The Highest Paid Actors of 2012 in Hollywood

Tom Cruise
Despite world wide gossip over his family and ties to Scientology, Tom Cruise still tops the list. Mr. Cruise’s accumulative earnings gives him the lead for the being one of the highest paid actors of 2012 with a total thus far of $75 million dollars.
The latest Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol grossed the actor the majority of his earnings, with the film Rock of Ages adding to his income. Other films that the actor has signed onto or has completed which add income for 2012 include the following:
Jack Reacher - to be released December 2012
Oblivion - currently in post production
All You Need is Kill - currently in pre-production

Leonardo DiCaprio
Mr. DiCaprio’s earning total for 2012 thus far have been allocated at $37 million dollars. His main money making project has been J. Edgar, in which he played former FBI head J. Edgar Hoover. That film may have been released in November of 2011 but it ran for a good half of 2012.
Some of the films that the actor has lined up to increase his earnings are:
Django Unchained - currently in post production
The Great Gatsby - currently in post production
The Wolf of Wall Street - currently being filmed

Adam Sandler
Mr. Sandler is at a tie with Leonardo, coming in at $37 million dollars for 2012 so far. His double-run playing both the male and females leads for the film Jack and Jill contributed to a higher gross for the past year. Adding to his earnings for 2012 is the film That’s My Boy co-starring with SNL lead and The Lonely Island singer Andy Samberg.
Voice over work in film has also added to Mr. Sandler’s overall income. In 2012 he was the voice actor for Dracula in the animated film Hotel Transylvania.
Signed contracts for films in production that will have an effect for Mr. Sandler’s earnings in 2012 are:
Grown Ups 2 - currently in post production
Three Mississippi - currently in pre-production

Dwayne Johnson
Also known as “The Rock” this entertainer has gone onto be one of the highest paid actors in the film industry. His earnings for 2012 so far, total to $36 million dollars. A combination of wrestling themed acting and regular storyline film acting is what has doubled his earning potential over the years.
The following are the projects and films that Mr. Johnson has been working on:
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
WrestleMania XXVIII - made for TV movie
Snitch - completed film
G.I. Joe: Retaliation - completed film
The Fast and the Furious 6 - currently filming

Ben Stiller
This comedic actor has made a mark for earnings in 2012 with about $33 million dollars. His projects are numerous and like all the actors listed above, he is constantly working. Mr. Stiller’s top earner for the year has been the release of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.
His other projects that have boosted total earnings are:
Eagleheart - TV series
The Watch - completed film
He’s Way More Famous Than You - currently in post production
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - currently in post production

Alison often writes reviews about movies and TV shows. Currently, she mostly writes for http://www.serijskiubojica.hr, a Croatian TV shows portal.

Who Are The World's Richest Rock Stars?

How much do you think rock star musicians get paid every year? There are really two ways to answer this and that's either a) "A Lot" or b) depends on who it is and what they do to make money. And really, both types of answer are true. From the beginning of the music industry days, the most successful musicians could stand to make millions of dollars from their music careers, from album sales, endorsements, world tours, and merchandise sales. Today that is true, but to an even larger extent due to rock stars' financial investment choices. The most successful musicians today make even more millions by leveraging their music money into other investment endeavors. This infographic, Who Are The World's Richest Rock Stars?, names off the richest of the rich rock stars in music history, and details how they each made most of their money. Something worthy of note: most of these names are NOT pop stars, and most of the empires have been built on things other than music!

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When Dieting Goes Too Far: 3 Celebrity Deaths

Too many people today are faced with eating disorders. Anorexia and bulimia are serious diseases that if not treated, could end up in fatalities

Most people suffering from eating disorders cannot stop themselves. They feel as if any weight that is put on will make them ugly, which only turns the disorders into vicious cycles: they need to eat to get healthy, but they feel awful when they eat.

Eating disorders don't discriminate, and they can affect both men and women of all ages. Even celebrities have experienced eating disorders, and the following five didn't live to talk about it.

1. Karen Carpenter


KarenCarpenter was the drummer and lead singer of The Carpenters, a band popular during the 60s and 70s. Though they experienced much success in the early 70s, gaining both #1 and #2 spots on Billboard's Top 100, the band started to fall apart in the late 70s when Richard Carpenter, brother and bandmate to Karen, became addicted to quaaludes.

