Camel is back

Do you like my dance moves? We had a few vodkas before coming.

If you had been away from home filming, and had not seen much of your husband or family, what is the one thing you would do? Stay in for some family time? Sure, most of us would. The Kurbans are an odd couple. Nicole and Keith put a hockey game in Nashville at the top of the Agenda, rather than family time. I guess when you have Nannies at your peck and call, why would you want to stay in with a crying baby. Getting sloshed at a hockey game sounds heaps more fun. Why can't she wear a longer jumper over those tight leggings?

Look at the way I run!

This is Nicole on location with her latest film, the HBO production "Hemingway and Gellhorn". In this scene she is running for her life as a reporter covering the Spanish Civil War. How authentic looking? Not a chance with that botox face back into action. The frozen look is back. The way she is running is very odd too - she looks rather uncoordinated. Just saying.  Can't see this film being a hit. Could be wrong?

Nicole's agenda for the rest of 2011

TOP: Kidman and Owen in character in Hemingway and Gellhorn - currently in production
BOTTOM: The real Hemingway and Gellhorn

Did you really believe Nicole Kidman when she said she was going to take time off when the new baby arrived? Come now, be sensible! The woman is known for lying, so why would you think she'd rather be at home with Faith (and Sunday for that matter) when it interferes with her fame whore ways?


We've been given access to Kidman's Agenda for the rest of the year, and we'd like to share it with you. Apparently it is in order of priority. No surprises though:

1. Work
2. Botox Appointment
3. Work
4. Work
5. Botox Top Up
6. Work
7. Surgical enhancements
8. Work
9. Spend some time with Faith Margaret
10. Catch up with Sunday Rose, and Keith

Currently, Kidman is filming Hemingway and Gellhorn with Clive Owen. This is a HBO movie, and Nicole plays Ernest Hemingway's third wife, war correspondent Martha Gellhorn.  Following that, Kidman goes into rehearsals for the Broadway play Sweet Old Bird of Youth, alongside James Franco. If you are wondering who will be playing the old bird, you have one guess! 
This year will also include Nicole's favourite thing of all: Red carpet events where she can play up to the Paparazzi, and drink glasses of wine (remember she doesn't drink). Nicole will be promoting her new film Trespass with co-star Nicolas Cage. There is also the rumoured production of The Danish Girl - the film that was going to be filmed two years ago but there were ongoing issues with obtaining a co-star. 


Further down on the Agenda, it appears that Kidman will finally get to spend some time with the baby they desperately wanted.  Now, who said these lovely words about having children:


"Children are children - you'll die for your children. When you feel that as parent, that's unconditional love."


Deep and meaningful words spoken by a completely devoted mother. What a gal! 


For a brand new father, Keith has a very busy year ahead, touring most of the year to promote his new album Get Closer.  These two must REALLY need the money. Sickening ...

30% of voters were wrong!

OSCARS 2011: Shorty attended the big night as the dutiful husband.
This time the two were composed, and did not stare into each others eyes lovingly.
Thank you for that Mr and Mrs Kurban. 

In our latest poll, 30% of readers said Kidman would win the Oscar for best actress in Rabbit Hole. The 2011 Oscars have rolled out now ... and Kidman didn't win. Congratulations to Natalie Portman.

Some would say Kidman didn't even deserve to be nominated, but that's the way campaigns go. Money speaks volumes. We're not saying Natalie Portman should have won either, but ALOT of money was spent on the Black Swan Oscar campaign. To be honest, Black Swan is an over-rated film and one that will not be added to this DVD library anytime soon.

Back to Nicole. What is next for a lady so desperate for attention? Do you think she will be satisfied to sit at home and play Mum to new baby Faith Margaret? Think again, folks.

Nicole is due to 'perform' in the Broadway version of "Sweet Old Bird of Youth", this year alongside the delicious James Franco  Not sure if it is a wise career choice for Franco to be connected with Kidman, but stranger things have happened. Kidman also has MORE film premieres to attend with the release of the thriller  Trespass with Nicolas Cage. She likes the red carpet treatment.

So there you have it. The darling Oscars are over for another year. Do you think Natalie Portman deserved to win the best actress Oscar? Our vote actually went to Annette Benning, in case you were wondering.

I felt so much love for the surrogate

LEFT: On their honeymoon in 2006, long before the kids arrived
RIGHT: With Sunday, the child Nicole carried without any surrogate help

Nicole Kidman was interviewed on Australia's Sixty Minutes tonight. The birth of Faith Margaret to a surrogate (rumoured to be her personal assistant), is an experience Kidman refers to as  "deeply emotional, moving."


