STREEP SLAMS STARS FOR BABY PICTURE SALES!

Legendary actress MERYL STREEP has hit out at celebrity parents who sell pictures of their newborn children for cash. The Oscar winner is appalled whenever she hears about a star bargaining for media cash over baby photos - even if the cash is for charity. The mother-of-four insists children's privacy is too valuable to sell snapshots to the highest bidder. Streep says, "One thing I learned very early on is when you're famous, you lose your right to privacy. And, if you promote your children, if you have them photographed, then they lose their rights.

"But, if you do not have them photographed and (do not) sell them to OK! magazine, they have the right to... privacy and citizenship. "They (paparazzi) can follow me, take a picture, whatever they want to do. My kids, no." In recent months, Hollywood mums Jessica Alba, Jamie-Lynn Spears and Jennifer Lopez have released exclusive photos of their newborns in financial agreements with celebrity magazines. It is reported that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are currently negotiating a $15 million deal for the exclusive photos of their newborn twins.

I agree it's kinda hard to get on the cover of PEOPLE these days unless you are a celeb with a newborn!

MADNESS: New Yorker Controversy May Hit Bottom Line!!

Conde Nast advertising sales execs are reportedly being inundated with less-than-positive responses to The New Yorker magazine's satire cartoon cover depicting a Muslim garb-clad Barack Obama. "You'll see the impact in a couple of issues from now," says one source.

Was anyone thinking over there? Such poor editorial decisions!

Source: WWD

MUSLIM GIRL MAGAZINE FEATURED ON CBS NEWS.

Ausma Khan, Editor of Muslim Girl magazine writes....

"For all those who have supported and shown an interest in Muslim Girl Magazine, I would like to share this short clip from a segment on MGM that aired on CBS’ Early Show yesterday morning. If you click on the Early Show in the menu bar, ours is the fourth video segment down the page."

Ausma Khan

Ausma Khan looks at muslim girls and how they live and adjust to societies. She created this very unique magazine. It features different aspects in the lives of Muslim societial pressures, cultures, fashion, lifestyle and more. My media feature was for March 2008 is an exclusive interview with Ausma Khan and I have not aired it until now. The interview was trapped in my laptop that crashed. Some of you remember that. I am not ashamed to say it but I lost audio which has now been retrieved in a very costly process. You will hear this interview after the 23rd of July.

Jennifer Anniston does NOT want Jen Connelly on same magazine cover and threatens to pull out!

Jennifer Aniston allegedly threatened to pull out of a magazine photo shoot if co-star Jennifer Connelly joined her on the front cover. The former 'Friends' actress had agreed to appear in a new issue of America's Marie Claire magazine to promote latest movie 'He's Just Not That Into You' but reportedly didn't want Connelly featured in the main photographs. However, she was happy to pose alongside other female co-stars Drew Barrymore and Ginnifer Goodwin. A source told Life and Style Weekly magazine: "She threatened to pull out if Jennifer was part of the cover. It was all about getting Jennifer Aniston front and centre and looking as sexy as possible." Insiders on the movie set claim the two Jennifers didn't hit it off while working together.

One said: "There was no camaraderie between those two whatsoever. They didn't seem like friends in the slightest." However, Aniston's representative has denied the story, insisting the two actresses became good friends on the movie and the magazine had requested she pose alone. The representative said: "There is no drama whatsoever. Marie Claire wanted Jennifer Aniston alone. It was our idea to make it a group cover as Jennifer Aniston has a smaller supporting role in the film. "The magazine only wanted to put three of them on the cover and definitely wanted Drew Barrymore. "We recommended Ginnifer Goodwin because she is basically the lead role in the film. Jennifer got along great with Jennifer Connelly." Ego! Ego! Ego!

UPDATE: JENNIFER ANISTON's publicist has been quick to kill reports the actress has fallen out with HULK star JENNIFER CONNELLY. According to U.S. magazine reports, Aniston wanted to keep her He's Just Not That Into You co-star Connelly from appearing on the cover of an upcoming issue of Marie Claire magazine. But Aniston's representative insists the rumour is "absolutely absurd," adding, "There is no drama whatsoever." The spokesperson tells Us Weekly magazine, "Marie Claire wanted Jennifer alone. It was our idea to make it a group cover. "The magazine only wanted to put three of them (actresses) on the cover, and definitely wanted Drew Barrymore. "We recommended Ginnifer Goodwin because she is basically the lead role in the film... Jennifer got along great with Jennifer Connelly."

