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Jessica Simpson’s sexy bikini-clad video remake of “These Boots Are Made For Walking” has a conservative group called The Resistance all hot and bothered. Now she plans her own range of sexy lingerie. The idea came up with the idea while she was shopping for underwear.
A friend of the sexy star said: “Jess finds it really hard to find bras that she likes so she’s decided to make her own.”
In the video, the bikini-clad reality TV star cavorts in a skimpy bathing suit as she washes her automobile co-star in film, the famous “General Lee” from the original TV series from the 1970s.
The singer is also seen in the same bikini in a promotional trailer for “The ‘Dukes Of Hazzard” movie. Read more!

Elton John will perform at the third Fashion Rocks concert, which will kick off New York Fashion Week in September joining other superstar acts including Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, the Black Eyed Peas, Jamie Foxx, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Nelly Furtado, Daddy Yankee, the Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna and Scissor Sisters.
Proceeds will benefit the singer’s AIDS foundation and will be held Sept. 7 at Radio City Music Hall. A two-hour special will air the following evening on CBS at 9 p.m.

Fashion segments will be included in the show. “Fashion and music have always been inextricably linked,” said Richard D. Beckman, president of Conde Nast Media Group and an executive producer of the show, in a statement Thursday. Read more!

Anne Hathaway was determined to slim down for her role in new movie The Devil Wears Prada, and decided to use the Gallic technique for staying svelte by consulting hit book French Women Don’t Get Fat.
In the world of high-fashion publishing in New York City, and the already shapely star was determined to lose pounds for her role - but only in the most stylish diet, pain-free way.
During the film she is derided for being a size six (UK size 10) and drops down to an even tinier size four (UK size .

During the film she is derided for being a size six and drops down to an even tinier size four. She explains, “I read French Women Don’t Get Fat and followed all the advice.
“”It’s a great book. The thing I love about it is it’s not a diet book–I just watch certain things.” Read more!

Pop star Madonna has hit back at claims she is “too old” to be the new face of the Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) fashion brand. The Swedish fashion retailer recently revealed the singer will appear in an upcoming ad campaign but US ad guru Jerry Della Femina criticised the choice saying that Madonna is too old to represent a company whose shoppers are mainly young women.

Ad guru Jerry Della Femina says: “These kids trade in stars every two or three years, and many don’t know Madonna.”
But the singer’s spokeswoman Liz Rodenberg has hit back, telling PageSix.com: “I defy any 18-year-old to do a quarter of what Madonna does on stage. I hope Jerry Della Femina takes a nice pill.” Read more!

Mega-popstar Madonna will be the new face of Swedish retailers H and M, after the company decided to drop model Kate Moss after her battle with drug allegations late last year. The 47-year-old, who is currently on tour promoting her latest album, ‘Confessions on a Dancefloor,’ will appear in the campaign alongside her dancers.
According to reports, the Swedish store will supply off-stage wardrobes for Madonna, her dancers and the crew on her Confessions world tour. All members of her “Confession Tour” – including the band, dancers and crew – will wear H&M designs.

Madonna says of her new job: “Partnering up with H&M feels like a perfect fit. We’ll all get to express ourselves in our individual ways. The dancers and I are excited to go shopping together.” Read more!

At about the same time each year, 10 women in Hollywood are recognized by Mr. Blackwell, a former designer/self-appointed critic whose principal accomplishment in the world of fashion has been to make a name for himself by slamming celebs for fashion faux pas committed over the course of the previous 12 months. Blackwell’s 46th annual “Worst Dressed” list — riddled with big names and unrestrained, stinging, and often rhyming barbs — anoints Britney Spears 2005’s queen of fashion don’ts.

According to The Associated Press, Blackwell blasted Britney’s style, calling it “over-the-hill Lolita,” and stating that “When it comes to Couture Chaos, this Tacky Terror should take a bow.” Read more!