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June 25, 2008 · Filed under Skin 'n' Nails
Canadian actress Malin Akerman is partnering with Neutrogena (R) to promote a viral video about self-examination for skin cancer detection.
The video shows a couple performing skin self checks to demonstrate how easy it is to engage with a loved one for early detection of skin cancer. The video is aimed at empowering consumers to take control of their health and encourage both men and women to check themselves for skin cancer.
“The viral video shows how skin examinations can be fun, while communicating the seriousness of the skin cancer message,” said Jim Colleran, President, Neutrogena(R) Corporation. “This video is meant to create buzz, spark conversation and serve as a ‘wake-up call’ to consumers about the importance of self-examination in detecting skin cancer.”
“This video and message is something I have a passion for because I understand the importance of checking your skin for suspicious moles,” said Akerman. “I recently had a suspicious mole removed from my face; I noticed it was changing shape and asked my dermatologist to examine it. I was one of the luckier ones because it wasn’t cancerous.”
Movie buffs will recall Akerman appeared in the romantic comedy 27 Dresses released this spring. She has two movies in the pipeline for 2009, ‘The Proposal’ and ‘Watchmen’, the latter by Zack Snyder (300 Director), in which she’s enacting a superhero.
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June 25, 2008 · Filed under Beach/Swim Wear
Victoria’s Secret supermodel Miranda Kerr modeled a number of superhot bikinis on the catwalk at Gran Canaria Moda Calida 2008 show in Las Palmas last weekend.
While Las Palmas is still cooling its heels after the sensational show, Miranda has been busy getting ready for her first catalog photo shoot for the David Jones Summer Collections in Melbourne.
That’s just about all. She’s also been announced as the face of Clinique’s new fragrance Happy Clinique, and all this while she’s still the ambassador for Australian chain store Portmans.
And the paradox of the whole deal is that the 25-year-old hottie can’t come to terms with being called a supermodel.
“It’s what they’re calling me but I don’t really consider myself a supermodel,” Miranda expressed her wonderment. “I mean, what is a supermodel? Is it like a superhero? I think it’s funny. I don’t take myself too seriously. I just go along with it.”
That’s okay, babe. You don’t really have to know the definition of a supermodel–so long as you continue to wear and bare, everything makes perfect sense to me.
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June 25, 2008 · Filed under Apparel
Ford, Tom Ford, will be dressing Bond, James Bond in ‘Quantum of Solace’.
LA Times has reported that Ford confirmed the news yesterday in Italy, where the former creative director of Gucci and YSL is opening a new menswear store in Milan’s ‘Golden Triangle’ shopping district.
“It’s a terrific representation for us,” said Ford. “A lot of people think if you wear conservative clothing your life is dull and uninteresting. But James Bond is this character who is sophisticated yet he sleeps with three girls at once and (has a car) with parachutes coming out of it. His life is very interesting, so I thought it was a good fit.”
Ford teamed up with the film’s costume designer, Louise Frogley, to create made-to-measure suits, shirts, knitwear, ties and his own take on 007’s signature tuxedo, in navy blue.
“We made about 420 pieces for 11 costume changes,” Ford said. “For each scene we made three suits that were perfect, three suits that were bloodied and blown up, three suits that were bloodied, blown up and had been in a pool — and then we had to make most of those different permutations for the stunt men as well.”
“He (Craig) is the best Bond since Sean Connery. He’s a terrific guy to dress and he’s pretty powerful with what he wears,” Ford, 46, added.
So was it a challenge to dress up Daniel Craig as Bond? Apparently it was not.
“Their tastes are very similar,” Ford commented. “Daniel knows himself really well and he likes to keep it very, very, very, very simple. For example, it’s hard to get him to wear diamond studs with a tuxedo. He prefers buttons.”
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June 24, 2008 · Filed under Fashion Line
English socialite Jemima Khan is the new guest designer at Paris fashion house Azzaro.
Born Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith, Khan, the eldest of Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart and the late billionaire James Goldsmith’s three children, will present her capsule collection at the Azzaro showroom during Paris Couture starting next week.
Khan,34, has designed a range of ready-to-wear pieces and accessories for Azzaro, which also happens to be among the favorite brands of celebrities such as Mischa Barton, Nicole Richie and Rachel Zoe.
Jemima has gained public attention as the wife of Pakistan cricketer Imran Khan and later as actor Hugh Grant’s girlfriend, and for her charity work as well as her £60,000 liplock with Kate Moss in May 2006.
June 24, 2008 · Filed under General
Canadian actor, songwriter, game show host Alan Thicke is driving an all-electric BMW Mini-Cooper in a bid to raise awareness of alternative fuel.
Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Thicke, 61, has joined forces with Hybrid Technologies, which develops and markets lithium-powered products worldwide. The firm is providing Thicke with its emission-free LiVTM FLASH, an all electric version of the BMW Mini Cooper to bolster environment issues and fuel alternatives.
“As a Baby Boomer Consumer, I’ve been part of the problem so now it’s time to be part of the solution,” said Thicke. “Hybrid Technologies allows me to cut back on emissions and eliminate fuel costs without sacrificing luxury or performance. I’ve set many examples for my kids – pro and con – but this is definitely one of the better ones. I feel like a smart guy in a smart car!”
Thicke, best known for his role as Jason Seaver in the ABC television series ‘Growing Pains’ is currently married (his third) to long time girlfriend Tanya Callau. He is also working on his book on parental challenges “How To Raise Kids Who Won’t Hate You”, expected to be out in about four months.
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