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Black Swan actress Mila Kunis (27) and “Home Alone” Actor Macaulay Culkin (30) have ended their 8 year relationship - The young Hollywood couple who have been together since 2002, recently split and remain friends, according to her rep.

Kunis and Macaulay were once rumored to be engaged, rumors Kunis denied -
"I've been engaged. I think I've already been married. And I'm sure I have a child somewhere. I'm waiting to have something else happen. No, I'm not married. And no, I'm not engaged. And no, I do not have a child. No one seems to listen. And next week I'll be engaged again. I think, at one point, they were like, 'Seen shopping in Beverly Hills for engagement rings.' We were in Japan working. What is wrong with these people? Half the time you can say they misconstrued facts. But, more often than not, they just make stuff up."

Over the years Culkin has stirred up a lot of controversy, first with his marriage at a very young age to Actress Rachel Minor in 1998 (who split in 2002), then his rumored drug abuse problems. All the while Kunis stood by Culkin’s side stating… "There are a lot of things people want him to be that he's not," Kunis continued. "He's an amazing, simple guy, who is probably the most brilliant person I've ever met. He's so, so smart and so aware and so kind and so sweet. Unfortunately, that's not what people want him to be, so they write stuff."

A|X Armani Exchange is excited to announce the Spring 2011 Campaign!

This season A|X Armani Exchange takes you on a journey beyond the popular destinations and into the exotic world of the "Travelista." Style is the boarding pass to freedom where the destination is always chic and the adventures take place long after the sun goes down.

The A|X Spring 2011 Collection is built around sophisticated utilitarian style, modern influence of season-less dressing flexibility and the functional luxury of streamlined chic.

The A|X Spring 2011 Collection is a style journey of adventure.

IN STORES FEBRUARY!

Swedish import and Tastemaker, Lykke-Li, had a sold out show last night at NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge. Lykke-Li performed songs from her new album, “Wounded Rhymes”.

“Wounded Ryhmes” follows her debut album, “Youth Novels” (2008), which put Lykke-Li on the map and made her a staple of the New York City Indie crowd.

List of Tracks from Lykke-Li's new album below (sounds a little more somber than the last album):

01. Youth Knows No Pain
02. I Follow Rivers
03. Love Out Of Lust
04. Unrequited Love
05. Get Some (Beck Remix) (Mike D Remix)
06. Rich Kid Blues
07. Sadness Is A Blessing
08. I Know Places
09 .Jerome
10. Silent My Song

If you missed Lykke-Li's show at Le Poisson Rouge don't miss her when she returns to New York City in May for a show at Webster Hall.

Until then.... watch Lykke-Li's Black and White "Jungle Erotica" video for "Get Some" below:

2010 was a star-studded year for A|X Armani Exchange. Below is a list of our favorite events from 2010.

LOVE BITES ARMANI EXCHANGE AND NYLON MAGAZINE
host "Love Bites," the launch party for the Nylon's February issue featuring the cast of the Vampire Diaries.

A|X + ELLE MAG DISCO GLAM PARTY VIDEO In L.A. with Dragonette
As you may recall, on Tuesday, May 25th, A|X Armani Exchange on Robertson Boulevard was the location for "Disco Glam," an evening of high-style decadence hosted by A|X, ELLE Magazine and Joe Zee, ELLE's Creative Director.

A|X & 944 MAG HOST NEON CARNIVAL
The Neon Carnival had a celebrity studded turnout. Guests included Josh Hartnett, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Kellan Lutz, Aaron Paul, Alessandra Torresani, Brandon Boyd, Brittany Snow, Bryan Greenburg, Camilla Belle, Chanel Iman, Chris Masterson, Cisco Adler, Clark Duke, Danny Masterson, David Hasselhoff, David Henrie, Devendra Banhart, Devon Aoki, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Osbourne, Jake McDorman, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Josh Henderson, Julia Jones, Justin Chatwin, Lalaine, Mr. Brainwash, Roxy Olin, Ryan Rottman, Scott Foster, Shannon Elizabeth, Simon Rex, Stacy Keibler, members of Phoenix, The Killers, The Muse, and others.

A|X CELEBRATES PRIDE WITH NYC BILLBOARD, PARTY SPONSORSHIP
Top Male Model Marlon Teixeira helps A|X celebrate Pride weekend in NYC with his famed Summer 2010 campaign shot by A|X photographer Mathew Scrivens. The billboard sits above NYC's popular Meatpacking District.

A|X AND V MAGAZINE PARTY:
A|X and V Magazine celebrate the new A|X concept store in L.A. on Robertson Blvd with DJ guest POSSO.

A|X STYLEBRITY - ANNALYNNE MCCORD
Armani Exchange celebrates it's first installment of Stylebrity with 90210 actress Annalynne McCord.

A|X PARTY WEEKEND – AXWELL – MORILLO – LIV - MIAMI
Armani Exchange turns Black Friday into Bright Nights with “Shades of Style” -- a weekend of parties at LIV Nightclub to celebrate the launch of the new A|X Sunglasses Collection.

A|X - 3D ADVENTURE AT ART BASEL
On Friday (December 3), Armani Exchange teamed up with AnOther Magazine to host the premiere Art Basel screening of Marco Brambilla's “EVOLUTION (Megaplex)”, at the Standard Miami's dockside lounge.

ARMANI EXCHANGE AND NYLON MAGAZINE CELEBRATE COVER GIRL MILA KUNIS
Nylon Magazine and Armani Exchange come together for a night at the Redbury Hotel in L.A. to celebrate Nylon Cover girl and "Black Swan" star Mila Kunis and the launch of Armani Exchanges new watch collection.

Early January is generally a quiet time in the world of dance/electronic music. DJs come back from their Holiday/New Years tours and get into production mode in order to bring fresh new tracks to Miami's Winter Music Conference and Ultra Music Festival in late March.

January is also a time to reflect on memorable music from the previous year. Legendary global DJ/Producer and A|X Music artist Armin van Buuren recently compiled his personal Top 10 for 2010, exclusively for beatport.com. As usual, Armin never ceases to surprise us in the variety of music tracks he's been listening to. Case in point, his number 2 favorite track of 2010 is not a trance track, but comes from house music trio Swedish House Mafia, with "One."

As one would expect from a talent such as Armin, he does appreciate his own music. Included in the list are remixes and original tracks by the man himself, including "The Light Between Us" featuring Christian Burns, and his remix of the Faithless track "Not Going Home."

See his number one choice and the rest of the list here. (beatport.com)

One of our favorite DJs just released a hot new mix on Soundcloud – nice way to start 2011. The track is Joachim Garraud's "The Computer" (Kaskade Mix)

Kaskade said about the mix, “I did this remix in the early part of the summer of 2009 for Dim Mak Records. I was touring Europe at the time and while in Spain I hooked up with this guy who played the flamenco guitar. I had to mess with his performance a lot and edit it to get this kind of feel but in the end I thought it turned out really cool. It has a very processed, almost jittery feel to it. When you get lemons, make lemonade.”

Listen to the mix here:
Joachim Garraud - The Computer (Kaskade Mix) by Kaskade

The Universal Exp0 2015 will be hosted by Milan, Italy and has appointed Giorgio Armani to head the jury panel in choosing the new logo of Expo 2015 according to the exhibition’s CEO, Giuseppe Sala.

