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Hey, Bronner Bros.: Bald’s beautiful, too
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Dear Bronner Bros.,
What about us?
Buzz understands your hair show, one of the largest in the nation, is about hair and all, but sometimes genes step in and make some of us — gulp — bald.
All weekend, we walked among an ocean of no-lye relaxers, weaves and straightening combs. We perused guys with expertly tapered fades and healthy dread locks.
That’s fine and dandy, but what about us guys who have been watching our hairline slowly creep backward? Or those of us who, smack dab in the middle of our head, hair thins till we have to shave it all off? We have feelings, too, you know.
But no one photographed us for promotional material. We weren’t featured in any live stage demonstration on, say, the art of holding your ear so as to not cut it off while shaving your head.
So as runway walkers strutted, hip-hop dancers two-stepped (all with hair, what’s up with that?) and vendors pitched their products, we stopped by a few hair care booths to inquire about stuff for us baldies.
“Wow, good question,” says Troy Williams of Desceed Inc. hair care products based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “I need to rethink that one.”
A woman over at the Virgin hair care booth recommended something called “hair fertilizer.” Uhh, no thanks. That doesn’t smell like a good idea. Besides, would our hair grow back or a grass patch?
Billie Jean Evans of Image America asked us to try a hair and weave detangler. Huh? We politely reminded Evans, after a good laugh, we have no hair, real or fake, to untangle.
On the way out of the exhibition hall, we finally came across something called ChaZap’s Bald Shine. It’s a head balm that prevents dry, patchy skin and bumps.
What a relief, and Buzz was even moved to buy a couple of jars. It, in fact, leaves the scalp shiny and refreshed. Thanks, ChaZap; we almost felt unwanted, like a bowl of cold, lumpy grits.
And Bronner Bros., let’s talk about that ear-holding demonstration for next year. Baldies would eat it up.
J.K. Rowling going sleuth route
It appears J.K. Rowling is trading in her magician’s wand for a magnifying glass.
The “Harry Potter” author — now Britain’s richest woman, worth more than $1 billion — has been seen in Scotland cafes working on a detective novel, according to The Associated Press.
Rowling said she doubted she would match the success of “Harry,” but confirmed she has plans to work on other books. Her seven “Potter” books have sold more than 335 million copies worldwide.
“I’ll do exactly what I did with Harry,” Rowling says. “I’ll write what I really want to write.”
Court TV’s got a new Star
Star’s back.
Star Jones, who left “The View” in a huff last year after ABC failed to renew her contract, sat down on “Larry King Live” Friday to come clean about her weight loss, discuss her new Court TV show, and make a statement or two about good ol’ Barbara Walters.
“It’s sad that I learned everything I could from one of the great broadcasters on TV and she didn’t learn anything from me,” Jones said about Walters after King replayed the segment in which Walters said Jones could have left “The View” with dignity, “but Star made another choice.”
Jones also expanded on her recent Glamour magazine spread, in which she finally admitted to having gastric bypass surgery. She says, “I was 307 pounds on the day of the surgery four years ago. I’m 140-145 now.” Jones says she’s a different person now and has learned to eat better, diet and exercise. As for corrective surgery, Jones had a breast lift and her tummy tightened but that’s it, she says.
Jones heads for national airwaves today as host of, what else, “Star Jones” on Court TV. She says it’s a talk show that combines pop culture with entertainment and people sharing interesting stories.
Her first guest? Fired “Grey’s Anatomy” star Isaiah Washington. Hmmm, they should have a lot to talk about.
“Star Jones” airs Monday at 3 p.m. on Court TV.
Senator gets spot in superhero flick
Sen. Patrick Leahy is going batty. Well, sort of.
The Vermont Democrat is appearing in the next “Batman” installment, “The Dark Knight,” and filmed his scene this summer, according to The Associated Press.
The longtime “Batman” fan wouldn’t reveal too much but did say he is called “the distinguished gentleman.”
“It’s a pretty tense scene,” says Leahy, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. “It’s going to be a very interesting one.”
The film, scheduled for release next summer, stars Christian Bale (Batman), Heath Ledger (the Joker) and Michael Caine (Alfred Pennyworth).
Billboard’s top 10 singles
- Sean Kingston, “Beautiful Girls”
2. Fergie, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”
3. Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson, “The Way I Are”
4. Plain White T’s, “Hey There Delilah”
5. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z, “Umbrella”
Celebrity birthdays
Singer-actor Isaac Hayes is 65. News personality Connie Chung is 61. “Today” show weatherman Al Roker is 53. Rapper KRS-One is 42. Singer Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit is 37. Guitarist Brad Avery of Third Day is 36.
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