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February 1, 2011

VANITY FAIR: HOLLYWOOD EXPOSED

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Vanity Fair's March issue is quite the round-up of the ultimate Hollywood-Tastemakers.

The cover panel stars Oscar co-hosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco (best-actor nominee, 127 hours), along with Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal.

The 2nd panel stars Jennifer Lawrence ('Winter’s Bone'), Anthony Mackie, Olivia Wilde , Jesse Eigenberg ('The Social Network') and Mila Kunis ('Black Swan').

Last but not least, the 3rd panel folds out, unveiling Robert Duvall playing bartender, while posing with Joseph Gordon Levitt, Andrew Garfield ('The Social Network'), Rashida Jones, Garrett Hedlund and Noomi Rapace ('Girl With The Dragon Tattoo').

Shot by Norman Jean Roy.

DARREN CRISS - ARMANI 'PRESTIGE'

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'Glee' Actor and Singer, Darren Criss (23), covers the new issue of 'Prestige' Magazine in a striking Giorgio Armani suit.

Criss opens up about playing his character, Blaine, an openly gay student on the second season of ‘Glee’:

“That wasn’t even something on my radar. For me, I was reading a really great character and I was excited about it. I feel comfortable with my sexuality, and I defy anyone who tries to weird me out with accusations or anything like that. Blaine’s sexuality didn’t even cross my mind as something that would be an issue.”

Darren also dishes on the pros of “Celeb-status”:

“The one exciting thing about celebrity is that you get to be in a position to do great things for the world. A lot of our favorite celebrities have given back to the community, and I hope I can do the same.”

February 2, 2011

LEIGHTON MEESTER CELEBRATES HER NEW ROOMMATE

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Gossip Girl actress Leighton Meester had a star-studded party to celebrate her Nylon Magazine cover at the W New York Downtown on Tuesday evening.

Leighton was joined by her “The Roommate” costar Minka Kelly, and “Gossip Girl” gal-pals, Jessica Szohr and Michelle Trachtenberg. Also, there to support were actor/musican Jared Leto, Kayne West, who kept a low profile throughout the night and A|X Supermodel Irina Shayk. Shayk seemed to be enjoying herself, (sans footballer beau Cristiano Ronaldo) and she chatted with West – you may remember she starred in West's 'Power' video and even had a mention in his new song --Denim Flow so perhaps there's another collaboration in their future.

KRISTEN STEWART IS A SNOW WHITE PRINCESS

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Twilight Saga's Kristen Stewart has reportedly signed on to play Snow White opposite Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron in Universal's Snow White and the Huntsman. Mortensen will play the lead role of the Huntsman and Theron will take on the role of the Evil Queen.

Snow White and the Huntsman (drama-action), it will be modern, but the idea remains the story and scenario adapted from the original Snow White fairytale.
The film will feature a bigger role for the Huntsman - he is ordered to take Snow White into the woods and kill her, but instead lets her go. In the new take, the Huntsman is not a love interest but acts more as a mentor, teaching Snow White to fight and survive.

The movie will be written and directed by Evan Daugherty and will start filming this summer – with a release date of December 21, 2012.

A|X MUSIC RECOMMENDS – GIRL TALK – ALL DAY

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Girl Talk (aka: Gregg Gillis) recently released his fifth full-length album “All Day” and it quickly made its way onto our Top 25 Most Played. Gillis, is a Pittsburgh DJ and mastermind of mash-up that created an “All Day” party playlist that delivers a consistently energizing, engaging, and wonderfully self-aware mashup...

ALL DAY KEEPS THE PARTY GOING ALL NIGHT.

The 12-track, 71-minute album includes 372 samples are instantly recognizable hooks but mashed together like nothing you’ve ever heard. With “All Day”, the mash-up maestro, Gregg Gillis, blends the songs chopped up and mixed into the tracks – featuring artists / tracks: Rihanna’s Rude Boy, Black Sabbath’s War Pigs, Waka Flocka Flame’s Hard In Da Paint and Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time

ALL DAY TRACK LISTING
01. Oh No

02. Let It Out

03. That’s Right

04. Jump on Stage

05. This Is the Remix

06. On and On

07. Get It Get It

08. Down for the Count

09. Make Me Wanna

10. Steady Shock

11. Triple Double

12. Every Day

Girl Talk’s “All Day” is available as a free download here

February 3, 2011

GRAMMY'S: RIHANNA AND DRAKE PERFORM

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VIA the Grammy's Twitter account Rihanna and Drake's performance was announced - "OFFICIAL & for our fans first: @Rihanna to perform w/ Drake (@drakkardnoir) at 53rd GRAMMYs!".

Although no one knows exactly what Rihanna and Drake will perform together, it is rumored that they will perform the NO. 1 hit from Rihanna's "Loud" album, their collaboration - "What's My Name?"

Guess we will all have to wait and see, Grammy Awards are February 13th.

BROADWAY DEBUT - JAMES FRANCO IN 'SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH'

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James Franco is the newest actor to be cast in next fall's Broadway-hit 'Sweet Bird of Youth'. Franco will play Chance Wayne alongside Nicole Kidman who will play is love interest Alexandra Del Lago in this revival of the 1959 Tennessee Williams classic story of a gigolo and drifter.

Check out the 1959 'Sweet Bird of Youth' classic below -

February 4, 2011

JENNIFER LAWRENCE - THEY HOPED SHE WOULD FAIL

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Jennifer Lawrence made her first appearance Wednesday Night (February 2nd) at “The Tonight Show”.

Lawrence shared her kentucky upbringing with Jay Leno - joking with Leno that her parents let her move to New York to pursue her acting career as a teenager hoping that she would not succeed -

“They gave me a shot because they were hoping I would just fail and get it out of my system,” Lawrence said laughing.

As we all know Jennifer Lawrence not only succeeded, but is now one of Hollywood's most talked about break-out star of the year with her performance in "Winter's Bone".

FLORENCE WELCH PERFORM AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS

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The performers for the 83rd annual Academy Awards have been announced!

A.R. Rahman and Florence Welch, of Florence + the Machine, will perform “If I Rise” from the film 127 Hours.

Rahman, an Indian film composer, record producer, musician and singer is nominated for writing the music for the film 127 Hours.

Rahman began scoring music in the 1990s and since then has won fourteen Filmfare Awards, eleven Filmfare Awards South, four National Film Awards, two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe.

After the


February 5, 2011

CRISTIANO RONALDO – HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

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Real Madrid striker (and Emporio Armani Model), Cristiano Ronaldo, celebrates birthday 26 today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRISTIANO!!!!!

A|X Supermodel, Irina Shayk, joined Cristiano in Spain – just in time to help him blow out his candle and make a birthday wish. Irina was recently in Istanbul walking the runways with Dita Von Teese.

Ronaldo made a birthday wish by saying he hopes to lead his side to this season's Champions League title -- "Winning the tenth Champions League for the club would be the best birthday present that I could have, all of the team and all of the technical staff are all working hard to be able to win a title," said Ronaldo.

Current coach Jose Mourinho has already led Porto and Inter Milan to the most important competition in European football and speaking in sports paper AS, Ronaldo said he hoped he could be a part of Madrid's 10th European triumph.

