Those close to Michael Jackson and family say his children were well-prepared for spotlightLOS ANGELES — Even Michael Jackson knew the masks and veils would have to come off one day. Couture week ends on a flat note after emotionally charged adieu to broke designer LacroixPARIS — Screen siren glamour, sexy, lacy bodices and a frothy collection of endless would-be bridal gowns brought Paris’ winter 2010 haute couture displays to an uneven conclusion on Wednesday, capping three emotional days that saw what’s likely to be the last show by Christian Lacroix. ‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer engaged to Lee Kirk
Gaultier’s haute couture show features old-style Hollywood glamourPARIS — Spotlights lit up the catwalk Wednesday at Jean Paul Gaultier’s haute couture show, steeped in old-fashioned Hollywood glamour and paying tribute to screen sirens like Jane Russell and Ava Gardner. The fashion world mourns Lacroix’s last show, sheds real tears for epic French designerPARIS — The fashion world sloughed off its artifice, shedding genuine tears of emotion and submitting to the humiliation of group hugs in homage to legendary French designer Christian Lacroix, who delivered Tuesday what will likely be his last haute couture show. Michael Jackson’s daughter and siblings emerge from private cocoon to make sad debutLOS ANGELES — For all the hasty preparations, hand-wringing over security, breathless media competition to scoop details and soul-wrenching performances, the essence of Michael Jackson’s memorial service came down to 20 poignant, powerful seconds: the moment when 11-year-old Paris-Michael Jackson inched up to the microphone and, in a statement no one saw coming, referred to the late pop superstar as “Daddy.” Paris’s couture displays off to featherlight start, with sheer, lingerie-inspired show at DiorPARIS — In these times heavy with financial worry, Paris’ winter 2010 haute couture displays got off to a light start Monday, with sheer fabrics taking center stage at Dior’s half-dressed display and at budding French labels Stephane Rolland and Alexis Mabille. Recession puts pinch on Paris’ haute couturiers, purveyors of the $25,000-plus dressPARIS — During a recession, how do you hawk a dress that costs more than many cars? On a scorcher of a day at Tour de France, Cavendish wins stage while Armstrong stays with packBRIGNOLES, France — Lance Armstrong just wanted to stay out of trouble on a scorching day one rider felt was better suited for baking bread. Katie Holmes’ ‘film crew inks contract not to quiz her on Scientology’MELBOURNE - If sources are to be believed, the crew working in Katie Holmes’ new film ‘Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark’, have signed agreements stating that they would not ask the actress about her religion, Scientology. Is Kate Moss engaged to Jamie Hince?WASHINGTON - Kate Moss has sparked rumours that she and beau Jamie Hince are heading towards matrimony, after the supermodel was snapped wearing a giant diamond on her ring finger. U2 pay tribute to Jackson during Europe tourLONDON - U2 paid tribute to Michael Jackson as they began their first tour in three years in Barcelona. Depp gossiped about ‘Public Enemies’ co-stars in French!NEW DELHI - Hollywood star Johnny Depp has revealed that he and beauty Marion Cotillard spoke to each other in French on sets of ‘Public Enemies’ so that film’s cast and crew members don’t understand what they were talking about. Overseas fans still in mourning for Michael Jackson, await news of a global tributePARIS — Mourning Michael Jackson fans lauded his talent, moonwalked in his honor, sang his lyrics and awaited word Monday on the possibility of a global memorial to the King of Pop. French filmmaker Luc Besson’s company fined over death of cameraman on movie setPARIS — A Paris appeals court fined French filmmaker Luc Besson’s movie company €100,000 ($140,580) on Monday over the death of a cameraman who was hit by a car during a 1999 stunt shoot. Is that really him? Tourists come up short at wax Obama statue posing beneath Eiffel TowerPARIS — Complete with new gray hairs and two bodyguards, a wax version of President Barack Obama took a trip Monday to the Eiffel Tower. Jennifer Aniston’s ‘just a friend’, says Bradley CooperLONDON - Bradley Cooper has dismissed rumors that he’s dating Jennifer Aniston and requested the media to stop spreading baseless news.e said in a press conference in Paris, France: “She’s a friend of mine. Simply, simply, just a friend. In America, its not like it is here. She’s someone who is super, super