Her modelling career is going from strength to strength.
But it seems that Lily Cole is not just a pretty face, for the 21-year-old supermodel clearly has an IQ to match.
She has passed her first year at Cambridge University with flying colours after being awarded a first.
The red-headed Marks and Spencer star, who is studying History of Art, had her results pinned up on the noticeboard outside the university’s Senate House on Friday afternoon and was one of only three students who received the top grade.
It means that she scored an average of more than 70 per cent in her end of year exams.
If she repeats the feat in her final exams at the end of the third year, then she will be awarded a double first class degree.
The star will welcome the news after learning that she will not be having her contract with Marks and Spencer renewed as the retailer battles with the effects of the credit crunch.
It is a remarkable achievement for the star, who as well as modelling is also carving out a reputation as a respected actress.
Lily won a place a Cambridge University three years ago to study social and political sciences, but took two years off to concentrate on her modelling career.
She then switched to a three-year history of art degree.
Throughout the past year she has tried hard to balance the demands of being an internationally renowned model with the rigours of her studies.
While she has for the most part given up on the glitz and glamour of the catwalk, she seems unable to completely let go of her jet-set lifestyle.
In the days leading up to her end of year exams she was spotted partying and promoting her new film, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
She has constantly been seen on nights out in London with a host of celebrities including Jude Law and Brian Ferry was spotted at a star-studded party in New York just days after staring her first term at the university.
Only 24-hours before she enrolled at King’s College last October she appeared naked on the cover of Playboy magazine. She featured inside the magazine in a 14-page spread wearing just a pair of white socks and a giant pink teddy bear to preserve her modesty.
However, the added attention has clearly not hindered her progress.
‘It’s very important to pass the end of year exams,’ said one of her fellow students. ‘No one wants to be doing re-takes in their summer holidays. Lily will be very relieved to have done so well.’
Only 24-hours before she enrolled at King’s College last October she appeared naked on the cover of Playboy magazine. She featured inside the magazine in a 14-page spread wearing just a pair of white socks and a giant pink teddy bear to preserve her modesty.
However, the added attention has clearly not hindered her progress.
‘It’s very important to pass the end of year exams,’ said one of her fellow students. ‘No one wants to be doing re-takes in their summer holidays. Lily will be very relieved to have done so well.’
On Thursday the model was in Brazil where she was taking part in yet another naked photoshoot, this time for the prestigious Pirelli calendar.
She joined a host of models, including Daisy Lowe who will also feature in the 2010 edition. The calendar has become famous for its limited availability. It is not sold and is only given away as a corporate gift to selected Pirelli customers.
In one pose she lies topless in a shallow pool and in another she hugs a Koala bear to her naked bosom.
source: dailymail.co.uk
June 20th, 2009
With his marriage to model Noemie Lenoir in tatters, French footballer Claude Makelele has wasted no time moving on.
The former Chelsea player, now with Paris Saint Germain, split from the M&S lingerie star around six months ago after almost five years of marriage.
The pair, who have a four-year-old son Kelyan together, managed to keep their split secret until now.
The 36-year-old unveiled her lookalike replacement while holidaying in Barbados.
He was seen frolicking around the exclusive Sandy Lane resort with his new WAG, who happily showed off her toned figure in a black string bikini.
The pair enjoyed romantic strolls and regularly exchanged affectionate hugs as they soaked up the Caribbean sun.
Makelele and Miss Lenoir endured a very rocky relationship after marrying in their native France in 2004.
She threatened to dump him in 2005 after reports claimed he was cheating on her with Page 3 girl Jamelah Asmar.
He was rumoured to be travelling back and forth between London and Paris in an effort to keep both of his women happy.
But she decided to overlook his alleged indiscretions, declaring at the time: ‘We are perfect for each other.
‘He is calm, and I am crazy.’
At times she would see her husband no more than four days a month, but insisted: ‘We’re used to it now.
‘Maybe the really hard part will be when I stop modelling and he stops footballing and we spend all our time together.’
The 29-year-old, who is currently in New York, is well-known within the modelling world.
Last year she starred in M&S’s Christmas advert alongside Myleene Klass, Lily Cole, Twiggy, Erin O’Connor and Take That.
She made the cut in FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women in 2007 and has appeared in US and European campaigns for Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, Victoria’s Secret and L’Oreal.
She also shaved off all her hair for a role in the third instalment of Rush Hour but her pursuit of a career in acting appears to have cooled in recent years.
source: dailymail.co.uk
June 20th, 2009
Kate Moss finally got the chance to live out her rock star dreams last night – and managed to outdo the professionals.
