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Powerhouse Soap Stars

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Larry Thompson with Powerhouse Soap Stars in “Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas” Cover image Larry Thompsons Entertainment Photographer Mary Ann Hagain Loni Anderson (WKRP in Cincinnati, Stroker Ace) Morgan Fairchild (Falcon Crest, Friends)

Linda Gray (Dallas {1978-1991, 2012-2014}) Donna Mills (Knots Landing, NOPE, V.C. Andrews: Dawn)

Nicollette Sheridan (Desperate Housewives, Knots Landing) Candice Cain “Candy Cain” Alexis Hunter

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Larry Thompson with Powerhouse Soap Stars in

“Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas” By Jules Lavallee

Larry Thompson, acclaimed personal manager, Hollywood film producer, attorney, Broadway Producer, book packager, author, and motivational speaker, is founder and President of the Larry A. Thompson Organization, a nextgeneration, Los Angeles based Talent Management, Motion Picture, Television, Broadway, and New Media Production Studio. (www.LarryThomp sonOrg.com)

Larry and his team of managers have guided the careers of over 200 Stars including, among others, William Shatner, Drew Barrymore, Cicely Tyson, Mariska Hargitay, Jason Bateman, Joan Rivers, Cindy

Crawford, Scott Hamilton, David Hasselhoff, Shannen Doherty, Linda Evans, Barry White, Tatum O'Neal, Donna Mills, Melissa Rivers, Linda Blair, Bruce Boxleitner, Justine Bateman, Alan Thicke, Donna Dixon, William Devane, Richard Pryor, Tori Spelling, Robert Blake, Merle Haggard, Iman, Steve Guttenberg, Sally Kellerman, Delta Burke, Jim Nabors, and Sonny & Cher. Thompson currently manages, among others, the careers of Donna Mills and William Shatner, whom he has represented for the past 40 years. Larry has produced 21 Movies for Television, 5 Theatrical Motion Pictures, 2 Television Series, 11 Television Specials, and

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various Series Pilots. His movies made for television include: the highprofile Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton biopic, Liz & Dick, starring Lindsay Lohan and Grant Bowler; the highly acclaimed Lifetime Movie, Amish Grace; the ABC World Premiere And

The Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story; CBS’s Lucy and Desi: Before The Laughter; and CBS's The Woman He Loved (The historical Royal romance of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor). (http://www.imdb.com/na me/nm0004039/?ref_=fn_a l_nm_1)

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arry shares with

Red Silk Carpet his new 2-hour Lifetime Original Movie titled Ladies Of The

'80s: A Divas Christmas. Lifetime will highly promote and premiere this extremely unique and high-profile movie on Saturday, December 2, 2023, 8/7c as their 2023 Christmas Season Centerpiece.

As we wrap-up 2023, can you share your current projects? Ladies of the '80s: A Divas Christmas A 2-hr Lifetime Original Movie starring Loni Anderson (WKRP in Cincinnati, Stroker Ace), Morgan Fairchild (Falcon Crest, Friends), Linda Gray (Dallas {1978-1991, 2012-

2014}), Donna Mills (Knots Landing, NOPE, V.C. Andrews: Dawn) and Nicollette Sheridan (Desperate Housewives, Knots Landing) with newcomers, Travis Burns and Taylor Ann Thompson. Christopher Atkins, Patrika Darbo, Alec Mapa and Donna Mills' real-life daughter, Chloe Mills, also star. It will air on December 2, 2023, 8/7c.

In this very campy and heartwarming movie, five glamorous, '80s soap opera stars reunite to share the spotlight to shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running soap opera. The producer, Alex (Travis Burns) and director, Nell (Taylor Ann Thompson), who happen to be old college friends, do their best to keep things on the rails but as the Ladies come ©Red Silk Carpet™ November 2023

together, old rivalries resurface that threaten to tear the whole production apart. With the show nearly canceled before it even begins due to the Ladies' famous, diva snipings, slap fest, falling down a spiral staircase, a diva-licious food fight, pushing each other in the pool, the divas reluctantly agree to set aside their differences and "past secrets" to "act" as if they all still love each other, only to eventually discover that the love between them is still strong...

Also, when old love sparks reignite between Alex and Nell, the Ladies become eager to play cupid and conspire to bring the couple together. The show becomes a ratings hit ushering in a new television format for the

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series and the Ladies - the first streaming, "reality", soap opera. A Christmas Romance blooms full for Alex and Nell, and all the Ladies are gifted with learning about themselves and each other. I also just announced that I am running for United States Congress for California's 32nd District.

Maybe a Ladies of the '80s sequel..?

Your upcoming film, Ladies Of The '80s: A Divas Christmas is gaining global attention. What led you to this project? A respect and longtime relationship with Donna, Morgan, Nicollette, Linda, and Loni plus a great script. Their trust in me is what made this all happen.

What made this storyline the perfect holiday film?

The fun of welcoming back all these Stars and experiencing with their characters nostalgia, friendship, forgiveness, redemption, and rebirth. Also, the joy of their playing cupid to a beautiful young love story that blooms in the Holiday Season.

How much fun did you have with the powerhouse ladies of the 80’s while filming? Seldom does a producer have time to have fun on a movie set, but we made a great movie while "laughing all the way." This was my Lifetime version of "Ocean's Eleven". I love these Ladies.

Can you share your favorite scene? My favorite scene is the "Epic Diva Food Fight". ©Red Silk Carpet™ November 2023

Your daughter Taylor Ann Thompson stars in the film. Why was she a perfect fit as the director? Taylor (21) made her film debut at the age of 4 in "The Bucket List" with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. When Nicholson's character, who is dying, realizes he has a granddaughter he gets on his knees and kisses her. He then scratches off his bucket list "Kiss the most

beautiful girl in the world." In this movie she has her first "adult" kiss. She has been acting all of her life and recently graduated from NYU Tisch Drama.

In 3 words, please describe Ladies Of The '80s: A Divas Christmas.

Nostalgic Hilarious Loving

A Moment in Time Photography - Lauren Hallaceli

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A Moment in Time Photography - Lauren Hallaceli

C andice C ain “ C a ndy C a in” Founder and Owner of Gemelli Films: Trio of Holiday Films

By Celebrity Writer Jules Lavallee

Candice Cain is the founder and owner of Gemelli Films, as well as the writer and director of a dozen feature films, three television series and one short-form special series. The second season of her series WELCOME TO HOPE was released on PureFlix July 1, 2022.

