Fashions News

Dec 19 - The FBI official who anonymously gave vital information to reporters who exposed the Watergate scandal was 95.

Mark Felt was known only as Deep Throat for years after he secretly gave crucial information to Washington Post reporters over a break in at Democratic Party headquarters that ultimately led to the resignation of U.S. President Richard Nixon.

Paul Chapman reports.

Dec 19 - Developing countries have no monopoly on good ideas, says Indian PM Manmohan Singh after recent uprisings on global terrorism.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's remarks come at a time when the world economy is witnessing major recessionary trends and terrorism is casting its shadow globally after the Mumbai attacks last month.

Neena Dhaun reports

Dec 19 - A bus is set ablaze after it was involved in a crash that killed more than 20.

The bus was in collision with a truck during its journey from Huancane to Juliaca in the southern Puno region 1, 000 kilometres south-east of the capital, Lima.

Paul Chapman reports

Dec 19 - A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expired at 6am bringing the threat of renewed violence.

Hamas forces in Gaza are already training for possible Israeli attacks. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the first two rockets launched immediately after the ceasefire.

Stefanie McIntyre reports.

Dec. 19 - President George W. Bush on Friday said the government will provide loans to ailing U.S. automakers

The $17.4 billion in loans comes with conditions -- such as requiring the companies to prove by March 31 that they can become viable. Jon Decker reports. SOUNDBITE: U.S. President Bush

Dec. 19 - Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai warns of suspension of power-sharing talks over persecution of Mugabe opponents.

Tsvangirai's warning that he will ask for a suspension of the talks came as President Robert Mugabe insisted he had written to his political rival inviting him to be sworn in as prime minister. Paul Chapman reports. SOUNDBITES:
# Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe
# MDC opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai

Dec 19 - Somali fishermen say their livelihoods are being harmed by international anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

The fishermen say some of their boats have been fired on by international naval patrols along the Horn of Africa which also stop their vessels searching for fish further out to sea.

Paul Chapman reports

Dec. 19 - Conservative Republicans criticized the auto bailout, but President-elect Barack Obama called President Bush's move a "necessary step."

Ford-- in a statement-- said its liquidity is adequate for now and it did not need a government loan. But Rick Wagoner, the CEO of General Motors, said his company would access billions of loan dollars immediately and would now focus on fully implementing its restructuring plan. Jon Decker reports.

SOUNDBITES:
# U.S. President Bush
# Rick Wagoner, General Motors CEO
# President-elect Barack Obama
# Efraim Levy, equity auto industry analyst - Standard & Poor's

Dec. 19 - Embattled Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich publicly denied charges he tried to sell the U.S Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama

Blagojevich had been under pressure from political figures, including Obama, that he resign ever since his arrest last week on charges of scheming trade political favors for personal gain. He has not been indicted Pavithra George reports.SOUNDBITES: Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich

Jermaine Dupri, aka Janet Jackson’s longtime rapper/producer boyfriend, has taken to his blog to shoot down pregnancy rumors:

“To all the Janet fans, As you all know Janet is a very private person. The only reason you see her, as much as you do on my YouTube vlog, is because of me lol. But I hear ya’ll and your questions. So hear [sic] you have it… No she is not pregnant and yes we’re still together.”

“It baffles me how ya’ll let these blog and magazines control your lifes [sic]. That’s why I created global14.com so when ever hear s— about me you… can come right here and get the truth.”

“JD…HOLLA”

Jermaine Dupri, aka Janet Jackson’s longtime rapper/producer boyfriend, has taken to his blog to shoot down pregnancy rumors:

“To all the Janet fans, As you all know Janet is a very private person. The only reason you see her, as much as you do on my YouTube vlog, is because of me lol. But I hear ya’ll and your questions. So hear [sic] you have it… No she is not pregnant and yes we’re still together.”

“It baffles me how ya’ll let these blog and magazines control your lifes [sic]. That’s why I created global14.com so when ever hear s— about me you… can come right here and get the truth.”

“JD…HOLLA”

Last week, Joel Madden rocked out a retro Fila track jacket at Sportie LA’s launch party for the new Special Edition Melrose women’s footwear.

JustJared.com is giving away FIVE track jackets and TEN pairs of Melrose shoes to some of you lucky JJ readers.

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment here with a valid email address (will not be published) and winners will be chosen at random at the end of the contest. Be sure to specify “shoes, jacket or both.” This contest ends on Wednesday, December 31 @ 11:59PM EST. US residents only. Enter as many times as you want!!! Good luck!

Gwyneth Paltrow poses pretty with the bag of the season, Tod’s G-Bag, for the Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign.

Mikael Jansson, who shot the campaign at a restaurant in the heart of London’s financial district, said, “[I chose the space] because it complemented the elements associated with Tod’s – the luxury, the honey and caramel palette, the sophistication…”

Edward Enninful, who styled the campaign, added, ”We’re showing a bit more leg, the shirts are open a little lower…I think you see a slightly new side to both Gwyneth and Tod’s.”

For Derek Lam, Creative Director for Tod’s, “Gwyneth effortlessly embodies the spirit of the International woman with timeless elegance and modern flair - the perfect representation of the Tod’s woman”.

The new Tod’s ad Campaign will be featured in ads worldwide starting February 2009.

Gwyneth Paltrow poses pretty with the bag of the season, Tod’s G-Bag, for the Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign.

Mikael Jansson, who shot the campaign at a restaurant in the heart of London’s financial district, said, “[I chose the space] because it complemented the elements associated with Tod’s – the luxury, the honey and caramel palette, the sophistication…”

Edward Enninful, who styled the campaign, added, ”We’re showing a bit more leg, the shirts are open a little lower…I think you see a slightly new side to both Gwyneth and Tod’s.”

