The VMAs 2011: a breath of fresh air
MTV’s Video Music Awards generally serve as a ripe harvesting ground for comedians. Kanye’s outburst in 2009 comes to mind. But this year at the VMAs, the mood was a bit more sombre. In light of Amy Winehouse’s death in July, a moving tribute to the talented singer was paid. Tony Bennett returned to […]
World’s largest fashion trade event, MAGIC, begins again Monday
This August in Las Vegas, MAGIC will return as the world’s largest fashion trade event, delivering buyers the most extensive buying platforms in the world of fashion today. MAGIC exhibitors represent every major apparel industry: the designers, contemporary, street, casual, sports, kids, shoes, accessories, etc. appealing to every interest group. During this August show, […]
Tulisa Contostavlos’s new X Factor look: how it has evolved
UK media are cranking up the press for Tulisa Contostavlos, as she and Kelly Rowland launched the new series of The X Factor at the O2 Arena yesterday. The former N-Dubz singer’s makeover includes, according to the British media, veneers which have cost £12,000. Tulisa’s Vivienne Westwood dress with lace detailing made it […]
Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford talk about Cowboys & Aliens
Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford offer comments on their new film, Cowboys & Aliens, in ITN’s newest video below. James Bond actor Craig says he had harboured a secret desire to play a cowboy. Craig says he was pleasantly surprised to find comedic elements, when he first saw the script, while attempting to […]
Boucheron’s haute joaillerie, Mister’s womenswear, and travel to Israel
The news section hasn’t been updated for a day since, at least in our world, it’s been a bit quiet for news. We made a call that Lucire readers don’t want to know the winner of The Apprentice UK (or Lord Sugar talking about ‘elf and safety’) or what Jennifer Aniston has to say about […]
David and Victoria Beckham show off Harper Seven, as her name is explained
David and Victoria Beckham On the day we posted news of David and Victoria Beckham’s daughter’s birth, a lot of readers’ interests were piqued. And some were interested in just how the youngest member of the Beckham brood got her name. It’s as many had guessed, now confirmed by David Beckham: Harper Seven Beckham […]
Lady Gaga courts publicity using a wheelchair as Sydney concert prop
You can always trust Lady Gaga to deliver a headline—no wonder, since the singer–songwriter knows exactly how the fame machine works and what might get media talking about her. For her Sydney audience, where she performed for 800 fans and 200 VIPs last night, Gaga came out half-way during her act dressed as her […]
Kate in Canada fashion round-up, and other features
ITN has a summary of a lot of the outfits the Duchess of Cambridge has worn on her visit to Canada, including labels such as Catherine Walker, Issa, Reiss and Alexander McQueen, and maple leaf-themed accessories in honour of her hosts. The Canadian, and for that matter, the British, media have been complimentary about […]
Prince William, Princess Catherine face off in dragon boats: video
As part of their royal tour of Canada, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have gone head to head in a dragon boat race—with Prince William’s team the victor. The couple were at Dalvay Lake on Prince Edward Island for the 200 ft race, where each team had 20 rowers. Princess Catherine was […]
British media get excited over Cheryl Cole’s 28th birthday party
Never believe ‘sources close to’ in media, those well meaning folk who use their own constructs to read a situation—or those who simply invent gossip to fuel their importance. We’re not exactly falling for the news that there is an Ashley and Cheryl Cole reconciliation, even if the footballer was seen attending his ex-wife’s 28th […]