"The coach is the right person to make Real Madrid champions. We all have confidence in him and in the fact that this will be a good year for Real Madrid, I really enjoy working with a person as ambitious as Mourinho," concluded Ronaldo.

CRISTIANO RONALDO IS THE ULTIMATE TROPHY BOY….

February 7, 2011

JOE MANGANIELLO DOES THE SUPERBOWL IN GQ STYLE

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Sexy Beast, Joe Manganiello, was spotted hanging with some of the Hollywood Cool Crowd at the GQ Magazine party on Friday night (February 4, 2011). The event, “Celebrating the Coolest Athletes and the Big Game”, was hosted by Andy Roddick at held to the Hickory Street Annex in Dallas, Texas.

Other celebrities in attendance were Entourage’s Adrain Grenier, Hero’s Hayden Panettiere, Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr, Joe Jonas, True Blood’s Ryan Kwanten, and Cee-Lo Green performing his hit “Forget You.”

2011 SUPER BOWL XLV NFL HALF TIME SHOW WITH BLACK EYED PEAS

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The Black Eyed Peas turned football to disco ball with their 10-minute performance during the Super Bowl halftime show Sunday, playing their biggest hits with some help from friends (Slash, Usher and Tons-of-Tron inspired dancers).

The Black Eyed Peas opened with their 2009 #1 hit “I Gotta Feeling,” and got the crowd rocking with an intense version of their song “Boom Boom Pow” with dancers in LED suits lit up in green and then in red. In Black Eyed Peas style the group went “Back to the Future” and were joined by Slash of Guns N’ Roses to blast out power riffs of G.N.Rs’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” as Fergie took on the vocals.

Other songs included on the half time show line up were “Pump It” and “Let’s Get It Started,” both of which came from their 2005 album “Monkey Business.”

Soon after Usher then joined the Peas to perform his 2010 No. 1 hit “OMG.” They finished off the set with the Black Eyed Peas high-energy “The Time (Dirty Bit),” the new club anthem from their latest album “The Beginning.”

The score of Super Bowl XLV played out with the Green Bay Packers winning the SuperBowl -- Green Bay Packers 31 - Pittsburgh Steelers 25.



TAYLOR KINNEY GOES FROM BEAST TO BEAUTY

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Taylor Kinney, best known for his role as werewolf Mason Lockwood on Vampire Diaries, will go from beast to beauty in his new role in Michael Patrick King's drama pilot for NBC "A Mann's World".

Taylor was the first actor cast has become the first actor cast in this “Shampoo Series”, the centers on a straight Beverly Hills hairdresser in his past-prime years and is struggling to stay young and relevant in a place where “what you book depends on the way you look. “

Kinney, will play the current "IT" stylist at the spa, super sexy and super stylish (and super HOT) guy who is constantly pursued by the pretty people and whose goal is to have his own salon one day. Ahhhhh…

MILA KUNIS STRIKES A POSE FOR LA TIMES

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Mila Kunis has been a SUPER-busy lady, with all the awards, promotional appearances, filming schedule, and photo-shoot but we never get enough of MILA!

Check out her the Black Swan actress on the cover (and inside) the February installment of LA Times Magazine, shot by photographer Ruven Afanador. What we love most about Mila is that she is a true beauty but never takes herself too serious – she LOVES a good laugh.

In the LATM interview, Mila says:

On working in comedy: “I love doing comedies. They’re just as hard, if not harder, to make work, compared with a drama. You work 17 hours a day, and you have to try to make things different and funny and relatable onscreen all at the same time.”

On not having any projects lined up right now: “I know people say this all the time, but it’s true: I don’t ever want to work for the sake of working. I was very lucky to have a show for eight years. Now I can sit back and think about what I want.”

To read the full LATM interview with Mila Kunis, click here

ROCK THE TREND: DENIM BLAZER

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With it's dark wash and fitted silhouette, this A|X engineer style denim blazer follows the seasonal trend “Utilitarian Minimalism” - making it the go-to-piece for a look of effortless edge.

Shop A|X Blazers here

February 8, 2011

KRISTEN STEWART AND GARRET HUNDLUND ON THE ROAD

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Check out this new shots of Kristen Stewart and Garret Hundlund from their upcoming flick “On The Road.” In the screen adaption of Jack Kerouac’s novel “On The Road”, directed by Walter Salles, Garrett plays rough guy Dean Moriarty, married to Marylou (played by Stewart), who hits the road with Sal Paradise (Sam Riley).

Garrett recently spoke to MTV about what it’s like working with Kristen Stewart: "incredible, and in this, everyone is going to get to see how hard of a worker she is, man. I mean, the devotion that she puts into her work, and her performance is going to be exposed highly in this."

Buckle Up - On the Road will hit theatres Fall 2011.

ELLE COVER GIRL - KATY PERRY

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Singer/Siren - Katy Perry covers the March issue of ELLE Magazine in a vibrant color-blocking ensemble. Although Katy initially struggled trying to make it to the top of the billboard charts, the "California Dream" girl is the girl-of-the-moment. Katy Perry discusses the before/after of making it to the top.

KATY'S DEADLINE: “I had two cars repossessed, and I was writing bad checks, but I gave myself a timeline. I thought, Okay, if I don’t make it by 25, I’m just going to get married and pop out some babies and do some crafts.”

DOWN-TO-EARTH KATY: “It’s important to be relatable and normal. And I think that what helps with that, for me, is that I had the rug pulled out from underneath my feet so many times. It was like, ‘Listen up, bitch, you’re not going to get served this on a silver platter—you’ve got to work for it!’ I don’t feel like I can act like an entitled bitch yet! I still have so much to prove.”

ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO IS PLASTIC-FANTASTIC

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A|X Supermodel, Alessandra Ambrosio, is looking Barbie-girl beautiful in the Love Magazine #5 Spring/Summer 2011 issue.

Shot by photographer Solve Sundsbo, Ale rocks the vibrant California Pin-up inspired looks, sporting girly girl ruffles, graphic prints, polka dots, hot pink bikinis, and hot daisy dukes - styled by Victoria Young.

This vivid photoshoot only proves something we’ve known all along - A|X SUPERMODEL ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO IS A LIVING DOLL….

ALEX PETTYFER IS HANDS ON - HOLLYWOOD STYLE

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British Beastly hunk, Alex Pettyfer stopped by Planet Hollywood in New York City to promote his new flick “I Am Number Four”,” on Monday (February 7).

"I Am Number Four" is an action-packed thriller about nine infant aliens, who closely resemble humans, flee their home planet, Lorien, to hide on Earth. They are each assigned a number. Number Four (Alex Pettyfer), also named John Smith, moves to Paradise, Ohio, disguised as an American high school student. He makes a friend, Sarah Hart (Dianna Agron), a sweet Midwestern girl who is a photographer. After being on the run his whole life, Number Four falls in love and now has something to stand up with reason to fight.

Alex Pettyfer recently wrapped shooting the thriller “Now” about a future when 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. The film, due out in 2011, also stars: Olivia Wilde, Johnny Galecki, Cillian Murphy, Amanda Seyfried, Matt Bomer, and Justin Timberlake.

