Archive for July 26th, 2008
It has been just over a month since model Agyness Deyn split up with The Paddingtons’ guitarist Josh Hubbard, and there’s already a new man in her life – the handsome 28-year-old guitarist with The Strokes, Albert Hammond Jnr.
I’m told things are so serious between Agy, 25, and Albert, that the clothes horse has been invited to share his home while she hunts for a new apartment in New York.
‘Albert is helping Agyness find a place,’ says a source.
‘She is close to signing the deeds on a plush loft space in Brooklyn and if the deal goes through, Albert has asked her if she wants to live with him in between moves. It’s very serious.’
Agyness is due to return to London this weekend to attend today’s Cartier International Polo event in Windsor.
Let’s hope she brings her new man along too.
source: dailymail.co.uk
July 26th, 2008
WHEN a stunning black model called Naomi Campbell burst into the national consciousness more than 20 years ago many of us felt a well of pride for her achievements.
Still just a teenager, the striking young woman from South London made history by becoming the first black woman to appear on the covers of French and British Vogue. As a young black woman myself I felt a rush of excitement. Naomi was lovely, a true ambassador for Britain’s growing black female population.
Here was a woman who despite a tough background her ambition, drive and rare natural beauty had allowed her to achieve her goal in a white-dominated industry.
When Naomi made that breakthrough, a mood of excitement ran through my community in Manchester and countless others across Britain. On Naomi’s wide eyes, coat hanger cheekbones and impossibly lithe limbs, we pinned our hopes for the future, and that of our daughters.
At first, Naomi did not disappoint. Almost overnight it seemed she had joined the ranks of true supermodels.
Soon she was earning a fortune, leading a jetset lifestyle, dating a string of the world’s most high-profile men and meeting, and campaigning for, Nelson Mandela. No wonder we were so proud of Naomi.
So why did I feel such despair at her comment this week that at 38 she could not retire from modelling because if she leaves the catwalk who will young black women look up to?
After all, today Naomi is every bit as gorgeous, on the outside, as she was 20 years ago. But now when I see her making headlines I cringe. I no longer feel pride, only embarrassment. For instead of inspiring and empowering Britain’s black women, Naomi has brought shame upon us.
The ugly truth behind the beautiful facade is Naomi Campbell has only ever truly promoted one black woman: Naomi Campbell. Not only that, but it has often been at the expense of her “sisters”.
The British model’s rivalry with black US supermodel Tyra Banks has been well documented.
Off the catwalk her example was every bit as damaging. Almost everything we read of Naomi is negative.
Naomi the bully; Naomi and her uncontrollable anger; Naomi and her outrageous abuse of others.
She has misused drugs and been so violent – verbally and physically – to those she has worked with that she has had to seek anger management therapy.
Eighteen months ago she pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court to reckless assault.
She was sentenced to five days’ community service for throwing a mobile phone at her housekeeper, Ana Scolavino.
This year she claimed to have been the victim of racism when she was arrested for assaulting two members of cabin crew aboard a BA flight.
Her defence? She claimed she had been “disrespected”.
This from a woman who has habitually “disrespected” just about everyone with whom she’s ever come into contact.
She was ordered to do 200 hours of community service and was fined $4600.
I worry that far from paving the way for other young black beauties to scale the heights of the fashion world she has closed more doors than she has opened.
And who can blame designers, photographers and agencies if they – wrongly – believe Naomi is typical of her generation?
Role models are vital to young people if they are to fulfil their potential and not go off the rails.
Unfortunately, too many sport stars and celebrities do not realise just how much the young look up to them. This is why I appeal to Naomi: if you really want to further the cause of black women, step aside and let someone more worthy take on the mantle.
You would be of far greater good promoting the African modelling agency you have set up. The sad truth is, no matter how beautiful your features, you now carry a lot of unsightly baggage, and every time you make front-page news, the world is reminded of your temper, your selfishness and your hypocrisy.
source: news.com.au
July 26th, 2008
HAVING made her modelling millions from her doe-eyed doll face, Gemma Ward will embody the persona in her next step towards Hollywood stardom.
Ward has been cast in the role of Dollface in American teen slasher flick The Strangers, playing a masked intruder opposite box office pullers Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman.
As this first image shows, Ward will ramp up the fear factor on her little-girl-lost looks, with early reviews for her role already creating a buzz.
Still Australia’s highest-earning working model, Ward has committed to little press for the fright flick – her agent telling media she is “taking some time out to be Gemma”.
source: news.com.au
July 26th, 2008
The supermodel dreams of splashing out on the extravagant purchase so she can fly all over the world in style.
She told America’s Vogue magazine: “I’m saving up for a private jet. I’m going to call it the Kate express.”
The 34-year-old British beauty – famed for her wild partying – also confessed she is thinking of moving to the countryside to give her five-year-old daughter Lila a different upbringing.
She said: “At weekends we go off to my other place in Gloucestershire where I keep most of my clothes in a massive room. When we are there, we take a neighbour’s pony and trap to the pub.
“But I must say, I’ve been thinking of moving to the countryside full time so that Lila can have a rural childhood.”
Despite wanting to live a healthier outdoors life, Kate – who says she wouldn’t have botox because she’d be “really embarrassed” if a photographer asked her to frown and she couldn’t – insists she will never give up smoking.
She said: “I won’t be quitting cigarette because it’s who I am. I don’t want to create a phoney facade. I think I just have to be myself, otherwise I’d be a paranoid mess.”
Lila is Kate’s daughter from a previous relationship with magazine publisher Jefferson Hack.
source: thebosh.com
July 26th, 2008
American film actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s model girlfriend Bar Refaeli is all set to co-host Tommy Hilfiger’s show. The new travel show, Ironic Iconic America, is Hilfiger’s pop culture guide, and Refaeli will be co-hosting it on the small screen, Daily Telegraph reported. The show will debut in the US this August, and the Israeli stunner teams up with the designer for a road trip across America, stopping off at places of interest.
The program is based on a book co-written by Hilfiger and George Lois, Iconic America: A Roller-Coaster Ride Through the Eye-Popping Panorama of American Pop Culture. And Rafaeli so enjoyed the experience that she hopes to film a second series in her native Israel.
source: entertainment.oneindia.in
July 26th, 2008
Kate Moss was recently spotted in Sardinia but by travelling in July she is missing out on some fun. August is reportedly the time to stay in a holiday home in Sardinia, when you can join in with the island’s festivities.
By visiting Sardinia in July, Kate Moss may be avoiding the heat of August, but is also missing some “madcap” entertainment, writes The Guardian.
The first weekend of August sees the fun-filled Is Fassonis regatta in Cabras, when participants race vessels made of cane wrappings as the sun sets. Back on dry land everyone feasts on grilled fish (eels being a favourite) and the local full-bodied vernaccia.
Anyone renting a holiday home in Sardinia during August can also experience the culmination of the Festival Alguer in Alghero, when huge concerts take place in the historic Anfiteatro Maria Pia and the Forte della Maddalena.
Also on the calendar in August is the wine festival of Vermentino of Gallura on the first Sunday of the month and a month-long handicraft festival in Samugheo.
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source: holidaylettings.co.uk
July 26th, 2008
