A Star Is Born

Celebrity Homes: The Judy Garland House - She Bought It the Same Year She Was Signed To Star in 'The Wizard of Oz'

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Key Points: 
  • The Los Angeles home that Judy Garland bought in 1938 – the same year she turned age 16 and was signed to star in "The Wizard of Oz" – is for sale at $11.5 million.
  • One of LA's classic celebrity homes has come on the market.
  • The Bel-Air home that Judy Garland bought in 1938 – the same year she turned age 16 and was signed to star in "The Wizard of Oz" – is for sale at $11.5 million.
  • Later in her career, Judy received Academy Award nominations for her performances in "A Star Is Born" and "Judgement at Nuremberg."

As Sarah Burton leaves Alexander McQueen, an expert explores her legacy through five iconic designs

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.
  • Burton, born in Macclesfield, initially joined McQueen in 1996 as a placement student, while studying at Central Saint Martins in London.
  • During her 26 years at McQueen Burton has made a significant contribution to both the fashion industry and to the legacy of the fashion house.

1. Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, 2011

    • The choice of designer remained a secret until the day of the wedding.
    • Following the royal wedding, sales at Alexander McQueen reportedly increased by 29%.
    • Burton herself has stated that while legacy can sometimes be seen as curse it is also a “wonderful opportunity for invention”.

2. Gisele Bündchen at the Met Gala, 2011

    • Burton dressed Gisele Bündchen – a top supermodel of the 1990s and 2000s who often walked McQueen’s runway shows – for the Met Gala.
    • In 2015, Forbes named Burton’s dress for Bündchen as one of the most unforgettable Met Gala dresses of all time.

3. Nicole Kidman at the Met Gala, 2016

    • The theme for the 2016 gala was Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.
    • Burton’s design for Nicole Kidman was an art deco-inspired celestial gown that had been adapted from the 2016 runway collection.

4. Lady Gaga, A Star is Born premiere, 2018

    • Lady Gaga is well known for her eccentric approach to fashion and she was a great fan, and personal friend, of Lee Alexander McQueen.
    • In 2018, Gaga wowed the crowds at the London Premiere to her Star is Born movie.

5. Lady Gaga, the Oscars, 2019

    • Burton’s design had an exaggerated silhouette with padded hips and a long train, reflecting the designer’s skill for combining tailoring with drama.
    • Gaga accessorised the McQueen gown with a 142-year-old Tiffany diamond, that had only been worn three times and was worth USD$30 million (£24 million).
    • Burton’s departure from McQueen comes as the label’s parent company, the French luxury goods group Kering SA, is restructuring.

Panasonic Introduces LZ2000 OLED TV for 2022

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Thanks to its Hollywood tuning and superb color accuracy, Panasonic OLED TVs are the best choice to view films and high-quality TV series.

Key Points: 
  • Thanks to its Hollywood tuning and superb color accuracy, Panasonic OLED TVs are the best choice to view films and high-quality TV series.
  • But if you're watching a sports game, the LZ2000 OLED TV will detect that and take you virtually to the stadium itself.
  • The LZ2000 OLED TV introduces directional sound in addition to Panasonic's 360 Soundscape all-in-one TV audio package capable of delivering Dolby Atmos immersive audio experience.
  • Panasonic's LZ2000 OLED TV delivers even more improvements for the growing number of gamers who choose Panasonic TVs as their gaming monitor of choice.

Vingroup: VinFast & Europe's AUTOBEST enter new strategic partnership

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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For VinFast, the partnership with AUTOBEST affirms that Europe is one of the key markets in the company's global expansion strategy and that VinFast EV models can totally satisfy the standards in the world's most demanding automobile market.

Key Points: 
  • For VinFast, the partnership with AUTOBEST affirms that Europe is one of the key markets in the company's global expansion strategy and that VinFast EV models can totally satisfy the standards in the world's most demanding automobile market.
  • Cooperating with AUTOBEST will also allow VinFast more opportunities to participate in the organization's events and agendas, thereby rapidly promoting its presence in Europe.
  • AUTOBEST Chairman Dan Vardie said: "We are amazed at the development of VinFast since its debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.
  • "The strategic partnership with AUTOBEST is one of the first steps in VinFast's strategy of international cooperation and global expertise sharing.

“A Star is Born” Invites Moviegoers to a Special Encore Engagement of the Film, Featuring Never-Before-Seen Moments

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
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Moviegoers will also be treated to never-before-seen footage of Ally singing to Jack Is That Alright?

Key Points: 
  • Moviegoers will also be treated to never-before-seen footage of Ally singing to Jack Is That Alright?
  • Theirs is a complex journey through the beauty and the heartbreak of a relationship struggling to survive.
  • In this new take on the iconic love story, seven-time Oscar nominee Cooper (A Star Is Born, American Sniper, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) made his directorial debut.
  • A Star Is Born was produced by Bill Gerber, Jon Peters, Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips and Lynette Howell Taylor.