Duran Duran: Bringing The 80s On Tour

Duran Duran, circa 1993

Duran Duran, Billboard Music Awards 8 December 2004 

Duran Duran
photo credit: Katrin Geilhausen



Please Please Tell Me Now: OK! Following Japanese tour dates early next year to kick off their “Astronaut” world tour, Duran Duran comes to the good old U.S.A. for the North American leg in February 2005, with 40 dates currently scheduled and more planned. The North American tour is set to launch in Puerto Rico on February 8, 2005 and wrap up at New York’s Madison Square Garden on April 13, 2005.

Duran Duran previously played dates in the US in fall 2003 with the 25th anniversary "78-03" tour, routinely selling out their shows in a matter of minutes. The Washington Post called the D.C. 2003 Duran Duran show "a raucous, sweaty screamathon." The tour dates marked the first time the original members had played together since Live Aid in 1985.

The New York Post said of the NYC Webster Hall show, “The hungry crowd ... went nuts even before the band played the first notes... . As [Duran Duran] tore through hit singles ... raw rock guitars punctuated their signature dance-pop keyboards.” Newsday called the show “powerful [and] inventive.” The Village Voice said on behalf of the audience “[Duran Duran] swooned us to altitudes ecclesiastic.”

'Astronaut,' Duran Duran's new Epic Records album, features, says Rolling Stone, "radiant melodies.” The magazine added, "'Astronaut' revitalizes Duran's early synth-pop magic." People Magazine said the album to be "pure new-wave bliss." The Washington Post called it "a raver's dream, complete with lush imagery."

Duran Duran 2005 Tour Dates:

DATE MARKET VENUE
February 8 Puerto Rico Coliseo De Puerto Rico
February 11 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Office Depot Center
February 12 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
February 13 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville VM Arena
February 16 Hidalgo, TX Dodge Arena
February 17 Austin, TX PAC
February 19 Dallas, TX Nokia @ Grand Prairie
February 20 Houston, TX Toyota Center
February 22 Mexico City, Mexico National Auditorium
February 23 Monterey Mexico Arena Monterey
February 25 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
February 26 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
March 2 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
March 4 Vancouver, BC GM Place
March 5 Spokane, WA Spokane Opera House
March 7 Calgary, Alberta Saddledome
March 8 Kelowna, BC Prospera Place
March 9 Seattle, WA Everett Center
March 10 Portland, OR Rose Garden
March 12 Salt Lake City, UT Delta Center
March 13 Las Vegas, NV Hard Rock
March 16 Denver, CO Magness Arena
March 18 Chicago, IL Allstate
March 20 Louisville, KY The Palace Theater
March 22 St. Paul, MN Excel Center
March 23 Moline, IL Mark of the Quad
March 24 Detroit, MI The Palace
March 26 Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati Music Hall
March 28 Columbus, OH Veterans Memorial Aud.
March 29 Cleveland, OH CSU Convocational Center
March 30 Verona, NY Turning Stone Event Center
April 1 Boston, MA Agganis Arena
April 2 Philadelphia, PA The Spectrum
April 3 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino
April 5 Toronto, ON ACC
April 6 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
April 8 Fairfax,VA (D.C.) Patriot Center
April 9 Wilkes-Barre, PA Wachovia Arena
April 10 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino
April 13 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

A live DVD/CD package will be released, from a concert shot at the band’s final London Wembley Arena concert in May 2004. The show - which broke attendance records - was one of 17 sold out arena shows in the UK. Accompanied by a live CD from the same show, the DVD will include Duran Duran’s classic hits plus material from ‘Astronaut,’ interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. The DVD/CD was produced by Coming Home Studios and will be distributed in the U.S. through Rounder/Zoe.