Pettyfer is currently in talks to star in the upcoming movie adaptation of Cassandra Clare’s “City of Bones” called “Hunger Games.” Alex, who’s being considered for the role of Peeta Mellark, told press, "I met with Lionsgate. I think Gary Ross is a great director," he said. "I have [read the books]. I'm a very big fan. I just hope they can conquer the movie."

If you ask us – Alex would make an amazing choice to play Peeta!

February 9, 2011

MODERN-DAY ANGEL - MINKA KELLY

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The 2011 remix of the 1970’s TV classic, Charlie’s Angels, has signed “The Sexiest Women Alive - Minka Kelly” to play the role of Marisa, a former U.S. Marine weapons expert trained in all forms of hand-to-head combat and an untrained case of neat-freak OCD.

“Friday Night Lights” former cheerleader, Minka, will be joined by Annie Ilonzeh of “General Hospital” who will play Kate, and Rachael Taylor, of “Grey’s Anatomy,” will play the youngest of the threesome, Abby—daughter of a Wall Street con-artist who picked up many of his tricks.

The ABC TV series will follow the trio of angels as they fight crime as modern-day private eyes in the heart of Miami. Also on board with Minka, Racheal and Annie is actor Robert Wagner who will play the voice of Charlie.

The new modern-day remix of “Charlie Angels” is being scripted by Smallville writer-producers Miles Millar and Al Gough, and produced by Leonard Goldberg (who produced the original version), Drew Barrymore, and Nancy Juvonen.

Minka can currently be seen in theaters in the movies “The Roommate” with the CWs “Gossip Girls” Leighton Meester.

ABC will announce the pilot day for the reboot of “Charlie’s Angels” in early May. Stay Tuned….

LADY GAGA - 'BORN THIS WAY' - COVER RELEASED

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Lady Gaga's cover art for her new hit single - 'Born This Way' was recently released on Lady Gaga's twitter account as she twitpic'd the cover art. Releasing info through Twitter seems like Lady Gaga's go-to way as she previously announced the title of her new solo album over New Year's Eve.

'Born This Way' was photographed by British fashion photographer Nick Knight.

ROCK THE TREND - PRETTY IN PRIMAL

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GO-GRAZY-FOR-PRINTS!
Work eye-catching prints into your everyday wardrobe to mix things up a bit this season. A|X Armani Exchange Printed Peak Shoulder Blouse ($78) is the perfect-printed-piece for Spring, fashion forward peak shoulders and soft pleats at the neck creates a retro but girly style.

Mix-n-match your prints with A|X Armani Exchange solid cream-colored, Pleated Pocket Skirt ($78) to create the perfect contrast for a chic laid-back cool look.

Shop the Trend Here (armaniexchange.com)


February 10, 2011

A|X MUSIC RECOMMENDS: MARTIN SOLVEIG AND DRAGONETTE - HELLO - WHY ARE WE WHISPERING REMIX

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DJ/producer Don Diablo and Emcee iSH have teamed up to deliver a killer collaboration with “Why Are We Whispering” - a remix of the Martin Solveig & Dragonette’s “Hello” – showing off their genius by blending hip-pop-electro.

We can’t get enough of Don Diablo – and amazing producer, DJ, musician, singer, and one-of-a-kind visualist. Don Diablo, has rocked nearly every renowned event or club on this planet. Don has played at some the biggest music festivals in the WORLD: Glastonbury, Creamfields, Ministry of Sound, Space (Ibiza) and the Australian Summadayz + Stereosonic -- in true Diablo style -- always with 4 decks.

Besides his own career as an artist, Don Diablo is also producing for other artists like Rox, Example, Dragonette, Sidney Samson, Diplo and Ou est le Swimming pool and remixed for the Mika, Chemical Brothers, Cassius, Gorillaz, Public Enemy, Iggy Pop, Plump DJ's and many others.

LISTEN + ENJOY!

Martin Solveig & Dragonette - Hello (Why are we whispering Remix) by dondiablo

ROONEY MARA AND THE TRUTH ABOUT FISHES

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Anticipated 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' star and 'The Social Network' and 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Star, Rooney Mara (25), will be staring in Italian director, Francesca Gregorini new drama 'Emanuel (Mara) and the Truth About Fishes' - According to Variety.

Rooney Mara's plays a “troubled teenager who agrees to look after her new neighbor’s ‘baby,’ which is actually a very life-like doll.” Her character “decides to go along with the charade while befriending the delusional woman, who happens to be the spitting image of the title character’s late mother.”

Rooney Mara is scheduled to being filming this summer.

LADY GAGA FINALLY GETS VOUGE'D

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Lady Gaga finally won the approval of VOGUE editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour. Lady Gaga is VOGUE Magazine's March cover-girl, shot by Mario Testino.

Lady Gaga's outrageous fashion has made her a tabloid target and queen. You cannot flip through the pages of any fashion 'icons" without seeing the face of Lady Gaga world-wide. Gaga remembers back to when she first started doing international photo shoots and people's reaction to her.

"I remember when I first started doing photo shoots, people would say, 'My God, you look so much like Isabella Blow, it scares me.' And McQueen used to say, 'Oh, my God, your boobs!... Even your boobs are like hers!'"

At the end of Gaga's Interview with Van Meter she admits that underneath the eccentricities of the Lady Gaga persona, ""I am quite down-to-earth"

Lady Gaga's VOGUE Cover after the jump...

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JAMES FRANCO STEPS INTO THE ROLE OF FRANCO (AGAIN)

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James Franco (32) is re-visiting his previous acting stint on ABC's "General Hospital".

James Franco played a mysterious and dangerous artist names Franco on his previous appearance, which lasted for two-months. Now Franco is finally back and ready for more on February 25 and February 28.

Franco told People that he really enjoyed his time while working on "General Hospital" - "I love the cast, writers, directors and producers. Hey have become a new family for me," Franco said.

James Franco will be co-hosting the 83rd Academy Awards with actress Anne Hathaway on Febraury 27th.

February 11, 2011

TAYLOR LAUTNER – HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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Hollywood Hottie, Taylor Daniel Lautner celebrates birthday 19 today and he has reason to celebrate as he is rumored to be the highest-paid teen actor in Hollywood.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR!!!!!!

Taylor has plenty of projects in the works to keep him busy including “Abduction”, the film he just wrapped with co-star Lily Collins, which is a thriller centered on a young man who sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.

Currently, Taylor is filming "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 + Part 2," which will revolve around Lautner’s character Jacob and it will be up to him and his wolf pack to carry a good part of the film.

Once Taylor is done filming “The Twilight Saga”, he returns to the young adult genre in the upcoming adaptation of "Incarceron" the story of Finn, a boy raised in the brutal Incarceron prison, sealed off from the rest of the world. His fate is to escape the prison, and he gets his chance when he receives a special crystal key. But the story of Claudia (Emma Watson – rumored), daughter of the warden of Incarceron, is being told simultaneously. She is trapped in the Realm, which is a world modeled after the 17th century where advanced science and technology are prohibited. She finds the crystal key at the same time Finn does, and it allows them to communicate and try to create an escape plan.

This year is undoubtedly a BIG year for Taylor Lautner – have a HAPPY – HAPPY!!!

