Former "General Hospital" nurse Amy Vining passes

The gossip and drama nurse of "General Hospital," Amy Vining played by Shel Kepler, passed away last Friday. According to the Medical Examiner's office in Portland, Or., Kepler died of renal failure.

Her character made "General Hospital" fun, interesting, and intriguing for the 23 years she was on the show. After her stint at "General Hospital" Kepler went on to market a clothing line, "Lacy Afternoon" at the former Home Shopping Club.

Here is some various clips of Shel on "General Hospital":

Baby Bash and Pitbull come together for spring tour

For all you Baby Bash and Pitbull fans. The two have joined together for a spring tour. Read the press release direct from the TVT Records:

CO-HEADLINERS BABY BASH and PITBULL HEAD OUT ON
SPRING TOUR

(New York, New York) Rap superstars, TVT Records' Pitbull and Arista
Records' Baby Bash, come together to co-headline a Spring tour. The
cross-country tour kicks off in Orlando on Saturday, March 15 in support of
their new albums - The Boatlift and Cyclone, respectively. Pitbull and Baby
Bash have massive internet followings, are two of the most searched for
Latin artists on Myspace, and both have been the #1 Latin artist on the
site.

Baby Bash at the "How She Move" Premiere.

"It's been long over due for me and Pit to hit the road together; finally
our fans can see us both together for one ticket. You can't beat that with a
whoopin' stick," says Baby Bash about the upcoming tour.

Baby Bash's first smash single from the new album, "Cyclone," (featuring
T-Pain) has already sold more than 1.5 million digital singles, surpassed
the 1 million mark in ringtones, and hit Top 10 on the rap and mainstream
radio charts, making him one of the hottest stars in the country. The
second single, "What Is It" (featuring Sean Kingston) is currently Top 10 on
the rap chart and is heating up at mainstream radio.

This is the first national tour for Pitbull since joining Lil Jon on the
Anger Management Tour in 2005. "I can't wait to get out on the road with
Baby Bash. I want to use this opportunity to connect with my all my fans and
million plus Myspace friends," says Pitbull.

The Boatlift showcases Pitbull's lyrical prowess as he crusades through 18
tracks penning clever and captivating rhymes on each song. Pitbull has
created an incredibly diverse album ranging from R and B-influenced sounds like
first single "Secret Admirer" feat Lloyd, to hypnotic club banger "Go Girl"
teaming with Trina and Young Boss, and current Afro-Cuban melodic single
"The Anthem" with a bombastic chant by Lil Jon. " The Anthem" is number 17
on the Top 40 Rhythm chart and breaking big on Mainstream Top 40 (Pop)
radio.



Baby Bash originally from Vallejo, CA now based in Houston, TX, has garnered
a loyal following as a rapper-singer mixing hip-hop and R and B with his Latin
roots. Bash's major label debut album, The Smokin' Nephew (certified gold),
and the follow up Super Saucy, featured the #1 hit singles, "Suga Suga"
(featuring Frankie J) and "Baby I'm Back" (featuring Akon). Bash also
penned and performed on the smash records with Frankie J, "Obsession" and
Paula Deanda, "Doing Too Much." Most recently Bash was featured with
Jennifer Lopez on "This Boy's On Fire" from Santana¹s Ultimate Santana.

Cuban-American MC Pitbull surpassed gold status for more than 500,000 copies
sold of his debut album M.I.A.M.I.: Money Is A Major Issue in the United
States. The feat gave Pitbull the biggest-selling bilingual hip-hop debut
since Cypress Hill's 1991 self-titled debut, and put him in the rare
category of Latino rappers who have achieved major success in
English-language radio. In addition to being the #1 Latin artist on
Myspace, Pitbull unleashed his sophomore album El Mariel in late 2006
spawning the #1 Latin Rap hit, "Dime".