Karen struggled with anorexia for most of her life, but in the 70s, not much information was known about the disease. In the early 80s, she started seeing a therapist about her disease. After a few weeks, she called her therapists telling hims she felt strange and weak, and was sent to the hospital. After being in New York for two months, she gained over 30 pounds, which had an adverse effect on her heart. Since she was so tiny, her heart couldn't handle the extreme weight gain, and on February 4, 1983, at the age of 32, Karen Carpenter died of heart failure associated with anorexia.

2. Christy Henrich

At the age of 14, ChristyHenrich made the US National Gymnastics Team and represented the US in the 1989 World Championships.

Even though she was a successful and talented gymnast, a judge told her that she needed to lose weight. She started limiting the amount of food that she ate, and eventually, she became anorexic. At first, nobody noticed, but eventually, her body became too weak to compete. She was asked to leave the team and continued to lose 47 more pounds.

Her family finally forced her to seek treatment, but after multiple stays in the hospital, rounds of treatment and successful bouts of recovery, Christy succumbed to anorexia at the age of 22.
Since her death, the attention given to the health and weight of gymnasts has changed. Many other gymnasts came forward to discuss their battles with the disorder. Now, when gymnastics are broadcast on TV, stations are not allowed to show the weight of the gymnast or talk about their weight.
3. Ana Carolina Reston

AnaCarolinaReston was a Brazilian model who started her career at the age of 13. In 2004, she attended a casting call in China and was told that she was too fat. She started eating only apples and tomatoes, and after two years, cut down her size to almost half of what it was.
In 2006, she was hospitalized for kidney malfunction due to both anorexia and bulimia. One month later, the kidney malfunction spread into full on disease, and she died due to complications of starvation.

At her time of death, Ana Carolina only weighed 88 pounds and had a body mass index of 13.4—a BMI of 16 is considered starvation.

All of these women were talented and died at early ages due to their battle with anorexia or bulimia, two popular dieting diseases that affects numerous people every day. If you or someone you love is battling with an eating disorder, seek help immediately.

Lizzie Watters is a writer and cook.  She enjoys writing about recipes, cooking tips, dieting and kitchen safety.  Lizzie recently wrote about her favorite banana nut bread recipe.

Celebrity Gifts - A Timeline

Celebrities love spending their cash. We're forever reading about who's bought what and why? More often than not these extravagant splashes of the readies are on gifts for a fellow A-lister. With an ever more populated carousel of celebrity relationships it seems that this trend is set to continue. A look at the gift related balance sheet between Brad and Ang or Jay-Z and Beyonce is enough to give any accountant conniptions.

Of course all this frivolous spending is part of why we love them. When Mike Tyson spends more than most people will earn in their lifetime on a bath tub we want to know about it. If Becks buys Posh a vineyard we're there. I mean who doesn't dream of vino with their own name on it?!

We decided to track the trend of celebrity gifting over the last 100 years and see what we found. The answer was a lot. From Elvis to Bieber we've got it covered and plenty either side too. And most of it is pretty out there...

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Top Ten Hen Party Costume Ideas

Have fun like a famous celebrity! That's your night!

Police women

Power is sexy and that is why this idea never gets old. The best thing is that there are so many cop costumes available on the market that everyone can find something they would like to wear. As long as you are all wearing the hat / cap and pilot sunglasses, you are on the right track!

Baywatch

If you can have the right location – that is a beach view and a hot summer night – even better. If not, never mind, try it anyway. It is hard to think of a better view than a bunch of women all dressed up in red high cut swimsuits a la Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra style (boobs are optional). We surely hope there are not a lot of David Hasselhoff lookalikes on this small planet, but if you can find a ”Mitch” waiter, go for it! Its your Hen party so why not stand out from the crowd?!

Moulin Rouge

If you really want to dress up and get creative, this is a good choice. Because with Moulin Rouge there cannot be too much feathers, glitter, tutu and glamour, and there are no things such as a too tight corset – squeeze more. The positive thing is also that you can reuse some pieces from your outfit in later parties, which cannot be said about the cop costumes – that would probably not be a hit at your mother-in-law's birthday party.

