Lucire
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Kim Kardashian attends Angel Ball 2011, honouring Naomi Campbell

October 19, 2011/2.54

Kim Kardashian was one of the celebrity guests—including Tommy Hilfiger, Stephen Baldwin and Russell Simmons—at the annual Angel Ball at Cipriani Wall Street. The event raises funds for cancer research.    In front of 780 guests, Kardashian talked about the loss of her father to cancer. She then introduced singer Patti La Belle, who performed […]

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Nicole Scherzinger on The X Factor USA and Simon Cowell

October 18, 2011/11.53

Nicole Scherzinger, judge of the US version of The X Factor and former Pussycat Dolls’ lead singer, has given an interview about her experiences on the hit TV show to date.    Scherzinger says she has been inspired by the show’s contestants. She also believes that the appearances on The X Factor have allowed her […]

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Chivas Brothers wins Distiller of the Year at International Spirits Challenge

October 17, 2011/3.09

Pernod Ricard division Chivas Brothers is the International Spirits Challenge Distiller of the Year. It also collected gold medals for the Glenlivet 18 Year Old (left) and Strathisla 12 Year Old single malts.    In a release, Christian Porta, chairman and CEO of Chivas Brothers, says, ‘We are delighted to have been so successful at […]

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Video: Chanel brings spectacle for spring–summer 2012

October 15, 2011/6.03

Although we did three of the major cities on the circuit, our Paris Fashion Week coverage is relatively light this season. However, we do have the video below from Chanel’s spring–summer 2012 prêt-à-porter collection at the Grand Palais, with a spectacular show that again underlines just how good Karl Lagerfeld is at spectacle.    Chanel’s […]

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BMW announces more svelte, more efficient 3-series saloons

October 14, 2011/23.34

We’re big fans already of the BMW 3-series—the 3er Reihe—and find the current range the most dynamic in its sector. We’re also big fans of the design direction that BMW has been taking with its range, blending classic lines with a sense of modernity. Thanks to competition from Audi and others, BMW’s also been upping […]

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MAC and Lady Gaga reveal unique dress promoting Viva Glam and Aids Fund

/11.25

Top Lady Gaga film clip directed by Ruth Hogben for the MAC Viva Glam social awareness campaign. Above Lady Gaga in the dress designed by Nicola Formichetti for the Viva Glam social awareness campaign. MAC has premièred a promotional film for the MAC Aids Fund, starring Lady Gaga, featuring a one-of-a-kind dress, dubbed ‘The Masterpiece’, […]

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Kérastase Soleil protects hair this summer

October 12, 2011/23.28

Summer is coming and, as you all know, intense or prolonged exposure to the sun has destructive effects on hair. It causes chemical changes to the fibres from light absorption, water and sun combinations cause the hair to lose its natural resistance, making it more sensitive, and colour fades faster. Therefore, it’s time to arm […]

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Bruce Forsyth knighted; Celia Birtwell receives CBE

/21.23

Bruce Forsyth, 83, has received his knighthood from HM the Queen at Buckingham Palace today.    The newly knighted Sir Bruce told media of his conversation with the Queen. When she remarked that he had been entertaining people for a long time, he told her that it was coming up to 70 years, beginning as […]

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Angelina Jolie visits Libya to observe aid, but in personal capacity

/11.37

Angelina Jolie, actress and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ambassador, arrived in Libya on Tuesday, touring Misrata. From a hotel in the main insurgent stronghold, Jolie spoke to media, praising the Libyan people.    The UNHCR has stressed that Jolie’s visit is in a personal capacity only, observing how UN aid is reaching […]

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