For Derek Lam, Creative Director for Tod’s, “Gwyneth effortlessly embodies the spirit of the International woman with timeless elegance and modern flair - the perfect representation of the Tod’s woman”.

The new Tod’s ad Campaign will be featured in ads worldwide starting February 2009.

Last week, Joel Madden rocked out a retro Fila track jacket at Sportie LA’s launch party for the new Special Edition Melrose women’s footwear.

JustJared.com is giving away FIVE track jackets and TEN pairs of Melrose shoes to some of you lucky JJ readers.

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment here with a valid email address (will not be published) and winners will be chosen at random at the end of the contest. Be sure to specify “shoes, jacket or both.” This contest ends on Wednesday, December 31 @ 11:59PM EST. US residents only. Enter as many times as you want!!! Good luck!

Hugh Jackman trades in the sunny skies for the snowy city!

The 40-year-old actor caught a departing flight to New York City out of LAX airport in Los Angeles on Friday. Hugh will be spending Christmas in the Big Apple! He has said, “I’m going to be in New York with my family. I’ll be going to the Nutcracker, I’ll be going to Rockefeller Plaza, I’ll be going to the Rockettes, maybe catch a Knicks game or two…. I’ve just been at home [in Australia] for two years straight, so I’ll be okay. But I actually like the snow. I like the cold – it’s all different, it’s all a novelty to me.”

And if you haven’t heard yet, Hugh will be hosting the Oscars next year!

Jennifer Aniston hides underneath her jacket’s hood and striped Louis Vuitton scarf as she braves the snow in New York City on Friday afternoon.

The 39-year-old actress toted around her brown Ferragamo bag as she left boyfriend John Mayer’s apartment. (Yes, she spent the night . . .)

Yesterday evening, the couple went on a double date at La Esquina with talk show host Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos. John and Jen snuggled up with each other as they walked back to his apartment from the restaurant.

Jennifer Aniston hides underneath her jacket’s hood and striped Louis Vuitton scarf as she braves the snow in New York City on Friday afternoon.

The 39-year-old actress toted around her brown Ferragamo bag as she left boyfriend John Mayer’s apartment. (Yes, she spent the night . . .)

Yesterday evening, the couple went on a double date at La Esquina with talk show host Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos. John and Jen snuggled up with each other as they walked back to his apartment from the restaurant.

Hugh Jackman trades in the sunny skies for the snowy city!

The 40-year-old actor caught a departing flight to New York City out of LAX airport in Los Angeles on Friday. Hugh will be spending Christmas in the Big Apple! He has said, “I’m going to be in New York with my family. I’ll be going to the Nutcracker, I’ll be going to Rockefeller Plaza, I’ll be going to the Rockettes, maybe catch a Knicks game or two…. I’ve just been at home [in Australia] for two years straight, so I’ll be okay. But I actually like the snow. I like the cold – it’s all different, it’s all a novelty to me.”

And if you haven’t heard yet, Hugh will be hosting the Oscars next year!

The Hills star Whitney Port is premiering her own reality show spin-off on MTV called The City. We’ll see the 23-year-old career girl rubbing shoulders with socialites and working her new job at Diane Von Furstenberg.

Check out this new promo pic of Whitney in New York’s Meatpacking District with her City pals Olivia Palermo (left) and Erin Lucas (right).

Everyone’s legs are like toothpicks!

The City airs on Monday, Dec. 29 @ 10 p.m. ET/PT. Check out the trailer at MTV.com.

The Hills star Whitney Port is premiering her own reality show spin-off on MTV called The City. We’ll see the 23-year-old career girl rubbing shoulders with socialites and working her new job at Diane Von Furstenberg.

Check out this new promo pic of Whitney in New York’s Meatpacking District with her City pals Olivia Palermo (left) and Erin Lucas (right).

Everyone’s legs are like toothpicks!

The City airs on Monday, Dec. 29 @ 10 p.m. ET/PT. Check out the trailer at MTV.com.

Anne Hathaway and her new boyfriend, Adam Shulman, are getting serious!

When the couple arrived together at New York’s JFK Airport on Dec. 11, Adam revealed to Life & Style, “I’m here to see family.”

But first the two stopped at Anne’s Manhattan apartment.

“My friend’s staying with me,” Anne told her doorman, according to an eyewitness.

In addition to hanging out in NYC, the Bride Wars star, 26, and her actor beau, 27, have been spending time in Adam’s hometown of LA, where Anne has a rental house.

“She’s insisted that Adam sleep with her in her big house every night she’s there,” says an insider. “It’s not really because she’s afraid to be alone — she says she just really loves to see his face.”

Bigger pic inside…

Anne Hathaway and her new boyfriend, Adam Shulman, are getting serious!

When the couple arrived together at New York’s JFK Airport on Dec. 11, Adam revealed to Life & Style, “I’m here to see family.”

But first the two stopped at Anne’s Manhattan apartment.

“My friend’s staying with me,” Anne told her doorman, according to an eyewitness.

In addition to hanging out in NYC, the Bride Wars star, 26, and her actor beau, 27, have been spending time in Adam’s hometown of LA, where Anne has a rental house.

“She’s insisted that Adam sleep with her in her big house every night she’s there,” says an insider. “It’s not really because she’s afraid to be alone — she says she just really loves to see his face.”

Bigger pic inside…

MARRIED IN A MONTH

Fergie and fiance Josh Duhamel will marry during the weekend of January 9 – 11 in Southern California, Access reports.

Fergie, 33, and Josh, 36, have dated for over four years.

Her Nine co-stars will will be at the wedding including Nicole Kidman and Kate Hudson. Fergie, who plays a prostitute in the film, recently wrapped production in Europe on the big screen musical adaptation.

WHICH TABLOID do you think will publish Fergie’s wedding pics?