A night at the Oscar's

We often hear ”I never get to dress up like a princess” from women. We live in a red carpet world but only a few of us actually get invited to that kind of events. Give your friends a chance to dress up in their best for one night and feel like a queen. This is a Hen party idea that is really different and unique, why not get the Stag do guys invloved to and have them dress up in tuxedos, a super classy affair. Problem solved!

80's

Neon colors, big shoulder pads, leg warmers, parachute and stirrup pants, big jewelry, glitter, acid wash, big hair... enough said, looks great!

Amy Winehouse, Madonna, Lady Gaga or Marilyn – female icons


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There are many to choose from, but take one with their very own style. Amy with black eyeliner, red lips and a big ball of hair, pointy bra corsets inspired by the one Madonna wore by Jean-Paul Gaultier, coke cans a la Lady Gaga, or just the classic pinup look by Marilyn Monroe. Have all girls dressed up as the same star, or ask them to choose their favorite!

Catwoman

Send a group of PVC kittens to a bar on a hen night and... if you want everyone's attention, you want to try this.

Sailors

If you do not want to go over the top, but still dress up in something, the sailor look can be sophisticated enough to get you into any place you want, but still so hilarious!

Secretary

A sexy woman dressed in black & white wearing glasses – men love it. 20 sexy women dressed in black & white wearing glasses – men go insane!

Be a man

We could have saved this spot for nurses, fairies or pink ladies. Great ideas, but on the other hand, how often in life have you as a female gotten a request ”come dressed as a man”? Charlie Chaplin, Jack Sparrow, James Bond, Austin Powers, Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka, Harry Potter, Zorro... Dresses and high heels we are used to, so try something new instead!

Written By Rebecca from Chillisauce Events who specialise in Hen Weekends and Stag Parties.

Pregnant Celebrity Parents of 2011

Nothing gains as much interest as a celebrity couple on the pregnancy train. Is it her real father? What’s the newborns name?

Nothing gains as much interest as a celebrity couple on the pregnancy train. Is it her real father? What’s the newborns name? Will the nine other adopted children be jealous of the biological child? It’s all so much more interesting than your everyday Mary Sue pregnancy down the street.

Beyoncé Knowles

Probably one of the most talked about pregnancies this year. Her due date is at the end of January and she doesn’t want to tell if it’s going to be a boy or a girl. This will be her first child and so far, she’s glowing like a sunbeam.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman is also under the spotlight with her new born baby son. She recently starred in Black Swan and she, along with fiancé is Benjamin Millepied, won’t release the name of their baby boy. The world is waiting in anticipation!

Evangeline Lily

This popular Lost actress recently brought her first baby boy into the world. Evangeline is very shy about her private life and tries to live normally. The baby’s name hasn’t been revealed yet but fans all agree that she, boyfriend Norman Kali and their baby son look as happy as can be.

Victoria and David Beckham

Victoria finally let slip that the baby is going to be a girl. She commented at the LA Galaxy gathering “obviously we’re very lucky to be expecting again, and this is the first time I’m going to say it: it’s a little girl.” Victoria and David have been under the spotlight recently for their relationship problems but it seems as if they’ve worked everything out. The happy couple stated that the boys are excited and happy about their sister.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Jessica Alba and her husband Cash Warren are expecting another bundle of joy. Jessica certainly gave her first daughter an interesting name, Honor, and it’s no wonder with a husband named Cash! Jessica recently announced on Facebook that she was thrilled about her little girl and thanked all of her fans, friends and family. Jessica Alba was nominated number one on a list of the 99 most desirable women in 2006. She certainly kept her figure after the pregnancy with Honor, and most likely will with the new girl on the way too. Women all over the world are jealous Jessica!

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz recently replaced Keira Knightley in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean saga and although she’s a busy career woman, she still manages to make time for her family. Last July she played a quick card and married Javier Bardem in the beautiful Bahamas. Recently Penelope Cruz gave birth to a healthy little boy but the secretive couple haven’t released a name for him just yet. Rumours are floating around, however, that it might be Leo.

Hopefully they will get enough privacy and time to grow as a family and be spared the ugly scathing words from some of the publishers and media hooligans on the prowl these days!

Ruan Smit is an experienced online content writer who enjoys writing about various topics such as natural health practice,health food,nhp omega 3 plus and baby food.

