Duff Inks Book Deal
March 14, 2010 by Aarti Ruparell
Filed under Featured, Leisure & Culture
Hilary Duff has signed a deal with Simon & Schuster to publish a young adult fiction series. Duff’s first book is expected out in October and entitled Elixir. A second book, a non-fiction publication aimed at kids dealing with divorce, is due out in spring 2012. Rob Weisbach Creative Management brokered the deal for Duff, [...]
Madonna Inks Clothing Deal
March 11, 2010 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Paints & Potions
Madonna and Iconix Brand Group have created a joint venture called MG Icon LLC (MG Icon) that will develop and acquire global consumer brands. Iconix will own half, with the other 50% owned by Madonna and Guy Oseary. “Our strategy is to introduce brands formed through the joint venture in multiple countries and organically expand worldwide,” said [...]
Aniston To Launch Fragrance
March 11, 2010 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Featured, Leisure & Culture, Paints & Potions
Rumors have surfaced that Jennifer Aniston is planning to launch a fragrance with Falic Group, the company producing Eva Longoria Parker‘s scent, according to WWD. The Hollywood actress who just celebrated her birthday in Mexico is also part of an upcoming romantic comedy. According to TransWorldNews, she is also part of the cast of Just Go [...]
El Paseo Marks Fifth Annual Fashion Week
March 11, 2010 by Aarti Ruparell
Filed under Paints & Potions
Fashion Week El Paseo is celebrating its fifth annual fashion week with a twist, featuring Fashion, Food and Wine. The week long event in the SoCal area will run from March 22-28, with over 50 merchants participating this year. Events will include trunk shows, fashion seminars, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments including ultra premium champagnes. Click here [...]
New Zealand Part One: Auckland
March 9, 2010 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Featured, Leisure & Culture
Auckland is as you might expect the largest city in an island nation sandwiched between the South Pacific islands and Australia. With about 1.3 million, out of about four million for the entire country, Auckland is what I expected: a bit laid back, a bit isolated, somewhat homogenous, and overall, clean, pretty and pleasant. On [...]
Kate Spade To Launch Home Line
March 4, 2010 by Andrea Toochin
Filed under Leisure & Culture
Kate Spade has teamed up with CHF Industries to create the Kate Spade New York Home Collection, which will launch in Fall 2010. The collection will include sheets, duvets, shams, bedding and bath accessories, bath towels and rugs, according to License. They will be sold at high-end department stores and home retailers. CHF Industries licenses collections from household names, including Donna [...]