In November, Capitol Records/EMI Music Catalog Marketing released Duran Duran's 'Singles Box, Volume 2 (1986-1995),' an 81-track collection including single, alternate, and rare versions of the band's smash hits "Notorious," "Ordinary World," "Come Undone," and "All She Wants Is." Housed in a flip-top box with 14-page booklet, the new compilation features remastered versions of all of the band's 7" singles from '86 to '95, including b-sides, live performances and 12" extended mixes, many of which make their CD debut. http://www.duranduran.com

Music and More

Journey-Man: As the lead guitarist and songwriter for Journey, his work with Santana and composer Jan Hammer, Neal Schon has kept busy. He’s about to release his sixth solo album, guitar instrumentals, due out February 22, 2005. It’s called “I on U.” www.favorednations.com

Moby Pick: Moby has announced details of a brand new album and single, due for release on Mute/V2 in 2005. The album, "Hotel," Moby's fifth studio album, is out on March 14, 2005 outside of North America and March 22, 2005 in North America will be preceded by a single released at the end of February. The new fourteen track album features Moby's vocals on ten tracks and two duets and contains two instrumentals. This is his first album without vocal samples. Moby has played every instrument on the album except for the live drums, played by Scott Frassetto) and is joined by Laura Dawn on vocals."Hotel," the album, was produced by Moby and engineered and mixed by Moby and Brian Sperber.

Ritter Sings: V2 Records will release Josh Ritter’s CD Hello Starling—packaged with a special EP featuring previously unreleased live songs from a recent show in Dublin—February 22, 2005. This past spring, Ritter performed to sold-out audiences in the U.K. and appeared at the Cambridge Folk Festival (alongside Gillian Welch) and the V Festival (alongside The Strokes and the Pixies). Most recently, Ritter just completed a fall Canadian tour with Sarah Harmer. Hello Starling was nominated for the 2004 Shortlist Music Prize by Norah Jones. Ritter’s song “Kathleen” won the 2004 Boston Music Award for Song of the Year following up his win in 2003 for Best Male Singer/Songwriter. Produced by David Odlum (Gemma Hayes, The Frames), Hello Starling was recorded over a two week period at Black Box Studios (an old dairy farm) outside of Angers, France, and contains 11 tracks of original material. Ritter says, “The thick stone walls, high ceilings and old gear (much of it Curtis Mayfield’s old equipment) made for a record which I think sounds conversational and honest.” The live EP will also be available as a stand alone item.

Ritter will be playing select East Coast performances this December:

Josh Ritter December Performances:

December 9 Northampton, MA Iron Horse

December 10 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom

December 11 Boston, MA The Paradise

Pearl Harbor Revealed: Dennis Haysbert Dives 160 Feet Below The Surface In Discovery Channel’s World Premiere Special “Secrets Of Pearl Harbor.” Photos of Secret Sunken Ships Reveal the Truth about the History of WWII on December 15, 2004 8 to 9 p.m. (ET/PT) Where did the Japanese get their information, and how did their midget sub complete its infamous mission? This special follows actor Dennis Haysbert as he embarks on the most dangerous deep-sea dive of his life, taking him back to a turning point in our nation’s history, leading viewers 160 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean and 63 years back into naval history, as he becomes the first civilian to dive to a legendary sub in “Secrets of Pearl Harbor.”

Christmas in D.C.: “Christmas in Washington Concert,” hosted by Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw and Featuring Performances by JoJo, Michael McDonald, LeAnn Rimes, Ruben Studdard and Vanessa Williams Christmas in Washington Premieres Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on TNT. The annual holiday concert event is now in its 23rd year. Taped at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, December 12, 2004. Performances will include JoJo singing "The Christmas Song"; Michael McDonald singing "White Christmas"; LeAnn Rimes singing a medley of "Wonderful World," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," all from her new holiday album; Ruben Studdard singing "I Need an Angel," a spiritual from his new album; and Vanessa Williams singing "The Little Drummer Boy," from her new CD. In addition, Williams and McDonald will sing a duet of "Baby It's Cold Outside."* Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw are set to host. The President & Mrs. Bush are scheduled to be among the honored guests for the hour-long holiday concert. Encores: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. (ET/PT)


PomPeii: Tim Pigott-Smith, Jonathan Firth and Jim Carter star in a Historical Analysis and Special Effects Capturing the Cataclysmic Eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Premieres Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 9 p.m. This two-hour special interweaves dramatic reconstructions, with expert investigations and elaborate special effects. On Discovery.

