Demi Lovato Teases New Single on Social Media

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is a tease…

The 27-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress has shared a snippet of a new song from her upcoming yet-untitled album on social media.

In an Instagram Story, Lovato wears a multi-colored ’90s-inspired Gucci jacket and slim sunglasses while driving around L.A. listening to the seemingly autobiographical track.

“I know I made it hard for you / And I owe my part, I’ll tell the truth / You said that it’d be over/ If I didn’t get sober / Sober,” her voice croons from the car’s speakers.

Lovato also used a GIF of a steaming teapot in the Story, which she captioned “#D7.”

While the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer has yet to announce an official release date for her seventh studio set, the LP is expected to include the self-love anthem “I Love Me.”

The album will also serve as her first full-length release since recovering from an accidental overdose and hospitalization back in July 2018.

Demi Lovato showed a preview of a new song #D7
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— Demi Lovato Charts (@chartdlovato) August 11, 2020

One month prior to her relapse, Lovato dropped one-off single “Sober,” a heart-wrenching, apologetic ballad detailing her lapse in sobriety.

She’s since signed with Scooter Braun as her new manager, joining the music mogul’s powerhouse roster of clients including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Tori Kelly and more.

Lovato is a two-time Grammy nominee, for her album Confident and song “Fall in Line” with Christina Aguilera.

While fans anxiously await the follow-up to 2017’s Tell Me You Love Me, Lovato is next set to join forces with JoJo on a remix of the latter’s single “Lonely Hearts.” The duet between the two big-voiced singers will be included on the deluxe edition of JoJo’s latest album, Good to Know, which is slated for release on August 28 via Clover Music/Warner Records.

Jared Leto Appears Opposite Lana Del Rey in Gucci’s Quirky New Forever Guilty Campaign

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Jared Letois forever guilty…

The 47-year-old part-Spanish American actor/singer appears opposite singer Lana Del Rey in Gucci’s new Forever Guilty campaign.

In the video, Leto and Del Rey go about mundane tasks like folding laundry and food shooping. Being a Gucci ad, things get a little surreal when an ostrich starts walking down the grocery store aisles and a tiger is roaming around the laundromat.

Courtney Lovemakes a surprise cameo as a waitress at a diner — one of the stops the duo makes during their day of running errands.

The campaign by Glen Luchford depicts the pair as “individuals who live and love outside of social conformism to embody the #GucciGuilty fragrances,” according to a Gucci Beauty Instagram post.

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Presenting #ForeverGuilty. Academy award-winning actor and musician @jaredleto is joined by multi-platinum singer songwriter @lanadelrey in the new campaign by @_glen_luchford, with a cameo appearance by @courtneylove. Featuring familiar American scenarios, filmed in Los Angeles, they play individuals who live and love outside of social conformism to embody the #GucciGuilty fragrances Gucci Guilty Pour Homme and Gucci Guilty Pour Femme. #GucciBeauty #AlessandroMichele Discover more through link in bio. Creative director: @alessandro_michele Art director: @christophersimmonds Track Title: “The Swag” Artist: Link Wray & The Wray Men Composer/Arranger: Mark Cooper (aka Milton Grant) and Fred L. Wray Jr.

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Del Rey and Leto were announced as the faces of the campaign and even attended the Met Galatogether last year.

Leto Named the New Face of Gucci Guilty Fragrance

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Jared Leto has found his guilty pleasure…

Gucci has announced that the 43-year-old part-Spanish American Oscar-winning actor and the lead singer of Thirty Seconds to Mars is the new face of its Guilty fragrance.

Leto was previously the face of Hugo Boss Red, and looked quite conservative in those spots.

As the face of Gucci Guilty, Leto will be starring in a new campaign, which the Italian luxury house announced will be shot in Venice, Italy, under the creative direction of Gucci’s Alessandro Michele.

The brand’s most recent ads for the fragrance starred Evan Rachel Wood and Chris Evans.