Billy Ray Cyus Responds to Miley Cyrus Topless Vanity Fair Picture on June 17 Today Show (Video)

SPECIAL FEATURE: Naeem “Nick” Noorani and wife Sabrina launches "Arrival Survival Canada" a guide for new immigrants.

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Naeem “Nick” Noorani, Publisher, President and CEO of The Canadian Immigrant Magazine and his wife Sabrina launched the much anticipated book titled "Arrival Survival Canada." This book is an excellent guide for new immigrants and a great book launch held at the Hart House complex on the grounds of University of Toronto. The book is filled with a ton of resources, tips and advice for newcomers like me.

On the same day, another book was launched by the same Oxford University Press publishers. That book is titled "How to get a job in Canada" authored by Dale Sproule who also publishes the Canadian Newcomer Magazine and Efim Cheinis an employment counselor. They approached Oxford University Press with the idea and the Noorani's book idea grew from there. There was a great luncheon reception and a host of dignitaries on hand such as the Hon Adrienne Clarkson the former Governor General and Hon Jean Augustine who is the Minister for Immigration for Ontario.

"The Canadian Immigrant Magazine is an important resource tool for those in their first years in Canada. The magazine's mission is to inform, educate and motivate more newcomers to see what life in Canada can be like,” said Mr. Noorani in a previous interview." The Canadian Immigrant magazine was Launched in May 2004, is widely distributed around Canada and it has quickly become a staple for immigrants looking for information about careers, education, lifestyles, culture, money and business – or just for taking their first steps in Canada.

The magazine has not only profiled prominent immigrants like business tycoon Michael Lee-Chin, Member of Parliament, Ujjal Dosanjh, Senator Mobina Jaffer, Former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson and CEO of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games John Furlong – it has also addressed many of the significant issues facing immigrants and Canadians today, from racism and employment barriers to connecting across cultures. Margaret Jetelina is the current Editor.

Watch the video above of my questions for Nick and Sabrina about why they started the magazine, advice to new immigrants, advice for immigrant mothers and women as well as talk about the new book.

Enjoy the photo slide show below!!

Oprah Named Most Powerful Celebrity Again!

ME? Yes you Oprah! Oprah Winfrey is ranked No. 1 on Forbes magazine's Celebrity 100, a power ranking based on both earnings and fame. Winfrey also topped the list last year. "Despite weakening television ratings and magazine circulation, she remains one of the most famous faces."

Time Warner May Sell Certain Magazines.

Time Warner expects its Time Inc. publishing unit to be a "growth business," says CFO John Martin. He does not, however, rule out the sale of certain magazine titles. Also: A group led by Time Warner is said to be investing $40 million in "Lord of the Rings Online" creator Turbine.

Vanity Fair Publishes History of Internet.

Vanity Fair is publishing a lengthy story on history of the Internet, called "How The Web Was Won," in its latest issue. The article pays tribute to Internet pioneers such as Al Gore, Amazon, EBay, PayPal, MySpace and YouTube. One glaring omission: no mention of Google.

People, OK! Vie for Brangelina Kids' Pics.

The entertainment-magazine bidding war for the first photos of the twins of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is expected to shatter the previous paycheck for celebrity baby photos. But OK! and People claim that estimates of up to $22 million are "wildly inflated."

PEOPLE magazine hit by high gas prices!

Time Inc.'s People magazine, under pressure from wholesalers, is moving its deadlines up by 12 hours to noon every Tuesday. The skyrocketing price of gasoline is moving wholesalers to decrease the number of their deliveries. The late deadline had helped People break stories.

OUR Canadian Bridezillered: Queen bans all tabloid Royal interviews!

The Queen of England is vetoing celebrity magazine photo deals involving members of the royal family after a furor over a £500,000 payment by Hello! magazine to her grandson Peter Phillips and his Canadian bride. The deal is seen as a "serious error of judgment" at Buckingham Palace. I guess the magazine will be considered Goodbye! magazine now by the Queen!

Canadian Immigrant magazine editor and wife to launch new book in June 2008.