America's Next Top Model's Shandi Sullivan showed off her modeling skills at VH1's Big in 2004 awards wearing a one-of-a-kind dress by Elsie Katz Couture. Sullivan appeared onstage with other reality TV stars in a fuschia strapless silk satin bustier minidress with tangerine satin sash and diamante rose brooch.

Entertainment Tonight reporter Maria Menounos strolled the red carpet at the premiere of The Aviator wearing a dress by Monique Lhuillier, choosing a winter white seamed a-line dress with a black satin cummerbund.

PBS Holiday TV

PBS Christmas Specials: Celebrate the holidays to a musical soundtrack as PBS’ month of holiday musical performances offers something for everyone — from opera to country to pop, with a variety of performance styles and locales, many with regional flare. In addition, the PBS KIDS® on-air and online traditional holiday offerings make PBS a home for the holidays for the whole family this December.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR, featuring Frederica von Stade and Bryn Terfel, premieres on PBS Wednesday, December 22, 2004, 9 p.m. ET, with a repeat on Friday, December 24, 2004, 9 p.m. ET. America’s beloved mezzo-soprano and Europe’s pre-eminent baritone join the renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square in a one-hour special that includes sacred and secular holiday favorites, as well as carols from around the world. The concert also features Terfel reading the Christmas story from Luke accompanied by the choir and orchestra.

Immediately following the premiere of CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR, PBS travels to the heart of America’s “Music City” — Nashville, Tennessee — for CHRISTMAS AT BELMONT. With Christmas carols echoing from its carillon tower and the historic Belmont Mansion decked in holiday décor, concert-goers inside Massey Concert Hall witness a concert so grand that they’re outnumbered at times by performers, who perform from the balconies and in the aisles as well as on stage. Country recording legend Brenda Lee — known for “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” — hosts CHRISTMAS AT BELMONT, airing on PBS Wednesday, December 22, 2004, 9 p.m. ET. The joyful repertoire ranges from familiar traditional carols to classical masterworks to syncopated rhythm pieces to light-hearted secular songs.

The festivities continue with CHRISTMAS AT BAYLOR, airing on PBS Wednesday, December 22, 2004, 10 p.m. ET. The program features the performing ensembles of Baylor University in a celebration of the holiday. This one-hour special highlights some of America’s favorite Christmas carols, including “Hear the Bells on Christmas Day,” “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” “What Child Is This” and “O Holy Night.”

On Christmas Eve, PBS presents a special repeat of CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR at 9:00 p.m. ET, followed by the patriotic holiday gala, ON STAGE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER “A Holiday Concert for the Troops with Marvin Hamlisch.” Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch and the National Symphony Orchestra honor U.S. service members stationed around the world with a joyous and festive musical concert from Washington, DC, airing on PBS Friday, December 24, 2004, 10 p.m. ET. The concert was taped on December 11, 2004, before an audience that included service personnel and their families at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to the National Symphony Orchestra Pops, this one-hour gala concert features performances by renowned soprano Harolyn Blackwell, the Children’s Chorus of Washington, pop and jazz singer Cyndi Lauper, the Master Chorale of Washington, country music star Kathy Mattea, tenor J. Mark McVey, the U.S. Army Brass Quintet and the U.S. Army Soldiers Chorus, with Kevin Glavin as Santa Claus.

Viewers can spend the holidays in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with Rick Sebak and his crew as they capture a variety of worship services, community events, parties and seasonal attractions in celebration of Hanukah, Ramadan, Christmas and Kwanzaa. The encore presentation of HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN PITTSBURGH (December 2004, check local listings) is a heartwarming and sometimes wacky take on the customs, traditions and happenings that distinguish the holidays around Pittsburgh.