Pitbull and Baby Bash will be performing in the following cities (subject to
change):

MARCH 15th
ORLANDO, FL
HOUSE OF BLUES

MARCH 16th
MIAMI, FL
CALLE OCHO

MARCH 18th
PANAMA CITY, FL
CLUB LA VELA

MARCH 19th
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
HOUSE OF BLUES

MARCH 21st
NEW YORK, NY
FILLMORE

MARCH 22nd
ALLENTOWN, PA
CROCODILE ROCK

MARCH 25th
CLEVELAND, OH
HOUSE OF BLUES

MARCH 26th
CHICAGO, IL
HOUSE OF BLUES

MARCH 28th
TULSA, OK
CAINS BALLROOM

MARCH 30th
DALLAS, TX
HOUSE OF BLUES

APRIL 1st
DENVER, CO
OGDEN

APRIL 3rd
LONG BEACH, CA
VAULT 350

APRIL 4th
SAN DIEGO, CA
HOUSE OF BLUES

Tour updates can also be found at:
www.myspace.com/babybash
www.myspace.com/pitbull

Most Favorite 2008 Super bowl Commercial

Trying to stay warm last night at "The Hottie and The Nottie" premiere, I decided to ask some random photographers and journalists what was their favorite commercials. Here are the top five in particular order:

"What Is Love?" Pepsi Commercial




Justin Timberlake Pepsi Commercial




Coca Cola It's Mine



Pepsi Enable Ad



Baby Rents Clown

Paris Hilton is a "Hottie"

Surprise, surprise! It's another cold night in Hollywood as we freeze our arses off for the new Paris Hilton film, "The Hottie and The Nottie" Sorry, I'm having a hard time blogging live with my Blackberry and my fingers freezing up. But it's all right as the atmosphere is like being at a nightclub with house music blaring from speakers and a live deejay bumpin the glowstick moving jams. Can't wait to see if Paris actually grooves down the red carpet and twirling like she's about to vogue down the red carpet.
Here's a shot of my photo colleague Valarie waiting for the premiere to start. I'll be posting photos in a bit.




Well the premiere finally got started about 15 mins later than expected with Paris running fashionably late also. It definitely was worth the wait because Miss. Hilton was dress in a stunning pink number decked out with a diamond necklace and bracelet. That girl definitely knows how to get a crowd wild about her by just posing. Photographers screaming left and right to get her attention even me making a "Hey Paris, right here! Woohoo! Paris!" I hardly get star stuck but I think it was because Paris definitely looked the Hottie that she is.



Oh no, more flashes? I've got a headache. No, this is my fashion pose baby!


In her new movie, "The Hottie and The Nottie," Paris plays Cristabel Abbott, a sexy single with a less than sexy friend named June Phigg (Christine Lakin). It's been years since Nate Cooper (Joel David Moore) has seen the crush of his life when his family had to move away at six years old before any young romance is to blossom. Years later, Nate finds out that Cristabel is still single for a reason. June is a part of Cristabel's life from being roommates to going to yoga together and even dates. To get to Cristabel, Nate must find a way to get less than appealing June out of the way.

In real life, the actress who plays June is a hottie herself. Christine Lakin definitely is not what you see on the movie screen. Wearing a green satin dress, Christine showed us that she's hot herself. But on this cold night, the coldness was definitely showing with goose bumps all over her body if you were close enough. While heading back to the front of the carpet, Christine stopped right in front of me and mumbled, "It's so cold" and I answered back, "I can see that, you have goose bumps. Where's your coat?" "I have one but not with me" as her teeth started to chatter. But all in all, it seemed like she warmed up a bit when Paris arrived.





Christine Lakin lookin' hot!!!


Speaking of arriving, Paris' arrival actually stopped traffic. As she walked to one end the sidewalk to greet fans, other fans across the street on Hollywood Blvd just rushed through traffic to get to Paris. Thank god no one was hurt.

Another guest who looked hot was Alexa Vega. The Spy Kid girl definitely is growing up. Hmmm, we were all shocked to see her walking the carpet in a navel revealing top. Didn't realize it was summer. Oh wait it was a cold night in Hollywood.





