Longoria Named Maxim’s Woman of the Year

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Eva Longoria is starting off 2014 with a maxim(um) bang…

The 38-year-old Mexican American actress and former Desperate Housewives star has been named Maxim magazine’s woman of the year.

“It’s especially awesome after how long it’s been since my first cover,” Longoria told the men’s magazine after receiving the honor.

“I’ve had a beautiful relationship with Maxim over all these years … When someone sees the cover of this issue, they’re going to say, ‘¡Que rico!’ … Say it when something is really good,” says the magazine’s January/February cover girl.

But there’s more to Longoria, a pro in the kitchen, than meets the eye…

“One thing people are usually surprised about when they get to know me is how domestic I am,” explains the three-time Maxim cover girl. “So when you see the sexy Maxim cover and then you put it against me in an apron with flour in my hair, it takes a moment to reconcile that image.”

The multi-talented actress, entertainment producer and philanthropist recently received her master’s degree and had just presented her thesis at the time of the interview.

“Back in high school I really was the chameleon, too,” she says. “I got along with the honors math club, then I would go to cheerleading practice, and then I was a band geek as well.”

Longoria took the No. 1 spot on Maxim‘s Hot 100 list in 2005 and 2006, making her the only woman to win the honour twice in a row. In 2006, she was also the oldest Hot 100 winner in the magazine’s history.

Bündchen Named Pantene’s Newest Brand Ambassador

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Gisele Bündchen is making waves with her latest endorsement deal…

The 33-year-old Brazilian bombshell, the world’s highest-paid model and former Victoria’s Secret angel, is Pantene’s newest spokeswoman.

Bündchen, already an ambassador for the hair product line in Brazil, will now appear in the brand’s North American ads.

“I feel my hair has been through it all — from being styled more than 10 times in one day to enjoying the sun and surf with my children — and Pantene has helped to keep it healthy with every wash, no matter what the day may bring,” said Bundchen. “I love that Pantene not only stands for healthy, strong hair, but also encourages women to give back specifically through a program like Pantene Beautiful Lengths.”

Bundchen, who appeared in several campaigns this year, including H&M and Louis Vuitton, joins previous Pantene ambassadors Queen Latifah, Eva Mendes and Zooey Deschanel.

Thorne Launching a Line of Prom & Quinceañera Dresses

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Here’s your chance to be the Bella of the ball…

Shake It Up star Bella Thorne has announced plans to launch a line of prom and quinceañera dresses called Bella by Sherri Hill.

The 16-year-old half-Cuban American actress/singer is joining forces with her older sister Dani, a fashion stylist, to create the limited-edition line.

The Thorne sisters are working with Sherri Hill, a noted American eveningwear designer whose pieces range from fun dresses to more formal ensembles.

As part of the partnership, Thorne wanted her collection to include quinceañera dresses, which are worn for to celebrate a girl’s 15th birthday in Latin American cultures.

It was actually Thorne’s own quinceañera gown, which was designed by Hill last year, that inspired the collaboration.

“It has been a dream of mine to design dresses, and I felt like I was reliving the magic of my quinceañera all over again!” Bella gushed to teenvogue.com. “The dress Sherri designed for me last year was such a dream come true, and I wanted to find a way to make dreams come true for other girls.”

Thorne’s collection will feature more than 20 dresses and one will resemble the special gown she wore for the big occasion last year.

The Bella by Sherri Hill line will be available in stores next spring.

de la Renta to Receive the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Oscar de la Renta is being heralded for his leadership in business and philanthropy…

The 81-year-old Dominican American fashion designer has been named as the recipient of the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence.

de la Renta will receive the award from Carnegie Hall‘s Board of Trustees Chairman Sanford Weill at a gala benefit on April 24, 2014.

“As a beloved and dedicated trustee, Oscar has lent his creative talent to furthering Carnegie Hall’s mission since 1987. He is a true visionary who has made incomparable contributions to society and has altered countless lives around the world,” Weill said in a statement.

The award ceremony will be followed by a performance by Julio Iglesias, his first at Carnegie Hall in 25 years.

“Julio is like a brother to me. I am unbelievably honored that he will be joining me at Carnegie Hall, a place with an extraordinary soul, that for me holds a very special meaning,” said de la Renta of the gala’s lineup.

de la Renta became internationally known in the 1960s as one of the couturiers to dress Jacqueline Kennedy. His eponymous fashion house continues to dress leading figures, from film stars to royalty. He’s particularly known for his red carpet gowns and evening wear.

