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 […]
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 […]
Kanye West tops Grammy nominations with seven, Adele close on six
Above Adele received six Grammy nominations, including song and record of the year, for ‘Rolling in the Deep’. Adele will be going up against Lady Gaga in the Grammy Awards, with six nominations this year, including song and record of the year, for ‘Rolling in the Deep’, and best album, for 21. The English […]
Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black and Audrey Hepburn’s Roman Holiday dresses to be auctioned
Kerry Taylor Auctions Above left Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black dress, designed by Disaya Sorakraikitikul. Above right Audrey Hepburn’s Roman Holiday ivory lace gown, designed by Edith Head. The late Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black dress is the most talked-about item at Kerry Taylor Auctions, and is expected to raise up to £20,000 for the […]
Miss France jury confirmed; Hot Scots in Edinburgh; congrats to Jennifer Cohen
Peugeot SA Above Miss France 2011 Laury Thilleman’s successor will be decided by a panel led by French actor Alain Delon, the pageant confirmed yesterday. Below left Karen Gillan, photographed by Suki Dhanda: one of the photographs exhibited by the National Galleries of Scotland next month. Bottom Jennifer Cohen and Noah Flom tie the knot. […]
Sunglass Hut extends Rachel Bilson’s style director contract, responsibilities
Mark Abraham Actress Rachel Bilson, who is this year getting more involved with the fashion establishment (Karl Lagerfeld’s Magnum advertisements were the tip of the iceberg), has had her Sunglass Hut contract extended for 2011–12, the company has announced. Bilson will continue as Style Director, but is more greatly involved this time, selecting styles […]
The Saturdays turn on Oxford Street Christmas lights; day 2 of the Kardashian split
Following in the footsteps of the Spice Girls, the Saturdays turned on the Oxford Street Christmas lights in London earlier today, sans Frankie Sandford, who was admitted to hospital in October. After Una Healy, Mollie King, Rochelle Wiseman and Vanessa White flipped the switch, the crowd was treated to the Saturdays’ new single, ‘My […]
Kim Kardashian files for divorce, parties issue conflicting statements
Reality star Kim Kardashian and basketballer Kris Humphries will divorce after 72 days of marriage. Neither side has stated the reasons, though the usual celebrity “sources” have speculated they were either Humphries’ unwillingness to participate in the Kardashian brand, or an argument over where to set up home. Kardashian filed for divorce citing […]
Nicole Scherzinger on The X Factor USA and Simon Cowell
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 […]
Max Irons has Fallen (on his mind)
Kaya Scodelario is set to play Lucinda Price in the film version of Lauren Kate’s best selling novel, Fallen. Currently in pre-production, Kaya, who also plays Effy in Skins, takes on the character of Luce. Luce falls in love with an angel named Daniel, but because of an age-old curse, their love bursts into […]
