Video: Cheryl Cole backstage at the Capital FM Summertime Ball, on Katy Perry and Usher
It’s nice to see Cheryl Cole in positive spirits at the Capital FM Summertime Ball, at which she performed ‘Call My Name’ in a multi-coloured jumpsuit. Events saw Lucire missing out on covering the Diamond Jubilee in a timely fashion, as we would have loved to have shown Cole with Gary Barlow performing at […]
Two thousand pp. ebook for Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary heads online for crowdsourcing campaign
The Ebook People GmbH of Germany is planning a 2,000 pp. ebook at the end of June on the Rolling Stones, commemorating its 50th anniversary. The undertaking is expensive, and the company has moved to crowdsource its funding at Indiegogo. The ebook will be released in two parts, each covering a quarter-century. It will […]
Labrinth hosts Raymond Weil-sponsored pre-Brit Awards’ dinner
Luxury watch brand Raymond Weil hosted a pre-Brit Awards dinner at Mosaica on January 26, hosted by singer–songwriter and producer Labrinth. The Mosaica restaurant in Wood Green, north London, is co-owned by Labrinth, who has fast risen into prominence in the UK. Eighty VIPs attended the dinner, including some of the UK’s best […]
Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon celebrate in New Zealand
Champagne brands Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon held events in New Zealand last month, each appealing to their very different clientèles. LVMH’s Mike Hewitt explained that the events were suited to each of the brands: Veuve Clicquot is aimed at a more sophisticated audience, while Moët & Chandon positions itself as a classy, […]
Madonna learned of W. E.’s Golden Globe nominations when checking her Blackberry in the morning
Singer-turned-director Madonna has revealed that she learned of the two Golden Globe nominations for her film, W. E., when she woke up in the morning and checked her Blackberry ‘for exciting breaking news’. ‘I’m really proud that my movie was recognized in any category,’ she told ITN. Abel Korzeniowski scored the film, earning […]
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 […]
David LaChapelle Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj appear in MAC’s latest Viva Glam promotional image, photographed by David LaChapelle. The 2012 campaign will see MAC release lipsticks called Viva Glam Nicki and Viva Glam Ricky. Proceeds from their sale will go toward the MAC Aids Fund, which has raised $224 million since its launch […]
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 […]
London Fashion Week spring–summer 2012: celebrity-watching on day three
Day three was a day of celebrity-watching at London Fashion Week. Anna Wintour showed up at Nicole Farhi (who is interviewed below) and at Unique. Naomi Campbell, Ellie Goulding, Kelis, and Nicola Roberts also attended the latter. Goulding and Erin O’Connor appeared at Marios Schwab. Kate Moss, Eliza Doolittle, Olivia Palermo, and Kristen Stewart turned […]
London Fashion Week spring–summer 2012, day 2 videos
DAKS took its spring–summer 2012 inspiration from the 1950s, with classic lines, a simple colour palette, and flowing, wearable lightweight dresses with voluminous skirts. The cuts and volume certainly tended to be on the money as far as trends go for spring—making you want the season to be here immediately. Husband-and-wife team Suzanne Clements […]
