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New York
According to published reports Marc Jacobschecked himself into rehab the day after showing his wildly successful Louis Vuitton collection in Paris during fashion week.
He immediately got on a plane and flew to a treatment facility in Arizona for drug and alcohol dependency.
Jacobs has had a history of drug problems but was sober for the last seven years. A spokesperson for the designer was quoted as saying ... “Thankfully, Marc recognized the problem himself and chose to deal with it. Obviously, our prayers are with him.”
<< Marc Jacobs after presenting Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter2007 Collection during Paris Fashion Week.
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Salma Hayek surprised the media not only by announcing that she is engaged but also that she is pregnant. The 40 year-old Volver star is one of the most respected and low profile actresses in the business.
Her fiancé, François-Henri Pinault, is one of the richest men in the world with a fortune estimated at over $7 billion. The Pinault family’s portfolio of luxury brands includes Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Yves Saint Laurent, Bédat & Co., Sergio Rossi, and Balenciaga.
Milan
Designers Dolce & Gabbana really know how to play the censors to win.
This time their scheme involved a “Gang Bang” print ad that showed a woman being pinned to the ground by her wrists by a shirtless man while other semi dressed and emotionless men look on.
The Spanish and Italian Governments called for an outright ban on the ad. D&G announced that they will respect the injunction but only after key publications already ran it and the controversy played itself out in the media after extensive exposure.
<<Dolce & Gabana Fall/Winter2007 Collection during Milan Fashion Week.
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Naomi Campbell, who admitted to assaulting her assistant with a cell phone, has been ordered to clean floors in a New York municipal warehouse as part of a five-day community service order.
As well she was instructed to enrol in anger management courses.
The 36 year-old supermodel appeared to take her sentence seriously and offered an apology to her victim. A Campbell spokesperson said she was ready to report for her community service at any time.
New York
A recent visit by Gisele Bundchen to her home in Brazil with boyfriend Tom Brady sparked rumours in local newspapers that the Supermodel was pregnant. They reported that the real purpose of the trip was to introduce the New England Patriot star, and father to be, to her parents which according to media accounts went very well.
Gisele recently told Vogue that she wanted a large family. She was quoted as saying, “…my parents have been married for 35 years and have six children. Thing is, I'm just 26 years old, so I have plenty of time.''
Within hours the reports were denied separately by several Bundchen family members.
Los Angeles
Britney Spears may have a head that looks like an egg but that does not make her an egghead.
One theory that has surfaced as to why Spears was so determined to shave her own head is that the singer wanted to destroy all evidence of her recent drug use.
In what at the time seemed to be a spontaneous and irrational move may turn out to be a very premeditated and calculated act on the part of the troubled Diva.
Hair is an extremely reliable source of information about a person’s drug use. Illicit substances flow through the blood stream and into the hair follicles where it feeds new growth.
Chemical traces of the substances remain in the hair permanently unless cut.
Any drugs found in Spears’ body could have a negative impact in her bitter custody battle with her former husband Kevin Federline. The problem vocalist is reported to now be in rehab.
New York
Madonna was recently spotted house hunting in New York. She is said to have her eye on a 14,700 square foot mansion on East 62nd Street with a price tag of 35 million dollars.
The opulent digs were owned by jeweller Pierre Cartier in the 1920s.
It includes 7 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, separate servants quarters, a gym with a sauna, billiards room and a garden.
Life in the English countryside appears to be getting a bit too boring for the 50 year–old material girl. With the Beckhams impending move to L.A. and Madonna homesick for Manhattan London once again is destined to become that sleepy quaint town.
