France’s ‘battle of the pageants’ continues, as TM dispute may halt Miss Nationale
Above Barbara Morel, Miss Nationale 2011, in her Miss Provence publicity photograph. Legal issues mean that she is unlikely to crown a successor this year. In a further twist, an ongoing trade mark dispute may prevent Geneviève de Fontenay, former director of Miss France, from holding her rival Miss Nationale pageant this year, originally scheduled […]
As London prepares for ’12 Olympics, Boris Johnson gives his thoughts about Christchurch
Top Kip Brook at the Royal Houseguards, 1 Whitehall Place. Above London mayor Boris Johnson. ‘Mind the gap between the train and the platform edge’—ah, the old London Tube message. Don’t you just love the place? London is one of the greatest cities of the world, with more than 300 languages spoken among her […]
Daniel Craig and co-stars talk more about Skyfall, 23rd James Bond film
Above Bérénice Marlohe, Daniel Craig and Naomie Harris at a photo call for the announcement of Skyfall. Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris and Daniel Craig talk a little more about the 23rd Eon James Bond film, Skyfall, which was announced at a press conference earlier this week. Dame Judi hints at the […]
Madonna to release her first fragrance, Truth or Dare, in April 2012
Coty Prestige will produce a Madonna fragrance, dubbed Truth or Dare by Madonna, for launch in April 2012. Macy’s will be the first to début the fragrance in the US, with global distribution following in May. This is Madonna’s first fragrance. The pop icon told Women’s Wear Daily, ‘I have always been obsessed […]
Abbas–Mustan’s Players’ first trailer shown
The trailer for Abbas–Mustan’s Players, the remake of the remake of The Italian Job, has been released. The authorized remake, licensed by Paramount, has been filmed in India, New Zealand and Russia, with the trade-mark Mini chase scene shot in Wellington. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, […]
Footage: Skyfall, 23rd Eon James Bond film, press conference, with Daniel Craig, Sam Mendes
Above Daniel Craig and new Bond girl Bérénice Marlohe at the Skyfall press conference earlier today. The name for the 23rd “official” James Bond film has been unveiled at a press conference: Skyfall. Star Daniel Craig, director Sam Mendes, and fellow stars Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench, Naomie Harris and Bérénice Marlohe, along with producers […]
Ryanair launches 2012 cabin crew calendar
Ryanair Ryanair has launched its 2012 charity calendar, and, true to form, it features 13 lingerie- and swimwear-clad members of its female cabin crew. This time, the charity is DEBRA, selected from 400 charities which applied. DEBRA helps children suffering from a rare genetic condition, epidermolysis bullosa, in which, as the charity explains, ‘the […]
Campari releases ’12 calendar images, starring Milla Jovovich, photographed by Dimitri Daniloff
Dimitri Daniloff Above Milla Jovovich wears dress by Yann Weber, glitter shoes by Walter Steiger, and Panache necklace and pony cuff bracelet by Swarovski. Dimitri Daniloff Above Milla Jovovich wears feather dress by Izmaylova and white gold and diamond ring by Vhernier. Campari has released its 2012 calendar images, starring actress Milla Jovovich, and photographed […]
Elisa Sednaoui is the new face of Roberto Cavalli’s women’s fragrance
Elisa Sednaoui will front the new Roberto Cavalli women’s fragrance campaign from February 2012, Coty Prestige announced today. The campaign will be photographed by Steven Klein for print, and directed by Johan Renck for TV. The Roma-born actress, niece of photographer Stephane Sednaoui and goddaughter of Christian Louboutin, recently appeared in Christopher Thompson’s […]
BMW announces more svelte, more efficient 3-series saloons
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 […]