LADY GAGA – BORN THIS WAY – DELIVERS

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FINALLY....

The Lady Gaga track “Born this Way” was released today and it’s a massive anthem for a new generation of little monsters…

Listen + Enjoy!!!!!!!!

Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Radio Version) by AnimalMon

RIHANNA GETS LOUD - 2011 TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

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SuperStar Rihanna recently announced her tour dates for her new “Loud” tour, which will travel across North America. Although the singer visited the globe on her most recent “Last Girl on Earth” tour last year, it seems like she is starting a little closer to home this time around. The tour will begin on June 4, at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, as the tour opener.

According to a statement made about the tour, it will have “all new production, costumes, and stage design creating a visual and audio event with the once in a lifetime excitement her fans around the world have come to expect from one of the brightest stars in music today.”

"We're creating an incredible ride with this tour. I'm excited to get out on the road and share my new music from this album,” RiRi said. "We are going to have an amazing time and I know my fans are ready to get Loud!”

Tickets will go on sale to the public on Valentine’s Day. There are seven dates lined up so far and supporting acts and additional dates will be announced soon.

The Loud Tour dates are below:
Jun 04 - Baltimore, MD at 1st Mariner Arena
Jun 07 - Toronto, ON at Air Canada Centre
Jun 28 - Los Angeles, CA at Staples Center
Jun 30 - Oakland, CA at Oracle Arena
Jul 19 - Uniondale, NY at Nassau Coliseum
Jul 21 - East Rutherford, NJ at Izod Center
Jul 23 - Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center

Get Rihanna "Loud" tour tickets here

February 14, 2011

THE GRAMMY AWARDS - 26.5 MILLION VIEWERS

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Last night (February 13th) the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards aired, scoring the best ratings in a decade, totally 26.5 MILLION Viewers. According to The Hollywood Reporter "according to preliminary numbers from Nielsen, the show was watched by 26.5 million viewers, a 3 percent improvement over last year's Grammy numbers (25.8 million) and the best figure for the show since 2001".

Last night held a star-studded lineup with some of the industries most notable performers - Eminem, Lady Antebellum, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and to top it off, a performance by The Rolling Stones veteran, Mick Jagger.

Last night's winners included - Lady Gaga won Best Pop Vocal Album - 'Fame Monster', Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Short Form Music Video - "Bad Romance."

Eminem won Best Rap Album and Best Rap Solo Performance, - 'Not Afraid'

Arcade Fire, won Album Of The Year for 'The Suburbs'

Check out Katy Perry in Armani Prive with Husband Russell Brand in Giorgio Armani, after the jump...

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February 15, 2011

THE CW NETWORK HAS A BEWITCHING SECRET CIRCLE

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The CW Network has taken over the airwaves with modern teen dramas that go beyond High School to teach life’s lessons. This Fall, the CW will be launching a new series “Secret Circle,” adapted from the L. J. Smith (author of Vampire Diaries) novels of the same name.

Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios will join forces with writing and producing duo Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain, who were behind both "The Vampire Diaries" and "Angel," are spearheading the effort with screenwriter Andrew Miller penning the pilot – following the CW’s winning formulas of high school dramas like “Gossip Girl” and SuperNatural series like "The Vampire Diaries" with a bewitching twist.

The "Secret Circle" series follows 16-year-old Cassie, who moves from California to live with her mom in New Salem and falls in love with a mysterious boy named Adam. But, when she enrolls in high school there, she realizes that he and all the other elite students at the school are witches! She befriends their leader, Diana, but soon discovers that Adam and Diana are dating, which leads to a whole bunch of complicated drama.

There are rumors that “Vampire Diaries” Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley will have a cross-over episode that introduces the new “Secret Circle” series, which is scheduled to premiere this Fall on the CW Network – check you local listings….

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts :: Season Of The Witch by THE!foxy

A|X MODEL IRINA SHAYK - TAKES COVER ON SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIM

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A|X model Irina Shayk (25) covers 2011's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. This is the first Sports Illustrated cover for Russian-Babe Irina Shayk, but not the first time she has appeared in the popular magazine. Bronzed and Beautiful, Irina wears a itsy-bitsy pink-and-yellow bikini for the cover.

"There were 10 models there to do the Top 10 List, and nobody knows until the last minute who the cover will be," Shayk said. "And then I saw it, and I couldn't believe it."

According to People, Irina Shayk said that her relatives "didn't sleep!" when they found out of her cover-girl success, and that her family "always think I'm the best."

Irina Shayk appeared in two of A|X Armani Exchange campaigns, Spring 2010 + Summer 2010. Irina is also dating Portuguese Soccer-superstar who plays for Spanish soccer club Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo since 2010 - the number 1 soccer player in the world.

2011 is off to a good start for Irina Shayk.

CONGRATS IRINA!!!

RIHANNA - BEST AT THE 2011 BRIT AWARDS

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Rihanna (22) rocked the stage at the 2011 Brit Awards tonight, (February 15) in London England at the O2 Arena, where she performed 'Only Girl (In the World)', 'S&M' and to top it off 'What's My Name'.

After her amazing trio, Rihanna went home with winning the award for the 'Best International Female Artist'!

CONGRATS RIRI!

Rihanna Tweeted - “Came wit a Grammy, left wit a Brit!!! Yea, I’m feelin myself a lil bit rt now, lol! UK massive stand up! I love u #weLOUD,”.

Watch Rihanna's perform her tri-melody-mash-up below:

February 16, 2011

CHANNING TATUM IS ALL AMERICAN SEXY IN A|X DENIM

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Hollywood Hottie, Channing Tatum, takes cover on GQ Magazine’s “All-American Style” March issue (on newsstands February 22).

Channing (30) shows off his masculine style in a biker themed fashion feature wearing a pair of A|X Premium Denim (J127 – Classic Slim Fit) in the shot above.

In the interview, Channing talks very candidly about the past, present, and future of Chan Tatum -- here’s some of what the “Step-Up actor had to share:

On doing his own stunts: “You know when someone is so nervous about something, it makes you doubt yourself? Like on Step Up, I was going to do this backflip off the car. That’s something I do, like, all the time. I just do backflips off things. By the time it was time to do it, I was, like, shaking, because everyone was all, ‘Are you sure you want to do this?’ But then I did it, and it was fine.”

On his stripping past: “I had wanted to tell people. I’m not ashamed of it. I don’t regret one thing. I’m not a person who hides sh@t.”

To get your pair of A|X Classic Slim Fit Denim click here

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: ELIZABETH OLSEN

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HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!

After graduating from NYU's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts and the Atlantic Theater Company Acting School in NYC, Elizabeth Olsen made it onto the acting scene very quickly.

Lizzie has already scored two Sundance Film Festival hits – ‘Marcy Martha May Marlene’ and ‘Silent Horse’ and is currently filming two highly anticipated films - ‘Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding’ also starring ‘Gossip Girl’-heartthrob Chace Crawford and ‘Red Lights’ also starring Robert De Niro.