"Having given birth and then being there to see my child born in that way, I felt so much love for our surrogate, gestational carrier," said Kidman.


Kidman also explained why she uses the term 'gestational carrier' as opposed to 'surrogate' - something she was criticised for in the days following the announcement of baby Faith's birth.


"We were trying to be accurate," she shares. "The term 'gestational carrier' is used if it's your biological child and if it isn't, then you use 'surrogate.'  


Perhaps the real reason she used the term 'gestational carrier' is to make sure people believe  her own 43 year old eggs were used. Not for a minute does she want you to believe otherwise. I mean, does it really matter? She should love the baby regardless of whether it is biologically hers or not.


Opening up about her roller-coaster ride with fertility, Kidman reveals, "Anyone that's been in the place of wanting a child knows the disappointment, the pain and the loss you go through. Struggling with fertility is such a big thing and it's not something that I would run away from talking about. We were in a place of desperately wanting another child and I couldn't get pregnant," she says tearfully. "I get emotional just talking about it, because I'm so grateful."


Wonderful that the surrogate was able to help  .... again?

Leather?

GROUP HUG: We are such good friends, and share surgery secrets

Keith's hair extensions came too

The PR assistant must be too busy looking after Faith Margaret to check Nicole's wardrobe! The 43 year old famewhore, who claims she no longer uses botox attended the premiere of JUST GO WITH IT in New York this week.  Never one to miss out on a photo opportunity, Nicole turned up in a leather skirt and leather jacket, plus her hair extensions. The face looked remarkably tight for someone who no longer uses botox.

What really took the cake was the forced hug by the three ladies who are all in the film, including Jennifer Aniston. Interestingly, Kidman has only a cameo in the comedy so probably didn't need to attend at all ... right? It's all too much really, isn't it?

Another night out so soon?

NICOLE: "Keith did you remember to call the babysitter?"
KEITH: Oops no, was too busy putting my tight pants on. Kids will be fine for a few hours, honey."

Nicole and Keith love red carpet moments more than they love staying at home with their new baby. The pair couldn't resist the usual lovey dovey charades at last night's SAG awards for which Kidman was nominated for best actress - but missed out again. Her performance in Rabbit Hole isn't quite in the same league as winner Natalie Portman's.  Not to worry, there is still the Oscars.  Don't forget to vote on whether you think Kidman will win an Oscar.  

Australia Day: Time for a dance, Nicole?

Nicole, although you are not a true Australian (born in Hawaii), we know you like to think of yourself as an Aussie when it suits you. So along with our Prime Minister, Miss Julia Gillard, we want to see you do the "Moving Forward" dance - just like the rest of us.

Nicole, hope you had a great Australia Day yesterday. Did you put some shrimps on the barbeque in Nashville? Did you have Vegemite on your toast for breakfast? Getting that Oscar nomination was pretty groovy. Well done, sweetie!  We are all proud of you, and while we will try to watch you on the the big night, it's unlikely since it clashes with our favourite TV show.

Womb for Rent

LEFT: With Tom and their adopted kids
RIGHT: With Keith and Sunday Rose
INSET: Faith Margaret, perhaps?

Nicole Kidman's thoughts:

"Damn, I missed out on BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards. The media are losing interest in me fast! Quick, better announce the baby news to keep them interested. I cannot be ignored over some young thing called Natalie."

No surprise for us to see the Kurbans pull this baby news out of their hat today. Such perfect timing, eh! Sunday Rose now has a baby sister thanks to a surrogate whose womb they rented out for nine months in 2010. Using Nicole's eggs and Keith's swimmers, a baby called Faith Margaret entered the world just after Christmas. This explains their sudden departure from Australia just before Christmas. Had to get home to hand over the cheque.

Do you think this is the same surrogate that 'helped out' for Sunday?  Nah, let's not be mean. Kidman definitely carried that one. She told us so, and we believe her. Congratulations to all involved.

Two down, possibly two to go!

LEFT: Playing up to the cameras again at the Golden Globe Awards
RIGHT: Less than impressed at missing out at the BAFTA Awards

Nicole missed out on the Best Actress Award for 'Rabbit Hole' at the Golden Globe Awards today.  She also missed out at the BAFTA Awards last Friday. Natalie Portman won the Best Actress Award for 'Black Swan' on both occasions.

Two down, possibly two to go! The SAG Awards will be held in late January for which Kidman has also received a nomination. The all-important Academy Award nominees are yet to be announced. If she keeps missing like this, chances are she won't get nominated for the most gracious award of them all.

GOOD NEWS! Nicole did not go home empty handed today, afterall. We decided to award Keith and Nicole the Most Camera Loving Couple Award. These two must have a mantelpiece full of these type of awards from over the years.