LACMA to Honor González Iñárritu at This Year’s Art + Film Gala

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Alejandro González Iñárritu is being feted for his “daring and nimble vision”…

The 51-year-old Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker will be honored alongside light and space artist James Turrell at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s fifth Art + Film Gala on November 7.

LACMA trustee Eva Chow and actor Leonardo DiCaprio will once again co-chair the annual fundraiser presented by Gucci.

“In only a few years, LACMA’s Art + Film Gala has established its reputation for honoring artists and filmmakers whose impact can be felt worldwide and that have particular relevance to Los Angeles, and James Turrell and Alejandro G. Inarritu certainly fit that bill,” said Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg director, who further elaborated on the selections.

“In the last two decades, Inarritu has displayed a daring and nimble vision for films including Birdman and Babel; his work has rightly garnered the highest of critical acclaim.”

González Iñárritu won three golden statuettes as the 87th Academy Awards for Birdman, becoming the first-ever three-time Latino Oscar winner in history.

His five feature films – Amores perros (2000), 21 Grams (2003), Babel (2006), Biutiful (2010) and Birdman (2014) – have garnered wide acclaim.

Past honorees include Barbara Kruger, Quentin Tarantino, David Hockney, Martin Scorsese, Ed Ruscha and Stanley Kubrick.

“The Art + Film Gala is now an annual highlight and brings together figures from the worlds of art, cinema, fashion and music to support the museum,” said longtime supporter and fashion designer Chow. “It’s a real honor and my pleasure to welcome two such unique and greatly talented artists whose work moves and inspires me deeply. And I am thrilled to co-chair this important fundraiser with Leonardo DiCaprio, whose support for this initiative is so critical.”

Funds from the Art + Film Gala support LACMA’s growing mission to make film a more prominent aspect of the museum’s programming, by way of exhibitions, educational sessions and screenings that explore how the film and art worlds converge.

Smalls Signs with PR Firm 42 West

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Joan Smalls has new representation…

The 26-year-old Puerto Rican supermodel, who currently graces the cover of Vogue’s September issue, has signed on with a new public relations firm.

Smalls, who appeared topless on the cover of V Magazine Model Mania issue, will now be represented by 42West.

Smalls has been ranked as the No. 1 model in the world according to models.com since September 2012.

She made $3.5 million last year, and is Estee Lauder’s first Latina ambassador.

Her other clients include Gucci, Missoni and Fendi; she is repped by IMG.

Smalls Goes Topless for V Magazine

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

She’s one of the modeling world’s top models… But Joan Smalls is just topless for her latest magazine cover.

The 26-year-old fashion model, ranked as the No. 1 model in the world according to models.com since September 2012, went topless for V Magazine‘s Model Mania issue, which is out on July 17.

On the cover, Smalls wears nothing but a pair of grey pants with her hand strategically covering her breasts while she touches Sean O’Pry‘s neck.

The Model Mania issue, which consists of 46 pages, features eight of the world’s hottest models, including Amanda Murphy, Emily DiDonato, Matthew Terry, and Aurelien Muller.

The photos in the magazine were shot by fashion photographer, Mario Testino. The outfits of the models were sponsored by Givenchy, Prada, Fendi, Michael Kors, Balmain, Tom Ford, Proenza Schouler, Gucci and Chanel.

Joan, who has appeared in many high-end magazine covers, has achieved an impressive modeling career, including the top spot on models.com Top 50 Models roundup. She also ranked eighth on Forbes‘ list of The World’s Highest Paid Models in 2013.

Joan, who made an appearance on Beyonce Knowles‘ music video “Yonce“, has been the first Puerto Rican model who was chosen to front the campaigns of famous brands like Gucci, Fendi and Givenchy. She also became the first Latina face for Estee Lauder.