A very unique quality one will find in Candice’s writing style is that she is not married to any specific genre. Her first film “What Happened Last Night” is a college comedy, but other films include a romantic comedy (“Days Like This”), a holiday drama (“Christmas for Three”) and an action-thriller (“Seventh Inning Stretch”), among others. For her Holiday films, Candice uses her nickname “Candy Cain.” ©Red Silk Carpet™ November 2023

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andice spoke to Red

Silk Carpet about her holiday films, “Holiday in the Hamptons” Starring Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts, “Royal Runaways” Starring Eliza Roberts (National Lampoon’s Animal House) and featuring Mark Cuban (Shark Tank), and “Christmas for Three” family film, starring Jason Burger. The film industry

has been eventful in 2023. Now that the strike is over, how excited are you to release your holiday films? I'm very happy to release all three of my films. It's interesting, because these three Christmas films received international distribution before US distribution due to the strikes. I can't wait to find out where they land domestically. “Holiday in

the Hamptons” stars Academy Award nominee, Eric Roberts. Tell us about the film, “Holiday in the Hamptons.” What makes this a special holiday gift for audiences? "Holiday in the

Hamptons" is a special gift for audiences because it accurately represents the Hamptons in the winter, giving people insight to the sleepy town before it warms up for the summer. Not only that, it shows the division between the homeowners and their staff, which is a real thing out here. I gave a little bit of a tongue-in-cheek look at it in the beginning, and then surprised the audience with who Diego really is. When high-powered NYC real estate agent Jade Lewis inherits her grandfather’s Hamptons estate, she debates selling it for a quick and very tidy profit. Her boss, Walter, has other plans. Since Walter has a potentially large business deal with a development company in the Hamptons, he asks Jade to represent Walter Kline Realty out east on Long Island for the time being. Even though Jade hasn’t been to her grandfather’s house since she was ten years old, she agrees. Once Jade arrives at the Hamptons Estate where she spent her childhood summers, all of the memories come flooding back– Particularly

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about the boy her age that she spent every waking moment with while there. She and Diego lost touch once her father shipped her off to a French boarding school after her mom died. What Jade doesn’t know is that Diego never forgot her.

Why is this film dear to your heart? "Holiday in the Hamptons" is near and dear to my heart because it shows the Hamptons in the off-season. During the summer, the Hamptons are filled with glitz and glamour, considered a vacation spot for the stars. I grew up about 15 minutes west of the Hamptons, so I know what life is like there. It's nice to be able to show a bit of my upbringing by filming it on location. For example, The Lobster Inn (now Manna at the Lobster Inn) is a real historic restaurant in the Hamptons that is seasonal. We were able to film our scenes there because it was closed for the winter.

How much fun did you have filming? I have a terrific crew. We have been together for a while, and work like a welloiled machine. We do have a lot of laughs. The best day was when we had Misha Brown (who plays Andrew) on set. SO many takes were ruined because we were laughing. I love my crew. We call ourselves the "Gemelli Family," because we have really grown into a family unit. I always have fun with them.

Your film, “Royal Runaways” features Mark Cuban. Why was Mark the perfect combination for this film? I can't take credit for casting Mark Cuban as King Philippe-- That was all JB Yowel. JB is one of the Executive producers and plays the villain in the film, Jack Kennerly. We were talking one day, and I said that I would love to stunt cast the king. JB wasn't familiar with the term, so I explained that stunt casting is putting someone in a role because of who they are, not how they act. JB got really excited, and said he'd call me back. Less than

thirty minutes later, JB told me that he knew Mark Cuban and he would do it for us. We took a bunch of Mark's images and photoshopped them into royal portraits. We also took some of his candid shots and superimposed Alex Day (who plays his son, Prince Alexander) into them. It worked and it's just hilarious to have someone like Mark Cuban attached to one of my films. Faith has been alone for half her life. With no family to speak of, she was placed into Maine’s foster system at age thirteen when her parents were killed in a car accident. Too old to be adopted and too young to be on her own, Faith bounced between foster homes until she aged out of the system. She was taken under the wing of Carlo Miscotti, a winery owner, and now works for him with his grandson, Jack. Every year, the winery hosts an annual Christmas party for all of the foster kids and families in her town.

Prince Alexander of a small, French island nation, Caminelle, is next in line for the throne. A philanthropist

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at heart, Prince Alexander spends a lot of his time working with the orphans of Caminelle, building a community that welcomes these parents-less kids. When his own father dies suddenly, he is faced with spending his last Christmas as the bachelor prince and worries about assuming the throne in the New Year. His mother, Queen Genevieve, wants nothing more than her eldest son to stop “fooling around with those children” and become king so that she can continue her life of luxury without any worries of her own. Panicked and not ready for the responsibilities, Prince Alexander leaves for America with the help of his trusted assistant, Remy. Alexander does some research and finds a wantad for a handyman for the winery.

What makes the perfect holiday film? I personally feel that the perfect holiday film is a combination of humor and sappiness.

I don't particularly care for traditional Christmas movies because I think they are too predictable, but I do know that those types of movies are a huge hit during the holidays. I prefer funny ones, like "Elf" and "Christmas with the Kranks." I'd love to do a straight-up Christmas comedy like one of those. Right now, though, I'm still establishing the Candy Cain brand and need to continue producing the traditional holiday films

that audiences are used to.

What’s next?

Tell us about “Christmas for Three.” Is this the perfect family movie?

We are currently in preproduction for a new Christmas film, "A Jar Full of Christmas.“

Yes, the film is primarily about three people without families coming together to create their own family. Since the child character Jason (played by Jasper Burger) is so central to the plot, I would lean more toward a family audience than a couple’s audience.

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We plan on shooting it this December in the Lake Placid, NY area. Gemelli Films is working in conjunction with Content Rocket, a UK company, to produce this film.

www.gemellifilm.com

lexis Hunter

Jewelry Designer to the Stars and Bestselling Author By Jules Lavallee

When Alexis Hunter conceived of her distinctive line of jewelry and accessories, it was merely an outgrowth of the painting and other visual art she’d engaged in for decades. But several years ago, something happened to shift the trajectory: the distinctive bracelets, necklaces, and earrings hand-made in her Palm Springs home were increasingly being worn by a diverse swath of celebrities. Steven Tyler, Shari Belafonte, Liv Tyler, Chandler Leighton, Marilyn Michaels, Joanna Cassidy,

Shari Belafonte

Gail O’Grady, Ruta Lee, and Roman Wadsworth are all enthusiastic patrons of Hunter, who is also an author and retired model. The list keeps growing, expanding to Victoria's Secret /Cosmopolitan model Virginia Shaddick MacGregor. Most recently fitness guru Tamilee Webb of Buns of Steel fame, a major animal-rights advocate, has sought out the new line, as did infamous soap opera villain Louise Sorel whose animal affections have never matched her on-screen persona. And actress Concetta Tomei is also awaiting her bracelet. “I’ve spent many years feeding the strays of the Valley,” she said. “I sit up nights to get them spayed and neutered. It’s a mission.” Commitment to the love and rights of animals should not only be

Steven Tyler, Liv Tyler

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mandatory but be worn beautifully. For more information see: www.AlexHunterPalmSprin gs.com Alexis has also written the captivating book about Joi Lansing who may have been the last of Hollywood’s blonde bombshells, who was also victim to its vile, indeed murderous system of control. With Joi Lansing: A Body to Die For, Alexis, herself a victim of studio “indentured servitude” and Lansing’s partner during the starlet’s final years, offers the tell-all now available in a new, frank edition set for these post#MeToo years, and just in time for the tenth anniversary of marriage equality on June 24th. More so, the author is currently in talks with enthusiastic producers to cast this vital story as a film or mini-series.

