Miss France and Scarlett Johansson among our most popular articles in ’11
TF1 Above Delphine Wespiser soon after being crowned as Miss France. Our article on her win was the most-read this year. Last year, quite a few readers were interested in the most visited news articles on the Lucire website. This excludes the features we have on the main part of the site. Nevertheless, it gives […]
WOW founder Suzie Moncrieff becomes Dame; Russell Brand and Katy Perry divorce
World of Wearable Art (WOW) founder, Suzie Moncrieff, becomes a Dame in the New Zealand New Year honours’ list today. Her honour comes on the same day as a similar award for businesswoman Rosanne Meo, and knighthoods for former All Blacks’ coach Graham Henry, former TV chef and Wellington City Missioner Des Britten, Todd […]
Moreish launches natural skin care range, with socially responsible ethos
Moreish is the latest range of beauty and skin care products by New Zealand company API, using argan oil as the core ingredient. Argan oil is renowned for its nourishing, regenerative and anti-ageing properties. Known as ‘liquid gold’, argan oil is the cold pressed, extra virgin oil extracted from the kernel of the Moroccan […]
Chanel has opened a temporary boutique at Courchevel in the French Alps for the winter. The 180 m² store features a minimalist décor with the odd flash of colour. It also has stunning views over the entire Courchevel valley. Chanel retails its fragrances, fine jewellery, watches, and the cruise 2011–12 and spring–summer 2012 collections […]
Producer wants Daniel Craig to make eight James Bond films
James Bond film producer, Eon Productions’ Michael G. Wilson, wants incumbent Daniel Craig to make a total of eight films, to beat Sir Roger Moore’s record by one. ‘Filming has gone very well so far and I’d love Daniel to surpass Roger’s record and do eight pictures. Daniel’s been an absolute pleasure to be […]
Harry Potter Tour to open next March at Leavesden, Herts.
The Harry Potter Tour will open next March at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, north of Watford, where the films were made. Tickets are already on sale. The tour will last for three hours and visitors can see sets, costumes and props from all eight films. Diagon Alley, Hogwarts’ Great Hall, the […]
Source4Style launches today, seeking to revolutionize the business of fashion
Summer Rayne Oakes and Benita Singh’s Cartier award-winning venture, Source4Style, which helps designers source sustainable fabric through a well designed, transparent website, launches its second version today. Lucire has the low-down in the main part of the site, and this story forms part of some of our next 2012 print and other non-web editions. […]
One Tweet, and media speculate Britney Spears is engaged again
Amazing how one Twitter post has the world’s media speculating that Britney Spears has become engaged to her former agent, Jason Trawick. The Tweet read, ‘OMG. Last night Jason surprised me with the one gift I’ve been waiting for. Can’t wait to show you! SO SO SO excited!!!! Xxo’. A later one six hours […]
Madonna learned of W. E.’s Golden Globe nominations when checking her Blackberry in the morning
Singer-turned-director Madonna has revealed that she learned of the two Golden Globe nominations for her film, W. E., when she woke up in the morning and checked her Blackberry ‘for exciting breaking news’. ‘I’m really proud that my movie was recognized in any category,’ she told ITN. Abel Korzeniowski scored the film, earning […]
Nicole by OPI launches Kardashian Kolors nail lacquers and treatments
If you thought there couldn’t be yet another Kardashian family-endorsed fashion or beauty product, think again: Nicole by OPI has introduced Kardashian Kolors, a range featuring 14 new nail lacquer shades inspired by Kris Jenner and her five daughters, Kourtney, Kim and Khloé Kardashian and Kylie and Kendall Jenner. ‘With lacquers ranging from high‐shine […]
