Forget His Famous Dad: Jesse Gwin Wants to Make His Own Impression

April 8, 2017, 3:24 pm

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Though modeling has always been dependent on good genes, lately the industry has been flooded with a wave of second-generation talent. It girls like Gigi Haddad, Georgia May Jagger and Kaia Gerber are all descendants of elite models, but the latest name to stick out of a crowd is that of Jesse Gwin, a 21-year-old newcomer from New York with pouty lips and a look that calls to mind Leonardo DiCaprio in his prime. 

 

While it takes only a glance to see that Gwin has promise as a male model, a look at the family tree doesn't hurt, either: Gwin’s father is Thom Gwin, a ’90s modeling star who served as the longstanding face of Ralph Lauren. Though the younger Gwin’s look skews more boyish, the resemblance is striking. “I actually went to a casting and when I walked in there, they said, ‘Oh, my God, it’s 1995 again . . .’ ” said Gwin. “ ‘You guys look like twins.’ 

 

 Raised in Yonkers, New York, Gwin started his modeling career early, posing for kids’ ads until work began to conflict with studying. Though he scaled back to focus his full attention on school, Gwin held out hope that he’d be able to rejoin the industry one day. Recently signing to Soul Artist Management—the agency behind male superstars like Tyson Beckford and Paolo 
Roldan—Gwin is eagerly awaiting New York Fashion Week: Men’s and hopefully, his big runway debut. 

 

 “I took a break for awhile, but now that I’m back in the industry there is so much that I want to do,” said Gwin. “February is right around the corner and I’m just starting to really follow fashion. I’m still learning about all the designers, stylists, photographers, so I’m excited for the shows to come around.”

 

When he isn’t gearing up for the catwalk, Gwin is busy making music; self-taught in guitar and drums, he regularly updates Instagram with renditions of everything from AC/DC to impromptu jam sessions. His passion for music has provided some entertaining online moments, but for Gwin it all comes down to creative expression. “I would love to do a song one day," Gwin muses. "One thing that is great about modeling is that it opens you up to so many opportunities.” 

 

Another is the fact that it gives him another avenue with which to connect with his dad. “He actually showed me how to walk and he gave me some pointers on how to act in front of the camera and facial expressions. I’ve learned so much from him," says Gwin. "He had a 15-year career, which is rare in modeling, so I’m hoping that I’ll get to have that kind of longevity.” You know what they say: Like father, like son.

 

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Like Father, Like Son: Thom & Jesse Gwin by Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca

April 8, 2017, 3:36 pm

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Thom Gwin was a popular face of the nineties, modeling for the likes of Gianni Versace, Brooks Brothers, Tommy Hilfiger, and POLO Ralph Lauren. In addition to starring in a photo shoot together, the father and son model duo interview each other.

 

Jesse: After almost 11 years out of the business, how was it shooting again?
Thom: Arnie made it so easy–I was a bit nervous, then Arnie said, “Relax, it’s like riding a bike.” When we decided to do a shoot together, Arnie was the first photographer that came to mind.

 

Jesse: What made you decide to get back into the business?
Thom: The possibility of working with you is the main reason. I just think that it would be awesome. Recently seeing several ads of actual father and son’s in magazines made me think that if I got back into shape, you and I could work together.
Jesse: How out of shape were you?
Thom: Well, Sitting at a desk all day and loving to eat is not a good combination. I was tipping the scale at 218 with a 36+ waist.
Jesse: What did you do to get back in shape?
Thom: I started hitting the treadmill and just cut back on the amount and type of food I consume. Now I run for 1 hour every day and work out 4-5 days a week. I’m down to 180 with a 32 waist and feel great. The only problem is none of my suits fit me anymore.

 

Jesse: What advice do you have for me modeling?
Thom: Make the most out of every opportunity, to not take it for granted. It’s the old “If I knew it then, what I know now” story.
Thom: So, how was it shooting with me?
Jesse: We did work together when I was a 3-year-old little dude. However, shooting with you now as an adult was awesome and I look forward to doing more work.

 

Thom: How often do you hear about me?
Jesse: All of the time. People always tell me how they used to work with you. Just recently, I went on a show casting to see John Varvatos. John was telling me about working with you back in the 90’s at Calvin. When I was in Milano for Versace, Angelo Azzena was telling me stories from like 1988 about you and Gianni Versace.

 

 Thom: You have been modeling for a little over a year now. Is it what you expected?
Jesse: It’s great. It’s everything I expected and more. I love traveling, spent 2 ½ months in Australia, love it there–the flight is rough but worth it. Working with people from all over the world and getting to go to amazing locations, experience the culture, and eat the food…I couldn’t be happier.

 

 Jesse: My newest hobby is photography. I enjoy taking pictures. I have also been taking acting classes. My original passion is music, I can’t go a day without playing guitar.
Thom: I am totally addicted to Fly-Fishing–wake up at 5am and fish until dark without stopping addicted. When the kids were younger they would come with me all the time. They had no choice. Now they are older, have other interests, and can drive so they often leave me stream-side. But every April 1st which is trout season opening day in New York, they know it’s going to be an all day fly-fishing marathon.

Introducing Jesse Gwin: Male SuperModel

April 8, 2017, 3:43 pm

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When it comes to models, the fashion industry loves a family with amazing genes and Jesse Gwin is a shining example. The son of 90s model Thom Gwin, Jesse is front and center for a new shoot from photographer Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca. Embracing a sporty edge, Jesse poses in contemporary fashions from Polo Ralph Lauren. We also connected with the Soul Artist Management model for a Q&A, where he dishes on his first fashion week and following in his father’s footsteps by working with Polo Ralph Lauren.

 

How was your first fashion week?
My first fashion week was great. Had an amazing experience. Looking forward to the next one.
How long did you model as a child?
I modeled from when I was 10 months old shooting my first campaign for Baby GAP with Patrick Demarchelier and continued modeling until I was about 11 years old.

 

What made you decide to come back to modeling?
I always wanted to get back into the business, and it opens so many doors for other opportunities such as acting and music.
Did your father have any words of wisdom to share?
Don’t take it for granted, save your money and invest wisely. Don’t let it go to your head, be yourself, and if you don’t get a job, it’s not the end of the world. The business is full of rejection and you have to be able to handle it. And to always be grateful.

 

What has been your experience so far?
My experience so far has been wonderful. Really excited to see what is ahead of me.
How often do you work out?
I work out 6-7 days a week, sometimes even twice a day! 
What are your interests outside modeling?
My interests outside of modeling are music, acting, coaching football, snowboarding, and cooking.

