy right up until the end of the year, at least. 

Keith has already been besieged by groupies and the temptation of after-concert parties. Luckily with Nicole on board, there will be no chance of Keith enjoying himself too much, or too hard.  

No Australian dates have yet been confirmed. Apparently this is because the huge tour bus will not fit on the plane.   Bummer, I was so looking forward to jumping on stage and singing "I thank you, I thank you, for NOT being my wife!"

WARNING! The most stupid commercial ever! Wait for the cut version!

Nicole's Ginger Ale commercial was released this week on various websites.  This is the commercial that Nicole recently made in India with the 'Slumdog Millionaire' girl for Indian audiences. It was directed by Ridley Scott and makes no sense!  It tries to be cute too, but is really just another cringe-worthy Kidman project. 

View the complete uncut commercial here.  Warning! Have a bucket ready! The commercial is truly vomit inducing.

The cut version of the commercial, which completely removes Nicole Kidman, makes much more sense!  It will be available very soon because apparently Ginger Ale sales in India have crashed since the uncut commercial was released.  

Nicole now gets an additional label. Not only is she 'Box Office Poison', but also 'TV Poison' (well, in India anyway). 

Keith Urban: "We love Oz but get no privacy"

"The kangaroos and kookaburras are too noisy, and won't leave us alone!"

"We live in Australia because the Kurbans don't. It gives us peace and quiet!"
Clockwise from top: Cate Blanchette, Guy Pearce, Judy Davis, Toni Collette, Eric Bana and Russell Crowe

It's usually Nicole who says she loves Australia but simply can't live or spend too much time here because the paparazzi invade her every move.  Now Keith is saying similar in an April interview with the Sunday Telegraph Magazine. An excerpt from the interview about this issue is below:

"Within my art, I will speak about what I want to speak about, but that's not the same as someone shoving a camera lens in your face when you're at the beach. I don't get it in Nashville, which is one of the many reasons we love being there. But we love being in Australia too, but it's a bit of that intrusiveness that sometimes keeps us from spending time in places we'd like to be."

Keith - don't forget that you were once able to roam Australia freely without anyone bothering you before you became Mr Nicole Kidman. You brought all of this on yourself. You were largely unknown in this country; your fan base was almost non-existent. You are now famous by association (just like Nicole was when she was married to Tom).  You may have forgotten that your wife actually encourages the paparazzi when she is Australia. That's right. She'll ring up radio stations telling them she is in town and ask everyone to leave her alone. 

Keith - as this Blog has stated before, many Australian actors choose to live in Australia and do so comfortably (see their photo's above). You rarely see their names and photos in the papers here. They do not seek out attention.  Their pictures and names are provided so you can call them if you need any ideas on how to achieve a comfortable visit here, or a future permanent stay.  

Keith - we do understand that you need to live in Nashville for your music career. We also understand that Nicole would get bored living in Australia again, and the Paps would get bored with her fast too. Australia is too far from the big overseas parties and opportunities that your darling Nicole loves.   

It's all OK though! You can change your minds when your parents get older and need you more. Not to mention the lonely alpacas you bought at Easter for the Bunya Hill homestead - they are awaiting your next visit.  Come home soon!

UNIFEM: Nicole's saving grace?

What is an actress to do when the movie roles dry up fast? A common problem with actresses in their 40s. However, many would argue that if a person is a good actor then the film offers will keep rolling in, regardless of their age. Just look at Meryl Streep, for example. Luckily Nicole still has the UNIFEM Ambassador role to fall back on, which still allows her some of the public adoration she craves.

This week Nicole welcomed the Australian Government's plan to reduce violence against women which sees it committing to recommendations outlined in a major report prepared by the National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. In excerpts from her statement, Nicole Kidman commends the Australian Government’s action:

"As UNIFEM's Goodwill Ambassador, for the past three years I've worked to amplify women's voices and shine a light on the global pandemic of violence against women and girls, which affects as many as one in three during their lifetime. The more I've learned, the clearer it is that ending violence against women is a problem with solutions. I commend the National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children, and the Government of Australia, for their strong endorsement to implement targeted actions. The national plan calls for actions and investment. As spokesperson for UNIFEM's Say NO to Violence against Women campaign, I've seen that Governments from many parts of the world are increasingly recognizing that ending violence against women is a national and international priority. Australia's leadership, through the national plan to reduce violence against women, sends a strong and hopeful signal that working together, we can change attitudes and practices and prevent these crimes against women and girls. It takes us all to 'say NO to Violence' and provide the services and accountability that will literally save women's lives."

As this Blog has said before, initiatives like UNIFEM are examples of where movie stars or ex-movie stars can use their names for worthwhile causes. However, whether Nicole should be allowed to write her own speeches is another issue. Think especially of the cringe worthy "March for Babies" speech. Perhaps she got some help this time round.

Nicole's new friends look like their owners

They often say that people start to resemble their pets over a period of time. Nicole and Keith purchased some Alpacas for the Bunya Homestead on their recent Easter visit to Australia. If you look closely at the above photos, you will see that the new friends ALREADY resemble their owners. So much so that we found it almost impossible to tell which photo is Nicole and Keith and which photo is Mr and Mrs Alpaca Kurban. The male Alpaca loves the fake orange tan like Keith, while the female Alpaca prefers the lily white skin ... like someone else we know.

Here's a question for you!  Which of the above photos is Keith and Nicole?  Is it the recent weekend photo taken at 'Starbucks' or the 'look of love' photo taken at Bunya Homestead? You decide. All correct entries will win a 'Do it Yourself Botox Pack'.

Latex face Nicole marches on, despite jet lag

Silky smooth skin. Not a wrinkle in sight!
Yesterday's appointment made it perfectly all right!

Who needs sleep when you are Mrs Nicole Kurban? Nicole wasted no time settling back into the Nashville community following her recent return from Australia. After being knocked back for a job as a Rollergirl attendant, Nicole volunteered to speak at a worthwhile event. This Blog will never poke fun at worthwhile events ... and let's face it, this is where celebrities can use their names appropriately.

Nicole was guest speaker at the March for Babies in Nashville on Sunday which helps raise money to fund research to prevent premature births and infant death. Nicole said "To all of the volunteers and all of the people who work so timelessly, I know everyone here is grateful to you and hopefully more and more money can be raised so more and more good work can be done."

I just wish she hadn't worn those hair extensions again. Never mind, at least we get a new cap! You can watch Nicole's appearance at this event by clicking here.

Back in the USA: "Don't you take Sunday's photo!"

"Not today Mister, Nicole is in a really bad mood. She didn't like the airplane food at all"

"Aaah, you clever photographer, you got my photo! But don't tell my Mommy, she'll get her Bodyguard onto you!"

Nicole and Keith arrived back in LA on Friday morning shielding Sunday's face as much as they could from the Paparazzi. Interestingly, Keith did not duck for cover this time round, and stayed around to help shield her face with his arm. I assume the Paps in LA were annoying on this particular day.  Not long ago, Nicole said the Aussie Paps were the worst in the world, but just look at how easy she was with them in Sydney on Good Friday, showing off Sunday like she was a doll.  You see, Nicole plays her PR cards a few different ways, predictable as these methods can be. Or perhaps they were all just tired. Let's give them that much.