On the west coast, viewers discover the artistic and cultural diversity of Southern California’s holiday celebrations with L.A. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2004 (December 2004, check local listings), a one-hour highlight version of the 44th Annual Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration, featuring segments filmed in the area’s diverse neighborhoods.

Narrated by Dick Cavett, ONCE UPON A SLEIGH RIDE (December 2004, check local listings) chronicles the life and work of orchestral composer Leroy Anderson (1908-1975) through interviews with colleagues, family members and others who knew him, as well as archival and contemporary performances of his works, including “Sleigh Ride,” “The Syncopated Clock,” “Blue Tango” and “The Typewriter.”

SING WE NOW OF CHRISTMAS: A FESTIVAL OF CAROLS (December 2004, check local listings) features the renowned adult choir of the Moline, Illinois, First Presbyterian Church performing by candlelight in a recently restored 100-year old Victorian Sanctuary, an architectural and acoustical masterpiece. Accompanied by a symphony orchestra, the choir performs popular Christmas music, both secular and sacred, including holiday favorites “Joy to the World,” “Away in a Manger,” “The First Noel” and “Silent Night.” Special guests include the nationally recognized piano duo Howard Helvey and Richard Steinbach.

PBS’ selection of family-oriented programs continues when everyone’s favorite aardvark gives kids a new spin on seasonal traditions in a one-hour primetime special that shows children many ways to celebrate the holidays. In ARTHUR’S PERFECT CHRISTMAS (December 2004, check local listings), plans are underway for the best holidays ever as Arthur, D.W., their family and friends make preparations for perfect gifts, perfect parties and perfect family traditions for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even “Baxter Day” (Buster and his mom’s special celebration). The only problem is, just as in real life, perfection is hard to attain and things start to fall apart.

CHANUKAH ON PLANET MATZAH BALL (December 2004, check local listings) features a family from the Planet Matzah Ball who discovers their Jewish roots and rockets down to Cleveland, Ohio, to find out all about Chanukah. The music-driven special takes the family tumbling through space to learn the 2,000-year-old story of Judah Maccabbee recapturing the Temple in Jerusalem and lighting the one-day supply of oil that miraculously burned for eight days. Jewish children celebrate the holiday by spinning dreidels, eating latkes, singing Chanukah songs and lighting one new candle in the menorah each night until the final night, when eight candles burn together, commemorating the event.

In addition to these specials, several PBS KIDS® programs will present winter and holiday theme weeks or episodes in December, including: ADVENTURES FROM THE BOOK OF VIRTUES (a two-part Christmas special, December 2004, check local listings); CAILLOU (two winter-themed episodes with “Winter!” (12/23) and “It’s Cold Outside! Brrr!” (12/24), check local listings); JAY JAY THE JET PLANE (a half-hour Christmas special, December 2004, check local listings); TELETUBBIES (Christmas-themed week from 12/20-12/24 including “The Christmas Tree,” “Carol Singing,” “Crackers,” “Making Christmas Cards” and “Snowy Day,” and “Teletubbies in the Snow” winter theme week 12/27-12/31, check local listings). Also in December, the winter-themed “Snow Biz” will air on ARTHUR as part of PBS KIDS GO! (12/15, check local listings).

Holiday and winter-themed activities, including e-cards, games, and crafts, will be featured on pbskids.org and pbskidsgo.org during the month of December. On December 8, PBS Parents (pbsparents.org) will launch a winter holiday page that includes links to PBS Kids holiday and winter-themed activities, as well as a schedule of seasonal and holiday programming that site visitors can localize to view air dates and times for their local PBS stations. And to help parents tame the “gimmes” during the seasonal blitz of toy advertising, there will be an article with tips and strategies for reducing kids’ susceptibility to advertisers.