 

What was it like following in your father’s footsteps and working with Polo Ralph Lauren?
It’s a huge honor to be able to follow in my father’s footsteps and to be able to work with such a great company as Polo Ralph Lauren.
What would be the dream job?
My dream job in the modeling industry would be to get a fragrance campaign, and to hopefully one day be as successful as my father.  

                                

Fedrico Guasch joins Uvenio Coffeetable book!

April 17, 2017, 2:18 pm

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The International Male Model from Argentina who is also Italian, the 6'1, 180 ponds of solid muscles, with the face of a old glamour Hollywood film star. His work also including as an actor in several telenovelas, and models mostly overseas in runway shows and over sixty editorials.

 

 For several months, the 27 year old Male model have tried to reach me for almost a year until last month, he finally met with me. Recently I worked with him as one of the premiere models on the runway for the Fashion Art & Design Club's biggest fashion show a few weeks agoat the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. He wore the young designers, who were my students, Raul Flores and Charles Riviera.

 

From New York triumphing as International Male known as Mr. World International 2014 and won the competition in Argentina, for Mr.  Grand International 2016. 

 

After a month, I have gotten to know my new best friend Fedrico and for his love for suits, dressy shoes, opra and classical music. For weeks, I have hang out with him and brainstorming ideas of how he would fit into my storylines for my most-talked about project, the Coffee table book...

 

The photographer I brought with me is the amazing Gustavo Mirable who is also from Argentina now lives in Brooklyn. I figure having two good friends commuincate in latin and to enjoy work as I was preppy the style and the looks on Fedrico. 

 

Here is behind the scenes of the project that is confidental exciting, controversial, sexy and very classic..You'll see why I adore Gustavo's work and Fedrico's looks for my collection. 

 

 The shoot was taken at his apartment and outdoors on a sunny afternoon in Chelsea.  Storylines will continue when my dear friend Fedrico return soon from his country in Argentina to visit his family...His Looks and my designs are a match made in heaven for my coffeetable book...And after being with him for several weeks, I miss him...

 

  

CBS Cancelled "2 Broke Girls"

May 13, 2017, 4:10 pm

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Max and Caroline are gonna need to find a new job.
CBS has pulled the plug on 2 Broke Girls after six seasons, according to  the Insiders. The comedy was considered one of CBS' toughest decisions as it preps its schedule for next year, but ultimately the network decided to cancel it.

 

Deadline says negotiations went down to the wire and a shortened season of 13 to 18 episodes was discussed, but the two sides couldn't reach an agreement. 

 

2 Broke Girls had an interesting history on CBS, as it came out of the gates with monster ratings before beginning the gradual slide down in later seasons. The network has used the show as a utility player to fill holes in its schedule, and 2 Broke Girls had a lucrative syndication deal with TBS. 

 

 Showrunner Michelle Nader previously told TVLine that everyone connected with the show had "the creative urge" to keep the series into a seventh season.  “This is not the end for these girls,” the EP insisted ahead of last month’s Season 6 finale, which found Dennings’ Max getting engaged to on-again/off-again beau Randy. 

 

“We’re not finished and we don’t want to be finished and I don’t think the audience is finished. Obviously there’s no guarantee that we will be back, but we did not write the episode as a series finale.”

Deadline recently noted that negotiations between CBS and Warner Bros. (the studio that produces 2 Broke Girls) had been tense. Ultimately, the fact that CBS had no ownership in the show proved to be its undoing.

People Have A Lot Of Feelings About Melania Trump's $51K Coat

May 26, 2017, 4:34 pm

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Melania Trump’s first outing in the Sicilian sunshine was in a colorful floral applique jacket by Dolce & Gabbana that comes off the rack at $51,000.
Mrs. Trump also carried a matching clutch when she went to lunch with the other spouses of G7 leaders at the historic Elephants Palace hosted by Catania’s mayor.

 

The colour burst comes after a steady wardrobe of mostly black during President Donald Trump’s overseas tour, including a prim black lace dress with a matching mantilla headcover that she wore to meet Pope Francis and a dark jacket with golden detailing on the cuff and collar that she wore for her arrival in Italy, both also by Milan designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

 

Gabbana has been celebrating each appearance. He shared three photos of the floral jacket, worn over a simple white shift dress, with the U.S. first lady looking model-perfect stepping out of an SUV. Gabbana tagged the photo with hearts and a Thank You to @flotus #melaniatrump.

 

Dolce & Gabbana have made Sicily their fashion muse, so it makes sense that she would also wear their designs in Sicily.

Melania Trump’s most adamant supporters in the fashion industry thus far have been the designers behind Dolce & Gabbana. The Italian label was thefirst major brand to enthusiastically promote that the First Lady was wearing its designs earlier this week, when it regrammed Stefano Gabbana’s posts of Trump wearing D&G while meeting the Pope to the brand’s official Instagram account. The admiration is clearly mutual, as FLOTUS has worn the label while accompanying President Trump to stops in numerous countries over the past week, including Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Italy. She was also decked out in Dolce & Gabbana for her first official White House portrait, as well throughout the campaign trail. So, it’s not all that surprising that she wore the Italian label again — but her latest getup is eliciting quite the reactions on Twitter.

 

While the ready-to-wear label’s designs can frequently have four-figure price tags, the Dolce & Gabbana piece she wore in today is substantially pricier — $51,500, to be exact. The collarless jacket, festooned with multicolored, 3-D flowers, is from the label’s fall 2017 collection. Melania wore the silk coat draped over her shoulders, atop an ivory shift dress, during the last day of the President’s world tour (the final leg is for the G7 summit, held in Sicily today). She carried a matching clutch, complete with a bejeweled clasp, that’s comparatively less expensive, though still rings in at four figures, clocking in at $1,630.

 

Some users pointed out the irony of how the exorbitant piece has been received in contrast to a far-less-expensive, yet still four-figure designer looks worn by Michelle Obama during her time in the White House. (Scrutiny over wardrobe pricing doesn’t solely apply to First Ladies: During Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, she was criticized for her $12K Armani jacket ...that actually cost $7K , technically speaking.)

Below, check out some of the Twitter reactions to Melania’s exquisite but, yes, expensive look.

 

Melanie Trump wears Dolce & Gabbana for Official Portrait

May 26, 2017, 4:43 pm

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The White House released the first official portrait of the first lady, Melania Trump, currently displayed on her government webpage. Though the picture at first seems bland enough, it is worth a second look — both for the image itself and for what Mrs. Trump chose to wear to represent the country for posterity.

A black tuxedo jacket with a foulard around her throat. From Dolce & Gabbana.

