Braless Rihanna makes 'style boob' at Paris Fashion Week with see-through dressOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Rihanna recently grabbed eyeballs when she appeared at Paris Fashion Week wearing a see-through dress with no underwear. The pop star wore the dress to Gareth Pugh's catwalk show taking place in a darkened hall at the Palais de Tokyo museum.
NY's Metropolitan Museum of Art reattributes painting to 17th-century Spanish master VelazquezSeptember 10th, 2009 NY's Met museum reattributes painting to VelazquezNEW YORK — New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art has reattributed a painting in its collection to the 17th-century Spanish master Velazquez. The museum had previously ascribed the portrait to the workshop of Velazquez, not to the artist himself.
Oprah Winfrey supporting Met fashion exhibit on American women, will co-host galaSeptember 9th, 2009 Oprah Winfrey hosting Met's fashion galaNEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey is on board to host the annual gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute next spring, supporting an exhibit that focuses on the style of American women. "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity" will trace the archetypes of dress and femininity from 1890 to 1940, and then examine how they affect how women are perceived today.
Drake says he's not dating RihannaAugust 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hip-hop artist Drake has rubbished all rumours of an affair with singer Rihanna, calling it a purely professional association. The gossip of the chart-topping pair kicked off after they were spotted together in New York, following Rihanna's break up with Chris Brown.
Nude model briefly adds self to permanent collection at The Met museum in NYC for photo shootAugust 27th, 2009 Nude model arrested in pic shoot at The Met in NYCNEW YORK — It seems the only nudes allowed at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art are the ones in the collection. Police say they arrested a 26-year-old woman who was posing naked for a photographer, and in full view of visitors, in the museum's arms and armor department on Wednesday.
After 2nd 'Night at the Museum,' Ben Stiller stars in visitor orientation film for SmithsonianAugust 19th, 2009 Ben Stiller stars in film for Smithsonian visitorsWASHINGTON — Following his second "Night at the Museum," Ben Stiller is leaving a legacy at the Smithsonian Institution. The star of "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" is now also starring in a new orientation film for the museums on the National Mall.
Vermeer's 'Milkmaid' to be loaned to NYC museum for autumn exhibition of Dutch master's workAugust 12th, 2009 Vermeer's 'Milkmaid' to be loaned to NYC museumNEW YORK — Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece "The Milkmaid" is coming to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art for a special exhibition on the 17th-century Dutch artist. The exhibition opens Sept.
Rihanna's secret date at 'Inglourious Basterds' premiereJuly 25th, 2009 LONDON - Barbadian singer Rihanna reportedly had a secret date at the screening of Quentin Tarantino's new movie 'Inglourious Basterds'. The Umbrella singer did not let on that she was attending the do at Leicester Square on July 23 with someone, and it was only later that she was spotted with Mr.
Madonna repeats infamous bunny ears for new LV adJuly 1st, 2009 NEW YORK - Madonna repeated the infamous bunny ears that she wore in May to pose for an ad campaign for luxury brand Louis Vuitton. The Queen of Pop faced the camera for a series of advertisements for Louis Vuitton's Fall 2009 campaign sporting romantic colours.
Rihanna spotted enjoying at a strip clubMay 20th, 2009 NEW YORK - R 'n' B star Rihanna was recently spotted at a strip club enjoying herself to core, according to sources. The 'Umbrella' hitmaker was accompanied by an army of six pals to the strip club, where the group had a gala time.
Jack McCollough suffered broken nose from headbuttingMay 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Jack McCollough's reps have revealed that the head-butt, alleagedly given by actor Kiefer Sutherland, left the fashion designer with a broken nose, which even had to be operated upon. The reps for McCollough have said that the designer required surgery for his injuries after the alleged incident.
Brooke Shields shaken after headbutting scandalMay 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - While any woman would get flattered if she they had two men fighting over her, Brooke Shields is an exception. The 'Lipstick Jungle' star, who was recently at the centre of a fight between Kiefer Sutherland and designer Jack McCullough, is under stress because of the scandal.
Naomi Campbell boycotts fashion event for friendshipMay 6th, 2009 NEW YORK - Supermodel Naomi Campbell has decided against attending a recent fashion event just because one of her close friend has not been invited. The catwalk queen has refused to attend the Costume Institute gala at the Met only because her dear friend, designer Azzedine Alaia, has not got an invitation to the event.
Concert promoter: Rihanna will not perform in Dubai in May, cites inappropriate timingMay 5th, 2009 Dubai promoter: Rihanna shelves May concertDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rihanna has shelved plans for a concert later this month in Dubai because the timing was "inappropriate," a Middle East concert promoter said Tuesday. Yassin Matbouly, managing director of Vibe Entertainment Management Agency, said the Dubai-based promoter got "nothing in writing" from Rihanna's agents but was made to understand from managers negotiating the May 28 gig in the Gulf sheikdom that it won't work out.
Rihanna returns to red carpet in New YorkMay 5th, 2009 Rihanna returns to red carpet in New YorkNEW YORK — Rihanna is back — on the red carpet, at least. The pop singer arrived Monday at the annual Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum gala in New York.