JOSEPH GORDON LEVITT IS GANGSTER IN DARK KNIGHTS

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Joseph Gordon Levitt has just been announced to join the cast for Christopher Nolan’s third “Batman” film – “The Dark Knight Rises”. Levitt’s character will play a gangster in the third film, alongside new cast member Anne Hathaway. The rest of “The Dark Knight Rises” cast includes Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, and Michael Caine. The movie will begin filming this May.

Joseph Gordon Levitt went off the radar for a while after his break-out stardum in 1996 with “3rd Rock From the Sun” and “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999). Levitt came back in 2009 with his box office hit “500 Days of Summer” (also starring Zoey Deschanel) and in 2010 with “Inception” (also starring Leonardo Dicaprio).

In addition to filming “The Dark Knight Rises” Levitt will also be filming, “Live With It” — new comedy starring Seth Rogan and Anna Kendrick and “Looper” — Action/Sci-Fi film starring Emily Blunt, Piper Perabo, Bruce Willis, and Paul Dano.

February 17, 2011

ROCK THE TREND: SUIT YOURSELF

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This season is all about mixing rock-star style with an easy elegant edge and the A|X Scatter Weave Blazer ($175.00 S6K212NF) is the perfect piece for getting a look that is effortlessly sleek and modern.
ROCK THE TREND - SHOP THE TREND here

GET READY TO BONNAROO....

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This year Grammy Award winners are taking over the 10th Annual Bonnaroo Music Festival, which takes place from June 9 through June 12, in Manchester, TN. Re-energized rapper Eminem and the Canadian indie rockers of Arcade Fire (who took home the “Album of the Year” honor for their album “The Suburbs”) are among the top-bill acts.

THE COMPLETE BONNAROO 2011 LINEUP:
Eminem, Arcade Fire, Widespread Panic, the Black Keys, Buffalo Springfield, My Morning Jacket, Lil Wayne, String Cheese Incident, Robert Plant & Band of Joy, Mumford & Sons, the Strokes, the Decemberists, Ray Lamontagne, Bassnectar, Iron & Wine, Girl Talk, Primus, Dr. John and the Original Meters, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Pretty Lights, Florence + the Machine, SuperJam with Dan Auerbach and Dr. John, Explosions in the Sky, STS9, Gogol Bordello, Beirut, Big Boi, Scissor Sisters, Gregg Allman, Ratatat, Global Gypsy Punk Revue curated by Eugene Hütz

Tickets will go on sale February 19 via bonnaroo.com.

MEGAN FOX - EYES TO KILL

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Giorgio Armani has released their Spring 2011 Beauty campaign featuring Megan Fox.

Megan Fox's new ads include Giorgio Armani's new lipstick 'Rouge Armani', mascara 'Eyes to Kill Excess' and lastly eyeshadow 'La Femme bleue Armani'. Fox looks seductive and striking, as usual!!

Check out Giorgio Armani's new beauty products here (GiorgioArmaniBeauty)

WHAT'S HOT: CAMILLA BELLE IN A|X

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Camilla Belle spotted in A|X Armani Exchange!

The 24-year-old beauty was spotted leaving the L.A. premiere of "Rock of Ages" in Los Angeles, CA on February 15th.

Camilla looks beautiful as always!!

Shop what's hot here (armaniexchange.com)

February 18, 2011

ADRIANNE PALICKI IS WONDER WOMAN

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“Friday Night Lights” alum, Adrianne Palicki, has been cast to play one of the sexiest SUPERHERO icons – Wonder Women.

“Ally McBeal” creator David E. Kelly has signed on to develop a new series for Warner Bros. television about DC Comics lasso-wielding Amazon princess-turned-crimefighter.

Palicki has shown her flawless acting skills, playing Tyra Collette on NBC's critically-acclaimed drama “Friday Night Lights” and, most recently, as the lead on Fox's ill-fated “Lone Star”. But in NBC’’s Wonder Women, Adrianne will use here SUPERacting talents as the star-spangled crimefighter, who's now based in L.A., and her alter-ego, billionaire CEO Diana Themyscira and Diana's mousy assistant Diana Prince.

Lynda Carter spun her way into pop-culture history during her unforgettable stint as Wonder Woman on the 1975-'79 series, already tweeted her congratulations to Palicki saying, "Congratulations Adrianne!"

A|X ONES TO WATCH: TYLER POSEY

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With the Full-Moon tonight we could not help but get sucked into the new MTV trailer for the upcoming series “Teen Wolf”, starring Tyler Posey.

Tyler is “one-to-watch” with a star quality that jumps off the screen in the new MTV series “Teen Wolf.” No stranger to the Industry, Posey is a natural using his experience from major films (Made in Manhattan, Collateral Damages) to primetime series (Lincoln Heights, Smallville) he will be on Hollywoods hotlist for a long time.

Tyler is also a talented singer/songwriter, plays lead and bass in his band "Lost in Kostko." You can check out his music at myspace.com/lostinkostko. When he is not acting or playing music, Tyler enjoys snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding and his close circle of friends.

For the MTV series, “Teen Wolf,” based on the 1985 Michael J. Fox film, Tyler Posey plays a high school student who gets superpowers, including the ability to attract girls, after a wolf attack. "Teen Wolf" is created by Jeff Davis ("Criminal Minds") and executive produced by Davis, Marty Adelstein and Rene Echevarria. Russell Mulcahy directed the pilot.

“Teen Wolf” is expected to premiere on MTV in 2011.


February 21, 2011

THE DIVINE VANESSA PARADIS – UNPLUGGED

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Singer, actress Vanessa Paradis played a sublime acoustic set to a VIP crowd at the Orpheum Theater in Downtown Los Angeles Friday night (2/18) and performed with pleasure.

After delaying her global invasion while focusing on raising her two children with Johnny Depp, Paradis is now ready to take America. Last week, Paradis released the “Best Of” CD of her greatest hits and on showcased many of the tracks on Friday night. Vanessa commanded the Orpheum stage with a generous set of artfully arranged pop, jazz, and rock songs in French and English.

Paradis sang with glamorous self-assurance, beautiful energy and the wonderful ability to transport the crowd into her artistic world for two hours while she interacted playfully with her four-piece back-up band -- drummer, keyboardist, guitarist, bassist and violist -- and, yes, Depp was in the house.

A true star - watch the beauty of Vanessa Paradis…


KATE BOSWORTH GETS HIPPIE CHIC WITH NYLON MAGAZINE

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The Super Sexy, Kate Bosworth, looks hippie chic on the cover of the March 2011 cover of Nylon Magazine. Under the cover, Kate shows off her indie style with bohemian outfits, and hippie styled hair in a glamorous photospread.

Kate recently finished filming the domestic drama psychological thriller “Straw Dogs” with Hollywood Hottie James Marsden, and True Bloods Alexander Skarsgard.

“Straw Dogs” is a remake of the 1971 dark saga, about a Hollywood screenwriter David Sumner (Marsden) relocates with his L.A. actress wife Amy Summer (Bosworth) to her hometown in Mississippi. While there, tensions build between them and a brewing conflict with Charlie (Skarsgard) Amy’s high school boyfriend, an ex-football hero becomes a threat to them both when he tries to reclaim the glory days with his former girlfriend.

The 2011 remix of "Straw Dogs" was directed by Rod Lurie and will be released in theaters in September 2011.