Roman Wadsworth

Have you always been creative? I was not very creative when I was a kid. My creativity started to emerge when I was very much in love. My sweetheart encouraged me to paint which began my artistic career. I've shown my paintings in Beverly Hills at the Todd Gallery, The Art Attack Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona; galleries in Atlanta, Georgia, Athens, Greece and most recently at the Lon Michaels Gallery in Palm Springs, where I also showed my wearable art jewelry. I started working with semiprecious stones to create jewelry that was unique and made a statement. I began this facet of my career when I

moved from Scottsdale to Palm Springs in 2010.

This is my passion...jewelry that's also art.

What makes my jewelry so special? I am so fortunate that people love my work. I am thrilled when celebrities ask me to make something special for an event. I keep that person in my thoughts as I create a necklace for them. I think that's probably the reason they find my work special.

Tell us about your special pieces. I absolutely love making themed pieces. I've made an homage to Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz,

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Christmas, Day of the Dead, Queen Elizabeth's Corgi, Valentine's Day, Hollywood, and Hawaii. Finding the charms and

pendants is the most timeconsuming aspect of the creative process. I want it to be perfect for my client. Once I have all the materials I need, putting it together can take ten to 15 hours. I can normally finish a piece within a week if all the elements arrive quickly.

What inspires you as a designer? The theme inspires me, as well as the person who wants it. It's the combination that adds fire to my passion.

Who would I like to work with?

together was exciting and also bittersweet.

and sexy. Her competition at that time included

I'd love to design something elegant for Charlize Theron and Salma Hayak. They're both exquisite in different ways. I love their beauty...it inspires me.

Joi died at the age of 43. I was 24. She inspired me...encouraged me...and made me strong.

Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren and Diana Dors.

What would surprise people to know about Joi?

Joi wanted stardom more than anything which unfortunately motivated her to have silicone injections in her breasts to make them a double D. She became known for having a fabulous figure. A sex goddess. This, and being given an open-ended prescription for estrogen while in her 30s, created a perfect storm which ended her life.

Tell us about your relationship with Joi Lansing. I wrote a book about my relationship with Joi Lansing, who was one of the blonde bombshell sex symbols of the 50s and 60s. We met on the set of the worst film ever made.. Bigfoot. I played a Bigfoot monster and Joi was the female star of the film.

We became good friends, which eventually evolved into a romantic relationship. I was madly in love with her. We stayed together until her death from breast cancer many years ago. My book chronicles our life together which includes many exciting adventures. Joi had a wonderful nightclub act where she sang with a band. She appeared in New York, Las Vegas, Miami, and Raleigh while we were together. Our life

No one knew about "US.” We told everyone we were sisters. I was known as Rachel Lansing, a name given to me by her friend Joey Bishop. Luckily, we were both blonde with green eyes. No one doubted our sisterly relationship. Joi was straight and was married to men...three marriages. We connected in a magically wonderful way. She had never been attracted to women in a romantic way. Lucky me!

Why was Joi's story important to tell? Joi's story is a cautionary tale to open the eyes of women wanting to be a star in Hollywood. Joi dealt with sexual predatory men throughout her career. She was a prime example of the Me-Too Movement. The casting couch was alive and well in those days. Joi also had pressure to always be perfect...young...beautiful

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I hope after reading her story, no one will choose to have silicone injected into their body. Unfortunately, women are having it illegally injected in their butts. Women have become maimed, and some have even died after having this procedure. If I can stop one person, I'll be happy.

My book is a love story. It's also a true story. I think anyone who loves old Hollywood would enjoy reading about all the movie stars and recording artists I met while we were together...Elvis Presley...Sinatra...Tina Turner...and many more.

What’s next for you in 2024? I am working on having my book made into either a feature film or limited series. Things are getting very exciting for me in the near future. My book is doing very well, receiving two awards; the Irwin Award by the Southern

California Book Publicists for Best Entertainment Book of 2018 and most recently the Lesfic Award for Best New Author of 2022 for the newly released revised edition. I'm working with a few charities to help them raise money using my jewelry in their silent auctions.

Photo credit: Alexis Hunter with the photos enhanced by Terri Lorang

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I'm hoping to collaborate with well-known fashion designers in 2024.

Life is looking great for me in the near future! www.alexhunterpalmspring s.com

TV and Film Director/Producer Ken Gora’s New Show “ Fa s h ion op a ” Exc lu s ive By Jules Lavallee

Ken Gora is a TV and film Director/Producer and sought-after expert in product placement. Two of his award-winning TV series, "The Romance'' and "VC's in a Van," have received nominations at the American Reality TV Awards, The Indie Fest, San Diego Film Awards, and others. "The Romance '' has garnered a Best Reality Series award. His programs have aired locally and nationally on Cox TV, Time Warner, Dish Network, Amazon TV, and Apple TV. He recently worked on the feature films ``Paradise Cove" and "Almighty Zeus," winner of the Best Feature Film Award at the 2023 San Diego Film Awards. The short film Fashionopa was selected for the 13th La Jolla International Film Festival. His new TV series Fashionopa, is scheduled for mid-January 2024.

The new Fashionopa TV series: “Opa” is the Greek word for joy, therefore…

The joy of Fashion. Fashionopa focuses on 8 Southern California designers. Each represents a different fashion segment, from gowns & dresses, to men’s shirts, lingerie, accessories etc. A few of the designer’s garments are worn by celebrities, rock stars, and are available to the public at fine stores like Nordstroms, Nieman Marcus etc. Therefore, what makes a clothing line, accessory, or brand catch fire and take off ? What does it take to succeed? What are the backgrounds and stories of those that do and do not? The designers, the runway shows, the models, the personalities, the negotiations, and the breaks are all studied by experts and celebrities who guide us through Fashionopa: Building a Brand.

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Kim Alexis was one of the original 70’s and 80’s supermodels. Brian Smith is the Creator of Uggs Footwear, one of the most recognized brands in the world. The Fashionopa TV Series will air nationally starting Sunday, Jan 14th, on Sunday nights at 9:00 p.m. It will air on COX TV Network, Spectrum, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Roku Channel. Anyone with a smart TV, computer or phone will be able to watch the TV series.

Tell us about your awardwinning TV series, “The Romance'' and "VC's and "The Romance.” What was your inspiration for these shows? The Romance TV series was conceived because existing dating shows in 2012 had a person of one gender and 14 or more contestants of the opposite gender, and that was your matchup and storyline.

Ken Gora on set with UGG founder filming guest expert Brian Smith, creator and founder of UGG footwear.

I thought what if you had an almost equal number of men and women, and they had multiple choices of people for whom to date, that would have more dynamics for the audience.... kind of like real life. It was interesting to see who selected who and if some men and women were favorites among the contestants Etc. We also showcased many, many businesses in San Diego as in restaurants, products, nightclubs, hotels, charities Etc.

the door”. So, I and the VCS (venture capitalists) conceived of the idea of going to where the business actually is and seeing what the business looks like and what is happening there and….” let's see those orders fly out the door” for instance. The other difference about that show is it involved three Venture capitalists working as a team and hearing their internal discussion as to which business was good to invest in or not and as to why....

