Ryanair Above The two images that were reused for Ryanair advertisements, which the Advertising Standards’ Authority has found to be sexist and objectifying. Ryanair has found itself in trouble with its cabin crew calendar again, this time for running a series of newspaper advertisements that have been deemed to be sexist and offensive. Two […]
Month: February 2012
Rimmel’s Kate Moss Lasting Finish lipstick collection launches in the US
Top Kate Moss tests shades for the Rimmel London Lasting Finish lipstick collection. Above Shooting one of the visuals from the TVC, which we previewed last September. It was the spring 2012 London Fashion Week at which Kate Moss first told us about Rimmel’s Lasting Finish lipstick collection. Moss also provided an interview, which we […]
The longest-running animated series, The Simpsons, will celebrate its 500-episode landmark on February 19. Creator Matt Groening recalls how viewers of the Fox network’s The Tracey Ullman Show liked the brief cartoons that filled the gaps in each episode—and The Simpsons was spun off into its own half-hour show in 1989. For some, […]
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wins Elle Style Awards; stars continue to remember Whitney Houston
Updated 8.39 p.m. GMT Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was really in the Zeitgeist through 2011, and the announcement that she had won the Icon Award at the Elle Style Awards last night capped an incredible year for the model-turned-actress. She collected her award from actor Cuba Gooding Jr. In the videos below from our colleagues […]
New York Fashion Week fall 2012: Hervé Léger, Tibi, Mara Hoffman, Venexiana
Stephen Ciuccoli/Lucire Top Hervé Léger by Max Azria, fall–winter 2012–13. Above Mara Hoffman. Hervé Léger by Max Azria—one of our favourites at each New York Fashion Week—showed an equestrian-themed collection for fall 2012. But to our eyes, Azria’s bandage dresses, harnesses and gladiator boots actually reminded us of warriors, ready to face a tough urban […]
Kate Upton is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model for 2012
Walter Iooss, Jr Nineteen-year-old Kate Upton has been revealed as the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model for 2012. The 5 ft 10 in Michigan-born, Florida-raised model is best known for her Guess! jeans advertisements. The cover was shot by Walter Iooss, Jr in Australia, and was first revealed on CBS’s The Late […]
Naomie Harris talks about working on Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond picture
Skyfall actors Berenice Marlohe, Naomie Harris and Dame Judi Dench were on the red carpet at the BAFTAs on Sunday, and Harris gives an insight on filming in the UK, how’s she’s looking forward to the location shoots, and working with Daniel Craig and Sam Mendes. Harris calls Mendes ‘one of the best directors […]
BMW launches M6 coupé and cabriolet: more power, lower emissions
We’ve awaited the M version of the new BMW 6-series since we tested the lovely 650i Cabriolet last year, and the company has announced it today. It goes on sale in the UK on September 15. The twin-turbo 4·4-litre V8 develops 560 PS and 680 Nm, reaching 100 km/h from standstill in 4·2 s […]
LA Coroner assistant chief speaks on Whitney Houston autopsy: star was found in bathtub
Los Angeles County Coroner Assistant Chief Ed Winter (left) told reporters awaiting news on Whitney Houston the following at a press conference yesterday. ‘We have concluded the autopsy on Miss Whitney Houston. It was concluded today. ‘There will be no cause of death at this time, as it is pending toxicology. That could […]
Grammy Awards become sombre tribute for Whitney Houston; Adele, Foo Fighters win big
Above Jennifer Hudson sings a rendition of ‘I Will Always Love You’ at the 54th Grammy Awards last night. Master of ceremonies LL Cool J opened the 54th Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles last night with a tribute and prayer to Whitney Houston. The late singer received a standing ovation […]