The current logo is extremely dated, it involves Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man, a globe, and a couple of other logos. The new logo's theme is inspired by “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.” Expo 2015 is looking for a clear logo that communicates a clear message... “Taste, innovation, knowledge, and relationships are the key words that the aspiring participants must keep in mind when formulating their proposals.” The grand prize for the winner is 15,000 Euros and a runner-up will take home 4,000 euros.

The contest for the new logo design is aimed at Design students, which is ironic that fashion-icon Armani will judge entries rather than someone from a master design house like Mocca or Pentagram. According to Sala “We asked Giorgio Armani because of his experience, creativity and reputation.” Such an honor - Congrats to Giorgio Armani!

Neither Giorgio Armani nor the Expo spokesmen were available for comment.

Who isn't a fan of Joe Manganiello - or his body for that matter???

In the January issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine the True Blood Hottie bares all. The magazine compiled a 2011 calender with the Werewolf-of-the-Moment, Joe Manganiello. Whats better then 365 days of Joe Manganiello to kick start year 2011??

Even though we are sad to say this Cosmo-Joe is taken but he has met his beauty match with actress/model Audra Marie. Joe and Audra have been engaged since November and wedding plans are in the works.

A|X Supermodel, Irina Shayk, and Portugese soccer Superstud, Cristiano Ronaldo, traded in the spotlight for sunlight as they lounge in the Maldives on Monday (January 3). They both looked rested and relaxed kicking of the New Year basking on the shore of the Indian Ocean island nation.

The relaxation was just what Ronaldo needed -- he scored twice bringing late pressure off Real Madrid to win 3-2 at their city rivals Getafe. Cristiano now has 19 goals in La Liga this season.

WAY-TO-GO-RONALDO!!!!

To get fans excited for the 18th annual SXSW Interactive Music Festival in March (16-20) held in Austin, Texas, SXSW has organized a pre-party tour of interactive parties around the country.

If you are a current SXSW badgeholder or simply interested in SXSW Interactive, head to one of the following cities to partake in the pre-party bashes and find out a little more about the exciting events at this year’s SXSW Music Festival.

Confirmed Dates:

Portland, OR on Tuesday - January 11, 2011
Seattle, WA – January 12, 2011
Vancouver, BC, Canada – January 13, 2011

SXSW initial lineup for 2011 Here

Vampire Diaries Actress Katerina Graham stopped by the A|X Armani Exchange Robertson Blvd. store in L.A. to do some shopping and pick up a this season's hottest trend - WINTER WHITES.

Katerina chose A|X Armani Exchange White Funnel Neck Leather Jacket ($350.00). The leather jacket is the perfect choice for L.A. weather and has a funnel neck detail which gives this leather bomber a cool modern look. Katerina topped off her look with A|X Armani Exchange White Rubber Sport Watch ($180).

Shop the trend here

On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' January 3rd, Josh Groban made us all smile a little harder.

The usually quite, unassuming Josh Groban showed us his funny side - turning Kayne West's tweets into a musical ballad entitled 'Josh Groban's The Best Tweets of Kanye West.' As Groban entered the stage he was announced by Jimmy Kimmel as “Oscar and Grammy nominee” Josh Groban, who has recorded 752 songs of Kanyeisms on 48 CDs – all of which with lyrics containing 140 characters or less!"

Groban performed some of Kayne's more memorable tweets 'fur pillows are actually hard to sleep on" and "do you know where to find marble tables ... looking to have a conference, but not until i have a table," "black is the new black" and "french fries are the devil."

Watch the hysterical video below:

A|X Supermodel, Irina Shayk celebrates birthday 25 today.

Happy Birthday Irina!!!

Irina is a supermodel – superstar – recently appearing in two Armani Exchange advertising campaigns – Spring 2010 + Summer 2010 and she has graced the covers of several top fashion magazine including: GQ Spain, Elle Spain, GQ South Africa, Ocean Drive, Woman Spain, Paris Capital, Jalouse, Annabelle, and Bolero.

Recognized for her beauty Irina has received several accolades: she was ranked 18th in the "Top 20 Sexiest Models" list on Models.com, and 1st in the "50 Hottest Russian Women" list by Complex Magazine.

In 2010, Glamour Spain presented Irina with the "Best International Model of 2010" award. Taking her talent beyond the pages of fashion magazines, Irina recently starred in the Kayne West “Power” video, directed by artist Marco Brambilla (director of Evolution the rich, multi-layered 3D movie A|X screened at Art Basel 2010).

Irina Shayk, and Portugese soccer superstud boyfriend, Cristiano Ronaldo (25), were recently spotted together the Maldives kicking of the New Year basking on the shore of the Indian Ocean island nation.

Last night the Nokia Theatre was the place to be for the '37th People's Choice Awards, host by Queen Latifah (for a fifth consecutive year). The show featured some obvious choices and surprise winners in television, movies and music.

While the Oscars, Golden Globes, and SAG awards are selected by an exclusive panel of Hollywood’s elite - the People's Choice Awards are the only awards voted on by YOU. 175 million votes came in, setting a new record for the People's Choice Awards and the winners were revealed with pretty extensive product placement with the Zio smartphone.

In a Peoples Choice “Trifecta”, Rihanna took home the award for Favorite Pop Artist, and Eminem walked away with Favorite Male Artist, while their duet "Love the Way You Lie, won Favorite Song.

Other highlights were: Favorite TV Comedy – Glee, Favorite TV Comedy Actress – Jane Lynch ('Glee'), Favorite TV Guilty Pleasure – 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' and Favorite Movie Actress – Kristen Stewart.

A Complete List of 'People's Choice Awards' 2011 Winners after the jump….

Mr. Armani reveals his “La Femme Bleue” advertising campaign, shot by photographer Nick Knight, under the creative direction of Giorgio Armani. The campaign features model and actress Elisa Sednaoui and reflects the Armani style of his Spring/Summer 2011 collection. The Giorgio Armani aesthetic displayed in its natural simplicity, set off and emphasized by the meticulous detailing and monotone palette: matt, glossy, iridescent, layered, transparent.

The “La Femme Bleue” image campaign breaks around the globe in fashion and lifestyle magazines and on key billboards beginning in February.

photo courtesy of SI.com

This season Sports Illustrated decided to join in on the 3D-trend wagon. As we all know these Models are flawless and now you can see them in 3D (in print and video). With the new year the magazine is debuting a 30-min 3D video, available for purchase or for rent through Sony Entertainment Networks.

Although many brands/magazines have tried this high-tech approach, this is by far one of the most notable magazines/ known for their already barely-there imagery, leaving less to the viewers imagination. The video will be available for purchase or rent just in time for Valentine's Day - February 15. So for all the men out there if you plan on being alone - now you have options.

Check out more images from the SI.com after the jump...

Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT, always rounds up the hottest celebrities - dictates the soon-to-be hottest celebrities and is 10-days of the best parties. This year's Sundance Film Festival will include 115 feature-length films, representing 28 countries by 40 first-time filmmakers, including 25 in competition. Within those films notable celebrities include: Emma Roberts, Rita Wilson, Liv Tyler, Terrence Howard, Leslie Mann, Kate Bosworth, Elizabeth Olsen, John C. Reilly and Demi Moore

According to Director of the Sundance Film Festival John Cooper, “The Festival is a challenge to narrowly define. It is all at once exciting, fun, crazy, engaging, visceral, and sometimes even painful. We can explain storylines, we can share what we know of each artist’s unique journey, but ultimately what we will experience for 10 days in January is different for each of us. It’s the spark from the filmmakers – their passion – that brings 200 unique worlds to life and, in turn, ignites the audience. The films, conversations, encounters are there to experience. And that’s what makes Sundance so magical.”