VC’s in a Van was conceived of because in Shark Tank for instance you have someone standing at the beginning of the room giving their best, polished presentation and telling the Sharks why their business is great…..such as saying that “orders are flying out

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brief synopsis. What have you enjoyed the most?) Besides the TV series I was involved in the production of a number of feature films. Paradise Cove is about an area of Malibu and a couple meets an unusual person and chaos starts to ensue in their life and in the cove... Almighty Zeus is a” Rocky Balboa” type story of a young Filipino lad and his ambitions as a boxer. When he defends a victim of bullying the incident goes viral and he receives a challenge from the middleweight champion. Filmed in San Diego this film is an underdog story in both the script as well as the Director/Lead actor and producer coming out of nowhere to make a film that won the best feature film in San Diego 2023.

I was led to work with this film due to the charisma and work ethic of the lead actor and writer Chris Soriano...

Tell us about your hot new TV series, “Fashionopa.” The Fashionopa TV series gives a rare and intimate look at the stories, struggles and successes of eight aspiring entrepreneurs in the 2.5 trillion-dollar fashion industry. The eight designers are an eclectic and talented group based in Southern California. They all offer something different and have along their journey. Also, a team of guest experts, including Kim Alexis and Brian Smith, contribute to the series. Kim Alexis is an 80’s supermodel. Brian Smith is the Creator of UGG Footwear, one of the most recognized brands in the world. Each designer's path is different regarding how they market and sell their product.

What is the significance of the name “Fashionopa?”

Fashionopa comes from the word opal which is the Greek word for joy therefore the joy of fashion.

What makes a clothing line, accessory or brand catch fire?

What does it take to succeed in the fashion business?

What makes a clothing line or brand catch fire can be a number of variables. Part of it is the creativity and uniqueness part of it is the exposure it gets either at events, smart online marketing or advertising campaigns, celebrity endorsements as well as customer Word of Mouth. But watch the show and you’ll get other unique answers.

Create a brand image, Define Your target audience but be open to whom buys and responds, develop a unique aesthetic and personal style, Attend and network at Fashion Shows and related events…be seen and known as a designer, Work, delegate social media but

Your guest experts, including Kim Alexis and Brian Smith, contribute to the series. Kim Alexis was one of the original 70’s and 80’s supermodels. Brian Smith is the Creator of Ugg Footwear. How much fun is having these guests on your show? It's great fun having the different perspectives of these guest experts. Kim Alexis is a who's who of supermodels on over 300 magazine covers and walking the runway for famous designer, she's very down-to-earth, she's very real and gives a wonderful perspective on many of the designs. Brian Smith with UGG is a been there done that, you better listen to someone who built a billion dollar a year brand in the fashion industry.

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be in charge of the messaging theme.

Everything you touch turns to gold. Why will “Fashionopa” set the stage for fashion in 2024? I think Fashionopa sets the stage for fashion in 2024 by showing the boundaries these designers break and that their creativity and the challenges and stories and successes will be an inspiration to other designers as well as the marketplace and retailers paying attention to these new trends... Yes, there are other surprise guests on the show. (Can’t share or it would not be a surprise.

https://www.fashionopa.co m/ https://www.facebook.com /fashionopa/ https://www.instagram.co m/fashionopatv/

A Leader in the En tertain men t In d u stry ALLAN S. GOLD

By Jules Lavallee

Allan S. Gold Entertainment was founded by Los Angelesbased, multi-hyphenate Scotsman Allan S. Gold — a powerhouse entrepreneur of broad international experience in major areas of the global entertainment industry. His genesis into launching this company, hot on the heels as Principal of FAMOUS MANAGEMENT, was covering two seasons as independent Talent Scout for Fremantle North America‘s top-rated TV shows: “American Idol” and “America’s Got Talent “. Since those days, he’s expanded into feature film and television production as a Producer and Executive Producer.

"California Business Awards 2023". Winner of the “MOST OUTSTANDING ARTIST MANAGEMENT COMPANY in Southern California" and Winner: "BEST ARTIST MANAGEMENT COMPANY in Southern California".

Tell us about what you look for in talent? As an Artist Manager representing talent, I always apply my “60/40 rule”, whereby 40% of an artist under review and consideration is devoted to their raw talent, with the remaining 60% being split

Allan is shortlisted for

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amongst their attitude, ability to take direction, strongest work ethic, appearance, and resilience to withstand this tough industry. As I work as an International Artist Manager, I have to breakthrough the media hype and preconceived notions (frequently unrealistic ones) of those living far from the hub of Hollywood and its false façade of fantasyland. Although I’m not as of yet entirely comfortable with today’s litmus test, an artist’s social media numbers do count to a large degree, too.

Your company has roots deeply embedded in the music business. What are you currently working on?

My first and last love is music whose business practices are tougher to even the film industry. Currently I am at the earliest stages of scouting for either a particular type of female singer, or female-fronted band, to perform a few cherry-picked songs that I presently represent. This project is a cutting-edge concept that will demand the best from the best.

What will people notice when working with you? Those that work with myself notice integrity as my most prevailing trait -- I am to the point of being very oldschool in this regard. I am firm but fair in my management and producing abilities. I utilize a combination of logic swept over with a gut feel on each

project and steps along the way – yes some woo-woo and practicalities! I also fall deeply into the trench of workaholism – 20/7 is regularly my norm when working on projects.

Your interest is in bigbudget tentpole transmedia motion pictures. Can you share your recent projects? Prior to the pandemic shutdown and subsequent strikes, I’ve veered away from the studio system and no longer primarily seek out big-budget tentpole features to produce. Yes, I have gone independent – if a script has a great story, can be produced on a reasonable budget, then I’m interested.

How has the strike changed your trajectory?

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The recent strikes on the heels of the pandemic shutdown have moved me into going chiefly independent, whereby I’m at a much lesser mercy of circumstances out of my control.

What is next? ALLAN S. GOLD ENTERTAINMENT -although at the stage of restart – can be regarded as a start-up company seeking fresh projects and talent in, both, the film industry and music business. Also, I’m in the market for potential partners, investors, and crew. (Should any readers fit comfortably into the foregoing, they can reach me at allansgold8@gmail.com). www.allansgold.com

“ C M A C O U N T RY C H R IS T M A S ” E N C O R E P RESEN TA T IO N A IRS TUESDAY, DEC. 13 AT 9/8c ON ABC

Celebrate the holidays next week with an encore presentation of “CMA Country Christmas” airing Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 9/8c on ABC. Carly Pearce hosts and performs (“Here Comes Santa Claus” and “Man With The Bag”) during the festive special, which also features Steven Curtis Chapman (“Precious Promise”), Dan + Shay (“Officially Christmas” and “Holiday Party”), Scotty McCreery (“Holly Jolly Christmas”), Maren Morris (“Merry Christmas Baby”), Old Dominion (“What Christmas Means To Me”), Molly Tuttle and Pearce (Bluegrass Medley – “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Let It Snow,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’”), and The War And Treaty (“O Holy Night”). Viewers can also enjoy the special now on Hulu and Disney+.