 

The White House declined to confirm or name the designer of the jacket Mrs. Trump is wearing, but Stefano Gabbana posted the official portrait on his Instagram feed with the words #DGwoman, #MelaniaTrump Thank you, and #MadeinItaly. The jacket, it turns out, is one of Dolce & Gabbana’s signature pieces.

 

It’s a surprising choice, not only because the official portrait is an occasion that has been considered an opportunity to promote national industry (as opposed to Italian industry) or because it seems to undermine her husband’s mission to get everyone to “buy American,” but also because it confuses what is otherwise a pretty straightforward visual message.

 

Taken by Regine Mahaux, a Belgian photographer who has worked with the first family for the past five years (her photographs of President and Mrs. Trump have appeared on Us Weekly, French Vanity Fair, Paris Match and Russian Tatler), the portrait depicts Mrs. Trump with her arms crossed and the beginnings of a smile on her face in front of a large decorative window in “her new residence at the White House.”

 

Along with the jacket, she is wearing an emerald-cut diamond ring on one hand (this has been identified, variously, as 15 carats, 24 carats and 25 carats, so suffice it to say: It’s very big) and a diamond band on the other.

 

First Lady Melania Trump Is All About Dolce & Gabbana in Sicily

May 26, 2017, 4:48 pm

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 DOLCE’S SILVER STREAK: Nearing the end of the European leg of what has been a whistle-stop worldwide tour, First Lady  once again showed her love for Dolce & Gabbana on Friday.

Less than two days after she chose a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble to meet Pope Francis in Rome, FLOTUS wore the Italian label for two different outings Friday. When she and President Trump stepped out for a performance of La Scala philharmonic orchestra at the Ancient Greek Theatre of Taormina, she appeared in a shimmery metallic long sleeve Dolce & Gabbana dress. 

The first couple will cap off the night at a dinner at Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo in Taormina hosted by President Sergio Mattarella of Italy.

Earlier in the day while The Donald was decamped at another hotel in town at a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, Melania Trump made the rounds wearing a vibrant floral Dolce & Gabbana jacket paired with a soft beige fitted dress. A Dolce & Gabbana spokesman did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

 

Born and raised in Slovenia, FLOTUS has appeared to be right at home overseas, especially with the European crowd. She was all smiles chatting with Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, and Gauthier Destenay, Luxembourg’s First Gentleman whose husband is the only acting openly gay prime minister, at the Magritte Museum in Brussels on Thursday. Friday’s official appearances were tied to Trump’s meeting with G7 leaders. While France’s First Lady preferred a more casual look for Friday’s daytime photo-ops, wearing white jeans and a red short sleeve sweater, Melania was considerably more pulled together in her not-to-be-overlooked Dolce & Gabbana jacket.

 

Seemingly diplomatic with her fashion choices, the former model pledged her support for Italy by wearing Dolce & Gabbana when in Rome and Sicily. In addition to the papal visit, she arrived at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport earlier in the week wearing a Dolce & Gabbana button-front coat with gold brocade on a fluted neck collar and at the wrists. She also sought out a Belgian label — Maison Ullens — for Thursday’s visit to Brussels. Michael Kors   was her designer of choice for a trip to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall in Jerusalem earlier in the week.

The First Lady will have one last fashion turn Saturday when greeting American and Allied servicemen, servicewomen and their families before jetting off with the President for Andrews Air Force Base.

 

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15 Male Models Reveal the Stories Behind Their Tattoos Skin 14 Male Models Reveal the Stories Behind Their Tattoos

May 26, 2017, 5:01 pm

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Male models have never been more tattooed than right now. In fact, the archetypal models of yore were valued for their malleability, so the fewer distinguishing characteristics the better. They represented unblemished canvases for designer clothes, accessories, and, say what you will, our highest aspirations. But as male models started to gain the kind of star power their female counterparts have long known (see cool teen Lucky Blue Smith ), and as societal priorities began to shift, the demand for a not-so-blank slate set in—models are real people after all. These days hiring a male model to walk down a runway or star in an ad campaign involves careful consideration of not just how they look, but also their social media following, and their personality. Combine that with the rise in mainstream tattoo popularity and welcome to 2017.

Now male models are flaunting ownership of their chiseled bodies—inking very personal, Instagram-ready works of art all over their perfect skin. But what tattoo can rival the world's most sculpted forearm? We had to find out. So we invited every tattooed male model we know to come in and tell us their stories of going under the gun.

Jeremy Matos

What is the first tattoo that you got, and when did you get it?

My first tattoo was the Statue of Liberty with a gas mask. I got it when I was seventeen, so, five years ago.

Do you want more tattoos?

Yeah, I want to get a lot more but my ideas always change. I jumped into my first tattoo, so I kind of want to take the next ones a little more slowly.

Can you tell me the inspiration behind it?

Well, the inspiration of my tattoo is just, it’s like, it’s my twist on New York City. It’s where I was born and raised. So that’s just like a little different from the normal image of New York City.

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Lukas Sindicic

How many tattoos do you have?

I don’t even count anymore, I don’t know. I plan on getting more on my legs. Then definitely gonna close my lower back and the ribcages, so it’s gonna be like a full body suit.

Which was your first tattoo, and how old were you?

I was eighteen, and it was a little Chinese zodiac sign.

What is the story behind the tattoo in the center of your back?

That’s a Croatian flag with an eagle. I was born and raised in Switzerland, in Zurich, but my parents are Croatian.

Which one hurt the most?

Mm … the most painful area is probably the stomach. Yeah, your stomach is, that’s a tough spot.

Do you have advice for people getting a first tattoo?

The bigger the better! The chances that you’re gonna get a second one, or just more in general, if you start with a very small one. Yeah, I think if I hadn't started this small, I would have ended up with this many.

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Jonathan Santos

How many more tattoos do you want to get?

I want to finish both my arms, one leg, and maybe … I don’t know, do another one on the neck? But I don’t want to tarnish my chest and my abs. Those are the only parts I’m not gonna touch.

Do you want anything on your back?

On my back, yeah, I want to do on my back, a big tattoo. I already have one I want to do: It’s the Cristo from Rio de Janeiro. Because I’m from Rio de Janeiro. I want to do him big with the beach and all the views.

Do you have any advice for people getting their first tattoo?

Yeah. I mean, think about it a lot. Get a fake one before that stays for two weeks, enough to know if you really want it. Don’t do it without thinking, because it's for all your life, it’s crazy.

Which was the first one you got?

My first one is my arm. I was fourteen years old. I really didn’t think about it much. So now I have to do everything again, trying to delete some parts, you know? It’s very expensive, it’s very painful, and it’s stupid. I should have thought about that before.

Can you tell me what it was?