"Arrival Survival Canada-A handbook for new Canadians." That is the name of the book Naeem "Nick" Noorani the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Immigrant and his wife Sabrina are launching on the 5th of June. Nick and his wife are wonderful new Canadian citizens who have done quite a lot for the immigrant population in this wonderful country. I am priviledged to be at the event and will have a complete story and photos to go with it. Stay tuned. Last Canada day they became citizens which I reported to you back then.

NIELSEN PLOTS PLAYBOY RETURN.

SYLVESTER STALLONE's busty ex BRIGITTE NIELSEN wants to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her Playboy magazine cover - by baring all for the men's magazine again. The actress/model announced her plans during an appearance on the Billy Bush Radio Show in Los Angeles, admitting she'll undergo cosmetic surgery to look her best for the big reveal in December (08). Nielsen explains she's planning a facelift and a boob lift and reduction.

She says, "I wanna look up and say, `Oh, I like myself. I don't like my lines... I'm gonna do the boobs; I'm gonna lift them and be a bit more discreet and then I will do Playboy. "Twenty years ago, I did the cover of Playboy... I wanna do Playboy December this year. I'm gonna be 45."

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Playboy Plans Expansion Into Gay Market.

Playboy plans to move into the gay market with an adult video-on-demand service with Time Warner Cable. Although Playboy has been linked with heterosexual men's entertainment since the magazine's first issue in 1953, the struggling company is seeking more ways to boost revenue. The gay market is a hot source of revenue for those of you who haven't noticed. GAYS HAVE MONEY and contribute millions into the damn economy and some of those phony lawmakers in Washington write stupid laws about "gay rights?" Everyone should have a right damn it! Like that funky disco bunny? That gay issue gets me started! LOL!

MARIAH CAREY and rapper/actor NICK CANNON stepped out together for the first time as husband and wife when they hit the Time 100 party in NYC.

MARIAH CAREY and rapper/actor NICK CANNON stepped out together for the first time as husband and wife when they hit the Time 100 party in New York City on Thursday night (08May08). Mariah is on the list! The couple, who exchanged nuptials in a surprise wedding last week (30Apr08) at the singer's mansion in the Bahamas, showed off their wedding rings as they mingled with other celebrity guests at the event hosted by Time magazine. It is the second marriage for Carey, who split from Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola in 1997 after four years together. Cannon called off his engagement to model Selita Ebanks last year (07) after another whirlwind romance. There's Richard Parsons, CEO of AOL/Time Warner with them.

Hef and the girls party at last week's Derby!

The Kentucky Derby always brings out a lot of celebs. Hef, the Girls Next Door and a dozen Playmates mingled with a stable of celebs that included Michael Jordan, Gabrielle Union and Joe Piscopo, not to mention some bona fide royalty with the appearance of Prince Albert II of Monaco. See the entire 50+ pictures here. Yep! That's kid Capri up there with the bunnies!

Hip-Hop magazine VIBE rumored to be going on sale!!

Music magazine Vibe, seeing a big drop in advertising pages, is cutting its rate base while raising its cover price. Owner Wicks Group of Companies is said to be quietly trying to gauge interest among potential buyers. CEO Steve Aaron insists: "We're not for sale." More to come, so stay tuned as the owners are still in denial!

CHANGES COMING BELOW.....Time magazine predicts Obama is the next U.S President!

Barack Obama is the next President of the United States, according to this May 2008 issue of Time Magazine. The little inscription on the cover on the right lower corner says "really, we're pretty sure this time." Those changes are below in the cartoon!

"HEFTY" DECISION: The new Playboy Playmate's Canadian!

Canada's quarter-century drought has finally ended: Playboy's Playmate of the Year is a Canadian again. Jayde Nicole, 22, of Port Perry, Ont., has been named Playboy's 2008 Playmate of the Year. The last time a Canadian held the title was in 1982, when Shannon Tweed won the honour. Along with her title, Ms. Nicole receives $100,000 (U.S.) and a 2008 Cadillac CTS.

According to Playboy, Ms. Nicole is writing a fitness and beauty book and has just finished filming a pilot for a reality television show about her life. She also owns her own modelling agency. Oh YEAH! This one's for you Sam and Tina in Chicago!!! Sam's my pal the Senior Editor at Playboy.Com and Tina Manzo's the Playboy Publicist.....and let's not forget the "Hefster." Hugh Heffner who knows a hot babe when he sees one! To all the haters, I'm now Canadian you know....

Now Sam, how about the "sexiest sportscasters in Canada piece we talked about????????????????" LOL!