Alexa, it's not summer yet, but looking sexy anyways.

One funny red carpet snub was that of Perez Hilton. As he started at the beginning of the carpet, not a single photographer snapped his photo. Hmm must still be the fact that he supposedly lifts and steals other photographers photos and claims as his own. Most major photo agencies has some lawsuit against him. Perez just whizzed on by the carpet like a hurricane not wanted.

Looks like there will be a lot of fans out to watch "The Hottie and The Nottie" including her family. The film opens on February 8 in limited release. Check your local paper to see if it's playing in your area.


Brother Conrad, mom Kathy and dad Rick showing love as they arrive on the red carpet for Paris' movie.

Check out the trailer right here:

Highmore watches out for Spiderwick

From "Finding Neverland" to "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory," Freddie Highmore has grown as an actor. Not just physically but also mentally as child actor. In his new film, "The Spiderwick Chronicles," Highmore plays twins Jared and Simon Grace who move into their great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. While living in the home, unexplained disappearances and accidents happen without any explanation in which Jared is blamed for. Trying to figure out what is causing these events, Jared, Simon and their sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger) are about to find the enchanting secrets that the Spiderwick estate holds.

There's no secret that Freddie is growing taller as demonstrated in last Thursday's premiere of film at the Paramount Theater on The Paramount Studio Lot in Hollywood. Mr. Highmore is as tall as his parents. But he can still play the dubious and lovable youthful characters in his movies.

Along for the support of the movie, Hayden Panettiere and brother Jansen made their appearance at the premiere. Looking strikingly beautiful in a red dress, Hayden's eyes had that sparkle that just makes anyone want to get to know her. Other guests included various child actors from Nickelodeon and a few from the Disney Channel.



"The Spiderwick Chronicles" opens at theaters nationwide on February 15.

That Thursday night was a busy night for me, so I sent my good friend Alex Sanchez to capture the excitement of "The Spiderwick Chronicles" Premiere for you to see.


"Disturbia" star Justin Chon braves "The Spiderwick Chronicles."



Jansen Panettiere attends premiere with sister Hayden.


Hayden Panettiere does an over the shoulder pose.


Sean Faris shows his kid side by watching "The Spiderwick Chronicles."


Nick Nolte and son Brawley illustrate father and son bonding.


Martin Short is definitely not short on support for the film.


Film star Freddie Highmore flashes a smile for the cameras.


David Henri takes a detour from Waverly Place to Paramount lot.


Victoria Justice does the red carpet justice a cute leather jacket.


"The Ring 2 and 3" star David Dorfman feels at home with a cowboy hat.


Brad Rowe doesn't have to worry about treasures at this premiere.

Mobile blogging

OK all. I just set myself to blog with my mobile phone. I wanted to see if this really works. Well, here's a pic of my nephew MJ rockin out on a guitar hero guitar. He loves Rockband also. His sister Madison and him love the song Maps. Today out of the blue while driving to his mom's work, he starts singing "Mapsss..coz They don't love you like I love you...maaappssss...". So funny and cute.

Toni Braxton's Unbreakable Heart

Last night, my trusty NYC photographer Adam Aguirre was at the Stone Lounge to capture the sexy r&b chanteuse Toni Braxton showing off a specially designed Campbell Soup themed gown as she helped kick off the American Heart Month at the "Woman's Day Red Dress Awards. The dress was designed by Lisa Perry for the Campbells AdDress Your Heart campaign to raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association.



Ms. Braxton herself is a survivor of heart disease and is proud to be lending her support to a cause that is close to her heart. Toni was diagnosed with heart disease in her 30's along with high blood pressure. For her health's sake, she is now a champion of living a healthy lifestyle and encourages over women to take control of their health through lifestyle change.

Take a quick moment and visit goredwithcampbells.com to donate $1 for the American Heart Association.