It was … a clown, actually. It’s a clown, I don’t know, it’s like, my English is bad to explain how it was, but it was a little clown, like, a bad clown, you know? He was not smiling that much. I just wanted to delete it. So, I covered it up and now I'm trying to start everything over again with lasers.

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Therell Spires

Which was your first tattoo?

My brother’s name, up here on the top. The one under it was next and then my mother’s name.

Can you talk about the inspiration behind them?

Well, my older brother got killed when I was younger. So I got his name tattooed. And it was just some incentive to get my mom to say yeah, because I was so young to get a tattoo, you know. I was fifteen. So I was like, “Ma, I really, really want a tattoo.” You know, and I told her I’d get something meaningful. So it was definitely my brother.

Which of your tattoos hurt the most?

Well, I have two on the inner arms, they’re anagrams, on both sides. They hurt really really bad. The closer it was to my armpit, the more it hurt. And then the one on my chest, I swear it’s so far away from my nipple, but it felt like he was directly on my nipple the whole time.

What's the story behind one of them?

I got a hand right here holding some rosary beads. I believe in God, you know, I’m not like strong into religion. But I didn’t know it was Catholic! [laughs] So people were like, “Oh, you're Catholic?” And I’m like, “Nah, hell no!” And they were like, “But you have rosary beads on your arm!” But still I don’t regret it, like, damn, I’m stupid! I think it’s funny.

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 Jeremy Ruehlemann

 

Tell me about the tattoo on your wrist.

Basically, it’s the Tree of Life, but it also has a skeleton buried in there. So it basically means to me that we’re everything. No matter what, when we decompose, we can come back to life in all different ways. Oh, I guess I gotta say the most meaningful tatt, I’d have to say my mom’s name on my ring finger. I always told her I was gonna marry her when I was a little boy, so I figured I might as well put a ring on there for her.

Is there one particular artist you like the best?

Not particularly, no. I try to only go to shop owners, because usually they have the most experience. They’ve been tattooing for the longest. So I’ll wait until the tattoo shop owner has availability, and then I’ll go check out a new cool tattoo shop.

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Jacob Riley

Where do you want to get your next tattoo?

I don’t really plan them out. It just kind of goes as it is. Like, if a friend says, “Hey, let’s go get tattoos,” I generally have an idea of what I want, but I'm not necessarily planning it out.

What was the first one you got?

The first one I got was my parents’ birthdays on my ankle.

Tell me about your white tattoo, and the one behind your ear.

Um … so, I have a white tattoo on my forearm, and it’s the molecular formula for THC. I got it when I turned twenty-one, as a representation that I’d moved on from that part of my life, so I got it in white ink so that it wouldn’t be visible, but I could still remember. And I have one behind my ear, which says “Amare,” which is Latin for “to love,” the infinitive “to love.” And I got that because I figured, you know, if I write something down, that means it’ll get done; but if I write something on my body, it’s guaranteed to get done. So that’s the motive behind that.

Any advice for white ink tattoos?

Yeah. I highly recommend, if you do get a white tattoo, that before they bandage it up, after you get it done, while the wound is still open, they smear white ink in it. Because I have another white tattoo on my finger, and it doesn’t show up as much, because they didn’t do the second application of white ink.

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Bennett Jonas

What is your weirdest tattoo?

I have a tattoo on the inside of my lip. It says “Cheeks.” When I was younger, I was a fat kid, and everyone called me “Cheeks,” because I hold a lot of weight in my face, and I guess I had a fat face as a kid.

Do you want to get more tattoos?

I would love to. To be honest, if I could, I would have them from the bottom of my chin to my toes. But because of the line of work that I’m in, I’m holding off on getting tattoos for now. I haven’t gotten one in a few years. But for a while, it was looking like I was gonna be covered, and then I stopped myself.

Do you have any advice for somebody who doesn’t have any tattoos but wants to get one?

Yeah. I would say make sure you have a good plan. Know that it is extremely addictive. I mean, my whole family is covered in tattoos. My mom, dad, and my older sister. So growing up in it, it’s hard to stop. But also make sure that it’s something that means a lot and has a good story. You know, you get asked about tattoos a lot, and if you don’t have a good story, it can kind of make a conversation go bad.

What's your good story?

The one on my arm was for one of my best friends since I was a baby. Two years ago, he was hit by a car walking home. He passed away. So I got a tattoo in remembrance of him. And then I went through a lot with my dad in high school with sports and just stuff like that, and every year, my dad and I would go on a hunting trip in Colorado for elk. And these trips kind of started to turn our relationship around. And it’s now my favorite weekend of the whole year. So, I got a tattoo with my dad’s initials under the skull and antlers of an elk. It’s probably my favorite tattoo. It's just to remind myself of how far I’ve come with my dad.

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Parker Gregory

Can you tell me something about your tattoos?

The TX on the upper part of my left arm is for Texas. I was born and raised there. My two younger brothers have the same tattoo. My brother Tyler is four years younger than me, we got them at the same time. Then we had to wait, like, a good ten years until our youngest brother could get it. And then of course he wanted to be a smartass, and was like, “What if I don’t want to get it?” I was like, “That’s not an option. You’re getting it whether you like it or not.” I was like, “’Cause if not, we’ll just find a tattoo artist that’ll do it while you’re passed out.” [laughs]

What about the one on your elbow?

Oh, on my elbow is a Native American sun, which also represents another part of my family heritage, being Native American.

Which part of your family?

It’s from my grandfather, my mom’s dad. It’s his side of the family. They have been in Texas for generations, and his grandmother was a hundred percent Native American.

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Charlie Wilson

How old were you when you got your first tattoo?

I was fifteen. I got the first one with a fake ID. [laughs]

Which one was the most expensive?

None of them were very expensive, actually, because my dad was the landlord at a tattoo parlor. But he’s very, like, white-collar businessman and was not cool with me getting tattoos. So he hit up the people at the tattoo shop and was like, “Yo, quit tattooing my son!” Because I was a football player, and I was kind of following in his footsteps. You know, gonna go play college ball and stuff.

Did they do the tattoos for free?

I mean, next to nothing. I think my work would be well over three or four grand, somewhere in there. And I’ve maybe spent like eight hundred dollars on all of it.

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Diego Miguel

What was your first tattoo?

The Om symbol on my leg. I lived in Asia for eight years (Bangkok, Japan, Thailand). So I got a lot of tattoos over there. Like, five, maybe.

Is the process any different than in the United States?

In Thailand it is. You can choose one that's called the Five Rules, done in a Buddhist temple. You talk with the monks for a while. They choose for you, they see what you need, the protection you need, and they do the tattoo for you. You don’t know what it means and it's done with bamboo.