For the full list of films chosen for this year's festival click here

Pretty amazing, Tennis-superstars Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer decided to switch things up a bit over the weekend, the best players in tennis played on a raised court in the middle of Doha Bay, Qatar to gear up for the 2011 ATP season (Tennis season begins Monday with the start of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open.) Leave it to a oil-tycoon to construct a tennis court on bed of water, where else in the world???

This was not a competitive match - As you can see from the video below, Nadal and Federer were just playing a good-ole' game of tennis. Also, i'm sure the tennis power-duo didn't exactly want to injure themselves days before the official tennis season begins.

Don't miss AFROJACK tomorrow night (Friday January 7) at Pacha in NYC!! Doors open at 9:00 pm.

AFROJACK goes on at 10:00 and keeps the party going untill Saturday (January 8) 8:00am.

For Table Reservations:

GET TICKETS ($30.00) - HERE
(This event is for over 19 only)

Lady Gaga has just announced the release dates for her upcoming album “Born This Way” and its first single. Gaga will premiere the first track on Grammy night (February 13, 2011) with the album coming out on May 23, 2011.

Gaga has also released a new photo by groundbreaking British fashion and art photographer, Nick Knight. Knight has been creating iconic fashion images since the 80's and recently shot the Giorgio Armani Spring / Summer 2011 “La Femme Bleue” advertising campaign.

For her new album, “Born This Way”, Gaga describes it as “a marriage of electronic music with major, epic, dare I even say, metal or rock ‘n’ roll, pop, anthemic style melodies with really sledge-hammering dance beats.”

In addition to the new release Lady Gaga recently teamed up with Sir Elton John to record a new song together, "Hello, Hello" for the forthcoming Buena Vista flick "Gnomeo & Juliet," that will drop February 8, 2011. "Gnomeo & Juliet” is an animated flick, that tells the classic "Romeo & Juliet" story with garden gnomes (voiced by Emily Blunt and James McAvoy).

And, not only can Gaga sell records but she also has the selling power in print - magazine covers with Lady Gaga sold better than any other celebs in 2010. Lady Gaga’s Rolling Stone double issue sold 245,000 copies, nearly three times more than the magazine’s 2010 average. The Gaga Cosmopolitan issue sold an impressive 1.7 million copies and became the top seller of the year. Her cover for Vanity Fair magazine was the title’s second-best seller of the year, with 450,000 copies sold.

LADY GAGA IS A TRUE SUPERSTAR!!!!

Giorgio Armani has decided to come out with his own version of a phone, the Giorgio Armani Samsung Galaxy S. This phone is set to be released to the markets soon, where it will be available on several mobile shopping outlets.

The Giorgio Armani Samsung Galaxy S has a 4.0 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen supporting 16M colors and featuring Gorilla Glass display, TouchWiz 3.0 UI, Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Touch-sensitive controls, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off and Swype text input that enhances the efficiency of the gadget. The Giorgio Armani Samsung Galaxy S also packs a punch with, 16 GB and the external memory slot supports a memory space of up to 32GB, allowing you to store ample amounts of data. The phone also comes equipped with 5MP camera auto-focus and a camera capability. The working platform of the gadget is the Android v2.2 (Froyo) OS and it has a ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processor. Basically this phone is everything you need all packed into one.

The handset will be launched by the leading networks like O2,Orange,Three,Vodafone etc. and will be available soon!

Watch the Giorgio Armani Samsung Galaxy S video below...

Actress Mena Suvari was spotted this week wearing the Armani Exchange Silk Burnout Blouse and J22-Indigo Rinse Leggings on Tuesday, January 4th, while attending the premiere of NBC's "The Cape" in Los Angeles, CA. Shop the leggings, now $69 here. (armaniexchange.com)

Last year Lady Gaga was announced as Poloroid's new creative director. Although we never heard any news about her efforts with the company. It only took a year - but time has finally come and we are only hours away from the debut of Lady Gaga and Poloroid's new GREY COLLECTION.

Lady Gaga unveiled the first products of her "GREY COLLECTION by Haus of Gaga" in collaboration with Polaroid called yesterday at 3:30 PM PST. The first product is a pair of sunglasses that can shoot photos and record videos. These photos and videos can be stored in the memory which is held in the sunglasses earpiece. The sunglasses also feature a screen in front of each eye that can play the recorded images."This is the first ever pair of sunglasses that can be worn out to protect your eyes from the sun and they can also take pictures." - according to Lady Gaga.

The highly anticipated sunglasses will hit stores later this year. The price is yet to be announced.

The second product from "Haus of Gaga", is the GL10 mobile photo printer, which can be paired through Bluetooth with any cellphone, except Apple's iPhone. Gaga explained that the exclusion was due to Apple's limitation and not Polaroid's.

It will be available in April for $150.

Finally, Gaga showed the new Polaroid camera under her line. It can print out photos just like the regular Polaroid cameras, but it can also record them digitally. It is expected to arrive late this year. After Gaga's reveal she personally thanked Poloroid for their efforts with her - "I want to thank Polaroid personally for treating me not as a spokesperson and not as a face for the brand, but they honored me as a woman, as a creative director and they really let me put my hands in there and design this myself."

Read more: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/briefs/articles/90030023?Lady%20Gaga%20Unveils%20First%20Gadgets%20From%20Collaboration%20With%20Polaroid#ixzz1AMoiE8Rb

The much anticipated Box office hit 'The Social Network' Directed by David Fincher finally comes out on DVD and Blu-ray this Tuesday (January 11). 'The Social Network' had a long list of other A-List actors, like musical genius/turned actor Justin Timberlake who plays Sean Parker. E! caught up with Justin Timberlake at the release party in L.A. for the DVD and got some insider information on Timberlake's wardrobe in the movie and how it helped him transform into his character (Sean Parker).

"My first wardrobe fitting was at the Armani store in Beverly Hills. It was kind of amazing to have Armani making your wardrobe," says Justin. "It makes a difference in how you walk, and that makes a difference in how you talk, because it changes your timing."

Jacqueline West, costume designer, goes onto explain their experience with designer, Giorgio Armani...

"They really went all the way out -- I mean, [the label on the inside of my jacket] says Giorgio Armani for Sean Parker," says Justin with a laugh. "It's amazing these days what you can find out about someone when you have to play them in a film."

'The Social Network' was a Box Office hit and is scheduled to be re-released in approximately 600 theaters nationwide today. The film has grossed more than $93 million in the U.S. and $104 million overseas.

Joe Manganiello was spotted at the Staples Center on Sunday (January 9) to watch the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New York Knicks.

True Blood "sexyBEAST", Joe, was just one of the many celebs there to watch the Lakers hit the court to beat the Knicks with a score of 109-87!!!!!

Also spotted sideline were Chris Oiunes, Lindsay Lohan, Zachery Quinto, Spike Lee and Lakers' diehard Jack Nicholson along with Adam Sandler, Dr. Dre, Denzel Washington, Ciara, Simon Baker, George Lopez and will.i.am.