We've been asked if we will still consider ending this Blog if Kidman wins the Oscar.  Anything is possible but don't hold your breath Kidman fanatics.

Nicole 'admits' what we all knew: Botox

LEFT: Nicole's heavily botoxed face in recent years
RIGHT: Nicole now, after quitting the Botox

Nicole Kidman has apparently revealed something that might shock you. Wait for it ... she has used Botox! Some people may argue that she still uses the rat poison. 

In her own words, the reason she stopped using it is: "I didn't like how my face looked afterward. Now I don't use it anymore — and I can move my forehead again."


There is speculation that this announcement by Kidman never occurred, since its source is a German magazine. You would think Kidman would save this news for a more reliable source. Nevertheless, it has generated interest around the world, so we'll have our fun with it too. Kind of smells of Oscar campaign sabotage too by another camp. Just saying.

If indeed true, all we need now is Nicole to 'admit' to the other procedures she has had done e.g. inflated lips, enhanced boobs, cheek implants, hairpieces etc.  Nobody believed her in 2007 when she told Marie Claire magazine that she was completely natural. In her own words back then:
"I am completely natural. I have nothing in my face or anything. I wear sunscreen, and I don't smoke. I take care of myself."

Jennifer Aniston probes Nicole Kidman

"Oh geez Nicole, not another wig !"

You know a Kidman film is on the horizon when a new magazine cover hits the stands containing another tacky interview. Harpers Bazaar feature the photo-shopped frozen lady on their latest cover, with a new interview inside for your reading pleasure. Golly gosh, Jennifer Aniston is the one asking the questions in a 'clever' marketing stint! That's right, the two appear together in the new Adam Sandler comedy movie JUST GO WITH IT.


Public relations are a very important thing to Kidman at the moment. Not only is she dying to get that Oscar for RABBIT HOLE, but she desperately wants you to see her diverse range. She can do comedy, not just depressing films! She also wants you to know how well she gets along with Jennifer, and how they have become life long friends now. Okay we can handle that. What we can't handle is the usual tripe that Kidman spews forth during these silly interviews. 


How often do we have to hear Nicole, or Keith for that matter (think Oprah show), reminding us how lucky they are to have found each other. Something smells fishy when a couple has to keep reminding us of that. Agree? Read the new Kidman interview right here. The best response from the Kidman interview is:
"I remember thinking, Oh, my God, if you ever gave me a man like that, I promise I would be completely devoted for the rest of my life. Something that wild. I remembered praying after I met him that I'd meet somebody, if not him, like him."

Happy New Year

It's all a charade

2011 is here!  Happy New Year to all our readers. We're off to a good start with the latest Poll indicating a strong interest for NKJ to continue. We were actually considering throwing in the towel if Kidman was able to turn her career completely around. Just considering, that's all (out of respect LOL).

Of course the career turn-around, if it does occur, has many obstacles to go through. Kidman gained some nominations for her new film RABBIT HOLE. NKJ has seen the film, and thought it was quite good, but not brilliant. The usual distractions remain in place for any Kidman film since 2004, so it will be interesting to see how the once-freckled, once-frizzy haired lady from Down Under fares with the upcoming Awards season (including the 'all important' Oscars).

It is worth mentioning that RABBIT HOLE has only opened in limited theatres in the USA. That could mean that cinemas are not convinced the movie's theme will resonate with the public over the festive season. It may pick up momentum in coming weeks, we will see. It is yet to open in other countries.

Stay with us as the early months unfold. Will Kidman finally save her career? Will 2011 provide as much fun and entertainment from the Kurban Camp to keep our Blog readers happy? We sure hope so. Let us know if there are things you want to see on this Blog.

Should this Blog end in light of Kidman's recent rave reviews?

Kidman and Eckhart in a scene from 'Rabbit Hole'.
INSET: With Director John Michael Cameron

Rabbit Hole opens in cinemas in limited release in US today. Other countries will follow shortly. Nicole's performance as a grieving mother has earned her Golden Globe and SAG nominations this week. Such nominations are considered very good chances to earning an Oscar nomination.

Nicole has obviously taken on board many of the criticisms about her acting and immobile face, and worked hard to deliver a performance that many are raving about. If she is able to win an Oscar, we will seriously consider discontinuing this Blog. Why? In respect of her being able to turn her career around when we honestly thought she wouldn't. We criticised her endlessly and announced that her career was well and truly dead.

This Blog attracts many readers, and we appreciate that. You are welcome to vote on a new Poll on whether Nicole Kidman's Journey should continue or not. A firm decision will be made in the new year based on feedback (and how Nicole fares in all of these upcoming awards).  Thank you.