They dip bamboo in ink?

Yeah, bamboo in ink. It takes a long time, but the pain is the same.

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James Delury

Which of your tattoos hurt the most?

Probably the one on my chest. Because it was right on my sternum, so that really killed. It’s my whole depiction of how Heaven looks.

What’s the inspiration for your favorite tattoo?

On my left arm I have the Archangel Michael fighting the Devil, and all the angels and the fallen angels. And on my left arm I have the whole Creation story, with God’s hand coming out of the universe, creating the whole world and the seven days.

What’s the most expensive one you’ve ever gotten?

The most expensive would be my back. One half of my back is a demon wing, the other half of it is an angel wing. It cost about two thousand dollars to do my whole back. I was saving up for it. I do construction, and I have, like, a little tattoo fund jar. I save up for whatever big tattoos that I want to get.

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Lloyd Dickinson

Tell me about your tattoos?

I’m from the island of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, so I have the USVI, US Virgin Islands on my hand. I also have a beach, palm trees, island stuff. I have the three islands on the back of my arm: St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix and I have our flag on the top of my shoulder.

What advice do you have for people who want to get their first tattoo?

If you get one, be prepared to get more. I think they put coke at the end of the tip [laughs]. Once you get one, it doesn’t stop. You want to get more [laughs]. I don’t even know if I can say that.

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Adam Sperandio

What's was the inspiration for your sleeve tattoo?

It’s a swamp scene, and I’m from Louisiana. It has to do with remembering where you came from. I filled it in with alligators and the fleur de lis for the Saints and the symbol for New Orleans. That tattoo kind of became my biggest story piece, because it represents where I’m from.

What about the one on your ribs, on your side?

I’m a little bit of a Star Wars nerd, so a lot of my tattoos are Star Wars. The one that I have on my side, it’s kind of a tribute to one of my favorite characters out of Star Wars, Boba Fett. He’s a villain. He has one of the shortest screen times in the movie. And he supposedly dies in the movie. So the tattoo’s kind of a tribute to him. Because in the books, he lives on.

What’s your advice for somebody getting their first tattoo?

I’d say the biggest advice is, try not to get too wrapped up in the meanings of them. For me, tattoos are kind of a placement in time. I can look at a tattoo, and it’ll bring me back to an exact feeling, or an exact point in my life. Too many people get wrapped up in, like, “Oh, I want it to be meaningful!” But if you like something, then just do it.

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William Dean Taylor

What was the first tattoo you got?

First one I got was my “Brotherly Love” across my chest.

Are you from Philadelphia?

No. No. Arizona.

Why “My Brotherly Love”?

We’re a close-knit family, only a few of us, and it was just a little motto that we had, brotherly love between me and my brother Vince. He has the same thing on his chest as well. So it’s just something we share, just a little bond.

Can you tell me the backstory behind one of your other tattoos?

Yeah. My tattoo from my mom means a lot. I have a little dog, dog paw print on there, because if you knew my mom, she just loves her dogs. Like, our dogs aren’t dogs; they're literally are family members. My mom’s dealt with a bunch of sicknesses. She had cancer in her thyroid and just to have her there with me, while I know she’s at home, kind of not feeling the best, it’s just nice to have that little reminder of how awesome my mom is.

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Stephen James, Modeling’s Favorite New Hardbody

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Stephen James, Modeling’s Favorite New Hardbody, Is Really a Big Softie

 To excel in the modeling industry requires an innate understanding of one’s body, which serves, in the modeling industry, as both your calling card and your instrument. And when it comes to unforgettable bodies, few can compete with rising star Stephen James. 

  

 A former pro soccer player, James’s sculpted physique is covered in intricate designs, from photorealistic portraits of art icons to swirling geometric patterns, religious idols and various memento mori. More than a blank canvas for ink, James has also built a reputation as a formidable presence in front of the camera for such brands as Calvin Klein and Philipp Plein.  Signed to Storm modeling agency in London, the Hammersmith, London–bred James has quickly become a bona fide male modeling sensation. And the fact that he has followed in the footsteps of Insta-celebs Kendall James and Gigi Hadid hasn’t hurt either; he has personality built up a dedicated online fan base that currently numbers in the millions.

  

Though he’s in the midst of a “moment,” James insists he’s still a shy guy who’d rather be at home listening to the Smiths. And while on the surface his soft-spoken persona seems at odds with the hard-edged image he often portrays in photo shoots, we’ve come to realize that James has never been one to play by the rules. We caught up with the next big thing to talk about the transition from pro sports to fashion shoots and what he owes his fan sites.

 

What made you want to become a model?

I was living in Barcelona and playing soccer there when I got hurt, and I was scouted while in rehab for the injury. So modeling was bit unexpected, but I had thought about it prior to that. As I traveled for soccer, I would always pick up modeling cards from different agencies, but it wasn’t until I had the problem with the injury that I decided, Why not give this a try! Luckily it’s worked out so far.

 

Recently, you hit the million-followers milestone on Instagram —was social media something you were always engaged in?
When I first got started, it was kind of a joke. I was friends with a few guys who were really big on social media and they encouraged me. Getting used to sharing so much was different for me since I’d never had Facebook or Myspace, any of that. I’d had Instagram for a couple of months when I got offered the chance to be in a music video for a Russian singer, Victoria Daineko. From that moment I saw the power of social media; it has the pull to bring in jobs, income, to let people discover you. After that, I started putting in the effort and taking it seriously as a platform.

  

It slowly builds: One day you get 10 comments, another you get 100, and suddenly you find you’ve built a following. I don’t get to reply to every comment anymore, but the people I try to stay in touch with are [my] fan pages, because at the end of the day I’ve gotten this far thanks to their help. It’s a good feeling to think that people can devote their time and energy in that way. Sometimes they find photos that I haven’t even seen before; they’re incredibly helpful, and it is just nice to know that there are people from all over the world who are interested.

 

Is there any aspect of your personality that your social media fans might find surprising?

The biggest thing about me is that I’m actually very shy. I’m not confident in certain situations. But with the success I’ve been experiencing, I have learned to be a bit more approachable and open.

You’ve amassed countless tattoos, but which was the very first?
The first tattoo was a Star of David on my right elbow. I got that in Prague. When I was playing soccer, I had friends who were tattoo artists, so I used to spend a lot of time in tattoo shops, but my friends would never give me a tattoo. They’d always tell me that I’d regret it, so I got my first tattoo at a random shop. After that, my friends were fine tattooing me; I think they just didn’t want to do that first one.