The 13th annual holiday celebration blends holiday favorites with several original songs performed in an intimate at-home setting that invites viewers to sit back, relax, and celebrate the joys of the Christmas season. “CMA Country Christmas” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Milton Sneed is the director, and Jon Macks is the writer. Proud sponsor Balsam Hill provided their beautifully realistic artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor to decorate the “CMA Country Christmas” stage again this year. Product information about what you see on stage can be found at balsamhill.com/c/cma.

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**SONG LIST REVEALED** ‘ T I S T H E S E A S O N F O R “ C M A C O U N T RY CHRISTMAS” AIRING THURSDAY, DEC. 8 AT 9/8c ON ABC

NASHVILLE—Get ready to deck the halls with “CMA Country Christmas” airing Thursday, Dec. 8 at 9/8c on ABC and next day on Hulu and Disney+. The 13th annual holiday special blends holiday favorites with several original songs performed in an intimate at-home setting that invites viewers to sit back, relax, and celebrate the joys of the Christmas season.

Carly Pearce hosts and performs (“Here Comes Santa Claus” and “Man With The Bag”) during the festive special. In addition to Pearce, the lineup includes Steven Curtis Chapman (“Precious Promise”), Dan + Shay (“Officially Christmas” and “Holiday Party”), Scotty McCreery (“Holly Jolly Christmas”), Maren Morris (“Merry Christmas Baby”), Old Dominion (“What Christmas Means To Me”), Molly Tuttle and Pearce (Bluegrass Medley – “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Let It Snow,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Christmas Time’s A-Comin’”), and The War And Treaty (“O Holy Night”). “CMA Country Christmas” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Milton Sneed is the director, and Jon Macks is the writer. Proud sponsor Balsam Hill provided their beautifully realistic artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor to decorate the “CMA Country Christmas” stage again this year. Product information about what you see on stage can be found at balsamhill.com/c/cma.

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JIMMY KIMMEL BACK TO HOST 96TH OSCARS FOR THE FOURTH TIME MO L LY MC N EARN EY RET URN S AS AN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR THE SHOW THE OSCARS SET TO AIR LIVE MARCH 10, 2024, ON ABC

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LOS ANGELES, CA – Emmy® Award-winning late-night talk show host and producer Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 96th Oscars®, and Emmy-nominated Molly McNearney will return for a second consecutive year to serve as an executive producer for the show, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang announced today. It will be Kimmel’s fourth turn hosting the broadcast. The 96th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 10, 2024. “We are thrilled about Jimmy returning to host and Molly returning as executive producer for the Oscars. They share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience,” said Kramer and Yang. “We are deeply grateful to Jimmy, Molly and their teams for their incredible creativity and partnership and for going on this ride with us again.” “I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times,” said Kimmel. “Jimmy has cemented himself as one of the all-time great Oscars hosts with his perfect blend of humanity and humor, and Molly is one of the best live TV producers around. We are delighted to be working with them and their teams on the show,” said Oscars executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan.

“After his triumphant return to the Oscars stage last year, we are honored to have Jimmy back to guide us through one of the most beloved celebrations in entertainment. He is such a valuable member of our Disney family, and we could not be more appreciative of him and his entire team,” said Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. “We are also grateful to have the multitalented Molly back on the producing team, and we have no doubt that this year will be a spectacular night celebrating the biggest films of the year.”

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“I’m especially honored to be part of the Oscars team this year, when we are all eager to be back together and back to work,” said McNearney. Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and is one of the longest-running talk show hosts in American television history. He hosted the 95th Oscars, which earned him an Emmy nomination and hosted back-to-back broadcasts in 2017 (89th Awards) and 2018 (90th Awards).

McNearney serves as executive producer and co-head writer for “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” She also earned an Emmy nomination for her work on the 95th Oscars. The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. ## #

ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is home to a global membership of more than 10,500 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy recognizes and celebrates all aspects of the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®. With the world’s largest film museum and collection, the Academy preserves our cinematic history and presents honest and powerful programs about cinema’s past, present, and future. Across all initiatives, the Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films. FOLLOW THE ACADEMY www.oscars.org www.facebook.com/TheAcademy www.youtube.com/Oscars www.twitter.com/TheAcademy www.instagram.com/TheAcademy www.tiktok.com/@Oscars

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What to Watch: New Movies Releasing in November 2023 November is something of a culmination of festival season, as a number of titles that made the rounds at film festivals this year arrive in theaters for audiences everywhere to see. Some of the most talked-about movies out of Cannes (like Todd Haynes' May December), Venice (Bradley Cooper's Maestro and Sofia Coppola's Priscilla), Telluride (Emerald Fennel's Saltburn and George C. Wolfe's Rustin), and TIFF (Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins) will open over the next 30 days, sharing a marquee with some of 2023's most-anticipated blockbusters, including new entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and The Hunger Games franchise. Which is to say, November is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for movie fans. Read on to check out A.frame's complete guide to all the new movies releasing this month.

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Panamera Interieur, 2023, Porsche AG

The interior of the new Panamera 07/11/2023 Intuitive Porsche Driver Experience control concept • Intuitive Porsche Driver Experience control concept • New digital enhancements, with optional passenger display • Luxurious, sporty and modern interior • More comfort and extensive customization options The control concept that Porsche will use in the new Panamera is innovative and intuitive: the Porsche Driver Experience puts the driver at the center and creates the perfect balance between analog and digital elements. The sports car among luxury sedans is characterized by a high-quality and sporty

interior. Stuttgart.In the new model generation set to be unveiled to the public on November 24, 2023, the Porsche Panamera will feature the driver-centered Porsche Driver Experience control concept that was first introduced in the Taycan. It offers a fully digital display, a wide range of customization options and intuitive operation. A key feature of the concept is the grouping of the control elements relevant for driving in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel.

All elementary functions are therefore quick and intuitive for the driver to access. This simplifies operation of the

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new Panamera in all driving situations, and especially during spirited driving. The focus on the driver manifests itself in numerous details. For example, Porsche has placed the switch for navigating through the options provided by the instrument cluster and the mode switch for selecting the driving mode directly on the steering wheel. The gear selector lever is located on the dash next to the steering wheel. This opens up space on the center console for climate control panel that combines touch surfaces and physical switches into a solution that is as intuitive as it is elegant.