8 Completely Random Celebrity Facts

There is a lot more to celebrity personalities than just what they show you in People magazine.

Why are we so interested in the comings and goings of celebrities? Probably because the news makes their lives seem more dramatic and filling than our own. There is a lot more to celebrity personalities than just what they show you in People magazine.

Here are some random celebrity facts that not only entertain, but gives you extra insight into some of your favorite actors:

1. Natalie Portman speaks Hebrew. Born in Jerusalem to a Jewish father and American mother, this Queen Amadala actress speaks fluent Hebrew. And as you can imagine, her last name isn't really Portman, but Hershlag, reflecting her Middle Eastern roots. And what's more, she is incredibly smart. In 2003 she graduated from Harvard university with a degree in Psychology.
2. Nicholas Cage or Nicholas Coppola? This National Treasure star is the nephew of famous director Francis Ford Coppola. When Nicholas decided to break into the acting business, he was so determined to do it on his own that he changed his last name so he wouldn't be associated with his famous uncle.
3. Elton John and Hercules. What do Elton John and Hercules have in common? Honestly, I have no idea, but apparently Elton John thought so, which is why he legally changed his middle name to Hercules. And don't forget to note that Elton Johns full name and title is Sir Elton Hercules John since he was knighted by the queen of England back in 1996.
4. Kevin Clash, the voice of Elmo. Kevin Clash, most famous for his puppeteering skills and distinct Elmo voice, also happened to be the voice and face for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles leader Master Splinter in the non-animated movie. Clash started building puppets at the age of 10 and has been puppeteering ever since.
5. Elvis was a Blond. Unlike the other celebrities mentioned, Elvis didn't live in our time, yet his influence is still felt. Nothing is more famous than his cocky grin, sparkling blue eyes, and perfect, wavy brunette hair. There's only one problem, Elvis was a blond! When he was in high school he started dying his hair black and continued for the rest of his life.
6. Jack Nicholson's little misunderstanding. It wasn't until he was well into adulthood that Jack Nicholson found out that the woman he thought was his mother was his grandmother, and that his supposed “sister” was really his mom, and that his other “sister” was actually his aunt. It was a bit of a shock, but didn't keep his acting career from progressing!
7. Tim the Inmate Taylor. Tim Allen spent 28 months in prison for drug dealing before he broke into acting. To shorten his sentence, he pled guilty and named the names of other drug dealers.
8. Pierce Brosnan's unique diet. At the age of 16, Pierce Brosnan left school to study painting, but ended up learning how to be a fire eater instead. He worked in a circus for three years practicing this steamy art.

About the Author

Tiffani Azani is a freelance writer for MyCollegesandCareers.com. My Colleges and Careers provides tools and services to help prospective students connect with online colleges. Online degrees are available at any level, from an associate's degree toonline mba programs.

Michael Jackson and his Astrology

On the day Michael Jackson was born, he belonged under the zodiac sign Virgo. And on this day, the planets that were aligned posing significance to Michael Jackson's life to his death were Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto and the Moon.

Seven minutes before the stroke of midnight, on the 25th of June 1958, a child was born to a name of Michael Joseph Jackson. Who would have known that this child from the suburbs of Gary, Indiana would become one of the most legendary icons across the countries all over the world? His natural love for music and passion to entertain his fans and the general public earned him the title King of Pop and despite the constant rummage of issues and controversies throughout his showbiz career, fame and fortune had always been on his side. But unfortunately, at exactly 1:07 in the afternoon of June 25 2009, this world renowned icon was proclaimed to be dead.

His Astrology

Michael Jackson's death came as hurricane, which affected the whole world. The media and entertainment industries relied on what medical experts had to say and many individuals, especially the fans, grieved and mourned for the loss of the humble-hearted King of Pop. Until this point in time, numerous individuals still want to know him more and learn more of how his life was while at the height of fame, glamour and wealth.

Because of such sudden event, psychic, astrologers and tarot reading professionals find it necessary to study his astrology and life path.

On the day Michael Jackson was born, he belonged under the zodiac sign Virgo. And on this day, the planets that were aligned posing significance to Michael Jackson's life to his death were Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto and the Moon. Alongside with that is the presence of Michael's True Node which is the zodiac Libra. Having psychics, clairvoyants and astrologists interpret the star's astrological wheel, they have these findings to share.