I have a whole arm of Dalí [paintings]. When I was in Barcelona, I started studying him and became fascinated with his personality. I found a lot of similarities [between us], given the way he was perceived as being eccentric, and I’d experienced a lot of that playing soccer.

 There are several notable people etched on your body—Morrissey, Salvador Dalí, Queen Elizabeth, Frida Kahlo

Morrissey is on the other arm because I grew up listening to him and the Smiths. I have a big connection to that sort of music and their lyrics. I used one arm as my artistic inspirations, and then my right arm has a British theme—it’s the music I listened to growing up. There is Robert Smith from the Cure, Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees, Ian Dury from the Blockheads. Some of the tattoos are very intricate, so it’s not like I could go to my local shop and get them done. There are a few where I’ve had to travel, or wait months and months in order to get them done, but in the end I’m lucky, as it has all come together very well.

 

Do you ever find that your tattoos get in the way of your work, or that a client won’t hire you for a job because of them?
I’ve been modeling for two and a half years, and it’s funny because I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve seen a real change in the way tattoos are perceived in the industry. When I first started working in Spain, the market was very close-minded when it came to tattoos. They don’t like a lot of edgy stuff, so I had to prove myself two or three times over. Now I find going to jobs is so much easier and tattoos have become the norm, but the neck tattoos and tattoos on the hands and on the head were hard for people to accept, especially for the more conservative brands.

 

 So what’s next? Any more boundaries to break?
Right now I’m focused a lot on fitness—I was just able to do my first Men’s Health cover [in Spain], and that was a big deal for me. I’d love to one day create my own fitness label and get more involved with that industry as well. Three weeks ago I had a chance to attend the Mr. Universe competition, which was fascinating. Right now that industry is dominated by a lot of guys who are heavily on steroids . . . it would be great to challenge that perception and show that all it takes [to have a career in fitness] is hard work.

 

Mitchell Slaggert on the Big Screen

May 31, 2017, 2:51 pm

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Most models can tell you that getting discovered is a matter of being in the right place at the right time. For Mitchell Slaggert, a recent addition to our Hot List and a favorite of Versace, DSquared2, and Calvin Klein, a second earlier or later could have made all the difference. “I was walking to my car after class one day and Daniel Peddle and I crossed paths, then he chased me down and asked if I wanted to model,” Slaggert recalls, referring to the casting director who co-owns the casting company The Secret Gallery with partner Drew Dasent.  

 

“I was like, ok, this is too good to be true, thank you, no thank you. He gave me his card and he was like, ‘I’ll be expecting to hear from you.’”
Peddle adds that it was actually even more fortuitous than that, the result of a split-second decision that could just have easily gone the other way. “I didn’t actually see him very well and I only got a glimpse of him out of the corner of my eye and I was actually running late,” he recalls. “I got two blocks and it was literally like the universe tapped me on the shoulder and told me to go get that guy so I ran back. I just knew right away that this was one of those rare finds. When you scout as often as I do, you find a lot of cool people, but it’s not that often that you find someone that you get that special sense about.”
                    
Peddle’s instincts, as they have so often before, turned out right. In the year since that fateful encounter, Slaggert was a Calvin Klein exclusive for his first season, has shot with Mert & Marcus and Boo George, and appeared in numerous campaigns for Calvin Klein, including David Sims’s famous Spring 2016 underwear ads along with Kendall Jenner and Julian Schneyder. Slaggert still hasn’t quite wrapped his head around how quickly his success has come. “Essentially I had no idea, I thought it was kind of the norm,” he laughs. “I almost wasn’t going to do the Calvin Klein Underwear campaign and then my sister was like, ‘You have to, it’s iconic,’ and I realized it was the same thing that Michael Jordan and Mark Wahlberg had done.”

 

His life has changed in many other ways as well. Born in Michigan and raised in Georgia, Slaggert had been studying mechanical engineering and was fresh from a job interview with the Department of Homeland Security when Peddle discovered him. Now he’s in a full-time acting course at the New York Film Academy and has two movie credits to his name, including the lead in Moss, Peddle’s new film written specifically for and in collaboration with him. “I was shocked and honored because I know Daniel has done this before and he’s very professional,” says Slaggert of being asked to be a part of the film. “I started training because I didn’t want to let him down and I wanted to make the most of this great opportunity.”
                     
Shot on an island off the coast of North Carolina earlier this summer, Moss follows the eponymous main character over the course of his eighteenth birthday as he deals with what Peddle, who has also directed several documentaries and one feature previously, calls “the shadow of his mother’s death and his father’s detachment.” The role, Slaggert’s first, required both emotional depth and physical strength, as he paddled across rivers and climbed trees, and allowed him to expand on a part of his own personality. “When I read the script, I mentally got myself back into an eighteen-year-old mind frame and went back to my roots growing up down in Georgia,” Slaggert recalls. 

 

“If I’m out in the woods for a while just observing animals, I get really in tune with nature. It almost feels like my second home, my home away from home.”
Now signed with WME, Slaggert has been going on auditions while continuing to study his craft, demonstrating a passion and determination to constantly improve himself even as his modeling career continues to take off. “I started taking some courses and then I started reading all these books, and they had great insight, but I learned by doing it,” he says of acting. “You can hear and see so much, but if you don’t actually start practicing it, it’s not going anywhere.”

 

You Must LOVES Equinox Greenwich Ave!

May 31, 2017, 4:03 pm

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The Greenwich Avenue club is quintessential Equinox. West Village locals converge in the glass-walled street-level lounge, energizing this pulsing five-story fitness mecca. The club features vaulted ceilings, chandeliered locker rooms, a boxing studio and a hidden pool.

 

 Get down to business at this busy Equinox. It is the place to hit the treadmill hard. The trainers at this Equinox are in a class of their own. You might catch a celeb or two flexing in the window at this village hotspot.

 

 Getting ripped at a luxury gym will make you want to get more naked everywhere, says luxury gym Equinox.
OK, if your prerequisite for being comfortable getting more naked everywhere is having the body of a super-fit fashion model, sure, makes sense. Getting ripped at a luxury gym will also make you want to get a black eye, though, or stow away with your buddy in the trunk of a luxury Mercedes, says Equinox.

 

 That makes less sense, because it's dumb to get punched in the face, or cram two people into the trunk of a sedan.
The images in the new print and digital campaign from Wieden + Kennedy in New York, shot by photographer Robert Wyatt, feature the tagline "Equinox made me do it," because writ large, getting ripped at a luxury gym will make you feel like a badass, says the company. That means all kinds of new confidence and adventures with your high-end fashion accessories.

 

It's not dissimilar in spirit to a highly sexualized campaign, shot by Terry Richardson, that the brand pulled amid criticism late last year. It's just toned in favor of a more ambiguously suggestive and playful sort of mischief, which makes it right on target for a health club that likes to hire fashion photographers to give it that vague haute glow.