New, completely finless and electrically adjustable air vents are installed in the center console. It is possible to switch between several pre-configured and personalized climate control modes at the touch of a button. In addition, the storage bin in the center console offers more space than before. The digital, free-standing instrument cluster places an emphasis on the driver. The 12.6-inch display is characterized by a curved and free-standing design. The driving information displayed on it into is split into three areas, for which different configurations are possible depending on the equipment and the selected view. The additional, optional

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head-up display can be operated directly from the steering wheel. A clear design and luxurious materials create a highquality and sporty ambiance in the interior of the new Panamera. The new decor concept makes an impression, extending from the center console to the control panel and into the doors of the new Panamera. Together with the steep rise of the center console, it is one of the defining features of the Panamera cockpit. For the first time, Porsche is equipping the model with continuous ambient lighting along the entire panel, emphasizing the breadth of the vehicle. The color and material options in the new Panamera are defined by

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particularly fine materials and a wide selection of twotone designs. Matching decor and accent options refine the ambiance further, some of which are offered via Porsche Exclusive Manufacture. For the first time, customers can also select leather-free equipment in the Panamera, which combines particularly sporty materials such as RaceTex and Pepita fabric. All Panamera models will also feature improved seat foam materials, which increase comfort with enhanced elasticity. Further information, as well as film and photo material, is available in the Porsche Newsroom: newsroom.porsche.com

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D r. N abin S hah BioName:Dr.Nabin Shah Ht 6ft (183 cm) Wt 74 kg(163 lb ) Skin tone neutral Eye color Black Hair color Black

Email I’d:shahnabin88@gmail.com Viber/Whatapp 009779841462125 Facebook I’d : Nabin shah Insta I’d:nabinshah7 Address: Nepal 🇳 🇵 city Kathmandu ! Education: Medical Doctor 👨‍⚕️ Profession: Doctor and Fashion modeling Language: Maithili,Nepali,English Hobbies: trekking; struggle/success bad days/good days important incident Diary maintaining ;working out at gym, watching historical/reality-based movies and so on... Achievements Apart from being Doctor won title for Mr. College 2009,Best personality award at Panache Runway 2016,top 5 in Top model India 2017 and won BEST MALE MODEL 2021 award at WORLD FASHION FESTIVAL AWARD in Dubai ! Done lots of National and International Ramp walks ,done paper print ads, TV ads ,.... Currently Brand Ambassador for :1)Dreamwear Fashion Boutique (All sorts of Attire at Kupondole, Kandevsthan) 2)DermDynamics (Aesthetic Clinic at Kumaripati by Dr Anil Bhatta ) #Credits for Photoshoot 1) Wardrobe: @dream_wear_fashion_ ( Kathmandu,Kupondole,kandevsthan,Nepal) 2) Jewelry by:@shagoonjewelers 3) picture by 📸:@jen.madhi 4)Make up by : @sabu_makeup_artistry Automobile by: @volkswagen_nepal Tiagun Colleague Model @angela.shresthaaa Coordinator : @sunena_awal

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ART, BEAUTY, CULTURE, FASHION & BUSINESS MILAN FASHION (23-24 SEPTEMBER 2023) 32 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS & BRANDS PALAZZO BOVARA MILAN ITALY Founded by World Fashion Festival Awards Dubai, known as the “Oscars for Art and Fashion”, winner of the BEST LUXURY FASHION EVENT IN DUBAI (Awarded by Luxury Lifestyle Awards NEW YORK USA 2021) and winners of the Guinness Record of the United Arab Emirates with 50 fashion shows in 3 days, together with MRL WEDDINGS & EVENTS by Monica Foglia, one of the most well-known organizers in the world of Wedding Planners, for the organization of weddings, events throughout Italy and beyond, and Maurizio Raneri, well known Artist Director. Milano Fashion has a mission to build an attractive platform in ITALY and abroad, showcasing the highest standards of business, tourism, art, culture and high-profile fashion in the industry. The platform is supported by members of the Al Nahyan, Al Maktoum and Al Qassimi Rulers families, as well as ambassadors and consuls general around the world from more than 30 countries in the UAE and 120 media partners. The five fundamental elements of Milan Fashion are: ART | BEAUTY | CULTURE | FASHION and BUSINESS, presented by local and international fashion artists, plus models, makeup/hair artists, writers, painters, musicians, as well as investors and entrepreneurs from around the world who are looking forward to developing and expanding their business between the United Arab Emirates and Italy.

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Questa è un'opportunità per incontrare un vasto pubblico nazionale e internazionale di direttori di ricerca, manager, project leader e comunque potenziali investitori e partner.

Who participated? The Festival was celebrated - and honored - by the testimonial presence of government members from the United Arab Emirates and Italy, along with carefully selected fashion designers from around the world, international brands, companies, special guests, artists, diplomats and government entities.  HIS EXCELLENCE MAKTOUM MOHAMED AL MARZOUQI from United Arab Emirates  HIS EXCELLENCE MR. YAQOOB AL ALI - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRIVATE ADVISOR FROM THE OFFICE OF HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH JUMA BIN MAKTOUM AL MAKTOUM from the United Arab Emirates  Councilor and Mayors of Milan and Sardinia

DESIGNERS & BRANDS

Elsa Fairy Dress Adriana Monaco Vincenzo Di Filippo Shila Bianchi Fatema Namarny Shaila Sabatini Areen Couture Caterina Sartotoretto Reham Sharaf Maripel Moda Bushra Fashion Sara Sabato

Jenan Ahmend Atelier A.R Elisa Foglia Abeer Couture S&s Fashion Hanum Collection Naz Maer Milena Volskaya Yel Yurcenko Mike Comincini 5a13 By Alexandra Morgun Consuelo Otoni

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Emuleos Rosa Couture Addabbo Leen Halabi Shaila Sabatini Ilona Szabo Maria Tappi Carla Rubino Gb By Galina Biryukova Elena Mur Couture Elisa Burlamacchi Andreea Cormier Wacker

IOANA AL BADA Descendant of the Cantacuzino family, royal family of Romania, Byzantine noble family of Wallachia and Moldavia, with 18 years of experience in European marketing, sales orientation, techniques and methods within companies, organization and management of a business , marketing resources and many other activities Co-founder of Hit High Events & Advertising Agency, known for introducing and launching the unique event concept WORLD FASHION FESTIVAL AWARDS (WFFA) in DUBAI (UAE) Awards won:  Appreciation Award for Volunteer Work - offered by the Consulate General of Romania in Dubai, May 2017  Excellence Award – Be Unique Top Model 2021 Dubai Event  Hit High Events Agency UAE Excellence Award - offered by the Consulate General of Liberland, October 2021  Award of Excellence - offered by the Consulate General of Liberland, October 2021  Middle East Women and Business Leaders Achievement Awards 2022  Master in Business Administration 2006 – Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest  Merit Scholarship – 6 month course at Oxford University, UK

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Monica Foglia is one of the most well-known organizers in the world of Wedding Planners, for wedding and event organizations, throughout Italy and beyond. “Lombardy is the region where I was born and which I know perfectly. I like to select the most evocative places where I organize mine events, selecting historic villas, castles, relays, farmhouses, farmhouses or unusual locations. I am very sentimental, I am passionate about my events, I like to take care of them step by step through all the steps necessary to make an event perfect with tested, effective and functional tools but above all with strict organization combined with a refined aesthetic.