The Dynamic Duo of Vaughn “U-Tern” Oliver and Oliver “Oligee” Goldstein, better known as OLIVER drop this massive remix of Don Diablo’s smash “Animale” featuring the modern electro-rock pop group Dragonette.

A|X (hearts) Dragonette.....

Check it out:

Don Diablo ft. Dragonette - Animale (Oliver Remix) by TheDailyBeatery

Andrew Garfield's Oscar-worthly performance in 'The Social Network' is only the beginning for the ambitious 27 year-old. Garfield has landed the role of Spider-Man (Peter Parker) in the 'Untitled Spider-Man Reboot'.

Garfield sits down with DETAILS Magazine and gives us a little insight about his acting career and his new life as the next big "thing" in Hollywood ..."I really have no time to talk to you," he told DETAILS "I really should not be here right now. I should be worrying somewhere."

When asked 'What was the happiest time in your career?' Garfield responded, "Before. Before it got easy. The struggle.'"

Garfield also opens up about his desire to get ready for the iconic role of Spider-Man "I want to feel stronger than I've ever felt, and I want to feel more flexible than I've ever felt," he says. "I want to feel powerful. You don't just want to be a pack of meat—it has to be an open body. It does something to your psyche, and it does something to the way you move."

Read Garfield's full interview here (DETAILS.com)

Today, the always daring dance/electronic indie group Ladytron released a new EP containing a choice selection of remixes and the original mix of their current new single 'Ace Of Hz'. Remix collaborators on the EP include A|X favorite Tiesto and in-demand dance music duo Punks Jump Up.

Ladytron, who are currently in the studio recording their fifth album, are planning to release a new 'Best Of' compilation later this year. Tentatively titled 'Ladytron 00 – 10,' the compilation is scheduled for release in March.

Ladytron might be considered veterans of the Electronic genre, having released four albums so far, and are currently in the studio working on their fifth, but their sound is always original and frequently copied. As collaborators, they recently (and somewhat surprisingly to their fans) contributed the track "Little Dreamer" to Christina Aguilera's 2010 album 'Bionic' (Deluxe Version).

Preview/purchase the EP here. (iTunes)

Ed Westwick has landed the role of Agent Smith in the upcoming biopic J. Edgar, which will star Leonardo DiCaprio as manipulative FBI director J. Edgar Hoover.

Westwick (23), will play "a clean cut operative with writing skill and once Hoover discovers he can write, he conscripts Agent Smith to write Hoover's biography, until Agent Smith gets a little too close to the truth." 



Ed is best known for his role as Chuck Bass in the CW show Gossip Girl”, as well as other film roles in “Children of Men”, “100 Feet”, and S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale”.

The film will be directed by Clint Eastwood and also star Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as Hoover’s secret lover.

The super-sexy Oliver Martinez celebrates his birthday 45 today and looks hotter then ever….

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIER!!!!!

Olivier was born in Paris, France and began his acting career in 1990, and quickly achieving success, winning a César Award as "Most Promising Actor" in 1994, for his role in “Un, Deux, Trois, Soleil”.

He first came to mainstream attention in Hollywood films with his performance opposite Diane Lane in “Unfaithful” (2002). He has since appeared in a television adaptation of “The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone” (2003), “S.W.A.T.” (2003) and “Taking Lives” (2004).

Martinez has been linked to actress Juliette Binoche for three years, Australian singer Kylie Minogue, and most recently Halle Berry that became good friends on the set of their new flick “Dark Tide.”

“Dark Tide” is a thriller centered on a diving instructor who returns to deep waters after a near-fatal encounter with a Great White shark – due out later this year.

Rooney Mara (26), covers W Magazines February issue "The Movie Issue". After her break-out performance in The Social Network and anticipated role in Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Mara has been the girl-of-the-moment. W sits down with Mara for an EXCLUSIVE interview, also in the issue W's choice for the Year's 25 best performances; Natalie Portman, James Franco, Nicole Kidman, Michael Douglas, Jeff Bridges, Mila Kunis, Christian Bale, Michelle Williams to name a few.

Rooney started her acting career in the comedy Youth in Revolt alongside Michael Cera playing Taggarty, Cera's best friends love interest; independent film Dare, she played the best friend of Alexa (Emmy Rossum), Courtney; The Winning Season starring Emma Roberts and Sam Rockwell, where Mara played a high school basketball player.

Read more here (W Magazine)

Aston Kutcher and Natalie Portman attended the premiere of their new movie “No Strings Attached”, held at the Regency Village Theater on Tuesday (January 11) in Westwood, Calif.

As previously reported on Styletraxx here Kutcher and Portman star in a “Friends with Benefits” style movie about two friends who decide to go from platonic best friends to lovers. In this comedy, Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) are life-long friends who almost ruin everything by having sex one morning. In order to protect their friendship, they make a pact to keep their relationship strictly "no strings attached."

Kutcher (32) was in attendance with his wife Demi Moore (48) and joined step-daughter Rumer Willis for this special screening. Portman (29) was joined by her fiancé Benjamin Millepied (33) and gushed to the press that she’s looking forward to her pregnancy weight gain. "I told [director] Darren Aronofsky, I was like, 'First you got me skinny, and now you're getting my fat,' because he introduced me to my fiance. It's the greatest gift he ever gave me."

“No Strings” is directed by Ivan Reitman, (My Super Ex-Girlfriend), and also stars Cary Elwes, Lake Bell and Kevin Kline and launches into theaters on January 21st!

Hellcats-Hottie Heather Hemmens (22) attended a Golden Globes 2011 kick off party in Los Angeles on January 9th wearing A|X Armani Exchange's chic strapless Leather Dress and A|X Armani Exchange Beaded Cluster Necklace for an extra bit of flare.

Shop what's hot here (armaniexchange.com)

If you haven’t purchased your 2011 calendar, well time is on your side - the Dieux du stade 2011 (Gods of the Stadium) calendar has been released, with shots taken by French photographer François Rousseau. The calendar features French rugby players such as Hugo Bonneval, Alexis Palisson, Flavien Basson, Hugues Briatte among others.

Get your copy of the Dieux du stade 2011 (Gods of the Stadium) calendar

Orlando Bloom celebrates birthday 34 today – making this an extra special day for the recent husband and father.

Over the summer (July 22) Bloom married model girlfriend Miranda Kerr and recently announced the addition of a baby boy to the Bloom Bunch on January 7.

Kerr commented to the Morning Herald in Syndey, "I've always been open about wanting to be a mother one day, and I've always thought Orlando would be a great dad... I think having children and pregnancy is a part of life, I look at how models like Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, and Alessandra Ambrosio have done it and made it a part of their lives."

Orlando has also been busy working on his film career with three major films set to release in 2011. The forthcoming film "The Hobbit: Part 1", based on a book by JRR Tolkien, is considered the prequel to the author's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, Bloom was reportedly paid 1 million dollars for his role as a warrior elf called Legolas.

In addition, Orlando will star in adventure film “The Three Musketeers” with Milla Jovovich and the thriller “The Good Doctor” with co-star Riley Keough.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ORLANDO!!!!!

Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) and Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights) star in the new suspense drama “The Roommate”. The new young Hollywood flick takes all the best elements of “Single White Female” and “Fatal Attraction” to create an emotional thriller that will keepo your on the edge of your seat and sleeping with one eye open.

