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By Andrea Petrou on May 13th, 2011
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Lady Gaga splits from her boyfriend.
By Andrea Petrou on May 13th, 2011
Lady Gaga has split from her boyfriend.
The ‘Born This Way’ hitmaker reunited with Luc Carl last July after a break but has revealed she is now single, and hasn’t been dating anyone else since the couple called time on their on/off romance.
Speaking on ‘The Graham Norton Show’, she said: “No, I don’t have a boyfriend and haven’t been on any dates recently.”
The 25-year-old singer is currently touring the globe as she prepares to release her new album ‘Born This Way’ later this month, and played an intimate concert in London last night (12.05.11) for just 150 fans.
The ‘Belvedere Presents Born This Way’ gig took place at members’ club Annabel’s and she played 5 songs from her new LP, while a host of celebrities were in attendance at the exclusive event including Kate Moss, Florence Welch, will.i.am and Geri Halliwell.
Gaga’s separation from Carl comes shortly after she reportedly made plans for a “fairytale” wedding in a British castle.
A source recently said: “Lady Gaga has told everyone she plans to get married. She has said she wants a fairytale wedding in a castle.
“We finish the European leg in London just before Christmas and the timing is perfect for the wedding.”
Celebrity Style, News
Emma Watson finds dressing age-appropriately is “quite difficult”
By Andrea Petrou on May 13th, 2011
Emma Watson finds dressing age-appropriately is “quite difficult”.
The 21-year-old actress – who recently topped Glamour UK magazine’s Best-Dressed Women 2011 list – admits it’s hard to get the right look at red carpet events although she prefers a “less is more” approach.
Emma told WWD: “I try to dress age-appropriately, which isn’t actually that easy when obviously high-end clothing is designed for women who are older than I am.
“It’s a fine line to tread between looking smart and looking ready to go on a red carpet but also looking like I’m 21. It’s quite difficult.
“I think less is more – less makeup, less accessories is better.”
Emma – who is the face of Lancome – recently helped chose the colour of the brand’s Tresor Midnight Rose women’s fragrance, which is due out worldwide in September.
She has also been heavily involved in the advertising campaign – which was shot by Mario Testino – which impressed her bosses.
She added: “It’s funny, the guys at Lancome were like, ‘You need to be directing, Emma.’ I had ideas about every aspect. I’m sure I drove them insane.
“I was involved in the concept for the [ad] film and the tag line, ‘Catch my heart if you can.’ ”
“The hat [in the ad] was my hat, which I bought at a flea market in Paris. I was very involved in the script. It’s been really fun for me.”
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Celebrity Trends: Green as seen on Angelina Jolie, Britney Spears and Jessie J
By Andrea Petrou on May 13th, 2011
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Kate Moss star of new exhibition
By Andrea Petrou on May 13th, 2011
Kate Moss has become the subject of a new photographic exhibition.
Shots of the 37-year-old supermodel feature in a showcase of pictures taken by some of the world’s most famous photographers – including Mary McCartney, the late Corinne Day and Paolo Roversi – currently on display at Paris’ Galerie de L’Instant.
However, it is not just the aesthetic beauty of Kate which is captured in the photos, but also her “intelligence”.
A spokesperson for the gallery said: “Kate is one of the most photographed people in the world, and yet she continues to fascinate and inspire. The exhibition is a homage, not only to Kate’s beauty but also her intelligence.”
Among the highlights are a nude picture – taken by Corinne Day – of Kate wearing nothing but a soldier’s tin hat, as well as the model backstage at a Chloe show in 1995.
The spokesperson added: “Despite a lack of interviews and a few scandals, Kate Moss’ career has been a success and has set an example. She has inspired the biggest photographers of every generation as well as contemporary artists including Lucian Freud, Marc Quinn, Sam Taylor Wood.
“It is therefore only fair that we dedicate an exhibition to her, as her work with photographers has been so rich and varied.”
‘Kate Moss by the Biggest Photographers’ – which runs from now until September 14 – was originally scheduled to open in November 2008, but it kept getting put back due to lack of funding.