I define myself as a perfectionist, eclectic, polite, and above all, creative. I love what I do. This path has given me the opportunity to perfect myself in the world of fashion over the years. The combination of the two paths has allowed me, through my organizational philosophy, to be able to excel in this field in a professional way as well. We are a great, close-knit team with the aim of making this great event wonderful and unforgettable. They are the plots that interest us and the firm knots that people tie together. ©Red Silk Carpet™ November 2023

Maurizio Raneri, as artistic director of Milano Fashion, I have always lived my life directly through my personal and professional journey, also in the world of fashion. During my journey, I was a photo model for Vogue Magazine, I have always been a sporty person, and for me it represented a mental as well as physical training, like the love for photography and the image which led me to have an experience thirty years in this sector. Graphics and design are part of a world that has always fascinated me; this interest opened the doors of creativity and innovation to me. My commercial nature and my knowledge of marketing and communication, which I have always recognized as a factor, have led my skills in the economic field to be a leader. Returning to the world of fashion and beauty, with vast experience in many creative and working fields, they allowed me to support a professional environment to make this event perfect and unique, according to my philosophy, given that I consider myself a perfectionist.

• JURY MEMBERS: • Chiara Giulia Micoccio- CGM Lecce, • Federico Pinizzotto, Mavaro Bags, Logan Curtis, • Xausa Jean-Pierre și Daniele Dentamaro. • • Winners MILANO FASHION AWARDS: • Lynn Halabi – Best Dress Avangarde Milano Fashion Awards • Andreaa Cormier Wacker – Best Foreigner Collection – Milano Fashion Awards • Fatima Nawarmy - Best Foreigner Collection – Milano Fashion Awards • Adiana Monaco – Best Italian Collection – Milano Fashion Awards • Shaila Sabatini- Best Italian Collection – Milano Fashion Awards • • Awards offered by Chiara Giulia Micoccio- CGM Lecce • It is a Luxury Store but it is also above all a container for research, experimentation and a space exhibition dedicated to that more niche style, to that dress code that doesn't look at the mass market but at who instead he has a more attentive eye on those emerging designers projected - with their work - towards luxury minimal, essential, and conceptual. • It is called CGM from the initials of its name, the boutique, the concept store, the creative cradle that Chiara Giulia Micoccio - also a designer - created in the center of Lecce in 2021. • We are in Puglia, in Salento which is increasingly a holiday destination for international celebrities. • Micoccio returned to her homeland after a long period spent in Milan and created her own • project making his passion for that "beautiful and well-made" Italian that passes by become concrete • from clothing to accessories to small furnishing objects. • The target? • Underline the creativity Made in Italy, even the most hidden but present, that it has today its own interesting space alongside the top international brands. • Hence a comprehensive search among the brands to be exhibited, which Chiara Giulia Micoccio chooses carefully together with objects by emerging and non-emerging artists... who periodically become part of his boutique - 75 square meters - which is also an exhibition gallery and creative hotbed at the same time. ©Red Silk Carpet™ November 2023

His Excellence Mr. Yaqoob Al Ali

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“Green Queen” Luissa Burton to represent the United Kingdom at the World’s Highest Fashion Show By Saif Rahman Sozib

“The Official Green Queen” aka Luissa Burton from the United Kingdom is making history and breaking records August 30th, 2023, in the Himalayas in India. She has been invited to take part in the Ladakh International Fashion Show organized by the Ladakh Arts and Entertainment Alliance in collaboration with the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and Indian Army. This is to launch a sustainable campaign that has never been attempted before in history, the result will be the breaking of a Guinness World Record for the highest fashion show. The eco fashion show will take place at 19,022 feet just short of the height of Mount Kilimanjaro. The sustainable fashion shows goals are to slow down fast fashion and encourage nonviolent silk. Each model will wear nonviolent silk robes made in India. Another special fact is that each model in this spectacular feat who will represent the G20 countries, is either a former Miss Earth, Miss World or Miss Universe contestant. Luissa was invited due to having been a former Miss Earth England 2016.

The motto of the event is “Peace, Friendship, and Long-Term Development.” It is organized by Mr. Pankaj K Gupta, an international fashion expert and two-time Guinness Book of World Records holder. Each girl from their respective countries will bring half a kilo of sand to mix after the fashion show at Umling-La, the world's highest motorable road to immortalize the G20 presidency and achieve the Guinness World Record. Photo-credit: Lenka Mikulova. Special thanks to Luissa Burton “The Official Green Queen” Miss Europe World 2018 Accredited Coach Www.theofficialgreenqueen.com

G iu l ia Ragaz z in i: I t al ian Mo d e l an d I n f l u e n c er S h in e s a t Wo r l d 's High e s t Fa s h io n S h o w in L a d a k h By Saif Rahman Sozib Giulia Ragazzini, the renowned Italian model, and influencer with over one million followers, is set to make history in the world of fashion. With her exceptional talent and beauty, she has been chosen to represent Italy as Miss Earth Italy at the prestigious fashion show in Ladakh, India. The event will not only mark a milestone in her career but also set a Guinness World Record for being the highest fashion show ever held on the majestic Himalayan terrains. A Remarkable Achievement: Giulia Ragazzini's remarkable journey began with her rise as a popular influencer, captivating the hearts of millions with her stunning fashion sense and infectious charm. Her success on social media platforms laid the foundation for her blossoming modeling career, which has now culminated in an extraordinary opportunity to grace the runway in Ladakh. A Global Showcase: This one-of-a-kind fashion extravaganza will see the participation of former beauty pageant winners from

across the globe, including Miss World, Miss Universe, and Miss Earth titleholders from G20 countries. The event has garnered tremendous attention, as it brings together the crème de la crème of the beauty and fashion world to celebrate diversity, talent, and global unity. Miss Earth Italy: As the reigning Miss Earth Italy, Giulia Ragazzini carries the responsibility of promoting environmental awareness and sustainability on the international stage. Her advocacy for a greener planet aligns perfectly with the values of the Miss Earth pageant, which seeks to empower women to make a positive impact on environmental issues and encourage eco-friendly practices worldwide.

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determination have paid off, and she is now ready to embrace the spotlight with grace and confidence. A Symbol of Italian Elegance:

Giulia Ragazzini's selection as Italy's representative at this grand event is a testament to her elegance, style, and charisma. She will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on the international fashion community, showcasing the best of Italian creativity and flair. Conclusion: As Giulia Ragazzini embarks on this extraordinary journey to Ladakh, she carries the hopes and aspirations of her fans, followers, and her home country, Italy. Her participation in the world's highest fashion show is not only a personal triumph but also a momentous occasion for the global fashion industry. We eagerly await this historic event, where the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas will meet the elegance of Italian fashion, making headlines and inspiring millions around the world.

Museum Of The City Of New York To Present 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to Award-Winning Director and Choreographer Susan Stroman

December 4th Celebration Will Feature Performances by Vanessa Williams, Robyn Hurder, Karen Ziemba, and more.