The Roommate, directed by Christian E. Christiansen, is a suspense thriller about: "Sara (Minka), a college student is randomly assigned to a freshman dorm with a stranger named Rebecca (Leighton). They start off as friends but things turn deadly as Rebecca begins to target people in Sara's life."

The film also includes some great star-candy: Cam Gigandet ('Twilight', 'The Unborn'), Danneel Harris ('Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay'), Matt Lanter ('Vampires Suck', '90210') and Alyson Michalka ('Bandslam', 'Easy A').

WANTED: An emotionally delusional college freshman for a semester-share – must be obsessive + unstable and psychotic + unbalanced - video reference below....

“The Roommate” moves into theaters on 4 February 2011 in the US and on 18 March 2011 here in the UK.

Armin Amiri, former doorman of NYC celebrity hot spot, Bungalow 8, is scheduled to open the doors to his new "IT" bar in SoHo's Mondrian New York when the Hotel opens next month.

Amiri--is part of the same crowd of doormen who started the major clubs in NYC, Marquee, Cipriani Upstairs, ect. Amiri gained his street-cred being Amy Sacco's (Owner of Bungalow 8) man in charge, the hardest doorman in NYC. After the craz of Bungalow 8 Amiri went on to start his own club, Short-lived Socialista (Jane Ballroom).

It has been a while since Amiri has opened up any celeb-scene bar , but knowing Amiri the Mondrian will be Amiri's next big thing and it's about time NYC had a new spot to add to the list of already "IT" spots; The Ace Hotel lobby. The Standard's Le Bain and BOOM BOOM Room and The Jane Ballroom.

Giorgio Armani's new muse for the brand's Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans spring/summer 2011 campaign, Rafael Nadal (24), gets caught trainning with his shirt off in Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The 2011 Australian Open officially began today (January 13).

Rafeal Nadal is currently ranked the No. 1 tennis player in the world.

Karen Elson, British model turned singer/songwriter and guitarist celebrates her 32 birthday today!

Elson has been on the covers of many magazines worldwide; Vogue, W, Dazed & Confused, Numéro, Marie Claire, Elle, Nylon and has appeared in many short films and videos, including the music video 'Blue Orchid', where she met husband Jack White of the band The White Stripes.

Jack White encouraged Elson's singing career after hearing her sing to herself at home - “At home I would hide—I would play my songs really in isolation. I would lock the bathroom door and hide. Eventually he [Jack White] was like, ‘Why are you hiding this from me?’”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN!!!

Watch Karen Elson as she performs 'Season of the Witch' from her debut album below.....

ELLE's PR girl - Erin Kaplan from MTV's popular reality series 'The City' is trading in her job at Elle and heading to Teen Vogue, as the new senior director of PR for the Conde Nast publication, according to Styleite.

"After five and a half incredible years, tomorrow will be my final day at Elle," she wrote in an e-mail. "On Tuesday, January 18th I will be starting at Teen Vogue."

Kaplan was launched into the public eye when MTV's 'The City' focused on the magazine and her, opposite fashionista Whitney Port and socialite Olivia Palermo for two seasons.

Teen Vogue is rumored to be shopping around a new reality show (who isn't these days), which makes since why Kaplan decided to jump ship. 'The City' star's already on-screen presence would elevate their PR department "status" and maybe the TV series as well.

Tonight Emma Stone (22) has more then a "pocket of sunshine", taking home the Critics Choice award for Best Comedy for “Easy A” alongside director/producer Will Gluck, and producer Zanne Devine.

Emma looked amazing in a new blond hairstyle that she is sporting in her upcoming film Spider-Man with Andrew Garfield (The Social Network).

Congrats Emma!

On Sunday the New York JETS beat the New England Patriots 28-21 – advancing to the AFC Championship game. This will be the second year in a row that the NY JETS will be in the championship game --- AMAZING!!!!

A|X Favorite QB, Mark Sanchez did an incredible job managing the offense and came up with some HUGE throws on third down. The number one stat for Mark: 0 turnovers (16/25 194 yards 3 touchdowns).

Next up for the New York Jets will be the Pittsburgh Steelers - a rematch from week 15 where the Jets won 22-17.

IT’S GO TIME…

Andrew Garfield goes from the tangled web of “The Social Network” to the super web in “Spider-Man”.

Sony released the first photo of Andrew Garfield in costume from the upcoming film, “Spider-Man” with Garfield playing Peter Parker and his super hero alter ego Spider-Man.

Get ready for a super-sexy super hero with Garfield in the role of Spider-Man. Hitting theaters on July 3, 2012, director Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer) take on the Marvel superhero starts the story over, taking Peter Parker back to high school.

Nominee Anne Hathaway, styled by Rachel Zoe, wore an amber tone Giorgio Armani Prive evening gown (the finale look from the Fall Winter 2010-2011 couture collection). The gown was simply studding - fully embellished with disk-like paillettes and Swarovski crystals, giving the dress a retro look. No one could take their eyes off of Hathaway in this gown of genius - floor-length, dramatic shoulders, long fitted sleeves and a low open back - What could be better for the red-carpet???

Hathaway was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for her work in “Love and Other Drugs”, and while Hathaway did not take home a Golden Globe, she did take home the award for one of the night's best dressed!

Read the full list of celebs dressed in Giorgio Armani after the jump...

EMPORIO ARMANI FALL 2011 MEN'S READY-TO-WEAR

The collection has the mood of the big city and the edge of the street - freedom of movement is key with understated pieces and deconstructed silhouetes.

Check out our favorite Armani boys from the show - Fransisco Lachowski, Simon Nessman, and Marlon Teixeira - all looking hotter then HOT!!!!

Check out the full collection here (Style.com)

Read more after the jump...

Tiesto celebrates birthday 42 today in SuperStar style.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIESTO!!!!!!

The one-and-only SuperStar DJ Legend Tiesto was born Tijs Michiel Verwest, in Holland back in 1969. Tiesto's career is punctuated by landmark achievements (first DJ in the world to sell out a solo stadium event for over 25,000, starting his own multi-million selling record label Black Hole Recordings, Grammy nomination for “Elements of Life”). He continues his journey of defining moments as the first Dance/Electronic DJ to be featured in an International campaign for a global fashion house.

We hear Tiesto is currently putting the finishing touches on his next CD to be released in the next few months. If you can’t wait you can see him LIVE in the following cities listed after the jump.

Tiesto is always on the edge of cool - check out the exclusive new video for hip hop legend Busta Rhymes’ new version of Tiësto vs Diplo’s ’C’Mon’

This just then…Country Strong co-stars Leighton Meester and Garrett Hedlund were heating things up at the Official HBO party held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel’s Circa 55 eatery, on Sunday night (January 16) Meester, 24, and Hedlund, 26, have sparked rumors their on-screen romance is becoming reality - acting VERY friendly together the entire night -- according to Styletraxx Spys “Leighton and Garrett hung out together the entire night and look very friendly - holding onto each other as they worked their way through the event and until their exit (together).”

....real or rumor?

Celebrating 10 years of trance magic, the masters of the genre - Above & Beyond, bring together all their biggest hits on this double album.

According to the group, there was no masterplan when Above & Beyond set up their Anjunabeats label back in 2000 - just a dedication to quality and forward-thinking dance music. 

Now counting over 200 single releases, an award-winning compilation series and with deeper sub-label Anjunadeep in tow, Anjunabeats is renowned as a taste-making torchbearer for quality uplifting dance music - a global label family responsible for nurturing talents like Super8 & Tab, Nitrous Oxide and Mat Zo to both critical acclaim and club supremacy.




