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Friday, October 24, 2008

Bianca Jagger Evicted

Bianca Jagger, once married to rocker Mick Jagger, is without a place to call home in the U.S. The New York Court of Appeals ruled that she was properly evicted from a $4,600 a month 18th floor apartment on Park Avenue.

The trendy rent controlled coop building had a requirement that all inhabitants must be able to claim the space as their primary residence. The East Side Manhattan building owner decided to hold Jagger’s heels to the fire and booted her after twenty years. She was on a B-2 visa and couldn’t prove to the court that the apartment was her primary residence.

Judge Robert S. Smith concluded in a four page decision:

“We conclude that, absent some unusual circumstances, a primary residence and a B-2 visa are logically incompatible.”

Biana wasn’t always so in love with her posh Park Avenue pad. She actually moved out temporarily several years ago citing a mold problem. She sued the building owner claiming the residence was uninhabitable. This likely caused him to want to be rid of the jet setter. The courts have concurred with his right to evict her.

A native of Nicaragua, Bianca is a British citizen who also keeps at least one luxury apartment in London’s Belgravia section. Interior designer Jade Jagger is Bianca’s daughter.

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Monday, August 25, 2008

Kara DioGuardi: Who Is Idol's 4th Judge?

Grammy-Nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi has joined American Idol as a fourth judge. She will sit alongside Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson at the judges' table and use her background as an award-winning songwriter and producer to praise or critique the wannabe hopefuls throughout the competition. The eighth season of American Idol premieres January 2009 on FOX.

"We are turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table," said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. "She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America's most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show."

"We had originally intended for American Idol to have four judges," said executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. "We've seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers."

Mike Darnell, President, alternative Programming of FOX, added, "For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges' table. She's been as an island of consideration and gentle criticism between Randy and Simon, offering her invaluable expertise as a performer and No. 1 artist to the thousands who have competed on American Idol. With Kara by her side, Paula finally has some back-up and now there is going to be a lot more 'girl power' on the show."

One of the industry's most sought after songwriters and producers, DioGuardi's songs have appeared on more than 100 million records. Her songs have been recorded by Grammy award-winning artists including Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Santana and Pink. Scores of major recording artists including Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Pussycat Dolls, Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Natasha Bedingfield, Jewel, Ashley Tisdale, Katharine McPhee, Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice, Clay Aiken, Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Lachey and Marc Anthony have also released DioGuardi's songs.

Over the last four years, she has been awarded 10 BMI Pop Awards for having written the most performed songs on radio. From her catalog of several hundred songs, over 264 have been released on major labels worldwide; and over 165 have appeared on multi-platinum selling albums. DioGuardi co-owns Arthous Entertainment, where she develops and mentors fellow hit writers, producers and artists.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

New York Tops Thre City with Most Candy Stores

Halloween is just 2 days after and trick-or-treaters around the country will hop house to house filling bags with pounds of candy – leaving pediatric dentists to fill their teeth. According to data provided by Superpages.com®, New York City takes the sweet spot at No. 1 for city with the most candy stores and the most pediatric dentists.*

Top 10 Cities with Most Candy Stores:

Top 10 Cities with Most Pediatric Dentists:
1. New York, N.Y. 1. New York, N.Y.
2. Brooklyn, N.Y. 2. Houston, Texas
3. Chicago, Ill. 3. Miami, Fla.
4. Los Angeles, Calif. 4. Atlanta, Ga.
5. Philadelphia, Pa. 5. San Diego, Calif.
6. Pittsburgh, Pa. 6. Philadelphia, Pa.
7. Bronx, N.Y. 7. San Antonio, Texas
8. Houston, Texas 8. Brooklyn, N.Y.
9. Portland, Ore. 9. Honolulu, Hawaii
10. San Diego, Calif. 10. Austin, Texas

“We’re wondering if it’s any coincidence that five of the cities with the most candy stores also have the most pediatric dentists,” said Robyn Rose, vice president of marketing for Superpages.com. “But whether you’re trying to find a place to satisfy a sweet tooth or someone to fix an overindulged one, Superpages.com is the go-to source for local information

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