 

The new campaign even approaches direct relevance to the brand's actual product—fitness—with the shot of the guy in the ice bath, assuming he's recovering from a particularly intense workout … though he probably doesn't really need to bring that fancy watch into the tub with him.

Dina Mergeron's back!

July 28, 2017, 5:52 pm

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Young and the Restless': Dina Mergeron is manipulating her family yet again!

  

Marla Adams is back playing the character that made her famous as America's #1 Snob on television! 

 

The former Matriarch of the wealthy Abbott family is in Genoa City once more. Granddaughter Abby Newman will no doubt fall prey to her manipulations.

 

Dina Mergeron has returned to Genoa City. As usual, she has an agenda regarding her family. Her daughter Ashley is suspicious, and refuses to let her guard down. She is determined not to give her mother a chance. Her son Jack is somewhat more optimistic. Granddaughter Abby is the one who may fall victim to Madame Mergeron's manipulations.

 

Three generations of the Abbott women

 Abby Newman is he daughter of Victor Newman and Ashley Abbott. Ashley's mom Dina Mergeron is her grandmother, but John Abbott is not her grandfather. It turns out that Dina cheated on John Abbott and Ashley is not his child. This has caused much contention over the years.

Dina has left town and returned several times, always leaving a bad taste in Ashley's mouth after she is gone. Dina recently returned to Genoa City, saying she wants to reconnect with her family.
Her daughter Tracy is no longer in town, Jack is receptive but cautious, and has spoken with his mother. 

Ashley wants nothing at all to do with her mother, for good reason. Dina cheated on her husband John Abbot, and Ashley was not his biological child.This has been a sore spot between the two ever since Ashley found out. Now Ashley wants to protect her daughter Abbey from Madame Mergeron.

 

The games Dina plays

Dina has made this last trek to Genoa City under the guise of a business decision. She sold her company to Neil Winters and Devon Hamilton, who just incorporated "Hamilton Winters." She let herself into the Abbot mansion and ran into Ashley, who promptly let her out.

  

On the other side of town, Abby is curious about her grandmother, and would like to get to know her. She does not understand her mother's resistance to her meeting Dina.

She talks briefly about selling her company, then flips the script to family. She mentions that Devon Hamilton found his grandmother Katherine Chancellor in later life, then looks directly into the camera. She tells the viewing audience that it is never too late to reunite with family. Jack and Ashley are watching the show together, and both look exasperated after listening to their mother. 

 

Abby however is innocent, and will no doubt be the prey for her grandmother's manipulations. Bringing Madame Mergeron back is a game changer on America's #1 Daytime drama. She has the potential to cause harm to many lives. She will push back and make as much trouble as she wants good, just like town iconic villain Victor Newman.

                     

Bold & the Beautiful won its 11th Golden Nymph Awards!!

July 28, 2017, 6:24 pm

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Excited to announce that "The Bold and the Beautiful" has won the 2017 Golden Nymph Award in the category of International TV Audience Awards for Best Telenovela/Soap Opera!

 

On June 16, I learned that “The Bold and the Beautiful” had been nominated for a 2017 Golden Nymph Award at Monte Carlo’s annual Television Festival. 

 

The nomination is in the category of International TV Audience Awards – Best Telenovela/Soap Opera, and their fellow nominees in the category are “Beni Affet” from Turkey, and “Peri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi (I Love Only You)” from India.

 

The official Instagram account for the festival shared the news that plans are in place for a behind the scenes documentary screening, a question and answer session, as well as a ‘selfie session’ with “B&B.” Gilles Marini who will be a part of a location shoot for those involved according to ET online who reported, "The glamorous expedition will also feature a sexy swimwear fashion show challenge, pitting Forrester Creations against the up-and-coming Spectra Fashions." 

 

They also shared a photo from Monte Carlo, where they had arrived in anticipation of the awards ceremony and activities surrounding the festival. In the post, Kruger enthused, “So excited to be coming back to beautiful Monte Carlo this year for the @festivaltvmonte_carlo!!! Congrats #boldandthebeautiful on another nomination!”

 

Additionally, actor Justin Hartley, formerly Adam Newman on “B&B’s” sister soap, “The Young and the Restless,” is slated to walk the red carpet at the Monte Carlo Television Awards this year.

The 57th Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which was founded in 1961 and showcases television productions and some of the best actors from around the world, runs from Friday June 16 through Tuesday June 20. More than thirty countries are represented each year.

 

 The 57th Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which was founded in 1961 and showcases television productions and some of the best actors from around the world, runs from Friday June 16 through Tuesday June 20. More than thirty countries are represented each year.

 

 

Bold & the Beautiful is very Unique.......

July 28, 2017, 6:48 pm

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Why do you think B&B is the most-watched drama in the world? What sets it apart from other soaps? We want to hear from you -- and there are many ways you can share your thoughts?!

 

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Bold and the Beautiful Shocked Fans on Friday With (Evil?) Blast From the Past

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The Bold and the Beautiful pulled off the near-impossible in this age of pervasive, invasive social media, surprising viewers with the unannounced return of a well-known character, played by the actress who famously brought her to life.

 

At the close of this Friday’s episode, B&B fans laid eyes on Sheila Carter, a villainess who last appeared in the CBS Daytime universe in 2006, when she wrapped a run on The Young and the Restless, and who last haunted B&B itself in 2003.

 

Kimberlin Brown, who over the years earned a Daytime Emmy nom and a pair of Soap Opera Digest Awards for the role, told that she and B&B went to great lengths to keep a lid in her surprise return, sneaking into the studio in disguise and through a back door, and having the studio-wide feed cut whenever she was on set or Sheila was refereed to.

 

Teasing Sheila’s unexpected encore, Brown told the Insiders“She’s actually done her time in prison and is trying really hard to rehabilitate herself and become a good person.” That said, the actresses wonders, “Is she completely rehabilitated? Well, rehabilitation is an ongoing process. Is there an occasional slip into her past anger issues? Maybe. But Sheila is really, truly trying to change things, and that’s going to be the interesting thing this time around. It’s the old Sheila with a new twist.”

 

 

Bold and the Beautiful:Medical Emergency In Monaco

July 28, 2017, 7:19 pm

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The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B) spoilers indicate that several characters will head to Monaco for the Annual Spencer Summit and while there one of them will fall ill. So who do you B&B fans think that will be?

  

No need to worry because Gilles Marini will be making a guest appearance as a doctor who will take good care of whomever needs his attention. You can look for him to appear towards the end of July in two episodes.