RIHANNA THE ONLY BIRTHDAY GIRL IN THE WORLD ROCKS NBA ALL-STAR GAME

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Sunday (2/20) was a BIG day for sexy-sensation Rihanna as she celebrate birthday 23 and rocked the halftime show at the NBA All-Star game for a celebrity-studded crowd that came to see the West team, led by Kobe Bryant's 37 points, defeated the East 148-143.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIHANNA!!!!

At halftime, the lights inside Staples Center went dark as video screens dazzled with water drops to introduce the sizzling star, Rihanna, emerged to sing a medley of her hits starting with “Umbrella.” RiRi shimmered in a short black skirt and a rhinestone halter to sing a medley of other hits that included "Only Girl (In the World)" and “Rude Boy.”

Rihanna then launched into “What’s My Name,” and that’s when Drake to surprised the crowd by stepping up from below the stage and working "happy birthday" into the lyrics. But the real surprise came when a red-clad Kanye West came out for "All of the Lights," which is off his latest album but features Rihanna.

Rihanna’s eye-popping halftime show scored with the basketball-loving crowd at the 60th annual All-Star game that included a major celebrity attendance: Beyonce, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Ciara, Ne-Yo, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Stevie Wonder (wearing headphones), Justin Bieber, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Keri Hilson, Steven Tyler, Nicki Minaj, Dustin Hoffman, Spike Lee, Warren Beatty, Rick Fox, Eliza Dushku, Nick Cannon, Snoop Dogg, Terrell Owens, Chris Tucker, Venus Williams, Forest Whitaker, Gabrielle Union, Noah Wyle and Ellen Pompeo.

Watch the Only (Birthday) Girl in the World set things off during her halftime show at the NBA All-Star game…


JOESPH MORGAN IS THE ORIGINAL VAMPIRE VILLAIN – KLAUS

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The CW bloodthirsty drama “Vampire Diaries” is getting a new Vampire Villain and actor Joseph Morgan has been cast to play Klaus, the oldest and baddest of the Original vampires.

In a recent interview to the press, Executive Producer Kevin Williamson said the role would go to someone younger. “It has to be someone that we truly believe was in a relationship with Katherine(Nina Dobrev), because that’s where it started. He seduced her and whisked her away,” he said.

Born Joseph Martin in Swansea, Wales, around 1980, and his credits include British TV series such as “Hex and Doc Martin”, the films “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and Alexander”, and the starring role in the 2010 miniseries “Ben Hur.” Morgan is also in the much-anticipated “Immortals”, the Greek Mythology drama fantasy with Mickey Rourke, Henry Cavill, Kellan Lutz, Stephen Dorff, Luke Evans, and Frieda Pinto.

Joseph Morgan will make his debut as Klaus on The CW’s top-rated series, “Vampire Diaries”, on April 21

February 22, 2011

BENJAMIN MILLEPIED SPORTS A|X PIMA TEE UNDERCOVER IN ELLE

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Check out New York City Ballet principal dancer Benjamin Millepied (33), sporting an A|X Pima Tee ($25) in the pages of ELLE Magazine. You may recognize Benjamin Millepied’s chiseled looks from his supporting role in the Oscar nominated film “Black Swan” where he met and his current love and the film’s star, Natalie Portman.

Rock the Look – Get the Look here

MILA KUNIS AND JAMES FRANCO ARE HEADING TO 'OZ'

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According to sources “in-the-know” Mila Kunis and James Franco will co-star in director Sam Raimi’s prequel to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ – ‘Oz, The Great and Powerful’.

It’s said that Kunis will play Theodora, aka “Wicked Witch of the West” and Franco will step into the role of The Wizard --- AMAZING!!!!

Although neither James or Mila have publicly confirmed their roles in ‘Oz, The Great and Powerful’, it’s rumored that Mila Kunis is walking away from Warner Bros.' epic live-ACTION remake of Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1988 manga-influnced Akira and instead plans to star opposite James Franco in Raimi's Oz, The Great and Powerful, the prequel to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. Filming for ‘Oz’ will begin this Summer and will probably hit theaters sometime in 2013.

This is not the first time the duo have teamed up together – they had dynamic chemistry in the comedy “Date Night” as the shady couple that Steve Carell and Tina Fey pretend to be in the flick. They also showcased their comedic skills together when they spoofed MTV’s “The Hills” as Justin-Bobby (Franco) and Audrina (Kunis) for a Funny or Die video - WATCH + ENJOY!!!!!

DREW BARRYMORE - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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Actress Drew Barrymore celebrates her 36th Birthday today!!!

After hitting the big-screen with her break-out role in, Steven Spielberg's iconic film, "E.T." at age 4, Barrymore now runs her own production company, "Flower Films" since 1995. "Flower Films" has produced such hits as - "Charlie's Angels", "Never Been Kissed", "Music and Lyrics", "Donnie Darko" and "50 First Dates". Last year Barrymore moved into the Director's seat as she directed the box-office hit "Whip It".

Over the weekend Drew Barrymore celebrated her birthday at an L.A. cafe with her new boyfriend, Will Kopelman. Kopelman (33) is an art collector and the son of Arie Kopelman, former head of the American arm of Chanel.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DREW!!


DRAGONETTE -- LIVE AT LIV IN MIAMI

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DRAGONETTE says HELLO Miami this Wednesday (2/23) as they perform LIVE at the super-chic after-dark dance club LIV. Dragonette will hit the stage in celebration of Miami Promoter Dirty Hairy 2 year Anniversary and be joined by Ross One, Jessica Who, and Contra.

Martina Sorbara, Dan Kurtz, and Joel Stouffer make up the Canadian electropop group, Dragonette. With their superstar style and hedonistic sound, Dragonette, has been an A|X Music HEAVY ROTATION spotlight favorite with their tracks “Easy,” “Pick Up the Phone,” and “Hello.”

Get teased with the A|X TEASER of the A|X SP11 campaign that features the Dragonette track “Easy” (Buffetlibre Remix)…

WATCH + ENJOY!!!


February 23, 2011

A|X SUPERMODEL IRINA SHAYK IS A FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR

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A|X Supermodel, Irina Shayk, was spotted in Los Angles yesterday where she stopped by the Chelsea Lately show to talk about her recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover and a recent “curtain call.”

What may be a fantasy to some caused problems for others, when Irina’s NYC neighbors issued complaints about the Shayk’s lack of curtains in her apartment.

Irina told Chelsea Handler about her issue of overexposure. Shayk has been unintentionally been giving her neighbors and eyeful through her “undressed” windows - “Two weeks ago my doorman called me and said -- Irina, I’m so sorry to tell you this but your neighbor is complaining that you don’t have curtains in your apartment -- I had to put curtains up in my apartment. I don’t know what they saw but they were complaining.”

But... the 25-year-old beauty Irina made sure to solve the problem by putting one of her bed sheets over the window, to keep her unfriendly neighbors eyes wide shut. No word if the neighbors complained when BF Cristiano Ronaldo stopped by for a visit-!?!