New York, NY, Museum of the City of New York will present its 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to fivetime Tony Award-winning Director and Choreographer Susan Stroman, for her contributions to the cultural and performing arts landscape in New York City and beyond. Slated for December 4th at the Museum, the special evening will include cocktails, an awards presentation, and highly anticipated performances of Stroman’s work by Vanessa

Williams, Robyn Hurder, Karen Ziemba, and other stage and screen notables. Stroman is best known for the Broadway musicals Crazy for

You, Contact, The Scottsboro Boys, and The Producers – winner of a record-making 12 Tony Awards including Best Direction and Best Choreography. Her work has been lauded with Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille

Lortel, and a record six Astaire Awards.

"Each Fall, the Museum of the City of New York presents the Louis Auchincloss Prize to writers and artists whose work is inspired by and enhances the five boroughs of New York City,” says Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, the Ronay Menschel Director and President of the Museum of the City of New York. “We’re absolutely thrilled to honor Susan Stroman’s talent and legacy with this year’s award.”

"I see myself as a storyteller, using the power of theater to share stories from the stages of the greatest city in the world,” says Susan Stroman. “It’s truly an honor to be recognized with this prestigious award by the Museum of the City of New York – NYC’s storyteller for more than 100 years.”

The Louis Auchincloss Prize is presented to writers and artists whose work is inspired by and enhances the five boroughs of New York City. Disciplines include literature, architecture, art, music, playwriting, and photography. The Prize honors Louis Auchincloss (1917–2010) for his many years of service to the Museum of the City of New York, as well as his literary contributions which established him as one of America's leading 20th- and

21st-century novelists. Past Louis Auchincloss Prize honorees include Anna Deveare Smith, Faith Ringgold, Robert Stern, Jason Robert Brown, Whoopi Goldberg, Gloria Steinem, Michiko Kakutani, Tony Kushner, Wynton Marsalis, Toshiko Mori, and Philip Glass. For more information about the event, please click here.

Event details: What: Louis Auchincloss Prize Presentation When: Monday, December 4, 2023, 6:00pm Where: In person, Museum of the City of New York (1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street) Tickets: Start at $500; https://www.mcny.or g/event/2023-louisauchincloss-prize Honoree: Susan Stroman, five-time Tony Awardwinning director and

choreographer Performances: Josh Brecken ridge, Robyn Hurder, Debra Monk, Brad Oscar, Anna Uzele, Vanessa Williams; and Karen Ziemba Chair: Elizabeth Graziolo, trustee and chairman, Louis Auchincloss Prize

About the Honoree A five-time Tony Awardwinning director and choreographer known for the Broadway musicals Crazy

for You, Contact, The Scottsboro Boys, and The Producers – winner of a record-making 12 Tony Awards including Best Direction and Best Choreography – her work has been honored with Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel, and a record six Astaire Awards.

For Broadway, she most recently directed and choreographed the recent Kander & Ebb musical, New York, New York and directed the new play, POTUS: Or, Behind

Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. This season in London’s West End, she directed and choreographed the revival of Crazy for You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Other Broadway credits include Show

Boat, Prince of Broadway, Bullets Over Broadway, Big Fish, Oklahoma! Young Frankenstein, Thou Shalt Not, The Music Man, Big, The Frogs, and Steel Pier. OffBroadway she directed and choreographed Little

Dancer, The Beast in the Jungle, Dot, Flora the Red

Menace, And the World Goes‘Round, Happiness, The Last Two People on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville, as well as The Merry Widow for The Metropolitan Opera. She has created ballets for New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Martha Graham. She received the American Choreography Award for her work in Columbia Pictures feature film Center Stage. She is the recipient of the George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement in the American Theater and an inductee of the Theater Hall of Fame in New York City. About The Museum of the City of New York Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, the Museum of the City of New York fosters

understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. Winner of "Best Museum" in Time Out New York's "Best of the City 2021" and multiple American Alliance of Museums (AAM) awards, MCNY engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future.

To connect with the Museum’s award-winning digital content, visit www.mcny.org, or follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @MuseumofCityNY and on Facebook at Facebook.com/Museumof CityNY. Meryl Cooper Museum of the City of New York 917-974-0022 MWCooper@mcny.org

“LASANG” Collection (“lasang” is derived from the Visayan language which literally means “the forest”) are Couture Masterpieces that are inspired from the Rare, Lush and Exotic Flora and Fauna of the Mystic Rainforest. An Explosion of Colors! Deliciously Luxurious, Unique and Opulent Masterpieces that are Artistically and Intricately Handcrafted to Perfection. • Philippine Tropical Rainforests, being the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, and collectively nurturing roughly 60% of the world’s species inspired me to create this collection. • From hundreds of native fauna species that call the Philippines rainforest home, to the many native, rare, and exotic plant species that make it up, these rainforests gave me ingenuity to create something that are not perceived in the fashion scene. Untouched, as what they call it, bringing this collection into being is like taking small steps outside of my comfort zone, allowing me to slowly acquaint myself with a new set of circumstances.

• Each piece tells a story of how precious and supreme our nature is! The wield of colors, the intricate details, the perfect fabric, you will see how much time is devoted to finish a single piece – a masterpiece of its own! • May this collection be a manifestation for everyone to put the highest value to our natural resources, especially the “Lasang”.

• NEW EXHI BITION AT THE GALORIE DIOR • The Galerie Dior perpetuates the memory of 30 Montaigne, the House’s iconic address, and • traces its destiny through archival pieces that capture the essence of Dior style. This cultural

• showcase is now offering a new journey, revealing other facets of the Dior allure. • This spellbinding voyage highlights and puts into perspective the birth of Miss Dior, a ready-towear line created in 1967 at the instigation of Marc Bohan. A pivotal moment told through the • prism of unpublished documents, but above all conveyed by outfits imbued with the free, • swinging spirit of the 1960s, and reflecting the Maison’s desire to dress all women.

• The silhouettes dreamed up by Kim Jones are also on display for the first time, notably in the • “Artistic Affinities” room, which is transformed to celebrate the multiple collaborations initiated • by the Artistic Director of the men’s collections, as are the looks featuring the works of painters • and visual artists Raymond Pettibon (for the Winter 2019-2020 show) and Peter Doig (for Winter

• 2021-2022), inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the singular narrative that unites Dior and • contemporary art. • A marvelous odyssey that continues by sailing even further back in time, to the 18th century. • These inexhaustible inspirations are unveiled in a selection of garments, accessories and

• ornaments, as well as through objects and photographs evoking the fascination of Christian • Dior for the splendors of the Age of Enlightenment. An admiration shared by his successors, • including Maria Grazia Chiuri, who in 2022 conceived a pleated tulle and lace dress for the • series Marie-Antoinette, worn by actress Emilia Schüle playing the title role.

• A fabulous venture into the heart of the House’s patrimony, between heritage and reinvention.

THE DIOR HOUSE EVENTS THE GALERIE DIOR 2023 PHOTOS

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GRAPHIC COURTESY OF THE RECORDING ACADEMY

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