For their 10-year anniversary release, Above & Beyond look back over the Anjunabeats legacy by mixing 10 timeless tracks that remind us just how ahead of the game the label has been - including Above & Beyond’s own classic ‘Can’t Sleep’, Bart Claessen & Dave Schiemann’s ‘Madness’(I Prefer This Mix), Signalrunners ‘These Shoulders’, Daniel Kandi’s ‘Breathe’ and Smith & Pledger’s ‘Northern Lights’.



Of course, Anjunabeats is a label driven by forward motion and it is for that reason that Above & Beyond present a second of disc updated and reinterpreted versions of those 10 classic tracks, with highlights including a melodic house-influenced remix of Mat Zo’s ‘Synapse Dynamics’ by Russian trance prodigy Arty, a dark, throbbing tech transformation of Super8 & Tab’s brooding but euphoric ‘Helsinki Scorchin’ by Bart Claessen, and Super8 & Tab’s respectful, futuristic version of Above & Beyond’s ‘Can’t Sleep’.

Preview/purchase the double album here. (iTunes)

Check out the tracklist, after the jump...

A|X Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio turns up the heat in the February issue of German GQ.

The Brazilian HOTNESS, Alessandra, sizzles on the cover and inside editorial shot by Gavin Bond. If you think the image is hot --- wait until you see the video – check it out below.

If you are not already familiar with the name Dave Franco (25), chances are you will be soon. You might recognize the super-stud from his work on "Greek," "Privileged" and "Scrubs." You may also recognize him from a few comedy skits called “Acting with James Franco” he did with his brother James (Yes, that James Franco) for the website FunnyorDie.com.

Dave and James are planning to make a feature film based on the “Acting with James Franco” series where they play versions of themselves named Davie and James. The concept is set to take place around Thanksgiving and Christmas break around their hometown of Palo Alto, CA.

Check out Dave and his brother James doing a scene from "Rebel Without a Cause” here

Today Giorgio Armani showcased his Autumn / Winter 2011/2012 collection that focused on an easy sophistication. The Giorgio Armani Fall 2011 collection was classic Armani - built around a tonal palette of neutrals and an assortment textured weaves, mixed with glossy or matte finishes.

Check out the Giorgio Armani Autumn / Winter 2011/2012 below:

The A|X Armani Exchange Khaki Utility Dress ($125) is the essential season-less dress. Paired with a cozy sweater and boots for Winter or a casual jean shirt and espadrilles for Spring - this dress can be worn day to night for an effortlessly chic look. The empire waist and full skirt gives this dress a flattering fit and flirty shape.

The A|X Armani Exchange Spring 2011 Collection hits stores February!!

A song that has been on heavy rotation at the Styletraxx lounge is the new R.E.M. track “It Happened Today,” featuring Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder.

The track, off of the upcoming R.E.M. studio album entitled “Collapse Into Now,” sounds like classic R.E.M., and “It Happened Today,” is an awesome rock track - soaring with the vocal harmony featuring R.E.M. vocalist Michael Stipe, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, and Joel Gibb of the Hidden Cameras.

Produced in part by Jacknife Lee (U2, the Hives, Weezer), “Collapse Into Now” will also feature collaborations with Patti Smith, Peaches and Lenny Kaye, and is set to be released March 8 in North America via Warner Bros.

Check out “It Happened Today” -- it’s a booming track that is getting us in the mood for a roadtrip --- INDIO, CA……

R.E.M. - It Happened Today (Feat. Eddie Vedder) by weallwantsome1

Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle, whose alter ego is Catwoman, in “The Dark Knight Rises,” due in theaters on July 20, 2012.

Other ladies reportedly in talks for the role included Blake Lively, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts and Keira Knightly but director Christopher Nolan knew he wanted Hathaway.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story,” said Nolan.

Tom Hardy, who worked with Christopher Nolan on “Inception,” is set for the role of the villain Bane. Nolan is happy to reunite with Hardy, he recently told the press: “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.”

Christian Bale will return as Bruce Wayne/Batman, with Michael Caine as Alfred, Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox and Gary Oldman as Commissioner James Gordon.

Sounds PURRRRFECT….

Rafael Nadal joins sexy-starlet Megan Fox as the new face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans Spring/Summer 2011 campaign - Fox and Nadal have never looked better!! The ads will launch next month!

Rafael Nadal is the first Tennis Player Armani has picked to represent the company's image - following soccer super-stars David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. Armani has commented on his choice for Nadal stating that ‘he is ideal as he represents a healthy and positive model for youngsters’.

MTV Networks launched their first VMA award show in 1984, where Madonna performed her iconic song "Like A Virgin". The Network has gained much success with the VMAs, an award show developed into a music-industry event marketed at a more youthful-edgy target audience.Later, in 1992 MTV launced the MTV Movie Awards with similar success. MTV has done it again...On Wednesday (1/19), MTV revealed it is planning a new kind of award show, one focused on honoring digital music and media.

According to Dermon McCormack, head of digital for MTV Music and logo Group, "I think the idea we're trying to convey is: We have the current heavyweight champions of music and movie awards shows, and we love them — they're a great place for celebrating music and movies — but we also think something new is going on," Later McCormack goes onto say, "The industry has evolved into a digital medium, and fans have evolved right along with it. So we figured it was time to re-examine how we reward achievement in these new mediums."

MTV's new award show is set to debut in the spring, and will air live on the Internet, on social media sites and mobile devices — but will not be broadcast.

"This is a tent pole born from the digital medium, so the rules of television don't really apply here," he said. "We're a multi-screen company, and everything we do should take advantage of all our screens. This show may air, but it definitely will not be something live from 8 to 10 p.m. on MTV. One of the great opportunities with digital is that we remove constraints. And when we do, we think great creativity will show up."

"Expect to see something that you wouldn't typically see," he said. "The idea here is to create a response to this great renaissance that's happening, the activity and revolution in the music business. It's not only about where music is today, but where it's going too. We want to stake a claim in that while still dipping into our heritage. When the first VMAs happened [in 1984], you had Dan Aykroyd coming out smoking a cigarette. That's the same spirit we'd like to capture here."

Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried were spotted on the set of their upcoming movie “Now”, directed by Andrew Niccol.

“Now” is about the simple idea that time is money. The plot synopsis: “In the not-too-distant future the aging gene has been switched off. To avoid overpopulation, time has become the currency and the way people pay for luxuries and necessities. The rich can live forever, while the rest try to negotiate for their immortality. A poor young man who comes into a fortune of time, though too late to help his mother from dying. He ends up on the run from a corrupt police force known as ‘time keepers’”.

The film is set to be released on September 30, 2011 and also stars
Olivia Wilde, Cillian Murphy, and Johnny Galecki.

MADE IN BRAZIL
Francisco Lachowski, born in 1992, in Curitiba, Brazil, is a Brazilian model.

In 2009, Lachowski quickly rose to fame when he won Ford Models’ prestigious "Supermodel of the World" contest, Brazilian edition. Ford Models Brazil is the largest, leading Brazilian agency. Francisco won a $60,000 modeling contract with the agency.