JAMES FRANCO AND ANNE HATHAWAY ARE OSCAR READY

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IT'S OSCAR TIME!! This Sunday night (February 27th) the Oscar's will air and everyone is excited to see what change young starlets - James Franco (32) and Anne Hathaway (28) will bring to the show. Franco and Hathaway are the youngest Hollywood Actors to ever host the industries biggest night, The Academy Awards.

Oscar producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer stand behind their descision to pick Franco and Hathaway, telling 'The Hollywood Reporter' that Franco and Hathaway "are not untouchable, they are not unreachable," Cohen tells THR. "We hope they will offer the audience a way in."

This year the Academy Awards will bring a lot more to the show, including a state-of- the-art-virtual reality set that will contain multiple "projections" to keep the show's look constantly-changing. Franco and Hathaway will take viewers on a virtual trip through the history of Hollywood, "The hope is that we briefly leave the Kodak in 2011 -- not literally but metaphorically -- and take the audience," says Cohen.

Other changes will include: No Movie Montages and the Return of Nominated Song Performances - where Florence and the Machines will be performing.

WES ANDERSON'S 'MOONRISE KINGDOM' IN THE WORKS

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It's been a while since we have heard anything about cult-movie producer Wes Anderson - but a new movie is rumored to be in the works for Anderson, the movie is entitled 'Moonrise Kingdom'.

According to Wes Anderson's website "The Rushmore Academy" the film is set to take place in the 60's and is about "Two young adults fall in love and run away. Leaders in their New England town are sticking the idea that they’ve disappeared and go in search of them".

'Moonrise Kingdom' is set to start filming this spring in Rhode Island. The rumored cast includes:Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton.

Anderson produced popular cult films such as - 'Bottle Rocket', 'The Royal Tenenbaums', 'Fantastic Mr. Fox', 'The Darjeeling Limited', 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'.

Can't wait to hear more - Stay tuned. Also, check out Wes Anderson's website 'The Rushmore Academy' here


VAMPIRE DIARIES “HOUSE GUEST” TRAVEL UNRAVEL

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SPOILER ALERT: In this week’s episode “The House Guest,” Katherine’s (Dobrev) visit to Mystic Falls is starting to unravel everyone’s nerves, but Damon (Ian Somerhalder), Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Dobrev) realize that her knowledge of the history of Mystic Falls will help them ALL stay alive.

Frustrated with her relationship with Matt (Zach Roerig), Caroline (Candice Accola) finds a new way to get his attention. Alaric (Matt Davis) makes a surprising confession to Jenna (Sara Channing), and Katherine makes a different kind of confession to Damon.
Meanwhile, Stefan and Bonnie (Katerina Graham) try to convince Jonas (Randy Goodwin) and Luka (Bryton James) that they should all be working together, but Jonas’ lack of trust leads to a violent and fiery confrontation.

“The House Guest” premieres Thursday, February 24 @ 8PM ET/PT on the CW. After this new episode “Vampire Diaries” doesn’t air until April 7 – as reported earlier on Styletraxx, actor Joseph Morgan will make his debut as Klaus on The CW’s top-rated series, “Vampire Diaries”, on April 21


INTRODUCING THE A|X SOLAR REMIX SUNGLASS COLLECTION

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This season, A|X Armani Exchange transforms style with the launch of the Solar Remix Sunglass Collection for Spring 2011

The special A|X “Solar Remix” Sunglasses Collection gives the user the power of personalization with two transforming brow-bar options on a modern shield design. This “Solar Remix” unisex shield is available in seasonal shades of hot pink, bright blue, cool tortoise, vibrant purple, electric red, black, and white.

Each pair is highlighted by sleek plastic temples with the A|X logo and comes with two interchangeable brow-bar options (one that matches the color of the glasses and the other is color coordinated to match the glasses’ white trim) to adapt your sunglasses to your changing mood or look.

The A|X “Solar Remix” unisex style, (AX216/s), is priced at $65, offers 100% UVA and UVB protection, and has a modern futuristic interpretation with its sculptural silhouette that celebrates the fashion forward spirit for which A|X Armani Exchange is known.

The A|X “Solar Remix’ Sunglasses Collection, are available here

February 24, 2011

GO OUTSIDE WITH DAVE FRANCO AND EMMA ROBERTS

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Dave Franco and Emma Roberts join forces to star in the Cults' new SUPERvideo for "Go Outside."

The SUPERvideo, was brought to life by photographer/director Patrick Hoelck, and tells the story of a young man (Franco) that gets a reality check on his obsession of classic French films. In the mini-movie, Franco lives out his greatest cinematic fantasy when he gets ready to ignite the night of passion and thrills with the actress (Roberts) of his dreams – in a fantasy becomes reality adventure.

Franco and Roberts are both related to Hollywood stars: Franco is Oscar nominee James Franco's younger brother, while Roberts is the niece of Oscar winner Julia Roberts and daughter of Eric Roberts.

Franco's credits include Scrubs, Charlie St. Cloud, Superbad, Greenberg and the upcoming Fright Night remake. Roberts, who was in Nancy Drew, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, and Valentine's Day, appears in the upcoming Scream 4.

“Supervideo” gives unique filmmakers the opportunity and artistic license to create a multitude of music video formats: short form narrative, montage, animation, abstract, and others, to the rhythm and beat of today’s most exciting music.

WATCH + ENJOY


KELLAN LUTZ IS GREEK GOD POSEIDON

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Kellan Lutz breaks out his warrior weapon to play Greek God Poseidon, from his upcoming film “The Immortals.”

“The Immortal” is and action-fantasy film directed by visual-genius Tarsem Singh and he sets his unique style of cinematic substance to tell the story of ruthless King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) who “leads his bloodthirsty army on a murderous rampage across Greece to find a deadly weapon that will destroy humanity. A mortal chosen by Zeus named Theseus (Cavill) must lead the fight against Hyperion and his evil army with the fate of mankind and the Gods at stake.”

The cast includes: Henry Cavill as Theseus: Founder and King of Athens
- Freida Pinto as Phaedra: An oracle who joins Theseus on his quest
- Mickey Rourke as King Hyperion
- Kellan Lutz as Poseidon
- Luke Evans as Zeus
- Isabel Lucas as Athena
- Stephen Dorff as Stravos
- John Hurt as Older Zeus
- Robert Mailet as Minotaur
- Corey Sevier as Apollo
- Alan Van Sprang as Draco
- Mercedes Leggett as High Priestess
- Steve Byers as Heracles
- Romano Orzari as Icarus
- Neil Napier as Beast Master

“The Immortals” (in 3D) hits theaters on November 11, 2011

MEGAN FOX STARS IN ARMANI SUPERVIDEO

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Showing off her super-sexiness, Megan Fox, is featured in a newly released video as part of her Emporio Armani 2011 underwear ad campaign.

The Hollywood Hottie is captivating in the short clip as she provocatively strips down to show the new Emporio Armani Underwear Collection with flashes of her posing in a pair of Armani skinny jeans, as well.

This is the second year Megan has worked with the fashion house to represent the Mr. Armani’s vision for Emporio Armani of young sexy spirit. Next up for Megan is the Jennifer Westfeldt directed comedy "Friends with Kids" - which co-stars "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm slated to be released in 2012.