 

Needless to say he is very easy on the eyes and you may even remember him being on B&B before, actually in two other roles. The actor Gilles Marini previously appeared on the show in 2005 and 2007 for one episode as other characters. So his face may be very familiar to some fans.

 

 Summer time is amongst us and what better way to bring it in than watching the cast head to the beautiful Monte Carlo! The Monaco-set episodes will of course feature a fashion show which we will see Spectra against Forrester in a swimwear challenge. So this is going to be very exciting to finally see the two going head to head in a little fashion fun! Are you B&B fans excited?

 

B&B spoilers also tease that Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline Wood), and Katie Spencer (Heather Tom) will want to partner with Spencer Publication to showcase their new swimwear campaign. So do you fans think Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) will be on board?

 

So B&B fans you can definitely look forward to a very eventful show when the cast heads to the stunning Monte Carlo for the Annual Spencer Summit. So make sure to stay tuned to CBS’s “The Bold and the Beautiful” to see what all we have in store for us! It’s guaranteed to have you drawn into your television! Also, don’t forget to check often with my blog for all your latest Bold and Beautiful spoilers, news, updates, and much more.

 

Bold and the Beautiful turns 30!

July 28, 2017, 7:47 pm

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This award-winning show is about the lives and loves of the beautiful and rich in the fashion world of Beverly Hills, primarily
the Forrester and Logan families. 

 

Created by the late William J. Bell and his wife Lee Phillip Bell, their son Bradley Bell, contributed to the creation when he was only twenty-three. 

 

Bell is currently Executive Producer and Head Writer, while Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke Logan) and John McCook (Eric Forrester) are also celebrating 30 years on the show. Things can get complicated on "B&B" and Brooke and Eric are no exception.

 

 For example, Brooke once got pregnant by Eric, married him, then had an affair with his son Ridge, who she eventually married, divorced and repeated...a few times. Brooke and Eric have two children, Bridget and Rick.

"The Bold and the Beautiful" has given us thirty years of lovers and jealousy. Catfights are always a lot of fun to watch. One of the 

 best catfights onscreen involved chocolate and lots of it. Hope was trying to get Steffy to sign annulment papers so she and Liam could get married. Tempers flared and a nearby chocolate fountain got involved. The next thing we knew they were covered.

Some women really do love to fight and matriarch Stephanie Forrester was no exception. Who can forget when Stephanie went after Sally Spectra for stealing Forrester Designs?

 

 Later, her annoyance with Sally turned to an odd friendship. And Stephanie’s hatred for the Logans, especially Donna, Beth, Stephen, and Brooke. 

 

But, do you also remember the tender moment on her deathbed when Stephanie asked Brooke to sing her to sleep in her arms? It was a spectacular finish for a spectacular character. R.I.P. Stephanie. 

 

Secrets and Lies

Since the inception of "B&B," secrets and lies have been a big part of the show. Of course, secrets don’t stay secret forever and don’t we love the big reveal! Back in 1997, Dr. Taylor Hayes Jones lied to Ridge Forrester about Thomas Forrester’s paternity saying the father was Thorne Forrester when in fact the baby daddy was Ridge. 

 

In 2001, Morgan DeWitt fell for and became pregnant by Ridge. Stephanie ran her out of town to have an abortion. This secret was kept for years. Pam Edwards is known for her awesome lemon bars. In July 2008, it Eric had a heart attack while having sex with Donna Forrester, but it’s discovered later that Pam deliberately poisoned him with one of her lemon bars.

 

In 2012, Steffy Forrester told Taylor that she and Liam Spencer had made out in Italy before Liam’s marriage to Hope Logan and begged Taylor to keep the secret. In 2013, in the middle of Brooke Logan's birthday party, Taylor lets the guests in on a secret and announces to everyone’s shock that Brooke’s baby is Bill Spencer’s.

"The Bold and the Beautiful" has always put relevant stories out there. There are always secrets in Soapland and Maya Avant (Karla Mosley) had a humdinger of a secret.  

Born in a male's body, Myron identified with being female, and eventually transitioned into a female. She named herself Maya. When Maya married Rick Forrester, she became the first transgender bride to be married on daytime TV. The intention of this storyline was to foster love and tolerance. It was a fan favorite amongst many though had its controversial moments.

  

Regarding the upcoming anniversary, in a statement released earlier this year, Bradley Bell said, "We are preparing to film the most glamorous location shoot in soap opera history. 

 

Collaborating with Qantas, Network TEN and CBS, viewers will witness romance, high style, jaw-dropping twists, harrowing stunts and major cliffhangers, all hallmarks of 'Bold and Beautiful'." To celebrate this milestone anniversary, several episodes of B&B and their all-star cast has been filmed in the land of Oz - Australia The last time the B&B shot episodes ‘Down Under’ was for the 20th anniversary in 2007. 

 

L'Uomo Vogue: End of An Era!

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This decade is proving to be a terrible era for men’s fashion magazines. In 2015, we closed out the year with news that Details was shuttering and now another major men’s magazine bites the dust. WWD reveals that Condé Nast Italia is shuttering L’Uomo Vogue, alongside its titles, Vogue Bambini, Vogue Sposa and Vogue Gioiello.

                         
The publishing company is focusing its efforts on Vogue Italia. Interestingly enough, Emanuele Farneti was named editor-in-chief of L’Uomo Vogue and Vogue Italia earlier this year, following the passing of Franca Sozzani. Cutting staff and offering 40-month pay severance packages, Condé Nast Italia’s sole men’s magazine is now GQ Italia.

 

 The first men’s edition of Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue mades its debut in 1968 as a bi-annual magazine. Going monthly in 1975, the Italian publication quickly established itself as one of the world’s leading men’s fashion magazines. L’Uomo Vogue’s cover stars over the decades include everyone from Brad Pitt and David Beckham to Jake Gyllenhal. More recently, the magazine fell victim to chasing the millennial and viral trends, featuring subjects such as Jaden Smith and Cameron Dallas. 

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Condé Nast Italia To Discontinue Four Publications!

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It’s the end of an era for four Italian publications.

Condé Nast Italia will discontinue Vogue Italia’s sister publications L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Bambini, Vogue Sposa and Vogue Gioiello, according to national media reports.

 

The company will continue to publish the Vogue Italia main title, which was re-launched this month under the direction of editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti, who, in January, succeeded the late Franca Sozzani.

According to WWD, “The magazines’ closure will  result in cuts in staff, the number of which could not immediately be learned. Staff being laid off are said to be offered a severance package of 40 months’ pay.”

“In addition, market sources contend that  in the next few months Condé Nast will start cutting an employee each month.”