FRANCISCO'S STATS:
Age: 19
Height – 6′ 2″
Chest – 35″
Waist – 27″
Hips – 36″
Shoe Size – 10.5
Hair – brown
Eye – brown

Francisco has appeared in several top magazines - Interview, OUT, Coitus, GQ Russia, Huge, and recently walk the Emporio Armani Fall 2011 Mens show in Milan.

Francisco's hobbies include going to the beach, hanging out with friends and DANCE music.

Check out more shots after the jump......

If you've ever had a desire to see Lady Gaga in concert and feel like giving...here is your chance!

Lady Gaga has just posted a new listing on charitybuzz.com - Win 2 LADY GAGA VIP Gold Hot Seat Packages for her Sold Out Show at Madison Square Garden TOMORROW NIGHT (February 22nd)!!

The bidding hasn't begun yet but the starting bid has been posted at - $900.00

Place your bid here (charitybuzz.com)

THE GRAMMY AWARDS 2011!

Besides the always-entertaining hosts/presenters and crazy fashion - The Grammy Awards always delivers an A-List set of performers. Music's Biggest Night has quite the lineup this year...

ARCADE FIRE
EMINEM
CEE LO GREEN
LADY GAGA
MIRANDA LAMBERT
KATY PERRY
JUSTIN BIEBER
BRUNO MARS
LADY ANTEBELLUM
MUSE
USHER

"The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards will once again be event television with exciting and memorable performances that will entertain and engage our audience," said Jack Sussman, executive vice president, specials, music and live events, CBS. "We look forward to working with our partners at The Recording Academy to make Music's Biggest Night an event that can't be missed."

The 2011 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will air Sunday, February 13 at 8 p.m. on CBS.

Check out the Grammy Awards Music video fet. Eminem....

Chris Pine was spotted on the set of his latest project the “Welcome to People," the directorial debut of "Star Trek" and "Transformers" co-screenwriter Alex Kurtzman.

DreamWorks drama, “Welcome to People," follows a man who must deliver $150,000 in cash to “an alcoholic sister he didn’t know he had” after their father dies. He also becomes involved in the life of her “angry 12-year-old son,” somehow managing to do so without revealing his own identity.

Pine (30), is joined by an impressive cast of co-stars - Elizabeth Banks as his sister, Olivia Wilde as his girlfriend, and Michelle Pfeiffer is also on board to play Pine’s mother.

“Welcome to People" is set to release in early 2012.

Kayne west musical genius never stops.. Last night (January 23) Kayne West announced that he will be releasing his sixth album over twitter....

"I'll be back this SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!"

"MY NEW ALBUM COMING THIS SUMMER"

His fifth album my "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" was No. 1 and sold half a million copies in the first week alone. Kayne has a lot of work to do before Summer.

MADE IN SPAIN
Clara Alonso, born in 1987, is an Spanish fashion model.

A regular in the Spanish runways, Clara Alonso made the jump to international markets after she finished her studies in Spain. At 21 Clara has become Spain's new top model to be chosen as the only Spanish model for the Victoria's Secret fashion show in 2008.

AGE - 23
HEIGHT - 5'9"
BUST - 34"
WAIST - 24"
HIPS - 35"
SHOES - 7.5"
HAIR - brown
EYES - green

Since her international Debut Clara has walked many shows and has appeared on the cover of ELLE | Sweden.

A follow up from our previous post "ARMANI DUO - RAFAEL NADAL AND MEGAN FOX" Giorgio Armani has released yet another seductive image from the Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans Spring/Summer 2011 campaign featuring Megan Fox.

The Giorgio Armani Prive S/S 2011 collection runway show kicked off the first day of Paris Haute Couture Fashion week today (January 24th).

At 75-years, Giorgio Armani is still able to captivate his audience and turn heads with jewel toned gowns encrusted with crystals and geometric cut diamonds. Giorgio Armani’s inspiration for his spring/summer 2011 couture collection is taken from a treasure-chest of jewels.

To top off these eye-catching silhouettes – barely revealing Asian inspired metallic sun-hats and crystallized face-nets finished each look, designed for Giorgio Armani by London-based milliner, Philip Treacy.

Sophia Loren, Pedro Almodovar, Jodie Foster, and Olivia Wilde were all front and center at Giorgio Armani Prive show while, V and VMAN Magazines Senior Editor and style.com's editor-at-large, Derek Blasberg tweeted "Armani couture has gone all Sci-Fi on me. Pierre Cardin-esque shapes, iridescent fabrics and flying saucers hats. Is that the Gaga effect?”

Check out the full Giorgio Armani Prive S/S collection here (Style.com)

ARMANI EXCHANGE - SPRING 2011 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN - “STYLE FESTIVAL”

ARMANI EXCHANGE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF STYLE WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE SPRING 2011 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN

Enter into the world of wonderland, with the A|X Armani Exchange Spring 2011 advertising campaign “Style Festival” The A|X Style Festival is a magical adventure of sound and style where gaining entry is an all access pass into a personal declaration of independence.

Check out more images from the Spring 2011 Campaign here

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MADE IN CANADA
Simon Nessman, born in 1992, in Hornby Island, Canada.

At age 17, Simon was scouted by a mutual friend who then placed him with a modeling agency in Calgary. He then made the big move to NYC. Since that time, Simon has enjoyed steady progress in the fashion industry, working for magazines such as Vogue, GQ, V Magazine, Details, Arena Homme, and L’OFFICIEL HOMME.

FRANCISCO'S STATS:
AGE - 19
HEIGHT - 6'2"
WAIST - 31"
INSEAM - 33
SHOE - 12
HAIR COLOR - Brown
EYE COLOR - Brown

Simon likes to spend his time taking classes at Hunter College, surfing on Long Island, and relaxing with friends.

Check photos of Simon from the new A|X Spring 2011 Campaign after the jump...

Funny-Guy James Franco made everyone laugh a little harder at Newsweek's Annual Oscar Roundtable. When asked "Is there a secret to landing a good kiss?"

Franco: "I think if anybody who has made a home sex tape knows, what feels best doesn’t always look best [laughter]. I remember when I was 19 doing that, and then watching it back and thinking, oh, that looks horrible. So what Nicole is talking about, yeah, you have a lot of respect for those actors in pornography, because they are really not just doing it, they’re really selling it. It’s the same thing with a kiss. It’s not just the kiss that feels best, it’s an image. Something different is happening if it’s a good kiss".

Watch the full video below...

Check out more photos of Michelle Williams, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, and Annett Benning as they pose for a group photo after the jump....

The 2011 Oscar Nominations have finally been revealed!! The 2011 Academy Awards airs February 27th from Hollywood's Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.

Best Picture
Black Swan
The Fighter
Inception
The Kids Are All Right
The King’s Speech
127 Hours
The Social Network
Toy Story 3
True Grit
Winter’s Bone

Best Actor
Javier Bardem, Biutiful
Jeff Bridges, True Grit
Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network
Colin Firth, The King’s Speech
James Franco, 127 Hours

Best Actress
Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right
Nicole Kidman, Rabbit Hole
Jennifer Lawrence, Winter’s Bone
Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Michelle Williams, Blue Valentine

Best Supporting Actor
Christian Bale, The Fighter
John Hawkes, Winter’s Bone
Jeremy Renner, The Town
Mark Ruffalo, The Kids Are All Right
Geoffrey Rush, The King’s Speech

Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams, The Fighter
Helena Bonham Carter, The King’s Speech
Melissa Leo, The Fighter
Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit
Jacki Weaver, Animal Kingdom

Best Director
Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan
Joel and Ethan Coen, True Grit
David Fincher, The Social Network
Tom Hooper, The King’s Speech
David O. Russell, The Fighter

Best Original Screenplay
Another Year
The Fighter
Inception
The King’s Speech
The Kids Are All Right

See the rest of the nominees after the jump...