SPOTTED: SEBASTIAN STAN SHOPPING AT A|X ROBERTSON

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Romanian-American actor, Sebastian Stan, who is perhaps best known for his role as Carter Baizen on “Gossip Girl” was spotted shopping at the A|X Robertson store in West Hollywood, CA. Sebastian is in Los Angeles to attend the Oscars on Sunday for his nominated film, “Black Swan”, and take a little time-out from his hectic film schedule.

Sebastian just wrapped filming the action adventure “Captain America: The First Avenger” with co-stars Chris Evans and Dominic Cooper. “Captain America: The First Avenger” is the Super-Hero fantasy flick about ex-military man service, Steve Rogers (Evans), who volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending America's ideals.

Stan has a long list of credits outside previously mention - both on the big and small screen including: “The Covenant”, “Law & Order”, “Kings”, “Tony N' Tina's Wedding”, “Red Doors”, “The Education of Charlie Banks”, “Rachel Getting Married”, “The Architect”, and “Hot Tub Time Machine”.

Recently, Sebastian has been put in the rumor roulette being linked as the “other man” in the Dianna Agron and Alex Pettyfer break-up but a source close to the situation says don’t believe the hype….

February 25, 2011

MARTIN SOLVEIG GETS READY TO SMASH

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Check out DJ Martin Solveig’s recent performance at GLOW Washington DC. Solveig’s epic performance included tracks from AC/DC, Don Diablo & Diplo, Steve Angello, Oasis, and another Dragonette collaboration “Big in Japan” track (featured in the video below) from his soon to be released “Smash” CD.

And if you’re one of the 4 million+ people who caught Episode 1 of Martin Solveig’s SMASH webseries, then take 11 minutes out of your time to consider Episode 2 entitled ‘Initials S.H.E’ – Guest Starring: Martin Solveig, Gregory Darsa, Flo Lafaye, Gael Monfils, Francois Rollin, Jo Wee & Melanie Laurent. IT’S AMAZING – CHECK IT OUT AFTER THE JUMP.

The next episode in the SMASH webseries will be for the new single "Big In Japan" (also featuring Dragonette) – can’t wait…

Catch Martin Solveig LIVE:
Feb. 25 Las Vegas, NV @ Surrender

Feb. 26 San Francisco, CA @ Ruby Skye

March 5 Venice, Italy @ Muretto, Jesolo Lido

March 12 Hasselt, Belgium @ White Sensation

April 8 Nice, France @ High Club


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JAMES FRANCO CHECKS BACK INTO GENERAL HOSPITAL

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Today, James Franco checked back into ABC's “General Hospital” to reprise his memorable role as that super-mysterious artist on “General Hospital.” James is always one to do the unexpected and going from a daytime soap, “General Hospital,” to one of the biggest gigs in primetime the “Oscars” is a career move most actors would not risk.

In the opening GH scene, Franco is dressed in a luxe tux sitting in front of semi-nude portraits of him, he phoned a fellow hitman and poked fun at his jack-of-all-trades reputation. Well, the “REAL” Franco is a multi-talented jack-of-all-trades too -- he's getting his Ph.D. [at Yale], he's written short stories, he acts, he does his own art, and soon to be host of the “Oscars.”

This Sunday, James Franco (32) joins actress Anne Hathaway (28) on the Oscar stage the two youngest emcees in awards' history. Franco is also nominated for an Oscar for "127 Hours," but he’s not really worried about winning. James recently told the Hollywood Reporter -- "Well, nobody is shy about saying Colin Firth is going to win. I've accepted that. By hosting, it makes it easier to go to the events and not feel like a total schmo."

Well, we think Franco is already a winner – check out the clip from his GH gig.


ALEX PETTYFER APPEARS BEASTLY

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British actor and Hollywood Hottie, Alex Pettyfer (20), star has risen quickly with leading roles in the films “I Am Number Four” and “Beastly”, giving him ALL he needs to make it in Hollywood.

The sexy newcomers recently attended the “Beastly” premiere on Thursday night, at The Pacific Theatres at The Grove in Los Angeles, California. But not after a little drama -- according to reports, Alex had a small fire in the garage at his home but it was quickly contained. There was no significant damage, and Alex, though slightly delayed, was at his premiere last night.

“Beastly” will open in theaters on March 4, 2011 but check out the official trailer now…


February 28, 2011

ANNE HATHAWAY - ACADEMY ARMANI PRIVE PRESENTER

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The 83rd Annual Academy Award presenter, Anne Hathaway looked striking in a blue-jewel toned, futuristic Giorgio Armani Prive gown, from the Spring 2011 Collection. Hathaway paired her beautiful Armani Prive gown with Armani Prive platform heels.

Although Hathaway was not nominated for a film, the young starlet did make everyone's best dressed list!

Below is the list of last night's winners:

BEST PICTURE: "The King's Speech"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Colin Firth, "The King's Speech"
ACTOR IN SUPPORTING ROLE: Christian Bale, "The Fighter"
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Natalie Portman, "Black Swan"
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Melissa Leo, "The Fighter"

GIORGIO ARMANI - FALL 2011 RTW

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Giorgio Armani presented his Fall 2011 collection for Milan Fashion Week this morning in Milan, February 28, 2011.

The collection was understated and elegant. Loose-fitting trousers paired with fitted suit jackets, beautiful embroidered dresses came in a soft color palette of nude and peach tones mixed with stark black and irridescent grays and golds. Giorgio Armani's Fall 2011 collection is all about layers, floor length jackets over evening gowns, full cropped jackets over trousers.

More behind the scenes photos after the jump...

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LADY GAGA DEBUTS “BORN THIS WAY” VIDEO

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“Born This Way,” has arrived, and it is everything you would expect from the creative mastermind and visual genius, Lady Gaga.

The highly-anticipated SUPERvideo, directed by fashion photographer Nick Knight in collaboration with the Haus of Gaga creative team and choreographer Laurieann Gibson, to tell the story of "the birth of a new race within the race of humanity."

Setting up the effects-heavy video, the manifesto of Mother Monster, Lady Gaga says: "Thus began the beginning of the new race. A race within the race of humanity, a race which bears no prejudice, no judgment, but boundless-freedom.”

WATCH + ENJOY!


VANITY FAIR'S OSCAR PARTY BLOW-OUT BASH

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The annual Vanity Fair party was swarming with young A-list celebrities in West Hollywood last night held at The Sunset Tower Hotel.

Just to name a few who stopped by:
Anne Hathaway, Emma Stone, Emma Roberts, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Amanda Seyfried, Chace Crawford, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Andrew Garfield, Zoeey Deschanel, Taylor Swift, Lea Michel, Natalie Portman, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Michelle Williams, Madonna, Mick Jagger and Paul Rudd.

A|X SUPERMODEL IRINA SHAYK AND CHRISTIANO RONALDO ENGAGED!

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CONGRATS TO THE HAPPY COUPLE!!!

A|X Supermodel and current Sports Illustrated's 2011 Swimsuit Issue cover girl, Irina Shayk, is engaged to soccer stud boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports!

Apparently the Soccer-stud flew from Spain to NYC to purpose to his long-time girlfriend on Valentines Day, as he got down on one knee and gave Shayk a single red rose! So Romantic!

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