Kelly Brook and Ultimo to part ways
Ultimo does not seem to be having much luck with its spokeswomen, as news emerges that Kelly Brook, signed only a few months ago, will part ways with the company. A report in Marketing indicates that Brook proposed that she would pose for Playboy and appear topless in Loaded, which would place her in […]
Tyra Banks has joined IMG, according to a release issued by the company. It is the first of several ‘new partnerships between IMG, Banks and Banks’ business interests.’ Banks had previously been with IMG when starting out in the modelling world. ‘The last time I was with IMG, I was set on taking […]
Scarlett smoulders in retro campaign for Dolce & Gabbana
Earlier this year, Dolce & Gabbana broke its first campaign featuring actress Scarlett Johansson. In the latest advertisements for the brand’s l’Eau the One, Johansson is back, shot in black and white with a 1950s’ retro style. Our verdict: it’s great that D&G is celebrating curves over the waif look, and Johansson is a great […]
Vanessa Paradis is new face of Chanel lipstick
Chanel has announced that it will begin a collaboration with singer–actress Vanessa Paradis, as the face of Rouge Coco, a new range of lipsticks from the French firm. Paradis had already represented the Chanel Coco fragrance in 1992 (in a memorable commercial directed by Jean-Paul Goude) and was the muse for Karl Lagerfeld for […]
Jenny Craig announces latest international celebs
Jenny Craig, Dr Billy Ingram Jenny Craig continues to use star power to promote its programmes. In the US, it has announced that Nicole Sullivan (Rita Rocks) is its latest celebrity client; in Australasia, Australian Idol judge Ian Dickson (‘Dicko’) launches its Jen4Men programme. Sullivan is targeting a loss of 16 kg (35 lb) […]
Jennifer Hawkins renews contract with Myer
Australian department store group Myer has announced that former Miss Universe, Jennifer Hawkins, has signed a A$1 million-plus contract with the firm to continue as its “face” for four more years. The new deal reportedly includes shares in Myer, which is about to be floated. The float is likely to be worth some A$3 […]
Eastenders’ Charlie Brooks speaks out against domestic violence
Actress Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher in Eastenders) is lending her support to the National Centre for Domestic Violence in the UK. Although not a victim of domestic violence herself, Charlie feels strongly about the subject. She wants to help lift the lid on a taboo issue and raising awareness of the services offered by the […]