Starring in one of Sundance Film Festival must-see films "Martha Martha May Marlene" - Elizabeth Olsen (sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) is on everyone's radar as the film industries newest "IT" girl.

"Martha Martha May Marlene" is a captivating and disturbing drama about a young woman who breaks away from her violent life as a member of a cult. The young woman (Lizzie Olsen) is trying to restore some measure of normalcy to her corrupted life.

Fox Searchlight has already expressed interest in "Martha Martha May Marlene" due to Olsen’s captivating and realistic performance as a young girl who is truly disturbed and trying to heal serious psychological damage.

"Martha Martha May Marlene" also stars Sarah Paulsen as Olsen's sister and Hugh Dancy as Paulsen's Husband - it is set for release later this year.

Olsen has also just signed on to Director, Rodrigo Cortes film "Red Lights" - which Olsen describes as a “thriller about paranormal activity.” Olsen will star alongside big names like Robert De Niro, Sigourney Weaver and Cillian Murphy. Olsen also goes onto describe the roles of De Niro and Weaver - “Robert plays a world renowned psychic and Sigourney is a psychology professor, and I play her student". - Can't wait!!

MADE IN BRAZIL
Marlon Teixeira, was born in Balneario Camboriu/Santa Catarina, Brazil. He is half Portuguese, 1/4 Indian, 1/4 Japanese. Marlon first appeared as an A|X Model in our Spring ’10 campaign and NOW.... A|X Spring 2011 Campaign

MARLON'S STATS:
AGE: 20
HEIGHT: 6’1″
SHOE: 11
WAIST: 29.5
CHEST: 36″
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Blue

Marlon also has worked with some of the industry’s best photographers including Steven Klein; Karl Lagerfeld; Mert & Marcus; Nan Goldin; Mariano Vivanco; Sofia Sanchez; Michael Roberts; Marcelo Krasilcic; Jacques Dequeker; Terry Richardson; Tom Munro; Doug Inglish; Peggy Sirota; David Armstrong and Matthew Scrivens.

When Marlon isn’t in front of the camera, he enjoys traveling, surfing, going to the beach and movies.

Check out more photos of Marlon after the jump...

After Giorgio Armani's Perfect-Prive Show to kick of Paris Haute Couture Fashion week, he hosted an intimate dinner at Mathis Restaurant in Paris.

The exclusive dinner brought A-List celebs: Alison Mosshart, Karen Elson, Alexa Chung, Pierre Sarkozy, Pedro Almodovar, Olivia Wilde, Jodie Foster, Amber LeBon, Roberta Armani, "Vogue Italia's" Franca Sozzani, Ana Girardot, Graeme Black, Poppy Delevingne with boyfriend James Cook, and Sophia Loren.

To see more photos from Armani's Party click here (Style.com)

"True Blood" Actor, Joe Manganiello (34) is in the running to play Superman, Directed by Zack Snyder (300, WATCHMEN, DAWN OF THE DEAD, SUCKER PUNCH) and Produced by Chistopher Nolan (THE DARK NIGHT, INCEPTION, BATMAN BEGINS). "True Blood" Hunk definitely fits the profile to play the ever-handsom Clark Kent.

Over the weekend, Saturday (January, 22), Joe Manganiello hit the red carpet with his fiancee Audra Marie for the Producers Guild Awards, where he commented on his new rumored role, telling Extra... "I would be honored. I love Zack Snyder, I love Christopher Nolan".

MADE IN SPAIN

Alejandra Alsonso was born and raised in Valencia, Spain, Alejandra Alonso has unmistakable electricity in front of the camera and a personality to match.

Alejandra was discovered at a concert by top modeling scouts when she was 17. And already at a young age, she has worked with some of the industry’s top photographers. Alejandra has been on the cover of V Spain and in "Vogue Italia".

ALEJANDRA'S STATS:

AGE: 19
HEIGHT: 5′10″
BUST: 33″
WAIST: 23″
HIPS: 34.5″
HAIR: Dark Brown
EYES: Green

AnOther magazine celebrated it's 10th anniversary and 20th issue on Tuesday (January 25th) in Paris. AnOther Magazine was founded by Jefferson Hack and photographer Rankin. AnOther Magazine, a bi-annual culture and fashion magazine, has been a major editorial staple in the fashion industry. Natalie Portman, Vanessa Paradis, Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, Uma Thurman, Kate Moss, Bjork have all graced the cover of AnOther Magazine over the past 10 years.

AnOther had 10 birthday cakes designed by ten of the world’s major fashion houses and 10 cake-makers. The cakes will be on display in Selfridges’ Wonder Room Concept Store beginning February 15th for a month.

Irina Shayk, Armani Exchange model and girlfriend of soccer-superstar (and Emporio Armani model), Christiano Ronaldo, stepped out in an all leather ensemble. Shayk walked the red-carpet for the debut of London-based designer Kinder Aggugini's new Macy's collection last night in NYC.

Willow Smith is making moves. The 10-year-old pop sensation is featured in this month's Vanity Fair. “Whip My Hair” was the singer's debut song and it was a automatic hit thanks in much part to one of her biggest fans Jay-Z, “It is very cool, because Jay really welcomes me and makes me feel like the record label is a place where I can have fun and talk about my career". At 10 Years old with Jay-Z behind you... Willow is on a long road to success.

Check out the behind the lens at the Vanity Fair shoot with Willow Smith.

Read more at VanityFair.com

Another beautiful image of Megan Fox for Armani Jeans has been released. These ads are getting better and better and I love the 90's vibe going on.

Also (I don't know how I missed this) check out Megan Fox's Giorgio Armani Commercial...

"The Social Netowrk" Actor, Armie Hammer wore a Giorgio Armani two-button peak lapel tuxedo with a classic evening shirt and a bow tie to last night's SAG Awards. Hammer was nominated for his performance as a member of the cast for the film “The Social Network.”

The full list of MEN-IN-ARMANI after the jump....

JT celebrates his 30th Birthday today!!!

Since Justin's debut at 11-years old on 'Star Search' (Which he did not win) and 'The Mickey Mouse Club' he has made his way to the big screen, recently starring in this years block-buster hit 'The Social Network' where Timberlake played Sean Parker.

JT's newest film 'Now', is a sci-fi thriller co-starring Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Muphy, Alex Pettyfer, Olivia Wilde, Matthew Bomer, Johnny Galecki, and Vincent Kartheiser. The movie is slated to be in theaters the end of October.

Photo Courtesy of Nylon.com

In NYLON Magazine's February Issue, cover girl Leighton Meester opens up about morphing into her role for 'The Roomate' - "I spent a lot of time listening to music that made me feel a certain way, and I started staring in the mirror and not liking myself.... If I had to go back and do it again I don't know if I could."

Co-Star, Minka Kelly found herself defending Leighton during filming "People on set would mistake her for being sort of antisocial. She would isolate herself from everyone and stay in her trailer, only because she was working so hard."

Watch below to see behind the scenes with Leighton:

For more on Leighton Meester's cover shot click here (NYLON.COM)