known. Famous,” the Daily Star reports. Michael Jackson fans moonwalk, hold vigils, rush to music stores after pop king’s deathMEXICO CITY — Michael Jackson imitators moonwalked at Mexico’s Angel of Independence, a prison in the Philippines organized a “Thriller” tribute dance, political leaders paid homage and French fans gathered at Notre Dame to sing and cry Friday as the world mourned the King of Pop. French luxury label Emanuel Ungaro gives Spain’s macho flamenco dancer a rock-’n'-roll twistPARIS — The Spanish flamenco dancer got a rock-’n'-roll makeover Thursday at Emanuel Ungaro, in a menswear collection that popped with pink polka dots and fluttered with fuchsia scarves. Black Eyed Peas’ huge backstage demands at GlastonburyLONDON - American pop group Black Eyed Peas are said to have made a huge backstage demand for their appearance at Glastonbury. Rivera’s cubist portraits explored in new Dallas exhibitDALLAS — A new exhibit on Diego Rivera looks at his portraits from the several years in Paris when he focused on cubism. Marlene Dietrich letters to Swedish costume designer sold in German auctionBERLIN — A collection of 130 letters and short notes written by the late German actress Marlene Dietrich sold Wednesday for euro3,000 ($4,200), an auction house said. Learning Midwestern accent was welcome challenge for Marion Cotillard in ‘Public Enemies’CHICAGO — Marion Cotillard says the most challenging part of playing John Dillinger’s love interest in the upcoming film “Public Enemies” was developing a believable Midwestern accent. Kamal Hassan plans to produce 30 short films based on ChennaiCHENNAI - Actor Kamal Hassan has plans to produce, direct and act in 30 short films, which would be based on his hometown Chennai. Sarkozy, at Paris Air Show, calls for Europe-wide work on new rocket launcherLE BOURGET, France — French President Nicolas Sarkozy called Saturday for a Europe-wide effort to design a new-generation rocket launcher to replace the Ariane-5. Mark Ronson, girlfriend get hitched…..for mag photoshootWASHINGTON - Music producer Mark Ronson recently exchanged vows with his girlfriend Josephine De La Baume as a part of a photoshoot for a magazine. Kate Moss is like Lily Allen’s ‘godmother’LONDON - Lily Allen is all praise for Kate Moss ever since she has returned home from a holiday in France with the supermodel and Jamie Hince. Beating Boeing for orders, Airbus says Paris Air Show shows aviation slump may be past worstLE BOURGET, France — Airbus CEO Tom Enders was in high spirits on Friday, saying the unexpected crop of orders won at the Paris Air Show shows the heart of the aviation industry is still beating despite the recession. Flying under the radar, small foreign firms find success at Paris Air ShowLE BOURGET, France — Leandro Silva e Abreu didn’t sign any of the multi-million-euro orders that make headlines at the Paris air show, but for the 22-year-old Brazilian the event was still a huge success. I had enough of Transformers world: Director Michael BayLONDON - Director Michael Bay will not do another Transformers movie because he “needs to do something totally divergent, something without any explosions.” Airbus agrees to sell 10 A321 jets to Indian airline Paramount AirwaysLE BOURGET, France — European jet maker Airbus said Friday it has agreed to sell 10 A321 planes to Indian airline Paramount Airways. Beckhams plan to sell France homeLONDON - Soccer star David Beckham and wife Victoria are planning to put their house in the south of France on sale. Jetliner captain dies in middle of trans-Atlantic flight; other pilots land plane safelyNEWARK, N.J. — The only inkling passengers had that something was wrong on the Continental Airlines flight over the Atlantic Ocean was when an announcement came over the loudspeaker asking if there was a doctor on board. Woody Allen eying Bruni as next museLONDON - Hollywood’s ace filmmaker Woody Allen is eyeing supermodel-turned actress, singer and French first lady Carla Bruni Sarkozy as his next muse. Airbus wins order for 50 jets with budget carrier Wizz Air, promises more on the wayLE BOURGET, France — Airbus extended its lead over arch-rival Boeing Co. in the hunt for orders at the Paris Air Show on Thursday with the signature of two deals with Chinese and Hungarian airlines. |
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NEW YORK — She’s engaged on NBC’s “The Office,” and now, Jenna Fischer can say the same in real life. Her spokesman, Lewis Kay, says the 35-year-old actress and her boyfriend, screenwriter Lee Kirk, became engaged in Paris on June 30.
