The Malaysian Insider :: Showbiz

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:17 AM PST

MADRID, Nov 12 — Spanish luxury brand Loewe broke the news today, that home-grown actress Penelope Cruz is the face of its next campaign.

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz. — AFP pic

Recently seen in plumber's garb and a moustache in a Nintendo ad, the Spanish actress ("Vanilla Sky") will strike more glamorous poses for the Loewe's spring-summer 2013 collection, to be shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

In January, Penelope Cruz will become the new ambassador of the leather goods brand, led by creative director Stuart Vevers. Cruz was signed to the house for three years.

"Loewe is an international brand proud of its Spanish roots and with a rich history. Its collections are made by Spanish master artisans and I have always admired their work. I feel fortunate to be a part of this project," noted the actress in a statement published on Vogue.

Although she is better known for her acting roles, Penelope Cruz has previously been involved in numerous campaigns for ready-to-wear and beauty brands, including Mango and L'Oréal. — AFP/Relaxnews

U2’s Bono to urge US politicians not to cut aid programmes

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 03:47 AM PST

Irish rocker and anti-poverty campaigner Bono. — Reuters pic

WASHINGTON, Nov 12 — Irish rocker and anti-poverty campaigner Bono will appeal to Democrats and Republicans during a visit to Washington this week to spare US development assistance programmes from cuts as Congress tries to avert the looming "fiscal cliff" of tax hikes and spending reductions early next year.

The U2 lead singer's visit comes as the Obama administration and congressional leaders try to forge a deal in coming weeks to avoid the economy hitting the "fiscal cliff" — tax increases and spending cuts worth US$600 billion (RM1.8 trillion) starting in January if Congress does not act.

Analysts say the absence of a deal could shock the United States, the world's biggest economy, back into recession.

Kathy McKiernan, spokeswoman for the ONE Campaign, said Bono will hold talks with congressional lawmakers and senior Obama administration officials during the November 12-14 visit.

During meetings he will stress the effectiveness of US foreign assistance programs and the need to preserve them to avoid putting at risk progress made in fighting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, she said.

Bono, a long-time advocate for the poor, will argue that US government-funded schemes that support life-saving treatments for HIV/AIDS sufferers, nutrition programs for malnourished children, and emergency food aid make up just 1 per cent of the US government budget but are helping to save tens of millions of lives in impoverished nations.

The One Campaign would not elaborate which lawmakers and senior Obama administration officials Bono will meet.

Today, Bono will discuss the power of social movements with students at Georgetown University. He will also meet new World Bank President Jim Yong Kim for a web cast discussion on Wednesday on the challenges of eradicating poverty. — Reuters

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Isnin, 12 November 2012

The Malaysian Insider :: Showbiz

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