GREAT PERFORMANCES continues its time-honored holiday tradition with the 21st annual New Year’s Day visit to Vienna with host Walter Cronkite. “From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2005” airs on PBS Saturday, November 1, 2005, 2:30 p.m. ET with a repeat airing at 8:00 p.m. ET. This year, Lorin Maazel returns as guest conductor to lead the renowned Vienna Philharmonic in a program of delightful Strauss Family waltzes from the majestic Musikverein; and international ballet star Vladimir Malakhov joins the Vienna State Opera Ballet as soloist and choreographer in performances from two of Vienna’s architectural splendors, the Belvedere and Coburg palaces. In a special addition to this year’s program, GREAT PERFORMANCES presents Vienna’s delectable treats and idyllic retreats: the creation of Viennese apfelstrudel from apple blossom to serving table, and a tour of the city’s famous woodland, set to Johann Strauss II’s “Tales From the Vienna Woods.”

Who's Wearing What: Rachel Boston of American Dreams attended the VH1 Big in 2004 Awards in Los Angeles wearing jewelry by fine jeweler H.Stern. Rachel selected the following: Lizard ring: 18k gold, $1,110 Virtuose ring: 1 Citrine at 21.80 carats set in 18k yellow gold, $1,100 Cuff bracelet: 18k yellow gold, $5,600 The Diane von Furstenberg by H.Stern Collection: Sutra earrings: 18k yellow gold, $990. Her dress was by fashion designer Nicole Miller: a black strapless dress accented with gold floral beading and an assymetrical hemline. This beaded work of art is part of the Nicole Miller Fall 04 collection.

Actress Amy Davidson wore Sue Wong to the 2004 Red Party benefiting Life Through Art on December 4, 2004: Oriana II” black silk charmeuse uneven hem dress with black beaded lace appliqué

Who’s Wearing What: Tennis star Maria Sharapova attended the GQ 2004 Men of the Year Awards in Los Angeles. She wore a peach dress silk satin dress detailed throughout with flecks of gold from Jenni Kayne’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection.

Discovery Grows Wings: Discovery Communications, Inc. announced it will transition its Discovery Wings Channel to the Military Channel on Monday, January 10, 2005.

SAG: 11th Annual SAG Awards(tm) Ceremonies to air Saturday, February 5, 2005 on TNT at 8 pm ET/PT Rosario Dawson and Dennis Franz will join Screen Actors Guild President Melissa Gilbert to announce the nominees for the 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®. The SAG Awards(tm) nominations will be revealed at 6:20 a.m. PT on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in the SilverScreen Theater at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles.

Keeping an EYE on Saturday's Shopping Fashion Co-Op

A partial overview of THE EYE and Orly's Holiday shopping event for charity (see details in the story below), held Saturday, December 4, 2004, in the Pacific Palisades, in what may perhaps be the most stunning home BeansTalk's been in. (In the left corner there, that's a sampling of the lovely Belgian linens www.exclusivelybelgium.com was offering. Hercule Poirot would be proud.) Manicures from Orly were offered on one of the three patios surrounding the house, this one facing the rolling greens of the Riviera Country Club.

Amanda Lazar keeps cozy in her mother Suzanne Juul's designs.

Orly's Sheri Miskell treated attendees to the dream manicure.

Christina Hempstead, artist and owner of the Los Angeles-based A Divine Light, hand-poured candles. www.adivinelightcandles.com.

Rebecca Holzman of www.yoursuchababy.com. Cute, retro-inspired perfect baby gifts!

The display of Reiss' bags -- that's the designer visiting with a customer in the background.

Harriet Kosilimbas Davis and Nadine J.J. Curias, managing partners of www.exclusivelybelgium.com flank designer Kevin Reiss, who brought his beautiful, sumptuous handbags. His company, Nouvelta Design, Brussells-based, can be contacted at nouvelta@yahoo.com, and you can check them out at Harriet's and Nadine's website. You'd be in good company if you carried one of his bags -- Princess Mathilde of Belgium and designer Elizabeth Emanuel (who designed Princess Diana's wedding gown) are fans.

