Celebrity Big Brother series 14 start date confirmed by Channel 5

The start date for the new series of Celebrity Big Brother has been confirmed by Channel 5.

A new group of famous faces will take up residence in the famous house on Monday, August 18 at 9pm.

Emma Willis will continue to host the main show, with Rylan Clark and Luisa Zissman appearing on Bit on the Side.

Charlize Theron tops celebrity birthdays for August 7

Charlize Theron tops celebrity birthdays for August 7.
The South African actress, who won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in Monster turns 39 today.

Celebrity photographer sharpens up 1928 home in Los Feliz

This Spanish/Mediterranean-style home listed in Los Feliz for $3.2 million dates from 1928. Calvin Coolidge was president, and Los Angeles City Hall opened that year. 

More recently, the "Old Hollywood" vibe estate sold for $1.55 million two years ago to celebrity photographer and designer Mark Liddell, who has renovated and refocused the living space.

Celebrity birthdays on Aug. 7

Writer-producer-humorist Stan Freberg is 88. Humorist Garrison Keillor is 72. Singer B.J. Thomas is 72. Singer Harold Hudson of The Commodores is 65.

 Country singer Rodney Crowell is 64. Singer Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden is 56. Actor David Duchovny is 54. Actor Harold Perrineau (“Lost,” “Oz”) is 51. Country singer Raul Malo of The Mavericks is 49. Actress Charlize Theron is 39. Drummer Barry Kerch of Shinedown is 38.

The person, not celebrity, matters

Is celebrity co-creation the new celebrity endorsement?

Mumbai

Maria, yes, a possibility of this catching on to be the new ‘avatar’ of celebrity endorsement exists, provided the co-creation exercise is handled seamlessly from start to finish.