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September 2, 2010 · Filed under Music
While Shakira’s global hit “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” has become the best-selling World Cup song in history, she’s obviously not resting on her laurels – the pop diva is set to release her new single “Loca” in Spanish and English.
“Loca” will feature UK phenomenon Dizzee Rascal and Dominican hip-hop artist El Cata (on the English and Spanish respectively).
Recorded in the Dominican Republic, Shakira brings her signature fusion of musical identities to this production of “Loca” by blending the horn-heavy elements of meringue with a synthesis of techno percussions laid out to a dance back beat. “Loca” is Shakira’s interpretation of El Cata’s song “Loca Con Su Tiguere.”
For the “Loca” video, Shakira took to the streets of Barcelona, with Rascal and a handheld camera, as the backdrop for “Loca.”
In an attempt to capture the true interpretation of the song, Shakira opted to go away from the traditional big production music video to portray a spirited, fun-filled day being ‘loca’ in the streets with the people of Barcelona.
“Barcelona is one of my favorite cities and has become a second home to me,” said Shakira. “The video is just about having fun and being real in this amazing place with real people.”
Source Epic Records
Check out a Shakira story from February 2008 (and Shakira photos!):
Shakira in Beauty Deal with Puig
July 23, 2010 · Filed under F & B, Music
As they say, love her or hate her, but you can’t ignore her – Lady Gaga. Especially not if you’re a tea lover, because the glamorous rock celebrity will soon be promoting the British tea brand Twinings, if there’s any truth behind the buzz.
It’s no secret that the 24-year-old star is a tea lover; she’s been known to request the stimulant during interviews, and a number of photos of her posing with tea cups have been circulating for a while.
“Her management have received a load of offers from major tea companies but Twinings are the front-runners,” UK’s newspaper The Sun quoted a source as saying.
“They want to launch a new tea with her face on it and discussions are taking place at the top level. Names like The Taste Of Gaga are being batted about. The idea is to have tasting sessions in which she would participate.”
The source added that the tasters are planning a new tea with an oriental flavor aimed at the younger generation.
There could even be a flavor named Lady Gaga…
Read more about Lady Gaga:
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November 16, 2009 · Filed under Apparel, Fashion Line, Music
Appears as if the trend is towards younger celebrities — or at least the younger wannabe celebrities — representing the older, international brands… if Versace’s picking the 17-year-old daughter of Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger and supermodel Jerry Hall as its spokesperson any indication.
Perhaps the Italian fashion house has a point. Donatella Versace has said: “She’s smart, a strong personality, beautiful, full of energy… and with that natural high star quality, I adore her! She’s perfect for this collection – A real Versace girl.”
The Versace S/S 2010 women’s ad campaign, shot by photographer Mario Testino in London earlier this month, will start appearing in February, in some of the stylist and lifestyle publications worldwide.
Wondering about the ‘toothy’ look? Georgia thinks it adds ‘character’.
“A while ago on the street, a guy yelled, ‘You could stick a gold through your front teeth.’ Which meant I could put a £1 coin between them,” Georgia said.
“But you can’t, I’ve tried. Fifty pence coins and two pence coins, yes. But not a pound,” she added. Wow.
That makes me wonder if Georgia could have been a better spokesperson for Gap jeans?
Enjoy some more photos of Georgia Jagger:
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.
January 29, 2009 · Filed under Apparel, Charity, Music
Bon Jovi rocker Jon Bon Jovi has teamed up with Hard Rock International and has lent an original Bon Jovi design to create the Signature Series 26, a limited-edition T-shirt and pin, which will benefit the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation.
Jon Bon Jovi is now the most recent celebrity to take part in Hard Rock’s Signature Series T-shirt program, which has helped to raise millions of dollars for charitable causes worldwide.
“Over the years spent building homes and rebuilding communities with the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation, I’ve seen that people want to contribute to something they believe in,” said Jon Bon Jovi. “With Hard Rock as a worldwide partner, the Signature Series lets fans contribute to our future builds.”
The 100% cotton Signature Series 26 tee, available in in black and sizes medium to XXL for men and women, features Jon Bon Jovi’s signature and original Bon Jovi logo, a red heart pierced by a winged blue sword, grapes and banner on a classic black.
The Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing about positive change and helping the lives of those in need “one soul at a time.”
For more info and to buy the T-shirt online, visit Hard Rock international.
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