The Eye and Orly Event was held at a GORGEOUS private home in the Palisades. Shopping was yummy.

BeansTalk Attends THE EYE and Orly's Fashion Co-Op

DETAILS:
Who: The EYE Fashion Co-Op
What: Glitterati Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, December 4th - 11am - 5pm
Charity: 5% of the proceeds will benefit charity

About The EYE: The EYE is a style co-operation that identifies up and coming designers in fashion, gift, beauty, art, home décor, publishing and gourmet, and showcases them in a sophisticated environment to industry tastemakers. THE EYE selection criteria: Designers are fresh, cutting edge, bubbling under, interesting, and ranging in price from high to low. Entertainment industry and fashion influencers will peruse and purchase discounted fashions by the hottest new designers.

Presenting sponsor Orly International will be providing complimentary Waterless Manicures with their new Glitterati color collection.

Featured Designers Include:

1. LOLA (Shoes)
Lola style's signature line is a patented, high-end, collapsible shoe that easily folds to fit into a sachet, the only one of its kind in the world. Lolas are the quintessential alternate shoe when women's designer stilettos become cumbersome. Luxurious, collapsible and ready-to-wear, just dig in your purse, tote or briefcase when your feet can't take it anymore and slip on some sexy Lola's to save the day!

2. YOU'RE SUCH A BABY (Baby Clothes)
"You're Such A Baby(tm)" is a contemporary but timeless gift and apparel line offering a fresh take on vintage inspired baby gear. You're Such A Baby(tm) makes gift giving a smile provoking act in two ways; It feels so good to give these lively, often one of a kind designs, and charities benefit from a portion of certain sales.

3. DIVVY (Accessories)
Jayla Siciliano & Rachel Mallory have been creating apparel and accessories as a hobby for the past seven years and recently decided to collaborate and create their own accessory line called divvy. Together they now combine style, quality, and uniqueness by designing one of a kind, unique handbags and belts out of high-end leathers and textiles with styles ranging from playful purses to functional handbags.

4. DIVINE LIGHT (Candles)
Divine Light's mission is to create an environment and lifestyle that promotes joy, peace, beauty and elegance. They offer designer originals and they will work with your party planner to compliment your event or wedding. Clients and recipients of their candles include: Dee Wallace Stone, Drew Barrymore, Gale Anne Hurd (Producer of HULK), Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Astin, James Cameron, Jillian Barberie, Debra Wilson, Nicole Sullivan, Mo Collins, and the productions of "Hulk" and "Charlie's Angles."

5. SUZANNE JUUL (Ponchos, Shawls, Sweaters, etc.)
Suzanne Juul creates one-of-a-kind, limited addition ponchos, shawls, coats and sweaters by utilizing her natural instincts for color matching, pairing unusual textures, and design. Suzanne's 'partner' in her business is her late mother whose spirit guides her and inspires her creations. Many Hollywood celebrities are fans of Suzanne's line including: Julia Roberts, Britney Murphy, Holly Hunter, and Lisa Rinna.

6. SUZY LE Q (Costume Jewelry)
Suzy Lequeux costume jewelry has a vintage quality and a punk edge. Her collection is made from a wide range of materials including feathers, gold, fake flowers, beads and broaches. In less than one year her line has been accepted into many stores including Ron Herman and American Rag. Her celebrity clientele includes stars such as Nicole Richie, Molly Simms, and Hillary Duff.

7. EXCLUSIVELY BELGIUM.COM (Imported Goods Merchant)
Exclusively Belgium.com is committed to selling products on their website which bring simplicity, harmony, and pleasure to the choices that we make on a daily basis. The imported goods range from diamond jewelry, to linens and pillows, vintage posters, and food delicacies. Exclusively Belgium.com is also proud to present the US debut of Kevin Reiss Handbags, creators of the finest, highly crafted handbags.