Gomez Appears in Sexy Short Film for Flaunt Magazine

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez is wiggin’ out in sultry style…

The 21-year-old singer/actress and former Disney Channel star shows off her sexy side in a short film made for Flaunt magazine.

Gomez shows a whole lot of skin in a lacy bra while getting cozy with actor Shiloh Fernandez, who gets shirtless, in the black-and-white clip.

In the thee-minute video called Searching, Gomez sports a black wig as she plays Violet, while Fernandez portrays a character named Harry. She walks through the street in downtown L.A. wearing a white trench coat in another scene.

Created by Victoria Mahoney and executive produced by Amanda de Cadenet, the dark-toned video was filmed in one day at the iconic Rosslyn Hotel in Los Angeles. Photos from the high-fashion shoot for the magazine were released earlier.

Venezuela’s Gabriela Isler Crowned Miss Universe

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a crowning achievement for Gabriela Isler…

The 25-year-old Venezuelan beauty queen has been named the new Miss Universe.

Isler, who appears on Venezuela’s Venevision television network and is an accomplished flamenco dancer, was crowned Saturday night at the end of the pageant held at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall.

With the win, Isler has given Venezuela the country’s third Miss Universe title in six years.

Within minutes of Isler’s crowning in Moscow, President Nicolas Maduro sent his congratulations over Twitter, celebrating her performance as a “triumph for Venezuela.”

Venezuela has won more major international beauty competitions than any other nation, including seven Miss Universe titles.

In the excitement just after the announcement, the tiara fell off Isler’s head as she was being crowned by Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo of the United States. Isler caught the crown laughing.

Spain’s Patricia Rodrigues was the runner-up, with four of the five finalists representing Latin American countries. Miss Ecuador Constanza Baez and Miss Brazil Jekelyne Oliveira, finished 2nd and 4th, respectively. The only non-Latina finalist was third runner-up Ariella Arida, Miss Philippines.

This year’s beauty pageant was judged by Aerosmith frontman and lead singer Steven Tyler, Nobu and Matsuhisa restaurants’ Chef Nobu, Olympic figure skating gold medalist Tara Lipinski, television personality Carol Alt, supermodel Anne V. and Russian pop star Philip Kirkorov.

Nicaragua’s Nastassja Bolivar Claims Best National Costume at Miss Universe

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

She may not have claimed the Miss Universe crown, but Nastassja Bolivar is the costume queen…

The 25-year-old Nicaraguan beauty queen has claimed the Best National Costume award at the annual pageant.

Bolivar’s costume, which depicts the pre-Columbian indigenous empress, beat out the 85 other creative outfits to earn the coveted award.

The Best National Costume award was announced during the Miss Universe 2013 preliminary round held in Crocus City Hall.

Miss Nicaragua will receive a $5,000 credit card courtesy of the Russian Standard Bank.

Bolivar’s national costume features a feathered headdress and colorful sequined embroidery.

Bolivar, who grew up in Miami and spent her summer vacations in her home country, Nicaragua, dreams of becoming an entertainment producer and enjoys being active by playing volleyball, soccer, badminton and kickboxing. She is obsessed with board games and is proud to know some basic sewing skills, a handy talent for fashion emergencies.

Rivera Graces Cover of Rolling Stone’s “Latin Hot List” Issue

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Rolling Stone’s male readers may experience serious heart palpitations, thanks to Naya Rivera.

The 26-year-old half-Puerto Rican singer/actress and Glee star – this year’s best-costumed Latina during the Halloween party period – bares plenty of skin all on the cover of Rolling Stone’s Latin Hot List issue.

Heralded as “Glee’s Bad Girl,” Rivera stripped down to a bodysuit for the cover, showing off her lengthy legs and an eyeful of cleavage.

Rivera, who’s featured on the flip cover of the issue, dished about her role on Fox’s hit musical dramedy and her ambitions of a music career.

“It took a long time to figure out where I wanted to go musically,” she said of her upcoming album, explaining that she insisted her label release “Sorry” as a single this summer. “This is what I’m doing,” she told the label, “Get on or get off. I think this is a summer song, and I want it on the radio by the end of the summer.”

Rolling Stone’s special Latino-themed issue also includes profiles on DJs the Martinez Brothers, novelist Daniel Alarcon, pop star Becky G, chef Danny Mena, rock star Draco Rosa, and Brooklyn-based band Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra.

