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Remember Gianni Versace

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

Remember Gianni Versace

Marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Gianni Versace choreographer Maurice Bejart put together a tribute ballet, “Thanks Gianni, With Love.” Bejart, for whom Versace had designed many stage costumes, worked together from 1984 until the designer’s death.

About 1500 guested attended including designer Karl Lagerfeld, actress Liz Hurley and Supermodel Claudia Schiffer. Versace was gunned down outside his Miami home in 1997 by Andrew Cunanan. Cunanan had been on a 3-month killing spree that left Versace and four other people dead.

Anand Jon Accused of Assaulting 4 More Women

Saturday, April 7th, 2007

Anand Jon Accused of Assaulting 4 More WomenThe celebrity fashion designer has been charged with assaulting four more victims.

Three weeks before we told you that Anand Jon is held for sexual assault, but now he is accused of luring young women with promises of modeling work and then raped or sexually assaulted them. The total count of charges is now at 32 involving sexual assault on 12 women ranging in age from 14 to 32. “It’s a pattern of conduct that is like a serial sex offender.” stated Deputy District A

ttorney Mara McIlvain. The 33 year-old designer was hailed as “Person to Watch in 2007″ by Newsweek magazine. Anand has pled innocent to all charges and his lawyer stated that the sex was consensual and the accusation false. He claimed the women filed the charges because Anand did not make them famous.The charges include forcible rape, sexual battery, sexual battery by restraint, sexual penetration by a foreign object,

sodomy by use of force, forcible oral copulation, attempted forcible oral copulation, false imprisonment by violence, assault with the intent to commit a felony, lewd act on a child, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and sexual exploitation of a child. Anand is currently free in $1.3 million bond and is not allowed to be alone with any woman under the age of 30.

Donatella Versace’s Daughter Anorexic

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

Allegra Versace is anorexicDonatella Versace revealed that her daughter, Allegra, is suffering from anorexia. The renowned fashion designer stated that her 20 year old daughter has been admitted to a specialized clinic to be treated for the eating disorder. Versace released a joint statement with Allegra’s father asking the media to respect their privacy. “Sadly she has been suffering from this disease for some years and the cures have only been temporary. For some time the situation has become worse and that is why we decided to place her in a designated specialized clinic where she is receiving the best possible treatment.”

Allegra inherited $700 million upon her 18th birthday from her uncle, Gianna Versace, fashion icon and leader of the Versace fashion House. Gianna Versace was gunned down by Andrew Cunanan who committed suicide shortly after the murder. Cunanan was also responsible for 4 other murders during a three month period in a cross-country journey.

Fashion Designer Anand Jon held for sexual assault

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

Anand Jon held for rapeFashion designer, Anand Jon is reportedly being held on charges of sexual assault against 3 models, all who claim to be victims of rape and assault. While lawyers for Jon state the charges have been completely fabricated, Jon is being held on $1.3 million bail.

The charges stem from incidents that occurred from fall 2004 until March 2007. One of the victims is reported to be a 25 year old model. Jon Anad’s first court date is April 4 when he is expected to be arraigned. Arrangements have also been made with Immigration and Customs to ensure that the designer does not flee back to India.

Designer Marc Jacobs in rehab after 7 years of sobriety

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

Marc Jacobs back to rehabIt’s been 7 years since the last encounter between the drugs and the famous designer Marc Jacobs when he last treated himself in rehab. It looks like he couldn’t resist the temptation after 7 years of sobriety. However, Jacobs understood the problem he is going through and decided to ask for professional help from an Arizona rehab clinic, the next day after presenting his latest Louis Vuitton collection.

His partner, Robert Duffy confirmed that Marc took the right decision, after realizing his condition and that he left right away. He also wanted to mention that these kind of problems can occur and that they are not uncommon for a person that was in rehab before and had 7 years of sobriety. Wish you luck Marc, and hopefully you can give us good news sooner.

Salma Hayek engaged and waiting for a little one

Friday, March 9th, 2007

Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri PinaultNo news for some time now about Salma Hayek but when it happens it’s all at once. Her publicist confirmed to E!News that the beautiful Frida is getting engaged with the business mogul, Francois-Henri Pinault and that she is pregnant and expecting her first child. We don’t have news about the wedding or when the baby is due, but I am sure it comes out shortly.

Francois-Henri Pinault is the CEO of huge corporation that includes the renowned Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney, among other big fashion houses. His family has many other properties including the Chirstie’s auctioning house, newspaper, soccer teams. Not bad for Salma’s first marriage, right? She couldn’t have picked better!Anyway looks like, what lots of men wanted to happen between Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek after breaking up with her Norton and Lucas boyfriends, is not going to happen even though the two were pretty close.

Waiting to see the engagement ring Salma is gonna get from Francois, and you’ll get the pictures right away.