The presence of Neptune in Michael's astrological wheel was the representation of Michael's drive towards pursuing his dreams and looking for answers to his queries. Venus, the planet of emotions and finances, instilled in him the passion and courage to love music and live out his career. In doing so, he was able to earn the wealth he had. Uranus, which was also in alignment with the other planets at time of Michael's birth, was the culprit for shocking the world with Michael's talent. Evidently, Michael Jackson awed many fans and critics with the incomparable songs, concerts and dance moves that only his brilliant mind can produce. Jupiter and Saturn also came in alignment which allowed his fortune to expand without neglecting his responsibility of being loyal to the people and showing them gratitude. The presence of the moon also played a role in tracking Michael's life. The moon has the primary control for emotions, healing and revelations. This paved the way for Michael to be one inspirational artist along with genuine intuitiveness.

With all such good implications to Michael's life, the presence of Pluto led Michael to meet tribulations in life which were emphasized on affecting his health, career and finances. As the planet Pluto is now to be the planet of extremes, storms, accusations, and sensualities, Michael obviously had to deal with these kinds of issues. And truly, his death was caused by a factor that greatly affected his life and caused him to lose it.

Audrey, psychics reader and clairvoyant from London.

Of the top twenty most expensive celebrity weddings, 40 per cent ended in divorce which proves the words from the Beatles, ‘can’t buy me love’

Everyone wants their wedding day to be special, and celebrities who can afford it spend millions to make the party memorable for their guests as well as themselves. Celebrity weddings take an expert event planner and often the sky’s the limit for the budget. Because of the high public profile for such weddings, celebrity designers, chefs and spectacular venues are available for the famous. Of the top twenty most expensive celebrity weddings, 40 per cent ended in divorce which proves the words from the Beatles, ‘can’t buy me love’.



Speaking of the Beatles, the wedding of Paul McCartney and Heather Mills was one of the most expensive celebrity weddings. The estimated cost was between $3 million and $4.2 million. Married on June 11, 2002 at the St. Salvador Church in Monaghan near Castle Leslie which is an exclusive luxury castle in Ireland, they did not allow paparazzi. They sold pictures of their wedding to whomever would pay $1,600 each and donated the money to their favorite charities. There were 300 guests including Ringo Star, Eric Clapton, Sir Elton John, Bill Clinton and many heads of state. The flowers cost $145,000, the cake cost $4,500 and the gown cost $40,000. The $150,000 fireworks were enjoyed by the guests while aboard a $20 million yacht.



Far from excluding the paparazzi, Liza Minnelli and David Gest brought Manhattan to a standstill on March 16, 2002 because of the limousines lining up to deliver guests to the church. Guests included Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lauran Bacall and Mia Farrow and they had to make their way through the crowd of photographers. The wedding cost $4.2 million including the gown for $45,000, the flowers for $700,000, the six foot cake for $40,000 and the staff needed for the event for $150,000. The best man and maid of honor were Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor respectively. The entertainment was provided by Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole. At the time, this wedding left even the big spenders of Hollywood in awe.

Kate Middleton and Prince William top this list at $70 million and hopefully with a happier ending. The wedding ring was $136,000, the cake was $78,000, the dress was between $300,000 and $400,000, the flowers were $800,000 and the wedding reception cost $600,000. There were hotel rooms for many guests at $550 per night. This wedding needed police protection which cost overtime and holiday pay for approximately $33 million. Other costs include the music which was provided by The Chapel Royal Choir, the Westminster Abbey Choir, the Central Band of the Royal Air Force Fanfare Team and The London Chamber Orchestra among others.

Expensive weddings are not only part of the lifestyle of celebrities. There are other marriages of the children of royalty, industrialists and politicians from around the world who have hugely expensive weddings. A few of the items included in such weddings are 12 charted jets, luxurious gift bags, 45 chefs and nightclubs rented out across the city for their guests private use.

Sandra is a gossip columnist for a number of local magazines and online publications. She loves both weddings and celebrities and lives for when the two are combined. She's attended weddings at a number of glamorous wedding venues Sydney has showcased to the world and enjoys every moment of those special days.