Sydney emerges as world's friendliest city in online surveyJune 16th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A global on-line survey has revealed that Sydney is the world's friendliest city. The harbour city's cleanliness, aesthetic qualities, climate, and affordable accommodation won it the top spot.
Even in sandals Elle Macpherson makes fashion statementApril 30th, 2009 LONDON - Aussie model Elle Macpherson has showed that she can still look glam at 45 in a mini dress and sandals. Macpherson, who is a six-footer, dressed down in a teeny white dress and gold flats at a dinner for American fashion designer Michael Kors at China Tang in the Dorchester hotel.
Mel B loves doing sexy numbers on her new Peep ShowApril 18th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Melanie Brown, who is busy playing the sexy Peep Diva in her new Peep Show, has revealed that she has no qualms about doing sexy numbers and performing in barely there outfits. The singer dresses in a sexy outfit and pulls men on the stage, and her character Peep Diva utters lewd lines to them.
Elle McPherson snubs Dannii Minogue on the red carpetApril 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Supermodel Elle McPherson snubbed Dannii Minogue at the Prix De Marie Claire Awards red carpet in Sydney by refusing to be photographed with her. Elle, who was dressed in a dazzling blue Gucci Kaftan, rebuffed being clicked with Dannii saying that the latter would look tiny alongside her.
Eva Herzigova dares to pose make-up free for French Belle coverApril 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Supermodel Eva Herzigova, who is known for making dazzling appearances decked up in exquisite make-up, has posed bare-faced for the cover of French Elle magazine. Though Eva, 36, looks a little pale on the cover, her flawless bone-structure grabs all the attention.
Nicole Kidman, Elle Macpherson's 'back to basics' Easter breakApril 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Nicole Kidman and Elle Macpherson seemed to be running back to the basics routine on their Easter break in Australia. Kidman was spotted breathing the country air as she jogged around her 6.5 million dollar property Bunya Hill on Easter Sunday.
Britney stops Vancouver show over smokingApril 10th, 2009 VANCOUVER - Britney Spears left a sold-out crowd of 18,000 in the lurch when she suddenly walked off the stage at the famous GM Place here because of 'ventilation problems'. The pop diva, who was here as part of her comeback Circus tour Wednesday night, was just 15 minutes into her performance when she abruptly left the stage over 'smoke' caused by cigarettes and marijuana.
Recession-hit Elle Macpherson's only extravagance is art!April 9th, 2009 LONDON - Elle Macpherson has downgraded her luxurious lifestyle due to the recession but refuses to give up her most expensive habit - collecting art. The Australian beauty has claimed that the recession has hit her like a 'love bite'.
Lady GaGa's 'diva-ish' demands - non-smelly, non-sweat cheese on ice!April 3rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - It looks like Lady GaGa is adapting to fame and stardom, for she is going Down Under with a bizarre list of dressing room demands, including one small plate of non-smelly, non-sweat cheese on ice. Lady GaGa is slated to support the Pussycat Dolls when they play the Acer Arena in Sydney on May 22.
Elle Macpherson to return to TV with Beautiful LifeMarch 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson is set to return to the TV screen with CW's drama pilot Beautiful Life. The 44-year-old star appeared in a string of movies, including The Edge, If Lucy Fell, and Batman and Robin,
She also had a recurring role on hit TV series Friends in the 1990s before leaving her acting career to focus on modelling.
Kylie Minogue 'banks 1m for Blue's item song'March 14th, 2009 LONDON - Kylie Minogue reportedly grossed almost a million pounds for a single dance number in a new Bollywood flick 'Blue'. The stunning singer was said to have earned 800,000 pounds for her one-scene appearance in the film, making her the highest-paid foreign celebrity in Bollywood history.
Oz bushfire aid gigs become largest-ever paid eventMarch 12th, 2009 MELBOURNE - The Sound Relief concert organised in Melbourne to raise funds for Victorian bushfire victims have become the largest-ever paid event in Australia. Several international acts will perform and some legendary Australian bands have also reformed for the bushfire aid concerts to be held side by side in Melbourne and Sydney on March 14.
Sonam Kapoor - first Bollywood actress to be dressed by ChanelMarch 3rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Sonam Kapoor's metamorphosis as a fashion diva came a full circle at the Filmfare Awards ceremony when she became the only Bollywood actress to wear a specially-designed gown by Paris-based fashion house Chanel. 'I just kept staring at the beautiful basic but simple white gown that they sent me.
Freida Pinto wins best actress nod at Elle Style awardsFebruary 9th, 2009 LONDON - Model-turned-actor Freida Pinto has continued the winning streak for her debut movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' by bagging the best actress prize at the Elle Style Awards. Pinto was awarded Monday night that followed the seven British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards given to the film Sunday, reports contactmusic.com.
Jackson makes diva demands on 'Big Brother'January 4th, 2009 LONDON - La Toya Jackson, sister of pop star Michael Jackson, is making diva demands on the 'Celebrity Big Brother' show and is asking for a clause in her contract banning cameras from filming her without make-up in the morning. According to mirror.co.uk, the executives refused that, but have agreed to a 103,000 pounds fee.