8. POSHESSENTIALS (T-shirts)
Starting as a small accessories line in 1999, Poshessentials differentiates itself from the other lines with amazingly soft fabric, innovative treatments and bold and sassy graphics. Head designer Reese De Luca aka Posh, draws his inspirations from pop culture and the world around him. He is joined by Salette A. Corpuz and Tristen Greenleaf.

9. MISTER NOISY (T-shirts)
Mister Noisy is inspired and created by dj ELI-173's affinity for the unique style of graphic design featured on his collection of rare Italian disco records from the early 80's. ELI-173 created a line of t-shirts that captures the unique vibe and style of this mostly unknown music and feature designs not only reminiscent of "italo disco" but also American disco and old school rap.

10. HOLLIE TEN (Jewelry)
While living in Brooklyn, NY, dancer/designer Hollie Velten started seeking a way to manipulate old trends into lasting styles by creating her kitsch line of personality-filled jewelry, dear bella. The line features dramatic dangling earrings and savvy styles like the single-earring trend and incorporates shells, acrylics, feathers and other non-traditional materials. Part 80s pop-star, part Brit-punk hipster, and part flirty-girly-fun, dear bella, earrings are the latest "it" item for any ensemble.

11. OMONDIEU! (Flower Products)
Omondieu! Is the story of two artistic women who combined their lifestyles, dreams, and ideals to design an accessory line with a collection of floral broaches and rings. The two designers, Angela and Petra, bring their fervor of art and travel together to convey personal style through passion and love for life and color and the uniqueness of a woman.

12. LIBATIONS (Bath Products)
Libations was created by Libby Rowen, private VIP nurse, with the philosophy of using only pure essentials oils, obtained from the highest quality sources and most reputable suppliers for the body's health and mind. Everything in the product line is handmade in small batches, with no animal testing and is 98% vegan. Libations strives to raise awareness regarding the many beneficial aspects of using purely natural products, while also bringing attention to labeling, advertising, and the media's influence over what we put onto and into our bodies.

13. MOTHBALLS (Sweaters)
Brazilian designer Daisy Linhares line of deconstructed cashmere tops made from vintage sweaters. The handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces, adorned with roses at the collar, are surprisingly delicate, uniting a postmodern sensibility with old-fashioned flavor.

14. ETHIX SKINCARE (Beauty)
The husband and wife team of Richard Wright and Florence Diprez is the creative force behind 15 years of photographing celebrity fashion featured in Elle, W, Arena, Vogue, L'Officiel ,L'Optimum, Premiere and People Magazine inspired Richard Wright to venture into this facet of the beauty arena; creating Ethix Skincare. The Wrights passionate dedication has produced Ethix Skincare's debut line, 7 revolutionary formulations, combining the proprietary science of A.M.O.S. with therapeutic botanicals to create a new generation of oxygen-rich skincare products. Embraced by the press, Ethix Skincare is already a hit with a devoted clientele of celebrities models and actors including Robin Wright-Penn, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Lisa Ann Cabasa, surf champion Kelly Slater, top model Kirsty Hume as well as professional make-up artists.

15. FONOGENIC (Music)
Fonogenic.com sells music downloads of local independent artists. As a boutique we emphasize quality music. Fonogenic is more than an online music store; it is a music community. We provide musicians with the tools they need to promote their songs and live appearances. Proceeds are split 50/50 with the artist. Fonogenic has captured the ears of music supervisors and is licensing original material for use in quality film and television productions. Most recently, Fonogenic artist REMOTE contributed two tracks to the upcoming independent feature "RX" starring Colin Hanks and Eric Balfour.

Fashion designer Nicole Miller dressed actresses Lake Bell (pictured here) and Marsha Thomason for the Divine Design Gala at Santa Monica's Baker Hangar. Bell wore a scarlet red silk dress; Thomason chose a rose silk charmeuse and tulle dress with hand embroidered Celtic appliqué from Ms. Miller's new Signature collection.