Lopez Performs “Come Together” with Mary J. Blige at Sound of Change Live Concert

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is urging people to come together to support women’s empowerment…

During her set at the Chime for Change Presents: The Sound of Change Live charity concert on Saturday, June 1 at London’s Twickenham Stadium, the 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress brought out Mary J. Blige for a girl power cover of The Beatles‘ classic hit “Come Together.”

The cover was a fitting song for the global concert, which brought together some of the world’s biggest superstars to support the Chime for Change campaign, which was launched by Gucci earlier this year.

“Do you believe that one person can make a change?” yelled Lopez, who wore a black bodysuit with thigh-high boots and a flowing cape for her performance.

“If we all come together we can do amazing things” she added before kicking off the duet.

Other highlights of the show included performances by headliner Beyonce Knowles, Jessie J, Florence and the Machine, John Legend and Rita Ora.

Their combined efforts helped raise funds for the international campaign aimed at bringing awareness for both young and adult women’s empowerment.

Lopez to Perform at London’s “Sound of Change Live” Concert

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez will be singing for change this weekend…

The 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress will be lending her support to the Sound of Change Live global concert, which will be broadcast live from London on Saturday, June 1.

No word on what songs Lopez will perform at the concert event, which aims to raise funds for over a hundred worldwide projects that support women and girls.

A billion people are expected to watch the concert, which is taking place from Twickenham sports stadium and will be broadcast to 150 countries.

Along with Lopez, the list of performers include Beyonce, Florence + the Machine, Ellie Goulding and Timbaland.

Meanwhile, Madonna will lead an international presenters lineup that includes Jessica Chastain, James Franco and Freida Pinto.

“Sixty percent of the children in the world not in school are girls,” Madonna said in a statement picked up by Reuters. “Two-thirds of the world’s illiterate are women. I do not accept this. We need to change this and we will change this.”

The concert was organized by the Chime for Change campaign, which was started by Gucci.

NBC will broadcast parts of the concert on Sunday, June 2 from 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET.

Hayek Joins the Chime For Change Women’s Campaign

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

When it comes to the advancement of women, Salma Hayek says its chime for change…

The 46-year-old Mexican actress has joined forces with Beyoncé and Frida Giannini to launch Chime For Change, a global campaign aimed at promoting women’s leadership. Hayek and the women appear in a public service announcement.

Founded by Gucci, Chime for Change is a community of people working to promote education, health and justice for every girl, every woman, everywhere.

The initiative will serve to collect funds that help to finance projects that allow girls and women to share their histories of successes, inspiring others to strive for their dreams.

Other celebrities involved in the project include Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep and Jada Pinkett Smith.

Cruz In Negotiations to Star in “Gucci”

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

She’s donned Gucci on the red carpet, but Penelope Cruz may soon be appearing on the big screen in a film about the Italian family behind the legendary clothing brand.

The 38-year-old Spanish actress and 2013’s Campari calender girl is currently in talks to star in Gucci, according to The Wrap.

Directed by Ridley Scott’s daughter Jordan Scott, the film tells the story of the late Maurizio Gucci, grandson of Gucci’s founder, as he becomes heir to the family empire.

Gucci was shot to death in 1995. His ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, was jailed for the killing in 1999.

The project, first announced in 2006, originally had Ridley Scott attached to direct from a script by Andrea Berloff. Several other writers have since been involved in the project.

Angelina Jolie was approached in 2009 to play Reggiani, who was jailed for 29 years for allegedly ordering the killing of her ex-husband, when Ridley was still attached to direct.

Reports of the film’s resurfacing came as Gucci makes a push to re-establish the brand as synonymous with Hollywood glamour, which it has been struggling to do since Tom Ford left the house in 2004.

The company has become increasingly involved in the film world. Gucci has given more than $2 million to Martin Scorsese to help him restore old films, including Federico Fellini‘s La Dolce Vita and Sergio Leone‘s Once Upon a Time in America.

The label also funds film scholarships and supports a weekly film series at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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