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September 24, 2009 · Filed under Accessories, Lifestyle, Music
American songstress Lady Gaga recently teamed up with legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Monster, a leader in audio/video accessories, to launch Heartbeats by Lady Gaga, the latest addition to the hugely popular Beats by Dr. Dre headphone family from Monster.
Lady Gaga explains her motivation behind Heartbeats by Lady Gaga: “In the deepest hour of the night, I confess to myself three things; I would die if I was forbidden to write, forbidden to love, or forbidden to fashion. Heartbeats embody the trinity of my human-being, with one additional vow: that SOUND matters. Wear heartbeats, love each other, and celebrate the art and lifestyle of music.”
Wow. Well said. Wonder how well it will be heard. Pardon the pun.
Heartbeats by Lady Gaga are designed to give users a high-performance headphone option that literally doubles as a high-tech fashion accessory or attractive piece of jewelry, said a report.
They feature a multi-faceted, glossy surface and high-tech build materials, with a jewel-inspired earpiece cosmetic. The headphones are available in three separate versions, including a metal body with rose red jewel-shaped earpiece, metal body with all chrome jewel-shaped earpiece and black-on-black body and jewel-shaped earpiece design. The headphones are outfitted with a specially design stylish and tangle-free cable.
The new Heartbeats by Lady Gaga come in a red carrying case and an assortment of eartips designed for comfort and fit. They also feature Monster’s exclusive flat cable design that that integrates into the look and feel of HeartBeats, and also makes them ‘tangle-resistant’.
They will be available in October with different feature options in the price range of $99.95 to $149.95.
November 18, 2008 · Filed under Apparel, Lifestyle
Everyone I know agrees that Jurassic Park, which made over a billion dollars at the box office worldwide, is one of the most fascinating Steven Spielberg movies. Everyone, that is, everyone except Jimmy. Now, why did Jimmy find it boring?
The scene is Clemson University, summer of 1993. On a bright Friday evening we set off to watch the movie with Jimmy, who I don’t remember seeing outside of a funky T-shirt. He looked as sharp and bright as the Peace logo on one of his Duff T-shirts. But just a few of us knew he was nearly as drunk as a Lord on beer, and fell asleep just as the movie got going.
Not quite the one to be put off, Jimmy so desperately wanted to see the movie that when he had to choose spending his funds between buying yet another one of his favorite Corona T-Shirts and the movie, he chose the latter. However, he still got drunk as a Kuda Brown on Bacardi and slept through the movie.
I then transferred to UCLA Berkeley and was still in touch with the Clemson from whom I found out that Jimmy had tried to see the movie again, but he had soaked himself in red wine, vodka and the Limoncello, and had barely woken up to the credits.
It wasn’t until a couple of years after graduation that I met him again, in 1996, while jogging in Central Park, NYC. I recognized him right away – he was still wearing the Peace logo on what must have been one of his many, many Miller t-shirts. After some small talk about college and ex-girlfriends, I wanted to know if he finally got to watch Jurassic Park.
And Jimmy said, “No way, dude. It’s so boring I fall asleep every time!”
November 16, 2008 · Filed under Lifestyle
Oscar-Golden Globe-BAFTA award winning actress-singer Jennifer Hudson has given her approval for the GAP holiday adverts to be released.
The ads, shot way back in July this year, were held back after the Chicago-born star’s mother, brother and nephew were killed late October, according to a GAP spokesperson. But Hudson, 27, insisted she’d want “to be a part of it and that we should move forward.”
“We felt that it was really important first and foremost to respect what she wanted to do, so as long as she felt comfortable with her campaign being out there,” said Olivia Doyne, director of engagement marketing and public relations for GAP.
As seen on the left, Hudson strikes a cozy pose in the brand’s Wintersoft Turtleneck for ad campaign carrying the tagline “Shine Your Own Star.” Other US celebrities such as Jason Bateman, Mary-Louise Parker, and Mila Kunis are joining Hudson the GAP holiday campaign as well.
Meanwhile, Hudson thanks her fans on her MySpace page for their support during her crisis period. She writes: “My sister and I take great comfort and strength from your love and concern.”
Hi Jenny, love goes out to you from Celebrity Brands as well.
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November 8, 2008 · Filed under Lifestyle
British Page 3 Girl and glamor model Keeley Hazell will front Sony’s latest video game MotorStorm Pacific Rift for PlayStation 3.
Pacific Rift is an ambitious sequel to MotorStorm, one of PS3’s best selling titles. The latest version, set in a tough tropical island, offers more attacks and eight vehicles (including the new Monster Truck) on 16 original tracks through land, sea, fire and air.
“To work with PlayStation 3 and fast cars was too much of a fun opportunity to miss,” said Hazel, known for her natural 32 EE’s. “I would have loved the chance to have driven the real rally car, but I will be more than satisfied with having a blast on the new game.”
The 22-year-old beauty was also the face of Sony’s Formula One 06 video game for PlayStation 2 as well as F1 CE for PlayStation 3.
Besides that, did you know that Keeley was hailed a couple of years ago as an “environmental hero” for her campaigns in The Sun, giving environmental tips such as turning lights off during sex and using digital cameras.
Come to think it, I’d love to save the environment any given day.
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October 21, 2008 · Filed under Lifestyle
Canadian rock star Avril Lavigne will feature in a major advertising campaign to boost sales of Canon Rebel SLR series and ELPH cameras.
Over the the next few months we should see the Grammy-nominated cutie in two television commercials as well as a series of ads across other media.
“Working with Canon Canada is truly exciting for me, as I’m a huge photography fan,” said the 24-year-old singer and songwriter who has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. “I’ve used Canon cameras for many years, so working with Canon Canada is truly exciting for me. I carry my camera with me all the time and am constantly taking pictures. Canon is definitely second to none in the quality of products they offer”.
“Avril’s energy and spirit is the perfect complement to the Canon brand,” said Ian Macfarlane, VP and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon Canada Inc. “She exemplifies the style and energy that our products offer to Canadians and as one of this country’s biggest musical talents.”
The event announcing the collaboration also featured the Canadian debut of the two television commercials and the launch of a new Canon microsite (shootlikeastar.ca), that will allow fans to upload their photos and decorate them using elements from Lavigne’s TV commercials.
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