sydney

Kids at Sydney Children's Hospital Inspired by Hoff's Big Heart

It began more than 20 years ago with a letter from a dying child - since then David Hasselhoff has never been able to resist the opportunity to bring a smile to an ill child's face.He was at it again yesterday, entertaining patients at Sydney Children's Hospital.Inside the Starlight Express Room, surrounded by arts and craft, beanbags and gaming consoles, The Hoff danced, ran in slow motion, sang a duet and had his picture taken with the kids.It was the latest in a long line of hospital visits around the world that began when he was working on hit '80s TV show Knight Rider."It was the second day on set and a seriously ill child visited me. He left a letter thanking me for teaching him that there's more to life than pain," he said."When we realise how blessed we are, we should share our blessings and love."Excited three-year-old Holly Collins was at the hospital when Hoff arrived yesterday. She said: "The Hoff talked to me when I was sitting on the beanbag."Her mother Julie said: "Being in hospital can be tedious so it was great seeing Hasselhoff putting a smile on kids' faces and being an inspiration."

Source: The Daily Telegraph

David posted this on his twitter yesterday:

Next Challenge For Celebrity Apprentice Australia

Hassel the Hoff for charity tomorrow (Tuesday) for the next challenge on the Celebrity Apprentice Australia! David tweeted he will be at 47 George Street - The Rocks starting at 1pm for a Celebrity Art Auction. He asks for people to take a piece of the Hoff wall. So come on down and support the Save the Children charity and help David win!The auction features artworks ranging from smaller pieces of Hoff's smashed-up Berlin Wall to a vanity mirror and an artwork Team Fortune collectively created alongside The Hoff.Project manager Tania Zaetta has created smaller artworks that reflect her move to India for work while facing a cultural barrier and achieving her dreams in Bollywood.The Rocks Popup Project takes up residence in temporarily vacant buildings. Painters, sculptors, designers, writers, experimental artists, musicians and even inventors are turning The Rocks into a nucleus of studios, galleries, and event spaces as they breathe new life into familiar surrounds.More photos below the cut.

Sources: Twitter, Daily Telegraph, Daily Sun

Dog Day Afternoon on the Celebrity Apprentice

Click here to check out this video from A Current AffairToday David Hasselhoff appeared in a motivator type role for Australia's Celebrity Apprentice as he participated in the celebrity dog wash antics at Sydney Park, Alexandria, in front of an appreciative crowd of almost a thousand (and a few hundred dogs).The 59-year-old hunk served as the leader of the group straight from the Cremorne's Orpheum Theatre where they all shot the opening parts of the brand new season of the hit show. The tall American celebrity left everyone somehow starstruck with his presence especially those of the attention of Jason Akermanis and Ian Dickson.Ian "Dicko" Dickson and Vince Sorrenti appeared to be the most vocal on the megaphone in getting pooch (and Hoff) lovers to part with their hard earned cash. All had to work hard as the celeb dog wash and other doggie activities occurred in 30 something degrees (86 F) heat. Hoff was able to cool off a bit with his young girlfriend and was seen reaching for the sweat rag more than once.  Even Batman and The Joker from DC Comics fame showed up for the fun. On the other side of the park, the women's team got into the spirit of things too, but Hoff's team drew the biggest crowd 10:1.When it comes to what his fellow Apprentice contestants have to say about his fast and unstoppable determination to emerge as the winner of the challenge. Even Ben Dark is willing to serve him coffee if Hasselhoff keeps up with all the energy up to the end.When quizzed about his favourite breed of dog, Hasselhoff joked "Hoff Dog", which got a nice reaction from the crowd. His shirt removal appeared to get the biggest pop from the crowd and as you would expect news media and fans focused in on Hoff's chest.To their credit, event organisers offered water to the crowd. Police were on hand for the event and its understood things ran smoothly throughout.Thousands of dollars was raised today but we understand you will have to tune into Channel Nine to find out exactly what the final $ bottom line was.Dressed in overalls for the task, Hasselhoff and his fellow celebrity contestants were also wearing women's high heels.

