Candie's Foundation Pays Bristol Palin $260K, Gives Little To Actual Initiatives

The Candie's Foundation's stated mission is "to educate America's youth about the devastating consequences of teen pregnancy through celebrity PSA campaigns and initiatives." But a close look at their 2009 tax forms shows that there's far more "celebrity" than "initiatives" involved. That year, the foundation paid…
Ladies, Tom Ford Would Do You Too
- Artist John Currin interviewed Tom Ford, and joked that sometimes innocent statements are "The small acorn that will grow into a great oak of a scandal later." Well! Ford then claimed, "I'm one of the least materialistic people that exist."
Behind The Scenes With Britney Spears And Terry Richardson
In this behind-the-scenes video from her Candie's campaign, Britney Spears does a pretty good job pretending to actually wear the clothes, which she pronounces "very fitting." Terry Richardson says, "This, for me, is one of my like, all-time exciting moments."
Angelina's Lack Of Glamour Triggers Mag Meltdown
- WWD writes that Angelina Jolie needs to up her style game because Salt had boring clothes. Jolie is failing in her duty to all womankind because, "fashion needs aspirational icons; it always has. Michelle Obama can't do it alone." [WWD]
Lady Gaga May Not Have A Penis, But She Makes An Attractive Man
- Is Lady Gaga getting her butch on modeling for Vogue Hommes Japan under the pseudonym "Jo Calderone"? Nicola Formichetti styled — he works with Gaga regularly — and Nick Knight — ditto — published the pictures online. So. [ONTD]
Naomi Campbell Wears Fur, Goes Bald; Tyra Banks Developing New Online Project
- In the middle of a NY heatwave, onetime PETA spokeswoman Naomi Campbell spent the day outside modeling fur coats. She hobnobbed with Ellen Barkin and Mickey Rourke between shots. [P6]
- Underneath her wig, however, Campbell appeared nearly bald. [Daily Mail]
Jersey Shore Stars Aim High; Vera Wang Designing Chelsea's Wedding Gown
- JWOWW wants Snooki to collaborate on a sunglasses collection. "I'm a good designer, but she's great with ideas. She tells me…and I can put them on paper," said JWOWW. Also, JWOWW would like Lady Gaga to wear her swimsuits. [People]
Cruz & Kruger Corral Campaigns; Anarchists Attack American Apparel
- Penelope Cruz is replacing Kate Winslet as the face of Lancôme's fragrance Trésor. [People]
- And Diane Kruger will be the face of a new Calvin Klein scent, Beauty. Kruger is accompanying Francisco Costa to the Met Ball, too. [WWD]
To Be Feminist And Fair: The Nuances Of Bristol Palin's PSA
You may have seen the new PSA the Candie's Foundation put out a few weeks ago. I think it deserves another look.
Britney's Unretouched Photos From Candie's Ads
Britney Spears has released the original images from her most recent Candie's photo shoot along with the Photoshopped final ads. According to the Daily Mail Brit wants "to highlight the pressure exerted on women to look perfect."
Lindsay And Ungaro Part Ways; YSL Designer Sues Paper For Reprinting His Racist Comments
- "She's not involved in this collection," said Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah just before his show commenced this afternoon, Paris time. He was referring, of course, to "artistic adviser" Lindsay Lohan, whose future at Ungaro had long been in doubt. [WWD]
Britney "Through The Lens"; Posh The MILF; Beyonce Sued
- As if Britney, for Candie's, at Kohl's, wasn't enough, the fallen pop-princess will be immortalized by Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson. Why not?! [People]
- For Johnny Weir, not following fashion week would be like giving up water." [WWD]
Posh Revels In Talk Of Frocks; What Celebrities Really Get Paid To Be At Fashion Shows
- "I'm just happy to have someone who wants to talk to me [about fashion]," says Victoria in LOVE. "Normally, David's like, ‘Stop it, I don't want to talk about clothes anymore! I want to talk about motorbikes and tattoos." [WWD]
Candie's Captures Haunted Look In Britney's Eyes; Kate Moss Engaged?
- Britney Spears is returning as the face of Candie's, minus the pink spray-painted haybales. [People]
- Julia Roberts is in Paris for a week, shooting advertising for her previously-announced Lancôme contract. The endorsement deal is worth a reported $20 million. [Radaronline]
Eva Models For Calvin Again; Is Lara Stone Going To Be In A Lady Gaga Video?
- Why mess with a good thing? Longtime Calvin Klein Jeans face Eva Mendes is back, again with model Jamie Dornan, for spring. And Calvin Klein Collection has again booked 15-year-old Polish model Monika Jagaciak for its spring ads. [WWD]
Rachel McAdams Covers Vogue; Is Victoria Beckham Working On A Fur Line With Marc Jacobs?
- Rachel McAdams — with a mop of, dare we say it, could that be Kate G.-inspired hair — graces the January cover of Vogue. McAdams went to a couple fashion shows with Anna Wintour in September. [JustJared]
Victoria's Secret's Diamond Bra, Now With More Diamonds; Eva & Tony Do London Fog
- Marisa Miller has earned the most coveted position of all the Victoria's Secret runway girls: Wearer Of The Diamond-Studded Bra. Her equipment costs $3 million. "It's surprisingly comfortable," says Miller. Sure looks it. [People]
Leighton Aging Rapidly; Target & Rodarte A Go!
- Leighton Meester made the September cover of Harper's Bazaar, and inside the magazine printed digitally-altered photos of the actress, intended to show how she will age. At 23, Meester is already a supporter of Botox. [WWD]
