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Clooney, Steisand, Geffen may not be Obama's real friends in Hollywood
Washington, November 20 ANI: Hollywood stars like George Clooney, Barbra Streisand and David Geffen might have supported Barack Obama's campaign, but they are just not the showbiz giants who are closest to the President-elect. James Lassiter, the long-time manage of Will Smith and head of their production company Overbrook Entertainment, is said to be among people who are very close to Obama.He became close with Obama through a mutual friend, Wall Street investment banker Brian Mathis.Hill Harper, best known to television audiences as crime scene investigator Sheldon Hawkes on the hit series 'CSI: NY', is yet another celebrity who is expected to stay in close contact with Obama. He was a member of Obama's national campaign finance committee, reports politico.com. Also on the list of Obama's closest friends from the show business is Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton's wife Jamie Lynton.She had co-hosted an early fundraiser for Obama's Senate bid in 2004 in addition to hosting a presidential campaign event early last year, when most showbiz types were still supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton. Entertainment lawyer Nancy McCullough and television writer Crystal Nix Hines are also among Obama's closest friends in Hollywood. ANI
2008-11-20 09:00:00
Al-Qaeda in Iraq Takes Credit for the Amman Bombings
11/10/2005 - By Stephen Ulph - Yesterday, November 9, a series of explosions at international hotels in the Jordanian capital...
2008-10-26 12:16:25
China kicks off farmers' Olympics Reuters
Reuters - Fresh from hosting the Olympics, China opened its &quotNational Peasants' Games" on Sunday, showcasing the athletic...
2008-10-26 12:10:18
Lingerie & Cocktails This Thursday
If you’re looking for a twist on the traditional cocktail party, stop byAgent Provocateurtomorrow night. They are hosting a cocktail party from 6 to 9 pm at theirBal Harbourlocation. They will be serving drinks and scrumptious canapes at this fabulous in-store party. Besides the food, drinks and collection of lingerie, they will also be giving away a gift with purchase during the event. Ohh-la-la!An RSVP is required tofrancesca.reed@agentprovocateur.comAgent Provocateur is located at the Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Avenue, 2nd Level in Bal Harbour. Photo Credit:James@mannequindisplay.com@ flickrTags: agent provocateur, bal harbour, cocktail, Florida, lingerie, MiamiShare This
2008-10-26 08:36:14
Confidence Vital to Weather Crisis
Beijing is hosting the summit of 45 European and Asian countries to discuss the global downturn, climate change and international security
2008-10-00 00:00:00
The Last Waltz Of New Media's Giddy Youth
As the economy heads south, hosting the WebbyConnect conference at a luxury beachfront resort...
2008-10-24 17:00:00
Tours, displays reveal dramatic â€˜Graveyardâ€™
A coalition of parks and organizations is hosting “Graveyard of the Pacific...
2008-10-24 11:00:00
Another week, another showdown game in the SEC
A top 10 matchup in the SEC. That could be a familiar refrain this year. We had one last week with Auburn hosting LSU. This week it is Alabama...
2008-10-24 05:25:29
Nigeria: Hayatou 'Embarrassed' By Withdrawal
CAF president Issa Hayatou has expressed shock and embarrassment at Nigeria's decision to withdraw from hosting next year's FIFA Under-17 World Cup and urged the country...
2008-10-24 03:27:35
'Mumbai provides better opportunities for young designers'
BUS5 Business/Fashion/Lifestyle 'Mumbai provides better opportunities for young designers' By Devapriyo Bhattacherjee Mumbai, Oct 24 IANS The Indian capital of New Delhi might be hosting some big ticket fashion shows but for young designers, the favourite destination is Mumbai, the country's financial capital. "Mumbai simply rocks" was their unanimous verdict. The majority of the young designers from across the country who had assembled here to display their exquisite collections at the Lakme Fashion Week LFW were of the opinion that Mumbai was the best place for them to exhibit, considering the spirit of the city. "The Mumbai fashion week is much younger as it involves a lot of young and new designers. It's simply a happening place where there is a lot of exposure compared to other places," said reputed designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Mumbai is home to the Lakme Fashion Week and from this year, the Fashion Design Council of India-organised HDIL India Couture Week. In contrast, New Delhi hosts two editions of the premier Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week WIFW, also organised by the FDCI, every year. This year Delhi also saw the inaugural edition of the Delhi Fashion Week conducted by the newly-formed Fashion Foundation of India. Delhi-based Aastha Bahl said though the national capital was the fashion hub of India and the shows there involved a lot of big designers, Mumbai's fashion week had a mix of everything. Aastha, who is participating in the event for the second season, said: "Some of the best designers in India like Rohit Bahl, Tarun Tahilani, Reena Dhaka, Manish Arora are based in Delhi and participate in fashion weeks there, but here we can even find a designer from a small town, which is really good." "Besides, I think the people in Mumbai are really good and co-operative which makes the city great," Aastha added. Kolkata-based designer Tapash, who has been in the business for the last four years, said: "We are selling through Mumbai as well as Delhi and other places, but Mumbai gives us a huge sale which supersedes other places." Anand Bhushan, a Delhi-based designer who was here for his first season, said: "Here, there is a lot of opportunity for new designers like me, as the market is really big and varied and we, as newcomers, are also given a fair chance to prove and showcase our talent." About the market, he said: "The buyers here are from every potential segment and designers have the chance to experiment with their creations." Kallol Datta, designer from Kolkata termed Mumbai as a city with a different attitude. "In Mumbai, the attitude is different. The people here are more relaxed and laid back," said Datta. Datta said people here don't think too seriously and want to have fun, which gives the designer an opportunity to come up with something new or different because the people here are more accepting. Model Sahil Shroff, who walked the ramp for various shows, expressed similar views about the city: "It is always fun to be part of fashion week in Mumbai, as this city is full of energy." "For me, Mumbai is about life, the people, fun, the best environment compared to any other place," said Shroff who has walked the ramp for reputed designer brands like Levis, and Provogue. --Indo-Asian News Service db/vm/dg 576 Words 24101102
2008-10-24 02:05:06