Sources: Street Corner, Mail Online, International Business Times
Thanks to: Vanessa for an article tip and Mandy for the video

Help David Win: Come To Sydney Park Wednesday

The filming for Australia's Celebrity Apprentice is underway, and the first challenge is Wednesday. If you want to meet David and help him win the challenge for his charity, Starlight Children's Foundation, follow these instructions:He needs all Starlight supporters to come along to Sydney Park Wednesday from 12-3pm to show their support by pledging a gold coin donation. Bring your dog to be washed, dried & massaged by the Hoff himself! All proceeds will come back to Starlight if he wins the challenge.Address: Cnr King St & Sydney Park Rd, St Peters Time: 12-3pm

David Answers Your Questions on Sydney Confidential

A few days ago, we posted an article from The Herald asking for fan questions to ask David during his interview on Sydney Confidential. The video is now available, and hopefully you'll recognize your question being asked!

Day at the cricket with David

Yesturday David went to the cricket. He even had a go himself!David Hasselhoff - Australia's new coach?Cricket Australia have moved swiftly to appoint David Hasselhoff as their new head coach following a successful induction day at the Sydney Cricket Ground.Faced with the problems of trying to get Mitchell Johnson to bowl straight, picking a new spin bowler every match and having to pretend that Steven Smith is a Test all-rounder, the beleaguered Antipodean outfit have taken drastic action to halt an alarming slump.Hasselhoff, best known for his roles in Knightrider, Baywatch and Well-Refreshed Man Just Trying To Eat A Hamburger And Wishing His Daughter Would Get The Hell Out Of His Face, is charged with reshaping Australian Cricket from top to bottom.“I just can’t wait to get started,” said Hasselhoff. “I took batting practice with Shane Warde earlier and we had a blast. That guy has got some incredible ideas about chest wigs and we are going to make a lot of money together.”There was some initial bemusement from the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground at the sight of the 58-year-old American playing cricket with the Aussie spin great.“Some wiseass shouted out ‘look at that preposterous leathery old lothario’,” said Hasselhoff. “I said to the guy ‘that’s no way to speak to Shane, he’s a goddamn legend’.”Hasselhoff’s first task was to meet the players who will be under his charge.“They are a great bunch of guys,” said the actor. “I told young Mitchell Jonestown that I played a guy called Mitch in Baywatch.”“He looked a little confused, I guess,” admitted Hasselhoff. “He just kept saying ‘But my name is Mitch. I am not a lifeguard. I am a bowling attack leader’.”“I stared to tell him about the talking car, though, and that seemed to catch his imagination. For some time, actually.”Hasselhoff robustly defended his qualifications to be the head coach of an international cricket team.“Have I played a lot of cricketball?” he asked. “No. But nor have some of these new drafts into the Oz team. Look at Mick Beer and Young Stevie Nicks. We are all in the same boat. I am sure we can all learn together.”Hasselhoff, who arrived in Australia fresh from a stint alongside Louie Spence in the London panto season, insists he has the motivational keys to unlock Australia’s potential.“I’ve been in Peter Pan,” said Hasselhoff. “I’ve seen how they go on in England. Guys dressing up as girls. Girls dressing as guys. Constant arguing about who did or didn’t do a bunch of stuff. These guys are there for the taking, like the German pop charts were in 1989 when we put out Looking For Freedom.”And Hasselhoff revealed that he has already implemented a morale-boosting strategy for the Aussie team.“Of course, every goddamm comedian has to shout out ‘Where’s Pammy?’,” complained the star. “I thought to myself ‘where am I going to find a well-stacked blonde bimbo to swan about on the beach and hold a pose for the cameras?’“So I am pleased to introduce my new co-star, Shane Watson. We are going to do great work together.”Source: telegraph

David to Appear on Sydney's 'Sunrise' Tuesday

From Sunrise

David will appear on Sydney's morning show, "Sunrise" on Tuesday morning at 6 a.m.Hasselhoff was joined by a bevy of beach babes on Bondi Beach as he made his way towards the shore in a surf lifesaving inflatable rescue boat joined by North Bondi's famous lifesavers.The actor, who has courted controversy in the past because of problems with alcohol, looked trim and healthy as he posed for photos with fans on the beach.Streets spokeswoman Natalie Helm said that as "the world's most famous lifesaver" Hasselhoff was the perfect person to promote the new Splice Real Fruit ice-cream.Hasselhoff hit Bondi Beach today to "rescue" beachgoers with a frozen ice-cream treat.Helm said it was unfortunate that it was an overcast day in Sydney, but that did not stop fans from displaying their "Hoff love".Hasselhoff will spend three days in Sydney, before heading to the Gold Coast on Wednesday and New Zealand on Thursday to promote the ice-cream.The actor said he loved being in Australia.