Greed a topical comedy about fast fashion and the practices that support it
Greed, the new Steve Coogan comedy directed by Michael Winterbottom (The Trip), is a satirical tale about a thinly disguised version of Sir Philip Green, the head of Arcadia Group, who stood accused by various British government committees of plundering British Home Stores while it was under his company’s control. The phrase levelled at Sir […]
Celebrity Connected’s Emmy suite: perking up for the big day
We can always count on Celebrity Connected to provide guests a mix of practical accessories, beautiful home items, pet essentials, and interesting new beauty products from independent producers and health-oriented purveyors. The 2018 Emmy edition, though smaller than past years, did not disappoint. As this year’s Emmy celebration began earlier than in the past, […]
The Body Shop has three débutants in its range, two out now, and a special edition hitting stores in New Zealand on July 9. A very welcome range of face mists is perfect for winter, especially when your skin feels dry with air conditioning, fan heaters, and the chilly atmosphere. The Body Shop difference: […]
Things have gotten awfully serious in Hollywood in the past year. Last fall, the world saw members of the industry mightily fall with the drama and suspense of a Martin Scorsese film. Women throughout the industry used this opportunity to stand up and be heard, as well as reassess what was most important to them: […]
Elyse Glickman While “Black Friday” kicks off a month of serious holiday shopping in most of the US, Hollywood started a few days early. The occasion was the American Music Awards, and Celebrity Connected hosted the first party of the season. A fleet of industry up-and-comers and veteran music acts such as Great White walked […]
Brother Vellies and others: your input needed
There’s a particular kind of new investigative method, born of an era of fake truth, alternative facts, fake news and fake-everything-else. It’s called citizen journalism: real people not always of the Fourth Estate are asked to provide first-hand testimony on a story reported. Lucire is interested in your stories about businesses who claim to uphold […]
Indulge in the Body Shop’s spa experiences this winter
The Body Shop has dipped into the jungle and created a new uplifting firming ritual, as part of the Spa of the World régime. An infusion of fruit extracts blended with refining textures and fresh fragrances will refine and tone your skin. All products are natural, cruelty-free and constitute Community Trade. With firm but fair […]
Natural selections: the best of 2017’s Expo West
Anaheim, California is, famously, home to Disneyland, the happiest place on Earth. However, hundreds of visitors who came to Anaheim on a hot weekend in mid-March found their happy place at the city’s convention centre. For the last several years, the centre and the adjoining Marriott and Hilton hotels have been home to the Natural […]
Celebrity Connected: a platform for the “green party”
Elyse Glickman After an intense, divisive US presidential season, and its controversial aftermath, Californians were ready to kick off award show season. Celebrity Connected not only got the party started, but provided some much needed pre-Christmas comfort and joy to greet the Hollywood creative community. The W Hollywood became a Garden of Eden, filled with […]
Summer indulgence: the Body Shop’s Piñita Colada range
Summer is just around the corner—why not get yourself ready with a cocktail of coconut and pineapple for the skin? The Body Shop’s Caribbean-inspired Piñita Colada body range is ready to burst your skin with summer freshness. The range includes Piñita Colada exfoliating cream, body butter, shower gel and Fresh Body Sorbet. All these […]
