Alexander Wang's Balenciaga role

Alexander Wang's Balenciaga role

Alexander Wang is to become the new creative director of Balenciaga, replacing the departing Nicolas Ghesquiere, who will officially exit today (30.11.12).
Alexander Wang is to become the new creative director of Balenciaga.
The New York designer will take over the helm of the French fashion house next week, replacing Nicolas Ghesquiere, who will officially exit today (30.11.12).
According to WWD, the choice of Wang suggests Balenciaga want to tone down the elitist, couture-like approach of Ghesquiere, and open up to a broader audience.
Wang - a designer prized for his sportswear approach and youthful energy - has previously said: ''Although we are an American brand, I think that is more to the sense of what is American sportswear, and things that feel very accessible and easy to wear. But at the same time we really see our audience and our consumer as a global citizen, someone who isn't defined by where they live or what kind of music they listen to, things like that. It's a sensibility that is much more individual.''
Balenciaga officials had no comment on the reported appointment while Wang officials did not respond to a request for comment.

Danny O'Donoghue understands why rock stars do drugs

Danny O'Donoghue understands why rock stars do drugs

The Script's Danny O'Donoghue says touring the world can be gruelling, and he can he understand why some rock stars turn to alcohol and drugs.
Danny O'Donoghue understands why rock stars turn to alcohol and drugs on tour.
The Script frontman - who is currently touring the US with the band - thinks life on the road can be boring and empathises with rockers who rely on booze and drugs to get through their arduous schedules.
He told the fastmazaa.blogspot.com : ''Being on the road can drive you mad. A lot of people have likened it to being in jail. I think that's why a lot of rock stars take to drink and drugs - to take their minds off the craziness.''
Although the 32-year-old singer doesn't mind partying a little himself, he warns moderation is key and is careful not to fall into the pitfalls of other stars.
He said: ''It's a hard balance to strike because you need to be in the best physical shape you can.''
Danny also credits bandmate Mark Sheehan - who completes the band with Glen Joseph Power- with helping to keep him in check.
He added: ''I vowed I'd never leave my mother, but then puberty hit and I met [Mark]. My mum would say, 'You look after him' and he's kept me in line over the years.''

Kim Kardashian wore a figure hugging cut out dress in Kuwait

Kim Kardashian wore a figure hugging cut out dress in Kuwait

From what I know of Kuwait (which is honestly not that much), it’s one of the more “modern” countries in the Middle East. Which means a lot when you’re talking about women’s issues, specifically when seen through the prism of Islam. Still, if I was visiting Kuwait, I would still make the effort to dress and act conservatively. I’m not saying I would wear a hijab, I’m just saying… I would cover my cleavage and try to show some modesty out of respect. When in Rome, and all that. Or “when in Kuwait City” as it is.

So here are some photos of Kim opening a Millions of Milkshakes shop at a huge mall in Kuwait City yesterday. True, this outfit is “modest”… for Kim’s usual trashy, showy style. But I’m still kind of uncomfortable with all of the skin she’s showing. Maybe that’s wrong on my part… maybe what she’s doing here is incredibly feminist, only in a fame whore-y way that is hard to recognize. Kuwaiti religious figures are pissed off because… you know. She’s a twice-divorced, scantily-clad woman famous for a sex tape. Kuwaiti cultural activists are pissed off too because Kuwait regularly bans artists, musicians and actors from entering the country and Kim’s entrance is being called an “unacceptable hypocrisy.”

Something nice: Kim was mobbed by fans at the shop opening, and I genuinely think it’s nice that she made the effort to personally go to Kuwait to open a milkshake shop. You know? Real celebrities (meaning, movie stars) wouldn’t do that. Kim posed for lots of photos, she signed autographs and made milkshakes. She has fans there, and she treated them with respect.

Next stop for Kim… Bahrain. And the Bahrainis are PISSED. Bahrain’s Parliament tried to pass a resolution banning Kim from stepping foot on Bahrain’s soil, but the resolution didn’t pass. I wonder why it didn’t pass? Could it be that many of the politicians actually watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians?

Mollie King Honoured For Dyslexia Awareness

Mollie King Honoured For Dyslexia Awareness
The Saturdays star Mollie King was honoured in London on Thursday night (29Nov12) for raising awareness of dyslexia.
The British pop singer, who was diagnosed with the learning disorder when she was younger, attended the Dyslexia Action Awards, where she picked up the It's Me! trophy in recognition of her inspiring attitude.
King shared photos from the bash on her Twitter page, and told her followers in a series of posts, "Nervous and excited!!!!! At the Dyslexia Action Awards with dad, waiting to collect my award. Thank u (sic) so much once again to everyone who voted for me for the 2nd yr (year) running. Tonight was so special, just to be part of it was an honour!"

Bono And The Edge Creating New Score For Spider-man Musical

Bono And The Edge Creating New Score For Spider-man Musical

U2 stars Bono and The Edge are working on new tracks for their Spider-Man musical in a bid to update the Broadway show.
The two musicians created the score for Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, which launched in New York last year (11).
The production received scathing reviews but fans flocked to see the musical, and now it has emerged the rockers are planning to offer up new songs for the show.
Theatre mogul Jordan Roth revealed the news on U.S. talk show Morning Joe and explained the stars consider the production "a work in progress", according to New York Post gossip column Page Six.

Neil Sedaka Honoured For Career At Charity Gala

Neil Sedaka Honoured For Career At Charity Gala

Veteran crooner Neil Sedaka was honoured in New York on Wednesday (28Nov12) for his lengthy career.
The singer was the star guest at a gala in aid of Connecticut's Silver Hill Hospital, and he performed a set of his greatest hits for the crowd.
Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart was due to host the bash but she pulled out of the event at Manhattan hotspot Cipriani 42nd Street when she was struck down with a bout of influenza.
Fashion designer Dennis Basso stepped in to emcee the gala, and quipped, "I am not quite Martha Stewart, but I do like cooking and gardening."

Famous Actor John Abraham voted as the sexiest male alive on earth

Famous Actor John Abraham voted as the sexiest male alive on earth

Bollywood’s hunk John Abraham has been voted as the sexiest man alive. He has raced ahead of some of the topmost Bollywood stars to win the title of Sexiest Man Alive, 2012.

It is notable that John has millions of female fans drooling over his well toned body and it certainly doesn’t surprise his enthusiasts if he has been voted so. He says, “I went through a stage when I couldn’t look into the eyes of a girl and talk to her. I’ve stood alone in a corner at parties. I have had beefy guys and their friends laugh at me”.

The actor had earlier been voted among the top 25 sexiest men in the world. He admits that today he’s in a happy space personally and professionally and that these tags are just the icing on the cake. “Tags like these help you know that the industry acknowledges you and your body of work,” he says.

On being asked about the emphasis here being on the body, he laughs it off saying, “I don’t think that the two can be separated. I think sexy goes beyond looks, it’s your personality and the work is as much a part of that. I think being titled sexy is not a compliment solely for the looks. That’s also why it matters to me at some level.”

John is at present busy with Race 2, Shootout At Wadala and Jaffna. He even unveiled the cover of People Magazine recently.