Celebrity Style, Gallery
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides UK Premier
By Andrea Petrou on May 13th, 2011
Penelope Cruz
Goes for slinky white Ian West/PA Images
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John Galliano gets trial date
By Andrea Petrou on May 13th, 2011
John Galliano will stand trial in Paris on June 22 on charges of verbally abusing three people with anti-Semitic and racist slurs on two separate occasions.
The British-born designer – who was sacked from French couture house Christian Dior after allegedly launching into an anti-Semitic rant in a Parisian cafe during which he said he loved Nazi leader Adolf Hitler – faces a fine of 22,500 euros or six months imprisonment if he is found guilty.
Galliano’s lawyer Aurelien Hamelle claims his client was provoked, saying at the hearing at the Palais de Justice in Paris: “The question is to know who said what at what moment.”
The three plaintiffs – Geraldine Bloch, Philippe Virgitti and Fathia Oumeddour – allege the designer hurled insults at them in Paris on two separate occasions, one in October 2010 and other in February this year.
Galliano’s lawyer revealed his client – who didn’t appear at the hearing – isn’t currently in France, but refused to reveal his whereabouts.
In March he reportedly checked into The Meadows rehab clinic in Arizona after being urged to get help for his alcohol problems by Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.
Celebrity Style, News
Jennifer Aniston stays in shape with spinning
By Andrea Petrou on May 13th, 2011
Jennifer Aniston stays in shape by working out on a spin bike at home.
The gorgeous ‘Friends’actress has is such a fan of the high intensity workout that she has had one of the specially designed bikes which simulate riding a road bike installed in her home and even phone calls from family and friends won’t keep her away from it.
She said: She said: “The best quick sweat for me is getting on the spin bike. I can pump it up! The time goes by so quickly too. And it’s great when I need to make phone calls. I just put on what I call my Janet Jackson headpiece and I’m all set!
“I work out and eat well. Sleep is important. I try to get it at least eight hours a night.”
Jennifer also revealed her secret beauty weapon is Dr Hauschka moistuiriser and lip gloss and she doesn’t go anywhere without them.
She told Britain’s OK! magazine: “Dr Hauschka lip balm is definitely a staple. I grew up using Dr Hauschka moisturiser and I always try to incorporate that into whatever skin regime I’m doing.”
However, although she exercises regularly, Jennifer admitted Mexican food and burgers are her food weaknesses, and she sometimes loves to indulge in white peaches with string cheese.
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Cannes: Sleeping Beauty premier: Alexa Chung, Diane Kruger, Rachel McAdams and Angelina Jolie
By Andrea Petrou on May 13th, 2011
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Goes for on-trend navy mixed with white at the Sleeping Beauty premier Doug Peters/PA Images
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Sofia Vergara has become the new face of CoverGirl
By Andrea Petrou on May 12th, 2011
Sofia Vergara has become the new face of CoverGirl.
The ‘Modern Family’ actress follows in the footsteps of Queen Latifah, Drew Barrymore and Taylor Swift in representing the cosmetic brand and will appear in campaigns from January 2012.
Speaking of her new role, she told People magazine: “It feels amazing. I’ve always wanted to be a CoverGirl. I always loved seeing the pictures of the campaigns in magazines.
“My mother used to do her make-up every day, and I used to watch her, just fascinated. I’ve always had a very good relationship with makeup; it’s one of my favourite things.”
Sofia – who is to launch her own clothing range later this year – says one of the reasons the role appealed to her was that other Latino girls can look up to her.
She said: “When you grow up, you look up to girls in the magazines, and you never think you’re going to be that pretty, or that well made-up, or that glamorous. I love that I have the Latin flavour; Latin girls can relate to me, see what I’m wearing, see my makeup, my hairstyle.”
Models, News
Lara Stone has been named as the new face and body of Calvin Klein Underwear.
By Andrea Petrou on May 12th, 2011
Lara Stone has been named as the new face and body of Calvin Klein Underwear.
The supermodel – who already fronts campaigns for Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Collection and ck Calvin Klein – will star in the Naked Glamour advertising campaign later this year.
