Sorry, Larry King. We hate to do it to you, because you're a TV legend, but you really do look like Mr. Burns from 'The Simpsons.' These days, television is littered with chat shows and talk shows, where famous people come to sit on a sofa and chew the fat with a charismatic host. Most of the people doing that today - from James Corden to Jimmy Kimmel - owe their profession to King, who almost invented the format on 'The Larry King Show' during the 1970s. In truth, he started even longer ago than that - he was already interviewing people on the radio during the 1950s.
Nothing we've ever seen from King suggests that he's anything like as evil as Mr. Burns, the megalomaniac billionaire arch-villain from 'The Simpsons,' and Homer's boss. Burns is a man so wicked that he once tried to block out the sun so he could sell more nuclear energy to Springfield's residents! One thing the two do have in common is their age - they're both octogenarians - so perhaps the dress sense and the matching hairstyles is just the fashionable thing to do when you pass your 80th birthday.
Whether celebrities are looking to be in the spotlight or escape the paparazzi, there are some popular vacation destinations that always seem to be frequented by the stars. Celeb spotting is a favorite pastime of many travelers, and you might be able to snag a photo or even an autograph when you visit these top celebrity vacation spots around the world. Although the price tags may be a bit higher in these destinations than your average budget getaway, these are some of the best celebrity vacation spots that you can start saving up to visit and enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
One of the classiest celebrity vacation spots in Europe is Mallorca, Spain. It’s known as a spot to be posh more than a spot to party. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have a house here, and it’s been a favorite getaway for Gwenyth Paltrow. Some of the local favorites that boast the most celebrity sightings include the Wellies Restaurant and Bar, Puerto Portals, and Es Trenc Beach.
Saint Tropez is known for its amazing beaches and blissful landscapes. Celebrity couples like Beyoncé and Jay Z and David and Victoria Beckham have been spotted vacationing along these famous beaches. The Cote d’Azur seaport is a big draw for celebs here, as well as top beach clubs like Club 55.
Perhaps the most well-known celebrity that loves Lake Como is George Clooney. He has a villa with over a dozen rooms here so he can bring all his friends along to relax, get away, and party. Villa d’Este is another popular place celebrities choose to stay because of its attention to privacy. Just ask Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bette Midler, or Sylvester Stallone!
Sure, there are plenty of celebrities that call Sydney home year-around, but there are lots of others who like to visit for a surfing and sailing getaway. Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been a top vacation pick for Leonardo DiCaprio and Hugh Jackman, and some A-list accommodations are the InterContinental Hotel and the Park Hyatt in the Rocks.