Beckinsale Glitters

Actress Kate Beckinsale wears Erica Courtney jewelry to the premiere of The Aviator December 1, 2004. She's wearing bracelets, 18K Yellow Gold Bangles with Diamonds and Charms.

Kelly Osbourne's Hair-Raising Adventures

Kelly Osbourne is a huge fan of Fudge hair -- you read it about it first a couple of years ago in a PEOPLE article reported by a BeansTalk staff member. Here's what she's says on the set of her new series about the hair products: "when I want to put any colors in my hair, it's only Fudge."
Fudge gave Osbourne:
Defrizz
Fathead
head polish
Varnish
Licorice
Erekt
Gum
Shaper
Skrewd
Cement
Skyscraper
Pump Up styling foam
Color
Red Corvette
Hot Chili
Orange crush
mellow yellow
lime spyder
mr.green jeans
purple haze
blueberry hill
cherry bomb
black is black
whiter shade of pale

Hair Rescue (I Know I Need It, What About You?)

Hair Therapy: Ionic Rescue. The cationic Ionic Rescue products work with heat to counteract the positive charge of damaged hair, creating a balance that helps seal the cuticle.

"The greater the heat, the greater the boost hair receives," says I.S.H. founder Nelson Chan, who works with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Heather Graham and works out of the Estetica salon in Beverly Hills.

"I.S.H. is the first hair care company to adopt and apply this principle by offering a home system that conditions in various degrees according to the amount of heat applied. With increased heat, the conditioning elements can further penetrate the hair shaft to render benefits such as moisture, shine and silkiness, while combatting dryness and brittleness."

The active ingredient in the four Rescue home hair care products is H.R.C. - Hair Renewal Crystals. H.R.C. is a conditioning element containing jojoba extract. When deposited on the hair, the crystals dissolve and later become activated by heat from a dryer or flat iron.

I.S.H., which stands for Incredibly Silky Hair, already offers an in-salon Ionic Conditioning Treatment at more than 1,000 salons in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

"But if going to the salon is too costly or if time is an issue, then getting an adequate deep conditioning on a regular basis at home becomes extremely important," says Chan.

The Ionic Rescue Treatment line includes:

Ionic Rescue Shampoo (8 oz, $18) - containing H.R.C., wheat amino acid, aloe vera oil, and fine silicone.
Ionic Rescue Conditioner (8 oz, $23) - containing H.R.C., silk amino acids and protein, algae extract, rosemary extract, witch hazel extract, hydrolyzed keratin and wheat germ oil.
Ionic Rescue Conditioning Sealer (8 oz, $24) - contains H.R.C., silk amino acids and protein, algae extract, rosemary extract, witch hazel extract, hydrolyzed keratin and wheat germ oil.
Ionic Rescue One-Minute Treatment (6 oz, $25) - contains the highest concentration of H.R.C. Also contains silk amino acids and protein, algae extract, rosemary extract, witch hazel extract, hydrolyzed keratin and wheat germ oil.

Chan and 1,000 salons across the country also do an in-salon treatment, I.S.H. Ionic Conditioning Treatment, a three-part process that relies on heat to activate the moisturizing ingredient. The most concentrated formula available, it also lasts the longest, one month.

The line contains no artificial fragrances. For more information, visit ISHprofessional.com or to find a salon near you that does the treatment: (800) 429-0989.

Nelson Chan, ISH founder.

The Varnish-ing

VARNISH – celebrity files

Brittany Murphy is the most recent celebrity to get nailed at VARNISH nail salon in Los Angeles. With a full set of acrylics and a fresh coat of VARNISH – Padre Island, Brittany vowed to return soon.

Other recent celebrities to visit the Melrose Ave. salon include:

Kelly Hu - VARNISH Mani Pedi Combo – Color: Martha’s Vineyard
Carla Gugino – VARNISH Mani Pedi Combo – Color: Chinatown
Rosa Blasi - VARNISH Mani Pedi Combo

www.varnishnails.com