A few nice male celebrities images I found:
Hotel Bel Air Lobby
Image by Al_HikesAZ
"I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within." ~Lillian Smith
“A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” Washington Irving
"The Bel-Air, with its pink villas, palm trees and poolside celebrity-watching opportunities is something special even in Los Angeles.
Ever since it opened in 1946 the Bel-Air has come to embody a particular West Coast ideal. For years it has been the place for movie stars, film producers and those who like to wrap themselves in the glamour of all that is Hollywood. At the same time, though, there is something understated about it. This is a place for families, for privacy, for escape. While the city's more fashionable hotels, such as the Chateau Marmont or the Standard, may attract the latest box-office heroes, the Bel-Air is where people come for a low-key elegance that has almost disappeared elsewhere.
The Bel-Air is spread over 12 acres of tropical vegetation, with dozens of stone and wooden benches scattered throughout as well as fountains and a pond that is home to a family of swans. The buildings are all built in Mission style and none are higher than two stories. Meandering brick paths connect the different areas, so the Bel-Air feels more like a private estate than a hotel.
Each room and suite is decorated differently, and a few longtime guests were allowed to customize their favorite rooms during the renovation, from the fabric to the exact shade of yellow paint used on the walls. What the rooms have in common is that they feel like mini homes or cottages, many with sitting areas, wood-burning fireplaces, French doors separating rooms and tiled patios that overlook the gardens. Many rooms have parquet and brick-inlaid floor, striped couches, two marble baths and a spacious dressing alcove. While the colors used are pale shades of yellow and there are some floral and pink accents, the rooms are absolutely male friendly.
Guests, even famous ones, are given their space here and aggressive networking is politely discouraged.
www.forbes.com/2003/02/28/cx_cv_0228suite.html
Luiza Brunet: Reina Imperatriz 2008
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Luiza Brunet was the Queen of the drums for Portela up until 1993.
She is well remembered for her distinguished career as the godmother, since 1994, for Imperatriz Leopoldinense, which was fortunate to participate in five Special Samba School titles: 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000 and 2001.
She did not participate in the Sambodromo Carnaval from 2005-2007 but returned to again be Queen of the drums for Imperatriz Leopoldinense in this carnival of 2008.
Born to humble beginnings amidst the grand natural surrounding of the Pantanal,
on May 24, 1962. One of 6 children born to Luiz da Silva, a farmer from
the northeastern state of Ceará, and Alzira Botelho da Silva, a
homemaker from Rio de Janeiro
When she was 8 years old, she moved with her family to Rio, where she
lived in the suburb of Inhaúma. She had trouble adjusting to city life
and had to leave school early at 12 to help the family get by. Her
beauty attracted unwelcome attention among employers and she married her
first husband at 16, Gumercindo Brunet. The marriage became difficult as
Luiza's career took off and ended after 7 years.
Luiza Brunet became famous in the early 80s, as a model. She
posed naked for several exclusive male magazines including He and She
and Playboy ( May of 1983, December 1984 and May 1986 ).
But in 1984, Luiza met Argentinean antique dealer Armando Fernandez,
with whom she is still married. On June 6, 1988, she had her first
daughter, Yasmin. .
She has been married since 1985 to the older Fernandez however as of
this appearance the couple is separated. They have two children,
Yasmin and Anthony in 1997. Luiza Brunet has been a
spokesperson for campaigns promoting the prevention of breast cancer and
breastfeeding and is considered a successful businesswoman as well as a
great beauty.
"Why in the TOP 20 Brazilian Brunettes List? Luiza
Brunet has fascinating eyes, long proportional legs and a
seductive personality. Her enticing dark hair looks the same since
her teen years. If this ranking was made a few years ago, Luiza
Brunet would be definitely in our top position.
---Andre Skowronski writing about
www.belavista-rio.com/blog/category/top-brazilian-muses/b...
Luiza's favorite place in Brazil is the famous resort Búzios,
popular with many other celebrities as well. Her oldest daughter, Yasmin
Brunet, is also a successful model.
The actual title is "madrina de batería" or godmother of
the drum orchestra but Queen of the Drums has become the more popular
title in English.
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