Did you know that Philadelphia born Will Smith’s nickname is Mr July by the media, no not because of his biggest movie ever, “Independence Day” but it’s due to the fact that most of his summer blockbusters open in July. Today just adds to the number of times that has happened, it’s the opening of his movie “Hancock”; perhaps he has passed along this good fortune to his 7 year old daughter Willow who has her own movie opening up today…Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. That explains why Will did not show up on the Red Carpet for the premiere of her movie last week. Here’s the press pen I am about to be put into. Sucks living in Philly, I always get up there late and miss the prime spots.
Here’s the Will Smith family now. Mom Jada Pinka-Smith (Looking hot) watches over Willow and son Jaden as the get “lit up”. (Interesting the daughter is named Willow (after day Will Smith), son named Jaden (after mom Jada Pinka-Smith) born July 8, 1998
Austin Macdonald: Born July,17,1995 greets his fans
Ought oh, Paris Hilton has been a bad influence on these girls – The Clique Girlz are an American girl group from Atlantic City, New Jersey that is comprised of sisters Paris (born January 9, 1996) and Destinee Monroe (born June 16, 1994) and their best friend Ariel Moore (born July 27, 1994). The girls were formerly known as Clique in 2004 before changing their name. Where the hell are there parents? SOME of the photographers refused to shoot them as they turned off by the way they were dressed, I shot them for the blog. (UPDATE: I removed my description of how they were dressed. I listened to them on You Tube and they good voices, but I think that they dress inappropriate for 12 & 13 year olds, especially for something like “The American Doll” movie. On their website they look a lot more age appropriate. http://www.cliquegirlz.com ; It doesn’t matter how talented you are, my mom never let me listen to Madonna til I was 18)
Ahh back to the wholesome Chris O’Donnell, his wife Caroline and five daughters.
The Smith Family again
Jaden is going to be a big star like his dad, someday.
Julia Ormond stunningly beautiful, classy and professional
Unlike this piece of work who refused to take off her sunglasses on the Red Carpet. I have yet to get a good shot of Julia Roberts where she doesn’t look like 
a dog. She’s the co-producer, with her sister Lisa, she’s here to promote her movie and she’s the biggest name on the carpet and she has this sourpuss face (I yearn for the big toothy smile that she gives in the movies or in interviews for the masses to see). Another hound in the movie is pictured below who was more cooperative and has no airs.
Spencer Breslin, who’s currently in “The Happening” signs for fans and came to the premiere to support his sister
Abigail, you know the little girl from “Little Miss Sunshine”, she also starred in Charlotte’s Web where coinkinky Julia Roberts was the spider, Charlotte. Connections, it’s all about who you know. Across the street you can see the fans who have lined up to see a glimpse of a few celebrities. If you want to see a good premiere coming up check out Mama Mia with Meryl Streep on 7/16 at the Ziegfeld in NYC.
Dad died doing what he loved second to his family, after a long fishing day. That was 4 years ago (see 4/13/08 entry). Here’s Mom and Dad in 2003, at Mom’s other big birthday.
Mom always made time for the girls, and they are all really close. (2006)
Two years ago the last one got married, Crista. (2006)
P.S. My sister Judy, and her husband Walt at Crista’s wedding. Keep her in your thoughts as we got more bad news today. (She and her husband have one of the great love affairs and set a good example for their kids, just like my mom and dad)
“Great Chefs Event” was held to benefit the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. The Great Chefs Event: The Great Chefs Event is an annual fundraising event that started in 2006 with Philadelphia’s greatest chefs coming together to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in the fight against childhood cancer. In 2007, The Great Chefs Event grew into a national endeavor with several of the greatest chefs from across the country traveling to Philadelphia to join in support of this event.
one of the biggest selling items was a home cooked meal by Jeff Michaud, Marc Vetri and Jeff Benjamin, served by Jay & Liz Scott and entertainment by Phil Roy (on left). Two dinners went for $17,000 each
A few of you may remember that about 6 weeks ago I asked for your prayers as my sister was diagnosed with Stage 3C Ovarian Cancer at 46 years old. Because of a series of misdiagnosis’, infections, crappy doctors and now the Mersa infection, she still has not started her Chemo, and it doesn’t look like it’s in going to be anytime soon. It’s been horrible for all of us, and I really don’t allow myself to wallow in thought of the unknown except for 5 minutes a day; We would appreciate your prayers and good thoughts for my sister Judy. Thank you. 
” Farmer’s Walk – Competitors carry heavy objects weighing from 275-400 lbs in each hand for a set distance, and compete for the fastest time. A variation involves use of a heavy frame with parallel handles” In this instance this contraption weighed 800lbs. Gerard Benderoth
Gerard Benderoth, Philadelphia City Hall and the World Flags along Ben Franklin Parkway. The flags represent countries that are members of the United Nation.
Phil Pfister, who was the Met-Rx World’s Strongest Man in 2006.
John Rusk, First Assistant Director, The Happening
Jesse Cute, Publicity & Promotions, Terry Hines & Associates. I liked what he had to say. His business is to promote the film, promote the actors, promote Philly. “Philly is my Passion” My mantra exactly. (I would love to cover events for them)
GPFO’s Joan Bressler who helped put this event together chats with Mark Rosenthal, Screenwriter, Mona Lisa Smile and other guests
Actress/Producer/Screenwriter Kamilah Boyete who has just completed a script about a young girl who comes of age in Philadelphia. She will be filming it this summer, and hopefully we can all see it in April at the Philadelphia Film Festival or at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival that STARTS TONIGHT — YIPPEE. In fact with Kamilah is a screener from the PIFF, Keith Cohen. 
Entertainment attorney Christopher Cabott (
I saw some of my new/old friends like Butch Cordova, who has something special to announce in the fall. I am definitely looking forward to that party, I already got my invite. That guy is too organized. And also Butch mentioned to me that he 
then it will open everyday, but just for lunch, closing about 4PM so the renovations can continue through out the summer. 
a few months back Marathon did obtained these beauties, which gave me the privacy to enjoy my guests; I asked a source if they were going to keep them? He wasn’t sure what they were going to do with them as they were hand me downs from the 20th and Market Street grill which just underwent their renovation. Hmm maybe donate them or something, but please don’t trash them, hello Cosi, Project Home, The Attic?
So hurry now to the Chestnut Street Marathon Grill to enjoy the original decor in these waning days.
Call the North Star maybe 
When the restaurant is finally finished 
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