Presenting eight Miss Universe 2009 contestants, on video
While we’re on the subject of Miss Universe 2009 in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, we did manage to get video of some of the contestants. And rather than be accused of being biased toward our head-office country all the time, here are videos of other contestants, namely: Ada Aimée de la Cruz, Miss Dominican […]
Miss Universe ’09 contestants are enjoying the Bahamas
The contestants at Miss Universe are having a great time in the Bahamas, and the fun is not restricted to Atlantis on Paradise Island. Below, the contestants are having fun on Atlantis, and visiting Bimini, Exuma and Grand Bahama Island. The telecast is on August 23 at 9 p.m. EDT, and will be shown live […]
While Lexus has had a large, luxury car with a hybrid powertrain out for a while, BMW has caught up with its new 7-series. The BMW ActiveHybrid technology features a synchronous electric motor, a lithium-ion battery, and the power electronics required for the high-voltage on-board network. There’s still a turbocharged V8 under the bonnet, producing […]
Vote for Katie at Miss Universe ’09
Miss New Zealand Katie Taylor wearing a swimsuit by BSC Swimwear Thailand. (Photo from Miss Universe LP, LLLP) The shots of Miss Universe New Zealand 2009, Katie Taylor, are probably the best I’ve ever seen of her—and I’m pretty sure that Katie herself is thrilled with them, too. My lips are sealed on some of […]
Photographed by Angela Scott We’ve received word from Miss New Zealand 2009 Katie Taylor that she is safely on the plane to Miss Universe, after getting an upgrade on Air New Zealand. And she’s armed with some new clothes and accessories from Natalie Chan. We wish Katie all the best as she represents New Zealand […]
Olga Kurylenko models for 2010 Campari calendar: behind the scenes
We will have more shots of Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace) modelling the 2010 Campari calendar shortly, but to whet your appetite, here are some of the making-of as it took place in Milano. Filippo Mutani is the photographer of these behind-the-scenes shots, while Simone Nervi is doing the honours for the actual calendar. Emily […]
Porsche shows Panamera in motion
Porsche has released additional video of its new Panamera sports’ saloon, which we feature below. We have the Panamera from the outside, then the inside, then in motion. You may also like Porsche launches Panamera at Laguna Seca New Porsche Panamera 4S: official first videos Porsche to show hybrid at Salon de Genève Porsche reveals […]
Elle drives a Fiat; Elyse remembers Michael Jackson
Remember that weekend after Michael Jackson died? It was a bit surreal, as Elyse Glickman discovered when she attended one of the BET Awards’ suites, specifically Rohn Padmore’s Red Carpet Suite—we feature her report today on the main part of the site. Meanwhile, we see that Elle Macpherson in fact drives a Fiat 500, and […]
Rick Pallack, Michael Jackson’s designer, remembers a friend
Michael Jackson was a shining light of creativity, innovation, talent, compassion and graciousness, according to Rick Pallack, who designed some of the singer’s clothes. ‘I will miss Michael dearly,’ said Pallack, in a release. ‘He was a great humanitarian and philanthropist. My heart goes out to the entire Jackson family at this tragic […]
Lucire’s Jaguar XJ party pics and exclusives
For those wondering what it was like to see the new Jaguar XJ and hang out with supermodel Elle Macpherson and Bond girl Rosamund Pike (and even the Hoff), we have party pics from last night’s launch at the Saatchi Gallery. Don’t forget our videos at Lucire TV showing everything from the Jaguar XJ driving […]