Naya Rivera: This Halloween’s Best-Costumed Latina Celebrity

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

It’s true… Halloween isn’t just for the little ones… But don’t take our word for it.

Here’s a look at some of the haute-est costumes worn this year by Hispanic celebrities, including this year’s best-dressed Latina Naya Rivera.

Naya Rivera

Where in the world? Glee starlet and “Sorry” singer Naya Rivera is red hot in her sexed-up Carmen Sandiego costume, complete with knee-high black latex boots and red latex body suit and red trench coat.

The 26-year-old half-Puerto Rican actress/singer attended Kate Hudson‘s Halloween bash on Saturday, October 27, 2013 in the not-for-G-audiences outfit.

Joan Smalls
Move over Lady Gaga! There’s a new Mother Monster… And her name is Joan Smalls.

“This little Monster is ready to wreak some Havoc,” declared the 25-year-old Puerto Rican supermodel on her Instagram account.

Smalls posted the photo before heading to the Byrne Notice and Emerson Sick Halloween Party in New York.

Jessica Alba
Former Dark Angel star Jessica Alba is absolutely witchin’ in her Halloween costume. The 32-year-old half-Mexican American actress dressed up as Cher’s character from the original Witches of Eastwick.

Alba was joined by her friends in the photo taken during a bewitching weekend of Halloween fun.

Alessandra Ambrosio
There’s no playing with The Queen of Hearts, unless she looks like Alessandra Ambrosio. The 32-year-old Victoria’s Secret model took a trip down the rabbit hole for her Halloween costume.

Ambrosio dressed as a sexy Queen of Hearts while attending a party in Beverly Hills, complete with a tiny black and red dress, knee-high stockings and a red wig with a crown on top as she partied with her pals, who carried on the Alice in Wonderland heme as the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi
There’s no place like home for former Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, her fiance Jionni Lavalle and their adorable son Lorenzo Lavalle.

The family celebrated Halloween by dressing up as characters from The Wizard of Oz on October 24, 2013, in Whippany, New Jersey.

The reality star wore pigtails, a blue and white dress and sparkly ruby shoes as Dorothy, while her fiance was the scarecrow and little Lorenzo dressed as the Cowardly Lion in a tan and orange onesie.

Nicole Rich
Don’t give Nicole Richie flap for her Halloween costume! The 32-year-old half-Mexican American Fashion Star mentor and fashionista arrived at the Who What Wear and Cadillac 50 Most Fashionable Women Of 2013 event dressed as a sexy, flapper kitty at The London Hotel on October 24, 2013 in West Hollywood.

Richie donned lace cat ears and a sexy black dress while bringing a touch of couture, to the all-star event.

Rico Rodriguez
Dead man walking! Modern Family star Rico Rodriguez arrived at the Hub Network‘s First Annual Halloween Bash at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California dressed as a zombie on October 20, 2013.

Fergie and Josh Duhamel
It’s hard to believe Fergie recently gave birth to her first child. The 38-year-old part-Mexican American singer and Black Eyed Peas member dressed as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark while her husband Josh Duhamel was a sight for sore eyes as Riff Raff from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The new parents attended Kate Hudson’s annual Halloween party on October 27, 2013.

Snooki and JWoww
It’s red, white and haute! Snooki and JWoww dressed as the Red Witch and White Witch from Alice in Wonderland on October 25, 2013 for the Night of the Living Drag event.

Richie Named to People’s Top 10 Best-Dressed List

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

There’s no denying Nicole Richie has gone from The Simple Life to a fashion icon…

The 31-year-old part-Mexican American former reality television star, fashion designer and Fashion Star celebrity mentor has been named to People magazine’s top 10 best-dressed list for this year.

Richie, a contributor for Style.com’s Style Map blog, ranks No. 3 on the list behind Scandal star Kerry Washington and Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence.

But Richie isn’t the only Latina on this year’s best-dressed list…

Zoë Saldana, who reportedly secretly wed Italian artist Marco Perego this summer, ranks No. 4.

The fashionable Saldana made a splash at this year’s Oscars in a Alexis Mabille Couture dress, Neil Lane jewelry, Roger Vivier shoes and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.

Emma Stone, Lily Collins, Kate Bosworth, Jessica Chastain, Solange Knowles and Jenna Dewan-Tatum round out the list.

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