Author: Martin D'Anjou

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MJ’s Father Wants His Piece of the Pie

Last Friday, Joe Jackson’s attorney asked the court for a non-specified amount of money to cover his expenses, estimated at $15 000 per month.

According to the 81-year-old man’s lawyer, there is no reason for his client not to receive a portion of his son’s estate.

In his last weeks, a judge ruled that Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, would receive $26 000 per month. Katherine, who was also deemed as the legal guardian of Michael’s children, was also granted $60 000 monthly to raise the kids.

Despite the fact that Michael Jackson was in financial difficulty during the last part of his life, the announcement of his death last June has generated a gush of enthusiasm for his music. Several days ago, Forbes magazine reported that Jackson was the third wealthiest dead celebrity. According to the magazine, Jackson’s fortune was estimated at 90 million dollars since his death.

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A New Project for Demi Moore

The 46-year-old star and business woman, who runs a film production company, may be expanding her activities.

With the launch of her perfume, All You’ve Ever Wanted, with Helena Rubinstein, Moore revealed that she is interested in starting her own cosmetics line.

Moore, who starred in Ghost, A Few Good Men and Mr. Brooks, among others, recently spoke about her experience working with Helena Rubinstein.  She told Women’s Wear Daily, "I feel like I have a greater creative opportunity in working with something where we could really form a true partnership and be really mutually beneficial."

The actress added that serious negotiations were taking place.

However, Moore isn’t letting go of her film career.  She will soon be in theatres on the film Bunraku, along with Woody Harrelson and Josh Hartnett.

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Mode et accessoires

Burberry Pays Homage to the Trench

Art of the trench.com is a social networking site that pays tribute to the trench coat and mainstay of the luxurious London retailer.

The site is filled with shots of everyday people wearing Burberry trench coats, with exotic backgrounds such as London, Milan, New York, Paris, Berlin, Sao Paulo and Venice.

Burberry, founded in 1856, is hoping to use the site to enhance their Internet presence.  With that in mind, the brand plans to bid farewell to their traditional paper catalogue in favour of digital technology.  In the near future, Burberry catalogues will be replaced with online 3D images of their collections.

The first successful experiment was conducted in September when Burberry presented the spring/summer 2010 collection on the Net.

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Mode et accessoires

YSL Art Collection Up for Bid

Christie’s Paris auction site will be holding the second part of the Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé art sale.

According to experts, the items being sold will likely go for nearly 4 million euros. The money earned will be used for HIV research and the fight against AIDS.

The first auction that was held in February brought in 373 million euros. Although less impressive than the first auction, the 1 200 pieces of art being put up for sale this time will be more accessible. The various items come from Saint Laurent and Bergé’s Chateau Gabriel in Normandy and their Parisian apartments.

Also on the line-up of desirable items for sale are furniture, tables, dishes, silverware, rugs, lamps, books, jewellery and textiles.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Is Loving Motherhood

The actress, who plays Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, truly enjoys being a mother to her twins, Loretta and Tabitha.

In an interview with Elle magazine, the New York actress, who plays a hip, single fashion icon in the TV show and film, confessed that she even likes the scent of their dirty diapers in the morning. She said, "I love the smell of diapers. I even like them when they’re wet and you smell them all warm like a baked good."

The 44-year-old actress and her husband, Matthew Broderick, are now parents to three children, James Wilkie, 7, and little Loretta and Tabitha, born from a surrogate mother just over 4 months ago.

Between diaper changes, Parker has been promoting the new comedy Did You Hear About the Morgans? in which she stars opposite British actor Hugh Grant.

 

 

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Get Broody

In an interview with Gotham magazine, rapper Jay-Z covertly confirmed that he and his wife are hoping to conceive a child soon. He mentioned that a baby is at the top of their priority list.

It seems that the 28-year-old singer has changed her tune. Just back in April, she said that she wasn’t interested in becoming a mother right at that moment. She stated, "I definitely want one, but I’m not ready for all of that."

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z tied the knot last year during an intimate ceremony held in their New York apartment.

Last Thursday (November 5), the couple were honoured at the MTV European Music Awards. Beyoncé was the queen of the night, sweeping up three trophies alone for Best Female Artist, Best Song (Halo) and Best Video (Single Ladies).

As for Jay-Z, he won the award for Best Hip-Hop Artist, which meant that the celebrity couple took home 4 trophies in total from the Berlin ceremony, which marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989.

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BBritney Spears Underperforms Down Under

The 27-year-old star failed to please at her Perth, Australia concert in front of 17 000 fans last Friday.

According to different sources, Spears was lip synching during the show for certain songs.

This morning, Spears’ manager defended his client in The Australian paper, stating that the singer was very upset with what critics had said. For Paul Dainty, the reports that Spears is not singing the songs is a total fabrication.

The Australian press claims that fans left the show after only three songs, disgusted by the singer’s performance.

Such criticism could not be more untimely, since the Perth performace was Spears’ first show of her 15-date concert series in Australia.

Britney Spears has been accused of lip synching in the past. Other stars have already admitted to using this trick, especially when they have to dance and sing at the same time.

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Nouvelles quotidiennes

Abu Dhabi’s Ferrari World

Last weekend, F1 race fans could not miss the finishing touches being put on the most futuristic building in the world, Ferrari World. The F1 cars have been racing on a nearby circuit while Ferrari World is under construction. 

The future Ferrari World park promises to dazzle fans. Adorned with the largest Ferrari logo ever made (65 m x 48 m), the park was built at a cost of 2 billion dollars.

The park includes the fastest roller coaster in the world. Four passengers are strapped into what looks like an F1 cockpit and propelled to a speed of 200 km/hr. For the more adventurous, there is a G force ride where passengers climb up a 60 meter high tower and drop at 4 or 5 Gs (4 or 5 times a person’s weight), similar to what F1 drivers experience when they take the turns during a race. 

The public will also have access to simulators used by drivers for training or to familiarize themselves with a new circuit.

Ferrari World features a professionally taught driving school, the only one of its kind outside of Maranello, which is reserved only for Ferrari owners.

Ferrari World is a 10 minute drive from the international airport, and about thirty-five minutes from the city of Abu Dhabi. It will open is doors in Fall 2010.

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Nouvelles quotidiennes

Christian Audigier Opens Paris Lounge

Audigier, best known for his Ed Hardy clothes, will open his first bar in France on November 9.

The Christian Audigier Lounge is located at 72 Malesherbes boulevard in Paris, in the heart of the French capital. Visitors can eat and drink beverages including Ed Hardy wines from 6 pm to 2 am.

The French man has been living in the United States since 2000, but plans to open other bars in Europe in the next few years.

The fashion designer has contributed in the past to major brands like American Eagle, Outifitters, Chipie, Diesel, Lee, Levi’s, Kootai, Naf Nar and Von Dutch.

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Iceland Offers Best Value Destination

According to the Best Of Travel 2010 guide, published by the Lonely Planet tourism firm, the land of ice offers visitors the most competitive prices in the world of tourism.

Hit hard by the financial crisis last year, the small island of 320 000 inhabitants saw their currency, the Icelandic Krona decrease in value, offering travelers significant savings.

Lonely Planet ranked Thailand as the second country that offers more value for your money.  The third position was a surprise. The travel guide ranked London as the third destination for tourists. Known as one of the most expensive cities in the world, the English capital has rose up the charts due to the decreased value of the pound.

According to the Best Of Travel 2010, some restaurants and London hotels have cut their prices in half compared to several years ago.

Other destinations for tourists who want more value for their money include South Africa, India, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Kenya and Las Vegas.