Helen McCluskey, chief operating officer of The Warnaco Group Inc. which owns the Calvin Klein Underwear and Jeans businesses, described the ad images as “traditional Calvin Klein, black-and-white, with incredible eye contact.it’s about lifestyle, it’s sexy, and images are up close with cleavage”.
CEO Joe Gromek added to WWD: “It’s a very compelling campaign.”
Although actress Zoe Saldana presently appears in the ads for the Envy campaign for Calvin Klein Underwear, a spokesperson for the company insists Lara is not replacing Zoe as the face of the brand.
Lara joins a host of celebrities – including Pixie Geldof, Ruby Aldridge, Sky Ferreira, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Alice Dellal and Fei Fei Sun – who currently feature in a global advertising campaign shot by Steven Meisel for ck one.
The model – whose US size four figure is deemed ‘curvy’ by catwalk standards – has previously said she thinks her womanly figure has helped her become a success.
She said: “I’m different because I am fat. It would be nice if I wasn’t the only person with t*ts and an a**e.
“If I could have the discipline to be super-skinny I would be. I think of dieting, then I eat pizza. I’m a woman, and every woman wants to be thinner – unfortunately.”
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ShinyStyle Loves: Fever spring/summer 2011 collection
By Andrea Petrou on May 12th, 2011
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Celebrity and fashion trends: Block colours
By Andrea Petrou on May 12th, 2011
We’ve been raving on about the block trend ever since we spotted it on the Spring/Summer 2011 catwalks.
The likes of Julian Macdonald and Chanel championed this trend in their collections, combining contrasting and darker hues.
And it seems this trend is set to stay with the likes of PPQ and Gwen Stefani’s LAMB label also showcasing this look at their AW 2011 shows. To be in with the colour block trend his season you only have to look at the likes of Cheryl Cole and Rihanna who have been working this look over the recent weeks.
Go for bold secondary colours on the top and bottom like both these ladies, or give a nod to the look with a bright belt. Failing that a contrasting bright cardigan over an equally bright frock will also help channel this look.
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Yasmin Le Bon used to be addicted to exercise
By Andrea Petrou on May 12th, 2011
Yasmin Le Bon used to be addicted to exercise.
The former supermodel says working out used to take over her life and had to take a break from exercise to let her “body mend”.
She said: “I’ve definitely had an issue with over-exercising at times, and I had to give it all up for a year or two to let my body mend. It sounds ridiculous, but exercise is addictive – it draws you in and you ignore the pain, so I’m careful now.
“I was doing Pilates three times a week, martial arts virtually every days, and hours of cardio in the gym, but I was doing too much.”
However, the mother-of-three says exercise is still important to her but has found a way to incorporate it into her everyday life.
She told Britain’s Harper’s Bazaar magazine: “When I’m cooking I’m always doing squats and lunges while waiting for the pans to boil.”
As well as being addicted to exercise, Yasmin says at the height of her career she would be surviving on very little food but has now accepted what her ideal body weight should be.
The 46-year-old beauty said: “Back then, I lived off the odd bread roll if I was lucky.
“I know that now my body needs to be heavier – I’m over a stone more than I used to be.”
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Debbie Harry often wears her old stage outfits
By Andrea Petrou on May 12th, 2011
Debbie Harry often wears her old stage outfits.
The Blondie singer revealed she keeps her a lot of her clothes she has worn for performances over the years and especially loves the Day-Glo creations by designer Stephen Sprouse.
She said: “It’s all in a trunk. Some if it’s hanging, most of it’s lying down. I have all the Stephen Sprouse clothing packed in a box – several boxes actually. Some of that I still wear. It’s all such a mish-mash.”
Debbie also revealed she allowed a Barbie doll to be made in her likeness only because the “remarkable” Cher had previously had one made.
She told Stylist magazine: “It was a nice offer and besides, Cher has done it. I was shocked at first. I always envisioned Barbie as being very middle of the road, very straight and initially I think that we were considered counter-culture and sort of nasty and to be taken in by the Barbie thing.I mean, times have changed, we’ve come full circle – now punk is so embraced and accepted by society.”
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