Dressed in a sheer black jersey dress and killer heels, Kate writhed around on the floor with her microphone as she performed Summertime with Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour at a celebrity version of Britain’s Got Talent.
After her attempts to perform with her boyfriend Jamie Hince’s band The Kills were halted by his bandmate, the charity party gave Kate the opportunity to show them what they were missing.
The 35-year-old was supposed to be judging the karaoke contest alongside real X Factor judge Louis Walsh and Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson, but clearly couldn’t resist the urge to steal the limelight and jumped on stage.
She was given the chance to fulfil her dreams when a guest bid ?47,000 to hear the model duet with the rock legend at the Hoping’s Got Talent event.
Artist Sam Taylor-Wood and Shane MacGowan were supposed to be the final celebrity duet of the night, with guests paying ?30,000 to hear the pair, but the crowd were desperate to David and Kate.
A guest said: ‘Everyone turned to Pink Floyd guitarist Dave Gilmour, chanting: “Dave, Dave, Dave!” When he stood up, everyone turned to Kate and started chanted her name.
‘The audience got more than they bargained for when the pair took to the stage – no-one could believe what was happening.
‘They played Summertime, and Kate really got into it. She dropped to her knees as she belted out the lyrics, and ended up writhing on her back. It was an electrifying performance.’
Throwing her song lyrics away, Kate put on a passionate performance as she sang on the floor at David’s feet. The model had been spotted drinking vodka with friend Sadie Frost earlier in the evening, no doubt providing some Dutch courage for her performance.
Kate’s boyfriend Jamie and friend Lily Allen opened the night by raising ?48,350 for their duet of Dream A Little Dream.
Other bids at the bash included ?10,000 for Madness star Suggs’s impersonation of Susan Boyle singing Me Old Bamboo, ?12,000 for MacGowan to paint a portrait in five minutes and Will Young’s ballet dance in a fat suit for ?8,000.
David Walliams also dressed as his Little Britain character Des Kaye and mocked Taylor-Wood’s teenage boyfriend Aaron Johnson.
Kate was hoping to perform at the gig with her boyfriend Jamie, but he reportedly refused, saying his bandmate would be furious.
After missing last year’s bash, which saw Gwyneth Paltrow duet with Bruce Forsyth, Kate has been taking singing lessons in preparation for the fundraiser.
While few would deny the Kate lives a rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle with her wild parties and edgy fashion choices, she is yet to be taken seriously as a musician.
Her latest attempt to enter the rock world is providing backing vocals for American band The Lemonheads’s cover of Dirty Robot, a track on their new album Varshons.
Her vocals appeared on ex-boyfriend Pete Doherty’s Babyshambles album track La Belle Et Le Bete and she was given songwriting credits on four tracks on the band’s second album Shooter’s Nation.
She also contributed vocals to Primal Scream’s 2003 song Some Velvet Morning.
A friend of the model said last year she wanted to concentrate more ’songwriting and being a singer’ after her modelling career comes to an end.
Kate isn’t the first model to attempt to crossover to music.
Naomi Campbell’s pop career faltered after her debut single Love & Tears charted at a dismal 75 in 1995, while American model Caprice Bourrett fared slightly better with her forgettable single Once Around The Sun in 2001, which hit no. 24.
Kate attended last night’s bash with new famous friend Lily Allen.
The pair jetted back to London on Thursday afternoon after spending a few days holidaying together with Jamie at a friend’s private villa in the south of France.
The trio were spotted at Nice airport yesterday looking tired, but tanned.
Kate was seen pushing a heavy trolley of four bags while Jamie lagged behind carrying his precious guitar.
In contrast, Lily was travelling light with a small black wheelie suitcase.
Lily had jetted straight to France from Australia via London for a few days relaxation after her recent tour down under.
Writing on her Twitter micro-blogging page earlier this week, Lily boasted: ‘Really am luckiest girl, at v generous friend’s house in France, listening to Luda by the pool. Drinking rose, baby.’
Also in attendance last night was Jemima Khan, Guy Ritchie, David Walliams, Sienna Miller, celebrity hairdresser James Brown, Patrick Kielty photographer Mario Testino and artist Tracey Emin.
The event raised over ?500,000 for the Hoping Foundation. Hoping stands for ‘Hope and Optimism for Palestinians In the Next Generation’ and aim to raise money for community projects involving children in Palestinian refugee camps.
source: dailymail.co.uk
June 20th, 2009
