Cannes Film Festival...$30,000 per table; mingle with Prince Albert!

Yesterday, I received a notice that Blue Group has two tables available for a prestigious Film Festival event next week on the Riviera, in France.

A handful of the well-heeled tony elite will join Prince Albert and his VIP guests for a unique evening at the exclusive Greenhouse in Cannes, Thursday May 15th.

The private dinner for VIP's is being tossed in aid of the celebrated "Prince Albert of Monaco Foundation".

Expected attendees at the gala dinner include: President Sarkozy, Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie, Bono, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Shania Twain, Paz Vega, Quentin Tarantino, Emile Hirsch, Steven Spielberg, Edward Norton, and others.

The price tag for one table at the exclusive upscale event?

$30,000.00. (U.S. funds)

Each table seats ten people (with ample leg room, I expect); so - if you're short on cash - get your buddies to divvy up!

The prestigious A-list spot in the inner circle includes six bottles of premium liquor to quench the most discerning thirst.
(Vodka & Champagne).

Soda & Juice? Extra, I guess!

Since you'll get to mingle with the celebrated elite, why not splurge?

Well, it is inclined to be "the" ultimate soiree to schmooze at.

But, exhibit some class - please!

Leave the 8 X 10 glossy publicity stills at home and forgo on the tendency to scramble for autographs for the kids as you circulate the high-profile room.

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Ritzy Riviera beckons...

Aaron Eckhart...actors inflict pain for meaty roles!

Reportedly, actor Aaron Eckhart came up with a novel solution for a scripted scene where he was required to demonstrate pain in the groin area.

The thespian allegedly clipped a clothespin on his - um - manhood.

While Eckhart may have had "no reservations" about it - when it comes to the family jewels - I don't take any risks!

Meanwhile, intriguing gossip about Christian Bale wormed its way into the tabloid rags, as well.

At the "Rescue Dawn" screening, the handsome actor firmed up reports that he crashed-dieted on occasion to achieve the weight fluctuations that were a definite prerequisite for a particular role.

The busy star - who was cast in the big screen bio of U.S. Fighter Pilot, Dieter Dengler - is allegedly not comfortable talking about such things for fear it will invariably "take away" from the film project.

Actors have been known to stretch the limits when it comes to preparing for a part.

For Othello, Laurence Olivier apparently underwent a transformation with extensive study and heavy weightlifting in order to get the right bodily form for the "Moor of Venice".

Allegedly, he even bellowed at a herd of cows for an hour to acquire a deep rich voice.

Likewise, in spite of the fact Brad Pitt was blessed with great genes, the sexy icon nonetheless immersed himself in exhausting rounds of mind-boggling physical routines to chisel awesome rippling abs and beauteous physique on glorious display in “Troy" which placed him on a plateau with the very Gods.

But it is not always necessary for an actor to starve, inflict pain on body parts, or venture down such strenuous pathways to achieve such lofty goals.

On most occasions, a trained actor has simply to draw on professional devices or a clever bag of tricks - a finely-tuned accent, irregular gait, calculated slouch in posture, a distinctive mannerism or two - to effect personality traits peculiar to the character.

In Sariana, George Clooney achieved this without effort when he simply packed on a few pounds and used some effective body language to pull off the acting turn of his career.

Indeed, his characterization plausibly evoked the image of a man losing his grip, slipping slowly into desperation and middle-age.

It's not always necessary to pinch your ****s, dear boy.


Jared Leto crash-dieted for role of drug addict in Requiem for a Dream...

Brad Pitt...gives back, gets down 'n dirty!

Well, there may be a WGA strike underway in the industry, but actor Brad Pitt's hands won't be idle.

Pitt expects foundations to be dug out for at least 150 eco-friendly homes in New Orleans' lower Ninth Ward by the end of next summer.

"Make it Right" - an initiative he started up to make the dream a reality - represents seed money from his own pocket, too; a whopping $5 million was donated by the fan of architectural aesthetics to aid in the bold-faced effort to restore neighborhoods devastated by the Hurricane Katrina.

Last year the activist (who also donates time, energy and $$$ to Global Green USA) and his sensuous wife - Angelina Jolie - purchased an elegant home in the city's French Quarter...so he'll be nearby to watch over the construction.

In spite of his own major contribution to kick-start the program, he's approaching foundations, big bucks individuals with a heart, church outreach groups, and corporate sponsors to ante up $150,000.00 to basically "adopt-a-home"...the cost of situating a struggling family into new digs.

About thirteen architects have been hired to create innovative housing; in this instance, structures that will be smartly constructed on stilts as a precaution against future flooding in the area.

Undoubtedly, his past involvement with environmental groups, has stressed the need to be forward-thinking in the approach now.

For this reason, the homes will be affordable, sustainable, safe from the elements...with all the creature comforts, too.

In recent months, Brad was somewhat preoccupied - it seems - with fashion shoots and other superficial pursuits. In a feature in the LA TIMES recently, he waxed philosophically about this 'n that - giving the impression of being a bit of a phony.

Today, it appears he is on track, getting down 'n dirty, and lending a much-needed hand where it is needed most.

Construction hats off to Pitt for not only making it right, but making a difference.

Those interested in checking out the progress of the project, or making a donation, should check out the web site: www.makeitrightnola.org

Peyton Conway March once said,

There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life - happiness, freedom, and peace of mind - are always attained by giving them to someone else.